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Meeting Name: FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/25/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 301-B, City Hall
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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     This is also a virtual meeting. Those wishing to view the proceedings are able to do so via the City Channel - Channel 25 on Spectrum Cable - or on the Internet at http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel.    Not available
     Meeting convened at 9:19 a.m.    Roll call Video Video
     Also present:

Minutes note: Bill Christianson, City Comptroller Nik Kovac, Budget Director Kathy Brengosz, Legislative Reference Supervisor
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241273 01.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to labor negotiations.

Minutes note: Ald. Burgelis moved that the Finance and Personnel Committee may convene into closed session, pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(e), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of conducting specified public business whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. Ayes - Moore, Spiker, Burgelis, Dimitrijevic Excused - Coggs The meeting convened into closed session at 9:20 a.m. Present - Moore, Spiker, Coggs, Burgelis, Dimitrijevic Also present: Bill Christianson, City Comptroller Nik Kovac, Budget Director Kathy Brengosz, Legislative Reference Supervisor Appearing: Nicole Fleck, DER Atty. Robert Sanders, City Attorney's Office Bryan Rynders, Budget Office Pres. Ald. Jose Perez, 12th Ald. Dist. Ald. Mark Chambers, Jr., 2nd Ald. Dist. Ald. Burgelis moved that the committee reconvene into open session. There was no objection. The meeting reconvened into open session at 10:21 a.m.
HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Video Video
251763 02.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to issue a request for proposal for administration of the City’s flexible spending and health reimbursement arrangement benefits.

Minutes note: Appearing: Molly King, DER This resolution authorizes the Department of Employee Relations to issue a Request for Proposal for the administration of the City of Milwaukee’s Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) benefits.
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
251764 03.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to issue a request for proposal for administration of the City’s prescription drug benefits.

Minutes note: Appearing: Molly King, DER This resolution authorizes the Department of Employee Relations (DER) to issue a request for proposal (RFP) for administration of the City’s pharmacy benefits with contract terms commencing January 1, 2027.
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
250946 04.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies or other studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.

Minutes note: Ald. Spiker moved that the Finance and Personnel Committee may convene into closed session, pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(g), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of conferring with the City Attorney who will render oral or written advice with respect to litigation in which the city is or is likely to become involved. Ayes - Moore, Spiker, Coggs, Burgelis, Dimitrijevic The meeting convened into closed session at 10:34 a.m. Present - Moore, Spiker, Coggs, Burgelis, Dimitrijevic Also present: Bill Christianson, City Comptroller Nik Kovac, Budget Director Kathy Brengosz, Legislative Reference Supervisor Appearing: Andrea Knickerbocker, DER Leon Todd, FPC Evan Goyke, City Attorney Atty. Alexander Foundos, City Attorney's Office Ald. Spiker moved that the committee reconvene into open session. There was no objection. The meeting reconvned into open session at 11:23 a.m.
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251807 05.CommunicationCommunication from the Office of the Comptroller relating to a minimum fund balance policy.

Minutes note: Meeting recessed at 11:57 a.m. Meeting reconvened at 12:14 p.m. City Comptroller Christianson gave a presentation regarding purpose of a fund balance policy, key elements of a fund balance policy, background, sample fund balance policy, challenges, opportunities, key considerations, and next steps. Ald. Coggs and Burgelis added as sponsor and cosponsor, respectively.
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251757 06.Communication to FinanceCommunication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund transfers and equipment requests.

Minutes note: The vacancy agenda was read.
APPROVEDPass3:0 Action details Video Video
251758 07.Communication to FinanceCommunication from the Department of Administration relating to approval of changes to certain single or sole source contracts or contract amendments.

Minutes note: Appearing: Don Glover, City Purchasing
APPROVEDPass4:0 Action details Video Video
251597 08.CommunicationCommunication relating to submission of a report related to the purchase of commodities made under Milwaukee Code of Ordinances (MCO) Chapter 310-18.9 - Purchase of Milwaukee-Made, Milwaukee County Made and American Made Goods.

Minutes note: Appearing: Rhonda Kelsey, City Purchasing Don Glover, City Purchasing A presentation was given on background and purpose, definition, exclusions, requirements, contracting activity, Buy American submissions, fiscal impact 2022-2024, jobs created and retained, and conclusion.
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass3:0 Action details Video Video
251655 09.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass3:0 Action details Video Video
251760 010.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative corrections.HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass3:0 Action details Not available
251827 011.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works - Water Works amending the Positions Ordinance to add one position of Water Laboratory Technician.

Minutes note: Appearing: Jane Islo, Water Works
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass3:0 Action details Video Video
251660 112.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Video Video
251761 113.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.

Minutes note: This item was considered out of order following item 5, CCFN 251807. Appearing: Andrea Knickerbocker, DER Leon Todd, FPC Evan Goyke, City Attorney Atty. Alexander Foundos, City Attorney's Office Ald. Spiker moved to amend the file as follows: Part 1. Part 1, Section 4 of ordinance File Number 250698 relative to rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service is hereby amended as follows (Effective Pay Period 7, 2026 - March 15, 2026): Under Pay Range 4ZX, add footnote designation (1) to the title of “Fire Chief” and amend footnote (1) to read: (1) Recruitment may be at any rate in the pay range that is approved by both the Fire and Police Commission and the Chair of the Finance and Personnel Committee. I also move to amend Part 3. of Substitute 1 to change the effective pay period from Pay Period 22, 2025 (October 12, 2025) to Pay Period 7, 2026 (March 15, 2026). Ald. Coggs was excused and left the meeting at 12:45 p.m. Motion failed 1-3.
AMENDEDFail1:3 Action details Video Video
251761 1 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION AND ASSIGNED TOPass4:0 Action details Not available
251762 114.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 offices and positions in the City Service.RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGEPass3:0 Action details Video Video
250794 015.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the confirmation of the head of the Environmental Collaboration Office and the Chief Equity Officer.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Video Video
251310 016.ResolutionResolution relating to the scheduling of cyber security training by the Department of Administration - Information Technology Management Division.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Video Video
251822 017.CommunicationCommunication from the Comptroller’s Office relating to an audit of the Department of Neighborhood Services Financial Administration.HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass3:0 Action details Not available
251686 018.CommunicationCommunication from the Office of the Comptroller relating to the Audit of Milwaukee Fire Department Information Technology General Controls.

Minutes note: Ald. Spiker moved that the Finance and Personnel Committee may convene into closed session, pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(d), Wis. Stats, except as provided in s. 304.06 (1) (eg) and by rule promulgated under s. 304.06 (1) (em), for the purpose of considering strategy for crime detection or prevention. Ayes - Moore, Spiker, Coggs, Burgelis, Dimitrijevic The meeting convened into closed session at 1:19 p.m. Present - Moore, Spiker, Coggs, Burgelis, Dimitrijevic Also present: Bill Christianson, City Comptroller Nik Kovac, Budget Director Kathy Brengosz, Legislative Reference Supervisor Appearing: Adriana Molina, Comptroller's Office Brian Boguski, CLA Chief Aaron Lipski, Fire Dept.
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     Meeting adjourned at 1:35 p.m. Chris Lee, Staff Assistant Council Records Section City Clerk's Office    Not available
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