Weed abatement assessment liens filed on blighted properties
Property owners with noxious weeds could face liens and increased tax bills for city cleanup costs ordered in 2014. Affects properties declared blighted under Resolution 1577-14.
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Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties
Property owners may face cost recovery charges for city-ordered weed removal on neglected parcels. Details on affected properties and assessment amounts not yet available.
Special weed-abatement assessment levied against blighted properties
City charges property owners for costs of removing dangerous weeds; owners can dispute the assessment at a public hearing.
Weed abatement assessment bill issued to property owners
Property owners flagged for noxious weeds face a special assessment charge to recover abatement costs. The city will hold a hearing where residents can contest the bill.
Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties
Property owners facing cost recovery charges for city weed removal under a 2012 blight ordinance. Assessment details not fully listed in agenda item.
Weed abatement: special assessment levied on blighted properties
Properties with noxious or dangerous weeds will be assessed to cover removal costs. Owners who don't voluntarily abate can expect city bills and potential liens.
Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties
City is assessing property owners for costs of clearing noxious weeds on their blighted lots. Affected owners will receive bills for abatement work already completed under a 2013 city order.
Special weed-abatement assessments on noxious properties
Property owners with dangerous weeds face special assessments to cover City abatement costs. Check if your property is listed.
Special assessment: $3,606 demolition cost at 453–38th Avenue West
Property owner billed $3,606 for city demolition of unsafe building. Assessment becomes a lien on the property.
Land area:
1 parcel
Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 2008 Carraway Boulevard
Unsafe structure at 2008 Carraway Boulevard North will be torn down, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special assessment: $4,256 demolition cost for Pratt City property
Property owner at 1409 2nd Street Rear will be billed $4,256 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their land.
Land area:
1 parcel
Weed abatement: Special assessment levied on blighted properties
Property owners will face a special assessment to cover city weed-removal costs on blighted parcels. Owners can contest the assessment at a public hearing.
City declares 1245 Short Center St. unsafe; demolition ordered
Building at this address will be demolished after being declared a public nuisance and safety hazard. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
Pratt City property hit with $12,484 demolition cost assessment
City completed demolition of unsafe building at 1409 2nd Street and is charging the property owner $12,484 to recover costs. Property owners can face these special assessments when buildings are demolished due to safety hazards.
Land area:
1 parcel
Council orders demolition of blighted building at 2700 11th Ave North
Unsafe structure declared a public nuisance and removed from neighborhood. Clears blighted property to reduce blight and improve safety on the block.
Land area:
1 parcel
CONSENT ITEM 46. WITHDRAWN PER PLANNING, ENGINEERING AND PERMITS A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 9333 - 14th Avenue North, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Submitted by t
CONSENT ITEM 51. WITHDRAWN PER PLANNING, ENGINEERING AND PERMITS A Resolution determining that the building or structure located at 513 Athens Court, Birmingham, to be unsafe, a public nuisance, and directing that it be demolished. (Submitted by the Mayor
Weed abatement: special assessment set against blighted properties
City levies cleanup costs on property owners who fail to remove noxious weeds from their land. Owners will receive bills for the abatement work.
Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties
City collects fees from property owners who haven't cleared dangerous weeds; funds enforcement of 2012 blight rules.
Weed abatement: City clears nuisance properties, costs become liens
City will clear overgrown weeds and debris from blighted properties and charge owners for cleanup costs, which attach as liens. Helps neighborhood appearance and property values in affected areas.