Number
180454
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Council Resolution File No. 64-1821
Council Resolution File No. 64-3587
Council Resolution File No. 64-3588
Sponsor
ALD. BAUMAN
Title
Resolution authorizing the proper City officers to execute a Quit Claim Deed of Facilities (QCD-1680 A and B) and Easement Amendment document conveying the combined sewer located in vacated East Highland Avenue between North Milwaukee Street and North Broadway, to Milwaukee School of Engineering in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the proper City officers to execute a Quit Claim Deed of Facilities (QCD-1680 A and B) and Easement Amendment document conveying the combined sewer located in vacated East Highland Avenue between North Milwaukee Street and North Broadway, to Milwaukee School of Engineering in the 4th Aldermanic District. The sewer is being conveyed because it is no longer needed for public use.
Body
Whereas, In 1875, the City of Milwaukee constructed a 12-inch and 15-inch diameter combined sewer in East Highland Avenue, from North Milwaukee Street to North Broadway; and
Whereas, East Highland Avenue was vacated by the City of Milwaukee in 1965 (Council Resolution File No. 64-1821 and is now owned by Milwaukee School of Engineerin (MSOE); and
Whereas, Said sewer no longer serves the public interest; and
Whereas, MSOE has agreed to accept ownership of said sewer; and
Whereas, the City has water facilities in the same area as the sewer facilities and the City has easement rights regarding these water facilities per Wis. Stat. 66.1005(2) and per two 1965 easements (which easement rights the City will retain); and
Whereas, the City will amend its easement rights to show they are for water facilities and not for sewer facilities; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the proper City officers, including the DPW Commissioner, are hereby authorized: (i) to sign the Quit Claim Deed of Facilities (QCD-1680 A and B) and Easement Amendment document, in the form and substance submitted to this file (or in substantially the same form and substance as submitted, and to effectuate the intent of this resolution); and (ii) to cause the same to be recorded in the Milwaukee County Register of Deeds Office.
...Requestor
Department of Public Works
Infrastructure Services Division
Drafter
Environmental Engineering Section
Kurt Sprangers/Emily Beane
June 18, 2018