City to settle State Auto claim for up to $25,000
If approved, the city would pay up to $25,000 from the general fund to settle a claim filed by Wilber & Associates on behalf of State Auto Company and UAB. The funds come from existing city accounts.
Topic
Legal & Settlements
Agenda items
Legal & Settlements items
Settlement: City to pay Southern Natural Gas $100K for claim
If approved, the city would pay Southern Natural Gas Company $100,000 from the general fund to settle a claim. The payout would reduce available general fund resources.
Council to accept $201,826 settlement for A.G. Gaston Park fire damage
If approved, the city would receive $201,826.25 from insurers to cover fire damage to the A.G. Gaston Park Concessions building. The settlement would recover full costs for the March 2026 incident.
Council to authorize up to $10K in public funds for Nov–Dec holiday events
If approved, the city would spend up to $10,000 in public funds to support holiday season events and activities from November 1–December 31, 2026. Would allow in-kind city services and direct spending on seasonal programming.
Council to vote on remote meeting attendance for City Council sessions
Would allow City Council members to attend and participate in official meetings electronically, potentially increasing accessibility and flexibility for council operations.
Council to fund Keep Birmingham Beautiful beautification events across all 9 dis
Would authorize up to $10,000 per event to support Keep Birmingham Beautiful beautification activities across all districts July 2026–June 2027. Residents would benefit from funded cleanup and community improvement projects in their neighborhoods.
Council to authorize up to $10K per recreation/sports/tourism event (FY 2026–27)
Would allow the city to spend up to $10,000 in public funds and in-kind services to support local recreation, sports, entertainment, and tourism activities for the next fiscal year. If approved, events would receive city funding on a rolling basis through June 30, 2027.
Settlement authorization: $20K payout for Sloan claim
If approved, the city would pay $20,000 from the general fund to settle Fransesta Sloan's affidavit of claim. Funds come from city reserves and require no additional appropriation.
Settlement: City to pay $100K in Williams v. Birmingham case
If approved, the city would pay $100,000 to settle a civil claim brought by Carlton Tyler Williams against the city. The settlement would use general funds.
City to settle Leroy Torrence claim for $12,000
If approved, the city would pay $12,000 from the general fund to settle a claim filed by Leroy Torrence. The settlement would resolve the matter without further litigation.
Council to authorize litigation against telecom firms over lead-cable contaminat
Would authorize the City to pursue civil claims and class-action lawsuits against telecommunication companies for lead exposure from lead-sheathed cables. If successful, recovery would offset legal costs on a contingency basis, potentially securing damages for affected residents.
Settlement up for vote: $150K payout for BFRS worker injury claim
If approved, the city would pay $150,000 to settle a workers' compensation claim from a Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service employee injured on the job. Funds would come from the general fund.
Proposed $21K settlement in Perkins v. City lawsuit
If approved, the city would pay $21,000 from the general fund to settle a civil lawsuit (Charles D. Perkins v. City of Birmingham). This resolves pending litigation in Jefferson County Circuit Court.
Council to settle $25K vehicle damage claim against National General Insurance
If approved, the city would receive $25,000 to cover damage from a December 2025 collision involving a National General insured driver. The settlement would resolve the claim and allow the Mayor to finalize necessary documents.
City to settle Elijah Kelley claim for up to $12,000
If approved, the city would pay up to $12,000 from the general fund to settle a claim filed by Elijah Kelley. Funds would come from the designated General Ledger account.
Settlement vote: $12,500 payout in Russell v. Barbour case
Council would authorize up to $12,500 in general funds to settle the civil claim Christopher Shane Russell v. Shunta Barbour et al (Case CV-2025-900507). Funds come from the city's general ledger.
Council to authorize fire truck price-fixing litigation
Would allow Birmingham to pursue potential claims against fire truck makers for alleged price-fixing and anticompetitive conduct. Any recovery would reduce costs the city paid for fire equipment; outside counsel would work on contingency (up to 33% of recovery) with no cost to th
Settlement: City recovers auto insurance claim from Country Financial
City resolves a vehicle damage claim against Country Financial from a March 2026 accident involving one of the insurer's drivers. Settlement terms not disclosed in the item summary.
Ordinance amends attorney licensing rules (NAICS 541)
City updates professional licensing requirements for attorneys under local code. First reading; public input opportunity at second reading.
Safety plan rules for clubs and entertainment venues amended
Updates safety requirements for nightlife venues. Affects how bars, clubs, and entertainment establishments must plan for emergencies and protect patrons.