Definitions
Wis. Stat. § 229.841
in effectIn this subchapter:
(1) “Bond” means any bond, note or other obligation issued under s. 66.0621 by a district.
(2) “Bond resolution” means a resolution of the district board authorizing the issuance of, or providing terms and conditions related to, bonds and includes, where appropriate, any trust agreement, trust indenture, indenture of mortgage or deed of trust providing terms and conditions for bonds.
(3) “County executive” means the county executive or, if the county does not have a county executive, the chairperson of the county board of supervisors, of the county in which the sponsoring city is located. If a sponsoring city is located in more than one county, the city shall be considered to be located solely in the county in which the greatest percentage of its territory is located at the time a district is created.
(4) “Cultural arts activity” means any performance, program, concert, exhibit, show, broadcast or other activity with any artistic or cultural significance, or any related or incidental activity.
(5) “Cultural arts facilities” means district property, tangible or intangible, owned in whole or in part, operated or leased by a district that is principally for a cultural arts activity including auditoriums, music halls, exhibit halls, theaters, practice facilities, dressing rooms, parking lots, garages, restaurants, concession facilities, entertainment facilities, transportation facilities and other functionally related or auxiliary facilities or structures.
(6) “District” means a district created under this subchapter.
(7) “District board” means the governing board of a district.
(8) “Mayor” means the mayor of a sponsoring city.
(9) “Populous city” means any city with a population of more than 150,000.
(10) “Sponsoring city” means a populous city that creates a district under this subchapter.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/229.841Fetched: 10/7/2026