Wednesday, August 14, 2024

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Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance adopting and levying a property (ad valorem) tax rate for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

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Conduct a public hearing and consider public comment on the proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Resource Recovery as part of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 proposed budget.

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Conduct a public hearing and consider proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Energy as part of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 proposed budget.

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Conduct a public hearing and consider proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Water as part of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 proposed budget.

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Conduct a public hearing and consider a proposed drainage charge rate change for the Watershed Protection Department as part of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget.

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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 2024-2025, beginning on October 1, 2024, and ending on September 30, 2025, and waiving fees and other charges.

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Approve an ordinance adopting the City of Austin Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, beginning on October 1, 2024, and ending on September 30, 2025.

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Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Austin Police Department; creating certain positions; and repealing Ordinance No. 20230816-010 relating to Police Department classifications and positions.

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Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Austin Fire Department; creating certain positions; and repealing Ordinance No. 20230816-009 relating to Fire Department classifications and positions.

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Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Emergency Medical Services Department; creating certain positions; and repealing Ordinance No. 20240718-069 relating to the Emergency Medical Services Department classifications and positions.

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Ratify the property tax increase reflected in the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

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Approve an ordinance ordering a general election to be held in the City of Austin on November 5, 2024, for the purpose of electing a Mayor (at large) and City Council Members (single member districts) for District 2, District 4, District 6, District 7, and District 10; ordering a special election for the purpose of submitting proposed charter amendments to the voters; providing for the conduct of the general and special elections; 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 elections; and declaring an emergency.

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Approve an ordinance ordering a citizen-initiated special municipal election to be held on November 5, 2024, on the question of releasing an area from the City of Austin’s extraterritorial jurisdiction into unincorporated Travis County, the area being located on Menchaca Road south of Slaughter Lane; 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.

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Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to identify funding or other resources capable of providing small grants to community-based organizations in pursuit of the goals set forth in Resolution Nos. 20071213-058, 20210902-048, and 20240418-076 regarding the African American Cultural Heritage District.

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Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20021003-040 and directing the City Manager to solidify the City’s efforts and financial support for Juneteenth celebrations, to identify opportunities to further support and sustain other culturally significant and legacy events, and to return to council with updates.

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Approve a resolution relating to cybersecurity, contract efficiencies, and the Information Security Office.

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Approve a resolution relating to EMS billing process improvements and related system investments.

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Approve a resolution relating to retention bonus payments for Aviation and Austin Water Utility employees.

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Approve a resolution relating to maternity leave benefits for sworn firefighters.

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Approve a resolution relating to the Austin Fire Department’s overtime costs.

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Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a Veterans Affairs Action Plan informed by the 2024 Texas Veterans Needs Assessment, and to present the completed Veterans Affairs Action Plan to Council within six months of the publication of the Texas Veterans Needs Assessment.

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Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to conduct a feasibility study to determine potential properties that can host an LGBTQIA+ community center and establish a task force to lead this initiative.

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Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore possible agreements with Travis County and other area partners, identify funding, and engage the Austin Travis County Public Health Commission to explore collaborations or partnerships to address the City’s homelessness response system, including permanent supportive housing.

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Approve a resolution directing the creation of a dedicated fund for the acquisition of land to be used for parkland, protection of the City’s water supply, improved drainage, and flood mitigation.

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Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a multi-year plan for applying the City’s Living Wage requirements to future solicitations for social services.

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Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to appropriate delinquent property tax penalties and interest to the House Our People Endowment Fund for homelessness prevention services.

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Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore providing supplemental litter prevention and abatement services.

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Approve a resolution initiating an update to the Downtown Austin Plan.

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Approve a resolution relating to shade tree planting projects at parks and community tree planting and increasing the allocation from the Urban Forest Replenishment Fund.

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Approve a resolution directing the acquisition and development of additional Downtown Austin Community Court facilities to provide criminal justice diversion and navigation services.

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The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting the City Council will reconvene.

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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.

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Approve a resolution adopting the Austin Housing Finance Corporation Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in the amount of $80,066,944; authorizing the development of program guidelines; and establishing administrative approval limits for the General Manager.

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Approve a resolution that adopts the Austin Housing Finance Corporation Grant Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in the amount of $37,191,951 and the Housing Assistance Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in the amount of $3,200,000; authorizes the development of program guidelines for the named housing programs for Fiscal Year 2024-2025; and establishes administrative approval limits for the General Manager.

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Approve the Mueller Local Government Corporation’s Board of Directors Meeting Minutes for the August 16, 2023, Regular Board Meeting.

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Approve a resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Mueller Local Government Corporation Operating Budget in the amount of $5,114,565 for the Mueller Redevelopment Project.