The City of San Antonio has officially begun conducting its annual survey for feedback on the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Budget.
You might be wondering how the seventh-largest city in the US can agree on how to spend over ~$3 billion in funds (based on FY 2022 adopted budget).
We think it’s safe to say that you’re probably not a-loan. That’s why we’re breaking down what goes into the city’s budget adoption process — after all, knowledge is priceless.
Did you know that last year’s SATX budget was less than ATX ‘s? | 📸 : @sharonmccutcheon
⏰ Time(line) is money
The City of San Antonio has updated its website with a budget calendar
that has laid out its timeline for adoption. Here are important dates to keep in mind:
- Thurs., June 30 | Survey Close Date
- Month of July | Budget recommendations reviewed by City Manager and staff.
- Thurs., Aug. 11 | City Manager presents FY 2023 proposed operating and capital budget + tax rates to city council.
- Month of August | Community input on the proposed budget is gathered. Date, time, and location are decided for two tax rate public hearings + two budget public hearings.
- Wed., Aug. 31 | First public hearing held
- Thurs., Sept. 8 | Second public hearing held
- Thurs., Sept. 15 | City council considers FY 2023 Annual Operating and Capital Budget + Ad Valorem Tax Rate ordinances as well as revenue adjustments adoption (i.e. CoSA votes).
💸 Let’s cash you up to speed
No, unfortunately money doesn’t grow on our beautiful cypress trees. Here’s a quick breakdown of the biggest contributors (based on last year’s budget):
- $410.3 million — Current property tax
- $361.2 million — CPS Energy
- $336.5 million — City sales tax
- $221.3 million — “Other”
- $30 million — American Rescue Plan
💵 Put it on the bill
An in-depth document outlining last year’s adopted budget can be found on CoSA’s website
. Check out this snapshot of how the city has allocated its spending:
- $859.9 million — Public Safety Department (i.e. fire, police, parks police, etc.)
- $338.8 million — “Other”
- $104.7 million — Streets and infrastructure
- $54.2 million — Parks & Recreation Department
Before you know it, we’ll have next year’s total budget. SATX residents still have less than two weeks to offer their feedback on this survey .
Make sure to stay up to date on other opportunities for feedback + meetings on SASpeakUp
.