Vehicle booting and towing rules updated for Birmingham
New rules will set limits on when vehicles can be booted or towed without owner permission, protecting drivers from costly and abrupt vehicle removal.
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New law regulates vehicle booting and towing in Birmingham
Stricter rules now apply to when and how vehicles can be booted or towed. Protects residents from predatory towing practices and gives clearer limits on enforcement.
City approves $2M excess workers' comp insurance with Midwest Employers Casualty
Covers catastrophic workers' compensation claims above the city's self-insured threshold, protecting city finances and employee claims. Coverage activates only for extreme incidents—routine workers' comp claims are handled directly by the city.
City retains law firm P. Alan Goodwine for $10K legal services
City spends $10,000 from general funds for ongoing litigation and legal matters through June 2013. Sole-source contract to a private law firm.
City sets new rules for food trucks and pushcarts
Mobile food vendors operating in Birmingham will face new licensing and operational requirements. Affects vendors and residents who buy from street food carts and trucks.
City hires Everette Wess law firm for $10K legal services
City commits $10,000 in general funds to legal representation by sole-source appointment through June 2013 for unspecified litigation and legal matters.
City hires Arthur Shores Lee law firm for litigation, up to $10K
City spending $10,000 in public funds for legal services through June 2013 to handle unspecified litigation and legal matters.
City retains Tyrone Townsend for legal services, $10,000
City commits $10,000 in general funds to external counsel for litigation and legal matters through June 30, 2013. This is a sole-source engagement without competitive bidding.
Booting and towing rules tighten — city regulates impound practices
New law limits when cars can be booted or towed without owner consent, protecting drivers from surprise vehicle seizures and reducing predatory impound fees.
City retains Everette Wess law firm for $10K legal services
City will spend $10,000 from the general fund to hire Everette Wess for litigation and legal matters through June 30, 2013.
City hires Arthur Shores Lee law firm, $10K for litigation
City spending $10,000 from general fund on legal representation for unspecified litigation. Services run through June 30, 2013.
City hires P. Alan Goodwine law firm for $10K legal services
Sole-source contract commits public funds to outside counsel for ongoing litigation and legal matters through June 2013.
Law firm Tyrone Townsend hired for litigation, $10K contract
City commits $10,000 from general funds to law firm Tyrone Townsend for ongoing litigation and legal matters through June 2013. Sole-source selection bypasses competitive bidding.
City hires Kittren Walker law firm for litigation, $20,000
City commits $20,000 in public funds to outside counsel for unspecified litigation and legal matters through June 2013.
City sets new rules for food trucks and pushcarts
Mobile food vendors operating in Birmingham will face new licensing and operational requirements. Affects vendors and residents who buy from street food carts and trucks.
City sets new rules for food trucks and pushcarts
Mobile food vendors operating in Birmingham will face new licensing and operational requirements. Affects vendors and residents who buy from street food carts and trucks.
Public hearing set on vehicle booting and towing rules
City will debate new rules on vehicle booting and towing. Public hearing September 18, 2012.
Public hearing set on mobile food vehicle and pushcart rules
City will debate new regulations for food trucks and street carts. Rules will determine where vendors can operate and what safety or licensing standards apply.
Public hearing set on mobile food vehicle and pushcart rules
City will debate new regulations for food trucks and street carts. Rules will determine where vendors can operate and what safety or licensing standards apply.
City seeks state legal opinion on financial assistance rules
The City is asking the Alabama Attorney General to clarify whether state law allows it to award financial assistance in a specific situation. The answer will determine what the City can or cannot do going forward.