SB83: Bill Text

SB83,9,23 2. The code violations under subd. 1. have not been remedied despite the issuance by the local governmental unit that issued the citations of at least 2 notices to do so.

SB83,10,3 3. The cost of remedying the code violations under subd. 1. would exceed an amount equal to 50 percent of the most recent assessed value of the buildings, excluding the value of the land.

SB83, s. 20 Section 20. 66.1331 (4) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB83,10,7 66.1331 (4) (b) Condemnation proceedings for the acquisition of real property necessary or incidental to a redevelopment project shall be conducted in accordance with ch. 32 or any other laws applicable to the city.

SB83, s. 21 Section 21. 66.1331 (15) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB83,10,13 66.1331 (15) Construction. This section shall be construed liberally to effectuate its purposes and the enumeration in this section of specific powers does not restrict the meaning of any general grant of power contained in this section or to exclude other powers comprehended in the general grant. This subsection does not apply to subs. (2) and (4) (a) 3.

SB83, s. 22 Section 22. 66.1333 (2m) (b) of the statutes is repealed and recreated to read:

SB83,10,17 66.1333 (2m) (b) "Blighted area" means an area, including a slum area but excluding any area that is zoned or used for agricultural purposes, in which a majority of the buildings are blighted properties.

SB83, s. 23 Section 23. 66.1333 (2m) (bm) of the statutes is repealed and recreated to read:

SB83,10,24 66.1333 (2m) (bm) "Blighted property" means any property within a city, other than land zoned or used for agricultural purposes, that by reason of abandonment, dilapidation, deterioration, unsafe conditions, or the existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other causes, or any combination of such factors, is detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, and to which all of the following apply:

SB83,11,5 1. The property has been cited for one or more violations of applicable state or local building codes involving the roof and roof framing elements; support walls, beams, and headers; the foundation, footings, and subgrade conditions; light and ventilation; plumbing; fire protection; public utilities; flooring; or walls, insulation, and exterior envelope.

SB83,11,8 2. The code violations under subd. 1. have not been remedied despite the issuance by the local governmental unit that issued the citations of at least 2 notices to do so.

SB83,11,11 3. The cost of remedying the code violations under subd. 1. would exceed an amount equal to 50 percent of the most recent appraised value of the property, excluding the value of the land.

SB83, s. 24 Section 24. 66.1333 (3) (f) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB83,11,19 66.1333 (3) (f) An authority is an independent, separate and distinct public body and a body corporate and politic, exercising public powers determined to be necessary by the state to protect and promote the health, safety and morals of its residents, and may take title to real and personal property in its own name. The authority may shall proceed with the acquisition of property by eminent domain under ch. 32, or any other law relating specifically to eminent domain procedures of redevelopment authorities.

SB83, s. 25 Section 25. 66.1333 (5) (b) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB83,11,24 66.1333 (5) (b) 1. Condemnation proceedings for the acquisition of real property necessary or incidental to a redevelopment project shall be conducted in accordance with ch. 32, or any other law relating specifically to eminent domain procedures of redevelopment authorities.

SB83, s. 26 Section 26. 66.1333 (5) (c) 1r. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB83,12,10 66.1333 (5) (c) 1r. Condemnation proceedings for the acquisition of blighted property shall be conducted under ch. 32 or under any other law relating specifically to eminent domain procedures of authorities. The authority may hold, clear, construct, manage, improve or dispose of the blighted property, for the purpose of eliminating its status as blighted property. Notwithstanding sub. (9), the authority may dispose of the blighted property in any manner. The authority may assist private acquisition, improvement and development of blighted property for the purpose of eliminating its status as blighted property, and for that purpose the authority has all of the duties, rights, powers and privileges given to the authority under this section, as if it had acquired the blighted property.

SB83, s. 27 Section 27. 66.1333 (17) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB83,12,16 66.1333 (17) Construction. This section shall be construed liberally to effectuate its purposes and the enumeration in this section of specific powers does not restrict the meaning of any general grant of power contained in this section or exclude other powers comprehended in the general grant. This subsection does not apply to subs. (3) (f), (5) (a) 3., (b) 1., and (c) 1r., and (6) (b) 3.

SB83, s. 28 Section 28. 66.1337 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB83,13,4 66.1337 (5) General powers conferred upon municipalities. The governing body of a municipality has all powers necessary and incidental to effect a program of urban renewal, including functions with respect to rehabilitation and conservation for the restoration and removal of blighted, deteriorated or deteriorating areas, and the local governing body may adopt resolutions or ordinances for the purpose of carrying out that program and the objectives and purposes of this section. In connection with the planning, undertaking and financing of the urban renewal program or projects, the governing body of any municipality and all public officers, agencies and bodies have all the rights, powers, privileges and immunities which they have with respect to a redevelopment project under s. 66.1331. The acquisition of property by condemnation is subject to the requirements in ch. 32.

SB83, s. 29 Section 29. Initial applicability.

SB83,13,7 (1) This act first applies to condemnation proceedings commenced on the effective date of this subsection.

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