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March 19, 2026 ·12:00 PM Final ·This meeting was held in Room 200 and was live-streamed on the County Legislative Information Center: https://milwaukeecounty.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
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Agenda — 170 items

  1. 1 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. 3 The Order of Business is governed by Section 1.03(c) of the Code, unless otherwise directed by the body.
  4. 3 Supervisor Sheldon A. Wasserman was not present at the time the roll was called but appeared shortly thereafter. Supervisors Deanna Alexander and Jack Eckblad appeared virtually for today's meeting.
  5. 4 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 28:06
  6. 5 ROLL CALL at 12:16 p.m. ▶ jump to 29:58
  7. 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 30:50
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  9. 7 PRESENTATIONS BY SUPERVISORS ▶ jump to 31:37
  10. 8 PRESENTATION FOR WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH ▶ jump to 31:59
  11. 8 The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors recessed from 1:05 p.m. to 1:31 p.m. Upon reconvening at 1:31 p.m., the roll was taken and 18 members were present.
  12. 9 PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 79:25
  13. 9 Supervisors Deanna Alexander and Jack Eckblad appeared virtually for today's meeting.
  14. 1 From the Milwaukee County Clerk, Office of the County Clerk, providing an informational report regarding Summons and Complaints. 26-1 RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE. Pass
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  16. 11 NOTICE OF CLAIMS ▶ jump to 79:47
  17. 2 From the Milwaukee County Clerk, Office of the County Clerk, providing a report regarding Notice of Claims. 26-2 SUSPENDED THE RULES Pass
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  19. 14 FILES REFERRED TO STANDING COMMITTEES ▶ jump to 80:08
  20. 3 From the Milwaukee County Clerk, Office of the County Clerk, providing an informational report regarding Files Referred to Standing Committees. 26-3 RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE. Pass
  21. 15 From the Milwaukee County Clerk, Office of the County Clerk, providing a report regarding Notice of Claims. 26-2 DISALLOWED Pass
  22. 16 CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS ▶ jump to 80:28
  23. 4 From the Milwaukee County Clerk, Office of the County Clerk, providing a report regarding Journal of Proceedings. 26-4 ADOPTED. Pass
  24. 18 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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  26. 20 REPORTS OF COUNTY OFFICERS
  27. 21 Matters Returned Unsigned by the County Executive from the Previous County Board Meeting
  28. 22 Veto Actions by the County Executive from the Previous County Board Meeting
  29. 23 Confirmation of Appointments ▶ jump to 80:52
  30. 5 From the County Executive, reappointing Denise Callaway to the Milwaukee County Commission on Aging for a term expiring March 19, 2029. 26-342 CONFIRMED Pass
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  32. 6 From the County Executive, reappointing Crocker Stephenson to the Milwaukee County Commission on Aging for a term expiring March 19, 2030. 26-347 CONFIRMED Pass
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  34. 26 Items 5 and 6 were considered together.
