Number
020704
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Sponsor
THE JUDICIARY AND LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2538-2540 North 37th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District of the City of Milwaukee to its former owner upon payment of all city and county tax liens and any special improvement bonds, with all interest and penalty thereon and all costs as sustained by the City in foreclosing and managing said real estate. (Dewayne Jelks)
Analysis
Permits return of property owned by the City under conditions imposed by Ordinance File Number 901739, passed by the Common Council on July 28, 1992.
Body
Whereas, The property located at 2538-2540 North 37th Street, tax key number 327-0323-7 previously owned by Dewayne Jelks, has delinquent taxes for 2000-2001 and was foreclosed upon pursuant to Sec. 75.521, Wis. Stats., and a fee simple absolute was obtained in favor of the City of Milwaukee dated July 8, 2002; and
Whereas, Dewayne Jelks, would like to reclaim said property by paying all City and County real estate taxes, plus accrued interest and penalties to date of payment, and all costs as sustained by the City in the foreclosing and management of said property since July 8, 2002; and
Whereas, The Department of Neighborhood Services indicates currently the applicant owes $110 in pending reinspection fees on this property which must be paid before property is returned to the owner; and
Whereas, The City Treasurer's records show outstanding 2000-2001 taxes, plus interest, penalties and costs; and
Whereas, The Department of City Development reports that this property is not suitable for use by a public agency or community based organization. Said property is occupied but no rent has been collected and administrative costs have been incurred totalling $450; and
Whereas, The Health Department reported no outstanding orders or notices, and no clean up notices have been issued against this prop...
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