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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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260241
| 0 | 1. | Communication | Communication from the Comptroller’s Office relating to a Workday Pre-Implementation Review Report.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Bill Christianson, City Comptroller
John Runte, BakerTilly
David Henke, ITMD
Adriana Molina, Comptroller's Office
A presentation was given on a review and findings for pre-implementation of Workday.
There was inquiry and discussion on risks, functionality issues, implementation delays and costs, recommendations, ongoing testing and assessment, determination to go live, staffing capacity and resources, involved staffing and challenges, help and communication tools, final decision date to go live, and compensation and vacation opportunities for involved staffing. | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 5:0 |
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260490
| 1 | 2. | Resolution | Substitute resolution relating to authorizing up to $4,800,000 of Contingent Borrowing to cover costs related to an extension of the ERP System Replacement Project for a December 2026 go-live date.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Bill Christianson, City Comptroller
John Runte, BakerTilly
David Henke, ITMD
Adriana Molina, Comptroller's Office
Ald. Moore moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A.
There was discussion on reporting, fact finding, reallocation directives, and concerns in Proposed Substitute A.
Proposed Substitute A was withdrawn. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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260336
| 0 | 3. | Communication | Communication relating to an audit of Municipal Court cash controls.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Adriana Molina, Comptroller's Office
Tea Norfolk, Municial Court
Nuducha Yang-Jackson, Municipal Court
Zach Rilling, Comptroller's Office
A presentation was given on audit review, findings, and recommendations.
There was inquiry and discussion on implementation of recommendations. | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 5:0 |
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| 0 | 4. | Communication | Communication from the Department of Public Works and the Comptroller relating to an historical accounting of payouts from the disposal of the Materials Recycling Facility and the segregation of final insurance payout from a negotiated depreciation settlement.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Jerrel Kruschke, DPW
Chuck Schumacher, DPW
There was discussion on the payouts and funds as contained in the written report within the file and a new MRF facility building. | REFERRED TO | Pass | 5:0 |
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260508
| 0 | 5. | Communication | Communication from the Department of Employee Relations and the Fire and Police Commission relating to policies and procedures in place to protect employees in the event of air quality incidents.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Ald. Mark Brower, 3rd Ald. Dist.
Jackie Carter, DER
Leon Todd, FPC
Jerrel Kruschke, DPW
Mike Mazmanian, DNS
Aaron Lipski, Fire Chief
There was inquiry and discussion on air quality impact response from departments for their employees; policy, protocols, and approaches in place; departments having discretion; utilization of N95 masks; severe weather policy and coordination; remote and alternative work arrangement determinations; suspension of field operations; inspection of impacted buildings; concerns from AFSCME Locals 33, 47 adn 426; meet and confer opportunities and commitments; and communication to employees. | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 5:0 |
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260259
| 1 | 6. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to execute a contract for administration of the City’s prescription drug benefits.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Molly King, DER
Aaron Casper, Gallagher Benefit Services
Prachi Raval, Gallagher Benefit Services
Ald. Alex Brower, 3rd Ald. Dist.
There was discussion on the evaluation and recommendation to execute a contract with UnitedHealthcare, cost savings, and prescription alternatives and exclusions. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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260262
| 1 | 7. | Resolution | Substitute resolution outlining the process and communication of 2027 health and dental insurance premium rates.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Molly King, DER
Aaron Casper, Gallagher Benefit Services
Prachi Raval, Gallagher Benefit Services
Ald. Alex Brower, 3rd Ald. Dist.
There was discussion on health plan benefit rate projections, increases, and calculations for 2027. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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260263
| 1 | 8. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to extend its current contract with Ameriflex for administration of the City's Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) benefits.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Molly King, DER
| RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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260398
| 1 | 9. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $275,000,000 of school revenue anticipation notes, and a purpose for Direct Loan Notes, for the purpose of financing the operating budget of the Milwaukee Public Schools on an interim basis.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Bill Christianson, City Comptroller
Jesse Hagen, Comptroller's Office | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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260453
| 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. | APPROVED | Pass | 5:0 |
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260454
| 0 | 11. | 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:
Rhonda Kelsey, Purchasing Division
An overview was given on contract waivers, as contained in the file.
Ald. Moore noted as abstaining to the contract waiver for 414 Life. | PLACED ON FILE | Pass | 5:0 |
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260494
| 1 | 12. | Ordinance | A substitute ordinance relating to the deputy positions in the departments of community wellness and safety and of compliance and engagement.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Ald. Mark Chambers, Jr., 2nd Ald. Dist.
Andrea Knickerbocker, DER
Mary Reed, DCE
Karin Tyler, DCWS
Amber Danyus, Mayor
There was discussion on staffing, creation and duties of the deputy positions.
There was a request for job descriptions to be submitted. | RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE | Pass | 5:0 |
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260518
| 0 | 13. | Communication | Communication from the Fire Department amending the Positions Ordinance to add positions relating to a Youth Carpenter Apprentice Program.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Aaron Lipski, Fire Chief | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 5:0 |
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260455
| 0 | 14. | Communication | Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, DER
April Nwandu, Police Dept.
An overview was given on classification reports, as contained in the file.
Ald. Spiker requested for information on incorporation of AI for the crime intelligence and analyst positions in the Police Department. | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 5:0 |
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260456
| 0 | 15. | Communication | Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, DER
Mary Reed, DCE
Karin Tyler, DCWS
An overview was given on classification reports, as contained in the file.
There was inquiry and discussion on the reclassification and duties of the deputy positions in the Department of Compliance and Engagemetn and Department of Community Wellness and Safety.
Ald. Spiker noted as in objection to the classification study report for the DCWS Deputy position.
| RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 5:0 |
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260521
| 0 | 16. | Communication | Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to bilingual designation for one position of License Specialist II in the Common Council-City Clerk’s Office License Division.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, DER
Dana Zelazny, Deputy City Clerk | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 5:0 |
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260523
| 0 | 17. | Communication | Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance to provide an incentive rate for Public Health Nurses assigned to the Sexual and Reproductive Health Section in the Health Department.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, DER | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 5:0 |
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260457
| 0 | 18. | Communication | Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative corrections.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, DER | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 5:0 |
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260419
| 0 | 19. | Resolution | Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2026-2027 HIV Partner Services Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Rebecca Andersen, Health Dept. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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260421
| 0 | 20. | Resolution | Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2026 Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Group Program grant.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Petra Duecker, Police Dept. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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260422
| 0 | 21. | Resolution | Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Homeland Security - WEM/STAC Analysts Positions 2024 grant.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Petra Duecker, Police Dept. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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260458
| 1 | 22. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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260460
| 1 | 23. | Ordinance | A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.
Minutes note: Ald. Spiker noted as in objection to the provisions related to the DCWS Deputy position. | RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE | Pass | 5:0 |
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260459
| 1 | 24. | Ordinance | A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 offices and positions in the City Service.
Minutes note: Ald. Spiker noted as in objection to the provisions related to the DCWS Deputy position. | RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE | Pass | 5:0 |
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| | | | Meeting adjourned at 11:53 a.m.
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant
Council Records Section
City Clerk's Office | | | |
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