Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6987, to approve a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Clayton and the Eastern Missouri Coalition of Police, Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 15 for FY2024 wage increases to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6987, first reading, an Ordinance Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Eastern Missouri Coalition of Police, Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 15 by title only. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Motion made by Alderman Berkowitz that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 6987 on the day of its introduction. Alderman McAndrew seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6987, to approve a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Clayton and the Eastern Missouri Coalition of Police, Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 15 for FY2024 wage increases to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6987, second reading, an Ordinance Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Eastern Missouri Coalition of Police, Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 15 by title only.

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The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6847 of the City of Clayton. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL AND EXECUTION OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CLAYTON AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS LOCAL 2665

City Manager Gipson reported that the bargaining representatives have met, discussed, and agreed upon the attached successor Collective Bargaining Agreement which contains a resolution of the issues that affect the wages and terms and conditions of the Union members’ employment. The fire union members have ratified this agreement and it is being presented for Board approval. The agreement has a term of 3 years, ending on September 30, 2026. Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6988, to approve a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Clayton and the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 2665 for FY2024 wage increases to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6988, first reading, an Ordinance Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Clayton Fire Department Shop of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2665 by title only. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

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A PUBLIC HEARING AND AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE TAX YEAR 2023 PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 BUDGET - 1ST READING

Mayor Harris opens the public hearing and requests proof of publication. City Manager Gipson reported that each year the City must approve property tax levies which are then submitted to St. Louis County for billing. Calendar year 2023 is a reassessment year and there were significant changes in residential and commercial assessed values. The City experienced significant new construction growth, increasing residential assessed values by over $1.7 million and commercial assessed values by over $33 million. Subject to the maximum voter-approved rate of tax levy, the City is allowed to receive additional revenue up to the lower of 5% or the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which was 6.5% for this year, and for the value of the new construction. Per the Fiscal Year 2024 proposed budget plan, we are submitting the maximum allowable rates for your review. As part of the property tax levy process, the Board will hold a public hearing to seek public input on the proposed tax rates on September 12, 2023. The proposed calendar year 2023 property tax levy recommendations for Budget Year 2024 are provided in the Board packet materials. Mayor Harris closed the public hearing. Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6989, to approve the proposed Property Tax Levies for Tax Year 2023 (FY2024) to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded.

Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6989, to approve the proposed Property Tax Levies for Tax Year 2023 (FY2024) to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6989, 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 2023 by title only. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. A PUBLIC HEARING AND AN ORDINANCE - FISCAL YEAR 2024 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET—1ST READING

Mayor Harris opens the public hearing. City Manager Gipson reported that on August 18, 2023, the Board of Aldermen received the City Manager’s proposed Fiscal Year 2024 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. Mayor Harris closes the public hearing. Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6990, to approve the proposed FY2024 to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6990, first reading, an Ordinance Adopting an Annual Budget for Fiscal year 2024 Commencing on October 1, 2023 and Appropriating Funds Pursuant Thereto by title only.