FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 · 9:00 AM AM · Room 301-B, City Hall

TL;DR

The Finance & Personnel Committee met for nearly three hours and approved multiple resolutions and ordinances related to city employee benefits, budget management, and departmental operations. All 19 agenda items passed, including authorization for health insurance proposals, workers' compensation administration, and funding for various city programs and employee travel.

Key Decisions

Reserve $1.5 million from 2026 Contingent Fund for lawsuit settlements and claims Passed
Authorize Department of Employee Relations to request proposals for Stop Loss Insurance and Workers' Compensation Benefits Plan administration Passed
Accept and fund 2026-2027 Wisconsin Well Woman Program grant Passed
Approve changes to 2026 rates of pay and positions in City Service Passed
Hold 2027 proposed budget communication and Municipal Court audit report for further discussion Held

Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

1. Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2027 budget.
Communication
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
2. Communication relating to the Milwaukee Police Department Information Technology General Controls Audit Report.
Communication
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
3. Communication relating to an audit of Municipal Court cash controls.
Communication
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
4. Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to issue a request for proposal for Stop Loss Insurance for the City’s medical and prescription health plan.
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:
5. Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to issue a request for proposal for the administration of the City’s Workers’ Compensation Benefits Plan.
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:
6. Communication from the Deferred Compensation Plan relating to the Auto-Escalation Program.
Communication
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
7. Resolution reserving and appropriating up to $1,500,000 from the 2026 Common Council Contingent Fund to the 2026 Damages and Claims Fund Special Purpose Account for resolutions related to settlements of lawsuits and/or claims.
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:
8. Substitute resolution authorizing reimbursement for attendance at the StriveTogether Policy Summit.
Resolution
Action: AMENDED Passed

A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Resolution be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
9. Resolution relating to increasing the reimbursable expenditure authority for the Department of Public Works, Department of Administration, Department of City Development, and the Health Department in the Reimbursable Services Advance Fund.
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:
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10. 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:
11. 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. MOORE that this Communication to Finance be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
12. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.
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 Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
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:
14. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance to add a percentage increase for Bridge Operator and Bridge Operator - Lead assigned to work on the bridge maintenance crew.
Communication
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
15. 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. SPIKER that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
16. Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2026-2027 Wisconsin Well Woman Program grant from the 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:
17. Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.
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:
18. 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. MOORE that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
19. 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. MOORE that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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260321 Substitute resolution authorizing reimbursement for attendance at the StriveTogether Policy Summit.
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:
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Meeting adjourned at 11:51 a.m. Chris Lee, Staff Assistant Council Records Section City Clerk's Office
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Meeting convened at 9:18 a.m.

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