🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy

August 7, 2018 · Item number:Item #23 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

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

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles on residential streets create safety hazards and neighborhood blight. This removal clears the public right-of-way and shifts cleanup costs to the vehicle's registered owner rather than taxpayers.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Other

August 7, 2018 · Item number:Item #43 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or inoperable vehicles are eyesores and safety hazards in neighborhoods. Removal costs are recovered by billing the registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Other

August 7, 2018 · Item number:Item #45 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle deemed public nuisance

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicles from residential areas that attract crime and blight. Owner pays removal costs.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

August 7, 2018 · Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle, bills owner for costs

Abandoned vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods as public nuisances; removal costs are charged to the registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

August 7, 2018 · Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles can attract crime and blight neighborhoods. The city can remove the vehicle and charge the owner for the cost.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Other

August 7, 2018 · Item number:Item #15 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are cited to owners and removal costs are charged to them, freeing up neighborhood streets and reducing blight.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Other

August 7, 2018 · Item number:Item #81 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special tax levied on 7011 London Ave

Property owner at 7011 London Ave will be assessed a special tax to cover the cost of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from the site.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Weed abatement 📍 Location: 7011 London Ave

July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #26 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $200K

City accepts $200K state grant for emergency housing aid

State funding for Emergency Solutions Grant Program — typically covers temporary shelter, rapid rehousing, and homelessness prevention services. Allocates $200,000 to expand available aid.

👥 Counterparty: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs 🏛 Funding source: State Grant 📋 Action type: Resolution

July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #53 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $14K

Special assessment: $14,264.74 for demolition at 1611 31st Ave N

Property owner at 1611 31st Avenue North will be billed $14,264.74 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1611 31st Avenue North, Birmingham

July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #56 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $9K

Special assessment: $8,564 for demolition at 324 6th Ave North

Property owner at 324 6th Avenue North will be charged $8,564 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on their parcel.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 324 6th Avenue North, Birmingham

July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #58 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $8K

City assesses $8,421 demolition cost to property owner at 3305 33rd Place North

Property owner at 3305 33rd Place North will be billed $8,421.60 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot. This special assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3305 33rd Place North, Birmingham

July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #51 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $8K

Special demolition assessment: $8,232 at 412 34th Ave W

Property owner at 412 34th Avenue West is assessed $8,231.70 to cover city costs for demolishing an unsafe building. The cost becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 412 34th Avenue West, Birmingham

July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #60 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $8K

Owner charged $7,778 for demolition of unsafe building at 4008 29th Street North

Property owner receives bill for city demolition costs. Special assessment liens to the deed until paid.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4008 29th Street North and Rear Structure, Birmingham

July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #61 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: Property owner pays $6,701 for building demolition at 4030 2

Property owner at 4030 29th Street North will be charged $6,701.08 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The cost is assessed as a special tax against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4030 29th Street North, Birmingham

July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #41 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $6K

City spends $5,500 to train workers in blight cleanup

Build Up workforce program tackles blighted properties while creating job training opportunities in Birmingham neighborhoods.

👥 Counterparty: Build Up 🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Appropriation

July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #49 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

Property owner charged $4,006 for demolition of unsafe building at 814 Court Wes

The city recovers demolition costs by placing a special assessment against the property. This is how the city recoups expenses when it removes blighted or hazardous structures.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 814 Court West, Birmingham

July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #59 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

City assesses $3,768 demolition cost to property at 3420 30th Way North

Property owner at 3420 30th Way North will pay $3,768 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. Special assessments like this recover public spending from property owners when structures pose safety risks.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3420 30th Way North, Birmingham

July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #52 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

Property assessment: $3,619 demolition cost at 3445 31st Place North

Owner of 3445 31st Place North will receive a bill for $3,619.20 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the property. Property owners are responsible for demolition fees when structures are deemed unsafe.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3445 31st Place North, Birmingham

July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #48 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $3K

City recovers $3,046 demolition cost from unsafe building at 5404 Lewisburg Road

Property owner will be billed for demolishing an unsafe structure. The special assessment recovers the city's demolition cost and holds owners accountable for blighted properties.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 5404 Lewisburg Road, Birmingham

July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #22 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City issues General Obligation Warrants Series 2018-B bonds

City is borrowing money via bonds to fund capital projects or operations. Bond terms, repayment obligations, and interest rates affect future tax revenue available for services.

🏛 Funding source: Bond 📋 Action type: Ordinance

July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #65 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Fire alarm & sprinkler system inspections: Johnson Controls contract renewed

City extends fire protection monitoring across municipal buildings. Ensures smoke alarms and sprinkler systems stay tested and operational to protect residents and workers.

👥 Counterparty: Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment

July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #79 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City creates Birmingham Youth Leadership Council

Gives young residents an official voice in city decisions through a new advisory council. Creates a structured pathway for youth to influence policy and community planning.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #19 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and create safety hazards. The city will remove the vehicle and charge the owner for the cost.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2213 Avenue O in Ensley

Removes a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance from the Ensley neighborhood. Clearing vacant, dangerous buildings improves safety and neighborhood appearance.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2213 Avenue O / 2201 Avenue O

July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #45 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 2205 Avenue O in Ensley approved for demolition

Ensley residents will see an unsafe, blighted structure removed from their neighborhood. The City declares the property at 2205 Avenue O a public nuisance and orders it demolished.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2205 Avenue O, a.k.a 2201 Avenue O, Ensley, Birmingham