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O'Fallon staff recommends 3/8‑cent economic development sales tax for April ballot; council directs ordinance drafting
Summary
City staff recommended placing a 3/8‑cent economic development sales tax on the April ballot to fund infrastructure, land acquisition and downtown redevelopment; council gave direction to draft an ordinance for first reading in January after asking for school‑board representation and a possible sunset.
City staff told the O'Fallon City Council on Dec. 18 that Missouri law allows municipalities to put an economic development sales tax before voters and recommended placing a 3/8‑cent tax on the April ballot to fund long‑term economic development projects. Patrick, the presenter, said the tax must be used for economic development activities and that at least 20% of revenue would be dedicated to long‑term projects such as land acquisition and infrastructure.
Patrick outlined the process and timing: "Council must authorize an ordinance by ordinance to add an economic development sales tax to the…
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