Special weed-abatement assessments levied on blighted properties
Owners of vacant or neglected properties will face bills to cover city costs for clearing noxious weeds. If unpaid, assessments typically become tax liens.
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Public Safety
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Public Safety items
City awards $64,309 for night vision goggles and parts to Police Department
Police Department receives night vision equipment to support after-hours surveillance and tactical operations.
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2512 17th Street, Ensley
Dangerous structure in Ensley neighborhood will be torn down. Removal reduces blight and safety risks for nearby residents.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special weed-abatement assessment set for affected properties
Properties declared dangerous or overgrown face a special assessment to cover city weed removal costs. Property owners can contest the assessment at a public hearing.
Weed abatement assessment hearing for properties under Resolution 877-23
Property owners may face special assessments for city-ordered weed removal on their land. Affected owners have the right to be heard before the assessment is finalized.
Council orders demolition of unsafe structure at 3412 33rd Place North
City removes blighted building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears the property and may improve neighborhood safety and appearance.
Land area:
1 parcel
Demolition approved for unsafe building at 708 Kingman Road
Unsafe building at 708 Kingman Road will be demolished, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 5141 5th Avenue South
Property at 5141 5th Avenue South is declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish it to remove hazard from the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
City directs demolition of unsafe building at 8629 4th Ave N
Property at 8629 4th Avenue North deemed unsafe and a public nuisance; city moving forward with demolition to protect neighborhood safety.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties
City collects special assessments from property owners for weed removal on their land. If your property is on this list, you'll owe the abatement cost as a separate charge.
Weed abatement: special assessment levied on blighted properties
Property owners may face charges for weed removal on their neglected lots, following the city's May 2023 declaration of dangerous vegetation. Costs vary by parcel.
City awards janitorial contract to Hill's Service
City facilities—police, court, and fire—will have janitorial services under a new contract. Competitive bidding ensures cost-effective operations.
Unsafe building at 5901 Avenue N (Ensley) marked for demolition
City will demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in the Ensley neighborhood. Removes a hazard from the community.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special assessment: weed abatement charges on residential properties
Property owners will face charges to cover the cost of removing dangerous or noxious weeds from their parcels. The specific properties and dollar amounts are set by this resolution.
Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties
City will assess property owners for costs of removing noxious weeds from their land. Affected owners will receive bills and have opportunity to contest the charges at a hearing.
City authorizes demolition of unsafe building at 861 42nd Place North
Unsafe, blighted building at 861 42nd Place North will be torn down. Removal helps reduce neighborhood blight and fire hazard.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties
City is charging property owners for costs to clear noxious weeds from blighted sites under a 2022 authorization. Affected owners will receive bills tied to the abatement work.
Special assessment: weed abatement charges on blighted properties
Property owners will receive bills for city-ordered weed removal on their land. Amounts and affected parcels are listed in the full resolution.
Emergency lighting contract awarded to Haynes Emergency Lighting
City locks in unit prices for emergency lighting supplies and installation across facilities as needed. Competitive bid ensures cost control on routine public-safety infrastructure.
Special weed abatement assessments levied on properties
Property owners may face special assessments to cover the cost of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land, as authorized under prior city resolution.