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.

November 3, 2026 Municipal Election Consolidation

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

Permit fees for nonprofit charity fundraisers

Lower fees for small nonprofits would mean modest forgone permit revenue for the city.

$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.

Transient Occupancy Tax Rate Set at 12%

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

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.

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