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Final Resolution authorizing public improvement for repaving streets and alleys and levying special assessments against benefited properties
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WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, held a public hearing both in-person and virtually via use of the Zoom platform at 7:30 p.m. Local Time, on the 17th day of December, 2024 for the purpose of hearing all interested persons concerning the preliminary resolution and report of the Board of Public Works on the proposed improvement by repaving of the following streets and alleys.
Street & Location: N. 115th St. from Underwood Pkwy. to Watertown Plank Rd.
Ald Dist: 3
Exist & Prop. Width: 36 (36)
Pavement Construction Type: D-Asph
Assessed Sidewalk Work: No
Street & Location: Watertown Plank Rd. from 113th St. to N. 115th St.
Ald Dist: 3 & 7
Exist & Prop. Width: 52 (52)
Pavement Construction Type: D-Asph
Assessed Sidewalk Work: No
Street & Location: Watertown Plank Rd. from 115th St. to N. 124th St.
Ald Dist: 3
Exist & Prop. Width: 52 (52)
Pavement Construction Type: E-Asph
Assessed Sidewalk Work: No
Street & Location: Wisconsin Ave. from N. 68th St. to N. 72nd St.
Ald Dist: 4
Exist & Prop. Width: 40 (40)
Pavement Construction Type: D-Asph
Assessed Sidewalk Work: Yes
Street & Location: Alley, Harvard Ln. to Blue Mound Rd. and N. 109th St. to N. 111th St.
Ald Dist: 3
Exist & Prop. Width: 20 (20)
Pavement Construction Type: A-Conc
Assessed Sidewalk Work: No
Reconstruction: Type “A” (Asph.) or (Conc.) Completely removing existing curb and gutter and existing pavement, placing new concrete curb and gutter (excluding alleys), and asphalt or concrete pavement surface on a new base.
The above repaving type also includes placing necessary water and sewer service pipes and storm sewer and appurtenances; relaying sanitary sewer and storm sewer as required; relocating existing street lighting system where necessary; constructing new concrete driveway approaches; and replacing concrete sidewalks which are disturbed by other construction, which are defective, or which have a hazard potential.
Repaving Type “B” (Asph.) Completely removing existing curb and gutter, milling the existing asphalt pavement as required, and placing new concrete curb and gutter and asphalt pavement surface on the existing road base.
The above repaving type also includes placing necessary water and sewer service pipes and storm sewer and appurtenances; relaying sanitary sewer and storm sewer as required; relocating existing street lighting system where necessary; constructing new concrete driveway approaches; and replacing concrete sidewalks which are disturbed by other construction, which are defective, or which have a hazard potential.
Repaving: Type “C” (Asph) Milling the existing pavement as required, repairing curbs (and abutting approaches and sidewalks where necessary), and surfacing with asphalt pavement. Also included is the placing of necessary water and sewer service pipes and storm sewer and appurtenances, and relaying sanitary sewer and storm sewer as required.
Repaving: Type “D” Replacing defective curb and gutter, removing, milling and/or pulverizing the existing pavement surface as required, and surfacing with new asphalt pavement. Also included is the placing of necessary water and sewer service pipes and storm sewer and appurtenances, and relaying sanitary sewer and storm sewer as required.
Repaving: Type “E” Replacing minimal defective curb and gutter, minor pavement milling, overlay existing pavement with asphalt pavement. Also included is the placing of necessary water and sewer service pipes and storm sewer and appurtenances, and relaying sanitary sewer and storm sewer as required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, By the Common Council of the City of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin as follows:
Section 1. That the report of the Board of Public Works in connection with the construction of the above-described permanent public improvement, including preliminary plans and specifications therefore, is hereby adopted and approved.
Section 2. That the Board of Public Works is directed to carry out the work of such permanent improvement in accordance with the report of the Board of Public Works.
Section 3. That payment for said permanent improvement be made by assessing the cost to the property improved as indicated in said report.
Section 4. That the assessments shown on the report, are true and correct and are hereby confirmed.
