Number
040876
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. HINES
Title
Substitute resolution creating Business Improvement District No. 32 (North Avenue Marketplace) and approving its first year Operating Plan.
Analysis
This substitute resolution establishes a Business Improvement District, pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, for the area generally including commercial properties along West Fond du Lac Avenue between West Brown Street and North 27th Street and along West North Avenue between North 8th Street and North 27th Street, in the 7th and 15th Aldermanic Districts. This substitute resolution adopts a first year Operating Plan and budget for the BID, creates a District Board and authorizes special assessments totaling $75,547 on taxable properties in the BID.
Body
Whereas, The North Avenue and Fond du Lac Avenue business district is a vital and integral part of the City of Milwaukee (“City”); and
Whereas, A Business Improvement District (“BID”) as authorized by Section 66.1109, Wisconsin Statutes, provides a financing method to allow the North Avenue Marketplace business district to become self-sustaining; and
Whereas, Several property owners in the proposed BID have submitted petitions requesting the City to establish a BID in the area; and
Whereas, An initial Operating Plan has been prepared which describes proposed activities within the District and which act in accordance with applicable Wisconsin Statutes; and
Whereas, Said Operating Plan, a copy of which is attached to this Common Council File, has been reviewed and adopted by the City Plan Commission following a public hearing; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that Business Improvement District No. 32 (North Avenue Marketplace) and the associated District Board are created; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the initial Operating Plan for BID No. 32 is adopted; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Treasurer, City Comptroller and other affected departments are authorized and directed to collect and disburse the BID No. 32 assessments in accordance with said Operating Plan; and, be it
Further Resolved, That all City officials, departments, boards and commissions are authorized and directed to take all actions and provide such assistance needed to carry out the intent and purpose of this resolution and the adopted Operating Plan for BID No. 32.
Drafter
DCD:RFM:rfm
10/14/04