Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties
Property owners may face special assessments to cover city weed-removal costs on their lots. The hearing allows owners to contest the charges.
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Public Safety
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Public Safety items
Police firearms contract awarded to Walter Craig, LLC
City approves purchase of police firearms, holsters, and accessories from Walter Craig, LLC. Firearms and equipment procurement affects department capability and public safety readiness.
Police ammunition contract awarded to Gulf Stated Distributors
City authorizes ammunition purchases from Gulf Stated Distributors through competitive bidding, covering multiple Federal, Hornady, PMC, and other brands for police operations.
Ensley building at 514/526 19th Street approved for demolition
City will demolish an unsafe building in the Ensley neighborhood. The decision removes a public nuisance from a residential area.
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1 parcel
Police ammunition contract awarded to Precision Delta Corp.
City approves Winchester ammunition purchases from Precision Delta Corp. at negotiated unit prices. Ensures consistent supply of duty ammunition for police operations.
Special weed abatement assessments levied against blighted properties
Property owners will receive bills to cover weed removal costs on their parcels. Abatement liens can affect property value and future sales if not paid.
City demolishes unsafe building at 1104 5th Place
Unsafe structure declared public nuisance and slated for demolition. Removal improves neighborhood safety and property values.
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1 parcel
Unsafe building at 519 65th St North ordered demolished
City will demolish a condemned structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 212 Kappa Ave
Unsafe structure at 212 Kappa Avenue South will be demolished to eliminate a public health and safety hazard in the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
Council declares building at 8301 4th Ave N unsafe; orders demolition
This property will be demolished to address a public safety hazard and nuisance in the neighborhood. The decision removes a blighted or unsafe structure from the community.
Land area:
1 parcel
City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
Abandoned or non-functioning vehicles on streets and properties create safety hazards and neighborhood blight. The city will remove the vehicle and bill the owner for costs.
Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties
Properties declared blighted in 2021 now face special assessments to cover weed removal costs. Owners must pay or contest the charges at a public hearing.
City pays Covington Flooring $83,054 for Ensley Recreation Center renovation
Ensley Recreation Center gets new flooring as part of facility upgrades. Work includes demolition and installation at the recreation center.
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1232 17th Street North
Blighted property will be removed from neighborhood. Building was deemed unsafe and a public nuisance.
Land area:
1 parcel
City funds Birmingham Police Athletic Teams with $150K grant
City commits $150,000 to Police Athletic Teams programs, typically youth sports and mentorship initiatives serving neighborhoods with high police engagement.
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 117 1st Ave North
An unsafe structure on 1st Avenue North will be demolished. The city has determined it poses a public safety hazard.
Land area:
1 parcel
City to demolish unsafe building at 521 65th Street North
Dangerous or blighted structures affect neighborhood safety and property values. This building will be removed to improve the area.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties
Property owners may face charges to cover costs of clearing noxious weeds from their land. The city removes weeds and bills owners; failure to pay can lead to liens or tax collection.
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2017 14th Place SW
Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition removes neighborhood hazard. Funded from general budget.
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1 parcel
Unsafe building at 124 2nd Ave. South ordered demolished
City declares structure unsafe and will demolish it, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel