Public Safety

2025-274 Rabbi Steve Silberman, Public Safety Chaplain

City orders demolition of blighted house at 554 Hickory Street

The city is removing an abandoned or unsafe building from your neighborhood. Demolition clears blight, eliminates a public hazard, and can improve property values and safety in the area.

City declares 916 Shady Brook Drive a public nuisance; orders demolition

A blighted property on Shady Brook Drive will be torn down to remove a public health and safety hazard from your neighborhood.

City declares 554 Hickory Street a public nuisance, orders demolition

This abandoned or unsafe building in District 2 will be demolished to protect neighborhood safety and property values. Residents near the site may experience construction activity.

City declares 1805 Larkwood Drive a public nuisance; demolition ordered

The building at 1805 Larkwood Drive in District 1 will be torn down after a public hearing declares it a public nuisance. This clears a blighted property from the neighborhood.

2025-1046 Chaplain Bobby Morton, Public Safety Chaplain

City buys ambulances from Southern Emergency & Rescue for $1.1M

MFRD gets new ambulances to maintain emergency response capacity. No-bid purchase raises questions about vendor selection process and competitive bidding.

City hires Southern View Media for police recruiting ads; $4K/month

City will spend $4,000 per month on digital marketing to recruit police officers. Sole-source contract means no competitive bidding.

2025-1399 Keith Myrick, Public Safety Chaplain

City declares 1220 Satchel Street a public nuisance; demolition ordered

The structure will be demolished to address blight and safety hazards on the property. Neighbors will see removal of an unsafe building in their area.

Building at 2661 Betbeze Street declared public nuisance; demolition ordered

Property at 2661 Betbeze Street will be demolished at city expense after being declared a public nuisance. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

2002 Good Street ordered demolished as public nuisance

City moves to tear down a deteriorating structure in District 1. Demolition removes a dangerous or blighted property from the neighborhood.

Public hearing: 401 Lexington Avenue declared public nuisance, demolition ordere

The structure at 401 Lexington Avenue in District 2 will be demolished after being declared a public nuisance. This removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of condemned building at 3211 Valley Road

A dangerous or deteriorated structure in District 3 will be torn down. This removes a public safety hazard from the neighborhood.

Council declares structure at 709 South Carolina Street a public nuisance, order

Building at 709 South Carolina Street in District 3 will be demolished after being declared a public nuisance. The city will fund the demolition from the general fund to remove the blighted structure.

MFRD purchases $1.7M aerial ladder truck from Emergency Equipment Pro

Mobile Fire-Rescue Department buys specialized equipment to improve emergency response for tall building fires and rescues.

Demolition ordered for blighted building at 709 South Carolina Street

City will tear down the structure declared a public nuisance, removing a hazard from the neighborhood.

Council declares 3211 Valley Road a public nuisance; orders demolition

Property at 3211 Valley Road will be demolished after council determination it poses a public safety or health hazard. Neighbors benefit from removal of a blighted or dangerous structure.

401 Lexington Avenue declared public nuisance; demolition ordered

The structure at 401 Lexington Avenue will be demolished after being declared a public nuisance. The decision removes a hazardous property from the neighborhood.

2002 Good Street declared public nuisance; demolition ordered

The building at 2002 Good Street will be demolished after the city declared it a public nuisance. This removes a structure the city determined poses a safety or health risk to the neighborhood.