PURPOSE: This rule establishes time tables for the announcement and issuing of designation status, requirements for continued eligibility and monitoring procedure. (1) Designation shall be approved by the director of the Department of Economic Development. Continued designation will require adherence to criteria listed under sections 135.210–135.255 and 353.060, RSMo.

1. (2) Designations shall be made at least thirty
2. (30) days and not more than ninety (90) days from the day of receipt of the petition by the division as specified by the director.
3. (3) The director shall notify applicants of the disposition of their petitions promptly at the designated time of announcement.
4. (4) Monitoring report forms shall be provided by the Division of Community and Economic Development.

5. (5) Monitoring will consist of the following:

   1. (A) An annual report which shall be filed by the governing authority with the Department of Economic Development during the first three (3)-month period of each calendar year except when designation began less than twelve (12) months prior to the first day of the first three (3)-month period in which case the governing authority shall submit the report during the first three (3)-month period of the following calendar year.

   2. (B) The report shall include:

      1. 1. A review of improvements to residen-

tial and commercial structures;

1. 2. A review of improvements or expan-

sions to infrastructure;

1. 3. An update on crime statistics;
2. 4. Updated statistics and narrative pur-

suant to section 135.205, RSMo;

1. 5. A list of newly established business-

es, employment created and local incentives established;

1. 6. A progress report describing efforts

set forth under the applicants proposed objectives and timetables pursuant to section 135.210, RSMo;

1. 7. A narrative outlining the effect of

zone designation on the social and economic environment;

1. 8. A description from the local assessor

of procedures developed for adherence to section 135.215, RSMo. This shall include a report on exemptions requested and granted under section 135.215, RSMo;

1. 9. A review of any involvement by a

redevelopment corporation with section 135.255, RSMo and its adherence to section 135.255, RSMo. If assistance is requested under the provisions set forth under section 135.255, RSMo the review shall include documentation of this assistance; and

1. 10. The division may request additional

information it determines necessary for monitoring procedures; and

1. (C) A field review to be conducted at the discretion of the director of the Department of Economic Development. The review shall include analysis of plan implementation and related enterprise zone activities.

AUTHORITY: section 135.250, RSMo 1986.* Emergency rule filed Feb. 9, 1983, effective Feb. 19, 1983 expired June 19, 1983. Original rule filed Feb. 9, 1983, effective May 12, 1983. *Original authority: 135.250, RSMo 1982, amended 1985, 1986, 1989, 1991.