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As part of the property tax levy process, the Board is holding a public hearing tonight to seek public input on the proposed tax rates. Prepared and provided in the Board’s packet is the proposed calendar year 2021 property tax levy recommendations for Budget Year 2022. Mayor Harris commented that because of the laws in the State of Missouri it is designed to keep revenues the same as last year without growth and add only what the state legislator deems is the appropriate Consumer price Index (CPI). In the current environment the City will capture about 1.4% of the current growth, therefore the city is “rolling back” and reducing its tax rate in a time when clearly the expenses will increase due to inflation. Janet Watson added that the calculation of the assessment changes growth and cost-of-living results in annual recalculated tax rate ceilings for various rate categories. The ceiling can only be at or below the voter approved maximum authorized levy for each rate. The 2021 ceiling did increase some of the levies – General Fund Commercial levy increased .002 cents; the General Obligation Debt Services Residential, Commercial, and Personal Property increased by .003 cents and the Special Business District Residential, and Commercial increased by .001 cents. Mayor Harris closed the public hearing. Alderman Lintz introduced Bill No. 6859, to approve an ordinance setting the annual property tax rates for calendar year 2021 (Fiscal Year 2022) to be read for the first time by title only.
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THE CITY OF CLAYTON
Board of Aldermen Virtual Zoom Meeting September 14, 2021 7:10 p.m. UMinutes
NOTE: In accord with the provisions of Section 610.015, RSMo., and multiple declarations of emergency at every level of government, and the prohibition on gatherings of 10 or more persons due to the Coronavirus pandemic, normal requirements for voting in the Board meeting were suspended. Accordingly, votes were taken as if all Board members were physically present and in attendance at the meeting. Mayor Harris called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. The following individuals were in attendance:
Aldermen: Rich Lintz, Ira Berkowitz, Bridget McAndrew, Susan Buse, Becky Patel, and Gary Feder. Mayor Harris City Manager Gipson City Attorney O’Keefe
Motion made by Alderman McAndrew to approve the August 24, 2021 minutes. Alderman Berkowitz seconded. Motion to approve the minutes passed unanimously on a voice vote.
41TUPUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
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A PUBLIC HEARING AND AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER SETTING THE TAX YEAR 2021 PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 BUDGET - 1ST READING Mayor Harris opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication. Janet Watson, Director of Finance and Administration, reported that each year the City must approve property tax levies which are then submitted to St. Louis County for billing. Calendar year 2021 was a reassessment year and there were significant changes in assessed values.
Louis County for billing. Calendar year 2021 was a reassessment year and there were significant changes in assessed values. The City experienced new construction growth in residential and commercial, increasing assessed values although not as much as in past years. Subject to the maximum voter- approved rate of tax levy, the City is permitted to receive additional revenue up to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which was 1.4% for this year, and for the value of the new construction. Per the Fiscal Year 2022 proposed budget plan, we are submitting the maximum allowable rates for your review.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing. Alderman Lintz introduced Bill No. 6859, to approve an ordinance setting the annual property tax rates for calendar year 2021 (Fiscal Year 2022) to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Berkowitz seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6859, 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 2021 by title only. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. A PUBLIC HEARING AND AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVING THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2022 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET – 1ST READING
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication. Janet Watson reported that in July, the Board of Aldermen received the City Manager’s proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Operating and Capital Improvements Budget. As part of the budget process, the Board is required to hold a public hearing to seek public input prior to formal budget adoption. The public hearing will occur at the Board of Aldermen meeting on September 14, 2021. The Board reviewed the proposed budget during a public meeting on August 20, 2021 and no changes were made to the budget submitted. The proposed budget maintains the current service levels traditionally provided by the City. The Board of Aldermen has studied the proposed budget and the public has had opportunity for reviewing the budget document.
The proposed budget maintains the current service levels traditionally provided by the City. The Board of Aldermen has studied the proposed budget and the public has had opportunity for reviewing the budget document. The ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2022 Operating and Capital Improvements Budget is presented for first reading. City Manager Gipson provided a PowerPoint presentation (available in the City Clerk’s office).