FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · January 10, 2024
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 10, 2024 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
Meeting convened at 9:15 a.m.
Present 5 - Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, Chambers Jr.
Also present:
Aycha Sawa, City Comptroller
Nik Kovac, Budget Director
Tea Norfolk, LRB Fiscal Planning Specialist
1. 231095 A substitute ordinance relating to the salaries of city officials and the
mayor.
Sponsors: Ald. Rainey, Ald. Coggs, Ald. Stamper, Ald. Taylor, Ald. Brostoff, Ald.
Pratt and Ald. Chambers Jr.
Appearing:
Harper Donahue, IV, Dept. of Employee Relations
Andrea Knickerbocker, Dept. of Employee Relations
Ald. Khalif Rainey, 7th Ald. Dist.
Atty. Thomas Miller, City Attorney's Office
James Owczarski, City Clerk
Pres. Jose Perez, Common Council & 12th Ald. Dist.
Ald. Coggs moved to enter into the record the statement read by Mr. Donahue, IV to
the file. There was no objection.
Ald. Chambers, Jr. moved to substitute the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed
5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Ordinance be
SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
231095 A substitute ordinance relating to the salaries of city officials and the
mayor.
Sponsors: Ald. Rainey, Ald. Coggs, Ald. Stamper, Ald. Taylor, Ald. Brostoff, Ald.
Pratt and Ald. Chambers Jr.
Ald. Coggs moved to amend the file to reflect pay period 10, 2025 in lieu of pay period
9, 2025. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Ordinance be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Dimitrijevic, Coggs, and Chambers Jr.
No 2- Spiker, and Murphy
2. 231364 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
rates of pay for elected officials and leadership classifications.
Sponsors: Ald. Rainey, Ald. Coggs, Ald. Stamper, Ald. Taylor, Ald. Brostoff, Ald.
Pratt and Ald. Chambers Jr.
This item was considered with item 1, CCFN 231095.
Appearing:
Harper Donahue, IV, Dept. of Employee Relations
Andrea Knickerbocker, Dept. of Employee Relations
Ald. Khalif Rainey, 7th Ald. Dist.
Atty. Thomas Miller, City Attorney's Office
James Owczarski, City Clerk
Pres. Jose Perez, Common Council & 12th Ald. Dist.
Ald. Coggs moved to enter into the record the statement read by Mr. Donahue, IV to
the file. There was no objection.
Ald. Coggs moved to amend the reports in the file to reflect Pay Period 10, 2024 as
the effective date in lieu of Pay Periods 4 and 9. (Prevailed 5-0)
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
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3. 231352 Substitute resolution establishing accountability reporting requirements
for certain positions.
Sponsors: Ald. Rainey, Ald. Coggs, Ald. Stamper, Ald. Taylor, Ald. Brostoff, Ald.
Pratt and Ald. Chambers Jr.
This item was considered with item 1, CCFN 231095.
Appearing:
Harper Donahue, IV, Dept. of Employee Relations
Andrea Knickerbocker, Dept. of Employee Relations
Ald. Khalif Rainey, 7th Ald. Dist.
Atty. Thomas Miller, City Attorney's Office
James Owczarski, City Clerk
Pres. Jose Perez, Common Council & 12th 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.
No 0
4. 231334 An ordinance to further amend the 2024 offices and positions in the City
Service.
Sponsors: Ald. Zamarripa
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Ordinance be HELD TO CALL OF
THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
5. 231317 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Dept. of Employee Relations
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
6. 231316 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
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David Henke, ITMD
Ald. Murphy requested for further information and data on retention of IT
positions/personnel.
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
7. 231374 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending
the Positions Ordinance to designate an additional customer service
representative position in the City Clerks’ Office as bilingual.
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
8. 231413 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
an amendment to the Salary Ordinance to permit a 2% wage adjustment
for eligible non-represented City employees.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Dept. of Employee Relations
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
9. 231318 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending
the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative
corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
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No 0
10. 231435 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Division amending the 2024 Positions Ordinance relating
to environmental health positions in the Health Department and
Department of Neighborhood Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Director Kovac commented on this item.
