Legislation Details

File #: 260001    Version: 0
Type: Communication Status: In Committee
File created: 4/21/2026 In control: FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action:
Effective date:    
Title: Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2027 budget.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: 1. 2027 Proposed Detailed Budget, 2. 2027 Proposed Plan and Executive Budget Summary, 3. FP Chair 2027 Budget Hearings Schedule Cover Letter, 4. FP 2027 Budget Hearings Schedule, 5. Budget Preview for CC Members Summer 2026 with survey, 6. FP Chair Letter on Preparation for the Mayor's 2027 Proposed Budget 6.18.26, 7. Mayor's 2027 Budget Address Speech to the Common Council, 8. Sales tax budget by section, 9. Budget Overview Presentation, 10. Budget Survey Summary, 11. Budget Capital and Debt Presentation, 12. Budget City Revenues and TSF Presentation, 13. changes in 2027 revenue budget_Street Aids_MSP, 14. LRB Capital Improvements Briefing, 15. Budget Grant & Aid Presentation, 16. Budget Contingent Fund Presentation, 17. LRB Tax Stabilization Fund Briefing, 18. Budget City Attorney Presentation, 19. City Attorney Org Chart, 20. LRB City Attorney Briefing, 21. Office of the City Attorney 2027 Budget letter, 22. Budget Treasurer Presentation, 23. LRB Treasurer Briefing, 24. Budget Comptroller Presentation, 25. LRB Comptroller Briefing, 26. Budget City Clerk Presentation, 27. LRB City Clerk Briefing, 28. Budget Assessor Presentation, 29. LRB Assessor Briefing, 30. Budget Municipal Court Presentation, 31. Muni Court Alternative Services Data, 32. LRB Municipal Court Briefing, 33. Judgment Outcomes 2022-2026, 34. Budget Deferred Compensation Presentation, 35. LRB Deferred Compensation Briefing, 36. Budget ERS Presentation, 37. ERS Departmental Presentation, 38. LRB ERS Briefing, 39. Budget Health Department Presentation, 40. LRB Health Dept Briefing, 41. CC JPH Speaker Sign-In Sheets, 42. CC JPH Non-Speaker Sign-In Sheets, 43. Budget Port Presentation, 44. LRB Port Briefing, 45. DCD Budget Presentation, 46. DCD Annual Report 2025, 47. Food Access Memo_Revised, 48. Food Access Memo, 49. DCD Functional Org Chart, 50. LRB DCD Briefing, 51. LRB RACM Briefing, 52. Budget Election Commission Presentation, 53. LRB Election Commission Briefing, 54. Budget DNS Presentation, 55. DNS Supplemental Information, 56. DNS Org Chart, 57. LRB DNS Briefing, 58. Budget BOZA Presentation, 59. BOZA Organizational Chart, 60. LRB BOZA Briefing, 61. Budget Police Presentation, 62. MPD Presentation, 63. MPD Report Jan - June 2026, 64. MPD Budget Hearing Follow Up, 65. Priority CAD Data (Aldermanic and Police Districts), 66. MPD Organizational Chart, 67. LRB Police Briefing, 68. Budget Emergency Communications Presentation, 69. LRB Emergency Communications Briefing, 70. Budget Fire Presentation, 71. LRB Fire Briefing REVISED, 72. Budget FPC Presentation, 73. LRB FPC Briefing REVISED, 74. Budget Library Presentation, 75. Library Construction Costs, 76. LRB Library Briefing, 77. Budget DER Presentation, 78. DER Memo - Core Services & Highlights, 79. LRB Employee Relations Briefing, 80. Budget Mayor Presentation, 81. Mayors Office Org Chart, 82. LRB Mayor Briefing, 83. Budget DOA Presentation, 84. DOA Org Charts Combined, 85. Unified Call Center - Contract Staff Experience, 86. LRB DOA Briefing, 87. Budget DCE Presentation, 88. DCE Org Chart, 89. Links to 2024 and 2025 RPP Annual Reports, 90. LRB DCE Briefing, 91. Budget DCWS Presentation, 92. LRB DCWS Briefing, 93. DPW Org Chart (Administrative Services, Infrastructure, Operations, Water Works), 94. Budget DPW Water Works Presentation, 95. DPW - Water Works Org Chart, 96. LRB DPW Water Works Briefing, 97. Budget DPW Infrastructure Presentation, 98. DPW Infrastructure Services Org Chart, 99. LRB DPW Infrastructure Briefing, 100. Budget DPW Sewer Presentation, 101. LRB DPW Sewer Briefing, 102. Budget Admin Services Briefing, 103. LRB DPW Admin Services Briefing, 104. Budget DPW Operations Presentation, 105. DPW Ops Admin Services Org Chart, 106. DPW Ops Org Contacts, 107. DPW Ops Sanitation Org Chart, 108. LRB DPW Sanitation Briefing, 109. DPW Ops Fleet Org Chart, 110. LRB DPW Fleet Briefing, 111. DPW Forestry Org Chart, 112. LRB DPW Forestry Briefing, 113. Budget DPW Transportation Presentation, 114. Parking Fees Memo, 115. DPW Transportation Parking Org Chart, 116. LRB DPW Transportation Fund Briefing
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10/15/20260 FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE  

