Board of Aldermen July 20, 2026

The City of St. Louis Board of Aldermen convened on July 20, 2026, with key procurement-related discussions focusing on several ordinances and appropriations. Notably, Board Bill 62 was approved, authorizing $6 million from the street improvement fund for construction and reconstruction projects including gutters, streets, sidewalks, and related infrastructure. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to extensive debate and amendments on Board Bill 49, which establishes detailed zoning regulations for data centers in the city, including renewable energy requirements, environmental impact, and community engagement provisions. Amendments addressed issues such as caps on data center space in certain zoning districts, setbacks near institutional campuses, and renewable energy waiver processes. The bill was ultimately placed on the informal calendar for further review by the planning commission due to substantive amendments. Additionally, Board Bills 32, 52, and 53 were passed, involving acceptance of a Bloomberg grant for youth climate action and appropriations totaling approximately $27 million from the transit sales tax to support Metro bus operations. The meeting also included resolutions honoring a longtime election board official and procedural motions. Overall, the session featured significant policy and budget decisions impacting city infrastructure, environmental standards, and public transit funding.