COMMON COUNCIL
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · November 4, 2016
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
COMMON COUNCIL
Friday, November 4, 2016 9:00 AM Common Council Chambers, 3rd Fl., City Hall
Meeting called to order at 9:27 a.m.
Present: 15 - Hamilton
Johnson
Kovac
Bauman
Bohl
Coggs
Rainey
Donovan
Lewis
Murphy
Borkowski
Perez
Witkowski
Zielinski
Stamper
The Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by a moment of silent mediation.
THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT THE
FOLLOWING ITEMS BE REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION:
1. 160001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2017 budget.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Amendment 2B.
Create a special fund in the Department of Administration funded at $750,000 to
conduct a community disparity study. Offset by eliminating a Business and
Development Liaison position in DCD and by shifting certain DCD and DOA capital
projects from cash levy funding to general obligation borrowing.
Ald. Stamper moved substitution of Amendment 2B with Amendment 2D.
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Budget be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
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Amendment 2D.
Create a special fund in the Department of Administration funded at $500,000 for a
community disparity study and a special fund funded at $250,000 for small business
capacity building. Offset this cost by eliminating funding, position authority and FTE
for the Business and Development Liaison position in the Department of City
Development. Further offset by shifting $300,000 for the DOA IT Upgrades and
$400,000 for the DCD Centurty City Site Improvements capital projects from tax levy
to general obligation borrowing.
Ald. Zielinski moved to suspend the rules. Motion was withdrawn.
This amendment was held to be considered later in the meeting.
This amendment was reconsidered after review of Amendment 9.
Ald. Stamper moved substitution of Amendment 2D with Amendment 2E.
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Budget be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 2E.
Create a special fund in the Department of Administration funded at $500,000 for a
community disparity study and a special fund funded at $191,538 for small business
capacity building. Offset this cost by shifting $300,000 for the DOA IT Upgrades and
$400,000 for the DCD Century City Site Improvements capital projects from tax levy
to general obligation borrowing.
Ald. Rainey added as cosponsor.
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Stamper
No, 2- Ald.Perez Ald.Zielinski
Amendment 7A.
Add funding, position authority, an FTE, and 59,040 for a Diversity Recruiter in the
Department of Employee Relations. Partially offset by reducing salary of a vacant
position in the Department to the recruitment level.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
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Amendment 9.
Add $100,000 for recruitment advertising by the Fire and Police Commission. Offset
by eliminating funding, position authority and FTEs for 3 Police Services Investigator
positions in the Police Department.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 9- Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Rainey, Ald.Lewis,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 6- Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski
Ald.Witkowski
Amendment 11.
Provide $150,000 in funding for the Health Department to distribute water filters to
households with lead service lines and children 6 years old or younger. Also provide
$14,000 to Health Department for a gun-safety program for households with children
ages 3 to 10. Offset with additional Local Street Aids revenue recently recognized by
the Comptroller.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 12.
Provide $50,000 to the Health Department for a sexually-transmitted infection clinic.
Offset with additional Local Street Aids revenue recently recognized by the
Comptroller.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 23A.
Create a new Police Department special fund titled "Neighborhood Block Watch" and
funded at the level of $150,000 for cameras, signage and street lighting in 15
neighborhoods. Offset by reducing funding for Police Department patrol vehicles by
$171,234.
Ald. Johnson and Hamilton added as cosponsors.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
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No, 0
Amendment 25A.
Add footnote to various budget accounts stating that a resolution will be drafted to
require projects related to water service replacment and foreclosure rehabilitation,
demolition and deconstruction be implemented according to a workforce development
plan.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 27.
Create a new Keeping the Promise Special Purpose Account funded at the level of
$472,000. Reduce DPW-Operations Division's Other Operating Supplies account by
$300,000 (i.e., reduce salt budget).
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 1- Ald.Bohl
Amendment 32A.
Create a new Midnight Basketball Special Purpose Account funded at the level of
$10,000. The intent is to offset the tax levy impact with the additional Local Street
Aids revenue recently recognized by the Comptroller.
