FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · January 15, 2020
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. Michael J. Murphy, Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II, and Ald.
Jose G. Perez
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232; Fax: 286-3456,
clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Dana Zelazny, 286-8679,
dana.zelazny@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Meeting convened at 9:23 a.m.
Present 5 - Coggs, Lewis, Murphy, Stamper, Perez
Individuals also present:
Martin Matson, Comptroller
Dennis Yaccarino, Budget Director
Dana Zelazny, Legislative Reference Bureau
Aycha Sawa, Deputy City Comptroller
1. 191467 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Arvis Williams, Police Dept.
Miriam Horwitz, Deputy City Attorney
Ieshia Underwood, City Attorney's Office
Aaron Lipski, Assistant Fire Chief
Juliet Lee Battle, Fire Dept.
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
2. 191468 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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Appearing:
Rhonda Kelsey, Purchasing Division
Ofelia Mondragon, Health Dept.
Jeanette Kowalik, Health Commissioner
Emme Maldonado, Assessor's Office
Nicole Waldner, Police Dept.
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Perez
3. 191469 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
Appearing:
Rhonda Kelsey, Purchasing Division
Adam Grochowski, Police Dept.
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Communication to Finance be
PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Stamper and Perez
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
4. 191300 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Dept. of Employee Relations
Griselda Aldrete, Fire and Police Commission
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, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
5. 191470 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
amending the Salary and Positions Ordinance relative to clerical or
administration corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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Appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Dept. of Employee Relations
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
6. 191536 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Division amending the Positions Ordinance relative to
clerical or administration corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
7. 191409 Communication from the Board of Ethics relating to amending the
positions ordinance.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Bradley Kalscheur, Ethics Board
Peter Block, City Attorney'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, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
8. 191338 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 with a total estimated cost
increase of $225,000.00 with a City Share of $225,000.00.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
David Tapia, Dept. of Public Works
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, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
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No 0
9. 191326 Resolution relative to approval of funding for the 2020 Department of
Administration - Information and Technology Management Division,
Public Facility Communications Capital Improvement Program.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
David Henke, Information and Technology Management Division
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Perez
10. 190886 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Administration to
accept and expend a 2020 Presidential Candidate Nominating
Convention grant from the United States Department of Justice to
provide security and related services for the 2020 Democratic National
Convention.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Ald. Stamper moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Perez
190886 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Administration to
accept and expend a 2020 Presidential Candidate Nominating
Convention grant from the United States Department of Justice to
provide security and related services for the 2020 Democratic National
Convention.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
11. 190885 Substitute resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $50,000,000
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general obligation notes, to pay general and current municipal expenses
associated with the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
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 Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
190885 Substitute resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $50,000,000
general obligation notes, to pay general and current municipal expenses
associated with the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
12. 191379 Resolution increasing the capital appropriation for the 2020
Developer-financed Sewer Maintenance Fund Capital Program.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
13. 191380 Resolution increasing capital grantor share appropriation authority in the
Sewer Maintenance Fund for 2020.
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, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
14. 191462 Resolution directing the Administration Director to develop and present a
plan to the Common Council for a City budget public education and
participation initiative.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs, Ald. Hamilton, Ald. Lewis, Ald. Stamper, Ald. Perez and
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Ald. Rainey
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, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
15. 191446 Resolution relating to access to City contracting opportunities.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs, Ald. Stamper, Ald. Perez and Ald. Lewis
Appearing:
Nikki Purvis, Office of Small Business Development
Dan Thomas, Dept. of Public Works
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, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
16. 191438 Resolution directing the City Assessor’s Office to implement a program
to contact tenants of commercial tax-exempt buildings regarding
participation in the City’s Fair Share PILOT program.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs, Ald. Lewis and Ald. Stamper
Appearing:
Steve Miner, City Assessor
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
17. 191447 Resolution relating to Police Department overtime expenditures.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
Appearing:
Nicholas DeSiato, Police Dept.
Griselda Aldrete, Fire and Police Commission
Charles Roedel, 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, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
18. 191448 Resolution relating to contact opportunities during the 2020 Democratic
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National Convention.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
Appearing:
Jodie Tabak, Mayor's Office
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
19. 191450 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Health to work with the
Director of the Department of Employee Relations to provide
trauma-informed care training to all City employees routinely assigned to
call center-type duties.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs, Ald. Lewis and Ald. Stamper
Appearing:
Jeanette Kowalik, Health Dept.
