DISTRICT 1 TOWNHALL MEETING REPORT February 25, 2020 Huffman High School
Community Resource Representatives Melony Martin melony.martin@birminghamal.gov 205.254.2535 Harold Houston harold.Houston@birminghamal.gov 205.254.2523
Demolition and Condemnation 6 Structures have been demolished in District 1 since January 2018 • 4 City contracted demolitions • 2 Private demolitions
Demolition and Condemnation 8 Structures condemned and identified for demolition in District 1 • Echo Highlands (1) • Roebuck (2) • Spring Lake (1) • Huffman (1) • Killough Springs (3)
Zoning Enforcement Cases 88 Active zoning enforcement cases in District 1 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 95 Housing code inspections conducted in District 1 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 9 Critical repair applications approved by the Community Development Department during the 2019 cycle in District 1 • Bridlewood (1) • Roebuck (2) • Spring Lake (3) • Huffman (1) • Killough Springs (2) The average cost for a Critical Repair Grant per home is $10,837.
General Code Enforcement Occupied Properties (DPW) 151 Active general/environmental code enforcement cases (junk/debris, salvage material, overgrowth and inoperable vehicles cases) in District 1 • Apple Valley (23) • Killough Springs (44) • Bridlewood (3) • Roebuck (22) • Echo Highlands (13) • Spring Lake (33) • Huffman (12) • Sun Valley (1)
Illegal Dumping 18 Active illegal dumping cases reported for District 1 within the following neighborhoods • Echo Highlands (4) • Liberty Highlands (1) • Huffman (2) • Spring Lake (5) • Killough Springs (4) • Sun Valley (2) 30 cases of illegal dumping resolved since January 2019
Weed Abatements 179 Lots have been cut or cleaned in District 1 since January 1, 2019 • 36 vacant lots cut by contractor • 143 weed lots abated/cleaned by owner or city staff 78 vacant properties active in the Weed Bill for District 1.
Potholes Repaired 1,680 Potholes repaired in District 1 since January 2019
Street Resurfacing Projects Joint project with Jefferson County to resurface two roads that run through District 1 and unincorporated Jefferson County near Pinson Valley Parkway • Meadowcraft Rd • Sterilite Dr Status: Near completion Total investment: $1.5 million - plus
Street Resurfacing Projects $1,280,320 Street segments this fiscal year (1.91 miles) $737,000 Street segments next fiscal year (2.26 miles)
Street Resurfacing Projects The following street segments will be completed in District 1 this fiscal year • 19TH CT NW 19TH AVE NW TO 9TH ST NW • 9TH ST NW FROM SUN VALLEY RD TO 23RD TER NW • 7TH PL NW FROM SUNHILL RD TO 7TH WAY NW • 7TH WAY NW FROM 7TH PL NW TO 24TH AVE NW • CARDWELL LN FROM KILLOUGH SPRING RD TO SOUTH END • CASCADE DR FROM WEST END TO LAY DR • DOGWOOD LN FROM ORCHID RD TO AZALEA WAY • KAY DR FROM KILLOUGH SPRINGS RD TO SOUTH END • ZINNIA LN FROM DOGWOOD LN TO CAMELLIA RD • PINE TREE DR FROM EDWARDS LAKE RD TO OAK TERRACE • FOX GLEN RD FROM WEST END TO WESTCHESTER DR • WESTWOOD DR FROM FERNBROOK AVE TO LAWSON RD • ELDORADO DR FROM SPRINGVILLE RD TO SHARP DR • MEG DR FROM KILLOUGH DR TO REDSTONE WAY • LAWSON RD FROM RED MILL RD TO ROEBUCK DR
Street Resurfacing Projects The following street segments will be completed in District 1 next fiscal year • MEDICAL PARK DR FROM END DIVIDED ROAD TO 3600' NORTH • SPRINGVILLE RD FROM BREWSTER RD (City Limits) TO LANE CHANGE • SPRINGVILLE RD FROM LANE CHANGE TO WIDTH CHANGE (Huffman High School) • VALLEY EAST INDUSTRIAL DRIVE FROM PINSON VALLEY PKWY TO PINSON VALLEY PKWY
Sidewalk Projects $75,631 and 1,890 feet this fiscal year • 19th Avenue NW from 11th Place to approx. 300ft past Americana Drive ( ± 750ft) • Navajo Trail from Rainbow NE to Cheyenne Blvd • Cheyenne Blvd from Navajo Trail to the curve ( ± 1139ft) $39,906 and 996.66 feet next fiscal year • Westchester Drive from Fox Glen to Fox Glen • Fox Glen from Westchester Drive to Carleton Drive (996.66ft).
Traffic Calming • Created Traffic Calming Committee to investigate and consider solutions • Purchased radar speed detection signs for “hot spot” locations including Five Mile Road • Piloted blinking stop signs at multiple intersections • Piloted strobing pedestrian crossing signs at Venice Road for a trail crossing location
Traffic Calming • Installed initial pilot speed hump on Carlisle Road • Installed new stop signs at multiple intersections • Police purchased 50 new radar guns • Police formed new traffic enforcement team • Will install two new pilot speed humps on Winewood Road
Culvert / Storm Sewers District 1 Neighborhood: Echo Highlands Extend box culvert at 1905 Winewood Rd Project Complete
Drainage District 1 Neighborhood: Killough Springs Install drainage improvements at Calico Cir and Five Mile Rd (channelize apron and add valley gutter) Drainage repairs to be completed this year
Park Improvements District 1 Neighborhood: Killough Springs Provide ADA accessible restroom and pavilion Bid Package awaiting City Council approval
Public Facilities District 1 Neighborhood: Sun Valley Fire Station #28: Kitchen upgrades (hood replacement and fire suppression system for new gas range) Project Complete
Street / Sidewalk Improvements District 1 Neighborhood: Huffman Street improvements at Medical Park Drive to improve the layout of the roadway Project Completed
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