Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, please call 314.962.4800 to make an arrangement for Notary of the Public services at City Hall. 

The City provides trash, recycle and yard waste services to all Brentwood residents free of charge.

The City of Brentwood hosts electronics recycling events four times each year. 

The City of Brentwood provides curbside recycling for all residents.

Please click on the following link for the holiday trash schedule.

The Brentwood Fire Department offers free child car seat installation. This service also provides the opportunity to check your existing seat for proper installment. Call 314.963.8612 or email carseat@brentwoodmo.org.

Police and Fire emergencies: 911 Police non-emergency dispatch: 314.644.7100. Fire Department non-emergency: 314.962.4800. Missouri Regional Poison Center at Cardinal Glennon Hospital: 314.772.5200 Mental Health Crisis and Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988 Rape Crisis Hotline: 314.531.7273

Brentwood Boulevard and Hanley Road: St. Louis County, 314.615.1120

Manchester Road: Missouri Department of Transportation, 888.275.6636

All other Brentwood streets: Brentwood Public Works Department, 314.962.4800

Spire (Gas): 314.621.6960

Ameren Missouri (Electric; Streetlight or Power Outage, Downed Wires): 800.552.7583

Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (Stormwater and Wastewater Issues): 314.768.6260

Missouri American Water Company (Water Main Breaks or Leaks): 866.430.0820

Charter Communications (Cable/TV): 636.441.7511

Public streetlights in the City of Brentwood are maintained by Ameren. Contact Ameren directly at 800.552.7583 when you notice a streetlight out on your block or in your neighborhood. Ameren will need your address as well as the "pole number" associated with the street light you are calling about. The pole number can be found on a tag located about eye level as you are looking at the light pole.

The Guide for Residents is found on the city's website and also may be obtained from the Planning & Development Department when applying for an occupancy permit.

For all Police and Fire emergencies, dial 911. For Police Department non-emergencies dispatch, call 314.644.7100. For Fire Department non-emergencies, call 314.963.8612.

Available positions are posted on this website. 

Apply online, email hr@brentwoodmo.org, or mail resume/employment application to Brentwood City Hall, 2348 South Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood, MO 63144.

There are three easy ways to register for a program.
1. Register online at: webtrac.brentwoodmo.org
2. Register over the telephone and pay with a major credit card.
3. Register in person at the Brentwood Recreation Complex, 2505 S. Brentwood Blvd.

As long as you have an updated occupancy permit, all you need to do is stop by The Heights with  a copy of your  occupancy permit.  

For more information on occupancy or updating your current occupany permit, call the Planning Department at 314.963.8602.

Yes. See the LINK for more information.

Yes. Any new tenant, whether renting or owning, is required to have an occupancy permit.  The property owner or manager should set up the permit and a obtain a passed inspection prior to a new tenant moving in.  Once the inspection has passed, the new resident will come in to City Hall to complete the process.

The current owner or landlord is responsible for applying for the permit and arranging a housing inspection.  The inspection fee is $45 and must be paid prior to the inspection. If more than 2 inspections are required, each additional inspection is $25.

After the unit has passed the inspection, the new tenant or owner completes the application for Residential Occupancy Permit and pays a $25 charge. The application must be completed and payment must be made before the permit certificate is issued. If you are financing the home purchase, most lenders will require you to have a passed occupancy inspection prior to closing the loan.

Permits are valid 6 months from the application date.

The inspection is done for $45 and is typically done by the current owner/property manager, who generally pays for the necessary repairs, if any.  If more than 2 inspections are required, $25 per inspection will be charged.

An occupancy permit  cannot be issued until the house/unit passes the inspection.

A permit is not required for window replacement as long as the size stays the same. 

If the window size or opening changes a permit is required.

Building permits are required when: You make a structural change in the building (e.g., you want to move a staircase). You make a change to the light and/or ventilation (e.g., you want to make a window smaller or larger). You want to change the ingress/egress of the unit (e.g., you want to close off a door to the outside).

Mechanical, electrical & plumbing work require permits.

Fencing, decks, concrete flatwork requires a permit.

Cosmetic repairs typically do not require a permit.  You can find a list of permit type HERE. Please call the city to verify you don't need a permit if there is any question.

Residential: International Residential Code, 2018 Edition Commercial: International Building Code, 2018 Edition Electrical: National Electric Code, 2017 Edition Plumbing: International Plumbing Code, 2018 Edition Mechanical: International Mechanical Code, 2018 Edition Fire: International Fire Code, 2018 Maintenance: International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 Edition Energy: International Energy Conservation Code, 2018 Zoning: Chapter 400 of the Brentwood City Code

Any time you change a circuit, add a receptacle, or delete a receptacle it is important to have the work inspected.  You must have a valid electrical contractor's license with St. Louis County or the State of Missouri to apply for your Contractor License and Electrical Permit with the City of Brentwood.

A plumbing permit is required under the same circumstances as an electrical permit. You must have a valid plumbing contractor's license with St. Louis County or the State of Missouri to apply for your Contractor License and Mechanical Permit with the City of Brentwood.

Structural changes or alterations require a permit as well as a roofing contractor license.

Projects that include replacing new shingles only do not require a permit but still need a contractor license. 

There should never be more than two layers of shingles on your roof. If you already have two layers and need to re-roof a third time, you must remove the first two layers of shingles before applying the third. 

Yes a permit is required for new fences and replacing or repairing existing fences. 

Chain link fences are no longer permitted. 

Yes. And, the "good side" of the stockade fence must face outward toward the public or the adjoining property owners.

Chain link fences are no longer permitted.

