PURPOSE: Section 66.1109, Wis. Stats., allows cities tocreate 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 #28 encompasses the area of W. North Ave. between N.
27th St. and W. Sherman Blvd..
COMPOSITION: At least 5 and up to 11 members, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Common Council. At least three members must be owners, occupants or operators of property within the District. Any non-owner or non-occupant member must be a resident of the City of Milwaukee. 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 020830 and 181275
SALARY: None
STAFFING: Ken Little, Commercial Corridor Manager, Kenneth.little@milwaukee.gov, 414-286-5617; Damon Dorsey, North Avenue CDC, 871-4793.
LAST UPDATED: July 27, 2018