Number
051391
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. MURPHY, BOHL, BAUMAN, WITKOWSKI, DAVIS, HAMILTON, DONOVAN, AND D'AMATO
Title
Resolution directing the Intergovernmental Relations Division - Department of Administration to seek introduction and passage of state legislation necessary for adjusting the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program’s funding formula prior to expanding the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.
Analysis
In a January 23, 2006 letter to Mayor Tom Barrett, the non-partisan State of Wisconsin’s Legislative Fiscal Bureau outlined a disparity in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program’s (MPCP) funding formula that has a negative impact on City of Milwaukee property taxpayers. This resolution directs the Intergovernmental Relations Division- Department Administration to seek introduction and passage of state legislation to adjust the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program’s funding formula such that it will no longer negatively impact Milwaukee ‘s property taxpayers, prior to expanding the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.
Body
Whereas, In a January 23, 2006 letter to Mayor Tom Barrett, the non-partisan State of Wisconsin’s Legislative Fiscal Bureau outlined a disparity in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program’s (MPCP) funding formula that has a negative impact on City of Milwaukee property taxpayers; and
Whereas, The impact on City of Milwaukee taxpayers will worsen if MPCP enrollment increases and general school aids to Milwaukee Public Schools continue to be reduced; and
Whereas, The Milwaukee Common Council is committed to the fiscally responsible education of all children in the City of Milwaukee; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee’s taxpayers are penalized under the current MPCP formula; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Intergovernmental Relations Division- Department of Administration is authorized and directed to seek introduction and passage of state legislation to adjust the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program’s funding formula such that it will no longer negatively impact Milwaukee ‘s property taxpayers, prior to expanding the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.
Requestor
Drafter
LRB06046-3
JWC
2/6/06