Number
021229
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Sponsor
THE JUDICIARY AND LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1532 South 22nd Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District of the City of Milwaukee to its former owner upon payment of all city and county tax liens and any special improvement bonds, with all interest and penalty thereon and all costs as sustained by the City in foreclosing and managing said real estate. (Timothy and Donna O'Keefe)
Analysis
Permits return of property owned by the City under conditions imposed by Ordinance File Number 901739, passed by the Common Council on July 28, 1992.
Body
Whereas, The property located 1532 S. 22nd Sreet, tax key number 459-0219-0 previously owned by Timothy and Donna O'Keefe, has delinquent taxes for 2000 - 2001 and was foreclosed upon pursuant to Sec. 75.521, Wis. Stats., and a fee simple absolute was obtained in favor of the City of Milwaukee dated November 4, 2002; and
Whereas, Timothy and Donna O'Keefe, would like to reclaim said property by paying all City and County real estate taxes, plus accrued interest and penalties to date of payment, and all costs as sustained by the City in the foreclosing and management of said property since November 4, 2002; and
Whereas, The Department of Neighborhood Services indicates currently no unabated orders exist on this property. However, the property has not been properly recorded with the Department of Neighborhood Services. The Department has no objections if the property is returned contingent upon the owner properly recording the property prior to its return; and
Whereas, The City Treasurer's records show outstanding 2000 - 2001 taxes, plus interest, penalties and costs; and
Whereas, The Department of City Development reports that this property is not suitable for use by a public agency or community based organization. Said property is occupied but no rent has been collected and administrative costs have been incurred totalling $450; and
Whereas, The Health Department reported no outstanding orders or notices, and no clean up notices have been issued against this property under Section 80-8 or 17-12 in 2002 or thus far in 2003; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that in order to return the property at 1532 S. 22nd Street, a cashier's check must be submitted in the amount indicated by the City Treasurer within forty-five (45) calendar days of the adoption of this resolution; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Attorney is then authorized to enter into a stipulation with the former owner to reopen and vacate the City's judgment in Milwaukee County Circuit Court Case No. 02-CV-006239 known as the 2002-03, In Rem Parcel 603 securing the court's order and recording said order with the Milwaukee County Register of Deeds; and, be it
Further Resolved, That if the above delinquent taxes, interest, and penalties are not paid within forty-five (45) calendar days of the adoption of this resolution, this process becomes null and void.
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