Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties
Property owners will receive bills to cover costs of clearing noxious weeds from their land. Assessment amount and affected addresses are not fully described in this agenda item.
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Public Safety
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Special weed-abatement assessment set for properties
Property owners may face charges to cover city costs for removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. Details on affected properties and assessment amounts will be announced at the hearing.
Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties
Property owners may face charges to cover costs of removing noxious weeds from neglected land. The assessment stems from a 2020 Council decision to abate dangerous vegetation.
Property owner billed $5,978 for unsafe building demolition
The owner of 217 3rd Avenue South will be charged $5,978.20 to cover the city's cost to demolish the unsafe structure on the property.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special weed-abatement assessment levied on properties
Property owners may face charges for city cost to clear noxious weeds from their land, as authorized under a 2019 council decision.
Weed abatement: Remove 7711 5th Avenue South from special assessment
Property at 7711 5th Avenue South is removed from the city's special weed-abatement assessment, likely because the property owner has already cleared the weeds or resolved the violation.
Land area:
1 parcel
801 19th Avenue NW removed from weed-abatement assessment
Property owner avoids special weed-abatement charges after the city removes the address from a citywide assessment list.
Land area:
1 parcel
Law enforcement task force agreement with Housing Authority
City will deploy a dedicated police task force to work with the Housing Authority in public housing areas. Aims to improve safety and police-housing agency coordination.
City Hall burst pipe: emergency repair authorized
Water damage at City Hall requires immediate repair to prevent further structural damage and operational disruption. Emergency procurement allows the city to bypass standard bidding and move quickly.
Emergency chiller repair approved for Highland Golf and Tennis
Facility will restore air-conditioning service at the city recreation venue without delay through emergency procurement.
City declares 532 properties public nuisance for noxious weeds
Property owners will receive notice their vacant or unkempt lots must be cleared of dangerous weeds. Failure to comply can trigger city abatement action and liens on the property.
Land area:
532 parcels
Council approves weed abatement contract with JCPR, Inc.
City will remove weeds and debris from blighted properties as needed. Cleaner neighborhoods reduce safety hazards and help property values recover.
City approves weed abatement contract with Small Turf
Removes overgrown weeds and debris from city-owned properties. Keeps neighborhoods cleaner and safer over the next year.
City contracts Turf Pros for weed abatement, 1-year term
Public Works will use this contract to maintain city properties and rights-of-way by removing weeds and debris. Turf Pros, based in Trussville, Alabama, was selected through competitive bidding.
City removes 5605 Avenue North from weed-abatement assessment
Property owner at 5605 Avenue North is no longer subject to the special weed-abatement assessment, clearing the lien on this parcel.
Land area:
1 parcel
Council approves Think Safe, Inc. for weed abatement services
City hires Think Safe, Inc. to remove weeds and debris from public properties as needed over the next year, keeping neighborhoods cleaner and safer.
City awards weed abatement contract to Greener Turf Services
City clears blighted properties and debris from vacant lots; contract runs one year with unit pricing set in advance.
Weed abatement: City hires KEDS Investment Firm for 1 year
City locks in contractor for ongoing lot cleanup and debris removal across the city. Keeps blighted properties in check for neighborhoods.
City awards weed abatement & debris contract to Heritage Realty Holdings
City selects vendor for one-year weed abatement and debris removal services on an as-needed basis. Service keeps blighted properties and vacant lots cleared across the city.
Special assessment: $3,292 demolition cost levied on 8226 5th Avenue North
Property owner at 8226 5th Avenue North (Rear) will be billed $3,292.08 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.
Land area:
1 parcel