DISTRICT 2VIRTUAL TOWNHALL MEETING

March 12, 2020

Community Resource Representatives

Melony Martinmelony.martin@birminghamal.gov205.254.2535

Harold Houstonharold.Houston@birminghamal.gov205.254.2523

Jasmine Fells205.297.8336Jasmine.Fells@birminghamal.gov

Demolition and Condemnation

45Structures demolished in District 2

since January 2018

• 41 City-contracted demolitions

• 4 Private demolitions

Demolition and Condemnation

• Brown Springs (1)

• Eastwood (1)

• Roebuck Springs (1)

• South East Lake (14)

17 Structures condemned and identified for

demolition in the following District 2

neighborhoods

Zoning Enforcement Cases

80Active zoning enforcement cases in

District 2

This includes violations such as Business Use of Residential Property, Outside Storage, Home Occupation Violations, Fence Violations, and some Inoperable Vehicle cases.

Housing Code Enforcement Violations

732 Housing code inspections conducted in

District 2 since January 2019

These include properties reported to be in violation of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and include violations such as deteriorated roof systems, damaged windows or doors, chipped exterior paint, damaged or deteriorated facades, and inadequate utility service.

Critical Repair Applications

• Brown Springs (1)

• Eastwood (1)

• Huffman (1)

16Critical repair applications approved by the

Community Development Department during the 2019

cycle within the following District 2 neighborhoods

The average cost for a Critical Repair Grant per home is $10,837. The smallest amount is $2,100 and the maximum amount is $15,000.

• Roebuck (6)

• South East Lake (7)

General Code Enforcement Occupied Properties (DPW)

• Brown Springs (9)

• Crestline (2)

• Crestwood South (1)

• Eastwood (5)

• Huffman (1)

137Active general/environmental code enforcement

cases in District 2• Liberty Highlands (4)

• Roebuck (19)

• Roebuck Springs (18)

• South East Lake (78)

This includes junk/debris, salvage material, overgrowth and inoperable vehicles.

Illegal Dumping

29Active illegal dumping cases reported within the

following District 2 neighborhoods

• Huffman (2)

• Liberty Highlands (1)

• Roebuck (4)

• Roebuck Springs (2)

• South East Lake (19)

• Spring Lake (1)

30 cases of illegal dumping have been resolved since January 2019.

Weed Abatements

610 Lots cut or cleaned in District 2 since January 1, 2019

• 287 vacant lots cut by contractor

• 323 weed lots abated/cleaned by

owner or city staff

There are 185 vacant properties active in the Weed Bill for District 2. These are properties that are either waiting to be put on a contractor list or still being processed.

Potholes Repaired and Patching

1,635Potholes repaired in District 2 since January 2019

Potholes Repaired and Patching

The following Locations that have been or will be patched in

District 2 this fiscal year for the 2019 contract.

• 729 Self Drive• 520 Crow Drive (by Taco Bell)• 700 Jeannine Court• 804 School Terrace• 815 School Terrace• 819 School Terrace (apron at Hillcrest Ave)• 921 Martinwood Circle

• 930 – 938 Martinwood Circle• 942 Martinwood Circle• 505 Ferndale Rd• 628 Red Lane Rd• 629 Red Lane Rd• 1050 Gene Reed Rd• 1051 Gene Reed Rd

1,062 feet in patches

Street Resurfacing Projects

5.26 milesStreet segments this fiscal year

$1,328,318Investment in street resurfacing segments

Street Resurfacing Projects

The following street segments will be completed in District 2

this fiscal year

• BROOKHURST DR FROM GADSDEN HWY TO MEDFORD RD• MEDFORD RD FROM EAST END TO PARKWAY EAST• SUMMIT DR FROM FERNDALE RD TO NORTH END• ORCHARD RD FROM PARKWAY EAST TO SELF DR• COOPER HILL RD FROM END C/G TO MONTCLAIR RD• 10TH CT S FROM 53RD ST TO 54TH ST• 54TH ST S FROM 10TH AVE TO 11TH CT• 11TH CT S FROM 53RD ST S TO 12 AVE S• GARDEN LN FROM DALTON DR TO SOUTH (INCLUDING

