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July 17, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final ·HYBRID MEETING This meeting was held in Room 203-R, and was live-streamed on the County Legislative Information Center: https://milwaukeecounty.legistar.com

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Agenda — 65 items

  1. 1 This meeting is being conducted in a hybrid format. In addition to in-person attendance in Room 203-R, per Section 1.01(d) of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances, this meeting is also being conducted remotely via Microsoft Teams. Anyone who would like to speak to Committee members during a hybrid meeting is welcome to provide public comment by: ○ 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. Individuals may submit a written eComment via the County Legislative Information Center (CLIC) at: https://milwaukeecounty.legistar.com, upon publication of a committee agenda. The Office of the County Clerk collects eComments via CLIC, and appends 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 (5) and Juan Miguel Martinez appeared virtually for today's meeting. Supervisor Shawn Rolland was not present at the time the roll was called, but appeared virtually and in-person 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 page break
  7. 5 Call To Order ▶ jump to 0:02
  8. 6 Roll Call at 9:02 a.m. ▶ jump to 1:24
  9. 7 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURE - 1
  10. 7 2025 Adopted Budget Amendment 06: From the Executive Director of Parks requesting authorization to make a capital funding commitment to the restoration of the Mitchell Park Domes contingent upon further approvals of a Lease Agreement, Development Agreement, and other necessary agreements between Milwaukee County and the Milwaukee Domes Alliance. (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Finance) 25-458 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AS AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 2:09
  11. 1 2025 Adopted Budget Amendment 06: From the Executive Director of Parks requesting authorization to make a capital funding commitment to the restoration of the Mitchell Park Domes contingent upon further approvals of a Lease Agreement, Development Agreement, and other necessary agreements between Milwaukee County and the Milwaukee Domes Alliance. (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Finance) 25-458 AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 2:09
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  13. 10 MILWAUKEE COUNTY TRANSIT SYSTEM - 1
  14. 2 From the Director, Department of Transportation and the Interim President & CEO, Milwaukee County Transit System providing an Informational Report on MCTS’ Projected Year End Deficit for 2025. (Considered by the Committees on Transportation and Transit; and Finance) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 25-473 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN. ▶ jump to 62:42
  15. 12 RESOLUTION - 1
  16. 3 A resolution requesting the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) to develop a data-informed bus fare compliance strategy to strengthen revenue and ensure long-term sustainability (Referred to the Committees on Transportation and Transit; and Finance) 25-479 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 117:37
  17. 14 COMMUNITY REINTEGRATION CENTER - 2
  18. 4 Professional Service Agreement with the Benedict Center, 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) 25-354 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 119:16
  19. 5 Trinity Contract Amendment (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) 25-484 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 122:38
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  22. 17 Items 6 and 7 were considered together.
  23. 18 OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF - 1
  24. 6 From the Chief Deputy, Office of the Sheriff, a request to retroactively amend and extend an Amendment 3 to the intergovernmental cooperation agreement with Racine County from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§ 66.0301 and 302.44 for the temporary housing of certain jail occupants. (Referred to the Committees on Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and General Services [JLEGS]; and Finance) (07/15/25 JLEGS: Laid Over to the Call of the Chairperson) (07/17/25 FINANCE: Laid Over to the Call of the Chairperson) 25-345 LAID OVER TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR Pass ▶ jump to 126:25
  25. 20 CLOSED SESSION: ITEM 7 ADJOURNED INTO CLOSED SESSION Pass
  26. 21 RESOLUTION - 1
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  28. 7 A resolution authorizing an appropriation transfer of $252,380 from Agency 194-1945 - Appropriation for Contingencies to Agency 400 - Office of the Sheriff for the acquisition of a new body scanner and trained canine to enhance screening procedures of all persons in Milwaukee County’s custody and care (Referred to the Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and General Services for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY per Section 59.60(8), Wisconsin State Statutes; Referred to the Committee on Finance) 25-501 AMENDED Fail ▶ jump to 128:44
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  30. 24 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - 2
