Number
041540
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. D'AMATO
Title
Substitute resolution approving the blight designation and partial acquisition of a public access easement along the river frontage of the property at 2027-35 North Cambridge Avenue and authorizing subsequent conveyance to the City of Milwaukee in the 3rd Aldermanic District. (Redevelopment Authority)
Analysis
Adoption of this substitute resolution by at least two-thirds vote of the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee will approve the blight designation of a portion of a privately owned property for acquisition of a public access easement by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee and authorize the subsequent conveyance of the easement to the City of Milwaukee.
Body
Whereas, The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (“Authority”) is working with the City of Milwaukee (“City”), Milwaukee County and the River Revitalization Foundation to construct a public path along the Milwaukee River in and adjacent to the Beerline “C” Redevelopment Project Area; and
Whereas, The property owner at 2027-35 North Cambridge Avenue has not voluntarily granted the City a public access easement for the portion of the path across its property; and
Whereas, Section 66.1333(5)(c)(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes enables the redevelopment authority of a first class city to acquire blighted property, in full or in part, without designating a boundary or adopting a redevelopment plan if proper notice is given to the property owner, a public hearing is conducted and the local legislative body approves the action; and
Whereas, The Authority proposes to use its blight designation and acquisition authority pursuant to Section 66.1333(5)(c), Wisconsin Statutes, to acquire a public access easement along the river frontage of the property at 2027-35 North Cambridge Avenue (Tax Key No. 355-0154-000-3); and
Whereas, Proper notice was given to the property owner and a p...
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