Number
141511
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
141277
Sponsor
ALD. PEREZ
Title
Substitute resolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 611 West National Avenue, in the 12th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This substitute resolution authorizes the sale of City-owned Development Property according to the conditions in a Land Disposition Report pursuant to Sections 304-49-5 and 304-49-8, Milwaukee Code of Ordinances.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee (“City”) acquired 611 West National Avenue through property tax foreclosure on January 5, 2015; and
Whereas, As contemplated by Common Council File No. 141277 and the December 23, 2014 U.S. EDA-City of Milwaukee Agreement authorized by that resolution (the “EDA-City Contract”), the Department of City Development (“DCD”) advertised the 611 West National Avenue property for sale and requested proposals; and
Whereas, DCD received and reviewed three proposals for the property by the DCD-established deadline; and
Whereas, DCD recommends acceptance of the proposal submitted by 611 West National Avenue Milwaukee, LLC (the “Buyer”) to acquire and redevelop the property as summarized in a Land Disposition Report and Due Diligence Checklist, a copy of which is attached to this Common Council File; and
Whereas, DCD discussed the Buyer’s proposal with the EDA and obtained EDA approval of the Buyer’s purchase price, as per the EDA-City Contract; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Land Disposition Report is approved and DCD is authorized to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Buyer materially consistent with the Land Disposition Report and then convey the property to that Buyer in accordance therewith; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of DCD, or designee, is authorized to sign the Purchase and Sale Agreement, deed and requisite closing documents and to close the transac...
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