South Grand 2019 Annual Report

South Grand Community Improvement District Who We AreMISSIONTo cultivate a robust and supportive business climate on South Grand in order to establish the Tower Grove community as the premiere urban lifestyle district in the Saint Louis Metropolitan area.

VISION STATEMENTFurther enhance the South Grand Community Improvement District to become a thriving self-sufficient vibrant community that emphasizes safety, cleanliness, promotions, quality tenant attraction and retention, and infrastructure improvements.

VALUES

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTWe believe it is our responsibility to engage our surrounding business districts and neighborhoods in order to foster a positive relationship to better serve the Tower Grove Community.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT We are committed to increase our foot traffic through economic development and through capital improvements in order to create a greater return to the property and business owners within the district.

PUBLIC SAFETY We believe to create a robust business climate it is our responsibility to foster a safe and inviting environment to those who live, work, and play within the district.

MAINTENANCEWe are committed to ensuring a clean environment through ongoing maintenance of the streetscape of the district as well as ensuring the cleanliness of the commercial buildings through programs and/or ordinances.

South Grand Community Improvement District BOARD OF DIRECTORSChristopher Shearman President Gelateria Del Leone

Rachel Presley Vice President SF Shannon Real Estate

Francis Fanara Treasurer Commerce Bank

Matt Ghio Secretary Ghio Law Firm LLC/ GST Properties

Lorenzo Andrade AH Realty Advisors

Natasha Bahrami Café Natasha

David Bailey Rooster South Grand

Noy Liam Jay International

David McCreery Tower Grove Creamery/G&A of St L Inc

Emeritus Timothy Boyle City Property Company

Rachel Witt Executive Director

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5 Year Vision Plan Objectives1. Increase the number of customers frequenting businesses throughout the day

2. Understand short term-and long-term goals of property owners

3. Improve the appearance of the district

4. Improve street life

5. Improve the perception of the development of the Tower Grove Community

A Message from the President South Grand Businesses and Property Owners,

This past year was a time of continued growth for South Grand. Be it the South Grand Dine-Around, Fall Fest, Grinchmas, or the many events held at Ritz Park, we have seen South Grand grow in participation from our community residents, business owners, and patrons. It is this participation from the community that makes South Grand the vibrant neighborhood business district that it has grown to be.

It was also a time of new beginnings on South Grand. We saw the opening of Avec Lua, Taste of Persia, and Hot Box Cookies. These businesses have been wonderful additions to our business community and we look forward to them serving the neighborhood for years to come.

The South Grand Community Improvement District understands the responsibility that has been entrusted to us use the resources we have been provided to benefit of the people, properties, and businesses of our district. This report presents the district’s financial standing and operations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. We hope you find this report informative and we welcome your comments and questions. Please feel free to contact the district’s office to discuss any aspect of this report.

Sincerely,

Christopher Shearman President

SGCID Accomplishments July 2018-June 2019■ Jacobs Architect and Engineering Firm

continue working on creating a shade structure for the Ritz Park

■ Working on creating a sign overlay district and special use district with the planning and zoning departments within the City of Saint Louis

■ Working on creating a homeless outreach pilot program for the Tower Grove area with the assistance from practicum student from Washington University Brown School of Social Work along with the Department of Human Services

■ Parking lot sign was repainted to be blue as well as new trailblazers were created and installed

■ Eco Crew first t-shirt designed to give out to volunteers

■ SLMPD hired to manage the district’s secondary patrol

■ Façade grant application from Wei Hong for a new awning

■ Grants: Kerr Foundation $5,000 for Rain Garden Maintenance

■ New businesses opened:

Avec Lua

Taste of Persia

Hot Box Cookies

Expenses 2019Total $383,255

Outstanding DebtTotal $450,359

Loan $200,000

Administration$110,447

Public Safety $41,147

Maintenance $105,050

Economic Development

$18,819

Capital Improvements

$76,534

Special Events and Misc.

$31,258

Grants $56,700

Deferred Revenue $81,070

Ritz Park FundingTotal $337,770

Ritz Park $165,124

Parking Lot $285,235

Special Events and Misc.$40,236

Assessments $213,166

Sales Tax$135,374

Interest Income

$3,117

Revenue 2019Total $391,893

Revenue 2019: $391,893 360Interest Income: $3,117 2.86Sales Tax: $135,374 124.35Assessments: $213,166 195.81Special Events and Misc.: $40,236 36.96

Expenses 2019: $383,255Administrative: $110,447 103.75Public Safety: $41,147 38.65Maintenance: $105,050 98.68Economic Development: $18,819 17.68Capital Improvements: $76,534 71.89Special events and Misc: $31,258 29.36

Outstanding debt: $450,359Ritz Park: $165,124 131.99Parking Lot: $285,235

SG CAExpenses

2019Total $383,255

Outstanding DebtTotal $450,359

Loan $200,000

Administration$110,447

Public Safety $41,147

Maintenance $105,050

Economic Development

$18,819

Capital Improvements

$76,534

Special Events and Misc.

