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The Community Council is in process of forming a committee to examine the utility of a special business district for Skinker DeBaliviere and to see what could or should be funded with the additional increment to the property tax that the special district would bring about.
There are a number of such districts in the city of St. Louis.
In April, voters in DeBaliviere Place voted to enact such a district and tax.
The funds generated were to be predominantly used for security. Businesses as well as property owners would pay the tax. At the same election, voters in Lafayette Square rejected such a district for their neighborhood. There, the projects to be funded were more inchoate and involved 2 parks.
There was concern about who would decide what to fund. Special districts have their own boards, appointed by the mayor on recommendation of the alderman (men).
There are a couple lessons here for our committee. Need has to be specific and widely shared and plans for funds raised have to be clear to those who will vote on the district and tax. Transparency and adaptability will be key.
In addition, we have to remember that homeowners and apartment owners will pay the increased tax; no businesses would be included in the Skinker DeBaliviere special business district.
On another note, spring and summer bring a variety of activities to our neighborhood. First is the garden tour on June 6.
This event, headed by Andy Cross, delights neighbors, gardeners and visitors alike. Then, there is my favorite event: the Dog Show. Whether you have a dog or not you can join the fun at Four Corners on June 9 at 7 pm. Started by a youngster who felt that non-pedigreeds should have a chance to be in a show, it attracts many dog owners, children and all kinds of dogs. It’s pure, warm-hearted fun.
Then the summer concert series begins on June 27, drawing a wide variety of neighbors. Hopefully, many will participate in these events this year!
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, Summer 2015.
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