COMMON COUNCIL
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · November 8, 2019
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
COMMON COUNCIL
Friday, November 8, 2019 9:00 AM Common Council Chambers
Budget Adoption
Revised 11/15/19 - Sponsorship revised for Amendment 88B under item 1, CCFN
190001.
The meeting was called to order at 9:39 a.m.
Present: 15 - Hamilton
Johnson
Kovac
Bauman
Dodd
Coggs
Rainey
Donovan
Lewis
Murphy
Borkowski
Perez
Spiker
Zielinski
Stamper
The Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by invocation from Pastor Darryl Seay of
Liberty and Truth Ministries.
THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION:
1. 190001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2020 budget.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Amendments approved by the Finance and Personnel Committee were considered first
followed by amendments in the 24-Hour Rule Packet and loose amendments.
Amendment 1
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Each department head is directed to report to the Common Council on the
department's activities and strategies for reducing violence in Milwaukee in alignment
with the Blueprint for Peace. The intent of the amendment is to raise awareness that
violence reduction is a responsibility for all City departments.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 2
DOA Insert footnote directing the Commissioner of Neighborhood Services and
Director of the Department of Administration to collaborate on implementing
workshops and training sessions for educating local contractors on deconstruction
contracting opportunities and successful procurement strategies with the City.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 3
DOA Add a footnote to the positions of Administration Director and the Commissioner
of Public Works stating that they shall collaborate to present a plan to the Common
Council for using existing City and community resources to activate City-owned play
spaces and to encourage their use by children.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 4
DOA Add a footnote directing the Commissioner of Public Works and the Small
Business Development Director to create and execute workshops for contractors on
best practices for completing paper work needed for City contracting opportunities.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
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No, 0
Amendment 5
DOA Add a footnote directing the Block Grant Director to cooperate with the Health
Department to establish a plan for ensuring that appropriate CDBG Grant award
recipients receive training in alignment with the goals and objectives of the Blueprint
for Peace.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 6
DOA Add a footnote to the Chief Information Officer position in the Department of
Administration, directing that the Chief Information Officer shall establish a
management training protocol in relation to new software platforms for affected City
departments. The intent is to ensure upper-level employees are on-boarded with new
software platforms.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 7A
DOA Create a new SEED pilot program Special Fund in the Department of
Administration with funding of $100,000. Offset by reducing overtime and computer
replacement in the Police Department for a total of $100,000. Intent of the amendment
is to create a universal basic income program based on the Stockton model.
Ald. Lewis moved substitution of Amendment 7A with Amendment 7B.
This Budget was SUBSTITUTED
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2020 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2020 budget.
Amendment 7B
Add a footnote to the Administration Director position in the Department of
Administration, directing that the Administration Director shall develop and present to
the Common Council a plan for implementing a pilot SEED universal basic income
program based on the Stockton model.
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Ald. Hamilton and Johnson added as cosponsors.
