Number
030384
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
020867
Sponsor
ALD. PRATT, JOHNSON-ODOM AND WADE
Title
Resolution approving the blight designation and spot acquisition of five properties owned by Milwaukee County at 1723 West Vine Street, 4728 North 36th Street, 3463-65 North 8th Street, 725 West North Avenue and 3033 North 14th Street by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee, in the 1st, 6th and 10th Aldermanic Districts. (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 and spot acquisition of five properties by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee.
Body
Whereas, Milwaukee County owns the properties identified below and has offered to convey them to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee ("Authority"):
1723 West Vine Street (Tax Key No. 351-9993-000-X)
4728 North 36th Street (Tax Key No. 229-1119-000-5)
3463-65 North 8th Street (Tax Key No. 283-1253-000-9)
725 West North Avenue (Tax Key No. 352-2415-110-X)(part)
3033 North 14th Street (Tax Key No. 311-3037-000-7)
; and
Whereas, Before the Authority can acquire property prior to adoption of a redevelopment plan, it must be declared blighted pursuant to Section 66.1333(5)(c), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended; and
Whereas, In File No. 020867 adopted on October 15, 2002, the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee ("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, Milwaukee County waived its right to receive the statutory notice and a public hearing was conducted on June 19, 2003, by the Authority pursuant to the provisions of Section 66.1333(5)(c), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended; and
Whereas, The Authority determined that said properties are blighted within the meaning of Section 66.1333(4)(bm), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, and requested Council approval of these 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 under whose administrative jurisdictions such uses respectively fall pursuant to Section 66.1333(6)(c), Wisconsin Statutes; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that these 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; 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 the 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 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 of Milwaukee having administrative jurisdiction in the premises described above.
Drafter
DCD-Redevelopment Authority
DKE:dke
06/24/03/B