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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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July 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 2202 10th Way ordered demolished

City will remove a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in Pratt City. Demolition clears blight from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2202 - 10th Way Pratt City, Birmingham
July 20, 2021 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 7618 3rd Ave S approved for demolition

City will demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a hazard from the South Birmingham neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 7618 - 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham
July 20, 2021 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 9832 Airport Road

City will tear down a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 9832 Airport Road aka 9805 Pape Avenue, Birmingham
July 20, 2021 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 8408 1st Ave N

City declares a building at 8408 1st Avenue North unsafe and orders its demolition, removing a structure deemed a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 8408 - 1st Avenue North (Rear), Birmingham
July 20, 2021 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement costs become property liens

Property owners will be charged for weed removal on their neglected land, with costs added as a lien. Affects owners of properties cited for nuisance conditions.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 20, 2021 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removal costs charged to owner

City will remove an abandoned or inoperable vehicle from your neighborhood and bill the registered owner. Helps reduce blight and safety hazards on residential streets.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 20, 2021 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 2200 Avenue G ordered demolished

City will tear down a structure declared unsafe and a public nuisance at 2200 Avenue G. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2200 Avenue G, Birmingham
July 13, 2021 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

City is charging property owners for cost of removing noxious weeds from their lots. Owners who don't pay the assessment may face liens or further penalties.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 13, 2021 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 217 - 59th Way South

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will proceed. Removes hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 217 - 59th Way South, Birmingham
July 13, 2021 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

Property owners may face charges for the cost of clearing noxious weeds from their land or neighboring parcels. The assessment amount and affected addresses are not specified in this notice.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 13, 2021 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on properties

City is charging property owners to recover costs of removing noxious weeds from their land. Affected owners will see the assessment on their tax bill or receive a separate invoice.

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

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners may face a special assessment on their tax bill to cover costs of city-ordered weed removal and site clearing. Affects parcels declared blighted under Resolution 1050-18.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 13, 2021 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

City will charge property owners for cost of removing noxious weeds from their land. Owners can challenge the assessment at a public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 13, 2021 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts Heritage Realty for ongoing weed abatement

Neighborhoods will benefit from regular debris removal and weed control on city property. The one-year contract helps maintain public spaces and curb appeal across the city.

Counterparty: Heritage Realty Holdings, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 13, 2021 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners may face added tax bills to cover city costs for clearing noxious weeds from their land. Assessment follows the city's 2017 declaration that these properties pose public health and safety risks.

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

Special weed-abatement assessments imposed on multiple properties

Property owners will be billed for city-ordered weed removal on their land. Dollar amounts and affected addresses are not detailed in this summary.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 13, 2021 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 3356 Jefferson Avenue deemed unsafe; demolition ordered

City will demolish a structure declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3356 Jefferson Avenue S.W., Birmingham
July 13, 2021 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

City is collecting fees from property owners to pay for removing noxious or dangerous weeds on their land. This could result in a bill to your property tax or utility account if your parcel is affected.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 13, 2021 · Item number:Item #69 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 511 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Owners of properties declared nuisances must clear weeds or face city enforcement and possible liens. Affects neighborhood appearance and public safety.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
July 13, 2021 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment approved for blighted properties

Property owners may face new charges on tax bills to recover cleanup costs for noxious weeds on their land or nearby abandoned sites. Assessment details and affected parcels should be reviewed before the hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 13, 2021 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

7219 Division Ave building declared unsafe; demolition ordered

City will demolish an unsafe structure at this address. Property owner and nearby residents should be aware of the decision and its implementation timeline.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7219 Division Avenue (Rear), Birmingham
July 13, 2021 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 916 Albany Street ordered demolished

City will demolish a condemned structure in Wylam. Removes a public safety hazard and blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 916 Albany Street Wylam, Birmingham
July 13, 2021 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1605 24th Street S.W.

Condemned property declared a public nuisance will be torn down. Removal of blighted structures improves neighborhood safety and property values.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1605 - 24th Street S.W., Birmingham
July 13, 2021 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 119 Avenue Y

Property declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition will remove blight and eliminate danger to residents in the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 119 Avenue Y, Birmingham
July 13, 2021 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on city properties

City is charging property owners for clearing noxious or dangerous weeds as declared in 2018. Affected owners will receive an assessment bill.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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