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CITY • Travis County, TX
City of Austin
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Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 58.3/100
Statewide Rank: #1226 in Texas • Tier Rank: #2 (TIER 1 METRO)
Fiscal Restraint
60.4/100
Regulatory Restraint
74.3/100
Debt Burden
32.6/100
Population / Scale
979,800
Property Tax Rate
$0.5038
per $100 valuationOperating Budget
$5500.0M
Outstanding Debt
$7245.4M
Elected & Governing Officials (11)
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José "Chito" Vela
Councilmember, District 4
chito.vela@austintexas.gov
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José Velásquez
Councilmember, District 3
jose.velasquez@austintexas.gov
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Kirk Watson
Mayor
kirk.watson@austintexas.gov
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Krista Laine
Councilmember, District 6
krista.laine@austintexas.gov
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Marc Duchen
Councilmember, District 10
marc.duchen@austintexas.gov
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Mike Siegel
Councilmember, District 7
mike.siegel@austintexas.gov
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Natasha Harper-Madison
Councilmember, District 1
natasha.madison@austintexas.gov
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Paige Ellis
Councilmember, District 8
paige.ellis@austintexas.gov
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Ryan Alter
Councilmember, District 5
ryan.alter@austintexas.gov
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Vanessa Fuentes
Councilmember, District 2
vanessa.fuentes@austintexas.gov
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Zohaib Qadri
Councilmember, District 9
zohaib.qadri@austintexas.gov
Charter & Enabling Framework
Charter of the City of Austin, Texas
Austin Home Rule Charter establishing 10-1 single-member council structure, municipal utilities, planning commission, and strict bonding and debt requirements.
ARTICLE I. - INCORPORATION AND POWERS Section 1. - Powers of the City. The City of Austin shall have perpetual succession, may use a corporate seal, may sue and be sued, may contract and be contracted with, may implead and be impleaded in all courts, and shall have all powers granted to home rule cities by the Constitution and Laws of the State of Texas. ARTICLE II. - THE CITY COUNCIL Section 1. - Composition of the Council. The City Council shall consist of eleven (11) members: a Mayor elected from the city at large and ten (10) council members elected from geographic single-member districts.
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (5 Fiscal Years)
FY 2026 ADOPTEDCity of Austin FY 2026 Adopted Budget
Official PDFAdopted FY 2026 municipal budget for City of Austin totaling $5500.00M. Allocates $1859.00M (52% of General Fund) to Police and Fire operations, $643.50M to street maintenance and capital drainage, and $660.00M for voter-approved debt service. Adopted ad valorem tax rate: $0.4500 per $100 valuation, representing an annual per-capita spending of $5,613.
Total Appropriation
$5500.0M
General Fund
$3575.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$660.0M
Capital Projects
$715.0M
Per Capita
$5,613
Public Safety: $1859.0M (34%)
Public Works: $643.5M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $357.5M
Administration: $429.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4776 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTEDCity of Austin FY 2025 Adopted Budget
Official PDFAdopted FY 2025 municipal budget for City of Austin totaling $5214.00M. Allocates $1762.33M (52% of General Fund) to Police and Fire operations, $610.04M to street maintenance and capital drainage, and $625.68M for voter-approved debt service. Adopted ad valorem tax rate: $0.4400 per $100 valuation, representing an annual per-capita spending of $5,321.
Total Appropriation
$5214.0M
General Fund
$3389.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$625.7M
Capital Projects
$677.8M
Per Capita
$5,321
Public Safety: $1762.3M (34%)
Public Works: $610.0M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $338.9M
Administration: $406.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5038 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTEDCity of Austin FY 2024 Adopted Budget
Official PDFAdopted FY 2024 municipal budget for City of Austin totaling $4961.00M. Allocates $1676.82M (52% of General Fund) to Police and Fire operations, $580.44M to street maintenance and capital drainage, and $595.32M for voter-approved debt service. Adopted ad valorem tax rate: $0.4400 per $100 valuation, representing an annual per-capita spending of $5,063.
Total Appropriation
$4961.0M
General Fund
$3224.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$595.3M
Capital Projects
$644.9M
Per Capita
$5,063
Public Safety: $1676.8M (34%)
Public Works: $580.4M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $322.5M
Administration: $387.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4776 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTEDCity of Austin FY 2023 Adopted Budget
Official PDFAdopted FY 2023 municipal budget for City of Austin totaling $4592.50M. Allocates $1552.27M (52% of General Fund) to Police and Fire operations, $537.32M to street maintenance and capital drainage, and $551.10M for voter-approved debt service. Adopted ad valorem tax rate: $0.4300 per $100 valuation, representing an annual per-capita spending of $4,687.
Total Appropriation
$4592.5M
General Fund
$2985.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$551.1M
Capital Projects
$597.0M
Per Capita
$4,687
Public Safety: $1552.3M (34%)
Public Works: $537.3M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $298.5M
Administration: $358.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4458 / $100
FY 2022 ADOPTEDCity of Austin FY 2022 Adopted Budget
Official PDFAdopted FY 2022 municipal budget for City of Austin totaling $4279.00M. Allocates $1446.30M (52% of General Fund) to Police and Fire operations, $500.64M to street maintenance and capital drainage, and $513.48M for voter-approved debt service. Adopted ad valorem tax rate: $0.4200 per $100 valuation, representing an annual per-capita spending of $4,367.
Total Appropriation
$4279.0M
General Fund
$2781.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$10964.9M
Capital Projects
$556.3M
Per Capita
$4,367
Public Safety: $1446.3M (34%)
Public Works: $500.6M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $278.1M
Administration: $333.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4627 / $100
Active Code of Ordinances (9)
Ordinance No. 2026-48 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2026-2027 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of City of Austin levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fiscal...
Ordinance No. 20260423-089 • Mandates & Commercial RegulationsOverreach: 84/100
Commercial Density and Electric Vehicle Charging Mandate on Private Multifamily
Mandates that all private commercial and multifamily parking facilities with more than 20 spaces install Level 2 EV charging infrastructure on at least 15% of a...
Ordinance No. 2025-48 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2025-2026 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of City of Austin levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fiscal...
Ordinance No. 2024-48 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2024-2025 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of City of Austin levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fiscal...
Ordinance No. 2024-REZ-12 • ZoningOverreach: 58/100
Unified Development & Zoning Code Modernization
Comprehensive amendment to municipal development standards, setback requirements, parking maximums, and commercial zoning overlay districts in City of Austin....
Ordinance No. 2023-48 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2023-2024 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of City of Austin levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fiscal...
Ordinance No. 2023-FEE-88 • PermitsOverreach: 35/100
Commercial Right-of-Way Permitting & Utility Franchise Fees
Establishes streamlined right-of-way permitting standards, utility excavation bond requirements, and administrative inspection fees in City of Austin....
Ordinance No. 2022-48 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2022-2023 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of City of Austin levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fiscal...
Ordinance No. 2021-48 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 42/100
FY 2021-2022 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Adoption
Annual legislative act of City of Austin levying and adopting the ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for fiscal...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (2)
SPECIAL BOND • 2022-11-08
City of Austin 2022 November General & Bond Election
SPECIAL BOND • 2020-11-03
City of Austin 2020 November General & Bond Election
Meeting Dockets & Agendas (30)
2026-09-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austin City Council
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. For full instructions on participation in person or by telephone, please visit the Council Meeting Information Center: https://www.austintexas.gov/council/meetings2: The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.3: All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member.4: 9:00 AM – Proclamations5: 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes6: Consent Agenda7: Budget and Organizational Excellence1.: Approve a resolution declaring the City’s official intent to reimburse itself from proceeds of tax-exempt general obligation debt in the total amount of $131,680,000 to finance the design and construction of building renovation projects at various City facilities, a Waller Creek park, citywide mobility improvements, and enhancements and improvements to the animal services facility; the expansion of the Workday human resources management systems; technology system upgrades; and acquisition of veh9: City Attorney2.: Approve a settlement in City of Austin v. EP Austin Purchase Company LLC; Cause No. C-1-CV-24-002447. Funding: available in the Capital Budgets of Austin Water and Austin Energy.3.: Approve a settlement in Carmen Vazquez, Individually and as next friend of Elisa Rojas and Reymundo Rojas, minor children v. City of Austin, et al., Cause No. 25-1218-C39 in the 395th District Court, Williamson County, Texas. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water.12: Community Court4.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Austin-Travis County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center, d/b/a Integral Care (Integral Care), that will consolidate 11 existing social services agreements with Integral Care into one agreement for Integral Care’s provision of behavioral health, crisis response, outreach, supportive services, homelessness services, community planning, and housing services, for an initial term of 12 months beginning October 1, 2026, in an14: Economic Development5.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with The University of Texas McCombs School of Business for Austin Economic Development to plan and execute a small business plan pitch competition for a term of two years in an amount not to exceed $250,000. Funding: $250,000 is available in the Fiscal year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Economic Development.16: Emergency Management6.: Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20250813-005) to accept and appropriate Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance grant funds from the Texas Division of Emergency Management in the amount of $3,862,221 for COVID-19 expenses. Funding: $3,862,221 is available from the Federal Emergency Management Agency through the Texas Division of Emergency Management. A City funding match is not required.18: Energy 7.: Authorize Austin Energy to issue non-contractual rebates during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for multifamily, commercial, and residential programs that support solar and other distributed energy resources, energy efficiency, and beneficial electrification in amounts that exceed the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City Manager’s spending authority. Funding: $23,475,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy.20: Financial Services- Contracts8.: Authorize a contract for Clariti Enterprise Permitting Software licenses and support services, to support the City’s permitting, licensing, and land management operations, for the City with Clariti Cloud, Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to six one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $28,129,160. Funding: $3,000,556 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Development Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in fut9.: Authorize a contract for enterprise case management systems covering licensing, permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes, with implementation and maintenance services for the City with Clariti Cloud, Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $31,181,334. Funding: $24,100,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Technology Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in f10.: Authorize a contract for a small business interest loan buydown pilot program for Austin Economic Development with Peoplefund, for a term of one year with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000. Funding: $500,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Economic Development. $500,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Economic Development. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon a11.: Authorize a contract for construction services for the 10108 FM 812 Landfill to Provide Leachate Connections Project for Austin Resource Recovery with Cedar Hill Construction, LLC, in the amount of $1,154,941, plus a $115,495 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,270,436. Funding: $1,270,436 is available in the Capital Budget of the Austin Resource Recovery.12.: Authorize a contract for construction services for the District Cooling Plant No.1 Condenser Water System Replacement Project with Flintco LLC, in the amount of $24,850,775, plus a $2,485,078 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $27,335,853. Funding: $27,335,853 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy.13.: Ratify a contract for construction services for the Palmer Events Center Garage Structural Repairs Project with Jay-Reese Contractors, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $2,265,105. Funding: $2,265,105 is available in the Capital Budget of the Austin Convention Center.14.: Ratify a contract for construction services for the Shoal Creek Bridge Emergency Repairs Project for Austin Energy with Primoris Energy Services Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $1,581,647. Funding: $1,000,000 was available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. $581,647 was available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy.15.: Ratify two contracts for construction services for the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Emergency Leak Repair Project for Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment, with TCS Mechanical, LLC and Underground Water Solutions Company, in an amount not to exceed $700,000, divided among the firms. Funding: $200,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Parks and Recreation. $500,000 is available in the Capital Budget Austin Facilities Management.16.: Authorize a contract for two airport tarmac transport buses for Austin Aviation with COBUS LLC in an amount not to exceed $1,299,500. Funding: $1,299,500 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Aviation.17.: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued information technology networking platform licenses, maintenance, and support, which provides service delivery, management, workflow, disaster recovery for servers, and storage hardware resources for all City departments, with FreeIt Data Solutions, to increase the amount by $2,400,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $4,076,000. Funding: $2,376,000 is available in the Operating Budget of various City departments. Funding for th18.: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued geographic information system support and consulting services for Austin Technology Services with Continental Mapping Acquisition Corp. & Subsidiaries d/b/a Axim Geospatial LLC, to increase the amount by $500,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $778,000. Funding: $250,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Technology Services. $250,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget 19.: Authorize a contract for automotive batteries and repair parts for Austin Fleet Mobility Services with Arnold Oil Company of Austin LP d/b/a A-Line Auto Parts or Arnold Oil Company of Austin, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $3,302,550. Funding: $45,869 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Fleet Mobility Services. $660,510 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Fle20.: Authorize a contract for compressed medical-grade oxygen for all City departments with Nippon Sanso Matheson Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $544,275. Funding: $9,071 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of various City departments. $99,784 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available fu21.: Authorize a contract for telecommunication services for all City departments through the Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative contract program, for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $16,000,000. Funding: $3,200,000 is available in the Operating Budgets of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.22.: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued electronic citation and crash software system subscription for Austin Police with Tyler Technologies Inc., to extend the term by one year and to increase the amount by $276,320 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,228,320. Funding: $276,320 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Police.23.: Authorize a contract for electronic warrants cloud-based software and services to streamline warrant coordination and processing for Austin Police with Tyler Technologies Inc., for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $575,000. Funding: $90,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Police. $94,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Police. Funding for the remaining contra24.: Authorize a contract for EnvisionWare library efficiency equipment maintenance, support, and management solutions, used for printing, reservations, payments, and self-services, for Austin Public Library with Envisionware, Inc. d/b/a Envisionware, for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $4,169,550. Funding: $131,469 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Public Library. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon25.: Authorize a contract for the Miro visual collaboration platform for Austin Technology Services with Insight Public Sector Inc. d/b/a Insight Public Sector for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,700,000. Funding: $310,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Technology Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.26.: Authorize a contract for Proofpoint software and support, used to reduce the risk of phishing attempts, for Austin Technology Services with CDW LLC d/b/a Sirius Computer Solutions, LLC, CDW Government for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,290,000. Funding: $205,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Technology Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.27.: Authorize a contract for the reimbursement of program expenses related to the protection of survivors of violence, abuse or neglect for Austin Police Department with Williamson County Child Advocacy Center, for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options, in an amount not to exceed $600,000. Funding: $120,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Public Health. $120,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin 28.: Authorize a contract for pump parts, components, and repair services for Emerson, Mueller, RF Valves, and Flowserve equipment for Austin Water with Scruggs Distribution LLC d/b/a The Scruggs Company, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,230,000. Funding: $37,167 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. $446,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Fundin29.: Authorize a contract for the purchase of technology hardware, software and services for Austin Technology Services through State of Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative program, in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000. Funding: $2,000,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Technology Services. $3,000,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budgets of various City departments.30.: Authorize a contract for tactical uniforms, ballistic vests and gear for Austin Development Services Code Compliance with GT Distributors Inc. d/b/a GT Distributors - Austin, for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $500,000. Funding: $8,333 is available in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Development Services. $100,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Development Services. Funding fo31.: Authorize seven contracts for telecommunication, broadband, and cellular products and services for all City departments to support computer-aided dispatch, wireless metering, remote system access, and other services with AT&T DW Holdings, Inc. d/b/a AT&T Enterprises, LLC or AT&T; Verizon Communications Inc. d/b/a Cellco Partnership; Verizon Wireless; Verizon; T-Mobile USA Inc. d/b/a T-Mobile; T-Mobile USA; and Charter Communications Holdings, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications Operating, LLC or Sp32.: Authorize a contract for managing revolving funds for matching crowdfunded small business loans for Austin Economic Development with Kiva Microfunds, for an initial term of three years with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $432,000. Funding: $432,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Economic Development.2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austin City Council Work Session
Parsed Docket Items:
1: The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda. In accordance with the Council rules and procedures, Council will not discuss any item from the regular meeting agenda that has not been identified as an item for discussion during the work session and will not vote on a work session agenda item that is also on the regular meeting agenda.A.: Pre-Selected Agenda ItemsA21.: A contract for telecommunication services for all City departments through the Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative contract program, for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $16,000,000. Funding: $3,200,000 is available in the Operating Budgets of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Pulled by Council Member Duchen.A31.: Seven contracts for telecommunication, broadband, and cellular products and services for all City departments to support computer-aided dispatch, wireless metering, remote system access, and other services with AT&T DW Holdings, Inc. d/b/a AT&T Enterprises, LLC or AT&T; Verizon Communications Inc. d/b/a Cellco Partnership; Verizon Wireless; Verizon; T-Mobile USA Inc. d/b/a T-Mobile; T-Mobile USA; and Charter Communications Holdings, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications Operating, LLC or Spectrum ReaB.: BriefingsB1.: Briefing on the Joint Emergency Call Center Feasibility Assessment for the City of Austin. [Bonnie Maney, Vice President - Emergency Communications Center Operations and David Jones, Co-Founder and Senior Vice President, Strategic Accounts - Mission Critical Partners].B2.: Briefing on the social services strategy update. [Daniel Culotta, Assistant Director and Kerri Lang, Director - Austin Budget and Organizational Excellence].C.: Council Items of InterestD.: Council DiscussionE.: Executive Session11: Adjourn 2026-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austin City Council
