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July 31, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

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Agenda — 143 items

  1. 1 PAGE BREAK
  2. 1 The meeting was called to order at 9:30 AM
  3. 2 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  4. 2 The Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by silent meditation
  5. 1. A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Detailed Planned Development known as John C. Cudahy YMCA Youth & Family Center to a new Detailed Planned Development known as Cudahy Farms for a multi-family development on land located at 9050 North Swan Road, on the east side of North Swan Road, south of West Fairy Chasm Drive, in the 9th Aldermanic District. PASSED Pass ▶ jump to 1:58
  6. 3 The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of July 15, 2025? There being none, the minutes of the meetings were approved without objection.
  7. 2. Resolution approving a Project Plan, and a development agreement, authorizing expenditures, and creating Tax Incremental District No. 122 (Cudahy Farms), in the 9th Aldermanic District. 241880 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 7:00
  8. 6 COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS
  9. 3. Communication from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council. 250586 PLACED ON FILE Pass ▶ jump to 7:57
  10. 9 THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS: ▶ jump to 8:06
  11. 10 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  12. 4. An ordinance relating to the license period for nonconsensual towing businesses. 250536 PASSED Pass ▶ jump to 8:32
  13. 5. An ordinance relating to alcohol beverage establishment regulations and licensing procedures. 250542 PASSED Pass
  14. 6. Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses. 250552 APPROVED Pass
  15. 14 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  16. 7. Communication from the License Division regarding a change to the Administrative Rules for Municipal ID's regarding duplicate cards. 250637 PLACED ON FILE Pass ▶ jump to 9:27
  17. 16 PAGE BREAK
  18. 17 THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  19. 18 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  20. 8. Resolution accepting the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation funding and approving the State/Municipal Maintenance Agreement Between the City of Milwaukee and the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the purpose of delegating responsibilities for maintenance of a green infrastructure project in an area around the Port of Milwaukee Overpass, in the 14th Aldermanic District. 250386 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 9:30
  21. 9. Substitute resolution approving an Operating Agreement with Badgerland Striders Running Club for staging of the 2025 Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon, half marathon, 5K run and 5K walk in the City of Milwaukee. 250418 ADOPTED Pass
  22. 10. Substitute resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Water Works to request a water rate adjustment from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin using the conventional rate case process. 250476 ADOPTED Pass
  23. 11. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute State/Municipal Agreements for a State-Let Highway Project with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the construction of IH-43 North South Freeway Becher Interchange, and to set up funds for construction at an estimated total cost of $5,363,500 with an estimated City share of $3,600 and a grantor share of $5,359,900. 250497 ADOPTED Pass
  24. 12. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions grant from the MMSD for the installation of permeable pavers in the westerly parking lane of South 9th Street between West Greenfield Avenue and West Washington Street as part of the City’s street reconstruction project and authorizing entry into a post installation Maintenance Covenant with MMSD, in the 12th Aldermanic District. 250500 ADOPTED Pass
  25. 13. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “5th Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and real estate acquisition of West National Avenue from 39th Street to 1st Street with a total estimated cost decrease for the project of $2,610,400, with an estimated decrease of Grantor share of $5,601,527, and an estimated increase of City share of $2,991,128. 250501 ADOPTED Pass
  26. 14. Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to create within the Capital Improvement Fund, Grant and Aid Projects, the necessary Project Grant Chartfield Values for construction for the project for the planned improvement of Silver Spring Drive from North 27th Street to the Milwaukee River. 250502 ADOPTED Pass
  27. 15. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “3rd Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and real estate acquisition of Chase Avenue (STH 38) Bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $3,118,500, with an estimated Grantor share of $2,838,000, and an estimated increase of City share of $280,500. 250503 ADOPTED Pass
  28. 16. Substitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City cost of these projects approved by this resolution is estimated to be $961,175 for a total estimated cost of $1,102,400. 250512 AMENDED Pass
  29. 17. 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 $45,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,200,000. 250513 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 10:53
  30. 18. 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 $282,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $3,744,000. 250514 ADOPTED Pass
