Number
150164
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
030680, 091517, 100862
Sponsor
ALD. BAUMAN
Title
Substitute resolution relating to fast-tracking of property tax collections for vacant or abandoned buildings.
Analysis
This resolution establishes a policy for fast-tracking property tax collections for vacant or abandoned residential properties that are registered in the City’s vacant building registry or in the residential properties pending foreclosure registry.
Body
Whereas, Section 75.521(3)(a)2, Wis. Stats., allows the City of Milwaukee to commence in rem property tax foreclosure against a delinquent parcel when one year has elapsed from the date of the tax certificate for the parcel; and
Whereas, The City Treasurer’s current policy is to wait 3 years to foreclose rather than the statutorily allowed one-year period; and
Whereas, During the 3-year period, the City Treasurer’s current policy is to refer the delinquency to the Kohn Law firm for it to attempt personal, in personam, collection against the property owner under s. 74.53, Wis. Stats., and s. 304-48 of the Code of Ordinances; and
Whereas, Common Council Resolution Number 030680, adopted on September 23, 2003, directed the City Attorney to establish a protocol for fast-tracking tax-delinquent parcels; and
Whereas, In response to this directive, the City Attorney developed a “Community Improvement In Rem Protocol” form for use by departments and Common Council members regarding fast-tracking of in-rem property tax foreclosure under certain circumstances; and
Whereas, On April 13, 2010, the Common Council adopted Resolution Number 091517, which directed that the protocol form be modified to fast-track residential properties found to be vacant or abandoned; and
Whereas, On November 5, 2010, the Common Council adopted Resolution Number 100862, which directed that the protocol form be further modified to fast track residential properties found to be vacant or abandoned; and
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