City of Milwaukee - File #: 171409

• File #: 171409
• Version: 2
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 12/19/2017
• In control: COMMON COUNCIL
• Final action: 3/27/2018
• Title: Substitute resolution directing the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works to include a clause in all Department of Public Works’ contracts prohibiting certain displays on City job sites that are offensive or show hostility toward a protected group.
• Sponsors: ALD. ZIELINSKI
• Indexes: CONTRACTS

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
4/4/2018	1	MAYOR	SIGNED
4/4/2018	2	MAYOR	SIGNED
3/27/2018	2	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED	Pass	15:0
3/7/2018	1	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	SUBSTITUTED; Minutes note: Proposed Substitute A	Pass	5:0
3/7/2018	2	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION; Minutes note: Ald. Zielinski Atty. Kathy Block - City Attorney Jeff Thomas - DPW	Pass	5:0
2/14/2018	1	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR	Pass	4:0
2/6/2018	1	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED	Pass	15:0
2/6/2018	1	COMMON COUNCIL	REFERRED TO
2/6/2018	1	COMMON COUNCIL	RECONSIDERED	Pass	15:0
1/24/2018	1	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION; Minutes note: Ald. Zielinski	Pass	5:0
1/4/2018	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR	Pass	5:0
12/19/2017	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number
171409
Version
SUBSTITUTE 2
Reference

Sponsor
ALD. ZIELINSKI
Title
Substitute resolution directing the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works to include a clause in all Department of Public Works’ contracts prohibiting certain displays on City job sites that are offensive or show hostility toward a protected group.
Analysis
This resolution directs the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works to include a clause in all Department of Public Works’ contracts prohibiting certain displays on City job sites that are offensive or show hostility toward a protected group.

Body
Whereas, The display of signs or symbols associated with hate speech or hate groups is contrary to the values of the City and residents in the City’s diverse neighborhoods; and

Whereas, The display of signs or symbols associated with hate speech or hate groups by independent contractors, or their employees, at worksites where these contractors are performing infrastructure repairs or improvements for the City is an affront to residents of neighborhoods where this work is being performed, and to the City as a whole; and

Whereas, The display of such signs or symbols also may constitute hostile work environment harassment in contravention of the City’s Anti-Harassment Policy, particularly that part of the policy that prohibits the distribution, display or discussion of any written or electronic material, including calendars, posters, and cartoons that are offensive or show hostility toward a protected group; and

Whereas, It is the policy of the City to provide a work environment that is free from sexual harassment and harassment or discrimination based upon age, race, national origin, disability, religion, color, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, arrest record, conviction, military service, the use or non-use of lawful products off the employer’s premises during non-working hours, declining to attend a meeting or to parti...