Number
161617
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. STAMPER
Title
Resolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed properties at 1826 West Fond du Lac Avenue, 2135 North 18th Street and 2122 North 18th Street to Adams Garden Park LLC, for development, in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the sale of City-owned Development Property and Neighborhood Property according to the conditions in a Land Disposition Report pursuant to Sections 304-49-4, 304-49-5 and 304-49-8, Milwaukee Code of Ordinances.
Body
Whereas, Adams Garden Park LLC desires to develop the vacant lots at 1826 West Fond du Lac Avenue, 2135 North 18th Street and 2122 North 18th Street for the creation of an Urban Garden Center and has submitted an unsolicited offer to purchase; and
Whereas, Section 304-49-8 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances allows the City of Milwaukee (“City”) to accept unsolicited offers to purchase property when the City receives fair compensation, whether monetary or non-monetary; and
Whereas, The Department of City Development (“DCD”) has reviewed the offer and the development proposal and has determined that the proposed price and development represent fair compensation to the City considering the offering price and investment in the neighborhood; and
Whereas, DCD recommends sale of these lots, with closing contingent on DCD approval of final site and building plans; and
Whereas, The lots will be sold in “as is” condition, without representations or warranties, including, but not limited to, soil quality and subsurface condition; and
Whereas, DCD submits herewith a Land Disposition Report, a copy of which is attached to this Common Council File, describing the terms and conditions of the proposed sale; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of DCD, or designee, is authorized to accept the unsolicited offer to purchase submitted by Adams Garden Park LLC for the City-owned tax deed properties at 1826 West Fond du Lac Avenue, 2135 North 18th Street and 2122 North 18th Street for purchase and development as outlined in the Land Disposition Report; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of DCD, or designee, is authorized to release any deed restrictions that inhibit development and execute other legal documents on behalf of the City and to close the transaction according to the terms of the Land Disposition Report; and, be it
Further Resolved, That in the event any of the lots identified in the Land Disposition Report are not suitable for development or if the City acquires additional lots in the immediate vicinity of the Adams Garden Park LLC project area that are more suitable for the garden center project, lots may be added or substituted without further action of the Common Council upon approval of the Commissioner of DCD and the local member of the Common Council; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the sale proceeds, less sale expenses and a 30 percent disposition fee to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee, shall be credited to the Delinquent Tax Fund.
Drafter
DCD:Yves.LaPierre:ysl
03/01/17/A