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Mayor reports building permit surge and O'Fallon reaches $1 billion EAV milestone
Summary
Mayor Rosenberg told the council that building-permit activity increased sharply year-over-year and that the city's equalized assessed valuation (EAV) topped $1 billion for the first time; he credited local businesses, builders and staff.
Mayor Rosenberg reported to the council that the city set a record for building permits last year and that early 2025 numbers show a notable increase in permit value. He said the total dollars for business building permits through January and February of this year are $17 million compared with $5 million for the same period last year.
Rosenberg also told the council that O'Fallon's total equalized assessed valuation has crossed the $1,000,000,000 mark for the first time and noted that the city is the only municipality in St. Clair County at that level, crediting businesses, builders, the council and staff.
The mayor used his remarks to highlight upcoming community events, including the Women's Club empty-bowl luncheon (proceeds to the food pantry), the Vine Street Market micro market on March 15 and a downtown St. Patrick's Day event on March 16. He also reminded residents that daylight saving time begins March 9.
The report was informational; no formal council action or budget adjustments were recorded in the transcript.
