🏚️ Blight Accountability

June 2, 2020 · Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable motor vehicle as public nuisance

City removes abandoned vehicle from neighborhood; removal costs billed to the registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

June 2, 2020 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or damaged vehicle from a neighborhood street or property. Costs assessed to the vehicle's registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $13K

City assesses $13K demolition cost to property at 4800 2nd Ave N

Property owner will receive a bill for $13,013.68 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the parcel. This special assessment becomes a lien against the property.

👥 Counterparty: unknown 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4800 - 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham

May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #67 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $12K

City recovers $12,262 demolition cost from property owner at 7400 3rd Ave S

The property owner at 7400 3rd Avenue South will be assessed $12,262.44 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. This recovers public funds spent to remove blight and hazards from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7400 - 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham

May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #62 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $10K

City charges property owner $9,523 for unsafe building demolition at 7822 3rd Av

Property owner at 7822 3rd Avenue South will be billed $9,523 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure. The special assessment creates a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7822 - 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham

May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #61 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $9K

Property owner charged $9,292 for unsafe building demolition

City demolition cost passes to property owner at 7603 Oporto-Madrid Blvd South. Special assessments become a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7603 Oporto-Madrid Boulevard South, Birmingham

May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $8K

Special demolition tax: $7,669.75 on 8029 Division Ave

Property owner at 8029 Division Avenue will be charged $7,669.75 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot. The charge becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 8029 Division Avenue, Birmingham

May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #70 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: $7,004 demolition cost at 6611 Division

Property owner at 6611 Division Avenue will be billed $7,004.48 for emergency demolition of an unsafe structure. The cost is recovered through a special assessment against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 6611 Division Avenue, Birmingham

May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: $6,585 demolition cost at 4705 14th Ave N

Property owner will be billed for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building at this address. The charge becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4705 - 14th Avenue North, Birmingham

May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #69 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $6K

City bills property owner $6,472 for emergency demolition

Property owner at 6609 1st Avenue South is assessed the cost of tearing down an unsafe building. This sets a precedent for who pays for emergency demolitions in Birmingham neighborhoods.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 6609 - 1st Avenue South, Birmingham

May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #64 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

City recovers $5,194 demolition cost from 7111 Division Avenue

Property owner or lender will be charged $5,193.60 to cover the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building—shifting the financial burden from taxpayers to the responsible party.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7111 Division Avenue, Birmingham

May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #66 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

City bills property owner $4,996 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 7317 - 4th Avenue South receives a special assessment to cover demolition costs for an unsafe structure. This clears blight while shifting the cost to the property holder.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 7317 - 4th Avenue South 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7317 - 4th Avenue South, Birmingham

May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

City assesses $4,729 demolition cost to 225 51st St. N owner

Owner of the unsafe building at 225 51st Street North will be billed $4,728.70 for demolition costs. Property owners pay back the cost of removing blighted structures on their land.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 225 - 51st Street North, Birmingham

May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

City charges $4,688 to property owner for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 1209 1st Court West must pay the city's demolition costs as a special assessment. This shifts the cost of removing an unsafe structure from city funds to the property owner.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1209 - 1st Court West, Birmingham

May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #63 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

City bills property owner $4,562.80 for unsafe building demolition

City recovers demolition costs by assessing the property owner at 6456 3rd Avenue South. Unsafe building removed from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 6456 - 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham

May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4676 Grasselli Blvd

Unsafe structure at 4676 Grasselli Boulevard will be demolished. Removal protects nearby residents and reduces blight in the area.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4676 Grasselli Boulevard, Birmingham

May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1155 15th St. S.W. ordered demolished

City identifies the structure as a public nuisance and safety hazard. Demolition removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1155 - 15th Street S.W. Rear, Birmingham

May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 2008 Avenue E

Unsafe structure at 2008 Avenue E will be demolished as a public nuisance. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2008 Avenue E, Birmingham

May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Norwood Boulevard building demolished as unsafe public nuisance

City removes blighted structure at 3538 Norwood Boulevard, clearing hazard from neighborhood. Demolition opens path to property recovery and future development.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3538 Norwood Boulevard, Birmingham

May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

5304 Division Avenue declared unsafe; demolition approved

Building at 5304 Division Avenue will be demolished after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal helps reduce blight and improves neighborhood safety.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5304 Division Avenue, Birmingham

May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Nuisance abatement: City to clear blighted properties, assess costs as liens

City will remove overgrown vegetation and debris from neglected properties and charge owners for cleanup costs. Costs become liens on properties if unpaid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners face assessments to recover city costs for clearing noxious weeds from blighted parcels. Unpaid assessments may become tax liens.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1649 Alameda Avenue

Unsafe building declared a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes blight and hazard from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1649 Alameda Avenue, Birmingham

May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City condemns unsafe house at 509–59th Street South for demolition

Building removed from neighborhood as public nuisance; clears blight and improves safety in the area.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 509 - 59th Street South, Birmingham

May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: Special assessment imposed on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds may face city-imposed cleanup costs. Assessment follows 2017 blighting declaration and public hearing process.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement