🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy

August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #28 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $8K

City recovers $8,289 demolition cost from 1338–17th Way S.W.

Property owner will be charged $8,289 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. This is a common mechanism to recover blight-removal expenses and encourage property maintenance.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1338 - 17th Way S.W., Birmingham

August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #27 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $6K

City bills property owner $6,167 for demolition of unsafe building

Property owner at 1433 Fulton Avenue S.W. is assessed for the full cost of removing an unsafe structure—a common city cost-recovery mechanism for blight abatement.

👥 Counterparty: property owner at 1433 Fulton Avenue S.W. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1433 Fulton Avenue S.W., Birmingham

August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #34 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $5K

Demolition bill: $5,486 charged to 4009 Park Ave S.W.

Property owner at 4009 Park Avenue S.W. is being billed $5,486.24 for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building on the lot. This recovers public spending on blight removal directly from the responsible property owner.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4009 Park Avenue S.W., Birmingham

August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #23 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

Property owner billed $4,110.72 for demolition of unsafe building at 3312 Grasse

The property owner at 3312 Grasselli Avenue will be assessed for demolition costs the city incurred to remove an unsafe structure from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3312 Grasselli Avenue, Birmingham

August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #25 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $3K

City recovers $3,415 demolition cost from 4302 Todd Avenue

Property owner is charged for demolishing an unsafe building; the cost becomes a lien on the property. Clears blighted site and recoups public spending on removal.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4302 Todd Avenue aka 4300 Todd Avenue, Birmingham

August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #47 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Storm Water Board shrinks to 5 members

Changes how storm water appeals are decided. The board will have fewer members to hear complaints about drainage fees and stormwater disputes.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #7 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Clears abandoned vehicle from neighborhood streets. Removal cost will be charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #9 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance; cost assessed to owner

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

👥 Counterparty: unknown 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #10 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; cost billed to owner

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicles cluttering neighborhoods and assesses removal costs to the registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #39 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: 631 properties declared public nuisance

City is moving to clear dangerous weeds from 631 blighted properties. Owners will receive notice and have opportunity to comply before the city clears the land at their expense.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #46 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

Storm Water Board shrinks to 5 members

Changes how storm water appeals are decided. The board will have fewer members to hear complaints about drainage fees and stormwater disputes.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Ordinance

August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #48 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City grants sanitary sewer easement to Jefferson County

Allows Jefferson County to install or maintain sewer infrastructure on city property. May affect future development or maintenance in the affected area.

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

August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #36 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City recovers $4,741.69 demolition cost from unsafe building at 1512 Princeton A

Property owner will be assessed $4,741.69 to repay the city for demolishing an unsafe structure. This cost recovery keeps demolition expenses from falling entirely on taxpayers.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1512 Princeton Avenue S.W., Birmingham

August 1, 2017 · Item number:Item #12 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: undisclosed

City abates inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Removal of abandoned vehicles from residential areas reduces blight and safety hazards. Costs are recovered from the registered owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #81 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $192K

Council awards $192K bleachers upgrade contract to Sherrod Construction

City parks and recreation facilities get improved bleachers at multiple locations. Project funded through competitive bidding process.

👥 Counterparty: Sherrod Construction Company, Inc. 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract award

July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #86 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $25K

Maclin Park renovation contract increased $25K to $1.622M

City commits additional $25,000 to Maclin Park construction work, bringing total project cost to $1.622 million. The change order covers cost overruns or scope adjustments during renovation.

👥 Counterparty: Battle Miller Construction Corporation, Hoover, Alabama 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Contract amendment 📍 Location: Maclin Park

July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #61 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $14K

City assesses $14,072 demolition cost to property owner at 439-12th Terrace Nort

Property owner will receive a bill for the cost of removing an unsafe building on their lot. Special assessments like this recover public demolition expenses directly from the property owner.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 439 - 12th Terrace North, Birmingham

July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #70 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $8K

Special assessment levied for demolished building at 4232 Jackson

Property owner at 4232 Jackson Street is billed $8,276.66 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The assessment is now a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4232 Jackson Street, Birmingham

July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #71 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $7K

City charges property owner $6,966 for building demolition

Property owner at 3910–39th Court North is assessed the cost of removing an unsafe building. This holds owners accountable for blight removal and protects neighboring properties.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3910 - 39th Court North, Birmingham

July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #65 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $6,029 demolition charge at 34 Division Court

Property owner at 34 Division Court will be charged $6,029.48 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 34 Division Court, Birmingham

July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #74 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $4,914.92 for demolition at 456 3rd Street North

Property owner at 456 3rd Street North will be charged $4,914.92 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe duplex. The bill becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 456 - 3rd Street North, Birmingham

July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #64 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $4,567.78 for demolition at 923 39th St N

Property owner at 923 39th Street North will be charged $4,567.78 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot. This amount becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 923 - 39th Street North, Birmingham

July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #79 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

Special demolition assessment: $4,099 charged to 3413–31st St North

Property owner at 3413–31st Street North will be assessed $4,099 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The charge will be attached to the property tax bill.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3413 - 31st Street North, Birmingham

July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #75 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $3,840 for demolition at 14 2nd Street North

Property owner receives bill for $3,840 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building at 14 2nd Street North. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 14 - 2nd Street North, Birmingham

July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #62 · 🛡️ Public-Safety Tech & Privacy $ Total cost: $3K

City assesses $2,816 demolition cost to 3043 33rd Terrace North

Property owner at 3043 33rd Terrace North now owes $2,815.64 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot. This special assessment becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3043 - 33rd Terrace North, Birmingham