COMMON COUNCIL
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · November 1, 2013
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
COMMON COUNCIL
Friday, November 1, 2013 9:00 AM Common Council Chambers, 3rd Fl., City Hall
BUDGET ADOPTION
The meeting was called to order at 9:22 a.m.
Present: 15 - Hamilton
Davis
Kovac
Bauman
Bohl
Coggs
Wade
Donovan
Puente
Murphy
Dudzik
Perez
Witkowski
Zielinski
Hines Jr.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by a moment of silent meditation.
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REFER TO COMMON COUNCIL WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION:
1. 130517 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2014 budget.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
1. Create a Special Fund in DOA for a new Software Module to track workforce
compliance with Small Business Compliance program requirements.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 1- Ald.Dudzik
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
2A. Create a $40,000 Special Fund in DOA to perform a compliance audit of the
Small Business Enterprise Program.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Wade,
Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 1- Ald.Bohl
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
3. Add one position of Deputy City Attorney to coordinate legal work and to provide
legal advice on housing and neighborhood issues.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
5. Increase funding for the Milwaukee Arts Board SPA by $40,000.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
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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.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
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.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 1- Ald.Dudzik
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
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.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Wade,
Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 1- Ald.Bohl
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
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 11 B.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be SUBSTITUTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 1- Ald.Witkowski
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.
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Ald. Bohl added as a cosponsor.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Zielinski
Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 2- Ald.Puente Ald.Witkowski
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.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
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.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Wade,
Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 1- Ald.Bohl
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
27. Increase funding in the Police Department Equipment Account by $25,000 for
purchase of speed board displays.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Wade,
Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 1- Ald.Bohl
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
30. Restore position authority, funding and FTEs for the proposed year round
garbage cart set out reduction.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion FAILED by the following vote:
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Aye, 6- Ald.Bauman, Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik
Ald.Witkowski
No, 9- Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Puente,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
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.
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Budget be SUBSTITUTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 0
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.
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 10 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 5- Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Murphy Ald.Dudzik
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.
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Budget be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 0
10A. Create a Strong Neighborhood Improvement special fund in the Common
Council-City Clerk's office and fund at $300,000.
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion FAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 5- Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Wade Ald.Perez
No, 10 - Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy,
Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
12A. Create a Neighborhood Ambassador Program Special Purpose Account with
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funding of $115,000. Reduce funding for the Community Outreach and Mediation
Special Purpose Account by $15,000.
A motion was made by that this Budget be AMENDED (WITHDRAWN). This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 0
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.
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion
FAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 3- Ald.Bohl, Ald.Donovan Ald.Dudzik
No, 12 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Wade,
Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines
Jr.
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.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be SUBSTITUTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 0
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.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 10 - Ald.Davis, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 5- Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Coggs Ald.Wade
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 0
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PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
2. 130419 A substitute ordinance to make uniform the rates of pay of offices and
positions in the City service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 0
3. 130420 A substitute ordinance determining the offices and positions in the
various departments, bureaus, boards and commissions in the City
Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 0
4. 130736 A substitute ordinance relating to expenditures from the housing
infrastructure preservation fund.
Sponsors: Ald. Wade
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 11 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Wade,
Ald.Donovan, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 4- Ald.Bohl, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy Ald.Dudzik
5. 130776 An ordinance relating to the fee charged for an extra garbage cart.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 0
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6. 130777 An ordinance relating to the charge for depositing construction waste
at city area sanitation yards.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 12 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Wade,
Ald.Donovan, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines
Jr.
No, 3- Ald.Bohl, Ald.Puente Ald.Witkowski
7. 130790 A substitute ordinance increasing various fees and forfeitures.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 0
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
8. 130711 Resolution directing implementation of mandatory furloughs for city
officials and most city employees.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 0
9. 130714 Resolution relative to establishing the rate of taxation for 2014 budget
purposes as computed by the Commissioner of Assessments of the
City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 0
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10. 130715 Resolution directing use of the Parking Fund and the Permanent
Improvement Fund (Permanent Improvement Parking Account).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 0
11. 130716 Resolution 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.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 0
12. 130717 Resolution authorizing a payment from the 2013 Parking Fund to the
2014 Debt Service Fund to pay principal and interest for various
parking projects.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 0
13. 130754 Resolution establishing the 2014 Equivalent Residential Unit and 2014
Equivalent Residential Unit Rate used in calculation of the Storm
Water Management Charge.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
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14. 130755 Resolution establishing the 2014 Local Sewerage Charge.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Wade,
Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 1- Ald.Bohl
15. 130771 Resolution establishing the 2014 Local Snow and Ice Removal Cost
Recovery Charge.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 0
16. 130772 Resolution establishing the 2014 Solid Waste Charge.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Wade,
Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 2- Ald.Kovac Ald.Bohl
17. 130783 Resolution approving the 2014 monthly and quarterly solid waste
collection charges for multi-unit dwellings with 5 or more units.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 0
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
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18. 130313 Communication from the Milwaukee Public Schools relative to the tax
levy for the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 0
19. 130655 Communication from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue relating to
the Revised Estimated 2013 and the 2014 Shared Revenue and
Expenditure Restraint.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 0
20. 130795 Communication from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue relating to
state aid payments due to exempted business computers from being
subject to property taxes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 0
21. 130800 Communication from the Wisconsin Division of Transportation
Investment Management relating to the 2014 General Transportation
Aids and Connecting Highway Aids Estimates.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 0
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REFER TO COMMON COUNCIL WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION:
22. 130712 Resolution authorizing a further Tax Stabilization Fund withdrawal for
2014.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 0
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.
