🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy

November 30, 2021 · Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $4,110 demolition cost for 1792 Ethel Avenue

Property owner at 1792 Ethel Avenue is charged $4,110.32 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site. The amount will be added to the property tax bill as a special assessment.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1792 Ethel Avenue, Birmingham

November 30, 2021 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

City assesses demolition cost ($3,520) to owner of 1622 Center Way South

Property owner will receive a bill for $3,520.24 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. The assessment will be added as a special tax charge against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1622 Center Way South, Birmingham

November 30, 2021 · Item number:Item #38 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Taxicab licensing rules amended

Changes to how the city regulates taxi and vehicle-for-hire businesses may affect licensing requirements, fees, or operating rules for drivers and companies.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

November 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #16 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $100K

City pays $100K to Altec Industries for truck parts

Funds maintenance of aerial and brush trucks used for city services and emergency response. Procured through Sourcewell contract.

👥 Counterparty: Altec Industries Inc. 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

November 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #24 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City conveys property interest to Jefferson County under 1998 agreement

The city is transferring ownership of certain property to Jefferson County as required by a 1998 unification agreement. The specific parcels and impact depend on which properties are affected.

👥 Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

November 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency sinkhole repair: collapsed storm sewer at Richard Arrington Blvd

Collapsed storm sewer created a sinkhole at 2000 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard South, triggering emergency repair authorization. Road safety risk requires immediate action.

👥 Counterparty: Purchasing Agent 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement 📍 Location: 2000 Richard Arrington, Jr. Boulevard South, Birmingham

November 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency sewer pipe repair approved: sinkhole on Richard Arrington Blvd

Collapsed storm sewer pipe created a sinkhole at a major boulevard location, requiring emergency repair to restore public safety and prevent further damage to the street.

👥 Counterparty: Purchasing Agent 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement 📍 Location: 2000 Richard Arrington, Jr. Boulevard South, Birmingham

November 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #8 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement costs assessed as property liens

City will clear nuisances from abandoned or neglected properties and bill owners; unpaid costs become liens against the land.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

November 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #54 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $16K

Special assessment: $15,521 for demolition at 1512 18th St SW

Property owner will be billed $15,521.40 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1512 18th Street SW, Birmingham

November 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #43 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $13K

Special assessment: $12,984 for demolition at 7021 4th Ave South

Property owner at 7021 4th Avenue South will receive a $12,984 bill to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building the city removed.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 7021 4th Avenue South, Birmingham

November 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #50 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $10K

City bills property owner $10,107 for unsafe building demolition at 2412 Dawson

Property owner at 2412 Dawson Avenue is now responsible for paying back the city's $10,107 demolition cost for removing an unsafe structure. This is a common code-enforcement tool to shift demolition expenses to property owners.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2412 Dawson Avenue, Birmingham

November 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #45 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $10K

City charges property owner $9,543 for building demolition

Property owner at 1308 18th Place SW must pay the full cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. This assessment covers the city's demolition expenses and will be added to the property tax bill.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1308 18th Place SW, Birmingham

November 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #41 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $9K

Special assessment: Property owner charged $8,838.64 for demolition

907 22nd Street SW owner must pay the cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their property. The $8,838.64 charge becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 907 22nd Street SW, Birmingham

November 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #40 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $7K

Property owner billed $7,446 for unsafe building demolition

City charged the owner of 1545 Cleveland Avenue SW for demolishing an unsafe structure. The $7,446 special assessment becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1545 Cleveland Avenue SW, Birmingham

November 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #57 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $7K

City charges $6,738 demolition cost to property owner at 563 19th Street SW

Owner of the unsafe building is now responsible for reimbursing the city's demolition costs. Special assessments become liens on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 563 19th Street SW, Birmingham

November 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $7K

City assesses $6,523.52 fee for demolition of unsafe building at 1904 Pearson Av

Property owner at 1904 Pearson Avenue will be billed $6,523.52 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe structure. This cost becomes a special assessment against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1904 Pearson Avenue, Birmingham

November 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #53 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $6K

City bills property owner $6,134 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 2728 Powderly Avenue will be charged $6,133.72 to cover demolition costs for an unsafe structure on their land.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2728 Powderly Avenue, Birmingham

November 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #44 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $5,752 demolition cost at 1620 Spaulding Road

Property owner at 1620 Spaulding Road will be charged $5,752.16 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The charge becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1620 Spaulding Road, Birmingham

November 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #39 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $4,600 demolition cost at 5928 Pratt Street

Property owner at 5928 Pratt Street will be billed $4,599.92 to recover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5928 Pratt Street Roosevelt City, Birmingham

November 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #59 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $5K

Owner assessed $4,551.84 for building demolition at 1794 McMillon Ave

Property owner at 1794 McMillon Avenue will be charged $4,551.84 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The cost becomes a special assessment against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1794 McMillon Avenue, Birmingham

November 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #58 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $4,409 demolition cost at 2136 Snavely Ave

Property owner will receive a bill for $4,409.12 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building at this address. Payment required unless property owner disputes the assessment.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2136 Snavely Avenue, Birmingham

November 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #52 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

Property owner billed $4,357 for unsafe-building demolition at 2724 Powderly

Owner of 2724 Powderly Avenue is responsible for $4,357 in demolition costs the city paid to remove an unsafe structure. Special assessment added to property tax bill.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2724 Powderly Avenue, Birmingham

November 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #55 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

City charges $3,697 to property owner for demolition at 1900 26th St SW

Demolition cost for an unsafe building becomes a special assessment charged to the property owner. If you own this property or live nearby, this resolves a blighted structure.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1900 26th Street SW, Birmingham

November 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #56 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $3,210 demolition cost at 3608 Pine Avenue

Property owner at 3608 Pine Avenue will be charged $3,210.40 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3608 Pine Avenue, Birmingham

November 16, 2021 · Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $3K

Demolition charge: Property owner billed $3,192 for unsafe building at 1629 Pine

City paid to demolish an unsafe building at 1629 Pine Avenue and is charging the property owner $3,191.60 to recover the cost. This is a final bill that will attach to the property.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 1629 Pine Avenue 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1629 Pine Avenue, Birmingham