Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

Agenda Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee Meeting St. Louis Board of Aldermen Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 11:00 AM Kennedy Room President Megan Green Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard, Chair Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier, Vice Chair Committee Members: Alderman Shane Cohn Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer Alderwoman Laura Keys Alderman Michael Browning Alderman Rasheen Aldridge Order of Business I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes Minutes approval from Tuesday, February 3, 2026 IV. Board Bills for Review (The committee will discuss the following and take public comment on the following) Item Number 1 Board Bill Number 128 Introduced by Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard An ordinance approving the Petition of owners of real property seeking the creation and establishment of the Kingsbury Place HOA’s Capital Improvement Tornado Recovery Community Improvement District (the “CID”), finding a public purpose for the establishment of the CID, and containing a severability clause. Item Number 2 Board Bill Number 147 Introduced by Alderman Michael Browning An ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 60196, and to repeal portions of Ordinance No. 64240, relating to the CWE South Business District, a special business district, established pursuant to the provisions of Sections 71.790 – 71.808 R.S.Mo.; by repealing Section Two of Ordinance No. 64240 which provides for the assessment and collection of an ad Page 1 of 158  valorem tax not to exceed eighty-five cents ($.85) per one hundred dollars ($100.00) assessed valuation of real property in the District, with an initial levy of that same rate but not to exceed seven thousand dollars ($7,000.00), and enacting a new Section Two pertaining to the same subject matter, but imposing an ad valorem tax not to exceed eighty-five cents ($.85) per one hundred dollars ($100.00) assessed valuation of real property in the District without limitation as to the total assessment; and containing effectiveness, severability, savings, and emergency clauses. V. Resolutions for Review None VI. Committee Discussions None VII. Acknowledgment of Any Written Testimony VIII. Announcements IX. Excused Members X. Adjournment Page 2 of 158  Minutes Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 3, 2026 11:00 AM Kennedy Room Minutes are preliminary and may change until finally approved I. Call to Order The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:01 pm II. Roll Call The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll, and the following members answered to their names: Ms. Schweitzer, Ms. Sonnier, Mr. Browning, and Ms. Clark- Hubbard. 4 members were present. A quorum was established. The following members joined the meeting while it was in progress making a total of 5 members present: Mr. Aldridge. III. Approval of Minutes The Chair stated they would entertain a motion to approve the minutes of the Tuesday, January 27,2026 committee meeting. Mr. Sonnier moved to approve the minutes of the Tuesday, January 27,2026 committee meeting. Seconded by Mr. Browning. The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll on the motion to approve the minutes of the Tuesday, January 27,2026 committee meeting. The Associate Clerk called the roll and the following votes were recorded: The following voted Aye: Ms. Schweitzer, Ms. Sonnier, Mr. Browning, and Ms. Clark-Hubbard. 4 Aye votes were cast. The following voted No: None Page 3 of 158  The following abstained: None The following was present but did not vote: None A total of 4votes were cast. The motion carried. IV. Board Bills for Review Item Number 1 Board Bill Number 119 Introduced by Alderman Sharon Tyus An ordinance approving a Redevelopment Plan dated September 23, 2025 (“Plan”) for the 8111 North Broadway Area ("Area") in the City of St. Louis (“City’) after finding that the Area is blighted as defined in Section 99.320 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, 2016, as amended, (the "Statute" being Sections 99.300 to 99.715 inclusive), finding that there shall be available 10-year tax abatement (10 years based on 95% of the assessed value of the incremental improvements); and pledging cooperation of the Board of Aldermen The Chair recognized Mr. Tyus on Board Bill Number 119. Mr. Tyus provided information on the Board Bill and stated she was in full support of the abatement for the property at 8111 North Broadway. She also stated that Mr. Zack Wilson with