REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Thursday, April 16, 2026 · 1:30 PM AM · 809 North Broadway 1st Floor Boardroom

TL;DR

The Milwaukee Redevelopment Authority held a meeting to address several development and financing initiatives across the city. Key items included establishing two new Tax Incremental Financing districts, approving a $500,000 loan for the Austin Commons development, and authorizing conveyance of vacant lots to Milwaukee Public Schools for playground renovation.

Key Decisions

  • Tax Incremental Financing District No. 133 (2711 West Wells) Resolution adopted
  • Tax Incremental Financing District No. 134 (Austin Commons) Resolution adopted
  • $500,000 EPA Brownfield Loan to Austin Commons, LLC Resolution authorized
  • Conveyance of vacant lots to MPS for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Playground Resolution authorized
  • Parking lease at 634 N. 5th Street to ABM Parking Services Resolution authorized
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. 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#
  2. Pledge of Allegiance
  3. Roll Call
  4. Minutes
  5. Resolution adopting the boundaries and Project Plan for Tax Incremental Financing District No. 133 (2711 West Wells).
  6. Resolution adopting the boundaries and Project Plan for Tax Incremental Financing District No. 134 (Austin Commons).
  7. Resolution approving an Eighth Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental Financing District No. 56 (Erie Jefferson).
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. Resolution authorizing a Redevelopment Authority lease to ABM Parking Services at 634 N. 5th Street for parking in the 4th Aldermanic District.
  11. Other Business
  12. Adjourment
  13. Untitled item
  14. 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.
  15. 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.