Number
001780
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. GORDON
Title
Resolution to promote commercial development in the area of West Fond du Lac Avenue and West North Avenue by approving the blight designation of 16 privately owned properties and the surplus declaration and blight designation of 18 City-owned properties for acquisition by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee and authorizing subsequent conveyance of these properties to the Endeavour Company LLC, or its assigns, in the 7th 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 16 privately owned properties and the surplus declaration and blight designation of 18 City-owned properties in the vicinity of Fond du Lac and North for acquisition by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee using the Spot Acquisition procedures set forth in Section 66.1333, Wisconsin Statutes, identify a funding source, and authorize the subsequent conveyance of these properties according to the conditions in the Land Disposition Report.
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Whereas, The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee ("Authority") desires to promote commercial development in the vicinity of West Fond du Lac Avenue and West North Avenue and is taking steps to prepare a Redevelopment Plan for the Park West "E" Redevelopment Project area ("Plan"); and
Whereas, To facilitate the timely acquisition of properties in advance of the Plan, the Authority proposes to use its blight designation authority pursuant to Section 66.1333(5)(c), Wisconsin Statutes, to acquire the following privately owned properties:
2213 West North Avenue (Tax Key No. 350-0917-110-8)
2129-35 West North Avenue (Tax Key No. 350-0885-000-1)
2125-27 West North Avenue (Tax Key No. 350-0886-000-7)
2111-17 West North Avenue (Tax Key No. 350-0890-100-5)
2101-07 West North Avenue (Tax Key No. 350-0891-000-4)
2033-35 West Fond du Lac Avenue (Tax Key No. 350-0803-100-0)
2029-31 West Fond du Lac Avenue (Tax Key No. 350-0804-000-X)
2007-15 West Fond du Lac Avenue (Tax Key No. 350-0808-100-8)
2001 West Fond du Lac Avenue (Tax Key No. 350-0809-000-7)
2210 North 21st Street (Tax Key No. 350-0818-000-6)
2210A North 21st Street (Tax Key No. 350-0818-000-6)
2216 North 21st Street (Tax Key No. 350-0821-000-2)
2222 North 21st Street (Tax Key No. 350-0822-000-8)
2127-29 North 22nd Street (Tax Key No. 350-0962-100-6)
2126-28 North 23rd Street (Tax Key No. 350-0977-000-1)
2136 North 23rd Street (Tax Key No. 350-0979-000-2)
; and
Whereas, The Authority also desires to declare blighted for acquisition purposes the following City-owned properties in the area so as to create a developable site:
2235 West North Avenue (Tax Key No. 350-0914-100-4)
2121-23 West North Avenue (Tax Key No. 350-0887-000-2)
2239 North 21st Street (Tax Key No. 350-0892-110-3)
2102 West Garfield Avenue (Tax Key No. 350-0898-100-9)
2041-43 West Fond du Lac Avenue (Tax Key No. 350-0801-000-3)
2019 West Fond du Lac Avenue (Tax Key No. 350-0806-000-0)
2008 West Garfield Avenue (Tax Key No. 350-0813-100-5)
2200 North 21st Street (Tax Key No. 350-0814-100-0)
2214 North 21st Street (Tax Key No. 350-0820-000-7)
2123 North 22nd Street (Tax Key No. 350-0963-000-5)
2119-21 North 22nd Street (Tax Key No. 350-0964-000-0)
2138 North 23rd Street (Tax Key No. 350-0980-000-8)
2104 West Lloyd Street (Tax Key No. 350-0871-200-8)
2108 West Lloyd Street (Tax Key No. 350-0872-100-7)
2114 West Lloyd Street (Tax Key No. 350-0873-100-2)
2116 West Lloyd Street (Tax Key No. 350-0874-000-1)
2120 West Lloyd Street (Tax Key No. 350-0875-000-7)
2124 West Lloyd Street (Tax Key No. 350-0876-110-6)
; and
Whereas, Proper notices were given to the owners of record, or the owners waived their right to receive the statutory notice, and the Authority conducted a Public Hearing on April 19, 2001, pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes; and
Whereas, After the Public Hearing, the Authority determined the subject properties to be blighted within the meaning of Section 66.1333(4)(bm), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, and requested Council approval of these Spot Acquisition Projects ("Projects"); and
Whereas, The City Plan Commission has determined that the City-owned properties have no possible municipal use and are surplus to the City's needs; and
Whereas, Site acquisition will be paid with funds through a Tax Incremental District and/or with funds supplied by the developer; and
Whereas, After acquisition, the Authority desires to convey said property to the Endeavour Company LLC, or its assigns, that will combine these properties with properties it acquired privately for commercial development; and
Whereas, Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, a Land Disposition Report for the assembled site was submitted and the Public Hearing conducted on April 19, 2001, concurrently addressed the disposition of these properties; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the subject 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 66.1333(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.
4. Financial assistance to the Authority is available from the City; and, be it
Further Resolved, That to implement and facilitate the prosecution of these Projects, certain official action to support the new land use 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 66.1333(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 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 Neighborhood Services, the City Engineer, the Assessment Commissioner, the Director of the Community Block Grant Administration, the Redevelopment Authority, 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 and State of Wisconsin approval of a Relocation Plan prepared for these Projects by the Authority pursuant to applicable provisions of Wisconsin law, and upon execution of the necessary funding agreement undertaking and carrying out these Projects including all provisions relating thereto, the Authority is requested to proceed with the prosecution of these Projects as provided in Section 66.1333, Wisconsin Statutes, as amended; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of the Department of City Development, or her designee, is authorized to execute deeds to convey the City-owned properties to the Authority; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Land Disposition Report dated April 19, 2001, with respect to the proposed conveyance of the properties to the Endeavour Company LLC, or its assigns, is approved.
Drafter
DCD-Redevelopment Authority
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