Number
001801
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
001260
Sponsor
ALD. D'AMATO AND JOHNSON-ODOM
Title
Resolution approving the blight designation of five privately owned properties in the Riverworks Industrial Center area and authorizing their acquisition by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee in the 3rd and 6th Aldermanic Districts. (Redevelopment Authority)
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 of five privately owned properties in the Riverworks neighborhood, authorize their acquisition by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee utilizing the Spot Acquisition procedures set forth in Section 66.1333, Wisconsin Statutes, and identify a funding source for the Projects.
Body
Whereas, In File No. 001260 adopted on February 27, 2001, the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee ("Council") approved Amendment No. 1 to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District ("TID") Number Twenty-Four that allowed funds to be used for property acquisitions; and
Whereas, The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee ("Authority") proposes to use its blight designation authority pursuant to Section 66.1333(5)(c), Wisconsin Statutes, to acquire the following privately owned properties to facilitate continued industrial expansion in the Riverworks Industrial Center area:
701 East Vienna Avenue (Tax Key No. 274-0391-000)
3908 North Palmer Street (Tax Key No. 273-0203-100)
3880-96 North Palmer Street (Tax Key No. 273-0206-111)
3901 North 2nd Street (Tax Key No. 273-1015-100)
225 West Capitol Drive (Tax Key No. 273-1942-000)
; and
Whereas, Proper notices were given to the owners of record and a Public Hearing was conducted on April 19, 2001, by the Authority pursuant to the provisions of Section 66.1333(5)(c), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended; and
Whereas, After the Public Hearing, the Authority determined the subject properties to be blighted within the meaning of Section 66.1333(4)(bm), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, and requested Council approval of these Spot Acquisition Projects ("Projects"); and
Whereas, Funds for the acquisition, relocation and demolition of the Projects will be provided by the TID; and
Whereas, Where clearance and redevelopment is proposed, Wisconsin law requires approval of a Relocation Plan by the Council and by the Wisconsin Department of Commerce to assure the existence of adequate replacement sites for affected occupants at rents or prices within the financial reach of the displaced parties; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the subject Projects are approved; and, be it
Further Resolved, That it is found, determined, and reaffirmed that:
1. These Projects are blighted properties in need of blight elimination, slum clearance, and urban renewal, and qualify as eligible projects 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 Projects.
3. These Projects are feasible and conform to the general plan of the City.
4. Funds for these Projects are available from TID No. 24; and, be it
Further Resolved, That to implement and facilitate the prosecution of these Projects, certain official action to support the new land uses after redevelopment may be taken with general references, among other things, to changes in zoning; the vacation and removal of streets, alleys, and other public ways; the location and relocation of sewer and water mains and other public facilities; and other public actions deemed necessary to effectuate the purpose of these Projects including the prohibition of any new construction in these Project areas and accordingly the Council:
1. Pledges its cooperation in helping to carry out these Projects.
2. Directs that no new construction shall be permitted or authorized in these Projects 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 these Projects' objectives.
4. Stands ready to consider and take appropriate action upon proposals and measures designed to effectuate these Projects; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Clerk is authorized and 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 Redevelopment Authority, and to such other agencies, boards, and commissions of the City of Milwaukee having administrative jurisdiction in the premises described above; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon Common Council and State of Wisconsin approval of a Relocation Plan prepared for these Projects by the Authority pursuant to applicable provisions of Wisconsin law and upon execution of the necessary funding agreement undertaking and carrying out these Projects including all provisions relating thereto, the Authority is requested to proceed with the prosecution of these Projects as provided in Section 66.1333, Wisconsin Statutes, as amended.
Drafter
DCD-Redevelopment Authority
DKE:dke
04/10/01/C