  31. 24 A resolution authorizing an appropriation transfer of $252,380 from Agency 194-1945 - Appropriation for Contingencies to Agency 400 - Office of the Sheriff for the acquisition of a new body scanner and trained canine to enhance screening procedures of all persons in Milwaukee County’s custody and care (Referred to the Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and General Services for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY per Section 59.60(8), Wisconsin State Statutes; Referred to the Committee on Finance) 25-501 AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 128:44
  32. 8 From the Economic Development Director, Department of Administrative Services requesting authorization to create a new bank account for receipt and disbursement of funds received from a WEDC grant for the Building Bridges Small Business Grant program (Referred to the Committees on Community, Environment, and Economic Development; and Finance) 25-468 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 156:03
  33. 25 A resolution authorizing an appropriation transfer of $252,380 from Agency 194-1945 - Appropriation for Contingencies to Agency 400 - Office of the Sheriff for the acquisition of a new body scanner and trained canine to enhance screening procedures of all persons in Milwaukee County’s custody and care (Referred to the Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and General Services for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY per Section 59.60(8), Wisconsin State Statutes; Referred to the Committee on Finance) 25-501 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AS AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 128:44
  34. 9 From the Economic Development Director, requesting approval to modify the Contribution Agreement, process appropriation transfers needed to modify budgets, and commit to capital funding in 2027 and 2028 associated with changes resulting from the 3rd Amendment to the lease between Milwaukee County and the Marcus Center for Performing Arts. (Referred to the Committee on Parks and Culture for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY per Section 59.60(8), Wisconsin State Statutes; Referred to the Committee on Finance) (07/17/25 FINANCE: Laid over to the September Meeting Cycle). 25-467 LAID OVER FOR ONE MEETING CYCLE Pass ▶ jump to 158:52
  35. 26 The Committee was in Closed Session from 11:32 a.m. to 12:05 p.m.
  36. 27 RESOLUTION - 1
  37. 27 The Committee Reconvened in Open Session at 12:05 p.m. RECONVENED Pass
  38. 10 A resolution authorizing the transfer of $241,418 from Org. Unit 194-1945 -- Appropriation for Contingencies and $100,000 from WP0760 -- McKinley Beach Safety Improvement to WP0778 - Bender Park Boat Launch for the purpose of contracting with a vendor for sediment abatement 25-504 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 199:43
  39. 28 Upon reconvening in Open Session, the roll was taken and seven members were present.
  40. 29 OFFICE OF STRATEGY, BUDGET, AND PERFORMANCE - 3
  41. 29 Roll Call at 12:05 p.m.
  42. 11 From the Director Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance providing an appropriation transfer packet for the July 2025 cycle. 25-474 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 212:45
  43. 30 Supervisors Sequanna Taylor (5) and Juan Miguel Martinez appeared virtually for today's meeting.
  44. 12 Report from the Director, Office of Strategy, Budget and Performance, Providing an Informational Report on Opioid Projects funded in Cohort One (FY23-25) and Cohort Two (FY24-26) (Considered by the Committees on Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and General Services; and Finance) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 25-469 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN. ▶ jump to 216:34
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  46. 13 Report from the Director, Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance, requesting allocation of $9,103,671 in Opioid Settlement Funds to support recommended projects in FY26-FY2 (Referred to the Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and General Services for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY per Section 59.60(8), Wisconsin State Statutes; Referred to the Committee on Finance) 25-465 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass
  47. 33 OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER - 3
  48. 14 From the Financial Services Director, Office of the Comptroller, providing financial information related to the County Board's 2026 Requested Budget (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 25-503 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN. ▶ jump to 233:25
  49. 15 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 240:19
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  51. 16 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 248:03
  52. 37 OFFICE OF CORPORATION COUNSEL - 2
  53. 38 CLOSED SESSION: ITEMS 17 AND 18
  54. 17 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 252:47
  55. 18 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 253:11
  56. 41 E-COMMENTS - 1
  57. 19 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 256:30
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  59. 43 Adjourned, Allyson R. Smith Committee Coordinator Legislative Services, Office of the County Clerk Committee on Finance ▶ jump to 258:20
  60. 44 page break
  61. 45 Deadline for the next meeting: The next regular meeting for the Committee on Finance is Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Approval Tracking System review must be completed in Legistar on or before Friday, August 15, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., for the September meeting cycle.
  62. 46 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests:
  63. 47 page break
  64. 49 Items 17 and 18 were considered together.
  65. 55 Length of Meeting: 9:02 a.m. to 2:05 p.m.