Legal & Settlements

Settlement: City reaches agreement with Radcliff Contractors

City resolves legal dispute with contractor. Details of settlement terms and financial impact not disclosed in agenda item.

City settles claims with Misc. Bank Group

The city resolves a legal dispute with Misc. Bank Group through settlement, closing outstanding claims and liabilities.

Settlement agreement with Burgess approved

The city and Burgess have reached a settlement agreement. Details on the nature of the claim, payment amount (if any), and terms are not public yet.

City settles claims with Populus

City resolves legal dispute with Populus, releasing both parties from future claims. Settlement terms are not disclosed in public record.

City authorizes Series 2021-A General Obligation Warrants bond issuance

Bond issuance allows Birmingham to borrow money for capital projects and infrastructure. Details on project scope and repayment timeline will determine impact on future tax rates and city services.

City authorizes General Obligation bond issuance (Series 2021-B)

This bond authorization allows Birmingham to borrow funds for capital projects and city operations. The actual dollar amount and project details will determine tax and service impacts on residents.

City issues $0 in federally taxable bonds (Series 2021-B)

Bond issuance authorizes future borrowing to pay for capital projects. Details on project type, repayment timeline, and tax impact are needed to assess resident consequences.

City issues General Obligation Warrants Series 2021-A

Bond issuance authorizes debt repayment and funds city operations. This is a financing mechanism that may affect future property taxes or service capacity.

ITEM 11. WITHDRAWN PER CITY ATTORNEY AND IMS A Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Purchase Schedule with Dell Financial Services, LLC that is subject to and incorporates the terms and conditions of the Master Lease Agreement

City Attorney recommendation authorization

Grants the City Attorney discretionary power to act on unspecified legal matters. The incomplete text obscures what specific authority is being delegated, making public review difficult.

City settles Aubrey Williams lawsuit against police officers

The city will pay damages to resolve a civil claim against officers Aguirre and Richard. Terms of the settlement remain sealed in the legal documents presented to council.

City settles claims from incident — details withheld

The city is paying to resolve a legal claim, but the agenda text is incomplete. Citizens deserve to know what happened, who was harmed, and how much the settlement costs.

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.

Settlement approved for claim C18-489

City Attorney recommends settling Nathan Lee Sanders' claim. Taxpayer funds from the general fund will be used.

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.

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 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 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 $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 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.