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 Number 40 encompasses generally the area bounded by E. Layton Ave. on the north, S. 20th St. on the west, the border of the City of Milwaukee and the City of Cudahy to the east, and E. College Ave. to the south.
COMPOSITION: At least five members. At least 60 percent of these members must be owners or occupants of commercial property within the District. Any non-owners or non-operators must be residents of the City of Milwaukee. 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 060755.
SALARY: None
STAFFING: Ken Little, Commercial Corridor Manager, Kenneth.little@milwaukee.gov, 414-286-5617; Tom Rave, 262-844-1330.
LAST UPDATED: January 10, 2019