Covers claims above the city's self-insured retention limit for workplace injuries. Premium funds come from general budget and must be renewed annually to protect city from catastrophic injury costs.
Court has ruled against the city; taxpayer funds will be spent to settle. Full plaintiff name and amount are missing from the public agenda—check the full resolution for details.
Council approved payment of a judgment ordered by court in a settled lawsuit. Dollar amount was not disclosed in the agenda item.
Protective Stadium and portions of City Walk Bham now fall under Uptown Entertainment District rules. This affects zoning, tax treatment, and development incentives for these downtown properties.
City Attorney authorized to pay a settlement for a workplace-related claim against the city. The full dollar amount and details remain undisclosed in this consent-agenda summary.
City taxpayer funds will be used to settle a lawsuit, but the plaintiff name, dollar amount, and claim details are missing from the agenda item.
Taxi fares rise across Birmingham in response to fuel costs. Affects commuters who rely on taxis and rideshare services.
Maximum taxi rates are increasing and a temporary surcharge will apply to offset higher fuel costs. Passengers will pay more per ride.
City will consider raising taxi fares to reflect higher fuel costs. Hearing is June 21, 2022.
City resolves lawsuit with Johnnie Brock. Settlement amount and terms not disclosed in agenda item.
City will settle a lawsuit brought by Dianne King, using general funds. Settlement details are not disclosed in this consent item, but the outcome will be paid from public money.
The city is settling a legal claim brought by Burnquetta Pruitt. Citizens deserve transparency about claims the city resolves.
The city is settling a lawsuit brought by Noah Goggans. Settlement terms and the amount the city will pay are not disclosed in the agenda item.
Changes which tobacco products are covered by Birmingham's public smoking restrictions. Clarifies what counts as a "cigar" for enforcement purposes.
Changes to the city's smoking ban may affect which tobacco products are regulated in public spaces and workplaces. The specific impact depends on how the definition shift alters enforcement.
City may pay damages for alleged workplace injuries or disputes. The settlement amount and counterparty details are not public in this agenda item.
This lets the City Attorney settle lawsuits over alleged workplace injuries or employment disputes without returning to Council. No dollar amount is specified in the title.