b>PURPOSE: Section 66.1109, Wis. Stats., allows cities to create one or more business improvement districts to develop, manage
and promote the district. They are further permitted to establish an assessment method to fund the activities to be undertaken by the district. All of the foregoing are described in an annual operating plan which is prepared by the district board and approved by the Common Council. The operating plan also describes the amount of the special assessment to be levied against each property in the district.
District Number 51 is for the area approximately bounded by East Bruce Street on the north, South First Street on the west, Bay Street on the south and the Milwaukee Mooring Basin and Kinnickinnic and Milwaukee Rivers on the east.
COMPOSITION: Seven members. At least four members shall be owners or occupants of property within the District. Board composition shall reflect the geographic area and mix of business types and land uses present with the BID. Members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Common Council. Terms of office are three years, staggered.
CREATING AUTHORITY: Section 66.1109, Wis. Stats. and Common Council File 160664
SALARY: None
STAFFING: Ken Little, Commercial Corridor Manager, Kenneth.little@milwaukee.gov, 414-286-5617
LAST UPDATED: January 11, 2018