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Requesting the Metro Manager seek full reimbursement for the cost of providing special service to the State of Wisconsin and that the Metro Manager no longer provide services shuttling State of Wisconsin employees and officials other than members of the Capitol or University Police Department.
Fiscal Note
Metro Transit has been tracking usage of its resources that have been allocated in support of public safety as requested by the Madison Police Department and will be pursuing full reimbursement by the State.
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WHEREAS, on February 10, 2011 Governor Walker introduced a “Budget Repair Bill” which eliminated the option for public employees to collectively bargain with state, county, municipality and school boards; and,
WHEREAS, over the course of time tens of thousands of people from throughout Wisconsin came to the Wisconsin State Capitol to protest the “Budget Repair Bill” and the Governor’s subsequently introduced 2011-2013 state budget; and,
WHEREAS, fourteen Democratic Senators left the State of Wisconsin in protest and therefore quorum for a budget bill was unable to be reached; and,
WHEREAS, it took an order of the Court to continue to ensure that the Wisconsin State Capitol building was open and available to the public, especially during time that either the Senate or Assembly were in session; and,
WHEREAS, Capitol Police under the direction of Chief Tubbs has requested the assistance of City of Madison Police and Metro Transit for support and transportation; and,
WHEREAS, Metro Transit is supported by federal transportation grants, City of Madison property tax payers and user fees; and,
WHEREAS, the Federal government has eliminated the rights to use Metro resources to support non-fixed routes such as Rhythm & Boom and University of Wisconsin football games; and,
WHEREAS, Metro can continue to coordinate with Madison Police to use resources in times of extraordinary circumstances, such as keeping people warm in fires or transporting peop...
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