🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy

January 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #19 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

Property owners face new charges to cover city costs for clearing noxious weeds from neglected parcels. Assess whether this affects your property before the deadline.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

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 #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 #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares building at 2404 26th Ave. North unsafe; orders demolition

The city is tearing down a structure it has deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition will remove a hazard from the neighborhood and likely affect property owners or adjacent residents.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2404 26th Avenue North, Birmingham

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 #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 #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 #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face a special assessment to cover the city's cost of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. Costs are recovered by placing a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

January 25, 2022 · Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City targets 125 weed-filled properties as public nuisance

City declares 125 properties with dangerous weeds a public nuisance and moves toward cleanup or demolition. Affects neighborhoods with blighted vacant lots.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 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 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

January 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: demolition cost ($4,750.92) charged to Ensley property

The owner of 3501 Avenue B is being billed for the city's demolition of an unsafe building on their property. The $4,750.92 assessment will be charged against the parcel.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3501 Avenue B Ensley, Birmingham

January 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #32 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $4,641 demolition cost at 528 Cambridge Street

Property owner at 528 Cambridge Street in Wylam will be charged $4,641 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 528 Cambridge Street Wylam, Birmingham

January 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #38 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $4,478.92 charged to 3211 Avenue C for demolition

Property owner at 3211 Avenue C will be assessed $4,478.92 to cover city costs of demolishing the unsafe building. The charge becomes a lien against the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3211 Avenue C, Birmingham

January 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #37 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $3,013.76 for demolition at 407 4th Street Thomas

Property owner at 407 4th Street Thomas will be charged $3,013.76 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 407 - 4th Street Thomas, Birmingham

January 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2722 Avenue J

Condemned structure at 2722 Avenue J will be torn down as a public safety hazard and nuisance. Removes blight from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2722 Avenue J, Birmingham

January 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #62 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

CrossPlex boiler emergency repair approved via expedited purchase

Council receives notice of emergency boiler replacement at CrossPlex. The expedited procurement process allows critical facility repairs without standard bidding delays.

👥 Counterparty: Purchasing Agent 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement 📍 Location: CrossPlex

January 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #23 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 3511 2nd St N

Building at 3511 2nd Street North declared unsafe and ordered demolished. Removes a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3511 - 2nd Street North, Birmingham

January 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #59 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves transit-agency deal for passenger information system

Birmingham will partner with BJCTA to buy and install technology helping transit riders access real-time arrival and service information. Better commuter access to schedules and alerts.

👥 Counterparty: Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

January 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 1000 9th Street West

Condemned building at 1000–1004 9th Street West will be torn down. Removal of unsafe structures improves neighborhood safety and reduces blight.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1000 9th Street West aka 1004 9th Street West, Birmingham

January 18, 2022 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Ensley: unsafe building at 819–17th St ordered demolished

Property at 819–17th Street in Ensley has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance; the city will demolish it to reduce blight and safety hazards in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 819 - 17th Street aka 1700 Avenue I Ensley, Birmingham