Andersonville SSA #22
What is the SSA?
The Andersonville SSA (Special Service Area) #22 is a funding tool used by the Andersonville community to maintain a clean, attractive, and competitive commercial district. The funding comes from a nominal tax levy on each commercial property within the SSA service area.
The boundaries of SSA #22 are Clark Street from Ainslie to Victoria and adjoining side streets up to the alleys, plus the south sides of Balmoral and Foster from the west alley to Ashland.
Andersonville SSA #22 supports this vision of Andersonville, with services including advertising and promotion, public way maintenance, public way aesthetics, tenant attraction/retention, façade improvements, parking/transit/accessibility, safety programs, and district planning:
Andersonville’s vibrant commercial district is comprised of unique, locally-owned businesses; celebrates diversity; honors its rich culture and history; fosters joyful community life; and in all actions considers the triple bottom line of people, planet, and prosperity.
Request for Proposals for 2021 are now closed. If you would like to be contacted about our services or vendors for SSA 22, please contact David Oakes at doakes@andersonville.org.
Holiday Decorations RFP
Landscaping RFP
Litter Abatement RFP
Snow Removal RFP
Auditor RFP
The SSA supports the following programs:
- Sidewalk sweeping & trash/recycling pick up 4X/week (5X/week in the summer)
- Sidewalk pressure washing annually in the spring or summer
- Planting, watering and maintenance of the streetscape planters. multiple plantings per year.
- Sidewalk snow removal from November 15 – April 15, when snowfall is 2” or more
- Facade Rebate Program, Security Camera Rebate Program, Public Art Rebate Program, and Green Building Incentive Program
- bike corrals
- Holiday marketing for Andersonville businesses
- Andersonville Neighborhood Guide
- Marketing of the Andersonville business district
- Andersonville holiday decorations that includes planters and over 150 decorative light posts.
- Studies and planning
- Business attraction
- Environmental sustainability initiatives
Meetings are held via Zoom or in person at the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce conference room:
5153 N. Clark St. #228
Chicago, IL 60640
Start: Times vary (Please check our Newsletters for more information or email info@andersonville.org)
2021 Andersonville SSA #22 Meeting Schedule:
- January 21 Agenda (Commission Minutes January 21)
- March 11 Agenda (Commission Meeting March 11)
- April 8 Agenda (Commission Minutes April 8)
- May 5 Agenda ( Commission Minutes May 5)
- July 8 Agenda (Commission Minutes July 1)
- August 26 Agenda (Commissioner Minutes August 26)
- September 23 Agenda (Commission Minutes September 23)
- December 9 Agenda (Commission Minutes December 9)
2020 Andersonville SSA #22 Meeting Schedule:
- January 28 Agenda (Commission Minutes January 28)
- March 10 Agenda (Commission Meeting March 10)
- April 7 Agenda (Commission Minutes April 7)
- May 7 Agenda ( Commission Minutes May 7)
- July 7 Agenda (Commission Minutes July 7)
- August 27 Agenda (Commissioner Minutes August 27)
- September 23 Agenda (Commission Minutes September 23)
- December 10 Agenda (Commission Minutes December 10)
2019 Andersonville SSA #22 Meeting Schedule:
- January 29 Agenda (Commission Minutes January 29)
- April 9 Agenda (Commission Minutes April 9)
- May 21 Agenda ( Commission Minutes May 21)
- July 9 Agenda (Commission Minutes July 9)
- September 10 Agenda (Commission Minutes September 10)
- November 12 Agenda(Commission Minutes November 12)
2018 Andersonville SSA #22 Meeting Schedule:
- January 29 Agenda (Commission Minutes January 28)
- March 19 Agenda (Commission Minutes March 19)
- May 21 Agenda ( Commission Minutes May 21)
- July 9 Agenda (Commission Minutes July 9)
- September 11 Agenda (Commission Minutes September 11)
- November 13 Agenda (Commission Minutes November 13)
- December 3, December 3
2017 Andersonville SSA #22 Meeting Schedule:
- January 23 Agenda (click here for meeting minutes)
- May 22 Agenda (click here for meeting minutes)
- July 10 Agenda (click here for the meeting minutes)
- September 11 Agenda (click here for the meeting minutes)
- November 13 Agenda (click here for the meeting minutes)
2016 Andersonville SSA #22 Meeting Schedule:
- January 11 Agenda (click here for meeting minutes)
- April 18 (click here for meeting minutes)
- April 26 (click here for meeting minutes)
- June 27 Agenda (click here for meeting minutes)
- July 18 Agenda (click here for meeting minutes)
- October 17 Agenda (click here for meeting minutes)
2015 Andersonville SSA #22 Meeting Schedule:
- January 12 Agenda (click here for meeting minutes)
- April 20 Agenda (click here for meeting minutes)
- June 29 (click her for meeting minutes)
- July 20 Agenda (click here for meeting minutes)
- October 19 Agenda (click her for meeting minutes)
2014 Andersonville SSA #22 Meetings & Minutes:
- January 13 Agenda (click here for meeting minutes)
- April 21 Agenda (click here for meeting minutes)
- June 23 Agenda (click here for meeting minutes)
- October 20 Agenda (click here for meeting minutes)
2013 Andersonville SSA #22 Meetings & Minutes:
- January 14 Agenda (click here for meeting minutes)
- April 15 Agenda (click here for meeting minutes)
- June 24 Agenda (click here for meeting minutes)
- July 15 Agenda (click here for meeting minutes)
- October 7 Agenda (click here for meeting minutes)
2012 Meetings & Minutes
- January 23 Agenda (click here for meeting minutes)
- April 16 Agenda (click here for meeting minutes)
- July 16 Agenda (click here for meeting minutes)
- October 15 Agenda (click here for meeting minutes)
SSA commissioners needed!
