Number
011463
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. HENNINGSEN
Title
Resolution approving the blight designation and surplus declaration of the City-owned property at 1016 North 29th Street and authorizing its conveyance to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee for conveyance to an owner occupant who meets the established criteria, 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 1016 North 29th Street, authorize its conveyance to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee, and authorize its subsequent conveyance according to the conditions in the Land Disposition Report.
Body
Whereas, To promote redevelopment in the Historic Concordia Neighborhood, the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee ("Authority") proposes to use its blight designation authority pursuant to Section 66.1333(5)(c), Wisconsin Statutes, to acquire the City-owned property at 1016 North 29th Street ("Project"), Tax Key No. 388-1537-100-0, that was recently acquired by the City of Milwaukee ("City") through tax foreclosure; and
Whereas, The City waived its right to receive the statutory notice and a Public Hearing was conducted on February 21, 2002 by the Authority pursuant to the provisions of Wisconsin Statutes after which the Authority determined the subject property to be a blighted property within the meaning of Section 66.1333(4)(bm) and requested Council approval of this Project; and
Whereas, The City Plan Commission has determined that the property is surplus to municipal needs; and
Whereas, After acquisition, the Authority desires to work with the neighborhood association to advertise the property for sale to an owner occupant for rehabilitation; and
Whereas, Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, a Land Disposition Report for this property was submitted and the Public Hearing conducted on February 21, 2002, which concurrently addressed the disposition of this property; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the property at 1016 North 29th Street is declared surplus; and, be it
Further Resolved, That it is found, determined, and reaffirmed that:
1. This Project is a blighted property in need of blight elimination, slum clearance, and urban renewal, and it 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 this Project.
3. This Project is feasible and conforms to the general plan of the City; and, be it
Further Resolved, That to implement and facilitate the prosecution of this Project 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 area 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 objective.
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 Commissioner of the Department of City Development ("DCD"), or her designee, is authorized to execute a quit claim deed to convey the property to the Authority for no monetary consideration; 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 the sale of said property by the Redevelopment Authority to a private owner-occupant is subject to Common Council approval; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Land Disposition Report dated February 21, 2002, with respect to the proposed conveyance of this property is approved subject to the previous "Further Resolved" clause.
Drafter
DCD-Redevelopment Authority
EMM:bmm
02/12/02/A