Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Agenda — 160 items
- 1 This meeting will be held in Room 200, and live-streamed on the County Legislative Information Center https://milwaukeecounty.legistar.com/calendar.aspx
- 2 This meeting will occur in Room 200 of the Milwaukee County Courthouse. For convenience, and in accordance with Section 1.01(d) of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances (the Code), 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 County Board's business as noticed in this Digest so long as a quorum of the County Board remains. A recording of the meeting will be posted after its conclusion. Members of the public are encouraged to attend meetings of the County Board in person whenever possible.
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- 3 Supervisors Deanna Alexander, Justin Bielinski, Jack Eckblad, and Leevan D. Roundtree Jr. appeared virtually for today's meeting.
- 4 The Order of Business is governed by Section 1.03(c) of the Code, unless otherwise directed by the body
- 5 CALL TO ORDER
- 6 ROLL CALL at 12:22 p.m.
- 7 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 8 PRESENTATIONS BY SUPERVISORS
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- 9 PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
- 1 From the Milwaukee County Clerk, Office of the County Clerk, providing an informational report regarding Summons and Complaints.
- 11 NOTICE OF CLAIMS
- 11 From the Milwaukee County Clerk, Office of the County Clerk, providing a report regarding Notice of Claims.
- 2 From the Milwaukee County Clerk, Office of the County Clerk, providing a report regarding Notice of Claims.
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- 14 FILES REFERRED TO STANDING COMMITTEES
- 3 From the Milwaukee County Clerk, Office of the County Clerk, providing an informational report regarding Files Referred to Standing Committees.
- 16 CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
- 4 From the Milwaukee County Clerk, Office of the County Clerk, providing a report regarding Journal of Proceedings.
- 18 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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- 20 REPORTS OF COUNTY OFFICERS
- 21 Matters Returned Unsigned by the County Executive from the Previous County Board Meeting
- 21 Items 5 through 7 were considered together.
- 22 Veto Actions by the County Executive from the Previous County Board Meeting
- 23 Confirmation of Appointments
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- 5 From the County Executive, reappointing Mr. Guy Johnson to the Milwaukee County Federated Library System Board of Trustees for a term expiring January 1, 2029.
- 6 From the County Executive, reappointing Barbara Jones to the Milwaukee County Aging and Disability Resource Center Governing Board for a term expiring March 30, 2029.
- 7 From the County Board Chairwoman, appointing Supervisor Shawn Rolland to the Pension Study Commission for a term expiring May 27, 2031.
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- 28 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES BY AND FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
- 29 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
- 30 By the Committee on Finance
- 8 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)
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- 33 From the Committee on Finance
- 9 From the Capital Project Manager, Office of the Comptroller, requesting approval to process an administrative appropriation transfer to reconcile surplus and deficits in projects that will be closed (listed on Attachments A and B) and lapse the remaining estimated $241,758 of net surplus funds from lapsing Corporate Purpose projects to the Debt Service Reserve.
- 10 Contract Amendment 2 Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) for HVAC preventive maintenance services at the CRC facility.
