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December 16, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final ·AMENDED: Item #40 Added

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Agenda — 129 items

  1. 1 PAGE BREAK
  2. 2 COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS ▶ jump to 24:25
  3. 1. Communication from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council. 251367 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  4. 4 THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  5. 5 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  6. 2. A substitute ordinance relating to alcohol beverage licenses in the public spaces. 251361 PASSED Pass ▶ jump to 29:26
  7. 7 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
  8. 3. Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses. 251331 APPROVED Pass ▶ jump to 29:44
  9. 9 PAGE BREAK
  10. 10 THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  11. 11 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
  12. 4. Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses. 241103 APPROVED Pass ▶ jump to 39:59
  13. 5. Substitute motion relating to the locations of various Milwaukee County Transit System bus stops. 251360 APPROVED Pass
  14. 14 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  15. 6. Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name Rabbi Michel Twerski to North 51st Boulevard from West Burleigh Street to West Keefe Avenue in the 7th Aldermanic District. 251019 ADOPTED Pass
  16. 7. Resolution relating to acceptance and execution of a Green Infrastructure funding from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the construction of five bioswales and three grass swales at West Becher Street near the Interstate 43 overpass and authorizing entry into post construction maintenance covenant, in the 12th Aldermanic District. 251131 ADOPTED Pass
  17. 8. Resolution adopting the 2025 Milwaukee County Hazard Mitigation Plan. 251253 ADOPTED Pass
  18. 9. Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to apply for Federal Transportation Alternatives Program grants for the 2026-2030 application cycle, with an 80 percent grantor share and a 20 percent local share. 251265 ADOPTED Pass
  19. 10. Resolution determining it necessary to make various assessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $265,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $2,685,000. 251286 ADOPTED Pass
  20. 11. Resolution determining it necessary to make various nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $365,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $4,128,000. 251287 ADOPTED Pass
  21. 12. Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $5,171,688.02 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $18,025,702.80. 251288 ADOPTED Pass
  22. 13. Resolution to remove obstructions and to remove or reconstruct encroachments, projections, and special privileges from streets and alleys on the 2026 paving program. 251289 ADOPTED Pass
  23. 14. Resolution relating to Amendment 3 to the Harbor Assistance Program grant agreement between Port Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, and to the acceptance, funding and expenditure of additional grant funds awarded to Port Milwaukee in conjunction with this Amendment 251345 ADOPTED Pass
  24. 24 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  25. 15. Communication from the Department of Public Works providing a comprehensive review of the City of Milwaukee's snow plowing policies and procedures. 251217 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  26. 26 PAGE BREAK
  27. 27 THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  28. 28 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  29. 16. A substitute ordinance relating to reporting requirements for certain positions. 241536 NOT ACTED ON ▶ jump to 47:21
  30. 17. A substitute ordinance relating to a 5-year city fiscal forecast. 251009 PASSED Pass
  31. 18. A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 offices and positions in the City Service. 251282 PASSED Pass
  32. 19. A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service. 251283 AMENDED Pass
  33. 33 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  34. 20. Resolution designating certain City of Milwaukee events and initiatives as eligible for contributions. 250855 ADOPTED Pass
  35. 34 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service. 251283 PASSED Pass
  36. 21. Substitute resolution authorizing city departments to expend monies appropriated in the 2026 city budget for Special Purpose Accounts, Debt Service Fund, Provisions for Employees’ Retirement Fund, Common Council Contingent Fund, Grant and Aid Fund, and Special Capital Projects or Purposes. 250872 ADOPTED Pass
  37. 22. Substitute resolution appropriating $50,000,001 from the 2026 Special Purpose Account Reimbursable Services Advance Fund. 250873 ADOPTED Pass
  38. 23. Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2026 Family Planning Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services. 251110 ADOPTED Pass
  39. 24. Resolution directing various departments to provide administrative support to the Department of Community Wellness and Safety and the Department of Equity and Inclusion. 251216 ADOPTED Pass
  40. 25. Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions in 2026 by employees of city departments and board and commission members and further authorizing expenditure of departmental budgeted funds for that purpose. 251225 ADOPTED Pass
  41. 26. Substitute resolution authorizing a one-year extension to the term of Tax Incremental District No. 42 (Midtown) and using the resulting tax incremental revenue to benefit affordable housing and improve housing stock in the City of Milwaukee with the 2025 levy. 251227 ADOPTED Pass
  42. 27. Substitute resolution authorizing a one-year extension to the term of Tax Incremental District No. 39 (Hilton Hotel) and using the resulting tax incremental revenue to benefit affordable housing and improve housing stock in the City of Milwaukee with the 2025 levy. 251228 ADOPTED Pass
  43. 28. Substitute resolution authorizing a one year extension to the term of Tax Incremental District No. 46 (Grand Avenue / New Arcade) and using the resulting tax incremental revenue to benefit affordable housing and improve housing stock in the City of Milwaukee with the 2025 levy. 251229 ADOPTED Pass
