An eight member, demographically diverse, Citizen's CDBG Committee appointed
to review and recommend Block Grant applications to the Wauwatosa Common
Council. Requests for input solicited six months before program started.
Information was broadcast on cable television. Public hearing held in March
1995, following presentation of CDBG information. Events were televised and
written copies were made available for comment.
Wauwatosa has a strong single family housing market. About 67.2 of residences are owner occupied. Vacancy rate for 6214 rental units was 2.9% in 1990. There are about 28,000 jobs in Wauwatosa and about 49,366 people. Fastest growing employment base is a county medical center employing over 11,000 people.
Wauwatosa's population of approximately 49,366 has about 12,511 (25%) aged 60 or over. About 15% have a disability requiring access enhancements at their residence. A medical center in Wauwatosa employees over 11,000 workers, 14% of whom reside in Wauwatosa. The city is 99.2% developed and has no vacant residential lots one acre or larger. Population growth is less than 1% per year. Wauwatosa has 2,611 low income households.
Wauwatosa has a strong single family housing market. About 67.2 of residences are owner occupied. Vacancy rate for 6214 rental units was 2.9% in 1990. There are about 28,000 jobs in Wauwatosa and about 49,366 people. Fastest growing employment base is a county medical center employing over 11,000 people.
The city is 99.2% developed. Median value of a single family home here is $111, 300, which traditionally requires an income of $44,520. Actual median income here is $40, 041.
Wauwatosa currently has no verified homeless population. The city will coordinate with the county in the event the problem appears.
Wauwatosa has no public housing agency. The Wauwatosa Housing Authority can provide financial assistance for housing projects through Housing Authority bonds.
The city is 99.2% developed. Median value of a single family home here is $111, 300, which traditionally requires an income of $44,520. Actual median income here is $40, 041.
Wauwatosa has contracted with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Fair Housing Council to provide the following services:
The City plans to complete the following Fair Housing activities during 1995-96:
An estimated 70% of pre-1959 homes have lead based paint. The Wauwatosa Health Department has jurisdiction over health related lead based paint problems and has developed protocols to deal with them.
Wauwatosa will examine environmental contamination of two large sites in the city and undertake remediation of this land for future development.
Wauwatosa will continue to concentrate on maintenance and refurbishment of the city's older housing stock.
Primary responsibility for administering and monitoring the Wauwatosa CDBG
Program is assigned to the Wauwatosa City Planning Office. Wauwatosa is a
partner in a home consortium with the City of West Allis and Milwaukee County.
Construction projects involving municipal infrastructure in LMI areas and ADA
projects will be monitored by the Milwaukee County CDBG office.
Wauwatosa is a community striving to accommodate a diverse population and growing work force resulting from the growth of the Regional Medical Center and the development of the Milwaukee County Research Park.
Priorities include elimination of slums and blight; elimination of conditions that are detrimental to health, safety and public welfare; conservation and expansion of the nation's housing stock; expansion and improvement of the quantity and quality of community services; better utilization of land and other natural resources; reduction of the isolation of income groups within communities and geographical areas; restoration and preservation of properties of special value; alleviation of physical and economic distress; and conservation of the nation's scarce energy resources.
Provide increased housing opportunities for the elderly and the physically challenged. Encourage improvements for low and moderate income families by means of home repair loans and grants. Promote historic preservation of suitable housing stock. Insure that all people have equal access to housing opportunities and increased locational choices through the provision of fair housing services.
Improve flood drain in most sections of the City and along the Menomonee River flood plain and flood fringe. Expand parks and recreation facilities. Rehab targeted commercial-industrial properties. Provide technical assistance and job training funds. Close the City's landfill and solid waste disposal site. Increase crime prevention and provide safer neighborhoods.
Provide technical assistance and job training funds. The Wauwatosa Economic Development Corporation will continue to coordinate efforts with the private sector to revitalize the local economy. A revolving loan fund for local business provides up to $50,000 in loans for development or expansion of businesses. The City has assisted in the development of the new Milwaukee County Research Park with bonds of up to $10 million through a City initiated tax incremental finance
City bonding, CDBG funds where applicable, assistance through the Wauwatosa Redevelopment Authority, coordination with the Wauwatosa Chamber of Commerce and the Wauwatosa Economic Development Corporation.
Primary responsibility for administering and monitoring the Wauwatosa CDBG
Program is assigned to the Wauwatosa City Planning Office. Wauwatosa is a
partner in a home consortium with the City of West Allis and Milwaukee County.
Construction projects involving Municipal infrastructure in LMI areas and ADA
projects will be monitored by the Milwaukee County CDBG office.
| $ 20,000 | Metropolitan Fair Housing Council. |
| $ 5,900 | Wauwatosa Methodist Church (administrative expenses for elderly services). |
| $ 5,150 | Blue Mound Interfaith (create a helping hand business and employee network directory for Wauwatosa. |
| $ 10,000 | Mayfair Interfaith (elderly services and volunteer organization for the Interfaith Neighborhood Outreach Program. |
| $ 75,000 | Land Use/Redevelopment Study, 60-68th and State Street River Park. |
| $159,750 | Costs to conduct 1995 CDA Program: City administrative costs, Milwaukee County administrative costs. |
| $353,500 | Six Water Department projects in designated LMI areas. |
| $749,700 | Playground Equipment (ADA) |
| $ 91,000 | Webster Park. |
| $ 80,000 | Jefferson School |
| $ 100,000 | Wauwatosa Revolving Loan Fund |
| $ 40,000 | ADA restroom modifications for the Wauwatosa Health Department |
| $ 10,000 | Tapes and large print books for the Wauwatosa Library (ADA). |
| $ 278,700 | ADA restroom modifications at several Wauwatosa public schools. |
| $ 150,000 | ADA elevator installation in School Building #C-13 on the Milwaukee County Institutions Grounds. |
(see Description of Key Projects above)
Wauwatosa will coordinate with other government agencies for the success of the CDBG program. The State of Wisconsin Historical Society is used for historic preservation projects. Milwaukee County assists recipients of CDBG programs funded through Wauwatosa. The City of West Allis, Milwaukee County and Wauwatosa have formed a HOME consortium to share information.
An emphasis will be placed upon providing increased housing opportunities for the elderly and the physically challenged. We will encourage housing improvements for LMI families through loans and grants. We will promote historic preservation through a Historic Preservation Ordinance and a Historic Preservation Commission. We will insure that all people have equal access to housing opportunities and increased locational choices through the provision of fair housing services.
MAP 2 depicts points of interest and low-moderate income areas.
MAP 3 depicts points of interest, low-moderate income areas, and minority concentration levels.
MAP 4 depicts points of interest, low-moderate income areas, and unemployment levels.
MAP 5 depicts points of interest, low-moderate income areas, unemployment levels, and proposed HUD funded projects.
MAP 6 depicts Neighborhood Segments and streets with proposed HUD funded projects.
TABLE (without associated map) provides information about the project(s).
CITY OF WAUWATOSA, WISCONSIN
Mr. Scott Vesely
Property Maintenance Inspector
PH: 414/479-8911
FAX: 414/471-8414