Ald. Johnson and Stamper added as cosponsors.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 34A.
Use $200,000 in revenues from the extension of TID Nos. 17 (Curry Pierce), 27
(Clarke Square) and 18 (New Covenant) to increase funding for the Housing Trust
Fund capital improvement account by $200,000. Offset by decreasing the in rem
Property Management Program.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 36A.
Increase funding for the DCD Commercial Investment Program capital account by
$500,000. Offset by corresponding reduction in DPW-Infrastructure Services
Division's Street Lighting capital account.
Ald. Murphy moved substitution of Amendment 36A with Amendment 36B.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be SUBSTITUTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2017 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2017 budget.
Amendment 36B.
Shift $300,000 of borrowing authority from DPW-Infrastructure's Street Lighting
Program to the Department of city Development's commercial Investment Program.
Shift $200,000 of borrowing authority from the DPW-Infrastructure's Street Lighting
Program to the Department of City Development's In Rem Property Maintenance
program.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 11 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Donovan,
Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski
Ald.Stamper
No, 4- Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Rainey Ald.Zielinski
Amendment 38.
Increase funding for DPW-Infrastructure Services Division's Alley Reconstruction
Program capital account by $200,000. Reduce funding for its Street Lighting capital
account by the same amount.
This amendment was held for reconsideration later in the meeting, after consideration
of Amendment 44.
Ald. Murphy moved substitution of Amendment 38 with Amendment 38A.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be SUBSTITUTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2017 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2017 budget.
Amendment 38A.
Increase Alley Reconstruction by $200,000 and decrease Street Lighting by
$200,000. Add a footnote indicating the intent of the Common Council to adopt
legislation to change the alley assessment rate from 30% to 50% effective in 2017.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 11 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Rainey,
Ald.Donovan, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez Ald.Stamper
No, 4- Ald.Coggs, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
Amendment 40.
Add $600,000 of special assessment borrowing authority to the DPW-Infrastructure
Services Division's Lead Service Line Replacement Program capital account to fund
the property owner portion of lead water service line replacements in 2017.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 41.
Correct a fund imbalance for the Parking Fund.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 43.
Increase funding for the MPS Driver's Education Special Purpose Account by
$50,000. Offset by eliminating $50,000 in funding for the Children's Savings Accounts
Special Purpose Account.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Budget be AMENDED. This
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motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 9- Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy,
Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 6- Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Rainey
Ald.Witkowski
Amendment 44.
Increase the appropriation authority for potential new Business Improvement Districts
(BIDs) to account for changes in operating plans of various BIDs and NIDs.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Meeting recessed at 12:01 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 12:24 p.m.
All Council members present except Ald. Donovan and Witkowski who were absent.
Meeting recessed at 12:25 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 1:18 p.m.
All Council members present.
Amendment 1A.
Transfer the Emergency Communications and Policy Director from the Department of
Administration to the Fire and Police Commission.
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 10 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Rainey,
Ald.Murphy, Ald.Perez, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 5- Ald.Coggs, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Borkowski Ald.Witkowski
Amendment 3C.
Create the Office of African American Affairs in the City Clerk's Office, with $160,000
in funding for 2 positions.
Ald. Stamper moved substitution of Amendment 3C with Amendment 3E.
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Budget be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
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Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2017 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2017 budget.
Amendment 3E.
Create the Office of African American Affairs (CC-OAAA) in the City Clerk's Office.
Create position authority for a Community Plan Manager position in the CC-OAAA.
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 8.
Add position authority, funding and FTEs for 3 Investigators and one Grant Monitor in
the Fire and Police Commission. Offset by reducing size of next Police Officer recruit
class by 5 recruits.
Ald. Kovac moved substitution of Amendment 8 with Amendment 8B.
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Budget be SUBSTITUTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2017 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2017 budget.
Amendment 8B.
Add position authority, funding and FTEs for two Investigator positions in the Fire and
Police Commission. Offset the cost by reducing position authority, funding and FTE
for Police Services Investigators in the Police Department.
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion FAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 5- Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Rainey, Ald.Perez Ald.Stamper
No, 10 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis,
Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2017 budget.
