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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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251450
| 1 | 1. | Resolution | Substitute resolution relating to tracking City Attorney staff time devoted to Milwaukee Public Schools-related issues.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Evan Goyke, City Attorney
Pres. Ald. Jose Perez, 12th Ald. Dist.
Ald. Andrea Pratt, 1st Ald. Dist.
There was discussion on the relationship between MPS and the City Attorney's Office, legal counsel representation, and manner to bill for legal services.
Ald. Coggs, Moore, Perez, Spiker, and Pratt added as cosponsors. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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251454
| 1 | 2. | Resolution | Substitute resolution relating to the use of sales tax revenue for the purchase of fire apparatus.
Minutes note: There was discussion on Act 12, cash financing, and exploring available sales tax revenue.
There was a data request for how sales tax revenue was appropriated or spent. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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250898
| 0 | 3. | Communication | Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to the annual reporting of exit-survey results to the Common Council.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Jackie Carter, DER
Derek Reilly, DER
Pres. Ald. Jose Perez, 12th Ald. Dist.
There was discussion on exit-survey results based on the report in the file, capturing additional input, surveying current employees, engaging or partnering with third party survey professionals on survey design, providing further department data offline, trends, utilization and actions taken from survey data, utilization of ERGs, and improving survey design.
There was a data request for further demographics based on race, gender, and department.
Ald. Perez and Moore added as cosponsors. | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 5:0 |
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250946
| 0 | 4. | Communication | Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies or other studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.
Minutes note: There was no discussion. | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 5:0 |
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250240
| 0 | 5. | Communication | Communication from the Department of Administration - Office of Innovation relating to current activities and initiatives.
Minutes note: Appearing:
James Bohl, DOA - Innovation Office
Sreela Srinivasan, DOA - Innovation Office
A presentation was given on activities and initiatives from the Office of Innovation.
There was discussion on an automobile accident recovery fee, internal AI chatbox (Civia GovAI pilot rollout, training, utilization, long-term options), external AI technology pilot (UCC City Hall Operator - AI IVR Voice System), MKE YouthForce, Camp Rise program, consideration of innovation policy changes on social and quality of life challenges, and establishing partnerships with other policy oriented positions.
| RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 5:0 |
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251340
| 1 | 6. | Ordinance | A substitute ordinance relating to fees charged for services provided by the assessor’s office.
Minutes note: Ald. Spiker listed as sponsor.
Appearing:
Nicole Larsen, Assessor's Office
Ryan Ranker, Assessor's Office
Mike Mazmanian, DNS
There was discussion on changes of fee amounts and creating of new fees for particular appraisal fees, as specified in the file, fees for tax exempted properties, revenues generated from parking lot inspection fees, and concern with reducing fees for surface parking lots.
There was a data request for revenues generated from parking lot inspection fees. | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Fail | 2:3 |
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251340
| 1 | | Ordinance | A substitute ordinance relating to fees charged for services provided by the assessor’s office. | RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE | Pass | 4:1 |
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251560
| 0 | 7. | Communication to Finance | Communication from the Department of Neighborhood Services relating to automobile reimbursement allowance reports.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Melissa O'Neill, DNS | APPROVED | Pass | 4:0 |
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251569
| 0 | 8. | Communication | Communication from the Office of the Comptroller relating to the 2026 Audit Work Plan.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Adriana Molina, Comptroller's Office
A presentation was given on the Comptroller's 2026 audit work plan and activities.
There was discussion on audits and projects (Fraud and Abuse Hotline, audit of DPW Work Order/Tickets Resolution Process). | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 5:0 |
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251495
| 1 | 9. | Resolution | Substitute resolution related to increasing the reimbursable expenditure authority for the Department of Public Works in the Reimbursable Services Advance Fund.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Mason Lavey, Budget Office
There was discussion on increasing the reimbursable expenditure authority for DPW, particularly as a result of higher costs associated to repairs for the Police fleet. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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251278
| 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:
April Nwandu, Police Dept.
