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Special assessment issued for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills for city weed removal and abatement costs on their land. This follows the 2018 declaration and formal hearing process.

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on city properties

Property owners may face costs if their land is included in the assessment for noxious weed removal ordered under a 2018 council decision.

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds may face special assessments to cover city cleanup costs. This decision sets charges against specific parcels declared blighted under a 2018 resolution.

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds face special assessments to cover city cleanup costs under a 2018 abatement program. Affected properties are identified in the council resolution.

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds face special assessment charges; hearing opportunity for all interested parties to contest the levy.

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on properties

Owners of properties with noxious or dangerous weeds will be charged a special assessment to cover city abatement costs, following a 2018 declaration by the council.

Weed abatement assessments on blighted properties

City charges property owners for clearing dangerous weeds on their land. Failure to pay assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Special weed-abatement assessments set on blighted properties

City will charge property owners for costs of clearing noxious weeds from vacant or neglected land; unpaid assessments become liens on those parcels.

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners may owe charges for city-ordered weed removal on their land. The city will hold a hearing on interest and assessments related to properties declared dangerous under the 2018 ordinance.

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

Property owners may owe a special assessment to cover city costs of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. This follows a 2017 Council declaration authorizing abatement work.

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face special assessments to cover city costs for removing noxious weeds from their parcels. If unpaid, these charges typically become liens on the property.

Special weed-abatement assessment against blighted properties

City levies costs against property owners for clearing dangerous weeds; owners may face liens if unpaid. Property details and assessment amounts not yet available in public materials.

Council sets special assessments for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds declared by the city will face special assessments to cover cleanup costs. Unpaid assessments typically become tax liens on the property.

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on properties

Property owners may face special assessments to cover the cost of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land, following the city's abatement work authorized in 2017.

Special weed-abatement assessment approved for noxious properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will be assessed cleanup costs under a 2017 abatement directive.

Special assessment set for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with neglected, overgrown lots face a special tax assessment to cover the cost of city weed removal. The city will recover abatement costs by billing affected properties.

City accepts state road-safety grant from Alabama DOT

Birmingham will receive state grant funds to improve local road safety through the Alabama Department of Transportation's Local Roads Safety Initiative. The City will apply, accept, and spend these funds on qualifying safety improvements.

Second amendment to JCCEO economic opportunity agreement

Details of the amendment are incomplete, but this modifies an ongoing economic development partnership with Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity.

Mayor authorized to sign project agreement with Caliza LLC d/b/a Landing

City will enter a project partnership with Caliza LLC d/b/a Landing; full details of the agreement are on file with the City Clerk.

Council appoints Andrew P. Campbell as consultant

City Council hires a sole-source consultant to advise the council directly. Citizens deserve to know who provides strategic guidance to their elected officials.

City approves $5,000 agreement with R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Organization

City commits $5,000 in general funds to R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Organization. No details provided on services or community benefit.

Renew excess workers' compensation insurance with Midwest Employers and Gray Ins

City commits general-fund dollars to maintain worker injury protection, ensuring covered employees and city operations are protected against catastrophic claims.

City approves fourth amendment to River North Transit microtransit contract

City continues funding for microtransit services through River North Transit. Specific terms of the amendment are not detailed in this item.

City updates weed-abatement billing with Tax Collector

Simplifies how the city collects costs from property owners who fail to mow overgrown lots. Abatement work—cutting weeds on blighted parcels—gets passed through the county tax system for faster, more reliable payment.

City accepts donation of face shields for municipal elections

City receives free protective equipment to support safe in-person voting during 2021 municipal elections.

City assesses $5,182 demolition cost against Wylam property

Property owner at 1236–1238 Portland Street will owe $5,182 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot.

Property owner charged $4,186 for demolition of unsafe building

The city demolished an unsafe structure at 2257 Ishkooda Road and is billing the property owner for the $4,186 cost. This recovers public spending on demolitions from property owners responsible for blighted buildings.

City charges $5,188 to property owner for demolition at 1475 Simmons

Owner of 1475 Simmons Street must pay the city's demolition costs ($5,188) for an unsafe building. The city will recover its expenses through a special assessment against the property.

