Number
161725
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. STAMPER
Title
Resolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed properties at 1544 West Center Street, 2717 North 15th Street, 1533 West Hadley Street, 2752 North 16th Street and 2736 North 16th Street to the Milwaukee Rescue Mission for development, in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the sale of City-owned Development Property according to the conditions in a Land Disposition Report pursuant to Section 304-49-5 and 304-49-8, Milwaukee Code of Ordinances.
Body
Whereas, The Milwaukee Rescue Mission desires to develop the vacant lots at 1544 West Center Street, 2717 North 15th Street, 1533 West Hadley Street, 2752 North 16th Street and 2736 North 16th Street for the expansion of its facilities 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; 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 the Milwaukee Rescue Mission for the City-owned tax deed properties at 1544 West Center Street, 2717 North 15th Street, 1533 West Hadley Street, 2752 North 16th Street and 2736 North 16th 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 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
03/28/17/B