Chuck Schumacher, DPW - Operations
There was discussion on the vacancy requests for BOZA Administrative Assistant 1, Video Systems Specialist, and Drop Off Center Attendant (2 Positions).
There was discussion on the fund transfer for DPW - Transporation for $789,705. | APPROVED | Pass | 4:0 |
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251521
| 0 | 11. | 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: Director Kovac presented on behalf of Rhonda Kelsey, Purchasing Division.
Appearing:
Aaron Szopinski, Health Dept.
There was discussion on the Doula Services contract approval. | APPROVED | Pass | 4:0 |
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251522
| 0 | 12. | 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: Director Kovac presented on behalf of Rhonda Kelsey, Purchasing Division.
There was discussion on the ShotSpotter System contract waiver. | PLACED ON FILE | Pass | 4:0 |
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251579
| 0 | 13. | Communication | Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to an amendment to the Salary Ordinance to increase the residency incentive from 3% to 4%.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Jackie Carter, DER
Andrea Knickerbocker, DER
There was discussion on implementation of the increased residency incentive (pay period 4), difficulties and consideration for retroactive implementation or a bonus, and engagement with AFSCME Council 32. | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 4:0 |
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251281
| 0 | 14. | Communication | Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Jackie Carter, DER
Andrea Knickerbocker, DER
Mike Amsden, DPW
Reports in the file were presented. There was discussion regarding the report for the Transportation Mobility Coordinator. | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 4:0 |
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251523
| 0 | 15. | 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 | 4:0 |
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251111
| 0 | 16. | Resolution | Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a U.S. Department of Justice 2025 COPS Hiring Program grant.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Laura Engan, Police Dept. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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251284
| 1 | 17. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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251524
| 1 | 18. | Ordinance | A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Jackie Carter, DER
Andrea Knickerbocker, DER
Sarah Sinsky, DER
Robin Pedersen, Deputy City Attorney
Ald. Mark Chambers, Jr., 2nd Ald. Dist.
Evan Goyke, City Attorney
Ald. Spiker moved to substitute the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 4-0) | SUBSTITUTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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251524
| 2 | | Ordinance | A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.
Minutes note: The file was substitute with Proposed Substitute A relabeled as Substitute 2.
There was discussion on fiscal impact, legal interpretation for implementation.
Ald. Spiker moved to amend the file by removing Part 13 relating to a 3% ATB pay increase implementation. (Failed 2-2) Excused - Dimitrijevic | AMENDED | Fail | 2:2 |
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251524
| 2 | | Ordinance | A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service. | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Fail | 2:2 |
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| 2 | | Ordinance | A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service. | RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE | Pass | 3:1 |
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251525
| 1 | 19. | Ordinance | A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 offices and positions in the City Service. | RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE | Pass | 4:0 |
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| | | | The following files are related to borrowing for the 2026 adopted budget: | | | |
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251398
| 0 | 20. | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the issuance of $25,000,000 general obligation notes, to pay a general and current municipal expense associated with the Community Development Block Grant and other grant programs.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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251399
| 1 | 21. | Resolution | Substitute resolution relating to the carryover of 2025 authorization for general obligation and revenue based borrowing.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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251400
| 0 | 22. | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to market up to $150,000,000 of general obligation revenue anticipation promissory notes.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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251401
| 1 | 23. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the issuance of general obligation promissory notes in one or more series.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office
Ald. Spiker moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute B. (Prevailed 4-0) | SUBSTITUTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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251401
| 2 | | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the issuance of general obligation promissory notes in one or more series.
Minutes note: The file was substitute with Proposed Substitute B relabeled as Substitute 2. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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251403
| 0 | 24. | Resolution | Resolution Authorizing the Sale and Issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds and/or Notes.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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| | | | Meeting adjourned at 12:59 p.m.
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant
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