Number
191313
Version
SUBSTITUTE 2
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the denial of Saint John’s Communities LLC’s claim of alleged unlawful tax.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes denial of Saint John’s Communities LLC’s claim of alleged unlawful tax.
Body
Whereas, The claimant, Saint John’s Communities LLC, through its attorneys, von Briesen & Roper, s.c., has filed a claim against the City of Milwaukee, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 74.35, to recover an alleged unlawful tax for tax year 2019 on the basis that its newly constructed tower is exempt; and
Whereas, The claimant’s claim for unlawful tax is premature because the City has not yet collected any real property tax on claimant’s property for 2019; and
Whereas, Even if the claim was properly filed, the claimant’s newly constructed tower would be taxable for tax year 2019 because, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 70.11, the claimant failed to timely file an application for exemption for its newly constructed residential tower; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, by the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the claimant’s claim of alleged unlawful tax is hereby denied.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
Allison N. Flanagan
December 17, 2019