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981156
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ORIGINAL
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XXBY:
THE CHAIR
TITL:
Resolution approving the blight designation of four City-owned properties in the area of North 4th Street - West Vine Street, declaring the properties surplus to municipal needs, authorizing their conveyance to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee for disposition, and approving the Land Disposition Report for these properties and three other Redevelopment Authority properties for sale to Vineyard Terrace LLC for housing development, in the 6th Aldermanic District (Redevelopment Authority).
ANLS:
- 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 four City-owned properties in the area of North 4th Street - West Vine Street, declare the properties surplus to municipal needs, direct the conveyance of the properties to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee for disposition, and authorize the Redevelopment Authority to convey the properties along with three other Redevelopment Authority properties 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 desires to acquire the City-owned properties located in the general area of North 4th Street - West Vine Street, more particularly described as:
422-24 West Vine Street (Tax Key No. 353-0887-000-4)
1802 North 5th Street (Tax Key No. 353-0886-000-9)
1808 North 5th Street (Tax Key No. 353-0885-000-3)
425 West Reservoir Avenue (Tax Key No. 353-0874-100-X)
; and
Whereas, The City waived its right to receive the statutory notices and the Authority conducted a Public Hearing on November 19, 1998 pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes; and
Whereas, The Authority determined the subject properties to be blighted within the meaning of Section 66.431(4)(bm), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, and requested Common Council of the City of Milwaukee ("Council") approval of these Spot Acquisition Projects ("Projects"); 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 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 these Projects conform 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 City Plan Commission has also determined that the subject properties located in the general vicinity of North 4th Street - West Vine Street have no possible municipal use and are surplus to the City's needs; and
Whereas, After acquisition, the Authority desires to convey these properties and the Authority-owned properties at 1845 North 4th Street, 335 West Vine Street and 341 West Vine Street to Vineyard Terrace LLC for housing development; and
Whereas, Pursuant to Section 66.431, Paragraph 9, Wisconsin Statutes, a Land Disposition Report for these properties was submitted; and
Whereas, The Public Hearing conducted on November 19, 1998, concurrently addressed the disposition of these properties to Vineyard Terrace LLC as required by Wisconsin Statutes; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the subject Spot Acquisition 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 66.431(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; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the subject properties are declared surplus to municipal needs and that the proper City officials are authorized and directed to execute quit claim deeds and any other related document(s) deemed necessary to effectuate the transfer of title to the subject properties from the City to the Authority without monetary consideration; and, be it
Further Resolved, That to implement and facilitate the prosecution of these Projects, 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 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 66.431(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 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 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 November 19, 1998, with respect to the proposed conveyance of the following properties is approved.
PROPERTY ADDRESSES
1845 North 4th Street
335 West Vine Street
341 West Vine Street
422-24 West Vine Street
1802 North 5th Street
1808 North 5th Street
425 West Reservoir Avenue
REDEVELOPER
Vineyard Terrace LLC
ZDPT:
DFTR:
DCD-Redevelopment Authority
EMM:bmm
11/24/98/A