Number
051556
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. MCGEE
Title
Resolution approving a Relocation Plan for the North 7th Street - West Garfield Avenue Redevelopment Project Phase I acquisitions for the Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District, in the 6th Aldermanic District. (Redevelopment Authority)
Analysis
This resolution approves the Relocation Plan for the North 7th Street - West Garfield Avenue Redevelopment Project Phase I acquisitions for the Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District, which was prepared pursuant to Chapter 32.25 of the Wisconsin Statutes and in accordance with Wisconsin Department of Commerce guidelines.
Body
Whereas, The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (“Authority”) and the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee approved Amendment No. 2 to the North 7th Street - West Garfield Avenue Redevelopment Plan (“Plan”) to assemble land for development of the Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District; and
Whereas, The Plan designated privately owned property for acquisition and the acquisition will result in the displacement of occupants who must be relocated according to Chapter 32.25 of the Wisconsin Statutes; and
Whereas, The Authority cannot proceed with property acquisition activities until it has an approved State of Wisconsin Relocation Plan for the occupants expected to be displaced as required by Chapter 32.25 of the Wisconsin Statutes; and
Whereas, The Relocation Plan for the first phase of acquisition has been submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Commerce for approval; and
Whereas, Said Relocation Plan also must be submitted to and approved by the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee as required by Chapter 66.1333(10) of the Wisconsin Statutes; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Relocation Plan prepared by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee for the North 7th Street - West Garfield Avenue Redevelopment Project Phase I acquisitions for the Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District, a copy of which is attached to this Common Council File, is found to:
1. Formulate a feasible method for relocating the occupants to be displaced from areas that are designated for clearance and redevelopment.
2. Assures that suitable relocation sites are available to the occupants to be displaced by project activities.
3. Assures that all occupants to be displaced will receive relocation payments and assistance as prescribed by law.
and, therefore, the Relocation Plan for the North 7th Street - West Garfield Avenue Redevelopment Project Phase I acquisitions for the Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District is approved; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Authority is authorized to expeditiously and faithfully carry out the approved Relocation Plan.
Drafter
DCD-Redevelopment Authority
RS:rs
03/23/06/A