Public Safety

City to demolish unsafe building at 3753 Todd Avenue

Unsafe structure at 3753 Todd Avenue will be demolished. Removes a public safety hazard and blighted property from the neighborhood.

Council declares 2128 Northland Avenue unsafe, orders demolition

The city will demolish this blighted building, removing a hazard and public nuisance from the neighborhood. Property owners and residents on Northland Avenue should expect construction activity.

City sets aside $3.7M for demolition and site cleanup

Caraway Demolition-Site Remediation will use federal pandemic relief funds to tear down and remediate blighted properties. The work removes eyesores and health hazards from neighborhoods.

Council approves $35,426 for police ice makers via state grant

Birmingham Police Department gets new ice makers and dispensers for multiple facilities, funded through a state grant rather than local tax dollars.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 7220 Queenstown Avenue

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be removed. Demolition clears a potentially dangerous structure from the neighborhood.

City approves $14,490 ammunition purchase from Gulf States Distributors

Police department restocks public safety ammunition and accessories under Alabama state contract. Routine procurement on consent agenda.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3328 Laurel Ave

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 5836 Court O

This building has been declared a public safety hazard and nuisance. Demolition will remove a dangerous structure from the neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1301 31st Street

The city is removing a structure declared unsafe and a public nuisance from your neighborhood. Demolition clears the site and removes a potential safety hazard.

Building at 505 Cotton Avenue declared unsafe; demolition ordered

An unsafe structure at 505 Cotton Avenue will be demolished to remove a public hazard from the neighborhood.

Nuisance abatement on multiple properties; costs become liens

City will clear nuisances (likely overgrown weeds/debris) on specified properties and bill the owners; unpaid costs become legal liens on the properties.

Weed abatement costs become liens on blighted properties

City will clear nuisances from specified properties and charge cleanup costs as liens. Property owners will owe the abatement expenses.

City declares 171 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

City is taking action against 171 properties with dangerous or noxious weeds; owners will receive notice to abate or face city enforcement.

Emergency: Fire stations 19, 22 water heaters replaced

Water heaters at two fire stations failed and required emergency replacement to keep facilities operational. Ensures stations can remain staffed and ready to respond to fires and emergencies.

Weed abatement: 2333 28th St W removed from special assessment

Property owner at 2333 28th St W no longer subject to special weed-abatement assessment. Removes tax lien on that parcel.

Council authorizes weed abatement on nuisance properties

City will clear abandoned or overgrown lots and charge cleanup costs to property owners as a lien. Removes public health and safety hazards in affected neighborhoods.

Weed abatement: Remove property from special assessment at 1349 15th Street

Property owner at 1349 15th Street is removed from the city's special weed-abatement assessment charge, clearing any outstanding liens tied to the original 2020 cleanup order.

Council approves $501 carpet mat purchase for Police Department

Police Department procurement for office equipment using general fund resources.

CONSENT ITEM 15. WITHDRAWN A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 3806 7th Avenue Wylam, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Recommended by the Director of

Building at 1124 14th Street North ordered demolished as unsafe nuisance

An unsafe building in downtown Birmingham will be demolished. The property's removal reduces blight and safety hazards in the neighborhood.