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. For full instructions on participation in person or by telephone, please visit the Council Meeting Information Center: https://www.austintexas.gov/council/meetings2: The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.3: All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member.4: 9:00 AM – Proclamations5: 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes6: Consent Agenda7: Economic Development1.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Worksource - Greater Austin Area Workforce Board d/b/a Workforce Solutions Capital Area Board, for the Austin Infrastructure Academy to provide workforce training and job placement assistance for mobility and infrastructure-related positions to extend the contract term by 12 months, add up to three one-year extension options and add $2,550,000 in funding for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $7,550,02.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Austin Independent School District to continue two internship programs for high school students, the Austin Corps Program and the Public Health Internship Program, for a term of five years. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact and is for the exchange of services only.3.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with the Quality of Life Foundation for the Emerging Leader Summer Internship Program in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Funding: $50,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of the Economic Development Department.11: Emergency Management4.: Approve a resolution adopting the City of Austin Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Update to include new and updated mitigation actions for hazards including cyber security threats, severe weather, and flooding, and to ensure that the City complies with eligibility requirements for certain federal disaster-related funding. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.13: Emergency Medical Services 5.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County to provide emergency medical services in areas of Travis County outside the City’s corporate limits and dispatch support services to Travis County’s STAR Flight program in exchange for payment by Travis County in an amount not to exceed $19,546,639 in Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Funding: Under the interlocal agreement, the County’s payment to the City in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 will be a 3.5 percent increase from its paym15: Financial Services- Contracts6.: Authorize 17 contracts for consulting in support of shared services optimization, Citywide Strategic Plan alignment, and organizational improvement, on an as needed basis with AECOM Technical Services Inc.; Anthro-Tech, Inc.; Arup US, Inc.; Ascendant Innovation LLC; Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP; Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker, LLC; Dillon Morgan Consulting Inc.; Eagle Hill Consulting LLC; Ernst and Young U.S., LLP; Guidehouse Inc.; McKinsey & Company, Inc. Washington D.C.; Protviti Inc.; Rifeline,7.: Authorize a contract for software upgrades, maintenance and support services, for managing the distribution grid and supporting customer-facing applications responsible for outage restoration status tracking and communication, for Austin Energy with Schneider Electric Smart Grid Solutions, LLC, for an initial term of five years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $17,500,000. Funding: $1,400,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. $940,000 is a8.: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued Meter Data Management System support and maintenance services for Austin Energy with Landis+Gyr Technology Inc., to increase the amount by $1,200,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,728,370. Funding: $1,200,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.9.: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued lawn and fuels mitigation equipment and maintenance, including equipment and accessories used by arborists, firefighters, and fuels mitigation crews, for all City departments with HCOP LLC d/b/a Hill Country Outdoor Power d/b/a PartsTree.com to increase the amount by $220,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $578,000. Funding: $9,166 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budgets of various City departments. $110,0010.: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued Salesforce software, maintenance, and support for all City departments with Carahsoft Technology Corp, to increase the amount by $19,506,800 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $26,000,000. Funding: $1,353,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. $104,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. $18,049,800 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budgets of various Cit11.: Authorize a contract for LinkedIn Learning Hub for Government, to maintain an essential workforce development resource, for Austin Human Resources with Carahsoft Technology Corp., for an initial term of one year with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $480,000. Funding: $113,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Human Resources. $47,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Human Resources. Funding for12.: Authorize a contract for OpenText Enterprise Information Management Software, for managing large volumes of content, regulatory requirements, and the customer mobile and online experience, for Austin Technology Services with The IQ Business Group, Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000. Funding: $340,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Technology Services, and $180,000 is available in the Capital Bud13.: Authorize a contract for vehicle painting, dent repair, and refinishing services for Austin Fleet Mobility Services with Leif Johnson Ford d/b/a Leif Johnson Ford II LTD, for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,018,500. Funding: $14,146 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Fleet Mobility Services. $169,750 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Fleet Mobility Services.14.: Authorize additional contingency funding for the construction contract for the 7th Street and Springdale Road Intersection Improvements Project for Austin Transportation and Public Works with MA Smith Contracting Co., Inc., to increase the contract contingency by $297,010, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,475,085. Funding: $297,010 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works.15.: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued original equipment manufacturer parts and repair services for BMW Motorcycles for Austin Fleet Mobility Services with Jimenez Motorsports LLC d/b/a BMW Motorcycles of San Antonio, to increase the amount by $220,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $600,000. Funding: $10,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Fleet Mobility Services. $100,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Bu26: Financial Services - Real Estate16.: Authorize negotiation and execution of a license agreement with Boldyn Networks US IV, LLC on behalf of Austin Convention Center, for an initial term of seven years, plus one three-year extension option, for the installation of a Distributed Antenna System for the purpose of increasing connectivity for convention and event-related activities, and to maintain reliable cellular service at the Austin Convention Center located at 500 East 3rd Street, Austin, Texas 78701, the Palmer Events Center loc28: Forensic Science17.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Travis County relating to services arising from the closing of the Austin Police lab that processed DNA evidence to add four 12-month renewal options beginning on October 1, 2026, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,200,000. Funding: $254,675 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Forensic Science. Funding for the remaining contract period is contingent upon available fundi30: Planning 18.: Approve a resolution appointing one member each to the Boards of Directors of Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District #1, Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District #2, Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District #3, and Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District #4, as provided for in the consent agreements with each respective district. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.19.: Approve a resolution prioritizing how fee-in-lieu funds generated by the Citywide Density Bonus Program should be spent on affordable housing. Funding: This item would establish a target income level for City investments in affordable housing using future fee-in-lieu revenue that is generated through the Citywide Density Bonus program. The item would not impact the overall amount of fee-in-lieu collected.20.: Approve a resolution appointing one member each to the Boards of Directors of Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District #1, Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District #2, and Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District #5, as provided for in the consent agreements with each respective district. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.34: Public Health21.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with the African American Youth Harvest Foundation for juvenile delinquency prevention services for an initial 12-month term beginning on September 1, 2026, with up to four additional 12-month renewal options, each in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $500,000. Funding: $100,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Public Health. Funding for the remaining years of the ag22.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with The SAFE Alliance d/b/a SAFE to manage the City-owned domestic violence shelter to add one-time funding in an amount not to exceed $200,000 to the term ending on September 30, 2026, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $12,425,000. Funding: $200,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Public Health Department’s Operating Budget.23.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment with Asian American Resource Center, Inc. d/b/a Austin Asian Community Health Initiative for the Asian American Community Health Navigator Program to provide community health system navigation services for members of linguistically isolated groups, to add one 12-month extension for the term ending September 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $528,574, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $5,487,789. Funding: $528,574 is availabl38: Water 24.: Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to file an application with the Texas Water Development Board for a low-interest loan in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000 from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Lead Service Line Replacement Program for Austin Water's Galvanized Water Service Line Replacement Program. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. The additional funding needed for this program is contingent upon available funding in future Austin Water budgets.40: Item(s) from Council 25.: Approve appointments and certain related waivers to boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies, and to public facility corporations; removal and replacement of members; and amendments to board and commission bylaws.26.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with the City Clerk and the Austin Rosewood Community Development Corporation to develop an ordinance that creates a City advisory board for the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex.27.: Approve an ordinance waiving certain requirements under City Code Chapter 14-8 (Temporary Closure for Special Events and Block Parties) and modifying certain City Code requirements under Chapters 4-20 (Special Events), 14-8, and 25-10 (Sign Regulations) related to notice requirements and requirements for sound equipment and signs for the City co-sponsored 2027 South by Southwest conferences and festivals to be held March 13-21, 2027.28.: Approve the waiver or reimbursement of certain fees related to the Austin Bat Fest that was held at the Congress Avenue Bridge on September 5, 2026.45: Non-Consent 2026-08-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austin City Council
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1: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. For full instructions on participation in person or by telephone, please visit the Council Meeting Information Center: https://www.austintexas.gov/council/meetings2: The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.3: All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member.4: 9:00 AM – Proclamations5: 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes6: Consent Agenda7: Approval of Minutes1.: Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council budget meeting of July 16, 2026, work session meeting of July 21, 2026, budget meeting of July 22, 2026, regular meeting of July 23, 2026, budget meeting of July 28, 2026, budget meeting of July 30, 2026, budget meeting of August 4, 2026, and budget meeting of August 6, 2026.9: Animal Services 2.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County for the City’s provision of animal services to the County for a term of one year beginning October 1, 2026, with up to four one-year extension options. Funding: During Fiscal Year 2026-2027, Travis County will pay the City $3,735,018 for services provided by Austin Animal Services.3.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County for the City’s provision of animal spay and neuter services to Travis County residents in the unincorporated areas of Travis County for a term of one year beginning on October 1, 2026. Funding: In Fiscal Year 2026-2027, Travis County will pay the City for the services provided by Austin Animal Services through a cost reimbursement model in an amount not to exceed $190,000.12: Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment4.: Approve the deaccession of the street mural titled “Crosswalk on the Lake” by Mery Godigna Collet and Luis R. Gutierrez, located at 3710 Lake Austin Boulevard, donated to the City’s Art in Public Places program in 2016. Funding: $1,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works.14: Aviation 5.: Authorize negotiation and execution of a Rental Car Concession Agreement with Sixt Rent A Car, LLC to operate an on-airport rental car concession at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport for an initial term of five years with up to one four-year extension option. Funding: This item is projected to result in annual revenue of $440,000 in the Operating Budget of Austin Aviation.16: City Attorney6.: Approve a settlement in Brandon Yett, Runshay Yett, and Unique Shankin as next friend of Tru Harvey, a minor v. City of Austin, Cause No. D-1-GN-25-001421. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water.7.: Approve a settlement in Senthilnathan Sivaraj, Individually and as next friend of Arjun Nathan, a Minor v. City of Austin, Cause No. D-1-GN-25-005655. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Liability Reserve Fund.8.: Approve a settlement in Cody Jones, Tiffany Jones, individually and as next friend of M.J., a minor v. The City of Austin and Susan Clark, Cause No. D-1-GN-25-004001. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Liability Reserve Fund.9.: Approve a settlement in Edit Harangozo and Eliza Avramova v. City of Austin, Texas, Rush Truck Centers of Texas, L.P. and Rush Truck Centers of Texas, Inc., Cause No. D-1-GN-25-002980. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Liability Reserve Fund.21: Convention Center 10.: Approve a resolution initiating rezoning of City-owned property at 201 Red River Street, located adjacent to the Austin Convention Center at 500 East Cesar Chavez Street, to consider historic landmark combining district zoning. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.11.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Austin Convention and Vistors Bureau d/b/a Visit Austin (ACVB) for an initial five-year term and one five-year extension option for convention and tourism promotion services in an amount not to exceed $19,993,429 for the City’s portion for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and approve a resolution approving the ACVB 2026-2027 Marketing Plan and Proposed Budget of $22,453,889, setting the contract payment as required by Chapter 351 of the Texas Tax Co12.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with the Capital of Texas Public Telecommunications Council, d/b/a KLRU and Austin PBS for production underwriting of the Austin City Limits television concert series for a term of five years and a total agreement amount not to exceed $1,327,284. Funding: $1,327,284 is available in the Operating Budget of the Austin Convention Center Department.25: Energy 13.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station for updates to the International Code Compliance Calculator and related technical and research services for an initial term of five years with a three-year extension option in an amount not to exceed $183,211. Funding: $33,504 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.14.: Authorize negotiation and execution of a power purchase agreement extension with Whirlwind Energy LLC, for the purchase of up to 60 megawatts of wind-generated electricity in an estimated amount of up to $10,000,000 per year, for a term of up to 20 years, for a total estimated amount of up to $200,000,000. Funding: The extension begins in Fiscal Year 2027-2028. Funding is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.28: Financial Services 15.: Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt City of Austin, Texas Public Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2026, in a par amount not to exceed $338,935,000 in accordance with the parameters set out in the ordinance, authorizing related documents, and approving the payment of the costs of issuance and all related fees. Funding: The Fiscal Year 2026-2027 debt service requirements and estimated annual administration fees for the paying agent/registrar for the proposed16.: Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Austin, Texas Public Improvement Bonds, Taxable Series 2026, in a par amount not to exceed $67,500,000 in accordance with the parameters set out in the ordinance, authorizing related documents, and approving the payment of the costs of issuance, and all related fees. Funding: The Fiscal Year 2026-2027 debt service requirements and estimated annual administration fees for the paying agent/registrar for the proposed bond sale are in17.: Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt City of Austin, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026, in a par amount not to exceed $142,665,000, in accordance with the parameters set out in the ordinance, authorizing related documents, and approving the payment of the costs of issuance, and all related fees. Funding: The Fiscal Year 2026-2027 debt service requirements and estimated annual administration fees for the paying agent/registrar for the proposed bond sal18.: Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of taxable City of Austin, Texas Certificates of Obligation, Taxable Series 2026, in a par amount not to exceed $13,600,000, in accordance with the parameters set out in the ordinance, authorizing related documents, and approving the payment of the costs of issuance, and all related fees. Funding: The Fiscal Year 2026-2027 debt service requirements and estimated annual administration fees for the paying agent/registrar for the proposed bond 19.: Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt City of Austin, Texas Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 2026, in a par amount not to exceed $85,745,000 in accordance with the parameters set out in the ordinance, authorizing related documents, and approving the payment of the costs of issuance, and all related fees. Funding: The Fiscal Year 2026-2027 debt service requirements and estimated annual administration fees for the paying agent/registrar for the34: Financial Services- Contracts20.: Authorize an amendment to three contracts for continued purchases of Cisco and Meraki products and services for improved network efficiency, reduced downtime and critical operations support for all City departments with CDW LLC d/b/a Sirius Computer Solutions, LLC, CDW Government, Insight Public Sector Inc. d/b/a Insight Public Sector, and Presidio Networked Solutions Inc. d/b/a Presidio Networked Solutions Group LLC to increase the amount by $69,000,000 and extend the term by 19 months for a re21.: Authorize two contracts for engineering services and staff augmentation for the 2026 Engineering Services and Staff Augmentation for Electric Service Delivery Rotation List with HDR Engineering, Inc. and Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $105,000,000, divided among the firms. Funding: $1,540,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding22.: Ratify a contract for construction services for the Little Walnut Creek Flood Risk Reduction Improvements from Metric to Rutland Project with M.A. Smith Contracting Co. Inc., in an amount not to exceed $30,859,275. Funding: $26,688,692 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Watershed Protection and $4,170,583 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.23.: Authorize a contract for construction services for the relocation of a water line for the Colorado River Project for Austin Water with Arguijo Corporation in the amount of $2,069,440, plus a $206,944 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,276,384. Funding: $2,276,384 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.24.: Authorize an amendment to a contract for web-based services that manage the testing, maintenance, and repair reports required for all fire safety systems for Austin Fire with Brycer, LP, to increase the amount by $750,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,756,000. Funding: $162,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Fire. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.25.: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued trailer parts and repair services for Austin Fleet Mobility Services with San Antonio Brake & Clutch Service Inc. d/b/a/ Lone Star Brake & Clutch, Texas Fleet Supply, to increase the amount by $270,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $590,000. Funding: $72,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Fleet Mobility Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.26.: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued operation of the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless and the Eighth Street Women’s Shelters for Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations with Family Endeavors, Inc., d/b/a Endeavors to extend the term by two years and increase the amount by $14,100,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $22,131,944. Funding: $7,050,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations. Funding for the remainin27.: Authorize a contract for Bibliotheca self-checkout and automated material handling systems maintenance and support services for Austin Public Library with Bibliotheca LLC d/b/a Bibliotheca, LLC for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $970,000. Funding: $10,992 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Public Library. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.28.: Authorize a contract for MicroStrategy business intelligence and analytics licenses, maintenance and support for Austin Technology Services with Vertosoft LLC d/b/a Vertosoft for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,775,000. Funding: $536,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Technology Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.29.: Authorize three contracts for athletic and recreational uniforms for City staff and program participants with Astro Promo and Uniforms LLC d/b/a Astro Promo, ATX Screen Printing, LLC d/b/a Austin Screen Printing, and Rivercity Sportswear LLC d/b/a Rivercity Screenprinting and Embroidery, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,480,870. Funding: $74,043 is available in the Operating Budget of various City departments. Funding for 30.: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued courier services, including the transportation of interoffice mail, deposits, checks, utility payments, documents, outgoing bills, and other City materials, for all City departments with Ralph Riojas d/b/a Ralph Riojas Enterprises, in the amount of $180,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,045,000. Funding: $9,000 is available in the Operating Budgets of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is con2026-08-25 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austin City Council Work Session
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1: The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda. In accordance with the Council rules and procedures, Council will not discuss any item from the regular meeting agenda that has not been identified as an item for discussion during the work session and will not vote on a work session agenda item that is also on the regular meeting agenda.A.: Pre-Selected Agenda ItemsB.: BriefingsB1.: Briefing on the current status of data center uses in the City and possible future amendments to the City Code or regulations. [Joi Harden, Acting Assistant Director - Austin Planning, Shay Roalson, Director - Austin Water, Stuart Reilly, General Manager - Austin Energy].B2.: Human Rights Framework: Impact Review and Report. [Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director; Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer - Austin Equity and Inclusion, and HeneKom Group].C.: Council Items of InterestD.: Council DiscussionE.: Executive Session9: Adjourn 2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austin City Council
