NUMB:
970242
VERS:
ORIGINAL
REF:
XXBY:
THE CHAIR
TITL:
Resolution authorizing the cancellation of the $2,709.44 balance of the Department of Public Work's Invoice No. 65461 billed to the Milwaukee County Transit System and Jerry L. Reed in the amount of $10,837.77. (City Attorney)
ANLS:
_______________________________________________________ - Analysis - This resolution authorizes cancellation of the balance of the Department of Public Works Invoice No. 65461 in the amount of $2,709.44 for labor, material and equipment necessary to make repairs to two parking meters, a traffic signal and traffic signal control cabinet damaged by a Milwaukee County Transit System bus operated by Jerry L. Reed. _______________________________________________________
BODY:
Whereas, On February 20, 1996, a Milwaukee County Transit System bus operated by Jerry L. Reed collided with two parking meters, a traffic signal and traffic signal control cabinet located at East Michigan Street and North Cass Street causing $10,837.77 in damages to said City property; and
Whereas, Settlement was negotiated by the Kohn Law Firm with the Milwaukee County Transit System in the amount of $8,128.33 to be paid to the City of Milwaukee; and
Whereas, The Kohn Law Firm, the City of Milwaukee's collection law firm, and the Office of the City Attorney believe this offer is fair and equitable to both parties and it is in the best interests of the City to accept said offer; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the balance of the Department of Public Works' Invoice No. 65461 in the amount of $2,709.44 billed to Jerry L. Reed be and the same is hereby cancelled.
ZDPT
Department of Public Works
DFTR:
City Atty.
BAT:rmo
05-02-97 reso/reso.23
CATT7 reso/reso.23
CATT