FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · January 11, 2023
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
ALD. MARINA DIMITRIJEVIC, CHAIR
Ald. Scott Spiker, Vice-Chair
Ald. Milele A. Coggs, Ald. Michael J. Murphy, and Ald. Mark
Chambers, Jr.
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 414-286-2232; Fax: 414-286-3456,
clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Tea Norfolk , 414-286-8012,
tea.norfolk@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Amended 1/12/23 - Vote corrected for item 2, CCFN 221365.
This is also 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 at 9:05 a.m.
Present 5 - Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, Chambers Jr.
Also present:
William Christianson, Deputy Comptroller
Nik Kovac, Budget Director
Tea Norfolk, LRB Fiscal Planning Specialist
1. 221359 Appointment of Bernadette Karanja as Chief Equity Officer by the Mayor.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Bernadette Karanja
Arlisia McHenry, Mayor's Office
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
2. 221365 Substitute resolution reserving and appropriating up to $20,000 from the
2023 Department of Administration Operating Account for
commissioning a study relating to options for collaboration between the
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City and County for shared operational services.
Sponsors: Ald. Perez, Ald. Dimitrijevic, Ald. Zamarripa and Ald. Murphy
Appearing:
Luke Knapp, Common Council President's Office
Molly King, Mayor's Office
Rob Henken, Wisconsin Policy Forum
Isaac Rowlett, Milwaukee County
Jim Bohl, Intergovernmental Relations Division
Pres. Jose Perez, Common Council
Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa, 8th Ald. Dist.
Ald. Dimitrijevic, Zamarripa, and Murphy added as cosponsors.
Ald. Murphy move to enter into the record an IRD 2018 study report. There was no
objection.
Members requested written communication prior to the next Common Council meeting
on the participation and inclusion of Milwaukee Public Schools.
Ald. Murphy moved adoption. (Prevailed 3-1-1) No - Coggs; Abstention - Chambers
At a later point in the meeting, Ald. Chambers moved to changing his vote from no to
abstain. There was no objection.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, and Murphy
No 0
Abstain 2- Coggs, and Chambers Jr.
3. 221315 Substitute resolution reclassifying certain ARPA program expenses as
revenue replacement.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Andrea Fowler, Budget ARPA Director
Ald. Coggs moved to amend the file to delete "reallocate" or "reallocation" language
referenced in the resolution text. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Chambers Jr.
221315 Substitute resolution reclassifying certain ARPA program expenses as
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revenue replacement.
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 4- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Chambers Jr.
4. 221210 Resolution relating to the reallocation of American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) funding to the High Impact Paving Program.
Sponsors: Ald. Spiker
Appearing:
Chad Chrisbaum, DPW - Infrastructure
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, and Murphy
No 0
Excused 2- Coggs, and Chambers Jr.
5. 221236 Resolution relating to annual reporting of Police overtime to the Common
Council.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs and Ald. Spiker
Appearing:
Leon Todd, Fire and Police Commission
Sean Raclaw, Fire and Police Commission
Ald. Spiker added as a cosponsor.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Spiker, Coggs, and Murphy
No 0
Excused 2- Dimitrijevic, and Chambers Jr.
6. 221328 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Todd Farris, Deputy City Attorney
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James Owczarski, City Clerk
Juliet Lee Battle, Fire Dept.
Mai Xiong, Police Dpet.
Erick Shambarger, Environmental Collaboration Office
Steve Mahan, Community Development Grants Division
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Spiker, Coggs, and Murphy
No 0
Excused 2- Dimitrijevic, and Chambers Jr.
7. 221330 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 Director
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication to Finance be
PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Spiker, Coggs, and Murphy
No 0
Excused 2- Dimitrijevic, and Chambers Jr.
8. 221152 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
A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS, JR. that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
9. 221409 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending
the Salary and Positions Ordinances relative to clerical or administrative
corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Dept. of Employee Relations
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A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
10. 221266 Resolution relating to approval of funding for the 2023 Department of
Administration - Information and Technology Management Division,
Public Facility Communications Capital Improvement Program.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
David Henke, Information Technology and Management Division
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
11. 221292 Substitute resolution authorizing position authority and funding for a
Public Health Strategist Coordinator in the Policy, Innovation and
Engagement Division of the Health Department.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
Appearing:
Aaron Szopinski, Health Dept.
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Dimitrijevic, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
Excused 1- Spiker
12. 221114 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2022-27
Public Health Infrastructure grant from the Centers for Disease Control &
Prevention.
Sponsors: Ald. Zamarripa
Appearing:
Aaron Szopinski, Health Dept.
Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa, 8th Ald. Dist.
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
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No 0
13. 221131 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2023
WIC (Women, Infants, & Children) grant from the State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Aaron Szopinski, Health Dept.
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
14. 221132 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2023
Forward Health Outreach grant from the WI Department of Health
Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Aaron Szopinski, Health Dept.
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
15. 221133 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2023
Maternal and Child Health Grant from the Wisconsin Department of
Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Aaron Szopinski, Health Dept.
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
16. 221134 Substitute resolution relating to acceptance and funding of the
Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program grant
from the United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Justice
Assistance.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy, Ald. Chambers and Jr.
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Appearing:
Aaron Szopinski, Health Dept.
Ald. Chambers added as a cosponsor.
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
17. 221135 Substitute Resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2023
Immunization Action Plan grant from the State of Wisconsin Department
of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Aaron Szopinski, Health Dept.
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
18. 221136 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the
2022-2023 Preventive Health Grant from the State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Aaron Szopinski, Health Dept.
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
19. 221138 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the WI Lead In
Water Testing & Remediation grant from the Wisconsin Department of
Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Aaron Szopinski, Health Dept.
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
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No 0
20. 221139 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2023
Lead Detection Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health
Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Aaron Szopinski, Health Dept.
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
21. 221141 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2023
Family Planning Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health
Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Aaron Szopinski, Health Dept.
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
22. 220981 Substitute resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a U.S.
Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance Byrne Criminal
Justice Innovation Program grant from the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs, Ald. Stamper, Ald. Rainey, Ald. Chambers and Jr.
Appearing:
Aaron Szopinski, Health Dept.
Ald. Chambers added as a cosponsor.
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
23. 220419 Substitute resolution authorizing acceptance and funding of the 2022-23
Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) Program - Project S:
Strengthening the United States Response to Resistant Gonorrhea
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(SURRG) grant from the Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Aaron Szopinski, Health Dept.
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
24. 221237 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $1,763,000 for bridges.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
25. 221238 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $11,100,000 for street lighting.
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- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
26. 221239 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $43,775,000 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 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
27. 221240 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $3,319,000 for harbor improvements.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS, JR. that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
28. 221241 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $22,700,000 for sewerage.
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- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
29. 221242 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $550,000 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- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
30. 221243 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $11,930,000 for the construction of police
facilities and combined fire and police safety buildings.
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- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
31. 221244 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $500,000 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. CHAMBERS, JR. that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
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Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
32. 221245 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $2,500,000 for fire engines and other
equipment of the fire department.
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- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
33. 221246 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $2,410,000 for parking lots or other parking
facilities.
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- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
34. 221247 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 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
35. 221248 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $1,600,000 for libraries.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS, JR. that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
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36. 221249 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $9,254,000 for buildings for the housing of
machinery and equipment.
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- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
37. 221250 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $1,500,000 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. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
38. 221251 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
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
39. 221252 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $47,000,000 for water systems.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS, JR. that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
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No 0
40. 221253 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $8,282,000 for any combination of sewage,
garbage or refuse or rubbish disposal.
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- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
41. 221254 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- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
42. 221255 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 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
43. 221256 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. CHAMBERS, JR. that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
44. 221257 Substitute resolution relating to the carryover of 2022 authorization for
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general obligation and revenue based borrowing.
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- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
45. 221258 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:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
46. 221259 Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to
market general obligation promissory notes.
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- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
47. 221260 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. CHAMBERS, JR. that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
48. 221261 Resolution approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement used
in connection with the sale of City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, debt.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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Appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
49. 221155 Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars
and other travel.
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- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
50. 221333 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2023 rates of pay of 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- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
51. 221334 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2023 offices and positions in
the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS, JR. that this Ordinance be
RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
Meeting adjourned at 11:41 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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Agenda
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Agenda
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
ALD. MARINA DIMITRIJEVIC, CHAIR
Ald. Scott Spiker, Vice-Chair
Ald. Milele A. Coggs, Ald. Michael J. Murphy, and Ald. Mark
Chambers, Jr.
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 414-286-2232; Fax: 414-286-3456,
clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Tea Norfolk , 414-286-8012,
tea.norfolk@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
This is also 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. 221359 Appointment of Bernadette Karanja as Chief Equity Officer by the Mayor.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 221365 Substitute resolution reserving and appropriating up to $20,000 from the
2023 Department of Administration Operating Account for commissioning
a study relating to options for collaboration between the City and County for
shared operational services.
Sponsors: Ald. Perez
3. 221315 Substitute resolution reclassifying certain ARPA program expenses as
revenue replacement.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 221210 Resolution relating to the reallocation of American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) funding to the High Impact Paving Program.
