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File #: 210107    Version:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/4/2021 In control: COMMON COUNCIL
On agenda: Final action: 6/15/2021
Effective date:    
Title: Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3607 N 20th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Felicia L Lewis.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Indexes: IN REM JUDGMENTS
Attachments: 1. Request for Vacation of In-Rem Judgment, 2. Hearing Notices 6 7 21, 3. DCD Letter.pdf, 4. 2700505000cctaxsearch.pdf, 5. 210107 DNS Letter 6.7.21.pdf, 6. CIty Attorney Letter re Lewis 6-4-21.pdf

Number

210107

Version

SUBSTITUTE 1

Sponsor

THE CHAIR

Title

Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3607 N 20th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Felicia L Lewis.

Analysis

Permits return of property owned by the City under conditions imposed by s. 304-50, Milw. Code of Ordinances

Body

Whereas, The property located at 3607 N 20th Street, previously owned by Felicia L Lewis, has delinquent taxes for 2018-2020 and was foreclosed upon pursuant to Sec. 75.521, Wis. Stats., and  a fee simple absolute was obtained in favor of the City of Milwaukee dated April 5, 2021 210107; and

 

Whereas, Felicia L Lewis would like to reclaim said property by paying all City and County real estate taxes, plus accrued interest and penalties to date of payment, and all costs as sustained by the City in the foreclosing and management of said property since April 5, 2021; and

 

Whereas, Felicia L Lewis has agreed to pay all related city charges up until the point that the property is returned, as well as all charges and conditions which are detailed in the letters submitted by the Department of Neighborhood Services, Department of City Development, the Health Department and the Treasurer’s Office, as though set forth in this resolution; now, therefore, be it

 

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that in order to return the property at 3607 N 20th Street, a cashier's check must be submitted in the amount indicated by the City Treasurer within thirty (30) calendar days of the adoption of this resolution;  and, be it

 

Further Resolved, That the City Attorney is then authorized to enter into a stipulation with the former owner to reopen and vacate the City's judgment in Milwaukee County Circuit Court Case No 20-CV-007046. Known as the 2020-2 In Rem Parcel 139, securing the court's order and recording said order with the Milwaukee County Register of Deeds; and, be it

 

Further Resolved, That if the above delinquent taxes, interest, and penalties are not paid within thirty (30) calendar days of the adoption of this resolution, this process becomes null and void.

Drafter

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Joanna Polanco

6/1/2021