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 12 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Perez, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 3- Ald.Donovan, Ald.Borkowski Ald.Spiker
Amendment 9
DOA Add $100,000 to a new Street Prostitution Partner Patrol special fund in the
Department of Administration. Add a footnote stating Administration Director shall
collaborate with the Police Chief to submit an expenditure plan for approval to the
Common Council. It is the intent of the Common Council to earmark $100,000 in future
CDBG award funding to support this program.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 11
DOA Add a footnote to the Administration Director position in the Department of
Administration, directing that the Administration Director shall collaborate with
representatives of Milwaukee County, Milwaukee Public Schools and City departments
in implementing a One Milwaukee initiative. The One Milwaukee initiative will explore
intergovernmental cost- and service-sharing arrangements. The Administration Director
shall present a report on the initiative to the Common Council within six months.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 12
ASSESSOR Add a footnote directing the Commissioner of Assessments to implement
a program to contact tenants of commercial tax-exempt buildings regarding interest in
participating in the City's Fair Share PILOT program.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
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Amendment 15
DCD Footnote directing the Commissioner of Department of City Development to
present a plan to the Common Council to improve participation and successful
outcomes of the Youth Earn and Learn program.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 16
DCD Footnote directing the Commissioner of City Development to present
recommendations to the Common Council on implementing alternative housing models
for development that lead to permanent affordability and community ownership.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 17
DCD Insert a footnote directing the Commissioner of City Development to implement a
plan to prevent landlords with a history of eviction abuse from purchasing City-owned
properties.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 18
DCD Insert footnote directing the Mayor's Office and the Department of City
Development to report to the Common Council a plan for leveraging corporate contact
opportunities during the Democratic National Convention.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 19
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DCD Insert a footnote directing the Commissioner of City Development to present a
plan to the Common Council for requiring developers to be responsible for the
monitoring and maintenance of City-owned properties being held off the market for
potential development.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 20
DCD Insert a footnote directing the Commissioner of City Development and
Commissioner of Public Works to establish a plan for minimizing disruptions to local
businesses during street construction.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 22
DCD Create a $10,000 Central City Economic Development Commission special fund
in the Common Council-City Clerk's office. Offset the increase by reducing DCD
Milwaukee 7 special fund by $5,000 and the Economic Development Marketing special
fund by $5,000.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 24
CC-CC Add a footnote to the position of City Clerk stating that the City Clerk shall
collaborate with the Department of City Development on establishing a yard signage
program to market the sale of City-owned properties.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
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Amendment 27
COMPTROLLER Provide $10,245 in funding for a Baby Changing Station special fund
in Department of Public Works-Infrastructure to install changing stations in restrooms
in City libraries and clinics. Offset by reducing Department of Employee Relations
operating budget by $5,245 and reducing the Comptroller Office's operating budget by
$5,000.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 28A
HEALTH Insert a footnote instructing the Health Commissioner to coordinate with the
Director of Employee Relations to provide trauma-informed care training for all City
employees routinely assigned to call center-type duties.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 29
DER Insert a footnote instructing the Employee Relations Director to investigate and
report the impacts of employee turnover on the City's pension funding and liabilities.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 30
DER Insert a footnote instructing the Employee Relations Director to implement regular
"Stay Interviews" with City employees to investigate job satisfaction.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 31
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DER Add a footnote requiring that the Director of Employee Relations shall report
annually to the Common Council on the implementation and results of employee exit
interviews.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 32
DER Insert a footnote requiring the Director of Employee Relations to present a report
to the Common Council on strategies for reducing educational barriers to City
employment in favor of providing more robust on-the-job training.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 33
FPC Insert a footnote directing the Executive Director of the Fire & Police Commission
to provide quarterly reports to the Common Council on 9-1-1 call wait times, as well as
activities, training, and initiatives to reduce 9-1-1 call wait times.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 34
FPC Insert a footnote directing the Executive Director of the Fire & Police Commission
to collaborate with the Police Department on initiatives to reduce overtime
expenditures.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 35
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FPC Insert a footnote directing the Executive Director of the Fire & Police Commission
to collaborate with the Police Department and the Health Department to present a plan
to the Common Council for information-sharing following a critical incident.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 36
FPC Add position 0.5 FTE and funding for an additional Recruiter in the Fire & Police
Commission.
Ald. Dodd moved substitution of Amendment 36 with Amendment 36A.
This Budget was SUBSTITUTED
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2020 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2020 budget.
Amendment 36A
Add position, FTE, and funding for an additional recruiter in the Fire & Police
Commission.
