Number
240396
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing expenditure of $15,000 from the City Attorney’s Office Outside Counsel/Expert Witness Special Purpose Account for expert witness services in the matter of Saint John’s Communities, Inc. v. City of Milwaukee.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes payment in an amount not to exceed $15,000 to Integra Realty Resources - Chicago, for expert appraisal services relating to Saint John’s Communities, Inc.’s claims against the City of Milwaukee for property tax refunds.
Body
Whereas, On May 29, 2020, Saint John’s Communities brought a lawsuit against the City of Milwaukee to recover property taxes paid for tax year 2019; and
Whereas, The City desires to have Integra Realty Resources - Chicago provide expert appraisal services, so the City may defend against claims and prepare for and testify at trial; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the City Attorney is authorized to execute a Contract for Expert Services between the City of Milwaukee and Integra Realty Resources - Chicago for expert services rendered in the defense and trial of Saint John’s Communities, Inc. v. City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Circuit Court Case No. 2020-CV-3223; and, be it
Further Resolved, That an amount not to exceed $15,000 is appropriated from the City Attorney’s Office Outside/Counsel Expert Witness Special Purpose Account Number 0001-1490-S157-06300 for retaining expert witnesses; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Office of the City Attorney is authorized to expend up to $15,000 from this account for this purpose.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
LRB180011-1
Kathleen M. Brengosz
6/27/2024