City settles federal lawsuit brought by Rodney Scott Jent
Settlement of federal civil-rights litigation resolves allegations against the city. Details of the claim, damages, and terms of the settlement are not disclosed in the agenda item.
Topic
Legal & Settlements
Agenda items
Legal & Settlements items
Council declares Nov. 3, 2020 unpaid holiday
City employees get a paid day off on November 3, 2020. The holiday is one-time only and amends the official city holiday calendar.
Settlement approved for claim C18-489
City Attorney recommends settling Nathan Lee Sanders' claim. Taxpayer funds from the general fund will be used.
City adopts Personnel Board salary survey for 2020-2021
Establishes baseline for city employee pay and job classifications. May affect salary scales, hiring budgets, and how roles are valued across municipal departments.
City hires CorVel for workers' comp services, $298K/year for 3 years
City commits $894,000 over three years for workers' compensation administration. Sole-source procurement means no competitive bidding.
City renews CorVel workers' comp contract for $298K annually
City employees and retirees rely on this third-party administrator to process workers' compensation claims. The sole-source contract renewal ensures continuity of claim handling without competitive bidding.
City issues General Obligation Bonds (Series 2020)
This bond issuance funds city operations and capital projects. Bond repayment comes from general tax revenue, affecting the city budget for years ahead.
City issues $0 general obligation bonds, Series 2020-C
City council approves new debt instrument authority. Details on bond purpose, amount, and repayment terms should be available in the ordinance text or supplemental materials.
City issues General Obligation Warrants, Series 2020-A
This bond issuance allows the city to borrow money backed by its full tax revenue to fund capital projects. Residents ultimately repay this debt through property taxes.
City issues $0 in federally taxable bonds (Series 2020-B)
Bond issuance authorizes the city to borrow money for capital projects. Check the full ordinance to learn which projects are being funded and what repayment timeline residents will support through taxes.
City settles lawsuit with Alabama Attorney General
Settlement terms are not disclosed in the agenda item, so the direct financial or policy impact on residents cannot be determined from public information. The case number (01-CV-2020-9) suggests this is a longstanding dispute that the city is now resolving.
City settles auto accident claim with Allstate Insurance
City resolves a disputed insurance claim from a 2020 vehicle accident. Exact settlement amount not disclosed in agenda.
City pays judgment to State of Alabama in lawsuit against Woodfin
The city must pay a court judgment ordered in a lawsuit brought by the State of Alabama. The full judgment amount is unclear from the agenda text, but this represents a financial obligation to settle the case.
Avondale Entertainment District gets liquor licensing rules
New licensing framework for bars and restaurants in Avondale may affect where alcohol can be sold and how venues operate in the neighborhood.
City settles auto accident claim with Allstate Insurance
The City resolves a disputed insurance claim from a 2020 vehicle accident involving a city vehicle, clearing a liability matter and potentially freeing up legal resources.
Settlement: City resolves auto accident claim with Auto Owners
City recovers damages from a 2020 vehicle collision involving a city-owned vehicle. Settlement resolves a disputed claim against the insurance company.
Settlement approved for Parrish Harrison-Anderson lawsuit
City settles a lawsuit involving Parrish Harrison-Anderson. Settlement amount and case details were not disclosed in the agenda.
Settlement: City to pay Morykwas lawsuit damages
The City agrees to settle a lawsuit filed by Mary Morykwas. Settlement amount and case details are not disclosed in this item.
Small cell facility standards ordinance not heard (duplicate item)
This ordinance would establish rules for small cell wireless infrastructure in Birmingham but was not debated due to a duplicate listing on the agenda.
Small cell wireless facilities: new standards enacted
City adopts rules governing placement and operation of small cell antennas on poles and buildings. Sets expectations for telecom infrastructure in neighborhoods and public spaces.