San Antonio's Fiscal Year 2025 Budget

Published on September 19, 2024

San Antonio's Fiscal Year 2025 Budget: A Bold Investment in Our City's Future

SAN ANTONIO (September 19, 2024) — The San Antonio City Council has officially approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget, marking a major milestone for the city's continued growth and progress. This budget reflects the priorities voiced by residents, business leaders, and community partners, setting a course toward a brighter, more sustainable future for San Antonio.

“District 1’s top priorities remain focused on infrastructure and public safety. This budget represents many of the requests that we’ve made throughout the year, including the need to address outstanding traffic studies, the development of a citywide sidewalk index, and an increase in both Animal Care Services and SAPD officers,” said District 1 Councilmember Dr. Sukh Kaur.

“Two items that I was happy to champion were a $1 million budget amendment to increase funding for housing assistance through the Neighborhood and Housing Services Department and a commitment from the City Manager’s office to support our Communications & Engagement team’s needs for improved communication tools. Both of these items are critical commitments to our constituents and will make an ongoing difference to San Antonians.”

Key Highlights of the FY 2025 Budget:

Parks and Community Centers:

• $3.8 million was allocated for 12 new playground shade structures across 12 parks
• $300,000 added for the Urban Tree Canopy Program

Public Safety:

• Approved the Complete Streets Policy and Vision Zero Master Plan
• 65 new SAPD officers to be added in FY 2025
• Includes new South Flores Police Substation
• Increased focus on illegal dumping enforcement and encampment abatements
• $2.7 million for two new spay/neuter clinics
• $1.4 million for additional First Response ACS Officers

Infrastructure:

• Increased funding for the Neighborhood Accessibility and Mobility Program by $100,000 for a total of $650,000 per district
• $500,000 allocated to complete Phase 2 of the Sidewalk Index Assessment
• Includes Phase 2 of a 3-year plan to maintain non-utility alleys across the city
• $200,000 to tackle 1/3 of the backlog for sign and marking requests
• $1 million for new radar feedback signs and flashing stop signs

Housing:

• $4.7 million for rental and relocation assistance
• $16.7 million for major and minor home rehabilitation programs
• An additional $1 million, championed by the District 1 Councilmember, to further support housing programs