COMMON COUNCIL
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · November 3, 2015
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
COMMON COUNCIL
Tuesday, November 3, 2015 9:00 AM Common Council Chambers, 3rd Fl., City Hall
BUDGET ADOPTION
Meeting convened at 9:33 a.m.
Present: 15 - Hamilton
Davis
Kovac
Bauman
Bohl
Coggs
Wade
Donovan
Puente
Murphy
Borkowski
Perez
Witkowski
Zielinski
Stamper
The Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by a moment of silent mediation.
THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT THE
FOLLOWING ITEMS BE REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION:
1. 150001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2016 budget.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. Move funding, position authority, FTEs and operating expenditures of the
Document Services section from the DOA-Business Operations Division to the City
Clerk’s Office.
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Budget be AMENDED. 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
8A. Add funding, position authority and FTE for a Community Economic
Development Director in the City Clerk's Office. Eliminate funding and FTEs for the
Real Estate Coordinator and Administrative Assistant positions in DCD.
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A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan,
Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 2- Ald.Bauman Ald.Bohl
9A. Create a $100,000 Art and Resource Buildings capital account to fund a pilot
loan program. The program will provide up to $25,000 with a 50% match from the
purchaser to buy In Rem residential or commercial mixed use properties for use as
artistic studios and/or community resource centers or as living space. Theh program
is funded through a $50,000 reduction to the Accelerated In Rem Foreclosure Filings
programs and $50,000 capital cash revenues.
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC 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.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 1- Ald.Borkowski
11A. Add funding to various departments for additional Compete Milwaukee job
placements. Offset cost by reducing funding for the Accelerated In Rem Foreclosure
Filing program, including reductions to the DPW Property Management Special Fund
and the Land Management Special Purpose Account. The intent is to use up to five
job placements to perform RPP verification and other related job duties.
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC 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.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 1- Ald.Murphy
12A. Add $150,000 to create a $1 lot program open to all City residents to purchase
city owned lots. Provide $10,000 forgivable loans to build single-family residences.
Owners must live at the residence for seven years.
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Budget be AMENDED. 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
13A. Create a Municipal Identification Card Special Purpose Account (SPA), fund the
new SPA at $150,000 and assign expenditure authority to the City Clerk's Office.
Offset the cost by decreasing funding in DOA for ADA compliance by $50,000 and
using $100,000 in aditional Computer Exemption Aid revenue that will be recognized
by the Comptroller. This amendment requires revenue recognition by the
Comptroller. If the Comptroller recognizes the revenue, the amendment will have no
tax levy impact.
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Budget be AMENDED. This
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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.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 1- Ald.Borkowski
15A. Add a footnote to the Crisis Response for Trauma-Informed Care Counseling
Special Purpose Account providing that some of this funding shall be used to provide
trauma-informed care counseling training to fire and paramedic staff in the Milwaukee
Fire Department.
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Budget be AMENDED. 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
18A. Provide funding, position and FTE authority for a Heroin and Opiate Victim
Advocate in the Police Department and offset with grant funding and an increase to
the PCA. Add a Safety Coordinator in the Crossing Guard Division and offset with an
increase in the Parking Fund transfer to the General Fund. This amendment will
require revenue recognition by the Comptroller.
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Budget be AMENDED. 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
19B. Restore Friday hours at the Atkinson, Capitol and Forest Home library
branches. These branches will be open from 10 am to 6 pm on Fridays. Restore
Saturday hours at the Martin Luther King, Mill Road and Tippecanoe library branches.
These branches will be open from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturdays. Add position
authority, funding and FTEs for six Librarian III positions, to start pay period 5 of
2016, and funding for security services. Eliminate position authority , funding and
FTE for a Police Lieutenant, Captain of Police, and Police Fleet Supervisor.
Ald. Kovac moved substitution of Amendment 19B with Amendment 19D.
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2016 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2016 budget.
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19D. Restore Friday hours of operation to three library branches: Atkinson, Capitol,
and Forest Home. These branches will be open on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
This amendment restores Saturday hours of operation to three library branches:
Martin Luther King, Mill Road, and Tippecanoe. These branches will be open on
Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This amendment adds position authority, funding
and FTEs for six Librarian III positions, to start pay period 5 of 2016, and funding for
security services. This amendment is offset by reducing funding for Library materials,
the member contribution to the Milwaukee Domestic Animal Control Commission, and
Energy costs in the Police Department and in the Department of Public Works.
Ald. Wade, Puente, Coggs, Bohl, Stamper, and Bauman added as cosponsors.