  35. 27 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES BY AND FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
  36. 28 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE ▶ jump to 81:53
  37. 29 By the Committee on Finance THE RULES BE SUSPENDED Pass
  38. 7 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 RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE. Pass
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  40. 8 From the President and Chief Executive Officer, Milwaukee Public Museum, providing an informational report regarding financial statements. (Considered by the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Finance) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 26-46 RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE. Pass
  41. 9 2026 Adopted Budget Amendment 02: From the Office of Corporation Counsel to provide an informational report describing the governance structure of Milwaukee Transport Services, Inc. (Considered by the Committees on Transportation and Transit; and Finance) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 26-304 RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE Pass
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  44. 35 From the Committee on Finance
  45. 10 From the Director of Capital Finance, Office of the Comptroller, requesting approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance of and establishing parameters for the sale of not to exceed $56,060,000 Airport Revenue Bonds 26-294 ADOPTED Pass
  46. 11 From the Director of Capital Finance, Office of the Comptroller, requesting approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance of and establishing parameters for the sale of not to exceed $19,325,000 Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds 26-295 ADOPTED Pass
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  48. 12 From the Director of Capital Finance, Office of the Comptroller, requesting approval of a resolution establishing parameters for the Sale of $153,750,000 of General Obligation Promissory Notes to finance various capital projects. 26-293 ADOPTED Pass
  49. 13 From the Capital Project Manager, Office of the Comptroller requesting approval to allocate $656,340 of lapsed project funds from the Debt Service Reserve (“DSR”); and to process the associated administrative appropriation transfers to pay eligible debt service expenses, to place funding into the countywide unallocated contingency account and to provide additional funding to ongoing projects with shortfalls. 26-292 ADOPTED Pass
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  52. 14 Wellpath Amendment 8 for People in Our Care (PIOC) Health Care Services Extension (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) 26-319 ADOPTED Pass
  53. 15 From the Executive Zoo Director, requesting authorization to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Traditions LLC for the installation of event decor for the Zoo's Wild Lights Event. (Referred to the Committee on Parks and Culture for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY per Section 59.52(31)(d), Wisconsin State Statutes; Referred to the Committee on Finance) 26-280 ADOPTED Pass
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  56. 16 From the Executive Director of Parks requesting authorization o retroactively submit and accept Bridge Infrastructure Grants from the DNR (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Finance) 26-285 ADOPTED Pass
  57. 17 From the Clerk of Circuit Court requesting authorization to execute an Professional Service Agreement with Credit Service International for the collection of court-ordered judgments and tax refund intercept processing for the time period of April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2028, with two renewable extensions of two years each (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) 26-339 ADOPTED Pass
  58. 18 From the Director, Department of Transportation and the President & CEO, Milwaukee County Transit System, requesting authorization to apply for and accept, if awarded, Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant funds for transit infrastructure enhancements at MCTS facilities. (Referred to the Committees on Transportation and Transit; and Finance) 26-321 ADOPTED Pass
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  61. 19 From the Director, Department of Transportation, requesting authorization to process an administrative appropriation transfer in the amount of $404,886 from the 2025 unallocated contingency to the Milwaukee County Transit System to pay off the remaining depreciation on two damaged buses that were declared a total loss in 2025. (Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Transit for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY per Section 59.60(8), Wisconsin State Statutes; Referred to the Committee on Finance) 26-322 ADOPTED Pass
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  64. 20 A resolution requesting the Department of Administrative Services, Information Management Services Division (IMSD), to prepare an annual report beginning in December 2026 outlining artificial intelligence (AI) outcomes, planned strategies, opportunities, and challenges (01/29/26: Laid Over for One Meeting Cycle) 26-257 ADOPTED Pass
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  66. 21 From the Director, Architecture, Engineering & Environmental Services Section, Department of Administrative Services, requesting authorization to apply for, accept and administer 2027 Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection support grants, in the approximate amount of $75,000, to partially offset the salaries, training, travel, and office expenses of the Land Conservation Department. (Referred to the Committee on Parks and Culture; and Finance) 26-316 ADOPTED Pass
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  68. 22 An action report providing information related to the 2026 operating costs for the Center for Forensic Science and Preventative Medicine (CFSPM) and seeking administrative authority to process fund transfers 26-329 ADOPTED Pass
