City of Milwaukee - File #: 260437

• File #: 260437
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/14/2026
• In control: COMMON COUNCIL
• Final action: 9/22/2026
• Title: Substitute resolution creating Neighborhood Improvement District No. 13 (Metcalfe Park), approving its Initial Operating Plan and authorizing expenditures, in the 15th Aldermanic District.
• Sponsors: ALD. STAMPER
• Indexes: NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #13

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	0	COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION; Minutes note: Appeared Sally Svetic - DCD Appeared Matthew Rejec - DCD Appeared Melody McCurtis Appeared Danell Cross Appeared Karen Dennison Ms. Svetic from DCD explained that unlike BIDs, MIDs (Neighborhood Improvement Districts) can assess residential properties that are not tax exempt. Ms. Dennison and Ms. Cross detailed the assessment plan: approximately $50 per occupied household and $100 for vacant residential properties to encourage occupancy. Multi-unit residential and commercial spaces will be capped at $500 for occupied units and $1,000 for vacant units, with a projected annual pool of $40,000 to $90,000 for neighborhood beautification and blight prevention. The district board will consist of five to nine members who must own or occupy property in the area and serve one-year terms.	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 Neighborhood Improvement District No. 13 (Metcalfe Park), approving its initial operating plan, and authorizing expenditures. Staff recommends approval. Appearing: Sally Svetic, DCD Melody McCurtis, Metcalfe Park Community Bridges Koren Dennison, Metcalfe Park resident and property owner A presentation was given in detail on the proposal and process to create Neighborhood Improvement District No. 13 (Metcalfe Park). There was inquiry and discussion on occupied and unoccupied properties (determination, verification, assessments), increases in property taxes, existing NIDs, use of the NID to assist homeowners to repair homes, outreach, exempt properties and PILOTs, and vacant lot assessment. Public testimony in support: Rep. Margaret Arney, Wisconsin's State Assembly District 18 Danell Cross, Metcalfe Park Community Bridges Those in support testified that the proposal was resident-led and supported by the community. Commissioner Moody moved approval, seconded by commissioner Smith. (Prevailed 4-0)	Pass	4:0
7/31/2026	0	CITY CLERK	PUBLISHED
7/14/2026	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number
260437
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference

Sponsor
ALD. STAMPER
Title
Substitute resolution creating Neighborhood Improvement District No. 13 (Metcalfe Park), approving its Initial Operating Plan and authorizing expenditures, in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This substitute resolution establishes a Neighborhood Improvement District, pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, for the area bounded by the west side of North 27th Street on the east, the east side of North 38th Street to the west, the south side of West Center Street to the north, and the north side of West North Avenue to the south. Also, this resolution adopts an Initial Operating Plan and budget for the Neighborhood Improvement District, creates a District Board and authorizes special assessments on taxable properties in the Neighborhood Improvement District.
Body
Whereas, The Metcalfe Park neighborhood is a vital and integral part of the City of Milwaukee (“City”); and

Whereas, A Neighborhood Improvement District (“NID”), as authorized by Section 66.1110, Wisconsin Statutes, provides a financing method to allow the Metcalfe Park neighborhood to become self-sustaining; and

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

Whereas, An Initial Operating Plan has been prepared, a copy of which is attached to this Common Council File, which describes proposed activities within the NID 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 NID No. 13 (Metcalfe Park) and the associated District Board are created; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Initial Operating Plan for NID No. 13 is adopted; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the City Treasurer, City Comptroller and other affect...