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 41 is comprised of N. Downer Ave. between E. Webster Pl. on the south and E. Park Pl. on the North
COMPOSITION: Seven members. At least three members must be owners or occupants of property within the District. Any non-owner or non-occupant appointed to the Board shall be a resident 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 Files 080209 and 080843.
SALARY: None
STAFFING: Ken Little, Commercial Corridor Manager, Kenneth.little@milwaukee.gov, 414-286-5617.
LAST UPDATED: October 11, 2019