Number
252049
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Josephine Purpora.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes payment to Josephine Purpora in the amount of $23,858.10 related to the claim for damage to personal property.
Body
Whereas, the claimant, Josephine Purpora, has filed a claim against the City of Milwaukee in the amount of $25,779.12, arising from personal property damage from a water main failure on July 31, 2025.
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 $23,858.10, payable to JOSEPHINE PURPORA 3700 West Kimberly Avenue, Greenfield, WI 53221 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 damage to personal property; to be charged as follows: to the Water Department Account Account-636506 - Fund No. 0411 - Organization 6410 - Program 2631 - Sub Class R643, 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
February 24, 2026
2025-002014/