Number
001010
Version
Original
Reference
Sponsor
The Chair
Title
Resolution authorizing settlement of federal district court (E.D. Wis.) action entitled Milwaukee Police Association, et al. v. Arthur Jones, Case No. 98-C-597. (City Attorney)
Analysis
This resolution authorizes settlement of the federal district court action captioned Milwaukee Police Association, et al. v. Arthur Jones, Case No. 98-C-597 (E.D. Wis.), through approval of the settlement agreement negotiated by the parties, captioned "Complete and Final Compromise," which agreement is annexed to the file for this resolution.
Body
Whereas, The plaintiffs in federal district court case number 98-C-597 have agreed to settlement of this case in accordance with the terms of a Complete and Final Compromise; and
Whereas, The City Attorney recommends and the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee deems it is expeditious and just to settle this lawsuit; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the City Attorney be and hereby is authorized to execute the "Complete and Final Compromise" settling case number 98-C-597; and, be it
Further Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the proper City officers be and hereby are authorized and directed to issue a City check in the amount of $1,500.00 to Julie Horter, a plaintiff in case number 98-C-597, which sum represents a compromise payment for compensatory damages and is subject to payroll deductions, upon receipt of a release of claims approved as to form and execution by the City Attorney, and that these funds shall be appropriated from the City Salaries/Wages Fund, Account No. 0001 3310 600101 2800 R999; and, be it
Further Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the proper City officers be and hereby are authorized and directed to issue a City check in the amount of $30,000.00, payable to Eggert Law Office, S.C., which represents a compromise payment for attorneys' fees and costs, upon receipt of a release of claims approved as to form and execution by the City Attorney, and that these funds shall be appropriated from the Damages and Claims Fund, Account No. 0001 1490 636506 2631 S118.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
DLS:33734
10/9/00