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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 4201 items in last 164 months
Total dollars $2147.4M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (62.3% 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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June 25, 2024 · Item number:Item #79 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Mountain Brook to repair Montclair Road and stormwater

Birmingham and Mountain Brook will split costs to fix Montclair Road near Ramsey Park and upgrade stormwater infrastructure serving the area.

Counterparty: City of Mountain Brook Funding source: Mixed Action type: Ordinance Location: Montclair Road near Ramsey Park
June 25, 2024 · Item number:Item #77 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Land Bank Authority budget for fiscal 2025

Sets spending authority for the Land Bank's operations acquiring and managing blighted and tax-delinquent properties. Budget details determine how many properties can be processed and rehab capacity.

Counterparty: Land Bank Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 25, 2024 · Item number:Item #75 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Neighborhood Revitalization Fund budget for FY 2025

The city sets aside funds for neighborhood improvement projects. Budget details determine which communities receive resources and what types of improvements get prioritized.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 25, 2024 · Item number:Item #67 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Highway Improvement Fund budget adopted for fiscal year 2025

This sets spending for road, bridge, and highway maintenance and improvements across the city for the next fiscal year. Details on specific projects and funding amounts should be reviewed in the full budget document.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 25, 2024 · Item number:Item #73 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Rebuild Alabama Act fund budget for FY 2025

Sets spending plan for state recovery funds in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Details how the city will allocate and use designated rebuilding resources.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 25, 2024 · Item number:Item #66 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Neighborhood Allocation Fund budget for FY 2025

Council sets the annual spending plan for neighborhood-directed funds from special tax revenue. Budget details how much goes to each neighborhood program or priority area.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Ordinance
June 25, 2024 · Item number:Item #78 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Roundabout project: Birmingham cost-shares with Mountain Brook on Cahaba Road

Mountain Brook will build a roundabout near the Birmingham Zoo on Cahaba Road, and Birmingham is committing funds to share the cost. The project improves traffic flow and safety at a busy intersection near a major city attraction.

Counterparty: City of Mountain Brook Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Cahaba Road near the Birmingham Zoo
June 25, 2024 · Item number:Item #70 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Corrections Fund budget adopted for fiscal year 2025

Sets spending levels for jail and detention operations for the year ending June 30, 2025. Determines resources available for inmate care, security, and related services.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
June 25, 2024 · Item number:Item #68 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City adopts Fuel Tax Fund budget for fiscal year 2025

Budget sets spending limits for fuel-tax revenue dedicated to transportation and infrastructure projects. Outlines how the city will allocate special-tax dollars collected from fuel purchases.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Ordinance
June 18, 2024 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Axon Enterprise contract amendment: invoice schedule revision

City amends payment terms with Axon Enterprise under existing Master Services agreement. Details of the invoice schedule change are not provided in available materials.

Counterparty: Axon Enterprise, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
June 18, 2024 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City purchases property from Birmingham Board of Education

City acquires real estate from the school board. Details on property location, purchase price, and intended use are not provided in the available information.

Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
June 18, 2024 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts HdL Companies for tax revenue support services

HdL Companies will help the Tax & License Division improve revenue collection and administration. Scope and cost of the agreement are not specified in available documents.

Counterparty: HdL Companies Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
June 18, 2024 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves elected officials' expense accounts

Citizens see how elected officials spend public money on travel, meals, and other official expenses. Transparency holds leaders accountable for taxpayer funds.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
June 18, 2024 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Birmingham adopts 2024 Technical Code for building, plumbing, fire safety

New safety and construction standards for all buildings in the city. Updates fire codes, energy efficiency rules, and residential safety requirements to align with 2021 national standards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 28, 2024 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $214K

City approves $213,669 contract for Highland Park tennis court resurfacing

Highland Park's 10 Har-Tru tennis courts will be resurfaced, improving conditions for residents who use the facility. Work will be performed by American Tennis Courts, Inc.

Counterparty: American Tennis Courts, Inc., Mobile, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Highland Park
May 28, 2024 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Condemnation repair permit issued for 216 78th Street South

A blighted or unsafe property at 216 78th Street South is cleared for repairs. Property owners Eric Christian, Simon Cyrene, and John Waits can now proceed with required fixes.

Counterparty: Eric Christian, Simon Cyrene, and John Waits Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 216 - 78th Street South
May 21, 2024 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $170K

City funds McWane Science Center $170K for education services

Public funding supports STEM education programs at a community science center. Students and families gain access to hands-on learning opportunities.

Counterparty: McWane Science Center Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
May 21, 2024 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Police body-camera software: sole-source deal with PowerDMS

Birmingham Police will use PowerDMS software to manage body-camera footage, evidence, and incident reports. The city is locking in a sole-source vendor without competitive bidding.

Counterparty: Neo Gov dba PowerDMS Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 21, 2024 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts new streets and alleys in Centerstate Logistics development

New public streets and alleys become city responsibility for maintenance. Centerstate Logistics plat adds infrastructure to the street network.

Counterparty: Centerstate Logistics Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 21, 2024 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Ordinance would ban loitering for organizers in public spaces

New law would restrict where organizers, activists, and community groups can gather in public. Could limit protest, canvassing, and street-based organizing activities city-wide.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 21, 2024 · Item number:Item #64 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Show cause hearing set for June 4 on CRU Lounge license revocation

City Council is scheduling a public hearing to decide whether to revoke the business license for CRU Lounge at 2300 1st Avenue North. Residents and the business owner can voice concerns at the June 4 hearing.

Counterparty: CRU Birmingham, LLC dba CRU Lounge Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 2300 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203 Public hearing: 2024-06-04
May 21, 2024 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

EZ Ride Shuttle Service gets permit to operate low-speed vehicles

Company authorized to operate low-speed shuttle service in Birmingham. Expands transportation options for residents.

Counterparty: EZ Ride Shuttle Service, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 7995 Burrow Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35126
May 21, 2024 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City renews TSA security partnership through end of 2024

Agreement authorizes Transportation Security Administration to coordinate security operations in Birmingham through December 31, 2024. No cost to the city.

Counterparty: Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 21, 2024 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City passes USDA grant to Market at Pepper Place

Market at Pepper Place will receive federal grant funding to support its operations. This pass-through agreement lets a community food vendor access USDA natural resources funding.

Counterparty: Market at Pepper Place Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
May 21, 2024 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Master surveillance contract with Alabama Power Company approved

City renews public safety surveillance equipment services with Alabama Power Company under a master contract agreement. Details on equipment scope, duration, and cost not fully disclosed in agenda materials.

Counterparty: Alabama Power Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
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