Board of Aldermen October 9, 2026

At the City of St. Louis Board of Aldermen meeting on October 9, 2026, members recognized the Code Blue winter homelessness response. Officials said the prior winter’s operation provided nearly 25,000 bed-nights and added up to 600 emergency beds beyond the city’s 400 year-round beds, supported by approximately $3.34 million. The board was told that the Board of Estimate and Apportionment had approved contracts with Code Blue providers for the coming winter; the transcript gives no contract amounts or award details. Resolution 149 honored the response team and called for continued investment. Board Bill 91, which would create a Cold Blue Fund dedicated to revenue from the city’s 3% 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 and final reading, establishing procedures for traffic-calming requests and implementation. The sponsor said ward capital would continue to fund installations and that the bill did not change the funding mechanism, while describing a potential future dedicated departmental fund. The bill passed with 12 votes in favor, one opposed, and one present. No contract or procurement details were stated for this bill.