City settles claim with Grace
The city resolves a legal claim by releasing all liability in exchange for a settlement agreement. Details on the dispute, payment amount, and specific terms are not disclosed in the public agenda.
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Human Rights Commission launch delayed to February 2019
City amends law to push back the Human Rights Commission's official start date to February 1, 2019. This body will handle civil rights complaints and community grievances.
City settles claim with Marchand; releases liability
The city resolves a legal dispute and releases claims against Marchand. Settlement terms are not detailed in the agenda item.
Pepper Place designated as entertainment district
New zoning rules for Pepper Place will govern liquor licensing and entertainment venue operations. The designation may affect bar, restaurant, and nightlife regulations in the area.
Settlement: City pays judgment in Board of Education lawsuit
City taxpayers cover a federal court judgment against the Board of Education. The full dollar amount is redacted from the public agenda.
City settles claim with Bennett; terms undisclosed
City Council will vote to approve a settlement agreement with Bennett, ending a legal dispute. The dollar amount and specific details are not disclosed in this summary.
City settles dispute with Borderlines Cartage, Inc.
The city resolves a legal claim with the cartage company, ending a dispute. The settlement terms and any payment are not disclosed in the agenda summary.
Settlement: Nathaniel Butler lawsuit ends (CV-2015-904360)
City resolves long-running lawsuit (filed 2015). Settlement terms closed to public under legal privilege; settlement amount not disclosed.
Settlement: City pays judgment in education discrimination case
The city must pay a court judgment to plaintiff K.B. in a lawsuit against the Birmingham Board of Education. The specific dollar amount and details of the discrimination claim are not disclosed in this consent item.
City settles all claims in Deirdre Swain v. City of Birmingham
The city is resolving a lawsuit by settling all liability claims brought by Deirdre Swain. Settlement terms, including any dollar amount, are not disclosed in this public agenda item.
Settlement approved: City Attorney to resolve Nekiya Jones lawsuit
The city resolves a federal civil rights lawsuit filed in 2017. Settlement terms and financial impact remain undisclosed in the consent agenda.
Settlement: City Attorney authorized to resolve Forney lawsuit
City settles litigation with Leonard Forney. Settlement terms are not disclosed in the agenda item.
City settles claim with Infor (US)
City will pay settlement funds to software vendor Infor (US) from general operating budget. Claim details are not disclosed in agenda item.
City settles claim; amount and claimant details incomplete
Settlement resolves a legal claim against the City, but the agenda item lacks critical details—claimant identity, dollar amount, and nature of the claim are missing or redacted.
City settles property damage claim for roof repair
City agrees to pay an unknown claimant for roof repair damages. Amount not disclosed in agenda.
Settlement: City resolves liability claim with Tiffan
The city is settling a liability claim, closing a legal dispute at no disclosed cost to taxpayers based on the available information.
Fire and Rescue join Red Cross "Sound the Alarm" smoke detector program
Firefighters will install free smoke detectors in homes, potentially saving lives during fires. Working alarms cut fire death risk by roughly 50%.
City commits $1M to excess workers' comp insurance with Midwest Employers
Covers claims beyond the city's self-insured retention limit. Protects city finances and employee coverage if workplace injuries exceed internal reserves.
Settlement: City resolves drug screening contract dispute
City Attorney will settle claims from a contract dispute over drug screening services. Settlement terms not disclosed in this agenda item.