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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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April 16, 2024 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Grand River Phase 2: New streets dedicated at 5955 Barber Motorsports

City accepts ownership of new streets, alleys, and public grounds in the Grand River development. This transfers maintenance responsibility from the developer to the municipality.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 5955 Barber Motorsports Parkway
April 16, 2024 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Housing Authority on police task force

Birmingham will deploy law enforcement focused on housing authority properties and neighborhoods, affecting public safety response in areas served by HABD.

Counterparty: Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 16, 2024 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City joins regional rail redesign project with Birmingham, Trussville, Norfolk S

Council approves agreement for a regional infrastructure project involving railroad improvements. Details on project scope and local impact are sparse.

Counterparty: City of Birmingham, City of Trussville, Norfolk Southern Railway Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 16, 2024 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Starlight Transport granted operating permit for non-emergency medical transport

New non-emergency medical transport service authorized to operate in Birmingham with eight service certificates. Expands transportation options for residents needing medical appointments or routine care transport.

Counterparty: Starlight Transport, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 3112 Avenue F, Birmingham, Alabama 35218
April 16, 2024 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City sells Florence Street property to Ruddell, LLC

The city is selling real estate at 4330 Florence Street. This removes a city-owned asset from public inventory and brings revenue to the municipality.

Counterparty: Ruddell, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 4330 Florence Street
April 16, 2024 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign Birmingham Folk Festival partnership agreement

City partners with Birmingham Folk Festival, Inc. to organize and promote the festival. Agreement covers planning, promotion, and management of the event.

Counterparty: Birmingham Folk Festival, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 16, 2024 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City leases 700 replacement computers from Dell Financial Services

City replaces aging desktop computers and servers across all departments with leased equipment from Dell, improving IT infrastructure and operational efficiency.

Counterparty: Dell Financial Services, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 5, 2024 · Item number:Item #71 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves hardware and software agreement with Magnet Forensics

Magnet Forensics provides digital forensics tools used by law enforcement for evidence analysis. This agreement covers hardware, software, and professional services to support criminal investigations.

Counterparty: Magnet Forensics, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 5, 2024 · Item number:Item #93 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City renews lease at 3012 27th Avenue North with Variety Wholesalers

City continues to occupy and pay rent on leased property; lease terms and dollar amounts not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Variety Wholesalers, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 3012 - 27th Avenue North, Birmingham
March 5, 2024 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves junk dealer license for Counselman Automotive at Ruffner Road

Counselman Automotive Recycling gets permission to operate a salvage and recycling facility at 1849 Ruffner Road. The license allows vehicle recycling and parts resale at this location.

Counterparty: Counselman Automotive Recycling, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 1849 Ruffner Road, Birmingham
March 5, 2024 · Item number:Item #72 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source agreement: Hyland Software maintenance for document storage system

City commits to ongoing maintenance and support for its document storage software. Cost and contract term not disclosed in available materials.

Counterparty: Hyland Software, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 27, 2024 · Item number:Item #71 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City urges Truist Bank to keep 629 Red Lane location open

Truist Bank plans to close its branch at 629 Red Lane Road. The closure may reduce banking access for nearby residents and businesses in that part of Birmingham.

Counterparty: Truist Bank Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 629 Red Lane Road
February 27, 2024 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with East Lake Initiative for family coaching program

Coach Birmingham! will provide family-centered coaching to 25 Birmingham families, supporting child development and household stability through a community partnership.

Counterparty: East Lake Initiative Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Birmingham
February 27, 2024 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Birmingham Police to host firearms safety training March 2

Free gun-safety class for residents; covers handling, storage, and safe use practices. Scheduled March 2, 2024.

Counterparty: Birmingham Police Department Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
February 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Operating permit granted to Transportation One for non-emergency medical transpo

Transportation One gains authority to operate medical transport vehicles on city streets. This affects availability of non-emergency medical transport services for residents.

Counterparty: Transportation One, McCalla, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City to purchase real property from Positive Development, LLC

City is acquiring real estate from a private developer. The purchase price and property location are not disclosed in the available information.

Counterparty: Positive Development, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Operating Authority Permit: Walker's Transportation approved for non-emergency m

Walker's Transportation gains legal authority to operate non-emergency medical transport service in the city. The permit grants a Certificate of Public Necessity and Convenience, allowing regulated passenger service operation.

Counterparty: Walker's Transportation, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Bessemer, Alabama
February 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires Juniper and Myrtle LLC for consulting services

The city is paying a consultant to develop plans and strategies. The dollar amount and scope of work are not fully disclosed in the agenda description.

Counterparty: Juniper and Myrtle, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

NorthStar Soccer Ministries to redevelop two vacant lots

Two long-vacant properties at 4520 and 4601 will be purchased and redeveloped under a partnership with NorthStar Soccer Ministries, bringing new use and activity to these neighborhoods.

Counterparty: NorthStar Soccer Ministries Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 4520 and 4601
February 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #52 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $500K

City commits $500K local match for federal infrastructure grant

City is pledging $500,000 to unlock federal Department of Transportation funds for infrastructure projects. The grant could bring significantly more money into local public works if awarded.

Counterparty: U.S. Department of Transportation Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
February 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #64 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $85K

Master Solutions consulting agreement approved for $85,000

City commits $85,000 in general funds to Master Solutions, LLC for professional consulting services via sole-source procurement.

Counterparty: Master Solutions, LLC Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
February 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #65 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with McWane Science Center on Dropping Science exhibition

McWane Science Center will develop and run the Dropping Science exhibition and programs, expanding STEM learning opportunities for local visitors.

Counterparty: McWane Science Center Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
February 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves redevelopment deal for vacant lots with NorthStar Soccer Ministrie

Two vacant properties at 4520 and 4601 14th Street will be redeveloped under this agreement. The project brings new use to abandoned urban land.

Counterparty: NorthStar Soccer Ministries Funding source: Private Action type: Ordinance Location: 4520 and 4601 - 14th
February 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Redevelopment agreement: The Movement, Inc. to purchase Scott Elementary School

Former Scott Elementary School at 1445 Hibernia will be redeveloped by The Movement, Inc. under a new city agreement. The project may bring new jobs, housing, or community services to the area.

Counterparty: The Movement, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 1445 Hibernia
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