A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 12 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Perez, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 3- Ald.Donovan, Ald.Borkowski Ald.Spiker
Amendment 37
FPC Insert a footnote directing the Executive Director of the Fire & Police Commission
to ensure that recruiting activities for the Fire Cadet program shall take place only
within the city of Milwaukee.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 40
HEALTH Insert a footnote directing the Commissioner of Health and Chief of Police to
prepare a plan for partnering to leverage City resources to reduce violence in
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Milwaukee.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 41
HEALTH Insert a footnote directing the Commissioner of Health to report to the
Common Council a plan and timeline for implementing a client electronic healthcare
records system.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 42I
Add $240,000 to the Health Dept. for a Birthing Moms Pilot Project; $20,000 for a
Trauma Informed Care marketing campaign; add position, FTE, and funding for a
Healthy Food Access Coordinator; add four FTE for Operations Driver Workers and
necessary operating funds in DPW to restore biweekly street sweeping in the CSA;
create a Violence Interruption SPA with $300,000; create an Earn and Learn special
fund in DCD with $72,000; create a Participatory Budget SPA with $100,000 with the
intent of giving citizens a voice in City violence prevention funding, create a Reckless
Driving Task Force Recommendations special fund in DPW with $110,000; increase
litter can equipment budget by $110,000; create an Emergency Housing capital
program for lead displacement, homelessness, and prostitution with $300,000 in
borrowing. Offset new borrowing by reducing Police Vehicle borrowing. Offset the
operating budget increases with a reduction in Police Overtime by $545,669. Replace
$240,000 of cash revenues in the Lead Service Line Repl. Prog. with new borrowing.
Eliminate the Bublr special fund in the Transport. Fund and increase the Transport.
Fund transfer to the Gen. Fund by $110,000. Increase Stormwater fee by an additional
1.15% for $415,600 and increase the Sewer Maint. Fund transfer to the Gen. Fund by
$415,600. The intent is to have the Comptroller recognize $765,600 of revenue to
offset the tax levy impact of this amendment. If the Comptroller does not recognize the
revenues, the tax levy impact will be as stated.
Ald. Coggs moved to substitute Amendment 42I with Amendment 42L.
This Budget was SUBSTITUTED
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2020 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2020 budget.
Amendment 42L
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Add a footnote to the Adminstration Director position in the Department of
Administration, directing that the Administration Director to develop and present to the
Common Council a City budget public education and participation initiative. Add
$240,000 to the Health Department for a Birthing Moms Pilot Project, $20,000 for a
Trauma Informed Care marketing campaign. Add position, FTE, and funding for a
Healthy Food Access Coordinator, add four FTE for Operations Driver Workers and
necessary operating funds in Public Works to restore biweekly street sweeping service
in the Combined Sewer Aerea, create an Earn and Learn Special Fund in the
Department of City Development with $72,000 in funding, create a Reckless Driving
Task Force Recommendations Special Fund in the Department of Public Works,
increase litter can equipment budget by $128,000. Insert a footnote stating it is the
intent of the Common Council to implement a workforce development plan with CDBG
funding for a contracted litter can collection service. Create an Emergency Housing
capital program for lead displacement, homelessness, and prostitution with funding of
$300,000 in General Obligation borrowing. Offset new General Obligation borrowing by
reducing Police Vehicle General Obligation borrowing. Offset the operation budget
increases with a reduction in Police Overtime by $145,669. Replace $240,000 of cash
revenues in the Lead Service Line Replacement Program with new borrowing.
Eliminate the Bublr special fund in Transportation Fund and increasing the
Transportation Fund transfer to the General Fund by $110,000. Increase Stormwater
fee by an additional 1.15% for $433,600 and increase the Sewer Maintenance Fund
transfer to the General Fund by $433,600. The intent is to have the Comptroller
recognize $783,600 of revenue to offset the tax levy impact of this amendment. If the
Comptroller does not recognize the revenues, the tax levy impact will be as stated.
Ald. Kovac, Bauman, Rainey, and Johnson added as cosponsors.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 12 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Perez, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 3- Ald.Donovan, Ald.Borkowski Ald.Spiker
Amendment 47
POLICE Insert a footnote directing the Chief of Police to report to the Common
Council on the department's strategy for educating hotel and other hospitality operators
and staff on recognizing and reporting human trafficking during the Democratic
National Convention.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 48A
FPC Insert a footnote directing the Fire and Police Commission Executive Director to
expand trauma informed care training to all members of the Milwaukee Police
Department.
