Number
010625
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
001154
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution approving the blight designation of the privately owned properties at 620 South 44th Street, 502 West Cherry Street and 3607 North Richards Street for acquisition by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee, in the 6th and 16th 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 the privately owned properties at 620 South 44th Street, 502 West Cherry Street and 3607 North Richards Street, authorize their acquisition by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee using the Spot Acquisition procedures set forth in Section 66.1333, Wisconsin Statutes, and identify a funding source for the Projects.
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 Common Council File No. 001154 adopted December 15, 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 Spot Acquisition Projects ("Projects"); and
Whereas, To promote redevelopment in Milwaukee neighborhoods, the Authority proposes to acquire the privately owned properties at 620 South 44th Street (Tax Key #423-0002-000), 502 West Cherry Street (Tax Key #361-0240-000) and 3607 North Richards Street (Tax Key #273-9984-000); 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 Projects and in addition the Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation has agreed to pay all of the Authority's expenses in acquiring this real estate; and
Whereas, Proper notice was given to the owners of record and a Public Hearing was conducted on August 16, 2001 by the Authority pursuant to the provisions of Wisconsin Statutes; and
Whereas, The Authority determined the subject properties to be blighted property within the meaning of Section 66.1333(4)(bm), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, and requested Council approval of these Projects; and
Whereas, It is necessary that the Council take appropriate official action respecting these Projects, 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; 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 property 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 these Projects.
3. These Projects are feasible and conform to the general plan of the City.
4. Funds for this real estate acquisition are available from the Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation, and 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 these Projects 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 these Projects, 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 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 Project areas 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 Project's 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 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 upon 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
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09/05/01/A