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.
The Center Street BID encompasses West Center Street from North 29th Street to North 60th Street.
COMPOSITION: Seven members. At least five members must be owners or occupants of commercial property within the District. Members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Common Council. Terms of office are three years, 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 050706 as amended by 080620 & 150856.
SALARY: None
STAFFING: Ken Little, Commercial Corridor Manager, Kenneth.little@milwaukee.gov, 414-286-5617; Damon Dorsey, 871-4793
LAST UPDATED: September 14, 2020