Ordinances by James Page

This Board Bills is recommended by the Board of Public Service authorizing the 2022 St. Louis Works and the 50/50 Sidewalk Programs City Wide providing for the construction and reconstruction of gutters, streets, driveways, spot curbs, sidewalks, alleys, traffic controls, beautification, tree planting, resurfacing and related engineering adjustments listed herein, appropriating $9,800,000.00 from the Street Improvement Fund; containing sections for description of the work, approval of plans and specifications, work and material guarantees, estimated costs from City funds and supplemental agreements and reversion authorizations, applicable state and federal wage rate requirements, equal opportunity provisions, the Mayor's Executive Orders, contract advertising statutes, and a public work emergency clause.

This ordinance amends the Lead Poisoning Control Law for the City of St. Louis by requiring certain building permits issue only following an inspection of lead hazards and certification that hazards will be addressed by qualified contractors and workers. These requirements will ensure hazardous lead conditions are effectively abated by contractors observing high standards for the safety of occupants and tenants, workers, and the surrounding community. Under current law, certain lead abatement projects require prior notice to the state. This Ordinance enacts penalties against lead abatement contractors who fail to comply with notification requirements under Missouri State law, and other notification requirements as set out in this ordinance. Contractors failing to provide initial notice under State law and this City Ordinance will be subject to a stop work order, suspension of City work permits on the instant work site, and a fine. Work may recommence upon payment of fine, compliance with notice requirements and the Building Commissioner’s satisfaction the contractor has complied with other permitting conditions. Lead abatement contractors who persistently fail to provide notification under State and City law shall forfeit their privilege of conducting lead abatement projects in the City of St. Louis. The Building Commissioner and City of St. Louis Lead Inspection and Hazard Control Division shall receive complaints regarding violations of this ordinance and accordingly conduct investigations, including through periodic inspections of lead abatement projects to determine on-site compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, permits, and project notifications submitted to the building Commissioner.

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.

An ordinance approving a Redevelopment Plan dated June 28, 2022 (“Plan”) for the 1900-1926 Carr St. Area

Pursuant to Ordinance Number 70333 as amended by Ordinance Number 71394, the proposed bill directs the Director of Streets to install speed humps to calm the flow of traffic on certain blocks in the Fifth Ward.

An ordinance revising Section 1 of Ordinance Number 69272, codified in Chapter 11.85.020, concerning disposing of yard ward in a City-owned yard waste container by a private lawn service, to ensure private lawn services are only disposing of yard waste in City-owned yard waste containers from a private residence located on the block where the container is located.

The proposed bill will: revise Section Fifteen of Ordinance Number 71123 concerning the transportation and disposal of waste tires, codified in Chapter 11.70.150 of the Revised Code of the City of St. Louis, to increase the penalties for violations of Chapter 11.70; delete Section 13(b) of Ordinance Number 59121concerning solid waste disposal and the determination of standard fines, codified in Chapter 11.02.375, and revise Section 13(a) of Ordinance Number 59121 to increase the penalties for violations of Chapter 11.02; and revises Section 3 of Ordinance Number 62330 concerning dumping waste materials without permission, codified in Chapter 15.80.020 of the Revised Code of the City of St. Louis, to increase the fines for violations of Chapter 15.80.010.

The proposed bill authorizes the honorary street name Benjamin Polson Way pursuant to Ordinance 68937. Benjamin Polson Way will begin at the intersection of Shawmut Place and Ridge Avenue and run north on Shawmut Place to the intersection of Shawmut Place and North Wells Avenue.

The proposed bill provides for independent investigations of law enforcement misconduct and use of force incidents. The bill repeals Ordinance Number 69984, as amended by Ordinance Number 70532, and enacts in lieu thereof an ordinance that reconstitutes and provides staff support for the Civilian Oversight Board (COB) and provides coordination and staff support for the Detention Facility Oversight Board (DFOB) created under Ordinance 71430. The bill also establishes the Division of Civilian Oversight within the Department of Public Safety, and authorizes the establishment of the Public Integrity Unit, directed by the Circuit Attorney in the City of St. Louis.