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
11. 231277 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the
2023-2027 Lead Hazard Reduction & Healthy Homes grant from the U.S.
Department of Housing & Urban Development.
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
12. 231341 Resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Inflation Reduction Act Urban and
Community Forestry Grant- Growing Milwaukee’s Tree Canopy and
Community Resilience.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
Ald. Murphy, Dimitrijevic, Chambers, Spiker, and Coggs added as cosponsors.
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
13. 231321 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2024 rates of pay of offices
and positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Ald. Coggs moved to amend the file to reflect effective date pay period 10, 2024 in lieu
of pay periods 4 and 9 for all provisions related to the executive pay reports contained
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within CCFN 231364. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Ordinance be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
Ald. Spiker voting no to all provisions related to executive pay as reflected in CCFN
231364.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, and Chambers Jr.
No 1- Murphy
14. 231320 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2024 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
15. 231232 A substitute ordinance relating to the designation of deputy department
heads.
Sponsors: Ald. Perez
This item was taken out of order earlier in the meeting after item 4, CCFN 231334.
Appearing:
Pres. Jose Perez, Common Council & 12th Ald. Dist.
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Charter Ordinance be
RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Dimitrijevic, Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
16. 231190 Substitute resolution directing the Department of Employee Relations to
provide the results of the Department’s employee exit interviews to the
Common Council on an annual basis.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
Ald. Dimitrijevic left the meeting at 11:02 a.m.
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Vice-chair Spiker presiding over the remainder of the meeting.
Ald. Coggs commented on this item.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
Excused 1- Dimitrijevic
17. 231193 Substitute resolution directing the Department of Employee Relations to
provide the Common Council, Direct Connect MKE, and all Community
Development Block Grant-funded Neighborhood Stabilization Programs
with an inventory of all City apprenticeship and internship programs.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs and Ald. Chambers Jr.
Ald. Coggs commented on this item.
Ald. Chambers 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 4- Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
Excused 1- Dimitrijevic
18. 231314 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
The vacancy agenda was read into the record.
Appearing:
Sha'Nese Burnell-Jones, Dept. of Neighborhood Services
A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Communication to
Finance be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
Excused 1- Dimitrijevic
19. 231154 Communication from the Department of Administration relating to
approval of changes to certain single or sole source contracts or contract
amendments.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Rhonda Kelsey, Purchasing Director
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
Excused 1- Dimitrijevic
20. 231315 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
Aaron Szopinski, Health Dept.
Brian White, Dept. of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Communication to
Finance be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
Excused 1- Dimitrijevic
21. 231319 A substitute ordinance relating to employee wages, benefits, and
regulations
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Nicole Fleck, Dept. of Employee Relations
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
Excused 1- Dimitrijevic
22. 231273 An ordinance relating to the duties of the city clerk’s office.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Dana Zelazny, Deputy City Clerk
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A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Spiker, Coggs, and Murphy
No 0
Excused 2- Dimitrijevic, and Chambers Jr.
23. 231265 Resolution relating to approval of funding for the 2024 Department of
Administration - Information and Technology Management Division,
Public Facility Communications Capital Improvement Program
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
David Henke, ITMD
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Spiker, Coggs, Murphy, and Chambers Jr.
No 0
Excused 1- Dimitrijevic
24. 230412 Substitute resolution authorizing the issuance of general obligation notes
to pay a general and current municipal expense associated with
anticipated grant funding for the Republican National Convention in 2024.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Andrea Fowler, Budget Office ARPA Director
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.
The following files are related to borrowing for the 2024 budget:
25. 231235 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $3,783,200 for bridges.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Joshua Benson, Comptroller's Office
Items 25 through 46 were considered together.
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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- Spiker, Coggs, and Murphy
No 0
Excused 2- Dimitrijevic, and Chambers Jr.
26. 231236 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $12,000,000 for street lighting.
