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 #37 encompasses an area generally bounded by W. Ruby Ave., N. 35th St., N. 27th St., and W. Brown St.
COMPOSITION: A minimum of five members, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Common Council, a majority of must either own or occupy real property in the District. Members serve three-year terms, staggered.
A member continues to serve after the completion of his or her term until reappointed or until a successor has been appointed.
CREATING AUTHORITY: Section 66.1109, Wis. Stats. and Common Council File Number 050709.
SALARY: None.
STAFFING: Ken Little, Commercial Corridor Manager, Kenneth.little@milwaukee.gov, 414-286-5617
LAST UPDATED: September 14, 2020