FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · January 9, 2019
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, Dana Zelazny, 286-5679,
dana.zelazny@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, January 9, 2019 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Meeting convened at 9:11 a.m.
Ald. Lewis joined the committee at 9:31 a.m. during item 5, CCFN 181401.
Present 5 - Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy, Stamper
Individuals also present:
Martin Matson, Comptroller
Dennis Yaccarino, Budget Director
Dana Zelazny, Legislative Reference Bureau
1. 181397 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Lori Hoffmann, Health Dept.
Renee Joos, Dept. of Employee Relations
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Lewis
2. 181398 Communication from the Department of Administration relating to
approval of changes to certain single or sole source contracts or contract
amendments.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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Individual appearing:
Rhonda Kelsey, Purchasing Division
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Lewis
3. 181399 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
Reggie Moore, Office of Violence Prevention
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Communication to Finance
be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Lewis
4. 181455 Communication from the Health Department relative to technical or
administrative corrections to the Positions Ordinance.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Lori Hoffmann, Health Dept.
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Lewis
5. 181401 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
Ald. Lewis joined the committee at 9:31 a.m.
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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
6. 181402 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 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
7. 181373 Communication from the Ethics Board relating to amending the positions
ordinance.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Peter Block, City Attorney's Office
A motion was made by 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
8. 170438 Substitute resolution to ratify and confirm the final agreement between
the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Police Association.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Nicole Fleck, Dept. of Employee Relations
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion FAILED by the following vote:
Aye 2- Coggs and Murphy
No 2- Witkowski and Stamper
Abstain 1- Lewis
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski and Stamper
No 1- Murphy
9. 181433 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
changes to the Salary Ordinance for employees represented by the
Milwaukee Police Association.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Nicole Fleck, Dept. of Employee Relations
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS 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
10. 181396 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to
the previously established project for the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for the cost participation and
installation of traffic control devices in conjunction with the Federal State
Aid paving of West Fond du Lac Avenue from West Capitol Drive to
North 68th Street in the 2nd and 7th Aldermanic Districts with a total
estimated cost increase for the project of $125,000, with one hundred
percent of increase being City funded.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Joseph Blakeman, Dept. of Public Works
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
11. 181309 Resolution directing the Department of Administration and the
Department of Employee Relations to conduct a City-wide evaluation of
the need for bilingual staffing and translation services.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs and Ald. Perez
Individual appearing:
Kristin Urban, Dept. of Employee Relations
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
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No 0
12. 181250 An ordinance relating to the classifications and salaries of City officials
and the Mayor.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Ordinance be HELD TO CALL OF
THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
13. 181340 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $5,450,000 for bridges.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Richard Li, 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
14. 181341 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $11,000,000 for street lighting.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Richard Li, 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
15. 181342 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $29,754,000 for street improvements.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Richard Li, 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
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No 0
16. 181343 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $1,450,000 for harbor improvements.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Richard Li, 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
17. 181344 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $29,300,000 for sewerage.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Richard Li, 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
18. 181345 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $300,000 for parks and public grounds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Richard Li, 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
19. 181346 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $6,416,000 for the construction of police
facilities and combined fire and police safety buildings.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Richard Li, Comptroller's Office
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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
20. 181347 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $962,000 for fire engines and other
equipment of the fire department.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Richard Li, 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. 181348 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $2,362,000 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:
Richard Li, 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. 181349 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $3,385,000 for parking lots or other parking
facilities.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Richard Li, 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
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23. 181350 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:
Richard Li, 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
24. 181351 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $2,150,000 for libraries.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Richard Li, 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
25. 181352 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $12,815,000 for buildings for the housing of
machinery and equipment.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Richard Li, 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
26. 181353 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $5,875,000 for providing financial assistance
to blight elimination, slum clearance, community development,
redevelopment and urban renewal programs and projects under ss.
66.1105, 66.1301 to 66.1329 and 66.1331 to 66.1337.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Richard Li, Comptroller's Office
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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
27. 181354 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 under ss. 66.1105, 66.1301 to 66.1329 and 66.1331 to
66.1337.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Richard Li, 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
28. 181355 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $31,957,222 for water systems.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Richard Li, 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
29. 181356 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $6,175,000 for any combination of sewage,
garbage or refuse or rubbish disposal.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Richard Li, 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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30. 181357 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $1,700,000 for street improvement funding.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Richard Li, 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
31. 181358 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:
Richard Li, 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
32. 181359 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:
Richard Li, 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
33. 181360 Resolution Authorizing the Sale and Issuance of General Obligation
Refunding Notes and Bonds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Richard Li, Comptroller's Office
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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
34. 181361 Substitute resolution relating to the carryover of 2018 authorization for
general obligation and revenue based borrowing.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Richard Li, Comptroller's Office
Ald. Lewis moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
181361 Substitute resolution relating to the carryover of 2018 authorization for
general obligation and revenue based borrowing.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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
35. 181362 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:
Richard Li, 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
36. 181363 Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to
market general obligation promissory notes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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Individual appearing:
Richard Li, Comptroller's Office
Ald. Stamper moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
181363 Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to
market general obligation promissory notes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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
37. 181364 Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to
market general obligation corporate purpose bonds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Richard Li, Comptroller's Office
Ald. Lewis moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
181364 Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to
market general obligation corporate purpose bonds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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
38. 181403 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2019 rates of pay of offices
and positions in the City Service.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Ald. Murphy moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Ordinance be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Ald. Witkowski moved to amend the file by deleting Part 7 of the ordinance relating to
changes stemming from the agreement (CCFN 170438, 181433) with the Milwaukee
Police Association, which were held by the committee.
