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Legal & Settlements
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Legal & Settlements items
Entertainment districts get new liquor licensing rules
Birmingham is creating entertainment districts with tailored alcohol licensing. Changes affect which bars and restaurants can operate in designated zones and how they're regulated.
City approves $7K actuarial analysis contract with Madison Consulting
City is paying to audit its workers' compensation insurance program costs and coverage. This helps ensure the self-insured program is financially sustainable and protecting city employees fairly.
P ITEM 57. An Ordinance amending Section 1 of Ordinance No. 13-74, Section 12-10-40, to correct a clerical error in the spelling of proper name. [First Reading] (Recommended by Councillor Austin, Chairman, Public
Revocation hearing set for Bali Spa business license
City Council will hold a public hearing June 18 to consider revoking the business license for Bali Spa at 9533 Parkway East. If revoked, the business cannot legally operate in Birmingham.
City amends employee residence and benefits rules
Changes to residency requirements and health benefits for city workers may affect hiring flexibility and employee compensation. Details on specific changes are needed to assess impact on workforce recruitment and retention.
Public hearing set on vehicle booting and towing rules
City will vote on new rules for booting and towing vehicles, setting limits on when companies can seize your car and what fees they can charge.
Municipal Court bonding rules repealed as obsolete
City removes outdated court procedures already covered by Alabama state law, cleaning up local code.
City repeals conflicting motor vehicle rules pre-empted by federal law
Federal railroad safety rules override some of Birmingham's traffic ordinances. Repealing conflicting local rules prevents enforcement confusion and legal challenges.
City repeals duplicate criminal code sections
Eliminates redundant local crimes already covered by state law, streamlining Birmingham's criminal ordinance and reducing legal confusion for residents and law enforcement.
City repeals duplicative traffic rules covered by state law
Removes outdated local traffic codes that overlap with state motor vehicle laws, streamlining city ordinances. No change to enforcement or resident rights.
Public hearing set March 12 for Enterprise Zone boundary revision
The city is considering changes to which neighborhoods qualify for Enterprise Zone tax incentives. The revised boundaries could affect which businesses and property owners get tax breaks or development support.
City receives $325K settlement from SurModics SMP project termination
Birmingham receives $325,000 in settlement funds from the end of a project agreement with SurModics SMP, Inc. Money goes to the general fund.
City adds Bill Harris Arena at CrossPlex to municipal code
Formally recognizes Bill Harris Arena as a city facility under municipal governance. Ensures the arena is subject to city oversight and management protocols.
ITEM 32 P ITEM 32. An Ordinance to amend certain sections of Title 12, “Licensing and Regulation,” Chapter 2, “Ambulances” of the General Code of the City of Birmingham, 1980, as amended by Ordinance No. 99-70, and to repeal § 12-2-23 “Author
City departments ordinance — first reading deferred
City Council deferred this structural amendment to municipal government pending further discussion. Details unavailable.
City approves $2M excess workers' comp insurance with Midwest Employers Casualty
Covers catastrophic workers' compensation claims above the city's self-insured threshold, protecting city finances and employee claims. Coverage activates only for extreme incidents—routine workers' comp claims are handled directly by the city.
New law regulates vehicle booting and towing in Birmingham
Stricter rules now apply to when and how vehicles can be booted or towed. Protects residents from predatory towing practices and gives clearer limits on enforcement.
Vehicle booting and towing rules updated for Birmingham
New rules will set limits on when vehicles can be booted or towed without owner permission, protecting drivers from costly and abrupt vehicle removal.
New law regulates vehicle booting and towing in Birmingham
Stricter rules now apply to when and how vehicles can be booted or towed. Protects residents from predatory towing practices and gives clearer limits on enforcement.