🏚️ Blight Accountability

May 2, 2017 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 6709 1st Ave S

Building at 6709 1st Avenue South is declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish it to remove blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 6709 1st Avenue South, Birmingham

May 2, 2017 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe structure at 1705 36th Avenue North ordered demolished

City removes a blighted building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears the way for neighborhood recovery and eliminates a potential safety hazard.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1705 - 36th Avenue North, Birmingham

May 2, 2017 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment on blighted properties

Property owners with overgrown lots declared blighted under 2015 rules face special assessments to cover city cleanup costs. Identifies which properties must pay and triggers a hearing for affected owners to challenge.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

May 2, 2017 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessments set for noxious properties

City is finalizing liens against properties with dangerous weeds. Property owners may owe cleanup costs if weeds aren't removed.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

May 2, 2017 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face additional charges to cover costs of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. Details on which properties and assessment amounts are in the full record.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

May 2, 2017 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

City pursues property owners to pay for clearing overgrown lots. Unpaid assessments may lead to liens or foreclosure on residential or commercial parcels.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

May 2, 2017 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessments imposed on blighted properties

City charges property owners for clearing dangerous weeds on vacant or neglected land; unpaid assessments can become liens against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

April 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $10K

City charges property owner $9,957 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 600 12th Street S.W. will be assessed $9,957 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. The charge becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 600 - 12th Street S.W., Birmingham

April 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $8K

City charges $7,837 demolition cost to Ensley property owner

Property owner at 3014 Avenue W will be assessed $7,837.40 for the cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. This shifts the city's demolition expense directly to the property owner's tax bill.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3014 Avenue W Ensley, Birmingham

April 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $7K

City demolishes unsafe building at 2113 Powderly Ave; property owner billed $7,1

Property owner at 2113 Powderly Avenue must pay $7,157.08 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. This removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2113 Powderly Avenue S.W., Birmingham

April 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $6K

City bills property owner $6,279 for demolition of unsafe building

Property owner at 1204 Princeton Avenue S.W. will receive a special assessment to cover the cost of tearing down an unsafe structure. The charge becomes a lien against the property unless paid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1204 Princeton Avenue S.W., Birmingham

April 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #63 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $6K

Demolition lien rescinded for 621 Saint Charles Ave SW

Property owner's $5,706.12 demolition assessment is cancelled, clearing the way for property recovery or transfer.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 621 Saint Charles Avenue SW

April 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

City recovers $4,614 demolition cost from 1612 Mims Street property

Property owner will be assessed for the cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. The $4,614 special assessment is now a lien against the property and must be paid before the property can be sold or refinanced.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1612 Mims Street S.W., Birmingham

April 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

City assesses $4,424.60 to property owner for demolition at 305 5th Place

Property owner at 305 5th Place in Pratt City will receive a special tax bill of $4,424.60 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site. Demolition clears blighted structures and reduces public safety hazards.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 305 - 5th Place Pratt City, Birmingham

April 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #82 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $2K

Special assessment: $2,336 demolition cost at 4821 Park Ave S.W.

Property owner at 4821 Park Avenue S.W. will be billed $2,336.44 for the city's emergency demolition of an unsafe building. This cost becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4821 Park Avenue S.W., Birmingham

April 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 17-40th Court West

Property identified as a public nuisance and safety hazard will be torn down. Removes blighted structure from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 17 - 40th Court West, Birmingham

April 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 406 14th St S.W.

City removes blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears the parcel for future development or neighborhood stabilization.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 406 - 14th Street S.W., Birmingham

April 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 216 69th Place North to be demolished

City will demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing a blighted property from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 216 - 69th Place North, Birmingham

April 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Building demolished: 1401 22nd Street North deemed unsafe

City removes blighted structure from residential area, clearing the property for potential redevelopment and eliminating public safety hazard.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1401 - 22nd Street North, Birmingham

April 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 908 52nd Way North

An unsafe, blighted structure will be demolished, clearing a potential hazard from the neighborhood and preparing the site for future development or stabilization.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 908 - 52nd Way North, Birmingham

April 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1000 19th St. S.W.

City will demolish a blighted property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal clears the parcel for potential redevelopment and improves neighborhood safety.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1000 - 19th Street S.W., Birmingham

April 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of blighted building at 1005 19th St. S.W.

Unsafe structure declared public nuisance; demolition removes neighborhood hazard and clears tax-delinquent parcel toward redevelopment.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1005 - 19th Street S.W., Birmingham

April 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 6119 Georgia Road

Property declared unsafe and public nuisance; scheduled for demolition. Removes blight from neighborhood and addresses safety hazard.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 6119 Georgia Road, Birmingham

April 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Blighted building at 506 Cotton Avenue ordered demolished

City deems this structure unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for demolition. Removes a dangerous building from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 506 Cotton Avenue, Birmingham

April 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 308 4th Terrace North

The city is clearing a dangerous, vacant structure from a residential area. Demolition removes a public safety hazard and blight from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 308 - 4th Terrace North, Birmingham