Special Service Area #51

What is a Special Service Area (SSA)?

A Special Service Area (SSA) is a mechanism for contiguous industrial, commercial and residential areas to fund expanded services and programs through a localized property tax levy. These enhanced services and programs are provided in addition to services and programs normally provided by the City.

SSA-funded projects may include, but are not limited to, security services, area marketing and advertising assistance, promotional activities such as parades and festivals, and small-scale capital improvements that support the district and its commercial corridors.

About SSA #51 — Chatham Cottage Grove

The Chicago City Council passed the Establishment Ordinance for SSA #51 — Chatham Cottage Grove on December 8, 2010.

SSA #51 is administered by Chatham Business Association, Small Business Development, Inc. (CBA SBDI). The district supports maintenance and beautification, debris and snow removal, façade enhancement, economic development, marketing, safety initiatives and promotional events in Chatham and surrounding communities.

General Boundaries of SSA #51

The general boundaries of SSA #51 begin at 95th Street and Stony Island Avenue and extend west along 95th Street, including the north side of 95th Street to Dobson and then both sides of 95th Street to Cottage Grove Avenue.

The district then continues north along both sides of Cottage Grove Avenue and includes both sides of 87th Street between Champlain and Ingleside, as well as the shopping mall on the west side of Cottage Grove between 87th Street and 84th Street.

Continuing north, SSA #51 includes both sides of 79th Street between Champlain and Greenwood and both sides of 75th Street between Indian and Drexel.

These descriptions provide a general overview. Use the official boundary map and legal description for exact parcel and boundary information.

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