MATTER FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:
23. 130949 Resolution 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.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution-Immediate Adoption
be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Wade,
Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Hines Jr.
No, 1- Ald.Davis
Announcements were made.
There being no further business to come before the Common Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 12:48 p.m.
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant
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Agenda
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Council Agenda
COMMON COUNCIL
Friday, November 1, 2013 9:00 AM Common Council Chambers, 3rd Fl., City Hall
BUDGET ADOPTION
Willie L. Hines, Jr., 15th District
President
Ashanti Hamilton, 1st District Milele A. Coggs, 6th District Joseph A. Dudzik, 11th District
Joe Davis, Sr., 2nd District Willie C. Wade, 7th District Jose G. Perez, 12th District
Nicholas Kovac, 3rd District Robert G Donovan, 8th District Terry L. Witkowski, 13th District
Robert Bauman, 4th District Robert W. Puente, 9th District T. Anthony Zielinski, 14th District
James Bohl, Jr., 5th District Michael J. Murphy, 10th District
Order of Business
1. Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Invocation or Silent Meditation
4. Approval of Previous Minutes
5. Presentations
6. Unfinished Business
7. Reports of Standing Committees
Finance and Personnel, Ald. Murphy, Chair; Ald. Kovac, Vice-Chair
8. Communications to be Ordered on File
9. Matters for Immediate Adoption
10. Presentation of ordinances, resolutions, motions and communications
11. Announcements
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COMMON COUNCIL Council Agenda Friday, November 1, 2013
REFER TO COMMON COUNCIL WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION:
1. 130517 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/24/2013
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2014 budget.
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
2. 130419 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 07/23/2013
A substitute ordinance to make uniform the rates of pay of offices and positions in the City
service.
3. 130420 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 07/23/2013
A substitute ordinance determining the offices and positions in the various departments,
bureaus, boards and commissions in the City Service.
4. 130736 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Wade INTRODUCED ON: 09/24/2013
A substitute ordinance relating to expenditures from the housing infrastructure
preservation fund.
---(Note: Committee vote: 3 ayes, 2 noes)
5. 130776 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/24/2013
An ordinance relating to the fee charged for an extra garbage cart.
6. 130777 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/24/2013
An ordinance relating to the charge for depositing construction waste at city area
sanitation yards.
7. 130790 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/24/2013
A substitute ordinance increasing various fees and forfeitures.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
8. 130711 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/24/2013
Resolution directing implementation of mandatory furloughs for city officials and most
city employees.
9. 130714 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/24/2013
Resolution relative to establishing the rate of taxation for 2014 budget purposes as
computed by the Commissioner of Assessments of the City of Milwaukee.
10. 130715 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/24/2013
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Resolution directing use of the Parking Fund and the Permanent Improvement Fund
(Permanent Improvement Parking Account).
11. 130716 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/24/2013
Resolution 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.
12. 130717 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/24/2013
Resolution authorizing a payment from the 2013 Parking Fund to the 2014 Debt Service
Fund to pay principal and interest for various parking projects.
13. 130754 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/24/2013
Resolution establishing the 2014 Equivalent Residential Unit and 2014 Equivalent
Residential Unit Rate used in calculation of the Storm Water Management Charge.
14. 130755 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/24/2013
Resolution establishing the 2014 Local Sewerage Charge.
15. 130771 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/24/2013
Resolution establishing the 2014 Local Snow and Ice Removal Cost Recovery Charge.
16. 130772 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/24/2013
Resolution establishing the 2014 Solid Waste Charge.
---(Note: Committee vote: 4 ayes, 1 noes)
17. 130783 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/24/2013
Resolution approving the 2014 monthly and quarterly solid waste collection charges for
multi-unit dwellings with 5 or more units.
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
18. 130313 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 07/02/2013
Communication from the Milwaukee Public Schools relative to the tax levy for the City of
Milwaukee.
19. 130655 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/24/2013
Communication from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue relating to the Revised
Estimated 2013 and the 2014 Shared Revenue and Expenditure Restraint.
20. 130795 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/24/2013
Communication from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue relating to state aid payments
due to exempted business computers from being subject to property taxes.
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21. 130800 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/24/2013
Communication from the Wisconsin Division of Transportation Investment Management
relating to the 2014 General Transportation Aids and Connecting Highway Aids Estimates.
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REFER TO COMMON COUNCIL WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION:
22. 130712 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/24/2013
Resolution authorizing a further Tax Stabilization Fund withdrawal for 2014.
MATTER FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:
23. 130949 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Murphy INTRODUCED ON: 11/01/2013
Resolution 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.
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