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Meeting Name: Finance and Audit Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/28/2016 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 203R
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16-68 11GO Refuding $17.245,000 NTEAction ReportFrom the Milwaukee County Comptroller, requesting approval of authorizing and parameter resolutions issuing an amount not to exceed $17,245,000 in General Obligation Refunding Bonds to refund the $17,010,000 balance of the outstanding General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2007A.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Video Video
16-70 12Airport Refunding $55,500,000 NTEAction ReportFrom the Milwaukee County Comptroller, requesting approval of authorizing and parameter resolutions issuing an amount not to exceed $55,500,000 in Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds to refund the balance of the outstanding Airport Revenue Bonds (Series 2005A Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A Airport Revenue Bonds, and Series 2007A Airport Revenue Bonds).RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Video Video
16-65 13Authorizing Resolutions $54,750,000 NTEAction ReportFrom the Milwaukee County Comptroller, requesting approval of publication of notices to the electors and an initial authorizing resolution in an amount not to exceed $54,750,000 in General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds or Notes to finance capital projects and to reimburse expenses related to projects that occur prior to the issuance.AMENDEDFail Action details Video Video
16-65 1 Authorizing Resolutions $54,750,000 NTEAction ReportFrom the Milwaukee County Comptroller, requesting approval of publication of notices to the electors and an initial authorizing resolution in an amount not to exceed $54,750,000 in General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds or Notes to finance capital projects and to reimburse expenses related to projects that occur prior to the issuance.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Video Video
15-665 14appointment of Rufino Gaytan III to the Personnel Review BoardAppointmentFrom the County Executive, appointing Mr. Rufino Gaytan III to the Milwaukee County Personnel Review Board for a term expiring October 31, 2017. (12/10/15: Laid Over for One Meeting)RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATIONPass Action details Video Video
15-739 15Appointment of Greg Renz to PRBAppointmentFrom the County Executive, appointing Mr. Greg W. Renz to the Milwaukee County Personnel Review Board for a term expiring October 31, 2018.RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATIONPass Action details Video Video
16-105 16Unfilled Director and Division Head positionsInformational ReportA written informational report from the Director, Department of Human Resources, providing a status update on unfilled County director and division head positions, including the length of time each position has been vacant. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) (01/28/16: Laid Over to the Call of the Chair)LAID OVER TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIRPass Action details Video Video
16-67 17J Arms TAHCAction ReportFrom the County Executive, requesting an extension of the Temporary Assignment to a Higher Classification for Ms. Jonette Arms, allowing her to continue to serve as the Interim Director of the Department on Aging until a permanent Director is appointed.AMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
16-67 1 J Arms TAHCAction ReportFrom the County Executive, requesting an extension of the Temporary Assignment to a Higher Classification for Ms. Jonette Arms, allowing her to continue to serve as the Interim Director of the Department on Aging until a permanent Director is appointed.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AS AMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
16-69 18Resolution Regarding PensionOrdinanceFrom the County Executive, requesting authorization to amend Sections 201.24(8.5) and (8.17) of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances to provide a fiscal analysis before action by the Pension Board on any interpretation of Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), any decision on benefits in ERS, or any proposed modification of the rules of ERS. (Referred to the Committee on Finance, Personnel, and Audit, Pension Board, and Pension Study Commission) (01/28/16 & 03/10/16: Laid Over to the Call of the Chair; 05/26/16: Referred back to FPA by the County Board)LAID OVER TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIRPass Action details Video Video
16-9 19MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM FINANCIAL REPORTSReference FileFrom the Vice President of Finance and Operations, Milwaukee Public Museum, submitting Financial Updates. (Considered by the Committees on Parks, Energy, and Environment and Finance and Audit) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)LAID OVER TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIRPass Action details Video Video
15-750 110Sheriff Request for Leave of AbsenceAction ReportFrom the Office of the Sheriff, requesting authorization to grant a leave of absence for Captain Nancy Lee Evans from the Classified to the Unclassified Service, in accordance with Section 17.193(1) and (2) of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances and Section 59.26(1), Wisconsin State Statutes.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Video Video
15-751 111Sheriff Request for Leave of Absence - James C. CoxAction ReportFrom the Office of the Sheriff, requesting authorization to grant a leave of absence for Captain James C. Cox from the Classified to the Unclassified Service, in accordance with Section 17.193(1) and (2) of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances and Section 59.26(1), Wisconsin State Statutes.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Video Video
16-45 112Professional Service Contract CenturyLink for MCSO and HOCAction ReportFrom the Office of the Sheriff, requesting authorization to execute a Professional Services Contract with CenturyLink with a one-time prepaid commission payment of $200,000 and a prepaid commission payment of $1,390,000 on each contract anniversary date, for the provision of inmate telephone services for the Milwaukee County Jail and the House of Correction for a two-year term with three one-year renewal options. (Referred to the Committees on Judiciary, Safety, and General Services and Finance, Personnel, and Audit)RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Video Video
16-64 113Creation of Victim/Witness Advocate PositionAction ReportFrom the District Attorney, requesting authorization to create one Victim/Witness Advocate (title code 84170, pay range 16A) position to implement a supplemental Victims of Crime Act grant award. (Referred to the Committee on Finance, Personnel, and Audit, Department of Administrative Services, and Human Resources)RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Video Video
16-25 1142015 Section 5307 GrantAction ReportFrom the Director, Department of Transportation, requesting authorization to execute a contract with the Federal Transit Administration in the amount of $23,038,766 for capital and operating assistance under the 2015 Section 5307 Federal Urbanized Area Formula Grant Program. (Referred to the Committee on Transportation, Public Works, and Transit for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY per Section 59.52(31)(d), Wisconsin Statutes; Referred to the Committee on Finance, Personnel, and Audit)RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Video Video
16-26 115Freeway Towing Contract Extension RequestAction ReportFrom the Director, Department of Transportation, requesting authorization to extend the term of current freeway towing contracts beginning March 31, 2016, and ending July 31, 2016.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Video Video
16-99 116Zoo Mitigation Passive ReviewPassive ReviewFrom the Director, Department of Transportation (DOT), submitting a passive review contract in the amount of $211,376 between the Milwaukee County DOT and the Wisconsin DOT for the Milwaukee County Transit System to provide increased transit services for traffic mitigation as part of the Zoo Interchange Project requiring temporary closures of the Wisconsin Avenue Bridge and the Hank Aaron State Trail. (PASSIVE REVIEW; INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN  Action details Video Video
16-22 117UW-Extension 2016 Professional Services ContractAction ReportFrom the Director, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee County Cooperative Extension (UW Extension), requesting authorization to execute Amendment No. 1 to a Professional Services Contract between Milwaukee County and UW Extension increasing the existing contract by $161,871, from $172,282 to $334,153, for professional staffing services for the period effective January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2016. (Referred to the Committees on Parks, Energy, and Environment and Finance, Personnel, and Audit)RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Video Video
16-51 118Planning and Implementing Clean Energy Investments in Wisconsin Communities Grant FundingAction ReportFrom the Director, Milwaukee County Zoo, requesting retroactive authorization to apply for and accept Planning and Implementing Clean Energy Investments in Wisconsin Communities grant funding, totaling $34,000, from the Wisconsin State Energy Office and approval of an administrative fund transfer to establish expenditure authority.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Video Video
16-52 119Agreement with Ropes Courses, Inc. for the Operation of a CTS Zip Line and Sky Trail Ropes CourseAction ReportFrom the Director, Milwaukee County Zoo, requesting authorization to execute a Concession Agreement with Ropes Courses, Inc., doing business as Sky Trail Wisconsin, LLC, for the operation of a CTS Zip Line and Sky Trail Ropes course at the Milwaukee County Zoo for a period of three years, effective December 16, 2015, through December 18, 2018, with the option to renew for two additional years.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Video Video
16-61 120TAHC Extension for J. RautmannAction ReportFrom the Director, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Culture (DPRC), requesting a retroactive extension of the Temporary Assignment to a Higher Classification for Mr. John Rautmann allowing him to continue to serve in the position of Park Maintenance Worker II-In Charge within the DPRC, for the period effective November 21, 2015, to December 31, 2015.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Video Video
16-56 121Housing CoCAction ReportFrom the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to execute a 2016 Professional Services Contract with the City of Milwaukee in the amount of $50,000 for continuum of care administration for the period effective January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2016.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Video Video
16-59 122DCSD Southwest KeyAction ReportFrom the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to increase an existing Purchase of Service contract with Southwest Key by $64,005, from $700,515 to $764,520, to provide Level II in home monitoring for an additional 15 youth in the Delinquency and Court Services Division, for the period effective January 1, 2015, through December 31, 2015.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Video Video
16-60 123Mgmt Services Prof Contract AmendmentsAction ReportFrom the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to increase existing Professional Services Contracts with: Quick Financial Solutions LLC, by $132,678, from $44,226 to $176,904, for specialized fiscal management services in the Management Services Division; with The Medical College of Wisconsin by $115,383, from $38,461 to $153,844, for detention physician and medical services in the Delinquency and Court Services Division; and Alternatives in Psychological Consultation by $124,095, from $41,365 to $165,460, for detention psychiatric nursing services in the Delinquency and Court Services Division, all for the period effective January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2016.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Video Video
