City of Racine - File #: 11-6664

• File #: 11-6664
• Version: A
• Name: (Direct Referral) Communication from the City Attorney wishing to convene in closed session to discuss, with the Executive Committee, strategy with respect to litigation in which the City of Racine is or is likely to become involved, specifically Bielefel
• Type: Communication
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/12/2011
• In control: Executive Committee
• On agenda: 7/14/2011
• Final action: 7/19/2011
• Title: Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the City Attorney wishing to convene in closed session to discuss, with the Executive Committee, strategy with respect to litigation in which the City of Racine is or is likely to become involved, specifically Bielefeldt v. Dickert v. Racine, and more specifically addressing Mayor Dickert’s right to indemnification pursuant to sec. 895.46, Wis. Stats. (Res. 11-2666) Recommendation: - Authorize the Racine City Attorney’s Office to provide for the legal defense for John Dickert, as Mayor of the City of Racine, in Racine County Circuit Court Case 11-CV-1078; - Direct the Racine City Attorney’s Office to respond to the Third-Party Complaint in such case by admitting that John Dickert was carrying out the duties as the Mayor of the City of Racine and acting within the scope of his employment for the City of Racine; - Direct the Racine City Attorney’s Office to respond to the Third-Party Complaint in such case by admitting that John Dickert...
• Related files: Res.11-2666

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/19/2011	A	Common Council	Approved as Presented
7/14/2011	A	Executive Committee	Recommended For Approval

Title

Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the City Attorney wishing to convene in closed session to discuss, with the Executive Committee, strategy with respect to litigation in which the City of Racine is or is likely to become involved, specifically Bielefeldt v. Dickert v. Racine, and more specifically addressing Mayor Dickert's right to indemnification pursuant to sec. 895.46, Wis. Stats. (Res. 11-2666)

Recommendation:

-      Authorize the Racine City Attorney's Office to provide for the legal defense for John Dickert, as Mayor of the City of Racine, in Racine County Circuit Court Case 11-CV-1078;

-      Direct the Racine City Attorney's Office to respond to the Third-Party Complaint in such case by admitting that John Dickert was carrying out the duties as the Mayor of the City of Racine and acting within the scope of his employment for the City of Racine;

-      Direct the Racine City Attorney's Office to respond to the Third-Party Complaint in such case by admitting that John Dickert, and Mayor of the City of Racine, is entitled to full indemnification, including the full cost of his defense, from the City of Racine.

Fiscal Note:  Funds will be allocated from Judgment and Claims,  account number 101.160.5910