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Jim Tarantino, deputy director for Milwaukee County Parks, said the parks department supports the resolution and that the agreement provides operating revenue for the year. “This includes, among other things, a one-time payment of $82,072 which will help us with our operating revenue for this year,” Tarantino told the committee.

Karen Tidwell described the dispute as driven by COVID-era shutdowns and differing views about whether the contractor owed performance-based payments to the county for the period the facility was closed. “We believed it was fair and reasonable to resolve this with the payment of $82,000,” Tidwell said in open session, describing the resolution without disclosing negotiation details.

Supervisors questioned whether federal pandemic relief (forgivable PPP loans) received by the contractor affected the fairness of the settlement and whether discussing some negotiation terms belonged in closed session. Tidwell said the PPP question did not come into play during the settlement discussions in open session.

Supervisors also asked about venue usage, rental rates and public access; parks staff said Berner is a high-use, premier venue with frequent weekend events and that the third-party caterer provides kitchen capacity the department cannot otherwise scale. Tarantino said the Berner agreement is separate from the county’s contract with Zillie at other facilities such as the Domes and that each contract stands on its own.

Supervisor Johnson Jr. moved to adopt the resolution authorizing the settlement and mutual release. The committee recommended adoption of the resolution by a roll call vote: Supervisors Capriollo, Johnson Jr., Logison and Martinez voted aye; Chairman Balinski voted no, producing a 4–1 result recommending adoption to the full board. The action was previously recommended by the Parks and Culture Committee by a 4–3 vote and had been laid over one meeting at the JLAC on April 15.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Milwaukee County - Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services on 2025-05-13 9:00 AM - HYBRID MEETINGThis meeting will be held in Room 203-R, and will be live-streamed on the County Legislative Information Center: https://milwaukeecounty.legistar.com/Calen - May 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The County authorized a settlement with Grandview Management Inc. (d/b/a Zillie Hospitality Group) to resolve COVID-era disputes under the 2013 Berner catering agreement, approving a $82,072 one-time payment and a three-year contract renewal term as part of the resolution.","taxTitle","Milwaukee County, Wisconsin","taxId",2736,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6564503,"Committee hears update on proposed three-year electronic-monitoring contract; referred to finance",161,817000,978000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3281596-777ed250a4e865ddb2fed4b0cf3b9bad&start=817&end=978","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3281596-777ed250a4e865ddb2fed4b0cf3b9bad/thumbnail_817000.jpg","/articles/6564503/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Committee-hears-update-on-proposed-three-year-electronic-monitoring-contract-referred-to-finance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6564503-3cabdba1bd5cf9e942cd7c0359c01d1c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770588881&Signature=fqH95CLEHJnxOjcWqXo7Pvwt4kn2pdcz3snlELTcyhCbMPxZGDUnD69aTbjkGmZ7~nDCGQt~ii7pVSB-L9dbuAsHguzDNNnMDOblYjSIxDKsksa9m8BFnQ~rp1Fkdp4NGfr7JjoVUQIYgRDYXJmu9-AUk1sWOCXu2R01OzkNoWT0ZuHgsT5dMR1qKpDNB7WMXn-WJ1BpYonuY5B6I~iYfxOyeQ5OQzA-DzJDRaG1XOrpNPppuGKtKhBTyWVB9Ra34gTuM6trcaPSzaCVTMcCVTUAMPP0xb80lOQOTHGhOnkmzKtS9gOzKvwXL1K6m-CvLFEFKMESx5cIs4YwdUpQ0A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Anthony Dodd, assistant superintendent of the County Community Reintegration Center, and fiscal administrator Michael Bickerstaff briefed supervisors on a proposed three-year contract with Wisconsin Community Services Inc. (WCS) to provide electronic monitoring services to eligible CRC residents.

Dodd described the intended population and use: “It’s pretty much for nonviolent residents. So let’s say residents who has OWI 1, 2, and 3, retail thefts. So those type of residents. So this is definitely alternative to incarceration,” he said.

The proposed agreement would cover July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, with options for three additional one-year extensions. The service would be provided to residents at the CRC who meet the eligibility criteria; Dodd said the program is intended to expand alternatives to incarceration at the facility.

Supervisors asked clarifying questions about eligibility and whether the service would replace models such as Huber facilities; Dodd described the program as an alternative to incarceration for nonviolent residents. No vote was taken by this committee; the item was referred to the County Finance Committee for action under Wisconsin Statutes 59.52(31)(d).","Milwaukee County officials presented a proposed three-year purchase-of-service contract with Wisconsin Community Services (WCS) to provide electronic monitoring at the Community Reintegration Center (CRC). The item is informational to this committee and will proceed to the County Finance Committee for action under state statute.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6564508,"Milwaukee County Ethics Board files 2024 annual report; committee places report on file",737,71000,808000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3281596-777ed250a4e865ddb2fed4b0cf3b9bad&start=71&end=808","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3281596-777ed250a4e865ddb2fed4b0cf3b9bad/thumbnail_71000.jpg","/articles/6564508/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Milwaukee-County-Ethics-Board-files-2024-annual-report-committee-places-report-on-file","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6564508-3d61422e5309b50d3885d513df634b21/orig.mp4?Expires=1770588881&Signature=Mbg1jW19TqsXN3O0CieKzV~weIT77Fl3W4deRtQBTb7pRvxjtV9itdgWsQUAsFgvtpCcT5Th2O~XMOc13iwKzl08rFhDvNT6Eo-yQAjP1FURTr5oJDwEOX7g0yIKqOPO27nB1WqlLrfxmWNCBx9zxO-3aaZHzzCoQcMuDitJ-d3i3NhgF5nG4kdCacO9Jru~ldhkdRqiReZc5c1b7iS7UymqFb4eDTZf5KA-TMW5ZXAD1Lf9un4umQbPcq4XC3Ga8F44XrDD-hEd7yE-0O8PMhRLkAUkoxLVaaLZcNGOU4xdRppZ2h~5eBkcyHfMwLAg~r~aWUwmjHnRANqiuZNOSw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Adam Gilmore, executive director of the Milwaukee County Ethics Board and administrator of the County Personnel Review Board, presented the board’s 2024 annual report to the County Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services and answered supervisors’ questions about confidentiality and how summary determinations are handled.

