Number
Number
231755
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Bell Ambulance v. City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Case Number 23-CV-7712
Analysis
This resolution authorizes a settlement payment in the amount of $60,000 related to Milwaukee County Circuit Court Case No. 23-CV-7712, Bell Ambulance v. City of Milwaukee.
Body
Whereas, Plaintiff, Bell Ambulance, has filed a civil lawsuit against the City alleging property damage caused by negligence;
Whereas, counsel for the parties have reached an agreement to settle the above-referenced lawsuit for a total amount of $60,000.00, subject to approval by the Common Council; and
Whereas, the City Attorney recommends and the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee deems it expeditious and just to settle this lawsuit; 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 City check in the amount of $60,000.00, payable to the order of Fox, O’Neill & Shannon, S.C. Trust Account as soon as practicable; and so 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 check, as soon as practicable, in full and final settlement of all claims as outlined in the above-referenced action, to be charged as follows: to the Damages and Claims Fund, Account No. 0001-1490-S118-006300, and so be it
Further Resolved, That for and in consideration of the above-referenced payments, the claimant, by their representative(s) and/or attorney(s), will provide the City a release of any and all claims arising out of or in any way related to this incident.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
CLINT MUCHE
February 26, 2024
1032-2023-1741:290043