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Blight Accountability

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

Volume timeline

Blight Accountability — items per month

Indexed so far 11604 items in last 178 months
Total dollars $19.3M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (66.5% of agenda items processed so far).
20 10 0 2022-01-01: 128 items, $320,293 2022-02-01: 60 items, $173,328 2022-03-01: 83 items, $75,082 2022-04-01: 66 items, $190,752 2022-05-01: 118 items, $150,742 2022-06-01: 77 items, $60,180 2022-07-01: 93 items, $256,589 2022-08-01: 53 items, $292,200 2022-09-01: 82 items, $164,512 2022-10-01: 54 items, $55,690 2022-11-01: 66 items, $189,517 2022-12-01: 25 items, $64,785 2023-01-01: 37 items, $188,291 2023-02-01: 94 items, $185,881 2023-03-01: 41 items, $133,802 2023-04-01: 92 items, $397,476 2023-05-01: not indexed yet 2023-06-01: not indexed yet 2023-07-01: not indexed yet 2023-08-01: not indexed yet 2023-09-01: not indexed yet 2023-10-01: not indexed yet 2023-11-01: not indexed yet 2023-12-01: not indexed yet 2024-01-01: 50 items, $771,986 2024-02-01: 49 items 2024-03-01: 44 items 2024-04-01: 11 items, $4,097 2024-05-01: 46 items 2024-06-01: 34 items 2024-07-01: 72 items, $184,735 2024-08-01: 61 items 2024-09-01: 70 items, $339,207 2024-10-01: 65 items, $24,883 2024-11-01: 3 items 2024-12-01: 82 items, $69,000 2025-01-01: 54 items 2025-02-01: 46 items 2025-03-01: 38 items 2025-04-01: 82 items, $233,214 2025-05-01: 44 items 2025-06-01: 36 items, $110,000 2025-07-01: 115 items, $654,669 2025-08-01: 118 items 2025-09-01: 86 items 2025-10-01: 120 items 2025-11-01: 50 items 2025-12-01: 106 items 2026-01-01: 94 items 2026-02-01: 27 items 2026-03-01: 127 items 2026-04-01: 53 items 2026-05-01: 80 items, $50,350 2026-06-01: not indexed yet 2026-07-01: not indexed yet 2026-08-01: not indexed yet 2026-09-01: not indexed yet 2026-10-01: not indexed yet 2026-11-01: not indexed yet 2026-12-01: not indexed yet 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
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August 26, 2014 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens: costs assessed to blighted properties

City clears overgrown weeds from neglected parcels and bills property owners for the cost, which becomes a lien on the property. Specific addresses and amounts will be heard during this meeting.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 26, 2014 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 5222 Avenue O

Unsafe structure at Central Park property removed from neighborhood. Building declared a public nuisance and safety hazard.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5222 Avenue O Central Park and Garage, Birmingham
August 26, 2014 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment approved for weed abatement

Property owners may face charges to cover city costs for removing noxious weeds from their land. Unpaid assessments can affect property taxes and title.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 26, 2014 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills for city weed-removal costs. Assessments recover cleanup expenses from owners of neglected land in your neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 26, 2014 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City pursues weed abatement assessment against properties

Property owners may face special assessments to cover costs of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. The city initially declared these properties in violation under Resolution 1542-12.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 26, 2014 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: City assesses property owners for code violation cleanup

Property owners may owe special assessments for noxious weed removal ordered under city code. Costs are tied to properties declared blighted under Resolution 196-12 from 2012.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 26, 2014 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds face special assessments; costs recover city abatement work under a 2012 accountability program.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 26, 2014 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement special assessment: properties flagged for cleanup

Property owners may face cleanup costs and liens if weeds aren't removed. Assessment enforces city blight ordinance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 19, 2014 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

7405 Oporto Madrid Boulevard ordered demolished as public nuisance

City declares unsafe building at this address must be torn down. Removes blighted structure from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7405 Oporto Madrid Boulevard South, Birmingham
August 19, 2014 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City awards demolition contract to Motley Construction for Quadrant III

Motley Construction will demolish blighted residential structures in Quadrant III as part of the city's blight abatement program. Clearing abandoned properties removes eyesores, hazards, and barriers to neighborhood recovery.

Counterparty: Motley Construction, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: Quadrant III
August 19, 2014 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Bostic Trucking hired for Quadrant IV demolition work

Clears blighted residential structures in Quadrant IV, part of ongoing blight-removal efforts to improve neighborhood conditions and property values.

Counterparty: Bostic Trucking Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: Quadrant IV
August 19, 2014 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1719 19th Ave. North ordered demolished

City removes a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance from your neighborhood. Demolition clears the property and reduces blight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1719 - 19th Avenue North, Birmingham
August 19, 2014 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council awards demolition contract to Britt Demolition for Quadrant II

Britt Demolition will handle demolition of blighted residential structures in Quadrant II as the city continues removing abandoned properties. Contract pricing is on file in the Purchasing Agent's office.

Counterparty: Britt Demolition, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: Quadrant II
August 19, 2014 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 461 blighted properties public nuisance over weeds

Owners of these 461 properties will be notified they must clear noxious weeds or face city enforcement action. This step clears the path for demolition, remediation, or sale through Birmingham's blight-recovery programs.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
August 19, 2014 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City contracts Swanson Enterprises for demolition services in Quadrant I

Blighted residential structures in Quadrant I will be demolished as needed through this contract. Clears abandoned properties to reduce neighborhood blight and safety hazards.

Counterparty: Swanson Enterprises, Birmingham Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: Quadrant I
August 19, 2014 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

6025 Taylor Street building ordered demolished as public nuisance

City will demolish an unsafe building at 6025 Taylor Street to remove a public nuisance. The action clears blight and hazardous property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 6025 Taylor Street, Birmingham
August 19, 2014 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe structure at 6232 Handy Avenue

Unsafe building at 6232 Handy Avenue will be torn down to eliminate blight and improve neighborhood safety. Removal reduces risk to residents nearby.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 6232 Handy Avenue
August 19, 2014 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 2712 Bush Boulevard ordered demolished

The city will demolish this property, declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2712 Bush Boulevard, Birmingham
August 19, 2014 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Blighted house at 7728 65th Street South ordered demolished

City moves to remove an unsafe, abandoned building in the area. Demolition clears blight and may pave the way for community recovery or redevelopment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7728 - 65th Street South, Birmingham
August 19, 2014 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 3349 31st Way North ordered demolished

Property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished, removing a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3349 - 31st Way North, Birmingham
August 19, 2014 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4240 Jackson Street

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition removes blight from neighborhood and eliminates hazard to residents and property values.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4240 Jackson Street (Rear Garage Apartment), Birmingham
August 12, 2014 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 928 6th Ave West unsafe; building to be demolished

Property at 928 6th Avenue West will be torn down after the city determined it is unsafe and a public nuisance. This removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 928 - 6th Avenue West, Birmingham
August 12, 2014 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition approved: unsafe building at 7401 4th Ave N

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

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 7401 - 4th Avenue North, Birmingham
August 12, 2014 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

City collects special assessments from property owners for weed abatement work already completed under prior city action. Property owners responsible for maintaining properties will face liens or collection action if assessments go unpaid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 12, 2014 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 928 6th Avenue West

City removes a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 928 6th Avenue West (Rear Garage Apartment), Birmingham
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