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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/1/2013 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Common Council Chambers, 3rd Fl., City Hall
BUDGET ADOPTION
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     The meeting was called to order at 9:22 a.m.    Roll call Video Video
     The Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by a moment of silent meditation.    Not available
     REFER TO COMMON COUNCIL WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION:    Video Video
130517 01.BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2014 budget.

Minutes note: 1. Create a Special Fund in DOA for a new Software Module to track workforce compliance with Small Business Compliance program requirements.
AMENDEDPass13:1 Action details Video Video
130517 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2014 budget.

Minutes note: 2A. Create a $40,000 Special Fund in DOA to perform a compliance audit of the Small Business Enterprise Program.
AMENDEDPass13:1 Action details Video Video
130517 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2014 budget.

Minutes note: 3. Add one position of Deputy City Attorney to coordinate legal work and to provide legal advice on housing and neighborhood issues.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
130517 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2014 budget.

Minutes note: 5. Increase funding for the Milwaukee Arts Board SPA by $40,000.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
130517 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2014 budget.

Minutes note: 6. Reduce funding for the Neighborhood Commercial District Street Improvement Fund capital account in DCD by $100,000, and add $100,000 in a new capital account in DNS for an Alternative Board-Up Program.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
130517 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2014 budget.

Minutes note: 7A. Increase new borrowing authority for the DCD Housing Infrastructure Preservation Fund by $150,000 and reduce the new borrowing authorization for the City Hall 8th Floor Remodel Project by $252,000.
AMENDEDPass13:1 Action details Video Video
130517 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2014 budget.

Minutes note: 8B. Insert a footnote indicating that a Common Council resolution shall direct that any significant changes in the use of funding in the Strong Neighborhoods Investment Program, defined as a funding change of 10% or $100,000, whichever is less, shall require Common Council approval.
AMENDEDPass13:1 Action details Video Video
130517 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2014 budget.

Minutes note: 11A. Transfer funding, FTE and position authority for one Graphic Designer II position from the Health Department to the Common Council-City Clerk's Office. Ald. Murphy substitution of Amendment 11A with Substitute Amendment 11B.
SUBSTITUTEDPass14:1 Action details Video Video
130517 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2014 budget.

Minutes note: 11B. Transfer funding, FTE and position authority for one Graphic Designer II position from the Health Department to the Common Council-City Clerk's Office. The transfer will not occur until 4/1/2014. Ald. Bohl added as a cosponsor.
AMENDEDPass13:2 Action details Not available
130517 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2014 budget.

Minutes note: 13. Add $25,000 for a new Operational Efficiency Studies Special Fund in the Fire and Police Commission. Footnote the Special Fund to make release of funds contingent upon Common Council resolution directing the study.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
130517 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2014 budget.

Minutes note: 25. Create an Urban Forestry Training Program. Add position authority, funding, FTE's and operating expenditures to operate the program. Add six Urban Forestry Specialist positions for four months to be used as trainers and 15 Auxiliary City Laborer positions. Add a footnote in the Dept. of Neighborhood Services budget to indicate $300,000 is dedicated to deconstruction and stripping activities.
AMENDEDPass13:1 Action details Video Video
130517 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2014 budget.

Minutes note: 27. Increase funding in the Police Department Equipment Account by $25,000 for purchase of speed board displays.
AMENDEDPass13:1 Action details Video Video
130517 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2014 budget.

Minutes note: 30. Restore position authority, funding and FTEs for the proposed year round garbage cart set out reduction.
AMENDEDFail6:9 Action details Video Video
130517 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2014 budget.

Minutes note: 33A. Reduce the Parking Fund's Professional Services account by $175,000. The intent is to eliminate the funding that is proposed for the BMO Harris Bradley Center for parking related services for the 4th and Highland parking structure. Increase the Parking Fund Transfer to the General Fund by $175,000. Ald. Wade moved substitution of Amendment 33A with Substitute Amendment 33B.
SUBSTITUTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130517 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2014 budget.

Minutes note: 33B. Increase the Parking Fund Transfer to the General Fund by $175,000. This amendment will require revenue recognition by the Comptroller. If revenue fails to be recognized, the tax levy impact of this amendment will be as stated. If revenue is recognized, the amendment will reduce the tax levy by $175,000.
AMENDEDPass10:5 Action details Not available
130517 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2014 budget.

Minutes note: 10. Create a Strong Neighborhood Improvement special fund in the Common Council - City Clerk's Office and fund at $500,000. Reduce cash levy funding for the High Impact Streets Program by $500,000, increase new borrowing authorizations for the High Impact Streets Program by $500,000. Ald. Hamilton substituted Amendment 10 with Substitute Amendment 10A.
SUBSTITUTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130517 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2014 budget.