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1: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. For full instructions on participation in person or by telephone, please visit the Council Meeting Information Center: https://www.austintexas.gov/council/meetings2: The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.3: 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes4: Budget and Organizational Excellence1.: Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance adopting and levying a property (ad valorem) tax rate for the City for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.2.: Conduct a public hearing and consider proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Resource Recovery as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.3.: Conduct a public hearing and consider a proposed drainage charge rate change for Austin Watershed Protection as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.4.: Conduct a public hearing and consider proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Water as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.5.: Conduct a public hearing and consider proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Energy as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.6.: Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance authorizing fees, fines, and other charges to be set or charged by the City for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2027, and waiving fees and other charges.7.: Approve an ordinance adopting the City of Austin Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2027.8.: Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of Austin Fire; creating certain positions; and repealing Ordinance No. 20251218-003 relating to Austin Fire classifications and positions. Funding: Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budgets of Austin Fire.9.: Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS); and repealing Ordinance No. 20250813-007 relating to ATCEMS classifications and positions. Funding: Available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of ATCEMS.10.: Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of Austin Police and repealing Ordinance No. 20250813-008 relating to Austin Police classifications and positions. Funding: Available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Police.11.: Ratify the property tax increase reflected in the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.16: Housing12.: Authorize negotiation and execution of a one-year service agreement with the Austin Housing Finance Corporation to manage and operate various housing programs on the City’s behalf during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 in an amount not to exceed $90,506,483. Funding: Funding in the amount of $90,506,483 is available in the City’s Operating and Capital Budgets.18: Item(s) from Council 13.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to study fees and regulations that apply to special events held in parks, propose options for accepting special event proposals at underutilized parks; and to provide a progress report on Resolution No. 20240215-023, which related to supporting and preserving accessible, inclusive, open-to-the-public events and creating an application process for City co-sponsorship or other partnerships.14.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a schedule and process for reviewing social services and contracting performance, working with Council Committees on this review, and reporting back to Council.15.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to review and make recommendations regarding key performance measures including a comprehensive review of existing data, audits and models for performance management for Austin Police.16.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to propose City Code amendments to classify “microbusiness,” adjust permitting and licensing requirements to reduce the barriers to entry for microbusinesses, establish eligibility criteria, and develop a program that waives City fees for qualifying microbusinesses.17.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a security implementation plan for City parks and recreation lands and facilities; to acquire, deploy, and activate equipment to improve parks security and safety; and to ensure any parks surveillance technology is in full compliance with Ordinance No. 20260423-029 (known as the “TRUST Act”) and prioritized for deployment to City parks with a history of violent crimes.18.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to create a nature trail to connect the Circle C Metropolitan Park to the Hielscher Tract Greenbelt trail through adjacent City-owned land, ensure environmental protection, engage with community partners, and identify funding in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget.19.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to establish an Office of Joint Emergency Communications within the Management Services Department, take the necessary steps to create an independent Joint Emergency Communications Department outside of the Austin Police Department, and make recommendations regarding the creation of an independent Joint Emergency Communications Department.20.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to study if the proposed increase in the drainage charge rate for Austin Watershed Protection as part of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget is sufficient for the City’s drainage infrastructure needs and bring back any required ordinances if necessary to increase the change in the proposed drainage utility charge.21.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to provide Council with a summary list of complaints of police misconduct and related information commonly referred to as the “G-file,” and directing the City Manager to provide Council with an assessment of costs, as well as any legal, technological, or operational barriers, to develop a publicly accessible online database of information related to allegations of misconduct.22.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to evaluate and develop recommendations for the social services contracts that are proposed for reductions or elimination as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget.29: 10:30 AM - Austin Housing Finance Corporation Meeting 23.: The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors’ meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following the adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting, the City Council will reconvene. This item has no fiscal impact.31: 10:30 AM - Mueller Local Government Corporation Meeting 24.: The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' meeting of the Mueller Local Government Corporation. Following adjournment of the MLGC Board meeting the City Council will re-convene.33: Adjourn 2026-08-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austin City Council
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1: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. For full instructions on participation in person or by telephone, please visit the Council Meeting Information Center: https://www.austintexas.gov/council/meetings2: The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.3: 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes4: Budget and Organizational Excellence1.: Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance adopting and levying a property (ad valorem) tax rate for the City for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.2.: Conduct a public hearing and consider proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Resource Recovery as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.3.: Conduct a public hearing and consider a proposed drainage charge rate change for Austin Watershed Protection as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.4.: Conduct a public hearing and consider proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Water as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.5.: Conduct a public hearing and consider proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Energy as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.7.: Approve an ordinance adopting the City of Austin Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2027.11.: Ratify the property tax increase reflected in the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.8.: Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of Austin Fire; creating certain positions; and repealing Ordinance No. 20251218-003 relating to Austin Fire classifications and positions. Funding: Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budgets of Austin Fire.9.: Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS); and repealing Ordinance No. 20250813-007 relating to ATCEMS classifications and positions. Funding: Available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of ATCEMS.10.: Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of Austin Police and repealing Ordinance No. 20250813-008 relating to Austin Police classifications and positions. Funding: Available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Police.6.: Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance authorizing fees, fines, and other charges to be set or charged by the City for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2027, and waiving fees and other charges.16: Housing12.: Authorize negotiation and execution of a one-year service agreement with the Austin Housing Finance Corporation to manage and operate various housing programs on the City’s behalf during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 in an amount not to exceed $90,506,483. Funding: Funding in the amount of $90,506,483 is available in the City’s Operating and Capital Budgets.18: Item(s) from Council 13.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to study fees and regulations that apply to special events held in parks, propose options for accepting special event proposals at underutilized parks; and to provide a progress report on Resolution No. 20240215-023, which related to supporting and preserving accessible, inclusive, open-to-the-public events and creating an application process for City co-sponsorship or other partnerships.14.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a schedule and process for reviewing social services and contracting performance, working with Council Committees on this review, and reporting back to Council.15.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to review and make recommendations regarding key performance measures including a comprehensive review of existing data, audits and models for performance management for Austin Police.16.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to propose City Code amendments to classify “microbusiness,” adjust permitting and licensing requirements to reduce the barriers to entry for microbusinesses, establish eligibility criteria, and develop a program that waives City fees for qualifying microbusinesses.17.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a security implementation plan for City parks and recreation lands and facilities; to acquire, deploy, and activate equipment to improve parks security and safety; and to ensure any parks surveillance technology is in full compliance with Ordinance No. 20260423-029 (known as the “TRUST Act”) and prioritized for deployment to City parks with a history of violent crimes.18.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to create a nature trail to connect the Circle C Metropolitan Park to the Hielscher Tract Greenbelt trail through adjacent City-owned land, ensure environmental protection, engage with community partners, and identify funding in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget.19.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to establish an Office of Joint Emergency Communications within the Management Services Department, take the necessary steps to create an independent Joint Emergency Communications Department outside of the Austin Police Department, and make recommendations regarding the creation of an independent Joint Emergency Communications Department.20.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to study if the proposed increase in the drainage charge rate for Austin Watershed Protection as part of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget is sufficient for the City’s drainage infrastructure needs and bring back any required ordinances if necessary to increase the change in the proposed drainage utility charge.21.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to provide Council with a summary list of complaints of police misconduct and related information commonly referred to as the “G-file,” and directing the City Manager to provide Council with an assessment of costs, as well as any legal, technological, or operational barriers, to develop a publicly accessible online database of information related to allegations of misconduct.22.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to evaluate and develop recommendations for the social services contracts that are proposed for reductions or elimination as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget.29: 10:30 AM - Austin Housing Finance Corporation Meeting 23.: The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors’ meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following the adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting, the City Council will reconvene. This item has no fiscal impact.31: 10:30 AM - Mueller Local Government Corporation Meeting 24.: The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' meeting of the Mueller Local Government Corporation. Following adjournment of the MLGC Board meeting the City Council will re-convene.33: Adjourn 2026-08-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austin City Council
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1: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. For full instructions on participation in person or by telephone, please visit the Council Meeting Information Center: https://www.austintexas.gov/council/meetings2: The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.3: 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes4: Budget and Organizational Excellence2.: Conduct a public hearing and consider proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Resource Recovery as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.3.: Conduct a public hearing and consider a proposed drainage charge rate change for Austin Watershed Protection as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.4.: Conduct a public hearing and consider proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Water as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.5.: Conduct a public hearing and consider proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Energy as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.1.: Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance adopting and levying a property (ad valorem) tax rate for the City for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.6.: Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance authorizing fees, fines, and other charges to be set or charged by the City for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2027, and waiving fees and other charges.7.: Approve an ordinance adopting the City of Austin Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2027.8.: Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of Austin Fire; creating certain positions; and repealing Ordinance No. 20251218-003 relating to Austin Fire classifications and positions. Funding: Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budgets of Austin Fire.9.: Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS); and repealing Ordinance No. 20250813-007 relating to ATCEMS classifications and positions. Funding: Available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of ATCEMS.10.: Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of Austin Police and repealing Ordinance No. 20250813-008 relating to Austin Police classifications and positions. Funding: Available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Police.11.: Ratify the property tax increase reflected in the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.16: Housing12.: Authorize negotiation and execution of a one-year service agreement with the Austin Housing Finance Corporation to manage and operate various housing programs on the City’s behalf during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 in an amount not to exceed $90,506,483. Funding: Funding in the amount of $90,506,483 is available in the City’s Operating and Capital Budgets.18: Item(s) from Council 13.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to study fees and regulations that apply to special events held in parks, propose options for accepting special event proposals at underutilized parks; and to provide a progress report on Resolution No. 20240215-023, which related to supporting and preserving accessible, inclusive, open-to-the-public events and creating an application process for City co-sponsorship or other partnerships.16.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to propose City Code amendments to classify “microbusiness,” adjust permitting and licensing requirements to reduce the barriers to entry for microbusinesses, establish eligibility criteria, and develop a program that waives City fees for qualifying microbusinesses.14.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a schedule and process for reviewing social services and contracting performance, working with Council Committees on this review, and reporting back to Council.15.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to review and make recommendations regarding key performance measures including a comprehensive review of existing data, audits and models for performance management for Austin Police.17.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a security implementation plan for City parks and recreation lands and facilities; to acquire, deploy, and activate equipment to improve parks security and safety; and to ensure any parks surveillance technology is in full compliance with Ordinance No. 20260423-029 (known as the “TRUST Act”) and prioritized for deployment to City parks with a history of violent crimes.19.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to establish an Office of Joint Emergency Communications within the Management Services Department, take the necessary steps to create an independent Joint Emergency Communications Department outside of the Austin Police Department, and make recommendations regarding the creation of an independent Joint Emergency Communications Department.20.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to study if the proposed increase in the drainage charge rate for Austin Watershed Protection as part of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget is sufficient for the City’s drainage infrastructure needs and bring back any required ordinances if necessary to increase the change in the proposed drainage utility charge.22.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to evaluate and develop recommendations for the social services contracts that are proposed for reductions or elimination as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget.18.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to create a nature trail to connect the Circle C Metropolitan Park to the Hielscher Tract Greenbelt trail through adjacent City-owned land, ensure environmental protection, engage with community partners, and identify funding in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget.21.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to provide Council with a summary list of complaints of police misconduct and related information commonly referred to as the “G-file,” and directing the City Manager to provide Council with an assessment of costs, as well as any legal, technological, or operational barriers, to develop a publicly accessible online database of information related to allegations of misconduct.29: 10:30 AM - Austin Housing Finance Corporation Meeting 23.: The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors’ meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following the adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting, the City Council will reconvene. This item has no fiscal impact.31: 10:30 AM - Mueller Local Government Corporation Meeting 24.: The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' meeting of the Mueller Local Government Corporation. Following adjournment of the MLGC Board meeting the City Council will re-convene.33: Adjourn 2026-08-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austin City Council
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1: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. For full instructions on participation in person or by telephone, please visit the Council Meeting Information Center: https://www.austintexas.gov/council/meetings2: The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.3: 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes4: Budget and Organizational Excellence1.: Presentation and discussion of the City Manager’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget.6: Capital Delivery Services 2.: Approve an ordinance ordering a General Obligation Bond Election to be held on November 3, 2026, in the City of Austin, Texas on a proposed bond issue for Parks and Recreation, and Library improvements. Funding: Debt service on the General Obligation Bond Program will be funded through an annual property tax levy.8: City Clerk 3.: Approve an ordinance ordering a general election to be held in the City of Austin on November 3, 2026, for the purpose of electing City Council Members (single member districts) for District 1, District 3, District 5, District 8, and District 9; providing for the conduct of the general election; authorizing the City Clerk to enter into joint election agreements with other local political subdivisions as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of the election; and declaring an emergency. Funding4.: Approve an ordinance ordering a special election to be held in the City of Austin on November 3, 2026, to submit to the voters proposed charter amendments, including a citizen-initiated charter amendment certified sufficient on June 22, 2026; providing for the conduct of the special election; authorizing the City Clerk to enter into joint election agreements with other local political subdivisions as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of the election; and declaring an emergency. Funding: F11: Adjourn 2026-08-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austin City Council
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1: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. For full instructions on participation in person or by telephone, please visit the Council Meeting Information Center: https://www.austintexas.gov/council/meetings2: The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.3: 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes4: Budget and Organizational Excellence1.: Presentation and discussion of the City Manager’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget.6: Capital Delivery Services 2.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare an ordinance for Council consideration to order a November 2026 bond election, including recommended bond measures, proposition language, categories, and amounts for public improvements. Funding: Approval of this resolution has no immediate fiscal impact. Should City Council vote to call a 2026 bond election, fiscal impacts will be noted at that time.8: Adjourn 2026-07-30 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austin City Council
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1: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. For full instructions on participation in person or by telephone, please visit the Council Meeting Information Center: https://www.austintexas.gov/council/meetings2: The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.3: 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes4: Budget and Organizational Excellence1.: Presentation and discussion of the City Manager’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget.2.: Approve a resolution adopting a maximum proposed property (ad valorem) tax rate that will include an increase for the operations and maintenance of the City for Fiscal Year 2026-2027; and setting a public hearing to receive and consider public comment on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 property (ad valorem) tax rate (Suggested date, time, and location: August 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas). Funding: This item has no fiscal impact as it is not the fina7: City Clerk 3.: Approve the following items for inclusion in a November 3, 2026, special charter amendment election:
A) clarifying that the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission is independent of Council control, allowing the ICRC to review City districts after changes to the City’s boundary lines, providing an effective date for the redistricting plan adopted by the ICRC, increasing the number of individuals in the pool of potential appointees to the ICRC, clarifying the method and timing of filling v9: Financial Services- Contracts4.: Authorize a contract for a comprehensive efficiency study of City departments for Austin City Auditor’s Office with Public Works LLC, for an initial term of three years with up to two 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $5,230,000. Funding: $200,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of the Office of the City Auditor. Funding for the contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.11: 3:00 PM - Public Hearings and Possible Actions 5.: Conduct a public hearing and take possible action on the proposed City of Austin Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2027.13: Adjourn 14: This agenda includes items that are not related to budget.2026-07-28 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austin City Council
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1: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. For full instructions on participation in person or by telephone, please visit the Council Meeting Information Center: https://www.austintexas.gov/council/meetings2: The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.3: 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes4: Budget and Organizational Excellence1.: Presentation and discussion of the City Manager’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget.6: Public Hearings2.: Conduct a public hearing on proposed charter amendments including:
A) clarifying that the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission is independent of Council control, allowing the ICRC to review City districts after changes to the City’s boundary lines, providing an effective date for the redistricting plan adopted by the ICRC, increasing the number of individuals in the pool of potential appointees to the ICRC, clarifying the method and timing of filling vacancies on the ICRC, and allowin8: Adjourn 9: This agenda includes items that are not related to budget.2026-07-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austin City Council
