Number
020225
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
010087, 011164
Sponsor
ALD. JOHNSON-ODOM
Title
Resolution approving the blight designation and spot acquisition of the privately owned properties at 534 West North Avenue, 622 West North Avenue and 626 West North Avenue in the vicinity of North 7th Street and West North Avenue by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee, in the 6th Aldermanic District. (Redevelopment Authority)
Analysis
Adoption of this resolution by at least two-thirds vote of the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee will approve the blight designation of the properties at 534 West North Avenue, 622 West North Avenue and 626 West North Avenue, authorize their acquisition by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee utilizing the Spot Acquisition procedures set forth in Section 66.1333, Wisconsin Statutes, and identify a funding source for the Projects.
Body
Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee ("Council") by passage of File No. 010087 approved the amended boundaries of the North 7th Street - West North Avenue Redevelopment Project Area to facilitate development of an African American Cultural and Entertainment District and a Redevelopment Plan is currently being prepared; and
Whereas, The owners of the properties identified below and within the project boundary have offered to sell their properties to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee ("Authority") in advance of the approval of the Redevelopment Plan:
534 West North Avenue (Tax Key No. 323-0691-000-X)
622 West North Avenue (Tax Key No. 323-0656-000-9)
626 West North Avenue (Tax Key No. 323-0655-000-3)
; and
Whereas, Before the Authority can acquire property prior to adoption of a Redevelopment Plan, the properties must be declared blighted pursuant to Section 66.1333(5)(c), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended; and
Whereas, In Council File No. 011164 adopted February 12, 2002, the Council deemed it desirable and in the public interest that the Authority undertake and carry out an urban renewal program under the Act and so authorized and directed the Authority to prepare Spot Acquisition Projects; and
Whereas, The property owners waived their rights to receive the statutory notices and a public hearing was conducted on May 16, 2002 by the Authority pursuant to the provisions of Section 66.1333(5)(c), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended; and
Whereas, The Authority determined the subject properties to be blighted within the meaning of Section 66.1333(4)(bm), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, and, requested Council approval of the Spot Acquisition Projects; and
Whereas, In relation to the location and extent of public works and utilities, public buildings, and public uses proposed, the Authority has conferred with the City Plan Commission and with such other public officials, boards, authorities, and agencies of the City of Milwaukee ("City") under whose administrative jurisdictions such uses respectively fall pursuant to Subsection 66.1333(6)(c), Wisconsin Statutes; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the subject Spot Acquisition Projects are approved; and, be it
Further Resolved, That it is found, determined, and reaffirmed that:
1. These Spot Acquisition Projects are blighted properties in need of blight elimination, slum clearance, and urban renewal, and qualify as eligible projects within the meaning of Section 66.1333(4)(bm), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended.
2. The objectives of the Authority cannot be achieved solely through rehabilitation of the Projects.
3. These Spot Acquisition Projects are feasible and conform to the general plan of the City.
4. Financial assistance to the Authority under the provisions of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, is necessary to enable these Projects to be acquired and renewed, and accordingly, the Authority's application for financial assistance from the Council under the Act is confirmed and approved; and, be it
Further Resolved, That to implement and facilitate the prosecution of these Spot Acquisition Projects, certain official action to support the new land uses after redevelopment may be taken with general references, among other things, to changes in zoning; the vacation and removal of streets, alleys, and other public ways; the location and relocation of sewer and water mains and other public facilities; and other public actions deemed necessary to effectuate the purpose of these Projects including the prohibition of any new construction in these Project areas, and accordingly, the Council:
1. Pledges its cooperation in helping to carry out these Spot Acquisition Projects.
2. Directs that no new construction shall be permitted or authorized in these Spot Acquisition Projects by any agencies, boards, or commissions of the City under local codes or ordinances unless as authorized by the Council under Section 66.1333(6)(e), Wisconsin Statutes.
3. Directs the various public officials, departments, boards, and agencies of the City having administrative responsibilities in the premises likewise to cooperate to such end and to exercise their respective functions and powers in a manner consistent with these Projects' objectives.
4. Stands ready to consider and take appropriate action upon proposals and measures designed to effectuate these Projects; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, the Commissioner of the Department of Neighborhood Services, the City Engineer, the Assessment Commissioner, the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee, and to such other agencies, boards, and commissions of the City having administrative jurisdiction in the premises described above.
Drafter
DCD-Redevelopment Authority
DKE:dke
05/14/02/A