City of Milwaukee - File #: 230665

• File #: 230665
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 9/1/2023
• In control: COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
• Final action: 10/10/2023
• Title: Substitute resolution establishing a sister city relationship between the City of Milwaukee and Kragujevac, Serbia.
• Sponsors: COMMON COUNCIL
• Indexes: SISTER CITIES

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
10/12/2023	1	MAYOR	SIGNED
10/10/2023	1	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED; Minutes note: Ald. Brostoff moved that the entire Common Council be added as the sponsor. There were no objections.	Pass	15:0
9/27/2023	0	COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION; Minutes note: Individuals present: Chris Lee - Staff Assistant to the committeee Stefan Dostanic - Current Milwaukee Deputy County Clerk Miso Jovic Milo and Rose Sasich - Milwaukee residents Ald. Marina Dimitrejevic	Pass	5:0
9/1/2023	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number
230665
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference

Sponsor
Common Council
Title
Substitute resolution establishing a sister city relationship between the City of Milwaukee and Kragujevac, Serbia.
Analysis
This resolution establishes a sister city relationship between the City of Milwaukee and Kragujevac, Serbia. This sister city relationship shall expire after 5 years unless extended for another 5 years by Common Council resolution.

Body
Whereas, The Common Council created the Sister Cities Committee to assist in the establishment and maintenance of sister city relationships pursuant to Sister Cities International guidelines; and

Whereas, The Sister Cities Committee reviews requests for new relationships, investigates and makes recommendations to the Common Council concerning the establishment of new relationships and the maintenance or termination of existing sister city relationships; and

Whereas, The Sister Cities Committee has reviewed the application of Kragujevac, Serbia, and recommends that a sister city relationship be established pursuant to ch. 335 of the Code; and

Whereas, Kragujevac is is an important economic and cultural center of Serbia, the fourth largest city in Serbia and the administrative capital and historic center of the Sumadija region; and
Whereas, Kragujevac is a hub for diverse industries producing automobiles, machinery, and textiles; and

Whereas, Kragujevac is renowned for its prestigious educational institutions and cultural and historic landmarks; and
Whereas, The sister city relationship between the City of Milwaukee and Kragujevac, Serbia will benefit both cities by fostering cultural and artistic exchange, providing opportunities for local manufacturers to expand trade, and fostering collaboration between both cities’ vibrant creative industries; and

Whereas, The sister city relationship will receive local support through the local nonprofit sponsor St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Cathedral and its Milwaukee/Kragujev...