The overall purpose of this Board Bill is to approve a Second Amended and Restated Financing Agreement among the City, the LCRA and the State of Missouri in connection with funding certain infrastructure improvements that are needed for the NGA West project and that benefit the surrounding neighborhoods. Pursuant to the First Amended and Restated Financing Agreement dated as of December 21, 2016 (and authorized by Ordinance No. 70074), the City agreed to contribute $1,500,000 annually of earnings tax revenues generated from NGA employees through Fiscal Year 2046 and the State agreed to contribute between $5,750,000 and $5,950,000 annually of withholding tax revenues generated from NGA employees through Fiscal Year 2046 to repay bonds issued by the LCRA. The LCRA’s bonds, issued in 2017, generated approximately $103,500,000 in available project funds. These funds, together with a $13,000,000 line of credit secured from the St. Louis Municipal Finance Corporation (via a lease financing using the 1520 Market building as collateral) and approximately $40,000,000 in proceeds from the sale of State-issued Brownfield Tax Credits, were used to assemble property for the NGA West project, prepare the site for transfer to the federal government, and construct certain infrastructure improvements benefitting the NGA West project and the surrounding neighborhoods, including improvements to the I-64/Jefferson Avenue interchange, the Jefferson Avenue corridor and 20th Street. The proposed Second Amended and Restated Financing Agreement will increase the City’s annual contribution by $650,000 and the State’s annual contribution by $850,000. This additional funding will allow for an additional series of bonds to be issued. The proceeds from the additional bonds, estimated at approximately $22,500,000 based on current interest rates, will be used to fund additional infrastructure benefitting the NGA West project and the surrounding neighborhoods, including, without limitation, improvements to Cass Avenue, 22nd Street and St. Louis Avenue. As a result of the Second Amended and Restated Financing Agreement and the additional bonds, the City’s current combined lease payments on the 1520 Market building and financing agreement payments will be reduced from a total of $58.5 million over Fiscal Years 2022 - 2046 to $57.155 million, resulting in a total payment savings to the City of approximately $1.35 million, while funding over $20 million of infrastructure improvements in North City.

This Board Bill will establish the “City Youth Council” in order to better serve the needs of the children and young people of St. Louis.

An Ordinance recommended by the Planning Commission on April 13, 2022, to change the zoning of property as indicated on the District Map, from the “F” Neighborhood Commercial District to the “D” Multiple-Family Dwelling District, in City Block 624 (1404-06 Monroe Street), so as to include the described parcel of land in City Block 624; and containing an emergency clause.

Board Bill would establish The Geospatial Protection and Enhancement Special Use District (“GPE-SUD”) for approximately a 958 acre site surrounding and within 2500 feet of the perimeter of the Next NGA West Campus located at the Northeast corner of Jefferson Avenue and Cass Avenue. The Special Use District Overlay zoning district, as permitted in the enabling Ordinance 66941, would prohibit certain uses that would otherwise be allowed in the underlying zoning districts “A” Single-Family Dwelling District, “B” Two-Family Dwelling District, “C” Multiple-Family Dwelling District, “D” Multiple-Family Dwelling District, “E” Multiple-Family Dwelling District, “F” Neighborhood Commercial District, “G” Local Commercial and Office District, “H” Area Commercial District, “J” Industrial District, and “K” Unrestricted District. The GPE-SUD overlay zoning district would prohibit certain uses that would, if allowed to exist within the proposed GPE-SUD area, impede communications, endanger NGA operations and pose a threat to NGA’s mission.

The proposed bill would amend Section 1 of Ordinance 57831 (Chapter 17.32.050 of the City’s Revised Code of Ordinances), pertaining to vehicle exhaust systems, in order to specifically prohibit straight pipe exhaust systems.

The proposed bill will make it unlawful for an individual to operate an “all-terrain vehicle”, as defined in the bill, on any public right-way or public property in the City.

The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Fire Chief, on behalf of the City of St Louis, to enter into and execute an Assistance to Firefighters Grant Agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to receive $273,568.18 in such grant award funds. The ordinance appropriates the awarded funds and the required match amount of $27,356.82 and authorizes the Fire Chief to spend the program funds for approved purposes, which include fitness training, health and wellness programs, and exercise equipment for the firefighters’ use. The ordinance contains an emergency clause.

This Ordinance would authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety or the Police Commissioner to enter into agreements regarding reimbursement of the City for the cost of training provided to law enforcement trainees in cases where such trainees do not accept law enforcement positions with the City or who leave their City law enforcement positions in a short period of time. The Ordinance contains a severability clause and an emergency clause.

The overall purpose for this bill is to conditionally vacate the following public alleys. The northern 200 feet of the 12' wide north/south alley and 2) the western 97.33 feet of the 12' wide east/west alley in City Block 271 as bounded by Cole, Tucker, Martin Luther King Dr. and 13th St. The Petitioner is 900 N Tucker Building LLC. The vacated area will be used to consolidate property along with improving the safety and security of the ares.

The overall purpose for this bill is to conditionally vacate the following public street. Irregular portions of Cochran Place beginning 94.95 ± .03 feet east of Hogan and extending eastwardly 81.62 feet to a point said area being part of a cul-de-sac. The Petitioner is O'Fallon 123 LP d/b/a MBA Affordable Associates, Inc. The vacated area will be used to realign street.

