Number
191412
Version
SUBSTITUTE 2
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. COGGS
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing acceptance of an unsolicited offer to purchase from Greyson Drake Brown for the City-owned tax deed property located at 3140-42 North Julia Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This proposed substitute resolution authorizes the sale of City-owned Neighborhood Property according to the conditions in a Land Disposition Report pursuant to Section 304-49-8 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances.
Body
Whereas, The property at 3140-42 North Julia Street (tax key 2822421100) (“Property”) was acquired by the City from Daphne Brown (“Former Owner”) through in rem property tax foreclosure in January of 2019; and
Whereas, Greyson Drake Brown (“Buyer”) is the Former Owner’s son, and desires to purchase the Property from the City; and
Whereas, The Buyer was unable to apply to vacate the judgment of foreclosure due to the expiration of the deadline; and
Whereas, The Department of City Development (“DCD”) recommended that the property be marketed for sale along with the adjacent vacant City-owned lot at 3134 North Julia Street; and
Whereas, Section 304-49-8 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances (“MCO”) allows the City to accept unsolicited offers to purchase property when the City receives fair compensation, whether monetary or non-monetary; and
Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee desires to authorize the sale of the Property to the Buyer; and
Whereas, The file sponsor recommends accepting the Buyer’s purchase price offer of $6,000.00 which represents the taxes due at the time of foreclosure and departmental expenses; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That DCD is authorized to accept an unsolicited offer to purchase the Property from the Buyer, provided that the Buyer meets the following conditions:
1) The offer price equals the sponsor of the file’s recommendation, which is $6,000.00.
2) The Buyer provides documented evidence of financial ability to pay the full sales price at closing, and understands that the evidence will be verified by DCD.
3) The Buyer passes all City’s standard buyer checks.
4) The Buyer closes the sale no later than June 30, 2020 following the certification of this file; and, be it
Further Resolved, That if the sale does not close by June 30, 2020, the offer shall be deemed to be rejected; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon sale closing, sale proceeds will be distributed as required by MCO 304-49-12.
Drafter
DCD:Deborah.McCollum-Gathing:dmg
05/14/20