Minutes note: -DPW – Water Appearing: Jerrel Kruschke, DPW Commissioner Patrick Pauly, Water Works Superintendent Tyler Calligaro, Budget Office A DPW - Water Works presentation was given on 2027 Budget Summary, Salaries and Positions, Operating & Equipment Expenses, Special Funds and Special Purpose Accounts, Budget by Service, Revenues, Capital Expenses, Core Services, Service Highlights, 2026 Major Updates, and Division Demographics. There was inquiry and discussion on water service delivery, water main break repair/replacement, lead service line replacement (coordination with high impact paving), service provided to other customers and municipalities, cost of service, staffing and vacancies (recruitment, retention), Public Service Commission (authority), contracting service (accountability, delays, communication/noticing to residents), project completion process (inspections, cleanup, resolving issues), informing residents of projects and project status (signage, QR code, other methods), water disconnection (process, notification, instances and reasons, unhabitable facilities), access to proper contact information, flouride (level, reduction, supply and market uncertainty, recent increase), fire hydrant standards (distance from curb), branding of Milwaukee water, municipal billing (processing, handling of missed payment/returned mail, property data sharing with the Treasurer's office, addressing delinquent payments). Members requested for data on the number of water disconnections and reasons for the shut off for 2026, org chart and point of proper contact information for the department, and the number of fire hydrants not meeting curb distance standards.
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Minutes note: -DPW – Infrastructure Appearing: Jerrel Kruschke, DPW Commissioner Kevin Muhs, DPW City Engineer Ald. DiAndre Jackson, 7th Ald. Dist. Ald. Lamont Westmoreland, 5th Ald. Dist. Ald. Mark Chambers, Jr., 2nd Ald. Dist. A DPW Infrastructure Services Division presentation was given on 2027 Budget Summary; Budget by Service; Salaries and Positions; Position Changes (Transportation Infrastructure, Operations, Bridges & Buildings); Operating, Equipment & Special Funds; Revenues; Bridge Program; Streets Program; Infrastructure Street Improvements, Street Lighting, Facilities; Capital (Municipal Services Building), Key Performance Indicators, and Department Demographics. There was inquiry and discussion on deferred maintenance, office spaces (costs analysis, City Hall 8th floor renovation, leased space, Municipal Services Building, repurpose of City-owned properties, plan study, relocation of offices, DPW specific office space changes), anticipated sidewalk repair, street repair (inspection process for project completion and cleanup, private property projects, utility cuts and final restoration step), pot holes (solutions to improve backlog - equipment, training, staffing, outsourcing, County collaboration), staffing (vehicle service technician position, electrician positions, vacancies, recruitment, retention, apprenticeships, challenges), Cherry St. Bridge status and completion, City parks, City Hall Plaza proposal (raising street/entry level), new equipment acquisition (decision making factoring reductions in street lighting), street lighting (municipal bill increase and revenue, fee and revenues, LED conversion and impact, elimination of electrician positions and associated funding, addressing outages, providing updates to customers, circuitry, customer reimbursement, contracting work), streets program (funding sources, wheel tax, 2nd shift/overtime work, prioritizing projects, lane miles, high impact funding source), bicycle infrastructure (investment, maintenance), play spaces (maintenance plans), warranty on concrete work, and EV vehicle rentals (cost). Members requested for information on total deferred maintenance costs across all city facilities; high impact streets program data to include lane miles; historical data and estimation of LED conversions and impact on the number of street lighting projects; tentative plans for upcoming budget years relating to play spaces; data on street lighting curcuit replacements completed, future replacement projects, and amount of circuits that need replacement by aldermanic district; and information on cost savings in outsourcing pot hole work such as with DOC or community service through Municipal Court.
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Minutes note: Meeting recessed at 12:29 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 12:47 p.m. -DPW – Sewer Maint. Fund Appearing: Jerrel Kruschke, DPW Commissioner Kevin Muhs, DPW City Engineer Kurt Sprangers, DPW Sewer Engineer in Charge Nathaniel Haack, Budget Office A DPW Sewer Maint. Fund presentation was given on 2027 Budget Summary, Salaries and Positions, Operating & Equipment Expenses, Special Funds, Budget by Service, Revenues, Capital Expenses, Core Services, Key Performance Indicators, Service Highlights, Major Updates, and Department Demographics. There was inquiry and discussion on department demographics (women recruitment and challenges), green infrastructure (alleys, bioswales opportunities, Kinnickinnick River), flooding (mitigation through storm infrastructure, support for impacted homeowners, mapping, communication and data sharing with MMSD), alley reconstruction (number of projects), and tree replacement. Members requested for information on alley reconstruction projects completed and anticipated to commence (particularly in the 11th aldermanic district) and future communication regarding mapping of flooding citywide.
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Minutes note: 1:00 P.M. -DPW – Admin. Services Appearing: Jerrel Kruschke, DPW Commissioner Mason Lavey, Budget Office James Washington, DPW Coordination Manager A DPW Admin. Services Division presentation was given on 2027 Budget Summary; Budget by Service; Salaries and Positions; Operating, Equipment, & Special Funds; Revenues; Core Services; Key Performance Indicators, Updates, and Department Demographics. There was inquiry and discussion on fees (special event permitting, easements, sidewalk dining/cafe), easement (process, utility access), damaged poles (insurance, recovering costs), staffing (position changes, efficiencies, centralization, Financial Services Director position, special events (block/street party, Halloween events, nominal fees), and contract and procurement (close out and payment process). Members requested for data on the number of block parties for 2025 and 2026.
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Minutes note: -DPW – Operations (Sanitation, Fleet Services, Forestry) Appearing: Jerrel Kruschke, DPW Commissioner Thomas Wangerin, DPW Operations Director Mason Lavey, Budget Office Erin Stoekl, Urban Forestry Manager Rick Meyers, Sanitation Services Manager A DPW Operations Division presentation was given on 2027 Budget Summary, Budget by Service, Salaries and Positions, Operating, Equipment, Special Funds, Revenues, Capital, Services (Sanitation, Fleet, Forestry), Performance Indicators, and Department Demographics. There was inquiry and discussion on Forestry (tree trimming and pruning process, recruitment, apprenticeships, mowing of City lots and accountability, DOT orphan parcels, tree planting), Sanitation (leaf and brush collection - process, protocols, drop off options, collections after collection deadline, use of bags; illegal dumping - mitigation, self-help center activity and monitoring, impact from increased fees, tires; garbage disposal and mitigation - dumping of liquids, special charges and orders, inspections; extra/second garbage and/or recycling cart fee; solid waste fee, Equipment Operators - vacancies, recruitment), creating efficiencies, and AI and technology utilization (fleet, mapping, cameras, snow plowing, routing). Members requested for data on youth apprenticeship participation under Forestry and update on wild flowers in urban landscaping.
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Minutes note: -DPW – Transportation Fund Appearing: Jerrel Kruschke, DPW Commissioner Thomas Wangerin, DPW Operations Director Peter Knox, Parking Services Manager Sarah Osborn, Budget Office A DPW Transportation Fund presentation was given on 2027 Budget Summary, Salaries and Positions, Operating & Equipment Expenses, Special Funds and Special Purpose Accounts, Revenues, Capital Expenses, Budget by Service, Core Services, Key Performance Indicators (Parking, Streetcar), Major Updates, and Department Demographics. There was inquiry and discussion on streetcar (revenue, revenue sources, net cost, passenger tracking, collaboration with special event organizers and possible sponsors, optional user fee), transfer to General Fund (reasoning), Comptroller stance on recognition of revenues, citations and payment collection (projections, increasing fees, issuance, delayed payment, enforcement, target areas, compliance), increased expenses (lowering costs, efficiencies), parking meters (amounts, variable rates, standard rate increase, areas for expansion, technology, County parking enforcement (issues, collaboration with the County), night parking fee increase (decision making, disparate impact concerns), parking checker fleet (replacement), multilingual public outreach on increased fees, consideration of an alternative transfer source to the General Fund, towing (City controlled, issuing different charges), dockless scooter fee (process to change, contract renegotiation). Members requested for demographics on habitual parking citations issued, habitual parking offenders, and areas of citations issued; number of new and projected parking meters installed; and communication to aldermanic districts with the most dockless scooters.
