Public Safety

City to demolish blighted structure at 7310 4th Street

Removes abandoned or unsafe building from neighborhood. Clears the parcel for future development or community use.

7310 4th Street slated for demolition as public nuisance

City is moving to tear down an abandoned or dangerous building in District 7. Public hearing will let neighbors and residents comment before demolition moves forward.

City targets blighted building at 1202 Gorgas for demolition

City Council will vote on declaring the structure a public nuisance and ordering its removal. Demolition could clean up a deteriorating property in District 3 and improve neighborhood safety.

City declares 970 State Street a public nuisance, orders demolition

The building at 970 State Street in District 2 will be torn down after a public hearing. This removes a structure the city considers unsafe or blighted from the neighborhood.

2513 Karagan Drive declared public nuisance; demolition ordered

The city is tearing down a dilapidated building in District 3 to eliminate a blighted property and improve neighborhood safety.

City declares 1213 Texas Street public nuisance, orders demolition

Blighted structure at 1213 Texas Street in District 2 will be demolished to improve neighborhood safety and remove eyesore. Property owners have opportunity to respond at public hearing.

2026-826 Pastor Tony Legear, Public Safety Chaplain

1163 Texas Street declared public nuisance; demolition ordered

City will demolish the blighted structure at 1163 Texas Street in District 2. Removal clears a neighborhood hazard and opens the parcel for redevelopment or greenspace.

Council orders demolition of blighted building at 1215 Texas Street

Unsafe structure removal improves neighborhood safety and clears a long-vacant property. Demolition begins cleanup of a public nuisance in the area.

City orders demolition of condemned building at 613 Ruth Street

Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood. The demolition clears land for potential reuse and addresses a public safety hazard.

970 State Street building declared public nuisance, demolition ordered

City will demolish the deteriorated building at 970 State Street, removing a public safety hazard from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of building at 1163 Texas Street

Property declared a public nuisance; demolition removes hazard from neighborhood. Affects the immediate area around this address.

1167 Texas Street declared public nuisance; demolition ordered

Building at 1167 Texas Street will be torn down after being declared a public nuisance. This clears a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Declare building at 1167 Texas Street a public nuisance; order demolition

Blighted structure in District 2 will be torn down. Removes a vacant or unsafe building from the neighborhood.

Public hearing set on demolition order for 1215 Texas Street

Council will hear arguments on whether this District 2 structure is unsafe and should be torn down. If demolished, the property clears a potential eyesore and safety hazard from the neighborhood.

Council declares 613 Ruth Street a public nuisance; demolition ordered

Blighted structure in District 2 will be demolished to remove safety hazard and improve neighborhood conditions.

Council appoints Reggie Hill to rules, economic development, public safety

Appoints a new advisor/committee member to shape city policy on economic development and public safety. Reggie Hill will help guide rules affecting local business and neighborhood safety.

1213 Texas Street declared public nuisance; demolition ordered

Unsafe structure at 1213 Texas Street will be demolished. Removes a public safety hazard from the neighborhood.

City declares 2513 Karagan Drive a public nuisance; orders demolition

Dilapidated structure removed from neighborhood. Demolition clears the property for potential redevelopment or safety recovery in the area.

Emergency engine rebuilds approved for Mobile fire trucks ($56,595)

MFRD repairs critical pumper and aerial truck engines to keep fire response operational. Emergency procurement avoids delays that could affect neighborhood safety and response times.