COMMON COUNCIL
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · November 5, 2021
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
COMMON COUNCIL
Friday, November 5, 2021 9:00 AM Common Council Chamber
BUDGET ADOPTION MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 9:37 a.m.
Present: 14 - Hamilton
Johnson
Kovac
Bauman
Dodd
Coggs
Zamarripa
Lewis
Murphy
Borkowski
Perez
Spiker
Dimitrijevic
Stamper
Excused: 1 - Rainey
The Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by silent invocation.
THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REFERS
WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION THE FOLLOWING:
1. 210001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2022 budget.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Budget amendments approved by the Finance and Personnel Committee were
considered first followed by budget amendments submitted under the 24-hour rule and
any loose amendments.
Amendment 2A
Add a footnote directing the City Clerk to work with City departments to provide status
updates regarding their Equity Impact Statements. Footnotes are informational only. It
is necessary for the common council to adopt legislation to implement the intent of the
footnote. If the Common Council fails to pass said legislation, the footnote has not
impact.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
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motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
Amendment 4A
Add position authority, funding and FTE for one Grant Compliance Manager position in
the Department of Administration-Community Development Grants Administration.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
Amendment 6
Add position authority, FTE, and funding for one Assistant City Attorney in the
Common Council - City Clerk. Offest by reducing position authority, FTE, and funding
for one Assistant City Attorney in the City Attorney's Office. The Assistant City
Attorney will represent the Common Council - City Clerk as special counsel. Charter
Ordinance enabling legislation is required.
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Budget be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 9- Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy,
Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker Ald.Dimitrijevic
No, 4- Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Lewis Ald.Stamper
Excused, 1- Ald.Rainey
Abstain, 1- Ald.Coggs
Amendment 8A
Add footnote directing the Department of City Development, in consultation with the
City Attorney's Office, to examine the feasibility of City-owned property being used for
advertising. Footnotes are informational only. It is necessary for the Common Council
to adopt legislation to implement the intent of the footnote. If the Common Council
fails to pass said legislation, the footnote has no impact.
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.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Dimitrijevic
Ald.Stamper
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No, 1- Ald.Murphy
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
Amendment 9A
Add $50,000 to the Department of City Development to support the Neighborhood
Improvement Development Corporation’s “Healing Spaces” initiative. The intent is to
expand the number of spaces and provide funding for programing in existing spaces.
Ald. Coggs moved substitution of Amendment 9A with Amendment 9B. (Prevailed
13-0)
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Budget be SUBSTITUTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Spiker, Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Dodd Ald.Rainey
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2022 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2022 budget.
Amendment 9B
Add $50,000 to the Department of City Development to support the Neighborhood
Improvement Development Corporation’s “Healing Spaces” initiative. The intent is to
expand the number of spaces and provide funding for programing in existing spaces.
Reduce DPW-Infrastructure's Equipment account by $50,000. The intent is to
supplement DPW-Infrastructure's Equipment account with carryover funding.
Ald. Lewis added as a cosponsor.
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.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Spiker, Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Rainey
Amendment 18
Add a footnote to directing the Fire & Police Commission to work with the Fire
Department and the Police Department to provide a survey for employees who move
out of the city to provide their reasons for moving out of the city. Footnotes are
informational only. It is necessary for the Common Council to adopt legislation to
implement the intent of the footnote. If the Common Council fails to pass said
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legislation, the footnote has no impact.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
Amendment 20
Increase the deposit to the Employers' Pension Reserve Fund in 2022 by $30,000,000,
for a total contribution of $40,000,000. Offset by reducing the Fire Department salaries
by $30,000,000.
Ald. Murphy moved substitution of Amendment 20 with Amendment 20A. (Prevailed
14-0)
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be SUBSTITUTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Spiker, Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Rainey
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2022 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2022 budget.
Amendment 20A
Increase the deposit to the Employers' Pension Reserve Fund in 2022 by $30,000,000,
for a total contribution of $40,000,000. Offset by reducing various department and
special purpose account funding. 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. Coggs moved for the Common Council to enter into the Committee of the Whole
to hear testimony from the Comptroller's Office and Budget Office. There was no
objection.
