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| | | | Also present:
Minutes note: Bill Christianson, City Comptroller
Nik Kovac, Budget Director
Kathy Brengosz, Legislative Research Supervisor | | | |
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251950
| 0 | 1. | Communication | Communication from the Office of the Comptroller relating to the Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2025
Minutes note: Appearing:
Adriana Molina, Comptroller's Office
Elizabeth Amaehie, Comptroller's Office
A presentation was given on the annual report relating to the executive summary, background, definitions, finding the Fraud Hotline information, 2021-2025 statistics, total complaints, complaint types, complaint type by year, investigation referrals by department and year, DPW investigation referrals by complaint type, substantiated complaints by department, substantiated by type, and looking ahead.
There was discussion on anonymous reporting. | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 5:0 |
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260004
| 0 | 2. | Appointment | Appointment of Jerry Allen to the Employees’ Retirement System Annuity and Pension Board Committee by the Common Council President.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Jerry Allen
Pres. Ald. Jose Perez, 12th Ald. Dist. | RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION | Pass | 5:0 |
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260005
| 0 | 3. | Appointment | Reappointment of Deborah Ford to the Employees’ Retirement System Annuity and Pension Board Committee by the Common Council President.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Deborah Ford
Pres. Ald. Jose Perez, 12th Ald. Dist. | RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION | Pass | 5:0 |
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252160
| 0 | 4. | Appointment | Reappointment of Steve Mahan to the Deferred Compensation Plan Board by the Mayor.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Steve Mahan, DOA | RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION | Pass | 5:0 |
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252161
| 0 | 5. | Appointment | Reappointment of Molly King to the Deferred Compensation Plan Board by the Mayor.
Minutes note: This file was taken first in the meeting out of order.
Appearing:
Molly King, DER | RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION | Pass | 5:0 |
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252188
| 0 | 6. | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the review, enhancement, and expansion of the Department of Employee Relations Mental/EAP Health and Wellness Benefits Program. | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 5:0 |
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252047
| 1 | 7. | Resolution | Substitute resolution relative to the reallocation and expenditure of up to $617,215 of American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Mario Higgins, CDGA
Matthew Balistreri, CDGA
Ald. Mark Chambers, Jr., 2nd Ald. Dist.
There was discussion on the communication of ARPA funds available for reallocation and expenditure, future funds that may become available, and expenditure of funds for existing programs.
Ald. Spiker offered Proposed Substitute A. | SUBSTITUTED | | |
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252047
| 1 | | Resolution | Substitute resolution relative to the reallocation and expenditure of up to $617,215 of American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Minutes note: Providing testimony:
Lianna Bishop, Zilber Family Foundation, in support of The Bridge Project
Colleen Foley, Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee, in support of Eviction Free MKE
Rep. Ryan Clancy, Wisconsin State Assembly District 19, in support of Eviction Free MKE and Right to Counsel
There was discussion on program details and expenditures for The Bridge Project and Eviction Free MKE and state legislation.
Ald. Spiker moved to take separate action.
A roll call vote was taken on substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A pertaining to up to $300,000 for the Zilber Foundation's The Bridge Project. (Failed 1-3-1) | SUBSTITUTED | Fail | 1:3 |
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252047
| 1 | | Resolution | Substitute resolution relative to the reallocation and expenditure of up to $617,215 of American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Minutes note: A roll call vote was taken on substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A pertaining to up to $317,214.37 for the Legal Aid Society for Eviction Free MKE. (Failed 2-2-1) | SUBSTITUTED | Fail | 2:2 |
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252047
| 1 | | Resolution | Substitute resolution relative to the reallocation and expenditure of up to $617,215 of American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Minutes note: The file reflecting Substitute 1.
Ald. Burgelis moved to offer Proposed Substitute E.
Appearing:
Sam Leichtling, DCD
Erick Shambarger, ECO
There was discussion on program details and expenditures for the Earn and Learn Summer Youth Intern Program, Employ Milwaukee Earn & Learn Program, Down Payment Assistance, and ECO energy efficiency upgrades.
