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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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October 5, 2021 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement special assessment hearing set

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will face a special assessment to cover city abatement costs if they don't clear the weeds themselves. The city holds a hearing on which properties are subject to this assessment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 5, 2021 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on property owners

Property owners may face special assessments to cover costs of city weed removal on their land. Check if your property is listed.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 5, 2021 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on multiple properties

City issues special assessments to property owners for costs of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. Property owners may face added charges on their tax bills.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 5, 2021 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 4004 Walnut Avenue

Building at 4004 Walnut Avenue deemed unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will proceed. This removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4004 Walnut Avenue, Birmingham
October 5, 2021 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 551 63rd Street South

The city is demolishing an unsafe, blighted property in the neighborhood. Removal of condemned buildings reduces blight and improves public safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 551 - 63rd Street South, Birmingham
October 5, 2021 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on city properties

Properties flagged for dangerous weeds will be assessed for cleanup costs. Owners may face liens or additional city charges if they don't comply.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 5, 2021 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 2829 Dowell Avenue

Unsafe structure declared public nuisance will be removed. Demolition may improve neighborhood safety and property values on Dowell Avenue.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2829 Dowell Avenue, Birmingham
October 5, 2021 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council sets special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Blighted properties with dangerous or noxious weeds will be cleaned up; property owners will receive a special assessment bill to cover the cost. This follows the city's 2018 declaration authorizing abatement work.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 5, 2021 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement costs assigned to property owners

Property owners will receive a special assessment bill for the city's cost to remove noxious or dangerous weeds from their land, as previously declared by the Council in 2018.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 5, 2021 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment set for affected properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will face a special assessment to cover abatement costs. Affected parcels will be identified at the hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 5, 2021 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 3317 33rd St. North ordered demolished

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down. Removes hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3317 - 33rd Street North, Birmingham
October 5, 2021 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 2213 Northland Avenue ordered demolished

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, moving to tear it down. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2213 Northland Avenue, Birmingham
October 5, 2021 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 3604 15th Ave. N ordered demolished

City has declared the building a public nuisance and unsafe; demolition will proceed to remove a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3604 - 15th Avenue North, Birmingham
October 5, 2021 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1644 Martin Avenue

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance will be demolished. Removes blighted structure from Ensley neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1644 Martin Avenue Ensley, Birmingham
October 5, 2021 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: Weed abatement costs for blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds may face special assessments to cover city abatement costs. Details on affected parcels and amounts are incomplete.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 5, 2021 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement charges on affected properties

Property owners will receive charges for weed removal on their land, following the city's 2018 abatement declaration. The assessment amount depends on property location and cleanup scope.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 5, 2021 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 5913 2nd Court North

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish the structure to protect neighborhood safety and remove blight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5913 - 2nd Court North, Birmingham
October 5, 2021 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 8113 6th Ave North

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance will be torn down. Removes hazardous structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 8113 - 6th Avenue North, Birmingham
October 5, 2021 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 3331 Carver Avenue

An unsafe structure flagged as a public nuisance will be torn down, clearing a blighted property from the neighborhood. Demolition removes a hazard to public safety and health in the area.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3331 Carver Avenue, Birmingham
October 5, 2021 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessment hearing scheduled

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds may face special assessments to cover abatement costs. This hearing gives you a chance to respond before costs are finalized.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 28, 2021 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council assesses special fees for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners flagged for noxious weeds will receive special assessment bills to cover city abatement costs. Failure to pay may result in tax liens or lien foreclosure.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 28, 2021 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on multiple properties

Properties with noxious weeds face special assessments to cover abatement costs declared in 2018. This item finalizes which properties owe what amount.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 28, 2021 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: Weed abatement charges for blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds will face special assessments to cover the city's cleanup costs. This applies to properties previously declared blighted under Resolution 1050-18.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 28, 2021 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment set for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds face a special assessment to cover city abatement costs. The city clears the weeds and bills property owners for the work.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 28, 2021 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will face a special assessment to cover abatement costs. The city is holding a hearing for affected property owners to respond.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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