All permitting is done online through the MyGov portal.  We no longer do paper applications. Exterior work requires a boundary survey.  Some applications will require and architect seal on plans. Minor construction activity, such as a yard shed, does not require drawings with an architect's seal. If you have questions, contact the Planning & Developmen Dept at 314.963.8602.

It depends on how many applications have been filed ahead of yours. Normally, it takes just a few days, but it may take as long as two weeks depending on the number of plans and permits under review.

Not for building, electrical, mechanical or plumbing jobs or demolition permits.

Call the City's Records Clerk at 314.963.8691 to request a copy of the report. Reports will be processed when they become available. Processing the report typically takes 5-10 business days from the incident date. Please call ahead to ensure the report is available. Reports are $6 for non-Brentwood residents. Payment by cash, check (payable to City of Brentwood) or credit card is due upon receipt of report.

Payment is made at the Court Clerk Office, located at Brentwood City Hall, 2348 South Brentwood Blvd. You can contact the Court Clerk at 314.963.8623.

When you are involved in a traffic crash, you should stop and remain at the scene. If possible, move your vehicle off the roadway. Call the police dispatch at 314.644.7100 or dial 911 if there are injuries. Wait for the police to arrive. Do not get into an argument with other drivers involved.

If you witness a crash, if possible, stop on the side of the road and stay until the police arrive. If you are not able to remain, you should call police dispatch at 314.644.7100 or 911 if there are injuries, and advise that you have witnessed the crash. The dispatcher will forward your name and contact information to the investigating officer.

First, make sure you are safe, and then contact the police. If possible, make written notes of what you have seen, including descriptions, times and locations, while your memory is still fresh. If the situation is an emergency, call 911. If it is not an emergency, call Brentwood Police dispatch at 314.644.7100. Follow the directions and answer the questions being asked. Remain calm. It may be necessary for the police officer to speak with you directly; be prepared to meet the officer or provide a contact number.

It is impossible to completely “crime-proof” your home or business; however, it is possible to take steps that can make your property less vulnerable to burglary, such as using the proper locks, doors and windows, alarms, etc. Contact the Brentwood Police Department for information on home and business security or to request a security check, 314.644.7100.

Contact the Public Works department at 314.962.4800. Public Works will investigate the problem, place it in priority when viewed with other similar work assignments, and get the walk repaired or replaced as rapidly as time and money permit.

SEWER LATERAL REPAIR PROCESS STEP-BY-STEP OVERVIEW (as of January 1, 2020)

1. Sewer lateral backup occurs.
2. Property owner contacts licensed plumber to open sewer lateral blockage.
3. Property owner pays plumber for opening sewer lateral flow.
4. If sewer lateral flow opens and no qualified defect exists, then the issue is resolved at this point.
5. If sewer lateral shows evidence of defect(s), the property owner contacts Brentwood Public Works, completes Sewer Lateral Repair Program Application, obtains three (3) repair quotes and submits the quotes to Public Works.
6. Public Works staff conducts investigation to determine if repairs qualify for the program and reviews the three submitted repair quotes.
7. Public Works contacts property owner, discusses repair quotes, and with owner’s input accepts quote in the best interest to City of Brentwood.
8. Property owner hires mutually approved contractor and pays respective share of repair costs. Repairs up to $3,500 will be paid by City of Brentwood; property owner pays for repairs exceeding $3,500.

In an emergency situation, if the blockage is not removed/defect detected/sewer lateral collapsed, then the property owner may only need one quote in step 5. 

Yes.  Permitting  is done through MyGov for any replacement  or repaving work.  This includes work in the right-of-way, including widening the driveway, and relocating the driveway. . 

A street excavation permit also is required if a sidewalk is to be replaced as part of your driveway project or the driveway apron will be changed.

New driveways may be either asphalt or concrete.  The driveway may not be installed as rock.  

Yes. Please arrange for an appointment by calling 314.963.8612 or email carseat@brentwoodmo.org.

It is a six-month period that began on July 16, 2018, during which the City will not accept, consider, or act upon rezoning applications, variance requests, or conditional use permits that would change the current, actual use of property in the area. In January 2019, the Board of Aldermen approved an extension of the moratorium. The moratorium expired on April 1, 2019.

More information: Ordinance 4847

More information: Ordinance 4845

The City has been exploring the redevelopment of the area and studying land uses to determine what land uses should be encouraged in the area in the future.

No. Even if the City changes future land uses in the moratorium area, as long as you continue to use your property for its current use, without interruption, your current use will be “grandfathered” in to the plan.

The notice excerpts a Missouri statute describing your rights. See Section 523.250 RSMo. You may also contact the Missouri Office of the Ombudsman for Property Rights for more information.

No, neither the City nor the City’s attorneys can give you legal advice. You should consult a lawyer of your own choosing to help you understand the condemnation process and what rights you have.

Manchester Road, or Highway 100, is a state highway controlled by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). MoDOT is responsible for much of the upcoming work along Manchester Road, including its resurfacing. The City is improving and beautifying Manchester Road in Brentwood at the same time, so the City has overlapping projects with MoDOT. It is possible that you may be contacted by both representatives of the City and MoDOT at some point.

If you have questions about the Manchester Road Project, please contact Ryan Pearcy at MODOT, 314.453.5086.

The specific location of your parcel is critical to solving the flooding issue that has been problematic for the City for decades. Stormwater flooding has inundated the Manchester and Hanley intersection and properties in the area 26 times since 1957, creating significant public safety issues and property damage.

