City abates inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
Removal costs for the abandoned vehicle will be charged to its registered owner. This clears blight from the neighborhood.
Topic
Public Safety
Agenda items
Public Safety items
City removes inoperable vehicle, charges owner for costs
Abandoned or broken vehicles are removed from streets and neighborhoods as public nuisances; the owner pays for the removal and associated costs.
Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; charge owner for cost
City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicles that pose safety or blight risks. Removal costs are billed to the registered owner, not taxpayers.
Weed abatement liens on nuisance properties
City clears overgrown lots and assesses cleanup costs as property liens. Owners will owe the abatement bills on their tax records.
Fire Department renews uniform supply contract with Municipal and Commercial Uni
Ensures consistent supply of uniforms and gear for firefighters. Contract covers multiple uniform groups through competitive renewal bidding.
171 properties declared public nuisance for noxious weeds
City is moving to clean up 171 properties overgrown with dangerous weeds. Notice will be posted on each property, triggering a formal nuisance-abatement process.
Land area:
171 parcels
Police Department renews Watch Systems contract for 1 year
Birmingham Police will continue using Watch Systems' law enforcement services through October 2023. The contract details—vendor, scope, and cost—deserve public transparency even as a routine renewal.
Birmingham Police extends Watch Systems law enforcement agreement through Octobe
Police Department renews technology or services contract with Watch Systems for two months. No dollar amount specified in item, limiting transparency on public safety spending.
Mayor authorized to spend funds for BPD 10-week community program
Police Department will host a community engagement initiative for 10 weeks. Program details and budget not yet disclosed.
Property owner billed $9,430 for demolition of unsafe building at 214 Graymont A
The cost of demolishing an unsafe building at this address is being charged to the property owner as a special assessment. Property owners can expect similar charges if their buildings are deemed unsafe and demolished.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special assessment: $4,289.80 for demolition at 2916 Avenue P.
Property owner at 2916 Avenue P. will be billed $4,289.80 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot.
Land area:
1 parcel
Mayor authorized to spend general funds for BPD event
City will use public money to support a Birmingham Police Department event, though specific details and beneficiaries are unclear from the incomplete agenda description.
City awards weed abatement contract to Naro's Lawn Service
City approves one-year contract with Naro's Lawn Service for weed abatement and debris removal across public properties. Terms and pricing are on file with the Purchasing Agent.
City awards weed abatement contract to Greener Turf Services
Greener Turf Services will handle weeds and debris removal across city properties for one year, keeping public spaces maintained and safe.
City awards weed abatement contract to Heritage Realty Holdings
City hired a contractor for regular weed removal and debris cleanup as needed throughout the year. Helps keep public spaces maintained.
Property bill: $3,837.76 demolition cost for 1309 18th Street SW
Unsafe building at 1309 18th Street Southwest has been demolished; owner is billed $3,837.76 for the cost.
Land area:
1 parcel
City charges property owner $5,335 for demolition at 409 4th Ave W
Property owner at 409 4th Avenue West will be billed $5,334.64 for the cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. The special assessment becomes a lien on the property.
Land area:
1 parcel
City assesses $13,084 demolition cost to 204 Graymont Avenue property
Property owner must pay for the city's demolition of an unsafe building. The cost is assessed as a special tax against the parcel.
Land area:
1 parcel
Weed abatement: special assessments levied on blighted properties
Property owners will receive bills for city costs to clear noxious weeds from their land, as originally declared in 2018. Failure to pay the assessment can result in liens or other enforcement action.
Special assessment set for weed abatement on blighted properties
Property owners will receive bills for city-ordered weed removal on their lots. This implements the 2018 abatement order and allows the city to recover cleanup costs from negligent owners.