Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; assess costs to owner
City removes abandoned or broken-down cars that create blight and safety hazards in neighborhoods. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.
Topic
Public Safety
Agenda items
Public Safety items
Remove inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance
City removes abandoned or inoperable cars that create neighborhood blight and safety hazards; removal costs charged to the vehicle owner.
Weed abatement liens placed on blighted properties
City removes nuisances from vacant/abandoned properties and bills the owners. Liens can force sale or foreclosure if unpaid.
Operating permit granted to Leech & Quality Transportation for non-emergency med
Leech & Quality Transportation gains authority to operate non-emergency medical transport services in Birmingham, adding another provider for residents needing rides to medical appointments.
Police HQ janitorial services contract renewed with Hill's
Maintains cleaning and sanitation services at Police Headquarters. Contract continues on competitive bid renewal terms.
Fire Department buys $176K breathing apparatus from Emergency Equipment Professi
Fire Department purchases self-contained breathing apparatus and related components to meet operational safety standards. Sole-source buy from Emergency Equipment Professionals, Pelham.
Police precincts: Eagle Cleaning renews janitorial contract
Ensures ongoing cleaning services at North and West police precincts. Contract renewal keeps facilities maintained.
City charges property owner $7,781 for demolition of unsafe building at 210 2nd
Property owner at 210 2nd Street is billed for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe structure. This is a cost-recovery action on consent agenda.
Land area:
1 parcel
City assesses $11,259 demolition cost to Ensley property owner
Property owner at 1536 30th Street now owes a special tax bill to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. This shifts the demolition expense from city budget to the individual owner.
Land area:
1 parcel
City recovers demolition costs: $10,668 special assessment on 20th Place West pr
Property owner at 2800 20th Place West will be billed $10,668.60 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. Owners of blighted properties may face similar charges to recover public demolition expenses.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special assessment: $5,034 demolition cost at 2644 Bush Boulevard
Property owner at 2644 Bush Boulevard will receive a bill for $5,033.70 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot.
Land area:
1 parcel
City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs assessed to owner
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles clutter neighborhoods and signal neglect. The city removes them and charges the registered owner for the cost.
Remove inoperable vehicle from property; costs charged to owner
City removes a junk vehicle classified as a public nuisance. Owner pays removal costs.
City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; owner pays costs
Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and attract crime. The city removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner to recover costs.
Remove inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance
City removes abandoned or inoperable cars that create neighborhood blight and safety hazards; removal costs charged to the vehicle owner.
City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
Abandoned vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods and the owner is billed for removal costs, reducing blight and improving street safety.
City renews ALEA background-check service for Municipal Court ($8,760/year)
Municipal Court judges rely on ALEA background checks to assess defendant criminal history during hearings and sentencing. This annual renewal ensures the court can continue running these checks.
Council awards demolition contract to Think Safe, Inc. for burned houses
City moves to clear fire-damaged residential properties, addressing blight and safety hazards in neighborhoods. One-year contract establishes unit pricing for ongoing demolition work.
City renews janitorial contract with Complete Janitorial Service
Janitorial services continue at police HQ, courts, and fitness centers. Contract renewed through competitive bid process.
Weed abatement fees sent to county tax collector
City will collect weed-abatement costs through the county tax system. Property owners billed for nuisance removal may see charges on their tax bills.