St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) was available to answer any questions. After no further comments from the presenter, the Chair opened the discussion up to the committee. The committee asked questions. Mr. Wilson answered questions from the committee. After no further questions from the committee, the Chair recognized Mr. Tyus to close. Mr. Tyus requested a Do Pass Recommendation on Board Bill Number 119. The Chair stated she would entertain a motion to pass Board Bill Number 119 out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. Ms. Sonnier moved to pass Board Bill Number 119 out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. Seconded by Mr. Browning. Page 4 of 158 The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll on the motion to pass Board Bill Number 119 out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. The Associate Clerk called the roll and the following votes were recorded: The following voted Aye: Ms. Schweitzer, Ms. Keys, Ms. Sonnier, Mr. Aldridge, and Ms. Clark-Hubbard. 5 Aye votes were cast. The following voted No: None The following abstained: None The following was present but did not vote: None A total of 5 votes were cast. The motion carried. Item Number 2 Board Bill Number 121 Introduced by Alderwoman Clark-Hubbard An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 65937, Ordinance No. 65746, Ordinance No. 65605, Ordinance No. 65424, Ordinance No. 65227, and that portion of Ordinance 68097, Section 6 that created the RPA 2—Phase 1 PILOTs and EATs Accounts in Phase 1 respectively dissolving the special allocation funds for Southtown, the Louderman Building, 1505 Missouri, Tech Electronics, 4200 Laclede, and City Hospital RPA 2—Phase 1 redevelopment areas and respectively terminating the designation of certain portions of The City of St. Louis, Missouri, as redevelopment areas, authorizing certain actions relating thereto and containing an Appropriation Clause, a Severability Clause and an Emergency Clause The Chair handed the meeting over to Vice-Chair Sonnier so she could speak on Board Bill Number 121. The Vice-Chair recognized Ms. Clark-Hubbard on Board Bill Number 121. Ms. Clark-Hubbard provided information on Board Bill Number 121 and stated she had Mr. Zack Wilson, from Saint Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) to speak on the Bill. Mr. Tom Ray, representative for the St. Louis City Comptroller also provided information on the Board Bill. After no further comments from the speakers, the Chair opened the discussion up to the committee. The committee asked questions. Page 5 of 158 Ms. Sonnier requested to be added as a co-sponsor. After no further questions from the committee, the Vice- Chair recognized Ms. Clark- Hubbard to close. Ms. Clark-Hubbard requested a Do Pass Recommendation on Board Bill Number 121. The Vice-Chair stated she would entertain a motion to pass Board Bill Number 121 out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. Mr. Browning moved to pass Board Bill Number 121 out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. Seconded by Ms. Sonnier. The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll on the motion pass Board Bill Number 121 out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. The Associate Clerk called the roll and the following votes were recorded: The following voted Aye: Ms. Sonnier, Mr. Browning, Mr. Aldridge, and Ms. Clark-Hubbard. 4 Aye votes were cast. The following voted No: None The following abstained: None The following was present but did not vote: None A total of 4 votes were cast. The motion carried. Item Number 3 Board Bill Number 122 Introduced by Alderwoman Clark-Hubbard An ordinance determining that the Tax Increment Financing Plans listed in Exhibit "A" are making satisfactory progress, except as noted, under the proposed time schedule for completion of projects therein. The Chair handed the meeting over to Vice-Chair Sonnier so she could speak on Board Bill Number 122 The Vice-Chair recognized Ms. Clark-Hubbard on Board Bill Number 122 Ms. Clark-Hubbard provided information on Board Bill Number 122 and stated she had Ms. Madeline Swanstom and Mr. Zack Wilson from Saint Louis Development Corporation Page 6 of 158 (SLDC) to speak on the Bill. Ms. Swanstrom provided a presentation regarding the process of the TIF in the city. After no further comments from the presenter, the Vice-Chair opened the discussion up to members of the public. 