The City has been working with its engineering firm, Jacobs (formerly CH2M), to implement the designs to solve the flooding problems along Deer Creek affecting Manchester Road between Hanley Road and South Brentwood Boulevard. The plan is a combination of improvements to the channel and overflow areas to hold excess water in periods of flooding. All or part of 22 municipalities contribute nearly 37 square miles of watershed into the segment of Deer Creek that flows through Brentwood, which is also a fairly flat section of the creek.

Map of the contributing watershed and location of the Deer Creek Flood Mitigation Project:

The project timelines are listed here.

Brentwood Bound is a comprehensive solution to overcome flooding and public safety challenges presented by the Deer Creek channel and to improve the Manchester Road corridor between Brentwood Boulevard and Hanley Road in the City of Brentwood. There are three components to the plan: Deer Creek Flood Mitigation, Manchester Road Improvements, and Deer Creek Greenway Connector. 

Together, these projects will help us overcome long-term challenges while enhancing our community for decades to come and providing an opportunity for park and recreational spaces to be enjoyed by all Brentwood residents.

Here's a link to the timeline for each project.

The City of Brentwood has partnered with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and Great Rivers Greenway, a regional organization committed to connecting our communities through a dynamic network of greenways. MoDOT will provide the majority of the funding for road improvements included in this project.

The Brentwood Bound projects are funded through a combination of grant funding, partnerships, funding from certificates of participation (COPs), and a one-half of one percent economic development sales tax. 

Total Investment:

• Existing Funding (Grants, partnerships, COPs)    $39.2 million

• Anticipated Additional Funding (supported by economic development sales tax)    $40.2 million

• Anticipated Total Project Cost: $79.6 million

Partnerships and Grants

• MoDOT Funding and Grants $9,000,000

• Great Rivers Greenway Pledge $3,000,000

• East-West Gateway Council of Governments Grant $1,200,000

The City of Brentwood currently has Certificates of Participation (COPs) to fund a portion of the project. This is an alternative to traditional bond funding that allows cities to acquire land, buildings and equipment through a lease-purchase agreement without increasing taxes.

This plan will address flooding and safety challenges while bringing a long-term revenue source to our City. Residents will gain better access to parks, trails and greenspace that will connect the community, as well as improved pedestrian access to local shopping, restaurants and more.

The Brentwood Bound plan is expected to remove businesses from the floodplain and reduce the chances for flooding of businesses and Manchester Road in the project area. Improvements to Manchester Road will enhance pedestrian safety with sidewalk and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) updates, traffic signal upgrades and additional lighting. The planned trails and walkways are also expected to make the area safer for pedestrians and cyclists.

Flooding has long been a plague to the area along Deer Creek between Hanley Road and South Brentwood Boulevard, with 26 floods since 1957 causing significant public safety issues and property damage. The flood mitigation component of Brentwood Bound includes improvements to Deer Creek that will create more flow capacity along the creek to alleviate frequent widespread flooding and provide opportunities for businesses in the area.

Floodplain restoration is the process of fully or partially restoring low-lying areas next to streambanks to their original conditions, so that they’re able to accommodate larger overflows of water after large or intense storms.

The floodplain area along Deer Creek has been previously filled and developed, and it has subsequently experienced flooding problems. This project will restore some natural floodplain areas along Deer Creek to serve their natural flood control and habitat functions. The end result will consist of low-lying areas with natural vegetation that will be dry most of the time, but allowed to flood following large or intense storms. 

The City of Brentwood has adopted FEMA guidelines for floodplain regulations, which do not allow for raising low-lying land in flood-prone areas, a practice that has been found to actually increase overall flood risk. These regulations can be found in the City of Brentwood’s Floodplain Ordinance.

The area that floods in Brentwood along Deer Creek is a location where the natural floodplain along the creek was filled in and developed (approximately 100 years ago). Since that time, the nearly 37-square-mile watershed area upstream has fully developed, increasing the amount of impervious areas (primarily buildings and pavement) and the rate at which stormwater runoff reaches Deer Creek. In Brentwood, the Deer Creek channel slope flattens out and the velocities in the channel slow down at the confluence with Black Creek, and this is an area where the flow of water can get backed up, much like traffic gets backed up on a highway.

The floodplain bench will be designed to drain toward the creek to avoid wet spots from forming and becoming stagnant. When the floodplain bench area is flooded, the water will generally be deep and not stay in the area for long periods of time. Any green infrastructure will have an underdrain to drain the water until the area is dry following rain events. The City will also utilize a fountain or other feature to keep the pond’s water moving, ensuring water does not remain stagnant.

The goal in the project's design and engineering is to produce no rise in Deer Creek water surface elevation for neighboring communities.

The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) is working through its Project Clear to minimize combined sewer overflows into Deer Creek. MSD is undertaking these efforts separately from the Brentwood Bound projects.

The City of Brentwood is working with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) to update the roadway, improve pedestrian access and safety, and enhance the overall appearance of Manchester Road from Hanley Road to Bremerton Road. 

Additionally, the Brentwood Bound plan will add a pedestrian tunnel at the Mary Avenue intersection, provide for more sidewalks and important ADA improvements, and upgrade traffic signals in the area, making it a much easier place for pedestrians to navigate.

The Brentwood Bound plan includes a 10-foot shared-use path along the south side of Manchester Road and a 5-foot shared-use path along the north side of Manchester Road.

To minimize the impact on traffic, MoDOT plans to complete most resurfacing overnight, with no more than two lanes closed at a time. All lanes are expected to remain open during most days of construction.

Sidewalk construction and the rebuilding of business entrances will also be coordinated to minimize impact, with crews working in either MoDOT’s right-of-way or on private property (in which the department has obtained an easement). Crews will make sure customers can access all businesses at all times.

A portion of the project will replace the bridge over Black Creek west of the Manchester Road and Hanley Road intersection. 

