Legislation Details

File #: 260358    Version: 0
Type: Resolution Status: In Committee
File created: 6/23/2026 In control: FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action:
Effective date:    
Title: Resolution reserving and appropriating up to $1,500,000 from the 2026 Common Council Contingent Fund to the 2026 Damages and Claims Fund Special Purpose Account for resolutions related to settlements of lawsuits and/or claims.
Sponsors: ALD. JACKSON
Attachments: 1. Fiscal Impact Statement, 2. Hearing Notice List

 Number

260358

Version

 ORIGINAL

Reference

 

Sponsor

ALD. JACKSON

 

Title

Resolution reserving and appropriating up to $1,500,000 from the 2026 Common Council Contingent Fund to the 2026 Damages and Claims Fund Special Purpose Account for resolutions related to settlements of lawsuits and/or claims.

Analysis

This resolution reserves and appropriates $1,500,000 from the 2026 Common Council Contingent Fund to the Damages and Claims Fund Special Purpose Account for the purpose of meeting financial obligations related to claims and litigation brought against the City.

Body

Whereas, Settlements and payment of judgments to date in 2026 exceed the 2026 appropriation for the Damages and Claims Fund Special Purpose Account (SPA); and

 

Whereas, Settlements will require $1,500,000 and the City Attorney anticipates that additional funds will be necessary to meet the City’s financial obligations imposed by pending settlements; now, therefore, be it

 

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that up to $1,500,000 from the 2026 Common Council Contingent Fund (0001-9990-C001-006300) is reserved and appropriated to the 2026 Damages & Claims Fund (0001-1490-S118-006300); and be it

 

Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller and other appropriate City officials are directed to take all actions necessary to fulfill the intent of this resolution.

 

 

Requestor

DOA-Budget and Management Division
Drafter
Angelique M Pettigrew
June 17, 2026

CONTFUND\2026\CA Contingent Fund to Damages & Claims $1.5M - Resolution Formatted