1. Dan Pate- Undecided 2. Gerry Connolly- Opposition. After no further comments from the public, the Vice-Chair opened the discussion up to the Committee members. The committee members asked questions. Ms. Swanstrom and Mr. Wilson answered their questions. After no further discussion from the committee members, the Vice- Chair recognized Ms. Clark-Hubbard to close. Ms. Clark-Hubbard requested a Do Pass Recommendation on Board Bill Number 122. The Vice-Chair stated she would entertain a motion to pass Board Bill Number 122 out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. Mr. Browning moved to pass Board Bill Number 122 out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. Seconded by Mr. Aldridge. The Vice-Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll on the motion pass Board Bill Number 122 out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. The Associate Clerk called the roll and the following votes were recorded: The following voted Aye: Ms. Schweitzer, Ms. Sonnier.Mr. Browning, Mr. Aldridge, and Ms. Clark-Hubbard. 5 Aye votes were cast. The following voted No: None The following abstained: None The following was present but did not vote: None A total of 5 votes were cast. The motion carried. Page 7 of 158 Item Number 4 Board Bill Number 123 Introduced by Alderman Browning This Board Bill seeks to approve a Chapter 99 Redevelopment Plan and Blighting Study for the 4359 Lindell Blvd. Redevelopment Area. The proposed Bill does not allow for use of eminent domain within the area. This Board Bill will allow for up to a 10-year tax abatement at 90 percent for market rate projects and up to 15-year abatement for LIHTC projects. The Chair recognized Mr. Browning on Board Bill Number 123. Mr. Browning provided an overview of Board Bill Number 123 and provided a presentation. After the presentation, the Chair opened the discussion up to speakers from the Engineers Club Support Opposition 1. Rebecca Losli 1. Dan Pate. 2. Nicole Young 3. Kurtis Elmbert (Sp) 4. Melissa Hoeemeister After no further comment from the Engineers Club, the Chair opened the discussion up to the committee. The committee asked questions. Mr. Zack Wilson and Mr. Paul Weatherford with the St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) answered questions from the committee members. After no further discussion from the committee members, the Chair recognized Mr. Browning to close. Mr. Browning asked for a Do Pass Recommendation on Board Bill Number 123. The Chair stated she would entertain a motion to pass Board Bill Number 123 out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. Ms. Schweitzer moved to pass Board Bill Number 123 out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. Page 8 of 158 Seconded by Ms. Sonnier. The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll on the motion pass Board Bill Number 123 out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. The Associate Clerk called the roll and the following votes were recorded: The following voted Aye: Ms. Schweitzer, Ms. Sonnier. Browning, and Ms. Clark-Hubbard. 4 Aye votes were cast. The following voted No: None The following abstained: None The following was present but did not vote: None A total of 4 votes were cast. The motion carried. Item Number 5 Board Bill Number 129 Introduced by Alderman Devoti An Ordinance recommended by the Planning Commission establishing and creating a Planned Unit Development District for City Block 4022 to be known as the "La Collina Square Planned Unit Development District" and containing a Severability Clause and an Emergency Clause. The Chair recognized Mr. Devoti on Board Bill Number 129 Mr. Devoti provided an overview of Board Bill Number 129 and stated James Fisker from Urban Planning and Design would speak on this bill. Mr. Fisker, provided a presentation explaining the Board Bill. After the presentation, Mr. Devoti stated he had the developer, Mr. Jake Eilermann, with McBride Homes to speak on the Board Bill. After no further comments, the chair opened the questions up to the public: Support 1. Jennifer Giamino After no further comment from the public, the Chair opened the discussion up to the committee members. Page 9 of 158  The committee asked questions. After no further comments from the committee members, the Chair recognized Mr. Devoti to close. Mr. Devoti asked for a Do Pass Recommendation on Board Bill Number 129. The Chair stated she would entertain a motion to pass Board Bill Number 129 out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. Ms. Sonnier moved to pass Board Bill Number 129 out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. Seconded by Mr. Browning. The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll on the motion pass Board Bill Number 129 out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. The Associate Clerk called the roll and the following votes were recorded: The following voted Aye: Ms. Schweitzer, Ms. Sonnier. Browning, and Ms. Clark-Hubbard. 