Birmingham Receives $50,000 to Help Educate Public About New Code Enforcement Practices

birminghamal.gov The Center for Community Progress has awarded the City of Birmingham $50,000 in technical assistance to help revamp its code enforcement practices. The Department of Planning, Engineering, and Permits (PEP) will use this resource to implement and educate the public about the recently passed foreclosure bill SB9 signed by Governor Kay Ivey. “The SB9 legislation is another strategic tool in combating code enforcement issues within the City of Birmingham,” said Katrina Thomas, Director of PEP. “This legislation will provide a path forward for the City to pursue non-owner occupied property where we have seen repeat nuisance violations, unpaid code enforcement liens, and negligent response regarding abatement of such violations. We look forward to working hand in hand with Community Progress as we implement a local ordinance and educate our citizens on the tool.” Birmingham’s Department of Planning, Engineering, and Permits engaged in a rigorous interview and application process for this competitive award. The team is partnering with the Birmingham City Council to build out a local ordinance that will put in place the legal mechanism to pursue foreclosure for non-owner occupied properties with code enforcement liens. Since 2010, the Community Progress team of experts has provided urban, suburban, and...