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Why it matters: Executive sessions are permissible under state open‑meetings law for certain confidential matters; the council’s announcement identified Section 551 as the authority for the closed meeting and the record indicates no formal council votes or actions were taken while in closed session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","San Antonio - Sesión Especial del Consejo de la Ciudad Sep 02, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council convened an executive session under Section 551 of the code on Sept. 2 to discuss economic development and related legal matters and returned to open session with no action taken, according to the meeting record.","taxTitle","San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas","taxId",2771,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6479001,"City development services presents FY2026 budget with proposed staffing cuts, fee changes and expanded code programs",7311,1739000,9050000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5706745-df614a3355fadb811004abc72efd0f07&start=1739&end=9050","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5706745-df614a3355fadb811004abc72efd0f07/thumbnail_1739000.jpg","/articles/6479001/San-Antonio/Bexar-County/Texas/City-development-services-presents-FY2026-budget-with-proposed-staffing-cuts-fee-changes-and-expanded-code-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6479001-786c1931d31830398fe55aa5ceccc7a3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770432556&Signature=C62hQdjC~DHFnhOikdOsPVzRZf-FWE4i6OB8waGu1jPRP3mpgnlDZ0Mn28PPQ-D3rSh85NCdvz-AoYYli78rLKNuHIp8B4YywSPHU2sxeqV5kU9fFH9ybBiPZMDsHos9Su2TrsG6RlNiG76cSpVsvB0lVdAyxcMs98sj6~L~bsoAZ1uudCcCX3wLMZY52wHCxw5V7yX~Hs2720GNQ~kQDaHc1zPmZ3e8v88xZqnuTRI-Jj4uQM3dfIeaCEiJw9AlEGjAp5NcUVFsCAZ7EAdZhWr28TnY6krWdbl46qypIEu3bAmYybxmM8y0ZiIXDnqxAOgBQrlDkemEL-QZ~gxNVw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of San Antonio’s Development Services department presented its proposed fiscal 2026 budget to City Council on Sept. 2, citing a proposed $63.3 million budget, a planned 7% reduction from the prior year and a proposal to freeze up to 42 vacant positions as part of the budget plan.

Alington Mas (Director of Development Services) told the council the department expects to operate with two primary funds — the general fund for code implementation and an enterprise fund for development services — and outlined goals for permitting, inspections and proactive code work. He described accreditation milestones and said the department aims to complete plan reviews within the target timeline adopted by the city.

Why it matters: Development Services issues building permits, enforces codes and manages public‑safety‑related inspections; changes to staffing, fees or enforcement practices can affect housing production, property maintenance and neighborhood quality of life.

Key financial and program details presented: the proposed FY2026 Development Services budget is $63.3 million (including $18.5 million in the general fund and $48.8 million in the enterprise fund, per staff figures). The department proposed a 7% reduction in the enterprise fund and identified 42 positions that would not be backfilled when vacated. Staff also reviewed permit activity trends, reporting a decline in permit applications after 2022 and describing permit‑processing goals (an 18‑day initial plan review target; staff reported current median review times near that target for first reviews).

The presentation described ongoing and pilot programs: a senior assistance/home repair pilot that has completed 57 homes this year and has $700 remaining in the current funding cycle; a proactive multi‑family inspection program (started in 2023) that has reduced violations among participating properties; and a street‑lighting program where staff reported 1,034 funded lights and roughly 3,241 remaining to install citywide with an estimated cost range provided by staff.

Staff recommended updates to a handful of fees that have not been adjusted in more than a decade, including increases tied to metal recycling licensing and other administrative fees; staff estimated one fee increase could generate roughly $200,000 in additional revenue if adopted.

Council members raised multiple concerns and requests for follow up: how the 42 position freezes will affect permit turnaround and service levels; whether staff conducted an equity or service‑impact analysis before proposing reductions; more detailed lists of which job titles would be frozen; options to scale fines for repeat code violators in apartment complexes; and whether additional funds can be directed to strategically expand public lighting around schools and transit stops.

On permits and timing, staff said their internal target for an initial review is 18 days and that the department’s median was near that target; they also explained the total commercial review time figure includes the applicant’s resubmission cycles. On program coordination, staff said Development Services coordinates plan review with public works and utilities when projects require multiple agency clearances.

