Weed abatement: special assessment on blighted properties
City imposes costs on property owners for clearing noxious weeds on blighted land. Owners must pay or face liens against their property.
Topic
Public Safety
Agenda items
Public Safety items
Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
City removes abandoned or non-working vehicles from neighborhoods. Costs of removal are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.
159 blighted properties declared public nuisance; weed abatement ordered
City is clearing dangerous weeds from 159 abandoned or neglected properties across Birmingham. This removes fire hazards and improves neighborhood safety.
Land area:
159 parcels
Special assessment: $3,284.80 for demolition at 3519-3rd St West
Property owner at 3519-3rd Street West is being charged $3,284.80 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien against the property until paid.
Land area:
1 parcel
City recovers $6,882 demolition cost from property at 420 35th Ct W
Unsafe building demolished; cost charged to property owner. Part of ongoing effort to clear blighted structures from neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
City assesses property owner $3,069 for demolition of unsafe building
Property owner at 1213–21st Avenue North must pay demolition costs that the city covered to remove an unsafe structure from the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
City recovers $12,008 demolition cost from blighted property owner
Property owner at 431 4th Court West will be billed $12,008.40 for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. Reduces blight and holds property owners accountable for maintenance.
Land area:
1 parcel
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Weed abatement costs assessed as property liens
Properties with unpaid weed-abatement bills will have liens placed against them. Owners responsible for cleanup 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 from property; costs charged to owner
City removes a junk vehicle classified as a public nuisance. Owner pays removal costs.
Emergency repair: Leachate pump fails at New Georgia Landfill
A critical pump that manages toxic liquid drainage at the city landfill broke down unexpectedly. The emergency repair protects groundwater and prevents environmental contamination.
Emergency pump replacement at Sloss Furnace historic site
Sloss Furnace, a major cultural landmark and public attraction, requires urgent repairs to its trellis tunnel pump system to maintain operations and preserve the historic site for visitors.
Emergency repair: Sprinkler leak at Central Library
Fire suppression system repairs are critical to building safety and public access. The library remains operational during the fix.
City removes inoperable motor vehicle as public nuisance
Eliminates abandoned vehicle from neighborhood streets; removal costs billed to the registered owner.
163 blighted properties declared public nuisance for weed abatement
City targets 163 properties with noxious weeds to improve neighborhood safety and appearance. Notice will be posted; property owners must address the problem or face city action.
Land area:
163 parcels
Weed abatement lien removed from 9017 Belcrest Dr
Property owner at 9017 Belcrest Dr gets relief from a special assessment for weed abatement costs that the city previously imposed.
Land area:
1 parcel
City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods and costs charged to the registered owner, improving neighborhood conditions.
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1136–2nd St West
Condemned structure will be torn down, removing a blighted property and public hazard from the neighborhood.
Weed abatement: City clears nuisances, places lien on properties
City clears weeds and blight from neglected properties and charges owners cleanup costs as a property lien. Owners who don't maintain properties will see their tax bills increase.