Number
041531
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
010087
Sponsor
ALD. MCGEE
Title
Substitute resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the North 7th Street - West Garfield Avenue Redevelopment Plan to create a Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
Adoption of this substitute resolution by at least two-thirds vote of the Common Council will approve the Redevelopment Plan Amendment for the above-identified Project Area to permit uses compatible with the creation of a Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District. Such approval is a prerequisite for exercising the powers granted to the Redevelopment Authority under Wisconsin law for certification and implementation of the amendment following adoption of this resolution.
Body
Whereas, On May 17, 1983, via File No. 82-2097-a, the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee (“Common Council”) adopted a Redevelopment Plan (“Plan”) for the North 7th Street - West Garfield Avenue Redevelopment Project Area (“Project Area”); and
Whereas, On January 24, 1984, the Common Council adopted Amendment No. 1 to said Plan; and
Whereas, On May 8, 2001, via File No. 010087 the Common Council amended the boundaries for said Project Area and requested that the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (“Authority”) prepare an amendment to the Plan; and
Whereas, The Authority desires to create an area to promote African American arts, culture and entertainment and has prepared Amendment No. 2 to the Plan (“Amendment No. 2”), a copy of which is attached to this Common Council File, to create the Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District; and
Whereas, The Authority gave proper notice to property owners within the Project Area and conducted a Public Hearing on Amendment No. 2 on April 28, 2005 pursuant to Wisconsin Statues; and
Whereas, After the Public Hearing, the Authority approved Amendment No. 2 and requested approval by the Common Council; ...
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