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RACM defers three TID project-plan votes; approves brownfield loan, school playground land conveyance, and parking lease

MilwaukeeApr 16, 20263 min read

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The Redevelopment Authority meeting (April 16, 2026) opened at 1:30 PM. Due to a procedural error on public hearing notices, votes on Project Plans for TID No.133 (2711 W. Wells), TID No.134 (Austin Commons), and an amendment to TID No.56 were held for a special meeting on May 4, 2026. The Authority approved a loan from the EPA Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund for Austin Commons (Adopted Res. No. 11074), conveyed two RACM-owned lots to the City in trust for Milwaukee Public Schools for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Playground renovation (Adopted Res. No. 11075), and authorized a five-year lease to ABM Parking Services at 634 N. 5th Street (Adopted Res. No. 11076). The March 19, 2026 meeting minutes were adopted by consensus.

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Public hearings and votes on Project Plans for Tax Incremental Financing District No. 133 (2711 W. Wells), Tax Incremental Financing District No. 134 (Austin Commons), and the Eighth Amendment to TID No. 56 (Erie Jefferson) were held and will be heard and voted on at a Special Meeting scheduled for May 4, 2026 (deferred due to a procedural error on public hearing notices).
Adopted the March 19, 2026 meeting minutes by consensus.
Adopted resolution authorizing a loan up to $500,000 from RACM’s EPA Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund to Austin Commons, LLC (Adopted Res. No. 11074); vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Adopted resolution conveying two Redevelopment Authority-owned vacant lots to the City of Milwaukee in trust for the Board of School Directors to facilitate renovation of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Playground (Adopted Res. No. 11075); vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Adopted resolution authorizing a five-year Redevelopment Authority lease to ABM Parking Services at 634 N. 5th Street (Adopted Res. No. 11076); vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays.

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REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Apr 16, 2026, 12:00 AM809 North Broadway 1st Floor Boardroomscheduled

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The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee Meeting will be a hybrid with in-person and virtual options available. Instructions, virtual access and meeting details can be found on the Redevelopment Authority website: https://city.milwaukee.gov/DCD/BoardsCommissions/racm. Individuals wishing to provide testimony relating to this matter are encouraged to do so via the following methods: 1. Submit comments via email no later than one business day prior to the start of the meeting: RACMInfo@milwaukee.gov. 2. Microsoft Teams (viewing and participation) - Please see below for details on how to watch the meeting online. There is a chat feature that will allow you to submit questions or comments during the meeting. Please join the April 16, 2026 RACM Board meeting from your computer or mobile app Or call in (audio only) +1 414-251-0392, 627658419# United States, Milwaukee Phone Conference ID: 627 658 419#
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Minutes
Resolution adopting the boundaries and Project Plan for Tax Incremental Financing District No. 133 (2711 West Wells).
Resolution adopting the boundaries and Project Plan for Tax Incremental Financing District No. 134 (Austin Commons).
Resolution approving an Eighth Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental Financing District No. 56 (Erie Jefferson).
Resolution authorizing a loan up to $500,000 from RACM’s EPA Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund to Austin Commons, LLC or an agreed upon affiliate to be used on the properties at 2318 – 2332 South Austin Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Resolution authorizing a loan up to $500,000 from RACM’s EPA Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund to Austin Commons, LLC or an agreed upon affiliate to be used on the properties at 2318 - 2332 South Austin Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Resolution to facilitate renovation of Milwaukee Public Schools' Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Playground by authorizing conveyance of two Redevelopment Authority of the City Milwaukee-owned vacant lots to the City of Milwaukee In Trust for the Board of School Directors, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
Resolution to facilitate renovation of Milwaukee Public Schools' Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Playground by authorizing conveyance of two Redevelopment Authority of the City Milwaukee-owned vacant lots to the City of Milwaukee In Trust for the Board of School Directors, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
Resolution authorizing a Redevelopment Authority lease to ABM Parking Services at 634 N. 5th Street for parking in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Resolution authorizing a Redevelopment Authority lease to ABM Parking Services at 634 N. 5th Street for parking in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Other Business
Adjourment
In the event that Common Council members who are not members of this committee attend this meeting, this meeting may also simultaneously constitute a meeting of the Common Council or any of the following committees: Community and Economic Development, Finance and Personnel, Judiciary and Legislation, Licenses, Public Safety and Health, Public Works, Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development, and/or Steering and Rules. Whether a simultaneous meeting is occurring depends on whether the presence of one or more of the Common Council member results in a quorum of the Common Council or any of the above committees, and, if there is a quorum of another committee, whether any agenda items listed above involve matters within that committee’s realm of authority. In the event that a simultaneous meeting is occurring, no action other than information gathering will be taken at the simultaneous meeting.
Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request this service, contact the City Clerk's Office ADA Coordinator at 286-2998, (FAX)286-3456, (TDD)286-2025 or by writing to the Coordinator at Room 205, City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
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Summary

