diff --git a/src/engine/objects/Contract.java b/src/engine/objects/Contract.java
index 9fb91a5d..de1674bb 100644
--- a/src/engine/objects/Contract.java
+++ b/src/engine/objects/Contract.java
@@ -400,6 +400,8 @@ public class Contract extends AbstractGameObject {
             bane.getSiegePhase();
         }
 
+        City.lastCityUpdate = System.currentTimeMillis();
+
         return vd;
     }