Council assesses property owners for weed abatement costs
Property owners will receive bills to cover the cost of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their lots. Owners can object at a public hearing if they believe the assessment is unfair.
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Public Safety
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Public Safety items
Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on city properties
Property owners may face a special tax bill to cover costs of removing noxious weeds from their land. Check your property address to see if you're affected.
Special assessment: $13,611 demolition cost at 2024 Powderly Avenue
Property owner at 2024 Powderly Avenue will be charged $13,611.24 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The owner is responsible for paying this amount.
Land area:
1 parcel
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4014 44th Ave North
A building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a hazard from the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special assessment: weed abatement costs on blighted properties
Property owners may owe special assessments for city weed abatement on their land. The city is levying costs against specific parcels declared noxious or dangerous under a 2017 resolution.
Special assessment: $9,623 demolition bill at 7100 4th Ave South
Property owner at 7100 4th Avenue South will be billed $9,623 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site.
Land area:
1 parcel
Property owner charged $4,116 for unsafe building demolition at 1924 Francis Ave
The city demolished an unsafe structure and is billing the property owner $4,116 to cover demolition costs. The owner will be responsible for paying this special assessment.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special weed-abatement assessment set for affected properties
Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will face a special assessment to cover abatement costs. Affected parcels will be identified at the hearing.
Unsafe building at 3317 33rd St. North ordered demolished
Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down. Removes hazard from neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
Fire Department uniforms: contract awarded to Municipal and Commercial Uniform
City commits ongoing spending on Fire Department uniforms through competitive bid. Establishes unit prices for 14 uniform groups.
Unsafe building at 3604 15th Ave. N ordered demolished
City has declared the building a public nuisance and unsafe; demolition will proceed to remove a hazard from the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
City sets aside $4.1M for community development grants and shelter aid
Federal CDBG and ESG funds support neighborhood improvements and emergency housing. This budget amendment enables the city to spend grants already received from the federal government.
Special assessment: weed abatement charges on affected properties
Property owners will receive charges for weed removal on their land, following the city's 2018 abatement declaration. The assessment amount depends on property location and cleanup scope.
Council orders removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
Inoperable vehicles are removed from residential neighborhoods. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.
Special assessment set for weed abatement on blighted properties
Property owners will face assessments to cover costs of removing noxious weeds from their land. The city will pursue collection if property owners don't comply.
Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties
Properties with noxious or dangerous weeds face a special assessment to cover abatement costs. Property owners will receive bills for cleanup work declared necessary in 2018.
Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on multiple properties
Property owners face charges to recover costs of clearing noxious weeds from their land. The assessment enforces a 2018 city order requiring removal.
Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
City will remove an abandoned or inoperable car from a property and charge the vehicle owner for the removal cost.
Police retires K-9 Gunny after 8 years of service
Gunny, a working police dog with the Birmingham PD, is being retired and sold after eight years on the force. The decision honors the animal's service to public safety.
Special assessment set for weed abatement on blighted properties
Property owners with noxious weeds will be assessed costs to clean up their land. The city uses these assessments to recover abatement expenses from owners.