Legal & Settlements

City settles Hillard v. Brown lawsuit (CV-2016-904896)

Settlement resolves a civil lawsuit involving the City and former police officer. Terms of settlement are not yet disclosed in the agenda summary.

Settlement: City settles personal injury collision claim from 2014

City resolved a vehicle collision lawsuit from November 2014 near 1st Avenue South. Settling claims protects city finances and avoids lengthy court proceedings.

Low-speed vehicle services approved in specific areas

New rules allow low-speed vehicles (like golf carts) to operate as hired services in designated city neighborhoods, expanding transportation options for short trips.

Taxicab licensing rules updated

Changes to how taxis and ride-for-hire vehicles are licensed in Birmingham may affect costs, safety standards, or service availability for residents who rely on these transportation options.

Low-speed vehicle services approved in select Birmingham areas

New rule allows low-speed vehicles (golf carts, neighborhood electric vehicles) to operate as commercial services in designated zones, expanding transportation options for short trips within the city.

City settles Camara et al. lawsuit (Circuit Court 01-CV-2015-902630)

Settlement resolves litigation brought by residents against the city. Terms and settlement amount not disclosed in agenda item.

Settlement approved in Eddie Washington lawsuit against city

City resolves civil lawsuit filed in circuit court. Settlement amount and terms were not disclosed in the available description.

Fire & Rescue worker's comp claim settled

City reaches settlement with a Birmingham Fire & Rescue employee on a workers' compensation claim. Settlement amount not disclosed in agenda.

City settles Playover Games lawsuit (CV-2012-903289)

City resolves long-standing litigation with Playover Games. Settlement terms and financial impact not specified in agenda item.

City settles Playover Games lawsuit (CV-2012-903289)

Council votes to settle a long-running legal dispute with Playover Games and others. The case originated in 2012; final settlement terms are not yet public.

Amendment to Council ordinance rules

Changes how the city council processes and approves ordinances, resolutions, and contracts — affecting the speed and transparency of future city decisions.

Council rules clarified for ordinances, resolutions and contracts

Changes how the City Council processes and approves official decisions, laws, and vendor agreements. May affect how quickly or transparently residents can track Council actions.

City Attorney's legal settlement rules clarified

This change tightens how the City Attorney can settle and compromise lawsuits against Birmingham. It affects the city's ability to resolve disputes quickly and may influence how taxpayer money is spent defending or settling claims.

Council revises spending approval rules for budget amendments

Changes how the city's budget process works—affecting what kinds of spending the Council must vote on and when. Rule changes like this can speed up or slow down city projects that affect your neighborhood.

Pratt City Park gets community safe room operations plan

City approves formal plan for operating and maintaining a community safe room at Pratt City Park, establishing how residents can access this shelter during emergencies or safety concerns.

Smithfield Estates Safe Room operations plan approved

City adopts maintenance and operating procedures for Smithfield Estates community safe room, a neighborhood resource.

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City ratifies condemnation petitions for blighted properties

City moves forward on acquiring abandoned or blighted properties through the court system, clearing the path to demolition, rehabilitation, or sale. Helps eliminate neighborhood blight and stabilize affected areas.

City ratifies condemnation petitions for blighted properties

City Attorney moves forward with legal proceedings to acquire abandoned or unsafe properties. Condemning blighted parcels allows the city to clear titles and make land available for redevelopment or removal.