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Meeting Name: FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/29/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 301-B, 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  
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     Meeting convened at 9:11 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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241273 01.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to labor negotiations.

Minutes note: Ald. Burgelis 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, Coggs, Spiker, Burgelis, Dimitrijevic The meeting convened into closed session at 9:14 a.m. Present - Moore, Coggs, Spiker, Burgelis, Dimitrijevic Also present: Bill Christianson, City Comptroller Nik Kovac, Budget Director Kathy Brengosz, LRB Fiscal Planning Specialist Appearing: Nicole Fleck, Dept. of Employee Relations Pres. Ald. Jose Perez, 12th Ald. Dist. Ald. Lamont Westmoreland, 5th Ald. Dist. Ald. Mark Chambers, Jr., 2nd Ald. Dist. Bryan Rynders, Budget Office Jim Carroll, outside legal counsel Ald. DiAndre Jackson, 7th Ald. Dist. Ald. Burgelis moved to reconvene into open session. There was no objection. The meeting convened into open session at 10:26 a.m.
HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass4:0 Action details Video Video
     9:30 AM    Not available
251051 02.Communication to FinanceCommunication 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: Sarah Wallisch, Health Dept. Meryl Simmons, Police Dept. Laura Engan, Police Dept. Chuck Schumacher, Dept. of Public Works There was discussion on the positions of Public Health Nurse 3, Police Officer, Police Sergeant and fund transfer of $353,170 from Surface and Tow Lot Repaving to Parking EV Fleet under DPW - Transportation. Ald. Coggs requested information on exit interviews regarding the Public Health Nurse 3 position. Ald. Dimitrijevic requested for a report from the Health Commissioner on the plan going forward regarding vacancies in Public Health Nurse positions and impact on programs. Ald. Burgelis requested for more information regarding the status of other 11 vacant positions for Police Sergeant. Ald. Spiker moved to hold to the call of the chair Request I.D. No. 11969 for Police Sergeant (5 Positions). (Prevailed 4-1) No - Burgelis Ald. Dimitrijevic and Burgelis requested for more information on intent and justification for the fund transfer of $353,170 from Surface and Tow Lot Repaving to Parking EV Fleet under DPW - Transportation. Ald. Spiker moved to hold to the call of the chair the fund transfer of $353,170 from Surface and Tow Lot Repaving to Parking EV Fleet under DPW - Transportation. (Prevailed 4-1) No - Burgelis Ald. Burgelis moved approval of the vacancy agenda, as amended. (Prevailed 5-0)
APPROVEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
250944 03.Communication to FinanceCommunication from the Department of Administration relating to approval of changes to certain single or sole source contracts or contract amendments.

Minutes note: Appearing: Delisha Moore, City Purchasing Division Ms. Moore gave an overview of contract approvals.
APPROVEDPass4:0 Action details Video Video
251022 04.ResolutionResolution relating to application, acceptance and funding of a State and Local Cybersecurity Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs, Division of Emergency Management.

Minutes note: Appearing: David Henke, ITMD Mr. Henke commented on the purpose of the file.
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
     PLEASE NOTE: If action is taken on the following items, they may be referred to the November 7, 2025 Common Council - Budget Adoption Meeting unless otherwise directed by the Finance and Personnel Committee.    Not available
250698 15.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to make uniform the rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.

Minutes note: Appearing: Bryan Rynders, Budget Office
REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION AND ASSIGNED TOPass4:0 Action details Video Video
250699 16.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.

Minutes note: Appearing: Bryan Rynders, Budget Office
REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION AND ASSIGNED TOPass4:0 Action details Video Video
250874 07.ResolutionResolution authorizing the expenditure of opioid settlement funds.

Minutes note: Appearing: Bryan Rynders, Budget Office
HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass4:0 Action details Video Video
250871 18.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance establishing the 2026 vehicle registration fee.

Minutes note: Appearing: Bryan Rynders, Budget Office It was noted that the Cover Letter in the file was incorrect.
REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION AND ASSIGNED TOPass4:1 Action details Video Video
250865 19.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to increasing various fees for permits, licenses, certificates, inspections and approvals.

Minutes note: Appearing: Bryan Rynders, Budget Office
REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION AND ASSIGNED TOPass4:0 Action details Video Video
250866 110.ResolutionSubstitute resolution establishing the 2026 Street Lighting Fee.

Minutes note: Appearing: Bryan Rynders, Budget Office
REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION AND ASSIGNED TOPass4:0 Action details Video Video
250867 111.ResolutionSubstitute resolution establishing the 2026 Local Sewerage Charge.

Minutes note: Appearing: Bryan Rynders, Budget Office
REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION AND ASSIGNED TOPass4:0 Action details Video Video
250868 112.ResolutionSubstitute resolution establishing the 2026 Solid Waste Charge.REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION AND ASSIGNED TOPass4:0 Action details Video Video
250870 113.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the fee charged for an extra garbage cart.REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION AND ASSIGNED TOPass4:0 Action details Video Video
250875 114.ResolutionSubstitute resolution establishing the 2026 Snow and Ice Removal Cost Recovery Charge.REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION AND ASSIGNED TOPass4:0 Action details Video Video
250869 115.ResolutionSubstitute resolution establishing the 2026 Equivalent Residential Unit and 2026 Equivalent Residential Unit Rate used in calculation of the Storm Water Management Charge.REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION AND ASSIGNED TOPass4:0 Action details Video Video
250859 116.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.REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION AND ASSIGNED TOPass4:0 Action details Video Video
250862 117.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.REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION AND ASSIGNED TOPass4:0 Action details Video Video
250863 118.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.REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION AND ASSIGNED TOPass5:0 Action details Video Video
250864 019.Charter OrdinanceA charter ordinance relating to implementation of various provisions of the 2026 budget.HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Not available
250857 020.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to implementation of various provisions of the 2026 budget.HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Video Video
250861 021.ResolutionResolution relating to implementation of various provisions of the 2026 budget.HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Video Video
250700 022.CommunicationCommunication from the Milwaukee Public Schools relating to the tax levy for the City of Milwaukee.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Video Video
250701 023.CommunicationCommunication from the Wisconsin Division of Transportation Investment Management relating to the 2025 General Transportation Aids and Connecting Highway Aids Estimates.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Video Video
250702 024.CommunicationCommunication from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue relating to the Revised Estimated 2025 and the 2026 Shared Revenue and Expenditure Restraint.

Minutes note: Appearing: Bryan Rynders, Budget Office
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Video Video
250703 025.CommunicationCommunication from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue relating to state aid payments due to exempted business computers from being subject to property taxes.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Video Video
250704 026.CommunicationCommunication relating to the Capital Improvements Committee’s recommendations for the Mayor’s proposed 2026 executive budget.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Video Video
250705 027.CommunicationCommunication relating to public comments on the Mayor's Proposed Executive Budget for 2026.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Video Video
     Meeting adjourned at 11:29 a.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