City settles Liketa Watkins lawsuit
The City resolved a legal dispute with Liketa Watkins. Settlement terms, including any payment amount, were not disclosed in the public agenda.
Topic
Legal & Settlements
Agenda items
Legal & Settlements items
City settles Ruhanijot Kaur Cheema claim
The City Attorney is authorized to resolve a legal claim brought by resident Ruhanijot Kaur Cheema. Settlement terms are not disclosed in this agenda item.
City settles workers' compensation claim with fire employee
A Birmingham firefighter's on-the-job injury claim is being resolved through settlement. The terms and amount were not disclosed in the item title.
City settles legal claim (details withheld)
The City Attorney is authorized to settle a claim against the city. The claim amount and counterparty are not disclosed in this consent-agenda item.
City settles workers' comp claim with Communications employee
City attorney resolves on-the-job injury claim brought by Communications Department employee. Settlement terms and dollar amount not disclosed in agenda item.
City settles Deramus v. Hood litigation (Case 01-CV-2023-902425)
Settlement resolves lawsuit Arnesia Deramus and others brought against Michaela Hood and others. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda item.
Settlement: City to resolve Banks v. Birmingham lawsuit (Case CV-2018-901114)
City agrees to settle a long-running civil case. Settlement terms are not disclosed in the agenda, but residents should know the City is resolving litigation.
City settles claim with Talisha Sanders (C23-100)
The city is resolving a legal claim filed by Talisha Sanders. Settlement details, including any payment amount and terms, are not disclosed in this summary.
Settlement approved in Peggy B. George v. City lawsuit
City resolves legal dispute with plaintiff class. Settlement terms and financial impact are not yet disclosed in this item.
Settlement: City sues FedEx for property damage
City recovers funds from FedEx after a driver damaged city property. Citizens benefit when the city collects damages rather than absorbing costs.
Settlement approved: Ivey and Owens vs. Kadarri case
City settles a dispute involving residents Tameka Ivey and Alberta Owens. Settlement terms and dollar amount not disclosed in public record.
City extends moratorium on automated car washes
Automatic car wash facilities will remain banned in Birmingham. The city is renewing its freeze on new permits and structures to protect existing businesses and preserve neighborhood character.
Keep Birmingham Beautiful Commission rules amended
Changes to how the Keep Birmingham Beautiful Commission operates. Details of the amendment are incomplete in the source material.
City settles lawsuit by Hardin and Moore (Case 2:21-cv-01002)
City agrees to settle a federal civil-rights case filed by two residents. Settlement terms and dollar amount are not disclosed in the agenda.
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS An Executive Session pursuant to the Alabama Open Meetings Act, Ala. Code, 1975, § 36- 25A-7 (3) to discuss with the City Attorney the legal ramifications of and legal options for potential litigation.
Keep Birmingham Beautiful Commission: Board structure reforms
Changes to the commission's board size, member terms, and officer duties affect how the city coordinates local beautification efforts and volunteer programs.
Reshape Keep Birmingham Beautiful Commission: new board size, terms, duties
Changes to the Keep Birmingham Beautiful Commission will affect how the city guides community cleanup and beautification efforts. Adjustments to board size, member terms, and officer roles may shift decision-making speed and accountability.
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS An Executive Session pursuant to the Alabama Open Meetings Act, Ala. Code, 1975, § 36- 25A-7 (3) to discuss with the City Attorney the legal ramifications of and legal options for potential litigation.
City joins Publix settlement agreement
Birmingham will participate in a settlement involving Publix and related entities. The city's financial and legal obligations under this settlement are not detailed in the available information.
City adds paid Mental Health Observance Leave for employees
Employees gain a new paid day off to focus on mental health and wellbeing. The change is funded from the city's general budget.