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 No. 4 encompasses the Mitchell Street Business strip centered on W. Mitchell St. at S. 9th St.
COMPOSITION: Fifteen members. A majority must own or occupy real property in the district. Members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Common Council. Terms are 3 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 Files 890176 and 960578 Amended by CCFN 110863 and 130591 with operating plans attached.
SALARY: None
STAFFING: Ken Little, Commercial Corridor Manager, Kenneth.little@milwaukee.gov, 414-286-5617; Nancy Bush, Greater Mitchell Street Association, 383-6601
LAST UPDATED: January 6, 2021