Number
252017
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC
Title
Resolution authorizing the sale-back to the Estate of Robert J. Arts, former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 1330 West Euclid Avenue, in the 14th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the sale-back to the Former Owner of the City-owned Neighborhood Property pursuant to Section 304-49-5 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances.
Body
Whereas, The property at 1330 West Euclid Avenue (Tax Key 535-0516-000) (the “Property”) was acquired by the City of Milwaukee (“City”) from Robert J. Arts (“Former Owner”) through in rem property tax foreclosure on November 18,2024; and
Whereas, Milwaukee Code of Ordinances 304-49-5-a authorizes the sale-back of property to Former Owners of non-single-family, owner-occupied properties upon approval of a resolution by a majority of the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee (“Common Council”); and
Whereas, The Common Council desires to authorize the sale-back of the Property to the Estate of Robert J. Arts; and
Whereas, The Department of City Development (“DCD”) recommends accepting the Former Owner’s payment of $35,979.91, which represents City costs and expenses incurred, plus any additional costs and expenses incurred prior to closing per 304-49-5-c; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That DCD is authorized to accept the payment of costs and expenses incurred from the Former Owner, provided that Former Owner meets the following conditions:
1. The price equals the total of City costs and expenses owed, subject to change upon additional costs and expenses incurred prior to closing.
2. The Former Owner provides documented evidence of financial ability to pay the full price at closing, understanding that said evidence will be verified by DCD.
3. The Former Owner passes all City standard buyer checks.
4. The Former Owner closes the sale no later than April 30, 2026 following the certification of this file; and, be it
Further Resolved, That if the sale does not close by April 30, 2026, the Former Owner’s request for sale-back shall be deemed to be rejected; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon closing, sale proceeds will be distributed as required by s. 304-49-10 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances.
Drafter
DCD:Deborah.McCollum-Gathing:dmg
03/24/26/A