DEPT: COUNTY BOARD
OPERATING AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE
UNIT NO. 1015
Chapter 166, Wisconsin Statutes, provides the authority of counties in matters pertaining to emergency government services.
Chapter 99 of the Milwaukee County Ordinances designates the County Executive as the County Emergency Govemment Director, defines the responsibilities associated with that function, and authorizes the County Executive to appoint a County head of emergency government services who shall administer the County emergency government organization.
Executive Order 75.01 establishes a Division of Emergency Government in the Office of the County Executive. The Division is charged with the administration of the Emergency Government program within Milwaukee County in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Wisconsin State Statute 59.07 (146) (a) identifies the Division of Emergency Government in each county as the responsible agency to assist in contingency planning for SARA Title III (1986 Superfund Amendment Reauthorization Act).
County Board Resolution File No. 90-526 identifies the Director as the reviewing entity for hazardous materials expenditures as stipulated by Wisconsin State Statute 166.22.
The division is the agency through which claims for hazardous materials response expenditures from both public and private sector agencies are reconciled and processed.
OBJECTIVES
1. Support a unified, County-wide emergency plan to mitigate all hazards, maintain communications and enhance public awareness campaigns to assure the community has knowledge of typical hazards and preventive measures which can be taken.
2. Provide direction and guidance to all County and municipal agencies, as well as the private sector, in the development of their individual emergency plans.
3. Comply with Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA Title III). Coordinate a developmental plan for industries to deal with requirements of SARA Title III, Community Right to Know, Clean Air and Oil Pollution Acts. Maintain all necessary facility records as mandated by the Community Right to Know Law.
4. Maintain knowledge of changes in policy, legislation and provide information to County and municipal governments. The Division will participate in and assist with the mission of all Federal, State and County organizations, l.e., Milwaukee County Local Emergency Planning Committee and Subcommittees, State Emergency Response Board, State Subcommittees and State Advisory Committee representing the Southeast region of Wisconsin, Milwaukee County Hazardous Materials Advisory Group, Milwaukee County Fire Chiefs Association, Milwaukee County Law Enforcement Association, Eastern Wisconsin Area Committee and Wisconsin Emergency Management Association.
ADOPTED 1997 BUDGET
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BUDGET SUMMARYI
1995 1996 1997* 1996/1997
Account Summary Actual Budget Budget Change
Personnel $ 423,487 $ 354,636 $ 369,706 $ 15,070
Fringe Benefits* 102,423 114,307 0 -114,307
Services 32,012 53,557 45,668 -7,889
Commodities 4,913 7,350 6,150 -1,200
Other Charges 8,811 0 0 0
Capital Outlay 7,960 5,353 0 -5,353
Contractual Crosscharges* 124,541 149,588 17,020 -132,568
Abatements* 0 0 0 0
Total Expenditures* $ 704,147 $ 684,791 $ 438,544 $ -246,247 I·
State & Federal Revenue 360,171 299,417 321,146 21,729
Other Direct Revenue 5,611 7,500 4,305 -4,500
Total Direct Revenue* $ 365,782 $ 306,917 $ 325,451 $ 18,534
Tax Levv $ 338,365 $ 377,874 $ 113,093 $ -264,781
* Inclusion of Fringe Benefits, Central Service Allocation, Space Rental Charge and Abatement and IMSD crosscharges would increase tax levy $243,706 to $356,799 for a tax levy reduction of
$21,075.
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PERSONNEL SUMMARyI
1995 1996 1997 1996/1997
Actual Budget Budget Change
Position Equivalent 11.0 8.5 8.7 0.2
Direct Labor Hours 18,208 14,070 14,401 331
Overtime Hours 619 0 0 0
Overtime Dollars $586 $0 $0 $0
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
• Abolish 1 Emergency Service Coordinator
One position of Emergency Service Coordinator is abolished for a personnel savings of $44,172, partially offset by a $17,227 decrease in revenue, for a net tax levy savings of $26,945. The position has been held vacant since 12/31/95 to meet vacancy and turnover requirements.
• Vacancy and turnover for salary and wages is reduced $49,352 to $11,706.