4 Aye votes were cast. The following voted No: None The following abstained: None The following was present but did not vote: None A total of 4 votes were cast. The motion carried. V. Resolutions for Review None VI. Committee Discussions None VII. Acknowledgment of Any Written Testimony 1 Written testimony for Board Bill 119. Page 10 of 158 VII. Announcements None IX. Excused Members The Chair made a motion to excuse Mr. Cohn and Ms. Keys for necessary absence Seconded by Mr. Aldridge Previous roll requested by Mr. Aldridge. Hearing no objection to the request for previous roll, the Chair stated Mr. Cohn and Ms. Keys have been excused for necessary absence The Associate Clerk recorded the following from the previous roll: The following voted Aye: Ms. Schweitzer, Ms. Sonnier, Mr. Browning, Mr. Aldridge, and Ms. Clark-Hubbard. 5 Aye votes were cast. The following voted No: None The following abstained: None The following was present but did not vote: None A total of 5 votes were cast. The motion carried. X. Adjournment Having no other business, the Chair made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Aldridge Previous roll requested by Mr. Aldridge. Hearing no objection to the request for previous roll, the Chair stated the meeting was adjourned. The Associate Clerk recorded the following from the previous roll: The following voted Aye: Ms. Schweitzer, Ms. Sonnier, Mr. Browning, Mr. Aldridge, and Ms. Clark-Hubbard. 5 Aye votes were cast. The following voted No: None The following abstained: None Page 11 of 158  The following was present but did not vote: None A total of 5 votes were cast. The motion carried. The Meeting adjourned at 1:14 pm Minutes completed by: Associate Clerk Rozlyn Smith Minutes Approved: Page 12 of 158 Summary Board Bill Number 128 Sponsored by Alderwoman Shameem Clark Hubbard Date: January 23, 2026 An ordinance approving the Petition of owners of real property seeking the creation and establishment of the Kingsbury Place HOA’s Capital Improvement Tornado Recovery Community Improvement District (the “CID”), finding a public purpose for the establishment of the CID and containing a severability clause. 1 Page 13 of 158  BOARD BILL NUMBER 128 INTRODUCED BY ALDERWOMAN SHAMEEM CLARK HUBBARD 1 An ordinance approving a petition to establish the Kingsbury Place HOA’s Capital 2 Improvement Tornado Recovery Community Improvement District; establishing the Kingsbury 3 Place HOA’s Capital Improvement Tornado Recovery Community Improvement District as a 4 political subdivision of the State of Missouri; approving the appointment of the initial board of 5 directors; and containing severability clauses. 6 WHEREAS, in May of 2025, a devastating EF-3 tornado touched down and caused 7 extensive damage to certain areas of the City of St. Louis, Missouri, including the geographic area 8 within the Kingsbury Place. This tornado destroyed median and common spaces, including over 9 170 trees that were over one hundred (100) years old, ripped up the sidewalks and streets and 10 damaged the gas lighting system; and 11 WHEREAS, the property owners and residents in Kingsbury Place have recognized that a 12 properly formed and well-operated community improvement district property can play an 13 important role in financing the repair and rebuilding of the neighborhood in accordance with, and 14 respect to, the City and Federal designations of Kingsbury Place as a historic District. 15 WHEREAS, Sections 67.1401 to 67.1571, RSMo. (the “CID Act”), authorizes the Board 16 of Aldermen to approve the petition of property owners to establish community improvement 17 districts; and 18 WHEREAS, the petition attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Petition”) was filed with the 19 City to request formation and establishment of the Kingsbury Place HOA’s Capital Improvement 20 Tornado Recovery Community Improvement District (the “CID”), which Petition was signed by Page 1 of 4 Board Bill Number 128 Clark Hubbard January 23, 2026 Page 14 of 158  1 the authorized representatives of the owners of more than fifty percent by assessed value and per 2 capita of the property located within the proposed boundaries of the CID; and 3 WHEREAS, the Register of the City of St. Louis reviewed the Petition and determined 4 that it substantially complies with the requirements of the CID Act; and 5 WHEREAS, a duly-noticed public hearing was held in accordance with the CID Act; and 6 WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen hereby finds that the adoption of this Ordinance is in 7 the best interest of the City and that the owners of real property located within the CID, as well as 8 the City as a whole, will benefit from the establishment of the CID and the other transactions 9 described herein. 