Housing,Urban Development and Zoning Committee June 3, 2026

The City of St. Louis Housing, Urban Development and Zoning Committee met on June 3, 2026, to discuss Board Bill 29, which authorizes the expenditure and contracting of state funds related to tornado recovery efforts. The bill focuses on the allocation of $10 million for demolition of FEMA-ineligible private properties and $1 million for home repair programs managed by the Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC). City officials and state representatives provided updates on the progress of demolition and home repair activities, noting that approximately 56 demolitions are underway or complete and 68 properties are in permitting. The committee discussed the use of the broader $186 million state allocation for recovery, emphasizing the need for both debris removal and rebuilding efforts. The bill was approved with a unanimous vote to move forward with a due pass recommendation. No additional procurement contracts were directly awarded during the meeting, but the discussion highlighted ongoing contracting with demolition and construction management contractors and the use of local workforce through consulting firms like Tetratech.