Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee — St. Louis, MO
Date: 2026-02-10
Time: 11:00

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
 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

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


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 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




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 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




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 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.




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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.



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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


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(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.



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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
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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.


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 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.




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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


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 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:




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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.




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 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




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 Board Bill Number 128
 Clark Hubbard
 January 23, 2026



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 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.

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 Board Bill Number 128
 Clark Hubbard
 January 23, 2026


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 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.




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 Board Bill Number 128
 Clark Hubbard
 January 23, 2026


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 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




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 Board Bill Number 128
 Clark Hubbard
 January 23, 2026


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 EXHIBIT A

Petition to Establish the Kingsbury Place HOA’s Capital Improvement Tornado Recovery
 Community Improvement District




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 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.




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 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.



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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? _______________________________




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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.




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 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:


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 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.

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 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:

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 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

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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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