  31. 19. Substitute resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $14,661,125 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $19,145,025. 250515 ADOPTED Pass
  32. 20. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute State/Municipal Agreements for a State-Let Highway Project with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the construction of Interstate Highway 43 North-South Freeway; Becher Interchange, and to set up funds for construction at an estimated total cost of $7,098,000 with an estimated City share of $748,262 and a grantor share of $6,349,738. 250520 ADOPTED Pass
  33. 31 Substitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City cost of these projects approved by this resolution is estimated to be $961,175 for a total estimated cost of $1,102,400. 250512 SUBSTITUTED Pass
  34. 21. Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute a 1st Revision to a State Municipal Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and construction of a traffic signal project titled “ATC Controller & Comm Upgrade GR 9”. 250535 ADOPTED Pass
  35. 32 Substitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City cost of these projects approved by this resolution is estimated to be $961,175 for a total estimated cost of $1,102,400. 250512 ADOPTED Pass
  36. 22. Substitute resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute Cost Sharing Agreement with the Village of Whitefish Bay for the planned improvement of the West Hampton Avenue Intersection with North Santa Monica Boulevard, and to set up funds for design engineering at an estimated total cost of $164,244 with an estimated City share of $4,106, a Whitefish Bay share of $12,318 and a grantor share of $147,820. 250540 ADOPTED Pass
  37. 23. Resolution authorizing the proper City officials to execute conveyances of rights in land, quit claim deeds, and temporary construction easements, to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, in the 4th, 8th, and 10th Aldermanic Districts. 250563 ADOPTED Pass
  38. 24. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2026 Regular Grant-Milwaukee Free Tree Give-Away - Pilot Project. 250570 ADOPTED Pass
  39. 25. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of up to $50,000 in contributions from the Milwaukee Urban Forestry Fund to support a community tree-planting program. 250571 ADOPTED Pass
  40. 37 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
  41. 26. Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses. APPROVED Pass
  42. 27. Substitute motion relating to the locations of various Milwaukee County Transit System bus stops. 250604 APPROVED Pass
  43. 40 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  44. 28. Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to recent delays in improvements to lighting and other public electrical systems. 250464 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  45. 29. Communication from the Infrastructure Services Division relating to a Statement of Mid-Year Review for Financial Condition of the Sewer Maintenance Fund. 250471 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  46. 43 PAGE BREAK
  47. 44 THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  48. 45 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  49. 30. A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2025 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service. 250557 PASSED Pass
  50. 31. A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2025 offices and positions in the City Service. 250558 PASSED Pass
  51. 48 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  52. 32. Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel. 250448 ADOPTED Pass
  53. 33. Substitute resolution increasing 2025 capital grantor share appropriation authority. 250537 ADOPTED Pass
  54. 34. Resolution relating to expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater than anticipated revenue (Department of City Development). 250560 ADOPTED Pass
  55. 35. Substitute resolution authorizing the transition of the City of Milwaukee’s retiree health coverage from traditional Medicare (Parts A and B) to a UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage (Part C) Plan. 250574 ADOPTED Pass
  56. 53 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  57. 36. Nomination of Jackie Q. Carter to be the Director of the Department of Employee Relations by the Mayor. 250595 CONFIRMED Pass
  58. 55 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  59. 37. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action. 250445 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  60. 38. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action. 250555 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  61. 39. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative corrections. 250556 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  62. 40. Communication from the Fire Department amending the Positions Ordinance to add additional positions of Youth Fleet Apprentices. 250562 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  63. 60 PAGE BREAK
  64. 61 THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS: ▶ jump to 23:50
  65. 62 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  66. 41. Substitute resolution authorizing the Office of the City Attorney to contract for legal services in relation to claims asserted against the City by Antoine Young. 250294 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 23:54
  67. 42. Substitute resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Isaiah Taylor v. Justin Schwarzhuber, et al., Eastern District of Wisconsin Court Case Number 21-CV-600. 250313 ADOPTED Pass
