Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on local properties
Property owners will face charges to cover the cost of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land, as declared by prior council action in October 2023.
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Public Safety
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Public Safety items
Weed abatement fee removed for 1505 Chaucer Street
Property owner at 1505 Chaucer Street no longer owes the city's special assessment for weed abatement costs.
Land area:
1 parcel
City awards $42,300 to demolish College Hills Grocery Store
Hazardous materials removal and demolition of abandoned building in College Hills neighborhood. Clears blighted property and public safety hazard.
Land area:
1 parcel
Weed abatement: 724 Spring Street removed from special assessment
Property owner at 724 Spring Street no longer owes special assessment fees for weed abatement. Reverses earlier city action citing property cleanup.
Council authorizes nuisance abatement; costs become property liens
The city will clear nuisances (likely overgrown weeds or blight) from designated properties and bill owners through property liens. Affected property owners will be notified and have a chance to object at a hearing.
Remove 1917 10th Way from weed-abatement assessment
Property at 1917 10th Way is removed from the special weed-abatement assessment, lowering the owner's liability for cleanup costs.
Special assessment: $4,956 demolition cost at 6518 2nd Avenue South
Property owner will be billed $4,956 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building at this address. Homeowners may need to pay this assessment or it could affect property sale or tax status.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special assessment: $2,629 for demolition at 1846 18th Street
Property owner will be billed $2,629.20 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on their lot.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special assessment: $11,346 demolition cost at 223 Finley Blvd
Property owner at 223 Finley Boulevard will be billed $11,346 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special assessment: $5,208 demolition cost at 7817 3rd Ave South
Property owner or occupant at 7817 3rd Avenue South will owe $5,208.40 as a special assessment to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The cost will be tied to the property and may affect future sale or refinance.
Land area:
1 parcel
Property owner charged $7,104 for demolition of unsafe building
The city is assessing a demolition cost against the property at 6816 1st Avenue South. Property owners may receive similar bills if their buildings are declared unsafe and demolished.
Land area:
1 parcel
Property owner charged $3,654 demolition cost at 1781 48th St
Property owner at 1781 48th Street must pay the city $3,654.21 to recover demolition costs for an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.
Land area:
1 parcel
City demolition cost charged to 2125 Pike Road property
Property owner at 2125 Pike Road will be charged $9,041.12 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.
Land area:
1 parcel
City recovers $5,866 demolition cost from property at 1401 16th Street SW
Property owner will be assessed $5,866.28 to reimburse the city for demolishing an unsafe structure. The cost becomes a lien against the property until paid.
Land area:
1 parcel
Property owner billed $1,659.60 for unsafe building demolition
City demolished an unsafe structure at 6515 3rd Avenue South and is charging the property owner $1,659.60 to recover costs. Property owners should be aware of demolition liens against their parcels.
Land area:
1 parcel
City assesses $14,442 demolition cost against 4228 Viola Avenue
Property owner will be billed for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. The special assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.
Land area:
1 parcel
City approves law enforcement partnership with Alabama state police
Birmingham will enter a cooperative agreement with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to coordinate public safety efforts across city and state lines.
Special assessment: $3,381.76 for building demolition at 2019 Princeton Ave SW
Property owner will receive a bill for $3,381.76 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building at the address. The amount becomes a lien on the property if unpaid.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special assessment: $3,034 demolition bill on 1713 Avenue V
Homeowner at 1713 Avenue V must pay $3,034 toward the city's demolition cost for an unsafe building. This covers an already-completed demolition and becomes a lien on the property if unpaid.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special assessment: $3,362 demolition cost at 519 65th St North
Property owner at 519 65th Street North will be charged $3,362 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot.
Land area:
1 parcel