2017-2022 Bond

The 2017 Bond Program was developed with an extensive Public Input Process. From October to December 2016, 160 residents comprising five Community Bond Committees appointed by the Mayor and City Council Members met to review and discuss initial staff recommended projects.

Bond Projects Map

The meetings provided citizens an opportunity to provide suggestions for projects. There were 30 meetings held including five tours. More than 1,400 residents were in attendance at these meetings and 350 resident comments were made.

The Community Bond Committees recommendations were presented to the City Council on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, and the City Council approved more than 94% of the Committee's recommendations for inclusion.

Key Features

  • The $850 Million Bond program will not require a City Property Tax Rate.
  • 70% of the Bond dollars will be dedicated to street and drainage infrastructure projects.
  • The program includes over 200 planned miles of new sidewalk construction.
  • The Parks Proposition will improve 25% of our City's parks.
  • Through coordination with state, local and private partnerships, the City will leverage $350 million in outside funding within 37 of the Bond Program projects.
  • Only 20% of the $850 Million Bond Program is for Downtown specific projects, over 80%, or $680 million of the Bond is for Council District Projects.
  • The 180 projects selected align with 11 Guiding Principles and the City's SA Tomorrow Growth Plan (Guiding Principles include investing in Major Corridors and Increasing Connectivity).
  • There is a planned 2017 Bond Program project within one mile of where a San Antonio residents lives or works.
  • The City has the highest credit rating available ("AAA") which allows the borrowing of money at the lowest interest rates possible putting more property tax dollars into infrastructure projects.
  • The City has a strong record of completing its General Obligation Bond Programs on time, within budget, and with quality improvements (as seen with the 2007 and 2012 Bond Programs).

City Bond Oversight Commission (CBOC)

The CBOC comprised 15 members appointed by the City Council. Appointments were made to ensure a diverse representation from each of the respective districts.

The Commission included:

  • One Commission Chair appointed by the Mayor
  • One Vice-Chair appointed by the Mayor
  • Three individuals appointed by the Mayor from and represented the:
    • Parks & Recreation Board
    • San Antonio Public Library Board
    • Bexar Regional Watershed Management Committee
  • Ten individuals represented the ten City Council districts, with one appointed by each City Council member

The Commission met on a quarterly basis to review the progress of the 2017 Bond Program and provide an annual report to be presented to City Council.

January 29, 2019
October 30, 2018
June 4, 2018

Resources

Project Areas

Streets, Bridges & Sidewalks

Transforming your city with 200 planned miles of sidewalks and more multi-use and bike paths!

Parks, Recreation & Open Space Improvements

Guided by you, the bond is improving 25% of your parks.