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Minutes note: -Mayor’s Office Appearing: Bryan Rynders, Budget Office Nick DeSiato, Mayor's Office Chief of Staff A Mayor's Office presentation was given on 2027 Budget Summary, Salaries and Positions, Operating & Equipment Expenses, Budget by Service, Mayor's Priorities, Key Performance Indicators, Major Updates, and Department Demographics. There was inquiry and discussion on federal infrastructure and relief grants and funds, fiscal solvency priorities, litigation against the City, challenging Act 12, organizational handling of service requests and complaints (increasing resolutions, constituent customer service), policy team (positions, priorities, data), AI and technology approaches (utilization, protection and prevention), Act 10 considerations (bargaining rights), adopt-a-school program, lead service line replacement (status on meeting requirements, customer response), bicycle lane infrastructure (maintenance, extensions), organizational and leadership accountability (trainings, onboarding, meetings, evaluations, surveys), Employ Milwaukee collaboration, lobbyist priorities, departmental proposed budget submittal process (impact of pay increases), Accela (resolving issues, upgrades), general city pay increase, City website, terminations, innovation grants, I - 794, public facing dashboards, addressing various issues (pot holes, roads), and Workday implementation. Members requested for information regarding proper referral contact(s) for constituent customer service, data on participants and hours served through the adopt-a-school program, lobbyist priorities, timeline on Accela upgrade efforts, descriptions of staff responsibilities and org chart, and Workday dedicated new position and efficiencies information.
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Minutes note: Meeting recessed at 11 a.m. Meeting reconvened at 11:06 a.m. -Dept. of Administration Appearing: Sarah Osborn, Budget Office Danielle Rodriguez, DOA Director Steve Mahan, DOA Deputy Director David Henke, ITMD Chief Information Officer Jim Bohl, Innovation Director Melissa Buford, Office of African American Affairs Director Jordan Primakow, IRD Director Erick Shambarger, ECO Director Mario Higgins, CDGA Director Rhonda Kelsey, City Purchasing Director Jessica Wineberg, Vision Zero Policy Director A Dept. of Administration presentation was given on 2027 Budget Summary, Salaries and Positions, Operating & Equipment Expenses, Special Funds and Special Purpose Accounts, Revenues, Capital Expenses, Budget by Service, Core Services, Org Chart, Service and Operational Changes, Service Highlights, Vision Zero, Innovation Office, Office of Early Childhood Initiatives, Office of African American Affairs, Budget & Management, Environmental Collaboration Office, CDGA, Purchasing, Intergovernmental Relations, IT Management, and Departmental Demographics. There was inquiry and discussion on DOA Director and administration (priorities, challenges, position reduction strategy, termination process), department overall budget increase (factors relating to IT, increased salaries), ITMD (server consolidation/replacement, Workday status and implementation, GovAI training, cybersecurity initiatives, social media, product licensing and costs, UCC temporary staffing reduction), Innovation Office (staffing, fellow collaborative, review of CLTF fund proposals), Office of African American Affairs (measuring success, programming needs assessment and surveys, wrap around services, driver's education, rent payments, staffing, business and entrepreneur programming, TRUE Skool), Intergovernmental Relations (lobbying and priorities post State elections, anticipated state fiscal revenue goals, staffing), leases (office space, IT equipment), support to other independent departments, ECO (EV awards and charging project, solar infrastructure projects, renewable energy, net zero housing, ownership of equipment, municipalizing energy), Early Childhood (position transfer to the Library), CDGA (COC board and warming shelters involvement, leveraging funds for staffing, Workday grant monitoring/portal), Purchasing (procurement process, fire apparatus bids), Budget & Management (BFM Euna module, efficiencies), Vision Zero (MPD collaboration), and reclassifications and compensation studies (HR Business Operations study, specific positions). Members requested for a report on any categories/programs not being spent in 2026 and also not being funded in 2027, number of social media accounts and monetization of those accounts, org charts from all departments, information on OAAA driver's education programming and assessment surveys, information regarding the solar project at the airport landfill, and details regarding the timeline of the procurement process for new fire apparatus.
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Minutes note: 1:00 P.M. -Dept. of Compliance & Engagement Appearing: Angelique Pettigrew, Budget Office Mary Reed, DCE Director Ramona Ramos, DCE Deputy Director Jason Thompson, DCE Workforce Outreach Specialist Tima Guled, DCE Compliance and Engagement Coordinator A Dept. of Compliance & Engagement presentation was given on 2027 Budget Summary, Salaries and Positions, Operating & Equipment Expenses, Special Funds and Special Purpose Accounts, Budget by Service, Core Services, Service Highlights, Major Updates, and Departmental Demographics. There was inquiry and discussion on DirectConnectMKE platform (AI utilization, tracking of placement), human resource inclusion requirements and certifications (requirements and goals, support/training for developers and ACRE, evaluation of requirements, certification process, retention considerations, tracking), staffing (level, Equal Rights Specialist and ADA Coordinator positions, vacancies, Deputy position), Equal Rights Commission (meeting recordings and minutes, complaint process, membership status), office space (relocation, expansion needs, lease), overall reporting to the Common Council, County counterpart relations, and transition into a department. Members requested for information on the duration and demographics of RPP certified workers on development projects.
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Minutes note: -Dept. of Community Wellness & Safety Appearing: Sarah Osborn, Budget Office Karin Tyler, DCWS Director Marques Hogans, DCWS Deputy Director Julien Phifer, DCWS ReCast Program Manager Yasmine Morton, DCWS Operations Manager Vanessa Casas Gonzalez, DCWS Healing Coordinator Quinn Taylor, DCWS Community Program Specialist A Dept. of Community Wellness & Safety presentation was given on 2027 Budget Summary, Salaries and Positions, Operating & Equipment Expenses, Special Funds and Special Purpose Accounts, Budget by Service, Service and Operational Changes, Core Services, Service Highlights, Key Performance Indicators, Major Updates, and Department Demographics. There was inquiry and discussion on the Director position (challenges, achievements), key performance indicators (expansion, follow-up opportunities), department funding (grants and other opportunities, tax levy funding), staffing (epidemiologist), Alert Neighbor Program (status, cameras), youth contact(initiatives), Bridge Project opportunity for mothers, Blueprint for Peace (implementation), office response and follow-up (disconnect, proper contacts), summer activation efforts (youth participation, results), Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (funding, nature of expenditures), violence interruption (RFP process/timeline and outreach), programs evaluation (mechanisms), communication with the Common Council, violence prevention contracts, Deputy Director roles, vacancies, personal cost adjustment, operating and equipment expenses, office space (City-owned property opportunities), and housing opportunities for staff. Members requested for a listing of grant options and applications made, org chart with contacts identified, report on youth participation and results from summer activation efforts, listing and expense data relating to violence prevention contracts, 2028 grant sustainability plan, and retrospective reporting on ARPA allocation.
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10/13/20260 FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE NOT ACTED ON