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- 11 From the Chief Deputy, Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, requesting approval of amendment # 4 to the Inmate Calling Solutions LLC (ICSolutions) agreement for correctional communication services to act in accordance with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) order FCC 25-75A1: 2025 IPCS (Incarcerated People ‘s Communications Services) Implementation of the Martha Wright-Reed Act, Adopted October 28, 2025 (Referred to the Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and General Services for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, per Section 59.52(31)(d), Wisconsin State Statutes; Referred to the Committee on Finance)
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- 12 From the Director HR Operations and Talent Acquisition, Department of Human Resources, requesting authority to retroactively accept the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation grant to create a Recruitment Outreach program. (Referred to the Committee on Personnel for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, per Section 59.60(8), Wisconsin State Statutes; Referred to the Committee on Finance)
- 13 From the Director of Employee Relations, Department of Human Resources, requesting the approval of the 2024-2026 Tentative Agreement for Successor the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Milwaukee County and Milwaukee Deputy Sheriffs’ Association (MDSA) (Referred to the Committee on Personnel for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, per Section 59.52(31)(d), Wisconsin State Statutes; Referred to the Committee on Finance)
- 14 From the Executive Director of Parks requesting authorization to retroactively submit and accept a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant in the amount of $752,783 to support the redesign and construction of a splash pad at Washington Park Pool. (Referred to the Committees on Finance; and Parks and Culture)
- 15 An action report providing and update on the status of the McGovern Senior Center and requesting $100,000 from Org. Unit 194-1945 -Appropriate for Contingencies fund planning, design, and cost estimating expenses by the Department of Administrative Services Facilities Management Division as they work with the Department of Health and Human Services for a long-term senior center solution on the Northwest Side of Milwaukee (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture [P&C] and Health Equity, Human Needs, and Strategic Planning for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY per Section 59.60(8), Wisconsin State Statutes [State Statutes]; Referred to the Committee on Finance) (03/19/26 County Board [CB] Meeting: Laid Over for One Meeting) (04/20/26 CB Meeting: Referred to the Committees on P&C; and Finance)
- 16 The Milwaukee County Parks Department, in coordination with the Department of Administrative Services - Economic Development and Real Estate Services Division, is requesting approval authorizing Milwaukee County to enter into a long-term lease agreement with Two Weathervanes, LLC for the lease of Trimborn Farm, located at 8881 W. Grange Avenue, Greendale, Wisconsin. (Referred to the Committees on Finance; and Parks and Culture)
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- 17 From the Director, Department of Transportation, requesting authorization to apply for and accept Implementation funding, if awarded, through the 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Discretionary Grant Program. (Referred to the Committees on Transportation and Transit; and Finance)
- 18 A resolution/ordinance amending Chapter 32 - Department of Administration, Subchapter II - Procurement Division, Section 32.40 - General of the Milwaukee County General Ordinances (MCGO) to include a disclosure of other governmental contracts in the information required in the requests for proposals (RFPs) process
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- 19 From the Director Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance providing an appropriation transfer packet for the May 2026 cycle. (EXCLUDING SECTION D5)
- 20 From the Director Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance providing an appropriation transfer packet for the May 2026 cycle. (SECTION D5 ONLY)
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- 21 A report from the Executive Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to correct a price per meal amount for Jimbo’s Lodge Catering, LLC, a caterer which supports the Senior Nutrition Program, from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. (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)
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- 22 A report from the Executive Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to execute a contract with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to operate the Aging and Disability Resource Center for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, and to accept $7,363,051 in revenue. (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)
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- 23 A report from the Executive Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to enter into community-based contracts funded by a State violence prevention grant awarded to Children, Youth and Family Services (CYFS) (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)
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- 57 COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL
- 58 By the Committee on Personnel
- 24 From the Director Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance providing an informational report on the County’s Healthcare Contract and benefit actions. (Considered by the Committees on Personnel; and Finance) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)
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- 60 From the Committee on Personnel
- 25 From County Executive Crowley, appointing Rochelle Robinson to the Milwaukee County Civil Service Commission with a term expiring on April 30, 2030.
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- 26 From County Executive Crowley, appointing Kyle Williams to the Milwaukee County Civil Service Commission with a term expiring on April 30, 2028
- 27 From the County Executive, appointing Kathryn West to the Civil Service Commission with a term expiring on April 30, 2031.
- 28 A resolution requesting the Director of Human Resources to provide monthly reports to the County Board regarding the status of Milwaukee County’s health care benefits
- 29 From the Acting Chief Deputy, Milwaukee County Office of the Sheriff (MCSO), requesting the creation of 2.0 FTE Civilian Investigator Full-Time positions (Pay Grade NR 19) in 4052, General Investigations using the pool of funds from the vacant Investigator Hourly positions (Pay Grade NR 19) in 4052 General Investigations.
