Number
170169
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
141263
Sponsor
ALD. BAUMAN
Title
Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Project Plan and authorizing expenditures for Tax Incremental District No. 82 (East Michigan Street), in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
Tax Incremental District No. 82 was created in 2015 for the purpose of funding a multimodal transportation hub at The Couture development proposed for the property located at 909 East Michigan Street and other public improvements, infrastructure and amenities necessary to expand transit options and promote development of the District and surrounding properties, infrastructure for the Milwaukee Streetcar initial and lakefront lines, workforce training and administration expenses totaling $49,550,000.
Amendment No. 1 revises the Project Plan to authorize $2,000,000 in additional funding for sewer and other public infrastructure work within one half-mile of the District’s boundary.
Body
Whereas, On February 10, 2015, the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee (“Common Council”) adopted File No. 141263, which approved a Project Plan and created Tax Incremental District No. 82 (the “District” or “TID No. 82”); and
Whereas, Pursuant to Section 66.1105(4)(h)(l), Wisconsin Statutes, on May 4, 2017, the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (“Authority”) conducted a public hearing on Amendment No. 1 to the Project Plan for the District (“Amendment”), approved the Amendment by resolution and submitted the Amendment, a copy of which is attached to this Common Council File, to the Common Council for its approval; and
Whereas, Section 66.1105(4)(g) and (h)(1), Wisconsin Statutes, provides that an Amendment to a Project Plan shall be approved by the Common Council with the adoption of a resolution, which contains findings that the Project Plan, as amended, is feasible and in conformity with the Master Plan of the City of Milwaukee (“City”); now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that it finds and determines as follows:
1. The Amendment retains the existing boundaries of the District and does not alter the number of properties within the District. Therefore, the findings made in File No. 141263, pursuant to Section 66.1105(4)(gm)l and 4, Wisconsin Statutes, are unchanged.
2. The Amendment revises the project costs to be supported by the District and revises the Economic Feasibility Report that is part of the Project Plan and makes related changes regarding the timing of project costs and methods of financing. The improvement and/or development of such area are/is likely to enhance significantly the value of substantially all of the other real property in and adjoining the District.
3. The project costs provided in the Amendment relate directly to promoting development consistent with the City's Master Plan and with the purpose(s) for which the District was created under Section 66.1105(4)(gm)4.a., Wisconsin Statutes.
4. As required by Wisconsin Statutes, Section 66.1105(4)(gm)4.c., the percentage of the aggregate value of the equalized taxable property of the District, plus the incremental value of all other existing Tax Incremental Districts within the City, does not exceed the statutory maximum 12 percent of the aggregate value of total equalized value of taxable property within the City; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Amendment is approved and the Project Plan for the District, as amended, is feasible, in conformity with the Master Plan for the City and will promote the orderly development of the City; and, be it
Further Resolved, That:
1. The City Clerk is directed to notify the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, in such form as may be prescribed by said Department, of the approval of this Amendment pursuant to the provisions of Section 66.1105(5), Wisconsin Statutes.
2. The City Comptroller is directed to transfer the sum of up to $2,000,000, plus capitalized interest for two years, if necessary, from the Parent TID Account to the Project Account No. 0336-1910-TD08280000 for the purpose of providing a portion of the necessary funding for implementation of the Amendment.
3. The City Comptroller, in conjunction with the Commissioner of the Department of City Development (“DCD”), is directed to perform such acts and to create such accounts and subaccounts and make appropriate transfers, upon written request by DCD, for all revenue or expenditure activity under this resolution; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the proper City officials are directed to execute any additional documents and instruments necessary to carry out the purposes of the Amendment and this resolution including, without limitation, amendment(s) to the TID No. 82 development documents with The Couture, LLC.
Drafter
DCD:Dan.Casanova:dac
05/09/17/A