Board of Aldermen - July 24, 2026

The City of St. Louis Board of Aldermen convened on July 24, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key discussions included the approval of Board Bill 63, which authorized the acceptance and appropriation of funds awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor for youth employment programs, allowing the city's Agency on Training and Employment to negotiate and execute related contracts. Another significant item was Board Bill 60, which appropriated $26,056,000 from the Transportation Trust Fund to the Bi-State Development Agency for transportation purposes, primarily for Metro operations. This bill was met with some opposition concerning the allocation of funds and the lack of MetroLink service in North St. Louis. The board also moved several other bills through various stages of approval and referred resolutions to committees for further consideration. No new contracts or vendor selections were explicitly mentioned, but the appropriations and grant acceptance indicate ongoing procurement activities related to transportation and workforce development.