Weed abatement: Special assessments on blighted properties
Property owners will face charges for city weed removal costs on their neglected land. Assessment amounts depend on work completed under the 2019 abatement order.
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Public Safety items
Turf Pros wins weed abatement contract for Public Works
City selects Turf Pros, LLC to handle weed removal and debris cleanup on city properties for one year. The vendor's pricing and scope of work are on file with the Purchasing Agent.
City awards weed abatement & debris contract to T.H. Lawn Service
City property maintenance contract renewed for 1 year. T.H. Lawn Service will handle weed removal and debris cleanup on public properties as needed.
City awards weed-abatement contract to Birmingham Turf Pros
City approves a one-year contract with Birmingham Turf Pros for weed removal and debris cleanup at public properties, keeping neighborhoods cleaner and safer.
Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties
Property owners will receive bills to reimburse the city for clearing noxious weeds from their land. Failure to pay could result in liens against the property.
Special assessment: weed abatement charges on blighted properties
Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will face special assessments to cover abatement costs. The city declared these violations in 2019; this vote finalizes the charges.
Demolition cost billed to Ensley property owner: $6,871.64
Property owner at 205 34th Street is being charged $6,871.64 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot. The special assessment will be attached to the property and affect its value and future sale.
Land area:
1 parcel
City approves Scott's Lawn Care for weed abatement, 1 year
City selects vendor to clear weeds and debris from public properties. Helps maintain neighborhoods and reduce blight.
City awards 1-year weed abatement contract to JP Landscaping
City streets and public spaces will be kept clear of overgrown weeds and debris through contracted service. Contract runs one year with pricing set at agreed unit rates.
City awards weed abatement contract to Greatscapes
Public Works gets a one-year vendor contract for debris removal and weed control on city property, keeping neighborhoods clean and safe.
Weed abatement assessment: properties to be charged for cleanup
Property owners may face special charges to cover costs of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their lots, as originally declared in 2018.
Property owner charged $8,295 for unsafe building demolition
City demolished an unsafe structure at 2513 30th Street West and is billing the property owner for the $8,295 cost through a special assessment.
Land area:
1 parcel
City hires Small Turf & Pressure Washing for year-long weed abatement
Cleans up blighted properties and debris from city-owned vacant land to improve neighborhood conditions and safety. Contract runs one year with unit pricing on file.
Special assessment: weed abatement costs charged to property owners
Property owners declared in violation of weed ordinances may face additional costs or liens added to their tax bills to recover city abatement expenses from July 2019.
Special assessment imposed for weed abatement
Property owners will face a special assessment to cover city costs for removing noxious weeds from their land, as declared under prior council action in 2018.
Special demolition assessment: $6,497 charged to 1533 21st Place North
Unsafe building at this address has been demolished; owner now owes the city $6,497 to cover demolition costs via a special property tax assessment.
Land area:
1 parcel
City approves 1-year weed abatement contract with Nelson Family Lawncare
City property maintenance continues with contracted vendor. Nelson Family Lawncare will handle debris removal and weed control as needed on municipal sites for the next year.
Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on multiple properties
Property owners will face special assessments to recover costs of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. If you own one of the affected parcels, you will receive a bill for the abatement work.
Special weed-abatement assessment set for properties on consent
Property owners may face special assessments to cover city costs for clearing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. Check if your address is listed.
City declares 85 properties public nuisance for noxious weeds
Properties with dangerous weeds on this list will face enforcement notices and potential city-ordered cleanup. Owners have limited time to act before the city can abate the weeds at their expense.
Land area:
85 parcels