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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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 52
POLICE Restore planned street lighting burn time reduction. Offset with reduction to
Police Department's Computer Replacement Program special fund.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 12 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Rainey,
Ald.Donovan, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 3- Ald.Kovac, Ald.Dodd Ald.Lewis
Amendment 61
POLICE Restore position authority for 18 Community Service Officer positions.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 62
PORT Add a footnote to the position of Municipal Port Director stating that the
Municipal Port Director shall present a report to the Common Council on the Port's
progress on reaching out to Sister Cities.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 63
DPW-ADMIN Add the following footnote to the Commissioner of Public Works: "The
Commissioner of the Department of Public Works will establish a plan to more
effectively communicate to residents and businesses plans for underground, sewer,
road and other City projects that may disturb lead service lines."
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 64
DPW-ADMIN Add the following footnote to the Commissioner of Public Works: "The
Commissioner of the Department of Public Works will establish a strategy for cleaning
areas adjacent to highways."
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 65
DPW-ADMIN Add a footnote to the position of Commissioner of Public Works stating
that the Commissioner shall present a report to the Common Council on long-term
plans for maintenance and reconstruction of City alleys.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 66
DPW-ADMIN Add a footnote to the position of Commissioner of Public Works stating
that the Commissioner shall present an annual report to the Common Council on the
state of opportunities and technologies for implementing renewable resources in
City-wide infrastructure, particularly for street lights.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 67
DPW-OPERATIONS Reduce planned purchase of five new refuse packers to four and
increase budget for refuse carts by the corresponding amount.
Ald. Stamper added as a cosponsor.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
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motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 9- Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan,
Ald.Murphy, Ald.Perez, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 5- Ald.Kovac, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Borkowski Ald.Spiker
Abstain, 1- Ald.Coggs
Amendment 71
DPW-OPERATIONS Create a special fund with $60,000 in funding for a contracted
complaint-based Rapid Response Team. The Rapid Response Team shall be
responsive to both requests from members of the Council and block captains. Fund
the new special fund by replacing cash revenues in the Lead Service Line
Replacement Program with new borrowing. The intent is to have the Comptroller
recognize this revenue to offset the tax levy impact of this amendment. If the
Comptroller does not recognize the revenues, the tax levy impact will be as stated.
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 9- Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan,
Ald.Lewis, Ald.Perez, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 6- Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski Ald.Spiker
Amendment 77
SPA Add $50,000 of levy funding and a footnote to the MKE Community Excellence
Fund that the intent of the Common Council is to earmark $50,000 in CDBG funds for
this initiative and that the City Clerk shall work with the Office of Violence Prevention
on implementing the initiative. The footnote also requires that release of funds from the
Special Purpose Account shall be contingent upon receipt of matching funds.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 79
CAPITAL Add a footnote that directs $250,000 of the 2020 "Concentrated Blight
Elimination" funds to be used for demolition of buildings in areas with high densities of
vacant properties.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 80
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CAPITAL Increase City funding for the Housing Trust Fund by $200,000. Offset this
increase by reducing the 10,000 Homes Initiative by $200,000.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 82
CAPITAL Add $600,000 of new borrowing and $600,000 of special assessment
authority to DPW-Infrastructure's Alley Reconstruction Capital Program. Add the
following footnote to the program: "The Commissioner of Public Works shall present a
plan to the Common Council for approval of the alley projects selected for
reconstruction."
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 12 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Rainey,
Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 3- Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac Ald.Spiker
Amendment 84
CAPITAL Create new Community Resource Hub Capital Program in the Department of
City Development, with $200,000 of new borrowing to fund the program.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 11 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Rainey,
Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Zielinski
Ald.Stamper
No, 4- Ald.Johnson, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Murphy Ald.Spiker
Amendment 86
CAPITAL Increase City funding for Concentrated Blight Elimination by $500,000.
