City removes inoperable motor vehicle as public nuisance
Eliminates abandoned vehicle from neighborhood streets; removal costs billed to the registered owner.
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City bills property owner $7,127 for unsafe building demolition
Property owner at 960 53rd Street North will be charged for the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their land. This is a lien that must be paid or could affect property taxes.
Land area:
1 parcel
Emergency chiller repair: $24,500 contract to B.F. Love Mechanical
Boutwell Auditorium's cooling system required emergency repair to keep the facility operational. The city awarded the contract to the lowest bidder without competitive bidding due to the urgent nature of the failure.
Police gets $252.5K federal grant for explosive-detection dogs
Police Department receives federal funding to operate a National Explosives Canine Team, enhancing public safety at transportation hubs and city events. No local tax dollars required for this program.
Birmingham Police gets $84,521 state grant for law enforcement
State funding boosts police department resources at no cost to local taxpayers. The $84,521 supports law enforcement operations and equipment.
City removes inoperable vehicle; owner pays removal cost
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed as public nuisances. The registered owner is billed for the removal cost.
City removes inoperable motor vehicle as public nuisance
Eliminates abandoned vehicle from neighborhood streets; removal costs billed to the registered owner.
City recovers $2,814 demolition cost from 3361 28th Ave N property
Property owner billed for unsafe building removal; cost becomes a special assessment lien on the parcel.
Land area:
1 parcel
City assesses $5,133.88 against 428 5th Street for demolition
Unsafe building at 428 5th Street North has been demolished; property owner will be billed $5,133.88 to cover demolition costs as a special tax assessment.
Land area:
1 parcel
City demolishes unsafe building at 1247 4th Place; owner billed $4,616
Property owner at 1247 4th Place North is now responsible for the $4,616.04 cost of demolishing an unsafe structure—a common practice when building conditions threaten neighborhood safety and the owner fails to act.
Land area:
1 parcel
City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods and costs charged to the registered owner, improving neighborhood conditions.
City pursues $200K state grant for emergency housing solutions
Birmingham is applying for Emergency Solutions Grant funding to address homelessness and housing instability. Grant approval could expand shelter services and housing assistance programs for vulnerable residents.
City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance
Abandoned vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods and the owner is billed for removal costs, reducing blight and improving street safety.
Property owner charged $4,553 for unsafe building demolition at 237 14th Court N
Building at 237 14th Court North has been demolished as unsafe; owner is now billed $4,553 through special assessment to recover city's demolition costs.
Land area:
1 parcel
Property owner billed $5,601 for demolition at 3845 1st Street North
Owner of the unsafe building will be assessed the full cost of its demolition. This is a routine recovery mechanism for public safety expenses.
Land area:
1 parcel
City targets 553 blighted properties for weed abatement
553 properties with dangerous or noxious weeds will receive notices to comply or face city cleanup—and bills passed to owners. Helps slow neighborhood blight and public health risks.
Land area:
553 parcels
Special assessment: $2,364 demolition cost for 605 3rd Street North
Property owner receives bill for unsafe building demolition. Cost is now a lien on the parcel at 605 3rd Street North.
Land area:
1 parcel
Weed abatement lien removed: 6003 Georgia Rd
Property at 6003 Georgia Rd is released from a special weed-abatement assessment that has been on the books since 2013. Owner can now clear title or transfer the property without this lien.
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.
City assesses $50,132 against 1508 13th Ave N for building demolition
Property owner at 1508 13th Avenue North will be billed $50,132 to cover the city's cost for tearing down an unsafe building. The charge becomes a special assessment against the property.
Land area:
1 parcel