🏚️ Blight Accountability

April 5, 2016 · Item number:Item #7 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens placed on blighted properties

City clears weeds and trash from neglected lots, then bills property owners for the cost. If owners don't pay, the city can place a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

April 5, 2016 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 6001 Georgia Road

Blighted building at 6001 Georgia Road will be torn down after being deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes a neighborhood eyesore and eliminates a potential safety hazard.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 6001 Georgia Road, Birmingham

April 5, 2016 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1121 Escambia Street

Blighted property deemed a public nuisance will be torn down, clearing the site for potential redevelopment and improving neighborhood safety and appearance.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1121 Escambia Street, Birmingham

April 5, 2016 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 819 Washington Avenue

Dangerous structure at 819 Washington Avenue will be torn down, removing a blight and safety hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 819 Washington Avenue

March 29, 2016 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $12K

Special assessment: $12,010 demolition cost at 1736 27th Street

Property owner will be billed $12,010.20 for emergency demolition of an unsafe building in Ensley Highlands. The city recovers demolition costs through assessment against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1736 - 27th Street Ensley Highlands, Birmingham

March 29, 2016 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $8K

Property owner charged $7,892 for unsafe building demolition at 2044 Avenue Y

City is recovering demolition costs from the property owner. Special assessment will be attached to the property tax bill for 2044 Avenue Y in Ensley.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 2044 Avenue Y 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2044 Avenue Y Ensley, Birmingham

March 29, 2016 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $8K

Special assessment: $7,570 demolition bill for Belview Heights property

Property owner at 1413–41st Street will receive a $7,570 bill for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. Owners of blighted properties can be charged for demolition expenses through special assessments.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1413 - 41st Street and Garage, Belview Heights, Birmingham

March 29, 2016 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: Property owner owes $7,002 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 1712 Avenue H must pay $7,002.44 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. Owners can be billed directly when the city removes blighted structures.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1712 Avenue H, Birmingham

March 29, 2016 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $7K

City assesses $6,851 demolition cost against 1711 Warrior Road

Property owner at 1711 Warrior Road will receive a bill for $6,851.21 to cover the city's cost to tear down the unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property if unpaid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1711 Warrior Road, Birmingham

March 29, 2016 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 6304 2nd Ave N

Unsafe structure declared a public nuisance; demolition will remove blight from the neighborhood and prevent potential hazards to residents.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 6304 - 2nd Avenue North and Garage, Birmingham

March 29, 2016 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 508 Frances Street

Blighted structure declared public nuisance and will be torn down to improve neighborhood safety and property values.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 508 Frances Street, Birmingham

March 29, 2016 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1349 41st Street

Rear garage apartment declared a public nuisance and safety hazard. Demolition will remove a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1349 - 41st Street (Rear Garage Apartment), Birmingham

March 29, 2016 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 4529 Park Ave. S.W. ordered demolished

City will demolish a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal reduces blight and improves neighborhood safety.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4529 Park Avenue S.W. (Rear), Birmingham

March 29, 2016 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 4529 Park Avenue S.W.

A building declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down. Demolition removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4529 Park Avenue S.W., Birmingham

March 29, 2016 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2117 Powderly Avenue

Property declared a public nuisance and unsafe structure; demolition will remove blight and safety hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2117 Powderly Avenue, Birmingham

March 29, 2016 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 2410 Avenue E

Unsafe or blighted properties pose fire, safety, and health risks to nearby residents and neighborhoods. Demolition removes the hazard and clears the way for land recovery.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2410 Avenue E, Birmingham

March 29, 2016 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2522–15th Street West

Building declared a public nuisance and safety hazard will be torn down. Removal clears a blighted property and reduces neighborhood blight risk.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2522 - 15th Street West, Birmingham

March 29, 2016 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares 1515 31st St. S.W. unsafe; demolition ordered

City will demolish this building, clearing blight from the neighborhood and removing a public nuisance. Property at 1515 31st St. S.W. has been deemed unsafe.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1515 - 31st Street S.W., Birmingham

March 22, 2016 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

City charges property owner $4,022 for demolition of unsafe building at 2904 17t

Property owner at 2904 17th Street will be assessed $4,022.28 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their property. Special assessments like this recover demolition expenses from the property owner rather than the general city budget.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2904 - 17th Street, Birmingham

March 22, 2016 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

City assesses $4,000 demolition cost to 2525-21st St property

Property owner at 2525-21st Street now owes $4,000.04 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The cost becomes a special assessment on the property tax bill.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2525 - 21st Street, Birmingham

March 22, 2016 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $3,384 for emergency demolition at 3725 7th Ave

Property owner at 3725 7th Avenue will be billed $3,384 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. This is a direct charge against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3725 - 7th Avenue, Wylam, Birmingham

March 22, 2016 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 36 4th Ave North

The city is tearing down a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. This clears blight from the neighborhood and removes a potential safety hazard.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 36 - 4th Avenue North, Birmingham

March 22, 2016 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 6709 2nd Ave S

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish the structure. Removes hazard from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 6709 - 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham

March 22, 2016 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 111 1st Street South

Unsafe structure at 111 1st Street South will be torn down, removing a public hazard from downtown.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 111 - 1st Street South, Birmingham

March 22, 2016 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition approved for unsafe building at 908 Chester Avenue

City removes a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears the way for property recovery and improved neighborhood safety.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 908 Chester Avenue, Birmingham