Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

February 1, 2024 ·9:30 AM Final ·HYBRID MEETING This meeting was held in Room 200, and was live-streamed on the County Legislative Information Center: https://milwaukeecounty.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

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Agenda — 156 items

1 This meeting was held in Room 200, and per Section 1.01(d) of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances, this meeting was also conducted remotely via Microsoft Teams.
2 CALL TO ORDER
3 ROLL CALL at 10:12 a.m.
3 Supervisors Deanna Alexander and Juan Miguel Martinez appeared virtually for today's meeting.
4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5 PRESENTATIONS BY SUPERVISORS
6 PRESENTATION FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH
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7 The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors recessed from 11:33 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Upon reconvening at 12:00 p.m., the roll was taken and 18 members were present.
8 PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
8 ROLL CALL at 12:00 p.m.
1 From the Milwaukee County Clerk, Office of the County Clerk, providing an informational report regarding Summons and Complaints. 24-1 RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE Pass
9 Supervisors Deanna Alexander, Juan Miguel Martinez, and Anthony Staskunas appeared virtually for today's meeting.
10 NOTICE OF CLAIMS
2 From the Milwaukee County Clerk, Office of the County Clerk, providing a report regarding Notice of Claims. 24-2 SUSPENDED THE RULES Pass
12 FILES REFERRED TO STANDING COMMITTEES
3 From the Milwaukee County Clerk, Office of the County Clerk, providing an informational report regarding Files Referred to Standing Committees. 24-3 RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE Pass
14 CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
14 From the Milwaukee County Clerk, Office of the County Clerk, providing a report regarding Notice of Claims. 24-2 DISALLOWED Pass
4 From the Milwaukee County Clerk, Office of the County Clerk, providing a report regarding Journal of Proceedings. 24-4 ADOPTED Pass
16 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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18 REPORTS OF COUNTY OFFICERS
19 Matters Returned Unsigned by the County Executive from the Previous County Board Meeting
20 Veto Actions by the County Executive from the Previous County Board Meeting
21 Confirmation of Appointments
5 From the County Executive, reappointing Thad Nation to the Milwaukee Public Museum Board of Directors for a term expiring on February 28, 2026. 24-237 CONFIRMED Pass
6 From the County Executive, appointing Supervisor Shawn Rolland to the Eastern Wisconsin Counties Railroad Consortium for a term expiring March 21, 2026. 24-243 CONFIRMED Pass
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24 Items 5 and 6 were considered together.
25 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES BY AND FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
26 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
27 By the Committee on Finance THE RULES BE SUSPENDED Pass
7 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) RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE Pass
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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) 24-72 RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE Pass
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31 From the Committee on Finance
9 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 ADOPTED Fail
10 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. ADOPTED Pass
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11 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) ADOPTED Pass
12 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) ADOPTED Pass
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13 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) ADOPTED Pass
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14 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) ADOPTED Pass
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15 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) ADOPTED Pass
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16 From the Director Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance providing a 2023 appropriation packet for the January 2024 cycle. ADOPTED Pass
17 From the Director Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance providing a 2024 appropriation transfer packet for the January 2024 cycle. ADOPTED Pass
18 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. ADOPTED Pass
19 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. ADOPTED Pass
20 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. ADOPTED Pass
21 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) ADOPTED Pass
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22 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) ADOPTED Pass
23 A report from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to enter into a 2024 fiscal agent contract within Housing Services ADOPTED Pass
24 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) 24-245 ADOPTED Pass
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54 COMMITTEE ON AUDIT
55 By the Committee on Audit THE RULES BE SUSPENDED Pass
25 From the Milwaukee County Comptroller, 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. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) (Considered by the Committees on Audit; and Finance) RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE Pass
57 From the Committee on Audit
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26 From the Director of Audits, an audit report titled “Parks Cash Count: Parks Made Strides in Fixing Issues We Found This Summer; A Lack of a Credit Card Interface Continues to be Problematic” ADOPTED Pass
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60 COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL
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61 By the Committee on Personnel THE RULES BE SUSPENDED Pass
27 Informational report regarding an update to board report 22-953 including Architecture, Engineering and Environmental Service staffing issues and impacts to Milwaukee County’s capital program. (Considered by the Committees on Personnel; and Community, Environment, and Economic Development) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE Pass
63 From the Committee on Personnel
28 From the Medical Examiner, Office of the Medical Examiner, Request to extend Temporary Assignment to Higher Classification (TAHC) ADOPTED Pass
29 From the Chief Deputy, Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), requesting the creation of 1.0 FTE Administrative Assistant (Pay Grade 17) 4038 Criminal Justice Facility (CJF), using funds from vacant Clerical Assistant Hourly positions (Pay Grade 05P) 4038 Criminal Justice Facility (CJF). ADOPTED Pass
30 From the Chief Deputy, Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), a request to create 3.0 FTE Civilian Investigators full-time positions (Pay grade 22M) in 4052 General Investigations using the pool of funds from vacant Investigator Hourly positions (Pay grade 22M). ADOPTED Pass
31 From the Chief Deputy, Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), a request to abolish 2.0 FTE CO Officer Sergeant positions (Pay Grade 22C) in 4038 Criminal Justice Facility (CJF) and to create 1.0 FTE Corrections Manager/Captain position (Pay Grade 916E) in 4038 Criminal Justice Facility (CJF). ADOPTED Pass
