Housing, Urban Development and Zoning Committee Meeting

Overview

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Public Hearing 
The committee will take public comment on the Board Bills and/or Resolutions listed in this meeting announcement. This meeting will be held by Zoom Webinar. A person may speak at this committee hearing via a Zoom Webinar Link. Please see the following instructions on how to register to speak to the committee. 

Procedures to Register to Speak

Email or Phone Requests:

Those interested in making a comment on the Board Bills and/or Resolutions listed in this meeting announcement must send an email or call in by phone expressing their interest to speak. This email should be sent to the Board of Aldermen Clerk - Mr. Terry Kennedy at: kennedyt@stlouis-mo.gov. Persons may also call 314 589-6845 and register by phone.

Required Information

The email sent or phone message should supply a person’s name, street address, email contact address or area code and phone number. It should specify which Board Bill and/or Resolution Number(s) a person wants to speak about. They should also indicate if they are in “support”, “in opposition” or have “no position” on the Board Bill and/or Resolution Number(s) they wish to speak about.  Failure to supply all the requested information may result in a person not being able to speak.

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Those making a request by email will receive an email confirmation and then later a link from the St. Louis Communications Division that will allow them to join the meeting as a speaker. Procedures will also be sent to those wishing to speak. Those calling in by phone to register to speak will receive a return phone call with all the pertinent information. Please note that if you do not receive a confirmation email or a return phone call no later than an three hours before the meeting your request may not have been received.

Registration Deadline:

All requests to speak at this hearing must be made by 1pm the day before this hearing.

Order of Speaking:

Speakers will be called to speak in accordance with the Rules of the Board of Aldermen which can be found on the Board of Aldermen Website. The link is below.

Rules of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen

https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/aldermen/rules/upload/boa-rules-2021-2022-session-final.pdf

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Speakers must use a device that allows them to be seen when speaking. 

Written Comments

Written comments to be shared with members of the Board on the topics open for public comment at this meeting may be emailed to the Board of Aldermen Clerk - Mr. Terry Kennedy at: kennedyt@stlouis-mo.gov.  They may also be mailed through the US Postal Service or dropped off. They should be addressed to: Mr. Terry Kennedy, Clerk, St. Louis Board of Aldermen, St. Louis City Hall 1200 Market Street Room 230, St. Louis Mo. 63103.

Those with Disabilities

Individuals with disabilities who may need sign language interpreters, written materials in alternative formats, or other accommodations should make a request to kennedyt@stlouis-mo.gov or call 314-589-6845 at least 48 hours before the meeting.

The committee will meet to review, discuss and take public comment on the following: 

Board Bills

Board Bill Number 93
Introduced by Alderman James Page

This Board Bill seeks to approve a Chapter 99 Redevelopment Plan and Blighting Study for the Cass Ave./N. 14th St./O’Fallon St./Hogan St. Redevelopment Area. The proposed redevelopment consists of selective demolition, the construction of new multi-family buildings and the renovation of several of the existing multi-family buildings in the Carr Square neighborhood. The prospective redeveloper plans four phases of development, and the first phase has begun with constructing 45 new units, and renovating 86 of the existing units, all ranging from 1-3 bedrooms, at the cost of $ 17.9 million.. This Board Bill will allow for up to a 15-year tax abatement at 75 percent.

Board Bill Number 104
Introduced by Alderwoman Norma Walker

This Board Bill seeks to approve a Chapter 99 Redevelopment Plan and Blighting Study for the 3401 Goodfellow Blvd Area. The project consists of the renovation of 11 residential buildings in the Wells/Goodfellow neighborhood. The prospective redeveloper plans on renovating all 146 units ranging from 2-3 bedrooms, at the cost of $ 30.5 million. The redeveloper plans to utilize Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Nat’l/Affordable Housing Trust Fund, LIHTC and private funds for this project. The financial model concludes that the project supports fifteen (15) years of tax abatement (10) years based on 95 percent of the assessed value of the incremental improvements and followed by (5 years based on 50 percent of the assessed value of the incremental improvements) and the LCRA Board concurs. This Board Bill will allow fifteen (15) years of tax abatement (10 years based on 95 percent of the assessed value of the incremental improvements and followed by (5 years based on 50 percent of the assessed value of the incremental improvements).

Board Bill Number 108
Introduced by Alderwoman Christine Ingrassia, Marlene E Davis

This Board Bill seeks to approve a Chapter 99 Redevelopment Plan and Blighting Study for the 2011-2125 Locust St. and 2106-2128 Washington Ave. Area. It is anticipated that there will be at least four projects developed in the Area. The projects will include the renovation of three mixed-use buildings and construction of three new buildings. The uses will be both commercial and residential with parking built into the new structures. In response to LCRA advertisement for proposals, applications for each project will be evaluated, scored, and the LCRA Board will consider designation of redeveloper. The LCRA Board recommends, and this board bill will allow, up to a 10-year abatement based on 90 percent of the assessed value of the incremental improvements.

Board Bill Number 113
Introduced by Alderman Michael Gras

This Board Bill seeks to approve a Chapter 99 Redevelopment Plan and Blighting Study for the 490 North Kingshighway Blvd. and 4952-4956 McPherson Ave. Area. The project consists of the renovation of the existing building, the demolition of the two-family building, the construction of a five-story apartment building on top of the existing building and an addition to the existing building to the east. The development will have 118 units ranging from studio to 2 bedrooms above a 127-space parking garage, at the cost of $ 33.5 million. The financial model concludes that the project supports ten (10) years of tax abatement (5 at 90 percent followed by 5 at 75 percent) the LCRA Board concurs. This board bill will allow, ten (10) years of tax abatement (5 at 90 percent followed by 5 at 75 percent).

Board Bill Number 114
Introduced by Alderwoman Tina (Sweet-T) Pihl

This Board Bill authorizes issuance of RPA 6 Notes not to exceed $4.6 million; authorizes execution of a Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Redevelopment Agreement; and authorizes execution of an Eighth Supplemental Trust Indenture relating to RPA 6 notes, pursuant to which RPA 4 and RPA 8 TIF Revenues are declared as “surplus” and passed through to taxing districts. Pursuant to the Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Redevelopment Agreement, among the RPA 4, 6, and 8 projects, only the RPA 6 project, a ~$50 million mixed-use residential project including ~$4.6 million of public realm improvements, will have access to TIF until further review and approval is obtained. Pursuant to Section 2.F. of the Sub-Developer Parcel Development Agreement attached as an exhibit to the Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Redevelopment Agreement, Sub-Developer is agreeing to certain monthly rent restrictions (described therein) and a $250,000 contribution to the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund. In addition, pursuant to Section 403(b) of the Eighth Supplemental Trust Indenture, the City will capture 10% of RPA 6 TIF Revenues (after Comptroller administrative fees are deducted) for the newly-established Strategic Infrastructure for Economic Growth Fund.

Board Bill Number 115
Introduced by Alderwoman Tina (Sweet-T) Pihl

This Board Bill adopts a Second Amended and Restated Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan; approves Redevelopment Projects for RPAs 4, 6, and 8; adopts tax increment financing within RPAs 4, 6, and 8; establishes related sub-accounts of the Special Allocation Fund; and establishes a Strategic Infrastructure for Economic Growth Fund for receipt of up to 10% of TIF Revenues pursuant to Section 99.821 of the TIF Act.

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