There was request for more program details and expenditures for the Employ Milwaukee Earn & Learn Program.
The file may be rescheduled for a special Finance and Personnel Committee meeting prior to the next Common Council meeting.
Ald. Coggs moved to hold to the call of the chair. | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 4:1 |
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| | | | Meeting recessed at 11:40 a.m. | | | |
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| | | | Meeting reconvened at 11:53 a.m. | | | |
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252099
| 1 | 8. | Resolution | Substitute resolution relating to pension cost recovery associated with reimbursable overtime and extra-duty contracts. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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251197
| 1 | 9. | Ordinance | A substitute ordinance relating to the membership, organization, and activities of the city information management committee.
Minutes note: Appearing:
David Henke, ITMD | RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE | Pass | 5:0 |
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252212
| 0 | 10. | Communication to Finance | Communication 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:
Lorie Gallup, DNS
Sha'Nese Burnell-Jones, DNS
Shaketa Winters, Budget Office
Meryl Simmons, Police Dept.
Laura Engan, Police Dept.
Leon Todd, FPC
There was discussion on the positions of Res. Code Enfor. Inspector 4 (DNS), Media Producer (Police Dept.), and fund transfers for the DPW Infrastructure and Operations Divisions.
Ald. Dimitrijevic recorded as voting no to the position of Media Producer.
Ald. Spiker moved to hold to the call of the chair the position of Media Producer. (Prevailed 5-0)
Ald. moved approval of the file, as amended. | APPROVED | Pass | 5:0 |
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251708
| 1 | 11. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing carryover of certain fund balances from 2025 to 2026 in accordance with Section 65.07(1)(p), Wisconsin Statutes.
Minutes note: There was discussion on carryover amounts and impacts. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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251710
| 1 | 12. | Resolution | Substitute resolution rescinding reserved commitments and appropriating remaining funds from the 2025 Common Council Contingent Fund for the purpose of closing the 2025 financial books due to unanticipated shortfalls in current year operating expenses. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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252171
| 1 | 13. | Resolution | Substitute resolution relating to expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater than anticipated revenue(Fire Department). | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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252172
| 1 | 14. | Resolution | Resolution relating to expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater than anticipated revenue (Police Department). | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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252213
| 0 | 15. | Communication to Finance | Communication 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, DOA Purchasing
Laura Engan, Police Dept.
An overview was given on contract approvals as contained in the file. | APPROVED | Pass | 5:0 |
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252214
| 0 | 16. | Communication to Finance | Communication 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, DOA Purchasing
Cpt. Phil Simmert, Police Dept.
An overview was given on contract waivers as contained in the file. | PLACED ON FILE | Pass | 5:0 |
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252215
| 0 | 17. | Communication | Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, DER
Jackie Carter, DER
There was discussion on the positions and market study report as contained in the file. | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 5:0 |
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252228
| 1 | 18. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing amendments to Common Council File Number 991863 relating to the City’s Sewerage System Revenue Bonds.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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252226
| 1 | 19. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of Sewerage System Revenue Refunding Bonds in one or more series.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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252227
| 1 | 20. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the restructuring of paying agent, registrar, transfer agent, and depositary services for outstanding sewerage system revenue bonds.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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252174
| 0 | 21. | Resolution | Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a State of Wisconsin Department of Children and Families Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Program - Milwaukee County Domestic Violence High Risk Team grant. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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252126
| 0 | 22. | Resolution | Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of the 2026-27 Wisconsin Congenital Disorder/Newborn Screening grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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252217
| 1 | 23. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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252218
| 1 | 24. | Ordinance | A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service. | RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE | Pass | 5:0 |
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252219
| 1 | 25. | Ordinance | A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 offices and positions in the City Service. | RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE | Pass | 5:0 |
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| 0 | 26. | Resolution | Resolution relating to the American Rescue Plan Act Funding Allocation Task Force. | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 5:0 |
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| | | | Meeting adjourned at 1:07 p.m.
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant
Council Records Section
City Clerk's Office | | | |
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