Board of Estimate & Apportionment May 20, 2026

The City of St. Louis Board of Estimate & Apportionment convened on May 20, 2026, to review several procurement and budget-related items. Key discussions included approval of contracts and leases for various city departments, with a notable amendment to remove a contract with Tetratech pending further review. The board approved intra- and interdepartmental budget transfers, including capital improvement fund reallocations. A significant agenda item involved delegating authority to the city controller to approve police department fund transfers up to approximately $1.9 million, with an emphasis on prioritizing funds for the police firing range sound wall and park ranger security. The board expressed intent to work closely with the police commissioners on fund allocation priorities while maintaining oversight. All motions related to procurement and budget transfers were approved unanimously.