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File #: 230738    Version:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/19/2023 In control: COMMON COUNCIL
On agenda: Final action: 7/15/2025
Effective date:    
Title: Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Jerome Cockerham.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Indexes: CLAIMS
Attachments: 1. Cockerham - Common Council Denial Letter.pdf, 2. Cockerham - Circumstances of Claim and Statement of Relief.pdf, 3. JL Hearing Notice 7 7 25
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultTallyAction DetailsMeeting DetailsVideo
7/18/20251 MAYOR SIGNED   Action details Meeting details Not available
7/15/20251 COMMON COUNCIL ADOPTEDPass13:2 Action details Meeting details Video Video
7/7/20250 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE AMENDED

Minutes note: Ald. Chambers Jr., moved to denied this claim, but rescinded his motion before a roll call was taken. Ald. Bauman moved to settle this claim in the amount of $750.00. motion passed by a 3-2 vote
Pass3:2 Action details Meeting details Video Video
7/7/20251 JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:2 Action details Meeting details Not available
9/19/20230 COMMON COUNCIL ASSIGNED TO   Action details Meeting details Not available

Number

230738

Version

Substitute 1

 

Sponsor

THE CHAIR

Title

Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Jerome Cockerham.

Body

Whereas, Members of the Judiciary and Legislation Committee have reviewed the records to this claim in the amount of $14,000.00 related to a 2014 GMC Terrain that was allegedly destroyed on January 19, 2023. Based on this review, members of the Committee recommend the amount of $750.00 in payment of this claim; now, therefore, be it

 

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the proper city officers be and they hereby are authorized and directed to issue a city check in the total sum of 750.00 payable to Jerome Cockerham, 3042-A N 45th Street, Milwaukee WI 53210, to reimburse for the loss; and, be it

 

Further Resolved, That the check is to be delivered upon presentation of a proper release, approved by the City Attorney; said amount to be charged to Account No. 636506 , Fund - 0001, Organization - 1490, Program - 2631, Sub Class - S118.  This resolution would release the City from any further liability arising from this incident.

 

Drafter

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Joanna Urtiz

7/7/25