Number
021140
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
011164
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution approving four Spot Acquisitions by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee and authorizing disposition of the acquisitions and one Authority-owned property, in the 16th Aldermanic District. (Redevelopment Authority)
Analysis
Adoption of this substitute resolution by at least four-fifths vote of the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee will approve the blight designation of four privately owned properties, authorize their acquisition by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee utilizing the Spot Acquisition procedures set forth in Section 66.1333, Wisconsin Statutes, identify a funding source for the project and authorize conveyance of five properties to the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee according to the conditions in the Land Disposition Report.
Body
Whereas, In Common Council File No. 011164 adopted March 5, 2002, the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee ("Council") deemed it desirable and in the public interest that the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee ("Authority") undertake and carry out an urban renewal program under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, ("Act") and authorized and directed the Authority to prepare Spot Acquisition Projects ("Projects"); and
Whereas, The Authority submitted an application to the City of Milwaukee ("City") for the necessary financial assistance under such Act and for such other assistance as may be necessary for undertaking and carrying out such Projects; and
Whereas, 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 using Community Block Grant funds:
3705-07 West Vliet Street (Tax Key No. 366-0102-000-3)
3715 West Vliet Street (Tax Key No. 366-0104-000-4)
3717-19 West Vliet Street (Tax Key No. 366-0105-000-X)
1348 North 37th Street (Tax Key No. 366-0913-000-2)
; and
Whereas, Proper notice was given to the owners of record and a Public Hearing was conducted on November 21, 2002 by the Authority pursuant to the provisions of Wisconsin Statutes, after which the Authority determined the subject properties are blighted within the meaning of Section 66.1333(4)(bm), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, and requested Council approval of these Projects; and
Whereas, After acquisition, the Authority desires to assemble the properties at 3705-07 West Vliet Street, 3715 West Vliet Street, 3717-19 West Vliet Street, and 1348 North 37th Street, with the Authority-owned property at 3711 West Vliet Street to create buildable lots that will be available for sale without further action by the Council for infill residential construction, with a preference for owner-occupancy, on a first-come, first-serve basis as outlined in the Land Disposition Report; and
Whereas, Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, a Land Disposition Report was submitted and a Public Hearing conducted on November 21, 2002, which concurrently addressed the disposition of the subject 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 under the provisions of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, is necessary to enable these Projects to be acquired and renewed, and accordingly, the Authority's application for financial assistance from the Council under the Act is confirmed and approved; 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 Projects 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 upon 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 Land Disposition Report dated November 21, 2002, with respect to the proposed conveyance of four acquisitions and one Authority-owned property for infill residential construction, with a preference for owner-occupancy, is approved; 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 of the City of Milwaukee, and to such other agencies, boards, and commissions of the City having administrative jurisdiction in the premises described above.
Drafter
DCD-Redevelopment Authority
DKE:dke
12/18/02