RACM defers three TID project-plan votes; approves brownfield loan, school playground land conveyance, and parking lease

MilwaukeeApr 16, 20263 min read

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Projects mentioned

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Economic Development The Redevelopment

Committees mentioned

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REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Topics discussed

TransportationBudget & TaxEducationEnvironmentalHousing

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Key decisions

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Public hearings and votes on Project Plans for Tax Incremental Financing District No. 133 (2711 W. Wells), Tax Incremental Financing District No. 134 (Austin Commons), and the Eighth Amendment to TID No. 56 (Erie Jefferson) were held and will be heard and voted on at a Special Meeting scheduled for May 4, 2026 (deferred due to a procedural error on public hearing notices).
Adopted the March 19, 2026 meeting minutes by consensus.
Adopted resolution authorizing a loan up to $500,000 from RACM’s EPA Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund to Austin Commons, LLC (Adopted Res. No. 11074); vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Adopted resolution conveying two Redevelopment Authority-owned vacant lots to the City of Milwaukee in trust for the Board of School Directors to facilitate renovation of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Playground (Adopted Res. No. 11075); vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Adopted resolution authorizing a five-year Redevelopment Authority lease to ABM Parking Services at 634 N. 5th Street (Adopted Res. No. 11076); vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays.

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REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Apr 16, 2026, 12:00 AM809 North Broadway 1st Floor Boardroomscheduled

Agenda

The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee Meeting will be a hybrid with in-person and virtual options available. Instructions, virtual access and meeting details can be found on the Redevelopment Authority website: https://city.milwaukee.gov/DCD/BoardsCommissions/racm. Individuals wishing to provide testimony relating to this matter are encouraged to do so via the following methods: 1. Submit comments via email no later than one business day prior to the start of the meeting: RACMInfo@milwaukee.gov. 2. Microsoft Teams (viewing and participation) - Please see below for details on how to watch the meeting online. There is a chat feature that will allow you to submit questions or comments during the meeting. Please join the April 16, 2026 RACM Board meeting from your computer or mobile app Or call in (audio only) +1 414-251-0392, 627658419# United States, Milwaukee Phone Conference ID: 627 658 419#
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Minutes
Resolution adopting the boundaries and Project Plan for Tax Incremental Financing District No. 133 (2711 West Wells).
Resolution adopting the boundaries and Project Plan for Tax Incremental Financing District No. 134 (Austin Commons).
Resolution approving an Eighth Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental Financing District No. 56 (Erie Jefferson).
Resolution authorizing a loan up to $500,000 from RACM’s EPA Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund to Austin Commons, LLC or an agreed upon affiliate to be used on the properties at 2318 – 2332 South Austin Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Resolution authorizing a loan up to $500,000 from RACM’s EPA Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund to Austin Commons, LLC or an agreed upon affiliate to be used on the properties at 2318 - 2332 South Austin Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Resolution to facilitate renovation of Milwaukee Public Schools' Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Playground by authorizing conveyance of two Redevelopment Authority of the City Milwaukee-owned vacant lots to the City of Milwaukee In Trust for the Board of School Directors, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
Resolution to facilitate renovation of Milwaukee Public Schools' Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Playground by authorizing conveyance of two Redevelopment Authority of the City Milwaukee-owned vacant lots to the City of Milwaukee In Trust for the Board of School Directors, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
Resolution authorizing a Redevelopment Authority lease to ABM Parking Services at 634 N. 5th Street for parking in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Resolution authorizing a Redevelopment Authority lease to ABM Parking Services at 634 N. 5th Street for parking in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Other Business
Adjourment
In the event that Common Council members who are not members of this committee attend this meeting, this meeting may also simultaneously constitute a meeting of the Common Council or any of the following committees: Community and Economic Development, Finance and Personnel, Judiciary and Legislation, Licenses, Public Safety and Health, Public Works, Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development, and/or Steering and Rules. Whether a simultaneous meeting is occurring depends on whether the presence of one or more of the Common Council member results in a quorum of the Common Council or any of the above committees, and, if there is a quorum of another committee, whether any agenda items listed above involve matters within that committee’s realm of authority. In the event that a simultaneous meeting is occurring, no action other than information gathering will be taken at the simultaneous meeting.
Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request this service, contact the City Clerk's Office ADA Coordinator at 286-2998, (FAX)286-3456, (TDD)286-2025 or by writing to the Coordinator at Room 205, City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
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