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Meeting Name: FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/9/2025 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.
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     Meeting convened at 9:04 a.m.    Video Video
     Also present:

Minutes note: William Christianson, City Comptroller Nik Kovac, Budget Director Kathy Brengosz, LRB Fiscal Planning Specialist
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250240 01.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Administration - Office of Innovation relating to current activities and initiatives.

Minutes note: Appearing: James Bohl, DOA - Innovation Director Ald. Mark Chambers, Jr., 2nd Ald. Dist. Director Bohl gave a presentation on innovation office priorities, 2024 targeted financial quick wins, potential innovation programs in exploration/discussion phase, 2024-2025 innovation group projects, projects stemming from outstanding receivables, intergovernmental cooperation, innovation in intergovernmental advocacy, technology data & AI promotion, assorted active projects, and future innovation priorities. There was discussion on a City employee home down payment advance program, work groups, advocacy for non-punitive policy innovative ideas, research on peer cities, advocacy for timely communication and reporting of information, and having regular updates.
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250314 02.CommunicationCommunication from the Office of the Comptroller relating to the Report on the Audit of the Milwaukee Public Library Financial Administration.

Minutes note: Appearing: Molina Adriana, Comptroller's Office - Audit Manager Baca Bashkim, Comptroller's Office Sarah Leszcynski, Milwaukee Public Library Presentation was made on audit overview, conclusion, findings and recommendations, response and compliance.
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250228 03.CommunicationCommunication from the Office of the Comptroller relating to the Report of the DPW Fleet Procurement to Disposal Audit.

Minutes note: Appearing: Molina Adriana, Comptroller's Office - Audit Manager Baca Bashkim, Comptroller's Office Brian Boguski, CliftonLarsonAllen Chuck Schumacher, DPW Brian White, DPW Presentation was made on audit overview, results, findings and recommendations, response and compliance. Ald. Spiker said he would like to hold the file to obtain information on a particular matter. There was discussion on procurement.
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250432 04.ResolutionResolution to approve selection and engagement with a consultant in compliance with the Collins Settlement Agreement and appropriating funds for this purpose.

Minutes note: This file was not referred to the committee and was not properly before the committee. This file was not considered.
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250444 05.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: Lindsey O'Connor, Health Dept. Sarah Osborn, Budget Office Ald. Moore moved approval of the Property Tax Levy Supported Position of Medical Assistant, under Health Department. (Prevailed 3-1) Ayes - Moore, Coggs, Burgelis; No - Spiker; Excused - Dimitrijevic Ald. Spiker moved to hold to the call the chair the Property Tax Levy Supported Position of Library Reference Assistant, under Library; Property Tax Levy Supported Position of Office Assistant III-PD, under Police Department; and the Non-Property Tax Levy Supported Position of Home Environ. Health Inspector 4, under Health Department. (Prevailed 5-0) Ald. Moore moved approval of the file, as amended.
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250316 06.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, DOA Purchasing Director Leon Todd, FPC Director Dana Zelazny, Deputy City Clerk Director Kelsey presented on the waivers granted. There was discussion on the waivers granted for Safeguard Recruiting, LLC and WestCare Wisconsin, Inc. Ald. Spiker requested to open a communication file regarding police recruitment efforts.
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250446 07.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 the classification studies.
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250446 0 CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.

Minutes note: Meeting recessed at 11:09 a.m. Meeting reconvened at 11:14 a.m.
RECONSIDEREDPass5:0 Action details Not available
250446 0 CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.

Minutes note: Appearing: Chuck Schumacher, DPW
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250447 08.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
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250337 09.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of the 2025-2026 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program grant.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
250387 110.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2025 STD Infertility Prevention Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
250449 111.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2025 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGEPass5:0 Action details Video Video
250450 112.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2025 offices and positions in the City Service.RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGEPass5:0 Action details Video Video
     Meeting adjourned at 11:20 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