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Budget be AMENDED. 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
25A. Create an MPS Driver's Education Special Purpose Account (SPA) with
$50,000 in funding. Offset this cost by eliminating funding and FTE for two positions
in the Municipal Court.
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Budget be AMENDED. 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
28A. Add $150,000 to the Summer Jobs for Adults Initiative SPA. Offset these costs
by reducing Police Operating Expenditures by $150,000. In addition, the intent is to
allocate $50,000 in CDBG reprogramming for the Crisis Response for
Trauma-Informed Care Counseling SPA. The amendment assumes the Common
Council will enact legislation to allocate $50,000 in CDBG reprogramming for this
purpose.
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Budget be AMENDED. 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
29. Add funding, position authority and FTEs for 20 additional Police Officer
positions, with 7 officers (COPS grant- funded) to start with the Dec. 2015 recruit
class and 8 grant-funded and 5 levy- funded officers to start with the PP25-2016
recruit class. Offset by eliminating funding, position authority and FTE for a Captain
of Police and increasing the PCA.
Ald. Puente added as a cosponsor.
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Wade,
Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 1- Ald.Davis
36. Transfer $500,000 from the Alley Reconstruction Program to the Street
Reconstruction or Resurfacing Regular City Program to expand the High Impact
Program to residential side streets.
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 10 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Wade, Ald.Puente,
Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 5- Ald.Davis, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Murphy Ald.Stamper
37. Update the BID list to reflect changes in BIDs and updating BID assessment
amounts.
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Budget be AMENDED. 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
4. Transfer the Small Business Development Program in DOA-Business Operations
Div. and associated funding, FTEs, position authority and operating expenditures to
the City Clerk's Office.
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 8- Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy,
Ald.Perez Ald.Zielinski
No, 7- Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Wade, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Stamper
5A. Create a Safe Zone Initiative Special Purpose Account with funding of $200,000.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
6. Transfer the Small Business Development Program in DOA-Business Operations
Division and associated funding, position authority, FTEs and operating expenditures
to the Mayor's Office.
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Budget be AMENDED
(WITHDRAWN). This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
23. Create a $500,000 Small Business Utilization SPA assigned to the Mayor's
Office. Fund by increasing the Parking Fund transfer to the General Fund by
$250,000 and the Tax Stabilization Fund Withdrawal by $250,000.
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion FAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 1- Ald.Davis
No, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Wade,
Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
32A. Add position authority and FTEs for 10 Community Service Officers to start
training November 21, 2016. Create a Safe Zone Initiative Special Purpose Account
with funding of $75,000. Offset cost by eliminating funding, position authority and FTE
for 1 Captain of Police position.
Ald. Hamilton moved substitution of Amendment 32A with Amendment 32C.
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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2016 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2016 budget.
32C. Create a Safe Zone Initiative Special Purpose Account (SPA) with funding of
$75,000 and offset by reducing the cash levy for the Department of Administration IT
Upgrades capital improvement account by $75,000. The SPA will provide funding for
a Request for Proposals from community organizations to coordinate youth violence
prevention with the Youth Violence Prevention Manager in the Health Department.
Ald. Coggs, Stamper, Bohl, Davis, and Puente added as cosponsors.
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Budget be AMENDED. 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
33. Add funding, position authority and FTEs for 10 community Service Officers, with
training to start Nov. 21,2016 (start of PP 25,2016). Offset cost with private
ambulance dispatch fee.
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Ald. Bohl moved substitution of Amendment 33 with Amendment 33B.
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2016 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2016 budget.
33B. Add position authority and FTE's authority for 7 Community Service Officers to
start training November 21, 2016. Offset through an increased transfer from the
Parking Fund to the General Fund. This amendment requires revenue recognition by
the Comptroller. If revenues is recognized, there will be no levy impact. If revenue is
not recognized, the levy impact will be as shown.
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Wade,
Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Stamper
No, 1- Ald.Davis
Absent, 1- Ald.Zielinski
34. Add position authority, funding, and Full Time Equivalents for 50 additional Police
Officers starting July 5, 2016. Offset this cost by delaying the class of 65 Police
Recruits in pay period 19 to pay period 26 and eliminating position authority, funding,
and FTEs for various sworn positions in the Police Department.
Ald. Donovan moved substitution of Amendment 34 with Amendment 34B.
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2016 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2016 budget.
34B. Add funding, position authority and FTEs for 20 additional Police Officer
positions to start in period 25 of 2016. Offset by eliminating funding, position
authority and FTEs for an Assistant Chief of Police and a personnel cost adjustment.
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A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion FAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 5- Ald.Bohl, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 10 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Wade,
Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Perez Ald.Witkowski
34A. Add position authority, funding, and Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) for 50
additional Police Officers starting July 5, 2016. Offset this cost by delaying the class
of 65 Police Recruits in pay period 19 to pay period 24.
