In August 2006, the City of University City levied a one-quarter (1/4) percent sales tax on retail sales to be used for economic development purposes. Through the Economic Development Retail Sales Tax (EDRST), funds are being invested in University City programs and projects that encourage the physical and economic redevelopment of major corridors, improve infrastructure, support existing successful business districts, and enhance efforts toward business retention, expansion and attraction. A nine-member volunteer Economic Development Retail Sales Tax Board helps to oversee the use of the EDRST and serves in an advisory capacity to City Council. The Board is currently accepting applications from organizations now through February 3, 2017 for use of the funds. The EDRST is generally open to any organization, with priority given to non-profit and City sponsored projects. Applications and information about the EDRST can be found at: http://www.ucitymo.org/673/Economic-Development-Retail-Sales-Tax or by contacting Jodie Lloyd, the City’s Manager of Economic Development at jlloyd@ucitymo.org or (314) 505-8522.