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December 18, 2025 ·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 — 158 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 Supervisors Deanna Alexander, Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones, and Sequanna Taylor (5) appeared virtually for today's meeting.
  5. 4 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 35:56
  6. 5 ROLL CALL at 12:16 p.m. ▶ jump to 37:46
  7. 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 39:40
  8. 7 PRESENTATIONS BY SUPERVISORS ▶ jump to 39:44
  9. 8 PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
  10. 1 From the Milwaukee County Clerk, Office of the County Clerk, providing an informational report regarding Summons and Complaints. 25-1 RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE Pass ▶ jump to 56:21
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  12. 11 NOTICE OF CLAIMS
  13. 11 From the Milwaukee County Clerk, Office of the County Clerk, providing a report regarding Notice of Claims. 25-2 DISALLOWED Pass ▶ jump to 56:42
  14. 2 From the Milwaukee County Clerk, Office of the County Clerk, providing a report regarding Notice of Claims. 25-2 SUSPENDED THE RULES Pass ▶ jump to 56:42
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  16. 14 FILES REFERRED TO STANDING COMMITTEES
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  18. 3 From the Milwaukee County Clerk, Office of the County Clerk, providing an informational report regarding Files Referred to Standing Committees. 25-3 RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE Pass ▶ jump to 57:18
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  20. 17 CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
  21. 4 From the Milwaukee County Clerk, Office of the County Clerk, providing a report regarding Journal of Proceedings. 25-4 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 57:35
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  23. 20 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  24. 21 REPORTS OF COUNTY OFFICERS
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  26. 22 Matters Returned Unsigned by the County Executive from the Previous County Board Meeting
  27. 23 Veto Actions by the County Executive from the Previous County Board Meeting
  28. 23 Items 5 and 6 were considered together.
  29. 24 Confirmation of Appointments
  30. 5 From the County Board Chairwoman, reappointing Ms. Katharina Maria Hren to the Cultural, Artistic, and Musical Programming Advisory Council (CAMPAC), for a term expiring December 28, 2028. 25-824 CONFIRMED Pass ▶ jump to 58:30
  31. 6 From the County Board Chairwoman, reappointing Ms. LaShawndra Vernon to the Cultural, Artistic, and Musical Programming Advisory Council (CAMPAC), for a term expiring December 28, 2028. 25-825 CONFIRMED Pass ▶ jump to 58:50
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  33. 28 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES BY AND FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
  34. 29 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE ▶ jump to 59:16
  35. 30 By the Committee on Finance
  36. 31 From the Committee on Finance
  37. 7 From the Executive Zoo Director requesting approval to create 4.0 FTE Maintenance Worker positions offset with reductions to repair and maintenance accounts. (Referred to the Committees on Personnel; and Finance) 25-683 ADOPTED Pass
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  39. 8 From the Executive Zoo Director of the Milwaukee County Zoo requesting a transfer of $215,000 from Capital Project WZ0160 - Zoo Administration Building Roof Replacement and $396,000 from Capital Project WZ0176 -Zoo Aviary Air Conditioning to allocate additional funds for Capital Project WZ0174 - Zoo Front Entrance 25-707 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 61:35
  40. 9 From the Interim Director, Department of Transportation, the Transportation Engineering Director, Department of Transportation, and the President and CEO, Milwaukee County Transit System, requesting retroactive authorization to apply for funding under the Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ), the Surface Transportation Program (STP-U), and the Local Bridge Program. (Referred to the Committees on Transportation and Transit; and Finance) 25-748 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 61:31
  41. 10 2026 Adopted Budget Amendment 19: From the Interim Director, Department of Transportation and the President & CEO, Milwaukee County Transit System, providing an Action Item Report on MCTS’ Plan to maximize 2026 Transit and Paratransit service levels and minimize community disruption. (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) 25-792 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 63:38
  42. 11 From the Capital Project Manager, Office of the Comptroller, requesting authorization to enter into a professional service agreement with PFM Financial Advisors LLC for a not-to-exceed amount of $475,000 to provide for services related to the issuing of bonds and other requested financial matters with additional options for three one year terms. 25-685 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 62:17
  43. 12 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 Schedules A and B) and to lapse the remaining estimated $930,271 of net surplus funds from lapsing Corporate Purpose projects to the Debt Service Reserve. 25-723 ADOPTED Pass
  44. 13 A request from the Strategy Director, Office of Strategy, Budget and Performance to execute a fee increase of $10,000 for an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Berry Dunn for consultation services as part of the Milwaukee County Future State Project resulting in a Not to Exceed (NTE) contract value up to $409,500. 25-741 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 67:47