$31,258

Grants $56,700

Deferred Revenue $81,070

Ritz Park FundingTotal $337,770

Ritz Park $165,124

Parking Lot $285,235

Special Events and Misc.$40,236

Assessments $213,166

Sales Tax$135,374

Interest Income

$3,117

Revenue 2019Total $391,893

Revenue 2019: $391,893 360Interest Income: $3,117 2.86Sales Tax: $135,374 124.35Assessments: $213,166 195.81Special Events and Misc.: $40,236 36.96

Expenses 2019: $383,255Administrative: $110,447 103.75Public Safety: $41,147 38.65Maintenance: $105,050 98.68Economic Development: $18,819 17.68Capital Improvements: $76,534 71.89Special events and Misc: $31,258 29.36

Outstanding debt: $450,359Ritz Park: $165,124 131.99Parking Lot: $285,235

Expenses 2019Total $383,255

Outstanding DebtTotal $450,359

Loan $200,000

Administration$110,447

Public Safety $41,147

Maintenance $105,050

Economic Development

$18,819

Capital Improvements

$76,534

Special Events and Misc.

$31,258

Grants $56,700

Deferred Revenue $81,070

Ritz Park FundingTotal $337,770

Ritz Park $165,124

Parking Lot $285,235

Special Events and Misc.$40,236

Assessments $213,166

Sales Tax$135,374

Interest Income

$3,117

Revenue 2019Total $391,893

Revenue 2019: $391,893 360Interest Income: $3,117 2.86Sales Tax: $135,374 124.35Assessments: $213,166 195.81Special Events and Misc.: $40,236 36.96

Expenses 2019: $383,255Administrative: $110,447 103.75Public Safety: $41,147 38.65Maintenance: $105,050 98.68Economic Development: $18,819 17.68Capital Improvements: $76,534 71.89Special events and Misc: $31,258 29.36

Outstanding debt: $450,359Ritz Park: $165,124 131.99Parking Lot: $285,235

Where Does the Money Come From? (SGCID & SGCA) Assessments: Assessed value assigned to each property within the boundaries of the district based on square feet: ground, first floor, second and above that is placed on the property owner’s property tax bill and collected by the City of Saint Louis

Sales Tax: State of Missouri sales tax rate of 1/2 of $0.01 per taxable sales tax dollar is collected by the Missouri Department of Revenue from the businesses within the boundaries of the district

Special Events and Misc.: Grants and sponsorships

Where Does the Money Go? (SGCID & SGCA)ADMINISTRATION: ■ Professional fees

■ Labor

■ Office rent and utilities

■ Insurance

■ Management fees

■ Office supplies

■ Other miscellaneous costs

PUBLIC SAFETY: ■ Secondary Patrol

■ Security cameras

SPECIAL EVENTS & MISC:Aug 17: Jamanji Movie Night

Aug 24: Lecture with Michael Allen

Sept 15: South Grand Fall Fest

Oct 13: South Grand Chalk Walk

Nov 24: Tree Lighting Ceremony in Ritz Park

Dec 1: Grinchmas

May 10: Incredibles 2 Movie Night

May 16: South Grand Dine Around

May 30: South Grand Art Walk

MAINTENANCE: ■ Sidewalk cleaning

■ Snow removal: South Grand Parking Lot

■ Ironwork maintenance

■ Street sweeping, trash and litter removal

■ Landscaping of rain gardens, bump outs, tree wells, Ritz Park and parking lot

■ Graffiti & poster removal

■ Infrastructure repairs

■ Irrigation system

■ Other maintenance projects

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:■ Events

■ Advertising

■ Website

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS: ■ Utilities and maintenance of

Pocket Park and parking lot

■ Loans for Pocket Park and parking lot

■ LEDs on buildings

■ Signage

■ Business improvement grant

South Grand 2019* at a GlanceSouth Grand Cultural Alliance Who We AreMISSION STATEMENT The South Grand Cultural Alliance connects the South Grand business district to the surrounding communities through the arts.

VISION STATEMENT South Grand is a regional destination known for being a vibrant and dynamic place to live, work and play. Residents and visitors alike enjoy that there’s always something going on, be it amazing food and drink, entertainment, shopping or an event. South Grand is rooted in community, welcoming to everyone and has a flavor all its own.

SGCA ACCOMPLISHMENTS JULY 2018-JUNE 2019 ■ South Grand Dine Around

increased participation from 20 to 24 restaurants/cafes

■ Increase in vendors for South Grand Fall Fest from 60 to 70

■ Sponsorship: raised $20,682

■ 1st annual South Grand Art Walk was a great success

■ Missouri Art Council Grant: $1,912

■ Postcard created for 2019 Calendar Year of Events and distributed to the six surround neighborhoods: Compton Hill Reservoir Square, Compton Heights, Shaw, Tower Grove East, Tower Grove Heights and Tower Grove South as well as to South Grand businesses

■ Practicum student assistance with researching grants to have a shade structure constructed for the Ritz Park

SOUTH GRAND CULTURAL ALLIANCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Kit Jenkins President Compton Hill Reservoir Square Resident

Kevin Twellman Vice President Dunaway Books South Grand Business Owner

Leah Hofferkamp Treasurer Compton Height Resident

Myrinda Grantham Secretary Tower Grove Heights Resident

Adrienne Ballew Parsimonia South Grand Business Owner

Erik Blomberg Tower Grove East Resident

Martin Casas Apotheosis Comics and Lounge South Grand Business Owner

Lawrence Johnson Shaw Resident

Afifa Yusof Edward Jones South Grand Business Owner

STAFF:Rachel Witt Executive Director

THURSDAY MAY 165-10 PM

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* Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019