10 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS AS FOLLOWS: 11 SECTION ONE. A community improvement district, to be known as the “Kingsbury 12 Place HOA’s Capital Improvement Tornado Recovery Community Improvement District” is 13 hereby established pursuant to the CID Act on the real property described in the Petition for the 14 purposes and functions described in the Petition. The Petition includes the approvals of a proper 15 petition by the qualified voters of the CID to impose special assessments pursuant to section 16 67.1521 of the CID Act, so subject to further approvals by the CID’s Board of Directors, the CID 17 is also authorized to impose the special assessments described in the Petition. 18 SECTION TWO. The term of the existence of the CID shall begin on the effective date 19 of this Ordinance. The CID shall commence the procedures for terminating the CID under the CID 20 Act upon the earliest of (a) the redemption in full of all of the obligations issued to finance or 21 refinance the CID project described in the Petition in accordance with the CID Act or (b) twenty- 22 seven (27) years from the effective date of this Ordinance. Page 2 of 4 Board Bill Number 128 Clark Hubbard January 23, 2026 Page 15 of 158  1 SECTION THREE. The Petition provides that the CID shall be governed by a Board of 2 Directors consisting of seven (7) individual directors (collectively, the “Directors” and each, a 3 “Director”). By the approval and adoption of this Ordinance, the Mayor does hereby appoint, and 4 the Board of Aldermen hereby consents, to the following individuals serving as the initial Directors 5 of the CID for the terms set forth below: 6 Term: Name: 7 3 years William Donius 8 3 years Maren Fjord 9 3 years Timothy Gray 10 2 years Lance Olsen 11 2 years Lindsay Selner 12 2 years Veronica Theodoro 13 2 years Jermal Seward 14 Successor Directors of the CID shall be chosen in accordance with the CID Act and the 15 Petition and shall serve four (4) year terms. 16 SECTION FOUR. The Mayor and the Comptroller or their designated representatives are 17 hereby authorized to take any all and all actions, and to execute and deliver for and on behalf of 18 the City any and all certificates, documents, agreements and other instruments as may be necessary 19 and appropriate in order to carry out the matters herein authorized, with no further action of the 20 Board of Aldermen necessary to authorize such action by the Mayor and the Comptroller or their 21 designated representatives. Page 3 of 4 Board Bill Number 128 Clark Hubbard January 23, 2026 Page 16 of 158  1 SECTION FIVE. As required by Section 67.1421.6 of the CID Act, the City Register shall 2 report the creation of the CID to the Missouri Department of Economic Development and the 3 Missouri State Auditor. 4 SECTION SIX. The use of CID special assessment revenues as authorized and provided 5 for in the Petition will serve a public purpose by funding the construction, reconstruction, 6 installation, repair, maintenance and equipping of improvements and the provision for services as 7 set forth in the CID Act. 8 SECTION SEVEN. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this 9 Ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional, or unlawful for any reason, by any court of 10 competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed and is hereby declared to be a separate, 11 distinct and independent provision of this Ordinance, and such holding or holdings shall not affect 12 the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance Page 4 of 4 Board Bill Number 128 Clark Hubbard January 23, 2026 Page 17 of 158  EXHIBIT A Petition to Establish the Kingsbury Place HOA’s Capital Improvement Tornado Recovery Community Improvement District Page 18 of 158  BOARD BILL NUMBER 128 FISCAL NOTE Preparer’s Name: Scott Riley Contact Information: Scott Riley Cook & Riley, LLC 7777 Bonhomme Ave., Suite 1910 St. Louis, MO 63105 (314) 322-5161 (cell) sriley@cookrileylaw.com Bill Sponsor: Alderwoman Shameem Clark Hubbard Bill Synopsis: This Board Bill is being introduced to establish the Kingsbury Place HOA’s Capital Improvement Tornado Recovery Community Improvement District (the “District”). The District will have boundaries along the north and south of Kingsbury Place bounded by Clara Avenue on the west and Union Avenue on the South (the “Project Area”). Within the Project Area there are sixty-one (61) single-family homes