Sponsors: Ald. Spiker
5. 221236 Resolution relating to annual reporting of Police overtime to the Common
Council.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
6. 221328 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund transfers
and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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7. 221330 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
8. 221152 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. 221409 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the
Salary and Positions Ordinances relative to clerical or administrative
corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
10. 221266 Resolution relating to approval of funding for the 2023 Department of
Administration - Information and Technology Management Division, Public
Facility Communications Capital Improvement Program.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
11. 221292 Substitute resolution authorizing position authority and funding for a Public
Health Strategist Coordinator in the Policy, Innovation and Engagement
Division of the Health Department.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
12. 221114 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2022-27
Public Health Infrastructure grant from the Centers for Disease Control &
Prevention.
Sponsors: Ald. Zamarripa
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
13. 221131 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2023
WIC (Women, Infants, & Children) grant from the State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
14. 221132 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2023
Forward Health Outreach grant from the WI Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
15. 221133 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2023
Maternal and Child Health Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health
Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
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16. 221134 Substitute resolution relating to acceptance and funding of the
Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program grant
from the United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Justice
Assistance.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
17. 221135 Substitute Resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2023
Immunization Action Plan grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of
Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
18. 221136 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2022-2023
Preventive Health Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health
Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
19. 221138 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the WI Lead In
Water Testing & Remediation grant from the Wisconsin Department of
Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
20. 221139 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2023
Lead Detection Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health
Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
21. 221141 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2023
Family Planning Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health
Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
22. 220981 Substitute resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a U.S.
Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance Byrne Criminal
Justice Innovation Program grant from the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs, Ald. Stamper and Ald. Rainey
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
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23. 220419 Substitute resolution authorizing acceptance and funding of the 2022-23
Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) Program - Project S:
Strengthening the United States Response to Resistant Gonorrhea
(SURRG) grant from the Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
24. 221237 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $1,763,000 for bridges.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-This file is related to city borrowing for 2023
25. 221238 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $11,100,000 for street lighting.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-This file is related to city borrowing for 2023
26. 221239 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $43,775,000 for street improvements.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-This file is related to city borrowing for 2023
27. 221240 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $3,319,000 for harbor improvements.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-This file is related to city borrowing for 2023
28. 221241 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $22,700,000 for sewerage.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-This file is related to city borrowing for 2023
29. 221242 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $550,000 for parks and public grounds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-This file is related to city borrowing for 2023
30. 221243 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $11,930,000 for the construction of police
facilities and combined fire and police safety buildings.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-This file is related to city borrowing for 2023
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31. 221244 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $500,000 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
-This file is related to city borrowing for 2023
32. 221245 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $2,500,000 for fire engines and other equipment
of the fire department.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-This file is related to city borrowing for 2023
33. 221246 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $2,410,000 for parking lots or other parking
facilities.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-This file is related to city borrowing for 2023
34. 221247 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $2,000,000 for school purposes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-This file is related to city borrowing for 2023
35. 221248 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $1,600,000 for libraries.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-This file is related to city borrowing for 2023
36. 221249 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $9,254,000 for buildings for the housing of
machinery and equipment.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-This file is related to city borrowing for 2023
37. 221250 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $1,500,000 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
-This file is related to city borrowing for 2023
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38. 221251 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
-This file is related to city borrowing for 2023
39. 221252 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $47,000,000 for water systems.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-This file is related to city borrowing for 2023
40. 221253 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $8,282,000 for any combination of sewage,
garbage or refuse or rubbish disposal.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-This file is related to city borrowing for 2023
41. 221254 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
-This file is related to city borrowing for 2023
42. 221255 Resolution Authorizing the Sale and Issuance of General Obligation
Refunding Notes and Bonds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-This file is related to city borrowing for 2023
43. 221256 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
-This file is related to city borrowing for 2023
44. 221257 Substitute resolution relating to the carryover of 2022 authorization for
general obligation and revenue based borrowing.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-This file is related to city borrowing for 2023
45. 221258 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
-This file is related to city borrowing for 2023
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46. 221259 Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to
market general obligation promissory notes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-This file is related to city borrowing for 2023
47. 221260 Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to
market general obligation corporate purpose bonds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-This file is related to city borrowing for 2023
48. 221261 Resolution approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement used in
connection with the sale of City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, debt.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-This file is related to city borrowing for 2023
49. 221155 Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and
other travel.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
50. 221333 An ordinance to further amend the 2023 rates of pay of offices and
positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
51. 221334 An ordinance to further amend the 2023 offices and positions in the City
Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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