Appearing:
Joshua Benson, Deputy Comptroller
Dennis Yaccarino, Budget Director
Ald. Coggs moved separate action to consider the Police Department portion
separately.
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Ald. Coggs moved for the Common Council to rise from the Committee of the Whole.
There was no objection.
This Budget was NOT ACTED ON
Separate action was taken as follows:
Amendment 20C
Increase the deposit to the Employers' Pension Reserve Fund in 2022 by $23.6 million.
Offset by reducing various department and special purpose account funding.
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.
Sponsorship to reflect Ald. Johnson.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
Amendment 20D
Increase the deposit to the Employers' Pension Reserve Fund in 2022 by $6.4 million.
Offset by increasing the Police Department's ARPA allocation. 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.
Sponsorship to reflect Ald. Johnson.
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.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 1- Ald.Coggs
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
Amendment 21
Reduce Fire Department operating expenditures by $6.05 million and increase Police
Department funding by the same amount to fund the hiring of three Police Officer
recruit classes of 65 recruits each.
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.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
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No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
Abstain, 1- Ald.Coggs
Amendment 23
Add a footnote to the Commissioner of Health directing the department to explore the
possibilities of capturing more payments from property owners involved in lead
remediation. Footnotes are informational only. It is necessary for the Common Council
to adopt legislation to implement the intent of the footnote. If the Common Council
fails to pass said legislation, the footnote has no impact.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
Amendment 24
Add a footnote to the Violence Reduction & Prevention Program Director for the Health
Department to provide metrics to evaluate the efficacy of the services of the Office of
Violence Prevention.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
Amendment 25
Add a footnote to the Violence Reduction & Prevention Program Director in the Health
Department to provide annual reports related to trauma care and Fire and Police
personnel. Footnotes are informational only. It is necessary for the Common Council to
adopt legislation to implement the intent of the footnote. If the Common Council fails
to pass said legislation, the footnote has no impact.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
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Amendment 28
Add a footnote that directs the Department of Neighborhood Services to use, at
minimum, $400,000 of demolition money for properties in areas of concentrated blight.
Footnotes are informational only. It is necessary for the Common Council to adopt
legislation to implement the intent of the footnote. If the Common Council fails to pass
said legislation, the footnote has no impact.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
Amendment 29A
Add $400,000 for ten Police Service Specialist - Investigators.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
Amendment 32
Add funding for a pilot program to establish two (One-North/One-South) Wildflower
Planting Beds by increasing Forestry's Professional Services allocation by $25,000.
The purpose of this pilot program is to identify cost savings by reducing overall
maintenance costs related to contract mowing. This amendment assumes that the
total cost will be offset by increasing Sewers transfer to the General Fund.
Amendment will require revenue recognition by the Comptroller. If revenue is not
recognized, the tax levy impact of this amendment will be as stated.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
Amendment 5A
Add $807,715 to the Assessor's Office Assessment Software capital account to
purchase software that will support geo-referenced digital sketches and computer
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software for assessment valuation accuracy. Reduce City Hall Foundation & Hollow
Walk capital account by corresponding amount.
Ald. Spiker moved substitution of Amendment 5A with Amendment 5B. (Prevailed
13-0)
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Budget be SUBSTITUTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2022 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2022 budget.
Amendment 5B
Add $141,000 to the Assessor's Office Assessment Software capital account to
purchase computer software for assessment valuation accuracy. Reduce City Hall
Foundation & Hollow Walk capital account by corresponding amount.
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion FAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 5- Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 8- Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa Ald.Murphy
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2022 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2022 budget.
Amendment 5A
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Budget be AMENDED
(WITHDRAWN). This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
Amendment 7
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Add position authority, FTE, and funding of $50,130 for a Human Resources
Representative to the Department of Employee Relations. Offset eliminating one
Assistant City Attorney position in the City Attorney's office.
Ald. Spiker moved substitution of Amendment 7 with Amendment 7B. (Prevailed 13-0)
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Budget be SUBSTITUTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2022 budget.
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2022 budget.
Amendment 7B
Add position authority, FTE, and funding for a Human Resources Representative to the
Department of Employee Relations. Offset by eliminating the position authority, FTE,
and funding for the Risk Manager position in the City Attorney's office.
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Budget be AMENDED
(WITHDRAWN). This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
Amendment 11A
Provide $150,000 in the Common Council-City Clerk to support the Alert Neighbor
Program (ANP) pilot program to promote collaboration between residents, the City of
Milwaukee, and other neighborhood partners to address crime and safety issues in
Milwaukee neighborhoods.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Budget be AMENDED
(WITHDRAWN). This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
Amendment 22A
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Appropriate $164,000 to perform a civilian/sworn personnel resource analysis study.
The purpose of the study is to determine the appropriate staffing levels for the
Milwaukee Fire Department.
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Budget be AMENDED
(WITHDRAWN). This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
Amendment 30B
Add $250,000 of funding for 100 Automated License Plate Readers to assist with the
auto theft clearance rate.
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Budget be AMENDED
(WITHDRAWN). This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
Ald. Murphy offered Loose Amendment 36. There was no objection.
Loose Amendment 36
Reduce funding, positions, and FTE's in the Milwaukee Public Libraries Central Library
Decision Unit. The purpose of this amendment is to make a technical correction to the
Proposed Budget to address salary changes from two Department of Employee
Relations classification studies.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
Final action and vote on this item was taken at the end of the meeting.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Budget be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 12 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Dimitrijevic
Ald.Stamper
No, 1- Ald.Borkowski
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Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
2. 210760 A substitute ordinance to make uniform the rates of pay of offices and
positions in the City service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
3. 210761 A substitute ordinance determining the offices and positions in the
various departments, bureaus, boards and commissions in the City
Service under control of the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
4. 210805 A substitute ordinance relating to increasing various fees for plan
examinations and building inspections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
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ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
5. 210799 Substitute resolution authorizing a payment from the 2021 Parking Fund
to the 2022 Debt Service Fund to pay principal and interest for various
parking projects.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
6. 210802 Substitute resolution relative to establishing the rate of taxation for 2022
budget purposes as computed by the Commissioner of Assessments of
the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
7. 210806 Substitute resolution establishing the 2022 Street Lighting Fee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 8- Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker Ald.Dimitrijevic
No, 5- Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Borkowski Ald.Stamper
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
8. 210807 Substitute resolution establishing the 2022 Local Sewerage Charge.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
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motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
9. 210808 Substitute resolution establishing the 2022 Solid Waste Charge.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
10. 210809 Substitute resolution establishing the 2022 Snow and Ice Removal Cost
Recovery Charge.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 11 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker Ald.Dimitrijevic
No, 2- Ald.Borkowski Ald.Stamper
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
11. 210810 Substitute resolution establishing the 2022 Equivalent Residential Unit
and 2022 Equivalent Residential Unit Rate used in calculation of the
Storm Water Management Charge.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
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THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS PLACING ON
FILE THE FOLLOWING:
12. 211009 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. MURPHY that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
13. 211010 Communication from the Wisconsin Division of Transportation
Investment Management relating to the 2021 General Transportation
Aids and Connecting Highway Aids Estimates.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
14. 211011 Communication from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue relating to
the Revised Estimated 2021 and the 2022 Shared Revenue and
Expenditure Restraint.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
15. 211012 Communication from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue relating to
state aid payments due to exempted business computers from being
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subject to property taxes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE FURTHER
REFERS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION THE FOLLOWING:
16. 210636 Resolution relating to the adoption of the proposed 2022 budget for the
Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
17. 210804 A charter ordinance relating to implementation of various provisions of
the 2022 budget.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Charter Ordinance be PLACED
ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
18. 210798 An ordinance relating to implementation of various provisions of the 2022
budget.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Ordinance be PLACED ON FILE.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
19. 210801 Resolution relating to implementation of various provisions of the 2022
budget.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be PLACED ON FILE.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
20. 210803 Substitute resolution authorizing a Tax Stabilization Fund withdrawal for
2022 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. MURPHY 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.Zamarripa, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker,
Ald.Dimitrijevic Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Rainey Ald.Lewis
Announcements were made.
There being no further business to come before the Common Council, the meeting adjourned
at 12:10 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 5, 2021 9:00 AM Common Council Chamber
BUDGET ADOPTION MEETING
Cavalier Johnson, 2nd District
President
Ashanti Hamilton, 1st 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 JoCasta Zamarripa, 8th District Scott P. Spiker, 13th District
Nikiya Dodd, 5th District Chantia Lewis, 9th District Marina Dimitrijevic, 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. Murphy, Chair; Ald. Spiker, 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.
COMMON COUNCIL Council Agenda Friday, November 5, 2021
THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REFERS WITHOUT
RECOMMENDATION THE FOLLOWING:
1. 210001 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 04/13/2021
Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2022 budget.
THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
2. 210760 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/01/2021
A substitute ordinance to make uniform the rates of pay of offices and positions in the City
service.
3. 210761 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/01/2021
A substitute ordinance determining the offices and positions in the various departments,
bureaus, boards and commissions in the City Service under control of the Common Council
of the City of Milwaukee.
4. 210805 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/21/2021
A substitute ordinance relating to increasing various fees for plan examinations and building
inspections.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
5. 210799 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/21/2021
Substitute resolution authorizing a payment from the 2021 Parking Fund to the 2022 Debt
Service Fund to pay principal and interest for various parking projects.
6. 210802 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/21/2021
Substitute resolution relative to establishing the rate of taxation for 2022 budget purposes as
computed by the Commissioner of Assessments of the City of Milwaukee.
7. 210806 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/21/2021
Substitute resolution establishing the 2022 Street Lighting Fee.
8. 210807 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/21/2021
Substitute resolution establishing the 2022 Local Sewerage Charge.
9. 210808 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/21/2021
Substitute resolution establishing the 2022 Solid Waste Charge.
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10. 210809 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/21/2021
Substitute resolution establishing the 2022 Snow and Ice Removal Cost Recovery Charge.
11. 210810 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/21/2021
Substitute resolution establishing the 2022 Equivalent Residential Unit and 2022 Equivalent
Residential Unit Rate used in calculation of the Storm Water Management Charge.
THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS PLACING ON FILE
THE FOLLOWING:
12. 211009 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 10/12/2021
Communication from the Milwaukee Public Schools relating to the tax levy for the City of
Milwaukee.
13. 211010 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 10/12/2021
Communication from the Wisconsin Division of Transportation Investment Management
relating to the 2021 General Transportation Aids and Connecting Highway Aids Estimates.
14. 211011 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 10/12/2021
Communication from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue relating to the Revised
Estimated 2021 and the 2022 Shared Revenue and Expenditure Restraint.
15. 211012 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 10/12/2021
Communication from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue relating to state aid payments
due to exempted business computers from being subject to property taxes.
THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE FURTHER REFERS WITHOUT
RECOMMENDATION THE FOLLOWING:
16. 210636 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/01/2021
Resolution relating to the adoption of the proposed 2022 budget for the Redevelopment
Authority of the City of Milwaukee.
17. 210804 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/21/2021
A charter ordinance relating to implementation of various provisions of the 2022 budget.
18. 210798 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/21/2021
An ordinance relating to implementation of various provisions of the 2022 budget.
19. 210801 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/21/2021
Resolution relating to implementation of various provisions of the 2022 budget.
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20. 210803 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/21/2021
Substitute resolution authorizing a Tax Stabilization Fund withdrawal for 2022 as permitted
by Sub-Section 4(c) and (d) of Section 304-29 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances.
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