CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – In today's regularly scheduled City Council meeting, City Manager Peter Zanoni presented the City of Corpus Christi's $1.4 Billion Fiscal Year 2023 Proposed Annual Operating and Capital Budget. The budget focuses on public safety, streets, parks, and water and wastewater. It reflects the City's continued commitment to providing public services, programs, and infrastructure that enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Corpus Christi. At the same time, the budget maintains the City's strong financial reserves in the General Fund and other funds consistent with City Council-approved financial policies.
The City Manager's budget addresses Mayor Paulette Guajardo's July 2022 challenge to add 25 additional police officer positions in FY 2023 with similar investments in our Fire Department by adding 24 more firefighter positions in FY 2023.
"The Proposed FY 2023 record-setting Budget reflects Corpus Christi's economic growth and continued investment that allows the city to better address community needs including public safety, streets, water, and wastewater infrastructure and parks," City Manager Peter Zanoni said.
"Our proposed budget is prudent and progressive and builds a foundation to make significant strides that will leave our community in good standing for years to come," said Mayor Paulette Guajardo. "I want to invite all residents to join one of the five public meetings in August as we set priorities for a balanced budget that supports the needs of our growing community."
Highlights of the Proposed 2023 Budget include:
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The City will hold community public meetings in each district to solicit input from residents on the proposed budget. The meetings will provide brief opening remarks and a budget video, with most of the time reserved for a question-and-answer session.
All meetings begin at 6 p.m. on the following dates:
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