Weed abatement: city assesses property owners for cleanup costs
Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds face special assessments to cover city cleanup and abatement costs under a 2015 ordinance. Check if your property is on the list.
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Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties
Properties declared blighted under city weed ordinance will be assessed for cleanup costs. Property owners may face liens if they don't pay the special assessment.
Inoperable vehicle removal from neighborhood property
City removes abandoned, inoperable vehicle from residential property and bills the registered owner for removal costs.
7130 Division Avenue declared unsafe; demolition ordered
City will demolish this blighted building, removing a hazard from the neighborhood and opening the parcel for future development or stabilization.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on multiple properties
Property owners may face financial penalties or tax liens if they don't clear overgrown weeds. The city uses special assessments to recover abatement costs from responsible parties.
Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance; owner pays costs
City removes an abandoned or broken-down vehicle from a property and bills the registered owner for the removal cost, clearing neighborhood blight.
Weed abatement: city assesses property owners for cleanup costs
Property owners may receive a bill for the cost of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land, as previously declared by the city in 2015. Check your notice for details on the assessed amount.
Special weed-abatement assessment hearing
City holds hearing on costs to clean up blighted properties with noxious weeds; property owners may face special assessments if they fail to comply.
Weed abatement: special assessments against blighted properties
City clears abandoned lots of dangerous weeds and bills property owners for the work. Owners can challenge the assessment at a public hearing.
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 828 47th St North
Blighted structure at 828 47th Street North is being removed after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears the property and addresses neighborhood blight.
Land area:
1 parcel
City orders demolition of unsafe building at 745–47th Street North
Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition will remove hazard from neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
Emergency repair: Track facility computer and Tri-Caster system
Critical public-safety broadcast and recording infrastructure gets emergency repairs. The Track's main computer and Tri-Caster (video production system) are essential to police operations documentation and emergency communications.
Sunbelt Fire wins contract for emergency vehicle parts
City secures competitive pricing on fire department equipment needed for emergency response readiness.
Council awards emergency vehicle parts contract to Southern Emergency Consultant
Emergency responders can now purchase critical vehicle parts through a pre-approved vendor at fixed prices, reducing procurement delays for fire and rescue equipment.
Emergency floor replacement at Boutwell Auditorium dressing room
City is using emergency procurement rules to replace damaged floors in the Boutwell Auditorium dressing room, allowing faster repair without competitive bidding. This keeps the venue operational for performances and events.
Emergency Equipment Professional awarded contract for emergency vehicle parts
City approves standing purchase agreement with Emergency Equipment Professional for emergency response vehicle parts at competitive unit prices. Ensures fire/rescue and public safety vehicles have ready access to replacement parts.
City funds Red Cross emergency relief agreement for $15,000
City commits $15,000 to American Red Cross Mid-Alabama Chapter for immediate disaster relief and emergency services in the region.
Council authorizes removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
Clears abandoned vehicles from neighborhoods; removal costs charged to vehicle owner. Improves blight conditions on affected property.
City declares 117 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds
Property owners will face forced weed removal on 117 blighted parcels across Birmingham. Properties that aren't cleared could trigger liens, fines, or city-funded abatement at owner expense.
Land area:
117 parcels
City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
Inoperable vehicle declared a public nuisance and removed from neighborhood; costs charged to the registered owner.