FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 · 9:00 AM AM · Room 301-B, City Hall

TL;DR

The Finance and Personnel Committee held a comprehensive meeting addressing city budget, tax districts, and various administrative matters. The committee recommended passage of ordinances related to fiscal forecasting and city service positions, and approved several resolutions extending tax districts to support affordable housing initiatives.

Key Decisions

City Fiscal Forecast Ordinance Passed
Tax Incremental District Extensions for Affordable Housing Passed
City Budget Expenditure Authorization for 2026 Passed
General Obligation Promissory Notes for Contingent Borrowing Passed
Health Grants Acceptance (Family Planning, Lead Detection, HIV Services) Passed

Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

1. A substitute ordinance relating to reporting requirements for certain positions.
Ordinance
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
2. A substitute ordinance relating to a 5-year city fiscal forecast.
Ordinance
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
3. Resolution relating to expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater than anticipated revenue from Milwaukee Public Schools.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
4. Substitute resolution relating to the transfer of funds for repairs to the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts parking structure.
Resolution
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
5. Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division and the Office of the Comptroller relating to the development of a formal fund balance policy.
Communication
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
6. Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division and the Office of the Comptroller relating to the quarterly reporting of vacant positions.
Communication
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
7. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to the annual reporting of exit-survey results to the Common Council.
Communication
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
8. Communication from the Department of Administration - Information Technology Management Division relating to additional ways the City can use e-texts.
Communication
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
9. Communication relating to the use of Artificial Intelligence by City departments.
Communication
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
10. Resolution directing various departments to provide administrative support to the Department of Community Wellness and Safety and the Department of Equity and Inclusion.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
11. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies or other studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.
Communication
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
12. Communication from the Office of the Comptroller relating to the audit of the Community Development Grants Administration (CDGA) award process.
Communication
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
13. Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund transfers and equipment requests.
Communication to Finance
Action: APPROVED Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Communication to Finance be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
14. Communication from the Department of Administration relating to approval of changes to certain single or sole source contracts or contract amendments
Communication to Finance
Action: APPROVED Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Communication to Finance be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
15. 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.
Communication to Finance
Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Communication to Finance be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
16. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Positions Ordinance to designate one position of Community Health Administrative Specialist in the Milwaukee Health Department as bilingual.
Communication
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
17. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative corrections.
Communication
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
18. Resolution designating certain City of Milwaukee events and initiatives as eligible for contributions.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
19. Substitute resolution authorizing city departments to expend monies appropriated in the 2026 city budget for Special Purpose Accounts, Debt Service Fund, Provisions for Employees’ Retirement Fund, Common Council Contingent Fund, Grant and Aid Fund, and Special Capital Projects or Purposes.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
20. Substitute resolution appropriating $50,000,001 from the 2026 Special Purpose Account Reimbursable Services Advance Fund.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
21. Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division relating to amending the 2026 Positions Ordinance as a result of the Common Council adopted budget and amendments.
Communication
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
22. Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions in 2026 by employees of city departments and board and commission members and further authorizing expenditure of departmental budgeted funds for that purpose.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
23. Substitute resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of General Obligation Promissory Notes for up to $10 million of contingent borrowing for excess 2025 expenditures.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
24. Substitute resolution authorizing a one-year extension to the term of Tax Incremental District No. 42 (Midtown) and using the resulting tax incremental revenue to benefit affordable housing and improve housing stock in the City of Milwaukee with the 2025 levy.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
25. Substitute resolution authorizing a one-year extension to the term of Tax Incremental District No. 39 (Hilton Hotel) and using the resulting tax incremental revenue to benefit affordable housing and improve housing stock in the City of Milwaukee with the 2025 levy.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
26. Substitute resolution authorizing a one year extension to the term of Tax Incremental District No. 46 (Grand Avenue / New Arcade) and using the resulting tax incremental revenue to benefit affordable housing and improve housing stock in the City of Milwaukee with the 2025 levy.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
27. Substitute resolution authorizing a one-year extension to the term of Tax Incremental District No. 51 (Granville Station) and using the resulting tax incremental revenue to benefit affordable housing and improve housing stock in the City of Milwaukee with the 2025 levy.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
28. Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2026 Family Planning Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
29. Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2026 Lead Detection Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
30. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of the 2026 HIV Partner Services Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
31. A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.
Ordinance
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
32. A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 offices and positions in the City Service.
Ordinance
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Meeting adjourned at 1:52 p.m. Chris Lee, Staff Assistant Council Records Section City Clerk's Office
Meeting convened at 9:22 a.m.

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