PURPOSE: The Board administers the City's land condemnation activities as provided in ss. 32.50 to 32.72, Wis. Stats.
COMPOSITION: Five members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Common Council for five year terms. One member must have a general understanding of real estate values in the City and must be a licensed real estate broker under the laws of Wisconsin with at least five years' experience. One member must be a civil engineer and have a general understanding of building and construction costs. Three members must be owners of real property in the City. All members must be residents and electors of the city.
All terms begin and expire on January 1. The Mayor must make his or her appointments to fill expected vacancies in the preceding December.
A member who is not an elected official continues to serve after the completion of his or her term until reappointed or until a successor has been appointed.
Due to the nature of the business conducted by this body, members are required to file a Statement of Economic Interests with the Board of Ethics.
CREATING AUTHORITY: Section 32.52, Wis. Stats
SALARY: $60 per meeting, up to a maximum of 20 meetings per calendar year.
STAFFING: Department of Public Works, 286-2460
LAST UPDATED: May 21, 2010