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COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS
Communication from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council.
THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
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THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses.
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
An ordinance relating to the amendment of the Official Map of the City of Milwaukee.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Resolution approving a first amendment to the lease agreement with TowerCo 2013 LLC for a portion of the parcel located at 3929 S. 6th Street, in the 13th Aldermanic District.
Resolution relating to the construction, maintenance, and funding of Stella’s Playground, Milwaukee’s first universally accessible and inclusive playground.
Substitute resolution authorizing an amendment to the Water Service Agreement with the Village of Menomonee Falls.
Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a 1st Revision to a State/Municipal Agreement for a Transportation Alternatives Program project with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the Hopkins Protected Bike Lane project for a revision to the project limits.
Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “State/Municipal Financial Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the installation of non-participating temporary street lighting on STH 181 (County Line Road to Mequon Road), and to set up funds for construction at an estimated total cost of $80,500 with 100% City share.
Substitute resolution relating to approval of an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the purpose of establishing the terms and conditions for the River Skimmer Operation from 2026 to 2035.
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 $1,012,000 for a total estimated cost of $1,630,000.
Substitute 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 $267,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,551,000.
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 $42,513,574 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $57,951,316.
Resolution extending the Active Streets for Businesses Program.
Resolution relating to the application, acceptance and funding of a private property inflow and infiltration grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for a project in an area bounded by N. 53rd St. to N. 60th St. and W. Vienna Ave. to W. Capitol Dr. in the 7th aldermanic district.
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to Spring leaf collection.
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THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING
A substitute ordinance relating to employee wages, benefits, and regulations.
An ordinance relating to city wage requirements for service contracts.
A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.
A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 offices and positions in the City Service.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Substitute resolution to ratify and confirm the final agreement between the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Police Supervisors’ Organization.
Resolution approving an agreement between the Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee World Festival, Inc., regarding extra-duty police services.
Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2026 STD Infertility Prevention Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to extend the current three year contract with MetLife for the administration of the City’s voluntary benefits for Short-Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance for one additional year.
CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Appointment of Danielle Rodriguez to serve as the Department of Administration Director by the Mayor.
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Communication from the Comptroller’s Office relating to an audit of the Department of Neighborhood Services Financial Administration.
Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance relating to the rates of pay for Battalion Chief, Fire; Deputy Chief, Fire; and Assistant Fire Chief.
Communication relating to the Report of Audit Finding Follow-Up for the Year Ended 12/31/2025.
Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the revenue received from the towing of vehicles owned by habitual parking violators.
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THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Substitute resolution relative to a legislative bill.
Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Jeffrey Dinkins.
Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Fred Miller.
Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Mary Lou Sievert.
Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Robert and Catherine Adamus.
Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Harold Janas.
Resolution authorizing the denial of claims for alleged unlawful and alleged excessive tax assessments filed with the City of Milwaukee.
Resolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Robert Mercado v. City of Milwaukee, et al.
Resolution reserving and appropriating up to $125,000.00 from the 2026 Common Council Contingent Fund to the 2026 Damages and Claims Fund Special Purpose Account and authorizing the settlement of the lawsuit entitled Berry Beverly v. City of Milwaukee.
Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Kevin Dudley.
Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Pang Thao and West Bend Mutual Insurance Company.
Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Vincent and Paulette Wollert and Progressive Home Insurance Company.
Substitute resolution amending the City of Milwaukee’s State Legislative Package to express support for state legislation making illegal tire dumping a misdemeanor crime and providing penalty enhancements.
DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:
Resolution relating to the claim of Ahmad & Guerard, LLP on behalf of The Estate of El Moctar Sidiya.
Resolution relating to the claim of Precious McIntyre.
Resolution relating to the claim of Ebony Kimbrough and Samarion Johnson.
Resolution relating to the claim of Kinn Guesthouse.
Resolution relating to the claim of AT&T (AMER-25-202411-50-0071).
Resolution relating to the appeal of Matt Marlett, Tramont Manufacturing LLC for property damage.
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THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
A substitute ordinance relating to law enforcement identification.
An ordinance relating to parking controls.
An ordinance relating to traffic controls.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Resolution authorizing the Health Department to enter into an agreement with Milwaukee Public Schools for emergency mass care and sheltering sites.
Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2026 Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Safety Seat Belt Enforcement grant.
Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2026 Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Safety Impaired Driving Enforcement grant.
Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2026 Wisconsin State Patrol Division Spring Drug Recognition Expert Field Certification Training grant.
Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2026 Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Safety Speed Enforcement grant.
Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a 2026-2027 Wisconsin Internet Crime Against Children Task Force Program grant.
Substitute resolution relating to the rendering of first aid by Milwaukee’s protective services.
CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Appointment of Stephanie Fierro-Padilla to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Common Council President.
Appointment of Karin Tyler as the Community Wellness and Safety Director by the Mayor.
Appointment of Alderwoman Larresa Taylor to the Board of Health by the Mayor.
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Communication relating to Operation: Safe Haven and its work supporting veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Substitute motion modifying Milwaukee Police Department Standard Operating Procedure 172 - Sick and Injured Persons.
Substitute motion modifying Milwaukee Police Department Standard Operating Procedure 340 - Uniforms / Equipment / Appearance.
Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to Standard Operating Procedures.
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THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
An ordinance relating to the documentation of historic buildings before demolition.
An ordinance relating to property deconstruction.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING
Resolution approving a final Certified Survey Map for land located on the south side of West Bobolink Ave, west of North 122nd Street, in the 5th Aldermanic District
Substitute resolution approving a Project Plan and a Development Agreement, authorizing expenditures and creating Tax Incremental District No. 130(VIA), in the 12th Aldermanic District.
Substitute resolution approving a Project Plan and a Development Agreement, authorizing expenditures and creating Tax Incremental District No. 131(FORMA), in the 12th Aldermanic District.
Resolution dissolving Tax Incremental District No. 39 (Hilton Hotel) and authorizing the City Comptroller to distribute excess incremental revenue to overlying taxing districts.
Resolution dissolving Tax Incremental District No. 42 (Midtown) and authorizing the City Comptroller to distribute excess incremental revenue to overlying taxing districts.
Resolution dissolving Tax Incremental District No. 46 (New Arcade Project) and authorizing the City Comptroller to distribute excess incremental revenue to overlying taxing districts.
Resolution dissolving Tax Incremental District No. 51 (Granville Station) and authorizing the City Comptroller to distribute excess incremental revenue to overlying taxing districts.
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Communication from the Department of City Development and Department of Public Works relating to the final report for the Reimagining WIS 175 Study: Wisconsin Avenue to Lisbon Avenue.
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THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
An ordinance relating to the appointment of emerging youth achievement advisory council members and designees.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Resolution designating August 1-8, 2026, as Bronzeville Week in the city of Milwaukee.
Substitute resolution relating to establishing the 5th District Movie Night Fund as an official City event and authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of contributions for this purpose.
CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Appointment of Marques Hogans as the Health Department Commissioner designee to the Emerging Youth Achievement Advisory Council.
Appointment of Roy Suarez del Real, III to the Fourth of July Commission by the Mayor. (13th Aldermanic District)
Appointment of David Knutson to the Business Improvement District #20 by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)
Appointment of Brandon Strand to the Business Improvement District #51 by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District)
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Communication from the Department of City Development relating to the 2025 annual report of neighborhood poster sales in accordance with a license agreement between the City of Milwaukee and Historic Milwaukee, Inc.
THE STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
A substitute ordinance creating a department of compliance and engagement.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Resolution prohibiting the use of City property for civil immigration enforcement activities.
MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:
Resolution approving a final certified survey map.
Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Assessments to appeal a determination of the State of Wisconsin Board of Assessors.
The meeting was called to order at 9:41 a.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by silent meditation.
The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of March 3, 2026?
There being none, the minutes of the meetings were approved without objection.
Communications from City officers were read and ordered on file without objection.
Announcements were made.
There being no further business to come before the Common Council, the meeting adjourned at 12:09 p.m.
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant
Council Records Section
City Clerk's Office
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Resolution rescinding Common Council File Number 991691 and Common Council File Number 001669 relating to state legislation.
An ordinance relating to the documentation of historic buildings before demolition.
Resolution prohibiting the use of City property for civil immigration enforcement activities.
Ald. Coggs moved that the Common Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole for the purpose of making a presentation. There was no objection.
2026 Women History Month honorees were recognized as follows:
Arlisia McHenry, escorted by Ald. Pratt
Jamila Benson, escorted by Ald. Coggs
Amanda Avalos, escorted by Ald. Zamarripa
Annette Jackson, escorted by Ald. Taylor
Natalia Renteria, escorted by Ald. Moore
Cameryn Roberts and Sarah Jonas, escorted by Ald. Dimitrijevic
Ald. Pratt moved that the Common Council rise from Committee of the Whole. There was no objection.