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December 11, 2025 ·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 — 84 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. 25-72 at the conclusion of each meeting.
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  3. 3 Public Notice
  4. 3 Supervisors Sequanna Taylor and Juan Miguel Martinez were 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, Juan Miguel Martinez, and Anne O'Connor appeared virtually for today's meeting.
  7. 5 Call To Order ▶ jump to 25:05
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  9. 6 Roll Call at 9:01 a.m. ▶ jump to 25:18
  10. 7 MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM - 1
  11. 1 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) 25-51 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 26:20
  12. 9 MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO - 2
  13. 2 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 40:59
  14. 3 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 43:59
  15. 12 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) - 1
  16. 4 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 49:51
  17. 14 DOT / MILWAUKEE COUNTY TRANSIT SYSTEM - 2
  18. 5 From the Interim 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) 25-82 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 55:30
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  20. 6 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 84:34
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  22. 18 OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER (COMPTROLLER) - 4
  23. 7 From the Milwaukee County Comptroller, Office of the Comptroller, providing an informational report regarding the 2025 year-end fiscal projection for Milwaukee County. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 25-74 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 137:06
  24. 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) 25-73 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 150:25
  25. 9 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 151:58
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  27. 10 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 158:43
  28. 23 COMPTROLLER / ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - 1
  29. 11 From the Capital Project Manager, Office of the Comptroller and the Director of Economic Development, Department of Administrative Services, providing an Annual Informational Report on the Financial Items Contained within the Contribution and Participation Agreement between Milwaukee County and Ballpark Commons LLC. (Considered by the Committees on Audit; and Finance) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 25-721 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 164:25
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  31. 26 OFFICE OF STRATEGY, BUDGET, AND PERFORMANCE - 2
  32. 12 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 168:17
  33. 13 From the Director Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance providing and appropriation transfer packet for the December 2025 cycle. 25-758 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 171:03
  34. 29 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (DAS) - 1 [ORDINANCE]
  35. 14 DAS Resolution Chapter 32 Section 92 25-733 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 174:44
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  37. 32 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIVISION / DAS - 1
  38. 15 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 178:28
  39. 34 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES (DHR) - 2
  40. 16 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 183:37
  41. 17 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 187:39
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  43. 38 RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES / DHR - 1 [ORDINANCE]
  44. 18 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 197:53
  45. 40 PASSIVE REVIEW: ITEM 19
  46. 19 From the Medical Examiner, Office of the Medical Examiner, Requesting Passive Review Authorization for Contract with Washington County to Provide Autopsy Services. (PASSIVE REVIEW; INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 25-793 APPROVED BY STANDING COMMITTEE Pass ▶ jump to 203:55
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  48. 43 OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF - 1
  49. 20 From the Sheriff, 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 Waiver order DA 25-565: 2025 IPCS (Incarcerated People ‘s Communications Services) which temporarily extends the deadlines to comply with the rate cap, site commission and per minute pricing rules to April 1, 2027. (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]) (Finance 12/11/25: Laid Over to the Call of the Chairperson) 25-714 LAID OVER TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR Pass ▶ jump to 193:45
  50. 45 COMMUNITY REINTEGRATION CENTER - 5
  51. 21 Amendment #3 to the Incarcerated People’s Communication Services (IPCS) Agreement with Inmate Calling Solutions, LLC d/b/a ICSolutions (ICS) to include offsite mail scanning services. (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]) (Finance 12/11/25: Laid Over for One Meeting) (Finance 01/29/26: Laid Over to the Call of the Chairperson) 25-731 LAID OVER FOR ONE MEETING Pass ▶ jump to 209:39
  52. 22 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 265:27
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  54. 23 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 268:49
  55. 24 2026 Contract Extension WestCare Wisconsin, Inc. Forward Thinking 25-715 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 272:01
  56. 25 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 274:39
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  58. 53 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - 11
  59. 26 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 278:08
  60. 27 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 281:11
  61. 28 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 285:25
  62. 29 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 288:17
  63. 30 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 290:36
  64. 31 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 294:40
  65. 32 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 298:54
  66. 33 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 303:50
  67. 34 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 307:28
  68. 35 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 310:13
  69. 36 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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 313:51
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  71. 65 Items 37 and 38 were considered together.
  72. 66 OFFICE OF CORPORATION COUNSEL - 2
  73. 67 CLOSED SESSION: ITEMS 37 AND 38
  74. 37 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) 25-29 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 316:33
  75. 38 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) 25-30 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 317:01
  76. 70 E-COMMENTS - 1
  77. 39 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. 25-72 at the conclusion of each meeting. 25-72 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 321:13
  78. 72 Adjourned, Allyson R. Smith Committee Coordinator Legislative Services, Office of the County Clerk Committee on Finance ▶ jump to 322:06
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  81. 73 The foregoing items were not considered in agenda order.
  82. 74 Deadline for the next meeting: The next regular meeting for the Committee on Finance is Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Approval Tracking System review must be completed in Legistar on or before WEDNESDAY, December 31, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., for the January meeting cycle.
  83. 74 Length of Meeting: 9:30 a.m. to 1:58 p.m.
  84. 75 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests: