Number
220817
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. PEREZ
Title
A substitute ordinance relating to the settlement of certain claims.
Sections
304-7-1 am
Analysis
This ordinance sets the limit on the city attorney’s authority to settle motor vehicle liability claims against the city from $250,000 to $50,000.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 304-7-1 of the code is amended to read:
304-7. Claims Against the City.
1. AUTHORITY. In furtherance of the city policy of providing prompt, efficient, fair and equitable evaluation and disposition of claims against it, the city attorney is authorized to investigate and make settlement of claims not in excess of $5,000, hereafter referred to as small claims; and to investigate and make settlement of claims in excess of $5,000 for a sum not in excess of $5,000 [[; and to investigate and negotiate settlement of motor vehicle liability claims]]. >>The city attorney is further authorized to investigate, negotiate and make settlement of motor vehicle liability claims under s. 345.05, Wis. Stats., not in excess of $50,000.<<
LRB
APPROVED AS TO FORM
____________________________
Legislative Reference Bureau
Date: ______________________
.Attorney
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE
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Office of the City Attorney
Date: ______________________
Requestor
Drafter
LRB 177620 - 2
Aaron Cadle
September 28, 2022