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Meeting Name: FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/17/2025 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 301-A, City Hall
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.
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
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     Meeting convened at 10:14 a.m.    Roll call Video Video
     Also present:

Minutes note: Bill Christianson, City Comptroller Nik Kovac, Budget Director Kathy Brengosz, LRB Fiscal Planning Specialist
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221201 11.ResolutionSubstitute resolution to ratify and confirm the final agreement between the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Police Association.

Minutes note: Appearing: Nicole Fleck, DER Labor Negotiator Evan Goyke, City Attorney Jim Carrol, outside legal counsel Pres. Ald. Jose Perez, 12th Ald. Dist. Ald. Alex Brower, 3rd Ald. Dist. Alexander Ayala, Milwaukee Police Association President Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa, 8th Ald. Dist. There was discussion on consideration of the file in open and/or closed sessions, the tentative agreement, financials and components of the tentative agreement. Ald. Spiker moved that the Finance and Personnel Committee 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, Coggs, Burgelis, Dimitrijevic The meeting convened into closed session at 11:03 a.m. Present - Moore, Spiker, Coggs, Burgelis, Dimitrijevic Also present: Bill Christianson, City Comptroller Nik Kovac, Budget Director Kathy Brengosz, LRB Fiscal Planning Specialist Appearing: Nicole Fleck, DER Labor Negotiator Jim Carrol, outside legal counsel Pres. Ald. Jose Perez, 12th Ald. Dist. Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa, 8th Ald. Dist. Bryan Rynders, Budget Office Leon Todd, FPC Director Robin Pederson, Deputy City Attorney 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 12:42 p.m.
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Video Video
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251185 12.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the transfer of funds for repairs to the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts parking structure.

Minutes note: Appearing: Ald. Robert Bauman, 4th Ald. Dist. Kevin Gilinto, MPAC Katie Dillow, MPAC Ald. Spiker moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 4-0)
SUBSTITUTEDPass4:0 Action details Video Video
251185 2 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the transfer of funds for repairs to the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts parking structure.

Minutes note: The file was substituted with Proposed Substitute A relabeled as Substitute 2. Appearing: Jordan Schettle, City Attorney's Office Evan Goyke, City Attorney Jerrel Kruschke, DPW Commissioner Amber Danyus, Mayor's Office Lafayette Crump, DCD Commissioner Ald. Coggs requested for the Comptroller to audit the revenue generated by the parking garage being allocated for repairs of the parking garage.
HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass4:1 Action details Not available
250818 03.ResolutionResolution amending Common Council File Number 241271 relating to the MKE Mobile Action App.

Minutes note: Appearing: Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa, 8th Ald. Dist. Ann-Elizabeth Shapera, UCC David Henke, ITMC CIO Ald. Moore, Burgelis, Dimitrijevic, Coggs and Spiker added as cosponsors.
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250603 04.CommunicationCommunication from the Office of the Comptroller relating to the audit of the Community Development Grants Administration (CDGA) award process.HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Not available
250816 05.CommunicationCommunication from the Office of the Comptroller relating to the audit of the Residents Preference Program for Development Agreements.

Minutes note: Appearing: Adriana Molina, Comptroller Office Mary Reed, OEI Ms. Molina gave an overview of findings and conclusion of the audit.
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Video Video
250855 06.ResolutionResolution designating certain City of Milwaukee events and initiatives as eligible for contributions.HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Not available
251190 07.Communication to FinanceCommunication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund transfers and equipment requests.HELD IN COMMITTEEPass5:0 Action details Not available
250945 08.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: Rhonda Kelsey, Purchasing Director
PLACED ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Video Video
251052 09.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.

Minutes note: Appearing: Andrea Knickerbocker, DER Chief Aaron Lipski, Fire Dept.
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Video Video
250947 010.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.

Minutes note: Appearing: Andrea Knickerbocker, DER
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Video Video
250074 011.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance to amend the language authorizing shift and weekend differential pay.

Minutes note: Appearing: Andrea Knickerbocker, DER
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Video Video
250074 0 CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance to amend the language authorizing shift and weekend differential pay.RECONSIDEREDPass5:0 Action details Not available
250074 0.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance to amend the language authorizing shift and weekend differential pay.

Minutes note: Ald. Spiker requested information on whether AFSCME 32 was conferred with regarding this file.
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Not available
251198 012.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Positions Ordinance to designate one position in the Department of Public Works - Water Works as bilingual.

Minutes note: Appearing: Andrea Knickerbocker, DER
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251200 013.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance to provide recruitment flexibility for transfers that come off an open and competitive eligible list.

Minutes note: Appearing: Andrea Knickerbocker, DER
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Video Video
251130 014.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2026 Wisconsin Department of Justice Beat Patrol Program grant.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
251079 015.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of the 2025-2026 Preventive Health Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
251056 116.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.

Minutes note: Appearing: Dana Zelazny, Deputy City Clerk Ald. Moore moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 5-0)
SUBSTITUTEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
251056 2 ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.

Minutes note: The file was substituted with Proposed Substitute A relabeled as Substitute 2.
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Not available
251054 117.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2025 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.

Minutes note: Ald. Spiker moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 5-0)
SUBSTITUTEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
251054 2 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2025 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.

Minutes note: The file was substituted with Proposed Substitute A relabeled as Substitute 2.
RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGEPass5:0 Action details Not available
251049 118.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2025 offices and positions in the City Service.RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGEPass5:0 Action details Not available
251050 119.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.

Minutes note: Ald. Spiker moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 5-0)
SUBSTITUTEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
251050 2 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.

Minutes note: The file was substituted with Proposed Substitute A relabeled as Substitute 2.
RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGEPass5:0 Action details Not available
251055 120.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 offices and positions in the City Service.RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGEPass5:0 Action details Video Video
251183 121.ResolutionSubstitute resolution reserving and appropriating up to $1,250,000 from the 2025 Common Council Contingent Fund to the 2025 Damages and Claims Fund Special Purpose Account for resolutions related to settlements of lawsuits and/or claims.

Minutes note: Appearing: Evan Goyke, City Attorney
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
     The following file may be placed on file as no longer necessary:    Not available
250810 122.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Department of Employee Relations to study the feasibility of retroactively providing hourly wage supplements to certain non-management employees while on special assignments related to flood impact mitigation.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Video Video
     Meeting adjourned at 2:59 p.m. Chris Lee, Staff Assistant Council Records Section City Clerk's Office    Not available
     This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.    Not available