32 A report from the Director, Department of Health and Human Services requesting the creation of 3.0 FTE Human Service Worker, 1.0 FTE Advanced Professional and a paid intern in the Adult Protective Services (APS) Program. ADOPTED Pass
33 From the Chief Human Resources Officer, Department of Human Resources, Requesting Reallocation of (1) Lead Command Duty Officer (Location 480 - OEM, Department) ADOPTED Pass
34 From the Chief Human Resources Officer, Department of Human Resources, Requesting Reallocation of (1) Assistant Superintendent Juvenile Detention (Location 800 - DHHS, Department) ADOPTED Pass
35 From the Chief Human Resources Officer, Department of Human Resources, Requesting Reallocation of (1) Body and Paint Technician (Location 530 - Fleet, Department) ADOPTED Pass
36 From the Chief Human Resources Officer, Department of Human Resources, requesting approval to abolish 1.0 FTE Director Of Comp and HRIS - Pay Range 903E and create 1.0 FTE Manager Compensation - Pay Range 38M. ADOPTED Pass
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74 COMMITTEE ON HEALTH EQUITY, HUMAN NEEDS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING
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75 By the Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning
76 From the Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning
37 From the County Executive, appointing Crocker Stephenson to the Milwaukee County Commission on Aging for a term expiring February 2, 2027. CONFIRMED Pass
38 A resolution requesting the Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance provide an updated template for reports to the County Board of Supervisors which includes research for programs and services seeking new funding and metrics for programs seeking renewed funding 24-210 ADOPTED Pass
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80 COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND GENERAL SERVICES
81 By the Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services
82 From the Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services
39 From the County Executive, appointing Lindor Schmidt to the Local Emergency Planning Committee. CONFIRMED Pass
40 From the County Executive, appointing Mike Thurow to the Milwaukee County Local Emergency Planning Committee. CONFIRMED Pass
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41 From the County Executive, appointing Joseph Hageman Jr. to the Milwaukee County Local Emergency Planning Committee. 24-242 CONFIRMED Pass
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42 A resolution in support of the City of Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission’s new video release policy and requesting the development of a similar policy at Milwaukee County giving the family of individuals hurt or killed by police the opportunity to review video and audio footage within 48 hours of the critical incident and mandating the release of critical incident footage captured by the department within 15 days to the public (09/11/23: Laid Over To A Date Certain [December Cycle]) 12/21/23 County Board (CB) Meeting: Referred to the Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and General Services) (CB Meeting 02/01/24: Referred to Office of Corporation Counsel for Legal Opinion) (CB Meeting 03/21/24: Referred to the Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and General Services) REFERRED TO CORPORATION COUNSEL FOR LEGAL OPINION Pass
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90 COMMITTEE ON PARKS AND CULTURE
91 By the Committee on Parks and Culture
92 From the Committee on Parks and Culture
43 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)
44 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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45 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)
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46 Authorization to grant waivers to various special event organizers for events that impede access to Lincoln Memorial Drive on various dates in 2024 ADOPTED Pass
47 From the Executive Director of Milwaukee of County Parks, requesting authorization to enter into Agricultural Lease Agreements for the benefit of Milwaukee County land. ADOPTED Pass
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99 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) 24-246 SUSPENDED THE RULES Pass
100 PLEASE NOTE REGARDING ITEM 48: 1/25/24 Committee on Finance LAID OVER TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR Vote 4-2 (Noes: Taylor (5), Burgelis; Excused: Martinez)
100 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) 24-246 LAID ON THE TABLE Pass
48 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) 24-246 REFERRED Fail
49 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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104 COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSIT
105 By the Committee on Transportation and Transit
106 From the Committee on Transportation and Transit
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108 COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
109 By the Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development
110 From the Committee on Community, Environment and Economic Development
50 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)
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113 COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
114 By the Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
115 From the Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
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117 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
118 By the Committee of the Whole THE RULES BE SUSPENDED Pass
51 2024 Adopted Budget Amendment 42: Informational Report on Unallocated or Unexpended ARPA Funds (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE Pass
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120 From the Committee of the Whole
52 Supporting the principles of the “We All Belong” campaign, establishing the hope of preserving American democracy and building upon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Beloved Community” 24-244 ADOPTED Pass
53 2024 Adopted Budget Amendment 42: From the Director of Audits, submitting a report as requested in the recently adopted Amendment #42 that was included in the 2024 budget signed by the by the County Executive, to develop a scope of work for an external audit of the Milwaukee county Jail. ADOPTED Pass
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124 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES BY AND FROM SELECT OR SPECIAL COMMITTEES
125 COUNTY BOARD CITATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
54 From the Milwaukee County Clerk, Office of the County Clerk, providing a report regarding County Board Citations and Certificates. 24-5 ADOPTED Pass
127 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES PRESENTED UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES
128 FILES NOT REFERRED TO STANDING COMMITTEES
55 From the Milwaukee County Clerk, Office of the County Clerk, providing an informational report regarding Files Not Referred to Standing Committees. 24-6 RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE Pass
130 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REMARKS UNDER SPECIAL PRIVILEGE
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131 ADJOURNMENT at 2:30 p.m. ADJOURNED Pass

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