City of Milwaukee - File #: 252059

• File #: 252059
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: In Council-Adoption
• File created: 3/24/2026
• In control: ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
• Title: Substitute resolution authorizing the sale-back to Michael J. Lowrey and Charlene Hinchliffe former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 1847 North 2nd Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
• Sponsors: ALD. COGGS

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
5/5/2026	0	ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	SUBSTITUTED; Minutes note: Appearing: Kari Smith, DCD Cindy Wright-Smith, DCD Ald. Stamper moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 5-0)	Pass	5:0
5/5/2026	1	ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION; Minutes note: The file was substituted with Proposed Substitute A, relabeled as Substitute 1.	Pass	5:0
4/30/2026	0	ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
4/30/2026	0	ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
4/14/2026	0	ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR; Minutes note: This item was taken out of order after item 5. Appearing: Deborah McCollum-Gathing, DCD Kari Smith, DCD Jumaane Cheatham, DNS There was discussion on the sale of the property to the former owner, pending raze order, permanent historic designation, and restoration arrangement with the previous owner. Ald. Coggs was in support of the file and restoration agreementt. Jesse Byam-Katzman, Historic Brewers Hill resident, testified regarding the uncertainty of the demolition and ownership of the property should the arrangement not be adhered to. There was discussion on altering the agreement.	Pass	5:0
3/24/2026	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number
252059
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference

Sponsor
ALD. COGGS
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the sale-back to Michael J. Lowrey and Charlene Hinchliffe former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 1847 North 2nd Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This substitute resolution authorizes the sale-back to the Former Owner of the City-owned Neighborhood Property pursuant to Section 304-49-5 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances.
Body
Whereas, The property at 1947 North 2nd Street (Tax Key 353-0829-000) (the “Property”) was acquired by the City of Milwaukee (“City”) from Michael J. Lowrey and Charlene Hinchliffe (“Former Owner”) through in rem property tax foreclosure on November 18, 2024; and

Whereas, Milwaukee Code of Ordinances 304-49-5-a authorizes the sale-back of property to Former Owners of non-single-family, owner-occupied properties upon approval of a resolution by a majority of the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee (“Common Council”); and

Whereas, The Common Council desires to authorize the sale-back of the Property to Michael J. Lowrey and Charlene Hinchliffe; and

Whereas, The Department of City Development (“DCD”) recommends accepting the Former Owner’s payment of $42,496.04 which represents City costs and expenses incurred, plus any additional costs and expenses incurred prior to closing per 304-49-5-c; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That DCD is authorized to accept the payment of costs and expenses incurred from the Former Owner, provided that Former Owner meets the following conditions:

1. The price equals the total of City costs and expenses owed, subject to change upon additional costs and expenses incurred prior to closing.
2. The Former Owner provides documented evidence of financial ability to pay the full price at closing, understanding that said evidence will be verified by DCD.
3. The Former Owner passes all City standard buyer checks.
4. The Former Owner closes the sale no later...