🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy

February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $5.0M

$5M emergency rental assistance grant budget approved

City receives $5 million in federal grants to help residents pay overdue rent and avoid eviction. Funds roll into Community Development budget for fiscal year ending June 2023.

🏛 Funding source: Federal Grant 📋 Action type: Budget amendment

February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #19 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $3.4M

City sets aside $3.4M in federal rental assistance grant

Federal emergency rental assistance funds help renters who fell behind on payments during the pandemic. This appropriation activates the grant money in the city budget for Community Development to distribute.

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

February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #95 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $165K

City awards $165K funding agreement to HBCU SpringComing, LLC

City commits $165,000 from general funds to HBCU SpringComing, a funding partnership likely supporting historically Black college recruitment or community engagement initiatives.

👥 Counterparty: HBCU SpringComing, LLC 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #63 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $95K

City demolishes unsafe building; owner billed $94,712

Vacant or unsafe properties get demolished at the city's expense, and the owner is charged to recover costs. This property at 3928 7th Avenue (Wylam/Fairfield area) now carries a $94,712 special tax bill.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3928 - 7th Avenue Wylam aka 609 Erie Street, Fairfield

February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #66 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $11K

Property owner billed $11,484 for demolition of unsafe building at 8134 4th Ave

Building demolition costs become a special tax charge on the property. Owner at 8134 4th Avenue South now owes $11,484 to cover the city's demolition expense for the unsafe structure.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 8134 - 4th Avenue South, Birmingham

February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #64 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $8K

City charges property owner $8,422 for unsafe building demolition

The city demolished an unsafe structure at 2313–24th Street West and is billing the property owner for the $8,422 cost. Property owners can be charged for demolition of condemned buildings on their land.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2313 - 24th Street West, Birmingham

February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #67 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $8K

Property owner billed $7,978 for demolition of unsafe building at 415 Avenue T

City demolished an unsafe building on this property and is charging the owner nearly $8,000 to cover the cost. If unpaid, the special assessment becomes a lien on the property.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 415 Avenue T 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 415 Avenue T, Pratt City, Birmingham

February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #65 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $7K

City demolishes unsafe building; $7,450 bill sent to property owner

Property owner at 240 – 54th Street North will receive a special tax assessment to cover the city's demolition costs. The bill can become a lien on the property if unpaid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 240 - 54th Street North, Birmingham

February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #68 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment levied for demolition at 4521 5th Avenue

Property owner at 4521 5th Avenue faces a $4,882.72 special tax bill to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4521 - 5th Avenue Wylam, Birmingham

February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #73 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $4,665 for demolition at 4504 9th Terrace North

Property owner at 4504 9th Terrace North will be billed $4,665 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The property owner is responsible for repaying this expense.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4504 - 9th Terrace North, Birmingham

February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #71 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $4,526 demolition cost for 896 Walnut Street

Property owner at 896 Walnut Street, Building 1 will be charged $4,526.40 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building—a common practice to recover expenses from the responsible property holder.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 896 Walnut Street, Building 1, Birmingham

February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #75 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $3K

City assesses $3,244 demolition cost against 211 62nd St South

Property owner at 211 62nd Street South is billed $3,244 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 211 - 62nd Street South, Birmingham

February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #78 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $3,089 demolition cost charged to 1145 5th Street West

Property owner at 1145 5th Street West must pay $3,089.04 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot. The charge will be added to the property's tax assessment.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1145 - 5th Street West, Birmingham

February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #46 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 4345 Greenwood Street unsafe; building to be demolished

An unsafe building at this address will be torn down, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood. The property will be cleared and secured.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4345 Greenwood Street, Birmingham

February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #56 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 54th Street North

Unsafe structure at 242-54th Street North will be demolished, removing a public safety hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 242-54th Street North aka 244-54th Street North, Birmingham

February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #45 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1140 44th Place North ordered demolished

City declares the building unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1140 - 44th Place North, Birmingham

February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #52 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 2428 39th Ave N slated for demolition

City will demolish a condemned structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the property for neighborhood safety and potential reuse.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2428 - 39th Avenue North, Birmingham

February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #48 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 5757 Martin Luther Ave

Property at 5757 Martin Luther Avenue in Roosevelt City is declared unsafe and will be demolished. The action removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5757 Martin Luther Avenue, Roosevelt City, Birmingham

February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #57 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 1946 Warrior Road

Unsafe structure declared a public nuisance and ordered demolished. Removes hazard from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1946 Warrior Road Rear aka 1946 Warrior Road, Birmingham

February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #42 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1622 31st St N

Unsafe structure at 1622 31st Street North is slated for demolition to remove the public safety hazard and blight from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1622 - 31st Street North, Birmingham

February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #50 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1401 16th Street S.W.

The city will demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in the area. This clears a blighted property that poses safety risks to nearby residents.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1401 - 16th Street S.W., Birmingham

February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #51 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1411 30th St. North ordered demolished

City declares this property unsafe and a public nuisance, ordering its removal. Demolition will clear a hazardous structure from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1411 - 30th Street North, Birmingham

February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4512 11th Ave North

Building declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition will remove blight and risk from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4512 - 11th Avenue North Main, Birmingham

February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #60 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 1524–18th St. North ordered demolished as unsafe nuisance

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish the structure. Removes blighted building from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1524 - 18th Street North, Birmingham

February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #58 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 213-2nd Court North ordered demolished

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, moving forward with demolition to remove blight and potential hazards from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 213 - 2nd Court North aka 215 - 2nd Court North, Birmingham