Per the Fiscal Year 2026 proposed budget plan, we are submitting the maximum allowable rates for your review. Karen Dilber, Director of Finance, addressed the Board to answer questions. Mayor McAndrew closed the public hearing. Alderman Buse introduced Bill No. 7090, approving the Property Tax Levies for Tax Year 2025 to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7090, first reading, an Ordinance Levying and Establishing the Rate of Annual Taxes for General Municipal Purposes; Police Building Debt Service; General Obligation Debt Service; and Special Business District Purposes to be Collected by the City of Clayton, Missouri, for the year 2025 by title only. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

09-09-2025 BOA Minutes DRAFT09-09-2025 BOA Minutes DRAFT September 9, 2025 Page 2 of 7 A PUBLIC HEARING AND AN ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMRPOVEMENTS BUDGET—1ST READING

Mayor McAndrew opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication.

City Manager Gipson in August, the Board of Aldermen received the City Manager’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Operating and Capital Improvements Budgets. As part of the budget process, the Board is required to hold a public hearing to seek public input prior to formal budget adoption.

Karen Dilber, Director of Finance, addressed the Board to answer questions.

Kathleen Gund, 329 N. Bemiston Avenue, addressed the Board regarding the proposed expense of the Linden Avenue (between Pershing and Kingsbury on the west side) lighting project. She expressed concerns that it is a costly expense for a few residential properties.

Matt Malick, Director of Public Works, addressed the Board (virtually) to answer questions.

Mayor McAndrew closed the public hearing.

Alderman Buse introduced Bill No. 7091, an Ordinance Approving the FY2025 Operating & Capital Improvement Budget to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7091, first reading, An Ordinance Adopting an Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Commencing on October 1, 2025, and Appropriating Funds Pursuant Thereto by title only.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

CONSENT AGENDA

Alderman Waldman noted a correction in the August 26 minutes. The minutes read “…Alderwoman Waldman as the Aldermanic representative to the Plan Commission…” should read “Alderwoman Waldman as the Aldermanic representative to the Parks and Recreation Commission…”

City Clerk Frazier stated that the correction will be made.

Motion made by Alderman Buse to approve the consent agenda. Alderman Patel seconded.

The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; Alderman Yorg – Aye; Alderman Waldman – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye.

Alderman Patel seconded. The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; Alderman Yorg – Aye; Alderman Waldman – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye.

09-09-2025 BOA Minutes DRAFT09-09-2025 BOA Minutes DRAFT September 9, 2025 Page 3 of 7 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE DISCHARGE OF THE CITY’S TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF CENTENE CORPORATION AND RELATED ENTITIES

City Manager Gipson reported that in 2016 and 2017, the City issued various series of taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”) to facilitate partial real and personal property tax abatement for Centene Corporation, Centene Center I, LLC and Centene Center II, LLC (collectively, the “Company”). In connection with the issuance of the Bonds, the City took title to real property and improvements (the “Project Site” and “Project Improvements” and personal property (the “Project Equipment” and, collectively with the Project Site and the Project Improvements, the “Project”)), and leased the Project to the Company.

The Company has exercised its option to purchase the Project from the City. The proposed ordinance would authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the requisite documents in connection with the discharge of the Bonds and the transfer of the Project Site, the Project Improvements and the Project Equipment to the Company. Gary Carter, Economic Development Director, was present to answer questions. Mark Grimm, Attorney, was present to answer questions. Alderman Buse introduced Bill No. 7092, approving the termination of the Centene Development Chapter 100 Agreement to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7092, first reading, an Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Certain Documents in Connection with the Discharge of the City’s Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds that were issued for the Benefit of Centene Corporation and Related Entities by title only.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Motion made by Alderwoman Buse that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7092 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Patel seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Alderman Buse introduced Bill No. 7092, approving the termination of the Centene Development Chapter 100 Agreement to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7092, second reading, an Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Certain Documents in Connection with the Discharge of the City’s Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds that were issued for the Benefit of Centene Corporation and Related Entities by title only.

The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; Alderman Yorg – Aye; Alderman – Waldman – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6950 of the City of Clayton.