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 orders demolition of abandoned house at 1805 Larkwood Drive

Blighted property will be removed from the neighborhood. Demolition clears the way for the site to be redeveloped or stabilized.

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.

Emergency repair: frozen water coil at Boutwell Auditorium

Council receives notice of emergency spending to fix burst water pipes at Boutwell Auditorium, a public venue. Freezing damage requires immediate repair to prevent further harm to the building.

City declares 33 properties public nuisance for noxious weeds

Property owners will be notified and ordered to remove dangerous vegetation or face city enforcement action. This clears the path for weed abatement on blighted parcels affecting neighborhood safety and appearance.

Hill's Janitorial Service renewal: Police and Fire facilities

City continues janitorial services at police headquarters, precincts, and fitness centers through competitive contract renewal with Hill's Janitorial Service, Inc.

Property owner charged $2,795 for unsafe building demolition

The city is assessing a special tax of $2,795 against the property at 1000 9th Street West to recover demolition costs for an unsafe structure. Property owners become responsible for these demolition costs when the city removes dangerous buildings.

Weed abatement: City clears nuisances, liens assessed to properties

City removes overgrown weeds and debris from blighted properties and bills owners through property liens. Costs recover cleanup expenses directly from property owners responsible for maintenance.

Emergency roof repair approved for Police West Precinct

Roof leak at the West Precinct required emergency purchase authorization to prevent further damage to the building and equipment. Exact repair cost was not disclosed in the notice.

Property removed from city weed-abatement tax: 7735 1st Ave S

This property is no longer subject to a special tax for weed abatement, lowering costs for the owner at that address.

Operating Authority Permit granted to Charles Brown-Safe Dependable Care Corp.

New non-emergency medical transport operator approved to serve the area. The three certificates of public necessity and convenience authorize the company to operate in this market.

Emergency roof repair approved for Birmingham CrossPlex

Roof leaks at the city-owned CrossPlex facility need urgent repair to prevent further water damage and service disruption. Emergency procurement allows the repair to proceed without standard competitive bidding delays.

City demolishes unsafe building at 529 Avenue B; property owner billed $3,562

The city tore down an unsafe structure at this Pratt City address and is billing the property owner for the demolition cost. Residents in the area see a nuisance removal; the owner faces a lien if the bill isn't paid.

Special assessment: $3,744 demolition cost for 120 93rd St N

Property owner at 120 93rd Street North will be billed $3,743.90 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

Operating permit granted to Collier Kids Travel for non-emergency medical servic

City authorizes a new non-emergency medical transportation service. The permit allows Collier Kids Travel to operate in the area serving residents who need medical rides outside hospitals.

Special assessment: $6,944 demolition cost at 516 80th Place South

Property owner will pay $6,944.20 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building at this address. The cost is recovered as a special tax against the property.

Property owner liable for $5,220 demolition cost at 210 74th Street South

The city demolishes unsafe buildings and charges owners the cost through a special assessment. This property owner will owe $5,220.30.