Number
250866
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution establishing the 2026 Street Lighting Fee.
Analysis
In accordance with s. 309-54 of the Code of Ordinances, this resolution establishes the 2026 Street Lighting Cost Recovery Special Charge at $1.12 per foot of street frontage. For residential property owners with multiple street frontage (corner lots), the City will use the shortest side to calculate the charge. For non-residential property owners, the City will use total street frontage.
Body
Whereas, Section 309-54 of the Code of Ordinances establishes a Street Lighting Cost Recovery Special Charge as authorized by s. 66.0627, Wis. Stats.; and
Whereas, Section 309-54 of the Code requires adoption of a resolution on an annual basis that establishes the street lighting cost recovery special charge; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the 2026 annual street lighting cost recovery special charge, to be billed on a yearly basis, is established as follows:
1. Residential property: $1.12 per foot of street frontage. For residential property (one-, 2-, 3-, and 4-family dwelling units) with multiple street frontage (corner lots), the shortest side shall be used for billing purposes.
2. Nonresidential property: $1.12 per foot of total street frontage.
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That this resolution takes effect January 1, 2026.
Requestor
DOA-Budget and Management Division
Drafter
Mason Lavey
October 21, 2025
Budget/2026budget/2026 Budget Resolutions/2026 - Street Lighting Fee Resolution.rtf