Infrastructure Financing Districts

At a glance

• What: A Council study session on two financing tools for public infrastructure that supports economic development: Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts and Community Facilities Districts.
• Where it stands: Held with the City's municipal advisor; information only, no actions.
• Next: None scheduled in the minutes. A Communications Hill facilities district annexation is a live use of the tools.

Session

The session (Council chambers, 9:30 to 10:54 a.m.) covered how each tool works, when each is most effective, eligible uses of proceeds, timelines, administration costs and criteria for evaluating future uses. Presenters: Director Baker, a Public Works deputy director and two principals of the City's municipal advisor, Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates. Mayor Mahan thanked the municipal advisors; Council asked questions. Jordan Moldow commented virtually. Ten of 11 members attended (Councilmember Cohen absent) and the minutes record zero actions. The minutes title the date "Tuesday" while the header says Friday, October 2.

Sources

• City Council study session minutes, October 2, 2026: https://sanjose.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1423840&GUID=89D21F0F-C9F6-4319-AB72-1F022B59ACE3

Log

2026-10-02 - City Council Study Session

Informational study session; no action.