City taxpayers fund settlements for injuries involving city property or operations. Without a stated dollar amount in the public record, the exact cost to residents is unclear—these settlement terms should be disclosed.
The city is settling a legal claim brought by Darrius Curry. Details of the settlement amount and nature of the claim are not public in this agenda item.
City agrees to settle a legal claim by resident Ciera J. Smart under municipal code provisions. Settlement amount and details are not disclosed in this summary.
City Attorney authorized to settle a 2016 civil lawsuit involving Patricia C. Robinson and former officials George Palmer Cowgill, III. Details of settlement amount and terms not disclosed in agenda item.
Changes to permit fees affect contractors and property developers applying for soil erosion and sediment control work in Birmingham.
City general funds will support the Resident Council Empowerment Conference, designated as a public purpose under city code. The specific dollar amount and conference details are not listed in this agenda item.
City Attorney recommends settling Eric Jackson's lawsuit against Birmingham. Settlement terms and amount are not disclosed in the agenda item.
City Attorney resolves a legal claim; settlement amount and terms not disclosed in available documents.
City Attorney is authorized to settle a civil lawsuit filed in Jefferson County Circuit Court. Settlement terms and amount are not disclosed in this agenda item.
The city is closing a use-of-force case from 2017 involving Officer David Blake Lawrence. Settlement terms and dollar amount are not disclosed in this summary.
City settles federal civil rights case against police or city officials. Dollar amount withheld from public record.
Lawsuit settlement resolves claims against the city and a city official. Full settlement terms and dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.
The city is paying a settlement for a personal injury claim from a vehicle collision. Dollar amount is not disclosed in the agenda item.
Settlement details and payment amount not disclosed in the public agenda item. Citizens should know the resolution terms and cost to the city.
City Council is approving settlement of a federal civil rights lawsuit. The resolution amount and claim details are not disclosed in the public agenda, limiting transparency about how taxpayer funds are used.
City settles a claim brought by Nakilia Thompson. Settlement terms and dollar amount are not disclosed in the agenda item.
City Attorney resolves long-standing civil claim against Birmingham. Settlement terms and cost to taxpayers not disclosed in consent agenda item.
City Attorney recommends settlement of a multi-year civil lawsuit. Settlement terms and financial obligation are not disclosed in the agenda item.
City resolves civil litigation brought by Elisha Penn and Albert Pickett. Settlement terms not disclosed in agenda.
Establishes that Birmingham can spend public money on sports events and tourism activities. This sets the legal framework for how tax dollars support local economic development and community events.