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Blight Accountability

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

Volume timeline

Blight Accountability — items per month

Indexed so far 11353 items in last 171 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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March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle from residential property as public nuisance

City removes abandoned vehicle and bills the registered owner for the cost. Addresses neighborhood blight and public safety hazards from inoperable cars.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners will face a special tax bill to cover weed removal on their land or adjacent city property. Unpaid assessments become a lien against the property.

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

Weed abatement: special assessment on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills for city-ordered weed removal on their land. Assessment covers costs from 2016 abatement work declared under Resolution 1769-16.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 2108 30th Place West

City will remove a condemned structure deemed a public nuisance and safety hazard in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2108 - 30th Place West, Birmingham
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1621 Edwards Street

Dolomite neighborhood removes a blighted property declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears the site for future redevelopment or land bank recovery.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1621 Edwards Street, Dolomite, Birmingham
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners may face charges to cover city costs for clearing dangerous weeds from neglected land. This enforces code violations from a 2017 declaration.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #67 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3921 Bessemer Avenue

Blighted structure designated unsafe and public nuisance; city will remove it. Clears dangerous building from neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3921 Bessemer Avenue, Birmingham
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance; owner pays costs

City removes an abandoned or broken-down vehicle from a property and bills the registered owner for the removal cost, clearing neighborhood blight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #70 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 517 16th St S.W.

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition removes hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 517 - 16th Street S.W., Birmingham
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #73 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered: unsafe building at 7816 6th Avenue North

City will demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal improves neighborhood safety and clears a blighted property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7816 - 6th Avenue North, Birmingham
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

1433 Hill Street: City approves demolition of unsafe structure

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removal of blighted property improves neighborhood safety and frees the land for potential reuse.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1433 Hill Street Dolomite, Birmingham
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4965 Brittain Street

Property declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition clears blighted structure from neighborhood. Removes ongoing liability and potential eyesore.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 4965 Brittain Street, Birmingham
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves removal of inoperable vehicles as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicles from neighborhoods, improving safety and appearance. Costs are billed to the vehicle owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle; owner pays removal costs

Clears abandoned vehicles that blight neighborhoods and pose safety risks. Costs are recovered from the vehicle's registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment for blighted properties

Property owners may face special tax assessments for city-ordered weed removal on their land. Details on affected properties and assessment amounts will be presented at a hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face special assessments to pay for city removal of noxious weeds on their parcels. This enforces the 2017 blight-abatement policy and shifts cleanup costs to owners.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City assesses weed-abatement costs against blighted properties

Property owners with overgrown weeds face special assessments to recover the city's abatement costs. Amounts and affected addresses will be detailed in the public hearing.

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

Weed abatement: special assessments imposed on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills for city-ordered weed clearing on their vacant or neglected lots. This enforces code violations and recovers cleanup costs from responsible parties.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City assesses special fees for weed abatement on neglected properties

Property owners receive bills for city-ordered weed removal on blighted lots. Assessments cover costs of maintaining public health and neighborhood safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #98 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 132 blighted properties public nuisance; weed abatement begins

City is cracking down on overgrown vacant lots that attract crime and lower neighborhood property values. Owners have notice to clear weeds or face city action and potential fines.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessments imposed on blighted properties

Property owners will face special fees to cover weed removal costs on their lots if declared noxious or dangerous by the city. Check if your property is on the list.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #75 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 8204 5th Avenue North

Building declared unsafe public nuisance will be torn down, clearing blight from neighborhood. Demolition removes safety hazard affecting surrounding properties and residents.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 8204 - 5th Avenue North, Birmingham
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicles as public nuisances; owner pays costs

Abandoned or inoperable cars are removed from neighborhoods and costs are charged to the registered owners. Clears blight and improves neighborhood safety and appearance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #74 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 7905 6th Avenue North

Blighted property in your neighborhood will be cleared. Demolition removes a hazard and opens the site for potential reuse.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 7905 - 6th Avenue North, Birmingham
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