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Meeting Name: JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/13/2014 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 301-B, 3rd Fl., City Hall
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     Meeting convened at 1:40 P.M.    Roll call Video Video
131295 01.ResolutionSubstitute resolution to approve settlement of the City of Milwaukee’s claims against Engberg Anderson, Inc., Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Lexington Insurance Company, Bloom Companies, LLC and Endurance American Specialty Insurance Company in the matter of City of Milwaukee v. Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger, Inc., et al.

Minutes note: Appearing: Asst City Atty. Miriam Horwitz Budget Office - Mark Nicolini
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131245 02.ResolutionResolution providing for continuance of deferred payment of assessments for worthy indigent resident property owners and appropriating funds for this purpose with the City cost to be $625.32 with a six-year total of the deferred properties being $9,960.32.

Minutes note: Appearing: Mary Dziewiotkowski - DPW
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131259 03.ResolutionResolution to cancel real estate taxes levied against certain parcels identified by Tax Key No. Tax Key No. 426-0133-000-2, 320-338 S Emmber Lane, Milwaukee, (Emmpack Foods Inc), on the 2012 manufacturing tax roll, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate.

Minutes note: Appearing: Mary Reavey - Assessment Commissioner
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131258 04.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Pierce Milwaukee, LLC v. Wisconsin Department of Revenue, to cancel real estate taxes levied against certain parcels identified by Tax Key No. 355-0431-116-1, 2202 N. Bartlett Avenue, and Tax Key No. 356-0312-111-0, 2121 N Farwell Avenue, Milwaukee, (Pierce Milwaukee LLC), on the 2010 and 2011.

Minutes note: Appearing: Mary Reavey - Assessment Commissioner
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131260 05.ResolutionResolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing various key numbers on the 2007, 2010, 2011 and 2012 tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate.

Minutes note: Appearing: Mary Reavey - Assessment Commissioner
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131261 06.ResolutionResolution to authorize partial refund of personal property taxes levied against Johnson Controls Inc., Hangar-Citation Way, 300 Citation Way, Account No. 9302-0754 for the years 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate.

Minutes note: Appearing: Mary Reavey - Assessment Commissioner
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131189 07.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Tashyra Young for property damage. (1st Aldermanic District)

Minutes note: Appearing: Patricia Fricker - Assistant City Attorney nancy Alvarado - DPW Sewer Ms. Tashyra Young - appellant Based on the City Attorney and sewer Department testimony, Ald. Davis moved denial of this claim. Prevailed 5-0
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131015 18.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1442 N Farwell Ave, in the 3rd Aldermanic District to its former owner. (James C Stephens)

Minutes note: Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn Steffen - DNS Emily Pines - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer CRE Venture 2011-1, LLC C/o Atty Russell S. Long DNS charges Reinspection fees $50.70 Elevator Inspection Invoice $190.00 Total of $240.70 FEES WERE PAID ON 12/18/13 RIGHT AFTER CC 12/17/13
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131068 19.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4578 N 65th Street, in the 2nd Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Debra Eaton)

Minutes note: Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn Steffen - DNS Emily Pines - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer 2010-2013 delinquent taxes if paid in Jan $10,882.72 if paid by Feb 21, 2014 $13,210.18
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131039 110.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3454 S 1st Place, in the 14th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Jorge A. Vargas & Juana Cecilia Vargas)

Minutes note: Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn Steffen - DNS Emily Pines - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Jorge Vargas 2010-2013 delinquent taxes if paid in Jan $13,441.63 if paid by Feb 21, 2014 $16,012.45
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131033 011.OrdinanceAn ordinance authorizing the return of real estate located at 1801 W. Keefe Avenue, 3075-77 N. 14th Street and 3299 N. 11th Street, to former owner Cache Investments, LLC, Caston Love.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Video Video
131069 112.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 6628 N 60th street, in the 9th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Timothy Day on behalf of Great Day Real Estate Investment, LLC)RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Video Video
131173 013.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1971-1977 W. Capitol Drive, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Perry Margoles, agent for 1971 West Capitol Drive Co.)

Minutes note: Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn Steffen - DNS Emily Pines - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Mr. Perry Margonles, agent for 1971 West Capitol Drive Co.
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131174 014.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1727 N. 23rd Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Annette Jackson (application made by Landmark Credit Union C/o Atty. Michael Sosnay))

Minutes note: Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn Steffen - DNS Emily Pines - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer
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131193 015.ResolutionResolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3133 N. 6th Street in the 6th Aldermanic District to former owner Barbara Jean Sanders.

Minutes note: Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn Steffen - DNS Emily Pines - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Ms. Barbara Jean Sanders 2010-2013 Delinquent taxes if paid in January $3,039.01 if paid by Feb 21, 2014 $3,951.00 Other properties owned by applicant: 3137-3139 N 6th St 2012-2013 OUTSTANDING 2012 bill totals $3,424.66 2013 1st install $233.77, total $2,225.92 It was verified with the Kohn Law Firm that Ms. Sanders has set up an arrangement for these delinquent taxes for $473.00 a month with her first payment due 1/27/2014, per Erika Martinez - Treasurer office.
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131195 016.ResolutionResolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5854 N. 81st Street in the 2nd Aldermanic District to former owners Henry L. Jones & Bobbie J. Jones.