Minutes note: - Milw. Public Library Appearing: Nathaniel Haack, Budget Office Jennifer Meyer-Stearns, MPL Interim Director Ha Hoang, MPL Associate Director – Patron Experience & Strategy Melissa Howard, MPL Community Relations & Engagement Director Karli Pederson, MPL Associate Director of IT, Technical Services, and Collections Ald. Larresa Taylor, 9th Ald. Dist. Ald. Andrea Pratt, 1st Ald. Dist. A Library presentation was given on 2027 Budget Summary, Salaries and Positions, Operating & Equipment Expenses, Special Funds, Drive Up Services, Sunday Services, Early Childhood Initiatives, Revenues, Capital Expenses, Budget by Service, Core Services, Service Highlights, Look Ahead 2027 Priorities, Key Performance Indicators, Department Demographics, and Midtown Branch Library Project. There was inquiry and discussion on dropoff/pickup services (drive-up removal, curbside), Library Board and library leadership/staff (structure, relationship, responsibilities, statutory control), facility needs (strategy, planning, Central branch, Midtown branch), hours of operation and patron usage (Sunday, proposed reduction), capital funding, Sunday Services (funding request, employee survey, outreach to schools, new staffing model, 2027 branch offerings, marketing, vending machines), audio books access, early childhood position (transfer to the Library), early childhood initiatives (play dates, events), funding mechanism for libraries, banned and rare books, facility/space rental or usage (Centennial Hall, rental fee), Library Director (recruitment and appointment process), service areas (aldermanic districts, navigation), alternative service model options (virtual service), vacancies, pop-up library experiences, EV charging, early literacy hubs, funding and resources from outside organizations, social media (engagement, monetization), and Library Foundation (role). Members requested for information on patron usage at MLK and Mitchell Street branches, breakdown of costs and hours of operation for Sunday services, funding mechanism for libraries in other cities, metrics on early literacy hubs, Centennial Hall rental and usage data, details on staffing vacancies, and socia media and usage metrics.
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Minutes note: - Dept. of Employee Relations Appearing: Tyler Calligaro, Budget Office Jackie Carter, DER Director Derek Reilly, DER Business Finance Officer Nicole Fleck, DER Labor Negotiator Kristin Urban, DER Human Resources Manager Kobena-Marcus Collins, DER Diversity Recruiter Katherine Holiday, DER Human Resources Compliance Officer Ald. Andrea Pratt, 1st Ald. Dist. A Dept. of Employee Relations presentation was given on 2027 Budget Summary, Salaries and Positions, Operating & Equipment Expenses, Special Funds, Special Purpose Accounts, Health Care Accounts, Workers' Comp Account, Budget by Service, Revenues, Core Services - Citywide HR Administration, Service Highlights, 2027 Updates - Back to Basics, and Department Demographics. There was inquiry and discussion on departmental and staff reorganization and changes (Benefits Division, Administration Division, front desk, HR business operations reclassification), job applications (applications received, review and handling), eligible list process (Equipment Operator, City Laborer, efforts to reduce time), alternative work arrangement (compliance, tracking), Workday (employee assignments and work management, gender identification options), recruitment (outreach to schools), healthcare costs (projection, mitigation, changes in premiums), reinstatements, wage increases and promotions (strategies, outreach, career progression, equity), education of employee rights, probationary period (6 vs. 12 months, reporting, review), terminations and reprimands (decision and review process, appeals, accountability, exit survey), chronic vacant positions (top positions, incentives to address), assisting FPC in recruitment, hiring family members (opportunities, restrictions), civil service status, general city employee pay increase, meet and confer with employee groups, employee resource groups (progress, membership), HR best practices, timed entry files, and various concerns. Members requested for information on Health Rewards program participation, employee vacancies and retention, terminations within probationary periods, and inclusion of employee contact information on employee probationary reports, and employee engagement survey results, data on ERG membership data, and data on different probationary periods (including 9 months) and employees finishing or terminated during those probationary periods.
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Minutes note: - Police Dept. Appearing: Tyler Calligaro, Budget Office Chief Jeffrey Norman, Police Dept. Heather Hough, Police Dept. Chief of Staff A/C Paul Lough, Police Dept. A/C Steven Johnson, Police Dept. A/C Craig Sarnow, Police Dept. James Lewis, Police Dept. Laura Engan, Police Dept. Bryan Rynders, Budget Office A Police Dept. presentation was given on 2027 Budget Summary, Salaries and Positions, Operating & Equipment Expenses, Special Funds and Special Purpose Accounts, Budget by Service, Revenues, Capital Expenses, MPD Service Delivery Impacts and Evolving Challenges, MPD The Path Forward (2027 Strategic Priorities), MPD Service Delivery Model, Administration Bureau, Patrol Bureau, Criminal Investigations Bureau, Chief of Staff, Department and City Priorities, MPD Workforce Demographics, Continuous Commitment to Community Engagement, and NIBRS Part 1 Crime Statistics. There was inquiry and discussion on Safety and Civic Committee, trauma referrals (children and witnesses), CART, DCWS collaboration (referrals), reckless