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Council approves sale of former Fire Station 24, directs proceeds to District 2 parks project
Summary
The San Antonio City Council approved sale of the former Fire Station No. 24 site at 1940 Austin Highway to Trox Family Investments LLC for $152,000 and, by amendment, directed the proceeds to a District 2 parks project amid debate about precedent for earmarking surplus‑property revenue.
Mayor Pro Tem Jalen McKee Rodriguez led the council Jan. 29 in approving an ordinance declaring surplus and authorizing the sale of the former Fire Station No. 24 site at 1940 Austin Highway to Trox Family Investments LLC for $152,000. The council first approved an amendment to the item that allocates all proceeds from the sale to a to‑be‑determined District 2 parks project; the amendment passed and the main motion carried as amended.
Why it matters: City policy has historically deposited revenue from property sales into the general fund. Several council members warned that allowing district‑specific earmarks could create a precedent that would complicate citywide budgeting and equity goals; others said a one‑time…
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