Number
031458
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. MURPHY
Title
Resolution accepting the donation of a vacant and boarded residential building at 1321-23 North 37th Place and a portion of the adjacent land at 1315 North 37th Place from Renovation Realty Investment Services, Inc., also known as Harley-Davidson, Inc., and authorizing the subsequent surplus declaration and sale to Milwaukee Habitat For Humanity, Inc., in the 16th Aldermanic District. (DCD)
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the acceptance of a donated vacant and boarded residential building as well as the subsequent disposition of said property.
Body
Whereas, Renovation Realty Investment Services, Inc., also known as Harley-Davidson, Inc., has acquired a blighted property in the Harley-Davidson Catalytic Project Area and now wishes to donate it to the City of Milwaukee along with a portion of the adjoining lot (collectively "Property"); and
Whereas, Renovation Realty Investment Services, Inc., has agreed to provide the property free and clear of any and all encumbrances, including taxes; and
Whereas, The Department of City Development ("DCD") recommends acceptance of the Property upon receiving evidence of a clear title and a satisfactory Phase I environmental report; and
Whereas, After acquisition, DCD proposes to raze the improvements; and
Whereas, After razing, the Property is suitable for new residential construction, as part of the Harley-Davidson Catalytic Project Area, and, therefore, DCD proposes to convey the property to Milwaukee Habitat For Humanity, Inc., for $1.00; and
Whereas, Milwaukee Habitat For Humanity, Inc., has agreed to acquire the Property for $1.00 and to develop a new single-family residence that will be sold to a low-income owner-occupant; and
Whereas, The City Plan Commission has approved acceptance of the donation of the Property and has determined that the Property is surplus to municipal needs; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that acceptance of said donation of Property is authorized and is contingent on the stated conditions; and, be it
Further Resolved, That after acquisition, the Commissioner of the Department of City Development or assigns is authorized to raze the improvements using Block Grant funds and then convey said Property to Milwaukee Habitat For Humanity, Inc., for the reason and under the terms stated herein.
Drafter
DCD:DJ:dj
02/10/04/A