Number
031371
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution approving the Near West Side Area Comprehensive Plan as an element of Milwaukee's Overall Comprehensive Plan. (DCD)
Analysis
This resolution approves the Near West Side Area Comprehensive Plan as part of the City's Overall Comprehensive Plan and directs City departments and agencies to work toward implementation of the Plan.
Body
Whereas, One step in the City of Milwaukee's (“City”) comprehensive planning process is the creation of plans for areas of the City, sometimes referred to as neighborhoods; and
Whereas, A new comprehensive plan has been prepared, titled the Near West Side Area Comprehensive Plan (“Plan”); and
Whereas, The Plan was prepared with funding partners including the West End Development Corporation, Avenues West Association, Marquette University, Marquette High School, Fannie Mae and Milwaukee County; and
Whereas, Pursuant to Section 66.1001, Wisconsin Statutes, the City Plan Commission adopted the Plan and recommended adoption to the Common Council; and
Whereas, Approval of the Plan by the Common Council will establish the Plan as a guide for the City regarding the use and development of the land of the area, encourage common understanding and coordination among levels of government and private interests and facilitate implementation of the Plan; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, approves the Near West Side Area Comprehensive Plan as an element of the City's Overall Comprehensive Plan and as recommended by the City Plan Commission, a copy of which is attached to this Common Council File; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Near West Side Area Comprehensive Plan as approved shall provide guidance and serve as the basis for decision-making by the Common Council in its consideration of land use and physical development issues; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Department of ...
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