Meeting Details

Meeting Name: FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/28/2026 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.
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     Meeting convened at 9:14 a.m.    Roll call Video Video
     Also present:

Minutes note: Bill Christianson, City Comptroller Nik Kovac, Budget Director Kathy Brengosz, LRB Supervisor
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260120 11.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to reimbursement allowances for members of the Granville-Havenwoods Advisory Council.

Minutes note: Appearing: Ald. Larresa Taylor, 9th Ald. Dist. Gunnar Raasch, LRB There was discussion on fiscal impact, source of funds, budgeted amount, and expenses from previous years. Members had fiscal concerns and asked for further information.
HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Video Video
252188 12.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the enhancement and expansion of the Department of Employee Relations’ EAP/Mental Health and Wellness Benefits Program.

Minutes note: Appearing: Molly King, DER Ms. King gave a presentation as contained in the file. There was discussion on out-of-pocket and medical costs, out-of-network and in-network care, strategy for all benefits, cost savings, impact on deductible and FSA, accessibility, EAP program, Ald. Moore listed as the sponsor to the file.
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
251940 03.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations and Froedtert Workforce Health regarding the City’s Comprehensive Health and Wellness Program for the 2025 program year.

Minutes note: Appearing: Molly King, DER Patti Kneiser, Froedtert Workforce Health Blayne Sigrist, Froedtert Workforce Health Megan Grischeau, Froedtert Workforce Health Robyn Burnett, Froedtert Workforce Health A presentation was given, as contained in the file. There was discussion on Healthy Rewards (participation, engagement, incentives, costs, budgeted funds), health appraisal participation (Fire and Police, locations), FastCare usage, Members asked for more data relating to FastCare usage and Healthy Rewards (costs, budgetary comparison). Ald. Dimitrijevic passed the gavel to Ald. Burgelis.
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Video Video
260152 04.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division amending the Positions Ordinance relating to position authority for positions in the Department of Public Works - Operations Division.

Minutes note: Appearing: Chuck Schumacher, DPW There was discussion on the elimination of Equipment Operator 3 positions and addition of Program Assistant III positions.
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Video Video
260093 05.Communication to FinanceCommunication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund transfers and equipment requests.

Minutes note: Ald. Burgelis passed the gavel to Ald. Dimitrijevic. The vacancy agenda was read.
APPROVEDPass4:0 Action details Video Video
260095 06.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: Rhonda Kelsey, Purchasing Division Ms. Kelsey presented on one contract approval, as contained in the file.
APPROVEDPass3:0 Action details Video Video
260097 07.Communication to FinanceCommunication 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 Leon Todd, FPC Ms. Kelsey presented on contract waivers, as contained in the file. There was discussion on the contract waiver for Safeguard Recruiting, LLC relating to recruitment, applications, contract length and terms, and costs.
PLACED ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Video Video
260098 08.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.

Minutes note: Appearing: Andrea Knickerbocker, DER Ms. Knickerbocker presented on the classification studies, as contained in the file.
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Video Video
252216 09.CommunicationCommunication 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 FILEPass4:0 Action details Video Video
251855 110.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to acceptance and funding of the 2025-2029 Lead Hazard Reduction & Healthy Homes grant from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
260102 111.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.

Minutes note: Ald. Burgelis moved to amend the file by removing Part 8. relating to adding reimbursement allowance for members of the Granville-Havenwoods Advisory Council. (Prevailed 4-0)
AMENDEDPass4:0 Action details Video Video
260102 2 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGEPass4:0 Action details Not available
260103 112.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 offices and positions in the City Service.RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGEPass4:0 Action details Video Video
     The following files may be placed on file as being no longer necessary:    Video Video
190232 013.ResolutionResolution relating to the lobbying of outside entities by agencies under contract with the City of Milwaukee.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
210231 014.ResolutionResolution amending Common Council File Number 200996, authorizing City departments to expend moneys appropriated in the 2021 Budget for Special Purpose Accounts, Debt Service Fund, Provision for Employees’ Retirement Fund, Delinquent Tax Fund, Common Council Contingent Fund, Grant and Aid Fund, and Special Capital Projects or Purposes.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
251683 015.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the fees charged by city agencies for on-line interactions.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
     Meeting adjourned at 11:20 a.m. Chris Lee, Staff Assistant Council Records Section City Clerk's Office    Not available
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