🏚️ Blight Accountability

October 25, 2016 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3528 67th Street North

Condemned property in North Birmingham will be torn down to remove a safety hazard and blighted structure from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3528 - 67th Street North, Birmingham

October 25, 2016 · Item number:Item #93 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

55 blighted properties declared public nuisance; weed removal ordered

City is moving to clear dangerous weeds from 55 vacant or neglected properties, which reduces blight and improves neighborhood safety. Owners will be notified and property cleanup will be enforced.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

October 25, 2016 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares unsafe building at 3431 33rd Court North slated for demolition

Property at 3431 33rd Court North will be torn down after the city determined it is unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition removes blight from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3431 - 33rd Court North, Birmingham

October 25, 2016 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3425 33rd Court North

Unsafe or blighted buildings are hazards to neighbors and property values. Demolition clears the parcel for reuse or stabilizes the block.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3425 - 33rd Court North, Birmingham

October 25, 2016 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 424 Delta Street unsafe; building to be demolished

The city is removing a blighted structure from the neighborhood. Demolition clears a public hazard and opens land for potential redevelopment or stabilization of the surrounding area.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 424 Delta Street South, Birmingham

October 25, 2016 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 20-2nd Ave S

Building at 20-2nd Avenue South is declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish it to remove the hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 20 - 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham

October 25, 2016 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1914 Avenue I ordered demolished

City will demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1914 Avenue I, Birmingham

October 25, 2016 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1823 29th Street

Blighted structure in Ensley declared a public nuisance will be torn down, clearing a safety hazard and preparing the parcel for redevelopment or stabilization.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1823-29th Street Ensley, Birmingham

October 25, 2016 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abatement of abandoned vehicles clears neighborhood blight and improves street safety. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

October 25, 2016 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 3312 Grasselli Ave. ordered demolished

City removes a blighted property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears an abandoned structure from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3312 Grasselli Avenue S.W., Birmingham

October 18, 2016 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $25K

Property owner billed $24,546 for demolition at 1212 28th St N

The property owner at 1212 28th Street North will be charged $24,546.30 to cover the city's cost to demolish the unsafe building on their lot. The special assessment becomes a lien against the property until paid.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 1212 - 28th Street North 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1212 - 28th Street North, Birmingham

October 18, 2016 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $12K

Special assessment: $12,351 demolition cost at 1729-31st Ave N

Property owner at 1729-31st Avenue North will be billed $12,351 for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. The cost becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1729 - 31st Avenue North, Birmingham

October 18, 2016 · Item number:Item #61 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $10K

Property owner billed $10,303 for demolition of unsafe building at 4514 12th Ave

Demolition cost is now a special tax assessment against the Wylam property. Property owner must pay or risk tax lien.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4514 - 12th Avenue Wylam, Birmingham

October 18, 2016 · Item number:Item #73 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $8K

City recovers demolition cost from property owner at 1402 17th St N

Unsafe building demolished; owner billed $7,625.12 through special assessment. Property owner must pay the city's demolition cost.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1402 - 17th Street North, Birmingham

October 18, 2016 · Item number:Item #62 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $6K

City demolishes unsafe building at 1110 Coosa; assesses $5,805 to property owner

City completed demolition of an unsafe structure and is charging the property owner $5,805 for the cost. The assessment creates a lien on the property, affecting its marketability and the owner's ability to sell or refinance.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1110 Coosa Street, Birmingham

October 18, 2016 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $5,105.80 for demolition at 740 Albany Street, Wylam

Property owner at 740 Albany Street will be charged $5,105.80 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building. This special assessment becomes a lien against the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 740 Albany Street

October 18, 2016 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

Wylam property owner billed $3,821.56 for building demolition

City demolished an unsafe structure at 5404 11th Avenue and is charging the property owner for the $3,821.56 cost through a special assessment on their tax bill.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5404 - 11th Avenue and Storage House, Wylam, Birmingham

October 18, 2016 · Item number:Item #69 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $3,782 demolition cost on 40th Ave property

Property owner at 2853 40th Avenue North is charged $3,782 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2853 - 40th Avenue North, Birmingham

October 18, 2016 · Item number:Item #75 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $3K

City charges owner $3,409 for demolition at 2400 Avenue G, Ensley

Property owner at 2400 Avenue G will be billed for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe structure. The $3,409 special assessment becomes a lien on the property if unpaid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2400 Avenue G, Ensley, Birmingham

October 18, 2016 · Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $3K

Special assessment $2,791.52 on 1712 Avenue U for building demolition

Property owner at 1712 Avenue U and Garage in Ensley receives a special tax bill to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. This recovers demolition expenses directly from the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1712 Avenue U, Ensley, Birmingham

October 18, 2016 · Item number:Item #74 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $3K

City assesses $2,600.92 to property owner for demolition at 2948 Avenue Z

Property owner at 2948 Avenue Z in Ensley must pay the city $2,600.92 to cover demolition costs for an unsafe building. Special assessments shift demolition expenses to the property owner rather than taxpayers.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2948 Avenue Z, Ensley, Birmingham

October 18, 2016 · Item number:Item #72 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $2K

City assesses $2,491 demolition cost to property owner

Property owner at 3428 27th Court North will be billed $2,491 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The charge will be added to the property's tax bill.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3428 - 27th Court North, Birmingham

October 18, 2016 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ 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

October 18, 2016 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 106 Avenue Z

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove hazard from neighborhood. Clearing blighted structures is step toward property recovery.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 106 Avenue Z, Birmingham

October 18, 2016 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Court I building declared unsafe; demolition ordered

City plans to demolish the unsafe structure at 5516 Court I, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

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