Number
161156
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing settlement of the claim of Enid Marrero, in the amount of $13,700.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes settlement of the claim of Enid Marrero in the amount of $13,700.
Body
Whereas, The claimant, Enid Marrero (C.I. File No. 1032-2016-1611), through her attorneys, Ben Elson, People’s Law Office, has filed a claim for damages against the City of Milwaukee regarding injuries she sustained to herself and her dog on April 1, 2016 at her residence when a Milwaukee Police Officer discharged his service weapon in response to the dog running at him; and
Whereas, The claimant has agreed to settle her claim in the amount of $13,700; and
Whereas, The City Attorney recommends and the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee deems it expeditious and just to settle this claim; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the proper city officers be and hereby are authorized and directed to issue a check in the amount of $13,700, payable to People’s Law Office Trust Account - Enid Marrero, in full and final settlement of said claim, said check to be delivered to the City Attorney upon his request, said amount to be charged to the Damages and Claims Fund, Account No. 636505, Fund No. 0001, Organization No. 1490, Program No. 2632, Sub Class No. S118; and be it
Further Resolved, That for and in consideration of the above-referenced payment, Ms. Marrero will provide to the City a release as approved by the City Attorney of any and all claims arising out of or in any way related to the subject incident.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
Miriam R. Horwitz
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December 6, 2016
1032-2016-1611:235023