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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 4455 items in last 78 months
Total dollars $8.9M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (27.4% 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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December 6, 2022 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens on blighted properties

City will clear nuisances from vacant or neglected properties and charge cleanup costs as liens against the owners. Affects property taxes and owner liability.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 6, 2022 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 5836 Court O

This building has been declared a public safety hazard and nuisance. Demolition will remove a dangerous structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 5836 Court O, Birmingham
December 6, 2022 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3328 Laurel Ave

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

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3328 Laurel Avenue, Birmingham
November 29, 2022 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 171 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

City is taking action against 171 properties with dangerous or noxious weeds; owners will receive notice to abate or face city enforcement.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
November 29, 2022 · Item number:Item #7 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Nuisance abatement on multiple properties; costs become liens

City will clear nuisances (likely overgrown weeds/debris) on specified properties and bill the owners; unpaid costs become legal liens on the properties.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 29, 2022 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement costs become liens on blighted properties

City will clear nuisances from specified properties and charge cleanup costs as liens. Property owners will owe the abatement expenses.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 22, 2022 · Item number:Item #7 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council authorizes weed abatement on nuisance properties

City will clear abandoned or overgrown lots and charge cleanup costs to property owners as a lien. Removes public health and safety hazards in affected neighborhoods.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $15K

City assesses $14,688 demolition cost to Ensley property owner

Property owner at 1644 Martin Avenue will owe $14,688.36 as a special tax assessment to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1644 Martin Avenue, Ensley, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $14K

Special assessment: $14,137.84 cost for demolition at 741 83rd Place South

Property owner at 741 83rd Place South will be billed $14,137.84 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building the city removed. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 741 83rd Place South, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $6K

City assesses $6,293 demolition cost to 5420 Cairo Avenue

Property owner at 5420 Cairo Avenue will be billed $6,293.44 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the lot. The cost is added as a special assessment against the property.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 5420 Cairo Avenue, Roosevelt City, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $4,808 for demolition at 3213 31st Place North

Property owner at 3213 31st Place North will be billed $4,808.16 to cover the cost of tearing down an unsafe building on their lot. This assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 3213 31st Place North, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

Property owner billed $3,738.40 for unsafe building demolition

Home or building demolition costs are passed to the property owner as a special tax assessment. If you own 5424 Cairo Avenue, you now owe $3,738.40 to cover the city's demolition work.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 5424 Cairo Avenue, Roosevelt City, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $3,166 demolition cost charged to 533 Toledo Street

Property owner at 533 Toledo Street faces a $3,166 bill for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. This cost is added as a special tax assessment against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 533 Toledo Street, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $3,043.52 charged to demolish unsafe building at 3649 2nd St

Property owner will owe $3,043.52 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure. The cost is assessed as a special tax on the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 3649 2nd Street West, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 3148 33rd Ave N

Building at 3148 33rd Avenue North declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish it. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3148 33rd Avenue North, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1724 19th Ave N

A structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be removed from your neighborhood. The demolition clears a hazard that poses risks to nearby residents and property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1724 19th Avenue North, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3806 7th Avenue in Wylam

An unsafe structure in Wylam will be demolished to remove a public nuisance and safety hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3806 7th Avenue Wylam, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1241 Avenue J demolished

City will tear down a condemned building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal reduces blight and safety hazards in the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1241 Avenue J, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2101 21st Ave N

Building at this address has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will proceed using city funds. Removes hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2101 21st Avenue North, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 7108 Division Avenue

Property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes blighted structure from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7108 Division Avenue, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 900 14th Street SW unsafe; demolition ordered

Building at 900 14th Street SW is being torn down after city determination it is unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition will remove a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 900 14th Street SW, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 2316 30th Ave North ordered demolished as unsafe nuisance

Property declared unsafe and ordered demolished. Affects one residential or commercial structure in Birmingham.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2316 30th Avenue North, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2316 Avenue J in Ensley

Unsafe or abandoned buildings harm neighborhood safety and property values. This demolition removes a public nuisance from Ensley.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2316 Avenue J Ensley, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 10th Street West

Condemned building at 2000–2100 10th Street West will be torn down to eliminate a public safety hazard and nuisance in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2000 10th Street West aka 2100 A & B 10th Street West, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1709 Jefferson Avenue

Property at 1709 Jefferson Avenue deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1709 Jefferson Avenue, Birmingham
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