HomeMy WebLinkAbout13. 22-491NOVEMBER 22, 2022 22-491 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE SPOT BLIGHT DESIGNATION; AUTHORIZE
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT DONATION OF
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 916 MASON STREET
INITIATED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RECOMMENDATION: Approved
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Oshkosh was created to
assist in the elimination and prevention of blight and blighting influences and to promote
urban renewal; and
WHEREAS, per Section 66.1333, Wisconsin Statutes, the Redevelopment
Authority may spot blight and acquire blighted property without designating a
boundary or adopting a redevelopment plan; and
WHEREAS, the property owner has generously offered to donate the property at
916 Mason Street to the Redevelopment Authority and said property is not within a
designated redevelopment area; and
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Authority conducted a public hearing and
approved a determination that the property at 916 Mason Street is blighted and in need
of rehabilitation and blight elimination; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the property located at 916 Mason Street is hereby declared blighted
pursuant to the provisions of Section 66.1333, Wisconsin Statutes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Common Council that a comprehensive
redevelopment plan is not necessary to determine the need for acquisition and
redevelopment of said property.
NOVEMBER 22, 2022 22-491 RESOLUTION
CONT’D
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper Redevelopment Authority officials
are authorized and directed to accept the donation of said property and execute any and
all documents necessary to consummate this transaction.
City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 920.236.5000 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Kelly Nieforth, Community Development Director
DATE: November 17, 2022
RE: Approve Spot Blight Designation; Authorize Redevelopment Authority to
Accept Donation of Property Located at 916 Mason Street
BACKGROUND
The owner of 916 Mason Street approached staff through their attorney to see if the
Redevelopment Authority (RDA) would consider accepting the property as a donation. The
home is currently vacated and abandoned. Due to the dilapidated and deteriorated condition of
the home, the property currently has a raze order from the City of Oshkosh.
ANALYSIS
The property owner has agreed to deed the property to the RDA. In consideration for the
donated property, the current owner would not be responsible for unpaid taxes, water and
sewer bills, or costs associated with razing the home.
FISCAL IMPACT
In exchange for the donated property, the RDA would be responsible for the past due property
taxes as well as costs associated with razing the home and abandoning a well on the site. There
are approximately $9,000 of back taxes from 2020 and 2021. Asbestos removal, well
abandonment, and demolition would likely cost another $10,000 to $20,000. Community
Development Block Grant funds (Account 0303-0740-6412-16917) are available for this purpose.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Redevelopment Authority recommended approval of the spot blight designation and
acceptance of the donation of the 916 Mason Street property on November 16, 2022. Please see
attached for more information.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Kelly Nieforth Mark A. Rohloff
Community Development Director City Manager
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