Special Service Areas (SSA), known as Business Improvement Districts or BIDs in other cities, are local tax districts that fund expanded services and programs through a localized property tax levy within contiguous areas. The enhanced services and programs are in addition to those currently provided through the City.
SSA-funded projects typically include but are not limited to: public way maintenance and beautification; district marketing and advertising; business retention/attraction, special events, and promotional activities; auto and bike transit; security; façade improvements; and other commercial and economic development initiatives.
The City contracts with local non-profits, called Service Providers, to manage SSAs. Mayorally-appointed SSA Commissioners for each SSA district oversee and recommend the annual services, budget, and Service Provider Agency to the City. There are currently more than 50 active SSAs in Chicago and 800 Nationwide.
Under the Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/2.02, 2.03, the Greektown Special Service Area Tax Commission #16 is hereby giving notice of its public meeting calendar for 2024 to be held at the SSA #16 office at 801 W. Adams, Ste 211, Chicago, IL 60607 at 1:00 p.m.
SSA Commissioner Application Documents
2016 Greektown Sole Provider Agreement SSA 16
2017 Greektown Sole Provider Agreement SSA 16
Under the Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/2.02, 2.03, the Greektown Special Service Area Tax Commission #16 is hereby giving notice of its public meeting calendar for 2023.
Under the Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/2.02, 2.03, the Greektown Special Service Area Tax Commission #16 is hereby giving notice of its public meeting calendar for 2022 that will be conducted remotely at 2:00 p.m until further notice due to the Governor’s order regarding COVID-19.
Under the Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/2.02, 2.03, the Greektown Special Service Area Tax Commission #16 is hereby giving notice of its public meeting calendar for 2021 to be held at the SSA #16 office at 801 W Adams St. Suite 211, Chicago, IL 60607 at 2:00 p.m.
Under the Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/2.02, 2.03, the Greektown Special Service Area Tax Commission #16 is hereby giving notice of its public meeting calendar for 2020 to be held at the SSA #16 office at 801 W Adams St. Suite 211, Chicago, IL 60607 at 2:00 p.m.
Under the Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/2.02, 2.03, the Greektown Special Service Area Tax Commission #16 is hereby giving notice of its public meeting calendar for 2019 to be held at the SSA #16 office at 801 W Adams St. Suite 211, Chicago, IL 60607 at 2:00 p.m.
Under the Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/2.02, 2.03, the Greektown Special Service Area Tax Commission #16 is hereby giving notice of its public meeting calendar for 2018 to be held at the SSA #16 office at 801 W Adams St. Suite 211, Chicago, IL 60607 at 2:00 p.m.
Under the Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/2.02, 2.03, the Greektown Special Service Area Tax Commission #16 is hereby given notice of its public meetings for 2017 to be held at the SSA #16 office located at 801 W Adams St. Suite 211, Chicago, IL 60607 at 2:00 PM.
Under the Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/2.02, 2.03, the Greektown Special Service Area Tax Commission #16 is hereby given notice of its public meetings for 2016 to be held at the SSA #16 office located at 801 W Adams St. Suite 211, Chicago, IL 60607 at 3:00 PM.
Greektown SSA #16 and the West Central Association – Chamber of Commerce is committed to improving neighborhood safety and quality of life.
Greektown SSA #16 Taste of Greektown 2021 Rebate Program
The SSA 16 has put together the attached Rebate Program to assist the Greektown Merchant community with their 2024 application fee for the Taste of Greektown. Download the 2021 Program Document
Security Rebate Pilot Program
Greektown SSA will reimburse up to $1,500 for the first-time installation of eligible costs and up to $500 for an updated project. Download the 2021 Security Rebate Pilot Program Document
Facade Rebate Pilot Program
Greektown SSA will reimburse eligible Facade improvements up to 50% of the financial rebate for eligible exterior improvements worth at least $500 with a maximum rebate amount not to exceed a total of $3,500. Download the 2021 Facade Rebate Pilot Program Document
Emergency Board Up Grant
Provides up to 100% of the cost (or to cover the cost of insurance deductible), up to $1,000 maximum payout, for labor and materials to clean up and board up your storefront doors, doorways and windows if your property sustained damage due to vandalism or looting. Download the information about this grant.
COVID-19 Health and Sanitation Rebate Program
It was developed in response to the COVID-19 emergency to support local businesses facing increased costs for sanitation supplies and takeout packaging by providing a rebate. Attached guidelines and application. Download the information about this program.
COVID-19 E-Commerce and Digital Marketing Rebate Program
It was developed in response to the COVID-19 emergency to support local businesses ‘ expenditures for digital marketing and social media strategies. Attached guidelines and application. Download the information about this program.