Juan Antonio Banales

Fiscal Year 2026-27 City and Agency Budgets

Roughly $3 million general fund shortfall this year; 65% of general fund goes to law enforcement.

CDBG funding decline and nonprofit support

$776,527 in federal CDBG funds spent across services, economic development, and infrastructure.

$25 million San Marco CFD bond issuance

No tax increase; about $400,000-$500,000 a year becomes available for district infrastructure upkeep.

Credit card and e-check fee increase

Saves the city roughly $370,000 a year but shifts costs to residents who pay by card or e-check.

LLAD Assessment Renewals FY 2026/27

Any fix likely means a future rate increase requiring voter approval — currently rates stay at $102.18 per benefit factor for homes.

2026 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds refinancing

Over $2.175 million in present-value savings shared with taxing entities.

November 3, 2026 Municipal Election Consolidation

Levies a charge on candidates for their ballot statements to offset election costs.

2026 Subordinate Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds

Refinancing is projected to save over $2.17 million in present value, with a share going to the city's General Fund.

Transient Occupancy Tax Rate Set at 12%

Sets the lodging tax rate charged to hotel and short-term rental guests at 12 percent.

Five Year Capital Improvement Program FY 2026/27-2030/31

Sets the multi-year pipeline for capital spending across the city; specific totals were not provided in the available materials.

City Council Strategic Plan FY 2026-27