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Council approves purchase of 1011 W. Montclair Ave. for up to $400,000 under MMSD voluntary acquisition program
Summary
The council authorized purchase of a floodplain property at 1011 West Montclair Avenue for an amount not to exceed $400,000 under an agreement with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) to acquire properties in the floodplain.
The Glendale Common Council approved spending up to $400,000 to purchase the property at 1011 West Montclair Avenue under the city’s agreement with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) for voluntary acquisition of floodplain properties.
City Administrator Carl Warwick told the council that the purchase is "pursuant to our agreement with MMSD for the purchase voluntary purchase and acquisition of properties in the floodplain," and that the approval would permit acquisition of the property for $400,000.
Why it matters: Voluntary acquisition of floodplain properties is a common strategy to reduce repeated flood damage and restore floodplain function; such purchases often tie to regional flood mitigation programs and can affect neighborhood patterns of property ownership.
Discussion and direction: The item drew no extended discussion at the meeting. The council moved and seconded approval; the motion carried on a voice vote.
Formal action: Motion to approve the purchase of 1011 West Montclair Avenue for an amount not to exceed $400,000 was moved by Alderman Vukovich, seconded by Alderman Bailey, and approved by the council.
