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Blight Accountability

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

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Blight Accountability — items per month

Indexed so far 11664 items in last 179 months
Total dollars $19.4M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (66.7% 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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December 3, 2013 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment on blighted properties

City assesses property owners for weed removal costs on abandoned/neglected lots. Owners can dispute the charge at a public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $10K

City recovers $10,085 demolition cost from blighted property at 222 2nd Street

Property owner pays back the cost of removing an unsafe building on their land. The city previously demolished the structure; this assessment ensures taxpayers don't foot the bill.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 222 - 2nd Street Thomas, Birmingham
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

City recovers $5,020 demolition cost from property at 404 5th Place

Owner of the Pratt City property will be billed for the city's demolition of an unsafe building. The special assessment recovers public spending on blight removal.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 404 - 5th Place Pratt City, Birmingham
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

City charges property owner $3,795 for building demolition at 448 1st St N

Property owner at 448 1st Street North will be assessed $3,795 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. The charge becomes a lien on the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 448 1st Street North, Birmingham
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

City charges $3,527 demolition cost to Pratt City duplex owner

Owner of unsafe duplex and storage building at 510-512 9th Street must pay the city's demolition bill. Property owner holds financial liability for blight removal.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 510 and 512 - 9th Street Pratt City (Duplex) and Storage House, Birmingham
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $2K

Special assessment: $1,891.80 lien on 1920 10th Street for demolition

Property owner at 1920 10th Street will pay $1,891.80 in special taxes to cover the city's demolition costs for an unsafe building. This lien attaches to the property and may affect sale or refinance.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1920 - 10th Street, Birmingham
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 3700 66th St North

Property declared a public nuisance will be torn down, clearing a blighted structure from the neighborhood and improving public safety.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3700 - 66th Street North, Birmingham
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #82 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 5 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Properties with dangerous weeds pose fire and health hazards to nearby residents. Notice will be posted on each site, triggering cleanup orders.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment on blighted properties for weed abatement

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will face a special assessment to cover abatement costs. This follows a 2012 council declaration on blight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #67 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 622 3rd St N

Blighted property will be removed from neighborhood. City targets unsafe structures to improve public safety and block recovery.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 622 3rd Street North, Birmingham
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 4312 Pulaski Street ordered demolished

A blighted structure on Pulaski Street will be removed from the neighborhood, clearing a public safety hazard and opening the property for potential redevelopment or stabilization.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4312 Pulaski Street, Birmingham
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment hearing scheduled

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will face a special assessment to cover city cleanup costs if they don't abate the problem themselves. Hearing details and affected properties require review.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #68 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 616 3rd St N

The City will demolish a blighted structure in downtown Birmingham to remove a public hazard and nuisance that threatens nearby residents and property values.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 616 3rd Street North, Birmingham
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City assesses weed-abatement costs against blighted properties

Owners of neglected properties must pay for city cleanup of dangerous weeds under longstanding abatement law. Property owners have a right to be heard before final assessment is imposed.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City assesses weed-abatement costs against blighted properties

Properties with noxious weeds get a special tax bill to cover city cleanup costs. Owners can contest the assessment at a public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

Property owners facing cost recovery for City weed removal on tax-delinquent or abandoned land. Specifics (address, amount per parcel) not yet posted.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Duplex at 3638-42 42nd Ave North ordered demolished

City deems the building unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for demolition. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3638-42 - 42nd Avenue North, Birmingham
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1301 Adams Street ordered demolished

Property at 1301 Adams Street in Pratt City will be demolished after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Clearing blighted structures improves neighborhood safety and removes hazards from the community.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1301 Adams Street
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners may face special assessments to cover city costs for clearing noxious weeds from their land. This is part of the city's ongoing effort to address blight and dangerous conditions in neglected neighborhoods.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 55 17th Avenue South

Blighted structure removed from neighborhood. Clears property for redevelopment or stabilization of surrounding area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 55 - 17th Avenue South, Birmingham
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: City assesses special charges against blighted properties

Property owners may face special assessments to recover costs of weed removal on their parcels. Check your property address if you own land in Birmingham.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment against properties

Property owners may face charges to cover costs of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. Check if your property is listed.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levy on blighted properties

City assesses property owners for costs to clear noxious or dangerous weeds from neglected land. Owners may face liens or tax impacts if assessments go unpaid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City seeks weed-abatement costs from property owners

Property owners may receive bills for city costs to clear noxious weeds from their land. This decision enforces a 2010 council rule authorizing special assessments against owners who fail to maintain their property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

Property owners may face special assessments for weed removal on blighted lots. Unpaid assessments typically become tax liens.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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