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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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May 21, 2024 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Property at 3160 30th CT N withdrawn from prior resolution

The parcel at 3160 30th CT N is being removed from a city action previously approved in April 2024. This changes what properties are affected by that earlier decision.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 3160 30th CT N, 35207
May 21, 2024 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Ordinance amends street utility installation rules

Changes requirements for installing utilities before streets are paved and clarifies payment exemptions. May affect timing and costs for development projects in the city.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 21, 2024 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City will remove an abandoned or non-functional vehicle from a residential or commercial property and charge the vehicle owner for removal costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
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 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $102K

City approves $102,160 in refunds to residents and vendors

Five refunds totaling over $102K will be returned to residents or vendors. These payouts reduce city liabilities and return overpaid or incorrectly collected funds.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $100K

City commits $100K grant match to Regional Planning Commission

City funding helps Regional Planning Commission secure additional grant money for regional planning work, but the project details and local impact remain unclear from this item.

Counterparty: Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Create Citizens Observer Patrol unit under police supervision

New civilian patrol program will expand community policing presence in neighborhoods. Requires council approval of ordinance to formalize the unit's structure and oversight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves project management agreement with UAB

UAB will manage a city project; agreement details will determine scope, timeline, and public impact.

Counterparty: Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama on behalf of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #59 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Redevelopment deal: Omega Bridge Builders refurbishes former Ensley site

Omega Bridge Builders Foundation will renovate a long-vacant Ensley property, potentially spurring neighborhood investment and job creation. Details on funding and timeline are not provided.

Counterparty: Omega Bridge Builders Foundation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: former Ensley Preci
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City seeks state grant for Local Roads Safety Initiative repairs

City will apply for Alabama Department of Transportation funding to repair local roads and improve traffic safety. Grant success could improve street conditions and reduce accidents in your neighborhood.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Police Auxiliary Force rules updated to comply with state law

Birmingham is updating its auxiliary police force regulations to meet Alabama state requirements. This affects how the city structures and manages non-sworn police support roles.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Art education agreement with Space One Eleven amended

Council is amending an existing agreement with Space One Eleven to continue art education programs in the city. Details about program scope and any funding changes are incomplete.

Counterparty: Space One Eleven Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City pursues AmeriCorps VISTA continuation grant from federal program

Grant funds support national service volunteers working on community projects in Birmingham; specific funding amount and program details were not available in the agenda.

Counterparty: Corporation for National and Community Services (CNCS) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #61 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes ALDOT preliminary engineering agreement

City will partner with Alabama Department of Transportation on preliminary engineering and utility studies for a transportation project, using state grant funding.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign Coca-Cola redevelopment deal for Stockham Valve propert

Developer plans to redevelop the former Stockham Valve property. This agreement sets terms for the project but lacks public details on timeline, investment amount, or neighborhood impact.

Counterparty: Coca-Cola Bottling Company United-Central, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 14, 2024 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves software maintenance agreement with VertiGIS

VertiGIS will provide ongoing technical support for the city's GCX mapping and data platform. The sole-source agreement ensures continuity of geographic data services that city departments rely on for planning and operations.

Counterparty: VertiGIS North America Ltd. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 7, 2024 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $75K

City approves $75K agreement with McWane Science Center

McWane will provide education services to city residents, funded by a $75,000 one-time commitment.

Counterparty: McWane Science Center Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 7, 2024 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council rescinds Synergy Community Development agreement

City cancels prior deal with Synergy Community Development Center. Details of the original agreement and reason for rescission are not provided in this item.

Counterparty: Synergy Community Development Center, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
May 7, 2024 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Off-street parking and loading rules amended

Changes to parking and loading regulations may affect how new development is planned and where vehicles can be parked or loaded throughout the city.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $11K

City approves $11,250 rental of 15 barrier units from Meridian

Emergency or temporary crowd-control barrier rental for city operations. Dollar amount and sole-source vendor selection warrant public disclosure.

Counterparty: Meridian Rapid Defense Group Rentals, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts with Denise Koch Events for health, wellness and cultural program

Denise Koch Events will organize health, wellness, cultural, and small-business events and presentations for Birmingham residents. The contract was awarded on a sole-source basis, meaning only one vendor was solicited.

Counterparty: Denise Koch Events Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Special Events Retail License approved for Pride Fest 2024

Yarbrough Companies granted permission to sell alcohol and merchandise at Pride Fest on June 9, 2024 at Linn Park.

Counterparty: Yarbrough Companies, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Linn Park, Birmingham, Alabama 35233 Public hearing: 2024-06-09
April 30, 2024 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Nadyne G. Johnson Foundation for summer film camp

Free film camp brings hands-on media education to grades 8–12 students across Birmingham City Schools, expanding summer learning opportunities at no cost to the city.

Counterparty: Nadyne G. Johnson Foundation Funding source: Sponsorship Action type: Resolution
April 23, 2024 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City sells real estate to Scannell Properties #653

The city is divesting a property through a land sale to a private developer. Details on location, acreage, and sale price are incomplete in the source material.

Counterparty: Scannell Properties #653, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 16, 2024 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $100K

City commits up to $100K to Baptist Health Foundation

The city is spending $100,000 with Baptist Health Foundation, though the agreement text is incomplete. Check the full contract to see what services or programs this funds.

Counterparty: Baptist Health Foundation, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
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