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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 11, 2023 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City commits ARPA funds to Habitat for Humanity housing project

Federal pandemic-recovery funds will support affordable housing development by Habitat for Humanity in Birmingham. Exact project scope and dollar amount not disclosed in agenda summary.

Counterparty: Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity, Inc. Funding source: Arpa Action type: Resolution
April 11, 2023 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Bush Hills Connections for neighborhood urban farm

Bush Hills Neighborhood gets a new urban farm to boost health, wellness, and neighborhood cleanliness through a partnership with Bush Hills Connections, Inc.

Counterparty: Bush Hills Connections, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Bush Hills
April 11, 2023 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Condemnation repair permit issued for 824 Illinois Road

Owner Sandy Whitted can now repair the condemned property at 824 Illinois Road. This allows the building to be brought into code compliance and returned to use.

Counterparty: Sandy Whitted Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 824 Illinois Road, Birmingham
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #89 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $805K

Council authorizes $805K agreement with Jones Valley Teaching Farm

City commits up to $805,000 to Jones Valley Urban Farm for urban farming and educational programs. Agreement details and funding source not fully specified in item.

Counterparty: Jones Valley Urban Farm dba Jones Valley Teaching Farm Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #73 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $131K

Bobcat parts: $131K sole-source contract with Loader Services

City commits $131,232 to Loader Services for equipment maintenance parts over one year using sole-source procurement.

Counterparty: Loader Services and Equipment, Inc., Pelham, Alabama Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #90 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $130K

City funds $130K STREAM Innovations boot camp for multimedia skills

City commits $130,000 to a six-week boot camp offering interactive multimedia training. Details on eligibility, target participants, and expected outcomes not fully specified in agenda summary.

Counterparty: STREAM Innovations Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #76 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $51K

Police gets $50.7K for pursuit tire deflation devices

Birmingham Police will buy high-speed pursuit tire deflation devices (Stop Sticks) and training to help safely end dangerous car chases without weapons.

Counterparty: Stop Stick LTD Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City executes Good Jobs Challenge Grant agreement with Prosper Foundation throug

City receives federal funding to support job-training or economic development work via Prosper Foundation through September 2025. Exact program scope and resident impact unclear from title alone.

Counterparty: Prosper Foundation Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hosts NABJ Annual Convention and Career Fair, Aug. 2

The city agrees to host the National Association of Black Journalists' annual convention and career fair, bringing professional networking and job opportunities to the region.

Counterparty: National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #87 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council moves regular meetings to Boutwell Auditorium

Birmingham City Council will hold regular meetings at Boutwell Auditorium (1930 Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr. Boulevard, 2nd Floor) instead of City Hall. Public meetings remain open; this changes the venue.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance Location: Boutwell Auditorium, 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr. Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Birmingham
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City agrees to administer federal Good Jobs Challenge grant through Women's Foun

City becomes a sub-recipient of federal funding to support workforce development and economic opportunity initiatives through September 2025.

Counterparty: Women's Foundation of Alabama Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #67 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 1-year sole-source deal with Fastenal for janitorial and maintenan

Fastenal will be the sole supplier of janitorial, maintenance, repair and operating supplies for city departments for one year. No competitive bid was sought.

Counterparty: Fastenal Company, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves Good Jobs Challenge grant sub-recipient agreement with Strive Inte

City commits federal grant funding to Strive International through September 2025 to support job training and placement programs. Agreement brings federal resources to support workforce development initiatives.

Counterparty: Strive International, Inc. Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $280K

City partners with Tequila Automation on $280K investment

Private company commits $280,000 in capital investment to city projects, likely creating jobs or improving local infrastructure.

Counterparty: Tequila Automation, Inc. Funding source: Private Action type: Resolution
March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to apply for DOJ law enforcement grant

Allows the city to pursue federal funding for law enforcement programs. Specific grant purpose and amount not disclosed in item title.

Counterparty: U.S. Department of Justice Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Building Peace, Inc. for community event management

City will work with Building Peace, Inc. to organize and promote community events, though the agreement's scope and budget remain unclear from the agenda text.

Counterparty: Building Peace, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #70 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City-college interlocal agreement authorized

This agreement between Birmingham and Lawson State Community College establishes a formal partnership, though the specific benefits or obligations for residents are not detailed in the available description.

Counterparty: Lawson State Community College Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #73 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City signals intent to provide economic incentive to Birmingham Southern College

Council commits to exploring a tax break or subsidy for the college, contingent on the state and county also contributing funds. Terms and dollar amount to be determined.

Counterparty: Birmingham Southern College Funding source: Mixed Action type: Resolution
March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to apply for DOJ law-enforcement grant

Lets the city pursue federal grant money for law enforcement. The specific program and funding amount weren't fully disclosed in the title.

Counterparty: U.S. Department of Justice Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #72 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorized to apply for EPA grant funding

Grants the Mayor authority to seek and manage federal environmental money for the city. Specific program details and dollar amounts are not yet known.

Counterparty: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor to approve BPD community policing program

Birmingham police will run a ten-week community engagement initiative. Details on program scope, funding, and neighborhoods affected are not provided in the item description.

Counterparty: Birmingham Police Department Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Gray Quarter Inc. contract for network infrastructure and software

City commits to professional services contract with Gray Quarter Inc. for network and software expertise. Dollar amount not disclosed in item text.

Counterparty: Gray Quarter, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #69 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Police department signs 3-year FBI cooperation agreement

Police will deepen coordination with the FBI on federal investigations and intelligence sharing for up to three years. This type of partnership often involves joint task forces on serious crimes or terrorism prevention.

Counterparty: Federal Bureau of Investigation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
March 14, 2023 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign Alabama transportation project agreement

City enters into agreement with Alabama Department of Transportation for state-funded infrastructure project. Details on project scope and location are incomplete in available materials.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
March 14, 2023 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to enter highway project agreement with Alabama DOT

City accepts state funding for Interstate highway project IM-I065. Details on budget impact and project scope not provided in agenda summary.

Counterparty: State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Transportation Funding source: State Grant Action type: Resolution
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