Number
040965
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution approving the blight designation and acquisition of the property at 260 North 12th Street in the Menomonee Valley “J” Project Boundary by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee in the 4th 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 and acquisition of a property by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee utilizing the Spot Acquisition procedures set forth in Section 66.1333, Wisconsin Statutes.
Body
Whereas, The property at 260 North 12th Street is within the boundary of the Menomonee Valley “J” Project Area, but a formal Redevelopment Plan has not yet been prepared; and
Whereas, A Redevelopment Plan for Area “J” is needed to ensure proper redevelopment according to the guidelines of the Menomonee Valley Comprehensive Plan, but will likely not be prepared until completion of the Marquette Interchange reconstruction that intersects the Project Area; and
Whereas, Section 66.1333(5)(c)(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes enables the redevelopment authority of a first class city to acquire blighted property without designating a boundary or adopting a redevelopment plan; and
Whereas, The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (“Authority”) proposes to use its blight designation and acquisition authority pursuant to Section 66.1333(5)(c), Wisconsin Statutes, for the property at 260 North 12th Street (Tax Key No. 398-0409-121-5) to ensure that the site is not developed in a manner that is inconsistent with the Menomonee Valley Plan and the future Menomonee Valley “J” Redevelopment Plan; and
Whereas, Proper notice was given to the owner of record and a public hearing was conducted on October 21, 2004, by the Authority pursuant to the provisions of Section 66.1333(5)(c), Wisconsin Statutes; and
Whereas, After the hearing, the Authority determined the subject property to be blighted within the meaning of Section 66.1333(4)(bm), Wisconsin Statutes, because its present condition, access, deterioration of structures and site improvements, inappropriate use, obsolete platting and predominantly open nature substantially impair or arrest the sound growth and development of the community and the City of Milwaukee (“City”) and requested Common Council approval of this blight designation and acquisition; and
Whereas, Approval of the proposed blight designation and acquisition will assist the Wisconsin Department of Transportation with its acquisition of this property for reconstruction of the Marquette Interchange; and
Whereas, Funding for this acquisition will be provided pursuant to an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the blight designation and acquisition of the property at 260 North 12th Street is approved; and, be it
Further Resolved, That it is found, determined and reaffirmed that:
1. This property is blighted and in need of blight elimination, slum clearance, and urban renewal and qualifies as an eligible project within the meaning of Section 66.1333(4)(bm), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended.
2. The objectives of the Authority cannot be achieved solely through rehabilitation.
3. This acquisition is feasible and conforms to the general plan of the City.
4. Funding for this acquisition will be provided pursuant to an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation; and, be it
Further Resolved, That to implement and facilitate the prosecution of this acquisition, 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 acquisition including the prohibition of any new construction at the property except in relation to the Marquette Interchange reconstruction, and accordingly, the Common Council:
1. Pledges its cooperation in helping to carry out this acquisition.
2. Directs that no new construction shall be permitted or authorized at this property by any agencies, boards or commissions of the City under local codes or ordinances unless as authorized by the Common Council under Section 66.1333(6)(e), Wisconsin Statutes, or by the Commissioner of Public Works.
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 objectives for the acquisition.
4. Stands ready to consider and take appropriate action upon proposals and measures designed to effectuate this acquisition; 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 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 upon Common Council adoption of this resolution, the Authority shall cooperate with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation on the property acquisition.
Drafter
DCD-Redevelopment Authority
EMM:bmm
11/03/04/B