FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · October 16, 2015
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City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
ALD. NIK KOVAC, CHAIR
Ald. Milele A. Coggs, Vice-Chair
Ald. Ashanti Hamilton, Ald. Jose G. Perez, and Terry
Witkowski
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232; Fax: 286-3456,
clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, John ledvina, 286-8637,
jledvi@milwaukee.gov
Friday, October 16, 2015 1:30 PM Room 301-B, Third Floor, City Hall
2016 BUDGET HEARINGS
Meeting convened at 1:50 p.m.
Present 5 - Kovac, Coggs, Hamilton, Perez, Witkowski
Individuals also present:
Martin Matson, Comptroller
Mark Nicolini, Budget & Management Director
John Ledvina, Legislative Reference Bureau
1. 150001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2016 budget.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-Department of City Development (DCD)
Individuals appearing:
Jackie Carter, Budget & Management Division
Rocky Marcoux, DCD Commissioner
Martha Brown, DCD Deputy Commissioner
DCD Overview:
Community Objectives & Goals, Performance Measures, Budget - Expenditure,
Budget Highlights - Changes, Special Purpose Accounts, Revenues, Capital
Improvements Plan
DCD Presentation:
Lakefront Gateway Project, Northwestern Mutual Tower, Couture, 833 E. Michigan
St., North End, Highway On/Off Ramps, Milwaukee Art Museum Addition, Plaza, Park
East, MSOE, Mandel, Beerline, Federick Lofts, Best Place, Schlitz Park, Sojourner
Peace Center, Bronzeville Cultural & Entertainment District, West Wisconsin Avenue
Development, Riverwalk, Pabst International Student Housing, Various Downtown
Developments, 30th Street Corridor
Ald. Hamilton left the committee at 3 p.m.
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DCD Presentation Continued:
Menomonee Valley, Inner Harbor District, Downer Avenue, Walker's Point, Burleigh
Street Commericial District, Near West Side, 27th Street & Wisconsin Avenue, Silver
City, Lindsey Heights Walnut Way, St. Ann Center, The Artery, Alverno College,
Milwaukee Arts Board, 4th of July Commission, Mayor's Design Awards, Growing
Prosperity, Kiva City Milwaukee, Milwaukee 7, Milwaukee Economic Development
Corporation, Commercial Corridor (Revitalization, Grants, Capital Accounts),
Havenwoods Neighborhood, Business Improvement Districts, Public-Private
Partnership, Housing (Affordable, Supportive, Rehabilitation), Targeted Investment
Neighborhood, STRONG Neighborhoods Plan, City In Rems, Foreclosed
Commercial Properties, Property Inventory, Housing Preservation, DCD Employment
Discussion Topics:
In Rem Acquisition, Interior Inspection, & Listing, Grand Avenue Mall & Surrounding
Areas, Commercial Corridor Opportunities,
This Budget was NOT ACTED ON
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Budget be HELD TO CALL OF
THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Kovac, Coggs, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
2. 150766 Resolution relating to the adoption of the proposed 2016 budget for
the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Jackie Carter, Budget & Management Division
Rocky Marcoux, DCD Commissioner
RACM Presentation & Discussion Topics:
RACM Employment, Classifications, Budgeted Withdrawals from Reserves, Budget
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF
THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Kovac, Coggs, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
3. 150888 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations regarding
preliminary review and recommendations for appropriate
classifications and pay ranges for ten positions in the Redevelopment
Authority for the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
This item was considered with agenda item 2, CCFN 150766.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication be HELD TO
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CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Kovac, Coggs, Perez and Witkowski
No 0
Excused 1- Hamilton
Meeting adjourned at 4:53 p.m.
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant
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Agenda
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Agenda
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
ALD. NIK KOVAC, CHAIR
Ald. Milele A. Coggs, Vice-Chair
Ald. Ashanti Hamilton, Ald. Jose G. Perez, and Terry Witkowski
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232; Fax: 286-3456,
clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, John ledvina, 286-8637,
jledvi@milwaukee.gov
Friday, October 16, 2015 1:30 PM Room 301-B, Third Floor, City Hall
2016 BUDGET HEARINGS
Amended 10/13/15 - Item 3, CCFN 150888, added to the agenda.
1. 150001 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2016 budget.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-Dept. of City Development
2. 150766 Resolution relating to the adoption of the proposed 2016 budget for the
Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
3. 150888 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations regarding
preliminary review and recommendations for appropriate classifications
and pay ranges for ten positions in the Redevelopment Authority for the
City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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