Special assessment: weed abatement charges on blighted properties
Property owners in blighted areas will face special assessments to cover costs of city weed removal. Charges become liens on affected properties if unpaid.
Topic
Public Safety
Agenda items
Public Safety items
Emergency repair: sinkhole closes lane on 34th Avenue North
Storm sewer collapse has created a hazardous sinkhole in the westbound lane of 34th Avenue North (2600 block). Emergency contract with Gillespie Construction will repair the pipe and reopen the road.
City Hall sewage leak triggers emergency repair purchase
Council receives notice of emergency spending to fix a sewage leak at City Hall. Emergency purchases bypass standard bidding rules but require council notification to ensure public oversight of urgent spending.
City approves emergency vehicle parts contract with Birmingham Freightliner
Ensures fire/police departments can quickly replace critical emergency vehicle parts. Contract lets city buy from approved vendor at set unit prices as needed.
Special assessment set for weed abatement on blighted properties
Property owners will be charged for city-ordered weed removal on vacant or neglected lots. Assessment amounts and affected addresses will be detailed at the public hearing.
Special assessment: Weed abatement costs billed to property owners
Property owners may face charges on their tax bills to recover the city's cost of clearing noxious weeds from their land. Check the hearing details if you own property in the affected area.
Special assessment: property owners to pay for weed abatement
Property owners declared to have noxious weeds will receive bills for abatement costs under Resolution 4-19. Affected property owners have the right to a hearing to contest the assessment.
Mayor authorized to amend emergency-services lease with county and 911 district
City renews or modifies its agreement for emergency management and 911 dispatch services. Terms may affect response times, service coverage, or costs to residents.
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 308 South Park Road
The city will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Neighbors and property owners nearby may see improved safety and reduced blight in the area.
Police uniforms contract awarded to Galls, LLC
City commits to purchasing police uniforms and gear from Galls, LLC under competitive bid. Ongoing equipment spending for department operations.
Unsafe building at 1828 Princeton Ave demolished
The city will tear down a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in a residential area, removing a blight and safety hazard from the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
City declares 217 properties public nuisance for noxious weeds
City is formally declaring 217 properties with dangerous or noxious weeds a public nuisance and will post notice on each. Property owners will be required to clear the weeds or face city enforcement and potential liens.
Land area:
217 parcels
Building at 217 68th St. North ordered demolished as unsafe nuisance
Property deemed unsafe will be removed from neighborhood. Addresses public safety and blight on residential block.
Land area:
1 parcel
Council awards $25,884 for office chairs to 9 to 5 Seating
Police Department receives new office furniture through general fund spending.
City to demolish unsafe building at 308 South Park Road
Unsafe structure at 308 South Park Road (Rear) will be demolished. Removing blighted buildings improves neighborhood safety and can reduce blight-related code violations in the area.
Land area:
1 parcel
Police Tactical Building A/C Unit emergency repair approved
The city approved an emergency purchase to repair or replace the air conditioning system at the Police Tactical Building. Critical facility maintenance keeps police operations running.
Unsafe building at 4013 Fairmont Place ordered demolished
City is removing a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition will clear the blighted property and improve neighborhood safety.
Land area:
1 parcel
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4900 Terrace M
Property at 4900 Terrace M has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance; the city will proceed with demolition to eliminate hazard and improve neighborhood safety.
Land area:
1 parcel
City to demolish unsafe structure at 5619 Terrace J
Property declared a public nuisance and hazard; demolition removes blight and safety risk from neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
City to demolish unsafe building at 108 3rd Avenue South
The building has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition will remove a hazard from the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel