Finance & Personnel Committee of the City of Milwaukee Meeting Minutes
The committee conducted hearings regarding the proposed 2027 budget, receiving presentations from the Police Department, Department of Emergency Communications, Fire Department, and the Fire and Police Commission. Discussions covered various operational topics, including budget summaries, staffing and recruitment, equipment expenses, service delivery models, technology utilization, and strategic priorities for each department. Members requested additional data and metrics related to response times, staffing, recruitment efforts, and various departmental expenditures, but took no formal action on the budget communications at this time.
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City of Milwaukee Public Safety And Health Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee discussed and acted upon several legislative items, including ordinances relating to parking and traffic controls, and an ordinance regarding the unlawful possession and use of fireworks. Members recommended the reappointment of a Board of Health member for confirmation. The committee authorized an intergovernmental agreement with Milwaukee County for lead abatement referrals and approved the acceptance and funding of a Homeland Security grant for a mass notification and public safety alert system. Additionally, the committee reviewed communications regarding a habitual parking violators ordinance and police procedures for responding to swatting incidents.
May 21, 2026·Board meeting
Public Safety And Health Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee discussed and acted on several ordinances and resolutions, including recommendations for passage or adoption regarding parking controls, traffic controls, and the acceptance of grant funding for Women, Infants and Children's breast feeding peer counseling and lead hazard reduction. The committee also reviewed various communications concerning status updates on habitual parking violators, activities of the Safety and Civic Commission, city safety plans for the 4th of July, recruitment progress for police personnel, and departmental policy reviews. Additionally, several outdated ordinances related to school zones, school bus safety, sex offender residency, and traffic controls were recommended to be placed on file.
Apr 30, 2026·Board meeting
City Of Milwaukee Public Safety And Health Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee recommended passage of ordinances concerning parking and traffic controls. Resolutions were recommended for adoption regarding strategies to prevent clinic closures due to staffing shortages, the expenditure of opioid settlement funds, and an agreement for community paramedic services. Additionally, an intergovernmental EMS agreement was approved. The committee recommended the acceptance and funding of several grants, including those for newborn screening, beach water monitoring, and pedestrian safety. Furthermore, the committee acted on communications regarding standard operating procedures and resolutions concerning trauma care and task force agreements, recommending they be placed on file.
