Council approves two quick-claim deeds for foreclosed city properties; foreclosure policy follow-up urged
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Summary
The council approved two quick‑claim deeds: a $5,718.44 conveyance to Allen Tutbal Jr. for 502 Third Street North and a $2,222.77 conveyance to Kevin Seals for a Cherry Hill parcel. Councilors also discussed a recently passed law enabling foreclosure on code‑enforcement liens and asked for follow‑up work on a formal ordinance.
The Birmingham City Council on Feb. 18 approved two quick‑claim deeds transferring city‑held foreclosed parcels to private individuals after payment. The items approved were:
- A quick‑claim deed to Allen Tutbal Jr. for property at 502 Third Street North for $5,718.44 (Item 8). The parcel was acquired by the city via foreclosure and municipal improvement lien process. The vote to approve the conveyance was recorded in the meeting as "aye" by council members present.
- A quick‑claim deed to Kevin Seals for a Cherry Hill lot described as Lot 9A (recorded metes and bounds) at 6724 Exterior Avenue for $2,222.77 (Item 10). The council likewise voted to approve the conveyance.
Discussion tied to these items included a reminder from Councilor Clark that the city recently obtained new authority to foreclose on code‑enforcement liens. Clark said consultants retained under a Centers for Community Progress grant have completed their work recommending a policy and that the council should follow up—possibly in a committee of the whole—to develop an ordinance spelling out circumstances under which the city should use foreclosure authority. The city attorney confirmed for a related parcel that a prior owner has a two‑year redemption period and that the city foreclosed on that property in May 2023.
Votes: both conveyances were approved by recorded voice/roll call votes with councilors on the record as saying "aye." The transcript does not record any "no" or abstention votes for these items.
What remains unresolved: Councilors urged follow‑up to convert consultant recommendations into formal ordinance language and to track implementation of the foreclosure authority. Funding sources or subsequent redevelopment plans for the parcels were not specified on the public record.