🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy

March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #21 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $9K

Special assessment: $8,793 demolition cost for 2410 Avenue J

Property owner at 2410 Avenue J will be charged $8,793 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2410 Avenue J, Birmingham

March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #24 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $7K

City assesses $7,147.32 against 1609 Avenue H for building demolition

Owner of the property at 1609 Avenue H is being charged $7,147.32 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot. The amount becomes a special assessment against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1609 Avenue H, Birmingham

March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $7K

City assesses $6,582 demolition cost to Ensley property owner

Property owner at 813 21st Street Ensley will be billed $6,582.22 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the lot. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 813 - 21st Street Ensley, Birmingham

March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #11 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $6K

City charges property owner $6,374 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 5921 Malcolm Avenue will be assessed $6,374 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their land.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5921 Malcolm Avenue Roosevelt City, Birmingham

March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #12 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $6,326 demolition cost billed to 3016 Avenue D

Property owner at 3016 Avenue D will be charged $6,326.16 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3016 Avenue D, Birmingham

March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $6K

Property owner charged $6,062 for demolition of unsafe building on 22nd Street

The city demolished an unsafe building at your property and is charging you for the cost. This special assessment must be paid to the city.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 817 - 22nd Street Ensley, Birmingham

March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $5,676 demolition bill for 1424 66th Street West

Property owner at 1424 66th Street West will be charged $5,676 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site. This amount becomes a lien against the property unless paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1424 - 66th Street West, Birmingham

March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #23 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $5K

Property owner assessed $5,408 for unsafe building demolition at 2301 Avenue I

The owner of 2301 Avenue I must pay $5,408 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure on the property. This special assessment is a bill against the owner for work the city completed.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2301 Avenue I, Birmingham

March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

Property owner charged $4,243 for unsafe building demolition

The cost of demolishing an unsafe structure at 1315 Avenue F has been assessed against the property owner as a special charge. Affected homeowners should verify whether their property is subject to this or similar demolition assessments.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1315 Avenue F, Birmingham

March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #16 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $3,686 cost for demolition at 3317 Wenonah Road S.W.

Property owner will be billed for demolition costs on the unsafe building. Special assessments are paid directly by the property owner, typically added to property taxes or collected separately.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3317 Wenonah Road S.W., Birmingham

March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #55 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council extends remote meetings under COVID-19 emergency

Allows City Council to continue holding meetings online while the state emergency declaration remains in effect. Residents can still watch and comment remotely.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #7 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City grants trail easement to Freshwater Land Trust

Creates a public trail corridor along 1st Avenue South by allowing Freshwater Land Trust to use city property for trail construction and maintenance.

👥 Counterparty: Freshwater Land Trust 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance 📍 Location: 1st Avenue South, unnamed Birmingham Alley

March 9, 2021 · Item number:Item #59 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency plumbing repairs approved at Boutwell Auditorium

Plumbing emergency at the city's Boutwell Auditorium triggered expedited repair authorization to restore the facility's operations and prevent further damage.

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

March 2, 2021 · Item number:Item #8 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $53K

Sole-source: Neighborly Software contract extended, $53K

City commits $53,000 to Neighborly Software for web-based services. This sole-source agreement means no competitive bidding took place.

👥 Counterparty: Benevate, Inc. (d.b.a. Neighborly Software) 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Contract award

March 2, 2021 · Item number:Item #48 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency boiler repair approved for Birmingham Crossplex

The Crossplex's heating system required emergency repair to avoid service disruption. The city used expedited procurement to address the urgent maintenance need.

👥 Counterparty: Purchasing Agent 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Emergency procurement 📍 Location: Birmingham Crossplex

February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $13K

Property owner charged $12,679 for demolition of unsafe Ensley building

Owner of 2805 - 17th Street must pay the city's demolition costs. This is a common practice when buildings are condemned — the property owner bears the financial responsibility for removal.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 2805 - 17th Street 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2805 - 17th Street, Ensley, Birmingham

February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $10K

Property owner billed $9,773 for unsafe building demolition

City demolishes unsafe structures and charges owners the cost. This property at 1134 4th Terrace West now owes $9,773 for the work.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1134 - 4th Terrace West, Birmingham

February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #17 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $8K

Special assessment: $7,828 demolition cost at 1107 4th Terrace West

Property owner at 1107 4th Terrace West will be charged $7,827.57 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1107 - 4th Terrace West, Birmingham

February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #19 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: $7,187.26 for demolition at 2504-36th Ave North

Property owner at 2504-36th Avenue North will be assessed $7,187.26 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2504 - 36th Avenue North, Birmingham

February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #20 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $7K

Property owner billed $7,041.52 for building demolition at 4122 29th Street Nort

The property owner must pay the city's full demolition cost. This is typical recovery for unsafe building removal, but owners have the right to appeal the assessment.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4122 - 29th Street North, Birmingham

February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $6K

City assesses $6,013.84 against property for building demolition

Property owner at 2000 34th Avenue North will be billed for the cost of removing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2000 - 34th Avenue North, Birmingham

February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #14 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $4,631.25 for demolition at 1228 57th Street

Property owner at 1228 57th Street will be charged $4,631.25 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1228 - 57th Street, Birmingham

February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #30 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $5K

City recovers demolition costs from Ensley property owner

The city is charging the owner of 2801 Pike Road $4,534.92 to cover the cost of tearing down an unsafe building on their property. Property owners remain responsible for demolition expenses even after the city removes the hazard.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2801 Pike Road, Ensley, Birmingham

February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $5K

Demolition cost: property owner charged $4,515 for unsafe building removal

Property owner at 4708 Court S will owe $4,515 as a special assessment to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their land.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4708 Court S, Birmingham

February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

Blighted house demolition cost assessed on Pratt City property

The cost of demolishing an unsafe building at 216 Avenue V will be charged to the property owner as a $4,026.08 special tax assessment. Property owners receiving demolition assessments should verify the charges.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 216 Avenue V Pratt City, Birmingham