🏚️ Blight Accountability

March 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement costs charged to properties

Property owners will receive bills for city weed removal on their land. The assessment recovers costs from the July 2020 weed-abatement order.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

March 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will be charged for city-ordered removal of noxious weeds from their land. Unpaid assessments typically become tax liens.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

March 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face new charges to cover city costs for removing noxious weeds from their land. Assessment amounts and specific properties are detailed in this resolution.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

March 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on noxious properties

Property owners will face a special assessment to cover the cost of removing dangerous weeds from their land. This charge appears tied to a 2018 abatement order.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

March 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement

Property owners will receive a bill to cover the cost of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land, following a 2017 council decision.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

March 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement special assessment on properties

Property owners with overgrown weeds may face additional charges. The city uses special assessments to recover costs of clearing noxious vegetation from private land.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $398K

City approves $397.7K to demolish former Banks School

Former Banks School building will be demolished and cleared of hazardous material. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

👥 Counterparty: South East Demolition and Environmental Services, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition

March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $10K

Special assessment: $9,912.72 bill for demolished building at 2912 Avenue C

Property owner at 2912 Avenue C will be charged $9,912.72 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. This charge becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2912 Avenue C, Birmingham

March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $10K

City assesses $9,572.88 demolition cost to Ensley Avenue property

Property owner at 2607 Ensley 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: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2607 Ensley Avenue Ensley, Birmingham

March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $9K

Special assessment: $8,793 demolition cost for 2410 Avenue J

Property owner at 2410 Avenue J will be charged $8,793 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2410 Avenue J, Birmingham

March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $7K

City assesses $7,147.32 against 1609 Avenue H for building demolition

Owner of the property at 1609 Avenue H is being charged $7,147.32 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot. The amount becomes a special assessment against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1609 Avenue H, Birmingham

March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $7K

City assesses $6,582 demolition cost to Ensley property owner

Property owner at 813 21st Street Ensley will be billed $6,582.22 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the lot. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 813 - 21st Street Ensley, Birmingham

March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $6K

City charges property owner $6,374 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 5921 Malcolm Avenue will be assessed $6,374 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their land.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5921 Malcolm Avenue Roosevelt City, Birmingham

March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $6,326 demolition cost billed to 3016 Avenue D

Property owner at 3016 Avenue D will be charged $6,326.16 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3016 Avenue D, Birmingham

March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $6K

Property owner charged $6,062 for demolition of unsafe building on 22nd Street

The city demolished an unsafe building at your property and is charging you for the cost. This special assessment must be paid to the city.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 817 - 22nd Street Ensley, Birmingham

March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $5,676 demolition bill for 1424 66th Street West

Property owner at 1424 66th Street West will be charged $5,676 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site. This amount becomes a lien against the property unless paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1424 - 66th Street West, Birmingham

March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

Property owner assessed $5,408 for unsafe building demolition at 2301 Avenue I

The owner of 2301 Avenue I must pay $5,408 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure on the property. This special assessment is a bill against the owner for work the city completed.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2301 Avenue I, Birmingham

March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

Property owner charged $4,243 for unsafe building demolition

The cost of demolishing an unsafe structure at 1315 Avenue F has been assessed against the property owner as a special charge. Affected homeowners should verify whether their property is subject to this or similar demolition assessments.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1315 Avenue F, Birmingham

March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $3,686 cost for demolition at 3317 Wenonah Road S.W.

Property owner will be billed for demolition costs on the unsafe building. Special assessments are paid directly by the property owner, typically added to property taxes or collected separately.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3317 Wenonah Road S.W., Birmingham

February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $13K

Property owner charged $12,679 for demolition of unsafe Ensley building

Owner of 2805 - 17th Street must pay the city's demolition costs. This is a common practice when buildings are condemned — the property owner bears the financial responsibility for removal.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 2805 - 17th Street 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2805 - 17th Street, Ensley, Birmingham

February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $10K

Property owner billed $9,773 for unsafe building demolition

City demolishes unsafe structures and charges owners the cost. This property at 1134 4th Terrace West now owes $9,773 for the work.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1134 - 4th Terrace West, Birmingham

February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $8K

Special assessment: $7,828 demolition cost at 1107 4th Terrace West

Property owner at 1107 4th Terrace West will be charged $7,827.57 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1107 - 4th Terrace West, Birmingham

February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: $7,187.26 for demolition at 2504-36th Ave North

Property owner at 2504-36th Avenue North will be assessed $7,187.26 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2504 - 36th Avenue North, Birmingham

February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $7K

Property owner billed $7,041.52 for building demolition at 4122 29th Street Nort

The property owner must pay the city's full demolition cost. This is typical recovery for unsafe building removal, but owners have the right to appeal the assessment.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4122 - 29th Street North, Birmingham

February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $6K

City assesses $6,013.84 against property for building demolition

Property owner at 2000 34th Avenue North will be billed for the cost of removing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2000 - 34th Avenue North, Birmingham