Number
071611
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. MCGEE
Title
Resolution approving the blight designation and acquisition by the Redevelopment Authority of excess freeway land in the vicinity of North 7th Street and West North Avenue for use in conjunction with the Bronzeville Project, in the 6th 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 authorize acquisition of the properties 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 project.
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 from Milwaukee County, two parcels of excess I-43 freeway land in the vicinity of North 7th Street and West North Avenue from Milwaukee County that border the Bronzeville (North 7th Street-West Garfield Avenue) Redevelopment Area, as identified on maps and summarized in a Blight Designation Summary, copies of which are attached to this Common Council File; and
Whereas, Milwaukee County has offered to sell the parcels to the Authority for use in conjunction with the Bronzeville Project; and
Whereas, The Authority submitted an application to the City of Milwaukee (“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 acquisitions; and
Whereas, Milwaukee County waived its right to receive the statutory notice and a public hearing was conducted on March 20, 2008 by the Authority pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes after which the Authority determined the properties to be blighted within the meaning of Section 66.1333(4)(bm), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, and requested approval of these acquisitions by the Council; and
Whereas, The excess right-of-way can be considered blighted because of its small size, limited access, obsolete platting and vacant occupancy, which impair or substantially arrest the sound growth of the City, as outlined in Section 66.1333(2)(m), Wisconsin Statutes, and as summarized in the Blight Designation Summary; 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 these acquisitions conforms to the general plan for the City as a whole, and the Council has duly considered the recommendations of the planning body; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that it is found, determined and reaffirmed that:
1. The excess freeway land in the vicinity of North 7th Street and West North Avenue from Milwaukee County, as identified on said maps, is 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 these properties.
3. These 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 of 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 the Commissioner of the Department of City Development, or designee, is authorized to execute an Offer to Sell with Milwaukee County officials.
Drafter
DCD-Redevelopment Authority
DKE:dke
03/18/08/A