Committee on Finance
Room 203-R and Microsoft Teams County Legislative Information Center
Agenda — 130 items
- 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. 24-71 at the conclusion of each meeting.
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- 3 Public Notice
- 3 Supervisors Sequanna Taylor (5), Juan Miguel Martinez, and Justin Bielinski appeared virtually for today's meeting.
- 4 In accordance with Section 1.13(f) of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances, items may be taken out of order.
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- 5 Call To Order
- 6 Roll Call at 9:03 a.m.
- 7 MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM - 1
- 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)
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- 10 MILWAUKEE MITCHELL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT / DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - 2
- 2 From the Director, Department of Transportation and the Airport Director, Department of Transportation - Airport Division, Requesting an Appropriation Transfer to Recognize $10,500,000 in Order to Fund Construction Phase Activities for Capital Project WA0445-MKE South Ramp Taxiway Strengthening. (Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Transit for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY per Section 59.52(31)(d), Wisconsin State Statutes; Referred to the Committee on Finance)
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- 3 From the Director, Department of Transportation and the Airport Director, Department of Transportation - Airport Division, Request for Approval of Ordinance Changes allowing the Airport to 1) Charge Market Rate Interest and Penalties on Unpaid Balances and 2) Implement a $3 per Trip Drop Off Fee for Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) Operating at the Airport. (Referred to the Committees on Transportation and Transit; and Finance)
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- 14 MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO - 1
- 4 2024 Adopted Budget Amendment 9: From the Executive Zoo Director reporting on co-funding Capital Improvement Projects for 2024 (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)
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- 17 OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER - 5
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- 5 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 Attachments A and B) and lapse the remaining estimated $242,418 of net surplus funds from lapsing Corporate Purpose projects to the Debt Service Reserve.
- 6 From the Capital Project Manager, Office of the Comptroller, requesting authorization to enter into a professional service agreement with Quarles & Brady LLP for a not-to-exceed amount of $1,135,000 to provide bond counsel services from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027 with additional options for three one year terms.
- 7 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) (12/19/24 County Board Meeting: Referred to the Committee on Audit)
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- 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)
- 9 From the Milwaukee County Comptroller, Office of the Comptroller, providing an informational report regarding the 2024 year-end fiscal projection for Milwaukee County. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)
- 23 RESOLUTION / ORDINANCE - 1
- 10 A resolution/ordinance amending Section 56.02 of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances to require all departments to regularly report updated financial status and projections to the Office of the Comptroller to help determine the County’s overall fiscal position
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- 25 RESOLUTION - 1
- 11 A resolution requesting cooperation from all elected offices and county departments to improve data governance, maximize data transparency, and facilitate data-informed decision-making
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- 28 OFFICE OF STRATEGY, BUDGET, AND PERFORMANCE - 3
- 12 Requesting Revised Authorizations Pertaining to of American Rescue Plan Act and Tax Levy Spending in 2025 and 2026, and Requesting Authorization to Utilize Senior Home Repair Tax Levy Funding in 2025
- 13 Report from the Director, Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance, requesting authorization to carryover unspent Opioid Settlement Funds allocated to Cohort 1 recipients into FY26 (Referred to the Committees on Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and General Services; and Finance)
- 14 From the Director Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance providing an appropriation transfer packet for the December 2024 cycle.
- 32 COMMUNITY REINTEGRATION CENTER - 3
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- 15 Purchase of Service Contract extension with Aramark Correctional Services LLC to extend the term for commissary, trust accounting, and kiosk services.
- 16 2024 Wellpath 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)
- 17 Professional Service Contract with Employ Milwaukee, Inc. for a Reentry Case Manager to provide reentry services to residents.
