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 #17 encompasses the area of N. Brown Deer Rd. between N. 91st and N. 68th Sts, and along N. 76th Street between W. Brown Deer Rd. and Glenbrook Rd.
COMPOSITION: Five members, all City residents and/or property owners or residents living in the district. At least three members must own or occupy 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 951754
SALARY: None
STAFFING: Ken Little, Commercial Corridor Manager, Kenneth.little@milwaukee.gov, 414-286-5617; Leslie Feiler, 315-0222
LAST UPDATED: February 13, 2009