Number
141669
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
090428, 101401, 131505
Sponsor
ALD. WADE AND BOHL
Title
A substitute ordinance relating to vacant building registration and requirements.
Sections
200-19-2 am
200-33-64 cr
200-51.7 cr
275-32-7-a-0 am
275-32-7-a-7 am
Analysis
On November 3, 2009, the common council passed file number 090428, a substitute ordinance relating to vacant building registration and requirements. This ordinance included a sunset provision stating that the authorization of the vacant building registration program shall expire 5 years from the effective date of the ordinance, January 1, 2010, unless reauthorized by the common council. The ordinance expired January 1, 2015.
This ordinance reestablishes the vacant building inspection program, thereby making it a permanent program.
Body
Whereas, Economic conditions and the rise in the number of mortgage foreclosures has resulted in a significant increase in the number of vacant buildings; and
Whereas, Vacant buildings often become abandoned and dilapidated because they are not maintained by their owners; and
Whereas, Vacant buildings often are not properly managed or monitored, may facilitate drug dealing and other criminal activity, may harbor vermin, attract trespassers, attract nuisance activity, and attract criminals and may be damaged by vandals or arsonists; and
Whereas, Vacant buildings invite dumping, trash and other debris; and
Whereas, Vacant buildings contribute to blight, causing a decrease in property values and discouraging neighbors from making improvements to their buildings, encouraging neighbors to move out of the neighborhood and discouraging persons from moving into the neighborhood; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee spends additional public safety resources on vacant buildings, as well as the staff and time to secure or demolish vacant buildings; and
Whereas, The Common Council considers these vacant buildings to have a negative effect on the ne...
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