Public Safety

2025-1523 Rabbi Steve Silberman, Public Safety Chaplain

Demolition ordered for blighted house at 607 Belsaw Avenue

City declares the structure a public nuisance and orders it torn down, removing a blighted property from the neighborhood.

City demolishes blighted structure at 7099 Old Shell Road

Removes a blighted property that poses safety or blight concerns in the neighborhood. Demolition clears the site for future development or community use.

City approves $95,323 no-bid repair contract for aerial fire truck

Fire department's aerial truck will return to service after repairs. No competitive bidding was used for this emergency equipment purchase.

City to demolish blighted structure at 7099 Old Shell Road

Property in District 7 officially declared a public nuisance; demolition removes blight from neighborhood and eliminates potential safety hazard.

Public hearing: 500 Chin Street ordered for demolition

A building at 500 Chin Street in District 2 has been declared a public nuisance and will be demolished. The hearing allows residents and property stakeholders to comment before demolition proceeds.

Public hearing: 607 Belsaw Avenue declared nuisance, slated for demolition

City Council will hold a public hearing to declare the structure at 607 Belsaw Avenue a public nuisance and order its demolition. District 2 residents can voice support or objections at the hearing.

MFRD orders 2 fire pumper trucks from Emergency Equipment Professional for $2.06

Fire department replaces aging equipment to maintain emergency response capacity. No-bid purchase bypasses competitive bidding.

City declares 99 blighted properties public nuisance for weed abatement

The city is moving toward cleanup of 99 properties with dangerous weeds that pose neighborhood blight and safety hazards. Property owners will receive notice to clear the weeds or face city-ordered removal.

Police radio equipment: city buys $374K from Motorola

City upgrades police vehicle radio systems and service plan. Investment improves emergency communications for public safety operations.

Remove 3457 31st Place N from weed-abatement assessment

Property owner at 3457 31st Place N is removed from the city's special weed-abatement assessment, reducing their tax liability for the year.

Nuisance abatement: costs assessed as property liens

City will clean up blighted properties and charge owners through liens. Affected property owners will receive notice and a hearing opportunity.

City buys 50 police interceptor SUVs from Stivers Ford for $2.27M

Police fleet refreshed with 50 new 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles, paid from general fund. Modernized patrol cars improve officer safety and response capability.

Council approves $69K demolition contract for Shepherd Center

Shepherd Center building at Mt. Olive location will be removed and hazardous materials disposed of safely. Lowest-bid contract awarded to Bostic Trucking & Excavating.

CONSENT ITEM 67. WITHDRAWN PER P.E.P. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 6636 Avenue N, Birmingham, 35228, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the D

CONSENT ITEM 65. WITHDRAWN PER P.E.P. A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 1324 Beall Street, Birmingham, 35214, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by t

128 Kappa Avenue South ordered demolished as unsafe public nuisance

Property at 128 Kappa Avenue South will be demolished after city determination that the structure is unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal of blighted or dangerous buildings improves neighborhood safety and property values.

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 4641 11th Ave North

Building at 4641 11th Avenue North has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will proceed with demolition to remove the hazard from the neighborhood.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 721 Piper Avenue

An unsafe structure in your neighborhood will be torn down. This removes a public health and safety hazard from the area.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2017 14th Place SW

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition removes neighborhood hazard. Funded from general budget.