Legal & Settlements

Settlement approved in Natasha Kathiany v. City of Birmingham

City settles a claim brought by Natasha Kathiany using general funds. Settlement amount and grounds for the claim were not disclosed in the public agenda.

Settlement: City to pay Tommy Berry claim C19-398

City Attorney recommends settling a claim filed by Tommy Berry. The settlement amount is not disclosed in this summary, but residents can track how city funds are used for legal claims.

Museum Board authority to sell or exchange artworks expanded

Changes museum governance rules for handling art collections. Affects decisions about which works the city can sell or trade.

City accepts $20K cash settlement from Gossett Estate

City declines inherited property and receives $20,000 cash instead. The settlement resolves the estate's offer in lieu of property donation.

CONSENT ITEM 12. A Resolution, pursuant to Section 100 of the Constitution of the State of Alabama and the provisions of §2-3-27 of the General Code of the City of Birmingham, 1980, as amended, authorizing the City Attorney, upon her recommendation to s

City settles claims from incident under General Code §2-3-27

The City Attorney is authorized to settle legal claims against the city. Dollar amounts and incident details are not publicly disclosed in the agenda summary.

Settlement: City resolves legal claim (details redacted)

The city is settling a claim against it, using public funds. The full details of the incident and settlement amount are not disclosed in this agenda summary.

City settles Maurice Carter claim

The city will pay settlement funds from the general fund to resolve a legal claim brought by Maurice Carter. Settlement terms are not disclosed in the agenda item.

City settles Angela Eason claim (dollar amount undisclosed)

The city is settling a legal claim brought by Angela Eason. The specific dollar amount and claim details are not disclosed in this summary.

City settles Kenneth Ellis lawsuit

Settlement terms unknown; dollar amount and admission/release details not disclosed in public summary. Citizens entitled to settlement amount and conditions.

City settles legal claim from unreported incident

The city is using public funds to resolve a lawsuit. Details of the incident and settlement amount are not public in this summary.

Settlement approved: City Attorney settles Mobley v. Stafford lawsuit

City Attorney gained authority to settle a lawsuit involving Cordell Mobley and former employee Cullen Stafford. Settlement terms and cost to taxpayers are not specified in the agenda item.

City issues $0 in federally taxable bonds (Series 2021-B)

Bond issuance authorizes future borrowing to pay for capital projects. Details on project type, repayment timeline, and tax impact are needed to assess resident consequences.

City authorizes General Obligation bond issuance (Series 2021-B)

This bond authorization allows Birmingham to borrow funds for capital projects and city operations. The actual dollar amount and project details will determine tax and service impacts on residents.

City authorizes Series 2021-A General Obligation Warrants bond issuance

Bond issuance allows Birmingham to borrow money for capital projects and infrastructure. Details on project scope and repayment timeline will determine impact on future tax rates and city services.

City issues General Obligation Warrants Series 2021-A

Bond issuance authorizes debt repayment and funds city operations. This is a financing mechanism that may affect future property taxes or service capacity.

ITEM 11. WITHDRAWN PER CITY ATTORNEY AND IMS A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Purchase Schedule with Dell Financial Services, LLC that is subject to and incorporates the terms and conditions of the Master Lease Agreement

City Attorney recommendation authorization

Grants the City Attorney discretionary power to act on unspecified legal matters. The incomplete text obscures what specific authority is being delegated, making public review difficult.

City settles Aubrey Williams lawsuit against police officers

The city will pay damages to resolve a civil claim against officers Aguirre and Richard. Terms of the settlement remain sealed in the legal documents presented to council.

City settles claims from incident — details withheld

The city is paying to resolve a legal claim, but the agenda text is incomplete. Citizens deserve to know what happened, who was harmed, and how much the settlement costs.