FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 9:00 AM AM · Room 301-B, City Hall

TL;DR

The Finance & Personnel Committee reviewed the city's financial operations, including a $4.8 million borrowing authorization for an enterprise resource system project and a $275 million revenue note issuance for Milwaukee Public Schools. The committee also addressed employee benefits administration contracts, health insurance premium procedures, and various personnel matters including new positions and salary adjustments.

Key Decisions

  • ERP System Replacement Project Contingent Borrowing Resolution approved for consideration
  • Milwaukee Public Schools Revenue Anticipation Notes Resolution approved for consideration
  • Prescription Drug Benefits Administration Contract Resolution approved for consideration
  • Health and Dental Insurance Premium Rate Communication Resolution approved for consideration
  • Flexible Spending and Health Reward Benefits Administration Contract Resolution approved for consideration
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. 1. Communication from the Comptroller’s Office relating to a Workday Pre-Implementation Review Report.
    Communication
  2. 2. Substitute resolution relating to authorizing up to $4,800,000 of Contingent Borrowing to cover costs related to an extension of the ERP System Replacement Project for a December 2026 go-live date.
    Resolution
  3. 3. Communication relating to an audit of Municipal Court cash controls.
    Communication
  4. 4. Communication from the Department of Public Works and the Comptroller relating to an historical accounting of payouts from the disposal of the Materials Recycling Facility and the segregation of final insurance payout from a negotiated depreciation settlement.
    Communication
  5. 5. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations and the Fire and Police Commission relating to policies and procedures in place to protect employees in the event of air quality incidents.
    Communication
  6. 6. Resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to execute a contract for administration of the City’s prescription drug benefits.
    Resolution
  7. 7. Resolution relating to the process and communication of 2027 health and dental insurance premium rates.
    Resolution
  8. 8. Resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to execute a contract for administration of the City’s Flexible Spending and Healthy Reward Arrangement benefits.
    Resolution
  9. 9. Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $275,000,000 of Revenue Anticipation Notes, and a purpose for Direct Loan Notes, for the purpose of financing the operating budget of the Milwaukee Public Schools on an interim basis.
    Resolution
  10. 10:30 AM
  11. 10. Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund transfers and equipment requests.
    Communication to Finance
  12. 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
  13. 12. An ordinance relating to the appointment of special deputies by the directors of community wellness and safety and of compliance and engagement.
    Ordinance
  14. 13. Communication from the Fire Department amending the Positions Ordinance to add positions relating to a Youth Carpenter Apprentice Program.
    Communication
  15. 14. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.
    Communication
  16. 15. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
    Communication
  17. 16. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to bilingual designation for one position of License Specialist II in the Common Council-City Clerk’s Office License Division.
    Communication
  18. 17. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance to provide an incentive rate for Public Health Nurses assigned to the Sexual and Reproductive Health Section in the Health Department.
    Communication
  19. 18. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative corrections.
    Communication
  20. 19. Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2026-2027 HIV Partner Services Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
    Resolution
  21. 20. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2026 Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Group Program grant.
    Resolution
  22. 21. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Homeland Security - WEM/STAC Analysts Positions 2024 grant.
    Resolution
  23. 22. Resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.
    Resolution
  24. 23. An ordinance to further amend the 2026 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.
    Ordinance
  25. 24. An ordinance to further amend the 2026 offices and positions in the City Service.
    Ordinance
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  28. In the event that Common Council members who are not members of this committee attend this meeting, this meeting may also simultaneously constitute a meeting of the Common Council or any of the following committees: Community and Economic Development, Finance and Personnel, Judiciary and Legislation, Licenses, Public Safety and Health, Public Works, Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development, and/or Steering and Rules. Whether a simultaneous meeting is occurring depends on whether the presence of one or more of the Common Council member results in a quorum of the Common Council or any of the above committees, and, if there is a quorum of another committee, whether any agenda items listed above involve matters within that committee’s realm of authority. In the event that a simultaneous meeting is occurring, no action other than information gathering will be taken at the simultaneous meeting. Times for specific agenda items are estimations. If items cannot be heard at their specified times, they will be heard as soon as practicable thereafter.
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