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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 4420 items in last 77 months
Total dollars $8.8M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (27.0% 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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September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

Property owner billed $3,765 for demolition of unsafe building at 1716 McMillon

Owner of 1716 McMillon Avenue SW must pay $3,765.04 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure on their property. This special assessment will be added to their property tax bill.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1716 McMillon Avenue SW, Birmingham
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #70 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $3,530 demolition cost at 2208 10th Way

Property owner at 2208 10th Way will be charged $3,530.10 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot. The cost becomes a lien on the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2208 10th Way Pratt City, Birmingham
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $3,464.75 demolition cost for 516 5th Way

Property owner at 516 5th Way will be billed $3,464.75 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 516 5th Way, Birmingham
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $3,200 demolition cost at 2128 Northland Ave SW

Property owner at 2128 Northland Avenue SW will be charged $3,200.12 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2128 Northland Avenue SW, Birmingham
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #75 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

Property owner charged $2,500 for unsafe building demolition

This special assessment bills the property owner at 1325 3rd Street North for demolition costs the city incurred to remove an unsafe structure. The owner must pay this fee to clear the property record.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1325 3rd Street North, Birmingham
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #85 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 303 properties with noxious weeds public nuisance

Owners of properties with dangerous weeds will receive notice of violation and face abatement action if they don't clear them. This initiates enforcement across 303 parcels citywide.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City awards weed abatement contract to Greatscapes

City cleans up blighted lots and streets through contracted weed removal and debris service for the next year.

Counterparty: Greatscapes, Pelham, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement nuisance liens on blighted properties

City will clear weeds and overgrowth from neglected properties and charge owners cleanup costs as a lien. Affects property owners with tax-delinquent or abandoned lots.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City approves 1-year weed abatement contract with James & Company

City has hired a contractor to remove weeds and debris from public spaces as needed over the next year. Keeps neighborhoods cleaner and safer.

Counterparty: James & Company Property Resources, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City awards weed abatement contract to Henley & Young

Neighborhood blight removal will continue through competitive contract. Henley & Young will handle debris clearance at agreed unit prices for one year.

Counterparty: Henley & Young, Bessemer, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City awards weed abatement contract to C&J Lawn, LLC

City commits to ongoing debris removal and weed control across public properties managed by Planning and Engineering. One-year contract at negotiated unit prices.

Counterparty: C&J Lawn, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 10, 2024 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City approves JP Landscaping for weed abatement, 1-year contract

City clears overgrown vacant lots and debris from city-owned properties over the next year. Work helps improve neighborhood appearance and reduces blight across the city.

Counterparty: JP Landscaping, Gardendale, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 3, 2024 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 304 properties as public nuisance for noxious weeds

City is formally declaring 304 properties with dangerous weeds a public nuisance and posting notice on each one—likely triggering abatement orders or liens on those owners. Property owners will be required to address the weeds or face escalating penalties.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City awards demolition contract to Nuckles Services Holdings

The city has awarded a competitive bid to demolish condemned buildings and clear debris as needed. This removes blighted properties that affect neighborhood safety and property values.

Counterparty: Nuckles Services Holdings, Birmingham, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
August 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City awards demolition contract to Swanson Enterprises

Swanson Enterprises will demolish condemned buildings and clear debris at city-selected locations. Removes eyesores and health hazards from residential areas.

Counterparty: Swanson Enterprises, Inc. S/C Co., Birmingham, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
August 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City targets 201 properties for weed abatement

Noxious weeds on vacant or neglected properties create fire hazards, harbor pests, and lower neighborhood appeal. This action clears the way for the city to post notice and begin removing weeds from 201 sites.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
August 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #62 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

16–17th Street North building declared unsafe; demolition ordered

The property at 16–17th Street North in Birmingham will be demolished after being found unsafe and a public nuisance. This removes a hazardous structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 16 - 17th Street North, Birmingham
August 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 4105 41st Ave N

Unsafe structure at 4105 41st Avenue North will be demolished. Removes a public hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4105 - 41st Avenue North, Birmingham
August 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 13-67th Street South

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 13 - 67th Street South, Birmingham
August 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #66 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 205 Graymont Ave deemed unsafe; demolition approved

City removes building declared a public nuisance and safety hazard. Clears dangerous structure from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 205 Graymont Avenue North, Birmingham
August 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 7005 3rd Ave S unsafe; building to be demolished

Unsafe building at 7005 3rd Avenue South will be demolished to remove blight and safety hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 7005 - 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham
August 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance; owner pays removal cost

City will remove an abandoned or broken-down car from a neighborhood and charge the registered owner for the work. Helps clean up blighted areas.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 15-67th Street South declared unsafe, slated for demolition

City is tearing down a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance at 15-67th Street South. Demolition removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 15 - 67th Street South, Birmingham
August 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 17–22nd Ave. West declared unsafe; demolition approved

A building at 17–22nd Avenue West is being torn down after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 17 - 22nd Avenue West, Birmingham
August 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #67 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition approved for unsafe building at 7009 Division Avenue

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, ordering demolition. Removes a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7009 Division Avenue, Birmingham
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