🏚️ Blight Accountability

September 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $6,205 demolition cost on Simmons Street

Property owner at 1345 Simmons Street will be billed $6,205.44 for demolishing an unsafe building. The city will collect this as a special assessment against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1345 Simmons Street Dolomite, Birmingham

September 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $6K

Property owner charged $6,084 for demolition of unsafe building at 1155 15th St

An unsafe building at your property was demolished by the city, and you must pay $6,083.60 to cover the cost. This special assessment becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1155 - 15th Street S.W. Rear, Birmingham

September 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: property at 1748 Jefferson pays $5,705 for demolition

Property owner at 1748 Jefferson Avenue is now responsible for a $5,705 bill to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The charge becomes a lien against the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1748 Jefferson Avenue, Birmingham

September 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

City charges property owner $5,244.72 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 8–83rd Street South must pay the demolition cost as a special assessment tied to the property. This removes an unsafe structure from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 8-83rd Street South, Birmingham

September 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

Property owner billed $5,137 for demolition of unsafe building

City charges property owner for cost of demolishing an unsafe structure at 2509 - 23rd Avenue North. The $5,137 assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2509 - 23rd Avenue North, Birmingham

September 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

City assesses $4,904.92 against 925-4th Court West for building demolition

Property owner at 925-4th Court West is being charged for the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on the site. The $4,904.92 assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 925 - 4th Court West, Birmingham

September 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

City charges property owner $4,852 for building demolition

Property owner at 1409–22nd Street North will be billed for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe structure. The charge will be added to their property tax assessment.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1409 - 22nd Street North, Birmingham

September 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

City bills property owner $4,798 for demolition of unsafe building

The cost of demolishing an unsafe structure at 8425 4th Avenue South is now a special assessment against the property. Owners will need to pay this amount or face potential tax consequences.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 8425 - 4th Avenue South, Birmingham

September 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

Property owner billed $4,632 for unsafe building demolition at 4821 Avenue R

Special assessment shifts demolition costs to the property owner. The $4,632 charge will be collected against the property and must be paid to clear the title.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4821 Avenue R, Birmingham

September 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

City charges $4,490 demolition cost to 721 New Hill Place property

Property owner at 721 New Hill Place will be assessed $4,490 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The cost becomes a special lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 721 New Hill Place Brighton, Birmingham

September 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $4,340 for demolition at 7712 68th St South

Property owner at 7712 68th Street South will be charged $4,340 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The charge becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7712 - 68th Street South, Birmingham

September 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $3,602 demolition cost for 1799 49th St, Ensley

Property owner at 1799 49th Street, Ensley, must pay the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The $3,602 assessment becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1799 - 49th Street Ensley, Birmingham

September 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $3,570 demolition cost charged to 4728 Court S

Property owner at 4728 Court S will be billed $3,569.57 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building. The charge becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4728 Court S, Birmingham

September 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $2K

Special assessment: $2,340 demolition cost for 839 Washington Ave

Property owner at 839 Washington Avenue will be billed $2,340 for city demolition of an unsafe building. The cost becomes a special tax against the property.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 839 Washington Avenue 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 839 Washington Avenue, Birmingham

September 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #6 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement on city properties; liens assessed to owners

City will clear overgrown lots and bill property owners for cleanup costs. Unpaid bills become liens on the properties.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

September 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #5 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Nuisance abatement: costs become liens on affected properties

The city will clean up blighted properties and bill owners; unpaid costs become legal liens, potentially affecting property sales or refinancing.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

September 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #66 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 588 weed-infested properties public nuisances

Properties with noxious or dangerous weeds will face enforcement action and posted notices. This clears the path for the city to compel cleanup or take abatement steps.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

September 21, 2021 · Item number:Item #79 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition contract awarded to Think Safe, Inc. (1 year)

City commits to demolition services for special exception structures over the next year. Public pays for removal of blighted or dangerous buildings flagged through the planning process.

👥 Counterparty: Think Safe, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition

September 7, 2021 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $10K

City assesses $10,372 demolition cost to Ensley Avenue property owner

Property owner at 2613 Ensley Avenue will be billed $10,372 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2613 Ensley Avenue Ensley, Birmingham

September 7, 2021 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $8K

City charges $8,338 to property owner for Wylam building demolition

Property owner at 4513 5th Avenue will be billed for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building; the special assessment becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4513 5th Avenue Wylam, Birmingham

September 7, 2021 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: $7,036 demolition cost at 2517 Avenue B

Property owner at 2517 Avenue B must pay $7,035.92 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The bill becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2517 Avenue B, Birmingham

September 7, 2021 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $6,030 demolition cost for 1645-32nd St, Ensley

Property owner at 1645-32nd Street, Ensley will be charged $6,029.68 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1645 - 32nd Street Ensley, Birmingham

September 7, 2021 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $6K

Property bill: Demolition cost ($5,782) added to 12th Avenue lot

Homeowner or property holder at 5420 12th Avenue Wylam must pay $5,782.40 on their tax bill to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building. The charge is a special assessment against that parcel.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5420 - 12th Avenue Wylam, Birmingham

September 7, 2021 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $6K

City demolishes unsafe building at 635–6th Street; charges owner $5,776.83

Property owner must pay the city's cost to tear down an unsafe structure. The special assessment is placed against the parcel.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 635 - 6th Street Thomas, Birmingham

September 7, 2021 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $4,654.88 for demolition at 3412 Avenue F

Property owner is charged for city demolition of unsafe building. Tax assessment appears on property record and affects future sale or refinance.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3412 Avenue F, Birmingham