Number
252231
Version
ORIGINAL
Sponsor
ALD. CHAMBERS
Title
Resolution authorizing an easement with Wisconsin Electric Power Company on City of Milwaukee property at 5575 North 76th Street, in the 2nd Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes an easement for underground electrical equipment and facilities across and at a City-owned property.
Body
Whereas, Milwaukee Public Schools (“MPS”) is developing a community center at 5575 North 76th Street (“Development Site”); and
Whereas, To accommodate the development, Wisconsin Electric Power Company, doing business as We Energies, has requested an underground distribution easement (“Easement”) at and across the Development Site; and
Whereas, A copy of the Easement and related map is attached to this Common Council File; and
Whereas, The Easement is for the benefit of MPS and We Energies is not being asked to pay any fee for the Easement; and
Whereas, Legal title to MPS real property is held in the name of the City, in trust for MPS, and conveyance of MPS property and property rights requires adoption of a resolution by the Common Council approving such action; and
Whereas, The Department of City Development and Department of Public Works has reviewed the Easement and recommends approval; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Easement with WE Energies at the City-owned property at 5575 North 76th Street is approved; and
Further Resolved, Further Resolved, That the required City officials are authorized to execute the easements on behalf of the City.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
JORDAN SCHETTLE/mcl
04/17/2026
2026-000091