Housing, Urban Development and Zoning Committee Meeting

Overview

Description

This Board of Aldermen committee meeting will be held in person in the Kennedy Room 208 at the St. Louis City Hall. There will not be a Zoom Link. Public comment will be taken on the Board Bills listed below. A sign in sheet will be available for those who wish to make public comment. There is no pre-registration to speak. Rules for speaking are outlined below.

COVID Protocols

The Board of Aldermen continues to encourage observing COVID-19 safety protocols in the office and during in person meetings, when transmission rates are high. Those who wish to wear a mask are encouraged to do so. The wearing of a mask is optional.

You may watch the meeting live via the web @ www.stltv.net      

You may also watch the meeting live on Youtube@https://youtube.com/CityofStLouisMO     

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Board of Aldermen Rule 34 - Public Hearing Procedures

After the presentation of a bill, resolution, or topic for discussion by City Officials or invited guests at a Committee Meeting, the proponents and the opponents of said bill or resolution shall be heard alternately, and public comment on the topic for discussion shall be heard. If the hearing is set in person, all persons who wish to testify at a public hearing shall sign a list which shall be made available by the Chair of the Committee at least one-half hour before the announced time of the hearing. If the hearing is held via electronic communication, all persons who wish to testify may, but are not required to sign up in advance. Registered persons shall be called upon first, followed by participants who request to testify during the hearing.

The initial presentation of any witness shall be no longer than five minutes except with the permission of the Committee Chair, but any witness may respond to questions by members of the Committee for an additional period of time to be determined by the Committee Chair; and any witness may submit written testimony to the Committee at any time prior to the conclusion of the hearing on the bill.

Written Comments

Written comments to be shared with members of the Board 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 discuss and take public comment on the following:  

Discussion Item 1

Annual Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Report

The committee will review and discuss a presentation from the St. Louis Development Corporation  (SLDC) about their annual TIF Report that is required by Missouri State Statue.  

Board Bills

Board Bill Number 129
Introduced by Alderman Rasheen Aldridge

This Board Bill seeks to approve a Chapter 99 Redevelopment Plan and Blighting Study for the 400 South 14th St. Redevelopment Area. This Area consists of the hotel condominium unit of a partially occupied building that is in the Downtown West Neighborhood. The property in the Area is currently blighted and is in a deteriorated condition that constitutes an economic liability to the City. The prospective redeveloper is acquiring the property for approximately $11.0M and plans on renovating the hotel portion of the building at 400 South 14th St. for the approximate cost of $34.9 million. Retail and restaurant bays will also be reactivated at street level. Private financing will be used for the project. The project is approved for ten (10) years of tax abatement based on 75% of the assessed value of incremental improvements.

Board Bill Number 167
Introduced by Alderman Michael Browning, Shameem ClarkHubbard

An Ordinance recommended by the Planning Commission on November 15, 2023, to amend the boundaries of the Washington University Medical Center (WUMC) Community Unit Plan (established by Ordinance Number 67939 and subsequently amended by Ordinance Numbers 68863 and 70046) so as to add five parcels in portions of City Blocks 3961 and 3904 which are now owned by WUMC or its constituent entities.

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