City reallocates $356K to expand Operation Green Wave weed abatement
Redirects election funding to intensify city weed removal program. Targets blighted properties across neighborhoods to improve safety and property values.
Topic
Public Safety
Agenda items
Public Safety items
City declares 58 properties public nuisance for noxious weeds
Property owners have 30 days to clear weeds or city will abate and bill them. Affects neighborhood blight and property values across Birmingham.
Land area:
58 parcels
Weed abatement: City assesses property owners for code violations
Property owners may face special assessments to cover the cost of removing noxious weeds from their parcels. The city is finalizing a hearing process for owners to respond before charges are finalized.
City assesses weed-abatement costs against property owners
Property owners may face special charges on their tax bills for city costs to clear noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. Check if your property is affected.
City cancels 2016 demolition contract with Richardson and Richardson
The city is rescinding a decade-old demolition bid for a condemned property. This clears the way for potential new action on the site or releases the contractor from the obligation.
Weed abatement lien removed from 3129 51st Terrace North
Property owner no longer owes the City for weed removal costs on this lot. Clears a lien that could have blocked sale or refinancing.
City removes 929 13th St N from weed-abatement tax roll
Property owner at 929 13th St N no longer faces special weed-abatement charges; city removes address from ongoing tax assessment after abatement work.
Land area:
1 parcel
City demolishes unsafe building at 5128 7th Ave South; assesses $15,367 cost to
Property owner will receive a special assessment bill for $15,367.48 to cover the city's demolition costs for the unsafe structure. This is a common mechanism for cost recovery on blight abatement.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special assessment: $4,331.54 charge for demolition at 7947 Rugby Avenue
Property owner at 7947 Rugby Avenue will be billed $4,331.54 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The charge is a lien against the property.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special assessment levied on 212 68th St N for building demolition
Unsafe building at 212 68th Street North has been demolished; the property owner will be billed $6,953.16 for the demolition cost.
Land area:
1 parcel
Property owner charged $6,491 for demolition at 1830 19th Street
The City has demolished an unsafe building on Ensley and is billing the property owner for demolition costs via a special assessment. Property owners may face liens or tax consequences if the fee goes unpaid.
Land area:
1 parcel
City charges property owner $8,063 for building demolition at 12th Ave N
An unsafe building at 432 12th Avenue North has been demolished; the owner is being billed $8,063 for the cost. This assessment becomes a lien on the property.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special tax: $4,923 demolition cost assessed to 913 5th Street, Pratt City
Property owner at 913 5th Street and Garage (Pratt City) is billed for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. The $4,923 special assessment becomes a lien on the property.
Land area:
1 parcel
Property owner assessed $3,253 for demolition at 307 Avenue V, Pratt City
The City completed demolition of an unsafe building at this Pratt City address and is billing the property owner for the $3,253 cost—a common tool to recover public spending on blight removal.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special assessment: $5,025.80 for building demolition at 1721 29th St, Ensley
Property owner faces a demolition cost charge. The city demolished an unsafe building at this Ensley address and is billing the owner for the $5,025.80 expense.
Land area:
1 parcel
City bills property owner $3,722 for demolition of unsafe building at 800 Avenue
Owner of the 5-unit apartment building must pay demolition costs after the city removed an unsafe structure. Property owners are responsible for demolition charges when buildings pose public safety risks.
Land area:
1 parcel
City assesses $1,913.50 cost for unsafe building demolition
Property owner at 2420 32nd Ave N is charged for demolishing an unsafe structure. The assessment becomes a lien against the property and may affect its value or sale.
Land area:
1 parcel
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1229 Seattle Street
An unsafe, blighted structure will be demolished, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood. This clears the path for property recovery and potential redevelopment.
Land area:
1 parcel
City to demolish unsafe building at 500 Jersey Street
Unsafe building declared a public nuisance and slated for demolition. Removal reduces blight and safety hazards in the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4609 5th Ave, Wylam
Unsafe structure in Wylam neighborhood will be torn down, reducing blight and public safety risk. Removes liability and clears path for future development of the parcel.
Land area:
1 parcel