Capital Improvements Sales Tax Ward Allocation (BB 87)

At a glance

What: Board Bill 87, sponsored by Aldridge and President Green, would amend the ordinance (62885, as amended by 71656 and 71789) that imposes the one-half of one percent Capital Improvements Sales Tax. Ward capital allocations for each ward would be set by "need", determined by an annual analysis of median household income, vacant parcels, street miles and ward acreage, with biennial reallocation of ward sub-account balances above $800,000 except as otherwise provided. It has a severability clause.
Where it stands: First reading October 2, 2026; referred to the Public Infrastructure and Utilities Committee. No hearing recorded.
Why it matters: It would change how ward capital money is divided, which also bears on the funding debates in St. Louis Works Street Improvement Fund (BB 78) and Neighborhood Traffic Calming System (BB 75).
Next: Committee hearing.

Minutes: first reading and referral to Public Infrastructure and Utilities.