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March 12, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final ·This meeting was held in Room 203-R, and was live-streamed on the County Legislative Information Center: https://milwaukeecounty.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

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Agenda — 87 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
  4. 3 Supervisor Sequanna Taylor (5) was not present at the time the roll was called, but appeared virtually later in the meeting.
  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. 4 Supervisors Sequanna Taylor (5), Shawn Rolland, and Juan Miguel Martinez appeared virtually for today's meeting.
  7. 5 Call To Order ▶ jump to 31:29
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  9. 6 Roll Call at 9:08 a.m ▶ jump to 32:39
  10. 7 OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER (COMPTROLLER) PUBLIC HEARING - 2
  11. 7 Items 1 and 2 were considered together.
  12. 1 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 33:29
  13. 2 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 34:24
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  15. 11 COMPTROLLER - 5 ▶ jump to 45:25
  16. 3 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 44:32
  17. 4 From the Capital Project Manager, Office of the Comptroller, providing an informational report listing the carryovers of operating budget capital outlay appropriations and related revenues. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 26-290 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 49:06
  18. 5 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 51:39
  19. 6 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 66:39
  20. 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 RECOMMENDED TO BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE Pass ▶ jump to 75:07
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  22. 18 MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM - 1
  23. 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 RECOMMENDED TO BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE Pass ▶ jump to 79:45
  24. 20 COMMUNITY REINTEGRATION CENTER - 2
  25. 9 2026 Wellpath PSC Amendment to increase existing contract. (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 [Finance]) (03/12/26 Finance Meeting: Laid Over to the Call of the Chairperson) 26-281 LAID OVER TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR Pass ▶ jump to 97:35
  26. 10 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 107:19
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  28. 24 MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO - 1
  29. 11 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 110:04
  30. 26 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURE - 1
  31. 12 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 128:45
  32. 28 CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT COMBINED COURT RELATED OPERATIONS - 1
  33. 13 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 133:55
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  35. 31 OFFICE OF CORPORATION COUNSEL (OCC) - 1
  36. 14 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 RECOMMENDED TO BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE Pass ▶ jump to 140:10
  37. 33 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION / MILWAUKEE COUNTY TRANSIT SYSTEM - 3
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  39. 15 From the Director, Department of Transportation, and the President and Chief Executive Officer, Milwaukee County Transit System, providing an informational report regarding the transit funding shortfall. (Considered by the Committees on Transportation and Transit; and Finance) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 26-24 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 166:33
  40. 16 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 212:48
  41. 17 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 217:01
  42. 37 RESOLUTION - 1
  43. 18 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 AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 223:33
  44. 38 The Committee recessed from 12:18 p.m. to 12:35 p.m. Upon reconvening at 12:35 p.m., the roll was taken and 7 members were present.
  45. 39 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION / DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (DAS) - 2
  46. 39 Roll Call at 12:35 p.m. ▶ jump to 222:52
  47. 19 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 231:02
  48. 40 Supervisors Sequanna Taylor (5), Shawn Rolland, and Juan Miguel Martinez appeared virtually for today's meeting.
  49. 20 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 234:07
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  51. 42 DAS - 1
  52. 21 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 239:35
  53. 44 DAS / DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS) - 1
  54. 44 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AS AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 223:33
  55. 22 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 244:21
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  58. 47 OFFICE OF STRATEGY, BUDGET, AND PERFORMANCE - 3
  59. 23 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 269:31
  60. 24 From the Interim Director, Office of Strategy, Budget & Performance, Requesting Authorization to Reallocate Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Revenue and Expenses 26-333 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 282:55
  61. 25 From the Interim Director Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance providing an appropriation transfer packet for the March 2026 cycle. 26-327 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 287:51
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  64. 52 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - 7
  65. 26 Report from the Executive Director, Department of Health and Human Services, providing an informational update on the 2026 State/County contract spending controls (Considered by the Committees on Health Equity, Human Needs, and Strategic Planning; and Finance) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 26-313 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 293:13
  66. 27 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 300:54
  67. 28 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 304:14
  68. 29 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 AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 311:37
  69. 30 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 317:37
  70. 31 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 320:43
  71. 32 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 329:25
  72. 60 page break
  73. 61 OCC - 2
  74. 62 CLOSED SESSION: ITEMS 33 AND 34
  75. 33 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 333:05
  76. 34 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 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 333:35
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  78. 65 E-COMMENTS - 1
  79. 35 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 336:56
  80. 66 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AS AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 311:37
  81. 67 Adjourned, Allyson R. Smith Committee Coordinator Legislative Services Division, Office of the County Clerk Committee on Finance ▶ jump to 338:20
  82. 68 page break
  83. 69 Deadline for the next meeting: The next regular meeting of the Committee on Finance will be determined after the Monday, April 20, 2026, Organizational Meeting of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors. Approval Tracking System review must be completed in Legistar on or before WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026, by 5:00 p.m., for the May meeting cycle.
  84. 70 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests:
  85. 72 Items 33 and 34 were considered together.
  86. 78 The foregoing items were not considered in agenda order.
  87. 80 Length of Meeting: 9:08 a.m. to 2:32 p.m.