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County settles COVID-era dispute with Zilly Hospitality Group; contract extended, $82,000 payment to Parks

3327349 · May 15, 2025
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Milwaukee County approved a settlement with Zilly Hospitality Group to resolve disputes stemming from Burnham Park/Botanical Gardens closures during 2020-2021. Under the agreement the caterer will make a lump-sum payment to Parks of $82,000 and the county will extend the contract term by an additional renewal period.

Milwaukee County—s finance committee on Tuesday approved a settlement and contract-extension with Zilly Hospitality Group resolving legal disputes tied to Covid-era closures at the Boerner Botanical Gardens.

Deputy Corporation Counsel Karen Tidwell told supervisors the dispute concerned whether Zillys owed money to the county for certain expenses when county facilities were closed during 2020 and 2021. The parties negotiated a settlement to close those outstanding claims, provide certainty for both sides,…

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