Black Creek Bridge on Manchester Road (just west of the intersection with Hanley Road) closed on May 2, 2022 and remained closed through September 2022. 

This full roadway closure will prevent traffic from going west from Hanley Road to Manchester Road. The closure also will prevent traffic from going east on Manchester Road to Hanley Road.

During the closure, vehicles will still be able to access businesses and residences along the Manchester Road corridor from Brentwood Boulevard. 

During the same time, work will take place on the pedestrian tunnel near Mary Avenue. This work will reduce Manchester Road traffic to one lane in each travel direction.

For project details and updates, visit:

www.modot.org 

Route 100 (Manchester) resurfacing from Route 61/67 to I-270

The grade of land at Mary Avenue and Manchester Road is too high of a slope for a street-level crossing. The addition of a pedestrian tunnel allows for better ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) access and improves safety by allowing those using the trails and paths to cross under Manchester Road. Not adding a street-level crossing also will help the flow of traffic on Manchester Road.

The pedestrian tunnel will be located at the intersection of Manchester Road and Mary Avenue. 

The tunnel will be 14’ wide and 9’4” tall at the highest point. The walking surface inside the tunnel is approximately 12 feet below the ground level of Manchester Road. 

Manchester Road will be raised approximately 5 feet from the existing ground elevation to accommodate the addition of the pedestrian tunnel. 

The tunnel will be kept as dry as possible through a combination of stormwater management, raingardens/bioswales, and pervious pavers in the shoulder area of the tunnel. The stormwater management involves grading slopes to capture storm water runoff before it gets to the tunnel and redirecting it to the raingardens or to storm drains that pipe water under Manchester Road. Additionally, the trail pavement has ADA-compliant trench drains on both ends of the tunnel that will help capture stormwater before it enters the tunnel/underpass.

LED light fixtures will extend the length of the tunnel on both sides and will be lit 24 hours a day. Exterior lighting will lead into the tunnel at both entrances. Safety features in the tunnel also include at least one camera at the east entrance of the tunnel (closest to the new Brentwood Park); consultants and staff continue to discuss a way to add a second camera at the tunnel access closest to Manchester Road. The tunnel will be closed for use during any significant rain/flood event.

While one of the objectives of the Brentwood Bound Plan is to mitigate the base flood event (1% annual chance) along Deer Creek south of Manchester Road, the pedestrian tunnel will be approximately 12 feet lower than Manchester Road at the point of crossing, and it is possible for a flood event to exceed project design constraints. Check valves have been incorporated into the flood mitigation design to prevent storm sewer backups from the flood mitigation area into the pedestrian tunnel; however, a significant area tributary to Deer Creek resides north of Manchester Road. Storm sewers are typically designed to convey more frequent events, and when larger events occur, flood waters can sometimes be conveyed overland to their downstream most point. Because of the low elevation of the tunnel, it may accumulate some of this water during large storm events. Flooding can be extremely unpredictable, and because the pedestrian tunnel is connected to the new Brentwood Park and the flood mitigation area of the trail system – which will be subject to more frequent flooding – the tunnel will be closed off during any significant storm event. 

More than 70% of the $4.8 million tunnel is being funded through grants from MoDOT (Missouri Department of Transportation), Great Rivers Greenway and the East-West Gateway Council of Governments.

The Brentwood Bound Manchester Road Improvements project includes an underground pedestrian tunnel at the intersection with Mary Avenue. At the Brentwood Bound public open house events on November 1 and November 3, 2018, the plans showed this elimination of the Van Mark Way connection to Manchester Road to make way for the tunnel. The City of Brentwood and TWM Engineering have been in contact with the Brentwood Place property owners about this project since early 2018.

The initial design (presented to the public on November 1 and 3, 2018) proposed bringing Van Mark Way through Rogers Parkway and creating a new intersection with Dorothy Avenue. This new intersection would have been 180 feet south of the existing Mary/Florence/Dorothy intersection. After a review by Missouri Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration concluded Rogers Parkway is considered parkland, the design team determined Van Mark Way could not be built through Rogers Parkway. The design team then pivoted to moving the Brentwood Place apartment complex access north to connect to the Florence/Mary intersection. This updated plan (presented to the public at the Brentwood Bound open house event on March 6, 2019) removes the roadway through a park and increases safety for users of Rogers Parkway and drivers by reducing the number of intersections. This will add 400 feet of vehicular travel to get to Manchester Road from Brentwood Place apartment complex. The playground and playground equipment in Rogers Parkway will be removed as part of this plan.

Van Mark Way Access Comparisons

Brentwood Place Apartments Signing-Striping Details

The option of burying the power lines was explored, but at an estimated cost of $13 million to $15 million it was deemed cost prohibitive during this phase of planning. In the past, developers have assisted with burying the utility lines during construction of new businesses. This will be the City’s goal with the future developments as well.

The planned pedestrian crossing locations and types, from east to west, along Manchester Road:

• Hanley Road: Signalized intersection with crosswalks
• Melvin Avenue: Mid-block crossing (“zebra” striping) with actuated pedestrian flashers
• Cecelia Avenue: Mid-block crossing (“zebra” striping) with actuated pedestrian flashers
• Mary/Dorothy Avenue: Pedestrian underpass connected by sidewalk from Manchester
• Brentwood Boulevard: Signalized intersection with crosswalks
• Manderly Drive: Mid-block crossing (“zebra” striping) with actuated pedestrian flashers

The Deer Creek Greenway Connector involves the planning, design and construction of a connection between the City of Brentwood’s Rogers Parkway and the Deer Creek Greenway. The City is partnering with Great Rivers Greenway to connect residents to the surrounding communities with the enhanced greenway.