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1: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. For full instructions on participation in person or by telephone, please visit the Council Meeting Information Center: https://www.austintexas.gov/council/meetings2: The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.3: All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member.4: 9:00 AM – Proclamations5: 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes6: Consent Agenda7: Approval of Minutes1.: Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session meeting of May 5, 2026, regular meeting of May 7, 2026, work session meeting of May 19, 2026, regular meeting of May 21, 2026, work session meeting of May 26, 2026, and regular meeting of May 28, 2026.9: Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment2.: Approve an ordinance amending City Code to move existing requirements related to limits on special events that occur at certain parks from Chapter 8-1 (Parks Administration) to Chapter 4-20 (Special Events), to update the list of special events, update definitions, and add provisions related to new special events at certain parks. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.11: Aviation 3.: Authorize negotiation and execution of a lease with Southwest Airlines Co. for certain premises consisting of approximately 18,601 square feet of building space, 13,418 square feet of cargo handling space, and related improvements for its provisioning operations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, for a term of five years, commencing after the date of beneficial occupancy, and with a renewal option for one additional five-year term. Funding: This item is projected to result in $3,038.16 o13: Capital Delivery Services 4.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare an ordinance for Council consideration to order a November 2026 bond election, including recommended bond measures, proposition language, categories, and amounts for public improvements. Funding: Approval of this resolution has no immediate fiscal impact. Should City Council vote to call a 2026 bond election, fiscal impacts will be noted at that time.15: City Attorney5.: Approve a settlement in Gregory Mitchell v. City of Austin, Cause No. D-1-GN-24-007990 in the 261st District Court, Travis County, Texas. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water.17: Energy 6.: Authorize negotiation and execution of a battery storage agreement with Balcones Ridge Resiliency II, LLC, a Jupiter Power subsidiary, for up to 200 megawatts of electrical power capacity from a utility-scale battery facility, in an estimated amount not to exceed $16,000,000 per year, for a term of up to 20 years, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $320,000,000. Funding: Contingent upon available funding in future budgets.19: Emergency Medical Services 7.: Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 10-2 (Emergency Medical Services) to amend definitions; provide emergency medical services authority on emergency scenes; require reimbursement by non-emergency medical transfer providers in some circumstances; enact regulations for private medical service operators at events; authorize related fees; and creating an offense. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.21: Emergency Management8.: Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20250813-005) to accept and appropriate Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance grant funds from the Texas Department of Emergency Management in the amount of $26,365,665 for COVID-19 expenses. Funding: $26,365,665 is available from the Federal Emergency Management Agency through the Texas Department of Emergency Management. A City funding match is not required.23: Financial Services 9.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the Austin Economic Development Corporation, d/b/a Rally Austin, to provide $13,215,260 of City hotel occupancy tax funding to Rally Austin to be used to establish and fund the Historic Preservation Acquisition Fund program to identify, acquire, preserve, activate, and steward historic properties and related preservation activities that promote tourism and convention visitation in compliance with Texas Tax Code 10.: Approve third reading of an ordinance granting a non-exclusive franchise and right to enter public rights-of way and public easements for a period of ten years to Texas Gas Service Company, a division of ONE Gas, Inc., to provide natural gas distribution services, and repealing Ordinance No. 20061005-023. Funding: $10,832,000 in estimated revenue is anticipated under this franchise agreement.11.: Approve third reading of an ordinance granting to Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, Inc., a non-exclusive franchise for constructing, maintaining, operating and using a transmission and distribution system in the City to provide electric utility services within its certificated area. Funding: $196,400 estimated increase in revenue is anticipated under this franchise agreement.12.: Approve an ordinance approving the Indian Hills Public Improvement District 2026 Annual Service Plan Update and declaring an emergency. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. All expenses of the Public Improvement District, both internal and external, should be recovered by the assessment fees.13.: Approve an ordinance approving the Whisper Valley Public Improvement District 2026 Annual Service Plan Update and declaring an emergency. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. All expenses of the Public Improvement District, both internal and external, should be recovered by the assessment fees.14.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Travis County to fund and participate in a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 21 for approximately 2,645 acres bounded by the Colorado River, US Highway 183, and State Highway 130, in the area generally known as “Dog's Head”. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.15.: Approve the preliminary project and financing plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 21 (Dog’s Head) that will apply to land bounded by the Colorado River, US Highway 183, and State Highway 130. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.16.: Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for two low-interest loans for a total of up to $14,000,000 from the State of Texas, State Energy Conservation Office, LoanSTAR Revolving Loan Program for the Solar on City Facilities Project. Funding: contingent upon available funding in future operating budgets.32: Financial Services- Contracts17.: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued soil relocation for Austin Aviation with Triumvirate Environmental d/b/a Gruene Environmental Services, to increase the amount by $298,190 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,436,638. Funding: $298,190 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Aviation.18.: Authorize two contracts for electric protective devices to protect against reverse power flow for Austin Energy with Techline Inc. and KBS Electrical Distributors Inc., for a term of two years with up to three 1-year extension options for a total contract amount not to exceed $10,000,000 divided between the contractors. Funding: $500,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.19.: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued services of an electronic visitor management system for Austin Energy with Force 5, Inc., to increase the amount by $270,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,087,330. Funding: $55,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.20.: Authorize a contract for underground utility locating services for Austin Energy with Line Quest LLC, for an initial term of two years with up to three 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $11,050,000. Funding: $552,500 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.21.: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued credit and debit card processing services for Austin Financial Services with Paymentech LLC, to extend the term up to six years and three months and increase the amount by $3,000,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $14,658,000. Funding: $90,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Financial Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.22.: Authorize an amendment to three contracts for continued consulting services, market reviews, organizational reviews, and benchmarking pay practices, for the City's Compensation Programs for Austin Human Resources with Gallagher Benefit Services Inc. d/b/a Arthur J Gallagher & Co., PFM Group Consulting LLC, and The Segal Company (Western States) Inc. d/b/a Segal Waters Consulting, to increase the amount by $1,750,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,078,000, divided among the 23.: Authorize a contract for data visualization, analytics, and integration licenses, maintenance, and support services for Austin Technology Services with Porter Burgess Company d/b/a Flair Data Systems for an initial term of one year with up to two 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,750,000. Funding: $419,461 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Technology Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.24.: Authorize a contract for decomposed granite gravel for Austin Parks and Recreation with Cribprocure Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000. Funding: $75,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Parks and Recreation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.25.: Approve an ordinance designating JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. as the depository for the City’s funds and authorize a contract for bank depository services for Austin Financial Services with JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000. Funding: $40,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Financial Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.26.: Authorize a contract for floodplain reforestation services for Austin Watershed Protection with Siglo Group LLC d/b/a Siglo Group, for an initial term of one year with up to four 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,250,000. Funding: $250,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Watershed Protection from the Riparian Zone Mitigation Fund. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.27.: Authorize a contract for industrial gases and cylinders, used for welding, laboratory testing, plant operations, generator cooling systems, and breathing apparatus equipment, for all City departments with Nippon Sanso Matheson Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,069,000. Funding: $40,250 is available in the Operating Budgets of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available 28.: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued information technology professional services for a case management system for Austin Municipal Court with Luz A Lozano Jr. d/b/a Radiant Compass Advisory, to increase the amount by $67,600 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $145,600. Funding: $67,600 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Municipal Court. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.29.: Authorize a contract for maintenance and repair of pond pump and irrigation systems for all City departments with H3lrs, LLC d/b/a Divided Water Services, for an initial term of two years with up to three 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,431,000. Funding: $125,000 is available in the Operating Budgets of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.2026-07-22 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austin City Council
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1: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. For full instructions on participation in person or by telephone, please visit the Council Meeting Information Center: https://www.austintexas.gov/council/meetings2: The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.3: 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes4: Budget and Organizational Excellence1.: Presentation and discussion of the City Manager’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget.2.: Conduct a community input session to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget.7: Adjourn 2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austin City Council Work Session
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1: The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda. In accordance with the Council rules and procedures, Council will not discuss any item from the regular meeting agenda that has not been identified as an item for discussion during the work session and will not vote on a work session agenda item that is also on the regular meeting agenda.A.: Pre-Selected Agenda ItemsA4.: A resolution directing the City Manager to prepare an ordinance for Council consideration to order a November 2026 bond election, including recommended bond measures, proposition language, categories, and amounts for public improvements. Funding: Approval of this resolution has no immediate fiscal impact. Should City Council vote to call a 2026 bond election, fiscal impacts will be noted at that time.
Pulled by Council Member Alter.B.: BriefingsB1.: Briefing on the development agreement and the creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 21 for approximately 2,645 acres bounded by the Colorado River, US Highway 183, and State Highway 130, in the area generally known as “Dog's Head”. [Kim Olivares, Director - Austin Financial Services].C.: Council Items of InterestD.: Council DiscussionE.: Executive SessionE1.: Discuss legal issues related to the City’s Energy Code requirements for new construction. (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).10: Adjourn 2026-07-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austin City Council
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1: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. For full instructions on participation in person or by telephone, please visit the Council Meeting Information Center: https://www.austintexas.gov/council/meetings2: The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.3: 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes4: Budget and Organizational Excellence1.: Presentation and discussion of the City Manager’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget.6: Item(s) to Set Public Hearing(s)2.: Set a public hearing to receive and consider public comment on the proposed budget for the City for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. (Suggested date, time, and location: July 30, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas). Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.8: Adjourn 2026-05-28 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austin City Council
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1: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. For full instructions on participation in person or by telephone, please visit the Council Meeting Information Center: http://austintexas.gov/department/city-council/council/council_meeting_info_center.htm 2: The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.3: All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member.4: 9:00 AM – Proclamations5: 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes6: Consent Agenda7: Budget and Organizational Excellence1.: Approve an ordinance setting the tax exemption for residence homesteads of individuals 65 years of age or older and persons with disabilities at an amount equal to $192,000 plus an increase necessary to provide equivalent property tax relief as what was provided by the exemption in the prior year and permitted by law. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.9: Financial Services 3.: Authorize the sale of the St. John site located at 800 E. St. Johns Avenue, Austin, Texas 78752, as two separate parcels after subdivision being the St. John North Property and the St. John South Property (collectively the Properties), for multifamily residential and retail development, to South Congress Public Facility Corporation, an entity created under Chapter 303, Texas Local Government Code, which is an affiliate of and is controlled by the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA), a4.: 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 #3.5.: Approve second reading of an ordinance granting a non-exclusive franchise and right to enter public rights-of way and public easements for a period of ten years to Texas Gas Service Company, a division of ONE Gas, Inc., to provide natural gas distribution services, and repealing Ordinance No. 20061005-023. Funding: Estimated annual franchise revenue in the amount of $10,832,000 is anticipated under this franchise agreement.6.: Authorize execution of an agreement with the Austin Firefighters Retirement Fund for its eligible employees and retirees to participate in the City’s 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact as participation is cost-neutral to the City, with no overall expense to the City as a result of such participation.7.: Authorize execution of an agreement with the Austin Police Retirement System for its eligible employees and retirees to participate in the City’s 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact as participation is cost-neutral to the City, with no overall expense to the City as a result of such participation.8.: Authorize execution of an agreement with the City of Austin Employees’ Retirement System for its eligible employees and retirees to participate in the City’s 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact as participation is cost-neutral to the City, with no overall expense to the City as a result of such participation.9.: Approve a resolution directing the publication of an Official Notice of Intention to Issue $156,265,000 City of Austin, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026 in one or more series related to fire and emergency medical service stations, administrative office buildings, a family violence shelter, bridges and dams, public safety facilities, park improvements, street and road improvements, and Waller Creek District improvements. Funding: The fee to advertise the sale will be included in the10.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement, and all other documents necessary or desirable, with the Austin Public Facilities Corporation for design services related to improvements to the property located at 3300 North Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas 78705, for a total amount not to exceed $1,000,000. Funding: $1,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Capital Delivery Services.11.: Approve an ordinance suspending a rate increase proposed by SiEnergy Gas, LLC, for natural gas services; approving the City’s participation in a coalition, including participation in proceedings related to the proposed rate increase at the Railroad Commission of Texas; requiring reimbursement of the municipal rate case expenses; and providing notice to SiEnergy Gas, LLC. Funding: This item has no fiscal Impact.2.: Approve a resolution authorizing the defeasance of certain outstanding 2025 General Obligation Public Improvement and Refunding Bonds in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000, including authorizing the negotiation and execution of an escrow agreement with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, and related documents, in accordance with the Master Development Agreement with Greystar Development Central, LLC or its affiliates and the Housing Authority of the City of Austin or its affiliates, g20: Financial Services- Contracts12.: Authorize additional contingency for the construction contract for the Northwest Lift Station Improvements: Rock Harbor Force Main and Four Points #2 Project for Austin Water with Santa Clara Construction, LTD, to increase the amount by $537,225, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,280,171. Funding: $537,225 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.13.: Authorize a contract for construction services for the Crosstown Tunnel Centralized Odor Control Facility Project for Austin Water with Keeley Construction Group, Inc., in the amount of $15,121,200, plus a $1,512,100 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $16,633,300. Funding: $16,633,300 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.14.: Authorize two contracts for facility system and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning parts for Austin Aviation with Bearing Distributors Inc. and Austin Armature Works LP d/b/a Austin Armature Works, each for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options, in a total amount not to exceed $400,000, divided between the contractors. Funding: $33,333 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon ava15.: Authorize a contract for power generation monitoring, maintenance, and support services for Austin Energy with Open Systems International Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,355,000. Funding: $90,333 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.16.: Authorize a contract for a control center platform for broadband services for Austin Technology Services with T-Mobile USA Inc./T-Mobile, T-Mobile USA, for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000. Funding: $50,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Technology Services.17.: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued Cellebrite hardware, software, and services for Austin Police with Carahsoft Technology Corp., to increase the amount by $275,400 and extend the term by one year for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $733,400. Funding: $75,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Police. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.18.: Authorize a contract for Synario financial forecast software for Austin Water and Austin Financial Services with PFM Solutions LLC, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,224,000. Funding: $162,800 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. $41,200 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Financial Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.19.: Authorize a contract for OASyS Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition hardware and software maintenance and support for Austin Water with Schneider Electric Systems USA Inc., for an initial term of one year with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $7,274,151. Funding: $750,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.20.: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued maintenance and support for the Advantage financial management system for Austin Financial Services with CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc., to increase the amount by $4,800,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $22,138,227. Funding: $600,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Financial Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.21.: Authorize a contract for construction services for the Burleson/Stassney High Crash Intersection Improvements project for Austin Transportation and Public Works with Rucoba and Maya Construction, LLC, in the amount of $2,095,275, plus a $209,528 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,304,803. Funding: $2,304,803 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works.22.: Authorize a contract to replace condenser water pumps for Austin Energy with Flintco, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $5,028,323. Funding: $5,028,323 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy.23.: Authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services for the Aquifer Storage and Recovery Pilot and Program Management Project with HDR Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $15,726,269, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $21,726,269. Funding: $15,726,269 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.24.: Authorize an amendment to the professional services agreement for engineering services for the 2016 Large Scale General Civil Engineering Services Rotation List with Walker Partners, LLC, in the amount of $6,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $21,600,000. Funding: $6,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy.25.: Authorize a contract for accuracy testing for large diameter meters for Austin Water with D&B Construction Group d/b/a DB Utility, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $4,440,000. Funding: $370,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.26.: Authorize a contract for an Americans with Disabilities Act transition plan and self-evaluation report for Management Services with Access Innovation Partners, LLC, for a term of 27 months in an amount not to exceed $500,000. Funding: $250,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Management Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.27.: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued long-term disability insurance for Austin Human Resources with Life Insurance Company of North America, to increase the amount by $2,700,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $16,068,000. Funding: $900,000 is available in the Employees Benefit Fund. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.28.: Authorize nine contracts for ammunition, firearms, and firearm accessories for Austin Police with GT Distributors, Inc. d/b/a GT Distributors - Austin; ProForce Marketing, Inc. d/b/a Proforce Law Enforcement; SSD International Inc.; CTC Gunworks, LLC; Precision Arms of Indiana LLC d/b/a PAI Defense; Staccato 2011, LLC; Precision Delta Corp.; Clyde Armory, Inc.; and Kiesler Police Supply, Inc., for an initial term of one year with up to two one-year extension options, in a total amount not to exc29.: Authorize a contract for bird and bat control services with Power Pest Corp. d/b/a Urban Bird Services, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $755,000. Funding: $52,431 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Convention Center and Austin Facilities Management. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.30.: Authorize a contract for fluorosilicic acid for Austin Water with Pencco Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,950,000. Funding: $245,833 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.31.: Authorize a contract for original equipment manufacturer parts and repair services for Crane Carrier and Hino refuse truck cabs and chassis for Austin Fleet Mobility Services with Holt Truck Centers of Texas d/b/a Holt Truck Centers, for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,129,885. Funding: $425,977 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Fleet Mobility Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon 32.: Authorize a contract for oils, greases, lubricants, and parts for all City departments with Arnold Oil Company of Austin LP d/b/a A-Line Auto Parts or Arnold Oil Company of Austin and Lubricant Product & Supplies LLC d/b/a LPS, for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $12,444,580. Funding: $622,229 is available in the Operating Budget of multiple City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available fun33.: Authorize a contract for powder activated carbon for Austin Water with Arq Purification, LLC d/b/a Arq Purification, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $4,300,000. Funding: $358,333 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.34.: Authorize two contracts for vehicle tire repair and replacement services for City vehicles and equipment for Austin Fleet Mobility Services with Southern Tire Mart, LLC and Youngblood Automotive & Tire, LLC, each for an initial term of two years with three one-year extension options, in a total amount not to exceed $13,490,270 divided between the contractors. Funding: $1,103,356 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Fleet Mobility Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is co35.: Authorize a contract for construction services for the Midfield Investigations and Vehicle Checkpoint Project for Austin Aviation with Alpha Paving Industries, LLC, in the amount of $1,599,840, plus a $133,133 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,732,973. Funding: $1,732,973 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Aviation.36.: Authorize an amendment to the contract for professional services for the AUS Building Commissioning Services for Austin Aviation to support the expanded scope, scale, and complexity of the Airport Expansion and Development Program with ARUP US, Inc., in the amount of $10,000,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $34,000,000. Funding: $10,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Aviation.2026-05-26 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austin City Council Work Session
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1: The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda. In accordance with the Council rules and procedures, Council will not discuss any item from the regular meeting agenda that has not been identified as an item for discussion during the work session and will not vote on a work session agenda item that is also on the regular meeting agenda.A.: Pre-Selected Agenda ItemsA60.: A resolution directing the City Manager to update the I-35 Cap and Stitch Program to allow funding for the construction of two I-35 Cap and Stitch improvements that can be completed in the near future as well as work with the Texas Department of Transportation on funding commitments and decrease the appropriated amount of general obligation bonds for the Program.
