City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
Removal of abandoned or non-functioning vehicles from residential or commercial property improves neighborhood safety and appearance. Cost of removal is assessed to the vehicle's registered owner.
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Public Safety
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Public Safety items
City abates inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicles from residential neighborhoods. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.
Mayor authorized to accept state grant for Birmingham Police Department
State funding arrives for the Birmingham Police Department under FY2025 Act 2024-335. The dollar amount and specific program details are not yet disclosed.
City to remove inoperable vehicle and charge owner for costs
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles clutter neighborhoods and reduce safety. The city will remove this vehicle and bill the registered owner for the cost.
Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicle from private property; removal cost charged to vehicle owner.
Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance
City removes an abandoned or non-working vehicle from a neighborhood and bills the owner for removal costs, reducing blight and safety hazards.
Fire Department furniture contract extended with Dream Seats
City commits to a 3-year furniture supply agreement with Dream Seats for Fire Department facilities. Dollar amount not disclosed in public materials.
Police gets $332,703 federal justice grant (JAG 2024)
Federal grant funding supports police operations with no local tax impact. Award follows prior city approval in Resolution 1491-24.
Police receives $70.5K federal drug-trafficking grant
City sets aside $70,521 in federal HIDTA funds to boost drug enforcement. Money comes from a federal grant already awarded.
City declares 21 properties nuisances for noxious weeds
Properties with dangerous weeds are being flagged for abatement to address neighborhood blight and public safety risks. Notices will be posted on each property.
Land area:
21 parcels
125 properties declared public nuisance for noxious weeds
City will post notice on 125 blighted parcels to enforce weed removal. Property owners must clear vegetation or face city abatement—with costs added to tax bills.
Land area:
125 parcels
City declares building at 916 44th St unsafe, orders demolition
Unsafe building at this North Birmingham address will be demolished to remove a public hazard and blight from the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 861 43rd Street North
An abandoned or deteriorated building at this address will be torn down, removing a public safety hazard and potential nuisance from the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
Mayor OK'd to sign emergency repair contract with SCS Field Services for Eastern
City can move quickly to fix problems at the Eastern Area Landfill without waiting for standard bidding. Landfill repairs affect waste management operations and neighborhood conditions.
Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 7817 3rd Avenue South
City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, ordering its demolition to improve neighborhood safety. Affects the property and surrounding area.
Land area:
1 parcel
Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 7605 Naples Avenue
Property at 7605 Naples Avenue has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish the structure to protect neighborhood safety.
Land area:
1 parcel
Unsafe building at 6630 1st Ave N ordered demolished
City declares the property unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for demolition. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
Unsafe building at 1553 Highland Drive ordered demolished
City will remove a condemned structure from Highland Drive. Demolition of unsafe buildings helps reduce neighborhood blight and safety hazards.
Land area:
1 parcel
City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 1616 21st Place North
Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove hazard from neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 7721 Rugby Avenue
Condemned property will be torn down to eliminate blight and public safety hazards in the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel