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City abates inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
An abandoned or inoperable vehicle will be removed from a residential or commercial property. Removal costs will be charged to the registered owner.
Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs assessed to owner
City removes abandoned or non-working vehicle from neighborhood. Owner pays removal costs.
Unsafe building at 2200 Avenue G ordered demolished
City will tear down a structure declared unsafe and a public nuisance at 2200 Avenue G. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.
Remove 6 39th Ave North from weed-abatement assessment
Property at 6 39th Ave North is removed from the city's special weed-abatement assessment, clearing any associated financial obligation for the owner.
Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 9832 Airport Road
City will tear down a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition removes a hazard from the neighborhood.
Inoperable vehicle removed from property; cost billed to owner
City will remove an abandoned or non-working vehicle and charge the registered owner for removal costs.
City removes abandoned vehicle as public nuisance
Inoperable vehicles left on streets create safety and neighborhood concerns. Removal costs will be charged to the vehicle's registered owner.
Remove inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance; costs charged to owner
City removes abandoned or disabled vehicles that blight neighborhoods. Removal costs are recovered from the registered vehicle owner.
City awards police pursuit truck contract to Stivers Ford
Police department gets new Ford F150 4x4 trucks for patrol and pursuit operations. Exact cost per unit stored in purchasing office records.
Unsafe building at 7618 3rd Ave S approved for demolition
City will demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a hazard from the South Birmingham neighborhood.
Council grants medical-transport operating permit to Safe Travels
Safe Travels Transporting Services gains authority to operate non-emergency medical transport services in Bessemer. This expands available transportation options for residents needing medical trips.
Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
City will remove an abandoned car and bill the owner for removal costs, clearing blighted property.
City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
Removal of abandoned or disabled vehicles from streets and properties improves neighborhood safety and quality of life. Costs will be charged to the vehicle owner.
Inoperable vehicle removal costs charged to owner
City will remove an abandoned or inoperable vehicle from your neighborhood and bill the registered owner. Helps reduce blight and safety hazards on residential streets.
Weed abatement costs become property liens
Property owners will be charged for weed removal on their neglected land, with costs added as a lien. Affects owners of properties cited for nuisance conditions.
Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 8408 1st Ave N
City declares a building at 8408 1st Avenue North unsafe and orders its demolition, removing a structure deemed a public nuisance from the neighborhood.
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4136–38th Ave N
Property at 4136–38th Avenue North deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removal clears a hazardous structure from the neighborhood.
City declares 511 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds
Owners of properties declared nuisances must clear weeds or face city enforcement and possible liens. Affects neighborhood appearance and public safety.
Special assessment set for weed abatement on blighted properties
Property owners will face charges to cover city costs of clearing noxious weeds from their land. This is a follow-up to a 2018 declaration and gives the city authority to collect abatement costs from owners.