Number
071121
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. WADE
Title
Resolution approving the blight designation and acquisition by the Redevelopment Authority of the privately owned property at 2736-38 North 26th Street and the adjacent City-owned properties and authorizing conveyance to United Christian Church, Inc., for housing development, in the 7th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
Adoption of this resolution by at least two-thirds vote of the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee will approve the blight designation and acquisition of the properties by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee utilizing the procedures set forth in Section 66.1333, Wisconsin Statutes, and will authorize subsequent conveyance to a third party for redevelopment according to the conditions in a Blight Designation Summary and Land Disposition Report.
Body
Whereas, Section 66.1333(5)(c), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, enables the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (“Authority”), with the approval of the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee (“Council”), to acquire blighted property without designating a boundary or adopting a redevelopment plan; and
Whereas, The Authority proposes to acquire the privately owned property at 2736-38 North 26th Street and the City-owned vacant lots in a two-block radius of North 26th Street and West Hadley Street to facilitate housing development by United Christian Church, Inc., as summarized in a Blight Designation Summary and Land Disposition Report; and
Whereas, The Authority submitted an application to the City for the necessary financial assistance under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and for such other assistance as may be necessary for undertaking and carrying out such acquisition; and
Whereas, Proper notice was given to the owners of the property and a public hearing was conducted on November 15, 2007, by the Authority pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes after which the Authority determined the property to be blighted within the meaning of Section 66.1333(4)(bm), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, and requested approval of the acquisition by the Council; and
Whereas, The City Plan Commission, which is the duly designated and acting official planning body for the City authorized to prepare a comprehensive plan, has reviewed and determined that the acquisition conforms to the general plan for the City as a whole, and the Council has duly considered the recommendations of the planning body; and
Whereas, After acquisition, the Authority desires to convey said properties to United Christian Church, Inc., for housing development; and
Whereas, Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, a Blight Designation Summary and Land Disposition Report for the properties was submitted and the Public Hearing conducted on November 15, 2007, concurrently addressed the disposition of the properties as required by Wisconsin Statutes; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that it is found, determined and reaffirmed that:
1. The privately owned property at 2736-38 North 26th Street and the City-owned properties in the Redeveloper’s target area, as identified in a Blight Designation Summary and Land Disposition Report and a copy of which is attached to this Common Council File, are blighted within the meaning of Section 66.1333(4)(bm), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended.
2. The objectives of the Authority cannot be achieved solely through rehabilitation of the property.
3. The acquisitions are feasible and conform to the general plan of the City.
4. Financial assistance to the Authority under the provisions of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, is available to enable the properties to be acquired; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the acquisition of these properties is approved and the Council:
1. Pledges its cooperation in helping to carry out these acquisitions.
2. Directs that no new construction shall be permitted or authorized at these properties by any agencies, boards or commissions of the City under local codes or ordinances unless as authorized by the Council under Section 66.1333(6)(e), Wisconsin Statutes.
3. Directs the various public officials, departments, boards and agencies of the City having administrative responsibilities in the premises likewise to cooperate to such end and to exercise their respective functions and powers in a manner consistent with the objectives for the acquisitions.
4. Stands ready to consider and take appropriate action upon proposals and measures designed to effectuate these acquisitions; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Clerk is directed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, the Commissioner of the Department of Neighborhood Services, the City Engineer, the Assessment Commissioner, the Director of the Community Development Grants Administration, the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee and to such other agencies, boards and commissions of the City having administrative jurisdiction in the properties described above; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon Council and State of Wisconsin approval of a Relocation Plan for the acquisition by the Authority as required by Wisconsin Statutes, and upon execution of the necessary funding agreement, the Authority is requested to proceed with the acquisition as provided in Section 66.1333, Wisconsin Statutes; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Blight Designation Summary and Land Disposition Report dated November 15, 2007, with respect to the proposed sale of the properties to United Christian Church, Inc., or assigns, is approved; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the proper City officials are authorized to execute an Emerging Business Enterprise Agreement with the Redeveloper; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of the Department of City Development (“DCD”), or designee, is authorized to convey the City-owned vacant lots that are in the Redeveloper’s target area and identified in the Blight Designation Summary and Land Disposition Report to the Authority for no monetary consideration; and, be it
Further Resolved, That if additional vacant lots in the Redeveloper’s target area become City-owned during the option period and that are more suitable for the project, the properties may be conveyed to the Authority for the project upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of DCD and consultation with the local alderman; and, be it
Further Resolved, That if any lots are encumbered by City deed restrictions that prohibit construction, require use as green space or that prohibit division and/or combination, the Commissioner of DCD, or designee, is authorized to execute Release of Deed Restrictions so that clear title may be granted to the Redeveloper.
Drafter
DCD-Redevelopment Authority
DKE:dke
11/21/07/A