🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy

January 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #52 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Dance permit for Mahogany nightclub (no committee recommendation)

Montego Temple's request for a Division I Dance Permit at the Mahogany venue on 3rd Avenue West faces a council vote without Public Safety Committee endorsement.

👥 Counterparty: Montego Temple 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 1709 3rd Avenue West, Birmingham

January 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3321 15th Court North

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition removes hazard from neighborhood and clears title for potential redevelopment.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3321 15th Court North, Birmingham

January 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

Property owners face assessment bills to cover city costs for removing noxious weeds on their land. The city declared the properties dangerous in 2017 and is now collecting payment for cleanup work.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

January 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 5100 Terrace M

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove a hazard from the neighborhood. Staff recommended the action.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5100 Terrace M, Birmingham

January 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #54 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Montego Temple seeks Division I Dance Permit for Mahogany venue

Montego Temple applied for a permit to operate a Division I dance venue at 1709 3rd Avenue West. Public Safety Committee recommended no action, so the full council will decide whether to approve or deny the permit.

👥 Counterparty: Montego Temple 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution 📍 Location: 1709 3rd Avenue West, Birmingham

January 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #16 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessments imposed on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will be charged for city cleanup costs under a 2017 ordinance. The hearing allows owners to contest the assessment before final judgment.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

January 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on property

Property owners may face a bill to recover the city's costs for clearing noxious weeds from their land. This follows the council's 2017 determination that the property poses a public safety or health risk.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

January 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #12 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on noxious properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will face a special assessment to cover city abatement costs. Check if your property is listed.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

January 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #13 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement

Property owners may owe special assessments for weed removal on their land, as authorized under a 2017 council resolution. Affected owners will have a hearing opportunity.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

January 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 554 10th Court West

Removal of a blighted structure reduces neighborhood safety hazards and potential code violations in that area of Birmingham.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 554 10th Court West, Birmingham

January 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #33 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1725 34th Street scheduled for demolition

The city is demolishing an unsafe structure in Ensley that poses a public nuisance and safety risk to the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1725 34th Street, Ensley, Birmingham

January 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #31 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building on Fred L. Shuttlesworth Drive

Building at 1523 Fred L. Shuttlesworth Drive is declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will tear it down to remove a hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1523 Fred L. Shuttlesworth Drive, Birmingham

January 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #10 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on properties citywide

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will face a special assessment to cover abatement costs under a 2017 council decision. Check if your property is affected—costs will be recovered through property tax bills.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

January 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #56 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City transfers 27 vacant lots to Housing Reinvestment Corporation

City transfers ownership of 27 vacant properties to a private redevelopment partner, likely spurring neighborhood revitalization but raising questions about public asset stewardship.

👥 Counterparty: Housing Reinvestment Corporation of America 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

January 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 123 Graymont Ave unsafe; orders demolition

Unsafe building at 123 Graymont Avenue North will be torn down. The property has been deemed a public nuisance and hazard.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 123 Graymont Avenue North, Birmingham

January 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #34 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 2036 31st Avenue North ordered demolished

City is tearing down a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in the 31st Avenue North area. Removes a blight and safety hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2036 31st Avenue North aka 2032 31st Avenue North, Birmingham

January 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #14 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement on residential properties

City charges property owners for removing noxious weeds from their land. You may owe a special assessment if your property is on the list.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

January 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 903 Avenue V

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished, removing a blighted property from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 903 Avenue V, Birmingham

January 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders unsafe building demolished at 932 Valley Road Place, Ensley

An unsafe structure in the Ensley neighborhood will be removed, clearing a public nuisance from the community.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 932 Valley Road Place, Ensley, Birmingham

January 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #23 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Pratt City: unsafe building at 829 5th Street ordered demolished

City declares the building unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will clear a hazardous structure from the Pratt City neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 829 5th Street, Pratt City, Birmingham

January 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #43 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $2.2M

Council approves $2.2M cost overrun for BRT roadway improvements

Birmingham's bus rapid transit project will cost $2.2 million more than originally planned. The extra spending goes to contractor Brasfield & Gorrie for roadway and transit station work.

👥 Counterparty: Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

January 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #34 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $12K

Demolition cost assessment: $11,561 charged to 509-59th Street

Property owner at 509-59th Street South will be assessed $11,561.44 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 509 - 59th Street South, Birmingham

January 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $7K

City assesses $7,198 demolition cost to Ensley property owner

Property owner at 3507 Avenue B will be charged $7,198.22 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The cost becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3507 Avenue B Ensley, Birmingham

January 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #39 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $6K

Demolition cost billed to property owner at 360 Court F: $5,704

City demolished an unsafe building at 360 Court F and is charging the property owner $5,704 for the work. Special assessments like this are added to the property tax bill until paid.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 360 Court F 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 360 Court F, Birmingham

January 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #42 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $5,083 demolition cost at 804 45th St, Ensley

Property owner at 804 45th Street, Ensley will be charged $5,083.28 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 804 - 45th Street Ensley, Birmingham