Committee on Finance
Room 203R and Microsoft Teams County Legislative Information Center
Agenda — 76 items
- 2 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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- 4 Public Notice
- 5 Call To Order
- 6 Roll Call at 9:03 a.m.
- 7 RESOLUTION - 1
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- 1 A resolution requesting the Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance to conduct an analysis of Milwaukee County potentially transitioning to a biennial budget process and to provide a report to policymakers no later than the March 2024 meeting cycle
- 9 COMBINED COURT RELATED OPERATIONS - 1
- 2 From the Chief Judge, requesting authorization for a twelve month no cost extension of the Wisconsin Policy Forum ARPA Program Manager contract for the period of January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.
- 10 From the Executive Zoo Director of the Milwaukee County Zoo requesting $450,173 from Agency 194-1945 Appropriation for Contingencies (2023 Fiscal Year) and $1,042,556 from Agency 194-1945 Appropriation for Contingencies (2024 Fiscal Year) to allocate additional funds for Capital Project WZ018501 Humboldt Penguin Exhibit Renovation. (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Finance)
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- 12 MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO - 1
- 3 From the Executive Zoo Director of the Milwaukee County Zoo requesting $450,173 from Agency 194-1945 Appropriation for Contingencies (2023 Fiscal Year) and $1,042,556 from Agency 194-1945 Appropriation for Contingencies (2024 Fiscal Year) to allocate additional funds for Capital Project WZ018501 Humboldt Penguin Exhibit Renovation. (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Finance)
- 14 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURE - 2
- 4 2024 Adopted Budget Amendment 42: From the Executive Director of Milwaukee County Parks Requesting Approval to Release Funding From 2024 Adopted Budget Amendment 42. (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Finance)
- 5 From the Executive Director of Milwaukee County Parks, requesting authorization to enter into any and all contracts and take all actions necessary to effectuate a $200,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the Kohl Park Wildlife Enhancements - Planning and Design phases in the Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern. (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Finance)
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- 18 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (DAS) - 1
- 6 From the Economic Development Director, Department of Administrative Services requesting authorization to apply for, accept, and implement an Idle Sites Redevelopment Program Grant in a maximum amount of $200,000 from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to assist in the Urban Ecology Center Riverland Development Project. (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Finance)
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- 20 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION - DAS - 1
- 7 The Director of the Architecture, Engineering and Environmental Services Section, Facilities Management Division, Department of Administrative Services, requests approval of the updated project delivery plan for adopted 2024 capital projects. (Referred to the Committees on Community, Environment, and Economic Development; and Finance)
- 22 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIVISION - DAS - 1
- 22 The Director of the Architecture, Engineering and Environmental Services Section, Facilities Management Division, Department of Administrative Services, requests approval of the updated project delivery plan for adopted 2024 capital projects. (Referred to the Committees on Community, Environment, and Economic Development; and Finance)
- 8 From the Director, Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance, and the Chief Information Officer, Department of Administrative Services, providing an Informational Report regarding options for translation services available to Milwaukee County departments. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)
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- 25 OFFICE OF STRATEGY, BUDGET, AND PERFORMANCE - 2
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- 9 From the Director Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance providing a 2023 appropriation packet for the January 2024 cycle.
- 10 From the Director Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance providing a 2024 appropriation transfer packet for the January 2024 cycle.
- 28 OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER - 4
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- 11 From the Milwaukee County Comptroller, Office of the Comptroller, requesting approval of an initial authorizing resolution in an amount not-to-exceed $247,765,000 in General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds or Promissory Notes to finance capital projects, and to reimburse expenses related to projects that occur prior to the issuances; and approval of publication of notices to the electors.
- 12 From the Milwaukee County Comptroller requesting approval to allocate approximately $2.6 million in unspent bond proceeds from the Debt Service Reserve; and to process the associated administrative appropriation transfers to pay eligible debt service expenses, to reduce the 2024 financing needed for Project WT015401 - Bus Replacement 30 Clean Diesel, to provide additional funding to ongoing projects with shortfalls, and to place remaining funding into the countywide unallocated contingency account.
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- 13 From the Milwaukee County Comptroller, Office of the Comptroller, providing an informational report listing the carryovers of operating budget capital outlay appropriations and related revenues. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)
- 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)
- 33 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES - 1
- 15 From the Chief HR Officer and Interim Director, Employee Relations, Department of Human Resources, requesting the approval of the 2024 Memorandum of Agreement between Milwaukee County and the bargaining unit for the Technicians, Engineers and Architects of Milwaukee County.
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- 36 PASSIVE REVIEW - ITEM 16
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- 16 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 $154,100 to $229,100 and extend the contract through 2024 for compensation consulting services. (PASSIVE REVIEW; INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)
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- 38 The Committee recessed from 10:34 a.m. to 10:48 a.m. Upon reconvening at 10:48 a.m., the roll was taken, and four members were present.
- 39 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - 3
- 39 Roll Call at 10:48 a.m.
- 17 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, 2024 through December 31, 2024 and to accept $7,088,650 in revenue. (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)
- 40 Supervisor Taylor (5) was not present at the time the roll was called, but appeared shortly thereafter. Supervisor Rolland was not present at the time the roll was called, but appeared later in the meeting.
- 18 A report from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting approval to execute an affordable housing development contract in the amount of $1,000,000 using previously approved American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for crisis housing. (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)
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- 19 A report from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to enter into a 2024 fiscal agent contract within Housing Services
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- 44 PASSIVE REVIEW - ITEMS 20 AND 21
- 20 Report from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, submitting a 2024 professional services contract amendment with an advisory and coaching vendor for consideration under passive review (PASSIVE REVIEW; INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)
- 21 A report from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting passive review authorization to execute amendments to purchase of service contracts for case management and supportive services within Housing Services (PASSIVE REVIEW; INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)
- 47 RESOLUTIONS - 2
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- 22 A resolution to provide additional salary funding to the Office of the County Clerk to afford the County Clerk flexibility to advance Legislative Assistant positions in the pay range, and authorizing the transfer of $59,418 from Agency 194-1945 - Appropriation for Contingencies to Agency 327 - County Clerk for salary costs to budget the five positions at midpoint in the pay range. (Referred to the Committees on Personnel; and Finance)
- 23 A resolution authorizing an appropriation transfer of $75,000 from Agency 194-1945 - Appropriation for Contingencies to Capital Project WP078601 - South Side Dog Exercise Area for planning and design of a new dog park to replace Runway Dog Park. (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Finance) (01/25/24 Finance Meeting: Laid Over to the Call of the Chairperson) (02/01/24 County Board Meeting: Laid on the Table)
- 50 OFFICE OF CORPORATION COUNSEL - 2
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- 51 CLOSED SESSION: ITEMS 24 AND 25
- 24 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 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)
- 54 E-COMMENTS - 1
- 26 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.
- 56 The foregoing items were not considered in agenda order. Length of Meeting 9:03 a.m. to 11:43 a.m. Adjourned, Kelsey A. Evans Committee Coordinator Legislative Services Division, Office of the County Clerk Committee on Finance
- 57 Deadline for the next meeting: The next regular meeting for the Committee on Finance is Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Approval Tracking System review must be completed in Legistar on or before Friday, February 16, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., for the March meeting cycle.
- 58 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests:
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- 62 Items 24 and 25 were considered together.
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