Number
261338
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Metropolitan Associates, et al. v. City of Milwaukee.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes settlement of claims raised by Plaintiffs Metropolitan Associates and 27th & Loomis Development Association, n/k/a Metropolitan Associates, in the lawsuit entitled Metropolitan Associates, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Case No. 2025CV004702, for the total amount of $21,864.38.
Body
Whereas, Plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against the City entitled Metropolitan Associates, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Case No. 2025CV004702, for the partial refund of property tax assessments previously paid for the following properties on the basis that its 2024 property tax assessments were excessive and violated Article VIII, section I of the Wisconsin Constitution (“Uniformity Clause”):
2802 W. Howard Ave.; tax key no. 553-0701-000;
3889 S. Miner Street; tax key no. 553-0605-110;
3801-3831 S. Miner Street; tax key no. 553-0501-111(“the Properties”); and
Whereas, Plaintiffs have filed objections with the City of Milwaukee to the 2025 and 2026 assessments of the Properties; and
Whereas, Plaintiffs have agreed to settle the claims raised in the above-referenced lawsuit and the subsequent objections to their assessments for the total amount of $21,864.38; and
Whereas, Plaintiffs have also agreed they will withdraw their objections for tax year 2026; and
Whereas, The City Attorney recommends that the City of Milwaukee settle these lawsuits and resolve these claims now; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, the City Attorney is authorized to enter into a settlement agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Plaintiffs referred to herein and to execute and approve all documents and take all action necessary to carry out the terms and conditions of said agreement; and be it
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