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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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March 14, 2017 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City abates inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and costs charged to the owner, helping clean up blight and improve street safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 14, 2017 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City abates inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Removal of abandoned vehicles from residential areas reduces blight and safety hazards. Costs are recovered from the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 14, 2017 · Item number:Item #74 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 89 properties public nuisance for noxious weeds

Property owners have 30 days to clear weeds or the city will abate them and impose fines. Affects 89 parcels across Birmingham.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
March 14, 2017 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 2412–30th Avenue North

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

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2412 - 30th Avenue North, Birmingham
March 14, 2017 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 8624 4th Ave S marked for demolition

City will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance on 4th Avenue South. Removes hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 8624 - 4th Avenue South, Birmingham
March 14, 2017 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ 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
March 14, 2017 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ 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
March 14, 2017 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders unsafe building at 5300 Avenue K demolished

Dilapidated structure deemed a public hazard and nuisance will be removed from the neighborhood. Demolition clears the path for potential redevelopment or blight reduction.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5300 Avenue K, Birmingham
March 14, 2017 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 1220 Seattle Street unsafe, orders demolition

Building at 1220 Seattle Street in Wylam is now officially deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition will remove a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1220 Seattle Street, Wylam, Birmingham
March 14, 2017 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 2816 Avenue R

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be removed, improving neighborhood safety and clearing a blighted structure.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2816 Avenue R, Birmingham
March 14, 2017 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 6621 4th Court North

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

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 6621 - 4th Court North, Birmingham
March 14, 2017 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 3904 Todd Avenue

Unsafe structure designated for demolition; clears blight and removes public hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3904 Todd Avenue, Birmingham
March 14, 2017 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 4100 40th Ave. N declared public nuisance; demolition approve

City removes blighted structure identified as unsafe and public nuisance. Demolition clears the property for potential redevelopment and improves neighborhood safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4100 - 40th Avenue North, Birmingham
March 14, 2017 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1606 13th Street North

Unsafe structure will be removed, clearing blight from the neighborhood. Demolition clears the path for property recovery and safer streets.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1606 - 13th Street North, Birmingham
March 14, 2017 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Blighted building at 3420 30th Way North ordered demolished

City declares the unsafe structure a public nuisance and will tear it down, removing blight from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3420 - 30th Way North, Birmingham
March 14, 2017 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition approved: unsafe building at 1509 36th Street North

City declares building unsafe and orders demolition, removing a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1509 - 36th Street North, Birmingham
March 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #64 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $12K

Pratt City property hit with $12,484 demolition cost assessment

City completed demolition of unsafe building at 1409 2nd Street and is charging the property owner $12,484 to recover costs. Property owners can face these special assessments when buildings are demolished due to safety hazards.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1409 - 2nd Street
March 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #71 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $9K

City demolishes unsafe building at 3901 40th Ave N; property owner billed $8,795

Property owner at 3901 40th Avenue North will be charged $8,795.80 to cover the cost of the city's demolition of an unsafe structure on their lot. This special assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 3901 - 40th Avenue North, Birmingham
March 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #68 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $9K

City bills property owner $8,575.78 for unsafe building demolition

City removed a blighted structure at 7808 4th Avenue South and is charging the property owner for the $8,575.78 demolition cost through a special assessment against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7808 - 4th Avenue South, Birmingham
March 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #65 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $6,219 demolition cost for 912 5th Street, Pratt City

Property owner at 912 5th Street will be charged $6,219 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The amount becomes a special tax assessment tied to the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 912 - 5th Street and Garage, Pratt City, Birmingham
March 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #70 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $5,389 demolition cost for 720 6th Ave West

Property owner at 720 6th Avenue West will be charged $5,389 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. This charge becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 720 - 6th Avenue West (Front-A) Birmingham
March 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #67 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

Special assessment levied for demolition at 410 14th Court North

Property owner at 410 14th Court North will be charged $5,011.80 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 410 - 14th Court North, Birmingham
March 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #61 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

City bills property owner $3,326 for emergency demolition at 5512 Cairo Ave

Property owner at 5512 Cairo Avenue will be charged $3,326 for the cost of tearing down an unsafe building on the lot. The charge becomes a special assessment against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5512 Cairo Avenue Roosevelt City, Birmingham
March 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 1245 Short Center St. unsafe; demolition ordered

Building at this address will be demolished after being declared a public nuisance and safety hazard. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1245 Short Center Street North, Birmingham
March 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on unspecified properties

Property owners may face financial penalties for noxious weeds on their land. Details on which properties are affected and the amount of the assessment were not provided in the agenda item.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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