Number
071227
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. HINES
Title
Resolution approving the blight designation and acquisition by the Redevelopment Authority of City-owned properties in the vicinity of West Garfield Avenue and North 32nd Street and authorizing conveyance of the properties and Authority-owned property at 2200-06 North 32nd Street to North Avenue Community Development Corporation for residential and mixed-use development, in the 15th Aldermanic District.
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 properties by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee utilizing the procedures set forth in Section 66.1333, Wisconsin Statutes, and will authorize subsequent conveyance of these properties and other Authority-owned property to a third party for redevelopment according to the conditions in a Blight Designation Summary and Land Disposition Report.
Body
Whereas, Section 66.1333(5)(c), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, enables the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (“Authority”), with the approval of the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee (“Council”), to acquire blighted property without designating a boundary or adopting a redevelopment plan; and
Whereas, The Authority proposes to acquire City-owned property in the vicinity of West Garfield Avenue and North 32nd Street to facilitate housing development in the Walnut Hill neighborhood, as summarized in a Blight Designation Summary and Land Disposition Report, a copy of which is attached to this Common Council File; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee (“City”) waived its right to the statutory notice and a public hearing was conducted on December 13, 2007 by the Authority pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes; and
Whereas, After the hearing, the Authority determined the properties to be blighted within the meaning of Section 66.1333(4)(bm), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, and requested approval of these acquisitions by the Council; 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 acquisitions 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, After acquisition, the Authority desires to convey these properties and the Authority-owned property at 2200-06 North 32nd Street to the North Avenue Community Development Corporation for residential and mixed-use development; and
Whereas, Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, a Blight Designation Summary and Land Disposition Report for the properties was submitted and a Public Hearing conducted on December 13, 2007 concurrently addressed the disposition of the properties as required by Wisconsin Statutes; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that it is found, determined and reaffirmed that:
1. The properties in the vicinity of West Garfield Avenue and North 32nd Street and as identified in the Blight Designation Summary and Land Disposition Report, are blighted 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 properties.
3. These acquisitions are feasible and conform to the general plan of the City; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the acquisition of these properties is approved and the Council:
1. Pledges its cooperation in helping to carry out these acquisitions.
2. Directs that no new construction shall be permitted or authorized at these properties 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 the objectives of these acquisitions.
4. Stands ready to consider and take appropriate action upon proposals and measures designed to effectuate these acquisitions; 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 properties described above; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Blight Designation Summary and Land Disposition Report dated December 13, 2007, with respect to the proposed sale of the properties to the North Avenue Community Development Corporation or assigns, is approved; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the proper City officials are authorized to execute an Emerging Business Enterprise Agreement with the Redeveloper; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of the Department of City Development, or designee, is authorized to convey the City-owned vacant lots in the vicinity of West Garfield Avenue and North 32nd Street to the Authority for no monetary consideration; and, be it
Further Resolved, That if any lots are encumbered by City deed restrictions that prohibit construction, require use as green space or prohibit from division and/or combination, the Commissioner of the Department of City Development or designee is authorized to execute Release of Deed Restrictions so that clear title may be granted to the Redeveloper; and, be it
Further Resolved, That if additional vacant lots in the vicinity become City-owned during the option period and are more suitable for the project, the properties may be conveyed to the Authority for the project upon recommendation of the Commissioner of the Department of City Development and consultation with the local alderman.
Drafter
DCD-Redevelopment Authority
DAC:dac
12/11/07/B