CCR2026.021-Quitclaim for land (Basse Family Trust)COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO
RESOLUTION #021-2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE QUIT CLAIM OF CERTAIN CITY -OWNED
PROPERTY TO BASSE FAMILY TRUST UTD
WHEREAS, the City of Muskego owns a parcel of land associated with the realignment of
Martin Drive to Janesville Road completed sometime in the calendar year 2000; and
WHEREAS, prior to the realignment, the property owned by the Basse Family Trust UTD had
a direct connection to Martin Drive for the purpose of a driveway; and
WHEREAS, as part of the realignment project, a frontage road was constructed to connect the
Basse existing driveway to the newly aligned Martin Drive, which now serves as the primary
access to the Basse property; and
WHEREAS, the frontage road has not been maintained in any manner by the City of Muskego
since its construction; and
WHEREAS, research and review discovered that while the intent at the time of the realignment
was to provide the Basse property with either an easement or transfer of ownership of the
Muskego land necessary for access, the process was never completed for the portion of land
owned by the City of Muskego; and
WHEREAS, while an access easement exists benefiting the Basse property across the
adjacent Lindvale property, no such easement or ownership rights exist across the subject
City -owned property; and
WHEREAS, the City of Muskego does not wish to now assume or be responsible for
maintenance in any manner whatsoever of the frontage road; that as a result, staff is
recommending to transfer ownership, by means of a Quit Claim Deed, of a sliver of land to the
Basse Family Trust UTD to allow access to the Basse property in a manner that is consistent
with the original intent of the Martin Drive realignment project; and
WHEREAS, this matter was brought to the City's attention following the flooding event of
August 9, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Finance Committee has reviewed this matter and all issues raised by City staff
as noted herein and recommends approval by the Common Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Muskego upon
the recommendation of the Finance Committee the following:
1. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a Quit Claim Deed
conveying a sliver of City -owned land, as legally described and depicted in attached
exhibits hereto, to the Basse Family Trust UTD for the purpose of providing access to
the Basse property.
2. That the conveyance shall be subject to any conditions, restrictions, or approvals
deemed necessary by the City Attorney and Director of Public Works & Department.
3. That upon conveyance, the Basse Family Trust UTD shall assume sole responsibility
and liability for all maintenance, repair, and snow removal of the frontage road located
on the conveyed property.
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4. That the City staff are hereby authorized to take all actions necessary to implement this
Resolution once approved by Council and signed by the City Clerk.
PASSED AND ADOPTED 24th DAY OF MARCH 2O26.
SPONSORED BY:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
This is to certify that this is a true and accurate copy of Resolution #021-2026, which was
adopted by the Common Council of the City of Muskego.
KennA. �BeP.�,
Kerri Roller, City Clerk
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