driving (calls for service, citations), specialized patrol, calls for service and coverage by aldermanic district (visibility, allocation), calls for service (response times, call priorities, increasing calls, community solutions), Community Service Officers (staffing, recruitment, funding, vacancies, hiring), claims and settlements risk mitigation (training, handling of cases, prevention, reporting), Traffic Safety Unit (staffing, coverage), police officer and aide (recruitment, retention, upcoming new classes, vacancies, personal cost adjustment, hiring, work location), facial recognition and surveillance technology (Flock cameras and contracting, lessons learned, communication engagement, license plate card readers, business improvement district investments, funding sources and grants, contracting, community trust, drones), handling community trust, vehicle replacement (funding, costs, plan, EV pilot), overtime hours (funding, reduction efforts), wellness programs, special duty contracts (pensionable contribution), Community Liaison Officers (number of positions, assignment), allocation of officers and resources (trends, language and culture considerations), civilization of positions (post Act 12, opportunities), AI and technology utilization (opportunities), salaries increase, crime and safety meetings (attendance and participation), non-emergency and emergency phone numbers, Collins settlement update Members requested for information regarding Safety and Civic Committee expenditures and meetings; referral data for children and witnesses under trauma referrals; CART intake and response time data; breakdown on calls for service and response times (based on priority types) in aldermanic districts; best practice standard for age of vehicle fleet and average age of current fleet; breakdown on personal cost adjustment on positions;
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Minutes note: -Dept. of Emergency Communications Appearing: Bryan Rynders, Budget Office Tony Bueno, DEC Director Annamarie Domurat, DEC Director Samantha Mejia, DEC A Dept. of Emergency Communications presentation was give on 2027 Budget Summary, Salaries and Positions, Operating & Equipment Expenses, Budget by Service, Core Services, Service Highlights, Key Performance Indicators, Major Updates, and Department Demographics. There was inquiry and discussion on staffing (ECO vacancies, national comparison, retention, service level, recruitment, classes, training, hiring, pay, challenges or issues, probationary period, bilingual positions, supervisors), non-emergency line (connection to emergency line, creation), call intake (protocols/SOPs, issues, changes, quality assurance, language interpretation/translation), response times, work station equipment, facilities (HVAC remediation), exit interview, phone system replacement, handling of electronic alert notifications, and AI and technology utilization. Members request for information or metrics on staffing attrition and exit interview surveys.
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Minutes note: 1:00 P.M. -Fire Dept. Appearing: Angelique Pettigrew, Budget Office Chief Aaron Lipski, Fire Dept. Amanda Lewis, Fire Dept. A Fire Dept. presentation was given on 2027 Budget Summary, Positions & Salaries, 2027 Staffing Summary, Operating & Equipment Expenses, Special Funds and Special Purposes Accounts, Budget by Service, Revenues, Capital Expenses, Key Performance Measures, Core Services, Service Highlights, Major Updates, Org Chart, and Department Demographics. There was inquiry and discussion on fire stations and engine apparatuses (current and new location options, long-term and suitable facilities, mixed-use options, fire apparatuses, facilities study, marine unit), department demographics (Local 215, command staff, comparisons with other cities, gender), Survive Alive, MORI and harm reduction (Narcan and Hope kit distribution, tracking of patients, opioid settlement funding, increased services), Brady St. location (paramedic rig), burn tower and repair shop, potential MPS partnership and shop sites, women recruitment (efforts, improvements), BLS subsidy, AI and technology utilization (SOPs, 9-1-1 line), shared service (medical assistance), leased locations, aquatic safety programming (swim cirriculum), fire/smoke detection devices (needs and access), collaboration with DNS, and car accident response recovery fee. Members requested data on response times regarding stations and engines, sworn and non-sworn residency numbers, and ladder trucks borrowed from other jurisdictions.
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Minutes note: -Fire and Police Commission Appearing: Bryan Rynders, Budget Office Leon Todd, FPC Director Sean Radclaw, FPC Audit Manager A Fire and Police Commission presentation was given on 2027 Budget Summary, Salaries and Positions, Operating & Equipment Expenses, Special Funds and Special Purpose Accounts, Budget by Service, Core Services, Service Highlights, Key Performance Indicators, 2026 Major Updates, and Department Demographics. There was discussion and inquiry on pre-employment screening contract increase, recruitment (efforts, totals, increase classes, police officer, emergency communications officer, efforts to meet Act 12 requirements, outreach, referral fund), key performance indicators, audits (ALPR/Flock, selection process, new consultant), Office of Emergency Management (vacancy, recruitment), employee appeals process Members requested further information on key performance indicators and sworn employee referrals.
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10/7/20260 FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE NOT ACTED ON

