Public Safety

Unsafe building at 3311 27th St North ordered demolished

City declares the property unsafe and a public nuisance, ordering demolition to remove blight and improve neighborhood safety.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 130 2nd Avenue South

Unsafe building will be demolished to reduce blight and safety risks in the neighborhood.

Special weed-abatement assessments on blighted properties

City imposes costs on property owners to clear dangerous weeds from vacant or neglected sites, part of ongoing blight cleanup efforts.

Remove weed-abatement assessment on 4200 7th Ave

Property owner at 4200 7th Ave is cleared of a special weed-abatement tax assessment, reducing costs tied to the city's blight-cleanup program.

Police firearms contract awarded to Gulf States Distributors

City commits to purchase police firearms, holsters, and accessories from Gulf States Distributors at negotiated unit prices. Public safety operations depend on equipment procurement transparency.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1645 32nd St, Ensley

Unsafe or abandoned structures drag down neighborhoods and create safety hazards. This demolition clears a blighted property in Ensley, opening the door for future development or green space.

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 2100 South Park Drive

An unsafe, blighted structure will be removed from the neighborhood, clearing the parcel for potential redevelopment or stabilization of the surrounding area.

City declares 30 properties public nuisance over dangerous weeds

City is moving to clean up blighted properties overgrown with noxious weeds. Notice will be posted on each property, triggering abatement action.

City authorizes demolition of unsafe building at 1913 Evergreen

Removes a condemned structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance from your neighborhood. Clears the property for potential redevelopment or stabilization.

Mayor seeks federal grant for traffic safety enforcement

City pursues U.S. Department of Justice funding to support law enforcement traffic safety programs. Grant approval enables pursuit of federal resources with no local cost.

City buys heavy-duty police barricades from Technology International for $40,500

Purchase of traffic control barricades for law enforcement operations. Competitive procurement method ensures value.

2025-845 Rabbi Steve Silberman, Public Safety Chaplain

Noise waiver granted for Public Safety Memorial Park event June 27

Event at Public Safety Memorial Park (District 5) gets approval to operate until 10 p.m. on June 27 without noise ordinance restrictions—neighbors should expect louder activity that evening.

Unsafe building at 1901 19th Court North ordered demolished

City declares building unsafe and a public nuisance, clears path for demolition. Removes hazard from neighborhood.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2312 Avenue G

Condemned structure will be removed from the neighborhood. The property at 2312 Avenue G has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 621 3rd Ave N

Unsafe structure at 621 3rd Avenue North will be demolished, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood. Clears the way for potential land recovery and redevelopment.

Unsafe building demolished at 3912 36th Avenue North

City removes a blighted property declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears a deteriorated structure from the neighborhood.

Demolition approved: Unsafe building at 1225 30th St North

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

Special weed abatement assessment on blighted properties

City assigns cleanup costs to property owners for neglected, overgrown lots declared hazardous since 2016. Owners may face liens if assessments go unpaid.

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4420 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd

Building at 4420 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard is being demolished after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a blight hazard from the neighborhood.