NUMB:
970990
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ORIGINAL
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XXBY:
THE CHAIR
TITL:
Resolution approving the blight designation of the privately owned property at 1728 West Capitol Drive, authorizing its acquisition by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee, and authorizing its subsequent conveyance to the Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation for resale to an owner-occupant, in the 1st Aldermanic District (Redevelopment Authority).
ANLS:
- Analysis -
Adoption of this resolution by at least two-thirds vote will approve the blight designation of the privately owned property at 1728 West Capitol Drive, authorize its acquisition by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee utilizing the Spot Acquisition procedures set forth in Section 66.431, Wisconsin Statutes, and authorize the Redevelopment Authority to convey this property according to the conditions in the Land Disposition Report.
BODY:
Whereas, In Common Council File No. 49-2311-8d, adopted on September 16, 1968, the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee ("Authority") was designated the Agent of the City of Milwaukee ("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 66.431(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 acquire the privately owned property at 1728 West Capitol Drive (Tax Key No. 244-0419-000-4), to fund the acquisition from its general fund, and to be reimbursed for its acquisition costs upon resale of the property; and
Whereas, The owners of the property waived their right to receive the statutory notice and the Authority conducted a Public Hearing on October 9, 1997 pursuant to the provisions of Wisconsin Statutes; and
Whereas, The Authority determined the subject property to be a blighted property within the meaning of Section 66.431(4)(bm), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, and requested approval of this Spot Acquisition Project ("Project") by the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee ("Council"); and
Whereas, In relation to the location and extent of public works and utilities, public buildings, and public uses proposed, the Authority has conferred with the City Plan Commission and with such other public officials, boards, authorities, and agencies of the City under whose administrative jurisdictions such uses respectively fall pursuant to Subsection 66.431(6)(c), Wisconsin Statutes; and
Whereas, The City Plan Commission, which is the duly designated and acting official planning body for the City authorized to prepare a comprehensive plan, has reviewed and determined that this Project conforms to the general plan for the City as a whole, and the Council has duly considered the recommendations of the planning body; and
Whereas, The Council is cognizant of the conditions that are imposed in the undertaking and carrying out of redevelopment activities under Wisconsin law and the Act, including those pertaining to relocation payments and assistance, and to the prohibition of discrimination because of race, color, creed, or national origin; and
Whereas, After acquisition, the Authority desires to convey the property to the Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation for resale to an owner-occupant; and
Whereas, Pursuant to Section 66.431, Paragraph 9, Wisconsin Statutes, a Land Disposition Report for this property was submitted; and
Whereas, The Public Hearing conducted on October 9, 1997, concurrently addressed the disposition of this property as required by Wisconsin Statutes; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the Spot Acquisition Project known as 1728 West Capitol Drive (Tax Key No. 244-0419-000-4) is approved; and, be it
Further Resolved, That it is found, determined, and reaffirmed that:
1. This Project is a blighted property in need of blight elimination, slum clearance, and urban renewal, and qualifies as an eligible Project within the meaning of Section 66.431(4)(bm), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended.
2. The objectives of the Authority cannot be achieved solely through rehabilitation of this Project.
3. This Project is feasible and conforms to the general plan of the City; and, be it
Further Resolved, That in order to implement and facilitate the prosecution of this Project, certain official action to support the new land uses 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 this Project including the prohibition of any new construction in the Project area, and accordingly, the Council:
1. Pledges its cooperation in helping to carry out this Project.
2. Directs that no new construction shall be permitted or authorized in the Project area by any agencies, boards, or commissions of the City under local codes or ordinances unless as authorized by the Council under Section 66.431(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 the Project's objectives.
4. Stands ready to consider and take appropriate action upon proposals and measures designed to effectuate this Project; 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 Public Works, the Commissioner of Building Inspection, the City Engineer, the Assessment Commissioner, the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee, 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 Land Disposition Report dated October 9, 1997, with respect to the proposed conveyance of the following described property is approved.
PROPERTY ADDRESS
1728 West Capitol Drive
REDEVELOPER
Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation
ZDPT:
DFTR:
DCD-Redevelopment Authority
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10/14/97/A