If you are a business or property owner from within the Andersonville SSA boundaries and you are interested in serving as a commissioner on the SSA, please contact the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce at 773/728-2995.
Andersonville SSA #22 Commission
Rolando Esparza, property owner, 5643 N. Clark
Farah Essa, Lake Shore Schools and property owner, 5611 N. Clark
Nadeen Kieren, Property Owner, 5357 N. Ashland
Andrew Peters, TrueNorth Cafe, 5507 N. Clark
Mike Sullivan, Meeting House Tavern & SoFo Tap, 4923 & 5025 N. Clark
Pete Valavanis, property owner, 5225 N. Clark
Frank Uhler, property owner and business owner, 5147 N. Clark Street
Andersonville SSA #22 Staff
For maximum efficiency, Andersonville Chamber of Commerce manages the SSA almost entirely in-house, using existing staff. Staff assigned to dedicate a portion of their time to work on the SSA include:
- David Oakes, Director of Business Services SSA responsibilities include contractor selection and management; city contracting and reporting; commission administration, recruitment and support; select program management including holiday decorations, landscaping, sidewalk cleaning, sidewalk power washing, and snow plowing.
- Joelle Scillia, Marketing Director. Oversees SSA-funded programs including holiday events, Andersonville neighborhood guide, Andersonville Arts Weekend, web & social media.
Andersonville SSA #22 Vendors
Vendors for the 2020 SSA include:
City Grange – Landscaping (Planters)
Cleanslate by Cara– Litter abatement, recycling, and pressure washing
Lucas Contracting LLC – Streetscape repairs
Patch Landscaping – Snow plowing & holiday decorations
Bravos and Associates – Auditor
WBEZ – Radio advertising
Fisheye Graphic Services – Printing
Business Districts, Inc. – Market research
Vendors for the 2019 SSA include:
BrightView Landscaping – Landscaping
Cleanslate by Cara– Litter abatement, recycling, and pressure washing
Lucas Contracting LLC – Streetscape repairs
Lo Destro Construction Company – Streetscape repairs
Patch Landscaping – Snow plowing & holiday decorations
The A.C.T Group – Audit
WBEZ – Radio advertising
Fisheye Graphic Services – Printing
Business Districts, Inc. – Market research
Vendors for the 2018 SSA include:
Gethsemane Garden Center – Landscaping
Cleanslate by Cara– Litter abatement and Recycling
Lucas Contracting LLC – Holiday decorations, Streetscape repairs
Lo Destro Construction Company – Streetscape
Patch Landscaping – Snow plowing
Pressure Washing Unlimited– Sidewalk power washing
The A.C.T Group – Audit
Andersonville Sustainable Community Alliance – Program support
WBEZ – Radio advertising
Fisheye Graphic Services – Printing
Business Districts, Inc. – Market research
Vendors for the 2017 SSA include:
Gethsemane Garden Center – Landscaping
Cleanslate – Litter abatement and Recycling
Lucas Contracting LLC – Holiday decorations, Streetscape repairs
Patch Landscaping – Snow plowing
Advanced Pro Clean– Sidewalk power washing
P.K. Johnson & Associates, LLC – Audit
Andersonville Sustainable Community Alliance – Program support
WBEZ – Radio advertising
Fisheye Graphic Services – Printing
Marsha Brown, Ltd. – Printing
Business Districts, Inc. – Market research
Vendors for the 2016 SSA included:
Gethsemane Garden Center – Landscaping
Cleanstreet – Litter abatement
Resource Center – Recycling
Lucas Contracting LLC – Holiday decorations, Streetscape repairs
Patch Landscaping – Snow plowing
Pressure Washing Systems – Sidewalk power washing
P.K. Johnson & Associates, LLC – Audit
Andersonville Sustainable Community Alliance – Program support
WBEZ – Radio advertising
Fisheye Graphic Services – Printing
Marsha Brown, Ltd. – Printing
Business Districts, Inc. – Market research
Financials
Andersonville SSA 22 2018 Budget
Andersonville SSA #22 2017 Budget
Andersonville SSA #22 2016 Budget
Andersonville SSA #22 2015 Budget