Number
020441
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. HINES
Title
Substitute resolution to facilitate replacement of the 37th Street Elementary School by approving the blight designation of 31 privately owned properties for acquisition by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee on behalf of Milwaukee Public Schools, approving an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement for the school replacement and authorizing subsequent conveyance of these properties and 6 City-owned vacant lots to the City of Milwaukee In Trust for the Board of School Directors, in the 17th Aldermanic District. (Redevelopment Authority)
Analysis
Adoption of this substitute resolution by at least two-thirds vote of the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee will approve the blight designation of 31 privately owned properties in the vicinity of North 35th Street and West Galena Street, authorize their acquisition by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee using the Spot Acquisition procedures set forth in Section 66.1333, Wisconsin Statutes, approve an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement to fund the acquisitions and authorize the subsequent conveyance of these properties and 6 City-owned vacant lots according to the conditions in the Land Disposition Report.
Body
Whereas, As part of the Neighborhood School Initiative, the Board of School Directors for the Milwaukee Public Schools ("MPS") has approved replacement and expansion of the 37th Street Elementary School that is currently at 1715 North 37th Street and has recommended that the school be located on the block bounded by North 35th Street, West Galena Street, North 37th Street and West Cherry Street; and
Whereas, MPS has requested that the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee ("Authority") acquire the following privately owned properties on its behalf to assemble the site for the new school:
1507-09 North 35th Street (Tax Key No. 366-9997-000-4)
1511-13 North 35th Street (Tax Key No. 366-9998-000-X)
1527-29 North 35th Street (Tax Key No. 366-1908-000-3)
1531-33 North 35th Street (Tax Key No. 366-1907-000-8)
1535-37 North 35th Street (Tax Key No. 366-1906-000-2)
1539 North 35th Street (Tax Key No. 366-1905-000-7)
1543-45 North 35th Street (Tax Key No. 366-1904-000-1)
1547-49 North 35th Street (Tax Key No. 366-1903-000-6)
1551 North 35th Street (Tax Key No. 366-1902-000-0)
1555-57 North 35th Street (Tax Key No. 366-1901-000-5)
3518 West Cherry Street (Tax Key No. 366-9995-000-3)
3522-24 West Cherry Street (Tax Key No. 366-9994-000-8)
3528 West Cherry Street (Tax Key No. 366-9993-000-2)
3532-34 West Cherry Street (Tax Key No. 366-9992-000-7)
3536-38 West Cherry Street (Tax Key No. 366-9991-100-8)
3519 West Galena Street (Tax Key No. 366-1922-000-X)
3523 West Galena Street (Tax Key No. 366-1921-000-4)
3529 West Galena Street (Tax Key No. 366-1920-000-9)
3531 West Galena Street (Tax Key No. 366-1919-000-3)
3537 West Galena Street (Tax Key No. 366-1918-000-8)
3601-03 West Galena Street (Tax Key No. 366-1917-000-2)
3609-11 West Galena Street (Tax Key No. 366-1915-000-1)
3617-19 West Galena Street (Tax Key No. 366-1912-000-5)
1506 North 37th Street (Tax Key No. 366-1205-000-1)
1514 North 37th Street (Tax Key No. 366-1203-000-0)
1518 North 37th Street (Tax Key No. 366-1202-000-5)
1522-24 North 37th Street (Tax Key No. 366-1201-000-X)
1526 North 37th Street (Tax Key No. 366-1909-000-9)
1526 A North 37th Street (Tax Key No. 366-1910-000-4)
1534 North 37th Street (Tax Key No. 366-1911-000-X)
1544 North 37th Street (Tax Key No. 366-1914-000-6)
; and
Whereas, The Authority proposes to use its blight elimination authority pursuant to Section 66.1333(5)(c), Wisconsin Statutes, to acquire these properties and proper notices were given to the owners of record; and
Whereas, The Authority conducted a Public Hearing on June 20, 2002, pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes and determined the subject properties to be blighted properties within the meaning of Section 66.1333(4)(bm), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, and requested Council approval of these Spot Acquisition Projects ("Projects"); and
Whereas, The Authority and MPS have proposed entering into an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with the City of Milwaukee ("City") so that MPS can reimburse the Authority for its acquisition and relocation expenses; and
Whereas, After acquisition, the Authority shall convey these properties and 6 City-owned vacant lots within the boundary of the school site to the City of Milwaukee in Trust for the Milwaukee Board of School Directors for replacement of the 37th Street Elementary School; and
Whereas, Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, a Land Disposition Report for these properties was submitted and the Public Hearing conducted on June 20, 2002, which concurrently addressed the disposition of these properties; and
Whereas, The City Plan Commission has reviewed the proposed replacement site and has determined that use of the 6 City-owned lots by MPS and acceptance of title to the properties acquired by the Authority is appropriate; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the subject Projects are approved; and, be it
Further Resolved, That it is found, determined, and reaffirmed that:
1. These Projects are blighted properties in need of blight elimination, slum clearance, and urban renewal, and qualify as eligible projects within the meaning of Section 66.1333(4)(bm), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended.
2. The objectives of the Authority cannot be achieved solely through rehabilitation of these Projects.
3. These Projects are feasible and conform to the general plan of the City.
4. Financial assistance to the Authority is available from MPS pursuant to said Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement; and, be it
Further Resolved, That to implement and facilitate the prosecution of these Projects, certain official action to support the new land use 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 these Projects including the prohibition of any new construction in these Project areas, and accordingly, the Council:
1. Pledges its cooperation in helping to carry out these Projects.
2. Directs that no new construction shall be permitted or authorized in these Project areas 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 these Projects' objectives.
4. Stands ready to consider and take appropriate action upon proposals and measures designed to effectuate these Projects; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of the Department of Neighborhood Services, the City Engineer, the Assessment Commissioner, the Director of the Community Block Grant Administration, the Redevelopment Authority, 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 the proper City officials are authorized to execute the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with the Authority and MPS to fund these Projects; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon Council and State of Wisconsin approval of a Relocation Plan prepared for these Projects by the Authority pursuant to applicable provisions of Wisconsin law, and upon execution of the necessary funding agreement undertaking and carrying out these Projects including all provisions relating thereto, the Authority is requested to proceed with the prosecution of these Projects as provided in Section 66.1333, Wisconsin Statutes, as amended; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Land Disposition Report dated June 20, 2002, with respect to the proposed conveyance of these properties and any adjacent City-owned properties to the City of Milwaukee In Trust for the Milwaukee Board of School Directors is approved; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the proper City officials are authorized to execute Quit Claim Deeds or other legal documents necessary to accomplish the assemblage of land for the replacement site; and, be it
Further Resolved, That MPS shall work with the Authority and the Department of Neighborhood Services to move houses displaced by the project to surrounding vacant lots where physically and financially feasible.
Drafter
DCD-Redevelopment Authority
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07/11/02