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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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June 22, 2021 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1547 Walnut Hill Circle

An unsafe structure deemed a public nuisance will be demolished, clearing a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1547 Walnut Hill Circle, Birmingham
June 22, 2021 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Nuisance abatement: costs assessed as property liens

City will clear blighted or overgrown properties and charge owners; liens protect the city's recovery. Specific addresses not listed in agenda item.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 22, 2021 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1625 6th Street North

Property declared a public nuisance will be torn down. Removal clears a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1625 - 6th Street North, Birmingham
June 22, 2021 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 532 N. 40th St. unsafe; demolition approved

Unsafe building at 532 N. 40th Street North will be demolished. Removal reduces blight and public safety hazards in the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 532 - 40th Street North, Birmingham
June 22, 2021 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1908 18th St N

Building declared a public nuisance will be torn down. Removes blight and hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1908 - 18th Street North, Birmingham
June 22, 2021 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 532 Orchid Road

Unsafe structure at 532 Orchid Road will be demolished. Removal reduces neighborhood blight and potential hazards to nearby residents.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 532 Orchid Road, Birmingham
June 22, 2021 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 224 65th Place North

This blighted property will be torn down after being deemed a public nuisance and safety hazard. Demolition clears the way for potential redevelopment or stabilization of the neighborhood block.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 224 - 65th Place North, Birmingham
June 22, 2021 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 120 93rd St North declared unsafe; demolition ordered

Property at 120 93rd Street North is being demolished after authorities determined it unsafe and a public nuisance. This clears a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 120 - 93rd Street North, Birmingham
June 22, 2021 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 905 Pratt Highway ordered demolished

City will demolish an unsafe structure deemed a public nuisance. Removal clears a blight concern in the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 905 Pratt Highway, Birmingham
June 22, 2021 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 5222 Terrace Q

Property declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition will remove blight and reduce neighborhood risk. Affects one residential parcel in Birmingham.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5222 Terrace Q, Birmingham
June 22, 2021 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 607-75th Street North

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

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 607 - 75th Street North, Birmingham
June 22, 2021 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition approved: unsafe building at 2211 16th St North

Condemned building at 2211 16th Street North will be demolished after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal reduces blight and safety hazards in the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2211 - 16th Street North, Birmingham
June 22, 2021 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 4731 Terrace S condemned as unsafe and scheduled for demolition

The city will demolish this property after finding it unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears blighted structures and improves neighborhood safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4731 Terrace S, Birmingham
June 22, 2021 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4718 Avenue T

This vacant or deteriorated structure has been deemed a public safety hazard and nuisance. Demolition will remove the dangerous property and help stabilize the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 4718 Avenue T, Birmingham
June 15, 2021 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on properties

City bills property owners for costs to remove noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. Assessment amount and affected properties not shown in item text.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 15, 2021 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on residential properties

Property owners will face charges to cover the cost of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their parcels. The assessment amount and affected properties are not detailed in this item.

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

Special assessment for weed abatement on city properties

City collects special assessments from property owners for the cost of removing noxious weeds declared hazardous. Property owners may owe money to reimburse the city for abatement work performed under Resolution No. 1391-18.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 15, 2021 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment set for weed abatement on multiple properties

Property owners will be charged for city-ordered removal of noxious weeds on their land. This follows a 2018 council decision to enforce weed abatement citywide.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 15, 2021 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders removal of inoperable vehicle; owner pays costs

Abandoned vehicles are removed as public nuisances. The registered owner will be billed for removal and abatement costs.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
June 15, 2021 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement assessment set for blighted properties

City is charging property owners special fees to recover costs of clearing noxious weeds from their lots. Property owners will receive notice and have a chance to dispute the charges at a public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 15, 2021 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on vacant properties

Property owners will receive a special assessment to cover city costs of clearing noxious weeds from their land. The assessment amount depends on the acreage and severity of the abatement work required.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 15, 2021 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds face a special assessment to cover abatement costs. Details on affected parcels and amounts not provided in this item.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 15, 2021 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: Special assessment set against properties

Properties with noxious or dangerous weeds face a special assessment to cover abatement costs. Affected property owners will receive notice of charges.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 15, 2021 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners may face special assessments to cover costs of removing noxious weeds from their land. The city will hold a hearing for interested parties to contest the charges.

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

Special assessment for weed abatement on city properties

City enforces weed-removal orders on blighted properties; owners may face special assessments to cover abatement costs if they don't comply.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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