Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties
Property owners may face assessments to cover costs of clearing weeds from neglected parcels. The city uses liens to recover abatement expenses.
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Special assessment issued for weed abatement on city properties
City is collecting costs from property owners for clearing noxious weeds declared a public nuisance in 2020. Property owners may face liens or added tax bills if assessments aren't paid.
Special assessment set for weed abatement on blighted properties
Property owners with blighted land declared dangerous by the city must pay a special assessment to cover weed removal costs. The city can place a lien on the property if the assessment goes unpaid.
Special assessment: Weed abatement charges on blighted properties
City is assessing property owners for costs of clearing noxious weeds from their land. If your property is on the list, you'll receive a bill.
City demolishes unsafe building at 1514 Burgin Avenue, Ensley
An unsafe, blighted structure in Ensley will be torn down. The demolition removes a public nuisance from the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 621 3rd Ave N
Unsafe building declared a public nuisance and marked for demolition. Removes a hazard from the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
Weed abatement: special assessment on blighted properties
Property owners may face charges for city-ordered weed removal on their land. This enforces a 2018 abatement order and holds owners financially responsible for clearing dangerous vegetation.
Weed abatement liens on unnamed properties
City will clear nuisances on unspecified properties and charge owners cleanup costs as a lien. Specific addresses not disclosed in agenda.
Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties
Property owners may face new costs to clear dangerous weeds from their land or pay the city's assessment. This follows a 2017 declaration and hearing process.
City awards emergency vehicle parts contract to Southern Emergency Consultants
City emergency responders will have access to replacement parts for vehicles through a competitive bid agreement. Parts will be purchased as needed at pre-negotiated unit prices.
Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties
City recovers costs to remove dangerous weeds from abandoned or neglected properties by charging owners through special assessment. Affects property owners with weed violations declared in 2018.
Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties
Property owners will receive bills for the cost of removing noxious weeds from their land or have the city recover costs through property tax liens. Owners can contest the assessment at a public hearing.
Special assessment for weed abatement on multiple properties
Property owners may face special assessment charges for weed abatement work performed on their lots. These costs are tied to earlier city action declaring properties dangerous or noxious.
Special weed-abatement assessment against unnamed properties
Property owners may face special assessments to cover costs of city weed-abatement work. Specific parcels and assessment amounts are not listed in this summary.
Weed abatement: special assessment on blighted properties
Properties with noxious or dangerous weeds face a special tax assessment for cleanup costs if owners don't act.
City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 1809 Warrior Road
Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down. Removal improves neighborhood safety and removes blight from Ensley.
Land area:
1 parcel
Operating permit issued to Secure Transportation for medical transport service
New non-emergency medical transport service launches in Midfield, expanding transportation options for residents needing dialysis, therapy, and hospital appointments.
Special weed-abatement assessments set for blighted properties
Property owners with overgrown or dangerous weeds face charges for city cleanup under a decades-old abatement rule. The specific parcels and amounts are listed separately on the agenda.
Unsafe building at 103 13th Ave. North ordered demolished
City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing it for demolition. Removes a hazard from the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special assessment: property owners charged for weed abatement
Property owners may face charges on their tax bills to recover the city's cost of clearing noxious weeds from their land. Check the full resolution to see if your property is listed.