Covers the city's excess liability for employee injuries and workplace claims above the $1M per-occurrence threshold. Essential coverage protects the city's budget from major workers' compensation losses.
City transfers a property to Bank of America via quit-claim deed in exchange for $728.34. This is likely a tax-delinquent or surplus parcel being transferred to settle a claim or lien.
Eligible defendants can now avoid prosecution by completing rehabilitation or community service. Reduces jail costs and gives people a second chance before conviction.
Birmingham removes bike registration red tape. Cyclists no longer need a license to legally ride city streets.
Removes requirement for Birmingham residents to register bicycles with the city. Simplifies bike ownership and eliminates a minor administrative burden for cyclists.
Parking rates at meter zones throughout the city may increase or change. This first reading begins the process; final vote and effective date TBD.
Rules governing rideshare and taxi licenses are being revised. Changes may affect permit requirements, safety standards, or service terms for drivers and passengers.
Rules governing rideshare and taxi licenses are being revised. Changes may affect permit requirements, safety standards, or service terms for drivers and passengers.
Magic City Limousine can no longer legally operate in Birmingham. The city is revoking the company's Certificate of Public Necessity and Convenience, which is required to provide limousine service.
Potential changes to taxi and vehicle-for-hire rules could affect licensing, rates, and service availability for residents who rely on cabs and rideshare services.
New code sets minimum standards for building upkeep, safety inspections, and code enforcement across Birmingham. Affects all property owners and rental units citywide.
City creates legal framework to acquire, hold, and sell tax-delinquent and blighted properties. Enables faster neighborhood recovery and community-driven redevelopment without long foreclosure timelines.
Residents with outstanding minor traffic and parking tickets can settle them without penalties through the extended deadline. This gives households a final opportunity to clear violations at reduced cost before the amnesty window closes.
Drivers with unpaid traffic, parking, or non-moving violations from early 2014 get a chance to resolve tickets without full penalties. Program allows residents to settle old citations at reduced cost.
Changes to how the city regulates taxis and vehicles for hire — potentially affecting fares, driver requirements, or service areas for residents and drivers.
Fixes incorrect fee amounts in the business license code that have overstated or understated what companies owe the city. The correction applies going forward and ensures fair and accurate licensing requirements.
City will consider updates to taxi and vehicle-for-hire rules. If adopted, changes could affect how ride services operate and what protections riders receive.
Drivers and passengers using courtesy shuttles can now load and unload at bus stops — eliminating uncertainty about where these services legally operate in Birmingham.
City protects itself against large employee injury claims by setting aside $2M for excess workers' compensation coverage. This shields municipal operations if costs exceed the $1M self-insured retention limit.
City will adjust tax incentive zones by adding and removing areas. Changes may affect your property's tax credits if you're in a business or development zone.