and common areas. The District is being formed as a political subdivision and shall terminate on the date the District will have reached its twenty-seventh (27th) year of existence as measured from the effective date of the City Ordinance establishing the District. Type of Impacts: This Board Bill will have no impact on the City’s General Fund or Special Funds. Separately, the District shall have the power to impose a special assessment on the sixty-one (61) single-family homes based on a formula in a special assessment petition as approved by a ballot vote open to the property owner of each of the sixty-one (61) single- family homes. All District revenues will be used for the construction of certain improvements and the provision of certain services as provided in the CID Act for the primary purpose of repairing the extensive damage caused to the Project Area by the tornado of May 2025. Agencies Affected: The Assessor’s Office and the Collector’s Office will assist with the administration of the special assessment imposed by the District, similar to the administration of other special assessments in the City. Page 19 of 158  SECTION A Does this bill authorize: • An expansion of services which entails additional costs beyond that approved in the current adopted city budget? ____Yes __X__No. • An undertaking of a new service for which no funding is provided in the current adopted city budget? ____Yes __X__No. • A commitment of city funding in the future under certain specified conditions? ____Yes __X__No. • An issuance of bonds, notes and lease-purchase agreements which may require additional funding beyond that approved in the current adopted city budget? ____Yes __X__No. • An execution or initiation of an activity as a result of federal or state mandates or requirements? ____Yes __X__No. • A capital improvement project that increases operating costs over the current adopted city budget? ____Yes __X__No. • A capital improvement project that requires funding not approved in the current adopted city budget or that will require funding in future years? ____Yes __X__No. SECTION B • Does the bill require the construction of any new physical facilities? ______ Yes __X__No. o If yes, describe the facilities and provide the estimated cost: • Is the bill estimated to have a direct fiscal impact on any city department or office? ____Yes __X__No • Does the bill create a program or administrative subdivision? ____Yes __X__No o If yes, then is there a similar existing program or administrative subdivision? ____Yes ____No o If yes, explain the how the proposed programs or administrative subdivisions may overlap: • Describe the annual operating, equipment, and maintenance costs that would result from the proposed bill, as well as any funding sources: None. -2- Page 20 of 158 Complete the chart below to list the total estimated expenditures required of the City resulting from the proposed board bill and any estimated savings or additional revenue. Financial Estimate of Impact on General Fund Fiscal Impact Year 1 (current) Year 2 Year 3 Additional Expenditures n/a n/a n/a Additional Revenue n/a n/a n/a Net n/a n/a n/a Financial Estimate of Impact on Special Funds Fiscal Impact Year 1 (current) Year 2 Year 3 Additional Expenditures n/a n/a n/a Additional Revenue n/a n/a n/a Net n/a n/a n/a • Describe any assumptions used in preparing this fiscal note: Not applicable. • List any sources of information (including any City officials, agencies, or departments) used in preparing this fiscal note: None. • Have the financial estimates of this bill been verified by the City Budget Division? ____Yes __X__No If yes, by whom? _______________________________ -3- Page 21 of 158 Page 22 of 158 Page 23 of 158 Page 24 of 158 Page 25 of 158 Page 26 of 158 Page 27 of 158 Page 28 of 158 Page 29 of 158 Page 30 of 158 Page 31 of 158 Page 32 of 158 Page 33 of 158 Page 34 of 158 Page 35 of 158 Page 36 of 158 Page 37 of 158 Page 38 of 158 Page 39 of 158 Page 40 of 158 Page 41 of 158 Page 42 of 158 Page 43 of 158 Page 44 of 158 Page 45 of 158 Page 46 of 158 Page 47 of 158 Page 48 of 158 Page 49 of 158 Page 50 of 158 Page 51 of 158 Page 52 of 158 Page 53 of 158 Page 54 of 158 Page 55 of 158 Page 56 of 158 Page 57 of 158 Page 58 of 158 Page 59 of 158 Page 60 of 158 Page 61 of 158 Page 62 of 158 Page 63 of 158 Page 64 of 158 Page 65 of 158 Page 66 of 158 Page 67 of 158 Page 68 of 158 Page 69 of 158 Page 70 of 158 Page 71 of 158 Page 72 of 158 Page 73 of 158 Page 74 of 158 Page 75 of 158 Page 76 of 158 Page 77 of 158 Page 78 of 158 Page 79 of 158 Page 80 of 158 Page 81 of 158 Page 82 of 158 Page 83 of 158 Page 84 of 158 Page 85 of 158 Page 