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Budget Amendment for St. John Neighborhood Improvements

Original title: Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Financial Services Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20250813-005) to increase appropriations by $1,079,193 available from the land sale proceeds at the St. John Site located at 800 E. St. Johns Avenue, Austin, Texas 78752 to support investment in connectivity, accessibility, and amenities in the historic St. John Neighborhood. Funding: $1,079,193 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Financial Services. Related to Item #2 and #3.

May 28, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This ordinance authorizes the spending of $1,079,193 in proceeds from a land sale to fund specific infrastructure and neighborhood improvements in the St. John area.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

St. John Neighborhood residents

Residents will see new investments in local connectivity, accessibility, and neighborhood amenities.

Austin Financial Services

The department's capital budget is being increased by $1,079,193.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 28, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Austin City Council is considering an ordinance to increase the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 by $1,079,193. These funds, derived from the sale of city-owned land at 800 E. St. Johns Avenue, are designated for connectivity, accessibility, and amenity projects in the St. John neighborhood.

Key Facts

The ordinance increases the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Financial Services Capital Budget by $1,079,193.
The funding source for this appropriation is proceeds from the sale of city land at 800 E. St. Johns Avenue.
The funds are earmarked for connectivity, accessibility, and amenities in the St. John neighborhood.
The item is classified as a 'Consent' agenda item.
The ordinance is linked to agenda items #2 and #3.
The file number for this legislative action is 26-1730.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the money for this project coming from?

The $1,079,193 comes from the proceeds of a land sale at 800 E. St. Johns Avenue.

What will the money be used for?

The funds are designated to support investments in connectivity, accessibility, and amenities within the St. John neighborhood.

Why It Matters

This ordinance authorizes the spending of $1,079,193 in proceeds from a land sale to fund specific infrastructure and neighborhood improvements in the St. John area.

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Land Sale Reinvestment

The city is directly reinvesting proceeds from a specific property sale back into the same neighborhood where the property was located.

800 E. St. Johns Avenue St. John Neighborhood

Connected Entities

location800 E. St. Johns Avenue, Austin, Texas 78752“The site of the land sale that generated the funds.”Map →

organizationAustin City Council“The governing body approving the budget amendment.”Map →

Sources

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