Section 5. That the owners of the respective parcels of land fronting or abutting the street improvements, on which a public hearing has been held and preliminary assessments have been confirmed, shall have payment of the special assessments scheduled as follows:
(a) Each special assessment and special charge, pursuant to Section 66.0627 of the Wisconsin Statutes, levied in an amount of $200 or less against any parcel of land in the City of Wauwatosa shall be entered in the tax rolls in one installment.
(b) All assessments will be collected in installments as provided below, except such assessments on property where the owner of the same shall file with the City Clerk within 30 days from date of billing, a written notice that he elects to pay the special assessment on his property to the City Treasurer on or before the next succeeding November 1, unless the election is revoked in writing 30 days prior to November 1. If, after making such election, said property owner fails to make the payment to the City Treasurer, the City Clerk shall place the entire assessment, and applicable interest, on the next succeeding tax roll.
(c) Each special assessment for improvements levied in an amount exceeding $200 against any parcel of land in the City of Wauwatosa shall be entered in the tax rolls in five equal annual installments of principal together with interest at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per year or the percentage rounded out to the next highest whole percentage number above the interest rate paid by the City for the sale of corporate purpose bonds, which include the project which is the subject of the special assessment, whichever figure is less, on the unpaid balance of said assessment. Individual assessments shall run concurrently except as provided under Section 3.08.040 of the City Code.
(d) Each special assessment levied against any parcel of land in the City of Wauwatosa for the installation of sanitary sewer main or water main or construction of permanent street pavement shall not be entered in the tax roll until all installments of special assessments for sanitary sewer or water main or construction of permanent street pavement levied previously against the same parcel of land have been entered into the tax rolls and have been paid. Such subsequent special assessment shall be deferred and only interest at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per year, or the percentage rounded out to the next highest whole percentage number above the interest rate paid by the City for the issuance of General Obligation Debt, which include the project which is the subject of the special assessment, whichever figure is less, on such subsequent special assessment shall be carried into the tax rolls in addition to the scheduled installments of such prior assessments. After the last installment of such prior special assessment has been entered in the tax rolls, installments of the subsequent special assessment shall, beginning with the next subsequent tax roll, be entered in the tax rolls pursuant to Section 3.08.030 of the City Code.
(e) Whenever special assessments are levied against the frontage and side of a corner parcel of land in the City of Wauwatosa for the installation of sanitary sewers or water mains or construction of permanent pavements arising out of the same public works project, such special assessments levied against a corner parcel of land shall be deemed to be two separate special assessments, and the special assessment levied against the frontage of the corner parcel of land shall first be scheduled on the tax rolls for payment as provided in Section 3.08.030 of the City Code and the special assessment levied against the side of the corner parcel of land shall be scheduled on the tax rolls pursuant to (c) above, following such scheduling of the special assessment levied against the frontage of the corner parcel of land.
(f) Notwithstanding the provisions of (c) and (d) above, any owners of parcels of land assessed may at their option elect to pay both the scheduled installments of prior assessments as well as scheduled installments of subsequent special assessments on the same tax rolls as entered on those tax rolls pursuant to Section 3.08.030 of the City Code.
(g) If, after special assessments have been placed on the tax rolls in installments or otherwise, the taxpayer fails to pay the same within the time allowed for payment of general taxes, the same shall become delinquent and shall be treated in the same manner and subject to the same laws as delinquent general property taxes.
Section 6. The properties against which the assessments are proposed are benefited. Such benefits may include, but are not necessarily limited to, enhancement of value or marketability, improved drainage, improved pedestrian safety (walks), improved vehicular access, improved skid resistance and cross-sectional elements.
Section 7. The City Clerk is directed to publish this resolution in the North Now, official paper of the City of Wauwatosa.
Section 8. The City Clerk is further directed to mail a copy of this resolution to every property owner within the limits of the assessment district whose name appears on the assessment roll and whose post office address is known, or can with reasonable diligence be ascertained.
By: Board of Public Works