86 of 158 Page 87 of 158 Page 88 of 158 Page 89 of 158 Page 90 of 158 Page 91 of 158 Page 92 of 158 Page 93 of 158 Page 94 of 158 Page 95 of 158 Page 96 of 158 Page 97 of 158 Page 98 of 158 Page 99 of 158 Page 100 of 158 Page 101 of 158 Page 102 of 158 Page 103 of 158 Page 104 of 158 Page 105 of 158 Page 106 of 158 Page 107 of 158 Page 108 of 158 Page 109 of 158 Page 110 of 158 Page 111 of 158 Page 112 of 158 Page 113 of 158 Page 114 of 158 Page 115 of 158 Page 116 of 158 Page 117 of 158 Page 118 of 158 Page 119 of 158 Page 120 of 158 Page 121 of 158 Page 122 of 158 Page 123 of 158 Page 124 of 158 Page 125 of 158 Page 126 of 158 Page 127 of 158 Page 128 of 158 Page 129 of 158 Page 130 of 158 Page 131 of 158 Page 132 of 158 Page 133 of 158 Page 134 of 158 Page 135 of 158 Page 136 of 158 Page 137 of 158 Page 138 of 158 Page 139 of 158 Page 140 of 158 Page 141 of 158 Page 142 of 158 Page 143 of 158 Page 144 of 158 Page 145 of 158 Page 146 of 158 Page 147 of 158 Page 148 of 158 Page 149 of 158 Page 150 of 158 Page 151 of 158 Page 152 of 158 Summary Board Bill Number 147 Introduced by Alderman Michael Browning February 6, 2026 An ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 60196, and to repeal portions of Ordinance No. 64240, relating to the CWE South Business District, a special business district, established pursuant to the provisions of Sections 71.790 – 71.808 R.S.Mo.; by repealing Section Two of Ordinance No. 64240 which provides for the assessment and collection of an ad valorem tax not to exceed eighty-five cents ($.85) per one hundred dollars ($100.00) assessed valuation of real property in the District, with an initial levy of that same rate but not to exceed seven thousand dollars ($7,000.00), and enacting a new Section Two pertaining to the same subject matter, but imposing an ad valorem tax not to exceed eighty-five cents ($.85) per one hundred dollars ($100.00) assessed valuation of real property in the District without limitation as to the total assessment; and containing effectiveness, severability, savings, and emergency clauses. Page 153 of 158  BOARD BILL NUMBER 147 INTRODUCED BY MICHAEL BROWNING 1 An ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 60196, approved January 29, 1987, and to repeal 2 Ordinance No. 64240, approved January 16, 1998, relating to the CWE South Business District, 3 a special business district, established pursuant to the provisions of Sections 71.790 – 71.808 4 R.S.Mo.; by repealing Section Two of Ordinance No. 64240 which provides for the assessment 5 and collection of an ad valorem tax not to exceed eighty-five cents ($.85) per one hundred 6 dollars ($100.00) assessed valuation of real property in the District, with an initial levy of that 7 same rate but not to exceed seven thousand dollars ($7,000.00), and enacting a new Section Two 8 pertaining to the same subject matter, but imposing an ad valorem tax not to exceed eighty-five 9 cents ($.85) per one hundred dollars ($100.00) assessed valuation of real property in the District 10 without limitation as to the total assessment; and containing effectiveness, severability, savings, 11 and emergency clauses. 12 WHEREAS, Section 71.800 R.S.Mo. allows the CWE South Business District to impose a tax 13 upon the owners of real property within the district which shall not exceed eighty-five cents on 14 the one-hundred-dollar assessed valuation; and 15 WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis may order an election on the approval of a new tax rate 16 ceiling or assessment limit for any tax imposed pursuant to subsections 1 to 3 of Section 71.800 17 R.S.Mo.; and 18 WHEREAS, once effective, the ad valorem tax shall remain in effect until repealed in the 19 manner authorized by law. 20 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS AS FOLLOWS: Page 1 of 5 Board Bill Number 147 Browning February 6, 2026 Page 154 of 158  1 SECTION ONE. Section Two of said Ordinance No. 64240 is hereby repealed and 2 enacted in lieu thereof is a new Section Two of Ordinance 64240, which shall read as follows: 3 Section Two. Taxes for the District shall be assessed and collected as follows: 4 A. For the purpose of paying for all costs and expenses incurred in the operation of 5 the District, the provision of services and improvements authorized in Section 5 6 and 6 of this ordinance, and incidental to the leasing, construction, acquisition, 7 and maintenance of any improvements authorized herein or for paying principal 8 and interest on notes or bonds authorized for the construction or acquisition of 9 any said improvement, there may be imposed a tax upon all real property, 10 including that used exclusively for residential purposes, within the District which 11 shall not exceed eighty-five cents ($.85) on the one hundred dollars ($100.00) 12 assessed valuation. 