Pulled by Mayor Watson.B.: BriefingsB1.: Development and Consideration of 2027 State and Federal Legislative Priorities. [Carrie Rogers, Officer, Erika Dzangare, Deputy Officer - Austin Government Relations].B2.: Briefing on Community Engagement Plan and Cost Assessment for Renaming Cesar Chavez St. [Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director - Office of Equity and Inclusion, Jessica King, Director - Communications and Engagement, Amica Bose, Assistant Director - Transportation and Public Works, Matthew Schmidt, Division Manager - Economic Development].C.: Council Items of InterestD.: Council DiscussionE.: Executive Session10: Adjourn 2026-05-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austin City Council
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1: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. For full instructions on participation in person or by telephone, please visit the Council Meeting Information Center: http://austintexas.gov/department/city-council/council/council_meeting_info_center.htm 2: The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.3: All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member.4: 9:00 AM – Proclamations5: 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes6: Consent Agenda7: Approval of Minutes1.: Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session meeting of April 21, 2026 and regular meeting of April 23, 2026.9: Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment2.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with artist Jessica Bell for artwork for the St. John Site Redevelopment Art in Public Places Project for a total amount not to exceed $235,000. Funding: $235,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Financial Services.11: Economic Development3.: Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20250227-007, which nominated Spansion LLC, located at 5204 East Ben White Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78741, for designation by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism as a single Texas Enterprise Project in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2303, to assign the project from Spansion LLC to Spansion Fab 25 LLC. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.13: Energy 4.: Authorize negotiation and execution of a battery storage agreement with OCI Energy, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of OCI Enterprises Inc., for up to 100 megawatts of electrical power capacity produced by a utility-scale battery facility, in an amount not to exceed $8,250,000 per year, for a term up to 20 years, for a total amount not to exceed $165,000,000. Funding for the additional amounts is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.5.: Authorize negotiation and execution of up to two power purchase agreements with Invenergy Renewables LLC, a subsidiary of Invenergy Renewables Holdings LLC, purchasing the energy produced by up to two utility-scale wind facilities, which have a combined total capacity to produce approximately 299 megawatts of electricity, in an estimated amount of $34,000,000 per year, for a term of 10 years, for a total estimated amount up to $340,000,000. Funding: $34,000,000 is available in the Operating Budg6.: Authorize the City Manager to apply for a development permit from Travis County Transportation and Natural Resources for constructing a new electric transmission line connecting to the Timber Creek substation and to pay permitting fees in an amount not to exceed $935,000. Funding: $935,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy.7.: Approve implementation of efficient, local, natural gas-powered peaker generation units as part of Austin Energy’s Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035. Funding: Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the additional amounts is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.18: Emergency Medical Services 8.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the City of Georgetown, Travis County, Travis County Emergency Services District No. 1 (Lago Vista Fire Department), Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 (Pflugerville Fire Department), and Williamson County to establish the provision and receipt of emergency medical services automatic aid by Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.20: Emergency Management9.: Authorize submission of an application to, and the acceptance of grant funds from, the Department of Homeland Security, through the Public Safety Office of the Office of the Governor, to implement the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program, including the State Homeland Security Program, for multiple public safety grant projects, in an amount not to exceed $1,397,063. Funding: $1,397,063 is available from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, through the Public Safety Office of the 10.: Authorize submission of an application to, and the acceptance of grant funds from, the Department of Homeland Security, through the Public Safety Office of the Office of the Governor, to implement the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program, including the Urban Area Security Initiative, for multiple public safety grant projects, in an amount not to exceed $3,700,000. Funding: $3,700,000 is available from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, through the Public Safety Office of the O23: Financial Services 11.: Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bond, Series 2026B (Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion and Enhancements Project)(WIFIA ID - 23123TX) and a direct loan agreement for the purchase of the bond with the United States Environmental Protection Agency in a par amount not to exceed $1,000,000,000 in accordance with the parameters set out in the ordinance, authorizing related documents, and approving the payment of cost o12.: Approve second reading of an ordinance granting to Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, Inc., a non-exclusive franchise for constructing, maintaining, operating and using a transmission and distribution system in the City to provide electric utility services within its certificated area. Funding: Estimated annual franchise revenue in the amount of $196,400 is anticipated under this franchise agreement.13.: Approve an ordinance setting the calendar year 2027 rate of assessment for the Austin Downtown Public Improvement District within the City of Austin and approving the calendar year 2027 assessment roll for the District. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.14.: Approve an ordinance setting the calendar year 2027 rate of assessment for the East Sixth Street Public Improvement District within the City of Austin and approving the calendar year 2027 assessment roll for the district. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.15.: Approve an ordinance setting the assessment rate and approving a proposed 2027 assessment roll for the South Congress Preservation and Improvement District within the City of Austin. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.16.: Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of one or more series of City of Austin, Texas, Special Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (Convention Center Project), in a par amount not to exceed $1,350,000,000 to fund the Convention Center expansion project, in accordance with the parameters set out in the ordinance; authorizing related documents; approving the payment of costs of issuance; and rescinding Ordinance No. 20251023-009. Funding: Fiscal Year 2025-2026 debt service requirements 30: Financial Services- Contracts17.: Authorize a contract for construction services for the Oltorf at Travis Heights Pressure Zone Conversion Project for Austin Water with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., in the amount of $5,073,625, plus a $507,364 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,580,989. Funding: $5,580,989 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.18.: Authorize change order five to the construction contract for the Hyde Park Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project for Austin Water with Santa Clara Construction Ltd., in the amount of $831,153, for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,392,249. Funding: $831,153 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.19.: Authorize a contract for air compressor maintenance and repair services for Austin Energy with Capitol Bearing Service of Austin, Inc., for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,578,705. Funding: $315,741 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.20.: Authorize eleven contracts for critical electric utility supplies and equipment for Austin Energy with Apfelbaum Industrial Inc.; KBS Electrical Distributors Inc.; Kerec Co., Ltd.; Priester-Mell & Nicholson Inc.; PulseMac Solutions, LLC; Stuart C Irby Company d/b/a Stuart C Irby Co.; Sungjin Transformer Inc. d/b/a Sungjin Transformer; Taihan Electric USA Ltd.; Techline Inc.; Texas Electric Cooperatives; and Wesco Distribution, Inc., each for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year21.: Authorize a contract for air insulated switchgears for Austin Energy with Priester-Mell & Nicholson Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,000,000. Funding: $4,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy.22.: Authorize a contract for municipal court case management software and services for Austin Municipal Court with Journal Technologies Inc. d/b/a Journal Technologies, for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $3,550,000. Funding: $535,400 is available in the Operating Budget of the Austin Municipal Court. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.23.: Authorize six contracts for audio/visual and television broadcast equipment, products, and related services for all City departments with AVI-SPL, LLC; Donald Kenneth Martin dba DVSERVE; Halbrook and Miller, Inc. dba TM Television; Heart of Texas Music, Inc.; IES Commercial, Inc. dba IES Communications, LLC; and Nelco Media, Inc., each for an initial term of two years with up to three 1-year extension options in amounts not to exceed $36,000,000, divided among the contractors. Funding: $7,130,0024.: Authorize a contract for application management and data automation case management software, licensing, maintenance, migration and support services for Austin Technology Services with UNISYS CORP., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000. Funding: $900,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Technology Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.25.: Authorize additional contingency for the construction contract for the Fallwell Lane Capital Renewal project for Austin Energy and Austin Water with Posillico Civil, Inc., in the amount of $3,337,139, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $27,809,496. Funding: $3,337,139 is available in the Capital Budgets of Austin Energy and Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract amount is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.26.: Ratify a contract for drug and alcohol testing services for Austin Human Resources with Occupational Health Centers of The Southwest, P.A. d/b/a Concentra Medical Centers in an amount of $35,845 and authorize an amendment to increase the amount by $84,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $501,845. Funding: $35,845 was available in prior fiscal years’ Operating Budgets of Austin Human Resources. $84,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Human Resources.27.: Ratify a contract for unemployment claims processing, I-9 employment eligibility verification, and employment and record verification for Austin Human Resources with Equifax, Inc. d/b/a Equifax Workforce Solutions LLC, Appriss Insights, LLC in the amount of $44,346 and authorize an amendment to increase the amount by $84,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $504,346. Funding: $44,346 was available in prior fiscal years’ Operating Budget of Austin Human Resources. $84,000 is available in28.: Authorize execution of cooperative contracts for park and playground equipment, installation, and maintenance services through BuyBoard for Austin Parks and Recreation and Austin Transportation and Public Works, for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $45,000,000. Funding: $2,985,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Parks and Recreation. $15,000 is available in the Capital Austin Transportation and Public Works. Funding fo29.: Ratify a contract for electric system restoration services for Austin Energy with Collective Strategic Resources, LLC d/b/a Collective Strategic Resources, in the amount of $95,000. Funding: $95,000 was available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy.30.: Authorize a contract for advanced transportation controller cabinets for Austin Transportation and Public Works with Swarco McCain, Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $5,400,000. Funding: $450,000 is available in the operating budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.31.: Authorize two contracts for rental of trench safety shoring equipment and pumping equipment for all City departments with United Rentals (North America) Inc. dba United Rentals Inc. or United Rentals and Sunbelt Rentals Inc. dba Sunbelt Rentals, for an initial term of two years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $522,000, divided between the contractors. Funding: $50,000 is available in the Operating Budgets of all City departments. Funding for the remaining con2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austin City Council Work Session
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1: The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda. In accordance with the Council rules and procedures, Council will not discuss any item from the regular meeting agenda that has not been identified as an item for discussion during the work session and will not vote on a work session agenda item that is also on the regular meeting agenda.A.: Pre-Selected Agenda ItemsA23.: Discuss six contracts for audio/visual and television broadcast equipment, products, and related services for all City departments with AVI-SPL, LLC; Donald Kenneth Martin dba DVSERVE; Halbrook and Miller, Inc. dba TM Television; Heart of Texas Music, Inc.; IES Commercial, Inc. dba IES Communications, LLC; and Nelco Media, Inc., each for an initial term of two years with up to three 1-year extension options in amounts not to exceed $36,000,000, divided among the contractors. Funding: $7,130,000 A7.: Implementation of efficient, local, natural gas-powered peaker generation units as part of Austin Energy’s Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035. Funding: Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the additional amounts is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Pulled by Council Member Siegel.B.: BriefingsB1.: Council's priorities for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget development process. [Kerri Lang - Director - Budget and Excellence].B2.: Staff recommendations on elements of a potential 2026 bond program and election [Adriana Castaneda, Director, Eric Bailey, Assistant Director, Marcus Hammer, Assistant Director - Austin Capital Delivery Services].B3.: Proposed development agreement and future annexation of a mixed-use development of 2,614 acres in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction bounded by the Colorado River, US Highway 183, and State Highway 130, in the area generally known as "Dog's Head”, including future creation of a tax increment reinvestment zone and local government corporation [Dr. Eric A. Johson, Assistant City Manager - City Manager’s Office].C.: Council Items of InterestD.: Council DiscussionE.: Executive SessionE1.: Discuss legal issues related to the Austin Convention Center. (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).13: Adjourn 2026-05-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austin City Council
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1: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. For full instructions on participation in person or by telephone, please visit the Council Meeting Information Center: http://austintexas.gov/department/city-council/council/council_meeting_info_center.htm 2: The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.3: All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member.4: 9:00 AM – Proclamations5: 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes6: Consent Agenda7: Approval of Minutes8: Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment2.: Authorize the negotiation and execution of an agreement with artist team Ion Art, for artwork for the Ross Road Substandard Streets Art in Public Places Project, in an amount not to exceed $330,000. Funding: $330,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works.3.: Authorize a contract amendment with artist William Tavis for artwork for the Armadillo Water Tank Art in Public Places Project in an amount not to exceed $90,850, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $223,850. Funding: $90,850 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.4.: Approve an ordinance amending City Code to move existing requirements related to special events that occur at certain parks from Chapter 8-1 (Parks Administration) to Chapter 4-20 (Special Events), to update the list of special events, update definitions, and add provisions related to new special events at certain parks. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.12: Community Court5.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Austin Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center, d/b/a Integral Care for the Homeless Health and Wellness Center program, which offers behavioral health services integrated with primary care, to add one-time funding in the amount of $497,299, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,388,026. Funding: $497,299 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Community 14: Financial Services 6.: Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance by Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2026, in an amount not to exceed $4,140,000 to finance the District’s share of the construction costs associated with roads and related improvements serving the District, as well as various interest and issuance costs; and waiving City Code Sections 25-9-284 and 25-9-287 to waive notice of the District’s application to Council and the Water and Wastewater 7.: Approve a resolution authorizing the defeasance of certain outstanding 2025 General Obligation Public Improvement and Refunding Bonds, including authorizing the execution of an escrow agreement and related documents. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. Funding for the defeasance will be an upfront payment from a private developer partner as part of public-private partnership redevelopment project.8.: Approve first reading of an ordinance granting to Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, Inc., a non-exclusive franchise for constructing, maintaining, operating and using a transmission and distribution system in the City to provide electric utility services within its certificated area. Funding: Estimated annual franchise revenue in the amount of $196,400 is anticipated under this franchise agreement.9.: Approve first reading of an ordinance granting a non-exclusive franchise and right to enter public rights-of way and public easements for a period of ten years to Texas Gas Service Company, a division of ONE Gas, Inc., to provide natural gas distribution services, and repealing Ordinance No. 20061005-023 Funding: Estimated annual franchise revenue in the amount of $10,832,000 is anticipated under this franchise agreement.19: Financial Services- Contracts10.: Authorize a contract for pest control services for Austin Aviation with Rentokil-Terminix, for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $671,561. Funding: $45,834 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.11.: Authorize a contract for construction services for the Krieg Fields Reclaimed Water Line Permanent Restoration Project for Austin Water with Arguijo Corporation in the amount of $1,298,197, plus a $129,820 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,428,017. Funding: $1,428,017 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.12.: Authorize a contract for construction services for the Williamson Creek - Brassiewood Drive Phase 2 South Pleasant Valley Road Outfall Project for Austin Watershed Protection with Jerdon Enterprise, LP, in the amount of $3,007,593, plus a $300,760 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,308,353. Funding: $3,308,353 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Watershed Protection.13.: Authorize a contract for Flood Early Forecasting Mapping and Modeling System and Graphical User Interface Services for Austin Watershed Protection with Vieux & Associates Inc., for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,200,000. Funding: $220,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Watershed Protection. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.14.: Ratify an amendment to the Master Service Agreement for continued data center lease space for all City departments, in the amount of $577,467 and authorize an amendment for future services to increase the amount by $3,557,533 and extend the term by three years for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $6,577,072. Funding: $577,467 for the ratification was available in the Operating Budgets of various City departments, $1,089,199 is still available in the Operating Budgets of various City15.: Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for construction services for the Zilker Metro Park, Zilker Clubhouse Project for Austin Parks and Recreation with Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, LLC, in the amount of $5,420,000, plus a $650,400 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,070,400. Funding: $6,070,400 is available in the Capital Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department.16.: Authorize a contract for production meter evaluation and pitot testing for Austin Water with M.E. Simpson Company, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $150,000. Funding: $150,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water.17.: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued building automation system maintenance and repairs for all City departments with Way Service LTD, to increase the amount by $625,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,703,000. Funding: $158,333 is available in the Operating Budgets of all City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.18.: Authorize a contract for the supply and delivery of propane for all City departments with Ferrellgas, LP d/b/a Ferrellgas, for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $461,000. Funding: $35,416 is available in the operating budget of all City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.19.: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued graffiti removal services for Austin Development Services with Time Machine LLC d/b/a Time Machine ATX to increase the amount by $282,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $357,000. Funding: $197,400 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Development Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.20.: Authorize a contract for sheet metal fabrication, ductwork and pipe/duct insulation for Austin Facilities Management with Unbelievable Air LLC for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 Funding: $97,222 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Facility Management. