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July 23, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final ·This meeting was held in Room 203-R, and was live-streamed in the County Legislative Information Center: https://milwaukeecounty.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

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Agenda — 76 items

  1. 1 This meeting will occur in Room 203-R of the Milwaukee County Courthouse. For convenience, and in accordance with Section 1.01(d) of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances, this meeting will also be live-streamed via Microsoft Teams and may be accessed on the County Legislative Information Center: https://milwaukeecounty.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. If during this meeting, the live-stream becomes unavailable, please know that this meeting will continue in person through the conclusion of the Committee’s business as noticed in this agenda so long as a quorum of the Committee remains. A recording of the meeting will be posted after its conclusion. Any members of the public wishing to address the Committee may provide public comment by either: ○ Filling out a Public Comment Card in Room 203-R, or ○ Visiting: milwaukee.gov/PublicComment and following the instructions provided to participate via Microsoft Teams. Please know that your ability to participate in this meeting via Microsoft Teams may be limited should the live-stream become unavailable at any time during this meeting. To this end, members of the public are encouraged to attend and to participate in meetings of any Milwaukee County body in person whenever possible. Members of the public may also submit a written eComment via the County Legislative Information Center (CLIC) at: https://milwaukeecounty.legistar.com, upon publication of the Committee’s agenda. The Office of the County Clerk collects eComments via CLIC and will append these official public records to Reference File No. 26-67 at the conclusion of each meeting.
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  3. 3 Public Notice
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  5. 4 In accordance with Section 1.13(f) of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances, items may be taken out of order.
  6. 5 Call To Order ▶ jump to 0:03
  7. 6 Roll Call at 9:07 a.m. ▶ jump to 0:22
  8. 7 OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER (COMPTROLLER) - 1
  9. 1 From the Milwaukee County Comptroller, Office of the Comptroller, providing an informational report regarding the 2026 year-end fiscal projection for Milwaukee County. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 26-69 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN. ▶ jump to 1:03
  10. 9 OFFICE OF STRATEGY, BUDGET, AND PERFORMANCE (OSBP) - 2
  11. 2 From the Director Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance providing an informational report regarding the 2027 operating budget planning process and related information. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 26-560 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 8:14
  12. 3 From the Director Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance, providing an appropriation transfer packet for the July 2026 cycle. 26-547 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 18:18
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  14. 13 COMPTROLLER - 1
  15. 4 From the Financial Services Director, Office of the Comptroller, providing financial information related to the County Board's 2027 Requested Budget (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 26-586 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 19:50
  16. 15 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURE - 1
  17. 5 From the Executive Director of Milwaukee County Parks requesting authorization to enter into a Lease and Vendor Permit with ABC Estabrook Inc. for the operation of the Estabrook Park Beer Garden. (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Finance) 26-536 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 25:39
  18. 17 PASSIVE REVIEW: ITEM 6
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  20. 6 A Request from the Director, Department of Administrative Services, regarding Passive Review for Professional Services Exceeding $100,000 but less than $300,000 for Capital Project WP0827011 - Walker Square Park Improvements (PASSIVE REVIEW; INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 26-584 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN, APPROVED ▶ jump to 39:52
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  22. 20 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (DAS) - 2
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  24. 7 From the Executive Director of the Department of Administrative Services requesting authorization to enter into a multi-year agreement with Pitney Bowes Global Financial SVC LLC (05/21/26 Meeting: Laid Over to the Call of the Chairman) 26-421 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 41:25
  25. 22 [ORDINANCE]
  26. 8 An Ordinance to amend From the Deputy Director of the Department of Administrative Services: A resolution/ordinance requesting approval to amend and renumber sections of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances in Chapters 32 and 56. (Referred to the Committees on Audit; and Finance) 26-561 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 43:44
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  28. 25 COMPTROLLER - 1 [ORDINANCE]
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  30. 9 From the Comptroller, requesting authorization to amend Section 56.11 of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances to update responsibility for fixed asset records 26-588 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass
  31. 27 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - 3
  32. 10 A report from the Executive Director, Department of Health and Human Services, seeking approval of an agreement to expand and fund an expedited options counseling team within the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) 26-521 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass
  33. 11 A report from the Executive Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to enter into purchase of service contracts and contract amendments to the following programs within Housing Services (Referred to the Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs, and Strategic Planning for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY per Section 59.52(31)(d), Wisconsin State Statutes; Referred to the Committee on Finance) 26-539 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 54:08
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  35. 12 A report from the Executive Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to allocate $1,059,200 in HOME Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) funds to Greater Milwaukee Community Housing Development Corporation (Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity) for the construction of single-family homes in Oak Creek (Referred to the Committees on Community, Environment, and Economic Development; and Finance) 26-540 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 57:14
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  38. 32 AUDIT SERVICES DIVISION COMPTROLLER - 1
  39. 13 From the Director of Audits, Office of the Comptroller, Audit Services Division submitting an audit report titled “Milwaukee County Transit System Governance: Opportunities for Enhanced Oversight include Additional Sunlight, Clearly Defined Roles, and Detailed Fiscal Reporting for the Quasi-Governmental Entity” (06/25/26 CB Meeting: Referred to the Committees on Transportation and Transit; and Finance) 26-499 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 68:50
  40. 34 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES - 1 [ORDINANCE]
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  42. 14 From the Interim Chief Human Resources Officer, Department of Human Resources, requesting authorization to amend Sections 17.14(7) and (8) of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances regarding monthly employee premiums for health and dental plans and prescription drug co-pays, to conform with the 2026 Adopted Budget. (Referred to the Committees on Personnel; and Finance) 26-576 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 103:35
  43. 36 DAS / OSBP - 2
  44. 15 A report from the Department of Administrative Services and Office of Strategy, Budget & Performance, providing an update on the Investing in Justice: Courthouse Complex project (Considered by the Committees on Community, Environment, and Economic Development; and Finance) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 26-563 RECOMMENDED TO BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE Pass ▶ jump to 105:31
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  46. 16 2026 Adopted Budget Amendment No. 5: A report from the Office of Strategy, Budget & Performance and the Department of Administrative Services, providing a fiscal impact report on the Investing in Justice: Courthouse Complex project - 2026 Budget Amendment No. 5 (Considered by the Committees on Community, Environment, and Economic Development; and Finance) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 26-564 RECOMMENDED TO BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE Pass ▶ jump to 196:08
  47. 38 Items 15 and 17 were considered together.
