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Blight Accountability

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

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Blight Accountability — items per month

Indexed so far 11099 items in last 166 months
Total dollars $18.6M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (62.6% 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 6, 2022 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 85 properties public nuisance for noxious weeds

Properties with dangerous weeds on this list will face enforcement notices and potential city-ordered cleanup. Owners have limited time to act before the city can abate the weeds at their expense.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $10K

Property owner billed $9,602 for unsafe building demolition

City demolishes unsafe structure at 2416 31st Avenue North and recovers cleanup costs by assessing the property owner. Demolition costs become a lien on the property if unpaid.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2416 31st Avenue North, Birmingham
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $8K

City assesses property owner $8,027 for demolition of unsafe building

Property owner at 1908 18th Street North must pay the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure. This holds owners financially responsible for removing blighted buildings from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1908 18th Street North, Birmingham
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $8K

City charges property owner $7,777 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 3212 23rd Street North will be billed for the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their land. The special assessment of $7,777.04 will be levied against the property.

Counterparty: property owner at 3212 23rd Street North, Birmingham Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 3212 23rd Street North, Birmingham
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: Property owner liable for $6,884 demolition cost

Property owner at 119 Avenue Y must pay $6,884.24 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. This shifts demolition expense from the city budget to the property owner.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 119 Avenue Y, Birmingham
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $6K

City charges property owner $6,023 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 212 6th Avenue North will be billed $6,023 for demolition of an unsafe structure on their land. The city recovers demolition costs by assessing the property owner directly.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 212 6th Avenue North, Birmingham
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: Property owner liable for $5,666 unsafe building demolition

Demolition costs for unsafe structures are passed to property owners via special assessment. This property at 5229 Lewisburg Road will owe $5,666.20.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 5229 Lewisburg Road, Birmingham
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement (Resolution 1391-18)

Property owners may face special assessments to cover costs of weed removal on their land or nearby parcels declared noxious/dangerous by the city.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on multiple properties

Property owners will receive bills for City-ordered weed removal costs. Check if your property is on the assessment list.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on unnamed properties

Property owners may face costs for clearing noxious weeds on their land. The specific parcels affected and assessment amounts are not detailed in this item summary.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will be assessed costs to clear noxious weeds from their land under a 2018 city abatement order. Check the full list to see if your address is included.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on unspecified properties

Property owners may face special assessments to recover the cost of city-ordered weed removal on their land. Specific properties and dollar amounts are not disclosed in this summary.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement costs charged to property owners

Properties with noxious or dangerous weeds declared a nuisance in 2019 will now be assessed cleanup costs. Property owners may owe money if their lots were cleared by the city.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessments on blighted properties

Owners of properties with noxious weeds face special tax assessments for city cleanup costs. Full property list and amounts are in the item details.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds face special assessments to cover city abatement costs. Liens may be placed on properties until bills are paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment set for properties

City is charging property owners for weed removal and cleanup work ordered under prior resolution. Check if your property is listed to learn what you owe.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

Property owners will owe special assessments to cover the city's cost of clearing dangerous weeds from neglected parcels. Owners who don't comply face liens on their property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City assesses property owners for weed abatement costs

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds declared in 2018 will receive special assessments to recover the city's abatement costs. You may receive a bill if your property was included.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on city properties

City is charging property owners for clearing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land under an ongoing abatement program begun in 2019. Property owners will receive notice of the special assessment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: property owners billed for weed abatement

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds face charges to recover city abatement costs. Affected properties are listed in the resolution documents.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement costs recovered from property owners

Property owners declared negligent for failing to remove noxious weeds will be billed for city abatement costs. Affected property owners may face liens or collection action if they don't pay.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement assessment hearing scheduled

Property owners may face special assessment charges for city-ordered weed removal on their land. This hearing allows residents to respond before charges are finalized.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: property owners billed for weed abatement

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will receive a bill for city abatement costs. This implements a 2019 council decision to charge property owners for weed-removal expenses on their land.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on city properties

Owners of properties with noxious or dangerous weeds declared in 2018 will face special assessments to cover abatement costs. Check the full notice if your address is affected.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 30, 2022 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: city assesses property owners for cleanup costs

Property owners declared non-compliant under a 2018 weed ordinance may owe cleanup fees. The city is now tallying assessment costs for those responsible.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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