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- Spiker, Coggs, and Murphy
No 0
Excused 2- Dimitrijevic, and Chambers Jr.
27. 231237 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $45,843,170 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 3- Spiker, Coggs, and Murphy
No 0
Excused 2- Dimitrijevic, and Chambers Jr.
28. 231238 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $3,589,714 for harbor 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 3- Spiker, Coggs, and Murphy
No 0
Excused 2- Dimitrijevic, and Chambers Jr.
29. 231239 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. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
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FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Spiker, Coggs, and Murphy
No 0
Excused 2- Dimitrijevic, and Chambers Jr.
30. 231240 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $500,000 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 3- Spiker, Coggs, and Murphy
No 0
Excused 2- Dimitrijevic, and Chambers Jr.
31. 231241 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $10,935,000 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 3- Spiker, Coggs, and Murphy
No 0
Excused 2- Dimitrijevic, and Chambers Jr.
32. 231242 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $1,000,000 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. MURPHY 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.
33. 231244 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $3,411,989 for parking lots or other parking
facilities.
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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- Spiker, Coggs, and Murphy
No 0
Excused 2- Dimitrijevic, and Chambers Jr.
34. 231245 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- Spiker, Coggs, and Murphy
No 0
Excused 2- Dimitrijevic, and Chambers Jr.
35. 231246 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $320,000 for libraries.
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- Spiker, Coggs, and Murphy
No 0
Excused 2- Dimitrijevic, and Chambers Jr.
36. 231247 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $16,628,000 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- Spiker, Coggs, and Murphy
No 0
Excused 2- Dimitrijevic, and Chambers Jr.
37. 231248 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $1,400,000 for providing financial assistance
to blight elimination, slum clearance, community development,
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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 3- Spiker, Coggs, and Murphy
No 0
Excused 2- Dimitrijevic, and Chambers Jr.
38. 231249 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 3- Spiker, Coggs, and Murphy
No 0
Excused 2- Dimitrijevic, and Chambers Jr.
39. 231250 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds
in the aggregate amount of $50,485,000 for water systems.
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- Spiker, Coggs, and Murphy
No 0
Excused 2- Dimitrijevic, and Chambers Jr.
40. 231251 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. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Spiker, Coggs, and Murphy
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No 0
Excused 2- Dimitrijevic, and Chambers Jr.
41. 231252 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- Spiker, Coggs, and Murphy
No 0
Excused 2- Dimitrijevic, and Chambers Jr.
42. 231253 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. MURPHY 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.
43. 231254 Substitute resolution relating to the carryover of 2023 authorization for
general obligation and revenue based borrowing.
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- Spiker, Coggs, and Murphy
No 0
Excused 2- Dimitrijevic, and Chambers Jr.
44. 231255 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. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 3- Spiker, Coggs, and Murphy
No 0
Excused 2- Dimitrijevic, and Chambers Jr.
45. 231256 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 3- Spiker, Coggs, and Murphy
No 0
Excused 2- Dimitrijevic, and Chambers Jr.
46. 231257 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. MURPHY 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.
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
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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 10, 2024 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. 231095 A substitute ordinance relating to the salaries of city officials and the
mayor.
Sponsors: Ald. Rainey, Ald. Coggs, Ald. Stamper, Ald. Taylor, Ald. Brostoff, Ald.
Pratt and Ald. Chambers Jr.
Those wishing to provide testimony relating to this matter can do so in writing by using
the City’s eComment system by accessing this agenda at
http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.
2. 231364 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
rates of pay for elected officials and leadership classifications.
Sponsors: Ald. Rainey, Ald. Coggs, Ald. Stamper, Ald. Taylor, Ald. Brostoff, Ald.
Pratt and Ald. Chambers Jr.
Those wishing to provide testimony relating to this matter can do so in writing by using
the City’s eComment system by accessing this agenda at
http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.
3. 231352 Substitute resolution establishing accountability reporting requirements for
certain positions.