13 B. The initial rate of levy which shall be imposed upon all real property within the 14 District, including that used exclusively for residential purposes, shall be eighty- 15 five cents on the one hundred dollars ($100.00) assessed valuation. 16 C. Real property subject to partial tax abatement under the provisions of Chapters 17 99, 100, or 353, R.S.Mo., shall for the purpose of assessment and collection of ad 18 valorem real estate taxes levied under the District, be assessed and ad valorem 19 real estate taxes shall be collected upon the same assessed value on which its ad 20 valorem real estate taxes and payment in lieu of taxes are based in the Ordinance 21 adopted by the City of St. Louis approving the development plan of any such 22 corporation and authorizing tax abatement. Page 2 of 5 Board Bill Number 147 Browning February 6, 2026 Page 155 of 158  1 D. The tax provided for by this ordinance shall be collected by the City and held in a 2 special account to be used for all purposes authorized hereunder. In no event shall 3 less than eighty (80%) percent of the taxes collected herein be used for security 4 and security related improvements within the district as designated by the Board 5 of Commissioners annually. 6 E. The levy shall not be imposed upon real property exempt from ad valorem taxes 7 because of charitable, religious, educational or other public or private exempt 8 uses. 9 SECTION TWO. Effectiveness Clause. This ordinance shall not be effective unless and 10 until the following proposition, submitted to the qualified voters residing in the CWE South 11 Business District at the City-wide election to be held on April 7, 2026, shall receive in its favor 12 the votes of the majority of the qualified voters voting at said election for or against said 13 proposition. Said proposition shall be in substantially the following form: 14 OFFICIAL BALLOT 15 PROPOSITION ___ 16 The proposition shall appear on the ballot as follows: 17 Shall the CWE South Special Business District be authorized to impose a 18 tax on owners of real property, including that real property used exclusively 19 for residential purposes, located in the CWE South Special Business District 20 in a sum not to exceed eighty-five cents on the one hundred dollar assessed 21 valuation? 22 Instructions to voters: Page 3 of 5 Board Bill Number 147 Browning February 6, 2026 Page 156 of 158  1 If you are in favor of the question, place an "X" in the box opposite "YES". 2 If you are opposed to the question, place an "X" in the box opposite "NO". 3 ☐ YES ☐ NO 4 SECTION THREE. Severability Clause. If any sentence, clause, section or any part of 5 this ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, illegal or invalid, such 6 unconstitutionality, illegality or invalidity shall not affect or impair any of the remaining 7 provisions, sentences, clauses, sections or parts of this ordinance. It is hereby declared to be the 8 intent of the Board of Aldermen that this ordinance would have been adopted had such 9 unconstitutional, legal or invalid sentence, clause, section or part thereof had not been included 10 herein. 11 SECTION FOUR. Savings Clause. The repeal of any ordinance or section thereof by this 12 ordinance shall not affect or impair any prosecution had or commenced in any case before such 13 repeal takes effect; but every such prosecution had or commenced shall remain in full force and 14 effect for all intents and purpose as if such ordinance or section thereof so repealed had remained 15 in force. No offense committed and no penalty or forfeiture, either civilly or criminally incurred 16 prior to the time when any such ordinance or section thereof shall be repealed by this ordinance, 17 shall be discharged or affected by such repeal or alteration; but prosecutions for such offenses, 18 penalties, fines, or forfeitures shall be instituted and proceeded within all respects as if such prior 19 ordinance or section thereof had not been repealed or altered. 20 SECTION FIVE. This being an Ordinance calling for an election or vote by or submission 21 to the people of the City of St. Louis, it is hereby declared to be an emergency measure within the Page 4 of 5 Board Bill Number 147 Browning February 6, 2026 Page 157 of 158 1 meaning of Sections 19 and 20 of Article IV of the Charter of the City of St. Louis and therefore 2 this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval by the Mayor. 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