Number
191441
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
190001
Sponsor
ALD. LEWIS, STAMPER AND COGGS
Title
Resolution directing the Commissioner of City Development and the Director of the Department of Administration to collaborate to identify 10 multi-unit properties that can be used as emergency housing by the end of 2020.
Analysis
This resolution directs the Commissioner of City Development and the Director of the Department of Administration to collaborate to identify 10 multi-unit properties that can be used as emergency housing by the end of 2020.
Body
Whereas, Victims of human trafficking and domestic violence have limited options for temporary housing; and
Whereas, Milwaukee residents whose homes are being abated for lead are often required to vacate the premises during abatement and may have limited means for securing alternate housing; and
Whereas, The City owns numerous residential properties fit for habitation which are currently vacant; and
Whereas, The 2020 Adopted Budget includes a footnote indicating that the Department of City Development should work collaboratively with the Department of Administration to identify 10 City-owned, multi-family units which can be used as emergency housing; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the Commissioner of City Development and the Director of the Department of Administration are directed to collaborate to identify 10 multi-unit properties that can be used as emergency housing by the end of 2020.
Drafter
LRB175668-1
Kathleen M. Brengosz
12/6/2019