🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition approved: 601 19th Street deemed unsafe public nuisance

City will demolish this blighted building to remove a public health and safety hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 601 - 19th Street, Birmingham

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #37 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City condemns unsafe structure at 2806 Avenue G for demolition

Unsafe building declared a public nuisance and marked for removal. Demolition clears blight and improves neighborhood safety.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2806 Avenue G, Birmingham

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #38 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 5004 Avenue N

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for demolition. Removes a blighted property that poses safety and health risks to the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5004 Avenue North (Rear), Birmingham

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #41 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 6217 Avenue O in Ensley

An unsafe, blighted building in Ensley will be demolished, removing a public nuisance and hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 6217 Avenue O Ensley, Birmingham

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #42 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1137 Adams Street

Blighted structure at 1137 Adams will be torn down, removing a public safety hazard and eyesore from the neighborhood. Clears the way for property recovery and reuse.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1137 Adams Street, Birmingham

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #43 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered: unsafe building at 813–21st Street, Ensley

City will tear down a condemned structure in Ensley deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Clearing blighted properties can reduce crime and improve neighborhood safety.

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

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #44 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 2815 Avenue F ordered demolished

City marks a blighted structure unsafe and orders its removal, clearing the property for redevelopment or land stabilization in the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2815 Avenue F, Birmingham

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #45 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 119 Lacey Road

Building deemed a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 119 Lacey Road, Birmingham

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #46 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 367 3rd Street Thomas

Clearing a condemned property removes a public safety hazard and blight from the neighborhood. Property removal opens the door to potential redevelopment or community use.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 367 3rd Street Thomas, Birmingham

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2801 Pike Road (Ensley)

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a blight hazard from the Ensley neighborhood.

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

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #73 · 🛡️ 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

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #76 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City Council adopts general fund budget for FY2020

Sets spending priorities and tax revenue allocation for the entire city government in the fiscal year ahead, affecting service levels, public safety funding, and infrastructure investment citywide.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Ordinance

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #78 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts General Bond Debt Reserve Fund budget for 2020

This budget sets aside reserves to cover future bond debt payments, protecting the city's credit rating and ensuring public projects stay funded. Affects all residents through city services and project schedules.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #79 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Tax Increment Financing budget for fiscal 2020

Tax Increment Financing funds infrastructure and development in designated districts by capturing property tax increases from improvements. Budget approval determines how much revenue is available for projects in TIF zones.

🏛 Funding source: Tax Increment Financing 📋 Action type: Ordinance

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #81 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Fuel Tax Fund budget adopted for fiscal year 2020

Sets spending plan for fuel-tax revenue dedicated to transportation. Determines what road and transit projects get funded over the next fiscal year.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #83 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Corrections Fund budget approved for FY 2020

Sets spending plan for jail and detention operations. Allocates resources for inmate care, custody staff, and facility maintenance through June 30, 2020.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Ordinance

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #84 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Fair Trial Tax Fund budget approved for fiscal 2020

Sets spending limits for the Fair Trial Tax Fund, which supports legal representation and court costs for low-income defendants, affecting access to justice in Birmingham.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #89 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts Fuel Tax Fund budget for fiscal year 2020

This new fund will direct fuel-tax revenue toward city operations and capital projects. Details on how much will be collected and spent are not provided in this summary.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #91 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council adopts capital improvement budget for fiscal 2020

Sets spending plan for major infrastructure, facilities, and equipment purchases over the next fiscal year. Determines which public projects get funded.

🏛 Funding source: Capital Improvement Plan 📋 Action type: Ordinance

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #98 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe structure at 5508 Avenue J ordered demolished

This building is declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will clear a blighted property from the neighborhood and reduce public safety risks.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5508 Avenue J, Birmingham

July 23, 2019 · Item number:Item #99 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe structure at 5508 Avenue J ordered demolished

This building is declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will clear a blighted property from the neighborhood and reduce public safety risks.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5508 Avenue J, Birmingham

July 16, 2019 · Item number:Item #40 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $10K

Property owner billed $10,410 for demolition of unsafe building at 224 Memphis S

Unsafe building demolished; property owner charged cost. Addresses blight and public safety.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 224 Memphis Street and Garage Wylam 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 224 Memphis Street and Garage Wylam, Birmingham

July 16, 2019 · Item number:Item #41 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $9K

Special assessment: $8,936 demolition cost for 1008 Indiana Street

Property owner at 1008 Indiana Street in Wylam will be billed $8,936 for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

👥 Counterparty: unknown 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1008 Indiana Street Wylam, Birmingham

July 16, 2019 · Item number:Item #35 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $8K

Emergency demolition: $7,770 special assessment at 1901 Bessemer Road

City demolished an unsafe building at 1901 Bessemer Road and is charging the property owner $7,769.92 to recover demolition costs. Property owners are responsible for unsafe structures; unpaid assessments become liens.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1901 Bessemer Road and Garage Central Park, Birmingham

July 16, 2019 · Item number:Item #43 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $7K

City assesses $6,950 demolition cost to Avenue H property

Unsafe building at 3022 Avenue H has been demolished; owner now billed for the full cost. Property owners in blighted areas should expect similar assessments when buildings are torn down for safety.

👥 Counterparty: 3022 Avenue H & Garage Ensley, Birmingham 🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3022 Avenue H & Garage Ensley, Birmingham