  44. 29. Substitute resolution authorizing a one-year extension to the term of Tax Incremental District No. 51 (Granville Station) and using the resulting tax incremental revenue to benefit affordable housing and improve housing stock in the City of Milwaukee with the 2025 levy. 251230 ADOPTED Pass
  45. 30. Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2026 Lead Detection Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services. 251237 ADOPTED Pass
  46. 31. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of the 2026 HIV Partner Services Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services. 251238 ADOPTED Pass
  47. 32. Substitute resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of General Obligation Promissory Notes for up to $10 million of contingent borrowing for excess 2025 expenditures. 251270 ADOPTED Pass
  48. 47 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  49. 33. Resolution relating to expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater than anticipated revenue from Milwaukee Public Schools. 241688 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  50. 34. Communication from the Office of the Comptroller relating to the audit of the Community Development Grants Administration (CDGA) award process. 250603 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  51. 35. Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division and the Office of the Comptroller relating to the development of a formal fund balance policy. 250892 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  52. 36. Communication from the Department of Administration - Information Technology Management Division relating to additional ways the City can use e-texts. 250895 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  53. 37. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative corrections. 251053 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  54. 38. Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division relating to amending the 2026 Positions Ordinance as a result of the Common Council adopted budget and amendments. 251232 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  55. 39. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Positions Ordinance to designate one position of Community Health Administrative Specialist in the Milwaukee Health Department as bilingual. 251373 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  56. 55 THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REFERS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION:
  57. 40. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to an amendment to the Salary Ordinance to permit a 3% wage adjustment for eligible non-represented City employees 251482 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  58. 57 PAGE BREAK
  59. 58 THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  60. 59 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  61. 41. Substitute resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Sedric A. Smith v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Eastern District of Wisconsin Court Case Number 25-cv-192 251182 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 70:26
  62. 42. Resolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Paulette Laster, individually and as personal representative of the Estate of Myles Elliot Laster v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Milwaukee County Court Case No. 2023CV004866 and U.S. District Court Case No. 2023CV001030. 251233 ADOPTED Pass
  63. 43. Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing tax key numbers on the 2024 tax roll, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate. 251258 ADOPTED Pass
  64. 44. Resolution relating to locations for in-person absentee voting in the City of Milwaukee for the 2026 Spring Primary and Spring Election. 251311 ADOPTED Pass
  65. 64 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  66. 45. Resolution relating to the appeal of Atty. Teresa Rickert on behalf of 4830 West Vliet Street, LLC for property damage. (10th Aldermanic District) PLACED ON FILE Pass
  67. 46. Communication from the City Attorney relating to costs and expenditures associated with litigation and claims alleging police misconduct. PLACED ON FILE Pass
  68. 47. Resolution authorizing settlement of the billboard cases. PLACED ON FILE Pass
  69. 48. Resolution relating to the appeal of Marion Kaiser for loss of dogs. (8th Aldermanic District) PLACED ON FILE Pass
  70. 49. Resolution authorizing payment from the contingent fund for payment of settlement regarding DJK v. City of Milwaukee. PLACED ON FILE Pass
  71. 70 DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:
  72. 50. Resolution relating to the claim of Fateia Ross. 250437 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  73. 51. Resolution relating to the appeal of Nick Crneckly for property damage. 250462 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  74. 52. Resolution relating to the appeal of Chipata Banda for property damage. 250463 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  75. 53. Resolution relating to the claim of Sal Homes LLC. 250488 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  76. 54. Resolution relating to the appeal of Marcia Ferguson Velde for property damage. 250621 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  77. 55. Resolution relating to the claim of Sterling Jackson. 250656 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  78. 56. Resolution relating to the claim of Brenda Burton. 250801 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  79. 57. Resolution relating to the claim by Progressive Subrogation on behalf of Terrell Gamble. 250832 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  80. 58. Resolution relating to the claim of Cameron Canady and Caleb Adams. 250835 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  81. 59. Resolution relating to the claim of Clark and Dawn Wantoch. 251169 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  82. 81 PAGE BREAK
  83. 82 THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  84. 83 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  85. 60. A substitute ordinance relating to penalties for food peddlers operating in the public right-of-way. 240354 PASSED Pass ▶ jump to 75:40
  86. 61. An ordinance relating to parking controls. 251244 PASSED Pass
  87. 62. An ordinance relating to traffic controls. 251246 PASSED Pass
  88. 87 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  89. 63. Substitute resolution relating to certification of ambulance service providers for the City emergency medical system. 250989 ADOPTED Pass
  90. 64. Substitute resolution amending Common Council File Number 250493 relative to acceptance and funding of the 2025-2026 Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. 251064 ADOPTED Pass
  91. 65. Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2026 Carita B. Urban grant from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. 251154 ADOPTED Pass
  92. 66. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2025 Wisconsin State Patrol Division Fall Drug Recognition Expert Field Certification Training grant. 251210 ADOPTED Pass
  93. 67. Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2026 Maternal and Child Health Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. 251223 ADOPTED Pass
  94. 68. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of the 2026 Forward Health Outreach grant from the WI Department of Health Services. 251239 ADOPTED Pass
  95. 69. Resolution relating to the acceptance and funding of the 2026 WIC (Women, Infants, & Children) grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services. 251240 ADOPTED Pass
  96. 70. Resolution amending Common Council File Number 250137 relating to acceptance and funding of the 2025-2026 Cities Readiness Initiative grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. 251247 ADOPTED Pass
  97. 71. Resolution approving a service provider agreement for emergency medical services in the City of Milwaukee with various providers. 251294 ADOPTED Pass
  98. 97 THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REFERS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION:
  99. 72. A substitute ordinance relating to the ethical treatment and ownership of animals. 250028 ASSIGNED TO Pass
  100. 99 PAGE BREAK
  101. 100 THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  102. 101 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  103. 73. A substitute ordinance relating to the 1st Amendment to the Detailed Planned Development known as Legacy Lofts Real Estate Development to add Social Service Facility as a permitted use within the first-floor commercial space of the mixed-use building located at 1536-1540 West North Avenue, on the north side of West North Avenue between North 15th Street and North 16th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District. 251188 PASSED Pass ▶ jump to 81:30
  104. 103 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  105. 74. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of an unsolicited offer to purchase from 3706 Property Investments, LLC for the City-owned tax deed property at 4500-06 West Burleigh Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District. 251264 ADOPTED Pass
  106. 75. Resolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 1207 West Walker Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District. 251316 ADOPTED Pass
  107. 76. Resolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 2454 North 23rd Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District. 251317 ADOPTED Pass
  108. 77. Resolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 3156 North 31st Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District. 251318 ADOPTED Pass
  109. 78. Resolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 5055-A North 41st Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District. 251319 ADOPTED Pass
  110. 79. Resolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 5914-16 North 37th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District. 251320 ADOPTED Pass
  111. 80. Substitute resolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 2635 South 28th Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District. 251321 ADOPTED Pass
  112. 81. Substitute resolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 2564 North 35th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District. 251322 ADOPTED Pass
  113. 82. Substitute resolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 5277-A North 34th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District. 251323 ADOPTED Pass
  114. 83. Substitute resolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 2937-A North 50th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District. 251326 ADOPTED Pass
  115. 84. Substitute resolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 1434 North 26th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District. 251327 ADOPTED Pass
  116. 115 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  117. 85. Reappointment of Catrina Crane to the City Plan Commission by the Mayor. (7th Aldermanic District) 251296 CONFIRMED Pass
  118. 117 PAGE BREAK
  119. 118 THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  120. 119 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  121. 86. Substitute resolution relating to the establishment of the Year 2026 Funding Allocation Plan. 251031 SUBSTITUTED Pass ▶ jump to 85:41
  122. 87. Substitute resolution declaring Kings Konnect an official City event and authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of contributions for this purpose. 251355 ADOPTED Pass
  123. 122 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  124. 88. Appointment of Travis Landry to the Milwaukee Arts Board by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District) 251306 CONFIRMED Pass
  125. 123 Substitute resolution relating to the establishment of the Year 2026 Funding Allocation Plan. 251031 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 85:41
  126. 89. Reappointment of Alderwoman Milele Coggs to the Milwaukee Arts Board by the Mayor. 251307 CONFIRMED Pass
  127. 90. Appointment of Brian D. Litzsey as a representative of the Milwaukee Public Schools to the Emerging Youth Achievement Advisory Council by the Common Council President. 251329 CONFIRMED Pass
  128. 126 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  129. 91. Resolution approving Year 2026 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District 28, located in the City of Milwaukee. 251181 PLACED ON FILE Pass