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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Public Safety And Health Committee Of The City Of Milwaukee Meeting Minutes
The committee reviewed and recommended passage for ordinances related to parking controls, traffic controls, and penalties for illegal dumping. Additionally, the committee discussed and recommended passage for substitute ordinances concerning short-term rentals and penalties for the sale of alcohol, tobacco, and cannabinoid products to minors. Members confirmed the appointment of Jordan Morales to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. Several communications were placed on file, including reports on the School Resource Officer program and the feasibility of using light duty vehicles for medical runs. The committee also recommended for adoption several resolutions regarding the acceptance and funding of various grants, including those for HIV prevention, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Group, and Homeland Security. A communication regarding the city's response to illegal fireworks was held for future consideration.
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 Additionally, several outdated ordinances related to school zones, school bus safety, sex offender residency, and traffic controls were recommended to be placed on file.
Oct 9, 2025·Board meeting
Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee held budget hearings for the 2026 budget, focusing on the Police Department and the Department of Emergency Communications. Discussions regarding the Police Department covered service delivery models, community engagement, reckless driving mitigation, AI technologies, personnel costs, crime statistics, and various strategic priorities. For the Department of Emergency Communications, the committee discussed call volume and answer times, text-to-911 technology, bilingual telecommunicators, call handling processes, and future goals. Several information requests were made concerning departmental data, staffing, and operational strategies. No final action was taken on the communication regarding the proposed 2026 budget, which was held to the call of the chair.