Offset this increase by reducing the 10,000 Homes Initiative by $500,000.
Ald. Bauman moved substitution of Amendment 86 with Amendment 86A.
This Budget was SUBSTITUTED
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2020 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2020 budget.
Amendment 86A
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Increase cash funding for the Housing Trust Fund by $400,000 and increase
Concentrated Blight Eliminatino by $400,000 in General Obligation borrowing. Offset
this increase by reducing the Housing Trust Fund General Obligation borrowing by
$400,000 and the 10,000 Homes Initiative cash revenues by $400,000.
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
Amendment 88A
CAPITAL Add $500,000 of new borrowing to DPW-Infrastructure's Multimodal
Transportation Capital Program.
Ald. Bauman moved substitution of Amendment 88A with Amendment 88B.
This Budget was SUBSTITUTED
Amendment 88B
Add $500,000 of new borrowing to DPW-Infrastructure's Multimodal Transportation
Capital Program and offset by reducing new borrowing for sidewalk replacement.
Ald. Hamilton, Johnson, and Perez added cosponsors.
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 90
CAPITAL Shift $700,000 from DPW's Street Improvements- Traffic Control Facilities
Program to DPW-Infrastructure's Multimodal Transportation Capital Program to
implement the Milwaukee Pedestrian 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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 93
GRANT & AID Add a footnote to the Grant and Aid Projects Fund budget to establish
the intent of the Common Council to earmark $300,000 in CDBG funds for the
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Milwaukee Promise program.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 94
WATER Add the following footnote to the Water Works Infrastructure Services
operating account: "The Water Works Superintendent shall collaborate with the
Department of Administration- Budget and Management Division to provide
recommendations on establishing a program to facilitate lead service line
replacements by owner-occupants who do not qualify for the City's current cost-share
program."
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 95
DOA Establish a footnote directing that the Administration Director and the
Commissioner of City Development shall collaborate to identify ten properties that can
be allocated for emergency housing across the City by the end of 2020. The intent is
to identify properties that are multi-unit, such as a duplex or a four unit property.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 96
Add a footnote to the budget directing that all departments that provide field services
in the community to develop a plan on how to make Crime Stoppers material available
to the public as part of their daily field operations.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Amendment 97
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CITY CLERK Add position authority, FTE and funding for a Community Outreach
Liaison position in the City Clerk's Office, and offset by shifting cash revenue funding
from the Lead Service Line Replacement Program. The intent is to have the
Comptroller recognize $50,130 of revenue to offset the tax levy impact of this
amendment. If the Comptroller does not recognize the revenues, the tax levy impact
will be as stated.
Ald. Lewis moved withdrawal of Amendment 97.
This Budget was AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
190001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2020 budget.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Amendment 8A
DOA Add $130,000 to the Police Operating Budget to fund the Police Ambassador
Program. Offset the increase by reducing the operating budget of all General City
departments, except for the Police Department, by a proportional amount.
Ald. Kovac moved substitution of Amendment 8A with Amendment 8B.
This Budget was SUBSTITUTED
Amendment 8B
Add funding to the Police Operating Budget to fund the Police Ambassador Program.
Offset the increase by reducing the operating budget of all General City departments
by a proportional amount.
Ald. Hamilton, Borkowski, Bauman, Stamper, Perez, Johnson, and Lewis added as
cosponsors.
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 11 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Rainey,
Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski
Ald.Stamper
No, 2- Ald.Dodd Ald.Donovan
Abstain, 2- Ald.Coggs Ald.Lewis
Amendment 26
CC-CC Add $20,000 to the Hip Hop Week MKE special fund in the City Clerk's Office.
