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Council affirms EDST appointment, backs two surface‑transportation grant applications and authorizes sale of small city lots
Summary
The Ferguson City Council passed a resolution clarifying the city's role in appointing the Economic Development Sales Tax (EDST) representative, approved grant application resolutions for two surface‑transportation projects and authorized sale or transfer of small city parcels.
The Ferguson City Council approved a resolution clarifying which school district currently participates in the Economic Development Sales Tax (EDST) appointment process, confirmed an appointment to the EDST advisory body, and authorized submission of two federally funded surface‑transportation (STP) grant applications for neighborhood street improvements.
Why it matters: EDST funds and STP grants provide the city with matched dollars to support downtown and street improvement projects. The council's action reaffirms that, under current facts, the Ferguson‑Florissant School District is the EDST participant whose projects give the district a role in appointing the EDST representative; the council also authorized the mayor or city manager to execute grant documents needed to pursue STP funds.
EDST resolution and appointment The council adopted Resolution 2025‑01 addressing appointment of the school‑district member to the Economic Development Sales Tax…
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