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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 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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November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Owners of properties with noxious weeds face a special tax charge to cover city cleanup costs. This is part of Birmingham's ongoing effort to clear blight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 202 3rd Ave SW

Unsafe or blighted structure removed from the neighborhood. City declares building a public nuisance and authorizes demolition to clear the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 202 - 3rd Avenue S.W., Birmingham
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment set for weed abatement on blighted properties

City is charging property owners for removal of noxious weeds on their land. Failure to pay the special assessment could result in liens or enforcement action against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City assesses weed abatement costs against blighted properties

Property owners will receive special assessment bills for costs incurred to clear noxious weeds from their land. These charges recover the city's cleanup expense; failure to pay can result in additional tax liens.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills to cover city costs for removing noxious weeds from their parcels. Assessment amounts vary by property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

City can bill property owners for cost of removing noxious weeds from neglected land. Owners who don't pay face liens on their properties.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement costs assessed against affected properties

Property owners declared responsible for weed removal costs under a 2012 city order. Affected properties may face liens or additional tax assessments if abatement costs go unpaid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

City assesses property owners for costs of removing noxious weeds from abandoned or neglected land. Property owners can challenge the charges at a public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 913 52nd Place North

Property declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition removes blighted structure from neighborhood. Clears the way for potential land recovery and future use.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 913 - 52nd Place North, Birmingham
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: Special assessment against blighted properties

City pursues cost recovery for clearing noxious weeds from abandoned or neglected properties. Property owners may face liens or billing for cleanup work authorized under 2011 Council policy.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessment on blighted properties

City pursues cleanup of overgrown, dangerous properties through special assessments. Property owners may face liens or charges if weeds aren't removed.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 26, 2013 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

Properties with noxious or dangerous weeds face a special assessment to cover abatement costs. Property owners may owe additional charges if the city clears the weeds.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 19, 2013 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $17K

Property owner billed $16,633 for demolition of unsafe building at Graymont Ave

Owner of 1561 Graymont Avenue West is being charged for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure. The assessment is a lien against the property that must be paid or resolved.

Counterparty: Property owner at 1561 Graymont Avenue West Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1561 Graymont Avenue West, Birmingham
November 19, 2013 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $11K

Special assessment: $11,210 demolition cost billed to 1406 Circle Street

Property owner at 1406 Circle Street will be charged $11,210.12 for the city's demolition of an unsafe building. This is a direct financial liability placed on the property owner.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1406 Circle Street, Birmingham
November 19, 2013 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: $7,080 demolition cost for 729 Graymont Ave

Property owner at 729 Graymont Avenue West will be billed $7,080.20 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe duplex on the site.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 729 Graymont Avenue West
November 19, 2013 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

City charges owner $6,701 for Pratt City demolition

Property owner at 633 6th Place Pratt City must pay the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. The $6,700.92 charge will be assessed against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 633 - 6th Place Pratt City, Birmingham
November 19, 2013 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

City assesses $4,786 against Pratt City property for building demolition

Property owner at 204 Avenue T must pay a special assessment of $4,786 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building. The owner is responsible for reimbursing demolition expenses.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 204 Avenue T, Pratt City, Birmingham
November 19, 2013 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

City recovers demolition costs for unsafe building at 1238 3rd Street North

Property owner is charged $4,467.68 for city-ordered demolition of an unsafe structure. The cost becomes a special assessment on the property, reducing its market value and tax liability.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1238 - 3rd Street North, Birmingham
November 19, 2013 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

City assesses $3,663 demolition cost to 1300 2nd Ave W property owner

Property owner at 1300 2nd Avenue West will be billed $3,663 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. This is a direct financial charge added to the property tax bill.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1300 - 2nd Avenue West, Birmingham
November 19, 2013 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

City bills property owner $3,553 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 210 13th Street West faces a special assessment to cover demolition costs for an unsafe structure. This is a standard cost-recovery notice that clears blighted properties from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 210 - 13th Street West, Birmingham
November 19, 2013 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $2K

City assesses $1,920.92 demolition cost to 618 3rd St. North

Property owner at 618 3rd Street North will be charged $1,920.92 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The charge attaches to the property as a special tax assessment.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 618 3rd Street North, Birmingham
November 19, 2013 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe house demolished: 4334 74th Place North

City removes a condemned building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears blight and improves neighborhood safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4334 - 74th Place North, Birmingham
November 19, 2013 · Item number:Item #7 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens assessed on blighted properties

City removes nuisances from abandoned or neglected properties and recovers cleanup costs by placing liens on the land. Helps clear blight in neighborhoods and shifts responsibility to property owners.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 19, 2013 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1329 Knoxville Street approved for demolition

Wylam neighbors will see removal of a blighted, hazardous structure. The lot clears the way for potential redevelopment or stabilization in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1329 Knoxville Street, Wylam, Birmingham
November 19, 2013 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 909-52nd Place North

Blighted property flagged as a public nuisance will be torn down, clearing a hazard from the neighborhood. Part of the city's effort to address abandoned and unsafe structures.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 909 - 52nd Place North, Birmingham
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