🏚️ Blight Accountability

September 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1725 7th Ave W

Blighted structure at 1725 7th Avenue West will be torn down, removing a public safety hazard and eyesore from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1725 7th Avenue West, Birmingham

September 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares 264 East Ann unsafe; building slated for demolition

City will demolish the abandoned structure and remove a blight hazard from the neighborhood. Project funded from general city budget.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 264 East Ann Drive, Birmingham

September 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

1748 Jefferson Avenue declared unsafe, ordered demolished

City will remove an unsafe building from the neighborhood. Demolition clears blight and reduces public safety hazards.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1748 Jefferson Avenue, Birmingham

September 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 539 Erie Street, Wylam

Unsafe structure marked for removal to clear blight and protect neighborhood safety. Action follows Planning Director's recommendation.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 539 Erie Street

September 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 341 Avenue U

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance; building will be demolished to protect neighborhood safety and remove blight from the street.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 341 Avenue U, Birmingham

September 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Pratt City: Unsafe building at 339 Avenue U ordered demolished

City removes a condemned property flagged as a public hazard and nuisance in the Pratt City neighborhood. Demolition clears blight and improves neighborhood safety.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 339 Avenue U Pratt City, Birmingham

September 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; owner pays costs

Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and attract crime. The city removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner to recover costs.

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

September 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 241 Flora Street

An unsafe, blighted building at 241 Flora Street will be demolished, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood and clearing the way for potential redevelopment or land recovery.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 241 Flora Street, Birmingham

September 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; assess costs to owner

City removes abandoned or broken-down cars that create blight and safety hazards in neighborhoods. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

September 15, 2020 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $11K

Property owner billed $10,722 for demolition of unsafe building at 134 Morris Av

An unsafe building at 134 Morris Avenue has been demolished, and the property owner is being charged $10,722.23 to cover the demolition costs. This clears a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 134 Morris Avenue, Birmingham

September 15, 2020 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $10K

Special assessment: $10,331 demolition cost at 3909 40th Ave N

Property owner at 3909 40th Ave N will be charged $10,331 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. This assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3909 - 40th Avenue North, Birmingham

September 15, 2020 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $10K

City assesses $10,150 demolition cost to 3816 43rd Ave N owner

Property owner must pay the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot. The $10,150 bill—unless paid, may become a property lien.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3816 - 43rd Avenue North, Birmingham

September 15, 2020 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $10K

Special assessment: $10,143 demolition cost at 4012 49th Terrace North

Property owner at 4012 49th Terrace North will be charged $10,143 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4012 - 49th Terrace North, Birmingham

September 15, 2020 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $10K

City bills property owner $9,792.80 for unsafe building demolition at 123–58th S

Property owner faces special assessment to recover demolition costs. Demolition of unsafe structures removes blight and safety hazards from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 123 - 58th Street North, Birmingham

September 15, 2020 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $10K

City charges $9,674 demolition cost to 40th Ave property owner

Property owner at 4148 40th Avenue North will be billed for the city's demolition of an unsafe building on their lot. The special assessment covers the full cost of removing the structure.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4148 - 40th Avenue North, Birmingham

September 15, 2020 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $8K

Special assessment: $7,904 demolition cost at 3836 39th Ave N

Property owner will be billed $7,904 for the city's demolition of an unsafe building at this address. Owners can contest the assessment.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3836 - 39th Avenue North, Birmingham

September 15, 2020 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $7K

City charges property owner $7,308 for demolition at 39th Ave N

Property owner at 3909 - 39th Avenue North is billed for city demolition costs after an unsafe building was torn down. The charge becomes a lien against the property unless paid.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 3909 - 39th Avenue North 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3909 - 39th Avenue North, Birmingham

September 15, 2020 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $6,364 demolition cost billed to 4312 40th Pl N

Property owner at 4312 40th Place North will be charged $6,364.08 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 4312 - 40th Place North 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4312 - 40th Place North, Birmingham

September 15, 2020 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $6K

Property owner billed $5,872 for demolition of unsafe building

Owner of 4419 - 42nd Street North will be charged $5,871.75 to recover the city's cost of demolishing the unsafe structure on the property. The bill becomes a special assessment against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4419 - 42nd Street North, Birmingham

September 15, 2020 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $5,773 demolition cost at 4113 41st Ave North

Property owner at 4113 41st Avenue North must pay the city $5,773.04 for demolishing an unsafe building on their lot—a common practice in Birmingham to recover public costs for removing blighted structures.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4113 - 41st Avenue North, Birmingham

September 15, 2020 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

City assesses $3,526 demolition cost to 4224 Pulaski Street owner

Property owner at 4224 Pulaski Street must pay the city's $3,525.94 cost to tear down an unsafe building. The special assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4224 Pulaski Street, Birmingham

September 15, 2020 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $3K

Property owner billed $3,293 for unsafe-building demolition at 42nd Place

Property owner at 4426 42nd Place North will be charged $3,293 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe structure. The assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4426 - 42nd Place North, Birmingham

September 15, 2020 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $3K

City charges property owner $3,140 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 4311 46th Street North must pay $3,139.60 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. Special assessments like this recover demolition expenses from property owners.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4311 - 46th Street North, Birmingham

September 15, 2020 · Item number:Item #6 · 🏚️ 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

September 15, 2020 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement assessments sent to county tax collector

City will collect weed-removal costs from property owners through the county tax system. Unpaid abatement bills now appear on property tax statements.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement