FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · January 13, 2021
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
ALD. MICHAEL J. MURPHY, CHAIR
Ald. Scott Spiker, Vice-Chair
Ald. Nik Kovac, Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa, and Ald. Milele A.
Coggs
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232; Fax: 286-3456,
clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Dana Zelazny, 286-8679,
dana.zelazny@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 9:00 AM City Hall, Room 301-B
This is a virtual meeting. Those wishing to view the proceedings are able to do so via
the City Channel-Channel 25 on Spectrum Cable or on the Internet at
http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel.
Meeting convened: 9:06 A.M.
Present 5 - Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, Coggs
1. 201156 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
No changes were made by Committee.
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Communication to Finance
be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
2. 201157 Communication from the Department of Administration relating to
approval of changes to certain single or sole source contracts or contract
amendments.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Rhonda Kelsey - Purchasing Director
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication to Finance be
PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
3. 201158 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
Rhonda Kelsey - Purchasing Director
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication to Finance be
PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
4. 201160 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Andre Knickerbocker - Dept. of Employee Relations
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
5. 201210 Communication from the Board of Ethics relating to amending the
positions ordinance.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Pat Hintz - Ethics Board Chair
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
6. 201181 Appointment of Makda Fessahaye as the Department of Employee
Relations Director by the Mayor.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
7. 201196 Substitute resolution directing the Department of Employee Relations
and the Department of Administration to present a report to the Common
Council on the implementation of permanent remote work schedules for
City employees.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
Accept Proposed Substitute A.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
8. 201192 Substitute resolution directing the Department of Administration Office of
Equity and Inclusion to cooperate with the City Clerk Inspector General in
conducting a Racial Equity Audit of all City departments.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
Nikki Purvis - Office of Equity and Inclusion
Ald. Coggs to amend from 3 months to 6 months to begin the report. There were no
objections.
Rhonda Kohlheim - Inspector General
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
201192 Substitute resolution directing the Department of Administration Office of
Equity and Inclusion to cooperate with the City Clerk Inspector General in
conducting a Racial Equity Audit of all City departments.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
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No 0
9. 201193 Resolution directing the Department of Administration Office of Equity
and Inclusion to report to the Common Council on City equity and
inclusion initiatives on a quarterly basis.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
10. 201194 Resolution directing the City Attorney to provide quarterly reports to the
Common Council on the development and implementation of risk
management strategies.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs and Ald. Murphy
Ald. Murphy added as co-sponsor.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
11. 201202 Resolution directing the Budget and Management Director to provide
quarterly reports to the Common Council on the status of the Milwaukee
Promise.
Sponsors: Ald. Hamilton
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
12. 201207 Resolution relating to the expenditure of funds from the Concentrated
Blight Elimination capital account.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
13. 201247 Resolution relating to creation of an Alert Neighbor Program special fund
and the carryover and transfer of 2020 funds into 2021.
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Sponsors: Ald. Coggs and Ald. Stamper
Jim Owczarski - City Clerk
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
14. 201119 Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions in 2021 by
employees of city departments and board and commission members
and further authorizing expenditure of departmental budgeted funds for
that purpose.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF
THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
15. 191913 A substitute ordinance relating to employee wages, benefits, and
regulations.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
16. 201006 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $5,835,000 for bridges.
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- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
17. 201007 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $9,300,000 for street lighting.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
18. 201008 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $27,156,000 for street improvements.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
19. 201009 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $675,000 for harbor improvements.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
20. 201010 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $28,300,000 for sewerage.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
21. 201011 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. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
22. 201012 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $6,337,500 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. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
23. 201013 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $450,000 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
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
24. 201014 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $1,350,000 for fire engines and other
equipment of the fire department.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
25. 201015 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $1,800,000 for parking lots or other parking
facilities.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
26. 201016 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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A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
27. 201017 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $1,680,000 for libraries.