  68. 43. Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills. 250362 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 24:15
  69. 65 THE FOLLOWING FILE WAS TAKEN FROM COMMITTEE:
  70. 44. Substitute resolution to approve selection and engagement with a consultant in compliance with the Collins Settlement Agreement and appropriating funds for this purpose. 250432 ADOPTED Pass
  71. 66 Substitute resolution creating an MKE Community Impact Committee. 250489 TAKEN FROM COMMITTEE Pass
  72. 45. Resolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Antoine Fuller, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al., U.S. District Court Case No. 24-CV-1131. 250470 ADOPTED Pass
  73. 67 Substitute resolution creating an MKE Community Impact Committee. 250489 SUBSTITUTED Pass
  74. 46. Resolution authorizing payment of judgment in the lawsuit entitled Ravid D. Smith v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Milwaukee County Circuit Court Case No. 21-CV-005990. 250511 ADOPTED Pass
  75. 68 Substitute resolution creating an MKE Community Impact Committee. 250489 ADOPTED Pass
  76. 47. Substitute resolution authorizing the Office of the City Attorney to contract for legal services to the City concerning issues and matters of labor law. 250561 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 24:54
  77. 48. Substitute resolution authorizing payment of attorney’s fees in the lawsuit entitled Lucianna Armour v. Milwaukee Municipal Court, Wisconsin Circuit Court Case Number 2023CV006647. 250573 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 25:02
  78. 49. Substitute resolution amending the City of Milwaukee’s State Legislative Package to express support for State legislation relating to historic preservation tax credits. 250576 ADOPTED Pass
  79. 50. Substitute resolution amending to the City of Milwaukee’s State Legislative Package to express support for passage of state legislation prohibiting conversion therapy for minors. 250618 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 25:22
  80. 73 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  81. 51. Resolution relating to the claim of Design Build. PLACED ON FILE Pass
  82. 52. Resolution relating to the claim of Antonio Amos. 240384 PLACED ON FILE Pass ▶ jump to 26:13
  83. 76 DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:
  84. 53. Resolution relating to the claim of David Taylor. PLACED ON FILE Pass
  85. 54. Resolution relating to the claim of Daniel Serrano. 240044 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  86. 79 PAGE BREAK
  87. 80 THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS: ▶ jump to 29:56
  88. 81 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  89. 55. A substitute ordinance relating to the removal and impoundment of motor vehicles owned by habitual parking violators. 250163 ASSIGNED TO Fail ▶ jump to 30:24
  90. 56. A substitute ordinance relating to ultrasonic repellent devices. 250454 PASSED Pass ▶ jump to 99:05
  91. 57. An ordinance relating to parking controls. 250518 PASSED Pass ▶ jump to 30:36
  92. 58. An ordinance relating to traffic controls. 250519 PASSED Pass ▶ jump to 30:52
  93. 59. An ordinance relating to the downtown type 1 time-limited food peddler vehicle zone. 250636 PASSED Pass ▶ jump to 94:47
  94. 87 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  95. 60. Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2025-2026 Immunization Action Plan grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services. 250233 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 95:05
  96. 61. Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2025-26 Epidemiology & Lab Capacity (ELC) Combatting Antibiotic Resistant Gonorrhea & Other STIs (CARGOS) grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. 250407 ADOPTED Pass
  97. 62. Resolution amending Common Council File Number 241057 relating to acceptance and funding of the 2025 WIC grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services. 250426 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 95:31
  98. 63. Substitute resolution relating to acceptance of up to $100,000 in contributions by the Health Department to support public health programs, events, and initiatives. 250508 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 95:40
  99. 64. Substitute resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Health Department to negotiate and enter into no-cost affiliate agreements and act as an educational site for various post-secondary educational institutions. 250509 ADOPTED Pass
  100. 92 A substitute ordinance relating to the removal and impoundment of motor vehicles owned by habitual parking violators. 250163 AMENDED Pass
  101. 93 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  102. 93 A substitute ordinance relating to the removal and impoundment of motor vehicles owned by habitual parking violators. 250163 PASSED Pass
  103. 65. Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to Standard Operating Procedures. 250551 PLACED ON FILE Pass ▶ jump to 95:50
  104. 95 PAGE BREAK
  105. 96 THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  106. 97 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  107. 66. Substitute resolution approving a Project Plan and a Development Agreement, authorizing expenditures and creating Tax Incremental District No. 123 (Northwoods), in the 6th Aldermanic District. 250154 ADOPTED Pass
  108. 67. Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 59, Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District, and authorizing additional funding and expenditures, and approving grants, in the 6th Aldermanic District. 250524 ADOPTED Pass