• A major expenditure reduction of $243,706 is due to a change in budgeting policy eliminating the allocation of the fringe benefit charge, the central service allocation, IMSD crosscharge, the courthouse complex space rental charge and abatement as. these costs are reflected in other budgets in 1997.
Related revenues are included in departmental budgets.
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ACTIVITY&STATISTICAL SUMMARY 1995 Development of Emergency Operations Plan
Severe Weather Alerts
Emergency Situations Responded To Emergency Phone Calls
Informational Phone Calls
Meetings and Seminars Conducted EOC Staff Exercises and Briefings Public Awareness Appearances
DEPT: COUNTY EXECUTIVE - OFFICE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
OPERATING AUTHORITY & PURPOSE
UNITNO. 1018
The Milwaukee County Commission for Handicapped and Disabled Persons was established, March 21, 1978, under Chapter 73 of the General Ordinances of Milwaukee County to "promote the independence of Milwaukee County's handicapped and disabled persons." As part of this charge, the Commission is empowered, by s.73.09, to:
"advise the County Board of Supervisors of the needs of handicapped and disabled persons within Milwaukee County and the status of existing services designed to meet those needs, and shall recommend any new programs or services required to meet such needs"
The Office for Persons with Disabilities provides the staff to assist the Commission in carrying out its mission. Services provided include but are not limited to: increasing access to Milwaukee County systems; overseeing the implementation and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (Public Law 101-336); implementing the Disabled Expanded Certification Appointment (DECA) program, a voluntary affirmative action program for hiring of qualified persons with disabilities; interpreter services for hearing impaired citizens;-everseeing Milwaukee County's Building Accessibility Program; a bi-monthly Handi-NEWS & NOTES publication; a monthly ADA UPDATE publication; operation of an employer's resource center; and individual assistance designed toward mainstreaming as many of Milwaukee County's citizens with disabilities as possible into every facet of Milwaukee County's functioning.
OBJECTIVES
1. To be the fixed point of Milwaukee County's effort to comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (Public Law 101-336) legislation.
2. To continue to coordinate, monitor and direct Milwaukee County's handicapped compliance efforts as Milwaukee County continues to make its facilities, programs and employment accessible to disabled citizens, especially in light of the recently passed Americans with Disabilities Act legislation.
3. To continue to implement Milwaukee County's Disabled Expanded Certification Appointment (DECA) program which allows disabled persons to be certified to appointing authorities for a trial work period within Civil Service positions in lieu of examination.
4. To continue to provide a fixed point of referral and access services for sensory impaired citizens within Milwaukee County through the provision of certified interpreters.
5. To work with private sector groups to create initiatives that will expand opportunities for disabled persons (i.e., various festivals and Milwaukee's City of Festivals and Circus Parades, private sector employers from industrial, service, hospitality, and retail sectors).
6. To continue to monitor Milwaukee County's Building Accessibility Program, as well as accessibility to other buildings within the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
7. To reinstate the Worksite Accessibility Program which provides resources for reasonable accommodations to Milwaukee County department worksites. These accommodations will be provided on a case-by-case basis to disabled Civil Service employees.
ADOPTED 1997 BUDGET
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8. To increase the use of volunteers in the Office for Persons with Disabilities to include retired professionals in areas of personnel, marketing, and public relations who will assist with the work of the commission.
9. To continue to seek private sector funding for the publication' of Handi-NEWS & NOTES, Telecommunication Device for Deaf Directory and other publications of the Office for Persons with Disabilities.
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BUDGET SUMMARYI
1995 1996 1997* 1996/1997
Account Summary Actual Budget Budget Change
Personnel $ 155,652 $ 171,369 $ 192,713 $ 21,344
Fringe Benefits* 41,216 55,566 0 -55,566
Services 108,786 102,101 82,091 -20,010
Commodities 2,970 3,600 2,900 -700
Capital Outlay 0 0 5,706 5,706
Other Charges 12 0 0
Contractual Crosscharges* 24,262 23,855 6,426 -17,429
Abatements* -169542 -185092 -185092 0
Total Expenditures* $ 163,356 $ 171,399 $ 104,744 $ , -66,655
Total Direct Revenue* $ 0 $
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$ 0 $ 0Tax Lew $ 163,356 $ 171,399 $ 104,744 $ -66,655
* Inclusion of Fringe Benefits, Central Service Allocation and IMSD crpsscharges in this budget would increase tax levy $73,863 to $178,607 for a tax levy change of $7,208.
