Moratorium on self-storage mini-warehouses extended
City continues to ban new self-storage facilities. Prevents further strip-mall style development in residential areas and preserves zoning for higher-value land use.
Topic
Legal & Settlements
Agenda items
Legal & Settlements items
Council authorizes use of pandemic relief funds for city operations
City clears legal path to spend federal CARES Act coronavirus relief money on goods and services. Enables emergency pandemic response spending.
City settles Jones lawsuit; terms undisclosed
The city is settling a civil lawsuit brought by Sandra Jones and others against a city official and Birmingham. Settlement terms and cost to taxpayers are not disclosed in this consent vote.
Settlement: City resolves auto accident claim with National General Insurance
City closes dispute over a September 2019 car accident, resolving insurance claim against National General Insurance Company.
Settlement: City resolves Goforth-Adair lawsuit
The city is settling a civil lawsuit brought by Sarah Goforth and Robert Adair in Circuit Court. Settlement terms and financial cost to the city are not disclosed in the item text.
City settles claims from incident (details redacted)
The city is paying out public funds to resolve a legal claim. Full details of the incident and settlement amount are not disclosed in the public agenda item.
Settlement: City sues State Farm for 2019 car accident claim
The city recovers disputed insurance funds from a vehicle collision four years after the accident, resolving a lingering liability claim through negotiated settlement.
Council adopts shared micromobility rules for e-scooters and bikes
New permit system regulates e-scooters, e-bikes, and rental devices operating in Birmingham. Establishes safety standards and operating zones for residents.
New sharing-economy rules: ordinance regulates permits for shared services
Birmingham is creating new regulations for ride-sharing, home-sharing, and other peer-to-peer services. The rules set licensing standards and consumer protections for these growing platforms.
City settles Smith v. Birmingham lawsuit (2:17-cv-00983)
Settlement of federal civil rights litigation. Dollar amount and terms not disclosed in agenda item; citizens should monitor settlement approval for the actual payout and liability terms.
Settlement authorized in Thompson v. Dennard lawsuit
City Attorney is clearing a civil litigation matter involving Stephanie Thompson and others. Settlement terms and cost to taxpayers are not disclosed in this agenda item.
City settles Edwards lawsuit; details withheld
City Attorney authorized to resolve Destiny Edwards v. Shajuana Dennard case (CV-2019-900491). Settlement terms, dollar amount, and claims remain under seal.
Settlement: City authorizes Walter Lee lawsuit resolution
City will settle a lawsuit filed by Walter Lee against Birmingham and city officials. Settlement details—including payment amount and terms—are not disclosed in this public summary.
City settles back-injury claim from 2019 workplace incident
Settlement resolves a claim for injuries sustained during city operations. Dollar amount not disclosed in public summary.
City settles Thompson v. Dennard lawsuit
The city resolves a lawsuit filed in 2019, closing litigation and potentially avoiding further court costs or damages.
City settles auto accident claim with Auto Owners Insurance
City Attorney resolves disputed insurance claim from a 2019 vehicle accident. Settlement terms resolve city liability without further litigation.
Settlement: City vehicle insurance claim from 2019 accident
City resolves a six-year-old vehicle collision claim. The settlement amount and fault determination remain unclear from the item text.
Settlement: City resolves auto accident claim with Auto Owners Insurance
City resolves a 5-year-old vehicle accident claim from February 2019. Settlement terms and payout amount are not disclosed in the public agenda.
Five Points South becomes entertainment district under new liquor rules
Five Points South neighborhood gets a new entertainment district designation that changes liquor licensing rules. The change may affect bar and restaurant operations and local character in the area.
City settles claim with Artis Murphy from general fund
City uses public money to resolve a legal claim. The settlement amount is not disclosed in the agenda item.