Number
220616
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Columbia St. Mary’s, Inc. v. City of Milwaukee
Analysis
This resolution authorizes settlement of claims raised by Plaintiff, Columbia St. Mary’s Inc. in the lawsuit entitled Columbia St. Mary’s, Inc. v. City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Case No. 2020CV3274, for the total amount of $71,010.51.
Body
Whereas, Plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the City entitled Columbia St. Mary’s, Inc. v. City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Case No. 2020CV3274, for the partial refund of property tax previously paid, on the basis that its 2019, 2020, and 2021 property tax assessments were excessive; and
Whereas, Plaintiff has similar objections to its 2022 assessment and further litigation is imminent; and
Whereas, Plaintiff has agreed to settle the claims raised in the above-referenced lawsuit and pending objection for the total amount of $71,010.51; and
Whereas, the City Attorney recommends that the City of Milwaukee settle this lawsuit 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 Plaintiff 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
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 City check, as soon as practicable in full and final settlement of the claims referenced above, to be charged to the 2022 Remission of Taxes Special Purpose Account No. 0001-9990-S163-006300, in the sum of $71,010.51 and made payable to Columbia St. Mary’s, Inc., ATTN Tom Ewing, Regional Controller, 400 West River Woods Parkway, Glendale, WI 53212, in final settlement of...
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