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Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2017 budget.
Amendment 8 is back before the committee.
Amendment 8.
Add position authority, funding and FTEs for 3 Investigators and one Grant Monitor in
the Fire and Police Commission. Offset by reducing size of next Police Officer recruit
class by 5 recruits.
This Budget was AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
Amendment 14.
Eliminate one of 3 branches of the Municipal Court. Reduce salary funding for one
Municipal Court Judge and one Municipal Court Clerk I effective with the April, 2017
election.
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion FAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 4- Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Donovan Ald.Witkowski
No, 11 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Rainey, Ald.Lewis,
Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
Amendment 16A.
Create a new Special Purpose Account with funding of $50,000 to provide legal
services to indigent defendants appearing in the Municpal Court. Offset by eliminating
a vacant IT Support Specialist-Sr. position in the Municipal Court. Add footnot to
require the development of an implementation plan.
Ald. Murphy moved substitution of Amendment 16A with Amendment 16C.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be SUBSTITUTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2017 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2017 budget.
Amendment 16C.
Create a Special Purpose Account (SPA) with funding of $45,000. The SPA will fund
a contract to provide legal services to indigent defendants appearing in the Municipal
Court. Add a footnote to the SPA requiring a resolution approving an implementation
plan developed by the Presiding Judge, City Attorney and Chair of the Judiciary and
Legislation Committee. Offset the cost by eliminating position authority, funding and
FTE for the Community Outreach Liaison position in the City Clerk.
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A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion FAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 7- Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Perez
Ald.Zielinski
No, 8- Ald.Johnson, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis,
Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Witkowski Ald.Stamper
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2017 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2017 budget.
Amendment 16A back before the committee.
Amendment 16A.
Create a new Special Purpose Account with funding of $50,000 to provide legal
services to indigent defendants appearing in the Municpal Court. Offset by eliminating
a vacant IT Support Specialist-Sr. position in the Municipal Court. Add footnot to
require the development of an implementation plan.
This Budget was AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
Ald. Witkowski moved reconsideration of Amendment 16C after consideration of
Amendment 45.
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Budget be RECONSIDERED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2017 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2017 budget.
Ald. Witkowski moved substitution of Amendment 16C with Amendment 16D.
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Budget be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2017 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2017 budget.
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Amendment 16D.
Create a new Special Purpose Account (SPA) with funding of $45,000. The SPA will
fund a contract to provide legal services to indigent defendants appearing in the
Municipal Court. Add a footnote to the SPA requiring a resolution approving an
implementation plan developed by the Presiding Judge, City Attorney and Chair of
the Judiciary and Legislation Committee. Also requiring that the counsel for indigent
defendants will provide an annual report of activity to the Common Council. Offset
the cost by eliminating funding for the Community Outreach Liaison position in the
City Clerk.
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 9- Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Murphy,
Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 6- Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Rainey, Ald.Lewis Ald.Stamper
Amendment 27A.
Reduce the salt budget by $300,000. Shift $172,000 in cash levy for the Century City
Site Improvements capital project to general obligation borrowing. Increase the PCA
in the DPW Operations Division by $1,720. Create a "Keeping the Promise" misc.
special purpose account controlled by the Common Council City Clerk's Office for
stabilization efforts in 7 neighborhoods.
This Budget was AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
Amendment 28.
Create a new Groundwork Milwaukee Special Purpose Account funded at the level of
$95,713 to support organization of the same name. Reduce funding for
DPW-Operations' In Rem/Vacant Lot Property Management special fund by $95,713.
This Budget was AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
Meeting recessed at 2:21 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 2:35 p.m.
All Council members present.
Amendment 45 offered. All Council members voting "aye" to accept Amendment 45
being offered.
Amendment 45.
Reduce the Fire Department salary account by $151,000.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
This file was held and reconsidered later in the meeting after item 23, CCFN 160971.