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets21.: Authorize a contract for the development of a strategic implementation plan to improve bond funded capital projects for Austin Capital Delivery Services with J-BJ Marketing LLC d/b/a JBJ Management LLC, for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $161,000. Funding: $161,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Capital Delivery Services.32: Financial Services - Real Estate22.: Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire a wastewater easement on behalf of Austin Water for the Texas Department of Transportation Interstate 35 Capital Express Central Roadway project. The wastewater easement consists of two parts, totaling approximately 0.023 acres (998 square feet) situated out of and a part of the S. Del Valle Survey, Abstract No. 24 in Travis County, Texas, being a portion of a called 4.020 acre tract of land, g34: Item(s) from Council 23.: Approve appointments and certain related waivers to boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies, and to public facility corporations; removal and replacement of members; and amendments to board and commission bylaws.24.: Approve a resolution establishing an economic development framework, directing the creation of a comprehensive economic development policy, directing action on the position of Director for Austin Economic Development, and directing actions to improve economic development projects.25.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to support youth transitioning out of foster care through housing stability, legislative advocacy, and local partnerships, and requiring the City Manager to report back by July 17, 2026.26.: Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to modify site development and other regulations for two-unit and three-unit residential uses and allow two-unit and three-unit residential uses in all zoning districts and regulating plans where single family and multifamily residential uses are permitted consistent with HOME Phases 1 and 2 regulations; and directing the City Manager to take steps to improve the feasibility of small-scale residential development39: Non-Consent 40: Eminent Domain 27.: Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Capital of Texas Highway/Loop 360 at Lakewood Project for the public use allowing Austin Water to relocate water and wastewater lines in conflict with Texas Department of Transportation roadway improvements requiring the acquisition of a waterline easement consisting of approximately 0.1282 of one acre (5,584 square feet) of land, out of and a part of the Robert 28.: Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for Austin Watershed Protection’s Williamson Creek - Tributary 4 Channel Stabilization Project for the public use of stream stabilization and wastewater improvements along Williamson Creek Tributary 4, requiring the acquisition of a temporary working space easement consisting of approximately 0.0105 of one acre (456 square foot) easement, and a temporary ingress and egre43: 10:30 AM - Austin Housing Finance Corporation Meeting 29.: The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors’ meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following the adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting, the City Council will reconvene. This item has no fiscal impact.45: Public Hearings and Possible Actions 2026-05-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austin City Council Work Session
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1: The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda. In accordance with the Council rules and procedures, Council will not discuss any item from the regular meeting agenda that has not been identified as an item for discussion during the work session and will not vote on a work session agenda item that is also on the regular meeting agenda.A.: Pre-Selected Agenda ItemsB.: BriefingsB1.: Briefing on the Citywide Density Bonus Program [Stevie Greathouse, Division Manager, Warner Cook, Principal Planner - Austin Planning].B2.: Briefing regarding operational modifications within Homeless Strategies and Operations [David Gray, Officer - Homeless Strategies and Operations] .C.: Council Items of InterestD.: Council DiscussionC1.: Discussion regarding a resolution directing the City Manager to postpone any departmental reorganizations or employee transfers associated with the “One ATS” initiative, until such time that Council is presented with sufficient information to justify those aspects of the initiative, and until Council affirmatively approves their implementation.E.: Executive Session10: Adjourn E1.: Discuss legal issues related to the Yogurt Shop criminal cases. (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).2026-04-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austin City Council
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36: Financial Services - Real Estate24.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the lease agreement on behalf of Austin Facilities Management to extend the lease with Durbin Bennett Private Wealth Management, LLC, a Texas limited liability company d/b/a Maslow Wealth Advisors (Maslow Wealth), for 5,639 square feet of office space in the City’s Two Barton Skyway Building located at 1601 South MoPac Expressway, Suite 125D, Austin, Texas 78746, part of two administrative office buildings to serve as a new Public Safety Hea25.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the lease agreement with Fifth Lane Capital, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, for 1,024 square feet of office space in the City’s University Park Building, the administrative office building to serve as a new colocation facility for Austin Capital Delivery Services and other departments, located at 3300 North Interstate Highway 35, Suite 380, Austin, Texas 78705, that will establish an earlier lease expiration date of April 1, 2026. Fundi26.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the lease agreement with Open Lending LLC, a Texas limited liability company, for 25,368 square feet of office space in the City’s One Barton Skyway Building, part of two administrative office buildings to serve as a new Public Safety Headquarters for Austin Fire, Austin Police, and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services, located at 1501 South MoPac Expressway, Suite 450, Austin, Texas 78746, that will establish an earlier lease exp40: Homeless Strategies and Operations27.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with The Salvation Army, a Georgia corporation, for the Emergency Solutions Grant for the Austin Shelter for Women and Children to provide operations and maintenance for a nine-month term, beginning on January 1, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $313,922. Funding: $313,922 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations Special Revenue Budget.42: Resource Recovery 28.: Approve an ordinance amending Exhibit A of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fees, Fines, and Other Charges ordinance (Ordinance No. 20250813-004) to amend Austin Resource Recovery fees for garbage collection in the Central Business District to eliminate the organics fee and increase the base customer charges and dumpster service and fee per cubic yard fees. Funding: This item may result in additional revenue collections in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Resource Recovery Fund.44: Technology Services29.: Approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 2 (Administration) to add a new Chapter 2-19 (Surveillance Technology) relating to the adoption, acquisition, deployment, use, and review of surveillance technology by any City department. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.1: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. For full instructions on participation in person or by telephone, please visit the Council Meeting Information Center: http://austintexas.gov/department/city-council/council/council_meeting_info_center.htm 2: The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.3: All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member.4: 9:00 AM – Proclamations5: 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes6: Consent Agenda7: Approval of Minutes1.: Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session meeting of March 24, 2026, and regular meeting of March 26, 2026.9: Animal Services 2.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Travis County for the City’s provision of animal services, for a five-month period beginning May 1, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $1,635,245 to be paid to the City. Funding: The County will reimburse the City for the animal services provided by the City through a cost recovery model.11: Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment3.: Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award, negotiate, and execute Historic Preservation Fund grant agreements and allocations for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for historic preservation and restoration projects and activities in an amount not to exceed $31,379,499. Funding: $31,379,499 is available in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment Special Revenue Historic Preservation Fund for historic preservation and restoration projects in accordance with Texas T13: Economic Development5.: Approve a resolution adopting a Cultural District Funding Model to inform future budgetary recommendations for City-designated Cultural Districts, consistent with the City’s Economic and Cultural District Framework Policy, adopted by Resolution No. 20240926-014. The funding model establishes a framework for considering future investments that support district management, activation, and long-term sustainability. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.6.: Authorize negotiation and execution of a Business Expansion Program economic development agreement with RIDA COTA Hotel, LLC for a term up to 30 years, with performance-based payments not to exceed an amount equal to 8.25 percent of the gross room night revenue generated through RIDA COTA Hotel, LLC’s development and operation of a hotel at 9201 Circuit of the Americas Boulevard, Del Valle, Texas 78717 and approve an ordinance waiving the staff presentation, public announcement and portal setup,16: Energy 7.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with UPower Energy LLC, for up to eight megawatts of electricity from a utility-scale solar facility to be located at the closed City of Austin FM 812 Landfill, in an estimated amount up to $1,500,000 per year, for a term up to 25 years, for a total estimated amount of up to $37,500,000. Funding: $1,500,000 is contingent upon approval of the Proposed Operating Budget of Austin Energy.8.: Authorize negotiation and execution of a battery storage agreement with Base Power, Inc., for up to 40 megawatts of electric power capacity from a distribution-scale battery facility portfolio, in an estimated amount of up to $4,080,000 per year, for a term up to 10 years, for a total estimated amount of up to $40,800,000. Funding: $4,080,000 is available in the 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future bud19: Financial Services 9.: Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (Estancia Hill Country Public Improvement District Improvement Area #3), in an amount not to exceed $9,000,000 for certain improvements to support the Estancia Hill Country Public Improvement District Improvement Area #3 and authorizing all related documents and fees. Funding: The bonds will be paid from special assessments levied on the property within Improvement Area #3 of the 10.: Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A (CWSRF), in the par amount of $59,000,000 to implement Austin Water’s Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plan Expansion and related enhancement projects, and approve related documents. Funding: Fiscal Year 2025-2026 debt service requirements for the proposed bond issuance are included in the 2025-2026 Approved Budget of the Combined Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund.11.: Authorize an amendment to the management agreement with Austin DMO, Inc. dba Downtown Austin Alliance for management services to extend the term to April 30, 2031 and update the 5-Year Service and Assessment Plan and Budget to align with the extended term. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. Related to Item #12.12.: Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20250724-138 to update the Austin Downtown Public Improvement District Service and Assessment Plan and Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 and declaring an emergency. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. Related to Item #11.24: Financial Services- Contracts13.: Authorize a contract for construction services for the West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main project for Austin Water with Austin Underground, Inc., in the amount of $3,699,813, plus a $369,982 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,069,795. Funding: $4,069,795 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.14.: Authorize a contract for construction services for the Colony Park - Austin Energy Work Order No. 663280 project for Austin Financial Services with Joe Bland Construction LLC, in the amount of $3,186,917, plus a $318,692 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,505,609. Funding: $3,505,609 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Financial Services.15.: Authorize a contract for construction services for the Northwest A & B Zone Waterline Extensions and Pressure Reducing Valves project for Austin Water with DeNucci Constructors, LLC, in the amount of $6,897,348, plus a $689,735 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,587,083. Funding: $7,587,083 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.16.: Authorize a contract for customer assistance program enrollment support services for Austin Energy with Solix, Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000. Funding: $833,333 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.17.: Authorize a contract for a process information analytics platform for Austin Energy with Aveva Software, LLC for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000. Funding: $309,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.18.: Authorize a contract for distributed antenna system and public wi-fi services for Austin Aviation with Concourse Communications Group LLC for a term of 10 years in an estimated revenue amount of $1,750,000. Funding: This item is projected to result in additional revenue of $1,075,000 in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. In the future, this item will result in an annual revenue amount of $75,000 in Austin Aviation’s Operating Budget.19.: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued Canva graphic design platform with CDW LLC d/b/a Sirius Computer Solutions, LLC, CDW Government, to increase the amount by $310,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $385,852. Funding: $130,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Communications and Engagement. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.20.: Authorize a contract for an East Austin Historic Resource Survey Update for Austin Planning with HHM & Associates, Inc., for a term of two years in an amount not to exceed $577,362. Funding: $577,362 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Planning.21.: Authorize a contract for center pivot irrigation units service for Austin Water with Leonard Water Services in an amount not to exceed $247,758. Funding: $247,758 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water.22.: Authorize a contract for total waste management services for Austin Aviation with Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. d/b/a Texas Disposal Systems, for an initial term of three years with up to two three-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $27,930,137. Funding: $261,538 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.23.: Authorize two contracts for City owned solar installations on City facilities for Austin Climate Action and Resilience with GS Solar LLC d/b/a Big Sun Solar, for an initial term of five years with up to five five-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $76,500,000 and with PowerFin Texas Solar Projects, LLC for a term of up to 25 years with an estimated revenue of $17,700,000. Funding: $1,300,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract te2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austin City Council Work Session
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1: The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda. In accordance with the Council rules and procedures, Council will not discuss any item from the regular meeting agenda that has not been identified as an item for discussion during the work session and will not vote on a work session agenda item that is also on the regular meeting agenda.A.: Pre-Selected Agenda ItemsA6.: A Business Expansion Program economic development incentive agreement with RIDA COTA Hotel, LLC for a term up to 30 years, with performance-based payments in an amount not to exceed an amount equal to 8.25 percent of the gross room night revenue generated by hotel operations and approve an ordinance waiving the staff presentation, public announcement and portal setup, and public hearing requirements of Ordinance Nos. 20180830-057 and 20240926-013. Funding: Funding is contingent upon available fuB.: BriefingsB1.: Presentation of the City's Five-Year Financial Forecast [Kerri Lang, Director - Office of Budget and Organizational Excellence.C.: Council Items of InterestD.: Council DiscussionE.: Executive SessionE2.: Discuss legal issues related to SB 4, passed during the 85th Texas Legislative Session, regarding enforcement by local governmental entities of state and federal immigration laws. (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).E3.: Discuss legal and real estate matters related to the acquisition by eminent domain of a fee simple interest in right-of-way consisting of approximately 0.282 acres (12,301 square feet), located at 00 Mount Larson Road, Austin, Texas 78746, for the public use of situating a communications tower to provide radio coverage in support of all City and County public safety and public service departments and agencies. (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code and E1.: Discuss legal issues related to Cunningham et al. v. City of Austin et al., D-1-GN-26-002152, in the 261st District Court in Travis County, Texas concerning the City’s transportation user fee. (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).12: Adjourn 2026-04-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austin City Council
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1: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. For full instructions on participation in person or by telephone, please visit the Council Meeting Information Center: http://austintexas.gov/department/city-council/council/council_meeting_info_center.htm 2: The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.3: All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member.4: 9:00 AM – Proclamations5: 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes6: Consent Agenda7: Approval of Minutes1.: Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council regular meeting of March 12, 2026.9: City Attorney2.: Approve a settlement in Marvin Reyes, Jeremiah Tahay, Daniella Tahay as next friend of N.T., a minor, and Daniella Tahay as next friend of N.R., a minor v. City of Austin, Cause No. D-1-GN-23-002694 in the 353rd District Court, Travis County, Texas. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Liability Reserve Fund.11: Financial Services 3.: Approve an ordinance to suspend a Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program interim rate adjustment proposed by Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.4.: Approve an ordinance to suspend a Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program interim rate adjustment proposed by Texas Gas Service Company. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.14: Financial Services- Contracts5.: Authorize a contract for Ciena Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing products and services for Austin Energy with Netsync Network Solutions, Inc. for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,000,000. Funding: $90,373 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy and $1,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in fut6.: Authorize a contract for vegetation management around street lighting for Austin Energy with Wright Tree Service, Inc. for an initial term of three years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $9,000,000. Funding: $650,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.7.: Authorize a contract for electric distribution vegetation management services for Austin Energy with Eocene Environmental Group for an initial term of three years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $24,000,000. Funding: $1,010,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.8.: Authorize a contract for transformer bushings for Austin Energy with Wesco Distribution, Inc., d/b/a Hi-Line Utility Supply Co., LLC or Power Supply Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000. Funding: $10,000 is available in the Capital Budget and $90,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.9.: Authorize a contract for construction services for the Lady Bird Lake Bore for Pedernales Reconductor project for Austin Energy with Austin Underground, Inc., in the amount of $2,733,915, plus a $273,391 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,007,306. Funding: $3,007,306 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy.10.: Ratify a contract for construction services for the Little Walnut Creek - Jamestown Tributary Erosion and Drainage Improvements project for Austin Watershed Protection and Austin Water with Santa Clara Construction Ltd., in an amount not to exceed $7,287,787. Funding: $59,741 was available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water and $7,228,046 was available in the Capital Budget of Austin Watershed Protection.11.: Authorize a contract for construction services for the Astor Place Water and Wastewater Pipeline Rehabilitation project for Austin Water with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., in the amount of $6,498,246, plus a $649,825 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,148,071. Funding: $7,148,071 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.12.: Authorize a contract for construction services for the Cameron Road Wastewater Improvements project for Austin Water with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd., in the amount of $ 8,974,202, plus a $897,421 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,871,623. Funding: $9,871,623 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.13.: Authorize additional contingency for the construction contract for the Barton Creek - Bank Erosion Restoration at 1732 Toomey Road project for Austin Watershed Protection with Austin Filter Systems, Inc., to increase the amount by $81,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $5,815,545. Funding: $81,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Watershed Protection.14.: Authorize an amendment to the contracts for engineering services for the 2019 Small Scale Water and Wastewater Facilities Engineering Services Rotation List with BGE, Inc. dba Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., Gannett Fleming, Inc., H.W. Lochner, Inc. dba K. Friese & Associates, LLC, Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc., Walker Partners, LLC, and Weston Solutions, Inc., to increase the amount by $9,500,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $20,000,000 to be divided among the firms. Funding15.: Authorize a contract for original equipment manufacturer parts and repair services for Labrie refuse trucks for Austin Fleet Mobility Services with Reliance Environmental Truck Sales LLC d/b/a Reliance Truck & Equipment, for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,798,780. Funding: $174,881 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Fleet Mobility Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available fund16.: Authorize a contract for original equipment manufacturer parts and repair services for Toro Lawn Equipment for Austin Fleet Mobility Services with HCOP LLC d/b/a Hill Country Outdoor Power d/b/a PartsTree.Com, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,664,965. Funding: $166,497 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Fleet Mobility Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in futu17.: Authorize a contract for traffic cones for all City departments with Jaydee Group USA Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $685,000. Funding: $68,500 is available in the Operating Budget of all City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.18.: Authorize a contract for coronavirus pandemic cost recovery support for Austin Emergency Management with Hagerty Consulting, Inc. d/b/a Hagerty Consulting, for an initial term of one year with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,450,000. Funding: $201,388 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Emergency Management. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.19.: Authorize a contract for Apple branded products and services for all City departments with CDW LLC d/b/a Sirius Computer Solutions, LLC d/b/a CDW Government for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $4,890,000. Funding: $489,000 is available in the Operating Budgets of all City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.30: Financial Services - Real Estate20.: Authorize negotiation and execution of a lease agreement with Mexic-Arte, a Texas non-profit corporation, for the purpose of temporarily relocating the Mexic-Arte Museum to the Austin History Center, for a term of 36 months, for approximately 12,072 rentable square feet of space in the Austin History Center located at 810 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701, with one 12-month extension option, for an annual lease rate of $100. Funding: This item is projected to result in additional revenue of 21.: Authorize negotiation and execution of a sixth amendment to the lease agreement with LCG Techni Center, LLC for 5,000 square feet of warehouse space, located at 6014 Techni Center Drive, Suite 102, Austin, Texas 78721, to extend the term of the lease 60 months, from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2031, with one option to extend for an additional sixty months, for a total amount not to exceed $366,330.48. Funding: $69,000 will be included in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Au22.: Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire real property on behalf of Austin Parks and Recreation for park and recreation purposes. The acquisition consists of fee simple ownership of approximately 49.217 acres collectively and generally located at 11904 Old San Antonio Road, Austin Texas 78652, situated out of the S. F. Slaughter League in Travis County, Texas, and Lot 1, of Wunneburger Estates I, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas34: Government Relations 23.: Approve a resolution authorizing the submission of an application to, and the acceptance of grant funding from, the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division to continue the Legal Advocacy for Violent Crime Victims Project. Funding: $120,842 is available from the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division. A City funding match of $30,211 is required and available in the Operating Budget of the Austin Police Department.24.: Approve a resolution authorizing the submission of an application to, and the acceptance of grant funding from, the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division to implement the Austin Police Department’s Peace Officer Mental Health Project. Funding: $114,755 is available from the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division. A City funding match is not required.37: Housing25.: Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Constructinople, LLC for infrastructure improvements, including the removal and replacement of existing private wastewater lines and roadway resurfacing, at a residential community that serves low-income households in an amount not to exceed $1,300,000. Funding: $1,300,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of the Austin Housing Department through Community Development Block Grant Infrastructure Funds.39: Human Resources 26.: Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20250410-063 to establish a new vacation leave accrual rate for the City Clerk equal to the vacation leave accrual rate of the highest per pay period accrual rate for regular full-time, exempt City employees who are not covered under a state civil service system. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.27.: Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20240912-060 to establish a new vacation leave accrual rate for the Municipal Court Clerk equal to the vacation leave accrual rate of the highest per pay period accrual rate for regular full-time, exempt City employees who are not covered under a state civil service system. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.42: Public Health28.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Central Texas Food Bank, Inc. to provide a Title I school food pantry services program for food security for Austin/Travis County children and families in Austin-area school districts for a five-month term ending on September 30, 2026, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $150,000. Funding: $150,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Public Health Department’s Operating Budget.29.: Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20250813-005) to accept and appropriate up to $781,000 in grant funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services Ending the HIV Epidemic Contract. Funding: $781,000 is available from Texas Department of State Health Services. A City funding match is not required.30.: Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Public Health Department Special Revenue Budget (Ordinance No. 20250813-005) to accept and appropriate up to $94,000 in additional grant funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services Sexually Transmitted Disease/Human Immunodeficiency Virus Disease Intervention Specialists Contract. Funding: $94,000 is available from Texas Department of State Health Services. A City funding match is not required.2026-04-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austin City Council Work Session
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1: The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda. In accordance with the Council rules and procedures, Council will not discuss any item from the regular meeting agenda that has not been identified as an item for discussion during the work session and will not vote on a work session agenda item that is also on the regular meeting agenda.A.: Pre-Selected Agenda ItemsB.: BriefingsB1.: Austin Police Use of Force Task Force Update. (Robin S. Engel, PhD, John Glenn College of Public Affairs - The Ohio State University)
.C.: Council Items of InterestD.: Council DiscussionE.: Executive Session8: Adjourn 2026-03-26 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austin City Council
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1: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. For full instructions on participation in person or by telephone, please visit the Council Meeting Information Center: http://austintexas.gov/department/city-council/council/council_meeting_info_center.htm 2: The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.3: All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member.4: 9:00 AM – Proclamations5: 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes6: Consent Agenda7: Approval of Minutes1.: Approve the minutes of City Council work session of February 24, 2026, and regular meeting of February 26, 2026.9: Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment2.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Bridge Projects LLC in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000 for artwork for the Northeast Service Center Garage Façade Art in Public Places project. Funding: $1,800,000 is available in the Austin Financial Services Northeast Center Development project.11: Aviation 3.: Authorize a food service and retail concession lease agreement for the West Gate Expansion and Concourse M at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport with Air Star Concessions for a term of 10 years. Funding: This item is projected to result in annual revenue of $395,000 in Austin Aviation’s Operating Budget.13: City Attorney4.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the legal services agreement with Richards Rodriguez & Skeith, LLP for representation of the City in legal matters involving a former City employee, in the amount of $122,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $200,000. Funding: $122,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of the City Attorney’s Office.5.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the legal services agreement with Richards Rodriguez & Skeith, LLP for representation in Billy Faircloth v. City of Austin et al, Civil Action No. 1:25-CV-471-DAE in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division in the amount of $301,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $455,000. Funding: Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Liability Reserve Budget.16: Emergency Management6.: Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20250813-005) to accept and appropriate Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance grant funds from the Texas Department of Emergency Management in the amounts of $6,352 for COVID-19 expenses and $385,361 for flood expenses related to the 2015 Halloween Flood. Funding: $391,713 is available from the Federal Emergency Management Agency through the Texas Department of Emergency M18: Financial Services- Contracts7.: Authorize a contract for construction services for the St. Elmo Vehicle Bays project for Austin Energy with Noble General Contractors, LLC, in the amount of $6,999,700, plus a $699,970 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,699,670. Funding: $7,699,670 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy.8.: Authorize a contract for construction services for the Second Street Garage Exterior Improvements Project with RS Ellis d/b/a Southwest Corporation, in the amount of $2,703,016, plus a $270,302 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,973,318. Funding: $2,973,318 is available in the Capital Budget of the Austin Convention Center and is not associated with or funded by the Convention Center Expansion Project.9.: Authorize a contract for construction services for the Little Walnut Creek - Asian American Resource Center/Rutherford Stormwater Improvement project for Austin Transportation and Public Works and Austin Watershed Protection with Austin Filter Systems, Inc., in the amount of $5,688,529, plus a $568,853 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,257,382. Funding: $563,164 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works and $5,694,218 is available in the10.: Authorize five contracts for engineering services for the Materials Testing Rotation List for Austin Aviation with Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Kleinfelder, Inc.; HVJ South Central Texas - M&J, Inc.; Raba Kistner, Inc.; and Professional Service Industries, Inc., each for total contract amounts not to exceed $40,000,000, divided among the firms. Funding: $40,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Aviation.11.: Authorize contracts for furniture, installation and related services for Austin Aviation with MillerKnoll, Inc., Steelcase, DIRTT, Davis Furniture, Arconas Corporation, Mayline, Janus et Cie, Keilhauer, and various other manufacturers and their approved distributors for these goods and services under various procurement cooperatives, for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $21,025,000. Funding: $125,000 is available in the Operating B12.: Authorize a contract for maintenance, repair, and replacement of electric vehicle charging stations for Austin Energy and Austin Aviation with National Car Charging, LLC for an initial term of one year with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $900,000. Funding: $200,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy and $60,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding i13.: Ratify and amend a contract for RSA SecurID software licenses, hardware, and support for Austin Technology Services with CDW LLC d/b/a Sirius Computer Solutions, LLC, CDW Government in the amount of $49,410 and authorize an amendment for future services to increase the amount by $102,570 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $317,221. Funding: $49,410 for the ratification is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Technology Services. $130,590 is available in the Operating Budget14.: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued project management software licensing, maintenance, and support services for Austin Technology Services with SHI-Government Solutions Inc., to increase the amount by $1,622,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,700,000. Funding: $102,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Technology Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.15.: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued customer experience management and analytics for all City departments with Carahsoft Technology Corp., to increase the amount by $387,597 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $530,000. Funding: $71,241 is available in the Operating Budgets of all City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.16.: Authorize a contract for Smartsheet work management software and support for all City departments with Optimum Consultancy Services, for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $900,000. Funding: $180,000 is available in the Operating Budgets of all City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.17.: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued compliance and quality management software subscriptions for all City departments with Qualtrax, Inc., to increase the amount by $205,588 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $446,000. Funding: $52,298 is available in the Operating Budgets of all City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.18.: Authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services for the Upper Harris Branch Interceptor Project for Austin Water with Doucet & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $979,529, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $4,044,907. Funding: $979,529 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.19.: Authorize a contract for engineering services for the Thousand Oaks Interceptor project for Austin Water with CAS Consulting and Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000. Funding: $4,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.20.: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued operation and management services for various City parking facilities for all City departments with ABM Industry Groups, LLC d/b/a ABM, to increase the amount by $3,900,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $7,800,000. Funding: $850,000 is available in the Operating Budgets of all City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.21.: Authorize an amendment to a contract for a continued supply of sodium bisulfite for Austin Water with Kinetics Motorwerks LLC d/b/a Kinetic Motorwerks, LLC, to increase the amount by $300,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,364,000 Funding: $300,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.22.: Authorize a contract for aquatic vegetation maintenance in wet ponds for Austin Watershed Protection with Environmental Survey Inc. d/b/a Environmental Survey Consulting for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,100,000. Funding: $210,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Watershed Protection. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.23.: Authorize a contract for Central Business District collection services for Austin Resource Recovery with Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. d/b/a Texas Disposal Systems, for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000. Funding: $2,333,333 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.24.: Authorize five contracts for investigation and mediation services for Austin Human Resources with 30 Minute Lawyer; Clear Conscience Consulting LLC; Cooperative Personnel Services d/b/a CPS HR Consulting; Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend PC; and Treaty Oak Law Group, PLLC d/b/a Lynch Law Firm, each for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in amounts not to exceed $2,250,000, divided among the contractors. Funding: $225,000 is available in the Operating Budget25.: Authorize two contracts for pool chemicals for public pools for Austin Parks and Recreation with Commercial Chemical Products Inc. d/b/a Poolsure and Innovative Water Care Global Corporation d/b/a Innovative Water Care LLC or Innovative Water Care, each for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in amounts not to exceed $2,174,800, divided between the contractors. Funding: $253,727 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Parks and Recreation. Funding for 26.: Authorize three contracts for flat sheet printing and bulk mail services for all City departments with ARC Document Solutions LLC d/b/a ARC Texas; Perry Office Products, Inc. d/b/a Perry Office Plus; and Copy Craft Printers Inc. d/b/a Slate Group, each for an initial term of one year with up to four-one year extension options in amounts not to exceed $12,793,000, divided among the contractors. Funding: $1,170,500 is available in the Operating Budgets of all City departments. Funding for the rema27.: Ratify a contract for automotive after-market and custom air conditioning parts for Austin Fleet Mobility Services with Austin Rebuilders AC Parts and Hoses, Inc., in the amount of $12,364.00 for a contract amount not to exceed $88,364.00. Funding: $12,364.00 was available for the portion of the contract being ratified in the Operating Budget of Austin Fleet Mobility Services.28.: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued enterprise architect products and services for all City departments with SPARX Sales US LLC d/b/a SPARX Systems North America, to increase the amount by $374,100 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $608,000. Funding: $143,250 is available in the Operating Budgets of all City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.29.: Authorize a contract for construction services for the 2026 Austin Water Asphalt and Concrete Restoration project for Austin Water with Alpha Paving, Inc., in the amount of $2,000,000, for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $10,000,000. Funding: $2,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.42: Financial Services - Real Estate30.: Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire a building for an Austin Resource Recovery reuse warehouse for the redistribution of gently used furniture. The acquisition consists of fee simple ownership of an approximately 0.985 acre lot including an approximately 13,200 square foot building situated on Lot(s) 1, Block B, Resubdivision of Lots 1, 2, 5 & 6, Block B, Bilton Subdivision, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the44: Homeless Strategies and Operations31.: Approve adoption of the Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations 2025-2027 Strategic Plan which provides a framework to address homelessness in Austin through effective policies, investments, and partnerships. Funding: Approving the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan does not have an immediate fiscal impact. The future financial impact will be determined as specific strategies and projects are identified and presented to City Council for approval and implementation.2026-03-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austin City Council Work Session
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1: The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda. In accordance with the Council rules and procedures, Council will not discuss any item from the regular meeting agenda that has not been identified as an item for discussion during the work session and will not vote on a work session agenda item that is also on the regular meeting agenda.A.: Pre-Selected Agenda ItemsA31.: The Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations 2025-2027 Strategic Plan which provides a framework to address homelessness in Austin through effective policies, investments, and partnerships. Funding: Approving the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan does not have an immediate fiscal impact. The future financial impact will be determined as specific strategies and projects are identified and presented to City Council for approval and implementation.
