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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/7/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Common Council Chamber
BUDGET ADOPTION
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     The meeting was called to order at 9:29 a.m.    Roll call Video Video
     The Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by silent invocation.    Not available
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REFERS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION:    Video Video
250001 01.BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Budget amendments approved by the Finance and Personnel Committee were considered first.
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250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 1E DOA, DCD, CCCC, LIBRARY, POLICE, SPA-MISC, CAPITAL In the Common Council-City Clerk and position authority and funding for a Policy and Administration Coordinator. Also, in the Common Council-City Clerk increase funding for Eviction Free MKE by $100,000 and increase funding for various operating and special purpose accounts consistent with the requested budget. In the Library restore sufficient staffing to maintain Sunday hours at two branch libraries utilizing a new staffing model and expanding Sunday hours at two additional locations mid-year. In the Police Department create a Safety and Civic Commission Special Fund with $100,000 of funding. In the Wages Supplement fund increase funding to provide a 3 percent wage increase for general city employees and increasing the residency incentive from 3 percent to 4 percent. In the Capital Budget add $103,867 of new general obligation borrowing for City Channel 25 cameras. In the Capital Budget increase funding for the Partnerships in Affordable Ownership Housing and Alternative to Home Ownership Initiatives by $800,000. Offset these expenditures by eliminating the position authority and funding for the Innovation Policy Analyst in the Dept. of Administration, by eliminating the position authority and funding for the Business Advocacy & Job Growth Liaison in the Dept. of City Development, by reducing various special purpose accounts, by utilizing $2,160,000 of additional revenue recognized by the Comptroller and by increasing the property tax levy. Ald. Dimitrijevic offered Amendment 1H. Amendment 1E substituted with Amendment 1H.
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250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 1H In the Common Council-City Clerk, add position authority and funding for a Policy and Administration Coordinator, increase the operating budget by $100,000 to provide funding for Eviction Free MKE, and increase funding for various operating and special purpose accounts consistent with the requested budget. In the Library, restore sufficient staffing to maintain Sunday hours at two branch libraries utilizing a new staffing model and expanding Sunday hours at two additional locations mid-year. In the Police Department, create a Safety and Civic Commission Special Fund with $100,000 of funding. In the Wages Supplement fund Special Purpose Account, provide sufficient funding to provide a 3 percent wage increase for general city employees and a 4 percent residency incentive. In the Capital Budget, add $103,867 of new general obligation borrowing for City Channel 25 cameras. Also in the Capital Budget, create a Homeownership Fund account under the Department of City Development and transfer $600,000 in cash revenue there from the Partnerships in Affordable Housing and Alternatives to Home Ownership Initiatives capital account. Offset these expenditures by eliminating the position authority and funding for the Innovation Policy Analyst in the Department of Administration, by eliminating the position authority and funding for the Business Advocacy & Job Growth Liaison in the Department of City Development, by reducing various special purpose accounts, by utilizing $2,160,000 of additional revenue recognized by the Comptroller and by increasing the property tax levy. Ald. Bauman, Jackson, Westmoreland, Coggs added as cosponsors. Ald. Burgelis offered Amendment 1J. Amendment 1H substituted with Amendment 1J.
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250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 1J In the Department of Administration add $50,000 to provide funding to the LGBTQ Community Center. In the Common Council-City Clerk, add position authority and funding for a Policy and Administration Coordinator, increase the operating budget by $100,000 to provide funding for Eviction Free MKE, and increase funding for various operating and special purpose accounts consistent with the requested budget. In the Library, restore sufficient staffing to maintain Sunday hours at two branch libraries utilizing a new staffing model and expanding Sunday hours at two additional locations mid-year. In the Police Department, create a Safety and Civic Commission Special Fund with $50,000 of funding. In the Wages Supplement fund Special Purpose Account, provide sufficient funding to provide a 3 percent wage increase for general city employees and a 4 percent residency incentive. In the Capital Budget, add $103,867 of new general obligation borrowing for City Channel 25 cameras. Also in the Capital Budget, create a Milwaukee Homebuyer Fund account under the Department of City Development and transfer $600,000 in cash revenue there from the Partnerships in Affordable Housing and Alternatives to Home Ownership Initiatives capital account. Offset these expenditures by eliminating the position authority and funding for the Innovation Policy Analyst in the Department of Administration, by eliminating the position authority and funding for the Business Advocacy & Job Growth Liaison in the Department of City Development, by increasing the Police Department personnel cost adjustment, by reducing various special purpose accounts, by utilizing $2,160,000 of additional revenue recognized by the Comptroller and by increasing the property tax levy. Ald. Spiker offered amendment 1F. Amendment 1J substituted with Amendment 1F.