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For the 2017 adopted budget the tax levy is $263,775,306, tax rate is 10.66, and
$192,727 below the Expenditure Restraint Program.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Budget be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski
Ald.Stamper
No, 2- Ald.Donovan Ald.Borkowski
THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS PASSAGE OF
THE FOLLOWING:
2. 160594 A substitute ordinance determining the offices and positions in the
various departments, bureaus, boards and commissions in the City
Service, and the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee
(RACM) under control of the Common Council of the City of
Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
3. 160596 A substitute ordinance to make uniform the rates of pay of offices and
positions in the City service and in the Redevelopment Authority of the
City of Milwaukee (RACM).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
4. 160626 A substitute ordinance increasing various fees and forfeitures.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
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No, 0
5. 160851 A substitute ordinance relating to implementation of various provisions
of the 2017 budget.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Ordinance be PLACED ON FILE.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
6. 160852 A substitute charter ordinance relating to implementation of various
provisions of the 2017 budget.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Charter Ordinance be PLACED
ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS ADOPTION OF
THE FOLLOWING:
7. 160602 Substitute resolution relating to the adoption of the proposed 2017
budget for the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
8. 160646 Substitute resolution approving the 2017 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. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
9. 160691 Substitute resolution authorizing general obligation direct loan
program, related agreements, and refunding of outstanding debt.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Ald. Coggs moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
160691 Substitute resolution authorizing general obligation direct loan
program, related agreements, and refunding of outstanding debt.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
10. 160743 Resolution relative to establishing the rate of taxation for 2017 budget
purposes as computed by the Commissioner of Assessments of the
City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
11. 160747 Resolution authorizing a payment from the 2016 Parking Fund to the
2017 Debt Service Fund to pay principal and interest for various
parking projects.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
12. 160748 Resolution directing and authorizing use of the Parking Fund and the
Permanent Improvement Fund (Permanent Improvement Parking
Account).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
13. 160853 Resolution relating to implementation of various provisions of the 2017
Budget.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
14. 160895 Resolution establishing the 2017 Snow and Ice Removal Cost
Recovery Charge.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 1- Ald.Borkowski
15. 160896 Resolution establishing the 2017 Local Sewerage Charge.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
16. 160897 Resolution establishing the 2017 Equivalent Residential Unit and 2017
Equivalent Residential Unit Rate used in calculation of the Storm
Water Management Charge.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 1- Ald.Bohl
17. 160898 Resolution establishing the 2017 Solid Waste Charge.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS PLACING ON
FILE THE FOLLOWING:
18. 160201 Communication from the Milwaukee Public Schools relating to the tax
levy for the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
19. 160701 Communication from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue relating
to the Revised Estimated 2016 and the 2017 Shared Revenue and
Expenditure Restraint.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
20. 160777 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. COGGS that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
21. 160826 Communication from the Wisconsin Division of Transportation
Investment Management relating to the 2017 General Transportation
Aids and Connecting Highway Aids Estimates.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT THE
FOLLOWING BE REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION:
22. 160749 Resolution authorizing a further Tax Stabilization Fund withdrawal for
2017 as permitted by Sub-Section 4(c) and (d) of Section 304-29 of
the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
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Ald. Coggs 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 $21,037,237 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.
MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:
23. 160971 Motion amending the schedule of regular meetings of the Common
Council and its standing committees for the year 2016.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Ald. Stamper moved to amend the file by changing the currently scheduled date for
the Community and Economic Development Committee meeting from November 9,
2016, to November 8, 2016.
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Motion-Immediate Adoption be
AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
160971 Motion amending the schedule of regular meetings of the Common
Council and its standing committees for the year 2016.
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Motion-Immediate Adoption be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Meeting recessed at 3:05 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 3:20 p.m.
Item 1, CCFN 160001, was reconsidered.
Announcements were made.
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There being no further business to come before the Common Council, the meeing was
adjourned at 3:36 p.m.
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant
Interview with Ald. Milele Coggs.
