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Blight Accountability

Birmingham council actions holding owners of vacant or blighted structures accountable for the condition of their property.

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Indexed so far 2955 items in last 56 months
Total dollars $5.8M where disclosed
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April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 4317 11th Court North

An unsafe, blighted property in your neighborhood will be torn down, removing a public hazard and potential blight magnet. This clears the way for future redevelopment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4317 11th Court North, Birmingham, Alabama 35212
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe structure at 3412 33rd Place North

City removes blighted building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears the property and may improve neighborhood safety and appearance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3412 33rd Place North, Birmingham, Alabama 35207
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment set for affected properties

Properties declared dangerous or overgrown face a special assessment to cover city weed removal costs. Property owners can contest the assessment at a public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners face special assessments to cover city costs for clearing noxious weeds from abandoned or neglected parcels. Check the full resolution to see if your property is affected.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 3421 Jefferson Ave SW

Unsafe structure declared public nuisance will be removed. Demolition funded from city general fund.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3421 Jefferson Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35221
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

City will assess property owners for costs of removing noxious weeds from their land. Affected owners will receive bills and have opportunity to contest the charges at a hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes demolition of unsafe building at 861 42nd Place North

Unsafe, blighted building at 861 42nd Place North will be torn down. Removal helps reduce neighborhood blight and fire hazard.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 861 42nd Place North, Birmingham, Alabama 35212
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement charges on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills for city-ordered weed removal on their land. Amounts and affected parcels are listed in the full resolution.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 8429 1st Ave N

A vacant or deteriorated building at 8429 1st Avenue North will be torn down to remove a public safety hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 8429 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35206
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessments imposed on blighted properties

Property owners may face new charges to cover city costs for removing noxious weeds from neglected land. These assessments recover public spending on cleanup.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City awards demolition contract to CJ's Ventures for condemned housing

City removes blighted housing through competitive bid. Clears condemned structures and debris from neighborhoods citywide.

Counterparty: CJ's Ventures, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
April 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City awards demolition contract to Bostic Trucking & Excavating

City contracts with Bostic Trucking & Excavating to demolish condemned housing and clear debris across the city. Condemned property removal addresses blight and public safety concerns in neighborhoods.

Counterparty: Bostic Trucking & Excavating, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
April 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement nuisance liens authorized

City can pursue cost recovery for clearing weeds and overgrowth on blighted properties by placing liens on the affected parcels.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Cornerstone Roofing selected for residential demolition contract

City demolishes blighted residential structures to remove safety hazards and stabilize neighborhoods. This contract covers Groups 1, 2, and 4 properties.

Counterparty: Cornerstone Roofing, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
April 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition bid approved for Tomlin Excavating Co.

City awards demolition contract for blighted residential structures. Removes unsafe buildings from neighborhoods.

Counterparty: Tomlin Excavating Co., Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
April 22, 2025 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Swanson Enterprises wins city-wide demolition contract

City approves demolition work for condemned buildings across multiple neighborhoods. Contract pricing and scope details are on file with the purchasing office.

Counterparty: Swanson Enterprises, Inc., S/C, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
April 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Cornerstone Roofing awarded bid for burned structure demolitions

City removes burned residential buildings that pose safety and blight risks to neighborhoods. Clears fire-damaged properties to open land for community redevelopment.

Counterparty: Cornerstone Roofing, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
April 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Nuckles Services wins bid for burned-structure demolition

City demolishes three groups of fire-damaged residential buildings through competitive bidding. Removes blighted structures and fire hazards from neighborhoods.

Counterparty: Nuckles Services Holdings, Pleasant Grove, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
April 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 214 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Property owners have 15 days to cut weeds or face city abatement and costs. Affects neighborhoods with blight and health/safety hazards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City awards demolition contract to Nuckles Service Holdings

Burned residential structures in multiple groups will be demolished under this contract. Removes blighted properties from neighborhoods.

Counterparty: Nuckles Service Holdings Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
April 8, 2025 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Nuisance abatement: City clears weeds, costs become property liens

City will clear weeds and other nuisances on specific properties and charge the owners—the cost becomes a lien against the property. Property owners have a right to be heard on their case.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $114K

Special assessment: $114,361 demolition cost for 4401 7th Ave

Property owner at 4401 7th Avenue will be charged $114,361 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 4401 - 7th Avenue, Birmingham, 35224
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $17K

City assesses $16,873 demolition cost to 2900 Bessemer Rd property

Property owner at 2900 Bessemer Road will be billed $16,873 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The special assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2900 Bessemer Road, Birmingham, 35208
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $15K

Special assessment: $14,971 demolition cost at 3024 Lawn Ave S.W.

Property owner at 3024 Lawn Avenue S.W. will be billed $14,971.25 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their land.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3024 Lawn Avenue S.W., Birmingham, 35211
April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $14K

City assesses $13,596 demolition cost against 496-37th Terrace West

Property owner will be charged $13,596 for city-ordered demolition of unsafe building. The cost becomes a lien against the property unless paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 496 - 37th Terrace West, Birmingham, 35207
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