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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 4738 items in last 80 months
Total dollars $9.0M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (29.1% 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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November 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #59 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2624 18th Ave N

Unsafe structure at 2624 18th Avenue North will be demolished. Removal reduces blight and public safety risks in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2624 18th Avenue North, Birmingham
November 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment set for properties

Property owners with noxious weeds will face a special city assessment to cover abatement costs. Check your notice if you received a weed violation.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face charges to cover the cost of removing noxious weeds from their land. This assessment recovers abatement expenses declared under a 2017 resolution.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

Property owners may face new costs to clear dangerous weeds from their land or pay the city's assessment. This follows a 2017 declaration and hearing process.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens on unnamed properties

City will clear nuisances on unspecified properties and charge owners cleanup costs as a lien. Specific addresses not disclosed in agenda.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment on blighted properties

Property owners may face charges for city-ordered weed removal on their land. This enforces a 2018 abatement order and holds owners financially responsible for clearing dangerous vegetation.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessment: properties to be charged for cleanup

Property owners may face special assessments to cover costs of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land, as declared under a 2018 city decision. Check if your property is listed.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 621 3rd Ave N

Unsafe building declared a public nuisance and marked for demolition. Removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 621 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham
November 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 1514 Burgin Avenue, Ensley

An unsafe, blighted structure in Ensley will be torn down. The demolition removes a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1514 Burgin Avenue, Ensley, Birmingham
November 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: Weed abatement charges on blighted properties

City is assessing property owners for costs of clearing noxious weeds from their land. If your property is on the list, you'll receive a bill.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment set for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with blighted land declared dangerous by the city must pay a special assessment to cover weed removal costs. The city can place a lien on the property if the assessment goes unpaid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment issued for weed abatement on city properties

City is collecting costs from property owners for clearing noxious weeds declared a public nuisance in 2020. Property owners may face liens or added tax bills if assessments aren't paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment fixed for blighted properties

Council is setting the cost homeowners must pay to cover the city's cost of clearing noxious weeds from their properties. Property owners will receive bills for the abatement work already done under the June 2018 declaration.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: Weed abatement costs billed to property owners

Property owners may face charges on their tax bills to recover the city's cost of clearing noxious weeds from their land. Check the hearing details if you own property in the affected area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners may face assessments to cover costs of clearing weeds from neglected parcels. The city uses liens to recover abatement expenses.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

City pursues cost recovery from property owners for clearing noxious weeds declared a public hazard in 2018. Owners may owe special assessments.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: property owners to pay for weed abatement

Property owners declared to have noxious weeds will receive bills for abatement costs under Resolution 4-19. Affected property owners have the right to a hearing to contest the assessment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment set for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will be charged for city-ordered weed removal on vacant or neglected lots. Assessment amounts and affected addresses will be detailed at the public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on multiple properties

Property owners will receive a special assessment bill to cover the city's cost of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. This is a financial obligation tied to the 2017 weed abatement declaration.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 2310 South Park Drive

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, then removes it to clear the blight and reduce neighborhood hazards. Neighbors and nearby properties benefit from the elimination of a dangerous building.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2310 South Park Drive, Birmingham
November 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1221 32nd Street

Unsafe building at 1221 32nd Street in Ensley will be demolished after council decision. Removal improves neighborhood safety and reduces blight in the area.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1221 32nd Street, Ensley, Birmingham
November 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement charges on blighted properties

Property owners in blighted areas will face special assessments to cover costs of city weed removal. Charges become liens on affected properties if unpaid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment set for weed abatement on city properties

Property owners may face special assessments to cover costs of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. The city clears weeds and bills owners for the work.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe structure at 533 Toledo Street

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish it. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 533 Toledo Street, Birmingham
November 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessment on blighted properties

Property owners may face cleanup costs or liens if weeds on their land aren't removed. Assessment enforces 2017 blight-removal resolution.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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