Legal & Settlements

City settles legal claim (details withheld)

The City Attorney is authorized to settle a claim against the city. The claim amount and counterparty are not disclosed in this consent-agenda item.

City settles Deramus v. Hood litigation (Case 01-CV-2023-902425)

Settlement resolves lawsuit Arnesia Deramus and others brought against Michaela Hood and others. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda item.

City settles claim with Talisha Sanders (C23-100)

The city is resolving a legal claim filed by Talisha Sanders. Settlement details, including any payment amount and terms, are not disclosed in this summary.

Settlement approved in Peggy B. George v. City lawsuit

City resolves legal dispute with plaintiff class. Settlement terms and financial impact are not yet disclosed in this item.

Settlement: City to resolve Banks v. Birmingham lawsuit (Case CV-2018-901114)

City agrees to settle a long-running civil case. Settlement terms are not disclosed in the agenda, but residents should know the City is resolving litigation.

Settlement: City sues FedEx for property damage

City recovers funds from FedEx after a driver damaged city property. Citizens benefit when the city collects damages rather than absorbing costs.

Settlement approved: Ivey and Owens vs. Kadarri case

City settles a dispute involving residents Tameka Ivey and Alberta Owens. Settlement terms and dollar amount not disclosed in public record.

Settlement: City reaches agreement with Riverside Baptist Church

The city is settling a legal dispute with Riverside Baptist Church. Details on the claim, payment amount, and terms are not disclosed in this summary.

City extends moratorium on automated car washes

Automatic car wash facilities will remain banned in Birmingham. The city is renewing its freeze on new permits and structures to protect existing businesses and preserve neighborhood character.

Settlement: City reaches agreement with Hartman

The city is settling a legal claim with Hartman and releasing all related claims. Details on the claim type and any payment are not public in this summary.

Keep Birmingham Beautiful Commission rules amended

Changes to how the Keep Birmingham Beautiful Commission operates. Details of the amendment are incomplete in the source material.

City settles claims with Valderrama; agreement and release approved

Council is approving a settlement agreement that resolves claims between the city and Valderrama. Without knowing the claim's nature or dollar value, the outcome likely affects legal liability or dispute resolution tied to city operations or property.

Settlement: City resolves claims with Riverside Baptist Church

City and Riverside Baptist Church end a legal dispute. Settlement details and any financial impact to taxpayers remain unclear from the public agenda summary.

City settles lawsuit by Hardin and Moore (Case 2:21-cv-01002)

City agrees to settle a federal civil-rights case filed by two residents. Settlement terms and dollar amount are not disclosed in the agenda.

City settles claim with Hartman; terms undisclosed

City agrees to resolve a legal dispute and release all claims against Hartman. Settlement terms and dollar amount are not public in this agenda summary.

City settles Valderrama claim

Settlement agreement resolves dispute with Valderrama. Dollar amount and terms not disclosed in item description.

OLD AND NEW BUSINESS An Executive Session pursuant to the Alabama Open Meetings Act, Ala. Code, 1975, § 36- 25A-7 (3) to discuss with the City Attorney the legal ramifications of and legal options for potential litigation.

OLD AND NEW BUSINESS An Executive Session pursuant to the Alabama Open Meetings Act, Ala. Code, 1975, § 36- 25A-7 (3) to discuss with the City Attorney the legal ramifications of and legal options for potential litigation.

Keep Birmingham Beautiful Commission: Board structure reforms

Changes to the commission's board size, member terms, and officer duties affect how the city coordinates local beautification efforts and volunteer programs.

Reshape Keep Birmingham Beautiful Commission: new board size, terms, duties

Changes to the Keep Birmingham Beautiful Commission will affect how the city guides community cleanup and beautification efforts. Adjustments to board size, member terms, and officer roles may shift decision-making speed and accountability.