St. Charles Council Approves 2022 Tax Levies and Plans Downtown Riverfront Review
- Sep 8
- 3 min read
Updated: Sep 17
On December 19, 2022, the St. Charles City Council convened for a 21-minute meeting covering tax levies, riverfront development, and community awards.
Key Approvals and Decisions
Electric Christmas Parade Float Awards: Presented by Amy Curion of the St. Charles Business Alliance, including a video segment highlighting winning floats.
Tax Levy Ordinances: Approved general 2022 tax levy and individual levies for Special Service Areas (SSAs), including:
Authorized Depository and Signers: Approved Illinois Funds as an authorized depository and designated specific city officials as authorized signers.
Downtown Riverfront Proposals: Motion passed to reject all received concept proposals, signaling a potential new process for redevelopment.
Action Item:
Lead Pipe Program Update: City staff will provide a comprehensive report in early January or February 2023. Surveys are nearly complete.
Meeting Highlights
Electric Christmas Parade Awards
The meeting opened with an invocation by David Petrilla and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Bill Calamaras. Amy Curion then presented the Electric Christmas Parade Float Awards, featuring a video presentation of the winning floats. The segment spanned nearly 10 minutes and celebrated community creativity and holiday spirit.
Tax Levy Approvals
The council systematically approved ordinances for the 2022 tax levy, both for the general city levy and for individual SSAs, ensuring continued funding for essential city services and neighborhood enhancements. Each SSA levy reflects the city’s commitment to maintaining infrastructure and supporting commercial districts.
Financial Resolutions
A resolution authorizing Illinois Funds as an official city depository was approved. This resolution also identified authorized signers among city officials for financial transactions, streamlining administrative procedures.
Downtown Riverfront Development
The council rejected all concept proposals for the downtown riverfront property. This decision indicates a potential reevaluation of development priorities, with future planning efforts likely to focus on improved community engagement and feasibility studies.
Lead Pipe Program Update
The council confirmed that lead pipe surveys are nearing completion. A comprehensive report is expected in early 2023, providing updates on progress and next steps to ensure safe drinking water across St. Charles.
Conclusion
The December 19 City Council Meeting combined celebratory community events with critical administrative decisions, including tax levies, financial resolutions, and the downtown riverfront property review. Residents can anticipate future updates on the lead pipe program and continued community engagement on redevelopment projects.
FAQs
Which community awards were presented during the meeting?
Amy Curion of the St. Charles Business Alliance presented Electric Christmas Parade Float Awards, including a video segment highlighting the winning floats.
What financial resolutions were passed?
Illinois Funds was approved as an official city depository, and specific city officials were designated as authorized signers for streamlined financial operations.
What decisions were made regarding the downtown riverfront?
The Council rejected all received concept proposals for downtown riverfront redevelopment, indicating a potential new planning process and future community engagement.
What is the status of the Lead Pipe Program?
Surveys for the Lead Pipe Program are nearly complete, and city staff will provide a comprehensive report in early January or February 2023 to ensure safe drinking water.
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