This Board Bill seeks to authorize submission to qualified electors a proposal for the issuance of up to fifty million ($50,000,000) of general obligation public improvement bonds. Utilizing the current property tax levy, there will be no tax increase. With an election due to be scheduled for a redistricting ballot measure in April 2022 there are no additional costs associated with this bill. If approved, funds raised from the subsequent issuance would be available to use for the following purposes: (1) resurfacing arterial streets and bridges, (2) design and construction of a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) a new state-of-the-art Emergency Operations Center combining Police, Fire, EMS, CEMA, and Citizen Service Bureau (3) design and construction of pedestrian and bicycle transportation facilities, (4) maintaining the safety and security of the jails and improving public safety (5) providing match share funds, where applicable and necessary, to utilize funds made available under the American Recuse Plan Act of 2021 and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 in furtherance of any of the cited projects herein and, (6) replacing, improving, renovating and maintaining buildings, bridges, and equipment of the City of St. Louis including neighborhood recreation centers and fire houses, and (7) for expenses associated with the issuance of the bonds. The City’s backlog of unmet infrastructure needs greatly exceed the amount of federal assistance expected by the City in the near future. These funds will enhance the City’s ability to provide matching grant funds to apply for competitive grants and offer the opportunity to begin design work in advance of future federal assistance and secure materials in an effort to mitigate project delays due to supply chain issues.

This Board Bill seeks to approve the Petition to Amend the Petition for Creation, Extension Renewal and Establishment of the Downtown St. Louis Community Improvement District, Inc. (the “CID”) pursuant to Section 67.1421(5) RSMo to authorize the CID to continue to provide services, construct improvements, and carry out other functions as set forth in such Amended Petition, to impose special assessments upon real property within the CID boundaries to provide funds to accomplish any power, duty or purpose of the CID, and to receive the services and benefits all as set forth in the Amended Petition.

The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Fire Chief, on behalf of the City of St Louis, to enter into and execute an Assistance to Firefighters Grant Agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to receive $273,568.18 in such grant award funds. The ordinance appropriates the awarded funds and the required match amount of $27,356.82 and authorizes the Fire Chief to spend the program funds for approved purposes, which include fitness training, health and wellness programs, and exercise equipment for the firefighters’ use. The ordinance contains an emergency clause.

This Board Bill seeks to approve a Chapter 99 Redevelopment Plan and Blighting Study for the 1717 Olive St. Redevelopment Area. The prospective redeveloper plans renovating the Butler Brothers building into 385 apartments, 385 parking spaces, and 16,000 of commercial space. This Board Bill will allow for a 15-year tax abatement (5 at 95 percent followed by 5 at 75 percent followed by 5 at 50 percent).

This Board Bill authorizes a new Lease Agreement with the City of St. Louis and St. Louis Produce Market, Inc., a Missouri corporation (“Lessee”), for a period of ten (10) years with three (3) five (5) year mutual options for the purpose of parking Lessee or Lessee’s customers vehicles and trucks at an annual base rent of $11,427.40 with a 2 percent annual escalator for the first ten (10) years at or near 2901 Hall Street in the City of St. Louis.

This Board Bill authorizes a new Lease Agreement with the City of St. Louis and Grossman Iron and Steel Company, a Missouri corporation (“Grossman”), for a period of ten (10) years with three (3) five (5) year mutual options for the purpose of providing a turning radius for access to Grossman’s adjacent facilities, parking Grossman’s vehicles and storage at an annual base rent of $23,856 with a 2% annual escalator for the first ten (10) years at or near 21-99 North Market and 14 North Market and 2226 North First Street.

This Board Bill seeks to approve a Chapter 99 Redevelopment Plan and Blighting Study for the 1428 Warren St. and 2514 Blair Ave. Redevelopment Area. This Board Bill will allow up to fifteen years of tax abatement provided as follows: ten years (10) years of tax abatement based on 95 percent of the assessed value of the incremental improvements, followed by five (5) years of tax abatement based on 50 percent of the assessed value of the incremental improvements. This Area includes vacant lots which will be redeveloped for mixed-use.

The purpose of this bill is to authorize the City of St. Louis, by and through the Division of Human Services (“DHS”), accept a grant award from FORTH in the amount $60,000.00 to cover transportation costs and expenses serving senior citizens in St. Louis through contracting the use of electric vehicles with Northside Senior Center and City Seniors Center from 2021 to 2023. Bill will assist FORTH in fulfilling contractual requirements under its United States Dept. of Energy (DOE) funded project. This bill authorizes the Director of DHS to accept and approve the appropriation to expend grant funds for the purposes and uses to assist with supporting the use of Electric Vehicles to deliver meals and provide transportation services to senior citizens in St. Louis. FORTH will provide funds to purchase/lease the electric vehicles and cover the cost to install electric charging stations for vehicles used by Northside Senior Center and City Seniors Center. Through the use of electric vehicles, Senior St. Louisans who rely on services from contracting organizations will have access to transportation that will assist in providing meals and transportation for daily errands and appointments.

An ordinance establishing and creating a Planned Unit Development District for City Blocks 1868.00, 1880.00, & 1881.00 to be known as the "Veterans Community Project Planned Unit Development District" and containing a Severability Clause and an Emergency Clause.