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City staff outlines why Webster Groves business‑license revenue has fallen and how collections work
Summary
Webster Groves — City staff explained Tuesday how business‑license fees are calculated, why revenue has dropped and what the city will do to improve compliance.
Webster Groves — City staff told the City Council on Tuesday that business‑license revenue has fallen in recent years and explained how the city bills and collects license fees, why some businesses are exempt and what the city is doing to increase compliance.
The briefing included procedural details that council members said they wanted to understand before considering requests from business districts that depend on license revenues.
Key points
How the fee is calculated and when it’s due: City staff said Webster Groves’ annual business‑license renewal is based on the business’s gross…
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