Please take our online survey -- your opinion matters to us! .

The City of Brentwood thanks you for completing this short survey. It should take less than five minutes. Your opinions are important to us. All responses will be tabulated by an independent consulting firm and remain totally anonymous. We will share results as they are made available to us.

1.	For each of the following services, evaluate the performance of the City of Brentwood as either excellent, good, not so good or poor?
		excellent		good		not so good		poor		undecided / don't know
	Police protection	Police protection excellent		Police protection good		Police protection not so good		Police protection poor		Police protection undecided / don't know
	Neighborhood street maintenance	Neighborhood street maintenance excellent		Neighborhood street maintenance good		Neighborhood street maintenance not so good		Neighborhood street maintenance poor		Neighborhood street maintenance undecided / don't know
	Emergency fire and medical fire	Emergency fire and medical fire excellent		Emergency fire and medical fire good		Emergency fire and medical fire not so good		Emergency fire and medical fire poor		Emergency fire and medical fire undecided / don't know
	Economic development	Economic development excellent		Economic development good		Economic development not so good		Economic development poor		Economic development undecided / don't know
	Trash collection	Trash collection excellent		Trash collection good		Trash collection not so good		Trash collection poor		Trash collection undecided / don't know
	Parks and recreation	Parks and recreation excellent		Parks and recreation good		Parks and recreation not so good		Parks and recreation poor		Parks and recreation undecided / don't know

2.	Recently there’s been discussion of placing a one-half percent (0.5%) sales tax on the ballot to provide funding for flood control and economic development activities on Manchester Road between Hanley Road and Brentwood Boulevard. Is this a proposal you would strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose?
	strongly favor
	favor
	oppose
	strongly oppose
	undecided / don't know

3.	How would you describe problems with Deer Creek flooding along Manchester Road between Hanley Road and Brentwood Boulevard. Would you say this is a very serious problem, moderately serious, not very serious, or not at all serious?
	very serious
	moderately serious
	not very serious
	not at all serious
	undecided / don't know

4.	Listed below are possible facts and features of a plan to alleviate flooding conditions along Deer Creek and implement an economic development program on Manchester Road between Hanley and Brentwood. For each indicate if it would make you much more inclined to support this program, somewhat more inclined, somewhat less inclined, or much less inclined to support the program?
		much more inclined		somewhat more inclined		somewhat less inclined		much less inclined		undecided / don't know
	Considerably more than half of Brentwood sales tax revenue comes from people who shop but don’t live in Brentwood.	Considerably more than half of Brentwood sales tax revenue comes from people who shop but don’t live in Brentwood. much more inclined		Considerably more than half of Brentwood sales tax revenue comes from people who shop but don’t live in Brentwood. somewhat more inclined		Considerably more than half of Brentwood sales tax revenue comes from people who shop but don’t live in Brentwood. somewhat less inclined		Considerably more than half of Brentwood sales tax revenue comes from people who shop but don’t live in Brentwood. much less inclined		Considerably more than half of Brentwood sales tax revenue comes from people who shop but don’t live in Brentwood. undecided / don't know
	This area has flooded 26 times since 1957 posing a serious threat to safety and extensive property damage.	This area has flooded 26 times since 1957 posing a serious threat to safety and extensive property damage. much more inclined		This area has flooded 26 times since 1957 posing a serious threat to safety and extensive property damage. somewhat more inclined		This area has flooded 26 times since 1957 posing a serious threat to safety and extensive property damage. somewhat less inclined		This area has flooded 26 times since 1957 posing a serious threat to safety and extensive property damage. much less inclined		This area has flooded 26 times since 1957 posing a serious threat to safety and extensive property damage. undecided / don't know
	The state of Missouri will largely fund the extensive improvements to Manchester improving road safety and helping resolve flooding problems.	The state of Missouri will largely fund the extensive improvements to Manchester improving road safety and helping resolve flooding problems. much more inclined		The state of Missouri will largely fund the extensive improvements to Manchester improving road safety and helping resolve flooding problems. somewhat more inclined		The state of Missouri will largely fund the extensive improvements to Manchester improving road safety and helping resolve flooding problems. somewhat less inclined		The state of Missouri will largely fund the extensive improvements to Manchester improving road safety and helping resolve flooding problems. much less inclined		The state of Missouri will largely fund the extensive improvements to Manchester improving road safety and helping resolve flooding problems. undecided / don't know
	Once this project is fully funded, the City can stop collecting the one-half percent economic development sales tax.	Once this project is fully funded, the City can stop collecting the one-half percent economic development sales tax. much more inclined		Once this project is fully funded, the City can stop collecting the one-half percent economic development sales tax. somewhat more inclined		Once this project is fully funded, the City can stop collecting the one-half percent economic development sales tax. somewhat less inclined		Once this project is fully funded, the City can stop collecting the one-half percent economic development sales tax. much less inclined		Once this project is fully funded, the City can stop collecting the one-half percent economic development sales tax. undecided / don't know
	Studies have shown that the sales tax rates do not affect consumer decisions about where to shop.	Studies have shown that the sales tax rates do not affect consumer decisions about where to shop. much more inclined		Studies have shown that the sales tax rates do not affect consumer decisions about where to shop. somewhat more inclined		Studies have shown that the sales tax rates do not affect consumer decisions about where to shop. somewhat less inclined		Studies have shown that the sales tax rates do not affect consumer decisions about where to shop. much less inclined		Studies have shown that the sales tax rates do not affect consumer decisions about where to shop. undecided / don't know
	Flooding makes it difficult for businesses to be successful along this area of Manchester Road. As a result some business have closed and others will not locate there.	Flooding makes it difficult for businesses to be successful along this area of Manchester Road. As a result some business have closed and others will not locate there.   much more inclined		Flooding makes it difficult for businesses to be successful along this area of Manchester Road. As a result some business have closed and others will not locate there.   somewhat more inclined		Flooding makes it difficult for businesses to be successful along this area of Manchester Road. As a result some business have closed and others will not locate there.   somewhat less inclined		Flooding makes it difficult for businesses to be successful along this area of Manchester Road. As a result some business have closed and others will not locate there.   much less inclined		Flooding makes it difficult for businesses to be successful along this area of Manchester Road. As a result some business have closed and others will not locate there.   undecided / don't know
	The completed project includes trails and other types of park and recreation spaces and facilities along the newly flood-controlled Deer Creek.	The completed project includes trails and other types of park and recreation spaces and facilities along the newly flood-controlled Deer Creek. much more inclined		The completed project includes trails and other types of park and recreation spaces and facilities along the newly flood-controlled Deer Creek. somewhat more inclined		The completed project includes trails and other types of park and recreation spaces and facilities along the newly flood-controlled Deer Creek. somewhat less inclined		The completed project includes trails and other types of park and recreation spaces and facilities along the newly flood-controlled Deer Creek. much less inclined		The completed project includes trails and other types of park and recreation spaces and facilities along the newly flood-controlled Deer Creek. undecided / don't know