Municipalities are authorized by state statute to implement a sales tax for economic development. 

• This sales tax must be used for economic development activities detailed in the statute.

  • This can include improving or building roads, sidewalks and other infrastructure, adding parks and trails and updating existing buildings and property if it will improve the community.

• The tax must be approved by the majority of voters. 

• The Board of Aldermen must vote to collect the tax and can suspend or repeal it any time.

• This sales tax does not authorize the City to incur additional debt; it only authorizes the City to collect a sales tax to produce revenue for economic development activities.

Some businesses will be purchased to allow for flood mitigation. Those that will remain will see a reduction in flooding and improved access to their businesses from MoDOT improvements. These improvements are also expected to provide a better opportunity for new business development in the area.

While final plans are still in development, the community has requested that the project include green spaces to enhance walkability and pedestrian safety, and that the City focus on securing non-chain restaurants and small local businesses as part of future development plans.

About 25 acres (on the south side of Manchester Road) will be available. The City has also identified approximately five additional potential redevelopment parcels on the north side of Manchester Road.

The city does not assess a local property tax. The funding of Brentwood Bound will not change local property tax rates.

On April 2, 2019, Brentwood voters approved Proposition B, an economic development sales tax to fully fund the Brentwood Bound plan, by a 3-to-1 margin. 

Proposition B is a proposal for a one-half of one percent economic development sales tax in the City of Brentwood. The City plans to use the funds to pay for the Brentwood Bound plan.

Municipalities are authorized by state statute to implement a sales tax for economic development. 

• This sales tax must be used for economic development activities detailed in the statute.

  • This can include improving or building roads, sidewalks and other infrastructure, adding parks and trails and updating existing buildings and property if it will improve the community.

• The tax must be approved by the majority of voters. 

• The Board of Aldermen must vote to collect the tax and can suspend or repeal it any time.

• This sales tax does not authorize the City to incur additional debt; it only authorizes the City to collect a sales tax to produce revenue for economic development activities.

The Board of Aldermen voted to restrict the use of the funds to the implementation of the Brentwood Bound plan.

The City plans to collect the tax from January 1, 2020, through 2044.  

The one-half of one percent sales tax results in an additional nickel on a $10 purchase, or 50 cents on a $100 purchase.

A one-half of one percent economic development sales tax is estimated to generate $3.2 million per year for the City of Brentwood.

Yes, the City will stop collecting the sales tax by 2044.

Researchers at Kellogg Insight have found that, overall, sales tax rates are not noticeable enough to consumers to make them change their shopping behavior. Instead, consumers choose where to shop based on availability of goods, convenience, price and prior shopping experiences.

It is estimated that more than 75% of the tax revenue generated in the City of Brentwood comes from shoppers who do not live in Brentwood.

The city does not assess a local property tax. The funding of Brentwood Bound will not change local property tax rates.

PROPOSITION B

Shall the City of Brentwood impose a sales tax of one-half of one percent for economic development purposes, including flood mitigation, transportation improvements, pedestrian greenways and economic revitalization, for a period not to exceed twenty-five years?

[ ] Yes [ ] No

If you are in favor of the question, place an “X” in the box opposite “Yes.”  If you are opposed to the question, place an “X” in the box opposite “No.”

Prop. B was on the ballot for the general municipal election on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.

For voter registration information, contact the St. Louis County Election Board at 314.615.1800 or visit them online at https://www.stlouisco.com/Your-Government/Elections/Voter-Registration.

Registered voters may request that an absentee ballot be mailed to them via the St. Louis County Board of Election. To request an absentee ballot, contact the St. Louis County Election Board at 314.615.1800 or visit them online at www.stlouisco.com/yourgovernment/elections.

Yes. The policy is posted on our website.

Every officer is issued a camera except for Command Staff.

The Brentwood Police Department will deploy 25 cameras.

Brentwood Police Department’s Body-Worn Camera Policy details a series of situations for which a BWC should be activated. Essentially, the BWC will be activated for all law enforcement functions.

Officers perform a multitude of tasks throughout their shift. Much of that involves administrative duties such as report writing and directed patrol. Throughout the officer’s shift, there are instances where the officer may have an expectation of privacy (restroom break, lunch break, phone call). Continuously recording during the officer’s 12-hour shift would stress the system and drain network resources (such as video management and storage space).

Body-worn camera video will be stored on premises on a secure server located within the Brentwood Ppolice Department.

All BWC-captured recordings not scheduled for court proceedings, litigation, active investigations, or departmental uses shall be maintained for 30 days in accordance with Missouri Police Clerks’ Records Retention Schedule.

Officers are not obligated to announce if they have activated their body-worn camera.

This depends on the situation. There may be times when an individual may not wish to be recorded, especially in locations where they may have an expectation of privacy (such as a residence). If the officer feels that stopping the recording will not in any way hamper the investigation, then the officer may choose to turn off the BWC. Howerver, officers are not obligated to stop the recording of incidents involving an investigation, lawful search, arrest, or other circumstances that clearly dictate that continued recording is necessary.

Yes. However, in locations where individuals may have a reasonable expectation of privacy (such as a residence), individuals may request that the officer refrain from recording them. Officers will evaluate each situation and, when an officer deems it appropriate, may honor the individual’s request.

It depends on the situation. Individuals may request that an officer not record them. Officers will evaluate each situation and, when an officer deems it appropriate, may honor the individual’s request.

Generally, no. The Brentwood Police Department’s primary use of the cameras will be in situations when officers are responding to calls for service and during law enforcement functions, such as traffic stops, arrests, searches, interviews and pursuits.

