City deems the structure unsafe and declares it a public nuisance, triggering demolition. Removal reduces blight and safety hazards in the neighborhood.
Birmingham is recovering demolition costs from the property owner. The unsafe building at this address has been demolished, and the city is now assessing the full cost as a special charge against the property.
Property owner billed for unsafe building demolition in Ensley. Special assessment becomes a lien on the property if unpaid.
Special assessment passes demolition costs to property owner at 326 Avenue W. Property owners can expect similar charges when the city removes unsafe buildings on their land.
City removes blighted property from special assessment role after weed cleanup. Property owner or city may recoup costs through the assessment mechanism.
Overgrown vacant lots breed pest infestations, reduce nearby property values, and create safety hazards in affected neighborhoods. The city will post notice and begin abatement on all 12 parcels.
City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for demolition. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.
The city will demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. This clears blight and hazards from the neighborhood.
Property owner at 4130 – 49th Court North will be billed $3,715.08 for city-ordered demolition of an unsafe structure. Owners are financially responsible for demolition costs when buildings become hazardous.
Property owner at 7134 4th Avenue North must pay the city's demolition costs for an unsafe structure. This recovers public spending on blighted-property removal.
The city paid $6,367 to tear down an unsafe structure and is billing the property owner to recover costs. This is part of Birmingham's effort to remove blighted buildings.
Property owner receives bill for demolition costs of unsafe 4-unit apartment building. This special assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.
Property owner at 1132 Lawson Road will be billed $3,145 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.
Property owner at 222 14th Court North will be charged $2,291 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. This assessment becomes a lien against the property until paid.
City commits $210,038 in general-fund money to fix an emergency condition at a facility operated by Cooperative Downtown Ministries, likely affecting services to residents who rely on the organization's programs.
Council redirects capital funds to plan a potential new art museum. Study will determine scope, cost, and timeline for the project.
Removal of a condemned structure clears blight and improves neighborhood safety. Property may become available for redevelopment or community use.
City clears nuisances from abandoned or neglected properties and recovers costs by placing liens on those parcels, shifting cleanup expense to property owners.
City removes blighted property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears a hazard from the neighborhood.
City activates a public refuge for residents during extreme weather. Center provides shelter and cooling/heating when temperatures threaten health and safety.