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  70. 23 From the Director of the Department of Administrative Services requesting approval to process an administrative appropriation transfer to reallocate approximately $700,000 within Project WC0276 - Investing in Justice Courthouse Complex and to process certain future administrative appropriation transfers. (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) 26-278 ADOPTED Pass
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  73. 24 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) 26-328 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE Fail ▶ jump to 83:42
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  76. 25 From the Interim Director, Department of Office of Strategy, Budget, & Performance, requesting authorization to apply for and accept three Act 12 Innovation Grant Applications and enter into associated service transfer agreements in March of 2026. (Referred to the Committee on Parks and Culture; and Finance) 26-330 ADOPTED Pass
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  78. 61 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) 26-328 LAID OVER FOR ONE MEETING Pass ▶ jump to 83:42
  79. 26 From the Interim Director, Office of Strategy, Budget & Performance, Requesting Authorization to Reallocate Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Revenue and Expenses 26-333 ADOPTED Pass
  80. 62 *1/3 Minority Rules
  81. 27 From the Interim Director Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance providing an appropriation transfer packet for the March 2026 cycle. 26-327 ADOPTED Pass
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  83. 28 A report from the Executive Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting approval to accept a supplemental award of $100,000 for the Emergency Housing and Stabilization for Older Adults Grant Program 26-309 ADOPTED Pass
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  85. 29 A report from the Executive Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to amend a 2026 purchase of service contract with Racine County (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) 26-312 ADOPTED Pass
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  88. 30 A report from the Executive Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting approval to execute a catering price agreement with An Ox Café as part of the Senior Dining Dine-Out program (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) 26-305 ADOPTED Pass
  89. 31 A report from the Executive Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to amend a purchase of service contract with the Indian Council for the Elderly for the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 26-302 ADOPTED Pass
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  92. 32 A report from the Executive Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to execute retroactive purchase of service contracts with Wisconsin Community Services (WCS), Fathers Making Progress (FMP), and UniteWI as FORGE Fatherhood grant partners (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) 26-310 ADOPTED Pass
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  94. 33 A report from the Executive Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to execute retroactive professional service agreements with Sojourner Family Peace Center and AMTC & Associates as FORGE Fatherhood grant partners (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) 26-311 ADOPTED Pass
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  97. 75 COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL ▶ jump to 140:07
  98. 76 By the Committee on Personnel
  99. 77 From the Committee on Personnel
  100. 34 From the Chief Human Resources Officer, Department of Human Resources, Requesting an Increase in the Constitutional Office of Clerk of Circuit Court Salary, in Accordance with Milwaukee County Ordinance Section 17.98 for the Next Eligible Term. 26-331 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 175:50
  101. 35 From the Chief Human Resources Officer, Department of Human Resources, Requesting an Increase in the Constitutional Office of the Sheriff Salary, in Accordance with Milwaukee County Ordinance Section 17.98 for the Next Eligible Term. 26-332 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 182:13
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  103. 36 From the Director, Department of Transportation, and the Airport Director, Department of Transportation, Airport Division, requesting the approval to Abolish 1.0 FTE Air Service Director (Pay Grade 902E) (vacant) and Create 1.0 FTE Airport Air Service Manager (Pay Grade NR28) in the Milwaukee County Department of Transportation - Airport Division. 26-320 ADOPTED Pass
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  105. 37 From the Executive Director of Parks requesting approval to abolish 1.0 FTE Heating & Ventilating Specialist and create the classification of 1.0 FTE Heating Equipment Mechanic. 26-303 ADOPTED Pass
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  107. 38 From the Executive Director of Parks requesting to create 3.0 FTE Park Maintenance Workers headcounts (Pay Grade NR18). 26-307 ADOPTED Pass
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  110. 86 COMMITTEE ON AUDIT
  111. 87 By the Committee on Audit
  112. 88 From the Committee on Audit
  113. 39 A resolution requesting the Comptroller’s Audit Services Division to audit recent benefits contracts negotiated by the Milwaukee County Department of Human Resources Total Rewards Division, to assess the contracting process and ensure compliance with County requirements and timelines 26-299 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 191:28
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  115. 91 COMMITTEE ON HEALTH EQUITY, HUMAN NEEDS, AND STRATEGIC PLANNING
  116. 92 By the Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs, and Strategic Planning
  117. 93 From the Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs, and Strategic Planning
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  119. 95 COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND GENERAL SERVICES ▶ jump to 184:49
  120. 96 By the Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and General Services
  121. 97 From the Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and General Services
