Number
071266
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution granting a special privilege to Lamar Outdoor Advertising for two concrete pads, a fence and electrical equipment in the public right-of-way at 302 West Rosedale Avenue, in the 14th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This resolution grants a special privilege to Lamar Outdoor Advertising for two concrete pads, a fence and electrical equipment in the public right-of-way at 302 West Rosedale Avenue.
Body
Whereas, Lamar Outdoor Advertising was permitted to construct and maintain a billboard sign adjacent to the I-94/43 freeway on property that was owned by a railroad company; and
Whereas, Subsequently, the City of Milwaukee acquired said property; and
Whereas, The applicant then constructed two concrete platforms and a fence enclosing electrical equipment and electrical equipment for related to the billboard sign without acquiring permission to construct said items; and
Whereas, Said property has since been dedicated as public right-of-way; and
Whereas, Lamar Outdoor Advertising is requesting permission to keep and maintain two concrete pads, a fence enclosing electrical equipment and electrical equipment for the billboard sign; and
Whereas, The billboard sign is allowed to exist in the public right-of-way by virtue of agreements made prior to dedication of the property as public right-of-way; and
Whereas, Said concrete platforms, fence and electrical equipment may only legally encroach into the public right-of-way by granting of a special privilege resolution adopted by the Common Council; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that Lamar Outdoor Advertising, 2809 South 5th Court, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207 is hereby granted the following special privileges:
1. To keep and maintain two concrete platforms in the public right-of-way of the Kinnickinnic River Bike Trail adjacent to a billboard pole centered approximately 40...
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