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September 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #34 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of blighted structure at 404 5th Place

Pratt City property declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removal of blighted structures can improve neighborhood safety and property values.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 404 - 5th Place Pratt City, Birmingham

September 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #35 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1313 Avenue I (Ensley)

Unsafe structure classified as public nuisance will be demolished. Removes a blight hazard and health risk from the Ensley neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1313 Avenue I Ensley, Birmingham

September 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #36 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1204 Coosa Street

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition removes hazard from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1204 Coosa Street, Birmingham

September 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #38 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 6204 Handy Ave declared public nuisance

Building deemed unsafe and public nuisance; city taking action toward demolition or remediation to improve neighborhood safety and remove blight from Roosevelt City.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 6204 Handy Avenue, Roosevelt City, Birmingham

September 11, 2012 · Item number:Item #25 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 1411 Avenue E in Ensley

Unsafe structure in Ensley neighborhood will be removed, reducing blight and safety hazards for nearby residents.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1411 Avenue E Ensley, Birmingham

September 11, 2012 · Item number:Item #24 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4640 Court R, Ensley

Removes a blighted structure from your neighborhood. Unsafe buildings can attract crime and drag down property values in surrounding areas.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4640 Court R Ensley, Birmingham

September 11, 2012 · Item number:Item #8 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City revokes Metro Transportation license for missing insurance

Metro Transportation loses its permit to operate the city's handicap-accessible van service after failing to maintain required liability insurance. Check local paratransit options if you rely on this service.

👥 Counterparty: Metro Transportation, Inc., Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

September 11, 2012 · Item number:Item #21 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 36–40th Court North

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition removes hazard from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 36 - 40th Court North, Birmingham

September 11, 2012 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves Fire and Rescue awards banquet on Sept. 7

Council recognizes the Fire and Rescue Department's public service through an official awards ceremony, affirming civic support for first responders.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Fire and Rescue Department 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Proclamation

September 11, 2012 · Item number:Item #12 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or inoperable vehicles blight neighborhoods and create safety hazards. The city removes the vehicle and charges the owner for removal costs.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition

September 11, 2012 · Item number:Item #11 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City abates inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Removal of abandoned vehicles improves neighborhood safety and appearance. Costs will be assessed against the vehicle's registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition

September 11, 2012 · Item number:Item #7 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council revokes Birmingham Limousine's operating license for insurance lapse

Birmingham Limousine can no longer legally operate a ride service in the city after failing to maintain required liability insurance. The company's certificate of public necessity and convenience—its operating permit—has been revoked.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Limousine, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 4064 Bent River Lane, Birmingham

September 4, 2012 · Item number:Item #29 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $1.5M

City awards $1.5M renovation contract to Monumental Contracting for Pratt City L

Pratt City residents will get a renovated library facility; project expected to improve community access to services and learning resources.

👥 Counterparty: Monumental Contracting Services, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award 📍 Location: Pratt City

September 4, 2012 · Item number:Item #32 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $51K

Westlaw legal research: 5-year contract extended with Thomson/West for $51K/year

City renews software contract for online legal research used by municipal staff. Spending locked in at $51K annually through 2030.

👥 Counterparty: Thompson/West, St. Paul, Minnesota 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Resolution

September 4, 2012 · Item number:Item #30 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City awards fire inspection contract to Simplex Grinnell

City buildings will get regular fire system inspections and monitoring to protect occupants and meet safety codes.

👥 Counterparty: Simplex Grinnell, Irondale, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

September 4, 2012 · Item number:Item #11 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down cars harm neighborhood safety and property values. City will remove the vehicle and bill the registered owner for removal costs.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

September 4, 2012 · Item number:Item #21 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of blighted building at 622 3rd St North

Unsafe structure at 622 3rd Street North will be demolished as a public nuisance. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 622 - 3rd Street North, Birmingham

September 4, 2012 · Item number:Item #26 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares 315 Lorain Street unsafe; orders demolition

Property at 315 Lorain Street will be demolished after city determination that the structure poses a public nuisance and safety risk.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 315 Lorain Street

September 4, 2012 · Item number:Item #10 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles can attract crime and lower neighborhood safety. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

August 28, 2012 · Item number:Item #17 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 130–73rd Street North

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removal clears a blighted property and improves neighborhood safety.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 130 - 73rd Street North, Birmingham

August 28, 2012 · Item number:Item #22 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1119–13th Ave North

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes hazard from neighborhood and clears property for potential reuse or stabilization.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1119 - 13th Avenue North, Birmingham

August 28, 2012 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 2712 34th Ave N

Property at 2712 34th Avenue North has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance; the city will proceed with demolition to improve neighborhood safety and remove a blighted structure.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2712 - 34th Avenue North, Birmingham

August 28, 2012 · Item number:Item #19 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of duplex at 729 Graymont Avenue West

Unsafe duplex at 729 Graymont Avenue West will be torn down, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 729 Graymont Avenue West

August 21, 2012 · Item number:Item #20 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $291K

Police receives $290,616 Justice Assistance Grant

Federal grant funds support police operations with no local tax impact. Money was awarded under a 2012 grant program designed to improve criminal justice systems.

👥 Counterparty: Police 🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

August 21, 2012 · Item number:Item #22 · 💰 Hidden on consent $ Total cost: $200K

City Jail: $200K redirected for cell locks and HVAC design

City Jail facility improvements advance inmate safety and facility conditions. Funds shift from window replacement to urgent lock and HVAC system upgrades.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Budget amendment