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Ordinance be AMENDED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Witkowski, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
181403 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2019 rates of pay of offices
and positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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
39. 181404 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2019 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
181404 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2019 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
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40. 181139 Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars
and other travel.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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
Meeting adjourned at 10:14 a.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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City Hall
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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, Dana Zelazny, 286-5679,
dana.zelazny@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, January 9, 2019 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Amended 1/4/19 - Added item 4, CCFN 181455.
1. 181397 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund transfers
and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 181398 Communication from the Department of Administration relating to approval
of changes to certain single or sole source contracts or contract
amendments.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
3. 181399 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
4. 181455 Communication from the Health Department relative to technical or
administrative corrections to the Positions Ordinance.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 181401 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 181402 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relative to clerical or
administrative corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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7. 181373 Communication from the Ethics Board relating to amending the positions
ordinance.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
8. 170438 Substitute resolution to ratify and confirm the final agreement between the
City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Police Association.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. 181433 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
changes to the Salary Ordinance for employees represented by the
Milwaukee Police Association.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
10. 181396 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to
the previously established project for the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for the cost participation and
installation of traffic control devices in conjunction with the Federal State
Aid paving of West Fond du Lac Avenue from West Capitol Drive to North
68th Street in the 2nd and 7th Aldermanic Districts with a total estimated
cost increase for the project of $125,000, with one hundred percent of
increase being City funded.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Works Committee
11. 181309 Resolution directing the Department of Administration and the Department
of Employee Relations to conduct a City-wide evaluation of the need for
bilingual staffing and translation services.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs and Ald. Perez
12. 181250 An ordinance relating to the classifications and salaries of City officials and
the Mayor.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
13. 181340 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $5,450,000 for bridges.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
14. 181341 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $11,000,000 for street lighting.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
15. 181342 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $29,754,000 for street improvements.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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16. 181343 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $1,450,000 for harbor improvements.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
17. 181344 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $29,300,000 for sewerage.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
18. 181345 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $300,000 for parks and public grounds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
19. 181346 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $6,416,000 for the construction of police facilities
and combined fire and police safety buildings.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
20. 181347 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $962,000 for fire engines and other equipment of
the fire department.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
21. 181348 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $2,362,000 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
22. 181349 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $3,385,000 for parking lots or other parking
facilities.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
23. 181350 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $2,000,000 for school purposes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
24. 181351 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $2,150,000 for libraries.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
25. 181352 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $12,815,000 for buildings for the housing of
machinery and equipment.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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26. 181353 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $5,875,000 for providing financial assistance to
blight elimination, slum clearance, community development, redevelopment
and urban renewal programs and projects under ss. 66.1105, 66.1301 to
66.1329 and 66.1331 to 66.1337.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
27. 181354 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 under ss. 66.1105, 66.1301 to 66.1329 and 66.1331 to 66.1337.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
28. 181355 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $31,957,222 for water systems.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
29. 181356 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $6,175,000 for any combination of sewage,
garbage or refuse or rubbish disposal.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
30. 181357 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $1,700,000 for street improvement funding.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
31. 181358 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
32. 181359 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
33. 181360 Resolution Authorizing the Sale and Issuance of General Obligation
Refunding Notes and Bonds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
34. 181361 Substitute resolution relating to the carryover of 2018 authorization for
general obligation and revenue based borrowing.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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35. 181362 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
36. 181363 Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to
market general obligation promissory notes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
37. 181364 Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to
market general obligation corporate purpose bonds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
38. 181403 An ordinance to further amend the 2019 rates of pay of offices and
positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
39. 181404 An ordinance to further amend the 2019 offices and positions in the City
Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
40. 181139 Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and
other travel.
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,
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& Development, and/or Steering and Rules. Whether a simultaneous meeting is occurring depends
on 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.
Times for specific agenda items are estimations. If items cannot be heard at their specified times,
they will be heard as soon as practicable thereafter.
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through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For assistance contact the Legislative Services
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Milwaukee Center (southwest corner of E. Kilbourn Ave. and N. Water St.) Parking tickets must be
validated in the first floor Information Booth in City Hall.
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