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
Friday, November 4, 2016 9:00 AM Common Council Chambers, 3rd Fl., City Hall
BUDGET ADOPTION -- Amended -- Item #23 added
Ashanti Hamilton, 1st District
President
Cavalier Johnson, 2nd District Milele A. Coggs, 6th District Mark A. Borkowski, 11th District
Nicholas Kovac, 3rd District Khalif J. Rainey, 7th District Jose G. Perez, 12th District
Robert Bauman, 4th District Robert G Donovan, 8th District Terry L. Witkowski, 13th District
James Bohl, Jr., 5th District Chantia Lewis, 9th District T. Anthony Zielinski, 14th District
Michael J. Murphy, 10th 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. Coggs, Chair; Ald. Lewis, 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 & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT THE
FOLLOWING ITEMS BE REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION:
1. 160001 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 04/19/2016
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2017 budget.
THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS PASSAGE OF
THE FOLLOWING:
2. 160594 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/01/2016
A substitute ordinance determining the offices and positions in the various departments,
bureaus, boards and commissions in the City Service, and the Redevelopment Authority of
the City of Milwaukee (RACM) under control of the Common Council of the City of
Milwaukee.
3. 160596 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/01/2016
A substitute ordinance to make uniform the rates of pay of offices and positions in the
City service and in the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (RACM).
4. 160626 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/01/2016
A substitute ordinance increasing various fees and forfeitures.
5. 160851 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 10/11/2016
A substitute ordinance relating to implementation of various provisions of the 2017
budget.
6. 160852 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 10/11/2016
A substitute charter ordinance relating to implementation of various provisions of the
2017 budget.
THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS ADOPTION OF
THE FOLLOWING:
7. 160602 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/01/2016
Substitute resolution relating to the adoption of the proposed 2017 budget for the
Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee.
8. 160646 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/01/2016
Substitute resolution approving the 2017 monthly and quarterly solid waste collection
charges for multi-unit dwellings with 5 or more units.
9. 160691 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/20/2016
Substitute resolution authorizing general obligation direct loan program, related
agreements, and refunding of outstanding debt.
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10. 160743 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/26/2016
Resolution relative to establishing the rate of taxation for 2017 budget purposes as
computed by the Commissioner of Assessments of the City of Milwaukee.
11. 160747 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/26/2016
Resolution authorizing a payment from the 2016 Parking Fund to the 2017 Debt Service
Fund to pay principal and interest for various parking projects.
12. 160748 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/26/2016
Resolution directing and authorizing use of the Parking Fund and the Permanent
Improvement Fund (Permanent Improvement Parking Account).
13. 160853 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 10/11/2016
Resolution relating to implementation of various provisions of the 2017 Budget.
14. 160895 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 10/11/2016
Resolution establishing the 2017 Snow and Ice Removal Cost Recovery Charge.
(Committee Vote: Four "ayes" and one "no")
15. 160896 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 10/11/2016
Resolution establishing the 2017 Local Sewerage Charge.
16. 160897 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 10/11/2016
Resolution establishing the 2017 Equivalent Residential Unit and 2017 Equivalent
Residential Unit Rate used in calculation of the Storm Water Management Charge.
17. 160898 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 10/11/2016
Resolution establishing the 2017 Solid Waste Charge.
THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS PLACING ON
FILE THE FOLLOWING:
18. 160201 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 06/14/2016
Communication from the Milwaukee Public Schools relating to the tax levy for the City of
Milwaukee.
19. 160701 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/20/2016
Communication from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue relating to the Revised
Estimated 2016 and the 2017 Shared Revenue and Expenditure Restraint.
20. 160777 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 10/11/2016
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. 160826 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 10/11/2016
Communication from the Wisconsin Division of Transportation Investment Management
relating to the 2017 General Transportation Aids and Connecting Highway Aids
Estimates.
THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT THE
FOLLOWING BE REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION:
22. 160749 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/26/2016
Resolution authorizing a further Tax Stabilization Fund withdrawal for 2017 as permitted
by Sub-Section 4(c) and (d) of Section 304-29 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances.
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MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:
23. 160971 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 11/04/2016
Motion amending the schedule of regular meetings of the Common Council and its
standing committees for the year 2016.
Please be advised that 24-hours' notice was not provided of this file as it was
impracticable to provide such notice.
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