🏚️ Blight Accountability

October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; assess costs to owner

City removes abandoned or broken-down cars that create blight and safety hazards in neighborhoods. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ 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 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City clears demolition order for blighted building at 1425 16th Street North

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

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1425 - 16th Street North, Birmingham

October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 2644 Bush Boulevard

Property declared a public nuisance; demolition removes blight and safety hazard from neighborhood. Funded from city general fund.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2644 Bush Boulevard, Birmingham

October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 5220 54th St SW

Building designated unsafe and public nuisance; demolition will remove blight from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5220 - 54th Street S.W. (Rear), Birmingham

October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares building at 901 Buffalo unsafe; orders demolition

An unsafe building at 901 Buffalo Street will be demolished to remove a public hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 901 Buffalo Street, Birmingham

October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 1628 15th Avenue North

Removes a blighted structure declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Clearing the property opens the door to neighborhood recovery and reduces safety hazards in the area.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1628 - 15th Avenue North, Birmingham

October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares building at 7901 5th Avenue unsafe; demolition approved

Unsafe building at 7901 5th Avenue North will be demolished, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7901 - 5th Avenue North, Birmingham

October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 1340 Woodland Ave

Blighted structure will be torn down, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood and clearing the way for future reuse or stabilization of the area.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1340 Woodland Avenue, Birmingham

October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 221 48th Street North ordered demolished as unsafe nuisance

City will demolish an unsafe building in your neighborhood, removing a public safety and blight hazard. Property clears the way for future redevelopment or stabilization of the block.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 221 - 48th Street North, Birmingham

October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 938 47th Place North

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a neighborhood hazard.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 938 - 47th Place North, Birmingham

October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 5208 9th Avenue North declared unsafe, demolition ordered

Property removal reduces neighborhood blight and hazards. Demolition clears the way for future development or green space.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5208 - 9th Avenue North, Birmingham

October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods and the owner is billed for removal costs, reducing blight and improving street safety.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

September 27, 2016 · Item number:Item #67 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $13K

City recovers $12,817 demolition cost from 1117 Princeton Ave.

Property owner will be billed for city's expense to tear down the unsafe building. The special assessment makes the owner responsible for removing a public hazard.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1117 Princeton Avenue S.W., Birmingham

September 27, 2016 · Item number:Item #73 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $12K

Special assessment: $12,481 for demolition at 404 Princeton Ave S.W.

Property owner at 404 Princeton Avenue S.W. will be billed $12,481 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The charge becomes a lien on the property unless paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 404 Princeton Avenue S.W., Birmingham

September 27, 2016 · Item number:Item #74 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $7K

City assesses $6,696 demolition cost at 517 10th Court North

Property owner at 517 10th Court North will be billed $6,696.36 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. The assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 517 - 10th Court North, Birmingham

September 27, 2016 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $6K

City assesses $5,976 demolition cost to property owner

Owner of 109 10th Avenue North must pay the city's bill for tearing down an unsafe building on their lot. The cost recovers public safety spending on demolition.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 109 - 10th Avenue North, Birmingham

September 27, 2016 · Item number:Item #65 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $6K

City bills property owner $5,787 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 5112 - 54th Street S.W. will be charged $5,787.40 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their lot. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5112 - 54th Street S.W., Birmingham

September 27, 2016 · Item number:Item #68 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $4,922 demolition cost at 1705 Center Street South

Property owner at 1705 Center Street South will be charged $4,922.20 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. You pay if you own the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1705 Center Street South, Birmingham

September 27, 2016 · Item number:Item #72 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

Demolition cost: $4,902.76 charged to 202 4th Ave S

Property owner at 202 4th Avenue South now owes $4,902.76 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe structure. The charge will be collected through a special property assessment.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 202 - 4th Avenue South

September 27, 2016 · Item number:Item #69 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

City bills property owner $4,453 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 1824 Ethel Avenue S.W. must pay the city's cost to tear down an unsafe structure; the bill becomes a special assessment on the property.

👥 Counterparty: Property owner at 1824 Ethel Avenue S.W. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1824 Ethel Avenue S.W., Birmingham

September 27, 2016 · Item number:Item #63 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

City recovers $4,403 demolition cost from 1432 Alabama Ave S.W.

Property owner will be billed for demolishing an unsafe building. The city recoups costs for removing blighted structures through special assessment liens.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1432 Alabama Avenue S.W., Birmingham

September 27, 2016 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

Property at 3544 1st St. North assessed $4,315 for demolition costs

Owner of the unsafe building at this address is billed for the cost of its demolition. This is typical cost-recovery practice for properties where the city removes blighted structures.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3544 - 1st Street North, Birmingham

September 27, 2016 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

City charges $4,144 to property owner for demolition at 3512 Shuttlesworth Drive

Unsafe building demolition costs are passed to the property owner as a special assessment. If you own property in Birmingham, you could face similar charges if structures are deemed dangerous and torn down.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3512 Fred L. Shuttlesworth Drive, Birmingham

September 27, 2016 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: property owner billed $3,665 for unsafe building demolition

Owner of 3836 1st Place West will receive a bill for $3,664.52 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3836 - 1st Place West, Birmingham