🏚️ Blight Accountability

September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $6K

Property owner billed $5,815.64 for unsafe building demolition

City demolition costs at 4832 Decatur Highway will be recovered through a special assessment charged to the property owner. This shifts the expense from general taxpayers to the owner of the blighted structure.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4832 Decatur Highway, Birmingham

September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $5,289 for demolition at 4120–38th Ave N

Property owner will be billed $5,289 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. Residents with tax-delinquent or blighted properties should expect similar assessments.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4120 - 38th Avenue North, Birmingham

September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

City assesses $4,641 demolition cost to property owner at 4312 42nd Ave N

Property owner at 4312 42nd Avenue North will be billed $4,641.28 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. The special assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4312 - 42nd Avenue North, Birmingham

September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $4,379.60 charged to 4316 51st Ave N for demolition

Property owner must pay city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. Demolition removes blight and potential safety hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4316 - 51st Avenue North, Birmingham

September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $3K

City recovers $3,496 demolition cost from property owner at 39th Ave N

City is charging the property owner for the cost of tearing down an unsafe building. Property owners can be billed for demolition work when structures become hazards.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4049 - 39th Avenue North, Birmingham

September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $3K

Special assessment on 3309–28th Ave North for building demolition ($2,847.76)

Property owner will be billed $2,847.76 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. This is a cost-recovery charge against the specific parcel.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3309 - 28th Avenue North, Birmingham

September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 325 Nevada Street, Wylam

Unsafe structure at 325 Nevada Street will be demolished to remove a public hazard from the Wylam neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 325 Nevada Street Wylam, Birmingham

September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 428 Lexington St unsafe; building to be demolished

Unsafe building at 428 Lexington Street in Wylam will be demolished to remove a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 428 Lexington Street, Wylam, Birmingham

September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens placed on blighted properties

City removes overgrown weeds and debris from neglected properties, then bills owners—costs become a lien if unpaid. Cleans up neighborhoods and holds property owners accountable for maintenance.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 4829 Park Ave S.W.

City will tear down a condemned structure declared a public nuisance. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4829 Park Avenue S.W., Birmingham

September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves demolition of unsafe structure at 1107 4th Terrace West

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

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1107 - 4th Terrace West, Birmingham

September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares 716 Lanett Ave unsafe; demolition ordered

Unsafe building at 716 Lanett Avenue will be demolished, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 716 Lanett Avenue, Birmingham

September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares building at 7400 3rd Avenue unsafe; demolition ordered

The property at 7400 3rd Avenue South will be demolished after the city determined it poses a public safety risk. Demolition clears blighted structures that threaten nearby residents and neighborhoods.

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

September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 5204 9th Avenue North

Property declared dangerous and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes blight and safety hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5204 - 9th Avenue North, Birmingham

September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 7317 4th Ave South ordered demolished as unsafe

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, proceeding with demolition. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7317 - 4th Avenue South, Birmingham

September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 6626 2nd Ave S

Blighted structure at 6626 2nd Avenue South is demolished, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood and clearing the parcel for future reuse.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 6626 - 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham

September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

105 Bankhead Highway West deemed unsafe; demolition ordered

Building at 105 Bankhead Highway West is declared a public nuisance and will be demolished. Removal of unsafe structures improves neighborhood safety and can clear the way for redevelopment.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 105 Bankhead Highway West, Birmingham

September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4660 Hillman Drive

An unsafe, blighted building will be torn down, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood and clearing the way for potential redevelopment or land recovery.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4660 Hillman Drive, Birmingham

September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 4537 Hillman Drive marked for demolition

City is clearing a condemned structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition removes blight from the neighborhood and reduces hazards.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4537 Hillman Drive, Birmingham

September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 4629 Grasselli Boulevard unsafe; orders demolition

Building at 4629 Grasselli Boulevard has been deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. The city will proceed with demolition to address blight and safety concerns in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4629 Grasselli Boulevard, Birmingham

September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4825 Park Ave S.W.

Blighted property at 4825 Park Avenue S.W. will be demolished as a public nuisance, clearing the lot and reducing neighborhood blight.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4825 Park Avenue S.W., Birmingham

September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 2727 22nd Ave. North unsafe; building to be demolished

Building at 2727 22nd Avenue North will be demolished after city determination that it is unsafe and a public nuisance. The decision removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2727 - 22nd Avenue North, Birmingham

September 4, 2018 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1403 1st Street West ordered demolished

The city will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing blight from 1st Street West. This removes a hazard and opens the parcel for future development.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1403 - 1st Street West, Birmingham

August 28, 2018 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $11K

City assesses $11,324 demolition cost to 2316 Eufaula Ave property owner

Property owner at 2316 Eufaula Avenue will be billed $11,324 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2316 Eufaula Avenue, Birmingham

August 28, 2018 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $8K

Special assessment: $8,333 demolition cost for unsafe building at 5516 Court I

Property owner will be billed $8,333 to recover demolition costs for the unsafe structure. This shifts the public demolition expense to the property owner.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5516 Court I, Birmingham