Legislation Details

File #: 260812    Version:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/22/2026 In control: FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action: 10/13/2026
Effective date:    
Title: Substitute resolution reserving and appropriating up to $500,000 from the 2026 Common Council Contingent Fund to the 2026 Damages and Claims Fund Special Purpose Account for the purpose of settling claims.
Sponsors: ALD. JACKSON
Attachments: 1. Fiscal Impact Statement, 2. Hearing Notice List
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultTallyAction DetailsMeeting DetailsVideo
10/15/20261 MAYOR SIGNED   Action details Meeting details Not available
10/13/20261 COMMON COUNCIL ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Meeting details Not available
10/7/20261 FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION

Minutes note: Appearing: Evan Goyke, City Attorney This resolution reserves and appropriates $500,000 from the 2026 Common Council Contingent Fund to the Damages and Claims Fund Special Purpose Account for the purpose of meeting financial obligations related to claims and litigation brought against the City. There was inquiry, discussion, and/or request for information relatin to police department related claims, comparison with other cities, insurance coverage for liability, labor negotiations concerning settlements, mitigation, risk assessment and management, communication with the Police Dept., and CC Contingent Fund balance.		Pass5:0 Action details Meeting details Video Video
10/1/20261 CITY CLERK DRAFT SUBMITTED   Action details Meeting details Not available
9/22/20260 COMMON COUNCIL ASSIGNED TO   Action details Meeting details Not available

 Number

260812

 

Version

SUBSTITUTE 1

Reference

 

Sponsor

ALD. JACKSON

 

Title

Substitute resolution reserving and appropriating up to $500,000 from the 2026 Common Council Contingent Fund to the 2026 Damages and Claims Fund Special Purpose Account for the purpose of settling claims.

 

Analysis

This resolution reserves and appropriates $500,000 from the 2026 Common Council Contingent Fund to the Damages and Claims Fund Special Purpose Account for the purpose of meeting financial obligations related to claims and litigation brought against the City.

 

Body

Whereas, Settlements and payment of judgments to date in 2026 exceed the 2026 appropriation for the Damages and Claims Fund Special Purpose Account (SPA); and

 

Whereas, Settlements will require $500,000 and the City Attorney anticipates that additional funds will be necessary to meet the City’s financial obligations imposed by pending settlements; now, therefore, be it

 

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that up to $500,000 from the 2026 Common Council Contingent Fund (0001-9990-C001-006300) is reserved and appropriated to the 2026 Damages & Claims Fund (0001-1490-S118-006300); and be it

 

Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller and other appropriate City officials are directed to take all actions necessary to fulfill the intent of this resolution.

 

 

 

Requestor

DOA-Budget and Management Division
Drafter
Bryan J. Rynders
September 29, 2026

CONTFUND\2026\CA Contingent Fund to Damages & Claims $500k