City of Milwaukee - File #: 071509

• File #: 071509
• Version: 0
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Placed On File
• File created: 2/26/2008
• In control: JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
• Final action: 1/16/2009
• Title: Resolution authorizing in-rem foreclosure of properties at 2835 W. Kilbourn Avenue, 2841 W. Highland Boulevard and 2809 W. Highland Boulevard.
• Sponsors: ALD. BAUMAN
• Indexes: IN REM JUDGMENTS, NUISANCES

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
1/16/2009	0	COMMON COUNCIL	PLACED ON FILE	Pass	14:0
1/12/2009	0	JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE	Pass	4:0
3/10/2008	0	JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR; Minutes note: Held at the request of the sponsor.	Pass	4:0
2/29/2008	0	JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
2/26/2008	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number
071509
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference

Sponsor
ALD. BAUMAN
Title
Resolution authorizing in-rem foreclosure of properties at 2835 W. Kilbourn Avenue, 2841 W. Highland Boulevard and 2809 W. Highland Boulevard.
...Analysis
This resolution directs the City Treasurer to begin in-rem foreclosure against properties at 2835 W. Kilbourn Avenue, 2841 W. Highland Boulevard and 2809 W. Highland Boulevard under the “Internal Protocol for Community Improvement In-Rem Foreclosure Actions” established by the City Attorney’s Office.
Body
Whereas, The “Internal Protocol for Community Improvement In-Rem Foreclosure Actions” established by the City Attorney’s Office, pursuant to Common Council file number 030680, provides that if a property is a nuisance or otherwise a blighting influence, and City ownership of and control of the parcel will mitigate or ameliorate the nuisance or blight, the Common Council may authorize the acquisition of the property through in-rem foreclosure action; and

Whereas, The property at 2835 W. Kilbourn Avenue has numerous nuisance and code enforcement violations that have gone unabated by the property owner, including lack of heat, defective toilets and roach and mice infestation; and

Whereas, Moreover the property at 2835 W. Kilbourn Avenue also owes taxes to the City of Milwaukee totaling $71,568.97 for the years 2006 and 2007; and

Whereas, The property at 2841 W. Highland Boulevard has numerous nuisance and code enforcement violations that have gone unabated by the property owner, including lack of heat, leaking and water damage and mice infestation; and

Whereas, Moreover the property at 2841 W. Highland Boulevard also owes taxes to the City of Milwaukee totaling $101,952.00 for the years 2006 and 2007; and

Whereas, The property at 2809 W. Highland Boulevard has numerous nuisance and code enforcement violations that have gone unabated by the property owner, including lack of heat, defective electricity and rat, mice and roach infestat...