Number
010725
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
951631
Sponsor
ALD. SANCHEZ
Title
Resolution removing a deed restriction from a former tax-deed vacant lot at 1925 South 5th Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District. (DCD-Real Estate)
Analysis
This resolution will remove a deed restriction imposed by the City of Milwaukee that prohibits division of said property and construction of any principal buildings on it.
Body
Whereas, Pursuant to Common Council File No. 951631, adopted March 5, 1996, the City of Milwaukee conveyed to Warren M. Weir by a Quit Claim deed dated June 5, 1996, a tax-deed vacant lot at 1925 South 5th Street that adjoined his property at 1931 South 5th Street; and
Whereas, The deed of conveyance contained restrictions that the land conveyed therein "shall be joined with the Grantee's adjoining property so as to create a single parcel to be used as a unit; that said combined parcel shall not be divided without the approval of the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee; and that the land therein conveyed shall be used as open space and no principal buildings may be erected thereon"; and
Whereas, Mr. Weir has requested removal of the deed restrictions to allow him to sell a portion of the former tax-deed vacant lot to the other adjoining owner; and
Whereas, Removal of the deed restrictions is required for the aforementioned sale to occur; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the proper City officials are authorized and directed to execute the necessary legal documents to remove the restrictions contained in the deed dated June 5, 1996, to allow for the sale of a portion of said property to the other adjoining owner.
Drafter
DCD-Real Estate
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09/25/01/A