Minutes note: -Election Commission Appearing: Tyler Calligaro, Budget Office Paulina Gutierrez, Election Commissioner Maricha Harris, Election Deputy Commissioner Sharon Beauregard, Election Training Manager Rokey Suleman, Election Operations Manager An Election Commission presentation was given on 2027 Budget Summary, Salaries and Positions, Operating and Equipment Expenses, Budget by Service, Capital Expenses, Administrative Overview, What One Election Takes, 2027 Service & Programming Highlights, Spring Elections Turnout by Aldermanic District, Partisan Primaries Election Turnout by Aldermanic District, Election Comparisons, and Department Demographics. There was inquiry and discussion on office capacity (funding, staffing, equipment), operational center, office operations compared with other cities, seasonal staffing (poll worker retention, incentives, bilingual translation, security and safety, recruitment, shifts, City workers, pay), election turnout, special elections (funding), permanent space (libraries), Chief Advisory Committee, lessons learned and improvements, early voting, youth engagement, elderly voting support (special voter program), and handling of errors. Members requested for data regarding operational center expenses, poll worker demographic changes over time, the number of long term poll workers, and turnout at early voting locations over time.
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Minutes note: -Dept. of Neighborhood Services Appearing: Nathaniel Haack, Budget Office Jezamil Arroyo-Vega, DNS Commissioner Mike Mazmanian, DNS Deputy Commissioner Tanz Rome, DNS A Dept. of Neighborhood Services presentation was given on 2027 Budget Summary, Salaries and Positions, Operating & Equipment Expenses, Special Funds, Special Purpose Accounts, Revenues, Capital Expenses, Budget by Service, Core Services, Service and Operational Changes, Service Highlights, Key Performance Indicators, and Department Demographics. There was inquiry and discussion on nuisance properties (compliance), staffing and positions (code enforcement inspectors, interns), Development Center (leadership, permit processing), title search fee, reorganization of divisions, downspout disconnection program, demolitions (status, referral and selection process), short term rentals (registry, code enforcement, noncompliance, fees and fines), field personnel (use of devices, vehicles/fleet), illegal dumping (funding, rewards, cameras, prosecutions), complaints (factors, recycling violation), construction inspection fees, utilization of AI and technology, and hosting of summer interns. Members requested for information on responsiblities and jurisdictions for inspectors, listing of demolition referrals, registry listing of short term rental establishments, fees and fines for short term rentals in violation, factors for areas with high level of complaints, construction inspection fees impact on permit issuance, and listing of violators in noncompliance relating to recycling.
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Minutes note: -BOZA Appearing: Sarah Osborn, Budget Office India Gaar, BOZA Administrative Manager Maly Vue, BOZA Administrative Supervisor A BOZA presentation was given on 2027 Budget Summary, Salaries and Positions, Operating and Equipment Expenses, Revenues, Core Services, Key Performance Indicators, BOZA Appeal Breakdown by Type, Breakdown of BOZA Decisions, Department Demographics, and 2027 Major Updates. There was inquiry and discussion on updating of forms and notices (QR codes, FAQs), transition to Legistar (accessible information), hearing notifications (increased address radius, funding for mailings, public inquiries, other outreach mechanisms, late mailings), staffing and board membership (status, vacancies, replacement), and board disposition (aldermanic input, process and timing, community meetings), and translation services. Members requested for information regarding public inquiries received in response to hearing notice mailings.
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Minutes note: -Port Milwaukee Appearing: Angelique Pettigrew, Budget Office Benjamin Timm, Port Director Brian Kasprzyk, Harbor Engineer Selena Cole, Port Finance and Administration Manager A Port Milwaukee presentation was given on 2027 Budget Summary, Budget by Service, Positions & Salaries, Operating & Equipment Expenses, Special Fund, Service and Operational Changes, Revenues, Capital Infrastructure Projects, Key Performance Measures, Service Highlights, Department Demographics, Major Updates, and Community Engagement. There was inquiry and discussion on steel import, MMAC and M7 engagement, staffing capacity and new property, road improvements (repaving, funding), passenger wharfage (compared to other cities, fees), cruise ship terminal (transportation needs and coordination, rideship pickup, docking), Summerfest lease (agreement negotiations, public land use), 1-794 (ramp connections, changes), CARP development, railway tracking upgrades, vessel visits, windstorm insurance claim denial, commodities and cargo products (diversification, tariffs impact), south shore dock (opening, rentals), inspections, sister city exchanges, and Lake Express terminal use.
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Minutes note: -Dept. of City Development Appearing: Sarah Osborn, Budget Office Lafayette Crump, DCD Commissioner Sam Leichtling, DCD Deputy Commissioner Ald. Larresa Taylor, 9th Ald. Dist. A Dept. of City Development presentation was given on 2027 Budget Summary, Salary and Positions, Operating Expenses, Special Funds and Special Purpose Accounts, Revenues, Capital Expenses, Budget by Service, Service and Operational Changes, Core Services, 2026 Service Highlights, Major Updates for 2027, and Departmental Demographics. There was inquiry and discussion on zoning change fee, Northridge site (prospective sale, interest), ADUs and RT5 zoning (status, applications, promotional efforts, lessons learned, incentives), City-owned real estate (sales, process changes, upkeep), commercial investment program (funding, grant application process), HACM (PILOT payment, debt), Milwaukee Homeowners Fund, TIF borrowing, Milwaukee 7 collaboration, data center moratorium, Healthy Neighborhoods and healthy food access (investment, divestment, attraction and retention efforts, Health Dept. collaboration, funding, challenges), employee homeownership and down payment assistance, and housing programs (Strong Home Loan). Ald. Dimitrijevic requested for written information regarding the Healthy Neighborhoods program, funding details, and strategy efforts.
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Minutes note: -Deferred Compensation Appearing: Tyler Calligaro, Budget Office Beth Conradson-Cleary, Deferred Compensation A Deferred Compensation presentation was given on the following 2027 Budget Summary, Salaries and Positions, Operating & Equipment Expenses, Special Funds and Special Purposes Accounts, Revenues, Org Chart, Mission Statement, Core Services, 2026 Major Updates - Department, Participation Rate, Average Savings Rate, Department Demographics, Board Demographics, National Recognized Award Winning Plan, Racial Equity & Inclusion, and Financial Wellness Impact. There was inquiry and discussion on the contingency fund, annual enrollment (opting out, auto increase and rates, new employees and propationary period), vendor contracting (Voya contract, RFP bidding), and financial wellness program (participation). Ald. Moore requested for data on employee participation in the financial wellness program.
