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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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April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 7745 Madrid Ave ordered demolished

The city is tearing down a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. This removes a blighted structure and associated neighborhood hazard.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 7745 Madrid Avenue, Birmingham
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Clears abandoned or junk vehicles from neighborhoods, reducing blight and improving local safety and appearance. Removal costs charged to vehicle owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abates dangerous or unsightly abandoned vehicle; removal costs billed to registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicles as public nuisance

Abandoned or inoperable vehicles clutter neighborhoods and can attract illegal activity. This removal clears those hazards and charges the registered owner for the cost.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment against blighted properties

City pursues property owners to clean up noxious weeds or pay cleanup costs. Helps remove blight and safety hazards from neighborhoods.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

Property owners may owe special assessments if the city cleared weeds from their land. The assessment covers costs from a 2015 abatement order.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment set against blighted properties

City clears dangerous weeds from abandoned or neglected properties and bills the owners—or uses the lien to recover cleanup costs. Affects property values and neighborhood safety in areas with blight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

City assesses costs of clearing overgrown weeds and dangerous vegetation on neglected parcels. Property owners will receive bills for cleanup work; owners who don't pay face liens or further enforcement action.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

City assesses property owners for costs to clear noxious weeds from neglected land. Assessment liens attach to the property and become due.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ 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
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

City collects fees from property owners to cover the cost of clearing dangerous vegetation on abandoned or neglected parcels; owners who don't comply bear the assessment cost.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessments imposed on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills for city-ordered weed removal on vacant or neglected land. These assessments help recover cleanup costs and incentivize owners to maintain their properties.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #7 · 🏚️ 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
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 940 16th Avenue West

Blighted structure on 16th Avenue West will be demolished to remove a hazard and nuisance from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 940 - 16th Avenue West, Birmingham
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1314 Erie Street

Removes a dangerous structure from the neighborhood. Property demolition clears blight and opens land for potential redevelopment.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1314 Erie Street, Birmingham
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

City enforces cleanup costs against property owners with noxious weeds under 2015 city law. Owners who don't comply face liens or tax consequences.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 9329 14th Ave N

Building declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition removes blight and potential danger from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 9329 - 14th Avenue North, Birmingham
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 2213 Francis Ave unsafe; building marked for demolition

Property will be demolished as a public nuisance. Neighbors benefit from removal of unsafe structure; property may eventually be cleared for redevelopment or community use.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2213 Francis Avenue, Birmingham
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe house at 647 Goldwire Place ordered demolished

City will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal clears a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 647 Goldwire Place, Birmingham
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1314 Erie Street

Removes a dangerous structure from the neighborhood. Property demolition clears blight and opens land for potential redevelopment.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1314 Erie Street, Birmingham
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners face special assessments to recover costs of weed removal on their land. Failure to pay may result in liens or tax consequences.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 28, 2017 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $6K

Demolition cost assessment: $6,296.60 on 3901 41st Ave N

Property owner at 3901 41st Avenue North will be billed $6,296.60 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. The assessment becomes a lien against the property if unpaid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3901 - 41st Avenue North, Birmingham
March 28, 2017 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $6K

Property owner billed $6,012 for unsafe building demolition at 1612 Pine Ave

The property owner at 1612 Pine Avenue S.W. will be charged $6,012.12 to recover the city's demolition costs for an unsafe structure. This is a direct financial obligation against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1612 Pine Avenue S.W., Birmingham
March 28, 2017 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

Property owner billed $5,194 for demolition of unsafe building at 5217 Avenue P

Owner of 5217 Avenue P must pay the city $5,194 for demolishing an unsafe structure on the property. Property owners are typically billed for demolition costs when the city removes hazardous buildings.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 5217 Avenue P
March 28, 2017 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

City demolishes unsafe building at 1252 Avenue L; bills property owner $5,035

The city will charge the property owner for demolition costs of an unsafe structure in Ensley. This cost-recovery practice helps fund future demolitions and removes dangerous buildings from neighborhoods.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1252 Avenue L Ensley, Birmingham
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