  109. 68. Resolution approving a Project Plan and a Development Agreement, authorizing expenditures and creating Tax Incremental District No. 127 (100 East Wisconsin), in the 4th Aldermanic District. 250525 ADOPTED Pass
  110. 69. Resolution approving a Project Plan and a Development Agreement, authorizing expenditures and creating Tax Incremental District No. 128 (Compass Lofts), in the 6th Aldermanic District. 250526 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 107:00
  111. 70. Substitute resolution approving the Land Disposition Report and Due Diligence Checklist and authorizing assignment pursuant to 75.106, Wisconsin Statutes, of 312 West Keefe Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District. 250527 ADOPTED Pass
  112. 71. Substitute resolution approving the Land Disposition Report and Due Diligence Checklist and authorizing assignment pursuant to 75.106 Wisconsin Statutes of 2621 West North Avenue and the sale of 2621 Adjacent West North Avenue, in the 15th Aldermanic District. 250528 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 107:35
  113. 72. Substitute resolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned property at 3116 North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, in the 6th Aldermanic District. 250529 ADOPTED Pass
  114. 73. Substitute resolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 3608-10 West Villard Avenue, 3614-16 West Villard Avenue and 5219-25 North 36th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District. 250530 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 107:51
  115. 74. Resolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 4124 West Villard Avenue, in the 1st Aldermanic District. 250531 ADOPTED Pass
  116. 75. Resolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 3474-78 North 2nd Street and 135-37 West Keefe Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District. 250532 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 107:59
  117. 76. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of unsolicited offers to purchase City owned vacant lots in the City of Milwaukee, for the construction of seven new single-family homes within a half-mile of Tax Incremental District No. 59, in the 6th Aldermanic District. 250534 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 108:09
  118. 109 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  119. 77. Appointment of James Nelson to the Housing Authority by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District) 250423 CONFIRMED Pass ▶ jump to 108:20
  120. 78. Appointment of Howard Snyder to the Housing Authority by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District) 250425 CONFIRMED Pass ▶ jump to 108:31
  121. 112 PAGE BREAK
  122. 113 THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  123. 114 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  124. 79. A substitute ordinance relating to the membership of the emerging youth achievement advisory council. 250591 PASSED Pass ▶ jump to 108:50
  125. 116 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  126. 80. Substitute resolution relating to the use and allocation of Community Development Block Grant 2025 reprogramming funds. 250504 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 109:09
  127. 81. Substitute resolution relative to the allocation of funding from the HOME ARP Funds, to fund Affordable Housing. 250506 ADOPTED Pass
  128. 82. Substitute resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant. 250533 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 111:10
  129. 83. Substitute resolution relating to the 2025 use and allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds awarded to the City of Milwaukee Youth Council. 250538 ADOPTED Pass
  130. 84. Substitute resolution relating to the renewal of the sister city relationship between the City of Milwaukee and Zadar, Croatia 250539 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 111:23
  131. 85. Resolution appropriating up to $10,000 from the Community and Economic Development Committee Fund for the Second District Back to School Festival. 250569 ADOPTED Pass
  132. 86. Resolution authorizing the expenditure of up to $10,000 from the Community and Economic Development Committee Fund for Bronzeville Week. 250611 ADOPTED Pass
  133. 124 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  134. 87. Reappointment of Shane McAdams to the Business Improvement District #4 by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District) 250303 CONFIRMED Pass ▶ jump to 111:53
  135. 88. Appointment of Clarice Allen to the Business Improvement District #16 by the Mayor. (15th Aldermanic District) 250305 CONFIRMED Pass
  136. 89. Reappointment of Peter Pacetti to the Business Improvement District #15 by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District) 250429 CONFIRMED Pass ▶ jump to 112:05
  137. 90. Reappointment of Kendall Breunig to the Business Improvement District #2 by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District) 250510 CONFIRMED Pass ▶ jump to 112:18
  138. 129 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  139. 91. Communication from the Department of Administration - Community Development Grants Administration providing a status update on the 2025 block grant process, reprogramming process and the community-based organizations that have received block grant funding for 2025. 250458 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  140. 131 PAGE BREAK
  141. 132 MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:
  142. 92. Resolution approving final certified survey maps. 250620 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 112:26
  143. 145 Meeting adjourned at 11:37 AM Joanna Urtiz Staff Assistant