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Blight Accountability

Birmingham council actions holding owners of vacant or blighted structures accountable for the condition of their property.

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Blight Accountability — items per month

Indexed so far 11241 items in last 167 months
Total dollars $18.8M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (63.3% 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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November 10, 2020 · Item number:Item #71 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 185 blighted properties public nuisance; weed abatement begins

Birmingham is moving to clean up 185 properties with dangerous or noxious weeds. These neighborhood eyesores attract blight and lower property values; weed abatement is the first step toward recovery.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #66 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $9K

Property owner billed $8,833.76 for unsafe building demolition

Special assessment charges the owner at 608-16th Street S.W. for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure. These bills recover city spending on blight removal.

Counterparty: property owner at 608 - 16th Street S.W. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 608 - 16th Street S.W., Birmingham
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

City charges property owner $6,854 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 1117 5th Street West must pay the full cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. The special assessment becomes a lien on the property.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1117 - 5th Street West, Birmingham
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

City assesses $6,703 demolition cost to property owner at 24 2nd Ave N

Property owner at 24 2nd Avenue North will owe the city $6,703.36 to cover demolition of an unsafe building. The bill becomes a special assessment against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 24 - 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $6K

City assesses $5,835 demolition cost to 220 11th Court West

Property owner pays $5,835.40 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building at this West Birmingham address. Special assessments typically must be paid to avoid tax liens.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 220 - 11th Court West, Birmingham
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #62 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

City charges property owner $5,346 for unsafe building demolition at 516 4th Ter

Property owner at 516 4th Terrace North must pay the city's demolition costs for an unsafe structure. Special assessments become a lien on the property if unpaid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 516 - 4th Terrace North, Birmingham
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #61 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

Property owner charged $5,196 for demolition of unsafe building

A special assessment bill is being sent to the owner of 821 16th Place S.W. for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure. Property owners can be charged for demolition work when buildings pose public safety hazards.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 821 - 16th Place S.W., Birmingham
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #59 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $5,089.84 for demolition at 1524 Pearson Ave

Property owner at 1524 Pearson Avenue is billed $5,089.84 for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1524 Pearson Avenue, Birmingham
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

City assesses $4,523 demolition cost to property at 1023 5th Street North

Property owner at 1023 5th Street North faces a special assessment bill of $4,523.40 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site. The owner will be responsible for this charge.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1023 - 5th Street North, Birmingham
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #68 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $4,426 demolition cost for 516 16th St S.W.

Owner of 516 16th St S.W. will receive a bill for $4,425.60 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the property. Property owners are responsible for demolition expenses when the city removes hazardous structures.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 516 - 16th Street S.W., Birmingham
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #65 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

Property owner billed $4,372 for unsafe building demolition at 4337 Greenwood

Owner at 4337 Greenwood Street must pay the city's demolition costs. This special assessment covers the full expense of removing an unsafe structure.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 4337 Greenwood Street, Birmingham
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #63 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

City charges property owner $4,155.50 for demolition of unsafe building at 518 4

The owner of 518 4th Terrace North now owes the city $4,155.50 to cover demolition costs for an unsafe structure. Property owners can be billed for demolition work the city performs on blighted or dangerous buildings.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 518 - 4th Terrace North, Birmingham
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #64 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

City demolishes unsafe building at 520 4th Terrace; owner billed $3,583

City removed an unsafe structure and charged the property owner $3,583 to cover demolition costs. The owner will receive a special tax bill for the work.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 520 - 4th Terrace North, Birmingham
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement special assessment hearing set

Property owners with noxious weeds face special assessments to cover city abatement costs. This hearing gives owners a chance to contest the charges.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face charges to cover the cost of removing dangerous weeds from blighted parcels. The assessment recovers the city's abatement expenses from owners who failed to maintain their land.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment set for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will face special assessments to cover city abatement costs. This enforces compliance with the city's 2018 blight-control ordinance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

City will levy charges against property owners for clearing noxious weeds on blighted lots. Property owners must pay the abatement costs or face liens.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners in blighted areas may face new cleanup cost assessments. The city uses special assessments to recover weed-abatement expenses from owners of neglected parcels.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners may face new charges to cover costs of removing noxious weeds from abandoned or blighted parcels. Owners of affected properties should review the assessment details and attend the hearing if they wish to contest it.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

Properties with dangerous weeds face special assessments to cover cleanup costs under a 2016 city ordinance. Owners can challenge the assessment at a public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: Special assessment on blighted properties

City will collect fees from property owners to cover cost of removing noxious weeds from neglected land. Owners who don't pay may face liens or tax consequences.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

Property owners of noxious or dangerous weed sites will face a special assessment to cover abatement costs. Owners can dispute the assessment at a public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement on blighted properties; liens placed to recover costs

City clears overgrown weeds and nuisances from abandoned properties and places liens to make owners pay for cleanup. Helps reclaim blighted neighborhoods.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens placed on blighted properties

City removes nuisances from vacant/abandoned properties and bills the owners. Liens can force sale or foreclosure if unpaid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 27, 2020 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

City charges property owners for cost of removing noxious weeds from abandoned or neglected lots. Property owners will receive bills for abatement work completed under 2017 ordinance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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