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 Belmont north to Grace, from Grace north to West Irving Park Road on Broadway, from Broadway north to Irving Park on Clarendon, 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.
Next Regular SSA #18 Meeting:
Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, 1:00pm at Center on Halsted (3656 N. Halsted St, Room 200, Chicago, IL 60613)
What does SSA #18 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.
From left to right: Jim Ludwig, Tim Klump, Mike Raffety, Kearby Kaiser,
Elizabeth Fuld, and Carlton Daniels-Metz (not pictured: Dave Gassman)
Programs
Eligibility
Businesses or properties located within SSA #18 boundaries may be eligible for the following grant programs if they meet the rebate requirements and sufficient funding for the rebate program(s) is available. All rebates will be processed at the next regularly scheduled SSA #18 commission meeting.
Rebates
Northalsted SSA 18 Facade Rebate >
Eligible businesses or properties 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 and properties 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.
Meetings
2024 Special Service Area #18 Regular Meeting Schedule:
- Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
- Wednesday, April 9th, 2025, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
- Wednesday, July 9th, 2025, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
- Wednesday, October 8th, 2025, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
- Wednesday, December 10th, 2025, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
All SSA #18 meetings are open to the public and will take place at the Center on Halsted (3656 N Halsted St, Room 200, Chicago, IL 60613) unless explicitly stated otherwise via this website and/or publication.
A historical record of all meetings can be found below.
For questions about SSA #18 meetings, please contact kbarbeau@northalsted.com
Active RFPs
There are no active Special Service Area #18 RFPs.
Commissioners
Michael Raffety
Chairperson
Resident/Property Owner
James Ludwig
Vice Chairperson
Resident/Property Owner
Carlton Daniels-Metz
Treasurer
Resident/Property Owner
Kearby Kaiser
Secretary
BJB Properties
Elizabeth Fuld
Commissioner
WeeCare Preschool
David Gassman
Commissioner
DLG Management
Timothy Klump
Commissioner
Dexter Lock Service
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