City housing department budget set to triple
The housing departmentโs proposed jump from $48.8 million in the current budget year to $150.2 million for FY 2023 is fueled almost entirely by the cityโs first-ever housing bond, which voters approved in May. The $99.9 million in bond money is split between producing and preserving affordable housing.
San Antonioโs 5-year, $1.2 billion bond program goes to the voters
City council approved the final, $1.2 billion list of bond projects Thursday, including: money for affordable housing, expanding the cityโs greenway trail system, repairing failed streets, and building fire and police stations. It now goes to voters for approval during the May 7 election.
After retreating from the bond process, Texas Biomed gets $10 million for infrastructure through ARPA
Despite vocal opposition from animal rights activists and others, city council voted Thursday to give $10 million to Texas Biomedical Research Institute for infrastructure improvements at its campus.
$25M request down to $5M: Brackenridge Park Conservancy wants council to increase bond money for Sunken Garden Theater
The conservancy is pushing for a $62 million overhaul of the 1930s-era, city-owned theater, located next to the Japanese Tea Garden in Brackenridge Park. Plans include new facilities, professional lighting and sound systems, and a sweeping roof that covers the stage and expanded seating area.
Texas Biomed pulls $11M bond project request after complaints over primate testing
Texas Biomed had requested money from the $1.2 billion bond program to improve infrastructure at its aging campus. But a citizen committee charged with recommending which projects should get funding received numerous public comments opposing the instituteโs request, based on Texas Biomedโs use of primates for animal testing.
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City Council shifts bond money to fund drainage, streets; several members want further cuts to trail system
San Antonio City Council members agreed Wednesday to tweak the cityโs upcoming $1.2 billion bond program to send more money to basic infrastructure needs, though nearly half the council members still donโt think itโs enough.
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First draft of 2022 bond program heavy on basics: streets, sidewalks, bridges, drainage
The first version of San Antonioโs record $1.2 billion 2022 bond program contains big investments on basic infrastructure, money to build out the cityโs greenway trails system, and an allotment for a new area - housing.
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Greenway trails will likely be part of 2022 bond program, but how much is enough?
The upcoming 2022 bond program is expected to include a chunk of money to keep expanding the Howard W. Peak Greenway Trails System, but whether it will be enough to finish off the long-awaited loop around the city is yet to be seen..