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250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 1F In the Common Council-City Clerk, increase operating budget by $100,000 to fund Eviction Free MKE and create an Innovation District Special Fund with a budget of $75,000. In the Library restore sufficient staffing to maintain Sunday hours at two branch libraries utilizing a new staffing model and expanding Sunday hours at two additional locations mid-year. Also in the Library, insert a footnote directing the Library to provide quarterly reports on metrics concerning usage and circulation and on programming, promotional, and engagement activates. In the Capital Budget, add $103,867 of new general obligation borrowing for City Channel 25 cameras. The intent of this amendment is also to have separate legislation to increase the solid waste, street lighting, and snow and ice removal fees by 3% instead of 4% as reflected in the proposed budget. If the Common Council does not pass the separate legislation and the Comptroller does not recognize the revenues, the tax levy impact will be as stated. Offset these expenditures by eliminating the position authority and funding for the Business Advocacy & Job Growth Liaison in the Department of City Development and by utilizing $2,160,000 of additional revenue recognized by the Comptroller.Footnotes are informational only. It is necessary for the Common Council to adopt legislaton to implement the intent of the footnotes. Amendment 1F was withdrawn.
AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)   Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Ald. Spiker offered Amendment 1M. Amendment 1J substituted with Amendment 1M.
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250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 1M In the Department of Administration add $50,000 to provide funding to the LGBTQ Community Center. In the Common Council-City Clerk, add position authority and funding for a Policy and Administration Coordinator, increase the operating budget by $100,000 to provide funding for Eviction Free MKE, and increase funding for various operating and special purpose accounts consistent with the requested budget. In the Library, restore sufficient staffing to maintain Sunday hours at two branch libraries utilizing a new staffing model and expanding Sunday hours at two additional locations mid-year. In the Police Department, create a Safety and Civic Commission Special Fund with $50,000 of funding. In the Wages Supplement fund Special Purpose Account, provide sufficient funding to provide a 3 percent wage increase for general city employees and a 4 percent residency incentive. The intent is to delay the wage increase by one pay period to reduce the levy by $250,000 to offset the loss of revenue from the timing of the implementation of vehicle registration fee. In the Capital Budget, add $103,867 of new general obligation borrowing for City Channel 25 cameras. Also in the Capital Budget, create a Milwaukee Homeowners' Fund account under the Department of City Development and transfer $600,000 in cash revenue there from the Partnerships in Affordable Housing and Alternatives to Home Ownership Initiatives capital account. Offset these expenditures by eliminating the position authority and funding for the Innovation Policy Analyst in the Department of Administration, by eliminating the position authority and funding for the Business Advocacy & Job Growth Liaison in the Department of City Development, by increasing the Police Department personnel cost adjustment, by reducing various special purpose accounts, by utilizing $2,160,000 of additional revenue recognized by the Comptroller and by increasing the property tax levy. A roll call vote was taken on Amendment 1M.
AMENDEDFail2:12 Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Ald. Spiker offered Amendment 1N. Amendment 1J substituted with Amendment 1N.
