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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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July 8, 2014 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1120 28th Street North

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

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1120 - 28th Street North, Birmingham
July 8, 2014 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1116 28th Street North

Condemned building will be torn down after determination as a public nuisance and safety hazard. Removal reduces blight and safety risks in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1116 - 28th Street North and Shed, Birmingham
July 8, 2014 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 364 properties public nuisance for noxious weeds

Owners of blighted properties will receive notice and face legal enforcement to clear dangerous vegetation. Failure to comply can result in city-ordered abatement at owner's expense.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
July 8, 2014 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 1215 29th Street North ordered demolished as unsafe nuisance

An unsafe building and shed in your neighborhood will be removed. Demolition clears blighted properties and improves public safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1215 - 29th Street North and Shed, Birmingham
July 8, 2014 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 3036 33rd Place North ordered demolished

City is removing a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance from your neighborhood. Demolition clears blight and reduces hazards for nearby residents.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3036 - 33rd Place North, Birmingham
July 8, 2014 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Ensley: 305 19th Street commercial building ordered demolished

City deems the building unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears a blighted property in Ensley.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 305 - 19th Street Ensley, Birmingham
July 8, 2014 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 9105 Parkway East

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a blighted structure from the neighborhood. Demolition clears the way for future redevelopment or stabilization of the area.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 9105 Parkway East, Birmingham
July 1, 2014 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance; removal costs billed to owner

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicles from streets and private property, charging the registered owner for cleanup. This keeps neighborhoods safer and reduces blight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 1, 2014 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessments set for blighted properties

City enforces cleanup orders on vacant or neglected properties by assessing owners for weed removal costs. Property owners receive notice and hearing opportunity before charges are finalized.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 1, 2014 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

City is collecting special assessments against properties with noxious or dangerous weeds declared blighted in 2012. Property owners may face liens or increased tax bills to cover abatement costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 1, 2014 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

Property owners in designated blighted areas will face special assessments to cover weed removal. The city is enforcing cleanup orders from a 2011 resolution.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 1, 2014 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 3329 27th Street deemed unsafe; demolition ordered

City will demolish this commercial building to remove a public safety hazard and blight from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3329 - 27th Street North, Birmingham
July 1, 2014 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 2909–28th Place North ordered demolished

City declares the commercial structure a public nuisance and safety hazard, moving it toward demolition to protect nearby residents and businesses.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2909 - 28th Place North, Birmingham
July 1, 2014 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: city assesses property owners for cleanup costs

Property owners may face special assessments to recover city costs for removing noxious or dangerous weeds. Specific properties affected are not listed in this agenda summary.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 1, 2014 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance; owner billed

City clears abandoned vehicles from neighborhoods. Removal costs are charged back to the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 1, 2014 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on city properties

City is levying a special assessment against properties with noxious or dangerous weeds to recover abatement costs. Property owners may face charges if weeds aren't cleared.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 1, 2014 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

City removes abandoned or broken-down cars from neighborhoods, assessing cleanup costs to registered vehicle owners. This keeps streets safer and improves neighborhood appearance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 1, 2014 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment hearing scheduled

Property owners with noxious weeds may face a special city assessment to cover abatement costs. The hearing provides opportunity to contest the assessment or learn next steps for compliance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 1, 2014 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement special assessment hearing set

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds face a special assessment to cover city abatement costs. You have the right to be heard before the assessment is finalized.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 1, 2014 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessments set against blighted properties

Property owners face new special assessments to cover city costs for clearing noxious weeds from blighted land. The specific parcels and dollar amounts will be detailed at a public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 1, 2014 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on city properties

City collects fees from property owners to cover costs of removing noxious weeds declared hazardous. Assessment amount and affected properties determine the financial impact on homeowners.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 1, 2014 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment hearing on blighted properties

Property owners will hear assessment charges for city weed removal on their blighted parcels; those who neglect the notice may face liens or forced payment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 1, 2014 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

Property owners in affected areas face new assessment charges to fund weed removal on their land. This enforces the city's 2010 blight-abatement decision and may increase property tax bills for owners of vacant or neglected parcels.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 1, 2014 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: City collects special assessment from property owners

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will be charged a special assessment to cover city abatement costs. Check if your address is included in this enforcement action.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 1, 2014 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 914 1st Street unsafe; demolition ordered

Building at 914 1st Street in Pratt City will be demolished after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Clears blighted structure from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 914 1st Street, Pratt City, Birmingham
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