- 36 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURE - 2
- 18 From the Executive Director of Parks requesting approval to enter into a Maintenance Agreement with the Lake Park Friends for the long-term maintenance of the bluff adjacent to Wahl Avenue in Lake Park. (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Finance) (09/12/24 Finance Meeting: Laid Over for One Meeting) (12/12/24 Finance Meeting: Laid Over to the Call of the Chairperson)
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- 19 From the Executive Director of Milwaukee County Parks requesting authorization to recognize revenue and expenditure in a new grant-funded capital project WP #082701 Walker Square Park Improvements. (Referred to the Committee on Parks and Culture for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY per Section 59.52(31)(d), Wisconsin State Statutes; Referred to the Committee on Finance)
- 39 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (DAS) - 2
- 20 From the Economic Development Director, Department of Administrative Services requesting authorization to apply for, accept, and implement a Grant for a maximum amount of $250,000 from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation for the creation of a Bridge Building Small Business Grant to help local small businesses acquire a real estate footprint in their communities. (Referred to the Committees on Community, Environment, and Economic Development; and Finance)
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- 21 2024 Adopted Budget Amendment 39: From the Economic Development Director, Department of Administrative Services requesting authorization to negotiate and enter into agreements with Charles Allis and Villa Terrace Museums, Inc., for the disposition of the Charles Allis Art Museum and Collection and Friends of Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, Ltd. for the disposition of the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum and Collection. (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Finance)
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- 22 A request from the Director, Department of Administrative Services (DAS) requesting approval to apply and accept WIDOA’s Flexible Facilities Program (FFP) grant award and approval to process administrative transfer to increase expenditure authority & revenue budget for project WS0149 to reflect FFP grant award.
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- 45 EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SERVICES / DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES (DHR) - 3
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- 23 Proposed Amendments for the ERS Pension Plan and Pension Contributions in Response to 2023 WI Act 12. (Considered by the Committees on Personnel and Finance; the Pension Board, and the Pension Study Commission) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)
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- 24 Proposed Amendments for the OBRA Pension Plan in Response to 2023 WI Act 12. (Referred to the Committees on Personnel and Finance; the Pension Board, and the Pension Study Commission)
- 25 From the Director of Retirement Plan Services, Department of Human Resources, requesting amendments to Chapters 201.24(2.4), (2.7), (2.9), (2.18), (3.11), (4.1), (4.2), (4.3), (4.4), (4.5), (5.16), and (8.7) and requesting the creation of a new Chapter 201.24(8.25) of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances reflecting eligibility changes to ERS as required by State law. (Referred to the Committees on Personnel and Finance; the Pension Board; and the Pension Study Commission)
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- 51 DHR - 8
- 51 Items 23 through 25 were considered together.
- 26 From the Employee Relations Director, Department of Human Resources, requesting the approval of the 2025-2026 Memorandum of Agreement between Milwaukee County and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Local 1072, AFL-CIO.
- 27 From the Employee Relations Director, Department of Human Resources, requesting the approval of the 2025 Memorandum of Agreement between Milwaukee County and the Technicians, Engineers, and Architects of Milwaukee County.
- 28 From the Director of Total Rewards, Department of Human Resources requesting authorization to renew the current contract with Delta Dental effective January 1st, 2025 through December 31st, 2029
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- 29 From the Director of Total Rewards, Department of Human Resources, requesting authorization for a three-year contract with RX Benefits for pharmacy plan administration from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027.
- 30 From the Director of Total Rewards, Department of Human Resources, requesting authorization to execute a one-year contract with Willis Towers Watson for Dependent Eligibility Audit administration from January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025.
- 31 From the Director of HR Operations/TA/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.
- 32 From the Chief Human Resources Officer, Department of Human Resources, requesting authorization to execute a Professional Services Agreement not to exceed $300,000 with the International Association of Chiefs of Police and requesting an appropriation transfer to reallocate $300,000 of previously approved funds from the allocated contingency to the Department of Human Resources. (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)
- 58 The Committee recessed from 12:19 p.m. to 12:53 p.m. Upon reconvening at 12:53 p.m., the roll was taken, and all members were present.
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- 59 Roll Call at 12:53 p.m.
- 60 PASSIVE REVIEW - ITEM 33
- 60 Supervisors Sequanna Taylor (5), Shawn Rolland, Juan Miguel Martinez, and Justin Bielinski appeared virtually for today's meeting.
