NUMB:
991645
VERS:
ORIGINAL
REF:
921597
XXBY:
THE CHAIR
TITL:
Resolution approving a Redevelopment Plan for the Beerline "C" Redevelopment Project Sub-Area 1 in the 6th Aldermanic District. (Redevelopment Authority)
ANLS:
- Analysis -
Adoption of this resolution by an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the Common Council will satisfy the requirements of Section 66.431(6)(b)2., Wisconsin Statutes, regarding approval of a Redevelopment Plan for the above-identified Project Area. Such approval is also a mandatory prerequisite for exercising the powers granted to the Redevelopment Authority under Wisconsin law for certification and implementation of said Plan following adoption of this resolution.
BODY:
Whereas, In File No. 921597, adopted July 27, 1993, the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee ("Council") requested that the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee ("Authority") prepare a Redevelopment Plan for the Beerline "C" Redevelopment Project Area ("Plan"); and
Whereas, The Authority has prepared a Plan for a portion of this area dated February 3, 2000, a copy of which is attached to this Common Council File, gave proper notice to property owners within the Project Area, and conducted a Public Hearing on the Plan on February 3, 2000, pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes; and
Whereas, After the Public Hearing, the Authority approved the Plan and requested approval by the Council; and
Whereas, The City Plan Commission of the City of Milwaukee reviewed the Plan and determined that it conforms to the general plan of the City of Milwaukee ("City") and to local objectives as to appropriate land uses, improved traffic patterns, public transportation, public utilities, recreational and community facilities, and other public improvements in the Project Area as provided in Sections 66.431(6)(b)2 and 66.431(6)(c), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended; and
Whereas, Funding for the Plan is being provided by Tax Incremental District No. 22 as amended by the Council on July 29, 1999, by passage of File No. 990110; and
Whereas, The Plan prescribes certain land uses for the Project Area that may require, among other things, the vacation and removal of certain streets or other public ways, the provision of public works and facilities, the location and relocation of sewer and water mains and other public and private utilities and facilities, and any other public actions deemed necessary to carry out the Plan; and
Whereas, The Council is cognizant of the conditions imposed in the undertaking and carrying out of redevelopment projects under Wisconsin law including those pertaining to financial assistance, relocation, new construction, and disposition; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the Redevelopment Plan for the Beerline "C" Redevelopment Project Sub-Area 1 dated February 3, 2000, is approved; and, be it
Further Resolved, That:
1. The Plan is feasible and conforms to the general plan of the City and the City's objectives for area development.
2. The Project Area, as presently constructed, is a blighted area in need of blight elimination, slum clearance, and a redevelopment project within the meaning of Section 66.431, Wisconsin Statutes.
3. Financial assistance under Sections 66.431(5)(4) and 66.431(6)(f), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, in the amount(s) necessary to enable the land in the Project Area to be redeveloped in accordance with the approved Plan shall be provided by Tax Incremental District No. 22.
4. Where clearance is proposed, the objectives of the Plan cannot be achieved through rehabilitation or conservation; and, be it
Further Resolved, That to implement and facilitate the prosecution of the Plan, as approved, certain official actions to support new land uses in the Project Area after redevelopment may be required and which, among other things, may include the vacation and removal or establishment of certain streets, the provision of public works and facilities and to the public and semi-public ways, the location and relocation of sewer and water mains and other public and private utilities, facilities and installations, and any other public actions deemed necessary to carry out the Plan, the Council:
1. Pledges its cooperation and stands ready to consider and take appropriate affirmative action on proposals and measures designed to effectuate the Plan including the future adoption of a resolution prohibiting new construction in the Project Area pursuant to the provisions of Section 66.431(6)(e), Wisconsin Statutes.
2. Authorizes and directs City officials, departments, boards, authorities, commissions, and agencies having administrative jurisdiction over the premises located within the Project Area identified in the Plan to take action and provide assistance to the Authority and to the Department of City Development as may be needed; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the proper City officials are authorized to execute quit claim deeds and any other related documents necessary to effectuate transfer of title from the City to the Authority of any City-owned property located within the Project Area; 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 City Development, 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 of the City of Milwaukee, and to such other agencies, boards, and commissions of the City having administrative jurisdiction in the Project Area; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon Council approval of the Relocation Plan prepared for this Project by the Authority pursuant to applicable provisions of Wisconsin law and upon execution of the necessary funding agreement(s) between the Council and the Authority assuring the availability of funds for undertaking and carrying out the Plan, including all provisions, the Authority shall proceed with the prosecution of this Plan as provided in Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, regarding:
1. Certification of the approved Plan to the Council.
2. Recording the approved Plan in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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