Number
251156
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relating to the claim of Roy Rockette, Lula Rockette, Tanya (Tonya) Tisdale and Bobby Thompson.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes payment to Axepoint Law in the amount of $60,000.00 dollars, related to the lawsuit filed by Roy Rockette, Lula Rockette, Tonya Tisdale and Bobby Thompson.
Body
Whereas, the Plaintiffs, Roy Rockette, Lula Rockette, Tonya Tisdale and Bobby Thompson, have filed a lawsuit against the City of Milwaukee, by and through their attorney, arising from a municipal pipe burst that occurred on December 23, 2022; and
Whereas, the City Attorney recommends and the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee deems it expeditious and just to pay this claim: now, therefore, be it
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 $60,000.00 payable to the order of Axepoint Law Client Trust Account, 826 N Plankinton Avenue, Suite 600 Milwaukee, WI 53203 as soon as practicable; and so be it
Further Resolved, that in compliance with the City Attorney’s direction, the proper City officers be and hereby are authorized and directed to issue City checks as soon as practicable, in full and final settlement of all claims arising from the main burst, to be charged as follows: to the Waterworks Account No. DA 636506-041-6410-2631-R643, and so be it.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
KEVIN P. TODT/cdr
October 28, 2025