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Property Recovery

Council actions on neglected property — demolitions, nuisance findings, and liens against owners for cleanup costs.

Volume timeline

Property Recovery — items per month

Indexed so far 2046 items in last 85 months
Total dollars $304.7M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (30.8% of agenda items processed so far).
20 10 0 2022-01-01: 28 items, $9,983 2022-02-01: 37 items, $173,481 2022-03-01: 46 items, $206,035 2022-04-01: 47 items, $210,562 2022-05-01: 83 items, $250,723 2022-06-01: 92 items, $966,334 2022-07-01: 26 items, $505,952 2022-08-01: 66 items, $12.0M 2022-09-01: 52 items, $311,936 2022-10-01: 67 items, $2.2M 2022-11-01: 69 items, $1.3M 2022-12-01: 33 items, $142,371 2023-01-01: 65 items, $3.9M 2023-02-01: 73 items, $5.0M 2023-03-01: 63 items, $564,573 2023-04-01: 96 items, $1.3M 2023-05-01: not indexed yet 2023-06-01: not indexed yet 2023-07-01: not indexed yet 2023-08-01: not indexed yet 2023-09-01: not indexed yet 2023-10-01: not indexed yet 2023-11-01: not indexed yet 2023-12-01: not indexed yet 2024-01-01: 59 items, $50.2M 2024-02-01: 47 items, $738,342 2024-03-01: 27 items, $18,225 2024-04-01: 43 items, $269,930 2024-05-01: 65 items, $685,733 2024-06-01: 46 items, $275,736 2024-07-01: 58 items, $91,595 2024-08-01: 46 items, $15,368 2024-09-01: 79 items, $271,996 2024-10-01: 70 items, $4.6M 2024-11-01: 37 items, $3.9M 2024-12-01: 97 items, $1.8M 2025-01-01: 40 items, $71,370 2025-02-01: 49 items, $220,954 2025-03-01: 53 items, $523,253 2025-04-01: 86 items, $317,567 2025-05-01: 60 items, $2.3M 2025-06-01: 55 items, $170,332 2025-07-01: 55 items, $216,134 2025-08-01: 51 items, $113,060 2025-09-01: 70 items, $1.4M 2025-10-01: 78 items, $1.3M 2025-11-01: 35 items, $1.1M 2025-12-01: 55 items, $2.1M 2026-01-01: 37 items, $126,963 2026-02-01: 31 items, $297,985 2026-03-01: 76 items, $382,880 2026-04-01: 48 items, $61,269 2026-05-01: 50 items, $40.6M 2026-06-01: not indexed yet 2026-07-01: not indexed yet 2026-08-01: not indexed yet 2026-09-01: not indexed yet 2026-10-01: not indexed yet 2026-11-01: not indexed yet 2026-12-01: not indexed yet 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
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May 5, 2026 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Neighborhood Housing Services for home repairs

Federal grants will fund emergency home repairs for low-income residents through a local nonprofit partner.

Counterparty: Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham, Inc. Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
May 5, 2026 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Safety plan rules for clubs and entertainment venues amended

Updates safety requirements for nightlife venues. Affects how bars, clubs, and entertainment establishments must plan for emergencies and protect patrons.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 5, 2026 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves federal grant subrecipient agreement with Disability Rights & Reso

Federal Community Development Block Grant funds flow to Disability Rights & Resources for critical home repair assistance to low-income residents with disabilities.

Counterparty: Independent Living Resources of Greater Birmingham, Inc. DBA Disability Rights & Resources Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
May 5, 2026 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts grant from Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

A private grant will bring outside funding to the city. The specific amount and purpose are incomplete in the agenda.

Counterparty: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham Funding source: Private Action type: Resolution
May 5, 2026 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with CAWACO to plant and maintain trees in urban heat islands

Brings tree-planting and maintenance to neighborhoods most affected by extreme heat, improving air quality and lowering summer temperatures for residents. No dollar amount listed, but the agreement commits ongoing public investment to cooling and green space.

Counterparty: CAWACO Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $25K

Birmingham Public Library: $24,797 for books and supplies

Council approves spending for library materials and resources that support public access to books, reading programs, and community services.