City assesses $3,188 demolition cost to 2120 Dawson Avenue property

Property owner will receive a special assessment bill to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building at this address. The $3,188 charge will be added to the property tax bill.

Special assessment: $6,234 to demolish unsafe building at 5613 Avenue I

Property owner charged for city-ordered demolition of unsafe structure. This recovers the city's demolition costs by levying a special assessment against the property.

Special assessment: $6,188 demolition cost at 5617 Avenue I

Property owner billed $6,188 for city-ordered demolition of unsafe building. Owner must pay or face lien against the property.

Special assessment: $8,528 demolition cost at 509 Lorain Street

Property owner at 509 Lorain Street must pay $8,528 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Special assessment: $6,182 demolition cost for 513 Lorain St

Property owner at 513 Lorain Street will be charged $6,182 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

Special assessment: $4,198 demolition cost for 1409 2nd Place, Pratt City

Property owner at 1409 2nd Place will be charged $4,198 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on their lot.

City recovers $4,188 demolition cost from property owner at 1218 90th Place Nort

A special tax of $4,188 is being charged to the property owner to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. This shifts the demolition expense from general taxpayers to the property owner responsible for the blighted structure.

Special assessment: $11,726 demolition cost at 6716 Interlaken Avenue

Property owner at 6716 Interlaken Avenue will be billed $11,726 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The amount is charged as a special assessment against the property.

City charges property owner $5,344 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 1215 Frisco Street will be assessed $5,344 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe structure on their land.

Property owner charged $2,864 for unsafe building demolition

City demolishes unsafe structure at 1212 Woodland Avenue; owner must pay special assessment to cover the cost.

City awards rights-of-way maintenance contract to McNeal Pool and Lawn

City streets and medians will be maintained under a competitive contract with McNeal Pool and Lawn. Work includes vegetation management at unit prices approved by the Purchasing Agent.

City awards lawn maintenance contract to RC Lawn Service

City roadsides and green spaces will be maintained under a new competitive contract. Service terms and unit pricing are on file with the Purchasing Agent.

City awards rights-of-way vegetation maintenance contract to Scott's Lawn Care

City council approved a competitive bid for lawn and vegetation maintenance on public rights-of-way. The contract keeps roadsides and public areas maintained as needed.

Council reimburses Wardine Alexander $1,035.70 for Alabama League conference

Council Pro-Tem traveled to a professional conference using public funds; the expense is routine but citizens deserve to see who received payment and for what.

Council approves city employee expense reimbursements

Reimbursement of itemized employee expenses (travel, supplies, training, etc.) from the general fund. Standard monthly or periodic approval of documented work-related costs.

Council approves advanced expense accounts for city employees

Employees receive advance payments for authorized work expenses from the general fund. Ensures staff can cover costs upfront before reimbursement processing.

Council reimburses Parker $354.54 for COVID-19 initiative travel

Council President William Parker receives reimbursement for June 2021 travel to a COVID-19 initiative meeting. Standard expense approval for official city business.

417 properties declared public nuisance for noxious weeds

Properties with dangerous weeds will receive notice and face possible abatement action. Affects hundreds of parcels citywide.

City approves Keep Birmingham Beautiful events, July 2021–June 2022

Beautification activities and community events will be held across 8 city districts over the next year, offering residents opportunities to improve their neighborhoods.

CONSENT ITEM 83. ADDENDUM A Resolution determining that the athletic competitions, presentations, band performances, and other tourism events held between July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 are public purposes that promote goodwill and serves the public's inter

CONSENT ITEM 84. ADDENDUM A Resolution determining that the months of November and December are a part of the holiday season and that any activities and events occurring during this time are determined to be public purposes that promote goodwill and serv

Budget amendment: $39.6K transferred from City Council Admin

City Council reallocates $39,600 from professional fees and copier rental to other departmental needs for fiscal year 2021.

Budget amendment: $10,700 reallocated from council supplies

Fiscal year 2021 budget shifts funds away from council admin supplies (food banquets and souvenirs) to other city priorities.

Special assessment: $6,790 for demolition at 1924 Fresno Ave SW

Property owner at 1924 Fresno Avenue SW will be billed $6,789.60 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.