Public Safety

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance; costs assessed to owner

City removes an abandoned or non-working vehicle from a neighborhood. The registered owner will be billed for removal costs.

Building at 319-85th St. ordered demolished as unsafe nuisance

City declares property dangerous and will demolish it, removing a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

Unsafe building at 948 Center Street North ordered demolished

The city is taking down a blighted property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

Fire Department awards uniform contract to Read's Uniforms

City commits to competitive-bid supplier for fire-resistant gear. Ensures firefighters have safe, compliant protective clothing.

City awards weed abatement contract to Renew Birmingham, 1-year term

Cleaner neighborhoods: Renew Birmingham will remove overgrown weeds and debris from city properties as needed. This ongoing contract helps keep residential and public areas free of blight.

City hires Snap T 360 for weed abatement and debris removal

One-year contract with Snap T 360 (Pleasant Grove) to clear weeds and debris from city properties as needed. Keeps neighborhoods safe and maintains blighted property standards.

2026-621 Bobby Morton, Public Safety Chaplain

Public hearing: Declare property at 4720 Oxford Drive a public nuisance and orde

City will hold a public hearing to decide whether to demolish the structure at 4720 Oxford Drive in District 7 after declaring it a public nuisance. This is your opportunity to comment before the city moves forward.

Council appoints Reggie Hill to lead rules, economic development, and public saf

City appoints new leader to oversee three critical areas: rule-making, economic growth, and public safety operations. This executive-level appointment shapes policy direction on all three fronts.

Council declares 4720 Oxford Drive a public nuisance; orders demolition

Property at 4720 Oxford Drive will be demolished after council declaration. Removes a structure city deemed hazardous to neighborhood safety.

Fire Department repairs collision-damaged pump truck; $17,523 to Emergency Equip

City spends $17,523 in emergency funds to repair a damaged fire apparatus and restore it to service. Maintains firefighting capacity in Mobile.

Police vehicle graphics contract awarded via competitive bid

Council will select a vendor for designing, producing, and installing graphics on police vehicles. This affects how the department brands and identifies its fleet.

Fire Department buys new recruit rescue equipment for $17,828

Birmingham Fire Department gets new rescue gear for recruits, purchased sole-source from Emergency Equipment Professionals in Mississippi.

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicles that create safety and blight hazards in neighborhoods. Removal costs are recovered from the registered owner.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

Abandoned or broken-down cars in neighborhoods create safety hazards and blight. City removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner for costs.

Weed abatement: property at 9036 9th Ave North removed from special assessment

One property is removed from the city's weed-abatement cost recovery program. Owners of the affected property will no longer face a special assessment for cleanup work.

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City will tow and dispose of an abandoned or broken-down vehicle cluttering a neighborhood. The registered owner will be billed for removal costs.

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicle from neighborhood; removal costs billed to the vehicle's registered owner instead of taxpayers.

City renews weed-abatement tax collection with Jefferson County

Blighted properties with overgrown weeds will continue to be flagged for cleanup. Costs are collected by the county tax office and charged to property owners.

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; owner pays costs

Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and attract crime. The city removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner to recover costs.