Gilmore said the report satisfies the board’s obligations under Chapter 9 of the Milwaukee County ordinances and includes summaries of determinations while preserving the confidentiality of inquirers. “If you ever feel yourself in a situation that you want confidential advisement to make sure your actions are in keeping with the ethics code, you follow the example that's set here by dozens of your peers in the past year who sought to act with those appropriate interests in mind,” Gilmore told the committee.

Supervisors asked how Mr. Gilmore decides which inquiries he resolves unilaterally and which are elevated to the full Ethics Board. Gilmore said he handles many straightforward inquiries himself and brings a full quarterly list to the board for review; when an issue is ambiguous he consults the chair and vice chair and, if necessary, elevates it for full board consideration. He said that approach has been consistently supported by the Ethics Board.

Committee members pressed on the level of detail in the published summaries and on apparent lack of penalties for some determinations. Gilmore said summaries are deliberately concise to protect privacy, especially when elected officials or high-ranking employees are involved, and that the board relies on formal complaints and investigation requests to pursue disciplinary action when warranted. He told the committee that several investigation requests received last year were dismissed by the board as deficient in proving allegations.

Supervisor Johnson Jr. moved “to receive and place on file the report.” The committee voted 5-0 to receive and place the 2024 annual report on file. Gilmore noted the report is published annually on the county website.

The presentation was informational; no regulatory changes or discipline resulted from the committee action.","The County Ethics Board’s executive director presented the board’s 2024 annual report, emphasizing confidentiality of inquiries. The County Committee on Judiciary, Law Enforcement and General Services voted 5-0 to receive and place the report on file.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6564493,"Corporation Counsel reports litigation activity; county received $60,000 in resolved construction counterclaim",196,1999000,2195000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3281596-777ed250a4e865ddb2fed4b0cf3b9bad&start=1999&end=2195","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3281596-777ed250a4e865ddb2fed4b0cf3b9bad/thumbnail_1999000.jpg","/articles/6564493/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Corporation-Counsel-reports-litigation-activity-county-received-60000-in-resolved-construction-counterclaim","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6564493-5b85ef7efe477a4ede6ffeebf6b5f00a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770588881&Signature=eXwzdZXnJmvvVdFQbCrLY7RIevbstyBIXztnxRNb6wjjpC~Av0bD6d5dMPKG83BTzEidfs3T8o9KvlceeYfuMw3R3X6JLvthciAQtPdwV~MpNw6KYbIdl9ofZBCzBM3fOJ8SzV6et3woT0rAmfCqQkS4s0NBoV7ZPo4M2EDDy0e2TVBU0hVF41BAdEJE4viYGvlKi~9MX7VDPR7rxKfGF0lAQ~D5vupZGUc0JisUd0FUaBc9H4Pas7qF9Pcd6CCOhPHoCEgisTgFwCOXeoVska4KXrzBcW-i-XkB3Qx5Phg6foeLJXXuy7ncTUkR9cbTpt2pdMdiy9uDGNMu6mXPgQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Deputy Corporation Counsel Karen Tidwell provided an informational update on pending litigation and settlement payments handled by the Office of Corporation Counsel. Tidwell said many cases are in discovery and in motion for summary judgment briefing and that the office continues to evaluate and resolve cases as appropriate.

Tidwell described a construction dispute in which a vendor sued the county; the Office of Corporation Counsel filed a compulsory counterclaim under Wisconsin civil procedure and the matter was resolved in the county’s favor. “Ultimately, we resolve that case favorably for the County. The claim that was originally bought by the vendor was waived... and then the county was paid $60,000,” Tidwell said.

Supervisors asked about specific items on the claims report, including a garnishment-related matter (listed as claim number 76) and a pending case involving the Milwaukee Deputy Sheriff’s Union. Tidwell said she would follow up with additional detail on specific matters handled by assigned attorneys and offered to provide the committee a sortable version of the claims and litigation report that supervisors said would aid oversight.

No committee action was taken; the item was informational and will continue to be monitored by the committee.","Deputy Corporation Counsel Karen Tidwell reported that litigation is in discovery and summary judgment phases and described a recently resolved construction action in which the county prevailed and received $60,000. Supervisors asked for better sortable reporting on claims and litigation.","actionData","errors"]

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