Number
001410
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. HINES
Title
Resolution approving the blight designation of the privately owned properties at 4300 West Lloyd Street and 4303 West Lisbon Avenue, authorizing their acquisition by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee and authorizing their subsequent conveyance to the City of Milwaukee for development of a library, in the 17th Aldermanic District. (Redevelopment Authority)
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 of the privately owned properties at 4300 West Lloyd Street and 4303 West Lisbon Avenue, authorize their acquisition by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee using the Spot Acquisition procedures set forth in Section 66.133, Wisconsin Statutes, identify a funding source and authorize the subsequent conveyance to the City of Milwaukee according to the conditions in the Land Disposition Report.
Body
Whereas, The Milwaukee Public Library desires to replace the Finney Library and has requested that the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee ("Authority") acquire the privately owned properties at 4300 West Lloyd Street and 4303 West Lisbon Avenue as the site for the replacement library; and
Whereas, Funds for the site acquisition and predevelopment expenses were included in the 2001 City of Milwaukee ("City") budget in Account No. LB140010100; and
Whereas, In Common Council of the City of Milwaukee ("Council") File No. 49-2311-8d, adopted on September 16, 1968, the Authority was designated the Agent of the City for the purpose of administering, undertaking, and carrying out all blight elimination, slum clearance, and urban renewal programs and projects both present and future; and
Whereas, Applicable Wisconsin law, particularly Section 66.133(5)(c), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, enables the Authority of a first class city, with the approval of the local legislative body of that city, to acquire blighted properties without designating a boundary or adopting a redevelopment plan; and
Whereas, The Authority proposes to use its blight elimination authority to acquire the privately owned properties at 4300 West Lloyd Street (Tax Key No. 347-0340-110-6) and 4303 West Lisbon Avenue (Tax Key No. 347-0338-000-1); and
Whereas, Proper notices were given to the owners of record and a Public Hearing was conducted on January 18, 2001, by the Authority pursuant to the provisions of Wisconsin Statutes; and
Whereas, The Authority determined the subject properties to be blighted properties within the meaning of Section 66.133(4)(bm), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, and requested Council approval of these Spot Acquisition Projects ("Projects"); and
Whereas, It is necessary that the Council take appropriate official action respecting these Projects in conformity with Wisconsin Statutes; and
Whereas, After acquisition, the Authority shall convey the properties to the City for development of the library; and
Whereas, Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, a Land Disposition Report for these properties was submitted and the Public Hearing conducted on January 18, 2001, which concurrently addressed the disposition of these properties; 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 66.133(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 the City; 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 66.133(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 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 66.133, Wisconsin Statutes, as amended; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Land Disposition Report dated January 18, 2001, with respect to the proposed conveyance of the following properties is approved.
PROPERTY ADDRESSES
4300 West Lloyd Street
4303 West Lisbon Avenue
REDEVELOPER
City of Milwaukee (Library)
Drafter
DCD-Redevelopment Authority
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