Number
100548
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
081544
Sponsor
ALD. WITKOWIAK AND ZIELINSKI
Title
Resolution approving a Redevelopment Plan for the Port of Milwaukee Redevelopment Project Area, in the 12th and 14th Aldermanic Districts.
Analysis
Adoption of this resolution by at least a two-thirds vote of the Common Council will approve the Redevelopment Plan for the Port of Milwaukee Redevelopment Project Area. Such approval is a prerequisite for exercising the powers granted to the Redevelopment Authority under Wisconsin law for certification and implementation of the Redevelopment Plan following adoption of this resolution.
Body
Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee (“Council”) declared the Port of Milwaukee Redevelopment Project Area (“Project Area”) blighted and in need of blight elimination, slum clearance and an urban renewal project within the meaning of Section 66.1333(2m), Wisconsin Statutes, approved the Project Area boundaries designated by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (“Authority”) and requested the Authority prepare a Redevelopment Plan (“Plan”) for the Project Area by adopting File No. 081544 on March 25, 2009; and
Whereas, The Authority has prepared a Plan for the Project Area, a copy of which is attached to this Common Council File, gave proper notice to property owners within the Project Area and conducted a Public Hearing on the Plan on September 16, 2010, pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes; and
Whereas, After the Public Hearing, the Authority approved the Plan and requested approval by the Council; and
Whereas, The City Plan Commission of the City of Milwaukee reviewed the Plan and determined that it conforms to the general plan of the City of Milwaukee (“City”) and to local objectives as to appropriate land uses, improved traffic, public transportation, public utilities, recreational and community facilities and other public improvements in the Project Area, as provided in Sections 66.1333(6)(b)2 and 66.1333(6)(c), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended; and
Whereas, The Plan sets forth primary goals, objectives and permitted land uses for the Project Area that seek to preserve land for uses that support the operations and growth of the Port of Milwaukee and water-related businesses, promote development that creates or retains employment opportunities in the City, mitigate environmental contamination and eliminate blighting influences and improve access to natural water resources; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Redevelopment Plan for the Port of Milwaukee Redevelopment Project Area, as approved by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee on September 16, 2010, is approved; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Plan is feasible and conforms to the general plan of the City and to the City's objectives for area development; and, be it
Further Resolved, That to implement and facilitate the prosecution of the Plan, as approved, certain official actions to support new land uses in the area after redevelopment may be required and which, among other things, may include the vacation of public right-of-way, rezoning, relocation of sewer and water mains and other public facilities and installations and any other public actions deemed necessary to carry out the Plan, the Council:
1. Pledges its cooperation and stands ready to consider and take appropriate affirmative action on proposals and measures designed to effectuate the Plan.
2. Authorizes and directs all other City officials, departments, boards, authorities, commissions and agencies having administrative jurisdiction over the premises located within the area identified in the Plan to likewise take all such actions and to provide all such assistance to the Authority and to the Department of City Development as may be needed; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Clerk is directed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of Public Works, the Commissioner of Neighborhood Services, 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 Project Area described above; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Plan having been certified by the Authority, the Council hereby directs, pursuant to Section 66.1333(6)(e), Wisconsin Statutes, that no new construction is permitted within the Project Area unless authorized by the Executive Director of the Authority, or designee, after a finding that the proposed construction is consistent with the requirements and objectives of the Plan.
Drafter
DCD:DAC:dac
09/01/10/A