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- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
28. 201018 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $14,307,800 for buildings for the housing of
machinery and equipment.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
29. 201019 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $5,075,000 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. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
30. 201020 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $25,000,000 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.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
31. 201021 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $45,790,000 for water systems.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
32. 201022 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $6,700,000 for any combination of sewage,
garbage or refuse or rubbish disposal.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
33. 201023 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $2,035,000 for street improvement funding.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
34. 201024 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
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
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No 0
35. 201025 Resolution Authorizing the Sale and Issuance of General Obligation
Refunding Notes and Bonds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
36. 201027 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
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
37. 201028 Substitute resolution relating to the carryover of 2020 authorization for
general obligation and revenue based borrowing.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
38. 201029 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
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
39. 201030 Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to
market general obligation promissory notes.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
40. 201031 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. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
41. 201032 Resolution approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement used
in connection with the sale of City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, debt.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF
THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
42. 201033 Resolution approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statements
used in connection with the sale of City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
Revenue debt.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF
THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
43. 201133 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of General Obligation
Promissory Notes for contingent borrowing for unfunded 2020
expenditures.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF
THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
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44. 191407 Substitute resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of up to
$100,000,000 Water System Second Lien Revenue Bonds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
45. 201162 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2021 rates of pay of offices
and positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
46. 201163 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2021 offices and positions in
the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
47. 201222 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Audit of the ERS
Data Center Controls.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Charles Roedel - Auditor
Brenda Koehler - Auditor
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
48. 201246 Communication relating to Municipal Court collection contract.
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Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
Sheldyn Himle - Municipal Court
Brian Dunn - Duncan Solutions
Aycha Sawa - Comptroller
Dennis Yaccarino - Budget Office
Held to see if a mini-audit is warranted or some other action.
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Communication be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
49. 201241 Communication from the Employes' Retirement System and the
Department of Administration -- Budget and Management Division
relating to the status of the City of Milwaukee's pension plan.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs, Ald. Dodd, Ald. Lewis, Ald. Rainey, Ald. Stamper, Ald.
Hamilton, Ald. Perez and Ald. Murphy
Jerry Allen and Melody Johnson- Employes' Retirement System
Rudy Konrad - Chair of the Pension system
Larry Langer - Actuary for ERS
Patrick McClain - Asst. City Attorney
Dennis Yaccarino - Budget Director
Ald. Russell Stamper
Aycha Sawa - Comptroller
Add Ald. Dodd, Lewis, Rainey, Stamper, Hamilton, Perez and Murphy as sponsors.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
Meeting adjourned: 12:31 P.M.
Linda M. Elmer
Staff Assistant
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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Meeting Agenda
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
ALD. MICHAEL J. MURPHY, CHAIR
Ald. Scott Spiker, Vice-Chair
Ald. Nik Kovac, Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa, and Ald. Milele A.
Coggs
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232; Fax: 286-3456,
clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Dana Zelazny, 286-8679,
dana.zelazny@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 9:00 AM City Hall, Room 301-B
This is a virtual meeting. Those wishing to view the proceedings are able to do so via
the City Channel-Channel 25 on Spectrum Cable or on the Internet at
http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel.
1. 201156 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund transfers
and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 201157 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. 201158 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. 201160 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 201210 Communication from the Board of Ethics relating to amending the
positions ordinance.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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6. 201181 Appointment of Makda Fessahaye as the Department of Employee
Relations Director by the Mayor.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
---Those wishing to comment on this item are encouraged to use the City’s eComment
system available by accessing this agenda at <http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar>.
Individuals wishing to provide oral testimony on this item may e-mail
lelmer@milwaukee.gov
7. 201196 Resolution directing the Department of Employee Relations and the
Department of Administration to present a report to the Common Council
on the implementation of permanent remote work schedules for City
employees.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
8. 201192 Resolution directing the Department of Administration Office of Equity and
Inclusion to cooperate with the City Clerk Inspector General in conducting a
Racial Equity Audit of all City departments.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
9. 201193 Resolution directing the Department of Administration Office of Equity and
Inclusion to report to the Common Council on City equity and inclusion
initiatives on a quarterly basis.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
10. 201194 Resolution directing the City Attorney to provide quarterly reports to the
Common Council on the development and implementation of risk
management strategies.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
11. 201202 Resolution directing the Budget and Management Director to provide
quarterly reports to the Common Council on the status of the Milwaukee
Promise.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
12. 201207 Resolution relating to the expenditure of funds from the Concentrated Blight
Elimination capital account.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
13. 201247 Resolution relating to creation of an Alert Neighbor Program special fund
and the carryover and transfer of 2020 funds into 2021.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs and Ald. Stamper
14. 201119 Resolution authorizing attendance at conventions in 2021 by employees of
city departments and board and commission members and further
authorizing expenditure of departmental budgeted funds for that purpose.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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15. 191913 An ordinance relating to employee wages, benefits, and regulations.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
16. 201006 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $5,835,000 for bridges.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
17. 201007 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $9,300,000 for street lighting.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
18. 201008 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $27,156,000 for street improvements.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
19. 201009 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $675,000 for harbor improvements.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
20. 201010 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $28,300,000 for sewerage.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
21. 201011 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
22. 201012 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $6,337,500 for the construction of police facilities
and combined fire and police safety buildings.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
23. 201013 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $450,000 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
24. 201014 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $1,350,000 for fire engines and other equipment
of the fire department.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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25. 201015 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $1,800,000 for parking lots or other parking
facilities.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
26. 201016 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $2,000,000 for school purposes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
27. 201017 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $1,680,000 for libraries.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
28. 201018 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $14,307,800 for buildings for the housing of
machinery and equipment.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
29. 201019 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $5,075,000 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
30. 201020 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $25,000,000 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
31. 201021 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $45,790,000 for water systems.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
32. 201022 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $6,700,000 for any combination of sewage,
garbage or refuse or rubbish disposal.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
33. 201023 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $2,035,000 for street improvement funding.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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34. 201024 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
35. 201025 Resolution Authorizing the Sale and Issuance of General Obligation
Refunding Notes and Bonds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
36. 201027 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
37. 201028 Resolution relating to the carryover of 2020 authorization for general
obligation and revenue based borrowing.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
38. 201029 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
39. 201030 Resolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to market
general obligation promissory notes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
40. 201031 Resolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to market
general obligation corporate purpose bonds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
41. 201032 Resolution approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement used in
connection with the sale of City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, debt.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
42. 201033 Resolution approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statements used
in connection with the sale of City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Revenue debt.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
43. 201133 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of General Obligation
Promissory Notes for contingent borrowing for unfunded 2020
expenditures.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
44. 191407 Substitute resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of up to
$100,000,000 Water System Second Lien Revenue Bonds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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45. 201162 An ordinance to further amend the 2021 rates of pay of offices and
positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
46. 201163 An ordinance to further amend the 2021 offices and positions in the City
Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
47. 201222 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Audit of the ERS
Data Center Controls.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
48. 201246 Communication relating to Municipal Court collection contract.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
49. 201241 Communication from the Employes' Retirement System and the
Department of Administration -- Budget and Management Division relating
to the status of the City of Milwaukee's pension plan.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
The Finance and Personnel Committee may convene into closed session on Wednesday, January
13th, 2021 in Room 301-B, City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, pursuant to s.
19.85(1)(g), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of conferring with the City Attorney who will render oral or
written advice with respect to litigation in which the city is or is likely to become involved and then
may go into open session for the regular agenda.
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 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.
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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Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities
through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For assistance contact the Legislative Services
ADA Coordinator at 286-2998, (FAX)286-3456, (TDD)286-2025 or by writing to Room 205, City
Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
City Hall and the Zeidler Municipal Building are accessible by "The Hop" City Hall Stations, the
MCTS Green Line, Gold Line, 14, 15, 19, 30, 33, and 57 bus routes. Visit https://www.ridemcts.com/
for more information.
Bike racks are available on Water Street, Market Street, and Broadway, and a Bublr Bike Share
station is located on the northeast corner of Kilbourn Avenue and Water Street.
Limited parking for persons attending meetings is available at reduced rates (5 hour limit) at the
Milwaukee Center on the southwest corner of Kilbourn Avenue and Water Street. Parking tickets
must be validated in the first floor Information Booth in City Hall.
Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code are required to
register with the City Clerk's License Division. Lobbyists appearing before a Common Council
committee are required to identify themselves as such. More information is available at
http://city.milwaukee.gov/Lobbying.
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