Jan 15, 2026 Redevelopment Authority adopts USEPA brownfield grant application for 201 W. Oklahoma Ave (Resolution No. 10061)
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Meeting called to order at 1:30 PM with seven members present. December 18, 2025 minutes were adopted by consensus. The Authority adopted Resolution No. 10061 (7–0) to apply for two USEPA Brownfield grants — a $500,000 assessment grant and a $4,000,000 cleanup grant — for a foreclosed 3‑acre site at 201 W. Oklahoma Avenue. The site contains a 61,000 sq. ft. building and soils contaminated with heavy metals, chlorinated volatile organic compounds, and PCBs; the proposed remedial strategy is demolition, excavation, in situ treatment, and capping. The City foreclosed on the property in Fall 2025; holding costs were reported as very limited and a fenced gate was installed for $2,000. The meeting adjourned at 1:43 PM.
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- Adopted the December 18, 2025 meeting minutes by consensus.
- Adopted Resolution No. 10061 (vote 7–0) to apply for two USEPA Brownfield grants — $500,000 for assessment and $4,000,000 for cleanup — for 201 W. Oklahoma Avenue, including application, acceptance, and funding actions.
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- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
- Minutes
- Resolution relative to application, acceptance, and funding of brownfield grant applications to the USEPA for assessment and cleanup of various brownfields throughout the City of Milwaukee.
- Resolution relative to application, acceptance, and funding of brownfield grant applications to the USEPA for assessment and cleanup of various brownfields throughout the City of Milwaukee.
- Other Business
- Adjournment
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- Pledge of Allegiance
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