Minutes note: 10A. Create a Strong Neighborhood Improvement special fund in the Common Council-City Clerk's office and fund at $300,000.
AMENDEDFail5:10 Action details Video Video
130517 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2014 budget.

Minutes note: 12A. Create a Neighborhood Ambassador Program Special Purpose Account with funding of $115,000. Reduce funding for the Community Outreach and Mediation Special Purpose Account by $15,000.
AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)Pass15:0 Action details Video Video
130517 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2014 budget.

Minutes note: 23. Transfer funding, FTE and position authority for the Interagency Housing Coordinator from the Mayor's Office to the Department of Administration Office of the Director.
AMENDEDFail3:12 Action details Video Video
130517 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2014 budget.

Minutes note: 26A. Increase total police recruits by 20 using Federal grant funding. The intent is to have one class of 50 recruits in early 2014, a class of 35 recruits mid-2014, and a class of 35 late 2014. Ald. Murphy moved substituted Amendment 26A with Substitute Amendment 26B.
SUBSTITUTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130517 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2014 budget.

Minutes note: 26B. Increase total police recruits by 20 using Federal grant funding and offset by a reduction in the health care account. Decrease the Police Department energy account by $50,000. The intent is to have one class of 50 recruits in early 2014, a class of 35 recruits mid-2014, and a class of 35 late 2014. Ald. Donovan, Bohl, and Zielinski added as cosponsors.
AMENDEDPass10:5 Action details Video Video
130517 0 BudgetCommunication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2014 budget.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Video Video
130419 12.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to make uniform the rates of pay of offices and positions in the City service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
130420 13.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance determining the offices and positions in the various departments, bureaus, boards and commissions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
130736 24.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to expenditures from the housing infrastructure preservation fund.PASSEDPass11:4 Action details Not available
130776 05.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the fee charged for an extra garbage cart.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
130777 06.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the charge for depositing construction waste at city area sanitation yards.PASSEDPass12:3 Action details Not available
130790 17.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance increasing various fees and forfeitures.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Video Video
130711 08.ResolutionResolution directing implementation of mandatory furloughs for city officials and most city employees.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
130714 09.ResolutionResolution relative to establishing the rate of taxation for 2014 budget purposes as computed by the Commissioner of Assessments of the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
130715 010.ResolutionResolution directing use of the Parking Fund and the Permanent Improvement Fund (Permanent Improvement Parking Account).ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
130716 011.ResolutionResolution effectuating provisions of the 2014 adopted City budget relating to the use of $13,400,000 in the Employer’s Reserve Fund within the Employes Retirement Fund to offset employer paid contributions by the City to the Employes Retirement System.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
130717 012.ResolutionResolution authorizing a payment from the 2013 Parking Fund to the 2014 Debt Service Fund to pay principal and interest for various parking projects.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
130754 013.ResolutionResolution establishing the 2014 Equivalent Residential Unit and 2014 Equivalent Residential Unit Rate used in calculation of the Storm Water Management Charge.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
130755 014.ResolutionResolution establishing the 2014 Local Sewerage Charge.ADOPTEDPass14:1 Action details Not available
130771 015.ResolutionResolution establishing the 2014 Local Snow and Ice Removal Cost Recovery Charge.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
130772 016.ResolutionResolution establishing the 2014 Solid Waste Charge.ADOPTEDPass13:2 Action details Not available
130783 017.ResolutionResolution approving the 2014 monthly and quarterly solid waste collection charges for multi-unit dwellings with 5 or more units.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Video Video
130313 018.CommunicationCommunication from the Milwaukee Public Schools relative to the tax levy for the City of Milwaukee.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
130655 019.CommunicationCommunication from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue relating to the Revised Estimated 2013 and the 2014 Shared Revenue and Expenditure Restraint.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
130795 020.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 FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
130800 021.CommunicationCommunication from the Wisconsin Division of Transportation Investment Management relating to the 2014 General Transportation Aids and Connecting Highway Aids Estimates.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     REFER TO COMMON COUNCIL WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION:    Video Video
130712 022.ResolutionResolution authorizing a further Tax Stabilization Fund withdrawal for 2014.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     Ald. Murphy moved, for budget purposes, that the portion of the TSF withdrawal regulated by s. 304-20-4-a and b of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances be established and authorized to be $20,000,000 but in no case shall the portion of the withdrawal exceed the amount permitted by s. 304-29-4-a and b of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances. Approved without objection.    Not available
     MATTER FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Video Video
130949 023.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution appropriating $1,900,000 from the 2013 Special Purpose Account Reimbursable Services Advance Fund to the Department of Administration to provide additional funding for billing departments for communication and network services.ADOPTEDPass14:1 Action details Video Video
     Announcements were made.    Video Video
     There being no further business to come before the Common Council, the meeting was adjourned at 12:48 p.m. Chris Lee, Staff Assistant    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