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PERSONNEL SUMMARYI
1995 1996 1997 1996/1997
Actual Budget Budget Change
Position Equivalent 4.4 4.0 4.4 0.4
Direct Labor Hours 6,986 6,355 6,986 631
Overtime Hours 620 900 738 -162
Overtime Dollars $12,803 $17,333 $14,251 $-3,082
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
• Increase in the Personnel account is due to elimination of Vacancy and Turnover of $16,904. The Department currently has no positions that are funded and expected to be vacant in the ensuing year.
Wage and step increases account for $9,202 of the increase. Overtime hours funding is decreased from $17,333 to $14,251 based on actual experience in 1994 and 1995 and projected 1996.
• The 1997 budget includes the move of the Office for Persons with Disabilities from the Schlitz Park Building into the County Courthouse which eliminates the Building and Space Rental charge for 1997, a decrease of $30,066 from 1996. Other decreases in services expenditures are due to reduction of
$1,400 in the Auto Allowance account; an increase of $14,056 in the Contracts for Personnel
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Short Term account; a decrease of $1,000 in the Replacement and Office Equipment account and a decrease of $1,000 in the Telephone account.
• The increase of $5,706 in Capital Outlay is due to the need of the Department to purchase a Level 2 copier due to the move to the Courthouse.
• A decrease of $17,429 in the Contractual Crosscharges account is the result of the removal of the crosscharges for IMSD services and the Central Service Allocation.
ACTIVITY & STATISTICAL SUMMARY
1995 1996 1997
Actual BUdget Budget
Commission Meetings 12 12 11
Committee Meetings 60 60 60
Public Hearings 2 2 2
Public Hearing Notices 3,354 3,000 3,400
ADA Compliance- Hours 1,200 1,200 1,500
Training Sessions 4 5 10
Informational Brochures 22,000 17,000 12,000
Technical Assistance - Hours 1,000 1,000 1,000
Handicapped Workers Placed
in Competitive Employment 41 24-36 24-36
Disabled Expanded Certification Appointment Program (DECAl
Outreach and Intake - Hours 1,000 700 700
Handicapped Compliance
Annual Reports 105 70 70
Interpreter Service - Hours 5,834 4,900 4,900
Handi-NEWS & NOTES - Circulation 66,745 63,000 63,000
ADA UPDATE, Publication 2,852 2,600 2,200
Parking Violation Reports 0 20 40
Information and Referral 1,000 1,000 1,000
DEPT: COUNTY EXECUTIVE -INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
OPERATING AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE
UNIT NO. 1020
This division of the County Executive's office was created by County Board action of July 14,1976 (File 76-514), to coordinate and develop a program for Milwaukee County which will assist in defining areas where modifications to State and Federal legislation should be developed and introduced.
OBJECTIVES
1. Secure property tax relief through increased State funding and statutory change in four critical areas, thereby reducing the local property tax burden for the State court system, welfare, youth services and probation/parole.
2. Coordinate the efforts of Milwaukee County to implement, in concert with other units of government, a lobbying strategy aimed at achieving the maximum possible impact. This effort shall include, but not be limited to, statewide coordination with major municipal organizations, especially Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA). .
3. Work with all County departments in the development of legislative initiatives. Provide specific information to each concerning budgetary, legislative, and regulatory matters.
