Number
241341
Version
SUBSTITUTE 2
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BAUMAN
Title
A substitute ordinance establishing a pedestrian mall to be known as “Nativity Jesuit Pedestrian Mall” in South 29th Street from West Orchard Street to a point approximately 180 feet south of West Orchard Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District.
Sections
113-26 cr
Analysis
This ordinance establishes a pedestrian mall to be known as “Nativity Jesuit Pedestrian Mall” in South 29th Street, from West Orchard Street to a point approximately 180 feet south of West Orchard Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District. The ordinance is consistent with s.66.0905 and 62.71, Wis. Stats.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee desires to establish a pedestrian mall to be known as “Nativity Jesuit Pedestrian Mall” in South 29th Street, from West Orchard Street to a point approximately 180 feet south of West Orchard Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District; and
Whereas, In accordance with s. 62.71(4), Wis. Stats., the Common Council finds that:
a. The proposed pedestrian mall will be located adjacent to a business district as it is in the vicinity of storefronts at the intersection of West Greenfield Avenue and South Layton Boulevard, as well as nearby schools and hospital.
b. Reasonably convenient alternate routes exist for private vehicles to traverse around the proposed pedestrian mall.
c. Continued, unlimited use by private vehicles of the proposed pedestrian mall would endanger pedestrian safety.
d. Properties abutting the proposed pedestrian mall can be provided reasonably and adequately with emergency vehicle services, as well as delivery and receiving of merchandise or materials, from other streets or alleys.
e. It is in the public interest to use the proposed pedestrian mall for pedestrian purposes.
f. Preparation of preliminary plans, acquisition of land, and use of public funds are unnecessary to improve the proposed pedestrian mall, considering that all plans and improvements will be completed and paid for by a private entity upon:
i. Review and recommendation by the City Plan Commission.
ii. Approval of plans for these improvements by the Common Council.
; now, therefore
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 113-26 of the code is created to read:
113-26. Nativity Jesuit Pedestrian Mall.
1. CREATED. In accordance with ss. 66.0905 and 62.71, Wis. Stats., a pedestrian mall is established in an area previously used for vehicular thoroughfare in South 29th Street from West Orchard Street to a point approximately 180 feet south of West Orchard Street. The designated area shall be limited to pedestrian and bicycle users, and to emergency, public works maintenance, and utility transportation vehicles.
2. AREA AND LOCATIONS. The area and location to be included in the pedestrian mall established under this section is specifically described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter of Section 1, Township 6 North, Range 21 East, City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin; thence South 88 degrees 14 minutes 18 seconds West along the North line of the Northeast Quarter, aforesaid, a distance of 692.93 feet; thence South 00 degrees 34 minutes 22 seconds East, 380.76 feet to the Northeast Corner of Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 9047 as recorded in Document 10787136, Milwaukee County Records, said point also being the Point of Beginning; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 38 seconds East, 60.00 feet to a point in the East right-of-way line of South 29th Street; South 00 degrees 34 minutes 22 seconds East, 179.78 feet; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 14 seconds West, 60.00 feet to a point in the East line of said Lot 1 and the Westerly right-of-way of South 29th Street; thence North 00 degrees 34 minutes 22 seconds West, along said East line and Westerly right-of-way line 179.79 feet to the Point of Beginning.
3. MAP ON FILE. A map of the pedestrian mall area described in sub. 1 is on file with the city clerk.
LRB
APPROVED AS TO FORM
K. Broadnax
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Legislative Reference Bureau
Date: February 10, 2025
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Attorney
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE
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Office of the City Attorney
Date: ______________________
Requestor
Department of Public Works
Drafter
LRB180501-3
Ned Littlefield
02/10/2025