Milwaukee is again using its logo as a bargaining chip with lateral pipe-warranty companies interested in striking a deal.

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Milwaukee’s logo on a letter pitching lateral pipe warranties was enough to prompt city resident Louis Green to buy the service.

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Milwaukee’s leaders are the stewards, not the owners, of the city logo they are trying to sell to the highest bidder.

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The possible termination of Milwaukee’s no-bid contract with a pipe warranty company also could renew a debate over whether the city should trade its logo for royalties.

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By James Briggs The city of Milwaukee has agreed to endorse a private insurance company in exchange for money. As a result, Pennsylvania-based Utility Service Partners Inc. can use the city‘s logo in direct-mail marketing pitches to city residents, despite ...

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By James Briggs Milwaukee could be the latest coup for a fast-growing insurance company spreading its services across the United States on the strength of municipal partnerships and endorsements. Pennsylvania-based Utility Service Partners Inc., which formed in 2003, is poised ...

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By James Briggs Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is considering whether to grant market dominance to a private insurance company in exchange for a portion of profit. An agreement approved Wednesday by the Milwaukee Common Council would let Utility Service Partners ...

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