Number
252171
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
The Chair
Title
Substitute resolution relating to expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater than anticipated revenue(Fire Department).
Analysis
Body
Whereas, Chapter 18-06-2 of the Milwaukee City Charter establishes guidelines related to the expenditure of funds reimbursed to a department for materials or services furnished, stating, “Whenever a department is reimbursed for materials or services furnished, and the funds so received are not by law credited to some particular fund, the department may spend money so received for the same purpose for which the money was originally appropriated in the budget;” and
Whereas, the Fire Department received reimbursement funds for Ground Emergency Medical Transportation in 2025; and
Whereas, reimbursement funds in the amount of $2,600,000 will exceed budgeted revenue in 2025; and
Whereas, as of December 31, 2025, a shortfall exists in the Fire Department 2025 Salary account due to new collective bargaining agreements; and
Whereas, the reimbursement funds for Ground Emergency Medical Transportation in 2025 are unanticipated revenues that would be credited to the Tax Stabilization Fund but for the shortfall in the 2025 salary account; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Comptroller is authorized to increase appropriations in the amount of $2,600,000 in the Fire Department 2025 Salary account 0001-3280-R999-006000 and to increase the 2025 Estimated Revenue account (0001-3280-009400) by $2,600,000; and, be it
Further Resolved, That these funds shall be expended only for the purpose of Fire Department 2025 salaries; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Comptroller is authorized and directed to establish the necessary accounts and accounting procedures to carry out the intent of this resolution.
Requestor
DOA-Budget and Management Division
Drafter
Bryan J. Rynders
April 28, 2026
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