A motion was made by ALD. RAINEY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 11 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Rainey,
Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Perez, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
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No, 3- Ald.Donovan, Ald.Borkowski Ald.Spiker
Abstain, 1- Ald.Coggs
Amendment 38
FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION Eliminate funding for 2020 recruit class in Police
budget. Add position authority and funding for a Recruiter and a Testing Coordinator in
the Fire & Police Commission; add $50,000 to Fire & Police Commission operating
budget to provide increased contractor capacity for testing/examinations and speed up
establishing eligibility lists in 2020. Add remaining funds to DPW-Operations for
Operation Driver Workers.
Ald. Dodd moved substitution of Amendment 38 with Amendment 38D.
This Budget was SUBSTITUTED
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2020 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2020 budget.
Amendment 38D
Add position and FTE authority, and funding for a Testing Coordinator in the Fire &
Police Commission; add $50,000 to Fire & Police Commission operating budget to
provide increased contractor capacity for testing/examinations and speed up
establishing eligibility lists in 2020. Add $10,000 to Health Vital Records to subsidize
free vital records for unaccompanied homeless youths. Offset by reducing Police
salaries. The intent is to delay the 2020 Police recruit class by one pay period.
A motion was made by ALD. DODD that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 12 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Perez, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 3- Ald.Donovan, Ald.Borkowski Ald.Spiker
Amendment 44
HEALTH Provide $240,000 for new Birthing Moms Pilot Project special fund which will
distribute free lead education kits, including filters, for all birthing moms in the 53204,
53206, 53208 and 53210 Zip codes prior to hospital discharge. Fund the new special
fund by replacing cash revenues in the Lead Service Line Replacement Program with
new borrowing. The intent is to have the Comptroller recognize this revenue to offset
the tax levy impact of this amendment. If the Comptroller does not recognize the
revenues, the tax levy impact will be as stated.
Ald. Perez moved withdrawal of Amendment 44.
This Budget was AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
Amendment 49
POLICE Add funding and FTE to increase Police average sworn strength by 30 to
1,834.
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A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion FAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 6- Ald.Donovan, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker
Ald.Zielinski
No, 9- Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Lewis Ald.Stamper
Amendment 53
POLICE Create a new gun buy-back special fund in the Police Department and fund
with $100,000. Offset with reduction to Police overtime
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion FAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 3- Ald.Bauman, Ald.Rainey Ald.Stamper
No, 11 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis,
Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker Ald.Zielinski
Abstain, 1- Ald.Coggs
Amendment 54
POLICE Add funding and FTE to increase Police average sworn strength by 30 to
1,834 to supplement traffic enforcement.
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion FAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 6- Ald.Donovan, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker
Ald.Zielinski
No, 9- Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Lewis Ald.Stamper
Amendment 55
POLICE Add funding and FTE'S to increase Police average sworn strength by 20 to
1,824 to supplement traffic enforcement.
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion FAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 6- Ald.Donovan, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker
Ald.Zielinski
No, 9- Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Lewis Ald.Stamper
Amendment 60
POLICE Restore position authority for 18 Community Service Officers and funding for
6 Community Service Officer positions and offset with reduction in Police overtime.
Ald. Spiker moved substitution of Amendment 60 with Amendment 60A.
This Budget was SUBSTITUTED
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Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2020 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2020 budget.
Amendment 60A
Restore funding for 6 Community Service Officer positions and offset with reduction in
Police overtime.
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion FAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 5- Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman Ald.Spiker
No, 10 - Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy,
Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
Amendment 68
DPW-OPERATIONS Restore biweekly street sweeping service in the Combined Sewer
Area by adding position authority, funding, and FTE's for four Operations Driver
Workers. Offset the cost by increasing the stormwater fee by an additional one
percent and by increasing the Sewer Maintenance Fund payment to the General Fund.
This amendment will require legislation increasing the stormwater fee and revenue
recognition by the Comptroller. If revenue is not recognized, the tax levy impact of this
amendment will be as stated.
Ald. Murphy moved withdrawal of Amendment 68.
This Budget was AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
Amendment 74
DPW Remove free bulky waste pickup from regular garbage collection routes and
provide free bulky waste pickup on a limited number of "exception" days per year.
Budget savings will be used to create an organics waste collection service.
