City of Milwaukee - File #: 260452

• File #: 260452
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/14/2026
• In control: COMMON COUNCIL
• Final action: 9/22/2026
• Title: Substitute resolution creating Business Improvement District No. 57 (Lincoln Village), approving its Initial Operating Plan and authorizing expenditures, in the 8th and 12th Aldermanic Districts.
• Sponsors: ALD. PEREZ
• Indexes: BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 57

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
9/23/2026	1	MAYOR	SIGNED
9/22/2026	1	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED	Pass	15:0
9/10/2026	1	COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION; Minutes note: Appeared Ald. Perez Appeared Matthew Rejec - DCD Appeared Maribel Franco Appeared Don Rambadt Appeared Collen Cheney Appeared Jenny Bohr Matt Regink from the Department of City Development (DCD) and Maribel from the Lincoln Village Association explained that the BID will focus on safety, lighting, litter, graffiti, and reducing vacancies. Business owners and residents, including Don Rambadt, Jenny Bohr, and Collen Cheney spoke in favor of the BID, emphasizing the need for a formal structure to move beyond purely volunteer efforts. Alderman Perez noted that while the initial plan is approved, they may return to make minor tweaks regarding property owners who own multiple parcels on the street.	Pass	4:0
8/17/2026	0	CITY PLAN COMMISSION	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED; Minutes note: Ms. Fonseca gave introductory remarks. The file would permit the creation of Business Improvement District No. 57 (Lincoln Village), approving its initial operation plan, and authorizing expenditures. Staff recommends approval. Appearing: Jessica Sanchez, DCD Maribel Franco, Lincoln Village Business Association Don Rambadt, Lincoln Village Business Association Colleen Cheney-Trawinski, Lincoln Village Business Association Norma Sanchez Matt Rejc, DCD A presentation was given in detail on the proposal and process to create Business Improvement District No. 57 (Lincoln Village). There was inquiry and discussion on eligible (commercial) and exempt properties. Public testimony in support: John Rozga, business owner at 703 W. Lincoln Ave. Father Bob Cook, pastor at 2333 S. 6th St. Commissioner Moody moved approval, seconded by commissioner Washington. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
7/31/2026	0	CITY CLERK	PUBLISHED
7/14/2026	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number
260452
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference

Sponsor
ALD. PÉREZ
Title
Substitute resolution creating Business Improvement District No. 57 (Lincoln Village), approving its Initial Operating Plan and authorizing expenditures, in the 8th and 12th Aldermanic Districts.
Analysis
This substitute resolution establishes a Business Improvement District, pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, for the area generally following Lincoln Avenue from 5th Street to 25th Street. Also, this resolution approves an Initial Operating Plan and budget for the Business Improvement District, creates a District Board and authorizes special assessments on taxable properties in the Business Improvement District.
Body
Whereas, The Lincoln Village business district is a vital and integral part of the City of Milwaukee (“City”); and

Whereas, A Business Improvement District (“BID” or “District”), as authorized by Section 66.1109, Wisconsin Statutes, provides a financing method to allow a business district to become self-sustaining; and

Whereas, Several property owners in the proposed BID have submitted petitions requesting that the City establish a BID in the area; and

Whereas, An Initial Operating Plan, a copy of which is attached to this Common Council File, has been prepared that describes the proposed activities within the District and which acts in accordance with applicable Wisconsin Statutes; and

Whereas, Said Initial Operating Plan 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 BID No. 57 (Lincoln Village) and the associated District Board are created; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Initial Operating Plan for BID No. 57 is adopted; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the City Treasurer, City Comptroller and other affected departments are directed to collect and disburse BID No. 57 assessments in accordance with the Initial Operating Plan; and, be it...