City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and costs are charged to the registered owner. This cleans up neighborhood blight.
Topic
Public Safety
Agenda items
Public Safety items
Inoperable vehicle removal costs assessed to owner
City removes abandoned or non-functioning vehicles from public streets and properties, charging owners for removal costs. Reduces neighborhood blight and public safety hazards.
Weed abatement: costs assessed to property owners
City removes nuisances from blighted properties and bills owners for the cost, which becomes a lien against the property. Affects property owners with code violations.
Weed abatement: costs assessed as liens on blighted properties
City will clean up overgrown properties and bill owners via property tax liens. Property owners can appeal at the hearing.
City declares 29 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds
Property owners will receive notice to clear noxious weeds or face city abatement action. Overgrown lots can harbor pests, reduce safety, and lower nearby property values.
Land area:
29 parcels
City buys turnout gear dryers for fire department from North American Fire Equip
Birmingham Fire Department gets new equipment to maintain protective gear. Competitive purchase ensures value for taxpayer funds.
City pays $1,637.99 to Jones & Bartlett for fire training materials
City purchases instructor training resources for fire and emergency services personnel.
City approves $21,755 for firearm suppressors from Clyde Armory
Police department purchases noise-reduction equipment for firearms. Suppressors reduce noise exposure for officers during training and field operations.
Fire Department buys 6 office chairs from 9 to 5 Seating for $3,243
Routine equipment purchase for Fire Department operations using general fund dollars. No direct impact on residents.
City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
Clears abandoned vehicle from neighborhood; removal costs charged to registered owner.
Fire department buys breathing apparatus from Emergency Equipment Professionals
Funds new self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighter safety during rescue and fire operations.
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1711 26th Avenue North
The building has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove a hazard from the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 313 Del Rio Drive
Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish the structure to protect neighborhood safety and remove blight.
Land area:
1 parcel
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 8900 Valleybrook Road
Unsafe structure at 8900 Valleybrook Road will be demolished to remove a public hazard from the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 68 Kappa Avenue South
A condemned building at 68 Kappa Avenue South will be torn down. The structure is unsafe and poses a public nuisance to the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
City enters interlocal agreement with 117th Air Refueling Wing
City formalizes cooperation with Alabama Air National Guard unit for mutual support and coordination, potentially involving emergency services and public safety collaboration.
Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 3302 15th Court North
This property is being removed from the neighborhood as a public safety hazard. The building at 3302 15th Court North is deemed unsafe and a public nuisance.
Land area:
1 parcel
Unsafe building at 8113 1st Ave S ordered demolished
City council found this property unsafe and declared it a public nuisance; demolition will proceed to clear the site and improve neighborhood safety.
Land area:
1 parcel
City declares 7716 4th Ave N unsafe, orders demolition
Building at 7716 4th Avenue North deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removal improves neighborhood safety and reduces blight.
Land area:
1 parcel
Fire Department buys 50 Scott carbon cylinders for $67,450
Replenishes emergency breathing apparatus inventory for firefighters. These cylinders enable safer response to fires and hazmat incidents across Birmingham.