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‘Blank check’ for developers? Why city cuts can’t touch $170M in special projects.
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Andrea Drusch and Shari Biediger , as published by San Antonio Report (nonprofit local newsroom)
· September 2, 2026
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Key points This year, $47 million in revenue is expected to be captured. The total amount of funding for these special projects is $170 million.
Certain city projects are funded separately from the main budget. A significant amount of property tax revenue is allocated to these projects. This year, $47 million in revenue is expected to be captured.
Further details about these projects are available, including the total amount of funding allocated. This funding is reportedly not subject to the same cuts as other city projects.
The total amount of funding for these special projects is $170 million. More information can be found through the original source.
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Category: News Published: September 2, 2026 Source: San Antonio Report (nonprofit local newsroom) Reading time: 1 min
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