Number
001416
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
000270
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution approving the blight designation of the City-owned property at 923 East Kilbourn Avenue and of the adjacent right-turn bypass, contingent on its vacation, declaring the combined property surplus to municipal needs, authorizing its conveyance to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee for disposition, and authorizing the subsequent conveyance to New Land Enterprises, LLP for residential development, 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 of the City-owned property at 923 East Kilbourn Avenue and of the adjacent right-turn bypass, contingent on its vacation, declare the combined property surplus to municipal needs, direct the conveyance of the property to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee for disposition, and authorize the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee to convey the property according to the conditions in the Land Disposition Report.
Body
Whereas, The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee ("Authority") desires to promote development and eliminate blight in the area of North Prospect and East Kilbourn Avenues and has identified a City of Milwaukee ("City") owned vacant lot and adjacent right-turn bypass as a possible development site; and
Whereas, The Authority has requested that the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee ("Council") vacate the right-turn bypass in File No. 000270, which is pending before the Council; and
Whereas, In 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 66.1333(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 property without designating a boundary or adopting a redevelopment plan; and
Whereas, The Authority desires to acquire the City-owned property at 923 East Kilbourn Avenue (Tax Key No. 392-1693-000) and the adjacent right-turn bypass, conditioned upon its vacation, for the purpose of eliminating blight; and
Whereas, The City waived its right to receive the statutory notice and the Authority conducted a Public Hearing on January 18, 2001, pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes; and
Whereas, The Authority determined the subject property to be blighted within the meaning of Section 66.1333(4)(bm), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, and requested approval of this Spot Acquisition Project ("Project") by the Council; and
Whereas, The City Plan Commission has determined that the City-owned property at 923 East Kilbourn Avenue and the adjacent right-turn bypass have no possible municipal use and are surplus to the City's needs; and
Whereas, After acquisition, the Authority desires to convey the combined property to New Land Enterprises, LLP for residential development; and
Whereas, Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, a Land Disposition Report for the combined property was submitted and the Public Hearing conducted on January 18, 2001, concurrently addressed the disposition of the property as required by Wisconsin Statutes; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the subject Project is approved; and, be it
Further Resolved, That it is found, determined, and reaffirmed that:
1. This Project 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 of the Project.
3. This Project is feasible and conforms to the general plan of the City; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the property at 923 East Kilbourn Avenue and the adjacent right-turn bypass, conditioned on its vacation, are declared surplus to municipal needs and that the proper City officials are authorized and directed to execute a quit claim deed and any other related document(s) deemed necessary to effectuate the transfer of title from the City to the Authority without monetary consideration; and, be it
Further Resolved, That 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 this Project by any agencies, boards, or commissions of the City under local codes or ordinances unless as authorized by the Council under Section 66.1333(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 this 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 Neighborhood Services, the City Engineer, the Assessment Commissioner and 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 January 18, 2001, with respect to the proposed conveyance of the following property is approved.
PROPERTY ADDRESS
923 East Kilbourn Avenue and adjacent right-turn bypass, contingent on its vacation
REDEVELOPER
New Land Enterprise, LLP
Drafter
DCD-Redevelopment Authority
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