SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio City Council is considering bumping up the fines for parking violations as part of the proposed $4 billion budget.

Current fines ranging from $47 to $227, have been in place since 2009.

The proposed budget calls for a $20 increase for the top ten violations so the new minimum fine would be $47 and go up to $247.

Violations include overstaying the allotted time at a parking meter, parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant and infractions dealing with handicapped spots.

The City of San Antonio aims to generate more than $438,000 as a result of the increases, marking just one of many revenue changes to assist with filling a projected $173 million deficit over two years.

Arturo Gutierrez, who lives in San Antonio, isn’t a big fan of the proposed increases.

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