Property owner must pay the city's cost to tear down an unsafe structure. Demolition bills are assessed as special taxes against the property and can affect property value and ownership transfers.
Court operations depend on functional climate control. Emergency repair authority lets the city act fast when critical building systems fail, without waiting for standard procurement.
City will remove nuisances (debris, overgrown vegetation, unsafe structures) from abandoned or neglected properties and recover cleanup costs by placing liens against those parcels. Property owners will bear the expense.
Purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus equipment for public safety responders. Competitive procurement through regional H-GAC contract framework.
Elevator #2 safety issue triggers emergency repair at City Hall; residents and staff depend on elevator access in the building.
City maintains its method for collecting unpaid weed-removal costs from property owners through the county tax system, keeping liens tied to property taxes.
Allows the city to collect costs for removing weeds from blighted properties by adding fees to property tax bills through Jefferson County.
Properties with dangerous weeds will be posted with notice and subject to abatement action. Owners have opportunity to comply before city intervention.
City proposes to require face coverings in public spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic. If passed, residents must wear masks in designated public settings or face penalties.
The city is using emergency procurement to repair a failing retaining wall at Oak Hill Cemetery. Fast-track spending protects the cemetery grounds and visitor safety.
City clears tornado debris from streets and public spaces following the March 25, 2021 storm damage.
Allows Birmingham City Council to continue holding meetings online instead of in person while the state's COVID-19 emergency declaration remains in effect.
Building at 1813 Henry Crumpton Drive has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will proceed. Removes blight and safety hazard from the neighborhood.
The owner of 130 2nd Avenue South will be assessed $5,093.44 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe structure on the property. Property owners are responsible for demolition expenses when buildings pose public safety risks.
Property owner at 46 6th Avenue South is responsible for paying $4,583 in demolition costs for an unsafe structure the city tore down. This special assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.
The city is rescinding a 2021 order for customized police badges. This reversal may reflect a change in branding, equipment standards, or budget priorities.
The city is tearing down a building declared unsafe and a public nuisance. This clears a hazardous structure from the neighborhood.
Unsafe structure designated for demolition following code violation. Removes a public safety and health hazard from the neighborhood.
City approves one-year weed and debris removal contract with KEDS Investment Firm, LLC at competitive rates. Keeps overgrown properties under control citywide.
City cleanliness and property maintenance; Heritage Realty will handle weed removal and debris clearance on as-needed basis for one year.