Committee on Finance

Room 203-R and Microsoft Teams County Legislative Information Center

Agenda — 67 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), Justin Bielinski, and Anne O'Connor appeared virtually for today's meeting.
5. 4 Call To Order ▶ jump to 20:37
6. 5 Roll Call at 9:03 a.m. ▶ jump to 22:32
7. 6 OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER (COMPTROLLER) - 1
8. 1 From the Milwaukee County Comptroller, providing the Five-Year Financial Forecast for 2026 to 2030 (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 25-239 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 24:30
9. 8 MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM - 1
10. 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 69:53
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13. 11 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES - 1
14. 3 From the Employee Relations Director, Department of Human Resources, requesting the approval of the 2025 Memorandum of Agreement between Milwaukee County and the Association of Milwaukee County Attorneys 25-180 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 88:55
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16. 13 PASSIVE REVIEW: ITEM 4
17. 4 Report from the Director, Office of Emergency Management, requesting authorization to enter into a purchase service contract with Mission Critical Partners for consultation of evaluation of the Computer Aided Dispatch systems in Milwaukee County. (PASSIVE REVIEW; INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 25-226 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN, APPROVED ▶ jump to 90:53
18. 15 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS) - 1
19. 5 Update from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, regarding an anticipated 2024 overtime deficit primarily due to an increased census in the detention center (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 25-198 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 95:42
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22. 18 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURE - 2
23. 6 From the Executive Director of Parks, requesting authorization to enter into a Lease and Vendor Permit with Ferch’s Beachside LLC for concessions operations at Grant Park Pavilion (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Finance) 25-173 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 101:35
24. 7 2025 Adopted Budget Amendment 02: From the Executive Director of Milwaukee County Parks requesting approval to release funding from 2025 Adopted Budget Amendment 02 (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) 25-171 AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 105:44
25. 21 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (DAS) -1
26. 21 2025 Adopted Budget Amendment 02: From the Executive Director of Milwaukee County Parks requesting approval to release funding from 2025 Adopted Budget Amendment 02 (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) 25-171 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AS AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 105:44
27. 8 From the Economic Development Director, Department of Administrative Services requesting authorization to support Monterrey Market Main, LLC with a County Board Resolution in their application for, acceptance, and implementation of a Community Development Investment Grant in a maximum amount of $250,000 from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to assist in their 7025 W Main Street Monterrey Market expansion location. (Referred to the Committees on Community, Environment, and Economic Development; and Finance) 25-192 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 114:34
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29. 24 ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES SECTION / FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION DAS - 2
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31. 9 A Request from the Director of Architecture, Engineering & Environmental Services regarding authorization to execute a fee increase up to $71,062 for an amendment to the professional services agreement with Barrientos Design and Consulting, Inc. for Capital Project WP056901 - Washington Park New Service Yard Building and Standardization project, resulting in a Not to Exceed (NTE) contract value up to $447,202. 25-188 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 118:20
32. 10 From the Director, Architecture, Engineering & Environmental Services Section, Department of Administrative Services, requesting authorization to apply for, accept, and administer 2026 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 Committees on Parks and Culture; and Finance) 25-190 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 122:01
33. 27 COMPTROLLER / OFFICE OF STRATEGY, BUDGET, AND PERFORMANCE (OSBP) - 1
34. 11 From the Financial Services Director, Office of the Comptroller, and the Director, Office of Strategy, Budget and Performance, requesting authorization to transfer all but $5.0 million of the projected 2024 year-end surplus to the Debt Service Reserve 25-224 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 124:42
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36. 30 OSBP - 3
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38. 12 2025 Adopted Budget Amendment No. 9: From the Director Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance providing an informational report related to prioritization of bus and fleet purchases at the start of the annual Capital Improvement Committee process pursuant to 2025 Adopted County Board Amendment #09 (Considered by the Committees on Transportation and Transit; and Finance) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 25-131 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 128:23
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40. 13 From the Director Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance providing a report, resolution, and fiscal note to amend Milwaukee County General Ordinance Chapter 36 - Capital Improvements Committee to include Racial Equity Scoring Criteria pursuant to adopted 2025 budget amendment #07 25-130 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 139:43
41. 14 From the Director Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance providing an appropriation transfer packet for the March 2025 cycle. 25-200 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 144:08
42. 35 DHHS - 5
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44. 15 A report from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to retroactively increase a 2024 purchase of service contract with First Transit, Inc. by $57,700 for specialized transportation services for older adults 25-199 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 148:32
45. 16 A report from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization for Housing Services to retroactively accept City of Milwaukee Emergency Solution Grant (ESG) funds in the amount of $31,269 with a required match for housing outreach services 25-187 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 158:06
46. 17 A report from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization for Housing Services to retroactively accept U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes grant funds in the amount of $7.75 million to create a Lead Hazard Control Reduction Program (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) 25-189 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 160:35
47. 18 2025 Adopted Budget Amendment 16: A report from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to enter into a 2025 fiscal agent contract 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) 25-193 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 171:11
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49. 19 A report from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to enter into multi-year contracts with the Milwaukee Christian Center, Advance Peace, Dr. Jason Corburn and Medical College of Wisconsin for Children, Youth and Family Services (CYFS) (Referred to the Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs, and Strategic Planning for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY per Sections 59.51(31)(d) and 59.60(8), Wisconsin State Statutes; Referred to the Committee on Finance) 25-197 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 175:06
50. 41 PASSIVE REVIEW: ITEM 20
51. 20 A report from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting passive review of an amendment to one professional services contract that exceed $100,000 but are less than $300,000 (PASSIVE REVIEW; INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 25-225 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN, APPROVED ▶ jump to 181:09
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53. 43 OFFICE OF CORPORATION COUNSEL - 2
54. 44 CLOSED SESSION: ITEMS 21 AND 22
55. 21 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 184:48
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57. 22 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 185:12
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59. 48 E-COMMENTS -1
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61. 23 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 191:43
62. 49 Items 21 and 22 were considered together.
63. 50 Adjourned, Allyson R. Smith Committee Coordinator Legislative Services, Office of the County Clerk Committee on Finance ▶ jump to 192:30
64. 51 Deadline for the next meeting: The next regular meeting for the Committee on Finance is Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Approval Tracking System review must be completed in Legistar on or before Friday, March 21, 2025 at 5:00 p.m., for the April meeting cycle.
65. 52 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests:
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67. 57 Length of Meeting: 9:03 a.m. to 11:53 a.m.