REPORTS
Safety and Security
Public Way Aesthetic

All SSA 45 Commissioner meetings have been postponed until further notice!
ssa 45 Team
dorian johnson
SSA45 Director
Robbie Tina Sanders
Chair
Latonya Anderson
Treasurer
Jeff Kidd
Commissioner
Dallas Gordon
SSA45 Commissioner
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SSA COMMISSIONERS
- Recommend annual tax rate, services, budget, and SP.
- Communicate SSA vision and mission.
- Approve budget modifications or amendments, as needed.
- Review and approve SSA Commission meeting agendas and minutes.
- Assess the quality of SSA work using work plan deliverables and targets.
- Review and approve SSA disbursements over established dollar thresholds. NOTE: SSA Commissioners approve SSA disbursements, but do not sign checks.
- Review and approve SSA bank reconciliations as part of the finance review at SSA Commission meetings.
- Monitor all SSA expense reports provided by SP.
- Review RFP vendor finalists and approve subcontracts.
- Review annual SSA audit and financial information prior to submission to City.
- Develop a SSA commission recruitment strategy.
- Provide feedback to SP Board regarding performance of SP in implementing the goals/objectives of the SSA.
- Work closely with SP staff to oversee SSA operations.
- Ensure the SP conducts an annual needs assessment/survey of SSA tax payers, tenants and district users, and prepares an SSA annual report.
- Develop a subcontractor procurement policy with the SP.
- Approve SSA Commission by-laws using the City’s template, and amend as needed. Request current version from City’s SSA contact person.
- Disclose conflicts of interest to SSA Commissioners and recuse from any votes that may have real or perceived conflicts of interest.
- Ensure that all SSA Commission meetings comply with all applicable laws, including the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
DORIAN A. JOHNSON
Program Director SSA #45
For Far South Businesses
We support businesses on Chicago’s far south side in the boundaries of the Halsted corridors. Click here to find out if you’re in the zone!
Team Of Professionals
From our project management to street cleanup, SSA 45’s team is committed to supporting your business. See how we make great partners for our area members.
Marketing
Get the word out to neighbors and surrounding communities about what you do and how we do it. All businesses in the boundaries are added to our digital directly for free. Learn more.
A few words about us
Special Service Areas, 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. Learn More…
Services We Provide
(All are provided free of charge to businesses in the boundary.)
Landscaping and Maintenance
Basic maintenance and landscaping in the public spaces and streetways.
Debris Removal
Keeping the main areas clean and free of trash and debris.
Security
Highly trained professionals who secure the business districts, shopping plazas, and other public areas.
Small business advice
We offer our business owners customized plans for growth and expansion. Click to Learn more.
Marketing
Helping you get the word out to surrounding customers and helping you grow your business.
Grants for Facade Enhancement
Get funding to make improvements to business’ storefront and help to manage the process. Apply Now!
Frequently asked question
Phones
773.941.4833
773.800.5510
Address
SSA #45
c/o Far South Community Dev. Corp.
9923 S. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60628