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November 7, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final ·BUDGET ADOPTION

Common Council Chamber

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Agenda — 136 items

  1. 1 PAGE BREAK
  2. 1 The meeting was called to order at 9:29 a.m. ▶ jump to 0:19
  3. 2 THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REFERS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION: ▶ jump to 1:16
  4. 2 The Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by silent invocation.
  5. 1. Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 ▶ jump to 1:40
  6. 2. Substitute resolution relating to the transfer of funds for the Down Payment Assistance Program to a new Milwaukee Homebuyer Fund capital account administered by the Department of City Development. 251187 ADOPTED Pass
  7. 3. Resolution relating to the adoption of the proposed 2026 budget for the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee. 250721 ADOPTED Pass
  8. 5 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 ▶ jump to 2:16
  9. 4. A substitute ordinance to make uniform the rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service. 250698 PASSED Pass
  10. 6 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001
  11. 5. A substitute ordinance determining the offices and positions in the various departments, bureaus, boards and commissions in the City Service under control of the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee. 250699 PASSED Pass
  12. 7 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001
  13. 6. Substitute resolution establishing the 2026 Street Lighting Fee. 250866 ADOPTED Fail
  14. 8 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
  15. 7. Substitute resolution establishing the 2026 Local Sewerage Charge. 250867 ADOPTED Pass
  16. 9 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001
  17. 8. Substitute resolution establishing the 2026 Solid Waste Charge. 250868 ADOPTED Pass
  18. 10 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Fail
  19. 9. Substitute resolution establishing the 2026 Equivalent Residential Unit and 2026 Equivalent Residential Unit Rate used in calculation of the Storm Water Management Charge. 250869 ADOPTED Pass
  20. 11 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001
  21. 12 PAGE BREAK
  22. 12 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Fail
  23. 10. A substitute ordinance relating to the fee charged for an extra garbage cart. 250870 PASSED Pass
  24. 13 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  25. 11. A substitute ordinance establishing the 2026 vehicle registration fee. 250871 SUBSTITUTED Pass
  26. 14 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  27. 12. Substitute resolution establishing the 2026 Snow and Ice Removal Cost Recovery Charge. 250875 ADOPTED Pass
  28. 15 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001
  29. 13. A substitute ordinance relating to increasing various fees for permits, licenses, certificates, inspections and approvals. 250865 PASSED Pass
  30. 16 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Fail
  31. 14. A charter ordinance relating to implementation of various provisions of the 2026 budget. 250864 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  32. 17 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  33. 15. An ordinance relating to implementation of various provisions of the 2026 budget. 250857 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  34. 18 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 RECONSIDERED Pass
  35. 16. Resolution relating to implementation of various provisions of the 2026 budget. 250861 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  36. 19 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001
  37. 17. Substitute resolution authorizing a payment from the 2025 Transportation Fund to the 2026 Debt Service Fund to pay principal and interest for various parking projects. 250859 ADOPTED Pass
  38. 20 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  39. 18. Substitute resolution relative to establishing the rate of taxation for 2026 budget purposes as computed by the Commissioner of Assessments of the City of Milwaukee. 250862 ADOPTED Pass
  40. 21 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  41. 19. Substitute resolution authorizing a further Tax Stabilization Fund withdrawal for 2026 as permitted by Sub-Section 4(c) and (d) of Section 304-29 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances. 250863 ADOPTED Pass
  42. 22 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  43. 23 PAGE BREAK
  44. 23 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  45. 24 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  46. 24 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  47. 20. Communication from the Milwaukee Public Schools relating to the tax levy for the City of Milwaukee. 250700 HELD IN COUNCIL Pass
  48. 25 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  49. 21. Communication from the Wisconsin Division of Transportation Investment Management relating to the 2025 General Transportation Aids and Connecting Highway Aids Estimates. 250701 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  50. 26 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  51. 22. Communication from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue relating to the Revised Estimated 2025 and the 2026 Shared Revenue and Expenditure Restraint. 250702 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  52. 27 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  53. 23. Communication from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue relating to state aid payments due to exempted business computers from being subject to property taxes. 250703 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  54. 28 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  55. 24. Communication relating to the Capital Improvements Committee’s recommendations for the Mayor’s proposed 2026 executive budget. 250704 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  56. 29 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  57. 25. Communication relating to public comments on the Mayor's Proposed Executive Budget for 2026. 250705 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  58. 30 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  59. 31 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  60. 32 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  61. 33 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001
  62. 34 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Fail
  63. 35 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  64. 36 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  65. 37 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001
  66. 38 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  67. 39 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  68. 40 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  69. 41 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  70. 42 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  71. 43 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  72. 44 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  73. 45 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  74. 46 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001
  75. 47 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  76. 48 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  77. 49 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  78. 50 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  79. 51 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  80. 52 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  81. 53 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  82. 54 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  83. 55 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  84. 56 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  85. 57 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  86. 58 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  87. 59 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  88. 60 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  89. 61 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  90. 62 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001
  91. 63 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  92. 64 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  93. 65 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  94. 66 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  95. 67 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  96. 68 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  97. 69 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  98. 70 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  99. 71 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  100. 72 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  101. 73 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  102. 74 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001
  103. 75 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
  104. 76 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
  105. 77 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
  106. 78 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
  107. 79 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
  108. 80 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
  109. 81 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
  110. 82 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
  111. 83 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
  112. 84 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
  113. 85 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001
  114. 86 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  115. 87 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
  116. 88 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
  117. 89 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
  118. 90 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
  119. 91 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
  120. 92 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
  121. 93 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED (WITHDRAWN)
  122. 94 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001
  123. 95 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Fail
  124. 96 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001
  125. 97 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  126. 98 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  127. 99 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  128. 100 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 AMENDED Pass
  129. 101 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001
  130. 102 Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2026 budget. 250001 ADOPTED Pass
  131. 108 Substitute resolution establishing the 2026 Street Lighting Fee. 250866 RECONSIDERED Pass
  132. 109 Substitute resolution establishing the 2026 Street Lighting Fee. 250866 ADOPTED Pass
  133. 115 A substitute ordinance establishing the 2026 vehicle registration fee. 250871 PASSED Pass
  134. 131 Announcements were made.
  135. 132 Hearing no other business the meeting adjourned at 3:58 p.m. Chris Lee, Staff Assistant Council Records Section City Clerk's Office
  136. 133 This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.