HUDZ Hearing on BB 131CS and BB 153CS
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The committee will discuss and take public comment on the following:
Board Bill Number 153CS
Introduced by Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier
An Ordinance recommended by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment, and establishing the BB 131/153 TRANSFORM STL Act, authorizing and directing an appropriation in the total amount of Two Hundred Ninety-Four Million and 0/100ths Dollars ($294,000,000.00) of Rams Settlement Funds for deposit into various new special funds with amounts as described herein; and containing a severability clause and an emergency clause.
Board Bill Number 131CS
Introduced by Alderwoman Pamela Boyd, Tom Oldenburg, Cara Spencer, Laura Keys
This Board Bill is recommended by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment appropriating a portion of funds received under the settlement agreement reached with the National Football League and the Los Angeles Rams. It authorizes certain expenditures of such funds, to the extent received, to support reinvestment in downtown and disinvested neighborhoods, including North and Southeast St. Louis, meeting certain thresholds under the Economic Justice Index; directs the investment of funds while agencies program and plan for necessary expenditures consistent with the Board Bill; provides that the City shall seek a return on any funds used for real estate rehabilitation projects in disinvested areas; and authorizes contracts and other documents to expend the funds, to the extent received. It contains a severability clause and contains an emergency clause.
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 (if any) shall be called upon first, followed by participants who request to testify during the hearing.
To attend and/or testify at this meeting virtually click the Zoom link below:
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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: boameetings@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 boameetings@stlouis-mo.gov or call 314-589-6845 at least 48 hours before the meeting.
You may watch the meeting live via the web @ www.stltv.net [www.stltv.net]
You may also watch the meeting live on Youtube@https://youtube.com/CityofStLouisMO [youtube.com]
Event date: January 23rd, 2025 from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM.