FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · January 10, 2018
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
ALD. MILELE A. COGGS, CHAIR
Ald. Chantia Lewis, Vice-Chair
Ald. Terry L. Witkowski, Ald. Michael J. Murphy, and Ald.
Russell W. Stamper, II
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232; Fax: 286-3456,
clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, John Ledvina, 286-8637,
jledvi@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, January 10, 2018 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Meeting convened at 9:15 a.m.
Present 5 - Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy, Stamper
Individuals also present:
Martin Matson, Comptroller
Dennis Yaccarino, Budget Director
John Ledvina, Legislative Reference Bureau
1. 171420 Appointment of Thomas Bell to the Deferred Compensation Plan Board
by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Thomas Bell, Budget and Management Division
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
2. 171421 Reappointment of Sandra Rotar to the Deferred Compensation Plan
Board by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Sandra Rotar, Health Department
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
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3. 171426 Appointment of David Misky to the Public Debt Commission by the
Mayor. (5th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
David Misky, Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Appointment be
RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
4. 171427 Reappointment of Bernard Allen to the Public Debt Commission by the
Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
5. 171397 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Communication to Finance
be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
6. 171114 Communication from the Department of Administration informing the
Finance and Personnel Committee of waivers granted for certain single
or sole source contracts or contract amendments.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Rhonda Kelsey, Purchasing Division
Sumaiyah Clark, Office of Violence Prevention
Reggie Moore, Office of Violence Prevention
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Communication to Finance be
PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
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7. 171283 A substitute ordinance relating to prohibition of discriminatory hiring
practices by city contractors.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
Individuals appearing:
Rhonda Kelsey, Purchasing Division
Atty. Kathy Block, City Attorney's Office
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
8. 171433 A substitute ordinance relating to the annual salaries of City elected
officials.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Ordinance be HELD TO CALL
OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Lewis
9. 171462 Communication amending the salary ordinance relative to salary changes
for elected officials.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Communication be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Lewis
10. 171273 Communication from the Information Technology Management Division,
Budget and Management Division, and the Department of Employee
relations relating to the position control process.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
Individuals appearing:
Maria Monteagudo, Dept. of Employee Relations
Nancy Olson, Information and Technology Managment Division
James Owczarski, City Clerk
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A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Communication be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
11. 171399 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Dept. of Employee Relations
Report for the Election Commission is withheld as requested by Ms. Knickerbocker.
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
12. 171400 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relative to clerical or
administrative corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Dept. of Employee Relations
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
13. 171451 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending
the Salary Ordinance relative to adding recruitment flexibility to the
position of Safety and Risk Manager.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Dept. of Employee Relations
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
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No 0
14. 171452 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations regarding
changes to Part II, Section 9.E, Reporting Pay, of the Salary Ordinance
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Nicole Fleck, Dept. of Employee Relations
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
15. 170934 A substitute ordinance relating to establishment of a citywide worker
safety telecommunication policy.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
Individuals appearing:
Ald. Tony Zielinski, 14th Aldermanic District
Maria Monteagudo, Dept. of Employee Relations
Ald. Stamper moved to amend the file by removing language requiring that policy rules
and rule changes have to be approved by the Finance and Personnel Committee.
(Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Ordinance be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
170934 A substitute ordinance relating to establishment of a citywide worker
safety telecommunication policy.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Stamper
Ald. Stamper added as a cosponsor.
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
16. 171341 Resolution directing the Department of Employee Relations to provide
recommendations for implementing an anti-sexual harassment training
policy for City employees.
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Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
Individuals appearing:
Ald. Tony Zielinski, 14th Aldermanic District
Maria Monteagudo, Dept. of Employee Relations
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
17. 171055 Resolution approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement used
in connection with the sale of City of Milwaukee debt.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
18. 171342 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $6,425,000 for bridges.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
19. 171343 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $5,000,000 for street lighting.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
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No 0
20. 171344 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $26,003,000 for street improvements.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
21. 171345 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $700,000 for harbor improvements.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
22. 171346 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $32,500,000 for sewerage.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
23. 171347 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $250,000 for parks and public grounds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
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vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
24. 171348 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $7,001,000 for the construction of police
facilities and combined fire and police safety buildings.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
25. 171349 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $349,000 for fire engines and other
equipment of the fire department.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
26. 171350 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $1,206,000 for construction of engine houses,
and for pumps, water mains, reservoirs and all other reasonable facilities
for fire protection apparatus or equipment for fire protection.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
27. 171351 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $3,424,500 for parking lots or other parking
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facilities.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR
ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
28. 171352 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $2,000,000 for school purposes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
29. 171353 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $4,695,000 for libraries.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
30. 171354 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $14,105,000 for buildings for the housing of
machinery and equipment.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
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vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
31. 171355 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $5,390,000 for providing financial assistance
to blight elimination, slum clearance, community development,
redevelopment and urban renewal programs and projects.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
32. 171356 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $44,000,000 for Tax Incremental Districts for
providing financial assistance to blight elimination, slum clearance,
community development, redevelopment and urban renewal programs
and projects.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
33. 171357 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $28,407,000 for water systems.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
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vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
34. 171358 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $6,300,000 for any combination of sewage,
garbage or refuse or rubbish disposal.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
35. 171359 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $37,000,000 for grants and financing
receivables.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
36. 171360 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $1,785,000 for street improvement funding.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
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No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
37. 171361 Resolution authorizing the issuance of $25,000,000 general obligation
notes, to pay a general and current municipal expense associated with
the Community Development Block Grant and other grant programs.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
38. 171362 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of General Obligation
Refunding Notes and Bonds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
39. 171364 Resolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to market
up to $150,000,000 of general obligation revenue anticipation
promissory notes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
40. 171191 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Audit of
Department of Public Works License Plate Recognition System.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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Individuals appearing:
Adam Figon, Comptroller's Office
Greg Lotze, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
41. 171300 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Audit of
Dependent Insurance Coverage Eligibility.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Adam Figon, Comptroller's Office
Ronda Kohlheim, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
42. 171435 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Semi Annual
Report of Audit Activities.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Adam Figon, Comptroller's Office
Ronda Kohlheim, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
43. 171401 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2018 rates of pay of offices
and positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Ald. Stamper moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Ordinance be SUBSTITUTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
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171401 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2018 rates of pay of offices
and positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Ald. Lewis moved to amend Proposed Substitute A by removing Part 6 relating to pay
for elected officials. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Ordinance be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
44. 171402 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2018 offices and positions in
the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Ald. Stamper moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Ordinance be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
171402 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2018 offices and positions in
the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Meeting adjourned at 10:41 a.m.
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant
Council Records Section
City Clerk's Office
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This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at
http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.
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Agenda
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Agenda
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
ALD. MILELE A. COGGS, CHAIR
Ald. Chantia Lewis, Vice-Chair
Ald. Terry L. Witkowski, Ald. Michael J. Murphy, and Ald.
Russell W. Stamper, II
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232; Fax: 286-3456,
clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, John Ledvina, 286-8637,
jledvi@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, January 10, 2018 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
1. 171420 Appointment of Thomas Bell to the Deferred Compensation Plan Board by
the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 171421 Reappointment of Sandra Rotar to the Deferred Compensation Plan
Board by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
3. 171426 Appointment of David Misky to the Public Debt Commission by the Mayor.
(5th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 171427 Reappointment of Bernard Allen to the Public Debt Commission by the
Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 171397 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund transfers
and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 171114 Communication from the Department of Administration informing the
Finance and Personnel Committee of waivers granted for certain single or
sole source contracts or contract amendments.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
7. 171283 A substitute ordinance relating to prohibition of discriminatory hiring
practices by city contractors.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
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8. 171433 A substitute ordinance relating to the annual salaries of City elected
officials.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
9. 171462 Communication amending the salary ordinance relative to salary changes
for elected officials.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
10. 171273 Communication from the Information Technology Management Division,
Budget and Management Division, and the Department of Employee
relations relating to the position control process.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
11. 171399 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
12. 171400 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relative to clerical or
administrative corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
13. 171451 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the
Salary Ordinance relative to adding recruitment flexibility to the position of
Safety and Risk Manager.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
14. 171452 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations regarding
changes to Part II, Section 9.E, Reporting Pay, of the Salary Ordinance
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
15. 170934 A substitute ordinance relating to establishment of a citywide worker safety
telecommunication policy.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
16. 171341 Resolution directing the Department of Employee Relations to provide
recommendations for implementing an anti-sexual harassment training
policy for City employees.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
17. 171055 Resolution approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement used in
connection with the sale of City of Milwaukee debt.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
18. 171342 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $6,425,000 for bridges.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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19. 171343 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $5,000,000 for street lighting.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
20. 171344 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $26,003,000 for street improvements.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
21. 171345 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $700,000 for harbor improvements.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
22. 171346 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $32,500,000 for sewerage.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
23. 171347 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $250,000 for parks and public grounds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
24. 171348 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $7,001,000 for the construction of police facilities
and combined fire and police safety buildings.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
25. 171349 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $349,000 for fire engines and other equipment of
the fire department.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
26. 171350 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $1,206,000 for construction of engine houses,
and for pumps, water mains, reservoirs and all other reasonable facilities
for fire protection apparatus or equipment for fire protection.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
27. 171351 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $3,424,500 for parking lots or other parking
facilities.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
28. 171352 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $2,000,000 for school purposes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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29. 171353 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $4,695,000 for libraries.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
30. 171354 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $14,105,000 for buildings for the housing of
machinery and equipment.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
31. 171355 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $5,390,000 for providing financial assistance to
blight elimination, slum clearance, community development, redevelopment
and urban renewal programs and projects.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
32. 171356 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $44,000,000 for Tax Incremental Districts for
providing financial assistance to blight elimination, slum clearance,
community development, redevelopment and urban renewal programs and
projects.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
33. 171357 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $28,407,000 for water systems.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
34. 171358 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $6,300,000 for any combination of sewage,
garbage or refuse or rubbish disposal.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
35. 171359 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $37,000,000 for grants and financing receivables.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
36. 171360 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $1,785,000 for street improvement funding.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
37. 171361 Resolution authorizing the issuance of $25,000,000 general obligation
notes, to pay a general and current municipal expense associated with the
Community Development Block Grant and other grant programs.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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38. 171362 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of General Obligation
Refunding Notes and Bonds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
39. 171364 Resolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to market up
to $150,000,000 of general obligation revenue anticipation promissory
notes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
40. 171191 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Audit of
Department of Public Works License Plate Recognition System.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
41. 171300 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Audit of
Dependent Insurance Coverage Eligibility.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
42. 171435 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Semi Annual
Report of Audit Activities.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
43. 171401 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2018 rates of pay of offices
and positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
44. 171402 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2018 offices and positions in
the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25.
In the event that Common Council members who are not members of this committee attend this
meeting, this meeting may also simultaneously constitute a meeting of the Common Council or any
of the following committees: Community and Economic Development, Finance and Personnel,
Judiciary and Legislation, Licenses, Public Safety, Public Works, Zoning, Neighborhoods &
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whether the presence of one or more of the Common Council member results in a quorum of the
Common Council or any of the above committees, and, if there is a quorum of another committee,
whether any agenda items listed above involve matters within that committee’s realm of authority.
In the event that a simultaneous meeting is occurring, no action other than information gathering will
be taken at the simultaneous meeting.
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