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Council considers expanding enterprise zone to include nearby villages

Committee of the Whole · August 12, 2025
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Summary

City staff asked the Committee of the Whole to consider boundary expansions to the Northern Tazewell County enterprise zone after interest from Creve Coeur and Metamora; staff recommended beginning an application for undeveloped land near Cluggage and Centennial to capture imminent development.

City staff presented a proposal to consider boundary expansions to the Northern Tazewell County enterprise zone, saying Creve Coeur and Metamora have expressed interest in joining and that the city has capacity under state limits to expand.

John Oliphant, speaking for city staff, described the enterprise zone as an economic development tool that can include a five‑year property tax abatement for…

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