Sponsors: Ald. Rainey, Ald. Coggs, Ald. Stamper, Ald. Taylor, Ald. Brostoff, Ald.
Pratt and Ald. Chambers Jr.
Those wishing to provide testimony relating to this matter can do so in writing by using
the City’s eComment system by accessing this agenda at
http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.
4. 231334 An ordinance to further amend the 2024 offices and positions in the City
Service.
Sponsors: Ald. Zamarripa
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5. 231317 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 231316 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
7. 231374 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the
Positions Ordinance to designate an additional customer service
representative position in the City Clerks’ Office as bilingual.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
8. 231413 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to an
amendment to the Salary Ordinance to permit a 2% wage adjustment for
eligible non-represented City employees.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. 231318 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the
Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative
corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
10. 231435 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Division amending the 2024 Positions Ordinance relating to
environmental health positions in the Health Department and Department
of Neighborhood Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
11. 231277 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2023-2027
Lead Hazard Reduction & Healthy Homes grant from the U.S. Department
of Housing & Urban Development.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
12. 231341 Resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Inflation Reduction Act Urban and
Community Forestry Grant- Growing Milwaukee’s Tree Canopy and
Community Resilience.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
-May be referred from the Public Works Committee
13. 231321 An ordinance to further amend the 2024 rates of pay of offices and
positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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14. 231320 An ordinance to further amend the 2024 offices and positions in the City
Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
15. 231232 A substitute ordinance relating to the designation of deputy department
heads.
Sponsors: Ald. Perez
16. 231190 Substitute resolution directing the Department of Employee Relations to
provide the results of the Department’s employee exit interviews to the
Common Council on an annual basis.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
17. 231193 Substitute resolution directing the Department of Employee Relations to
provide the Common Council, Direct Connect MKE, and all Community
Development Block Grant-funded Neighborhood Stabilization Programs
with an inventory of all City apprenticeship and internship programs.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
18. 231314 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund transfers
and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
19. 231154 Communication from the Department of Administration relating to approval
of changes to certain single or sole source contracts or contract
amendments.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
20. 231315 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
21. 231319 A substitute ordinance relating to employee wages, benefits, and
regulations
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
22. 231273 An ordinance relating to the duties of the city clerk’s office.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
23. 231265 Resolution relating to approval of funding for the 2024 Department of
Administration - Information and Technology Management Division, Public
Facility Communications Capital Improvement Program
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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24. 230412 Substitute resolution authorizing the issuance of general obligation notes to
pay a general and current municipal expense associated with anticipated
grant funding for the Republican National Convention in 2024.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
The following files are related to borrowing for the 2024 budget:
25. 231235 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $3,783,200 for bridges.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
26. 231236 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $12,000,000 for street lighting.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
27. 231237 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $45,843,170 for street improvements.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
28. 231238 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $3,589,714 for harbor improvements.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
29. 231239 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $22,700,000 for sewerage.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
30. 231240 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $500,000 for parks and public grounds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
31. 231241 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $10,935,000 for the construction of police
facilities and combined fire and police safety buildings.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
32. 231242 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $1,000,000 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
33. 231244 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $3,411,989 for parking lots or other parking
facilities.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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34. 231245 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $2,000,000 for school purposes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
35. 231246 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $320,000 for libraries.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
36. 231247 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $16,628,000 for buildings for the housing of
machinery and equipment.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
37. 231248 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $1,400,000 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
38. 231249 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
39. 231250 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in
the aggregate amount of $50,485,000 for water systems.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
40. 231251 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. 231252 Resolution Authorizing the Sale and Issuance of General Obligation
Refunding Notes and Bonds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
42. 231253 Resolution authorizing the issuance of $25,000,000 general obligation
notes, to pay a general and current municipal expense associated with the
Community Development Block Grant and other grant programs.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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43. 231254 Substitute resolution relating to the carryover of 2023 authorization for
general obligation and revenue based borrowing.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
44. 231255 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. 231256 Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to
market general obligation promissory notes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
46. 231257 Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to
market general obligation corporate purpose bonds.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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