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  46. 14 From the Director Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance providing and appropriation transfer packet for the December 2025 cycle. 25-758 ADOPTED Pass
  47. 15 DAS Resolution Chapter 32 Section 92 25-733 ADOPTED Pass
  48. 16 From the Director and Chief Information Officer, Information Management Services Division, Department of Administrative Services requesting authorization to enter a multi-year contract for total fees of $184,110 with RPI Consultants. 25-740 ADOPTED Pass
  49. 17 From the Director of HR Operations, Talent Acquisition and L&D, Department of Human Resources, requesting authority to execute a contract extension renewal with Aurora Health Care at a not-to-exceed annual amount of $250,000 for the provision of occupational health services 25-709 ADOPTED Pass
  50. 18 From the Director of Total Rewards, Department of Human Resources, requesting authorization for 1 year with Froedtert Workforce Health for three on-site employee Health Care Clinics for both Milwaukee County and Milwaukee County Transit Systems (MCTS) from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. (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) 25-759 ADOPTED Pass
  51. 19 From the Director of Retirement Plan Services, Department of Human Resources, requesting amendments to Chapter 201.24(2.4) of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances reflecting eligibility changes to ERS. (Referred to the Committees on Personnel; and Finance; and the Pension Board; and Pension Study Commission) 25-764 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 70:55
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  54. 20 Professional Service Agreement with the First Responders Psychological Services, LLC (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) 25-711 ADOPTED Pass
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  57. 21 Professional Service Agreement with Ezekiel Community Development Corporation, doing business as Ezekiel HOPE, to deliver Post-Release Skills Training Program (PRSTP) (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) 25-726 ADOPTED Pass
  58. 22 2026 Contract Extension WestCare Wisconsin, Inc. Forward Thinking 25-715 ADOPTED Pass
  59. 23 2026 One-year Professional Service Agreement with Core Linen Services, Inc. (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) 25-727 ADOPTED Pass
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  62. 24 A report from the Executive Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to enter 2026 purchase of service contracts and an amendment for 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) 25-761 ADOPTED Pass
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  64. 25 Report from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to enter a 2026 contract with the State of Wisconsin for Social Services and Community Programs. (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) 25-757 ADOPTED Pass
  65. 26 A report from the Executive Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to amend 2025 fee-for-service contracts for Aging and Disabilities Services (ADS). 25-734 ADOPTED Pass
  66. 27 A report from the Executive Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to execute 2026 fee-for-service contracts for Aging and Disabilities Services (ADS). (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) 25-742 ADOPTED Pass
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  68. 28 Report from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to execute non-professional service contracts with a network of caterers which support the Senior Nutrition Programs from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 at a cost of $2,862,754. (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) 25-745 ADOPTED Pass
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  70. 29 A report from the Executive Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to execute 2026 purchase of service contracts for the Area Agency on Aging (AAA). (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) 25-747 ADOPTED Pass
  71. 30 A report from the Executive Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to increase 2025 and 2026 fee-for-service specialized transportation contracts 25-744 ADOPTED Pass
  72. 31 A report from the Executive Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to amend 2025 fee-for-service contracts with community vendors for Children, Youth and Family Services (CYFS). Community Youth and Family Aids in the amount of $41,990,627. (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) 25-753 ADOPTED Pass
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  74. 32 A report from the Executive Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to execute 2026 fee-for-service contracts with community vendors for Children, Youth and Family Services (CYFS). Community Youth and Family Aids in the amount of $41,990,627. (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) 25-752 ADOPTED Pass
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  76. 33 Report from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to enter a 2026 State contract for Community Youth and Family aids in the amount of $41,548,078. (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) 25-756 ADOPTED Pass
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  79. 34 A report from the Executive Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to enter a 2026 purchase of service contract with Milwaukee Community Crossroads (formerly Milwaukee Christian Center) for the Credible Messenger 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) 25-754 ADOPTED Pass
