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File #: 080259    Version: 0
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 6/10/2008 In control: JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action: 7/1/2008
Effective date:    
Title: Resolution authorizing settlement of the claim of Harrison Kern.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Indexes: CLAIMS PAYMENT, LITIGATION, SUITS PAYMENT, SUITS SETTLEMENT
Attachments: 1. Fiscal Note.pdf, 2. City Attorney Letter.pdf, 3. Notice List

Number

080259

Version

ORIGINAL

Reference

 

Sponsor

THE CHAIR

 

Title

Resolution authorizing settlement of the claim of Harrison Kern.

 

Analysis

This resolution authorizes settlement of the claim of Harrison Kern

 

Body

Whereas, The claimant, Harrison Kern, filed a claim with the City of Milwaukee specifically, Harrison Kern v. City of Milwaukee, et al, U.S.D.C. Case No. 05-C-0446; and

 

Whereas, The claimant has agreed to settle the lawsuit for the amount of $36,000 total; and

 

Whereas, The City Attorney recommends and the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee deems it expeditious and just to settle 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 $36,000, made payable to Knight Law Offices In Trust, in full and final settlement of the Claimant’s claims, upon receipt of a release of claims, approved as to form and execution by the City Attorney, said amount to be charged to the Damages and Claims Fund, Account No. 0001-1490-0001-S118-006300.

 

Requestor

City Attorney

Drafter

MNR:mnr

May 29, 2008

 

 

1032-2005-2194/133502