Number
100862
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
030680; 091517
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relating to procedures for initiating in rem foreclosure proceedings.
Analysis
This resolution directs that the internal protocol for initiating the use of in rem foreclosure actions be modified to provide that four regular foreclosure filings be initiated during 2011 for tax-delinquent properties, as provided in the 2011 Proposed Executive Budget. The resolution specifies that these filings include expedited filings for those tax-delinquent residential properties that are found to be vacant or to be abandoned by the owners or by persons having control of the properties and that Common Council members and City departments identify as the most critical to blight prevention and redevelopment priorities.
Body
Whereas, The City Treasurer generally refers delinquent-property taxes to the City's outside collection attorney for action using the in personam remedy; and
Whereas, In those situations where the in personam remedy is not effective and/or where the City is willing to own the delinquent parcels, the City Treasurer will bring regular in rem property tax foreclosure actions against those delinquent parcels under s. 75.521, Wis. Stats.; and
Whereas, There are circumstances where - either as a part of the City Treasurer's regular filings or on a separate basis - it is in the City's best interest to bring in rem actions to advance community preservation and improvement objectives; and
Whereas, Examples of such circumstances include, but are not limited to, instances where:
1. The City has approved agreements for conveyances of the delinquent parcels to third-party developers under s. 75.106, Wis. Stats., (a brownfield-redevelopment tool); or
2. The City wishes to acquire the property for blight elimination or other development reasons; or
3. The property is a nuisance or is otherwise a blighting influence, and City ownership and control of the p...
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