Number
071180
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
071122
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution approving a Relocation Plan for the spot acquisition of 326 East Center Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the adoption of a Relocation Plan prepared pursuant to Chapter 32.25 of the Wisconsin Statutes and in accordance with Wisconsin Department of Commerce guidelines.
Body
Whereas, The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (“Authority”) has approved the acquisition of 326 East Center Street for assemblage with adjacent City-owned properties as part of the Authority’s blight elimination efforts in the Harambee neighborhood; and
Whereas, Acquisition of this property will result in the displacement of occupants who must be relocated according to Chapter 32.25 of the Wisconsin Statutes; and
Whereas, The Authority cannot proceed with land acquisition activity until it has a State of Wisconsin-approved Relocation Plan for the occupants expected to be displaced as required by Chapter 32.25 of the Wisconsin Statutes; and
Whereas, The Relocation Plan was submitted for approval to the Wisconsin Department of Commerce on December 3, 2007; and
Whereas, Said Relocation Plan also must be submitted to and approved by the Common Council as required by Chapter 66.1333(10) of the Wisconsin Statutes; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Relocation Plan submitted by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee for the spot acquisition of 326 East Center Street, a copy of which is attached to this Common Council File, is found to:
1. Formulate a feasible method for relocating the occupants to be displaced from areas that are designated for clearance and redevelopment.
2. Assures that suitable relocation sites are available to the occupants to be displaced by project activities.
3. Assures that all occupants to be displaced will receive relocation payments and assistance as prescribed by law.
;and, therefore, the Relocation Plan for the spot acquisition of 326 East Center Street is approved; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Authority is authorized to expeditiously and faithfully carry out the approved Relocation Plan.
Drafter
DCD-Redevelopment Authority
RS:rs
12/11/07/A