Requests for video are subject to the Missouri Sunshine Law.

Additionally, one of the most critical issues for people interacting with the police is privacy. Individuals often desire to seek police assistance when they are going through difficult personal challenges. Some individuals have strong specific privacy protections, particularly juveniles. Victims also have privacy protections in the law. 

While BWCs can be a useful tool and can provide a unique perspective on police encounters, there are limitations, including:

• The camera cannot capture what happened outside of the camera’s view or potentially the causation for actions shown, depending on the camera’s perspective and breadth of view. How the camera is mounted and the angle at which the camera is mounted affect the perception of what is seen (officer, suspect, witness, victim perspectives).
• The camera cannot record some important danger cues (such as smells, tensing of muscles, increased pulse rate, physical resistance).
• The night vision component of the camera can see far better than the human eye.
• Camera speed differs from the speed of life.
• An officer’s body may unintentionally block the view of the camera.

Please contact Major James McIntyre or Major Angela Hawkins.

Over time, more and more purchases of goods, supplies and materials are shifting to out-of-state and online purchases rather than from our local retailers. Unlike many cities in St. Louis County, Brentwood has been able to provide municipal services without relying on property taxes. The use tax will provide revenue for city services without increasing local sales or property tax rate.

A use tax is a type of a sales tax placed on items purchased outside of Missouri or online but are for use in Missouri. This is not an additional sales tax. Sales tax is for retail purchases within the state of Missouri or from vendors obligated to impose Missouri taxes, while the use tax is for purchases from out-of-state vendors that do not pay sales tax.

Many large online sellers already collect our state and local sales tax, so this would have no impact on those purchases. Those out-of-state and online sellers not collecting our local and state sales tax would collect and pay the use tax. There is already a state use tax in effect that is collected by the Missouri Department of Revenue. The use tax on the Nov. 3, 2020 ballot would add the city portion for Brentwood.

It is estimated the use tax will generate between $295,000 and $385,000 annually for the City of Brentwood.

Much of the revenue from a use tax is generated from businesses doing work in Brentwood and items purchased from out of state. Most online sales already include local and state taxes, and the use tax would not apply to these.

There is already a State of Missouri use tax. You will not pay the City of Brentwood portion unless you pay the state portion.

Following completion of the current Brentwood Bound plan, and once flooding is controlled, many companies will be interested in developing the improved area along Manchester Road. These developers and other commercial and industrial businesses elsewhere in town will pay the use tax on out-of-state purchases for completion of these projects. For example, if a restaurant buys kitchen equipment from California or a store buys new shelves or display cases, the use tax will be collected on that purchase. Those businesses are already required to pay the state’s use tax on those purchases. If Brentwood has a use tax, they will then have to pay tax to Brentwood as well.

No. Purchases will either include the state and local sales tax, or the state and city use tax. No one will pay both. Most online sales already include local and state taxes, so this would not be an additional tax on those purchases.

Brentwood’s local retailers collect sales taxes. While some out-of-state retailers collect our local sales tax, others do not. The use tax will subject all retail sales, in-state, out-of-state, and online purchases to the same tax rate.

The use tax is collected by many cities and counties throughout Missouri including Richmond Heights, Maplewood and Clayton. As a reminder, there is already a state use tax in place.

Some out-of-state sellers are already collecting the state use tax, or state and local sales tax. When you see a tax listed on your online purchase, it is either the sales tax if the seller has a business location in Missouri, or the state use tax if that seller is out of state. If it is the state use tax, passing this proposal will only add the City of Brentwood portion.

The city use tax applies to any goods, supplies or materials purchased out-of-state by a business operating in Brentwood or a resident of Brentwood. Exemptions do exist for purchases for resale, manufacturing and not-for-profits. Most online sales already include local and state taxes, so this would not be an additional tax on those purchases.

Not under current state law. The city sales tax would apply to these purchases.

Much like the local sales tax, businesses collect the use tax when items are purchased and pay the tax through the Missouri Department of Revenue. Just like with the local sales tax, the Department of Revenue shares the city portion of that revenue with Brentwood. Businesses generally file use tax returns along with their sales taxes.

The city use tax is applied at the same rate as the local sales tax. So out-of-state and online purchases would be subject to the tax rate that is collected by Brentwood retailers. Buyers either pay the local sales tax or the use tax — not both — and the rate will be the same.

The simple answer is no. However, this is a confusing area of the law, so a disclaimer is needed.

The law has provisions requiring individual self-reporting on $2,000 in purchases where the city use tax was not collected by the out-of-state seller. When the use tax was first passed in Missouri, the technology for tracking sales was not nearly as well developed as it is today.

With today’s technology, that requirement is a relic of the past. The bottom line is, if you are not filing this report now, you will not file a report if this proposal passes. And even if you are filing a report now, chances are you will not file one in the future as more and more out-of-state sellers collect the tax. In fact, efforts are underway to revise this portion of the law since it is irrelevant to how the tax is now collected.

Just like with the sales tax, the Missouri Department of Revenue directly collects the use tax from out-of-state businesses selling items in Brentwood. With the technology now available, and the manner in which the Department of Revenue now collects the use tax, individuals do not have to worry about this provision in the law unless it is a form they are already filing.

All registered voters in the City of Brentwood are eligible to vote in this election. A person may vote in any election who:

• Is a citizen of the United States and is at least 18 years old
• Has been a resident of Missouri and of the City of Brentwood for at least 28 days before the election
• Has registered to vote by Oct. 7, 2020
• Is not registered to vote in another jurisdiction

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

You can register to vote any time before Oct. 7, 2020. Visit St. Louis County Board of Elections at https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/board-of-election/ or call 314.615.1800.