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250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 1N In the Department of Administration add $50,000 to provide funding to the LGBTQ Community Center. In the Common Council-City Clerk, add position authority and funding for a Policy and Administration Coordinator, increase the operating budget by $100,000 to provide funding for Eviction Free MKE, and increase funding for various operating and special purpose accounts consistent with the requested budget. In the Library, restore sufficient staffing to maintain Sunday hours at two branch libraries utilizing a new staffing model and expanding Sunday hours at two additional locations mid-year. In the Police Department, create a Safety and Civic Commission Special Fund with $50,000 of funding. In the Wages Supplement fund Special Purpose Account, provide sufficient funding to provide a 3 percent wage increase for general city employees and a 4 percent residency incentive. In the Capital Budget, add $103,867 of new general obligation borrowing for City Channel 25 cameras. Also in the Capital Budget, create a Milwaukee Homeowners' Fund account under the Department of City Development and transfer $600,000 in cash revenue there from the Partnerships in Affordable Housing and Alternatives to Home Ownership Initiatives capital account. Offset these expenditures by eliminating the funding for the Innovation Policy Analyst in the Department of Administration, by eliminating the position authority and funding for the Business Advocacy & Job Growth Liaison in the Department of City Development, by increasing the Police Department personnel cost adjustment, by reducing various special purpose accounts, by utilizing $2,160,000 of additional revenue recognized by the Comptroller and by increasing the property tax levy. A roll call vote was taken on Amendment 1N.
AMENDEDFail2:12 Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 1J was before the Common Council. Ald. Zamarripa recorded as voting no to the following Amendment Intent: Eliminate one position of Innovation Policy Analyst in DOA. Spiker recorded as voting aye on the following Amendment Intents: Increase funding for Sunday Hours at the Library Move Down Payment Assistance funding to the Milwaukee Homebuyer Fund Fund Eviction Free MKE Create an Innovation District Special Fund Eliminate one Business Advocacy & Job Growth Liaison in DCD Eliminate one position of Innovation Policy Analyst in DOA New Revenue (Water Works Property Insurance Payment, School Resource Officer indirect services and fringe benefits, Municipal Services Payment State Aid) A roll call vote was taken on Amendment 1J.
AMENDEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 4 DOA-OEI - Move the Office of Equity and Inclusion out of the Department of Administration and create a Department of Equity and Inclusion.
AMENDEDPass9:5 Action details Video Video
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 11 DOA-OCWS - Move the Office of Community Wellness and Safety out of the Department of Administration and create a Department of Community Wellness and Safety. Ald. Moore offered Amendment 11A. Amendment 11 substituted with Amendment 11A.
AMENDED   Action details Video Video
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 11A Insert a footnote directing the Office of Community Wellness and Safety to move out of the Department of Administration and into the new Department of Community Wellness and Safety in 2027. Footnotes are informational only. The Common Council must adopt separate legislation to implement the intent of this footnote. Ald. Burgelis, Zamarripa, Coggs added as cosponsors. A roll call vote was taken on Amendment 11A.
AMENDEDFail7:7 Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 11 was before the committee.
AMENDEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Ald. Taylor moved reconsideration of Amendment 11.
RECONSIDEREDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Ald. Taylor offered Amendment 11B. Amendment 11 substituted with Amendment 11B.
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250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 11B Add $25,000 to the Task Force for Domestic and Sexual Assault special fund in the new Department of Community Wellnessa and Safety. Offset with $25,000 reduction to the Department of Administration operating budget. Move the Office of Community Wellness and Safety into the Department of Community Wellness and Safety. All Common Council members added as sponsors. A roll call vote was taken on Amendment 11B.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 12 DOA - Insert a footnote directing the Department of Administration to examine City and County purchasing opportunities for potential collaborations.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 13 DOA-BMD - Insert a footnote requiring the Budget Director to notify the Council by July 31 of any intended increase in the Vehicle Registration Fee or include only 9 months of revenue in the Proposed Executive Budget.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 14 DOA-BMD - Insert a footnote directing the Budget and Management Division of the Department of Administration to explore the feasibility of funding fire apparatus using sales tax proceeds.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 15 DOA, CCCC - Insert a footnote directing the Intergovernmental Relations Division of the Department of Administration and the Government Relations staff in the Common Council-City Clerk to lobby the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to incorporate Vision Zero into its Drivers' Education curriculum.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 16 DOA-ITMD - Insert a footnote directing the Information and Technology Management Division of the Department of Administration to annually report on app usage.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 17 DOA-ITMD - Insert a footnote directing the Information and Technology Management Division of the Department of Administration to work with all departments to create a master list of all City controlled social media pages.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 18 ATTORNEY - Insert a footnote directing the City Attorney to track staff hours for MPS-related services and pursue a memorandum of understanding with MPS enabling the City to bill for those hours.
