Special assessments set for weed abatement on blighted properties
Property owners will receive bills to cover city costs of clearing noxious weeds under the August 2023 blight cleanup program. Assessment amounts vary by property.
Topic
Public Safety
Agenda items
Public Safety items
Inoperable vehicle removal ordered; costs charged to owner
City removes abandoned cars from neighborhood streets, recovering costs from the registered owner. Clears public nuisances that attract blight and compromise neighborhood safety.
Council approves JetMan Supply for weed abatement services
City clears overgrown weeds and debris on public properties for one year. Regular abatement helps keep neighborhoods safe and maintained.
City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles can attract crime and lower neighborhood safety. The city removes the vehicle and bills the owner for costs.
Scott's Lawn Care awarded weed abatement contract
City commits to ongoing weed control and debris removal on blighted properties. Contract helps maintain neighborhood appearance and addresses code violations.
Building at 8113 6th Ave. North ordered demolished as public nuisance
City declares property unsafe and directs demolition to remove a blighted structure from the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special assessment: weed abatement charges on properties
Property owners will receive bills for city-ordered weed removal from blighted parcels. Assessment amounts and affected properties will be finalized by this vote.
City approves weed abatement contract with Greatscapes, Inc.
Residents will see faster cleanup of blighted lots and overgrown properties across Birmingham. Greatscapes wins a competitive bid to handle weed removal and debris hauling as needed.
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1220 16th Way S.W.
Condemned structure at 1220 16th Way S.W. will be torn down, removing a public safety hazard and blighted property from the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
City abates inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
Removal costs will be charged to the vehicle owner. This clears abandoned cars that attract blight and safety concerns from neighborhoods.
City awards weed abatement contract to Davlin, LLC
Davlin, LLC will clear weeds and debris from city properties for one year. Contract helps maintain public spaces and reduce blight in neighborhoods.
City contracts with Birmingham Co. Properties for weed abatement
Neighborhoods stay safer and cleaner when vacant lots and overgrown properties are cleared. This one-year contract handles weed removal and debris cleanup citywide as needed.
City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are cleaned up from neighborhood streets. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.
City awards weed-abatement contract to Nuckles Services Holdings
Contract keeps vacant lots and right-of-ways cleared of overgrowth and debris across the city. Supports neighborhood safety and property maintenance standards.
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 6800 1st Avenue North
City is removing a property declared unsafe and a public nuisance in the 35206 area. Demolition clears blight and may open the path for neighborhood recovery.
Land area:
1 parcel
City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; cost billed to owner
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and the cost is recovered from the registered owner, reducing blight and improving street safety.
City expands addiction treatment through Cahaba Medical Care Foundation
Opioid Abatement Program funds expanded medication-assisted treatment capacity at Cahaba Medical Care Foundation, increasing access to proven addiction recovery services for Birmingham residents struggling with opioid use disorder.
Fire Department buys new recruit rescue equipment for $17,828
Birmingham Fire Department gets new rescue gear for recruits, purchased sole-source from Emergency Equipment Professionals in Mississippi.
Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance; costs charged to owner
City removes abandoned or disabled vehicles that create safety and blight hazards in neighborhoods. Removal costs are recovered from the registered owner.
City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner
Abandoned or broken-down cars in neighborhoods create safety hazards and blight. City removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner for costs.