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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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November 29, 2022 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $113K

City commits $112,727 to provide goods and services for Birmingham City Schools

General fund money supports student services through partnership with Birmingham Board of Education. Specifics of goods and services are not detailed in available text.

Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
November 29, 2022 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Council appoints two directors to Land Bank Authority

Land Bank Authority oversees acquisition and disposition of city-owned vacant and tax-delinquent properties. These appointments fill key board seats governing that work.

Counterparty: Land Bank Authority of the City of Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Appointment board
November 29, 2022 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning law: opioid clinics, medical cannabis facilities get new rules

New zoning rules clarify where opioid treatment clinics and medical cannabis businesses can open in Birmingham, affecting where these facilities can operate in your neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
November 29, 2022 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City hosts Magic City Classic Football Game with ASU and AAMU

The city will host the annual Magic City Classic football game between Alabama State University and Alabama A&M University, bringing regional sports tourism and community events to the city.

Counterparty: Alabama State University and Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $250K

City commits $250K local match for rail safety grant

City is pledging $250,000 in local funds to help secure a federal CRISI grant for rail infrastructure and safety improvements. This funding unlocks federal dollars for transportation upgrades.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution
November 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $250K

City commits $250K local match for CRISI rail planning grant

City sets aside $250,000 to help secure federal funds for rail infrastructure and safety improvements. Positions municipality to compete for larger federal grant if awarded.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $65K

City approves $65K sole-source contract with Birmingham Times Media Group

The city is paying Birmingham Times Media Group up to $65,000 for unspecified goods or services without competitive bidding. The incomplete description makes it unclear what residents are funding.

Counterparty: Birmingham Times Media Group, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Housing Reinvestment Corporation replaces NCRC in redevelopment agreement

Changes the developer responsible for housing rehabilitation under a city redevelopment deal. The shift from NCRC to its subsidiary HRCA may affect how projects are financed and managed, though day-to-day neighborhood impact depends on implementation.

Counterparty: Housing Reinvestment Corporation of America (HRCA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
November 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor OK'd to hire Penny Foundation for Common Ground conflict program

City contracts with Penny Foundation to manage finances and administration for Common Ground, a conflict resolution initiative using cognitive-based methods.

Counterparty: Penny Foundation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts with Penny Foundation to manage Common Ground conflict resolution

Penny Foundation will handle budgeting and administration of Common Ground, a cognitive-based conflict resolution initiative. The city is using a sole-source procurement method for this professional services agreement.

Counterparty: Penny Foundation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Fire service drugs and supplies: sole-source deal with UAB

City commits to purchasing medical supplies and medications for firefighters through University of Alabama at Birmingham under a sole-source agreement, likely at negotiated rates.

Counterparty: University of Alabama at Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
November 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor to hire Penny Foundation to manage Common Ground conflict-resolution progr

City will pay an external nonprofit to handle budgets and day-to-day operations of Common Ground, a cognitive-based conflict resolution initiative. Affects how the program is run and what residents experience when using it.

Counterparty: Penny Foundation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Project Funding Agreement with Dreamz Bar & Lounge for restaurant development

City commits to a funding or partnership agreement with Dreamz Bar & Lounge to support a restaurant project. The specific funding amount, neighborhood impact, and development timeline are not yet detailed.

Counterparty: Dreamz Bar & Lounge, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves data integration deal with Avenu Insights

City will use Avenu's services to integrate and transfer data with other systems, likely improving operational efficiency and cross-department information sharing.

Counterparty: Avenu Insights & Analytics, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #74 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $113K

City agrees to $112,727 goods/services contract with Birmingham Board of Educati

City will spend $112,727 to provide goods and services for Birmingham public school students. Details of what goods or services are included were not provided in the agenda description.

Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #76 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City backs affordable housing funding deal with Neighborhood Housing Services

The city commits to support affordable housing development through partnership with a nonprofit. Amounts and specific projects will affect housing availability and affordability for residents seeking below-market-rate homes.

Counterparty: Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham, Inc. (NHSB) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #72 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City enters 3-year agreement with Alabama Geological Survey

City will partner with the state agency for geological research or services over the next three years. The specific benefits and costs are unclear from the agenda text.

Counterparty: Geological Survey of Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #73 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City grants Lime franchise to operate scooters in public rights-of-way

Lime scooters will be available for rent in city streets and public spaces. The non-exclusive franchise allows other companies to operate similar micromobility devices.

Counterparty: Neutron Holdings, Inc., dba Lime Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City partners with Red Mountain Theatre Company on cultural programming

The city approves a new agreement with Red Mountain Theatre Company to provide theatre experiences that enrich and educate residents, strengthening Birmingham's cultural offerings.

Counterparty: Red Mountain Theatre Company, Inc. (RMTC) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 8, 2022 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City accepts new streets, alleys at Grand of Oxmoor Phase II

Developer transfers public streets and alleys to city for long-term maintenance and public use. Completes platting process for this residential development.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 8, 2022 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to apply for and manage grant funding

This gives the Mayor flexibility to pursue grant money for city projects. The specific grant details and funding amount were not disclosed in the agenda.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 8, 2022 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes NCAA bowl sponsorship agreement with ESPN

City will partner with ESPN to host and sponsor the TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl college football game, a high-profile event bringing visitors and media attention to the city.

Counterparty: ESPN Productions Inc. Funding source: Sponsorship Action type: Resolution
November 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: $92K

Natatorium timing equipment: $91,778 sole-source purchase from Colorado Time Sys

City spends $91,778 on new timing gear for the public natatorium pool. Replacement equipment will keep swim meets and lap sessions running.

Counterparty: Colorado Time Systems, Loveland, Colorado Funding source: General Fund Action type: Resolution Location: Birmingham natatorium
November 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves partnership with UAB Fire and Rescue

New agreement between Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service and University of Alabama at Birmingham will coordinate emergency response and services. Details of the partnership remain unclear from the agenda text.

Counterparty: The Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama for the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
November 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏗️ Property Recovery Total cost: undisclosed

City approves Brightly Software contract for operations management

City will use Brightly's software to track and manage operations data. Contract terms (length, cost, renewal) not disclosed in agenda materials.

Counterparty: Brightly Software, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Resolution
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