Meeting Details

Meeting Name: FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/15/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 301-B, City Hall
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     Meeting convened at 9:07 a.m.    Roll call Video Video
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252055 01.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to optional holidays.

Minutes note: Appearing: Pres. Ald. Jose Perez, 12th Ald. Dist. This ordinance removes optional holidays from the code, which includes Cesar E. Chavez Day.
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251444 12.ResolutionResolution directing the Comptroller’s Office to provide a quarterly expenditure report for all departmental accounts, including Special Funds and Special Purpose Accounts to the Common Council.

Minutes note: Appearing: Ald. Mark Chambers, Jr. Pres. Ald. Perez added as a cosponsor.
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251819 03.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Administration - Information Technology Management Division relating to a summary of the cybersecurity training program.

Minutes note: Appearing: David Henke, ITMD Judy Siettmann, ITMD There was discussion on cybersecurity training, compliance, and results for departments; reporting during budget hearings.
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241695 04.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Administration on the status of the Enterprise Resource Planning system replacement.

Minutes note: Appearing: David Henke, ITMD Jackie Carter, DER A presentation was given on the ERP project overview, timeline, 3-month extension request, critical factors, risks, costs, next steps, systems optimization, and project opportunities. There was discussion on staff and consultant challenges and changes, increased costs, implementation and timing.
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251834 05.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the MPD Federal Forfeiture Revenue Contribution Account to the Police Department’s budget.

Minutes note: Ald. Spiker moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 4-0)
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251834 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the MPD Federal Forfeiture Revenue Contribution Account to the Police Department’s budget.

Minutes note: The file was substituted with Proposed Substitute A, relabeled as Substitute 1. Appearing: Laura Engan, Police Dept. Craig Sarnow, Police Dept. Heather Hough, Police Dept. A presentation was given on Equitable Sharing Program Asset Forfeiture, sharing based upon net proceeds, asset forfeiture revenues and expenditures 2019-2025, 2026 asset forfeiture funds available, 2026 asset forfeiture plan by category, 2026 community engagement, 2026 general equipment and supplies, 2026 technology, 2026 training and travel, and 2026 contract for facility lease. There was discussion on the plan categories, Milwaukee Urban Stables staging and facility, community engagement, Information requests were made for further information regarding Milwaukee Urban Stables.
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252142 06.CommunicationCommunication from the Office of the Comptroller relating to the report on the Police Department Fleet Procurement to Disposal Audit for the City of Milwaukee.

Minutes note: Appearing: Adriana Molina, Comptroller's Office Brian Boguski, CLA An overview of the audit report findings, recommendations, and response was given.
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252006 17.ResolutionSubstitute resolution reserving and appropriating $1,600,000 from the 2026 Common Council Contingent Fund to the 2026 Damages and Claims Fund Special Purpose Account and reserving and appropriating $250,000 from the 2026 Common Council Contingent Fund to the 2026 Outside Counsel/Expert Witness Fund Special Purpose Account.

Minutes note: Appearing: Evan Goyke, City Attorney Tawauna Swanigan, City Attorney's Office There was discussion on funds needed to provide payments to pending litigation.
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252061 08.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. Appearing: April Nwandu, Police Department Chuck Schumacher, DPW There was discussion on the positions of Research and Policy Analyst in the Fire and Police Commission, various positions in the Police Department, and position of Urban Forestry Manager in DPW - Operations Division.
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252062 09.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: Delisha Moore, Purchasing Division An overview on contract approvals was given, as contained in the file.
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252063 010.Communication to FinanceCommunication from the Department of Administration informing the Finance and Personnel Committee of waivers granted for certain single or sole source contracts or contract amendments.

Minutes note: Appearing: Delisha Moore, Purchasing Division An overview on contract waivers was given, as contained in the file.
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252064 011.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.

Minutes note: Appearing: Andrea Knickerbocker, DER Jerrel Kruschke, DPW An overview was given on classification studies, as contained in the file.
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252143 012.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to the Department of Compliance and Engagement and the classification of the Director of the Department of Compliance and Engagement.

Minutes note: Appearing: Andrea Knickerbocker, DER
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252144 013.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance to provide incentive pay for the positions of Property Management Supervisor and Property Manager in the Department of City Development.

Minutes note: Appearing: Andrea Knickerbocker, DER Vanessa Armstrong, DCD There was discussion on prohibition of licensure practice outside of City employment and whether to incentivize or require licensure for these positions.
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251760 014.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative corrections.

Minutes note: Appearing: Andrea Knickerbocker, DER
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251893 115.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
252065 116.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGEPass4:0 Action details Video Video
252066 117.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 offices and positions in the City Service.RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGEPass4:0 Action details Video Video
     Meeting adjourned at 10:54 a.m. Chris Lee, Staff Assistant Council Records Section City Clerk's Office    Not available
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