No formal council vote was held on the Development Services budget at the Sept. 2 meeting. Councilmembers asked for follow‑up materials, including a list of the 42 positions to be held vacant, a service‑impact and equity analysis for the proposed reductions, a breakdown of fee changes and the documented timeline and cost estimates for the street‑lighting program.","The Development Services department outlined a proposed FY2026 budget with a 7% reduction, proposed fee increases for certain permits and programs and plans to continue proactive code enforcement and a senior‑assistance pilot. Councilmembers questioned staffing freezes, permit processing times and lighting/public‑safety investments.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6479007,"San Antonio airport outlines $648M capital plan, new terminal and route expansion in FY2026 budget presentation",1658,72000,1730000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5706745-df614a3355fadb811004abc72efd0f07&start=72&end=1730","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5706745-df614a3355fadb811004abc72efd0f07/thumbnail_72000.jpg","/articles/6479007/San-Antonio/Bexar-County/Texas/San-Antonio-airport-outlines-648M-capital-plan-new-terminal-and-route-expansion-in-FY2026-budget-presentation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6479007-3d7788b28e80cb2bbd5f0283221b0f0b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770432556&Signature=M4~f50MoiBxWLyhSE3mGsaxmhwAQmjCvvBiwjcIZybWeNSYALtd2TFUc6AefT3Syp3aWxtb8aW-qA7bW6yd5vopb~TMD7XfWxzmIMA2y70121NBoaZqR7Vh9ukGxdKNSuR4NWdAKdjHh2x7jiiszBSOosWA~9EnScy9KE7CNuWxYbOlvrR3ssxR25j4zUSIMLP-t9he3DSLlS-zBHBNUcH-axf58EloyEuHwCAVByq0epseJWuUzjdBWQj2LxebV~2l50FPXWQ-rt83dLWr9l7fHsXtnv5EbcAjF~0Rowr8diD3f-ArRDcbQuHXPT-tpW21eP-ufTor0EovEnnsaKw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","San Antonio’s airport director presented the aviation department’s proposed fiscal 2026 budget and a multi‑year capital program at the Sept. 2 City Council meeting, saying the airport is on track to open a new terminal and expand routes including international service.

The presentation, delivered by Jesús (Director of Airports), focused on projected passenger growth, a $648 million capital program for airfield and terminal improvements and funding from passenger and federal grant programs. Jesús said the airport expects to continue growing toward 11.3 million passengers in 2026 and highlighted work to reach 90% design on the new terminal later this year.

Why it matters: The airport’s capital work and service development influence local jobs, tourism and transportation costs. Council members pressed staff on passenger facility charges, nonairline revenues such as parking and concessions, and operational readiness for expanded international service.

Jesús described the capital program as including runway stabilization and drainage, repairs and rehabilitation at Stinson Municipal Airport, upgrades to Terminal A/B circulation and a new security/public‑safety facility. He told the council the terminal program is “inside budget and on the design schedule,” and that the project team expects to reach a guaranteed maximum price after the design reaches 90 percent.

The presentation listed multiple funding sources. Jesús credited airport staff and outside partners for winning discretionary grants and said the airport has secured “more than $272,000,000 in grants” since 2020 (figure presented by staff). He also said user charges and federal subsidies support operations, while PFCs and a customer/contractor facility charge (CFC) remain flat in the forecast.

Councilmembers asked how a proposed inspection/fee change would affect ticket prices. Jesús said the inspection fee is charged statewide on tickets and that San Antonio’s level compares favorably to peer cities; the council noted Houston’s higher fee. Members also asked about nonairline revenue projections — parking, concessions and ground‑transport fees — and Jesús said concession growth and a parking modernization program are expected to raise nonairline revenue.

Accessibility and customer service were recurring topics. Jesús described an ongoing accessibility program that includes sensory rooms, on‑call assistance for passengers with disabilities and monthly outreach with community representatives during terminal design. On security and safety, he said the airport follows FAA standards and has implemented technology and training programs that, in his view, place SAT among the country’s top medium‑sized airports.

Councilmembers thanked staff for outreach and asked for additional reporting: more detailed breakdowns of grant awards, a list of airport capital contracts and monthly updates on procurement/ACDBE (airport concession disadvantaged business enterprise) participation. Jesús offered to supply contract and outreach reports on request and to arrange a site tour of construction work for council members.

No vote or formal council action on the airport budget occurred at the Sept. 2 meeting. The presentation will inform the council’s budget deliberations and later appropriation items.","San Antonio’s airport director presented the aviation department’s proposed 2026 budget and a multi‑year capital program that includes a new terminal, runway/stormwater improvements and efforts to add international nonstop service. Councilmembers asked about fees, grants and accessibility; no council action was taken at the meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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