Number
021244
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Sponsor
THE JUDICIARY AND LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2919 North 5th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District of the City of Milwaukee to its former owner upon payment of all city and county tax liens and any special improvement bonds, with all interest and penalty thereon and all costs as sustained by the City in foreclosing and managing said real estate. (Winston Brown)
Analysis
Permits return of property owned by the City under conditions imposed by Ordinance File Number 901739, passed by the Common Council on July 28, 1992.
Body
Whereas, The property located at 2919 North 5th Street, tax key number 313-0120-8, nka 313-0120-100-4, previously owned by Winston Brown, has delinquent taxes for 2000 and 2002 and was foreclosed upon pursuant to Sec. 75.521, Wis. Stats., and a fee simple absolute was obtained in favor of the City of Milwaukee dated November 4, 2002; and
Whereas, Winston Brown would like to reclaim said property by paying all City and County real estate taxes, plus accrued interest and penalties to date of payment, and all costs as sustained by the City in the foreclosing and management of said property since November 4, 2002; and
Whereas, The Department of Neighborhood Services indicates currently no unabated orders exist on this property. The applicant has not properly updated the property recording records with the Department for this property and the property at 3040 W. Atkinson Ave. In addition the owner needs to maintain contact and work cooperatively with the inspector to correct the code violations written on the 5281 N. 28th Street property in a timely manner; and
Whereas, The City Treasurer's records show outstanding 2000 and 2002 taxes, plus interest, penalties and costs; and
Whereas, The Department of City Development reports that this property is not suitable for use by a public agency or community based organization. Said property is occupied and $515 rent has been collected, additional costs totalling $2,666.97 were incurred by the Department for various carpentry, electrical and plumbing repairs and administrative costs have been incurred totalling $450; and
Whereas, The Health Department reported no outstanding orders or notices, and no clean up notices have been issued against this property under Section 80-8 or 17-12 in 2002 or thus far in 2003; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that in order to return the property at 2919 North 5th Street, a cashier's check must be submitted in the amount indicated by the City Treasurer within forty-five (45) calendar days of the adoption of this resolution; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Attorney is then authorized to enter into a stipulation with the former owner to reopen and vacate the City's judgment in Milwaukee County Circuit Court Case No. 02-CV-006239 known as the 2002-03, In Rem Parcel 346 securing the court's order and recording said order with the Milwaukee County Register of Deeds; and, be it
Further Resolved, That if the above delinquent taxes, interest, and penalties are not paid within forty-five (45) calendar days of the adoption of this resolution, this process becomes null and void.
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