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Council debates sale of three Hackett-neighborhood lots to Habitat for Humanity with two-year repurchase provision
Summary
Director Christiansen presented a resolution to sell three lots in the Hackett neighborhood to Habitat for Humanity for $1 to support affordable housing; councilors added a two-year repurchase agreement and an extension process; the transcript records a motion but does not show a final vote.
Director Christiansen told the council the development arm of Habitat for Humanity (Waukesha, Jefferson and Rock) is interested in constructing single-family affordable homes on three city-owned lots in the Hackett neighborhood and intends to include those parcels in upcoming grant applications. The parcels — 507 St. Lawrence Ave, 1223 St. Lawrence Ave and 514 Highland Ave — were proposed for sale for $1 to facilitate development and grant packaging. "These 3 lots are in the Hackett neighborhood," Director Christiansen said.
Council discussion added a proposed two-year repurchase agreement requiring the buyer to achieve a certificate of occupancy within two years or revert the lots to the city for the original purchase price; staff also agreed to include an extension process for unforeseen delays. A motion to approve the resolution with those provisions was moved and seconded; the meeting excerpt does not record a final vote tally in the transcript provided.
