City Attorney Action.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 330-21
in effect330-21. City Attorney Action.
1. Whenever the city attorney receives an application transmitted under s. 330-9-2, the city attorney may review the application in anticipation of possible contract preparation under sub. 2.
2. Whenever the city attorney receives an application that the committee recommends for approval by the common council, the city attorney shall negotiate a proposed charter school contract between the applicant and the city in accordance with s. 118.40, Wis Stats., as amended, ch. 330 and any other pertinent policies adopted by the committee or the common council.
3. All charter school contracts shall comply with the following requirements:
a. The contract shall be in the name of the city of Milwaukee.
b. The contract shall provide that the contract may be terminated and the charter revoked if the common council finds that the school no longer meets the requirements of s. 330-15.
c. The contract shall be for a 5-year term unless a school requests a shorter term or the committee recommends a shorter term.
d. The contract shall contain appropriate indemnification and insurance provisions to protect the interests of the city and its employes, officers and agents.
4. When a proposed contract has been agreed to by the city attorney and the applicant, the city attorney shall submit the proposed contract to the city clerk for attachment to the common council file under s. 330-23.
Source: City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau, Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances (city.milwaukee.gov master PDFs)URL: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/Volume-3/Master-V3.pdf#page=191Fetched: 10/26/2026