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JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

Monday, July 28, 2025 · 9:00 AM AM · City Hall, Room 301-B

TL;DR

The Judiciary & Legislation Committee met to review multiple resolutions, focusing on several legal settlements, legislative support, and city attorney contract authorizations. The committee recommended most resolutions for adoption, covering issues ranging from historic preservation tax credits to legal service contracts.

Key Decisions

  • Support for Historic Preservation Tax Credits Passed
  • Prohibition of Conversion Therapy for Minors Passed
  • Settlement of Antoine Fuller Lawsuit Passed
  • Authorization for City Attorney to Contract Legal Services Passed
  • Collins Settlement Agreement Consultant Selection Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Meeting convened at 9:07
  2. Meeting adjourned at 11:11AM Joanna Urtiz Staff Assistant
  3. 8. Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. A. PRATT that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  4. Roll call taken at 10:31 AM
  5. 1. Resolution relating to the claim of Design Build.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  6. 2. Resolution relating to the claim of Javier Inca.
    Resolution
    Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  7. 3. Resolution relating to the claim of Catherine Skowronski.
    Resolution
    Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. A. PRATT that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  8. 4. Resolution relating to the claim of Daniel Serrano.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  9. 5. Resolution relating to the claim of Antonio Amos.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  10. 6. Resolution relating to the claim of David Taylor.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR DISALLOWANCE & INDEF. POSTPONEMENT. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  11. 7. Communication from the Intergovernmental Relations Division and Legislative Affairs Division relating to Legislative updates.
    Communication
    Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  12. 8. Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills.
    Resolution
    Action: SUBSTITUTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. A. PRATT that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  13. 9. Substitute resolution amending the City of Milwaukee’s State Legislative Package to express support for State legislation relating to historic preservation tax credits.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  14. 10. Substitute resolution amending to the City of Milwaukee’s State Legislative Package to express support for passage of state legislation prohibiting conversion therapy for minors.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. A. PRATT that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  15. 11. Substitute resolution to approve selection and engagement with a consultant in compliance with the Collins Settlement Agreement and appropriating funds for this purpose.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  16. 12. Resolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Antoine Fuller, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al., U.S. District Court Case No. 24-CV-1131.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  17. 13. Resolution authorizing payment of judgment in the lawsuit entitled Ravid D. Smith v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Milwaukee County Circuit Court Case No. 21-CV-005990.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  18. 14. Substitute resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Isaiah Taylor v. Justin Schwarzhuber, et al., Eastern District of Wisconsin Court Case Number 21-CV-600.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  19. 15. Substitute resolution authorizing the Office of the City Attorney to contract for legal services to the City concerning issues and matters of labor law.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  20. 16. Substitute resolution authorizing the Office of the City Attorney to contract for legal services in relation to claims asserted against the City by Antoine Young.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. A. PRATT that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  21. 17. Substitute resolution authorizing payment of attorney’s fees in the lawsuit entitled Lucianna Armour v. Milwaukee Municipal Court, Wisconsin Circuit Court Case Number 2023CV006647.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  22. The Judiciary and Legislation Committee may convene into closed session on Monday, July 28, 2025, 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.
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