🏚️ Blight Accountability

April 23, 2013 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $3K

City assesses $2,999 demolition cost to property owner at 1701 31st Ave N

Property owner at 1701 31st Avenue North faces a special assessment of $2,999.20 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the lot. This shifts demolition expense from the city budget to the property owner.

👥 Counterparty: unknown 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1701 - 31st Avenue North, Birmingham

April 23, 2013 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Nuisance abatement liens assessed on blighted properties

City clears weeds and debris from neglected properties and charges owners cleanup costs as a lien. This removes blight from neighborhoods and holds property owners accountable for upkeep.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

April 16, 2013 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $12K

City bills property owner $11,588 for demolition at 324 Macon Street

Property owner at 324 Macon Street will be charged $11,588 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. The bill becomes a special assessment against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 324 Macon Street, Birmingham

April 16, 2013 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $10K

City charges property owner $10,343 for unsafe building demolition at 304 Macon

Property owner at 304 Macon Street will be assessed $10,343 to cover demolition costs for an unsafe structure. Demolition clears blight and hazards from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 304 Macon Street, Birmingham

April 16, 2013 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $10K

City bills property owner $10,008 for demolition of unsafe building at 620 Pratt

Property owner at 620 Pratt Highway must pay $10,008 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe structure. The assessment attaches to the property, meaning the debt could affect future sale or refinance.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 620 Pratt Highway

April 16, 2013 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $10K

Special assessment on 614 Cherry Ave for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 614 Cherry Avenue will be billed $9,656.90 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. The cost becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 614 Cherry Avenue, Birmingham

April 16, 2013 · Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $9K

City assesses $8,964 demolition cost to Ensley property owner

Property owner at 1507 Avenue I must pay the city $8,964 for demolishing an unsafe building on their site. Special assessments like this recover public costs from property owners whose buildings posed safety risks.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1507 Avenue I Ensley, Birmingham

April 16, 2013 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $8K

City demolishes unsafe building at 1530 Vanderbilt; owner billed $7,514

Property owner at 1530 Vanderbilt Place will be assessed $7,514.20 to cover demolition costs for an unsafe structure the city removed. This is a public safety action that clears blight but shifts financial responsibility to the property owner.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 1530 Vanderbilt Place 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1530 Vanderbilt Place, Birmingham

April 16, 2013 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: $7,326 demolition cost at 40 Omega Street

Property owner at 40 Omega Street owes $7,326 to cover the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 40 Omega Street, Birmingham

April 16, 2013 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $7K

City bills property owner $6,989 for demolition at 3304 4th Street West

Property owner will owe $6,989 for demolition of unsafe building. This special assessment may affect the property's sale or tax liability.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3304 - 4th Street West, Birmingham

April 16, 2013 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $6K

City charges property owner $6,163 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 5217 Lewisburg Road faces a special assessment to cover demolition costs for an unsafe structure. This clears blighted property from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5217 Lewisburg Road, Birmingham

April 16, 2013 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $6K

City charges $5,665 demolition cost to 3815 4th Street West

Property owner at 3815 4th Street West will be billed for the city's demolition of an unsafe building. This covers the full cost of removing the structure from your neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3815 - 4th Street West, Birmingham

April 16, 2013 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

City assesses $5,030 demolition cost to 425 4th Street property

Owner of 425 4th Street now owes the city $5,030 to cover demolition of an unsafe building. Special assessment added to property tax bill.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 425 - 4th Street Thomas, Birmingham

April 16, 2013 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 8103 2nd Avenue South

Blighted structure removed from neighborhood. Property becomes candidate for redevelopment or remediation.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 8103 - 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham

April 16, 2013 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 1109 Tuscaloosa Ave. marked unsafe; demolition approved

Unsafe structure deemed public nuisance will be demolished. Removal helps reduce blight and safety hazards in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1109 Tuscaloosa Avenue S.W., Birmingham

April 16, 2013 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 5020 Davis Street

Blighted building at 5020 Davis Street will be torn down after city determination it is unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal reduces neighborhood blight and safety risks.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5020 Davis Street, Birmingham

April 16, 2013 · Item number:Item #6 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles can attract crime and lower neighborhood safety. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

April 16, 2013 · Item number:Item #68 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: 231 properties declared public nuisance

City is targeting 231 blighted properties with dangerous weeds to improve neighborhood safety and appearance. Notices will be posted; property owners have opportunity to address the problem before city enforcement.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

April 16, 2013 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 3725 Todd Ave S.W. unsafe; demolition ordered

Property at 3725 Todd Avenue S.W. will be demolished after being deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3725 Todd Avenue S.W., Birmingham

April 16, 2013 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe house at 4812 9th Terrace North ordered demolished

Property declared a public nuisance and safety hazard will be removed from the neighborhood. Demolition clears blighted housing and reduces neighborhood hazards.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4812 - 9th Terrace North, Birmingham

April 16, 2013 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2720 Slayden Avenue

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove blight and safety hazard from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2720 Slayden Avenue, Birmingham

April 16, 2013 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1577 Martin Avenue

Removes a blighted structure and associated storage buildings from Belview Heights. Clears the property for redevelopment or remediation.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1577 Martin Avenue, Belview Heights, Birmingham

April 16, 2013 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4700 Messer Airport Highway

Building declared a public nuisance and safety hazard will be torn down. Removes blight and potential hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4700 Messer Airport Highway, Birmingham

April 16, 2013 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City clears unsafe building at 1151 13th Street North for demolition

Property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished, removing a hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1151 - 13th Street North, Birmingham

April 16, 2013 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 913-50th Street North

Blighted property at 913-50th Street North will be torn down after designation as unsafe and public nuisance. Removes hazardous structure from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 913 - 50th Street North, Birmingham