Legislation Details

File #: 260375    Version: 0
Type: Resolution Status: In Committee
File created: 7/14/2026 In control: JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action:
Effective date:    
Title: Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Branden Walker.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: 1. Walker - Common Council Payment Letter.pdf, 2. Walker - Fiscal Impact Statement.pdf

Number

260375

Version

ORIGINAL

Reference

 

Sponsor

THE CHAIR

Title

Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Branden Walker.

Analysis

This resolution authorizes payment to Gruber Law Offices in the amount of $250,000 related to the claim of Branden Walker.

Body

Whereas, The claimant, Branden Walker through his attorney, has filed a personal injury claim against the City of Milwaukee and the Department of Public Works, for the accident that occurred on August 27, 2025; 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 proper City officers be and hereby are authorized and directed to issue a City check in the amount of $250,000 payable to the Gruber Law Offices Trust Account, 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 a check, as soon as practicable, in full and final settlement of all claims arising from personal injury to be charged as follows: to the General Claims and Damages Fund Account No. 0001-1490-S118-006300; and so be it.

 

Further Resolved, That for and in consideration of the above-referenced payments, the claimant, by their representative(s) and/or attorney(s), will provide the city a release of any and all claims arising out of or in any way related to this incident.

 

Requestor

City Attorney

Drafter

Naomi E. Sanders/cdr

June 16, 2026