Board of Estimate & Apportionment - March 18, 2026

The City of St. Louis Board of Estimate & Apportionment held a meeting on March 18, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key agenda items included approval of contracts and leases from various city departments, interdepartmental budget transfers, and transfers between capital improvement projects. The board also approved an administrative agreement allowing the St. Louis Port Authority to manage construction of a new trash transfer facility. Additionally, changes to the emergency management agency's organizational structure were approved. A budget transfer request related to the April 7, 2026 municipal election was withdrawn after the Board of Election Commissioners confirmed existing transfers would cover election costs. The board also denied certain budget transfer requests from the state board of police commissioners due to insufficient funds. All motions related to spending and transfers were unanimously approved by the board members present.