Number
251454
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BURGELIS
Title
Substitute resolution relating to the use of sales tax revenue for the purchase of fire apparatus.
Analysis
This substitute resolution directs the Budget and Management Division of the Department of Administration to explore the feasibility of funding fire apparatus using sales tax proceeds.
Body
Whereas, The Fire Department fleet currently includes several frontline and reserve engines and trucks older than the age recommended by the National Fire Protection Association; and
Whereas, 2023 Wisconsin Act 12 allowed the City to implement a sales tax, but placed restrictions on how the revenue generated by it could be used; and
Whereas, Sales tax revenue could be a useful source of revenue to augment capital funding for Fire Department vehicles, if such usage is permissible under 2023 Wisconsin Act 12; therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Budget and Management Division of the Department of Administration is directed to explore the feasibility of funding fire apparatus using sales tax proceeds; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division’s analysis shall include information on the duration of bonds for fire capital equipment and how funding fire capital equipment from sales tax revenue would affect the overall cost to the City; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Budget and Management Division is directed to report its findings within 60 days of the passage of this resolution.
Requestor
Drafter
LRB181222-1
Gunnar Raasch
12/17/2025