Number
252194
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. COGGS
Title
Resolution to facilitate expansion of Milwaukee Public Schools' Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Playfield by authorizing conveyance of two Redevelopment Authority of the City Milwaukee-owned vacant lots to the City of Milwaukee in trust for the Board of School Directors, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
Adoption of this resolution by at least two-thirds vote of the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee will authorize the conveyance of two Redevelopment Authority of the City Milwaukee-owned vacant lots according to the conditions in the Land Disposition Report.
Body
Whereas, The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee has received a request from the Board of School Directors for the Milwaukee Public Schools ("MPS") to convey the following Redevelopment Authority-owned vacant lots:
3250 North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (Tax Key No. 282-1602-100)
3284 North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (Tax Key No. 282-1597-110); and
Whereas, The Redevelopment Authority acquired the lots in 1980 and 1981, respectively, to be part of the MPS Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Schoolyard following adoption of the West Concordia - West Ring Street Redevelopment Project Area; and
Whereas, The Redevelopment Authority lots have not been conveyed to MPS but have been part of the MPS’ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Schoolyard since that time; and
Whereas, MPS has identified the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Schoolyard as one of five to be part of the next cohort of schools to undergo design, construction, and renovation of their schoolyard combining environmental education, water management, and child’s play to create a greener and healthier playground; and
Whereas, On April 16, 2026, the Redevelopment Authority held a Public Hearing on the proposed conveyance as required by Wisconsin Statutes; and
Whereas, This resolution will allow the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee to convey said lots according to the conditions outlined in the attached Land Disposition Report; and
Whereas, Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes and as a condition precedent to the sale, lease or transfer of land, the Redevelopment Authority submits herewith a Land Disposition Report, a copy of which is attached to this Common Council File, describing the terms and conditions of the proposed sale; now therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the Land Disposition Report dated April 16, 2026, with respect to the proposed conveyance of the property at 3250 and 3284 North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, is approved; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of the Department of City Development, or designee, is authorized to execute the offer, option to purchase, development agreement, deed, release of any deed restrictions that inhibit development and execute other legal documents, on behalf of the City, and to close the transaction according to the terms of the Land Disposition Report.
Drafter
DCD:Dave.Misky:dpm
04/21/26/A