another multiyear contract - no details
A 6-year contract with a company who has no physical address listed on their website and without a cost listed in any documentation online? Where is this in the budget and why is it contracted for 6 years? What specific services are they providing that we don;t have already or that we are unable to source locally? https://www.eagleview.com/
Taxpayer fun money funding: sister city Committee
In an era where fiscal responsibility and efficient use of taxpayer dollars should be at the forefront of municipal governance, Madison’s Sister City Collaboration Committee represents an unnecessary drain on city resources. While the idea of fostering international relationships and cultural exchange may sound appealing in theory, the reality of such programs is far less impactful than their proponents would like us to believe. It's time for the Madison Common Council to reconsider the financial viability and effectiveness of this committee, and question whether it’s truly serving the best interests of the taxpayers.
Delinquent status business contracts sponsored by district 9 alderman conklin
Uncover The City of Madison supporting delinquent status businesses:
Approving the award of loans totaling up to $250,000 from the Community Development Division’s Child Care Facilities Loan Program to three child care providers (Little Genius Bilingual Learning Center, The Playing Field, and Safari Bilingual Learning Center) for use in establishing or expanding child care space and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into agreements with those agencies to complete the specified development projects. (District 9, District 12, District 17)
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway, Nikki Conklin, Amani Latimer Burris, Sabrina V. Madison, Bill Tishler, Yannette Figueroa Cole, Derek Field And Regina M. Vidaver
A motion was made by Figueroa Cole, seconded by Duncan, to Adopt. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-24-00741 g
Sole source money funneling to ny company for teaching real estate to historically marginalized residents?
Is it really the only source for this type of learning in the entire country? Why are we funneling $225K through a NYC company? Who is approving these vendors and why do we have to use a Brooklyn company to send people to Milwaukee for training?