🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy

November 26, 2019 · Item number:Item #16 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; owner pays costs

Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and attract crime. The city removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner to recover costs.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

November 26, 2019 · Item number:Item #18 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs assessed to owner

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles clutter neighborhoods and signal neglect. The city removes them and charges the registered owner for the cost.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Other

November 26, 2019 · Item number:Item #24 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abatement of abandoned vehicles clears neighborhood blight and improves street safety. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

November 26, 2019 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and costs charged to the registered owner. Keeps streets safer and cleaner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Resolution

November 26, 2019 · Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicle from neighborhood; removal costs billed to the vehicle's registered owner instead of taxpayers.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

November 26, 2019 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicles that create safety and blight hazards in neighborhoods. Removal costs are recovered from the registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

November 26, 2019 · Item number:Item #29 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

Abandoned or broken-down cars in neighborhoods create safety hazards and blight. City removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner for costs.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition

November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #71 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $39K

City buys $38.8K protective gear from Gulf States Distributors

Birmingham purchases advanced body armor, helmets, and related safety equipment through competitive state bidding. Strengthens law enforcement protective capabilities.

👥 Counterparty: Gulf States Distributors, Montgomery, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $19K

City recovers $18,935 demolition cost from property owner at 4804 Lewisburg Road

Property owner must pay the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. This special assessment ensures taxpayers aren't left covering demolition expenses.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4804 Lewisburg Road, Birmingham

November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #58 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $15K

City charges property owner $14,562 for unsafe building demolition

Property at 820 6th Street West was demolished as unsafe; the owner is now billed for the full cost through a special assessment.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 820 - 6th Street West, Birmingham

November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #59 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $12K

City assesses $12,338 demolition cost to property owner at 506 8th Ct W

Property owner will receive a bill for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building on their lot. The charge becomes a lien against the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 506 - 8th Court West, Birmingham

November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #57 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $12K

City recovers $12,008 demolition cost from blighted property owner

Property owner at 431 4th Court West will be billed $12,008.40 for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. Reduces blight and holds property owners accountable for maintenance.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 431 - 4th Court West, Birmingham

November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #51 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $8K

City assesses $8,062 demolition cost to 40th Court West property

Property owner at 17-40th Court West will be billed $8,062.12 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe structure on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 17 - 40th Court West, Birmingham

November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #50 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $8K

Special assessment: $7,726.52 for demolition at 3412 18th Street North

Property owner will be billed $7,726.52 to recover city costs for tearing down an unsafe building. Special assessments are liens placed on property and must be paid before sale or refinance.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3412 - 18th Street North, Birmingham

November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #45 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $7K

City charges $7,449 demolition cost to 1424 33rd Ave N property owner

Property owners are responsible for demolition costs when buildings become unsafe. This $7,449 charge will be assessed against the 1424 33rd Avenue North property as a special lien.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1424 - 33rd Avenue North, Birmingham

November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #54 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $7K

Property owner billed $7,336 for demolition at 3517 19th St N

The city recovered demolition costs by charging the property owner $7,336 for removing an unsafe structure. Property owners are liable for demolition expenses when buildings become hazardous.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3517 - 19th Street North, Birmingham

November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #48 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $7K

City recovers $6,882 demolition cost from property at 420 35th Ct W

Unsafe building demolished; cost charged to property owner. Part of ongoing effort to clear blighted structures from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 420 - 35th Court West, Birmingham

November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #52 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $5K

Property owner billed $5,009.80 for demolition at 2856 40th Avenue North

City demolished an unsafe building and is recovering the cost by assessing the property owner. The owner will owe this amount as a special charge on their property tax bill.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2856 - 40th Avenue North, Birmingham

November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #53 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

City assesses $4,237 demolition cost to 4837 30th Street North

Property owner will receive a bill for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building at this address. The $4,237 charge becomes a lien against the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4837 - 30th Street North, Birmingham

November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #44 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: Property owner billed $3,624 for building demolition

Owner of 3165 - 46th Avenue North must pay the city's demolition costs for an unsafe structure. The $3,624 charge will be assessed against the property.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3165 - 46th Avenue North, Birmingham

November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #46 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $3,284.80 for demolition at 3519-3rd St West

Property owner at 3519-3rd Street West is being charged $3,284.80 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien against the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3519 - 3rd Street West, Birmingham

November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #82 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

159 blighted properties declared public nuisance; weed abatement ordered

City is clearing dangerous weeds from 159 abandoned or neglected properties across Birmingham. This removes fire hazards and improves neighborhood safety.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #88 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City takes on maintenance of Barber Motorsports Parkway

Birmingham will now handle routine upkeep and repairs of the parkway in cooperation with Jefferson County, shifting maintenance responsibility to the city.

👥 Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance 📍 Location: Barber Motorsports Parkway

November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #89 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City takes on maintenance of Barber Motorsports Parkway

Birmingham will now handle routine upkeep and repairs of the parkway in cooperation with Jefferson County, shifting maintenance responsibility to the city.

👥 Counterparty: Jefferson County, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance 📍 Location: Barber Motorsports Parkway

November 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #13 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment on blighted properties

City imposes costs on property owners for clearing noxious weeds on blighted land. Owners must pay or face liens against their property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement