🏚️ Blight Accountability

September 27, 2016 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 722 Avenue F ordered demolished

City will tear down a condemned structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal improves neighborhood safety and eliminates a blighted property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 722 Avenue F, Birmingham

September 27, 2016 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 205–11th Court West ordered demolished

City removes a condemned property from the neighborhood. Demolition eliminates a blight hazard and potential crime catalyst in the area.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 205 - 11th Court West aka 1132 - 2nd Street West, Birmingham

September 27, 2016 · Item number:Item #104 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 135 blighted properties a public nuisance; weed removal ordered

Overgrown vacant lots create fire hazards, harbor pests, and drag down neighborhood safety and property values. This action triggers removal notices and clears the path for city cleanup or code enforcement.

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

September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #62 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $18K

City charges building owner $17,697 for demolition

Property owner at 1512 17th Street North receives bill for unsafe building demolition costs. City recovers demolition expenses through special assessment against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1512 - 17th Street North, Birmingham

September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $15K

City demolishes unsafe building at 1924 Stouts Road; owner billed $15,227

Apartment building deemed unsafe has been demolished. The property owner is now responsible for the $15,227 demolition cost through a special assessment.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1924 Stouts Road

September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $15K

City assesses $15,212 demolition cost against 2025 22nd Ave building

Property owner at 2025 22nd Avenue North now owes the city $15,212 for demolishing an unsafe apartment building. The cost will be recovered through a special assessment against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2025 - 22nd Avenue North, Birmingham

September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $14K

City assesses $14,430 demolition cost to property owner at 1315 1st Court West

Property owner will receive a bill for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building on their land. The special assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1315 - 1st Court West, Birmingham

September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $14K

Special assessment: $14,128 demolition cost at 2904 12th Ave North

Property owner at 2904 12th Avenue North faces a $14,128 bill to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe apartment building. This assessment becomes a lien on the property.

👥 Counterparty: unknown 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2904 - 12th Avenue North

September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $13K

Special assessment: $12,768 demolition cost for 2741 17th Street

Property owner will be billed $12,768.16 to cover demolition of an unsafe building. The cost is levied against the specific parcel.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2741 - 17th Street, Birmingham

September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $11K

Special assessment: $11,172 demolition cost for 2400 Avenue E, Ensley

Property owner at 2400 Avenue E will be billed $11,172.44 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. This removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2400 Avenue E and Garage, Ensley, Birmingham

September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $11K

Special assessment: $11,167 demolition cost for unsafe building at 4713 8th Aven

Property owner will be charged $11,167.08 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure. This is a direct bill against the property; failure to pay may result in tax lien.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4713 - 8th Avenue Wylam, Storage and Garage, Birmingham

September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $10K

Special assessment: $9,971 demolition cost at 2712 Bush Boulevard

Property owner at 2712 Bush Boulevard is billed $9,971 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The charge becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2712 Bush Boulevard, Birmingham

September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $9K

City bills property owner $9,212 for demolition of unsafe building at 3329 27th

Property owner at 3329 27th Street North faces a special assessment to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe structure. The $9,212 charge will be levied against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3329 - 27th Street North, Birmingham

September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #66 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $8K

Special assessment: $8,243.79 for demolition at 1425 Tuscaloosa Ave S.W.

Property owner receives bill for unsafe building demolition costs. Assessment will be added to property tax obligation.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1425 Tuscaloosa Avenue S.W., Birmingham

September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #59 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: Property owner pays $7,156 for demolition at 500 - 12th St S

Property owner at 500 - 12th Street S.W. is billed $7,155.84 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. The owner becomes responsible for this debt.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 500 - 12th Street S.W., Birmingham

September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $6K

Property owner charged $6,351 for demolition of duplex at 4237 Inglenook

Owner of the vacant duplex at 4237 Inglenook Street will be billed $6,351.44 to cover the city's cost of tearing down the unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4237 Inglenook Street

September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $6K

City charges property owner $6,182 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 1140 Bankhead Highway North will be assessed $6,182 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site. The charge will be a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1140 Bankhead Highway North, Birmingham

September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $5,991 demolition cost at 1552 Tuscaloosa Ave S.W.

Property owner at 1552 Tuscaloosa Avenue S.W. will be billed $5,991.18 for demolition of an unsafe building on their land. The cost is collected as a special assessment on the property tax bill.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1552 Tuscaloosa Avenue S.W., Birmingham

September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $6K

City charges property owner $5,706 for unsafe building demolition at 621 Saint C

Property owners can be billed for demolition costs when the city tears down blighted or unsafe structures. This special assessment will be tied to the property deed until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 621 Saint Charles Avenue S.W., Birmingham

September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

Property owner billed $5,240.69 for unsafe building demolition

The City paid to demolish an unsafe structure at 108 Powell Avenue and is charging the property owner the full cost through a special assessment. This recovers demolition expenses from owners of blighted properties.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 108 Powell Avenue, Birmingham

September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #68 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

Special demolition assessment: $5,189 charged to 908 Washington Avenue

Property owner at 908 Washington Avenue will pay a special tax of $5,189.20 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. If you own this property, this cost becomes a lien against your address.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 908 Washington Avenue, Birmingham

September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $4,390 demolition cost at 1316-18 1st Ave W

Property owner at 1316-18 1st Avenue West will be charged $4,390.28 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on their lot.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1316-18 - 1st Avenue West, Birmingham

September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

City charges property owner $3,710.60 for unsafe building demolition at 1828 Eth

The cost of tearing down an unsafe building at 1828 Ethel Avenue is passed to the property owner through a special assessment. Property owners in blighted areas should know when demolition bills will be added to their tax obligations.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1828 Ethel Avenue, Birmingham

September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

City assesses $3,577 demolition cost to 211 2nd St. Thomas

Owner of unsafe building at 211 2nd Street Thomas will be billed $3,577.48 for the city's demolition work. This shifts the cost of removing the blighted structure to the property owner rather than taxpayers.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 211 - 2nd Street Thomas, Birmingham

September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #67 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $3K

City bills property owner $3,365 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 105 - 3rd Avenue South will be charged $3,365.40 to recover the city's demolition costs for an unsafe structure. This special assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 105 - 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham