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| | | | Meeting convened at 9:22 a.m. | | | |
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| | | | Also present:
Minutes note: Bill Christianson, City Comptroller
Nik Kovac, Budget Director
Kathy Brengosz, LRB Fiscal Planning Specialist | | | |
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241536
| 1 | 1. | Ordinance | A substitute ordinance relating to reporting requirements for certain positions.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Pres. Ald. Jose Perez, 12th Ald. Dist.
Ald. Mark Chambers, Jr., 2nd Ald. Dist.
Ald. Chambers, Moore, Burgelis, and Dimitrijevic added as cosponsors. | RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE | Pass | 4:0 |
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251009
| 1 | 2. | Ordinance | A substitute ordinance relating to a 5-year city fiscal forecast.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Pres. Ald. Jose Perez, 12th Ald. Dist.
Ald. Dimitrijevic, Burgelis, Moore, Coggs and Spiker added as cosponsors.
Comptroller Christianson was in support to produce a report. | RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE | Pass | 5:0 |
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241688
| 0 | 3. | Resolution | Resolution relating to expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater than anticipated revenue from Milwaukee Public Schools.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Ald. Mark Chambers, Jr., 2nd Ald. Dist.
Evan Goyke, City Attorney
Thomas Miller, Assistant City Attorney
Laura Engan, Police Dept.
There was discussion on restrictions to budgetary funding and expenditures regarding School Resource Officers. | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 5:0 |
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251185
| 2 | 4. | Resolution | Substitute resolution relating to the transfer of funds for repairs to the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts parking structure. | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 5:0 |
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250892
| 0 | 5. | Communication | Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division and the Office of the Comptroller relating to the development of a formal fund balance policy.
Minutes note: Ald. Spiker added as cosponsor. | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 5:0 |
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250894
| 0 | 6. | Communication | Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division and the Office of the Comptroller relating to the quarterly reporting of vacant positions.
Minutes note: Ald. Coggs requested for the reporting to come before a communication file quarterly for the committee to review.
There was discussion regarding vacancies between quarters 2 and 3 of 2025. | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 5:0 |
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250898
| 0 | 7. | Communication | Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to the annual reporting of exit-survey results to the Common Council. | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 5:0 |
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250895
| 0 | 8. | Communication | Communication from the Department of Administration - Information Technology Management Division relating to additional ways the City can use e-texts.
Minutes note: Appearing:
David Henke, ITMD Chief Information Officer
There was discussion on a completed survey and findings on e-text uses and tools. The survey would be added to the file. | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 5:0 |
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250940
| 0 | 9. | Communication | Communication relating to the use of Artificial Intelligence by City departments.
Minutes note: Appearing:
David Henke, ITMD Chief Information Officer
Jim Bohl, Innovation Office Director
There was discussion on current and prospective AI tools, implementations, policies, guidelines, and enforcement.
Ald. Spiker requested to open a communication file on GovAI and prospective Front Desk (UCC) implementations. | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 5:0 |
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251216
| 1 | 10. | Resolution | Resolution directing various departments to provide administrative support to the Department of Community Wellness and Safety and the Department of Equity and Inclusion.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Steve Mahan, DOA Deputy Director
There was discussion on staffing, HR, administrative, federal, granting, and relocation adjustments for the Department of Community Wellness and Safety and Department of Equity and Inclusion. There was also discussion on issues, including the lack of an enacting ordinance, and needs to carry out the adjustments. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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250946
| 0 | 11. | Communication | Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies or other studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action. | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 5:0 |
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250603
| 0 | 12. | Communication | Communication from the Office of the Comptroller relating to the audit of the Community Development Grants Administration (CDGA) award process.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Adriana Molina, Comptroller Audit Manager
Mario Higgins, CDGA Director
There was discussion on the scope, findings, and recommendations from the audit.
There was request for further data on timely cost report submittals from award recipients. | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 5:0 |
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251190
| 0 | 13. | 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:
Erick Shambarger, ECO Director
Erica Roberts, ITMD
David Schroeder, DCD
LaQuisha Schroeder, Deputy City Treasurer
Anna Zizzo, DEC
Aaron Lipski, Fire Chief
Jefflyn Brown, Deputy Commissioner (Health Dept.)
Lindsey O'Connor, Health Dept.
Jessica Wolf, Library
Jerrel Kruschke, DPW Commissioner
There was discussion on the vacancy requests for various positions and fund transfer for DPW-Transportation.
Ald. Dimitrijevic recorded as voting no to the fund transfer of $353,170 from Surface and Tow Lot Repaving to Parking EV Fleet for the DPW - Transportation under Schedule B.
| APPROVED | Pass | 5:0 |
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251191
| 0 | 14. | 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: Meeting recessed at 12:38 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 1:04 p.m.
Appearing:
Rhonda Kelsey, Purchasing Division
Ms. Kelsey gave an overview of contract approvals in the file. | APPROVED | Pass | 5:0 |
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251279
| 0 | 15. | 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
Ms. Kelsey gave an overview of contract waivers in the file. | PLACED ON FILE | Pass | 3:0 |
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251373
| 0 | 16. | Communication | Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Positions Ordinance to designate one position of Community Health Administrative Specialist in the Milwaukee Health Department as bilingual.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Sarah Sinsky, DER | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 5:0 |
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251053
| 0 | 17. | Communication | Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative corrections.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Sarah Sinsky, DER | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 5:0 |
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250855
| 0 | 18. | Resolution | Resolution designating certain City of Milwaukee events and initiatives as eligible for contributions. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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250872
| 1 | 19. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing city departments to expend monies appropriated in the 2026 city budget for Special Purpose Accounts, Debt Service Fund, Provisions for Employees’ Retirement Fund, Common Council Contingent Fund, Grant and Aid Fund, and Special Capital Projects or Purposes. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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250873
| 1 | 20. | Resolution | Substitute resolution appropriating $50,000,001 from the 2026 Special Purpose Account Reimbursable Services Advance Fund.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Mason Lavey, Budget Office
Bryan Rynders, Budget Office | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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251232
| 0 | 21. | Communication | Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division relating to amending the 2026 Positions Ordinance as a result of the Common Council adopted budget and amendments. | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 5:0 |
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251225
| 1 | 22. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions in 2026 by employees of city departments and board and commission members and further authorizing expenditure of departmental budgeted funds for that purpose.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Mason Lavey, Budget Office | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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251270
| 1 | 23. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of General Obligation Promissory Notes for up to $10 million of contingent borrowing for excess 2025 expenditures.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Joshua Benson, Capital Finance Manager (Comptroller's Office)
Bryan Rynders, Budget Office
There was discussion on the cost, practice, timing of contingent borrowing and audit recommendation.
Ald. Burgelis requested for submission of the estimated actual total amount that would need contingent borrowing by the end of 2025. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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251227
| 1 | 24. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing a one-year extension to the term of Tax Incremental District No. 42 (Midtown) and using the resulting tax incremental revenue to benefit affordable housing and improve housing stock in the City of Milwaukee with the 2025 levy. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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251228
| 1 | 25. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing a one-year extension to the term of Tax Incremental District No. 39 (Hilton Hotel) and using the resulting tax incremental revenue to benefit affordable housing and improve housing stock in the City of Milwaukee with the 2025 levy. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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251229
| 1 | 26. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing a one year extension to the term of Tax Incremental District No. 46 (Grand Avenue / New Arcade) and using the resulting tax incremental revenue to benefit affordable housing and improve housing stock in the City of Milwaukee with the 2025 levy. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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251230
| 1 | 27. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing a one-year extension to the term of Tax Incremental District No. 51 (Granville Station) and using the resulting tax incremental revenue to benefit affordable housing and improve housing stock in the City of Milwaukee with the 2025 levy. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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251110
| 1 | 28. | Resolution | Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2026 Family Planning Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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251237
| 1 | 29. | Resolution | Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2026 Lead Detection Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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251238
| 1 | 30. | Resolution | Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of the 2026 HIV Partner Services Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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251283
| 1 | 31. | 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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251282
| 1 | 32. | 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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| | | | Meeting adjourned at 1:52 p.m.
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant
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City Clerk's Office | | | |
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