16-102 124State/County 2016 ContractAction ReportFrom the Director, Department of Health and Human Services, requesting authorization to execute annual contracts with the State Departments of Health Services and Children and Families in the amount of $15,019,021 for social services and community programs, effective January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2016. (Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Needs for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY per Section 59.52(31)(d), Wisconsin Statutes; Referred to the Committee on Finance, Personnel, and Audit)RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Video Video
16-78 125ERP System Feasibility Study - InformationalPresentationFrom the Chief Information Officer, Information Management Services Division, Department of Administrative Services, providing an informational presentation on the Enterprise Resource Planning System Feasibility Study. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)RECOMMENDED TO BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILEPass Action details Video Video
16-74 126Plante Moran AmendmentAction ReportFrom the Chief Information Officer, Information Management Services Division, Department of Administrative Services, requesting authorization to increase an existing Professional Services Contract with Plante Moran by $198,340, from $297,400 to $495,740 to validate business requirements, finalize Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software specifications, develop and administer an ERP Request for Proposals, and assist the County in software selection and contract negotiations relative to 2015 Adopted Capital Project W060201 - Enterprise Platform Modernization.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Video Video
16-75 127Execute ProPhoenix Corp ContractAction ReportFrom the Chief Information Officer, Information Management Services Division, Department of Administrative Services, requesting authorization to execute a five-year Software Support Agreement with ProPhoenix Corporation in the amount of $120,500 for the first year, with an annual increase of three to six percent for years two through five, to obtain licensing and support services in connection with the new ProPhoenix Correctional Management System.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Video Video
16-98 128Pension Board Potential ClaimInformational ReportFrom Corporation Counsel, providing a verbal informational update on a potential claim regarding the actuarial error made in the 2014 and 2015 calculation of required contributions to the Milwaukee County Employees’ Retirement System. (Considered by the Committees on Judiciary, Safety, and General Services and Finance, Personnel, and Audit) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN  Action details Video Video
15-795 129Enactment of Cost of Living AdjusementInformational ReportA written informational report from Corporation Counsel and the Milwaukee County Comptroller, providing an update on the Administration's enactment of the mid-year Cost of Living Adjustment authorized under File No. 15-526 for County employees. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)RECOMMENDED TO BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILEPass Action details Video Video
16-77 130Cost of moving to market minimum ratesInformational Report2016 Adopted Budget Amendment 1A007: From the Milwaukee County Comptroller and the Chief Human Resources Officer, Department of Human Resources, providing an informational report outlining specific positions earning less than the market minimum and the fiscal impact of raising those rates. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)RECOMMENDED TO BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILEPass Action details Video Video
16-116 131Compensation Workgroup Informational Report CBInformational ReportFrom the County Board Chairman, forwarding an informational report (without resolution) from the Compensation Workgroup, regarding recommendations to: move from pay steps to pay ranges, implement administrative procedures to implement range changes and clarify roles and responsibilities, create a method of using performance evaluations in compensation decisions, and update County ordinances to reflect the recommendations of the Compensation Workgroup. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION BY THE COMMITTEEPass Action details Video Video
16-58 1322015 Association of Milwaukee County Attorneys AgreementAction ReportFrom the Director of Employee Relations, Department of Human Resources, requesting ratification of the 2015 Memorandum of Agreement between Milwaukee County and the Association of Milwaukee County Attorneys.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Video Video
16-81 1332015 TEAMCO AgreementAction ReportFrom the Director of Employee Relations, Department of Human Resources, requesting ratification of the 2015 Memorandum of Agreement between Milwaukee County and the Association of Technicians, Engineers, and Architects of Milwaukee County.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Video Video
16-82 1342015 Trades AgreementAction ReportFrom the Director of Employee Relations, Department of Human Resources, requesting ratification of the 2015 Memorandum of Agreement between Milwaukee County and the Milwaukee Building & Construction Trades Council, American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Video Video
16-87 1352015 WFNHP AgreementAction ReportFrom the Director of Employee Relations, Department of Human Resources, requesting ratification of the 2015 Memorandum of Agreement between Milwaukee County and the Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Video Video
