Budget & Public Employees Committee - July 1, 2026

The City of St. Louis Budget & Public Employees Committee met on July 1, 2026, to review and approve Board Bill 32, which establishes the Youth Climate Action Fund. This fund, recommended by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment, allocates $50,000 to provide microgrants ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 to youth-led climate projects for individuals aged 16 to 24. The program aims to support community sustainability efforts and is expected to launch applications over the summer, with projects completed by the following Earth Day. The bill passed with a unanimous do pass recommendation, and several alderpersons added their support as co-sponsors. No other procurement or budget items were discussed during the meeting.