NUMB:
970426
VERS:
ORIGINAL
REF:
XXBY:
THE CHAIR
TITL:
Resolution approving the blight designation of the City-owned properties in the area of North 35th Street and West Lisbon Avenue, authorizing their conveyance to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee for disposition, and authorizing the subsequent conveyance to Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee, Inc. for church expansion, in the 17th Aldermanic District (Redevelopment Authority).
ANLS:
- Analysis -
Adoption of this resolution by at least two-thirds vote of the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee will approve the blight designation of the City-owned properties in the area of North 35th Street and West Lisbon Avenue, authorize their acquisition by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee utilizing the Spot Acquisition procedures set forth in Section 66.431, Wisconsin Statutes, direct the conveyance of the properties to the Redevelopment Authority for disposition, and authorize the Redevelopment Authority to convey these properties to Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee, Inc. according to the conditions referred to in the Land Disposition Report.
BODY:
Whereas, In Common Council File No. 49-2311-8d, adopted on September 16, 1968, the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee ("Authority") was designated the Agent of the City of Milwaukee ("City") for the purpose of administering, undertaking, and carrying out all blight elimination, slum clearance, and urban renewal programs and projects both present and future; and
Whereas, Applicable Wisconsin law, particularly Section 66.431(5)(c), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, enables the Authority of a first class city, with the approval of the local legislative body of that city, to acquire blighted properties without designating a boundary or adopting a redevelopment plan; and
Whereas, The Authority desires to acquire the City-owned properties located in the general area of North 35th Street and West Lisbon...
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