Description
Title: A resolution directing the City Manager to prepare an ordinance for Council consideration to order a November 2026 bond election, including recommended bond measures, proposition language, categories, and amounts for public improvements. Funding: Approval of this resolution has no immediate fiscal impact. Should City Council vote to call a 2026 bond election, fiscal impacts will be noted at that time. Pulled by Council Member Alter.
Summary
The City of Austin is preparing for a potential bond election scheduled for November 2026, with a proposed total funding of $390 million. This funding aims to address various public infrastructure needs. Key project categories include $92 million for transportation infrastructure, which encompasses bikeways, sidewalks, urban trails, and safety improvements. Parks and recreation projects are allocated $250 million for renovations, infrastructure upgrades, and new parkland developments. Additional funding includes $20 million for libraries and cultural facilities, $3 million for the Animal Service Center, and $25 million for homeless resource centers. The City Council will finalize the project list and amounts on August 6, 2026, following recommendations from the Bond Election Advisory Task Force. The outcome of this election will