Robert Bauman

Claims against the city disallowed

About $5.7M paid in 2026 so far, plus the new $500K transfer leaving roughly $1.15M in the contingency fund.

Flock surveillance and automated license plate readers in the 2027 budget

Flock has been funded by a grant that expires January 1, 2027, and the department's plans for continued funding are undecided — alderwomen are threatening to strip it from the 2027 budget.

One-year pause on data center development

No direct cost; the pause could shape future tax base if data centers are later approved or blocked.

Copper wire theft and streetlight outages

Nearly $800,000 in stolen cable so far, not counting labor to replace it.

One-year data center moratorium

The city is studying whether data centers could add revenue — possibly even water utility income — or strain the power grid and raise energy costs for residents.

City Hall plaza renovation

Adds $4 million in TID expenditures, still paid off by 2029.

Rethink 794 and long-term revenue from highway land

Estimates of $16 million per year in property tax, and potentially up to $100 million per year, from corridor redevelopment.

Niki Robinson lawsuit settlement

The settlement amount was not stated in the record.

Bike lanes and traffic calming

Maintenance of expanded bike infrastructure is built into the budget going forward.

Citywide classification and pay study completion

A $2-an-hour raise across general city employees would cost substantially more than the proposed 2% increase, but speakers argued underpaying workers degrades services.

Data center regulation and transparency

Noise analysis reports and compliance requirements would add upfront costs for data center developers, but residents could benefit from proactive noise protections.

Climate and Equity Plan update

Milwaukee hopes the LEED Gold label turns into tourist dollars and business investment—though it's a marketing win, not a cash windfall by itself.

Citywide HR business operations market study raises

Pay increases targeted at 50-75% of market rates to improve recruitment while containing costs.

Street vending near residences

Taxpayers could foot the bill for the city’s legal defense, while food truck owners face lost revenue if the ban stays in place.

Unlicensed operation and the 300-foot rule

The city could rack up legal fees, and food truck owners could lose sales or face compliance costs depending on how the case goes.

Occupational licensing and second chances

Every day the approval is delayed, the new owners lose bar revenue and staff lose shifts, while the city misses out on licensing and tax dollars.

Fluoride supply shortage

Expect a hit to outdoor work and foot traffic, plus extra health costs for people with breathing problems—small compared to a disaster, but real for hourly workers and local businesses.

Surveillance camera failures at licensed premises

Operators must fund camera replacements and security upgrades as license conditions.

Stella's inclusive playground at Kilbourn/Reservoir Park

City put in $200,000; about $1.5 million of a $2 million goal is privately raised, with the full project possibly running north of $2 million.

Repeal of Water Street food truck curfew

Continuing the lawsuit could cost the city years of legal fees with little chance of enforcing the curfew.

Resolution approving a lease between American Serb Hall, as landlord, and the City of Milwaukee, as tenant, for 5101 West Oklahoma Avenue, for use as an early voting site for the November 2026 general election, in the 11th Aldermanic…

MPD IT General Controls audit placed on file

260099 Resolution relating to locations for in-person absentee voting for the 2026 August primary and November general election