Number
041314
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
040891
Sponsor
ALD. MCGEE
Title
Resolution approving the blight designation of the privately owned property at 2225 North 7th Street in the proposed Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District for acquisition by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee in the 6th Aldermanic District. (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 a privately owned property, authorize its acquisition by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee utilizing the spot acquisition procedures set forth in Section 66.1333, Wisconsin Statutes, and identify a funding source for the project.
Body
Whereas, Section 66.1333(5)(c), Wisconsin Statutes, enables the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee ("Authority") to acquire blighted property without designating a redevelopment project boundary or adopting a redevelopment plan upon approval of the local legislative body; and
Whereas, In File No. 040891 adopted November 3, 2004, the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee ("Council") authorized the Authority to undertake Spot Acquisition Projects under the provisions of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and the Authority submitted an application to the Community Block Grant Administration for the necessary financial assistance under such Act to acquire the property; and
Whereas, To promote redevelopment in the proposed Bronzeville Entertainment and Cultural District prior to completion of the Redevelopment Plan, the Authority proposes to use its blight designation authority pursuant to Section 66.1333(5)(c), Wisconsin Statutes, to acquire the privately owned property at 2225 North 7th Street (Tax Key No. 352-0618-100-X); and
Whereas, The Authority has submitted an application to the City of Milwaukee ("City") for the necessary financial assistance under such Act and for such other assistance as may be necessary for undertaking and carrying out such acquisition; and
Whereas, The property owner received the statutory notice and a public hearing was conducted on January 20, 2005 by the Authority pursuant to Section 66.1333(5)(c)2, Wisconsin Statutes; and
Whereas, After the public hearing, the Authority determined the property to be blighted within the meaning of Section 66.1333(2m)(bm), Wisconsin Statutes, and, requested Council approval of the spot acquisition; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Spot Acquisition known as 2225 North 7th Street is approved; and, be it
Further Resolved, That it is found, determined and reaffirmed that:
1. This property is blighted within the meaning of Section 66.1333(2m)(bm), Wisconsin Statutes.
2. The objectives of the Authority cannot be achieved solely through rehabilitation.
3. This acquisition is feasible and conforms to the general plan of the City.
4. The property will be acquired with funds from the Community Block Grant Administration; and, be it
Further Resolved, That to implement and facilitate this acquisition, certain official action to support the new land uses 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 this acquisition including the prohibition of any new construction at the property and accordingly the Council:
1. Pledges its cooperation in helping to carry out this acquisition.
2. Directs that no new construction shall be permitted or authorized at the property 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 this project's objectives.
4. Stands ready to consider and take appropriate action upon proposals and measures designed to effectuate this acquisition; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Clerk is directed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, the Commissioner of the Department 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 premises described above.
Drafter
DCD-Redevelopment Authority
DKE:dke
01/11/05/A