AMENDEDPass12:2 Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 19B DCD - Add one (1) Associate Planner position authority to the Department of City Development.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 20 DCD, CCCC - Increase the Common Council-City Clerk general office operating account by $4,000 and increase the Department of City Development general office operating account by $4,000. The intent of the amendment is to increase funding for mailings by the Zoning, Neighborhoods, and Development Committee and the City Planning Commission.
AMENDEDPass12:2 Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 21 DCD - Insert a footnote directing the Department of City Development to study the feasibility of creating an Employee Down Payment Assistance Program.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 22 DCD - Insert a footnote directing the Department of City Development to formalize the funding proposal and allocation approval process for affordable housing projects related to Tax Increment District closeouts to allow for affordable housing loan guarantees to partner agencies.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 23 DCD - Insert a footnote directing the Department of City Development to study the feasibility of creating a business development and training center.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 25A TREASURER, DPW-OPS, SPA-BOZA - Add $70,000 to the City Treasurer to restore the mailing of printed tax receipts, offset by increasing the personnel cost adjustment in the Department of Public Works - Operations Division by $50,000 and by decreasing BOZA's mailing budget by $20,000. Insert a Footnote in the City Treasurer directing that beginning in 2027 the City's method of tax receipt delivery will be the same method of property tax payment. Footnotes are informational only. It is necessary for the Common Council to adopt legislation to implement the intent of the footnote. Ald. Spiker offered Amendment 25B. Amendment 25A substituted with Amendment 25B.
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250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 25B Add $25,000 to the City Treasurer to restore the mailing of printed tax receipts. Offset this addition by increasin the Personnel Cost Adjustment in the Department of City Development - General Management and Policy Division by $25,000. Insert a Footnote in the City Treasurer directing that beginning in 2027 the City's method of tax receipt delivery will be the same method of property tax payment. Footnotes are informational only. It is necessary for the Common Council to adopt legislation to implement the intent of the footnote. A roll call vote was taken on Amendment 25B.
AMENDEDFail3:11 Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 25A was before the Common Council.
AMENDEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 26 CCCC - Add position authority for an Administrative Services Coordinator in the Common Council-City Clerk.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 27A CCCC - In the Common Council-City Clerk create the Office of Youth Engagement to facilitate youth and intern activities. Add position authority, FTE authority, and funding for two positions for 9 months. Partially offset the funding by operating account reductions in the Department of City Development and increasing the personnel cost adjustment in the Department of Public Works Infrastructure Division. Ald. Moore offered Amendment 27B. Amendment 27A substituted with Amendment 27B.
AMENDED   Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 27B In the Common Council-City Clerk create the Office of Youth Engagement to facilitate youth and intern activities. Add position authority, FTE authority, and funding for two positions for 9 months. Offset the funding by increasing the personnel cost adjustment in the Department of Public Works Infrastructure Division. Ald. Burgelis and Westmoreland added as cosponsors. A roll call vote was taken on Amendment 27B.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 30A CCCC - Add $20,000 to the Common Council-City Clerk's Other Services operating account for Legislative Affairs Division travel. Add a footnote directing the Department of Public Works to study the feasibility of using City fleet vehicles for in-state travel. Footnotes are informational only. The Common Council must adopt legislation to implement the intent of the footnote.
AMENDEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 37 CCCC - Insert a footnote directing the City Clerk to engage the Youth Council to help promote internship and apprenticeship opportunities.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 38B COMPTROLLER - Add $40,000 of funding to the Comptroller's Office operating budget to acquire a 3rd-party vendor management company for bank account verification services to prevent fraud. Offset by increasing the Comptroller personnel cost adjustment.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 39 COMPTROLLER - Insert a footnote directing the Comptroller to develop a fund balance policy and report it to the Common Council.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 41 COMPTROLLER - Add a footnote directing the Comptroller to provide a monthly expenditure report for all departmental Special Funds and Special Purpose Accounts.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 42 DER - Add a footnote directing the Department of Employee Relations to adopt updated employee uniform standards designed to promote professionalism, safety, and pride in public service.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 43 DER - Insert a footnote directing the Department of Employee Relations to report regularly on chronically vacant positions.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 47 DOA, DER, FPC, HEALTH - In the Health Department, increase funding for the Healthy Food Establishment special fund by $32,800. Offset expenditure by reducing various operating accounts in the Department of Administration, Department of Employee Relations and the Fire & Police Commission. Ald. Jackson offered Amendment 47B. Amendment 47 substituted with Amendment 47B.