5.	Below are some statements that people have made about the possible proposal for flood abatement and economic development activities on Manchester between Hanley and Brentwood.  For each, indicate if you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or strongly disagree.
		strongly agree		somewhat Agree		somewhat disagree		strongly disagree		other / don't know
	Enabling economic development on Manchester Road, and the taxes new businesses will pay, will help ensure a stable future for our City.	Enabling economic development on Manchester Road, and the taxes new businesses will pay, will help ensure a stable future for our City. strongly agree		Enabling economic development on Manchester Road, and the taxes new businesses will pay, will help ensure a stable future for our City. somewhat Agree		Enabling economic development on Manchester Road, and the taxes new businesses will pay, will help ensure a stable future for our City. somewhat disagree		Enabling economic development on Manchester Road, and the taxes new businesses will pay, will help ensure a stable future for our City. strongly disagree		Enabling economic development on Manchester Road, and the taxes new businesses will pay, will help ensure a stable future for our City. other / don't know
	Flooding along Manchester is not that big of a problem. Things are fine the way they are.	Flooding along Manchester is not that big of a problem. Things are fine the way they are. strongly agree		Flooding along Manchester is not that big of a problem. Things are fine the way they are. somewhat Agree		Flooding along Manchester is not that big of a problem. Things are fine the way they are. somewhat disagree		Flooding along Manchester is not that big of a problem. Things are fine the way they are. strongly disagree		Flooding along Manchester is not that big of a problem. Things are fine the way they are. other / don't know
	Our City could use more park and recreation space including trails that connect to the newly developed greenway trail network being developed in our metropolitan area.	Our City could use more park and recreation space including trails that connect to the newly developed greenway trail network being developed in our metropolitan area.   strongly agree		Our City could use more park and recreation space including trails that connect to the newly developed greenway trail network being developed in our metropolitan area.   somewhat Agree		Our City could use more park and recreation space including trails that connect to the newly developed greenway trail network being developed in our metropolitan area.   somewhat disagree		Our City could use more park and recreation space including trails that connect to the newly developed greenway trail network being developed in our metropolitan area.   strongly disagree		Our City could use more park and recreation space including trails that connect to the newly developed greenway trail network being developed in our metropolitan area.   other / don't know
	This area along Manchester is beginning to look very rundown with businesses leaving and no other business replacing them because of flooding issues.	This area along Manchester is beginning to look very rundown with businesses leaving and no other business replacing them because of flooding issues.   strongly agree		This area along Manchester is beginning to look very rundown with businesses leaving and no other business replacing them because of flooding issues.   somewhat Agree		This area along Manchester is beginning to look very rundown with businesses leaving and no other business replacing them because of flooding issues.   somewhat disagree		This area along Manchester is beginning to look very rundown with businesses leaving and no other business replacing them because of flooding issues.   strongly disagree		This area along Manchester is beginning to look very rundown with businesses leaving and no other business replacing them because of flooding issues.   other / don't know
	With the state paying for road improvements, and so much of the sales tax revenue coming from shoppers who don’t live in our city, this takes care of a big problem using funding that mostly comes from outside of Brentwood.	With the state paying for road improvements, and so much of the sales tax revenue coming from shoppers who don’t live in our city, this takes care of a big problem using funding that mostly comes from outside of Brentwood. strongly agree		With the state paying for road improvements, and so much of the sales tax revenue coming from shoppers who don’t live in our city, this takes care of a big problem using funding that mostly comes from outside of Brentwood. somewhat Agree		With the state paying for road improvements, and so much of the sales tax revenue coming from shoppers who don’t live in our city, this takes care of a big problem using funding that mostly comes from outside of Brentwood. somewhat disagree		With the state paying for road improvements, and so much of the sales tax revenue coming from shoppers who don’t live in our city, this takes care of a big problem using funding that mostly comes from outside of Brentwood. strongly disagree		With the state paying for road improvements, and so much of the sales tax revenue coming from shoppers who don’t live in our city, this takes care of a big problem using funding that mostly comes from outside of Brentwood. other / don't know
	I’m worried that increasing the sales tax will drive shoppers away from Brentwood to other communities.	I’m worried that increasing the sales tax will drive shoppers away from Brentwood to other communities. strongly agree		I’m worried that increasing the sales tax will drive shoppers away from Brentwood to other communities. somewhat Agree		I’m worried that increasing the sales tax will drive shoppers away from Brentwood to other communities. somewhat disagree		I’m worried that increasing the sales tax will drive shoppers away from Brentwood to other communities. strongly disagree		I’m worried that increasing the sales tax will drive shoppers away from Brentwood to other communities. other / don't know
	This concept for an urban stream not only improves economic development activities, but it creates a unique opportunity for park and recreational spaces benefitting our families for generations to come.	This concept for an urban stream not only improves economic development activities, but it creates a unique opportunity for park and recreational spaces benefitting our families for generations to come. strongly agree		This concept for an urban stream not only improves economic development activities, but it creates a unique opportunity for park and recreational spaces benefitting our families for generations to come. somewhat Agree		This concept for an urban stream not only improves economic development activities, but it creates a unique opportunity for park and recreational spaces benefitting our families for generations to come. somewhat disagree		This concept for an urban stream not only improves economic development activities, but it creates a unique opportunity for park and recreational spaces benefitting our families for generations to come. strongly disagree		This concept for an urban stream not only improves economic development activities, but it creates a unique opportunity for park and recreational spaces benefitting our families for generations to come. other / don't know

