Number
020175
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Sponsor
THE JUDICIARY AND LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1562 South 23rd Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District of the City of Milwaukee to its former owner upon payment of all city and county tax liens and any special improvement bonds, with all interest and penalty thereon and all costs as sustained by the City in foreclosing and managing said real estate. (Victoriano Botello)
Analysis
Permits return of property owned by the City under conditions imposed by Ordinance File Number 901739, passed by the Common Council on July 28, 1992.
Body
Whereas, The property located at 1562 South 23rd Street, tax key number 459-0159-5 previously owned by Victoriano Botello, has delinquent taxes for 1999 - 2001 and was foreclosed upon pursuant to Sec. 75.521, Wis. Stats., and a fee simple absolute was obtained in favor of the City of Milwaukee dated March 25, 2002; and
Whereas, Victoriano Botello would like to reclaim said property by paying all City and County real estate taxes, bond, plus accrued interest and penalties to date of payment, and all costs as sustained by the City in the foreclosing and management of said property since March 25, 2002; and
Whereas, The Department of Neighborhood Services indicates they object to the return of this property. In 2001, DNS litigated two orders on this property. There was no compliance at that time and new orders were issued in July, 2001. There has been virtually no compliance on the new orders. Presently the property is on a monthly reinspection schedule. As of this date the owner owes $1,530 in reinspection fees. The owner has not shown the willingness and ability to bring the property into compliance; and
Whereas, The City Treasurer's records show outstanding 1999 - 2001 taxes, bond ZL09275, plus interest, penalties and costs; and
Whereas, The Department of City Development reports that this...
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