🏚️ Blight Accountability

February 9, 2016 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares 1774 Jefferson Ave unsafe, orders demolition

Unsafe building at 1774 Jefferson Avenue will be demolished, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood. This clears the way for potential redevelopment or site remediation.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1774 Jefferson Avenue, Birmingham

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

City declares 6 properties public nuisance for noxious weeds

Six Birmingham properties with dangerous or noxious weed growth are being officially declared public nuisances. Property owners will be notified and the city can enforce cleanup or take abatement action.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

February 2, 2016 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable motor vehicle as public nuisance

Eliminates abandoned vehicle from neighborhood streets; removal costs billed to the registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

January 26, 2016 · Item number:Item #6 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens placed on blighted properties

City removes overgrown weeds and debris from neglected properties, then bills owners—costs become a lien if unpaid. Cleans up neighborhoods and holds property owners accountable for maintenance.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

January 26, 2016 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable motor vehicle as public nuisance

Eliminates abandoned vehicle from neighborhood streets; removal costs billed to the registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

January 26, 2016 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ 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

January 26, 2016 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ 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

January 26, 2016 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; owner pays costs

Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and attract crime. The city removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner to recover costs.

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

January 26, 2016 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1824 Ethel Avenue ordered demolished

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a potential blight and safety hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1824 Ethel Avenue, Birmingham

January 26, 2016 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City will tow and dispose of an abandoned or broken-down vehicle cluttering a neighborhood. The registered owner will be billed for removal costs.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

January 26, 2016 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 220 8th Ave South unsafe, orders demolition

The building at 220 8th Avenue South will be demolished after the city declared it unsafe and a public nuisance. This removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 220 - 8th Avenue South, Birmingham

January 26, 2016 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1140 Princeton Ave S.W.

Unsafe structure cleared from neighborhood. Demolition removes blighted property and public hazard from the area.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1140 Princeton Avenue S.W., Birmingham

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

Unsafe building at 1705 Center Street South ordered demolished

Blighted or unsafe structures reduce neighborhood property values and can pose fire and safety hazards. This demolition clears a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

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

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

Unsafe building at 1117 Princeton Ave. ordered demolished

Property declared dangerous and a public nuisance; city will remove it to improve neighborhood safety and reduce blight in the area.

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

January 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $8K

City assesses $8,454 demolition cost to property owner at 1804 15th Way S.W.

Property owner at 1804 15th Way S.W. will receive a bill for $8,453.68 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site. Owners of blighted properties can be held responsible for demolition costs under city law.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1804 - 15th Way S.W., Birmingham

January 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: $6,537 demolition cost for unsafe building at 44 Norwood Cir

Property owner at 44 Norwood Circle will be charged $6,537 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe structure. The charge becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 44 Norwood Circle, Birmingham

January 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

City charges property owner $4,401.92 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 1115 37th Place North will be assessed for demolition costs through special tax bill. Demolished unsafe structures can clear blighted properties and improve neighborhood safety.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1115 - 37th Place North, Birmingham

January 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

City recovers $3,941 demolition cost from property owner at 1800 50th Pl N

Property owner is charged for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. The $3,940.84 assessment becomes a lien on the property and must be paid before sale or transfer.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1800 - 50th Place North, Birmingham

January 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $3K

City assesses $3,126 demolition cost to 1132 Coosa Street owner

Property owner will be charged for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the lot. The assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1132 Coosa Street aka 1136 Coosa Street, Birmingham

January 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 3824 40th Ave. North ordered demolished

Property deemed a public safety hazard will be torn down. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3824 - 40th Avenue North, Birmingham

January 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 9 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Nine properties with noxious or dangerous weeds will face city enforcement action, starting with posted notices. Property owners have an opportunity to respond before the city may take abatement measures.

👥 Counterparty: unknown 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

January 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 8005 6th Ave N

Unsafe building at 8005 6th Avenue North will be demolished to remove a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 8005 - 6th Avenue North, Birmingham

January 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 4025 40th Ave N declared for demolition

Property at 4025 40th Ave N will be demolished after city declares it unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal of blighted structures helps improve neighborhood safety and property values.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4025 - 40th Avenue North, Birmingham

January 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 3312 38th Place North ordered demolished

City will demolish a condemned building declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3312 - 38th Place North, Birmingham

January 19, 2016 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; owner pays costs

Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and attract crime. The city removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner to recover costs.

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