City will gain access rights across private property at 518 W. 37th Court for construction work. Property owner may receive compensation or be required to allow temporary access.
City agrees to settle a legal claim against the municipality and an official. Settlement amount not disclosed in title.
City agreed to settle a lawsuit filed against police officer Joshua Ryan Carroll and the city. The settlement amount and terms are not disclosed in the agenda item.
City will gain temporary access to private property for construction work. Property owner may receive compensation or have work performed on their land.
City is settling a lawsuit filed by Josephine Davis. The settlement terms are not disclosed in this item, so the direct cost and impact to residents cannot be determined from the agenda alone.
City will gain legal right to access and work across private property for a construction project. Property owner may be entitled to compensation.
GEICO will reimburse the city for damage to a stop sign at Parkway East and Matthews Avenue, recovering public funds at minimal cost to process.
City recovers funds for vehicle damage caused by a GEICO-insured driver's collision on July 2, 2023. Settlement amount not disclosed in agenda item.
A court has ruled against the city in a dispute with Safford Build. The City Council is being notified of the final judgment, which may result in payment or other obligations to the plaintiff.
New law would restrict where organizers, activists, and community groups can gather in public. Could limit protest, canvassing, and street-based organizing activities city-wide.
A court ruled against the city in the Monroy-Catalan case. The city attorney is notifying the council of the final judgment, which may result in financial liability or other obligations for the city.
The City Attorney will resolve a legal dispute between State Farm and Robert Earl Lewis on the City's behalf. Settlement details are not disclosed in the agenda item.
The city has agreed to settle a legal dispute with Joanie Medlin. Settlement terms and costs are not disclosed in this summary.
The City is settling a workers' compensation claim brought by a city employee. Settlement terms and dollar amount are not disclosed in the public agenda summary.
Worker receives settlement for injury or illness claim against the city. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.
Resolves outstanding legal claim against Birmingham. Settlement amount not disclosed in agenda.
Settlement funds help pay for opioid-addiction treatment and prevention programs in the city. This is the first major payout from a nationwide litigation against pharmaceutical companies over their role in the opioid crisis.
City updating how lease tax returns must be filed and paid. The change clarifies existing requirements for property owners and renters who owe this tax.