Ald. Kovac moved substitution of Amendment 74 with Amendment 74A.
This Budget was SUBSTITUTED
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2020 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2020 budget.
Amendment 74A
Add $103,000 to DPW's cart budget to purchase 2,000 95-gal organics waste carts.
Add $22,000 to DPW's budget for mailers and education/recruitment efforts for
expanding the organics collection program. Offset costs with an increase to the solid
waste fee. This amendment will require legislation increasing the solid waste fee and
revenue recognition by the Comptroller. If revenue is not recognized, the tax levy
impact of this amendment will be as stated.
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Ald. Kovac moved withdrawal of Amendment 74A.
This Budget was AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
Amendment 75
DPW-INFRASTRUCTURE Add $110,000 in funding to a new Reckless Driving Task
Force Initiatives Special Fund in DPW-Infrastructure. Offset the increase by
eliminating the Bublr Bikes special fund in Transportation Fund and increasing the
Transportation Fund transfer to the General Fund by $110,000. This amendment will
require revenue recognition by the Comptroller. If the revenue is not recognized, the tax
levy impact of this amendment will be as stated.
Ald. Murphy moved withdrawal of Amendment 75.
This Budget was AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
Amendment 91
CAPITAL Reduce DPW-Infrastructure's High Impact Street Capital Program new
borrowing by $600,000 and add $600,000 of new borrowing and $600,000 of special
assessment authority to DPW-Infrastructure's Alley Reconstruction Capital Program.
A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion FAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 5- Ald.Johnson, Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Borkowski Ald.Spiker
No, 9- Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
Abstain, 1- Ald.Coggs
Amendment 92
CAPITAL Reduce new borrowing authorization by reducing the Fire Department SCBA
Replacement program by $100,000, DPW-ISD Buildings City Hall Elevator program by
$200,000, and Police Vehicles by $1,295,000.
Ald. Johnson moved substitution of Amendment 92 with Amendment 92A.
This Budget was SUBSTITUTED
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2020 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2020 budget.
Amendment 92A
Reduce new borrowing authorization for Police Vehicles by $1,000,000. The intent of
the amendment is to reduce overall capital borrowing.
A motion was made by ALD. JOHNSON that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion FAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 6- Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Rainey Ald.Stamper
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No, 8- Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker Ald.Zielinski
Abstain, 1- Ald.Coggs
Amendment 98
Create a Violence Interruption Special Purpose Account with $300,000 in funding and
offset by reducing Police Overtime.
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 10 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Perez, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 5- Ald.Dodd, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski Ald.Spiker
Final action on the file was withheld and made as the last matter later in the meeting.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski
Ald.Stamper
No, 2- Ald.Donovan Ald.Borkowski
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
2. 190613 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. COGGS that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
3. 190614 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. COGGS that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
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No, 0
4. 190910 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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
5. 190897 Resolution establishing the 2020 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:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 1- Ald.Borkowski
6. 190898 Resolution establishing the 2020 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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 1- Ald.Borkowski
7. 190899 Resolution establishing the 2020 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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
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8. 190900 Substitute resolution establishing the 2020 Equivalent Residential Unit
and 2020 Equivalent Residential Unit Rate used in calculation of the
Storm Water Management Charge.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Ald. Coggs moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 15-0)
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
190900 Substitute resolution establishing the 2020 Equivalent Residential Unit
and 2020 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, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski
Ald.Stamper
No, 1- Ald.Borkowski
Excused, 1- Ald.Lewis
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
9. 190965 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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
10. 190966 Communication from the Wisconsin Division of Transportation
Investment Management relating to the 2019 General Transportation
Aids and Connecting Highway Aids Estimates.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
11. 190967 Communication from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue relating to
the Revised Estimated 2019 and the 2020 Shared Revenue and
Expenditure Restraint.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
12. 190968 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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION:
13. 190615 Resolution relating to the adoption of the proposed 2020 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, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Lewis
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14. 190906 A charter ordinance relating to implementation of various provisions of
the 2020 budget.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. RAINEY 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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
15. 190904 An ordinance relating to implementation of various provisions of the 2020
budget.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ 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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
16. 190905 A resolution relating to implementation of various provisions of the 2020
budget.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
17. 190902 Resolution relative to establishing the rate of taxation for 2020 budget
purposes as computed by the Commissioner of Assessments of the City
of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be HELD IN COUNCIL.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
18. 190903 Substitute resolution authorizing a payment from the 2019 Parking Fund
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to the 2020 Debt Service Fund to pay principal and interest for various
parking projects.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be ADOPTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
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 $1,116,485 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.
