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File #: 020704    Version:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/4/2002 In control: JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action: 9/24/2002
Effective date:    
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)
Sponsors: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Indexes: IN REM JUDGMENTS
Attachments: 1. City Treasurer Cover Letter.PDF, 2. Request for Vacation of In Rem Judgment.PDF, 3. DCD Letter.pdf, 4. Fiscal Note.pdf, 5. DNS Reply.PDF

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 property under Section 80-8 or 17-12 in 2001 or thus far in 2002; now, therefore, be it

 

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that in order to return the property at 2538-2540 N. 37th Street, a cashier's check must be submitted in the amount indicated by the City Treasurer within forty-five (45) calendar days of the adoption of this resolution; and, be it

 

Further Resolved, That the City Attorney is then authorized to enter into a stipulation with the former owner to reopen and vacate the City's judgment in  Milwaukee County Circuit Court Case No.02CV002117 known as the 2002-01 In Rem Parcel 606 securing the court's order and recording said order with the Milwaukee County Register of Deeds; and, be it

 

Further Resolved, That if the above delinquent taxes, interest, and penalties are not paid within  forty-five (45) calendar days of the adoption of this resolution, this process becomes null and void.

Drafter

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9/11/02

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