SSA #18

What is SSA #18?

Established in 1997, Special Service Area #18 (SSA #18) is a special taxing district spanning from North Halsted from Broadway north to Grace, from Grace north to West Irving Park Road on Broadway, and its environs (defined as to the alley on intersecting streets). Generated revenue from this taxing district is directed back to the neighborhood and is spent according to the annual SSA work plan. A Mayorally-appointed SSA #18 Commission, which is comprised of local property and business owners within the area, develops the work plan. Northalsted Business Alliance is the Sole Service Provider for SSA #18 and is responsible for implementing the SSA work plan.

What does the SSA do?

SSA #18 provides funding and leadership to address concerns of property and business owners along Northalsted. SSA #18 helps keep Northalsted an attractive place to work, play, invest, and do business by providing:

Planters, landscaping, and street tree care
Sidewalk snow removal
Maintenance within the public area (public trash bins, sidewalk power washing, etc.)
Banners and holiday decorations
Funding to support marketing efforts and special events within the area.

Map of SSA #18

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SSA Audits

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SSA Agreements

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City Guidelines

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More Information

Commissioners

James Ludwig
Chairperson
Roscoe’s

Kearby Kaiser
Co-Chairperson
Drummond Advisors

Mike Raffety
Treasurer/Secretary
3500 block of North Halsted St. resident

Allan O’Brien
Men’s Room Chicago

Carlton Daniels
800 block of W Cornelia St. property owner

David Gassman
DLG Management

Elizabeth Fuld
WeeCare Preschool

If you are interested in serving as an SSA #18 commissioner please contact us for additional information.

Meetings

Location

All meetings are open to the public at 1:00 PM, and will take place at the Center on Halsted, Room 200 (3656 N Halsted St) unless explicitly stated otherwise via this website and street-wide newsletter in advance of the meeting.

For questions about meetings, please contact [email protected]

2023 Meetings

January 11 | Agenda
April 12
July 12
October 11
December 13

2022 Meetings

2021 Meetings

2020 Meetings

2019 Meetings

2018 Meetings

2017 Meetings

2016 Meetings

2015 Meetings

Programs

Eligibility

Businesses located within SSA #18 and/or Northalsted IN & PROUD Member businesses may be eligible for the grant programs offered by Northalsted Business Alliance to support the business community. All rebates will be processed at the next monthly SSA #18 commission meeting.

Rebates

Northalsted SSA 18 Facade Rebate
Eligible businesses may receive up to a 60% rebate ($2,500 maximum per storefront) for facade projects costing at least $1,000. Eligible projects include improvements on awnings, doors, windows, signage, and more.

Northalsted SSA 18 Security Rebate
Eligible businesses may receive a rebate of up to 50% ($1,500 maximum per business) for security expenses, such as purchasing surveillance systems, safety lighting, and more.

Active RFPs

The following RFPs are currently actively open: