Special assessments levied for weed abatement on blighted properties
City will charge property owners for clearing noxious weeds on their land. Owners can appeal the assessment at a public hearing.
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Weed abatement: special assessments levied on blighted properties
Property owners will receive bills to cover city costs of clearing noxious weeds from their land under the November 2023 abatement order. Unpaid assessments may become liens.
Special assessment set for weed abatement on blighted properties
Property owners will face charges to cover cost of removing noxious weeds from their land, following the city's earlier declaration under Resolution 1483-24 (Sept. 24, 2024). Unpaid assessments typically become liens on the property.
Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance; cost assessed to owner
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and the cost is billed to the registered owner. Keeps streets cleaner and safer.
City to collect weed-abatement costs through tax bill
Property owners can now pay weed-abatement charges on their Jefferson County tax bills rather than through separate invoices, simplifying the collection process.
Emergency: $539K for storm drain & road repairs
City approves emergency repairs to critical storm drainage pipe and roadway damage. Work restores drainage function and road safety without competitive bidding delay.
City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
Removes abandoned or broken-down vehicles from neighborhood streets. Costs of removal are charged to the vehicle owner.
Weed abatement: 3737 Todd Avenue removed from special assessment
Property at 3737 Todd Avenue is removed from the city's weed-abatement special assessment list, reducing or eliminating the property owner's liability for abatement costs.
Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
Clears abandoned vehicle from neighborhood streets. Removal cost will be charged to the vehicle's registered owner.
Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; cost billed to owner
City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicles cluttering neighborhoods and assesses removal costs to the registered owner.
City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles clutter neighborhoods and signal neglect. The city will tow and scrap the vehicle, then bill the owner for removal costs.
Weed abatement: 2522 26th Avenue removed from special assessment
Property owner at 2522 26th Avenue no longer faces city weed-abatement charges. The parcel is being removed from the special assessment list that covers noxious or dangerous weeds citywide.
Land area:
1 parcel
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 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.
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.
City funds Firehouse Ministries opioid abatement program
Firehouse Ministries receives a contract to operate a trauma-informed opioid abatement program. This expands harm-reduction services for residents struggling with opioid use disorder.
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.
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
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 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