Legislation Details

File #: 251790    Version: 0
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 3/3/2026 In control: COMMON COUNCIL
On agenda: Final action: 3/24/2026
Effective date: 4/11/2026    
Title: An ordinance relating to city wage requirements for service contracts.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Indexes: CONTRACTS, WAGES AND BENEFITS
Attachments: 1. Legal and Enforceable, 2. Hearing Notice List
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultTallyAction DetailsMeeting DetailsVideo
4/10/20260 CITY CLERK PUBLISHED   Action details Meeting details Not available
3/26/20260 MAYOR SIGNED   Action details Meeting details Not available
3/24/20260 COMMON COUNCIL PASSEDPass14:1 Action details Meeting details Not available
3/20/20260 FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE

Minutes note: Appearing: Rhonda Kelsey, City Purchasing This ordinance establishes a minimum hourly wage of $15.00 for employees paid under city service contracts executed by the department of administration- purchasing division. There was discussion on changing the minimum hourly wage for the future.
Pass2:1 Action details Meeting details Video Video
3/3/20260 COMMON COUNCIL ASSIGNED TO   Action details Meeting details Not available

Number

251790

Version

ORIGINAL

Reference

220468, 221639, 250475

Sponsor

THE CHAIR

Title

An ordinance relating to city wage requirements for service contracts.

Section

 

Analysis

This ordinance establishes a minimum hourly wage of $15.00 for employees paid under city service contracts executed by the department of administration- purchasing division.

Body

The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:

 

Notwithstanding s. 310-13-2-a of the Code of Ordinances, the minimum hourly wage rate for service contracts executed by the department of administration - purchasing division after the date of publication of this ordinance until March 1, 2027 shall be $15 per hour. 

 

LRB

APPROVED AS TO FORM

__________________________

Legislative Reference Bureau

Date: February 12, 2026

_____________________

 

 

Attorney

IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE

IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE

 

 

___________________________

Office of the City Attorney

Date: ______________________

 

Requestor

Dept. of Administration - Purchasing Division

Drafter

LRB181423-1

Kathleen Brengosz

1/28/2026