Minutes note: Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn Steffen - DNS Emily Pines - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Mr. Henry L Jones & Bobbie J. Jones Agent Eva McCrossin DNS fees and charges: Reinspection fees of $50.70 Vacant Building Registration $507.00 Boardup $304.75 Total charges $862.45 paid by January 21, 2014 by noon otherwise item be sent back to committee . DNS also request that, if the Common council approves the return of the property, the applicant work to correct the code violations against the property in a timely manner. 2010-2013 delinquent taxes if paid in Jan $13,427.03 if paid by Feb 21, 2014 $13,567.55
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131196 017.ResolutionResolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 626 W. Melvina Street in the 6th Aldermanic District to former owner Robert I. Greer.

Minutes note: Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn Steffen - DNS Emily Pines - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Mr. Robert I. Greer DNS Charges: Reinspection fees-Special Enforcement $4,949.00 Vacant Building Inspection fees $507.00 Vacant building NO Entry Fees $100.70 Reinspection Fees $ 4,750.00 Total charges $10,306.70 Due by noon on 1/21/14 or item will be return back to committee. Committee directed Mr. Greer to contact DNS to discuss DNS charges. The building was placard as unfit for human habitation on June 20, 2011. Therefore, if the Common Council approves the return of this property, the building cannot be occupied until all of the violations have been corrected, the placard has been removed and the owner has been issued an Occupancy Certificate by DNS. 2010-2013 delinquent taxes if paid in Jan $5,640.55 if paid by Feb 21, 2014 $ 6,216.50
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131197 018.ResolutionResolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1319-1321 N. 23rd Street in the 4th Aldermanic District to former owner Soukkaserm Sangkhom.

Minutes note: Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn Steffen - DNS Emily Pines - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Ms. Soukkaserm Sangkhom DNS charges: Reinspection fess $50.00 Due by noon on 1/21/14 or item will be sent back to committee. 2009-2013 delinquent taxes if paid in Jan $20,624.54 if paid by Feb 21, 2014 $22,326.32
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131205 019.ResolutionResolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4056 N. 19th Street in the 1st Aldermanic District to former owner TYN Properties LLC. (Application made by the registered agent John Nelson)

Minutes note: Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn Steffen - DNS Emily Pines - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer TYN Properties LLC agent John Nelson 2010-2013 delinquent taxes if paid in Jan $9,604.99 if paid by Feb 21, 2014 $11,619.45
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131206 020.ResolutionResolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3607 N. 21st Street in the 6th Aldermanic District to former owner Devon A. Matthews.

Minutes note: Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn Steffen - DNS Emily Pines - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Mr. Devon A. Matthews DNS charges Litter Cleanup $683.18 Boardup $345.00 total $1,028.18 Due by noon on 1/21/14 or item will be sent back to committee 2010-2013 delinquent taxes if paid in Jan $10,292.18 if paid by Feb 21, 2014 $12,271.51
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131234 021.ResolutionResolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3278 N. 12th Street in the 6th Aldermanic District to former owner Jerry C. Smith.

Minutes note: Appearing: Karen Taylor - DCD Lynn Steffen - DNS Emily Pines - DNS Kerry Urban - Treasurer Mr. Jerry C. Smith DCD reports that is not suitable for use by a public agency or community based organization. The property is in the near North Side Planning Area but is not needed to implement the plan. 2011-2013 delinquent taxes if paid in Jan $3,233.29 if paid by Feb 21, 2014 $5,344.55 OTHER PROPERTIES OWNED BY APPLICANT: 4342 N 61ST 2013 bill currenlty on installmnet 3949 N Sherman BLVD 2013 bill currently on installment
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121370 122.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending the 2013-2014 state legislative package relating to the procedures for creation of neighborhood improvement districts.HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Video Video
131274 023.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to various legislative bills.

Minutes note: Appearing: Brenda Wood - CC CC Neil Albrecht - Executive Director of Election Commission Kim Montgomery - IRD SB 459/AB 603 Providing proof of residence when registering to vote. Ald. Witkowski moved to opposed SB 459/AB 603 Prevailed 4-0 Ald. Donovan excused LRB 2705 Providing proof of residnece when registering to vote. Requiring racial impact statement for bills that create a new creme, modify an existing crime, or modify the penalty for an existing crime. Ald. Puente moved to hold to the call of the Chair until item is introduced at the State level. Prevailed 4-0 Ald. Donvan excused
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131274 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to various legislative bills.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
131069 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 6628 N 60th street, in the 9th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Timothy Day on behalf of Great Day Real Estate Investment, LLC)RECONSIDEREDPass5:0 Action details Not available
131069 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 6628 N 60th street, in the 9th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Timothy Day on behalf of Great Day Real Estate Investment, LLC)

Minutes note: THIS FILE WAS SCHEDULED ON DECEMBER 2013, DUE TO CHARGES NOT PAID BY DUE DATE STATED BY COMMITTEE, IT WAS RESCHEUDLED TO BE PLACED ON FILE. Appearing: Kery Urban - Treasurer Mr. Timothy Day on behalf of Great Day Real Estate investment, LLC DNS charges: Reinspection Fees $3,164.20 Recording Enforcement $907.35 Total $4,071.55 Due by noon on 1/21/14 or item will be placed on file. 2010-2012 Delinquent taxes if paid in Jan $26,148.61 if paid by Feb 21, 2014 $28,438.78 Other properties owned by applicant: 5324 N 66th ST first installment 2013 $297.14
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     Meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m. P.M. Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant     Video Video