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Finance committee advances major borrowing and payroll items

MilwaukeeJul 29, 20262 min read

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The committee recommended adoption of up to $4.8 million in contingent borrowing for the ERP System Replacement Project extension, up to $275 million in school revenue anticipation notes for Milwaukee Public Schools, and several employee benefits and staffing measures.

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The committee backed several money and staffing items that would affect city operations and employee benefits. Most notably, it supported borrowing up to $4.8 million more for the city’s system replacement project and up to $275 million in short-term notes to help fund Milwaukee Public Schools’ operating budget on an interim basis. It also approved contract and policy steps for prescription drug coverage, health and dental premium planning, flexible spending and reimbursement benefits, and several position and pay changes.

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Recommended adoption of up to $4,800,000 in contingent borrowing for the ERP System Replacement Project extension.
Recommended adoption of up to $275,000,000 in school revenue anticipation notes for Milwaukee Public Schools operating costs on an interim basis.
Recommended adoption of the contract for administration of the City’s prescription drug benefits.
Recommended adoption of the 2027 health and dental insurance premium rate process.
Recommended adoption of the Ameriflex contract extension for FSA and HRA administration.
Recommended passage of the ordinance creating deputy positions in the departments of community wellness and safety and of compliance and engagement.
Recommended adoption of the grant items for HIV Partner Services, Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Group, and Homeland Security analysts positions.
Approved vacancy requests, fund transfers, and equipment requests from the Department of Administration.
Referred the Materials Recycling Facility payout accounting item to the Public Works Committee.

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Jul 29, 2026, 2:00 PMRoom 301-B, City Hallcompleted

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Communication from the Comptroller’s Office relating to a Workday Pre-Implementation Review Report.
Substitute resolution relating to authorizing up to $4,800,000 of Contingent Borrowing to cover costs related to an extension of the ERP System Replacement Project for a December 2026 go-live date.
Communication relating to an audit of Municipal Court cash controls.
Communication from the Department of Public Works and the Comptroller relating to an historical accounting of payouts from the disposal of the Materials Recycling Facility and the segregation of final insurance payout from a negotiated depreciation settlement.
Communication from the Department of Employee Relations and the Fire and Police Commission relating to policies and procedures in place to protect employees in the event of air quality incidents.
Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to execute a contract for administration of the City’s prescription drug benefits.
Substitute resolution outlining the process and communication of 2027 health and dental insurance premium rates.
Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to extend its current contract with Ameriflex for administration of the City's Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) benefits.
Substitute resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $275,000,000 of school revenue anticipation notes, and a purpose for Direct Loan Notes, for the purpose of financing the operating budget of the Milwaukee Public Schools on an interim basis.
10:30 AM
Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund transfers and equipment requests.
Communication from the Department of Administration informing the Finance and Personnel Committee of waivers granted for certain single or sole source contracts or contract amendments.
A substitute ordinance relating to the deputy positions in the departments of community wellness and safety and of compliance and engagement.
Communication from the Fire Department amending the Positions Ordinance to add positions relating to a Youth Carpenter Apprentice Program.
Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.
Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to bilingual designation for one position of License Specialist II in the Common Council-City Clerk’s Office License Division.
Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance to provide an incentive rate for Public Health Nurses assigned to the Sexual and Reproductive Health Section in the Health Department.
Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative corrections.
Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2026-2027 HIV Partner Services Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2026 Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Group Program grant.
Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Homeland Security - WEM/STAC Analysts Positions 2024 grant.
Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.
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.
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Meeting convened at 9:05 a.m.
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Meeting adjourned at 11:53 a.m. Chris Lee, Staff Assistant Council Records Section City Clerk's Office
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