Tea Norfolk, Legislative Reference Bureau
Nicole Fleck, Dept. of Employee Relations
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, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
20. 191445 Resolution relating to studying the impacts of employee turnover on
pension funding and liabilities.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs and Ald. Lewis
Appearing:
Jerry Allen, Employes' Retirement System
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, Stamper and Perez
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
21. 191451 Resolution directing the Department of Employee Relations to report
annually to the Common Council on implementation and results of
employee exit interviews.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs, Ald. Lewis and Ald. Stamper
Appearing:
Nicole Fleck, Dept. of Employee Relations
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Renee Joos, 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, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
22. 191461 Resolution directing the Employee Relations Director to implement a
plan for conducting regular “stay interviews” with City employees to
investigate job satisfaction.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs and Ald. Lewis
Appearing:
Nicole Fleck, Dept. of Employee Relations
Renee Joos, Dept. of Employee Relations
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, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
23. 191381 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $3,700,000 for bridges.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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 4- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Perez
24. 191382 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $10,700,000 for street lighting.
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 4- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Perez
25. 191383 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
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in the aggregate amount of $30,868,000 for street improvements.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Perez
26. 191384 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $475,000 for harbor improvements.
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 4- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Perez
27. 191385 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $29,300,000 for sewerage.
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 4- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Perez
28. 191386 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
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Perez
29. 191387 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $3,995,000 for the construction of police
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facilities and combined fire and police safety buildings.
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 4- Coggs, Lewis, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Perez
30. 191388 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $1,950,000 for fire engines and other
equipment of the fire department.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Coggs, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 2- Lewis and Perez
31. 191389 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $2,725,000 for parking lots or other parking
facilities.
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 3- Coggs, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 2- Lewis and Perez
32. 191390 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $2,000,000 for school purposes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Coggs, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 2- Lewis and Perez
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33. 191391 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $1,290,000 for libraries.
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 3- Coggs, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 2- Lewis and Perez
34. 191392 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $18,815,000 for buildings for the housing of
machinery and equipment.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Coggs, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 2- Lewis and Perez
35. 191393 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $4,850,000 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
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Coggs, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 2- Lewis and Perez
36. 191394 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
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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 3- Coggs, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 2- Lewis and Perez
37. 191395 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $41,401,772 for water systems.
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 3- Coggs, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 2- Lewis and Perez
38. 191396 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $6,600,000 for any combination of sewage,
garbage or refuse or rubbish disposal.
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 3- Coggs, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 2- Lewis and Perez
39. 191397 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $2,530,000 for street improvement funding.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Coggs, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 2- Lewis and Perez
40. 191398 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $37,000,000 for grants and financing
receivables.
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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 3- Coggs, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 2- Lewis and Perez
41. 191399 Resolution Authorizing the Sale and Issuance of General Obligation
Refunding Notes and Bonds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Coggs, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 2- Lewis and Perez
42. 191400 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
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 3- Coggs, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
Excused 2- Lewis and Perez
43. 191401 Substitute resolution relating to the carryover of 2019 authorization for
general obligation and revenue based borrowing.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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 3- Coggs, Murphy and Stamper
No 0
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Excused 2- Lewis and Perez
44. 191402 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
Appearing:
Richard Li, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
Excused 1- Lewis
45. 191403 Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to
market general obligation promissory notes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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 4- Coggs, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
Excused 1- Lewis
46. 191404 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. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
Excused 1- Lewis
47. 191066 Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars
and other travel.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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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 4- Coggs, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
Excused 1- Lewis
48. 191471 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2020 rates of pay of offices
and positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
Excused 1- Lewis
49. 191472 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2020 offices and positions in
the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Murphy, Stamper and Perez
No 0
Excused 1- Lewis
50. 190622 Communication from various departments providing updates to the
citywide Workforce Planning and Succession Planning initiative.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Jim Klajbor, Deputy City Treasurer
Emily Keely, Dept. of City Development
Ald. Murphy left the committee at 12:05 p.m.
Presentation on the City Treasurer was given.
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, Lewis, Stamper and Perez
No 0
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Excused 1- Murphy
51. 191323 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to the
department’s employee turnover and recruitment plan.
Sponsors: Ald. Lewis, Ald. Coggs, Ald. Hamilton and Ald. Perez
Appearing:
Griselda Aldrete, Fire and Police Commission
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Coggs, Lewis, Stamper and Perez
No 0
Excused 1- Murphy
52. 191497 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the 2020 Annual
Audit Work Plan.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Charles Roedel, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 3- Coggs, Lewis and Perez
No 0
Excused 2- Murphy and Stamper
The following files may be placed on file as no longer necessary:
53. 181366 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of up to $100,000,000,
Sewerage System Second Lien Revenue Bonds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Coggs, Lewis and Perez
No 0
Excused 2- Murphy and Stamper
54. 181367 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of up to $30,000,000,
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Water System Second Lien Revenue Bonds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. LEWIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Coggs, Lewis and Perez
No 0
Excused 2- Murphy and Stamper
Meeting adjourned at 12:55 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
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Meeting Agenda
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
ALD. MILELE A. COGGS, CHAIR
Ald. Chantia Lewis, Vice-Chair
Ald. Michael J. Murphy, Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II, and Ald.
Jose G. Perez
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232; Fax: 286-3456,
clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Dana Zelazny, 286-8679,
dana.zelazny@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Amended 1/10/20 - Added item 6, CCFN 191536.
1. 191467 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund transfers
and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 191468 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. 191469 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. 191300 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 191470 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
amending the Salary and Positions Ordinance relative to clerical or
administration corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 191536 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Division amending the Positions Ordinance relative to
clerical or administration corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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7. 191409 Communication from the Board of Ethics relating to amending the
positions ordinance.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
8. 191338 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 with a total estimated cost
increase of $225,000.00 with a City Share of $225,000.00.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Works Committee
9. 191326 Resolution relative to approval of funding for the 2020 Department of
Administration - Information and Technology Management Division, Public
Facility Communications Capital Improvement Program.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
10. 190886 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Administration to
accept and expend a 2020 Presidential Candidate Nominating Convention
grant from the United States Department of Justice to provide security and
related services for the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
11. 190885 Substitute resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $50,000,000 general
obligation notes, to pay general and current municipal expenses
associated with the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
12. 191379 Resolution increasing the capital appropriation for the 2020
Developer-financed Sewer Maintenance Fund Capital Program.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
13. 191380 Resolution increasing capital grantor share appropriation authority in the
Sewer Maintenance Fund for 2020.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
14. 191462 Resolution directing the Administration Director to develop and present a
plan to the Common Council for a City budget public education and
participation initiative.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs, Ald. Hamilton, Ald. Lewis, Ald. Stamper, Ald. Perez and Ald.
Rainey
15. 191446 Resolution relating to access to City contracting opportunities.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs, Ald. Stamper, Ald. Perez and Ald. Lewis
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16. 191438 Resolution directing the City Assessor’s Office to implement a program to
contact tenants of commercial tax-exempt buildings regarding participation
in the City’s Fair Share PILOT program.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
17. 191447 Resolution relating to Police Department overtime expenditures.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
18. 191448 Resolution relating to contact opportunities during the 2020 Democratic
National Convention.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
19. 191450 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Health to work with the Director
of the Department of Employee Relations to provide trauma-informed care
training to all City employees routinely assigned to call center-type duties.
Sponsors: Ald. Stamper
20. 191445 Resolution relating to studying the impacts of employee turnover on
pension funding and liabilities.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs and Ald. Lewis
21. 191451 Resolution directing the Department of Employee Relations to report
annually to the Common Council on implementation and results of
employee exit interviews.
Sponsors: Ald. Stamper
22. 191461 Resolution directing the Employee Relations Director to implement a plan
for conducting regular “stay interviews” with City employees to investigate
job satisfaction.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs and Ald. Lewis
23. 191381 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $3,700,000 for bridges.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
24. 191382 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $10,700,000 for street lighting.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
25. 191383 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $30,868,000 for street improvements.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
26. 191384 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $475,000 for harbor improvements.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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27. 191385 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $29,300,000 for sewerage.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
28. 191386 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
29. 191387 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $3,995,000 for the construction of police facilities
and combined fire and police safety buildings.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
30. 191388 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $1,950,000 for fire engines and other equipment
of the fire department.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
31. 191389 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $2,725,000 for parking lots or other parking
facilities.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
32. 191390 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $2,000,000 for school purposes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
33. 191391 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $1,290,000 for libraries.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
34. 191392 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $18,815,000 for buildings for the housing of
machinery and equipment.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
35. 191393 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $4,850,000 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
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36. 191394 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
37. 191395 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $41,401,772 for water systems.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
38. 191396 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $6,600,000 for any combination of sewage,
garbage or refuse or rubbish disposal.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
39. 191397 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $2,530,000 for street improvement funding.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
40. 191398 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
41. 191399 Resolution Authorizing the Sale and Issuance of General Obligation
Refunding Notes and Bonds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
42. 191400 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
43. 191401 Substitute resolution relating to the carryover of 2019 authorization for
general obligation and revenue based borrowing.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
44. 191402 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
45. 191403 Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to
market general obligation promissory notes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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46. 191404 Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to
market general obligation corporate purpose bonds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
47. 191066 Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and
other travel.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
48. 190622 Communication from various departments providing updates to the
citywide Workforce Planning and Succession Planning initiative.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
49. 191471 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2020 rates of pay of offices
and positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
50. 191472 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2020 offices and positions in
the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
51. 191323 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to the
department’s employee turnover and recruitment plan.
Sponsors: Ald. Lewis, Ald. Coggs, Ald. Hamilton and Ald. Perez
52. 191497 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the 2020 Annual Audit
Work Plan.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
The following files may be placed on file as no longer necessary:
53. 181366 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of up to $100,000,000,
Sewerage System Second Lien Revenue Bonds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
54. 181367 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of up to $30,000,000, Water
System Second Lien Revenue Bonds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25.
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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 and Health, Public Works, Zoning, Neighborhoods
& 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.
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they will be heard as soon as practicable thereafter.
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