🏚️ Blight Accountability

October 6, 2020 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable motor vehicle as public nuisance

Eliminates abandoned vehicle from neighborhood streets; removal costs billed to the registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

October 6, 2020 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

533 blighted properties declared public nuisance; weed removal ordered

City is moving to clear 533 properties of noxious weeds that pose health and safety risks. Property owners will be notified and must comply or face city enforcement.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $11K

City recovers demolition cost: $11,477 special assessment on Pratt Street proper

Property owner at 5900 Pratt Street will be billed $11,477.12 for the city's demolition of an unsafe building on their land. This recovers public spending on blighted property removal.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5900 Pratt Street, Birmingham

September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $8K

City charges property owner $7,948 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 3749 George Avenue will be billed for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe structure. This recovers public spending and holds property owners accountable for maintenance.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3749 George Avenue, Birmingham

September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $7K

Property owner charged $7,457 for unsafe building demolition

City recovers demolition costs by assessing the property owner. This clears a blighted building from 1121 16th Street S.W.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1121 - 16th Street S.W., Birmingham

September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $7K

City seeks $7,188 from owner for demolition of unsafe building at 1101–16th St S

Property owner gets billed for the cost of tearing down an unsafe structure; the city will recover demolition expenses from the property's special assessment.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1101 - 16th Street S.W., Birmingham

September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $5,329.76 for demolition at 3924 George Avenue

Property owner will be billed for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building at 3924 George Avenue. The charge becomes a lien against the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3924 George Avenue, Birmingham

September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $3K

City bills property owner $3,328 for unsafe building demolition at 3721 Carver A

Property owner at 3721 Carver Avenue will be charged $3,328 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on the lot. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3721 Carver Avenue, Birmingham

September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $3K

City assesses $3,260 demolition cost against 3325 Laurel Ave

Property owner receives a bill for $3,259.72 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The charge is placed as a special assessment against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3325 Laurel Avenue, Birmingham

September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 205-61st Street South

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove blight and safety hazard from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 205 - 61st Street South, Birmingham

September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe structure at 705 Graymont Ave marked for demolition

Building declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; city will demolish it to clear the blighted property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 705 Graymont Avenue West, Birmingham

September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1018 Cahaba Street

Blighted property at 1018 Cahaba Street will be removed, improving neighborhood safety and conditions. Demolition clears a city-identified public nuisance.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1018 Cahaba Street, Birmingham

September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: $3,735 demolition cost at 3526 Oak Ave SW

Property owner at 3526 Oak Avenue S.W. faces a $3,735 special tax assessment to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3526 Oak Avenue S.W., Birmingham

September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 2324 21st Avenue North

Unsafe structure at this North Birmingham address will be torn down, removing a public safety hazard and blighted property from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2324 - 21st Avenue North, Birmingham

September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1819 14th Court North

Property designated as public nuisance and safety hazard will be removed. Demolition helps eliminate blight and potential dangers in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1819 - 14th Court North, Birmingham

September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 8730 2nd Ave N

Property at 8730 2nd Avenue North is being removed because it poses a safety and health risk to the neighborhood. Demolition clears the site for future development or remediation.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 8730 - 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham

September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 2801 Avenue B Ensley ordered demolished

City condemns blighted structure as public hazard. Demolition clears Ensley neighborhood of dangerous property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2801 Avenue B Ensley, Birmingham

September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares 3925 39th Ave N unsafe; orders demolition

Property at 3925 39th Avenue North is being torn down after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition removes a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3925 - 39th Avenue North, Birmingham

September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition approved: 1404 3rd Street West declared unsafe

City is tearing down a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1404 - 3rd Street West, Birmingham

September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 360 Court F demolished

City removes a dangerous, blighted structure from the neighborhood. Demolition clears the site for future recovery.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 360 Court F, Birmingham

September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #7 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles clutter neighborhoods and attract blight. Removal costs are charged to the registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable motor vehicle as public nuisance

Eliminates abandoned vehicle from neighborhood streets; removal costs billed to the registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

September 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: $3,173 demolition cost at 4025 Park Ave SW

Property owner at 4025 Park Avenue S.W. is being billed $3,173 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. This amount will be collected via special tax assessment.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4025 Park Avenue S.W., Birmingham

September 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

1309 Cotton Avenue ordered demolished as unsafe public nuisance

Building declared unsafe and ordered demolished. Removes a blighted property from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1309 Cotton Avenue, Birmingham

September 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 365 properties public nuisance for weeds

Properties with dangerous weeds become subject to city abatement action and potential liens. Owners have notice to clean up or face enforcement.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Weed abatement