Number
021221
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing and directing a transfer of funds from the Department of City Development's Advance Planning Fund for the creation of a Redevelopment Plan for the Menomonee Valley East End. (DCD)
Analysis
This resolution transfers $25,000 from the 2002 Advance Planning Fund and $25,000 from the 2003 Advance Planning Fund to a subaccount for the preparation of a Redevelopment Plan comprised of a Renewal Plan, Master Plan and Development Code for the Menomonee Valley East End. This project covers the same areas as previously adopted redevelopment areas "K" and "E." It lies within the area of the Market Study, Engineering, and Land Use Plan for the Menomonee Valley, adopted in 1998, and the area of a future neighborhood plan, which is expected to begin in 2003. The Department of City Development will partner with the Menomonee Valley Partners and the Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation to accomplish this project.
Body
Whereas, The Department of City Development ("DCD") prepares analyses of and land use policies for residential, commercial and industrial development; and
Whereas, DCD is responsible for initiating the redevelopment of blighted areas; and
Whereas, Redevelopment areas "E" and "K" comprise most of the land bounded on the west by I-94, on the north by the Menomonee River and on the east and south by the South Menomonee Canal; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee adopted a plan for area "E" in 1983 and a boundary for area "K" in 2002; and
Whereas, This area was identified as Priority Area D in the Market Study, Engineering, and Land Use Plan for the Menomonee Valley; and
Whereas, These areas need an updated Redevelopment Plan to guide new economic opportunities and take advantage of connections provided by the 6th Street bridges between the Menomonee Valley, Downtown and Walker's Point; and
Whereas, This Redevelopment Plan will supercede all prior previous planning studies and plans for areas "E" and "K" to further accomplish the goals set forth for Priority Area D; and
Whereas, Technical assistance in these planning activities has often been provided by outside consultants; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the City Comptroller is authorized and directed to transfer $25,000 from the 2002 Advance Planning Fund Parent Account No. UR01280000 and $25,000 from the 2003 Advance Planning Fund Parent Account No. UR01280000 to Subaccount No. UR01282500 for said planning project; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the transfer of $25,000 from the 2003 Advance Planning Fund Parent Account is contingent on the approval of the 2003 Budget for the Advance Planning Fund; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the proper City officials are authorized and directed to enter into a contract with selected consultant(s) for said planning project; and, be it
Further Resolved, That all City departments, boards and commissions are authorized and directed to enter into such contracts and agreements as necessary to accomplish the intent and purpose of this resolution.
Drafter
DCD:KM:km
11/26/02/A