Legal & Settlements

City extends moratorium on automated car washes

The city is renewing its ban on new automated car wash facilities to protect neighborhood character and traffic patterns while the city develops long-term zoning rules.

Automated car wash moratorium extended or repealed

City Council votes on whether to keep or end rules limiting automated car wash locations. Second reading.

Settlement approved: City pays Kimberly Crum in lawsuit

City agrees to settle a legal claim against the municipality and an official. Settlement amount not disclosed in title.

Settlement: City authorizes legal resolution in Davis v. City case

City is settling a lawsuit filed by Josephine Davis. The settlement terms are not disclosed in this item, so the direct cost and impact to residents cannot be determined from the agenda alone.

City acquires temporary construction easement at 518 W. 37th Court

City will gain access rights across private property at 518 W. 37th Court for construction work. Property owner may receive compensation or be required to allow temporary access.

Settlement approved: City pays to resolve Howard v. Carroll case

City agreed to settle a lawsuit filed against police officer Joshua Ryan Carroll and the city. The settlement amount and terms are not disclosed in the agenda item.

City acquires temporary construction easement at 561 38th Avenue West

City will gain temporary access to private property for construction work. Property owner may receive compensation or have work performed on their land.

City acquires temporary construction easement at 532 37th Terrace West

City will gain legal right to access and work across private property for a construction project. Property owner may be entitled to compensation.

CONSENT ITEM 11. A Resolution, amending Resolution No. 1859-23, and approving the Standing Council committees in accordance with Section 2-2-14 of the General Code of the City of Birmingham. (Submitted and Recommended by Council President O'Quinn)

City settles stop-sign damage claim with GEICO for $278.74

GEICO will reimburse the city for damage to a stop sign at Parkway East and Matthews Avenue, recovering public funds at minimal cost to process.

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 pending litigation.

Settlement: City to recover damages from GEICO for 2023 auto accident

City recovers funds for vehicle damage caused by a GEICO-insured driver's collision on July 2, 2023. Settlement amount not disclosed in agenda item.

City Attorney reports final judgment in Safford Build case

A court has ruled against the city in a dispute with Safford Build. The City Council is being notified of the final judgment, which may result in payment or other obligations to the plaintiff.

Ordinance would ban loitering for organizers in public spaces

New law would restrict where organizers, activists, and community groups can gather in public. Could limit protest, canvassing, and street-based organizing activities city-wide.

Settlement: City loses judgment in Monroy-Catalan case

A court ruled against the city in the Monroy-Catalan case. The city attorney is notifying the council of the final judgment, which may result in financial liability or other obligations for the city.

City settles State Farm v. Robert Earl Lewis case

The City Attorney will resolve a legal dispute between State Farm and Robert Earl Lewis on the City's behalf. Settlement details are not disclosed in the agenda item.

City settles workers' compensation claim

The City is settling a workers' compensation claim brought by a city employee. Settlement terms and dollar amount are not disclosed in the public agenda summary.

City settles Mickey Bailey litigation

Resolves outstanding legal claim against Birmingham. Settlement amount not disclosed in agenda.

City settles workers' compensation claim

Worker receives settlement for injury or illness claim against the city. Dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.

City settles Joanie Medlin lawsuit

The city has agreed to settle a legal dispute with Joanie Medlin. Settlement terms and costs are not disclosed in this summary.