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Meeting Name: FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/10/2024 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 301-B, City Hall
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     Meeting convened at 9:15 a.m.    Roll call Video Video
     Also present:

Minutes note: Aycha Sawa, City Comptroller Nik Kovac, Budget Director Tea Norfolk, LRB Fiscal Planning Specialist
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231095 11.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the salaries of city officials and the mayor.

Minutes note: Appearing: Harper Donahue, IV, Dept. of Employee Relations Andrea Knickerbocker, Dept. of Employee Relations Ald. Khalif Rainey, 7th Ald. Dist. Atty. Thomas Miller, City Attorney's Office James Owczarski, City Clerk Pres. Jose Perez, Common Council & 12th Ald. Dist. Ald. Coggs moved to enter into the record the statement read by Mr. Donahue, IV to the file. There was no objection. Ald. Chambers, Jr. moved to substitute the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 5-0)
SUBSTITUTEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
231095 2 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the salaries of city officials and the mayor.

Minutes note: Ald. Coggs moved to amend the file to reflect pay period 10, 2025 in lieu of pay period 9, 2025. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
231095 2 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the salaries of city officials and the mayor.RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGEPass3:2 Action details Not available
231364 02.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to rates of pay for elected officials and leadership classifications.

Minutes note: This item was considered with item 1, CCFN 231095. Appearing: Harper Donahue, IV, Dept. of Employee Relations Andrea Knickerbocker, Dept. of Employee Relations Ald. Khalif Rainey, 7th Ald. Dist. Atty. Thomas Miller, City Attorney's Office James Owczarski, City Clerk Pres. Jose Perez, Common Council & 12th Ald. Dist. Ald. Coggs moved to enter into the record the statement read by Mr. Donahue, IV to the file. There was no objection. Ald. Coggs moved to amend the reports in the file to reflect Pay Period 10, 2024 as the effective date in lieu of Pay Periods 4 and 9. (Prevailed 5-0)
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Video Video
231352 03.ResolutionSubstitute resolution establishing accountability reporting requirements for certain positions.

Minutes note: This item was considered with item 1, CCFN 231095. Appearing: Harper Donahue, IV, Dept. of Employee Relations Andrea Knickerbocker, Dept. of Employee Relations Ald. Khalif Rainey, 7th Ald. Dist. Atty. Thomas Miller, City Attorney's Office James Owczarski, City Clerk Pres. Jose Perez, Common Council & 12th Ald. Dist.
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
231334 04.OrdinanceAn ordinance to further amend the 2024 offices and positions in the City Service.HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Video Video
231317 05.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.

Minutes note: Appearing: Andrea Knickerbocker, Dept. of Employee Relations
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Video Video
231316 06.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.

Minutes note: Appearing: Andrea Knickerbocker, Dept. of Employee Relations David Henke, ITMD Ald. Murphy requested for further information and data on retention of IT positions/personnel.
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Video Video
231374 07.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Positions Ordinance to designate an additional customer service representative position in the City Clerks’ Office as bilingual.

Minutes note: Appearing: Andrea Knickerbocker, Dept. of Employee Relations
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Video Video
231413 08.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to an amendment to the Salary Ordinance to permit a 2% wage adjustment for eligible non-represented City employees.

Minutes note: Appearing: Andrea Knickerbocker, Dept. of Employee Relations
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Video Video
231318 09.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative corrections.HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Video Video
231435 010.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division amending the 2024 Positions Ordinance relating to environmental health positions in the Health Department and Department of Neighborhood Services.

Minutes note: Director Kovac commented on this item.
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Video Video
231277 111.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2023-2027 Lead Hazard Reduction & Healthy Homes grant from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
231341 012.ResolutionResolution relative to acceptance and funding of a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Inflation Reduction Act Urban and Community Forestry Grant- Growing Milwaukee’s Tree Canopy and Community Resilience.

Minutes note: Ald. Murphy, Dimitrijevic, Chambers, Spiker, and Coggs added as cosponsors.
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
231321 113.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2024 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.

Minutes note: Ald. Coggs moved to amend the file to reflect effective date pay period 10, 2024 in lieu of pay periods 4 and 9 for all provisions related to the executive pay reports contained within CCFN 231364. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
231321 1 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2024 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.

