🏚️ Blight Accountability

March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 3501 Jefferson Ave SW approved for demolition

A building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. This clears a hazard from the neighborhood and the property becomes available for redevelopment or reuse.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3501 Jefferson Avenue SW, Birmingham

March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares building at 3211 Hemlock Ave unsafe; orders demolition

The city is removing a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in your neighborhood. Demolition clears blight and reduces hazards for nearby residents.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3211 Hemlock Avenue SW, Birmingham

March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 2801 32nd Place SW ordered demolished as unsafe public nuisance

The city has determined this structure is unsafe and a public nuisance, triggering demolition. Removal clears a blighted property from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2801 32nd Place SW, Birmingham

March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3636 42nd Ave N

This building is declared a public nuisance and safety hazard. Demolition removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3636 42nd Avenue North, Birmingham

March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 2910 Avenue Y

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

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2910 Avenue Y, Birmingham

March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1319 Avenue H

Unsafe building at 1319 Avenue H will be demolished after city finds it a public nuisance and hazard to the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1319 Avenue H, Birmingham

March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 314 5th Way, Pratt City

Unsafe structure declared public nuisance and marked for demolition. Removes blight and hazard from Pratt City neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 314 5th Way, Pratt City, Birmingham

March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

1012 Winchester Drive declared unsafe; demolition approved

Building at 1012 Winchester Drive will be demolished after being declared a public nuisance and unsafe structure. Removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1012 Winchester Drive, Birmingham

March 14, 2023 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens imposed on blighted properties

City removes nuisances from abandoned or neglected properties; costs become liens against the owners. Affects property values and neighborhood conditions.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

March 7, 2023 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $17K

Special assessment: $17,278 to demolish unsafe building at 2300 Avenue I

Property owner at 2300 Avenue I in Ensley will be billed for the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their land. The $17,278 assessment will be charged against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2300 Avenue I Ensley, Birmingham

March 7, 2023 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $15K

Special assessment: $15,287 demolition cost on Terrace South property

Property owner at 4731 Terrace South will be charged $15,287.04 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building, added to their property tax bill or assessed separately.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4731 Terrace South, Birmingham

March 7, 2023 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $9K

City assesses $9,178 cost to demolish unsafe building at 1383 Edwards Street

The property owner will receive a bill for $9,178.32 to cover demolition of an unsafe structure. The cost becomes a special tax lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1383 Edwards Street, Birmingham

March 7, 2023 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $8K

Special assessment: $7,774 charge for building demolition at 1313 – 19th Place S

Property owner at 1313 – 19th Place S.W. is charged $7,774 to cover demolition costs for an unsafe building. The cost becomes a special tax lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1313 - 19th Place S.W., Birmingham

March 7, 2023 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $7K

City assesses $6,673 demolition cost to property owner at 1217 4th Ave W

Property owner receives bill for unsafe building demolition. This special assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1217 - 4th Avenue West, Birmingham

March 7, 2023 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: $6,657.84 charges property owner for unsafe building demolit

City demolished an unsafe building at 5309 Court Q and is charging the property owner $6,657.84 for the work—a cost the owner now owes the city.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5309 Court Q, Birmingham

March 7, 2023 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $6K

City charges property owner $6,484 for demolition of unsafe building

Property owner at 5418 Cairo Avenue must pay the city's demolition costs for an unsafe structure. Special assessments are added to property tax bills until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5418 Cairo Avenue Roosevelt City, Birmingham

March 7, 2023 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $5,238 demolition cost at 6113 Avenue O

Property owner at 6113 Avenue O in Ensley will be charged $5,238.20 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 6113 Avenue O Ensley, Birmingham

March 7, 2023 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $5,214.52 charged to London Ave property for demolition

Property owner at 7305 London Avenue is charged $5,214.52 to cover city costs for demolishing an unsafe building. The amount becomes a lien against the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7305 London Avenue, Birmingham

March 7, 2023 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

Property owner billed $4,347 for building demolition at 827 Washington Ave

The city has demolished an unsafe building and is recovering the $4,347 cost through a special assessment charged to the property owner. Property owners in the city may face similar charges if buildings on their land are declared unsafe.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 827 Washington Avenue, Birmingham

March 7, 2023 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

City bills property owner $3,719 for emergency demolition at 317 Avenue U

Property owner at 317 Avenue U must pay $3,718.62 to cover the city's emergency demolition costs for an unsafe building. The cost is assessed as a special charge against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 317 Avenue U, Birmingham

March 7, 2023 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $3K

City charges property owner $2,987 for building demolition

Owner of 728 - 11th Court West will be assessed $2,987 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 728 - 11th Court West, Birmingham

March 7, 2023 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 95 properties public nuisance for noxious weeds

Properties with dangerous weeds will face notices and enforcement action. Owners have opportunity to abate conditions or face city intervention.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

February 28, 2023 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: property owners charged for weed abatement

Property owners may receive bills for city weed-removal costs on their land. Details on affected parcels and amounts are incomplete in this notice.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

February 28, 2023 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on city properties

City is charging property owners for clearing dangerous weeds from their land under an abatement program. Affected owners will owe a special assessment on their property tax bill.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

February 28, 2023 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment levied on properties

Property owners face charges for weed removal on their land, following the city's January 2022 declaration that noxious weeds posed a public safety hazard.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement