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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 2091 items in last 87 months
Total dollars $310.1M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (31.5% 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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February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #97 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $502K

City approves $502K for neighborhood association training

Funds training and registration for up to 198 neighborhood officers and volunteers, strengthening grassroots civic engagement across Birmingham.

Counterparty: Neighborhood Associations Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #85 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $291K

Council approves $291,140 in refunds

The city is issuing three refunds totaling $291,140.43. Details on who receives the refunds and why are not provided in the item summary.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes agreement with Grayshift for hardware, software, and services

City commits to a contract with Grayshift, LLC for technology hardware, software, and professional services. Specific costs and service details are incomplete in the public record.

Counterparty: Grayshift, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City amends USFL League license agreement with Park and Recreation Board

Extends the terms under which the USFL uses city parks and facilities for league operations, affecting public access and revenue terms.

Counterparty: USFL League, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City executes ARPA subaward agreement with University of Alabama

The city receives federal pandemic relief funds through a partnership with the University of Alabama. The agreement details how these Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery funds will be used.

Counterparty: Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama Funding source: Arpa Action type: Resolution
February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #94 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City sells vacant property at 120 to Emily Kate Silliman

City removes a vacant property from its inventory and transfers it to private ownership, freeing the property for development or reuse.

Counterparty: Emily Kate Silliman Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 120
February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #89 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to file DOT grant application for infrastructure

City seeks federal funding for infrastructure improvements through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Rebuilding America Initiative. Grant approval could bring substantial federal dollars to local projects.

Counterparty: U.S. Department of Transportation Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #96 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Birmingham CrossPlex hosts NCAA Division III track championships in 2023, 2026

Hosting two major collegiate championships brings national visibility and economic activity to Birmingham. The venue agreements lock in events over three years.

Counterparty: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 14, 2023 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $1.0M

Mayor authorized to apply for $1M Bloomberg Public Art grant

City seeks $1 million in private funding from Bloomberg Philanthropies to support public art projects. Approval clears the way for a grant application with no local cost.

Counterparty: Bloomberg Philanthropies Funding source: Private Action type: Resolution
February 14, 2023 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves project agreement with Buy-Lo Quality Food Stores

Buy-Lo will undertake a business project in partnership with the city. Details on the project scope, location, and community benefit were not fully disclosed in the agenda summary.

Counterparty: Buy-Lo Quality Food Stores, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 14, 2023 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City sponsors A.G. Gaston Business Conference at convention center

Birmingham backs the A.G. Gaston Business Conference, a major business gathering, by partnering with the Birmingham Business Resource Center to host the event at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Center.

Counterparty: Birmingham Business Resource Center Funding source: Sponsorship Action type: Resolution Location: Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Center
February 7, 2023 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $270K

City grants $270K to Land Bank for title clearance on tax-delinquent properties

Funds will help clear property titles so abandoned, tax-delinquent homes can be sold and renovated. This accelerates neighborhood recovery and gets homes back on the tax roll.

Counterparty: Birmingham Land Bank Authority Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
February 7, 2023 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Interlocal agreement with Birmingham Airport Authority approved

City enters three-year cooperation agreement with the Birmingham Airport Authority under state law. Details of the agreement—including specific services, costs, or operational changes—are not fully disclosed in the title.

Counterparty: Birmingham Airport Authority (BAA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
January 31, 2023 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $3.5M

City secures $3.5M federal grant for firefighter equipment

Federal funding for firefighter gear and equipment arrives with no local tax dollars needed. Strengthens emergency response capacity city-wide.

Counterparty: United States Department of Homeland Security Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
January 31, 2023 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $53K

City funds Mobile Library program with $52,685 grant to Friends Foundation

Bookmobile service expands library access to neighborhoods and residents who may lack convenient branch access. Grant supports ongoing operation of the mobile unit.

Counterparty: Friends Foundation of the Birmingham Public Library Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 31, 2023 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $50K

City allocates $50K to Birmingham Landmarks for performing arts

Birmingham Landmarks will operate performing arts programming under a city contract. This commitment supports local cultural programming and the arts sector.

Counterparty: Birmingham Landmarks, Inc. Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
January 31, 2023 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Airport cooperation agreement: 3-year management contract with BAA

City enters into a three-year interlocal agreement with Birmingham Airport Authority for airport management services. Terms and funding details are cut off in the source text.

Counterparty: Birmingham Airport Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
January 31, 2023 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves public transit services agreement with BJCTA

This agreement governs how Birmingham's public transportation system operates and the services residents depend on for getting around the city.

Counterparty: Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 31, 2023 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City enters non-exclusive student training agreement with Grandview Medical Cent

Expands training opportunities for students at Grandview Medical Center. Details on program scope, duration, and any city funding commitment are not fully specified.

Counterparty: Affinity Hospital, LLC, dba Grandview Medical Center Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 24, 2023 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts ALDOT Rebuild Alabama Act grant

State funding for transportation projects without local match or upfront cost. Improves roads and infrastructure in your community.

Counterparty: Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
January 24, 2023 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Aspen Institute consulting agreement for justice initiative

City hires The Aspen Institute to plan a new justice and governance initiative. Consulting agreement supports early-stage planning, scope and cost details not yet disclosed.

Counterparty: The Aspen Institute, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Operating authority permit granted to Passion Williams-Love Lift, LLC

City grants executive transportation operating permit to Williams-Love Lift, LLC at 1430 Gadsden Highway. Authorizes this business to provide transportation services in the city.

Counterparty: Passion Williams-Love Lift, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 1430 Gadsden Highway, Suite 116, Unit 469, Birmingham
January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Radio advertising contract with Courtney French Broadcasting

City commits public funds to purchase radio advertising through a sole-source contract with Courtney French Broadcasting. Details on duration, cost, and advertising scope were not disclosed in the agenda summary.

Counterparty: Courtney French Broadcasting, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to execute EPA grant documents

City secures federal environmental funding; documents must be signed to receive grant money.

Counterparty: United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council grants jitney permit to Pete Blank-Birmingham Trolley Tours

Pete Blank-Birmingham Trolley Tours gets permission to operate a jitney service (small-capacity passenger transport) in the city. The permit allows the company to pick up and drop off passengers on set routes.

Counterparty: Pete Blank-Birmingham Trolley Tours, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 6229 Jonathans Way, Trussville, Alabama
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