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 #16 encompasses the area along W. North Ave. between N. Sherman Blvd. to N. 60th St. and along W. Lisbon Ave. between N. 45th and N. 52nd Sts.
COMPOSITION: At least five (preferably seven) members, all City residents. At least four members must own or occupy property within the district. The Board shall elect a chair from among the members. 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 950718
SALARY: None
STAFFING: Ken Little, Commercial Corridor Manager, Kenneth.little@milwaukee.gov, 414-286-5617; West North Avenue BID, John Mazza, 270-4167
LAST UPDATED: September 14, 2020