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Finance committee approves fare‑compliance study resolution and two vendor contracts; no dissent
Summary
The committee recommended adoption of a fare‑compliance strategy resolution for MCTS and approved professional-service and contract amendments for the Benedict Center and Trinity Food Service.
The finance committee recommended adoption of three additional items on the agenda with unanimous committee support.
A resolution by Supervisor Roland asked the Milwaukee County Transit System to develop a data‑informed bus fare compliance strategy to strengthen revenue and ensure long‑term sustainability; the committee recommended adoption by a 7–0 vote.
The committee also approved a professional‑services agreement with the Benedict Center (for gender‑responsive, trauma‑informed reentry services) and an amendment to a meal contract with Trinity Food Service to add up to $485,800 for additional meals/snacks at the youth detention center. Both contract items were recommended for adoption by 7–0 votes; staff said Trinity’s amendment covers estimated additional breakfast and evening snack costs that will vary with detention-population levels.
Nut graf: These items passed with unanimous committee support and will be placed before the full board. Committee members requested copies of contract performance language where relevant and asked for reporting on implementation and contractor accountability.
Ending: Supervisors signaled interest in reviewing contractual performance measures and asked departments to share contract language and metrics to ensure accountability.