6.	Recently, the City of Brentwood hosted citizen-led outreach activities and open houses called Brentwood Bound to discuss this proposal for Manchester Road between Hanley and Brentwood. How aware were you about this effort?
	very aware
	somewhat aware
	not very aware
	not a all aware
	undecided / don't know

7.	Answering questions often prompts people to reflect and think differently about a possible proposal for their City. So this is a repeat question just in case that happened with you. If the City of Brentwood placed a one-half percent (0.5%) sales tax on the ballot to provide funding for flood control and economic development activities on Manchester between Hanley Road and Brentwood Boulevard, is this a proposal you would strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose?
	strongly favor
	favor
	oppose
	strongly oppose
	undecided / don't know

The last few questions are for classification purposes.

8.	How long have you lived within the City of Brentwood?
	0-2 years
	3-5 years
	6-10 years
	11-20 years
	more than 20 years

9.	In which of the following age groups do you fall?
	18-34
	35-49
	50-64
	65-74
	75+

10.	Are you . . .
	male
	female

11.	And lastly, please let us know how you heard about this survey. Was it from . . .
	Facebook
	Nextdoor
	The City of Brentwood’s website
	Word of mouth
	Don’t remember/don’t know
	Other (please indicate how)

12.	Do you have any comments that you would like to share with the City?

Thank you! That completes our survey. We greatly appreciate your time.