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Minutes note: -Employes’ Retirement System Appearing: Bryan Rynders, Budget Office Patrick McClain, ERS Executive Director Larry Langer, Cavanaugh Macdonald Consulting, LLC David Silber, ERS Chief Investment Officer Daniel Gopalan, ERS Deputy Director An Employes' Retirement System presentation was given on 2027 Budget Summary, Actuarial Projected CMERS Payments, ERS Summary Information, Retired Member Population is Increaseing, Pension Payments by Annuitant Geographic Area, CMERS Investment Performance History Periods Ending August 31, 2026, Investment Income is 73% of Revenue from 2019-2026, Fund Value of Assets 2007 - June 30, 2026, Summary of the Actuary's Comments, Benefit Payments Increased by 21.7% from 2019 to 2025, Employer Contributions have Increased as Discount Rate Declined, Act 12 was the Primary Cause of Contribution Increases Since 2023, Calendar 2027 City Contributions are Higher than Expected, These Future Results are Estimates; Actual Results are Determined by Future Valuations, Benefits are Expected to Peak in 20250 and Continue into the Next Millenium, and Future Returns Impact Contributions; Other Experience Will Impact As Well. There was inquiry and discussion on rate of return, fund value, vacancies and staffing levels (reduction, experience study), office spaces and locations, disaster recovery data server, discount rate, technology upgrades, WRS system (contributions), professional services (increases), pension payments, contribution increases, salary increases impact on the pension
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Minutes note: -Health Department Appearing: Sarah Osborn, Budget Office Mike Totoraitis, Health Dept. Commissioner Aaron Szopinski, Health Dept. Tyler Weber, Health Dept. Deputy Commissioner A Health Department presentation was given on 2027 Budget Summary, Salaries and Positions, Operating & Equipment Expenses, Special Funds and Special Purpose Accounts, Revenues, Capital Expenses, Budget by Service, Organization & Functions, Programs & Performance, 2027 Significant Changes, 2027 Funding by Program, Key Performance Indicators, and Department Demographics. There was inquiry and discussion on the doula program (contract services, funding, continuum of care and tiers, at risk doula preferences), immunizations and vaccinations (response, services offerings), medical billing, lead abatement (contract services, investigations and referrals, prevention, funding sources and grants, voluntary home registrations, Milwaukee Public Schools and other schools), health clinics (staffing levels, hours of operation), housing solutions for at risk populations (mental illness, collaboration with the County), Epic data protection, and health information on the City website (updating, contacts). Ald. Coggs requested for detailed information regarding voluntary home registrations. Ald. Burgelis requested for data on clients served through the health clinics and Milwaukee Public School facilities serviced with lead abatement.
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Minutes note: -City Attorney Appearing: Angelique Pettigrew, Budget Office Evan Goyke, City Attorney Mary Schanning, Deputy City Attorney Robin Pederson, Deputy City Attorney Julie Wilson, Deputy City Attorney Tawauna Swanigan, City Attorney's Office A City Attorney presentation was given on 2027 Budget Summary, Positions & Salaries, Summary of Staffing Changes, Operating & Equipment Expenses, Special Purpose Accounts, Service and Operational Changes, Budget by Service, Revenues, Capital Expenses, Core Services, Service Highlights, Key Performance Indicators, Major Updates, and Department Demographics. There was inquiry and discussion on adding or restoring an Assistant City Attorney position, Damages and Claims SPA, vacant Deputy City Attorney position, services provided to Milwaukee Public Schools, aldermanic requests for legal opinions, staffing workflows and priorities, staffing level and vacancies, pay and recruitment, risk assessment and system improvements, insurance SPA increase, charges for services Ald. Burgelis requested for a breakdown of time, costs, personnel, and services provided to Milwaukee Public Schools and information on any other self taxing body providing services to another self taxing body at no costs.
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Minutes note: -Treasurer Appearing: Tyler Calligaro, Budget Office Spencer Coggs, City Treasurer LaQuisha Schroeder, Deputy City Treasurer A City Treasurer presentation was given on 2027 Budget Summary, Salaries and Positions, Operating & Equipment Expenses, Special Funds and Special Purpose Accounts, Budget by Service, Revenues, Core Services, and Service Highlights. There was inquiry and discussion on payment of property tax bills (method, trends, payment system), foreclosures (process, in-rems, sale back to previous owner, City acquisition and decison making), customer service, tax receipt delivery method, and municipal billing and payment. Ald. Taylor requested information on data on City-foreclosures and trends. Ald. Coggs requested data on the percentage of taxes owed due to City fees.
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Minutes note: -Comptroller Appearing: Angelique Pettigrew, Budget Office Bill Christianson, City Comptroller Charles Roedel, Deputy City Comptroller A Comptroller presentation was given on 2027 Budget Summary, Positions & Salaries, 2027 Staffing Summary, Operating & Equipment Expenses, Special Purpose Accounts, Budget by Service, Revenues, Org Chart & Demographics, Core Services (Accounting, Financial Advisory & Public Debt, Payroll & Systems Support, Internal Audit), Service Highlights, and Major Updates. There was inquiry and discussion on Work Day (implementation, go-live date, auxiliary positions), GovAI utilization, internal audits (prioritization, independent internal review), staffing reclassifications, general fund revenue reserves and TSF, revenue estimates (trend), and bond rating (assessment factors).
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Minutes note: Meeting recessed at 12:05 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 1:03 p.m. 1:00 P.M. -City Clerk Appearing: Bryan Rynders, Budget Office Jim Owczarski, City Clerk Dana Zelazny, Deputy City Clerk Jim Cooney, Licenses Division Brad Houston, City Records Center Pres. Ald. Jose Perez, 12th Ald. Dist. A Common Council - City Clerk presentation was given on 2027 Budget Summary, Salaries and Positions, Operating & Equipment Expenses, Special Funds, Special Purpose Accounts, Revenues, Capital Expenses, Budget by Service, Core Services, Org Chart, Key Performance Indicators, 2027 Major Updates (Licenses, PID, City Channel, HPC, City Records), 2027 Service Uniformity, and Department Demographics. There was inquiry and discussion on servicing constituents (staffing, capacity), charges for services and fees (licenses, cable franchise fee), special funds (Youth Council, Big Clean, Hip Hop Week, computer system upgrades, Innovation District), capital expenses (Enterprise Records Management System), office renovation, and City building space (consolidation, City Hall 8th floor and basement space).
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Minutes note: -Assessor Appearing: Nathaniel Haack, Budget Office Nicole Larsen, Assessment Commissioner Ryan Ranker, Deputy Assessment Commissioner Colin Williams, Assessor's Office An Assessor's Office presentation was given on 2027 Budget Summary, Salaries and Positions, Operating & Equipment Expenses, Special Funds, Special Purpose Accounts, Capital Expenses, Revenues, Budget by Service, Core Services, Service and Operational Changes, Service Highlights, Key Performance Indicators, and Department Demographics. There was inquiry and discussion on appeals (hearings, resolution, process timeline, litigation, cases, liability), special funds (State Manufacturing Assessment Payment), pending special assessment litigation and claim liability, vacancies, affordable housing, tax incremental financing and districts, tax exempt properties and PILOTs (collection, recourse for nonpayment, Fair Share program), technology and AI utilization, municipal service billing, reevaluation (zoning change, permitting), and factors impacting property assessment value (real estate market, local road infrastructure condition).