  48. 39 RESOLUTION - 1
  49. 17 A resolution providing for a contingent referendum on the November 3, 2026, election ballot to ratify or validate a resolution making construction-phase funding for Capital Improvement Project WC0276, known as the Investing in Justice: Courthouse Complex Project, contingent upon voter approval, and authorizing an appropriation transfer of $18,000 from the Appropriation for Contingencies to the Election Commission to offset the cost of the referendum (Referred to the Committee on Community, Environment, and Economic Development for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY per Section 59.60(8), Wisconsin State Statutes; Referred to the Committee on Finance) (07/23/26 Meeting: Laid Over to the Call of the Chairman) 26-533 LAID OVER TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR Pass
  50. 41 OSBP - 2
  51. 18 Report from the Director, Office of Strategy, Budget and Performance, Providing an Informational Report on Opioid Projects funded in Cohort One (FY23-25), Cohort Two (FY24-26), and Cohort Three (FY26-28) (Considered by the Committees on Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and General Services; and Finance) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 26-550 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN. ▶ jump to 215:26
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  53. 19 Report from the Director, Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance, requesting allocation of $7,457,592 in Opioid Settlement Funds to support recommended projects in FY27-FY29. (Referred to the Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and General Services for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY per Section 59.60(8), Wisconsin State Statutes; Referred to the Committee on Finance) 26-552 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 219:25
  54. 43 Items 15 and 17 were considered together.
  55. 44 PASSIVE REVIEW: ITEM 20
  56. 20 A report from the Executive Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting passive review of an amendment to increase a 2026 purchase of service contract with Bloom Art and Integrated Therapies with Children, Youth and Family Services (CYFS) (PASSIVE REVIEW; INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 26-585 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN, APPROVED ▶ jump to 227:15
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  58. 47 COMPTROLLER - 1
  59. 21 From the Milwaukee County Comptroller, Office of the Comptroller, providing an informational report regarding contract notifications received pursuant to Sections 44.09(e), 46.09(8), and 56.30(8) of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 26-68 RECOMMENDED TO BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE Pass ▶ jump to 228:53
  60. 49 OFFICE OF CORPORATION COUNSEL - 3
  61. 22 2026 Adopted Budget Amendment 10: From the Office of Corporation Counsel discussing the 2026 Budget Amendment No. 10 concerning the feasibility of establishing an online donation portal. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 26-554 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 236:00
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  63. 51 CLOSED SESSION: ITEMS 23 AND 24
  64. 23 From Corporation Counsel, Office of Corporation Counsel, providing an informational report regarding the status of pending litigation. (Considered by the Committees on Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and General Services; and Finance) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 26-30 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN. ▶ jump to 237:55
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  67. 24 From Corporation Counsel, Office of Corporation Counsel, providing an informational report regarding claim and litigation settlement payments. (Considered by the Committees on Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and General Services; and Finance) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 26-31 ▶ jump to 238:16
  68. 55 E-COMMENTS - 1
  69. 25 eComments submitted to the Committee on Finance via the County Legislative Information Center (CLIC). *The Office of the County Clerk collects eComments submitted via CLIC, and appends these official public records to Reference File No. 26-67 at the conclusion of each meeting. 26-67 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN. ▶ jump to 240:33
  70. 57 Adjourned, Allyson R. Smith Committee Coordinator Legislative Services, Office of the County Clerk Committee on Finance ▶ jump to 241:08
  71. 58 Deadline for the next meeting: The next regular meeting for the Committee on Finance is Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Approval Tracking System review must be completed in Legistar on or before Friday, August 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., for the September meeting cycle.
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  73. 59 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests:
  74. 59 Items 23 and 24 were considered together.
  75. 65 The foregoing items were not considered in agenda order.
  76. 66 Length of Meeting: 9:07 a.m. to 1:08 p.m.