Number
001648
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
991315
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution approving the blight designation of the privately owned property at 1921-23 North 22nd Street for acquisition by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee and authorizing subsequent disposition as part of the CityHomes program, in the 17th Aldermanic District. (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 the privately owned property at 1921-23 North 22nd Street, authorize its acquisition by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee using the Spot Acquisition procedures set forth in Section 66.1333, Wisconsin Statutes, identify a funding source for the project and authorize the subsequent conveyance of the property according to the conditions in the Land Disposition Report.
Body
Whereas, Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, ("Act") authorized the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make financial grants to a unit of general local government (herein identified as the "Common Council of the City of Milwaukee" or "Council") for undertaking and carrying out redevelopment projects under an approved Community Development Program; and
Whereas, In Common Council File No. 49-2311-8d, adopted on September 16, 1968, the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee ("Authority") was designated the Agent of the City of Milwaukee ("City") for the purpose of administering, undertaking, and carrying out all blight elimination, slum clearance, and urban renewal programs and projects both present and future; and
Whereas, Applicable Wisconsin law, particularly Section 66.1333(5)(c), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, enables the Authority of a first class city, with the approval of the local legislative body of that city, to acquire blighted properties without designating a boundary or adopting a redevelopment plan; and
Whereas, In File No. 991315 adopted on February 8, 2000, the Council deemed it desirable and in the public interest that the Authority undertake and carry out an urban renewal program under the Act and so authorized and directed the Authority to prepare a Spot Acquisition Project ("Project"); and
Whereas, To promote redevelopment in the vicinity of North 22nd Street and West Vine Street, the Authority proposes to acquire the privately owned property at 1921-23 North 22nd Street (Tax Key No. 350-0362-8); and
Whereas, The Authority submitted an application to the City for the necessary financial assistance under such Act and for such other assistance as may be necessary for undertaking and carrying out such Project; and
Whereas, Proper notice was given to the owner of record and a Public Hearing was conducted on March 15, 2001 by the Authority pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes; and
Whereas, The Authority determined the subject property to be blighted within the meaning of Section 66.1333(4)(bm), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, and requested Council approval of this Project; and
Whereas, It is necessary that the Council take appropriate official action respecting this Project, in conformity with the necessary funding agreements for financial assistance between the Authority and the Council and between the Council and the United States of America under the Act; and
Whereas, After acquisition, the Authority desires to convey the property to owner-occupants for residential redevelopment; and
Whereas, Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, a Land Disposition Report for this property was submitted and the Public Hearing conducted on March 15, 2001, which concurrently addressed the disposition of this property; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the subject Project is approved; and, be it
Further Resolved, That it is found, determined, and reaffirmed that:
1. This Project is a blighted property in need of blight elimination, slum clearance, and urban renewal, and qualifies as an eligible project 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 this Project.
3. This Project is feasible and conforms to the general plan of the City.
4. Financial assistance to the Authority under the provisions of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, is necessary to enable this Project to be acquired and renewed, and accordingly, the Authority's application for financial assistance from the Council under the Act is confirmed and approved; and, be it
Further Resolved, That to implement and facilitate the prosecution of this Project, certain official action to support the new land use 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 this Project including the prohibition of any new construction in this Project area, and accordingly, the Council:
1. Pledges its cooperation in helping to carry out this Project.
2. Directs that no new construction shall be permitted or authorized in this Project area 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 this Project's objective.
4. Stands ready to consider and take appropriate action upon proposals and measures designed to effectuate this Project; 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 Neighborhood Services, the City Engineer, the Assessment Commissioner, the Director of the Community Block Grant Administration, the Redevelopment Authority, and to such other agencies, boards, and commissions of the City having administrative jurisdiction in the premises described above; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Land Disposition Report dated March 15, 2001, with respect to the proposed conveyance of the following property is approved.
PROPERTY ADDRESS
1921-23 North 22nd Street
REDEVELOPER
Owner-occupants who meet the CityHomes program criteria
Drafter
DCD-Redevelopment Authority
DKE:dke
03/20/01/A