Minutes note: Ald. Spiker voting no to all provisions related to executive pay as reflected in CCFN 231364.
RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGEPass4:1 Action details Video Video
231320 114.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2024 offices and positions in the City Service.RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGEPass5:0 Action details Video Video
231232 115.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the designation of deputy department heads.

Minutes note: This item was taken out of order earlier in the meeting after item 4, CCFN 231334. Appearing: Pres. Jose Perez, Common Council & 12th Ald. Dist.
RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGEPass5:0 Action details Video Video
231190 116.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Department of Employee Relations to provide the results of the Department’s employee exit interviews to the Common Council on an annual basis.

Minutes note: Ald. Dimitrijevic left the meeting at 11:02 a.m. Vice-chair Spiker presiding over the remainder of the meeting. Ald. Coggs commented on this item.
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
231193 117.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Department of Employee Relations to provide the Common Council, Direct Connect MKE, and all Community Development Block Grant-funded Neighborhood Stabilization Programs with an inventory of all City apprenticeship and internship programs.

Minutes note: Ald. Coggs commented on this item. Ald. Chambers added as a cosponsor.
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
231314 018.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 into the record. Appearing: Sha'Nese Burnell-Jones, Dept. of Neighborhood Services
APPROVEDPass4:0 Action details Video Video
231154 019.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 Director
APPROVEDPass4:0 Action details Video Video
231315 020.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 Director Aaron Szopinski, Health Dept. Brian White, Dept. of Public Works
PLACED ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Video Video
231319 121.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to employee wages, benefits, and regulations

Minutes note: Appearing: Nicole Fleck, Dept. of Employee Relations
RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGEPass4:0 Action details Video Video
231273 022.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the duties of the city clerk’s office.

Minutes note: Appearing: Dana Zelazny, Deputy City Clerk
RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGEPass3:0 Action details Video Video
231265 023.ResolutionResolution relating to approval of funding for the 2024 Department of Administration - Information and Technology Management Division, Public Facility Communications Capital Improvement Program

Minutes note: Appearing: David Henke, ITMD
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
230412 124.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the issuance of general obligation notes to pay a general and current municipal expense associated with anticipated grant funding for the Republican National Convention in 2024.

Minutes note: Appearing: Andrea Fowler, Budget Office ARPA Director
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Video Video
     The following files are related to borrowing for the 2024 budget:    Not available
231235 025.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $3,783,200 for bridges.

Minutes note: Appearing: Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office Items 25 through 46 were considered together.
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Video Video
231236 026.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $12,000,000 for street lighting.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Video Video
231237 027.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $45,843,170 for street improvements.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Video Video
231238 028.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $3,589,714 for harbor improvements.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
231239 029.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $22,700,000 for sewerage.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
231240 030.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $500,000 for parks and public grounds.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
231241 031.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $10,935,000 for the construction of police facilities and combined fire and police safety buildings.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
231242 032.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $1,000,000 for construction of engine houses, and for pumps, water mains, reservoirs and all other reasonable facilities for fire protection apparatus or equipment for fire protection.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
231244 033.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $3,411,989 for parking lots or other parking facilities.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
231245 034.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $2,000,000 for school purposes.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
231246 035.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $320,000 for libraries.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
231247 036.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $16,628,000 for buildings for the housing of machinery and equipment.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
231248 037.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $1,400,000 for providing financial assistance to blight elimination, slum clearance, community development, redevelopment and urban renewal programs and projects under ss. 66.1105, 66.1301 to 66.1329 and 66.1331 to 66.1337.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
231249 038.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $25,000,000 for Tax Incremental Districts for providing financial assistance to blight elimination, slum clearance, community development, redevelopment and urban renewal programs and projects under ss. 66.1105, 66.1301 to 66.1329 and 66.1331 to 66.1337.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
231250 039.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $50,485,000 for water systems.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
231251 040.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $37,000,000 for grants and financing receivables.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
231252 041.ResolutionResolution Authorizing the Sale and Issuance of General Obligation Refunding Notes and Bonds.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
231253 042.ResolutionResolution 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.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
231254 143.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the carryover of 2023 authorization for general obligation and revenue based borrowing.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
231255 044.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to market up to $150,000,000 of general obligation revenue anticipation promissory notes.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
231256 145.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to market general obligation promissory notes.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
231257 146.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to market general obligation corporate purpose bonds.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
     Meeting adjourned at 11:41 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