Counterparty: Ingram Library Services, Atlanta, Georgia Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #52 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning law amendments to Title 1 General Provisions

Changes to zoning rules may affect what can be built, how land is used, and property values in affected neighborhoods. Details will be presented at public hearing.

Counterparty: Department of Planning, Engineering and Permits Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes electronic signatures for official business

Speeds up permit approvals, license processing, and other city services by allowing digital signatures instead of requiring in-person document signing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City applies for federal Safe Streets grant funding

FY 2026 federal grant could fund road safety improvements to reduce crashes and injuries in Birmingham neighborhoods.

Counterparty: United States Department of Transportation Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City applies for Alabama Humanities Alliance mini-grant

Authorizes Mayor to pursue state grant funding for "Worlds With Writ" project, a humanities initiative (specific community benefit pending grant approval).

Counterparty: Alabama Humanities Alliance Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council amends Birmingham Folk Festival agreement

Changes to the city's partnership with Birmingham Folk Festival for event planning, funding, or operations. Full details of the amendment are not public in this summary.

Counterparty: Birmingham Folk Festival, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning Ordinance amendment: General Provisions update

Changes to Title 1 of the zoning code may affect how land is classified and what can be built across Birmingham. Details on the specific amendments will determine impact on neighborhoods and development rules.

Counterparty: Department of Planning, Engineering and Permits Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves software licensing agreement with Carahsoft

Upgrades city IT systems to support ongoing operations and service delivery.

Counterparty: Carahsoft Technology Corp. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves planning grant agreement with RPCGB

City receives state grant funding to support advanced regional planning and engineering work through partnership with the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham.

Counterparty: Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham (RPCGB) Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
April 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Fire hydrant installed on Redding Ridge Circle

New fire hydrant improves emergency response times and water pressure for fire suppression in the Redding Ridge neighborhood.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Resolution Location: Redding Ridge Circle approximately 410' north of Railway Drive
April 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints member to Downtown Redevelopment Authority

New board member will help guide downtown development decisions affecting public investment, property revitalization, and business activity in Birmingham's central district through 2032.

Counterparty: Downtown Redevelopment Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
April 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes agreement with Vulcan Park Foundation

The city is signing a new agreement with Vulcan Park and Museum. Residents should know what services or funds are involved when the city commits to partnership deals.

Counterparty: Vulcan Park Foundation, Inc. dba Vulcan Park and Museum, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club for after-school programs

City funds extended learning opportunities through a nonprofit youth organization, expanding access to after-school activities for young people in Birmingham.

Counterparty: A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Alpha Phi Alpha on youth leadership programs

Alpha Phi Alpha's Mu Psi Lambda Chapter will sponsor leadership development for young people in Birmingham. Provides mentorship and skill-building at no cost to the city.

Counterparty: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Mu Psi Lambda Chapter Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hosts 70th Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights celebration

Birmingham honors the legacy of the civil rights movement and the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights, a pivotal organization in the city's history.

Counterparty: Old Sardis Revitalization Community Development Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City donates surplus firefighting gear to Empire FD

Empire Fire Department gains equipment needed for emergency response; Birmingham clears storage of surplus materials at no cost.

Counterparty: Empire Fire Department Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #91 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Alabama Power gains access to FEMA-acquired city property

City allows Alabama Power Company to use land acquired through federal disaster relief, potentially for infrastructure work or utility access. Details on scope and terms are limited.

Counterparty: Alabama Power Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Non-binding Shades Mountain partnership with Hoover

Birmingham and Hoover coordinate on Shades Mountain stewardship; exact scope unclear from truncated description.

Counterparty: Friends of Shades Mountain and the City of Hoover Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #84 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Fire hydrants installed on 5th Ave S.W. near Goldwire

Faster emergency response times for fires on 5th Avenue S.W.; improved water supply for firefighting in the area.

Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan Action type: Resolution Location: 5th Avenue S.W., approximately 485' from Goldwire Street S.W., Birmingham
April 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #86 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Event Concessions Inc. gets license for Central Alabama Pride Festival at Linn P

Event Concessions Inc. will operate food and beverage concessions at the Central Alabama Pride Festival on June 14, 2026, at Linn Park. The license approval lets the event proceed as planned.

Counterparty: Event Concessions, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Linn Park at 20th Street North, Birmingham Public hearing: 2026-06-14
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