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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 2105 items in last 87 months
Total dollars $311.2M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (31.8% 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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August 16, 2022 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mom's Birmingham gets special events license for folk festival

Allows Mom's Birmingham to hold the Birmingham Folk Festival at Avondale Park on August 27, 2022. Public hearing opens the application to community comment.

Counterparty: Mom's Birmingham, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Avondale Park, Birmingham
August 16, 2022 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Arlington-West End redevelopment zone expands

The city is expanding the boundaries of the Arlington-West End redevelopment area, which may affect property rights, development opportunities, and future investment in the neighborhood. Residents and businesses in the expanded zone should review the plan changes.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: Arlington-West End
August 9, 2022 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $1.8M

City hires Slade Planning for consulting, caps spending at $900K

City commits up to $900,000 to consultant Slade for land use and transportation planning work. Taxpayer funds go to external planning expertise rather than in-house staff.

Counterparty: Slade Land Use, Environmental, and Transportation Planning Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 9, 2022 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Condemnation repair permit approved for Sherritta Smith property

Property owner gets city approval to repair a condemned building. This allows the structure to be brought back into compliance and potentially returned to use.

Counterparty: Sherritta Smith Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
August 9, 2022 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Repair permit issued for condemned property at 2317 Rambow Avenue

Property owner Teresa Williams can now proceed with repairs to bring the condemned building back into compliance. This allows the structure to be restored and returned to use.

Counterparty: Teresa Williams Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution Location: 2317 Rambow Avenue, Birmingham
August 9, 2022 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hires CityVision for graphic design and social media

City will contract with Brent Boyd's firm for in-house design, social media, and constituent communications. Details on contract duration and cost were cut off in the agenda text.

Counterparty: Mr. Brent Boyd d/b/a CityVision, INC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 2, 2022 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $2K

Special assessment: $2,340 charged to 839 Washington Avenue

Property owner at 839 Washington Avenue will be charged $2,340 for city costs—likely for cleanup, demolition, or abatement work. This amendment updates an earlier 2021 assessment.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Resolution Location: 839 Washington Avenue, Birmingham
August 2, 2022 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Sole-source: Emsi workforce analytics contract for economic development

City commits to multi-year workforce analytics subscription with sole-source vendor Emsi to support Innovation and Economic Opportunity Department planning. No competitive bid process.

Counterparty: Economic Modeling, LLC dba Emsi Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 2, 2022 · Item number:Item #7 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to sign 2025 World Police and Fire Games agreement

City backs hosting the 2025 World Police and Fire Games, a major international event. Details on funding, logistics, and public benefit are unclear from this item alone.

Counterparty: Birmingham Host Committee 2025 World Police and Fire Games Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 2, 2022 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Birmingham Art Walk location change approved

The city is moving the Birmingham Art Walk to a new location. The amendment to Resolution 1213-22 shifts where this public art event will be held.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
August 2, 2022 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Birmingham Art Walk location change approved

The city is moving the Birmingham Art Walk to a new location. The amendment to Resolution 1213-22 shifts where this public art event will be held.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 26, 2022 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $333K

City renews excess workers' comp insurance with Midwest Employers, $332,702/year

Covers claims above the city's self-insured retention limit for workplace injuries. Premium funds come from general budget and must be renewed annually to protect city from catastrophic injury costs.

Counterparty: Midwest Employers Casualty Company Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
July 26, 2022 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to apply for U.S. Department of Justice grant

City can now pursue federal DOJ funding for an unspecified program or initiative. Grant details were cut off in the item title.

Counterparty: U.S. Department of Justice Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Resolution
July 26, 2022 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City rescinds Foreign-Trade Zone deal with Genuine Parts

The city is canceling a special trade zone agreement that gave Genuine Parts Company tax and regulatory benefits. Reverses a 2022 decision that favored the company's operations in the city.

Counterparty: Genuine Parts Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #80 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves IBM enterprise hardware and software contract

City commits funding for IT infrastructure and support services through an IBM cooperative purchasing agreement.

Counterparty: International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 5, 2022 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to administer Emergency Loan Fund with BBRC

City establishes loan program for small businesses in emergency financial hardship through partnership with Birmingham Business Resource Center.

Counterparty: Birmingham Business Resource Center (BBRC) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 5, 2022 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to contract with BGrace Media for "Safe Summer" program

City partners with BGrace Media to develop and manage a summer safety initiative. Details on scope, budget, and community impact are unclear from the item title.

Counterparty: BGrace Media, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
July 5, 2022 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City to use ARPA funds for Citizens Trust Bank agreement

The city is committing American Rescue Plan Act emergency funds to an agreement with Citizens Trust Bank, though the specific purpose is not detailed in the available text.

Counterparty: Citizens Trust Bank Funding source: Arpa Action type: Resolution
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $173K

Staff salary ceiling raised to $173,200 for Committee Assistants

Allows Council to adjust individual staff salaries while keeping total payroll capped. Affects how city government allocates resources for legislative support staff.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Fuel Tax Fund budget adopted for fiscal year 2023

Sets spending priorities for fuel-tax revenue earmarked for transportation and road projects. Spending plan takes effect July 1, 2022.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Adopt FY 2023 Community Development Block Grant budget

Sets how federal community development funds will be spent in your city over the coming fiscal year. Typically supports housing, infrastructure, and economic development projects.

Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Ordinance
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Neighborhood Revitalization Fund budget for FY 2023

This budget sets spending priorities for neighborhood improvement projects through June 2023. The specific allocation amounts will determine which districts or initiatives receive revitalization funding.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Neighborhood Allocation Fund budget for FY 2023

This sets the spending plan for neighborhood-directed funds in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. Specific neighborhood allocations and amounts will determine what community projects and services get funded locally.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Corrections Fund Budget Adopted for Fiscal Year 2023

City sets spending priorities for corrections operations through June 30, 2023. Budget details how jail, detention, and related services will be funded and managed.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Sporting and Entertainment Recruiting Fund budget for fiscal 2023

Sets spending plan for the city's sports and entertainment recruitment efforts in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. Determines available resources for attracting major events and entertainment venues to the city.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
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