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Minutes note: Amendment 47B Add a footnote directing the Health Department to work with the Common Council to fund programs that are working with residents that are affected by the store closures. A roll call vote was taken on Amendment 47B.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 51 MUNI COURT, SPA-MISC - Add position authority, FTEs, and funding to the Municipal Court's O&M budget for internal court alternative services program. The intent of this amendment is to utilize the Municipal Court Intervention Program Special Purpose Account, S155, funding to fully cover cost increases. Insert a footnote directing the Municipal Court Chief Court Administrator to report program metrics to the Council quarterly.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 55 DNS - Add a footnote directing the Department of Neighborhood Services (DNS) to explore the legality of publicly posting properties with active DNS orders pending re-inspection and to implement allowed posting activities.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 56 DNS - Add a footnote directing the Department of Neighborhood Services Commissioner to work with the Department of City Development to develop code revisions to allow the reconstruction of a 1-2 unit residential structure, or ancillary structures, with the approval of abutting property owners and the local Common Council member.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 57 DNS - Add a footnote directing the Department of Neighborhood Services to explore increasing the fee for expedited permits to the level of full cost recovery.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 63 PORT - Insert a footnote directing Municipal Port Director and staff to explore options for improving transit connections to the new South Shore Cruise Dock.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 65 PORT - Insert a footnote directing the Port Director to report annually to the Common Council.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 66 DPW-ADMIN - Insert a footnote directing the Department of Public Works to work with the Information and Technology Mangement Division in the Department of Administration to add a tree planting request option to the MKE Mobile Action App.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 69 DPW-ADMIN - Insert a footnote directing the Department of Public Works to create a user-friendly way to find information about construction projects and public-facing department activities.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 70 DPW-ADMIN - Insert a footnote directing the Department of Public Works to develop a plan for incentivizing workers to report illegal dumping and other deleterious activity.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 71 DPW-ADMIN - Insert a footnote directing the Department of Public Works to coordinate drop-off and pick-up routes with schools.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 72 DPW-ADMIN - Insert a footnote directing the Commissioner of Public Works to create a plan for implementing the collection of fares on the Streetcar. Ald. Coggs added as cosponsor.
AMENDEDPass10:4 Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 73 DPW-ADMIN - Insert a footnote directing the Commissioner of Public Works to identify a location and develop a cost estimate for a 3rd Self-Help location.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 74 DPW-ADMIN - Insert a footnote directing the Commissioner of Public Works to develop a plan for replacing all remaining streetlight series circuits in 2027 and report the plan to Council by April 1, 2026.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 75 DPW-ADMIN - Insert a footnote directing the Commissioner of Public Works to develop and present to the Common Council a pilot program and costs for alley plowing.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 76A DPW-ISD - In the Department of Public Works - Infrastructure Division create an in-house sidewalk repair crew. Offest with an equal reduction to the personnel cost adjustment. Ald. Coggs offered Amendment 76B. Amendment 76A substituted with Amendment 76B.
AMENDED   Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 76B In the Department of Public Works-Infrastructure Division create an in-house sidewalk repair crew. Offset with an equal reduction to the personnel cost adjustment. A roll call vote was taken on Amendment 76B.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 78 DPW-OPS - Insert a footnote directing Forestry Services to develop and present to the Common Council a pilot program for alternative, innovative uses for the City’s urban wood beyond partnership with Kettle Moraine Hardwoods.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 89 BOZA - Add a footnote directing the Board of Zoning Appeals annually report to provide the Common Council on applications filed and granted.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 95 CAPITAL - The intent of this amendment is to add $8,000,000 in new borrowing to the Fire Department for major capital equipment by reducing borrowing for Infrastucture Municipal Services Building - New Construction in the Department of Public Works by $4,000,000, and increasing general obigation borrowing by $4,000,000. Ald. Westmoreland, Jackson, Moore, Zamarripa, Taylor, Dimitrijevic added as cosponsors.
