Number
090702
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. HINES
Title
Resolution approving the blight designation and acquisition of the privately owned property at 1922-24 North 39th Street and the City-owned lot at 1926 North 39th Street to assemble the land for future housing development, in the 15th Aldermanic District.
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 and acquisition of the subject privately owned and City-owned property by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee utilizing the procedures set forth in Section 66.1333, Wisconsin Statutes.
Body
Whereas, Section 66.1333(5)(c), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, enables the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (“Authority”), with the approval of the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee (“Council”), to acquire blighted property without designating a boundary or adopting a redevelopment plan; and
Whereas, The Authority proposes to acquire the privately owned property at 1922-24 North 39th Street and the City-owned lot at 1926 North 39th Street to continue revitalization efforts in the Washington Park neighborhood, as outlined in a Blight Designation Summary, a copy of which is attached to this Common Council File; and
Whereas, The Community Development Grants Administration has provided the Authority with funds to carry out such acquisitions; and
Whereas, Proper notice was given to the property owners, or the right to such notice was waived, and a public hearing was conducted on September 17, 2009 by the Authority pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, after which the Authority determined the properties to be blighted within the meaning of Section 66.1333(2m)(bm), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, and requested approval of these acquisitions by the Council; and
Whereas, The Council is cognizant of the conditions that are imposed in the undertaking and carrying out of redevelopment activities under Wisconsin law and the Act, including those pertaining to relocation payments and assistance, and to the prohibition of discrimination because of race, color, creed or national origin; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that it is found, determined and reaffirmed that:
1. The privately owned property at 1922-24 North 39th Street and the City-owned lot at 1926 North 39th Street are blighted within the meaning of Section 66.1333(2m)(bm), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended.
2. The objectives of the Authority cannot be achieved solely through rehabilitation of these properties.
3. These acquisitions are feasible and conform to the general plan of the City.
4. Financial assistance to the Authority is available from the Community Development Grants Administration to acquire the property; and, be it
Further Resolved, That these acquisitions are approved and the Council:
1. Pledges its cooperation in helping to carry out these acquisitions.
2. Directs that no new construction shall be permitted or authorized at these properties 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 the objectives of these acquisitions.
4. Stands ready to consider and take appropriate action upon proposals and measures designed to effectuate these acquisitions; 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 Director of the Community Development Grants Administration, 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; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon Council approval of this resolution and upon execution of the necessary funding agreements, the Authority is requested to proceed with acquisition of the private property as provided in Section 66.1333, Wisconsin Statutes; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of the Department of City Development, or designee, is authorized to convey the City-owned vacant lot at 1926 North 39th Street to the Authority for no monetary consideration and to assemble the lot with the adjacent property for marketing and redevelopment upon approval of the local alderperson.
Drafter
DCD-Redevelopment Authority
EMM:bmm
09/22/09/A