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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 11312 items in last 169 months
Total dollars $18.8M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (64.2% 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 26, 2019 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City will tow and dispose of an abandoned or broken-down vehicle cluttering a neighborhood. The registered owner will be billed for removal costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 26, 2019 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance; removal costs billed to owner

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicles from streets and private property, charging the registered owner for cleanup. This keeps neighborhoods safer and reduces blight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 26, 2019 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

Abandoned or broken-down cars in neighborhoods create safety hazards and blight. City removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner for costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
November 26, 2019 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ 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
November 26, 2019 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ 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
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $19K

City recovers $18,935 demolition cost from property owner at 4804 Lewisburg Road

Property owner must pay the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. This special assessment ensures taxpayers aren't left covering demolition expenses.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 4804 Lewisburg Road, Birmingham
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $15K

City charges property owner $14,562 for unsafe building demolition

Property at 820 6th Street West was demolished as unsafe; the owner is now billed for the full cost through a special assessment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 820 - 6th Street West, Birmingham
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #59 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $12K

City assesses $12,338 demolition cost to property owner at 506 8th Ct W

Property owner will receive a bill for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building on their lot. The charge becomes a lien against the property until paid.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 506 - 8th Court West, Birmingham
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $12K

City recovers $12,008 demolition cost from blighted property owner

Property owner at 431 4th Court West will be billed $12,008.40 for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. Reduces blight and holds property owners accountable for maintenance.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 431 - 4th Court West, Birmingham
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $8K

City assesses $8,062 demolition cost to 40th Court West property

Property owner at 17-40th Court West will be billed $8,062.12 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe structure on the site.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 17 - 40th Court West, Birmingham
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $8K

Special assessment: $7,726.52 for demolition at 3412 18th Street North

Property owner will be billed $7,726.52 to recover city costs for tearing down an unsafe building. Special assessments are liens placed on property and must be paid before sale or refinance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3412 - 18th Street North, Birmingham
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

City charges $7,449 demolition cost to 1424 33rd Ave N property owner

Property owners are responsible for demolition costs when buildings become unsafe. This $7,449 charge will be assessed against the 1424 33rd Avenue North property as a special lien.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1424 - 33rd Avenue North, Birmingham
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

Property owner billed $7,336 for demolition at 3517 19th St N

The city recovered demolition costs by charging the property owner $7,336 for removing an unsafe structure. Property owners are liable for demolition expenses when buildings become hazardous.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3517 - 19th Street North, Birmingham
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

City recovers $6,882 demolition cost from property at 420 35th Ct W

Unsafe building demolished; cost charged to property owner. Part of ongoing effort to clear blighted structures from neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 420 - 35th Court West, Birmingham
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

Property owner billed $5,009.80 for demolition at 2856 40th Avenue North

City demolished an unsafe building and is recovering the cost by assessing the property owner. The owner will owe this amount as a special charge on their property tax bill.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2856 - 40th Avenue North, Birmingham
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

City assesses $4,237 demolition cost to 4837 30th Street North

Property owner will receive a bill for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building at this address. The $4,237 charge becomes a lien against the property until paid.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 4837 - 30th Street North, Birmingham
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: Property owner billed $3,624 for building demolition

Owner of 3165 - 46th Avenue North must pay the city's demolition costs for an unsafe structure. The $3,624 charge will be assessed against the property.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3165 - 46th Avenue North, Birmingham
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $3,284.80 for demolition at 3519-3rd St West

Property owner at 3519-3rd Street West is being charged $3,284.80 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien against the property until paid.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3519 - 3rd Street West, Birmingham
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #82 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

159 blighted properties declared public nuisance; weed abatement ordered

City is clearing dangerous weeds from 159 abandoned or neglected properties across Birmingham. This removes fire hazards and improves neighborhood safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will receive a special tax bill to cover costs of clearing noxious weeds from city-declared blighted parcels. The assessment amount depends on the specific properties involved and cleanup scope.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Weed abatement
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessments set for blighted properties

City is charging property owners for mandatory weed removal on blighted lots. Affected owners will receive bills tied to the original 2016 declaration.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abatement of abandoned vehicles clears neighborhood blight and improves street safety. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City will tow and dispose of an abandoned or broken-down vehicle cluttering a neighborhood. The registered owner will be billed for removal costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ 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
November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment set against properties

Properties with noxious or dangerous weeds face special assessments for abatement costs. Property owners will receive notice of the assessment and have a chance to be heard.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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