Special Service Area #17
As of January 1, 2017, Lakeview East is the sole service provider for Special Service Area #17. The Special Service Area (SSA) is an economic development tool that allows additional real estate property taxes to be levied to fund added services for a defined area. The services funded through the SSA #17 tax are in addition to services generally provided by the City. These services benefit those properties that are located within the boundaries of the SSA.
Central Lakeview property and business owners will benefit from special services that will enhance the commercial district, retain and attract business and financially support small business. Some of these programs will include:
Façade Improvement Program
Property and business owners receive 60% rebates for improvements to storefront facades.
Maintenance Program
The SSA #17 maintenance crew will sweep by your store to ensure a clean environment. During seasonal weather snow removal and street vacuuming will be performed. Special detail work such as graffiti removal is part of their daily routine.
Landscaping
Floral and plantings spread across the commercial district throughout the year. Annual contracts with professional landscapers will maintain all planters and flower buckets.
Marketing and Promotions
Business owners will benefit from area advertising and promotions that will attract thousands of people to our district.
SSA #17 Map
SSA #17 Commissioners:
- Jim Schuman, Berlin Nightclub, Chairman
- David Blitz, BlitzLake Partners
- John Bucksbaum, Bucksbaum Retail Properties
- David Gassman, DLG Development
- Todd Hyatt, Trader Todd’s
- Eric Kirsammer, Chicago Comics
- Juliana Montebello-Roman, PR Italian Bistro
- Jeanne Saliture, Resident
- Andrew Rizzo, Rizzo’s Bar and Inn
SSA#17
SSA#17 Opportunities
Closed – Request for Proposal for Certified Public Accountant
Closed – 2023 RFP IT Management (002)
2023 MEETING DATES
- Wednesday, February 22nd – 3208 N. Sheffield | agenda
- Wednesday, April 26th – 3208 N. Sheffield | Agenda
- Wednesday, July 12th- 3208 N. Sheffield | Agenda
- Wednesday October 18th – 3208 N. Sheffield | Agenda
2023 Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, February 22, 1Q – 10 AM | Meeting Minutes Feb 2023
Wednesday, April 26th | 3208 N. Sheffield | Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, July 12 | 3208 N Sheffield | Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, October 18th | 3208 N Sheffield |
2022 Meeting Dates
Wednesday, February 2—1Q – 10 AM – Zoom | agenda
Wednesday, May 4th – 2Q – 1PM | 3208 N. Sheffield | Agenda | Zoom Link
Wednesday, July 12— 2022 Budget (3Q) – 3208 N. Sheffield | Agenda
Wednesday, October 12th (4Q) – 10 AM – 3208 N. Sheffield | Agenda
Wednesday, December 7th – 10 AM – Zoom CANCELLED
2022 Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, February 2—1Q – 10 AM | Meeting Minutes Feb 2022
Wednesday, May 4th – 2Q – 1PM | 3208 N. Sheffield | Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, July 13— 2022 Budget (3Q) | Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, October 12th (4Q) – 10 AM | Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, December 7th – 10 AM CANCELLED
2022 RFP Opportunities for SSA #17
2022 Request for Proposal Opportunities – Snow Removal OPEN UNTIL OCTOBER 31
2021 Meeting Dates:
- Wednesday, February 10 agenda
- Wednesday, April 27 agenda
- Wednesday, July 14 agenda
- Wednesday, October 13 agenda
- Wednesday, November 17 agenda
- Wednesday, December 8 | CANCELLED
Location: 3208 N. Sheffield/Virtual, 10AM
2021 RFP Opportunities
2021 Request for Proposal Opportunities: Snow Removal – OPEN UNTIL OCTOBER 11TH
2021 Request For Proposal Opportunities: Security Services-Closed
2020 Request for Proposal Opportunities: Landscaping Services: Closed
2021 Meeting Minutes:
- Wednesday, February 10 | meeting minutes
- Wednesday, April 27 | meeting minutes
- Wednesday, July 14 | meeting minutes
- Wednesday, October 13 | meeting minutes
- Wednesday, November 17 | meeting minutes
- Wednesday, December 8 | CANCELLED
2020 Meeting Dates:
- Wednesday, January 29
- Wednesday, March 25 (Via Teleconference: 773-348-8608)
- Wednesday, May 20, 2029
- Wednesday, July 22 (final 2021 budget sign offs)
- Wednesday, September 23
- Wednesday, December 9th
2020 Meeting Minutes:
- Wednesday, January 29, 2020
- Wednesday, March 25th, 2020
- Wednesday, May 20th, 2020
- Wednesday, July 22, 2020
- Wednesday, September 23, 2020
- Wednesday, December 9, 2020
2019 RFP Opportunities
Request for Proposal for Certified Public Accountant: Closed
Request for Proposal for Commercial Landscaping: Closed
2019 Meeting Minutes:
- Friday, February 15, 2019
- Wednesday, March 27, 2019
- Tuesday, June 26, 2019
- Tuesday, October 8, 2019
- Wednesday, December 11, 2019
2018 Meeting Minutes:
- Wednesday, January 24, 2018
- Wednesday, April 11, 2018
- Wednesday, May 16, 2018
- Wednesday, July 11, 2018
- Wednesday, October 10, 2018
- Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Agreements
Audits
- SSA17 Audited Financial Statement for December 31, 2020 and 2019
- SSA17 Audited Financial Statement for December 31, 2018 and 2017
- SSA17 Audited Financial Statement for December 31, 2017 and 2016
- SSA 17 Audited Financial Statement for December 31, 2016 and 2015