Steven Shea

The board discussed informational reports regarding the city's Climate and Equity Plan, electric vehicle charging stations, a data center ordinance, the county's Climate Action Plan progress dashboard, and the restructuring of the Office of Sustainability. Additionally, the board reviewed climate-related legislation from the County Board of Supervisors and approved a resolution regarding potential locations for large-scale renewable facilities.

The Milwaukee County Racial Equity Budget Tool (REBT) serves as a structured framework for departments to critically assess budget decisions through a racial equity lens. It is organized around three strategic focus areas: 'Create Intentional Inclusion,' 'Bridge the Gap,' and 'Invest in Equity.' The tool aims to integrate the county's strategic plan with budget allocations, ensure decisions are guided by racial equity principles, and foster internal dialogue. Its overarching vision is to achieve racial equity, making Milwaukee the healthiest county in Wisconsin.

The committee held a meeting to discuss various informational reports and action items. Key discussion topics included fiscal projections for the county, rising fuel costs for the fleet, updates on the Investing in Justice Courthouse Complex project, and financial reports from the Milwaukee Public Museum and Domes Reimagined Project. The committee authorized budget reallocations for capital projects, such as bus lift replacement and trail access, and confirmed an appointment to the Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance. Additionally, the committee approved long-term leases for health and human services facilities, authorized appropriation transfers for park improvements, and reviewed allocations for tenant-based rental assistance and opioid settlement funds.

The committee reviewed an informational report regarding the Sheridan Park Bluff Stability project and received a financial report from the Milwaukee Public Museum. A resolution to update the composition and quorum standards of the Milwaukee County Cultural, Artistic and Musical Programming Advisory Council was recommended for adoption. Additionally, the committee received information on the Charles Allis Art Museum annual report, approved a recommendation to execute long-term leases for the Wil-O-Way Grant and Underwood facilities, and discussed financial reports concerning the Domes Reimagined Project.

The committee held a public hearing regarding community block grant and HOME funds. Action reports were recommended for adoption concerning cooperation agreements for urban county designation to receive CDBG funds, the reallocation of HOME funds to increase tenant-based rental assistance for homeless individuals, and acknowledgment of the 2025 compliance maintenance annual report for the sanitary sewer system. Informational reports were discussed regarding the facilities management division project load in relation to the courthouse complex project, an update on the courthouse complex project, county property sales, departmental waivers of the targeted business enterprise program, and submitted eComments.