Number
071239
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. HAMILTON and WADE
Title
Resolution facilitating industrial expansion in the 30th Street Industrial Corridor by approving the blight designation and acquisition by the Redevelopment Authority of the privately owned properties at 3478 West Hopkins Street, 4250 North 35th Street and 4260-4300 North 35th Street and authorizing conveyance to Integrated Mail Industries, Ltd., in the 1st 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 properties by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee utilizing the procedures set forth in Section 66.1333 and Chapter 32, Wisconsin Statutes, and will authorize subsequent conveyance to a third party for redevelopment according to the conditions in a Blight Designation Summary and Land Disposition Report.
Body
Whereas, Section 66.1333(5)(c), Wisconsin Statutes, 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 facilitate industrial expansion and job creation in the 30th Street Industrial Corridor by Integrated Mail Industries, Ltd. (“IMI”) by acquiring the privately owned properties at 3478 West Hopkins Street, 4250 North 35th Street and 4260-4300 North 35th Street, as summarized in a Blight Designation Summary and Land Disposition Report, a copy of which is attached to this Common Council File; and
Whereas, The Authority has approved a Redevelopment and Eminent Domain Contract with IMI whereby IMI will fund the acquisition; and
Whereas, Proper notice was given to the property owner and a Public Hearing on the blight designation was conducted by the Authority on December 13, 2007, pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes; and
Whereas, After the hearing, the Authority determined the properties to be blighted within the meaning of Section 66.1333(2m)(bm), 66.1333(5)(c)1 and 32.03(6)(a), Wisconsin Statutes, 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, including those pertaining to relocation payments and assistance, and to the prohibition of discrimination because of race, color, creed or national origin; and
Whereas, Where clearance and redevelopment is proposed, Wisconsin law requires Council approval of a Relocation Plan prior to purchase negotiations; and
Whereas, After acquisition, the Authority proposes to convey the properties to IMI for industrial expansion as summarized in the Blight Designation Summary and Land Disposition Report; and
Whereas, Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, a Blight Designation Summary and Land Disposition Report for the property was submitted and the Public Hearing conducted on December 13, 2007, concurrently addressed the disposition of the properties as required by Wisconsin Statutes; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that, it is found, determined and reaffirmed that:
1. The properties at 3478 West Hopkins Street, 4250 North 35th Street and 4260-4300 North 35th Street, which are legally described in the Blight Designation Summary and Land Disposition Report, are blighted within the meaning of Section 66.1333(2m)(bm) and 66.1333(5)(c)1 and 32.03(6)(a), Wisconsin Statutes.
2. Financial assistance to the Authority is available pursuant to a Redevelopment and Eminent Domain Contract; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the acquisition of these properties is approved and the Council:
1. Pledges its cooperation in helping to carry out these acquisitions.
2. 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 for the acquisition.
3. 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 City Attorney, the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee and to such other agencies, boards and commissions of the City having administrative jurisdiction in the properties described above; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon Council and State of Wisconsin approval of a Relocation Plan for these acquisitions by the Authority pursuant to and as may be required by Wisconsin Statutes, and upon execution of the necessary funding agreements, the Authority is requested to proceed with the acquisitions as provided in Section 66.1333 and Chapter 32, Wisconsin Statutes; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Blight Designation Summary and Land Disposition Report dated December 13, 2007, with respect to the proposed conveyance of the properties to IMI is approved; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the proper City officials are authorized to execute an Emerging Business Enterprise Agreement with the Redeveloper.
Drafter
DCD-Redevelopment Authority
EMM:bmm
12/11/07/A