You can cast an absentee ballot in person or vote via mail through the St. Louis County Board of Elections. Visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/board-of-election/ or call 314.615.1800.

Additional information is available through the St. Louis Louis County Board of Elections. Visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/board-of-election/ or call 314.615.1800.

St. Louis County voters can vote at any polling place in St. Louis County. 

Your voter notification card includes your precinct number and closest polling location. Additional information is available through the St. Louis County Board of Elections. Visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/board-of-election/ or call 314.615.1800.

The pedestrian tunnel will be located at the intersection of Manchester Road and Mary Avenue. 

The tunnel will be 14’ wide and 9’4” tall at the highest point. The walking surface inside the tunnel is approximately 12 feet below the ground level of Manchester Road. 

The grade of land at Mary Avenue and Manchester Road is too high of a slope for a street-level crossing. The addition of a pedestrian tunnel allows for better ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) access and improves safety by allowing those using the trails and paths to cross under Manchester Road. Not adding a street-level crossing also will help the flow of traffic on Manchester Road.

Manchester Road will be raised approximately 5 feet from the existing ground elevation to accommodate the addition of the pedestrian tunnel. 

The tunnel will be kept as dry as possible through a combination of stormwater management, raingardens/bioswales, and pervious pavers in the shoulder area of the tunnel. The stormwater management involves grading slopes to capture storm water runoff before it gets to the tunnel and redirecting it to the raingardens or to storm drains that pipe water under Manchester Road. Additionally, the trail pavement has ADA-compliant trench drains on both ends of the tunnel that will help capture stormwater before it enters the tunnel/underpass.

LED light fixtures will extend the length of the tunnel on both sides and will be lit 24 hours a day. Exterior lighting will lead into the tunnel at both entrances. Safety features in the tunnel also include at least one camera at the east entrance of the tunnel (closest to the new Brentwood Park); consultants and staff continue to discuss a way to add a second camera at the tunnel access closest to Manchester Road. The tunnel will be closed for use during any significant rain/flood event.

While one of the objectives of the Brentwood Bound Plan is to mitigate the base flood event (1% annual chance) along Deer Creek south of Manchester Road, the pedestrian tunnel will be approximately 12 feet lower than Manchester Road at the point of crossing, and it is possible for a flood event to exceed project design constraints. Check valves have been incorporated into the flood mitigation design to prevent storm sewer backups from the flood mitigation area into the pedestrian tunnel; however, a significant area tributary to Deer Creek resides north of Manchester Road. Storm sewers are typically designed to convey more frequent events, and when larger events occur, flood waters can sometimes be conveyed overland to their downstream most point. Because of the low elevation of the tunnel, it may accumulate some of this water during large storm events. Flooding can be extremely unpredictable, and because the pedestrian tunnel is connected to the new Brentwood Park and the flood mitigation area of the trail system – which will be subject to more frequent flooding – the tunnel will be closed off during any significant storm event.

More than 70% of the $4.8 million tunnel is being funded through grants from MoDOT, Great Rivers Greenway and the East-West Gateway Council of Governments.

All businesses operating a physical location, or any person engaged in business, occupation, pursuit, profession or trade, in keeping or maintaining any institution, in the City of  Brentwood are required to obtain a business license. Home businesses also need a license. 

Gross Receipts: Total Gross from Source Derived- Merchants, Manufacturers, Service Occupations

Financial: Banks, Trust Company or Loan Agency, Credit Union, Savings and Loan, ATM

Flat Fee: License Fees for certain businesses, occupations etc.

Exception: Businesses under Section 605.200.C and Offices not classified

Exempt: Businesses not to be charged a Business License 

Home Occupation: Occupation or trade conducted within a residential building or accessory structure

Liquor License: Businesses selling or serving liquor are required to have a liquor license in addition to a business license

Licensing is all done through our portal MyGov. You can find step-by-step instructions here.

The license is valid until December 31st. The license needs to be renewed each year starting the last week of December to February 15th. Late fees start accruing from March 1st. 

Brentwood Park welcomes nearly 300,000 visitors each year. The health and safety of our residents, park visitors, and the long-term vitality of the park itself are our top priorities.

We began addressing goose-related challenges in 2018, starting with mitigation efforts at the Gateway Fountain. When Brentwood Park opened in 2023, our contractors alerted us that geese were causing significant damage to the new landscaping. In response, we partnered with United States Department of Agriculture – Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) Wildlife Services to implement expert-guided mitigation strategies aimed at protecting both the park’s natural environment and the experience of those who visit it.

We recognize that we could have communicated more effectively about this action, and we are committed to doing so in the future. 

This was an operational decision made by staff based on recommendations from USDA APHIS Wildlife Services as they are the subject matter experts. 

Brentwood Park is a cornerstone of the Brentwood Bound initiative — a project focused on flood mitigation, sustainability, and community revitalization. 

As part of this effort, 31 acres of former industrial land — including 25 acres of impervious surfaces like asphalt and concrete — were transformed into Brentwood Park. These impervious surfaces, such as roads, rooftops, and paved lots, prevented water from soaking into the ground, contributing to flooding and poor water quality. 

Canada Geese can overgraze lawns, erode and destabilize creek banks, damage turf and vegetation, and degrade water quality with droppings that introduce excess nutrients and harmful bacteria—issues that have all occurred within Brentwood Park. According to a handout from the Missouri Department of Conservation and the U.S. Department of Agriculture titled Controlling Conflicts with Urban Canada Geese in Missouri, “The accumulation of feces may cause increased levels of fecal coliform bacteria in the water.”