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BUDGET SUMMARYI
1995 1996 1997· 1996/1997
Account Summary Actual Budget Budget Change
Personnel $ 240,355 $ 282,942 $ 276,827 $ -6,115
Fringe Benefits* 65,363 90,586 0 -90,586
Services 82,096 84,828 96,380 11,552
Commodities 3,309 4,300 6,500 2,200
Capital Outlay 5,031 0 3,300 3,300
Contractual Crosscharges· 31,460 33,949 4,916 -29,033
Abatements· -16171 -18312 0 18312
Total Expenditures· $ 411,443 $ 478,293 $ 387,923 $ -90,370
Tax Levv $ 411443 $ 478293 $ 387923 $ -90370
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Inclusion of Fringe Benefits, Central Service Allocation, Space Rental Charge and Abatement and IMSD crosscharges in this budget would increase tax levy $94,349 to $482,272 for a tax levy change of $3,979.I
PERSONNEL SUMMARYI
1995 1996 1997 1996/1997
Actual Budget Budget Change
Position Equivalent 4.1 4.1 3.9 -0.2
Direct Labor Hours 6,634 6,634 6,310 -324
Overtime Hours 0 0 0 0
Overtime Dollars $0 $0 $0 $0
ADOPTED 1997 BUDGET
DEPT: COUNTY EXECUTIVE - INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
UNIT NO. 1020
• Funding increases of $4,590 for meetings and other travel, $3,330 for membership dues and $1,200 for books and periodicals are included for 1997.
• Appropriations of $3,300 for a laptop computer and $1,500 for computer software are provided to facilitate transfer of information between staff in Madison and the Courthouse.
• A major expenditure reduction of $94,349 is due to the change in budgeting policy eliminating the allocation of the fringe benefit charge, the central service allocation, IMSD charges and the courthouse complex space rental charge and abatement as these costs are reflected in other budgets in 1997.
Related revenues are included in departmental budgets.
• In connection with a County Board directive to establish a "Guilty Plea Court," the Director of Intergovernmental Relations will seek and secure the appropriate statutory change permitting Milwaukee County Court Commissioners to accept guilty pleas.
• The Directoroflntergovemmental Relations is directed to seek and secure State of Wisconsin statutory changes revising existing OAR (Operating After Revocation) and OWl (Operating While Intoxicated) statutes that comply with recommendations from the 1995 Governor's Task Force on OARIOWI.
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DEPT: COUNTY EXECUTIVE - VETERANS SERVICE
OPERATING AUTHORITY& PURPOSE
UNIT NO.1021
The Veterans Service Office operates pursuant to Section 45.43 of the Wisconsin Statutes. Its purpose is to develop and coordinate programs for Milwaukee County veterans and their dependents. The Veterans Service Office advises and informs Milwaukee County veterans conceming any problems arising from service in the armed forces of the United States, and assists veterans and their dependents or survivors in the preparation of claims or applications for Federal, State and County benefits to which they may be entitled. The Veterans Service Office works with Federal, State and accredited veterans organizations whose primary responsibilities are the general well-being of the veterans community. The Veterans Service Office coordinates its work with other community agencies when issues related to veterans have varied implications.
The Veterans Service Commission operates under Section 45.12 of the Wisconsin Statutes and its responsibility is in the area of aid to veterans.
OBJECTIVES
1. Provide assistance to Milwaukee County veterans and/or their dependents in obtaining benefits from the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and other available sources.
2. Administer the Veterans Assistance Program and provide loans and grants to veterans with emergency financial needs.
3. Working with State, Federal and private efforts, seek to address the needs of homeless veterans in Milwaukee County.
4. Increase public awareness of veterans' programs through aggressive outreach activity to assure that veterans and their dependents receive the maximum amount of benefits to which they are entitled.
