Number
110929
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. HAMILTON
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the proper City officers to enter into a contract for the collection of receivables.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the proper City officers to enter into a contract with Kohn Law Firm, S.C. for the collection of receivables of the City of Milwaukee.
Body
Whereas, in June of 201 1, the Common Council passed Resolution File No. 1 10270 authorizing the City Attorney to request proposals for the collection contract for City receivables; and
Whereas, the City Attorney advertised for proposals three times in the Milwaukee
Journal/Sentinel, the Milwaukee Business Journal, and the Daily Reporter, between August 19 and September 6, 201 1, and the City Purchasing Director placed an announcement on her department's website; and
Whereas, the City Attorney received 53 requests for the RFP and eight proposals; and
Whereas, the City Attorney and the evaluation team, consisting of representatives from the Treasurer's Office, the Department of Neighborhood Services, the Department of Public Works, and the City Attorney's Office reviewed the eight proposals, conducted oral presentations and interviews, and ranked the proposals, and now recommends that the City enter into the attached contract with The Kohn Law Firm, S.C. for the collection of City receivables, to commence January 1,20 12; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that a contract with the Kohn Law Firm, S.C. in substantially the same form as is attached to this file is approved, and the proper City officers are hereby authorized to execute said contract.
Drafter:
City Attorney
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DATE
11/10/11
1049-201 1-16061175398