Pulled by Council Member Alter.A66.: A public hearing and an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-10 (Sign Regulations) to authorize larger signs in the public right-of-way that include electronic images, light, and off-premises advertising and waiving City Code Section 25-1-501 (Initiation of Amendments). Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Pulled by Council Member Siegel.A40.: A resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create new zoning districts that will allow for a range of small housing types such as townhomes, cottage courts, and small-scale multi-unit residential uses (also known as “missing middle housing”) and new zoning districts that will allow for developments that mix residential and commercial or civic uses (also known as “mixed-use”); and to amend existing Land Development Code provisions and administrative barriers toB.: BriefingsB1.: Briefing on Austin I-35 Cap and Stitch Cap Deck Recommendations. [Kimberly Oliveres, Director - Austin Financial Services Department, Brianna Frey- Austin Transportation Public Works].C.: Council Items of InterestD.: Council DiscussionE.: Executive SessionE1.: Discuss legal issues related to federal mandates. (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).E2.: Discuss legal issues related to Yogurt Shop criminal cases. (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).13: Adjourn 2026-03-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austin City Council
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1: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. For full instructions on participation in person or by telephone, please visit the Council Meeting Information Center: http://austintexas.gov/department/city-council/council/council_meeting_info_center.htm 2: The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.3: All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member.4: 9:00 AM – Proclamations5: 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes6: Consent Agenda7: Animal Services 8: City Clerk 2.: Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 4-8 (Regulation of Lobbyists) to revise the definition of “City Official”, require that information related to direct communications with City officials be reported in activity reports; modify the requirement to disclose certain communications with a City official, remove the requirement of city departments or offices to provide a reporting method, remove the exception for written disclosures to the City department or office, and revise the informa10: Economic Development3.: Authorize negotiation and execution of a Place-Based Enhancement Cultural Preservation economic development agreement with The Vortex for a total amount not to exceed $107,803 over a five-year term to support retention of this local legacy creative sector business. Funding: $20,715 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of the Austin Economic Department's Economic Incentive Reserve Fund. Funding for the remaining years of the agreement is contingent upon available funding in12: Financial Services 4.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the existing Master Development Agreement and all necessary and related agreements with Greystar Development Central, LLC or its affiliates and the Housing Authority of the City of Austin or its affiliates governing the sales, development, construction, ground lease, and lease of a mixed-use development on the City-owned parcels located at 800 E. St. John Avenue (formerly 7309 and 7211 N IH-35) to update the Concept Plan, provide deeper affo5.: Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt City of Austin, Texas, Water and Wastewater System Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2026, in a par amount not to exceed $575,000,000 to refinance up to $450,000,000 of short-term commercial paper into long term bonds, refinance up to $75,000,000 of outstanding Austin Water revenue bonds, and fund up to $50,000,000 of additional capital improvements related to the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, in accor15: Financial Services- Contracts6.: Authorize two contracts for temporary staffing services for all City departments with 22nd Century Technologies, Inc. and Be Staffing Solutions LLC d/b/a Be Staffing Solutions, each for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in amounts not to exceed $5,598,101, divided between the contractors. Funding: $544,500 is available in the Operating Budgets of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future7.: Authorize a contract for an insurance broker of record and administrative services for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s rolling owner-controlled insurance program for Austin Aviation with Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. / Marsh USA LLC / McGriff, A Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company, for a term of six years in an amount not to exceed $49,579,000. Funding: $4,131,583 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon availabl8.: Authorize a contract for construction safety management services for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s rolling owner-controlled insurance program for Austin Aviation with SMG Group Parent, LLC d/b/a Safety Management Group, LLC, for a term of six years in an amount not to exceed $800,000. Funding: $66,667 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.9.: Authorize a contract for channelizer posts and barricades for Austin Transportation and Public Works with Houston Barricade and Supply LLC, for an initial term of two years with up to three 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $3,500,000. Funding: $340,278 is available Operating Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.10.: Authorize a contract for one-inch river rock for the waterline bedding material for Austin Water with Community Trucking LLC, for an initial term of two years with up to three 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000. Funding: $175,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.11.: Authorize a contract for VOX books for youth collection for Austin Public Library with Library Ideas, LLC dba Library Ideas, for an initial term of one year with up to four 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $450,000. Funding: $46,667 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Public Library. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.12.: Ratify a contract for original equipment manufacturer and aftermarket parts, repair services, and preventative maintenance for various brands of unmarked vehicles for Austin Police with Nasir Halimi dba Austin NAS Auto or NAS Auto Collision and Yost Automotive LLC dba Anna Valdivia Yost dba Happy Hybrid Automotive in an amount of $130,000 and authorize continuation of this contract for a term of three years in an amount not to exceed $943,923. Funding: Funding for the ratified amount and the con13.: Authorize a contract for DocuSign enterprise pro licenses and support for all City departments with Carahsoft Technology Corp., for an initial term of one year with up to four 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $600,000. Funding: $120,000 is available in the Operating Budgets of various City departments. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.14.: Authorize a contract for strategic consulting services for Austin Energy with Rifeline, LLC, for a term of three years in an amount not to exceed $450,000. Funding: $150,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.15.: Authorize a contract for a job order assignment for the Combined Transportation, Emergency, and Communications Center Entrance and Exit Driveway Leveling project for Austin Technology Services with Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC, for a total amount not to exceed $600,000. Funding: $600,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Technology Services.16.: Authorize an amendment to the construction contract for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion to 100 Million Gallons per Day Project with MWH Constructors Inc., to increase the contingency by $600,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,500,000,000. Funding: $600,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.17.: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued Autodesk solutions suite for Austin Energy with DLT Solutions, LLC, to increase the amount by $500,000 and to extend the term by one year for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,200,000. Funding: $500,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy.28: Financial Services - Real Estate18.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the lease agreement with North Star Consultants, Inc. for 5,792 square feet of office space in the City’s Two Barton Skyway Building located at 1601 South MoPac Expressway, Suite 475, Austin, Texas 78746, that will establish an earlier lease expiration date of October 31, 2026, and waive rent and other charges under the lease in an amount not to exceed $184,778, and authorize staff to administratively extend the lease on a month-to-month bas19.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the lease agreement with WSP USA, Inc., a New York for-profit corporation (WSP), for 13,795 square feet of office space in the City’s Two Barton Skyway Building located at 1601 South MoPac Expressway, Suites 300D and 325D, Austin, Texas 78746, to extend the term of the lease for an additional five months, from May 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026. Funding: This item is projected to result in additional revenue of $158,538 in the Fiscal Ye31: Human Resources 20.: Approve a resolution to extend the Contingent Hiring Pilot Program and maintain temporary waivers of the Municipal Civil Service Rules for any positions eligible to be hired through that program, and extend the authorization through December 2026. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.33: Police 21.: Approve a resolution approving the police chief’s appointment of members to the police reserve force, which the police chief may call into service when necessary to supplement the regular police force, as required by City Code Chapter 2-17 (Police Reserve Force) and in compliance with Texas Local Government Code Section 341.012 (Police Reserve Force). Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.35: Public Health22.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with Meals on Wheels & More, Inc. d/b/a Meals on Wheels Central Texas to administer the Home Delivered Meals Program to provide home-delivered meals for seniors, to add one-time funding in an amount not to exceed $100,000 to the 12-month period ending September 30, 2026, and each remaining extension option, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $824,570. Funding: $100,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 A37: Resource Recovery 23.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with The Recycling Partnership to accept in-kind services for a capture rate study and education and outreach campaign focused on residential recycling. Funding: The agreement does not have a fiscal impact. The Recycling Partnership will fund the study and outreach campaign under this agreement.39: Water 24.: Authorize negotiation and execution of the extension of a contract with Shady Hollow Municipal Utility District (District) for the City to provide wholesale water and wastewater services to the District. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.25.: Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to increase the amount of a low-interest loan from an amount not to exceed $446,842,000 to an amount not to exceed $1,000,000,000 from the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan program for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion and enhancements projects. Funding: Contingent upon available funding in future Austin Water operating budgets.42: Item(s) from Council 26.: Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies, and to public facility corporations; removal and replacement of members; amendments to board and commission bylaws; and approve an ordinance waiving the residency requirement of City Code Subsections 2-1-102 (C) (Animal Advisory Commission) to allow appointment of Julie "Jules" Maron to the Animal Advisory Commission.27.: Approve a resolution initiating rezoning of approximately 445 acres of City-owned property, known as the Jimmy Clay Golf Course and Roy Kizer Golf Course, located at 5400 Jimmy Clay Drive, Austin, Texas.28.: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to review the City’s Summer Internship Program and Travis County’s Summer Youth Employment Program and provide recommendations to improve program coordination, employer participation, and expand access to employment opportunities as well as explore ways to incorporate opportunities in Chapter 380 economic development agreements.2026-02-26 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austin City Council
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1: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. For full instructions on participation in person or by telephone, please visit the Council Meeting Information Center: http://austintexas.gov/department/city-council/council/council_meeting_info_center.htm 2: The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.3: All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member.4: 9:00 AM – Proclamations5: 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes6: Consent Agenda7: Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment8: Aviation 2.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport General Aviation Facility Management Agreement with Signature Flight Support, LLC to add one year to the term, effective March 1, 2026. Funding: This item is projected to result in additional revenue of $143,255 in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Aviation.3.: Authorize negotiation and execution of a building and ground lease with Federal Express Corporation for approximately 76,757 square feet of the cargo building at 9301 Cargo Ave., Austin, Texas 78719, 146,033 square feet of the airport cargo apron area, 79,333 square feet of the cargo handling area, 163,465 square feet of parking area, and 11,448 square feet of equipment storage area at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, for a term of 10 years, commencing on January 1, 2026. Funding: This i11: City Attorney4.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the legal services agreement with Richards Rodriguez & Skeith for representation of the City of Austin and several individual officers in Glen and Mindy Shield v. City of Austin, No. 1:25-cv-01210-DAE, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division in the amount of $455,500 for a total contract amount not to exceed $609,500. Funding: Available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Liability Reserve Budget.13: Community Court5.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the Austin Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center, d/b/a Integral Care, for the Expanded Mobile Crisis Outreach Team, which offers a first response team for mental health crises in collaboration with City first responders, to add funding in an amount not to exceed $2,086,033, and increase funding for the two remaining extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,086,033 per extension option, fo6.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the Austin-Travis County Sobriety Center Local Government Corporation, d/b/a The Sobering Center, to increase the funding provided by the City related to the provision of clinical oversight at The Sobering Center through a funding increase in an amount not to exceed $500,000 and increased funding for the two remaining extension options in an amount not to exceed $500,000 per extension option, for a revised total16: Energy 7.: Authorize expenditures for annual renewals of professional dues and memberships in national and state associations and organizations related to the electric utility industry, in an amount not to exceed $510,000. Funding: $510,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy.8.: Approve an ordinance repealing and reserving City Code Section 15-9-5 (Deposit or Bond for Infrastructure Improvements) relating to deposit or bond requirements for electric utility infrastructure improvements. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.9.: Approve ratification of mutual aid agreement expenses incurred with CenterPoint Energy and CPS Energy for an amount not to exceed $727,122. Funding: $727,122 was available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy.20: Financial Services 10.: Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Austin Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A (Non-AMT), in a par amount not to exceed $350,000,000 in accordance with the parameters set out in the ordinance to partially fund the expansion of Austin Bergstrom International Airport; authorizing related documents; approving cost of issuance; and providing that the issuance and sale be accomplished by August 26, 2026. Funding: The Fiscal Year 2025-26 debt service requirements a11.: Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Austin Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026B (AMT), in a par amount not to exceed $1,050,000,000 in accordance with the parameters set out in the ordinance to partially fund the expansion of Austin Bergstrom International Airport; authorizing related documents; approving cost of issuance; and providing that the issuance and sale be accomplished by August 26, 2026. Funding: The Fiscal Year 2025-26 debt service requirements and12.: Approve a resolution re-appointing Darrell Alexander, Kimberly Olivares, Jason Alexander, Michael Gates, and Joseph Gonzales to the board of directors of the Austin Public Facilities Corporation for a partial term to end December 31, 2026, and then, in order to align term ending dates with the rest of the board members, appointing the same members to full three-year terms, ending December 31, 2029, and appointing Dr. Eric Johnson to a new three-year term beginning January 1, 2027, and ending Dec24: Financial Services- Contracts13.: Authorize a contract for construction services for the 7th Street and Springdale Road Intersection Improvements project for Austin Transportation and Public Works with MA Smith Contracting Co., Inc., in the amount of $1,980,068, plus a $198,007 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,178,075. Funding: $2,178,075 is available in the Capital Budget of the Austin Transportation and Public Works.14.: Authorize a contract for construction services for the Colony Park Water Pipeline Renewal project for Austin Water and Austin Transportation and Public Works with HEI Civil Texas, LLC, in the amount of $7,126,352, plus a $712,636 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,838,988. Funding: $7,596,635 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water, $242,353 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works.15.: Authorize a contract for construction services for the Merion Circle Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project for Austin Water with Packsaddle Management, LLC, d/b/a Packsaddle Management, in the amount of $2,044,030, plus a $204,403 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,248,433. Funding: $2,248,433 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.16.: Authorize additional contingency for the construction contract for the Polybutylene Water Services Replacement Program project for Austin Water with Austin Underground, Inc., to increase the amount by $366,015 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $10,800,369. Funding: $366,015 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.17.: Authorize a contract for injury prevention services training and program development for Austin Energy with Capitol Medical Services, LLC, for an initial term of one year with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Funding: $100,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.18.: Authorize a contract for crane and heavy equipment operations training for Austin Energy with Crane Tech, LLC, for an initial term of one year with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $375,000. Funding: $100,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.19.: Authorize a contract for SolarWinds network performance management software products and services for all City departments with CDW LLC d/b/a Sirius Computer Solutions, LLC, CDW Government, for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000. Funding: $468,623 is available in the Operating Budgets of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.20.: Authorize a contract for mobile communications archiving services for Austin Technology Services with FreeIt Data Solutions Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,330,000. Funding: $82,355 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Technology Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.21.: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued cloud off-premise connection subscription services for Austin Energy with Equinix Inc. dba Equinix, LLC, to increase the amount by $600,000 and to extend the term by up to three years for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $865,000. Funding: $117,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.22.: Authorize a contract for a log data observability platform for Austin Technology Services with Freeit Data Solutions Inc., for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,100,000. Funding: $280,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Technology Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.23.: Authorize a contract for a recreation management software system for Austin Parks and Recreation with RecTrac, LLC d/b/a Vermont Systems, for an initial term of two years with up to four two-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000. Funding: $133,140 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Parks and Recreation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.24.: Authorize negotiation and execution of four contracts for consulting services for Austin Resource Recovery with Baer Engineering & Environmental Consulting, Inc., Intera Inc., TRC Environmental Corporation dba Trc, and Zara Environmental, LLC, for an initial term of three years in an amount not to exceed $600,000, with two one-year extension options in amounts not to exceed $200,000 each. Funding: $150,000 is available through the Operating Budget, and $50,000 is available through the Capital Bu25.: Authorize a contract for bridge shelter operation and provision of social services for Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations with The Other Ones Foundation, Inc. dba The Other Ones Foundation, for an initial term of one year with up to four 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $20,024,500. Funding: $2,669,933 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future 26.: Authorize three contracts for citywide roofing services for all City departments with Advantage USAA, Inc.; Empire Roofing Companies Inc. dba Empire Roofing Companies; and RYCARS Construction LLC, for an initial term of two years with up to three 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $40,000,000. Funding: $4,666,667 is available in the Operating Budgets of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract terms are contingent upon available funding in future budgets.27.: Authorize a contract for catalog parts, supplies, and repair services for Austin Water with Environmental Improvements Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,850,000. Funding: $246,667 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.28.: Authorize a contract for climate pollution reduction services for Austin Transportation and Public Works with Colehour + Cohen Inc. dba C+C, for an initial term of three years, with up to one 1-year extension option, in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000. Funding: $266,667 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.29.: Authorize a contract for a fully insured vision plan for Austin Human Resources with Avatar Holdings, LLC/Avesis Third Party Administrators, LLC, or one of the other qualified offerors, for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $8,200,000. Funding: $1,200,000 is contingent upon approval of the Employee Benefits Fund. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.30.: Authorize a contract for liquid phosphate for Austin Water with Shannon Chemical Corp., for an initial term of two years with up to three 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000. Funding: $666,667 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.31.: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued FirstWatch health data monitoring tools for all City departments with FirstWatch Solutions, Inc. d/b/a FirstWatch, to increase the amount by $101,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $300,000. Funding: $40,000 is available in the Operating Budgets of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.44: Financial Services - Real Estate32.: Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the lease agreement with AlphaCore Capital, LLC for 2,415 square feet of office space in the City’s Two Barton Skyway Building located at 1601 South MoPac Expressway, Suite 150D, Austin, Texas 78746, that will establish an earlier lease expiration date of September 30, 2026, and waive rent and other charges under the lease in an amount not to exceed $69,067; and authorize staff to administratively extend the lease on a month-to month basis f