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Hearing and Resolution accepting the proposal of Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools, for the…

Sioux City City Council · Jun 22, 2026 · Budget

Recorded in the minutes as “Hearing and Resolution accepting the proposal of Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools, for the purchase of land in the Combined Central Sioux City CBD Urban Renewal Area, and…”. Passed 4–1; Yes: Berenstein, Bertrand, Rayford, Schoenherr. No: Scott.

What this means (Tax increment financing (TIF)): Within an urban renewal area, the extra property tax from rising values can be set aside for a period of years to pay for projects or incentives in that area, instead of going to the usual taxing bodies.

How each member voted

OfficialVote
Bob ScottNo
Julie SchoenherrYes
Craig BerensteinYes
Rick BertrandYes*
Ike RayfordYes

* The minutes list this member as absent at roll call but also name them in the vote line. Shown as printed.

More from the record

Recorded in the minutes as: “21. Hearing and Resolution accepting the proposal of Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools, for the purchase of land in the Combined Central Sioux City CBD Urban Renewal Area, and authorizing sale of said property. (1100 Douglas Street) 2026-0631 Motion: to open the hearing and adopt the proposed resolution, citizen comments were not offered, and the hearing was closed”.

Motion as recorded: “to open the hearing and adopt the proposed resolution, citizen comments were not offered, and the hearing was closed”.

From the vote line in the official minutes, which names each member’s vote. Members not named in the vote line are shown as Not in the record unless the minutes list them absent. Vote line as printed: “Ayes: Berenstein, Bertrand, Rayford, Schoenherr. Nays: Scott. Motion carried.”.

Source Full minutes for the whole Jun 22, 2026 meeting, p. 8 (saved copy) · All votes at this meeting

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