Number
170510
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing a supplemental settlement agreement relating to the lawsuit entitled DJK 59 LLC et al. v. City of Milwaukee.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes a supplemental settlement agreement between the City of Milwaukee and Business Improvement District No. 21 relating to the previous lawsuit of DJK 59 LLC et al. v. City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Case No. 2014CV955, Court of Appeals Case No. 2015AP2046.
Body
Whereas, Pursuant to Common Council File No. 161753 the City paid $483,941.41 to satisfy a judgment entered against the City in the lawsuit of DJK 59 LLC et al. v. City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Case No. 2014CV955, Court of Appeals Case No. 2015AP2046; and
Whereas, The subject lawsuit involved the refund of certain assessments collected by Business Improvement District No. 21; and
Whereas, Business Improvement District No. 21 has offered to contribute $120,985.00, to be paid over eight years at no interest, in exchange for a waiver and release of claims from the City relating to the lawsuit of DJK 59 LLC et al. v. City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Case No. 2014CV955, Court of Appeals Case No. 2015AP2046; and
Whereas, The City Attorney recommends and the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee deems it expeditious and just to approve the proposed settlement with Business Improvement District No. 21; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the proper City officials be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute a Settlement Agreement, Waiver and Release in accordance with the terms of this resolution and in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
Allison Flanagan
July 6, 2017
1056-2014-387.002:1240408