- 33 From the Chief Human Resources Officer, Department of Human Resources, requesting passive review authorization to execute an amendment to a professional services contract with Newport Group Inc. to increase the amount from $229,100 to $299,100 and extend the contract through 2025 for compensation consulting services. (PASSIVE REVIEW; INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)
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- 62 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - 18
- 34 A report from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to execute 2025 contracts for Aging and Disability Services
- 35 A report from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to execute non-professional service contracts with a network of caterers supporting the Senior Nutrition Programs from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025 at a cost of $2,862,754
- 36 A report from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to amend a 2024 purchase of service contract with Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin by $60,000, from $1,367,903 to $1,427,903, to provide case management and home-delivered meal services to older adults
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- 37 A report from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to amend two purchase of service contracts with Serving Older Adults of Southeast Wisconsin for senior meal site supervision and programming at the five Milwaukee County-owned senior centers
- 38 A report from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to execute a contract with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to operate the Aging and Disability Resource Center for the period of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, and to accept $7,220,441 in revenue
- 39 A report from the Director, Department of Heath and Human Services, requesting authorization to retroactively apply for and accept a federal grant requiring a match as well as execute contracts to support emergency and transitional housing for older adults ages 60 and over
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- 40 A report from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization for Housing Services to retroactively submit and accept federal Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) grant funds in the amount of $1 million and commit a $1 million County match to provide reentry housing opportunities (Referred to the Committees on Health Equity, Human Needs, and Strategic Planning; and Finance)
- 41 A report from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to retroactively apply for and accept a federal grant requiring a match as well as execute contracts to support transportation coordination and operations, and the acquisition of Human Services Vehicles to serve older adults ages 60 and over (Referred to the Committees on Transportation and Transit; and Finance)
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- 42 A report from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to contract with WHC MKE, LLC, dba zTrip for specialized transportation within Aging and Disabilities Services (ADS) (Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Transit for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY per Section 59.52(31)(d), Wisconsin State Statutes; Referred to the Committee on Finance)
- 43 A report from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to execute a 2025 professional service contract totaling $19,500 with Jennifer Lefeber to coordinate and facilitate Evidence-Based Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Programs (EBPP)
- 44 A request from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, to execute a retroactive professional services contract with United Community Center as a Fatherhood FIRE grant partner within Child Support Services
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- 45 A report from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to enter into a 2025 professional service contract with the Medical College of Wisconsin
- 46 Report from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to enter into a 2025 State contract for 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)
- 47 A report from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to retroactively amend 2024 purchase of service contracts with Birth to 3 community vendors for Children, Youth and Family Services
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- 48 A report from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization for Housing Services to accept City of Milwaukee Emergency Solutions Grant funds in the amount of $161,000 to provide additional homeless services
- 49 A report from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to enter into 2025 purchase of service contracts for programs within Housing Services
- 50 Report from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to enter into a 2025 contract with the State of Wisconsin for Social Services and Community Programs (Referred to the Committees 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)
- 80 PASSIVE REVIEW: ITEM 51
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- 51 A report from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting passive review of a retroactive amendment to a professional services contract that exceeds $100,000 but is less than $300,000 (PASSIVE REVIEW; INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)
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- 83 OFFICE OF CORPORATION COUNSEL - 2
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- 84 CLOSED SESSION: ITEMS 52 AND 53
- 52 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)
- 53 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)
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- 87 E-COMMENTS - 1
- 54 eComments submitted to the Committee on Finance via the County Legislative Information Center (CLIC). *The Office of the County Clerk collects eComments via CLIC, and appends these official public records to Reference File No. 24-71 at the conclusion of each meeting.
- 89 Adjourned, Allyson R. Smith Committee Coordinator Legislative Services, Office of the County Clerk Committee on Finance
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- 91 Deadline for the next meeting: The next regular meeting for the Committee on Finance is Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Approval Tracking System review must be completed in Legistar on or before Friday, December 27, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., for the January meeting cycle.
- 92 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests:
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- 106 Items 52 and 53 were considered together.
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- 114 The foregoing items were not considered in agenda order.
- 115 Length of Meeting: 9:03 a.m. to 2:09 p.m.