AMENDEDPass11:3 Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 99 DPW-TRANSP FUND - Insert a footnote directing the Department of Public Works - Transportation Fund to review its storage policies for towed cars to maximize the potential for profitable sales.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 102 WATER - Insert a footnote directing the Department of Public Works - Water Works to coordinate with the Milwaukee Health Department when replacing lead water service laterals.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 103 ALL - Add a footnote instructing all departments to notify the Finance & Personnel Committee whenever a deficit of over $100,000 occurs or is projected to occur.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 104 ALL - Add a footnote instructing all departments to list their internship opportunities online, on appropriate apps, and on social media.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 105 ALL - Add a footnote encouraging all departments to host events like Big Truck Day to promote City employment.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 106 ALL - Insert a footnote directing all departments to report to the Council by April 1, 2026 on investments and commitments the department has made to serve Spanish-speaking residents.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Amendment 107 ALL - Insert a footnote directing all employees with a reporting footnote to comply with the requirements in Council File 231352.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
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Minutes note: Budget amendments submitted under the 24-hour rule were considered.
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250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 2 DOA, MAYOR - Eliminate position authority and funding for the Administration Director and Deputy Director. Move other Department of Administration positions and sections to the following locations: Move 7 positions in the Office of the Director to the Mayor's Office. Move the Vision Zero Office, Innovation Office, Office of Early Childhood Initiatives, and Intergovernmental Relations Division to the Mayor's Office. Move position authority and funding for the ADA Coordinator and funding for the ADA Compliance Special Fund to the Mayor's Office. Move the Office of Equity and Inclusion, Office of African American Affairs, Budget and Management Division, Environmental Collaboration Office, Community Development Grants Administration, Purchasing Division, Information and Technology Management Division, and Office of Community Wellness and Safety into their own departments.
AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)   Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 3 DOA - Eliminate Administration Deputy Director position in the Department of Administration.
AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)   Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 5 DOA-OAAA - In the Department of Administration move the Office of African American Affairs into its own department.
AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)   Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 6 DOA-BMD - Move the Budget & Management Division out of the Department of Administration and create a Budget and Management Department.
AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)   Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 7A DOA - Move the Environmental Collaboration Office out of the Department of Administration and create a Department of Environmental Sustainability.
AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)   Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 8 DOA-CDGB - Move the Community Development Grants Administration out of the Department of Administration and into its own department.
AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)   Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 9 DOA-PURCHASING - In the Department of Administration move the Purchasing Division into a separate Department.
AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)   Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 10 DOA-ITMD - Move the Information & Technology Management Division out of the Department of Administration and create a Department of Information Technology.
AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)   Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 34 CCCC - In the Common Council-City Clerk, add $20,000 to the Illegal Dumping Special Fund.
AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)   Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 44 DER - Add a footnote directing the Department of Employee Relations to draft an adjustment to the salary ordinance that eliminates a 2% raise from general city employees making over $100,000 and uses the savings to increase the raise for general city employees making less than $100,000.
AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)   Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 64 PORT - Insert a footnote directing Port Milwaukee to connect with the new Business Advocacy & Job Growth Liaison in the Department of City Development and the new Innovation Policy Analyst in the Department of Administration. Ald. Coggs offered Amendment 64A. Amendment 64 substituted with Amendment 64A.
    Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 64A Insert a footnote directing Port Milwaukee to connect with the Department of City Development, the Innovation Director in the Department of Administration, and with the new Innovation position in the Common Council-City Clerk. Footnotes are informational only. It is necessary for the Common Council to adopt legislation to implement the intent of the footnote. A roll call vote was taken on Amendment 64A.
AMENDEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 67 DPW-ADMIN - Insert a footnote directing the Commissioner of Public Works to instruct the Transportation Fund to meter during special events on Sundays.
AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)   Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 68 DPW-ADMIN - Insert a footnote directing the Commissioner of Public Works to instruct the Transportation Fund to increase the fee for moving uninsured vehicles in the tow lot from $50 to $100.
AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)   Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 84 SPA-MISC - Insert a footnote stating that the funding available for general city employee wage increases can only be applied to employees in non-exempt civil service positions.
AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)   Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 92A CAPITAL - The intent of this amendment is to increase funding for local reconstruction. Add $1,500,000 in cash levy to the High Impact Paving Program by increasing the Vehicle Registration Fee from $40 to $46. This amendment assumes the Common Council adopts this fee increase after November 6, 2025. This amendment requires the Common Council to pass separate legislation increasing the Vehicle Registration Fee and for the Comptroller to recognize revenue. If revenue is not recognized, the tax levy impact of this amendment will be as stated.
AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)   Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 93 CAPITAL - The intent of this amendment is to add $1,300,000 in new borrowing to the High Impact Paving Program.
AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)   Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 94 CAPITAL - The intent of this amendment is to add $12,400,000 in new borrowing to the Fire Department for major capital equipment by reducing borrowing for Infrastucture Municipal Services Building - New Construction in the Department of Public Works by $4,000,000, and increasing general obigation borrowing by $8,400,000.
AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)   Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 96 DPW-TRANSP FUND - Eliminate all funding for the Streetcar. Amendment assumes this action would necessitate a $48 million capital account to reimburse the federal government for related grants. It is necessary for the Common Council to introduce and pass any necessary legislation to fund the intent of this amendment.
AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)   Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 97 DPW-TRANSP FUND - Insert a footnote directing the Department of Public Works-Transportation Fund to issue tickets for missing front license plates. Ald. Burgelis offered Amendment 97A. Amendment 97 substituted with Amendment 97A.
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250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Amendment 97A Insert a footnote stating the Department of Public Works shall be allowed to issue tickets for front license plate violations. Footnotes are informational only. Adoption of legislation by the Common Council is required to implement the intent of this footnote. A roll call vote was taken on Amendment 97A.
AMENDEDFail3:11 Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Loose amendments were considered requiring two-thirds vote by the Common Council to be considered.
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250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Ald. Spiker offered Amendment 108. A roll call vote was taken to consider Amendment 108. (Prevailed 13-1) No - Burgelis; Excused - Pratt, Chambers Amendment 108 Move $75,000 from the Information Technology Services line to the Professional Services line in the Information and Technology Management Division budget in the Department of Administration. A roll call vote was taken on Amendment 108.
AMENDEDPass11:3 Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Ald. Coggs offered Amendment 109. A roll call vote was taken to consider Amendment 108. (Prevailed 13-0) Excused - Brower, Chambers Amendment 109 Insert a footnote instructing the City Attorney to work with the Purchasing Division in the Department of Administration to review the insurance requirements for service contracts related to alermanic and City-sponsored events. Footnotes are informational only. The Common Council must adopt legislation to implement the intent of this footnote. A roll call vote was taken on Amendment 109.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Ald. Coggs offered Amendment 110 A roll call vote was taken to consider Amendment 110. (Prevailed 14-0) Excused - Chambers Amendment 110 Insert a footnote instructing the Department of City Development to work with the Office of Community Wellness and Safety (OCWS) in the Department of Administration to develop a proposal to create housing incentives for OCWS staff and contractors. Footnotes are informational only. The Common Council must adopt legislation to implement the intent of this footnote. A roll call vote was taken on Amendment 110.
AMENDEDPass12:2 Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Ald. Coggs offered Amendment 111 A roll call vote was taken to consider Amendment 111. (Prevailed 13-1) No - Burgelis; Excused - Chambers Amendment 111 Insert a footnote instructing the Health Department to collaborate with the Department of Employee Relations to develop strategies aimed at preenting clinic closures resulting from staffing shortages. Footnotes are informational only. The Common Council must adopt legislation to implement the intent of this footnote. A roll call vote was taken on Amendment 111.
AMENDEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Meeting recessed at 1:31 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 2:49 p.m.
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250001 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget.

Minutes note: Final action and vote on this item was taken at the end of the meeting. Ald. Dimitrijevic made remarks thanking all staff and colleagues involved with the 2026 Proposed Budget process and deliberations. Ald. Dimitrijevic stated final numbers to the 2026 Adopted Budget as follows: Total budget $2,075,687,722 Property tax levy supported budget $1,590,795,667 Tax levy $336,820,871 Tax rate 7.64 Ald. Dimitrijevic moved adoption of the file, as amended.
ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
251187 12.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the transfer of funds for the Down Payment Assistance Program to a new Milwaukee Homebuyer Fund capital account administered by the Department of City Development.

Minutes note: Ald. Zamarripa added as cosponsor.
ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250721 03.ResolutionResolution relating to the adoption of the proposed 2026 budget for the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250698 14.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to make uniform the rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250699 15.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance determining the offices and positions in the various departments, bureaus, boards and commissions in the City Service under control of the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250866 16.ResolutionSubstitute resolution establishing the 2026 Street Lighting Fee.ADOPTEDFail5:9 Action details Not available
250866 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution establishing the 2026 Street Lighting Fee.RECONSIDEREDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250866 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution establishing the 2026 Street Lighting Fee.ADOPTEDPass12:2 Action details Not available
250867 17.ResolutionSubstitute resolution establishing the 2026 Local Sewerage Charge.ADOPTEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
250868 18.ResolutionSubstitute resolution establishing the 2026 Solid Waste Charge.ADOPTEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
250869 19.ResolutionSubstitute resolution establishing the 2026 Equivalent Residential Unit and 2026 Equivalent Residential Unit Rate used in calculation of the Storm Water Management Charge.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250870 110.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the fee charged for an extra garbage cart.PASSEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
250871 111.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance establishing the 2026 vehicle registration fee.

Minutes note: Ald. Bauman moved substitution of file with Proposed Substitute A.
SUBSTITUTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250871 2 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance establishing the 2026 vehicle registration fee.

Minutes note: File was substituted with Proposed Substitute A relabeled as Substitute 2. A roll call vote was taken on Substitute 2.
PASSEDPass9:5 Action details Not available
250875 112.ResolutionSubstitute resolution establishing the 2026 Snow and Ice Removal Cost Recovery Charge.ADOPTEDPass12:2 Action details Not available
250865 113.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to increasing various fees for permits, licenses, certificates, inspections and approvals.PASSEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
250864 014.Charter OrdinanceA charter ordinance relating to implementation of various provisions of the 2026 budget.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
250857 015.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to implementation of various provisions of the 2026 budget.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
250861 016.ResolutionResolution relating to implementation of various provisions of the 2026 budget.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
250859 117.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing a payment from the 2025 Transportation Fund to the 2026 Debt Service Fund to pay principal and interest for various parking projects.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250862 118.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to establishing the rate of taxation for 2026 budget purposes as computed by the Commissioner of Assessments of the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250863 119.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing a further Tax Stabilization Fund withdrawal for 2026 as permitted by Sub-Section 4(c) and (d) of Section 304-29 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances.ADOPTEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250700 020.CommunicationCommunication from the Milwaukee Public Schools relating to the tax levy for the City of Milwaukee.HELD IN COUNCILPass14:0 Action details Not available
250701 021.CommunicationCommunication from the Wisconsin Division of Transportation Investment Management relating to the 2025 General Transportation Aids and Connecting Highway Aids Estimates.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
250702 022.CommunicationCommunication from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue relating to the Revised Estimated 2025 and the 2026 Shared Revenue and Expenditure Restraint.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
250703 023.CommunicationCommunication from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue relating to state aid payments due to exempted business computers from being subject to property taxes.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
250704 024.CommunicationCommunication relating to the Capital Improvements Committee’s recommendations for the Mayor’s proposed 2026 executive budget.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
250705 025.CommunicationCommunication relating to public comments on the Mayor's Proposed Executive Budget for 2026.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     Announcements were made.    Not available
     Hearing no other business the meeting adjourned at 3:58 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