GARDEN CIRCLE)• SANFORD DR FROM DALTON DR TO SOUTH END• ANNIE LAURA DR FROM DALTON DR TO ROBINSON

• ROYAL ST FROM DUNSTON AVE TO GLADSTONE AVE• SWALLOW PL FROM SWALLOW LN TO SWALLO LN• SCENIC VIEW DR FROM CITY LIMIT TO WINDY LN• MOUNTAINDALE RD/DUNSTON LN FROM

MONTEVALLO TO SWALLOW LN• MONTCLAIR RD FROM EAST OF MONTEVALLO RD TO

CITY LIMITS• CREST HILL RD FROM US 78 TO MONTCLAIR RD

(INCLUDING 5 SIDE SPURS/STREETS)• ROEBUCK PKY/ESPLANADE DR FROM I-59 TO

MOUNTAIN DR• 12TH AVE S FROM CLAIRMONT AVE TO 56TH ST S

Street Resurfacing Projects

The following street segments will be completed in District 2 next fiscal year

2.43 miles Street segments next fiscal year

$936,280Investment

• OPORTO-MADRID BLVD FROM 1ST AVE N TO 68TH PL S• GRANTS MILL RD FROM SICARD HOLLOW RD TO 4000' SOUTH• 86th ST S FROM 86th PL S to 8th AVE S

Sidewalk Projects

1,620 feet District 2 sidewalks this fiscal year

$64,800 Investment

• 3rd Ave S. from 81st Street S NW 1080 (±1620.21 ft.)

Sidewalk Projects

3,984 feet District 2 sidewalks next fiscal year

$159,389Investment

• 3rd Avenue S from 84th Street S to 200 feet past 83rd Street S (±1104.16 ft.)

• 4th Avenue S from 80th Street S to 81st Street S (±855.54 ft.)

• 84th Street S. from 3rd Avenue S to 5th Ave S (±1118 ft.)

• 85th Street S. from 4th Avenue S to 5th Street S (±540.95 ft.)

• 85th St S from 2nd Avenue S to 3rd Avenue S (±366.10 ft.)

Culvert / Storm Sewers

District 2 Neighborhood: RoebuckRemoval and replacement of bridge culvert at West Blvd and Village Creek at Golf Course

Design Phase is 15% Complete

Public Facilities

District 2 Neighborhood: RoebuckEast Precinct 2nd Floor Renovations

Construction Phase is 72% Complete

Public Facilities

District 2 Neighborhood: South East LakeFire Station #19 Reroofing

Design Phase is 50% Complete

Roadway / Paving

District 2 Neighborhood: EastwoodRepave and expand parking area at Lawson Field and install lighting

Design Phase is 95% Complete

Street / Sidewalk Improvements

District 2 Neighborhood: CrestlineNew sidewalk on Hagood St to connect to Euclid Ave and Montclair Rd – providing pedestrian link between Birmingham and Mountain Brook (joint effort)

Design Phase is 60% Complete

Former Banks High School

District 2 Neighborhood: South East LakeAbatement and demolition of the former Banks High School site$1 Million Investment

Completed Projects

The following public investment projects have been completed in District 2

• Hawkins Recreation Center: HVAC replaced in gym, added playground surface landing, tile replaced in lobby

• Fire Station 26: Driveway replaced, kitchen hood upgraded, new gas range• Roebuck Springs Road Improvements: Improved drainage and widened Roebuck Springs

Rd from Observatory Ln to Chestnut St. • Elder Street Sidewalk and Nature Trail: Connecting Montevallo Rd with Scenic View• Clairmont Walking Trail Phase II: ADA accessibility, sidewalks and signage to extend the

walking trail (within median of Clairmont Ave from 50th Pl S to the end of median near 13th

Ave S) as part of the Red Rock Trail System • Ruffner Mountain Connector Trail: ADA accessibility, sidewalks, signage, and bike share

markings as a part of the Red Rock Trail System. Created loop in East Lake and tied into the Ruffner Park entrance; along 81st St S, 75th St S, 85th St S, 5th Ave N, and 2nd Ave S.

DISTRICT 2VIRTUAL TOWNHALL MEETING

March 12, 2020