15-790 136Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital Lease PaymentInformational ReportFrom the Milwaukee County Comptroller and the Director of Audits, Audit Services Division, Office of the Comptroller, providing an informational report relative to annual lease payments from Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)RECOMMENDED TO BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILEPass Action details Video Video
15-791 137CIC Dec15 Ordinance ChangesOrdinanceFrom the Capital Improvements Committee (CIC) Chairperson, requesting authorization to amend Chapter 36 of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances to streamline the CIC requests process. (Referred to the Capital Improvements Committee and the Committee on Finance, Personnel, and Audit)RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Video Video
15-792 1382016 Adopted Budget Comparison to CIC RecInformational ReportFrom the Capital Improvements Committee (CIC) Chairperson, providing a comparison of the 2016 Adopted Capital Improvements Budget and the 2016 CIC Committee Recommended Capital Improvements Budget. (Considered by the Capital Improvements Committee and the Committee on Finance, Personnel, and Audit) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)RECOMMENDED TO BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILEPass Action details Video Video
16-72 1392015 bond sale resultsInformational ReportFrom the Milwaukee County Comptroller, providing an informational report regarding 2015 Bond Sales. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)RECOMMENDED TO BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILEPass Action details Video Video
16-71 140Capitalized Interest TransferAction ReportFrom the Milwaukee County Comptroller, requesting authorization to execute an administrative transfer to increase expenditure and revenue budgets for various capital projects to offset approximately $500,000 of 2015 capitalized interest expenses and approximately $60,000 of 2015 interest earnings associated with general obligation bonds.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Video Video
16-80 141Contracts Report - November 16, 2015, to December 31, 2015Informational ReportFrom the Milwaukee County Comptroller, submitting an informational report summarizing Contract Notifications received from November 16, 2015, through December 31, 2015, pursuant to Section 56.30(8) of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)RECOMMENDED TO BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILEPass Action details Video Video
16-106 1422015 nov Fiscal Status Update Info reportInformational ReportFrom the Milwaukee County Comptroller, providing an informational report regarding the 2015 Year-End Fiscal Projection for Milwaukee County (November 2015). (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)RECOMMENDED TO BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILEPass Action details Video Video
16-76 143Vacation Ordinance Amendment re: Pay at TerminationOrdinanceFrom the Milwaukee County Comptroller, requesting authorization to amend Sections 17.17(1) and 17.175 of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances to codify when unused vacation hours are paid to an employee leaving employment with Milwaukee County and to remove the limitation on overtime payout upon death of an employee.AMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
16-76 1 Vacation Ordinance Amendment re: Pay at TerminationOrdinanceFrom the Milwaukee County Comptroller, requesting authorization to amend Sections 17.17(1) and 17.175 of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances to codify when unused vacation hours are paid to an employee leaving employment with Milwaukee County and to remove the limitation on overtime payout upon death of an employee.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AS AMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
16-62 144Info Report-Reclass Adv within PR Reallocation Rev to ECP DE TA EA TAHC Adv Step New Hire Jan 2016Informational ReportFrom the Director of Compensation/Human Resources Information System, Department of Human Resources, providing an informational report relative to Reclassification of Existing positions, Advancements within the Pay Range, Reallocations of Non-Represented positions; Appointments at an Advanced Step of the Pay Range; Revisions to Executive Compensation Plan positions; Dual Employment; Emergency Appointments; Temporary Appointments; and Temporary Assignments to a Higher Classification. (Recommendations to be implemented unless Supervisor(s) object) (01/11/16: Objection Filed)DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN  Action details Video Video
15-630 145Estabrook Dam AlternativesAction ReportFrom the Director, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Culture, requesting the selection and approval of one of three proposed alternatives for the Estabrook Park Dam, and if repair is selected, a Dam Operation Plan to be included in the final Environmental Impact Statement submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.LAID OVER TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIRPass Action details Video Video
16-8 1462016 Pending LitigationReference FileFrom Corporation Counsel, submitting an informational monthly report providing an update on the status of pending litigation. (Considered by the Committees on Judiciary, Safety, and General Services and Finance and Audit) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)INFORMATIONAL ONLY  Action details Video Video
16-120 147A resolution authorizing the creation of two state mandated positions in Combined Court Related Operations and one position in the Office of Emergency ManagementResolutionA resolution authorizing the creation of two State mandated positions in Combined Court Related Operations (Director of Family Court Counseling Services and Register in Probate) and one position in the Office of Emergency Management (Emergency Services Division Director). (Referred to the Committee on Finance, Personnel, and Audit, Department of Administrative Services, and Human Resources)RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Video Video