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COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 · 1:30 PM AM · City Hall, Room 301-B

TL;DR

The Community & Economic Development Committee held its meeting on July 23, 2025, focusing on several community development and funding initiatives. The committee approved multiple resolutions related to block grants, city partnerships, and community events, while also addressing some business district appointments.

Key Decisions

  • Bronzeville Week Funding Passed
  • HOME ARP Funds for Affordable Housing Passed
  • Sister City Relationship with Zadar, Croatia Renewed Passed
  • Youth Achievement Advisory Council Membership Changes Passed
  • Kroger Store Closures Communication Held to Call of the Chair
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

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  4. 1. Reappointment of Shane McAdams to the Business Improvement District #4 by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District)
    Appointment
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. JACKSON that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  5. 2. Appointment of Clarice Allen to the Business Improvement District #16 by the Mayor. (15th Aldermanic District)
    Appointment
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  6. 3. Reappointment of Peter Pacetti to the Business Improvement District #15 by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)
    Appointment
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. JACKSON that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  7. 4. Reappointment of Kendall Breunig to the Business Improvement District #2 by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)
    Appointment
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  8. 5. A substitute ordinance relating to the membership of the emerging youth achievement advisory council.
    Ordinance
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  9. 6. Resolution authorizing the expenditure of up to $10,000 from the Community and Economic Development Committee Fund for Bronzeville Week.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  10. 7. Communication from The Kroger Company relating to its decision to close certain grocery stores, particularly those in the City of Milwaukee.
    Communication
    Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. JACKSON that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  11. 8. Substitute resolution relating to the renewal of the sister city relationship between the City of Milwaukee and Zadar, Croatia
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  12. 9. Substitute resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. JACKSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  13. 10. Resolution appropriating up to $10,000 from the Community and Economic Development Committee Fund for the Second District Back to School Festival.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. JACKSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  14. 11. Communication from the Department of Administration - Community Development Grants Administration providing a status update on the 2025 block grant process, reprogramming process and the community-based organizations that have received block grant funding for 2025.
    Communication
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  15. 12. Substitute resolution relating to the 2025 use and allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds awarded to the City of Milwaukee Youth Council.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  16. 13. Substitute resolution relating to the use and allocation of Community Development Block Grant 2025 reprogramming funds.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  17. 14. Resolution relating to the use and allocation of HOME Investment Partnership 2025 reprogramming funds.
    Resolution
    Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  18. 15. Substitute resolution relative to the allocation of funding from the HOME ARP Funds, to fund Affordable Housing.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. JACKSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

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