Weed abatement liens: costs assessed to blighted properties
City removes nuisances from vacant or neglected properties and charges the owners for cleanup costs. Liens attach to the properties until paid.
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Demolition cost passed to property owner: $3,831 at 3317 33rd St N
Property owner will be billed for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building at this address. Special assessment of $3,831 will be added to the property's tax liability.
Land area:
1 parcel
Weed abatement: city clears nuisances, assesses costs as liens
City will clear weeds and debris from blighted properties and bill property owners for the cleanup costs. The charges become liens against the properties until paid.
Weed abatement costs assessed as liens on blighted properties
City will remove nuisances from abandoned or neglected properties and charge cleanup costs back to the owners as a lien. Owners may see their property tax bill increase to cover abatement work.
City declares 399 blighted properties public nuisances over weeds
Owners of 399 properties with noxious weeds will be notified and required to clean up or face enforcement. Addresses neighborhood blight and public health hazards across the city.
Land area:
399 parcels
Council awards $23,560 thermal imaging cameras to MES
Fire department adds thermal imaging to improve emergency response and search-and-rescue operations.
Fire Recruit School: $5,271 training supplies from MES
City spends $5,271 on educational materials for Birmingham Fire and Rescue recruit training, ensuring new firefighters have proper instructional equipment.
Emergency repairs approved for flooding at Police HQ
Police headquarters flooded and requires emergency repairs to restore operations. The city is using emergency procurement to fix the damage quickly.
411 properties declared nuisance for noxious weeds; notices to be posted
Properties with dangerous weeds that threaten public health and neighborhood safety will be flagged for abatement. Property owners will receive notice and be required to address the violation or face further city action.
Land area:
411 parcels
City secures $66,500 federal drug-trafficking grant from ALEA
Federal funding supports local law enforcement operations targeting high-intensity drug trafficking in the Alabama Gulf Coast region.
City assesses $5,395 demolition cost to 1220 Portland St property
Property owner at 1220 Portland Street must pay $5,395 for the city's demolition of an unsafe building on the lot. The cost is being recovered through a special assessment against the property.
Land area:
1 parcel
Mayor authorized to sign 2025 World Police and Fire Games agreement
City backs hosting the 2025 World Police and Fire Games, a major international event. Details on funding, logistics, and public benefit are unclear from this item alone.
Special assessment: Property owner pays $9,958.52 for demolition at 7413 Naples
Property owner at 7413 Naples Avenue is being charged $9,958.52 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. The charge becomes a special tax assessment on the property.
Land area:
1 parcel
Property owner charged $4,290 for unsafe building demolition at 5600 Avenue K
The owner of 5600 Avenue K must pay $4,289.60 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure on the property. This is a routine special assessment that shifts demolition costs to the property owner.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special assessment: $56,512 demolition cost charged to 604 8th Ave W
Property owner at 604 8th Avenue West will be billed $56,512 for the city's demolition of an unsafe building on their land. The cost is recovered through a special assessment on the property tax bill.
Land area:
1 parcel
Emergency storm sewer repair approved at 3448 Cliff Road
City authorizes emergency repairs to failed storm sewer infrastructure at this location. Protects property from water damage and restores drainage service to affected area.
Special assessment: $11,117 demolition cost levied on 3821 9th Ave
Owner of 3821 9th Avenue will be billed $11,117.36 for the city's demolition of an unsafe building on the property. This cost is recovered through a special tax assessment against the parcel.
Land area:
1 parcel
City bills property owner $24,986 for demolition of unsafe building in Ensley
Property owner at 2008 Avenue E will face a special assessment to cover the cost of removing an unsafe structure. This recouped demolition cost stays on the property tax record.
Land area:
1 parcel
Property owner billed $8,458.80 for unsafe building demolition
City demolishes unsafe structures and bills the property owner for costs. Owner at 233 51st Street North must pay the assessment or face lien on the property.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special assessment: $6,402 demolition cost billed to 5724 Country Club
Property owner at 5724 Country Club Drive, Birmingham will be charged $6,402.24 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.
Land area:
1 parcel