Ald. Zielinski moved substitution of Amendment 34A with Amendment 34C.
A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2016 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2016 budget.
34C. Add funding, position authority and Full Time Equivalents for 37 additional
Police Officers to the PP25 2016 recruit class.
A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion FAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 3- Ald.Donovan, Ald.Borkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 12 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski Ald.Stamper
This file was held and further considered later in the meeting, after item 22.
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Budget be ADOPTED. 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.Stamper
No, 2- Ald.Donovan Ald.Borkowski
2. 150766 Resolution relating to the adoption of the proposed 2016 budget for
the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS PASSAGE OF
THE FOLLOWING:
3. 150504 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. KOVAC that this Ordinance be PASSED. 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.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
4. 150505 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. KOVAC that this Ordinance be PASSED. 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.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
5. 150757 An ordinance relating to service charges for inspection and appraisal
of new construction, remodeling and additions by the commissioner of
assessments.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Ordinance be PASSED. 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.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
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No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
6. 150865 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2016 rates of pay of
offices and positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Ordinance be PASSED. 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.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
7. 150866 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2016 offices and positions
in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Ordinance be PASSED. 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.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS ADOPTION OF
THE FOLLOWING:
8. 150750 Resolution authorizing a payment from the 2015 Parking Fund to the
2016 Debt Service Fund to pay principal and interest for various
parking projects.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be ADOPTED. 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.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
9. 150753 Resolution effectuating provisions of the 2016 adopted city budget
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relating to the use of $7,000,000 in the Employer’s Reserve Fund
within the Employe’s Retirement Fund to offset employer paid
contributions by the city to the Employes’ Retirement System.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be ADOPTED. 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.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
10. 150758 Resolution establishing the 2016 Snow and Ice Removal Cost
Recovery Charge.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be ADOPTED. 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.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
11. 150759 Resolution approving the 2016 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. KOVAC that this Resolution be ADOPTED. 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.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
12. 150760 Resolution establishing the 2016 Local Sewerage Charge.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be ADOPTED. 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.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
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No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
13. 150761 Resolution establishing the 2016 Solid Waste Charge.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be ADOPTED. 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.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
14. 150762 Resolution establishing the 2016 Equivalent Residential Unit and 2016
Equivalent Residential Unit Rate used in calculation of the Storm
Water Management Charge.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be ADOPTED. 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.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS PLACING ON
FILE THE FOLLOWING:
15. 150693 Communication from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue relating to
the Revised Estimated 2015 and the 2016 Shared Revenue and
Expenditure Restraint.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. 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.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
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16. 150825 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. KOVAC that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. 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.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
17. 150827 Communication from the Wisconsin Division of Transportation
Investment Management relating to the 2016 General Transportation
Aids and Connecting Highway Aids Estimates.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. 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.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
18. 150888 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations regarding
preliminary review and recommendations for appropriate
classifications and pay ranges for ten positions in the Redevelopment
Authority for the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. 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.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT THE
FOLLOWING BE REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION:
19. 150285 Communication from the Milwaukee Public Schools relating to the tax
levy for the City of Milwaukee.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. 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.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
20. 150751 Resolution authorizing a further Tax Stabilization Fund withdrawal for
2016.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
This file was held and further considered later in the meeting, after item 22.
This resolution authorizes a further Tax Stabilization Fund withdrawal for 2016 in the
amount of $10,674,324.
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
21. 150752 Resolution relative to establishing the rate of taxation for 2016 budget
purposes as computed by the Commissioner of Assessments of the
City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
This file was held and further considered later in the meeting, after item 22.
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDS ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
22. 150749 Resolution authorizing a one year extension to the term of Tax
Incremental District No. 28 (City Homes) and using the resulting tax
incremental revenue to benefit affordable housing and improve
housing stock in the City of Milwaukee with the 2015 levy.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be ADOPTED. 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.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
Communications were ordered on file.
Meeting recessed at 12:02 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 12:29 p.m.
Present: 15 - Hamilton
Davis
Kovac
Bauman
Bohl
Coggs
Wade
Donovan
Puente
Murphy
Borkowski
Perez
Witkowski
Zielinski
Stamper
Ald. Kovac moved, for budget purposes, that the portion of the TSF withdrawal
regulated by s. 304-20-4a and b of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances be established and
authorized to be $10,412,676 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.
Items 20, 21, and 1 were further considered.
Announcements were made.
Interview with Ald. Kovac.
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There being no further business to come before the Common Council, the meeing was
adjourned at 12:40 p.m.
