Number
050007
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution to authorize settlement of alleged discrimination case based upon disability filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin entitled Dean Monfre v. City of Milwaukee, Case No. 04-C-0352. (City Attorney)
Analysis
This resolution authorizes settlement of a case pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin captioned Dean Monfre v. City of Milwaukee, Case No. 04-C-0352 in the amount of $45,000.00 for all damages of any nature, including compensatory damages, back pay, front pay, attorneys fees and costs, and any other claim for damages that could be brought concerning the subject matter of employment discrimination arising out of Dean Monfre's employment by the City of Milwaukee.
Body
Whereas, The plaintiff, Dean Monfre, filed the above captioned case claiming discrimination based upon disability in violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, in connection with his being discharged; and
Whereas, The parties have agreed to settle the case in the amount of $45,000.00 payable as damages, attorney fees, costs, compensatory damages and any other claims for damages of any nature that could have been brought, as set forth in the attached proposed Settlement Agreement and Release; and
Whereas, The City Attorney recommends and the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee deems it expeditious and just to settle the case; 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 attached Settlement Agreement; 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 $45,000.00, payable to Dean Monfre and F. Thomas Olson, as and for back pay, damages, attorney fees, costs, compensatory damages and any other claims for damages of any nature that could have been brought, upon receipt of a release of claims, approved as to form and execution by the City Attorney, and that these funds shall be charged to the Damages and Claims Fund, Account No. 0001 1490 0001 S118 006300.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
LAT:enm
April 18, 2005
88971/1046-2004-2261