Police offer free Woman's Firearm Safety Class on July 17 & 31
Birmingham Police's Community Outreach Division will teach women firearm safety at the department. Two free classes open to the public.
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Public Safety items
Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties
City is collecting fees from property owners to pay for removing noxious or dangerous weeds on their land. This could result in a bill to your property tax or utility account if your parcel is affected.
Police pursuit vehicle purchase: $35,130 per Tahoe from Donohoo Chevrolet
City approves purchase of police pursuit vehicles at set unit prices. Public safety budget allocation.
City awards weed abatement contract to Bham Co Properties for 1 year
Contractor will clear weeds and debris from city properties as needed over the next year. This routine maintenance keeps neighborhoods clean and reduces blight.
Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties
Property owners with noxious weeds may face special charges to cover city abatement costs, a mechanism to enforce neighborhood standards and recover expenses.
City awards weed abatement contract to Nelson Family Lawn Care
City approves one-year vendor contract for weed removal and debris cleanup on public properties. Keeps neighborhoods maintained and reduces blight.
City awards weed abatement & debris contract to Greatscapes, Inc.
Public Works will use this 1-year contract to remove overgrown weeds and debris from city properties as needed, keeping neighborhoods cleaner and safer.
Unsafe building at 916 Albany Street ordered demolished
City will demolish a condemned structure in Wylam. Removes a public safety hazard and blighted property from the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1605 24th Street S.W.
Condemned property declared a public nuisance will be torn down. Removal of blighted structures improves neighborhood safety and property values.
Land area:
1 parcel
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 119 Avenue Y
Property declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition will remove blight and eliminate danger to residents in the area.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special assessment for weed abatement on city properties
City is charging property owners for clearing noxious or dangerous weeds as declared in 2018. Affected owners will receive an assessment bill.
Special weed-abatement assessment: properties to be charged for cleanup
Property owners may face special charges on their tax bills to cover the cost of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. The specific parcels and amounts are to be heard.
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 924 93rd Street North
Building declared a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a blighted structure from the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
1008 4th Way in Pratt City cleared for demolition
City declares the building unsafe and will demolish it, removing a public nuisance from the Pratt City neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
City to demolish unsafe building at 5951 Georgia Road
Condemned structure removed from neighborhood. Property will be cleared to reduce blight and public hazard in the area.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties
City is charging property owners for cost of removing noxious weeds from their lots. Owners who don't pay the assessment may face liens or further penalties.
Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 217 - 59th Way South
City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will proceed. Removes hazard from neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
Weed abatement contract awarded to Turf Pros, LLC (1 year)
City approves ongoing maintenance vendor to clear weeds and debris from public property. Keeps neighborhoods cleaner and safer.
Weed abatement contract: T.H. Lawn Service wins 1-year bid
Public property maintenance to remove weeds and debris across the city. Contract runs one year from approval.
City amends weed-abatement tax-collection agreement with Jefferson County
Changes how the city collects unpaid weed-removal costs from property owners. Affects the process for recovering abatement fees through the tax system.