Number
010128
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. D'AMATO
Title
Resolution to promote residential development in the vicinity of East Locust Street between Newhall and Cambridge by approving the blight designation of the excess right-of-way for acquisition by the Redevelopment Authority, directing the Department of City Development to prepare a resolution to vacate such right-of-way, declaring the excess right-of-way surplus to municipal needs if vacated and authorizing subsequent conveyance to Jeffrey F. Rodman and Gaurie A. Rodman, in the 3rd 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 excess right-of-way for acquisition by the Redevelopment Authority and directs the Department of City Development to prepare a resolution that vacates the portion of the street in accordance with vacation proceedings under Section 66.297(1), Wisconsin Statutes, and Section 81-308-28, Milwaukee Code of Ordinances. If vacated, the underlying land will revert to the City of Milwaukee, upon which it will be considered surplus to municipal needs and conveyed to the Redevelopment Authority for sale 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 East Locust Street between North Newhall Street and North Cambridge Avenue and has identified excess public right-of-way as a possible development site; and
Whereas, The Authority has proposed to declare the excess right-of-way blighted pursuant to Section 66.1333(5)(c), Wisconsin Statutes, which 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 is requesting that the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee ("Council") vacate the excess right-of-way according to Section 66.297, Wisconsin Statutes, and Section 81-308-28, Milwaukee Code of Ordinances; and
Whereas, If vacated, the Authority desires to acquire the excess right-of-way after title reverts to the City of Milwaukee ("City") for the purpose of eliminating blight and promoting redevelopment; and
Whereas, The City waived its right to receive the statutory notice and the Authority conducted a Public Hearing on May 17, 2001, pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes; and
Whereas, After the hearing, 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 excess right-of-way on the North Side of East Locust Street between North Newhall Street and North Cambridge Avenue, if vacated, has no possible municipal use and will be surplus to the City's needs; and
Whereas, After acquisition, the Authority desires to convey the property to Jeffrey F. Rodman and Gaurie A. Rodman who have submitted an acceptable proposal for residential development; and
Whereas, Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, a Land Disposition Report for the property was submitted and the Public Hearing conducted on May 17, 2001, which concurrently addressed the disposition of the property; 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 Department of City Development is directed to prepare a resolution to vacate said portion of East Locust Street in accordance with Section 81-308-28 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon vacation, the property is 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 of Milwaukee 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 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 May 17, 2001, with respect to the proposed conveyance of the property to Jeffrey F. Rodman and Gaurie A. Rodman is approved.
Drafter
DCD-Redevelopment Authority
EMM:bmm
05/08/01/D