Legislation Details

File #: 251869    Version:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/3/2026 In control: COMMON COUNCIL
On agenda: Final action: 3/24/2026
Effective date:    
Title: Substitute resolution approving a Project Plan and a Development Agreement, authorizing expenditures and creating Tax Incremental District No. 131(FORMA), in the 12th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: ALD. PEREZ
Indexes: TAX INCREMENTAL DISTRICTS
Attachments: 1. ZND Presentation, 2. TID 131 FORMA - Project Plan, 3. Fiscal Impact Statement, 4. Equity Impact Statement, 5. Comptroller Review Letter, 6. Hearing Notice List
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultTallyAction DetailsMeeting DetailsVideo
3/26/20261 MAYOR SIGNED   Action details Meeting details Not available
3/24/20261 COMMON COUNCIL ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Meeting details Video Video
3/20/20261 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION

Minutes note: Appearing: Larry Kilmer, DCD Joey Wisniewski, New Land Enterprises Pres. Ald. Jose Perez, 12th Ald. Dist. Tax Incremental District No. 131 consists of one parcel located at 412 South 4th Street. The District is being created to assist in the new construction of an 65-unit multi-family residential building with all units set aside for households earning up to 80, 90, and 100 percent of the Area Median Income. A presentation was made on the general area, TID boundary, development team, existing conditions, details of a workforce housing new construction project (FORMA), financing, and consistency with the area plan and action plan. There was discussion on the existing homes on the site (deconstruction and/or demolition, inability to relocate, residents moving out), creating efficiencies, proximity to the VIA project, and workforce pipeline.
Pass4:0 Action details Meeting details Video Video
3/12/20261 CITY CLERK DRAFT SUBMITTED   Action details Meeting details Not available
3/3/20260 COMMON COUNCIL ASSIGNED TO   Action details Meeting details Not available
Number
251869
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference

Sponsor
ALD. PÉREZ
Title
Substitute resolution approving a Project Plan and a Development Agreement, authorizing expenditures and creating Tax Incremental District No. 131(FORMA), in the 12th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
Tax Incremental District No. 131 consists of one parcel located at 412 South 4th Street. The District is being created to assist in the new construction of an 65-unit multi-family residential building with all units set aside for households earning up to 80, 90, and 100 percent of the Area Median Income.

The Tax Incremental District will fund an annual payment to the Developer for up to 24 years, equal to 100 percent of any incremental property taxes (less $10,000 in annual expenses), resulting from the taxable value of real and personal property in the Tax Incremental District, not to exceed an amount equal up to $2,975,000 as further described in the Project Plan attached to this Common Council file.
Body
Whereas, The Wisconsin Legislature created Section 66.1105, Wisconsin Statutes, entitled “Tax Increment Law;” and

Whereas, Section 66.1105(4) of the Tax Increment Law sets forth certain criteria that the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee (“Common Council”) and the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (“Authority”) must follow to create a Tax Incremental District (“TID” or “District”) and approve a Project Plan (“Plan”); and

Whereas, Pursuant to Section 66.1105(4)(a) through (gm), Wisconsin Statutes, on February 19, 2026, the Authority conducted a public hearing on the proposed TID and the Plan, designated the boundaries of the District, approved the Plan, recommended that the District be created, and submitted such recommendation to the Common Council for approval with the Plan, a copy of which is attached to this Common Council File; and

Whereas, As required by Section 66.1105(4)(gm)4.a., Wisconsin Statutes, not less than 50 percent, by area, of the real property ...

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