  122. 40 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) 26-340 REFERRED Pass ▶ jump to 202:24
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  124. 41 A resolution/ordinance amending Chapter 1 of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances to refine the process for adding co-sponsors to legislative items 26-300 AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 198:52
  125. 42 A resolution requesting the Department of Administrative Services - Information Management Services Division (DAS-IMSD), in conjunction with DAS-Procurement, the Office of Corporation Counsel and the Office of the Comptroller, to develop a plan to implement a public dashboard of contracts subject to County Board approval 26-297 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 210:49
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  128. 43 A resolution requesting a report from the Office of Corporation Counsel regarding current policies, practices, and strategies for contract drafting and enforcement including performance standards and related accountability provisions 26-288 ADOPTED Pass
  129. 103 A resolution/ordinance amending Chapter 1 of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances to refine the process for adding co-sponsors to legislative items 26-300 ADOPTED AS AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 198:52
  130. 44 From Corporation Counsel, Milwaukee County Office of Corporation Counsel, requesting authorization to commence legal action to collect delinquent accounts owed to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office by funeral homes with outstanding balances in excess of $25,000. 26-301 ADOPTED Pass
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  133. 106 COMMITTEE ON PARKS AND CULTURE
  134. 107 By the Committee on Parks and Culture
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  136. 108 From the Committee on Parks and Culture
  137. 45 From the Executive Director of Parks requesting approval of an agreement with the Friends of Veterans Park for their formation and the scope of a design competition to improve Veterans Park. 26-284 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 214:40
  138. 46 From the Executive Director of Parks requesting authorization o retroactively submit and accept Bridge Infrastructure Grants from the DNR (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Finance) 26-285
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  140. 47 From the Director, Architecture, Engineering & Environmental Services Section, Department of Administrative Services, requesting authorization to apply for, accept and administer 2027 Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection support grants, in the approximate amount of $75,000, to partially offset the salaries, training, travel, and office expenses of the Land Conservation Department. (Referred to the Committee on Parks and Culture; and Finance) 26-316
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  142. 48 From the Interim Director, Department of Office of Strategy, Budget, & Performance, requesting authorization to apply for and accept three Act 12 Innovation Grant Applications and enter into associated service transfer agreements in March of 2026. (Referred to the Committee on Parks and Culture; and Finance) 26-330
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  145. 116 COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSIT
  146. 117 By the Committee on Transportation and Transit
  147. 118 From the Committee on Transportation and Transit
  148. 49 From the Director, Department of Transportation and the President & CEO, Milwaukee County Transit System, requesting authorization to apply for and accept, if awarded, Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant funds for transit infrastructure enhancements at MCTS facilities. (Referred to the Committees on Transportation and Transit; and Finance) 26-321
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  150. 121 COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY, ENVIRONMENT, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  151. 122 By the Committee on Community, Environment, and Economic Development THE RULES BE SUSPENDED Pass
  152. 50 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 (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 26-315 RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE Pass ▶ jump to 216:35
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  154. 125 From the Committee on Community, Environment, and Economic Development
  155. 51 A resolution reaffirming Milwaukee County’s commitment to the principles and goals of the Paris Agreement and affirming support for the scientific conclusions of the Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding 26-338 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 225:09
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  157. 128 COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
  158. 129 By the Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
  159. 130 From the Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
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  161. 132 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES BY AND FROM SELECT OR SPECIAL COMMITTEES
  162. 133 COUNTY BOARD CITATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
  163. 52 From the Milwaukee County Clerk, Office of the County Clerk, providing a report regarding County Board Citations. 26-5 ADOPTED. Pass ▶ jump to 226:54
  164. 135 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES PRESENTED UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES
  165. 136 FILES NOT REFERRED TO STANDING COMMITTEES
  166. 53 From the Milwaukee County Clerk, Office of the County Clerk, providing an informational report regarding Files Not Referred to Standing Committees. 26-6 RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE. Pass ▶ jump to 232:39
  167. 138 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REMARKS UNDER SPECIAL PRIVILEGE ▶ jump to 232:44
  168. 139 ADJOURNMENT at 4:50 p.m. ADJOURNED Pass ▶ jump to 276:47
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  170. 144 Monday, April 20, 2026, Organizational Meeting Timeline: