🏚️ Blight Accountability

January 3, 2023 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $6,417 demolition cost for unsafe building at 819 17th Stree

Property owner at 819 17th Street, Ensley must pay $6,416.72 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 819 17th Street, Ensley / 1700 Avenue I, Ensley, Birmingham

January 3, 2023 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $5,385 demolition cost at 1232 18th Way SW

Property owner at 1232 18th Way SW will be billed $5,385.04 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1232 18th Way SW, Birmingham

January 3, 2023 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

Special demolition assessment: $5,057 for unsafe building at 2806 Avenue G

Property owner at 2806 Avenue G faces a $5,057.40 special assessment to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. This charge becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2806 Avenue G, Birmingham

January 3, 2023 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

Special demolition assessment: $4,538.90 at 4611 Avenue U

Property owner at 4611 Avenue U will be charged $4,538.90 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4611 Avenue U, Birmingham

January 3, 2023 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $4,281.76 for demolition at 1520 Pleasant Grove Road

Property owner at 1520 Pleasant Grove Road will be billed $4,281.76 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1520 Pleasant Grove Road, Dolomite, Birmingham

January 3, 2023 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

City charges property owner $4,126 for building demolition

The property owner at 317 Blount Street is being billed for the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their land. This is a direct financial liability for the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 317 Blount Street, Birmingham

January 3, 2023 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

City charges property owner $3,900 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 459 4th Street, Thomas must pay the demolition cost via special assessment. The city removes the unsafe structure; the owner covers the expense.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 459 4th Street, Thomas, Birmingham

January 3, 2023 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

Demolition cost charged to Ensley property owner: $3,779.80

City demolished an unsafe building at 1864 18th Street and is charging the property owner for the $3,779.80 cost via special assessment.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1864 18th Street, Ensley, Birmingham

January 3, 2023 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

City demolishes unsafe building at 3504 2nd St; bills owner $3,550

Owner of the Dolomite property will receive a special assessment bill for $3,550.48, the cost the city paid to tear down the unsafe structure. Homeowners can challenge assessments at the county level.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3504 2nd Street, Dolomite, Birmingham

January 3, 2023 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement costs become property liens

City will clean up blighted properties and charge owners through a lien on the property. Affected property owners will receive notice and a hearing opportunity.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

December 13, 2022 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $10K

Special assessment: $10,143 for unsafe building demolition at 4013 Fairmont Plac

Property owner at 4013 Fairmont Place will be billed $10,143 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the lot. The charge becomes a tax lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4013 Fairmont Place, Birmingham

December 13, 2022 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $8K

Property owner at 3836 36th Ave North billed $7,855.88 for building demolition

City paid to demolish an unsafe structure on this property and is billing the owner for the full cost. Property owners may face special assessments for demolition work even if they didn't authorize the work.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 3836 36th Avenue North 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3836 36th Avenue North, Birmingham

December 13, 2022 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $8K

Property owner charged $7,819.75 for unsafe building demolition

City demolition costs are passed to the property owner through a special assessment. This charge becomes a lien on 7321 Oporto Avenue unless paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7321 Oporto Avenue, Birmingham

December 13, 2022 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $6K

City assesses $5,646 demolition cost to property owner at 4421 41st Way North

Property owner at 4421 41st Way North will be billed $5,646 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. This special assessment becomes a lien against the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4421 41st Way North, Birmingham

December 13, 2022 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

City recovers $5,276 demolition cost from 1421 22nd Street property

Property owner at 1421 22nd Street North will be assessed $5,276 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The cost becomes a special tax lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1421 22nd Street North, Birmingham

December 13, 2022 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $4,474 for demolition at 6811 Frankfort Avenue

Property owner at 6811 Frankfort Avenue will be assessed $4,474 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 6811 Frankfort Avenue, Birmingham

December 13, 2022 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 220 properties with noxious weeds public nuisance

Owners of 220 properties will receive notice and must clear noxious weeds or face city enforcement action. Properties can be abated at city expense with cost recovered from owners.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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 #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 3932 Todd Avenue

City is demolishing a condemned structure deemed a public nuisance. Removes a blight and safety hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3932 Todd Avenue, Birmingham

December 6, 2022 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 2930 12th Ave. North ordered demolished

City will demolish a condemned structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes blight and safety hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2930 12th Avenue North, Birmingham

December 6, 2022 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1528 21st Street SW ordered demolished

City will remove a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears blight and reduces neighborhood hazards.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1528 21st Street SW, Birmingham

December 6, 2022 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 1152 2nd Street West ordered demolished as unsafe public nuisance

City is demolishing a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. This removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1152 2nd Street West, Birmingham

December 6, 2022 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 3832 Ellis Avenue

The city will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal clears a blighted property and eliminates a potential health or safety hazard in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3832 Ellis Avenue, Birmingham

December 6, 2022 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares 2128 Northland Avenue unsafe, orders demolition

The city will demolish this blighted building, removing a hazard and public nuisance from the neighborhood. Property owners and residents on Northland Avenue should expect construction activity.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2128 Northland Avenue, Birmingham

December 6, 2022 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3933 40th Ave N

Unsafe structure at 3933 40th Avenue North will be demolished. Removes a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3933 40th Avenue North, Birmingham