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant
This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center
at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.
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Agenda
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Council Agenda
COMMON COUNCIL
Tuesday, November 3, 2015 9:00 AM Common Council Chambers, 3rd Fl., City Hall
BUDGET ADOPTION
Michael J. Murphy, 10th District
President
Ashanti Hamilton, 1st District Milele A. Coggs, 6th District Mark A. Borkowski, 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 Russell W. Stamper, II, 15th 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. Kovac, Chair; Ald. Coggs, Vice-Chair
Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development, Ald. Bohl, Chair;
Ald. Perez, Vice-Chair
8. Communications to be Ordered on File
9. Matters for Immediate Adoption
10. Presentation of ordinances, resolutions, motions and communications
11. Announcements
PLEASE NOTE: Detailed information relating to the contents of these files may be found by searching under the appropriate file number at
http://milwaukee.legistar.com/legislation. Alternatively, complete files including detailed information identifying the specific subject matters to be
discussed at the meeting may be inspected at the office of the City Clerk, Room 205, City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, 53202, Monday through
Friday, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities
through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request this service, contact the City Clerk's Office ADA
Coordinator at 286-2998, (FAX) 286-3456, (TDD) 286-2025 or by writing to the Coordinator at Room 205, City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee,
WI 53202.
THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT THE
FOLLOWING ITEMS BE REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION:
1. 150001 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 04/21/2015
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2016 budget.
2. 150766 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Resolution relating to the adoption of the proposed 2016 budget for the Redevelopment
Authority of the City of Milwaukee.
THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS PASSAGE OF
THE FOLLOWING:
3. 150504 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/01/2015
A substitute ordinance to make uniform the rates of pay of offices and positions in the
City Service.
4. 150505 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/01/2015
A substitute ordinance determining the offices and positions in the various departments,
bureaus, boards and commissions in the City Service.
5. 150757 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
An ordinance relating to service charges for inspection and appraisal of new construction,
remodeling and additions by the commissioner of assessments.
6. 150865 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 10/13/2015
A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2016 rates of pay of offices and positions in
the City Service.
7. 150866 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 10/13/2015
A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2016 offices and positions in the City Service.
THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS ADOPTION OF
THE FOLLOWING:
8. 150750 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Resolution authorizing a payment from the 2015 Parking Fund to the 2016 Debt Service
Fund to pay principal and interest for various parking projects.
9. 150753 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Resolution effectuating provisions of the 2016 adopted city budget relating to the use of
$7,000,000 in the Employer’s Reserve Fund within the Employe’s Retirement Fund to
offset employer paid contributions by the city to the Employes’ Retirement System.
10. 150758 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
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Resolution establishing the 2016 Snow and Ice Removal Cost Recovery Charge.
11. 150759 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Resolution approving the 2016 monthly and quarterly solid waste collection charges for
multi-unit dwellings with 5 or more units.
12. 150760 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Resolution establishing the 2016 Local Sewerage Charge.
13. 150761 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Resolution establishing the 2016 Solid Waste Charge.
14. 150762 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Resolution establishing the 2016 Equivalent Residential Unit and 2016 Equivalent
Residential Unit Rate used in calculation of the Storm Water Management Charge.
THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS PLACING ON
FILE THE FOLLOWING:
15. 150693 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Communication from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue relating to the Revised
Estimated 2015 and the 2016 Shared Revenue and Expenditure Restraint.
16. 150825 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 10/13/2015
Communication from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue relating to state aid payments
due to exempted business computers from being subject to property taxes.
17. 150827 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 10/13/2015
Communication from the Wisconsin Division of Transportation Investment Management
relating to the 2016 General Transportation Aids and Connecting Highway Aids
Estimates.
18. 150888 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 10/13/2015
Communication from the Department of Employee Relations regarding preliminary
review and recommendations for appropriate classifications and pay ranges for ten
positions in the Redevelopment Authority for the City of Milwaukee.
THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT THE
FOLLOWING BE REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION:
19. 150285 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 06/23/2015
Communication from the Milwaukee Public Schools relating to the tax levy for the City of
Milwaukee.
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20. 150751 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Resolution authorizing a further Tax Stabilization Fund withdrawal for 2016.
21. 150752 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Resolution relative to establishing the rate of taxation for 2016 budget purposes as
computed by the Commissioner of Assessments of the City of Milwaukee.
THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDS ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
22. 150749 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Resolution authorizing a one year extension to the term of Tax Incremental District No. 28
(City Homes) and using the resulting tax incremental revenue to benefit affordable
housing and improve housing stock in the City of Milwaukee with the 2015 levy.
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