Additionally, according to USDA spokeswoman Tanya Espinosa, one concern is the potential transmission of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (bird flu), a virus that can kill domestic birds and may be passed to people in close contact with infected animals.

Prior to 2018, staff worked with contractors overseeing maintenance of the Gateway Fountain to address damage caused by Canada Geese.

In July 2018, staff provided an update on goose management solutions at the Gateway Fountain during the July Public Works Committee meeting. 

City staff consulted with the Missouri Department of Conservation and other organizations on the City’s Goose Management Program and implemented various techniques such as Mylar tape, flashing lights, allowing water to freeze, chemical repellents, and nest and egg destruction. Despite these efforts, none of the strategies proved consistently effective. 

When Brentwood Park opened in 2023, our contractors alerted us that geese were causing significant damage to the new landscaping. In response, we partnered with USDA APHIS Wildlife Services to implement expert-guided mitigation strategies.

By December 2023, the USDA recommended the use of pyrotechnics as a deterrent, and in January 2024, the Board of Aldermen was invited to observe a USDA demonstration in Brentwood Park. 

The USDA continued to implement pyrotechnic deterrents throughout 2024. In March 2025, City staff again contacted the USDA after noticing what appeared to be an increase in the goose population at Brentwood Park and resulting damage to landscaping.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) recommends a variety of tactics to manage resident Canada Geese populations, typically used in combination for best results.

• Habitat Modification
• Exclusion Tactics
• Harassment/Deterrence
• Chemical Repellants
• Nest and Egg Destruction
• Capture

Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) states that scare devices and decoys are not considered effective methods of deterrence.  

Organizations the City of Brentwood has worked with to assist with the management of the goose population:

• Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC)
• United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Service
• Outdoor Solutions
• GeesePeace 

The City of Brentwood has worked with USDA APHIS Wildlife Services since 2023. The capture and removal of Canada Geese was coordinated with the Missouri Department of Conservation under a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Permit. More information on the permit: https://www.fws.gov/service/3-200-13-migratory-bird-depredation.

According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, Canada Geese can exhibit aggressive behavior, especially during nesting season, posing risks to park visitors. They may bite or strike with their wings, and their droppings create slipping hazards and can spread bacteria and parasites that affect both human and pet health. 

Goose molting typically occurs during the summer (specifically June and July). During this period, geese lose their flight feathers and are unable to fly for 5-7 days. This is called the limited flightless period.

According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, the average clutch size of Canada Geese is 3-8 eggs. A pair of Canada Geese usually raise an average of 5-6 goslings per season. One pair of Canada Geese can become more than 50 birds in as little as 5 years. 

In September 2023, the City of Brentwood entered into an agreement (agreement can be found here) with USDA APHIS for $2,500 annually to cover the cost of operations within the city. 

Six (6) adult geese were euthanized, and thirteen (13) goslings were relocated to the Fountain Grove Conservation Area.

Approximately seven staff people from USDA APHIS Wildlife Services were on-site and completed the capture on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. City employees were not part of the actions taken during the capture. All mitigation efforts since we hired USDA APHIS Wildlife Services in 2023 were implemented by the subject matter experts.

According to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), relocating adult geese is ineffective because they return to their original location. However, relocating young, flightless geese works because they imprint on the new area where they learn to fly.

Statement from USDA APHIS Wildlife Services Regarding June 18, 2025 Goose Capture in Brentwood, Missouri

In an effort to provide transparency regarding the goose round up that occurred in the City of Brentwood on Missouri in June 18, 2025, specifically regarding the disposition of adult geese, USDA APHIS Wildlife Services (WS) provides some additional information.  

In previous years, WS submitted adult geese removed during goose rounds ups for processing for donation. Shortly before the start of the Brentwood round up, WS became aware of a requirement to use a state or federally inspected processing establishment. In order to continue donations, WS started searching for an establishment that met all the requirements but were unable to find one in the condensed timeframe. Simultaneously, WS reached out to the Missouri Department of Agriculture, which administers state regulations for poultry processing, to find out if any other options were available to allow for the processing and donation of the adult geese.  Unfortunately, with the time constraint no way forward was identified, and the adult geese were euthanized and disposed of accordingly.  The decision on the final disposition of these geese was made by USDA APHIS Wildlife Services and is permissible based on the depredation permit provided to the agency by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.  The state agencies involved in the donation of Canada Geese to charity and WS are in discussions on a way forward to again allow for donation to charitable organizations in the future and to effectively communicate with partner agencies and cities.

The City of Brentwood was not officially informed in writing of the challenges with donating geese in 2025 or the final disposition of the geese until after the removal had occurred. 

In one of the articles posted there was a question asked if the donation was stopped due to the risk posed by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.  While HPAI is a concern for wild birds and poultry, in this situation it didn’t stop the donation of the captured geese and this information was mistakenly provided by WS to the reporter. WS regrets any misinformation provided and hope to correct the record by providing this background information.  

We have an ongoing agreement with USDA APHIS and will continue working with them on the Goose Management Program.

Yes. Canada Geese are migratory birds. The primary focus of the Goose Management Program is to prevent geese from nesting in Brentwood Park leading to an unmanageable goose population.

Inquiries related to the operational decision regarding the staff-driven Goose Management Program were responded to in an appropriate manner. 

USDA APHIS Wildlife services requested that any questions regarding methods and processes associated with this project be directed to them for response. 

Per Brentwood’s Cooperative Service Agreement with USDA APHIS Wildlife Services: “The cooperating parties agree to coordinate with each other before responding to media requests or work associated with this project.”

Permits are not required for garage/estate/yard sales. Signs advertising the the sale can only be places on private property.