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  81. 71 COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL ▶ jump to 84:35
  82. 72 By the Committee on Personnel
  83. 72 From the Committee on Personnel
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  85. 35 From the Executive Zoo Director requesting approval to create 4.0 FTE Maintenance Worker positions offset with reductions to repair and maintenance accounts. (Referred to the Committees on Personnel; and Finance) 25-683 ▶ jump to 85:01
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  87. 36 From the District Attorney, requesting approval to create 1.0 Process Investigator position and abolish two 0.50 Process Investigator positions, pay grade NR17. 25-735 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 85:44
  88. 37 From the Director and Chief Information Officer, Information Management Services Division, Department of Administrative Services requesting authorization to Abolish 1.0 Database Administrator and Create 1.0 career ladder Cloud Platform Administrator/Senior Cloud Platform Administrator position. 25-738 ADOPTED Pass
  89. 38 From the Director and Chief Information Officer, Information Management Services Division, Department of Administrative Services requesting authorization to Abolish 1.0 Application Analyst and Create 1.0 Business Intelligence Analyst position. 25-739 ADOPTED Pass
  90. 39 From the Director, Office of Strategy, Budget & Performance, Requesting the Creation of 3.0 Internship Positions in the Project Management Office. (Referred to the Committees on Intergovernmental Relations; and Personnel) 25-736 ADOPTED Pass
  91. 40 From the Director of Retirement Plan Services, Department of Human Resources, requesting amendments to Chapter 201.24(2.4) of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances reflecting eligibility changes to ERS. (Referred to the Committees on Personnel; and Finance; and the Pension Board; and Pension Study Commission) 25-764
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  93. 41 From the County Executive appointing Brenda Ottesen to the Personnel Review Board for a term expiring on December 12, 2029 25-724 CONFIRMED Pass
  94. 42 From The County Executive, appointing Samantha Baker to the Personnel Review Board for a term expiring on December 28, 2031. 25-728 CONFIRMED Pass
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  96. 85 COMMITTEE ON AUDIT
  97. 86 By the Committee on Audit
  98. 87 From the Committee on Audit
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  100. 89 COMMITTEE ON HEALTH EQUITY, HUMAN NEEDS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING
  101. 90 By the Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning
  102. 91 From the Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning
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  104. 93 COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND GENERAL SERVICES ▶ jump to 85:52
  105. 94 By the Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services THE RULES BE SUSPENDED Pass
  106. 43 From the Director and Chief Information Officer, Information Management Services Division, Department of Administrative Services, providing an informational report regarding the development of a comprehensive policy framework for facial recognition technology that does not suppress First Amendment related activities, violate privacy, or otherwise adversely impact individuals’ civil rights and liberties for Milwaukee County. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 25-743 RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE Pass ▶ jump to 86:53
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  108. 97 From the Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services
  109. 97 From the Executive Zoo Director requesting approval to amend Milwaukee County Ordinance Sections 47.06 and 63.09 25-682 ADOPTED AS AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 91:11
  110. 44 From the Milwaukee County Clerk, Office of the County Clerk, requesting authorization to amend Section 59.15 and Section 59.20 of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances relating to fees for marriage licenses and marriage ceremonies, in accordance with the 2026 Adopted Budget 25-725 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 87:52
  111. 45 From Corporation Counsel, the Milwaukee County Office of Corporation Counsel, requesting authorization to select and engage outside counsel on a contingency fee basis to initiate lawsuits against companies that engaged in practices which resulted in environmental contamination, such as degradation of the soil and waters of Milwaukee County by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances, as well as those companies that engage in practices that which contribute to climate change and cause Milwaukee County residents to suffer the effects of climate change. 25-784 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 87:06
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  113. 101 COMMITTEE ON PARKS AND CULTURE ▶ jump to 90:24
  114. 102 By the Committee on Parks and Culture
  115. 103 From the Committee on Parks and Culture
  116. 46 From the Executive Zoo Director requesting approval to amend Milwaukee County Ordinance Sections 47.06 and 63.09 25-682 AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 91:11
  117. 47 From the Executive Director of Parks requesting authorization to enter into an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement (ICA) with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) for a flood mitigation project within Wilson Park. 25-718 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 96:40
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  119. 107 COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSIT
  120. 108 By the Committee on Transportation and Transit
  121. 109 From the Committee on Transportation and Transit
  122. 48 From the Interim Director, Department of Transportation, the Transportation Engineering Director, Department of Transportation, and the President and CEO, Milwaukee County Transit System, requesting retroactive authorization to apply for funding under the Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ), the Surface Transportation Program (STP-U), and the Local Bridge Program. (Referred to the Committees on Transportation and Transit; and Finance) 25-748
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  124. 49 From the Interim Director, Department of Transportation and the President & CEO, Milwaukee County Transit System, request approval for an update of the MCTS Agency Safety Plan (ASP). 25-751 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 98:13
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  126. 114 COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  127. 115 By the Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development THE RULES BE SUSPENDED Pass ▶ jump to 99:24
  128. 50 Informational Report on Building Bridges (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 25-730 RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE Pass ▶ jump to 99:39
  129. 117 From the Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development
  130. 51 A report from the Executive Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting approval to allocate anticipated 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funding and a reallocation of 2025 CDBG funding 25-762 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 99:55
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  132. 119 Supporting state legislation to restore local control by repealing and amending provisions of 2023 Wisconsin Act 12 affecting Milwaukee County and the City of Milwaukee 25-779 ADOPTED AS AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 105:58
  133. 120 COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS ▶ jump to 100:06
  134. 121 By the Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
  135. 121 A resolution protecting the well-being and longevity of Wisconsin’s residents and environment by imploring the Wisconsin State Legislature to pass the Data Center Accountability Bill (LRB 5432) 25-781 ADOPTED AS AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 113:16
  136. 122 From the Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
  137. 52 From the Office of Strategy, Budget and Performance, requesting confirmation of Milwaukee County Youth Commissioners to represent vacant supervisory districts and provide Youth Commission program updates. 25-760 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 102:55
  138. 123 A resolution urging state lawmakers to support the “Keep Families Together” bill package to protect immigrants in Wisconsin 25-783 ADOPTED AS AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 121:10
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  140. 53 From the Director, Office of Strategy, Budget & Performance, Requesting the Creation of 3.0 Internship Positions in the Project Management Office. (Referred to the Committees on Intergovernmental Relations; and Personnel) 25-736 ▶ jump to 101:16
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  142. 54 opposing state legislation to increase court fees and surcharges that disproportionately harm low-income individuals and communities (County Board Meeting 12/18/25: Referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Relations) 25-782 REFERRED Pass ▶ jump to 104:50
  143. 55 Supporting state legislation to restore local control by repealing and amending provisions of 2023 Wisconsin Act 12 affecting Milwaukee County and the City of Milwaukee 25-779 AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 105:58
  144. 128 From the Milwaukee County Clerk, Office of the County Clerk, providing a report regarding County Board Citations and Certificates. 25-5 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 40:16
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  146. 56 A resolution protecting the well-being and longevity of Wisconsin’s residents and environment by imploring the Wisconsin State Legislature to pass the Data Center Accountability Bill (LRB 5432) 25-781 AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 113:16
  147. 57 A resolution urging state lawmakers to support the “Keep Families Together” bill package to protect immigrants in Wisconsin 25-783 AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 121:10
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  149. 133 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES BY AND FROM SELECT OR SPECIAL COMMITTEES
  150. 134 COUNTY BOARD CITATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
  151. 58 From the Milwaukee County Clerk, Office of the County Clerk, providing a report regarding County Board Citations and Certificates. 25-5 SUSPENDED THE RULES Pass ▶ jump to 40:16
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  153. 137 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES PRESENTED UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES
  154. 138 FILES NOT REFERRED TO STANDING COMMITTEES
  155. 59 From the Milwaukee County Clerk, Office of the County Clerk, providing an informational report regarding Files Not Referred to Standing Committees. 25-6 RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE Pass ▶ jump to 149:37
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  157. 141 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REMARKS UNDER SPECIAL PRIVILEGE ▶ jump to 150:17
  158. 142 ADJOURNMENT at 2:21 p.m. ADJOURNED Pass ▶ jump to 163:20