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File #: 110357    Version: 0
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/6/2011 In control: JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action: 7/26/2011
Effective date:    
Title: Resolution authorizing settlement of the claim of Michael, Best & Friedrich in the amount of $250,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Indexes: CLAIMS PAYMENT, LITIGATION
Attachments: 1. City Attorney Letter, 2. Hearing Notice List, 3. Letter to Mayor
Number
110357
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
 
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing settlement of the claim of Michael, Best & Friedrich in the amount of $250,000.
 
Analysis
This resolution authorizes settlement of the claim of Michael, Best & Friedrich in the amount of $250,000.
Body
Whereas, The claimant, Michael, Best & Friedrich, has filed a claim against the City of Milwaukee in the amount of $250,000 for attorneys' fees in the case of Metropolitan Associates v. City of Milwaukee; and
Whereas, The City has agreed to settle the claim in the amount of $250,000; 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 proper City officers be and hereby are authorized and directed to issue a City check in the amount of $250,000, payable to the order of Michael, Best & Friedrich, 100 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202, in full and final settlement of this claim, upon receipt of a release of claim, approved as to form and execution by the City Attorney; said amount to be charged to Damages and Claims Account 636506 - Fund No. 0001 - Organization 1490 - Program 2631 - Sub Class S118.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
VDM:dms
June 28, 2011
1033-2008-2222.002:170152