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Meeting Name: JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/13/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 301-B, City Hall
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
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     Meeting convened at 9:07 AM     Roll call Not available
251404 01.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Derek Brown for property damage.HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Video Video
250276 02.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Brittany Hudson for property damage.

Minutes note: Ms Hudson would rather not be in a televised hearing.
HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Not available
251749 03.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Matt Marlett, Tramont Manufacturing LLC for property damage.

Minutes note: Appearing: ACA Kevin Todt MPD Risk Management James Lewis Claimant Matt Marlett
RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass5:0 Action details Video Video
251291 04.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Ahmad & Guerard, LLP on behalf of The Estate of El Moctar Sidiya.

Minutes note: ACA Kevin Todt MPD Risk Mngr James Lewis Atty. Jeff Guerard on behalf of The Estate of El Moctar Sidiya
RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass5:0 Action details Video Video
251346 05.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Ebony Kimbrough and Samarion Johnson.RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass5:0 Action details Video Video
251293 06.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Precious McIntyre.

Minutes note: Appearing: ACA Kevin Todt Forestry Mr. Kluslow Claimant Precious McIntyre
RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass4:1 Action details Video Video
251383 07.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Kinn Guesthouse.RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass5:0 Action details Video Video
251386 08.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Donald Arenson.

Minutes note: At the request of Mr Arenson, who was unable to appear this morning's hearing. There were no objection.
HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Video Video
251387 09.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of AT&T (AMER-25-202411-50-0071).RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENTPass5:0 Action details Not available
251384 010.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Megdalia Szczerbaty.HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Not available
251945 011.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending the City of Milwaukee’s State Legislative Package to express support for state legislation making illegal tire dumping a misdemeanor crime and providing penalty enhancements.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
241692 012.CommunicationCommunication from the Intergovernmental Relations Division and Legislative Affairs Division relating to Legislative updates.HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Not available
251825 013.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to a legislative bill.

Minutes note: Assembly Substitute Amendment 1, To Senate Bill 179 The regulation of certain equipment operators, applying the motor vehicle fuel tax supplier’s administrative allowance to diesel fuel, and a motor vehicle fuel tax refund for evaporation losses, and providing a penalty. Ald. Pratt moved committee takes a position to OPPOSED.
SUBSTITUTEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
251825 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to a legislative bill.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Not available
251829 014.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Jeffrey Dinkins.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Not available
251844 015.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Fred Miller.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
251848 016.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Mary Lou Sievert.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Not available
251849 017.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Robert and Catherine Adamus.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Not available
251850 018.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Harold Janas.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Not available
251853 019.ResolutionResolution authorizing the denial of claims for alleged unlawful and alleged excessive tax assessments filed with the City of Milwaukee.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Not available
251883 020.ResolutionResolution approving a contract between the City of Milwaukee and Grzeca Law Group for legal services relating to securing an employment-based nonimmigrant visa for a Department of Emergency Communications employee.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEFail2:3 Action details Not available
251883 0 ResolutionResolution approving a contract between the City of Milwaukee and Grzeca Law Group for legal services relating to securing an employment-based nonimmigrant visa for a Department of Emergency Communications employee.HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Not available
251885 021.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Robert Mercado v. City of Milwaukee, et al.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Not available
251909 022.ResolutionResolution reserving and appropriating up to $125,000.00 from the 2026 Common Council Contingent Fund to the 2026 Damages and Claims Fund Special Purpose Account and authorizing the settlement of the lawsuit entitled Berry Beverly v. City of Milwaukee.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Not available
251931 023.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Kevin Dudley.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Not available
251935 024.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Pang Thao and West Bend Mutual Insurance Company.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Not available
251938 025.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Vincent and Paulette Wollert and Progressive Home Insurance Company.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Not available
     The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Room 301-B, City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(g), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of conferring with the City Attorney who will render oral or written advice with respect to litigation in which the city is or is likely to become involved, and then may go into open session for the regular agenda.    Not available
     This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25.    Not available
     Meeting adjourned at 11:48 AM Joanna Urtiz Staff Assistant     Not available
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     In the event that Common Council members who are not members of this committee attend this meeting, this meeting may also simultaneously constitute a meeting of the Common Council or any of the following committees: Community and Economic Development, Finance and Personnel, Judiciary and Legislation, Licenses, Public Safety and Health, Public Works, Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development, and/or Steering and Rules. Whether a simultaneous meeting is occurring depends on whether the presence of one or more of the Common Council member results in a quorum of the Common Council or any of the above committees, and, if there is a quorum of another committee, whether any agenda items listed above involve matters within that committee’s realm of authority. In the event that a simultaneous meeting is occurring, no action other than information gathering will be taken at the simultaneous meeting. Times for specific agenda items are estimations. If items cannot be heard at their specified times, they will be heard as soon as practicable thereafter.     Not available
     Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For assistance contact the Legislative Services ADA Coordinator at 286-2998, (FAX)286-3456, (TDD)286-2025 or by writing to Room 205, City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202.    Not available
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     Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code are required to register with the City Clerk's License Division. Lobbyists appearing before a Common Council committee are required to identify themselves as such. More information is available at http://city.milwaukee.gov/Lobbying.    Not available