- 30 A report from the Executive Director, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), requesting the creation of 1.0 FTE Community Intervention Specialist in Housing Services
- 31 A report from the Executive Director, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), requesting the creation of 1.0 FTE Lead Community Intervention Specialist in Housing Services
- 68 Items 32 through 34 were considered together.
- 32 From the Director, Department of Transportation, requesting approval to create 1.0 FTE Administrator Contract position, pay grade NR28E in the Director’s Office.
- 33 From the Director, Department of Transportation, requesting authorization to abolish one Fleet Mechanic position pay grade NR21, and create one Accounting Supervisor position, pay grade NR25 in the Department of Transportation-Fleet Management.
- 70 From the Director, Department of Transportation, requesting approval to create 1.0 FTE Administrator Contract position, pay grade NR28E in the Director’s Office.
- 34 From the Director, Department of Transportation, requesting approval to Abolish 1.36 FTE Highway Maintenance Worker II Position (representing one Full Time Highway Maintenance Worker II position and one Highway Maintenance Worker II Temporary Assignment) pay grade NR20 and Create One Full-Time Electrical Mechanic DOT position, pay grade BT26 (Cost-Neutral).
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- 72 From the Director, Department of Transportation, requesting authorization to abolish one Fleet Mechanic position pay grade NR21, and create one Accounting Supervisor position, pay grade NR25 in the Department of Transportation-Fleet Management.
- 73 COMMITTEE ON AUDIT
- 74 By the Committee on Audit
- 74 From the Director, Department of Transportation, requesting approval to Abolish 1.36 FTE Highway Maintenance Worker II Position (representing one Full Time Highway Maintenance Worker II position and one Highway Maintenance Worker II Temporary Assignment) pay grade NR20 and Create One Full-Time Electrical Mechanic DOT position, pay grade BT26 (Cost-Neutral).
- 75 From the Committee on Audit
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- 77 COMMITTEE ON HEALTH EQUITY, HUMAN NEEDS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING
- 78 By the Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning
- 79 From the Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning
- 35 From the County Executive, appointing Alan Goodman to the Milwaukee County Commission on Aging for a term expiring April 22, 2029.
- 36 From the County Executive, appointing Carrie Belsky to the Commission on Persons with Disabilities with a term expiring on May 5, 2028.
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- 37 From the County Executive, appointing Eleuteria Gonzales-Dobbe to the Commission on Persons with Disabilities with a term expiring on May 5, 2028.
- 38 From the County Executive, appointing Gabriela Leachmon to the Aging and Disability Governance Board with a term expiring on May 5, 2028.
- 39 From the County Executive Appointing Colleen Foley to the Counties and Cities Housing Committee.
- 40 From the County Executive Appointing Nancy Esteves to the Counties and Cities Housing Committee.
- 41 From the County Executive Appointing Wendy Weckler to the Counties and Cities Housing Committee.
- 42 From the County Executive Appointing Anthony Kazee to the Counties and Cities Housing Committee
- 43 A resolution recognizing May 2026 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month.
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- 91 COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND GENERAL SERVICES
- 92 By the Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services
- 93 From the Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services
- 44 From the County Executive, appointing George Bledsoe to the Milwaukee County Ethics Board for a term expiring April 30, 2032.
- 45 A resolution/ordinance to amend Section 1.21 of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances to require standing committee review of reappointments
- 46 From the Chief Deputy, Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, requesting approval to create Section 56.34 within Chapter 56 of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances relating to internet mortgage foreclosure sales auctions and authorizing those auctions by a registered auctioneer.
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- 98 COMMITTEE ON PARKS AND CULTURE
- 99 By the Committee on Parks and Culture
- 100 From the Committee on Parks and Culture
- 100 From the Chief Deputy, Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, requesting approval to create Section 56.34 within Chapter 56 of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances relating to internet mortgage foreclosure sales auctions and authorizing those auctions by a registered auctioneer.
- 47 Request to approve funding structure for CAMPAC allocations beginning in 2026
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- 48 The Milwaukee County Parks Department, in coordination with the Department of Administrative Services - Economic Development and Real Estate Services Division, is requesting approval authorizing Milwaukee County to enter into a long-term lease agreement with Two Weathervanes, LLC for the lease of Trimborn Farm, located at 8881 W. Grange Avenue, Greendale, Wisconsin. (Referred to the Committees on Finance; and Parks and Culture)
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- 49 From the Executive Director of Parks requesting authorization to grant an easement to American Transmission Company (ATC) on County-owned land adjacent to Silver Spring Drive and I-41.
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- 50 From the Executive Director of Parks requesting authorization to retroactively submit and accept a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant in the amount of $752,783 to support the redesign and construction of a splash pad at Washington Park Pool. (Referred to the Committees on Finance; and Parks and Culture)
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- 51 From the County Executive, reappointing Guy Smith to Executive Director of the Milwaukee County Parks for a four-year term.
- 52 A resolution declaring June 6, 2026 “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center Day” in Milwaukee County in recognition of its 50th anniversary
- 110 From the Executive Director of Parks requesting authorization to grant an easement to American Transmission Company (ATC) on County-owned land adjacent to Silver Spring Drive and I-41.
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- 112 COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSIT
- 113 By the Committee on Transportation and Transit
- 114 From the Committee on Transportation and Transit
- 53 From the Director, Department of Transportation, requesting authorization to apply for and accept Implementation funding, if awarded, through the 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Discretionary Grant Program. (Referred to the Committees on Transportation and Transit; and Finance)
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- 117 COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- 118 By the Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development
- 119 From the Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development
- 54 A resolution requesting annual reporting from We Energies to support Milwaukee County’s climate, infrastructure, and energy planning.
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- 122 COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
- 123 By the Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
- 55 A report from the Executive Director, Department of Health and Human Services, related to emergency supplemental food assistance funding. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)
- 56 A report from the Executive Director, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the Chief Equity Officer, Office of Equity, and the Director, Economic Development, providing recommendations for addressing food insecurity and apartheid in Milwaukee County (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)
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- 127 From the Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
- 57 A resolution requesting a proactive flood prevention and preparedness plan that includes intergovernmental coordination and climate resiliency funding for Milwaukee County
- 58 A resolution establishing the Milwaukee City-County Joint Taskforce to Address the Food Access Crisis in Milwaukee County
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- 59 A resolution condemning the detention of Salah Sarsour, demanding his immediate release from federal custody, and calling for the protection of his constitutional due process rights
- 60 A resolution urging the Governor of Wisconsin and the State Legislature to enact a comprehensive, sustainable transportation and transit funding solution
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- 61 A resolution to safeguard constitutional rights and ensure equal application of the law through responsible local governance and equitable federal funding
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- 62 A resolution/ordinance amending Appendix C - Traffic Laws of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances to create Section 23(1) - Impoundment of vehicles used in reckless driving offenses as authorized in Wis. Stat. § 349.115. (Referred to the Committees on Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and General Services; and Intergovernmental Relations) (County Board Meeting 03/19/26: Referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Relations)
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- 63 A resolution expressing solidarity with the residents of Hennepin and Ramsey Counties in Minnesota and encouraging the people of Milwaukee County to uphold the rights protected by the U.S. Constitution
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- 140 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES BY AND FROM SELECT OR SPECIAL COMMITTEES
- 141 COUNTY BOARD CITATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
- 64 From the Milwaukee County Clerk, Office of the County Clerk, providing a report regarding County Board Citations.
- 143 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES PRESENTED UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES
- 144 FILES NOT REFERRED TO STANDING COMMITTEES
- 65 From the Milwaukee County Clerk, Office of the County Clerk, providing an informational report regarding Files Not Referred to Standing Committees.
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- 147 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REMARKS UNDER SPECIAL PRIVILEGE
- 148 ADJOURNMENT at 3:00 p.m.