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THE CHAIR
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Resolution approving the blight designation of the City-owned properties in the area of North 22nd Street and West Vine Street and authorizing conveyance of these properties to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee for disposition, in the 17th Aldermanic District (Redevelopment Authority).
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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 City-owned properties in the area of North 22nd Street and West Vine Street, authorize their acquisition by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee utilizing the Spot Acquisition procedures set forth in Section 66.431, Wisconsin Statutes, and direct the conveyance of the properties to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee for disposition.
BODY:
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 66.431(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, The Authority desires to acquire the City-owned properties located in the general area of North 22nd Street and West Vine Street, more particularly described as:
2215-17 West Vine Street (Tax Key No. 350-1824-000-7)
2108 West Vine Street (Tax Key No. 350-0111-000-1)
2110 West Vine Street (Tax Key No. 350-0110-000-7)
2114 West Vine Street (Tax Key No. 350-0109-000-1)
2126 West Vine Street (Tax Key No. 350-0106-000-5)
2126A West Vine Street (Tax Key No. 350-0107-100-7)
2132-34 West Vine Street (Tax Key No. 350-0105-000-X)
1917 North 21st Street (Tax Key No. 350-1716-000-4)
1921 North 21st Street (Tax Key No. 350-1725-000-9)
1927-29 North 21st Street (Tax Key No. 350-1724-000-3)
1933A-B North 21st Street (Tax Key No. 350-1004-000-9)
1933-35 North 21st Street (Tax Key No. 350-1723-000-8)
1937A North 21st Street (Tax Key No. 350-1003-000-3)
1912 North 22nd Street (Tax Key No. 350-0104-000-4)
1917 North 22nd Street (Tax Key No. 350-0361-000-2)
1932 North 22nd Street (Tax Key No. 350-1015-000-9)
1936 North 22nd Street (Tax Key No. 350-1014-100-X)
; and
Whereas, The City waived its right to receive the statutory notices and the Authority conducted a public hearing on April 17, 1997 pursuant to the provisions of Section 66.431(5)(c), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended; and
Whereas, The Authority determined the subject properties to be blighted within the meaning of Section 66.431(4)(bm), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, and requested Common Council of the City of Milwaukee ("Council") approval of these Spot Acquisition Projects as evidenced by adoption of a Resolution of said Authority; and
Whereas, In relation to the location and extent of public works and utilities, public buildings, and public uses proposed, the Authority has conferred with the City Plan Commission and with such other public officials, boards, authorities, and agencies of the City under whose administrative jurisdictions such uses respectively fall pursuant to Subsection 66.431(6)(c), Wisconsin Statutes; 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 Spot Acquisition Projects conform 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 the subject Spot Acquisition Projects are approved; and, be it
Further Resolved, That it is found, determined, and reaffirmed that:
1. These Spot Acquisition Projects are blighted properties in need of blight elimination, slum clearance, and an urban renewal project, and qualify as eligible Projects within the meaning of Section 66.431(4)(bm), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended.
2. The objectives of the Authority cannot be achieved solely through rehabilitation of the Projects.
3. These Spot Acquisition Projects are feasible and conform to the general plan of the City; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the proper City officials are authorized and directed to execute a quit claim deed and any other related document(s) deemed necessary to effectuate the transfer of title to the subject properties from the City to the Authority without monetary consideration; and, be it
Further Resolved, That in order to implement and facilitate the prosecution of these Spot Acquisition 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 the Project areas, and accordingly, this Body:
1. Pledges its cooperation in helping to carry out these Spot Acquisition 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 66.431(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 Building Inspection, 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 premises described above.
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