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Blight Accountability

Birmingham council actions holding owners of vacant or blighted structures accountable for the condition of their property.

Volume timeline

Blight Accountability — items per month

Indexed so far 11800 items in last 185 months
Total dollars $19.4M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (67.7% of agenda items processed so far).
20 10 0 2022-01-01: 128 items, $320,293 2022-02-01: 60 items, $173,328 2022-03-01: 83 items, $75,082 2022-04-01: 66 items, $190,752 2022-05-01: 118 items, $150,742 2022-06-01: 77 items, $60,180 2022-07-01: 93 items, $256,589 2022-08-01: 53 items, $292,200 2022-09-01: 82 items, $164,512 2022-10-01: 54 items, $55,690 2022-11-01: 66 items, $189,517 2022-12-01: 25 items, $64,785 2023-01-01: 37 items, $188,291 2023-02-01: 94 items, $185,881 2023-03-01: 41 items, $133,802 2023-04-01: 92 items, $397,476 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: 50 items, $771,986 2024-02-01: 49 items 2024-03-01: 44 items 2024-04-01: 11 items, $4,097 2024-05-01: 46 items 2024-06-01: 34 items 2024-07-01: 72 items, $184,735 2024-08-01: 61 items 2024-09-01: 70 items, $339,207 2024-10-01: 65 items, $24,883 2024-11-01: 3 items 2024-12-01: 82 items, $69,000 2025-01-01: 54 items 2025-02-01: 46 items 2025-03-01: 38 items 2025-04-01: 82 items, $233,214 2025-05-01: 44 items 2025-06-01: 36 items, $110,000 2025-07-01: 115 items, $654,669 2025-08-01: 118 items 2025-09-01: 86 items 2025-10-01: 120 items 2025-11-01: 50 items 2025-12-01: 106 items 2026-01-01: 94 items 2026-02-01: 27 items 2026-03-01: 127 items 2026-04-01: 53 items 2026-05-01: 80 items, $50,350 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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July 10, 2012 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council removes inoperable vehicle from neighborhood

Clears abandoned vehicles flagged as public nuisances. Removal costs are charged to the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 10, 2012 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition contract: Britt wins bid for Quadrant II structures

City awards demolition services for blighted residential buildings in Quadrant II neighborhood. Removes dangerous abandoned structures to improve safety and neighborhood conditions.

Counterparty: Britt Demolition and Recycling, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: Quadrant II
July 10, 2012 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City awards demolition contract to Motley Construction for Quadrant III

Clears blighted residential structures in Quadrant III. Exact addresses and timeline will be determined by city need as work is commissioned.

Counterparty: Motley Construction, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: Quadrant III
July 10, 2012 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

558 properties declared public nuisance for noxious weeds

Properties with dangerous weeds pose health and safety risks; owners will receive notice and must comply with abatement orders or face city enforcement action.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 10, 2012 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 7101 4th Avenue South

Blighted structure deemed a public nuisance will be removed, improving neighborhood safety and appearance. Property at 7101 4th Avenue South is targeted for demolition.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7101 - 4th Avenue South, Birmingham
July 10, 2012 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 721 Walnut Street ordered demolished

City declares structure at 721 Walnut Street unsafe and a public nuisance, directing demolition to protect neighborhood safety and clear the property for potential future development or recovery.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 721 Walnut Street, Birmingham
July 10, 2012 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance

City will remove an abandoned or damaged vehicle from a residential property and bill the registered owner for removal costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 3, 2012 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City levies weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

Property owners may owe a special assessment to cover city costs of clearing noxious weeds from their land. If unpaid, the debt attaches to the property's tax bill.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 3, 2012 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

City assesses property owners for costs of clearing noxious weeds from neglected lots. Residents or property owners in affected areas may face special tax bills to recover cleanup expenses.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 3, 2012 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council assesses weed abatement costs to blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills for city weed-clearing work on their neglected parcels. Owners can contest the assessment at a public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 26, 2012 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance

City removes abandoned or broken-down car from neighborhood streets. Cost of removal is charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 26, 2012 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes weed abatement charges from properties

Amends 2012 special assessment allowing property owners to avoid fees for city-cut weeds. Details of affected parcels not provided in agenda.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 26, 2012 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: 605 properties declared public nuisance

City targets 605 blighted parcels with noxious weeds as public nuisances; notice will be posted on each property to initiate cleanup or removal. Addresses neighborhood blight and associated health/safety concerns.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 26, 2012 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement special tax levied on blighted properties

Properties with noxious or dangerous weeds face special assessment charges. Affects owners of blighted parcels citywide; prior assessment authority updated.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Weed abatement
June 26, 2012 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removal assessed to owner

City abates abandoned or non-functional vehicles as public nuisances; removal costs are charged to the registered owner. Clears neighborhood blight and improves safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
June 26, 2012 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City abates inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and costs are billed to owners. Helps keep streets safer and cleaner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 26, 2012 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Nuisance abatement: costs to be charged as property liens

Property owners may face liens and costs for nuisance removal on their land. The city will hold a public hearing for affected parties to respond.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 19, 2012 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or inoperable vehicles on neighborhood streets reduce property values and signal neglect. The registered owner will be billed for removal costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 19, 2012 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens assessed against blighted properties

City clears nuisances from abandoned or neglected properties and recovers costs by placing liens. Affects property owners in neighborhoods with blight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 19, 2012 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle, costs charged to owner

Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and reduce safety. The city removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner, keeping removal costs from taxpayers.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 19, 2012 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 7711 1st Ave South ordered demolished

City is removing a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears blight from the neighborhood and eliminates a potential hazard.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7711 - 1st Avenue South, Birmingham
June 12, 2012 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment on blighted properties

City will charge property owners for clearing noxious weeds from blighted parcels. Owners who don't pay may face tax liens or foreclosure.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 12, 2012 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: Special assessment liens filed on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds face liens to recover city cleanup costs. Unpaid liens can affect property sales and taxes.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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