5. Increase Veterans Service Office networking with other veterans groups and community resources.
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BUDGET SUMMARYI
1995 1996 1997· 1996/1997
Actual Budget Budget Change
Account Summary
Personnel $ 135,458 $ 137,232 $ 147,356 $ 10,124
Fringe Benefits" 35,992 42,912 0 -42,912
Services 9,175 10,560 11,460 900
Commodities 16,226 16,014 16,414 400
Other Charges 137,646 0 0 0
Contractual Crosscharges· 29,698 32,932 2,768 -30,164
Abatements" -20904 -23668 0 23668
Total Expenditures· $ 343,291 $ 215,982 $ 177,998 $ -37,984
State &Federal Revenue 142,646 5,000 5,000 0
Other Direct Revenue 1 961 3000 3200 200
Total Direct Revenue· $ 144,607 $ 8,000 $ 8,200 $ 200
Tax Levv $ 198684 $ 207982 $ 169798 $ -38184
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Inclusion of Fringe Benefits, Central Service Allocation, Space Rental Charge and Abatement and IMSD crosscharges in this budget would increase tax levy $49,932to $219,730for a tax levy changeADOPTED 1997 BUDGET
DEPT: COUNTY EXECUTIVE - VETERANS SERVICE UNIT NO. 1021
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PERSONNEL SUMMARYI
1995 1996 1997 1996/1997
Actual Budget Budget Change
Position Equivalent 4.0 3.9 4.0 0.1
Direct Labor Hours" 7,101 6,693 7,101 408
Overtime Hours 0 0 0 0
Overtime Dollars $0 $0 $0 $0
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Excludes Veterans Service Commission members.BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
• An expenditure reduction of $49,932 is due to a change in budgeting policy eliminating the allocation of the Fringe Benefit Charge, Central Service Allocation, Courthouse Space Rental Charge and abatement and IMSD charges as these costs are reflected in other budgets in 1997.
ACTIVITY & STATISTICAL SUMMARY
Veterans BenefitsObtained Flag Holders Provided
Full and Part-Time Education Grants Health Care Aid and Subsistence Grants Economic Assistance Loans
Certificates of Eligibility Vital Records Procured Graves Registration
Wisconsin Veterans Home Admissions Home Improvement Loans (HILP) Retraining Grants
New Files Created
First Mortgage Home Loans
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DEPT: DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
OPERATING AUTHORITY & PURPOSE
UNIT NO. 1106
The purpose of the Economic Development Division is to preserve and enhance the tax base of the County by undertaking programs and activities that stimulate, attract and revitalize commerce, industry and manufacturing. Its goal is to promote area-wide, regional economic development marketing and cooperation among all involved governments and private-sector groups to provide for a unified development approach for the Milwaukee area.
OBJECTIVES
1. Continue to pursue coordinated marketing efforts with other economic development agencies on a regional level and work toward more coordinated economic development efforts.
2. Work with the Airport, municipalities, and the private sector to maximize economic development opportunities, business investment, and job creation on and around the Airport.
3. Work with the Research Park Corporation to facilitate the development of the Research Park.
4. Work with Milwaukee County municipalities and community-based economic development organizations to assist their efforts when County assistance is requested and appropriate.
5. Market and sell surplus County real estate, manage air space parking lots, tax deed foreclosure properties, and other County property.
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BUDGET SUMMARYI
1995 1996 1997* 1996/1997
Account Summary Actual Budget Budget Change
Personnel $ 309,105 $ 289,663 $ 421,061 $ 131,398
Fringe Benefits* 83,822 96,462 0 -96,462
Services 70,898 145,900 281,422 135,522
Commodities 3,785 6,400 6,900 500
Other Charges 556,113 286,000 261,000 -25,000
Capital Outlay 206,001 21,000 5,000 -16,000
Contractual Crosscharges· 68,081 68,674 40,870 -27,804
Abatements" -179019 -35749 0 35749
Total Expenditures· $ 1,118,786 $ 878,350 $ 1,016,253 $ 137,903
Direct Revenue 1,369,441 1,296,362 1,528,531 232,169
Indirect Revenue 9109 0 0 0
Total Revenue· $ 1,378,550 $ 1,296,362 $ 1,528,531 $ 232,169
Tax Levv $ -259764 $ -418012 $ -512278 $ -94266
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Inclusion of Fringe Benefits, Central Service Allocation, Space Rental Charge and Abatement and IMSD crosscharges in this budget would increase tax levy $144,773 to $-367,505 for a tax levy change of $50,507.ADOPTED 1997 BUDGET
DEPT: DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UNIT NO. 1106
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PERSONNEL SUMMARYI
1995 1996 1997 1996/1997
Actual Budget Budget Change
Position Equivalent 7.0 5.8 8.0 2.2
Direct Labor Hours 11,782 9,762 13,465 3,703
Overtime Hours 3 0 0 0
Overtime Dollars $72 $0 $0 $0