Number
030844
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
020867
Sponsor
ALD. JOHNSON-ODOM
Title
Resolution approving the blight designation of the privately owned property at 2316 North 6th Street in the boundary of the proposed North 7th Street - West Garfield Avenue Redevelopment Project Area and authorizing its acquisition 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 a privately owned property, authorize its 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 project.
Body
Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee ("Council") by adoption of File No. 010087 approved the amended boundaries of the North 7th Street - West Garfield Avenue Redevelopment Project Area to facilitate development of an African American Cultural and Entertainment District and a Redevelopment Plan is currently being prepared by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee ("Authority"); and
Whereas, The owner of the property at 2316 North 6th Street, which is within the project boundary, has offered to sell the property to the Authority in advance of the completed and approved Redevelopment Plan; and
Whereas, In order to acquire property prior to adoption of a Redevelopment Plan, the Authority must declare the property blighted pursuant to Section 66.1333(5)(c), Wisconsin Statutes, which enables the Authority to acquire blighted property without designating a boundary or adopting a Redevelopment Plan upon approval of the local legislative body; and
Whereas, In File No. 020867 adopted October 15, 2002, the Council authorized the Authority to undertake Spot Acquisition Projects under the provisions of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and the Authority submitted an application to the Community Block Grant Administration for the necessary financial assistance under such Act to acquire the property; and
Whereas, The property owner waived his right to the statutory notice and a public hearing was conducted on October 16, 2003, by the Authority pursuant to the provisions of Section 66.1333(5)(c), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended; and
Whereas, After the hearing, the Authority determined the property to be blighted within the meaning of Section 66.1333(4)(bm), Wisconsin Statutes, as amended, and requested Council approval of the spot acquisition; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Spot Acquisition Project known as 2316 North 6th Street (Tax Key No. 323-0688-3) is approved; and, be it
Further Resolved, That it is found, determined and reaffirmed that:
1. This property is blighted 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.
3. This acquisition is feasible and conforms to the general plan of the City.
4. The property will be acquired with funds from the Community Block Grant Administration; and, be it
Further Resolved, That in order to implement and facilitate this Project, 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 this acquisition including the prohibition of any new construction at the property and accordingly, the Council:
1. Pledges its cooperation in helping to carry out this acquisition.
2. Directs that no new construction shall be permitted or authorized at the property 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 this Project's objectives.
4. Stands ready to consider and take appropriate action upon proposals and measures designed to effectuate this acquisition; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Clerk is 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 of Milwaukee having administrative jurisdiction in the premises described above.
Drafter
DCD-Redevelopment Authority
EMM:bmm
10/14/03/A