Committee on Finance

Room 203-R and Microsoft Teams County Legislative Information Center

Agenda — 62 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.
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) and Willie Johnson, Jr., were not present at the time the roll was called, but appeared later in the meeting.
7. 5 Call To Order ▶ jump to 0:02
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9. 6 Roll Call at 9:11 a.m. ▶ jump to 0:19
10. 7 APPOINTMENT - 1
11. 1 From the County Executive, reappointing Aaron Hertzberg to the Director of Milwaukee County's Department of Administrative Services for a four-year term ending on June 24, 2029. 25-375 RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Pass ▶ jump to 157:36
12. 9 MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM - 1
13. 2 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 168:06
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15. 12 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURE (DPRC) / DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES / DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (DAS) - 1
16. 3 A report from the Executive Director, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Executive Director, Department of Parks, and Executive Director, Department of Administrative Services, authorizing Milwaukee County to approve a ground lease agreement term sheet with Jewish Family Services, Inc. and its assigns and affiliates for development of a mixed-use senior/community center and affordable housing project at McGovern Park, and to take related actions to support the feasibility and advancement of the project (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture; Health Equity, Human Needs, and Strategic Planning; and Finance) 25-414 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Fail ▶ jump to 18:13
17. 13 In accordance with Section 1.04(a) of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances, Item 3 will proceed to the June 26, 2025, meeting of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors with No Recommendation Due to a Tie Vote on the Motion to Recommend Adoption.
18. 14 DPRC - 2
19. 4 From the Executive Director of Parks providing an informational report on the abandoned boat along the shore of Lake Michigan between North Point and McKinley beach (Considered by the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Finance) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 25-432 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 170:24
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21. 17 PASSIVE REVIEW: ITEM 5 DECISION OF THE CHAIR BE APPEALED
22. 17 PASSIVE REVIEW: ITEM 5
23. 5 From the Executive Director of Milwaukee County Parks, requesting a passive review of a service agreement in an amount not to exceed $140,250, including any future amendments, with BCI Entertainment, LLC for a July 3rd Drone Show. (PASSIVE REVIEW; INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 25-443 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN, APPROVED ▶ jump to 176:05
24. 19 PASSIVE REVIEW: ITEM 6
25. 6 A Request from the Director, Department of Administrative Services, regarding Passive Review of a Professional Services Agreement exceeding $100,000 but less than $300,000 for Capital Project WO562-22510 War Memorial Center Saarinen Stairway (PASSIVE REVIEW; INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 25-445 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN, APPROVED ▶ jump to 183:07
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27. 22 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - 1
28. 7 From the Director, Department of Transportation, requesting authorization to apply for and accept Implementation funding, if awarded, through the 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Discretionary Grant Program. (Referred to the Committees on Transportation and Transit; and Finance) 25-384 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 185:50
29. 24 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES (DHR) - 1
30. 8 2025 Adopted Budget Amendment 02: From the Director of Total Rewards, Department of Human Resources, providing an informational report in response to the request for an analysis of potential savings associated with increasing the health insurance opt-out incentive payment in 2026. (Considered by the Committees on Personnel; and Finance) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 25-394 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 190:06
31. 26 RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES / DHR - 1
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33. 9 From the Director of Retirement Plan Services, Department of Human Resources, providing an informational report detailing the 2026 Milwaukee County Pension Contributions for Legacy Pension Systems (ERS and OBRA). (Considered by the Committees on Personnel; and Finance) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 25-424 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 196:56
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35. 29 OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF - 1
36. 10 From the Chief Deputy, Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, submitting an informational report on MCSO’s 2025 Deficit and Overtime Deficit Update (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 25-410 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 201:44
37. 31 OFFICE OF STRATEGY, BUDGET, AND PERFORMANCE - 2
38. 11 Request to apply for, accept, and administer prize funds from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 25-388 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 225:16
39. 12 From the Director Office Strategy, Budget and Performance providing an appropriation transfer packet for the June 2025 cycle. 25-408 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 232:31
40. 34 OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER - 4
41. 13 From the Milwaukee County Comptroller requesting approval to allocate approximately $371,000 in lapsed project funds from the Debt Service Reserve; and to process the associated administrative appropriation transfers to pay eligible debt service expenses, and to provide additional funding to ongoing projects with shortfalls. 25-387 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 235:00
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43. 14 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 RECOMMENDED TO BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE Pass ▶ jump to 240:30
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45. 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 RECOMMENDED TO BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE Pass ▶ jump to 1:03
46. 39 PASSIVE REVIEW: ITEM 16
47. 16 From the Comptroller, Office of the Comptroller, requesting authorization to extend the contract with Foster & Foster for Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) actuarial services for an additional two-year term through July 31, 2027 (PASSIVE REVIEW; INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 25-442 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN, APPROVED ▶ jump to 16:40
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49. 42 OFFICE OF CORPORATION COUNSEL - 2
50. 43 CLOSED SESSION: ITEMS 17 AND 18
51. 43 Items 17 and 18 were considered together.
52. 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 242:46
53. 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 243:14
54. 46 E-COMMENTS - 1
55. 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 246:39
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57. 48 Adjourned, Allyson R. Smith Committee Coordinator Legislative Services, Office of the County Clerk Committee on Finance ▶ jump to 248:03
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59. 50 Deadline for the next meeting: The next regular meeting for the Committee on Finance is Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Approval Tracking System review must be completed in Legistar on or before WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., for the July meeting cycle.
60. 51 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests:
61. 51 The foregoing items were not considered in agenda order.
62. 52 Length of Meeting: 9:11 a.m. to 1:18 p.m.