NUMB:
991360
VERS:
ORIGINAL
REF:
990936
XXBY:
THE CHAIR
TITL:
Resolution appropriating $25,000 from the Common Council Contingent Fund to the Outside Counsel - Expert Witness Fund for the purpose of providing outside counsel to the Employes' Retirement System (ERS) in Walsh, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Case No. 99-CV-001419. (City Attorney)
ANLS:
This resolution approves the expenditure of up to $25,000 to fund a contract between the Employes' Retirement System (ERS) and Quale, Feldbruegge, Calvelli, Thom & Croke, S.C.
BODY:
Whereas, The City Attorney has advised the Annuity and Pension Board of the Employes' Retirement System that it cannot provide counsel relative to insurance coverage matters involved in the above case, the Annuity and Pension Board has hired Attorney William P. Croke. On October 29, 1999, File No. 990936 was passed approving the contract and appropriating $5,000 for this purpose; and
Whereas, An additional $25,000 is necessary to continue the services of outside counsel relative to insurance coverage in this case; and
Whereas, The Annuity and Pension Board hired Attorney William P. Croke and has a contract between the Employes' Retirement System and Quale, Feldbruegge, Calvelli, Thom & Croke, S.C.; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized and directed to transfer funds in the amount of $25,000 to be appropriated from the Common Council Contingent Fund No. 0001 9990 C001 1999 006300 to the Outside Counsel - Expert Witness Fund, Special Purpose Account No. 0001 1490 S157 1999 634001; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Employes' Retirement System of the City of Milwaukee is hereby authorized and directed to continue to engage outside counsel and pay legal fees incurred by outside counsel upon receipt of an itemized bill, approved to be reasonable and necessary by the Office of the City Attorney.
ZDPT:
Employes' Retirement System/Annuity and Pension Board
DFTR:
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