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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 11509 items in last 175 months
Total dollars $19.2M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (65.5% 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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May 30, 2017 · Item number:Item #69 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1117 5th Street West

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1117 - 5th Street West, Birmingham
May 30, 2017 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: Special assessment against blighted properties

City assigns cleanup costs to property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds under rules set in 2013. Assessment amounts and affected parcels depend on location.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 30, 2017 · Item number:Item #67 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 815 16th Place S.W.

Unsafe building declared a public nuisance and slated for demolition. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 815 - 16th Place S.W., Birmingham
May 30, 2017 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessments levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

City is collecting past-due cleanup costs from property owners with dangerous weeds. Property owners may owe back payments if their land was declared noxious or dangerous.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 30, 2017 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills for city costs to remove noxious weeds from their land. Failure to pay the assessment may result in tax liens or foreclosure.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 30, 2017 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment levied against blighted properties

Property owners face costs to clear dangerous weeds from their land, or liens may be placed if they don't comply. This enforces city health and safety standards on neglected parcels.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 30, 2017 · Item number:Item #7 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens authorized on blighted properties

City clears overgrown properties and bills owners; liens protect city's cost recovery from future sales.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 30, 2017 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: City assesses property costs under 2015 resolution

Property owners will receive bills for weed removal the city performed on their land. Costs vary by parcel; assess bills and file disputes during public hearing if you received one.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 30, 2017 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on noxious properties

City is levying special assessments against property owners for weed removal ordered under a 2012 resolution. Property owners will receive bills tied to abatement costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 30, 2017 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement special assessment against blighted properties

City places costs of clearing dangerous weeds on property owners; residents with liens or unpaid assessments may face enforcement action.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 30, 2017 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment set for blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds face a special city assessment to cover abatement costs. The city clears weeds on abandoned or neglected land, then bills the owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 30, 2017 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will face special assessments to cover city abatement costs. The assessment amount and affected properties are not listed in this agenda item.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 30, 2017 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement charges assessed to property owners

Property owners may face new charges on their tax bills to cover the cost of removing noxious weeds from their land. Check if your address is affected.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 30, 2017 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: City assesses special fees against blighted properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds face special assessments to cover city cleanup costs. Fees are added to property tax bills if owners don't clear their land.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 30, 2017 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with overgrown or dangerous weeds face a special tax bill to cover abatement costs. Unpaid assessments may become liens on the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 30, 2017 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners may face bills to cover city costs of clearing noxious weeds from their land. This enforces a 2015 ordinance targeting blight in residential neighborhoods.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 30, 2017 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Properties targeted for overgrown weeds will be assessed to cover cleanup costs; owners can contest the charges at a public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 30, 2017 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 821 7th St West

Property at 821 7th Street West is declared unsafe and a public nuisance. The building and shed will be demolished to address blight and public safety concerns in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 821 - 7th Street West, Birmingham
May 30, 2017 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement assessment set for properties citywide

Properties with noxious or dangerous weeds face special assessment charges for city cleanup costs. Property owners can contest the assessment at the scheduled hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 30, 2017 · Item number:Item #63 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 810 1st Street West

Unsafe structure declared a public nuisance and slated for removal. Demolition clears a blighted property in the downtown core.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 810 - 1st Street West, Birmingham
May 30, 2017 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment on blighted properties

City charges property owners for removing noxious weeds on their land; costs are assessed as special taxes. Residents with overgrown parcels may owe additional fees.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 30, 2017 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement special assessments approved for blighted properties

City imposes costs on property owners for clearing noxious weeds from vacant or neglected parcels. Owners may face liens or tax consequences if assessments go unpaid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 30, 2017 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessments imposed on blighted properties

Property owners facing liens for city cleanup of overgrown lots. Owners can challenge assessments at a public hearing before costs are finalized.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 30, 2017 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: property owners billed for weed abatement

Owners of blighted properties declared overgrown in 2015 will now receive bills to cover city weed-removal costs. Amounts and affected addresses not specified in this summary.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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