STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE

Monday, February 17, 2025 · 9:00 AM AM · City Hall, Room 301-B

TL;DR

The Steering & Rules Committee held a meeting focused primarily on the Milwaukee Housing Authority, with discussions around its status, budget, and financial obligations. Several communications about city budgets, vacancies, and administrative matters were reviewed, with most items being recommended for filing or further consideration.

Key Decisions

  • Housing Authority Resolution Status Recommended for Adoption
  • City Budget Shortfall Communication Recommended for Placing on File
  • Citywide Position Vacancy Report Recommended for Placing on File
  • Housing Authority Funds Owed Held to Call of the Chair
  • Zoning Appeals Permitting Fees Recommended for Placing on File
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Agenda

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  3. 241590 Substitute resolution relating to the status of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee.
    Resolution
    Action: RECONSIDERED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECONSIDERED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  4. 241590 Substitute resolution relating to the status of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee.
    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:

  5. 1. Communication from various City departments relating to funds owed to the City of Milwaukee by the Housing Authority.
    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:

  6. 2. Substitute resolution relating to the status of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

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

  7. The following files may be placed on file as no longer needed:
  8. 3. Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division relating to the current rate of vacancy in funded positions city-wide and the value of those positions.
    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:

  9. 4. Communication relating to the permitting fees charged by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
    Communication
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

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

  10. 5. Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division relating to the City’s current budget shortfall and the sufficiency of a recently-proposed increase in shared revenue and a proposed sales tax to cover this shortfall.
    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:

  11. 6. Communication from the Office of African American Affairs and the Office of Early Childhood Initiatives relating to their work and collaboration.
    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:

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