19. 190901 Substitute resolution authorizing a further Tax Stabilization Fund
withdrawal for 2020 as permitted by Sub-Section 4(c) and (d) of Section
304-29 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Ald. Coggs moved to amend the file by inserting the amount of $8,883,515.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
190901 Substitute resolution authorizing a further Tax Stabilization Fund
withdrawal for 2020 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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
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There being no further business to come before the Common Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 2:26 p.m.
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant
Council Records Section
City Clerk's Office
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 of Milwaukee City Hall
200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Council Agenda
COMMON COUNCIL
Friday, November 8, 2019 9:00 AM Common Council Chambers
Budget Adoption
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 Scott P. Spiker, 13th District
Nikiya Dodd, 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:
REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION:
1. 190001 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 04/16/2019
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2020 budget.
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
2. 190613 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 07/30/2019
A substitute ordinance to make uniform the rates of pay of offices and positions in the City
service.
3. 190614 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 07/30/2019
A substitute ordinance determining the offices and positions in the various departments,
bureaus, boards and commissions in the City Service.
4. 190910 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/24/2019
A substitute ordinance increasing various fees and forfeitures.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
5. 190897 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/24/2019
Resolution establishing the 2020 Local Sewerage Charge.
6. 190898 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/24/2019
Resolution establishing the 2020 Snow and Ice Removal Cost Recovery Charge.
7. 190899 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/24/2019
Resolution establishing the 2020 Solid Waste Charge.
8. 190900 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/24/2019
Resolution establishing the 2020 Equivalent Residential Unit and 2020 Equivalent
Residential Unit Rate used in calculation of the Storm Water Management Charge.
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
9. 190965 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 10/15/2019
Communication from the Milwaukee Public Schools relating to the tax levy for the City of
Milwaukee.
10. 190966 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 10/15/2019
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Communication from the Wisconsin Division of Transportation Investment Management
relating to the 2019 General Transportation Aids and Connecting Highway Aids Estimates.
11. 190967 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 10/15/2019
Communication from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue relating to the Revised
Estimated 2019 and the 2020 Shared Revenue and Expenditure Restraint.
12. 190968 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 10/15/2019
Communication from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue relating to state aid payments
due to exempted business computers from being subject to property taxes.
REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION:
13. 190615 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 07/30/2019
Resolution relating to the adoption of the proposed 2020 budget for the Redevelopment
Authority of the City of Milwaukee.
14. 190906 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/24/2019
A charter ordinance relating to implementation of various provisions of the 2020 budget.
15. 190904 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/24/2019
An ordinance relating to implementation of various provisions of the 2020 budget.
16. 190905 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/24/2019
A resolution relating to implementation of various provisions of the 2020 budget.
17. 190902 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/24/2019
Resolution relative to establishing the rate of taxation for 2020 budget purposes as
computed by the Commissioner of Assessments of the City of Milwaukee.
18. 190903 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/24/2019
Resolution authorizing a payment from the 2019 Parking Fund to the 2020 Debt Service
Fund to pay principal and interest for various parking projects.
19. 190901 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/24/2019
Resolution authorizing a further Tax Stabilization Fund withdrawal for 2020 as permitted by
Sub-Section 4(c) and (d) of Section 304-29 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances.
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