🏚️ Blight Accountability

August 2, 2016 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

Property owners may face special assessments to cover city costs of clearing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. Unpaid abatement costs become a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

August 2, 2016 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 6028 3rd Avenue North

Blighted property cleared to improve neighborhood safety and open up land for redevelopment or community use.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 6028 - 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham

August 2, 2016 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council levies weed-abatement costs on blighted properties

Property owners assessed for clearing noxious weeds; charges may increase tax bills or trigger liens on affected parcels.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

July 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $9K

Property owner billed $8,923 for demolition of unsafe building

Owner of 2016 Snavely Avenue S.W. must pay the city's cost to tear down an unsafe structure on the property. The $8,923 bill becomes a special assessment against the parcel.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 2016 Snavely Avenue S.W. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2016 Snavely Avenue S.W., Birmingham

July 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

Demolition cost charged to 6020 Alice Ave property: $4,074

City charges property owner for unsafe building demolition. Cost placed as special assessment against the parcel; owner must pay or it becomes tax debt.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 6020 Alice Avenue, Birmingham

July 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

City recovers $3,765 demolition cost from property owner at 1308 15th Pl. SW

Birmingham demolished an unsafe building and is charging the property owner $3,765 to recover the cost. This protects the neighborhood from blight and holds owners accountable for unsafe structures.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1308 - 15th Place S.W., Birmingham

July 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

Property owner charged $3,696 for demolition of unsafe building at 1936 Saint Ch

Property owners are responsible for demolition costs when the city tears down unsafe structures on their land. This charge locks a lien to the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1936 Saint Charles Avenue S.W., Birmingham

July 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $3K

City recovers demolition costs from Fairview property owner

City assesses $3,194 against the property at 2913 31st Street West to recover cost of demolishing an unsafe building. Property owner is responsible for the bill.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2913 - 31st Street West Fairview, Birmingham

July 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $2K

City assesses $2,326 demolition cost to 1837 Henry Crumpton Dr. owner

Property owner at 1837 Henry Crumpton Drive S.W. will be billed $2,326.02 for the cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. Special assessments like this become a lien on the property if unpaid.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1837 Henry Crumpton Drive S.W., Birmingham

July 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $2K

Special assessment: $2,193.28 for demolition at 3722 Willow Ave S.W.

Property owner at 3722 Willow Avenue S.W. will be billed $2,193.28 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building. This is a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3722 Willow Avenue S.W., Birmingham

July 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $2K

Property owner charged $1,783 for building demolition at 4013 Gray Ave S.W.

Owner of the demolished property must pay the city's demolition cost through a special assessment. Unsafe building removal protects neighborhood safety.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4013 Gray Avenue S.W., Birmingham

July 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #62 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 591 properties with overgrown weeds a public nuisance

Property owners will receive notice that their land violates city standards; failure to clear weeds can lead to code enforcement action, fines, or city-ordered remediation at owner expense.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

July 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1845 18th Street cleared for demolition

City will remove a property declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears blight and improves neighborhood safety.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1845 - 18th Street, Birmingham

July 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

1402 Avenue K ordered demolished as unsafe structure

City will demolish a condemned building on Avenue K to eliminate a public safety hazard and blight. Property removal helps stabilize neighborhoods and reduces code violations.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1402 Avenue K aka 1404 Avenue K, Birmingham

July 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 1400 Avenue K

Unsafe structure declared a public nuisance and marked for removal. Clears blighted property from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1400 Avenue K aka 1404 Avenue K, Birmingham

July 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1226 McMillon Ave ordered demolished

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition removes blight from the neighborhood and reduces safety risks to residents nearby.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1226 McMillon Avenue, Birmingham

July 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 7132 2nd Ave N

Building at 7132 2nd Avenue North declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish it to protect neighborhood safety and remove blight.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7132 - 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham

July 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 7125 66th Street South

Building declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition removes blight from neighborhood. One structure affected.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7125 - 66th Street South, Birmingham

July 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 420 Kappa Avenue

An abandoned or deteriorated building at 420 Kappa Avenue will be torn down to eliminate a public safety hazard and neighborhood blight. Demolition clears the path for the site's future redevelopment.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 420 Kappa Avenue, Birmingham

July 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 3429–38th Place North

Property identified as unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removal of blighted structures improves neighborhood safety and property values.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3429 - 38th Place North aka 3439 - 38th Place North, Birmingham

July 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 3812 35th Ave. North unsafe; orders demolition

Building at 3812 35th Avenue North will be demolished after city determination that it is unsafe and a public nuisance. Property removal reduces neighborhood blight and safety hazards.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3812 - 35th Avenue North, Birmingham

July 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #7 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles clutter neighborhoods and attract blight. Removal costs are charged to the registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

July 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 220 Kappa Avenue

City will remove a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance from the neighborhood. Demolition helps stabilize the Kappa Avenue area and removes a blight concern.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 220 Kappa Avenue, Birmingham

July 12, 2016 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $23K

City recovers $23K demolition cost from unsafe building at 40th & Avenue North

The city tore down an unsafe structure and is now assessing the $23,044 demolition cost against the property owner. This clears the parcel toward redevelopment and shifts expenses to the responsible party.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2883 - 40th Avenue North, Birmingham

July 12, 2016 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $13K

City bills property owner $13,253 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 1257 18th Street S.W. will be assessed $13,253.36 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their land.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1257 - 18th Street S.W., Birmingham