Board of Aldermen - October 9, 2026

The City of St. Louis Board of Aldermen met October 9, 2026. The principal procurement-related discussion concerned the Code Blue winter response for people experiencing homelessness. Members said the Board of Estimate and Apportionment had approved contracts for Code Blue providers for the coming winter; speakers cited approximately $3.34 million in prior funding that supported the previous season’s operations. The Board adopted Resolution 149 recognizing the city departments and community partners involved and calling for continued investment in Code Blue and related winter homelessness programs. Board Bill 91, which would create a Cold Blue Fund supported by the city’s 3% local adult-use marijuana sales tax, was introduced and referred to the Health and Human Development Committee; it was not adopted at this meeting.

The Board also passed Board Bill 75 on third reading, establishing a process for traffic-calming requests and implementation. The sponsor said the bill does not change the funding mechanism: ward capital would continue to pay for installed traffic-calming measures, with a dedicated department fund described as a possible future goal. The measure passed with 12 votes in favor, one opposed, and one present. No other contract awards or purchasing approvals were clearly identified in the transcript.