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Minutes note: -Municipal Court Appearing: Angelique Pettigrew, Budget Office Tea Norfolk, Municipal Court Chief Court Administrator Charles Hughes, Municipal Court Deputy Court Administrator Judge Valarie Hill, Municipal Court Tim Richter, Municipal Court A Municipal Court presentation was give on 2027 Budget Summary, Positions & Salaries, 2027 Staffing Summary, Operating & Equipment Expenses, Special Funds, Special Purpose Accounts, Budget by Service, Revenues, Capital Expenses, Org Chart, Department Demographics, Service Uniformity, Key Performance Indicators, Types of Cases, Types of Cases Filed, Outcomes Based on Year of Judgment, Parking Cases, 2026 Amendments, Community Connections, Alternative Services Referrals, and Service by Type. There was inquiry and discussion on accountability and ajudication, video conferencing (court technology capacity, appearances and utilization), parking citation implementation, citations and case filing numbers, branch levels, staffing level, alternative services data (referrals, recidivism, restorative justice), special purpose account (mailing contract), AI and technology utilization, habitual parking offenders (outcomes), and payment plan (amounts, timeline). Ald. Moore requested for data on the number of defendants appearing in court virtually. Ald. Coggs requested for data on participation, referrals, and types of services used under the alternative services program.
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Minutes note: -Budget Overview Director Kovac gave a Budget Overview presentation, as contained in the file, on the 2027 Proposed Executive Budget, "Bottom Line", Impact on Typical Household, 2027 Proposed Tax Levy: Distribution by Budget Section, Trend of Levy % to Pension and Debt, City of Milwaukee 2027 Revenue Sources: Tax Levy Supported Budget, Share of 2027 GCP by department and categories of departments, Recent Budget Gap History, Reasons why the gaps are still so big, How the 2027 Gap was closed, and 2027 Budget Highlights Inspired by Resident Surveys. Appearing: Nathaniel Haack, Budget Office Ald. Alex Brower, 3rd Ald. Dist. Ald. Mark Chambers, Jr., 2nd Ald. Dist. There was inquiry and discussion on State shared revenue (projections, increase, comparison with expenditures, formula), staffing levels (increases, reductions, police recruit classes), TSF withdrawal, Sunday library hours, obligation to pensions and debt, major use fee charges, local roads infrastructure (funding, parking and meter fee increases, use of Transportation Fund), Act 12 (judicial challenges), and property tax levy limit. Ald. Chambers requested more details and data on actual recent costs and police recruit classes.
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Minutes note: -Capital Improvements Appearing: Mason Lavey, Budget Office Pres. Ald. Jose Perez, 12th Ald. Dist. Ald. Alex Brower, 3rd Ald. Dist. Ald. Mark Chambers, Jr., 2nd Ald. Dist. Mr. Lavey gave a Capital Improvements and City Debt presentation, as contained in the file, on Source of Funds Comparison, Capital Budget by Department, Levy-Supported Borrowing, Infrastructure - Street & Bridge Programs, Infrastructure - Major Streets Outlook, Infrastructure - Street Improvements, Capital - Facility Improvements, Infrastructure - Street Lighting, Capital - Housing, Capital - Raze & Revive, Capital - Equipment, Capital - Municipal Services Building, Capital - Private Side Lead Lateral Program, Capital - Forestry Capital, Capital - Enterprise Funds, Capital - Looking Forward, and General Obligation Debt Summary. There was inquiry and discussion on the Municipal Services Building investment (upgrades, replacement, selection of new location), fire investment (fleet and equipment; new fire station, engine, and staffing), street lighting (recovering costs, repairs, upgrades), capital borrowing and debt service, local road projects, IT capital costs, police vehicle replacement (funding), library branches (Capitol to Midtown relocation, future location investment plans), facilities (consolidation, maximizing spaces), capital plan and priorities, TID borrowing authority increase, levy-supported borrowing (inflation adjustment consideration), City office space footprint, and police EV pilot fleet. Pres. Perez requested for further details on the $73 million cost for the current location for the Municipal Services Building. Ald. Coggs requested for detailed information on street light repair costs due to damage from vehicles and amount collected from car insurance companies. Ald. Dimitrijevic requested for detailed information on local road infrastructure improvements specific to the number of lane miles receiving high impact paving and reconstruction. Ald. Burgelis requested for a copy of a 6-year capital forecast plan and study on City office space footprint. Ald. Chambers requested for detailed information on capital costs for the new MLK and Mitchell Street library branches.
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Minutes note: -City Revenue/City Debt The City Debt presentation was given during the the Capital Improvements presentation. Appearing: Nathaniel Haack, Budget Office Mr. Haack gave a City Revenue and Tax Stabilization Fund presentation, as contained in the file, on 2027 Revenues for General City Purposes, Property Tax, Sales Tax, PILOTs and Other Taxes, Licenses and Permits, 2027 Intergovernmental Revenues, 2027 Charges for Service, 2027 DPW Fee Increases, Other DPW Fee Increases, Fines, Forfeitures, Miscellaneous, and Fringe Benefit Offset, Tax Stabilization Fund, and 2027 Omnibus Fee Increases. Comptroller Christianson provided an update on revenues from the State for the 2027 Budget relating to General Transportation Aids and Municipal Services Payment being higher than the amount included in the 2027 Proposed Budget. There was inquiry and discussion on fees and revenue collection, Transporation Fund, HACM PILOT payment, general transportation aid, shared City-County parking arrangement, extra garbage cart fee, cost recovery, increase in parking permits, TSF withdrawal, sales tax, Ald. Spiker requested for a breakdown of parking citations and fees compared to peer cities, self-help fee increases compared to other municipalities. Ald. Burgelis requested for information on the source of general transportation aid, exploration to establish a shared City-County parking arrangement, and breakdown of sales tax revenue disbursement and comparisons.
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Minutes note: -Grant & Aid Fund Appearing: Sarah Osborn, Budget Office Ms. Osborn gave a Grant & Aid Fund presentation, as contained in the file, on 2027 Budget Summary, Grants by Department, Grant Expenditures and CDBG & HOME awards, and 2025 Expenditures.
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Minutes note: -CC Contingent Fund Appearing: Bryan Rynders, Budget Office Mr. Rynders gave a CC Contingent Fund presentation, as contained in the file, on Purpose of Contingent Fund, 2027 Budget Summary, and Contingent Fund History 2020-2026 YTD. There was inquiry and discussion on consideration to increase the CC Contingent Fund Ald. Burgelis requested for a breakdown on where CC Contingent Funds were going to.
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Minutes note: -Tax Stabilization Fund The Tax Stabilization Fund presentation was given during the the City Revenue presentation.
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Minutes note: Director Kovac gave a presentation on a preview of the 2027 mayoral proposed budget, as contained in the file. It was stated the 2027 budget gap was $97 million. There was discussion on the Tax Stabilization Fund (balance, withdrawal), sales tax (projections), vehicle registration fee (increase), Transportation Fund (withdrawing from the fund), roads (state and local, funding, investment), budget gap (state shared revenue, closing the gap), green infrastructure (investment, address floods), forestry (investment in pruning), climate change (making adjustments), and equity considerations for cuts.
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Number

260001

 

Version

Original

 

Reference

 

Sponsor

THE CHAIR

 

Title

Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2027 budget.

Drafter

Common Council-City Clerk’s Office

Laurie Phillip

4/21/2026