Council

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Name: Austin City Council meeting
Start: 2026-10-22T10:00:00-05:00
Location: Austin City Hall

53 numbered agenda entries · 1 removed · decisions pending

Agenda items

What it means for you:

Water bills/infrastructure: $89.7M Ullrich plant disinfection contract (21); $10M reservoir engineering (20); $5M waterline revenue bonds (12). ( Water bills/infrastructure on the October 22, 2026 agenda )
Renters: +$2.25M for I Belong in Austin eviction-prevention via El Buen Samaritano (22). ( Renters on the October 22, 2026 agenda )
Airport: +$224M to Sundt/Archer Western utility contract, new ceiling $344M (27). ( Airport on the October 22, 2026 agenda )
Parks: Hearing on using ~121,156 sq ft of Country Club Creek West Greenbelt for a road, with a $1,368,050 mitigation payment and $107,735 in park improvements to Parks (49). ( Parks on the October 22, 2026 agenda )
North Austin roads: Resolution on Parmer Lane priorities — safety, walking, biking, transit (44). ( North Austin roads on the October 22, 2026 agenda )
Social services: Resolution asking for outcome and geographic data on each social services contract (46). ( Social services on the October 22, 2026 agenda )
Legacy businesses: Esther's Follies (8), Escuelita del Alma (9), Royal Blue Grocery (10). ( Legacy businesses on the October 22, 2026 agenda )
Lawsuits: Settlements in Tahay v. City of Austin (4) and Torres v. City of Austin (5); amounts not in the item titles. ( Lawsuits on the October 22, 2026 agenda )
Pets: Escape-proof kennel ordinance (6). ( Pets on the October 22, 2026 agenda )
Wildfire: Community Wildfire Protection Plan update (11). ( Wildfire on the October 22, 2026 agenda )

Austin City Hall’s angular roof and street-facing exterior. — File photo: WhisperToMe · public domain · cropped.

Decisions pending. Updated Oct. 26, 2026. As of 7:50 a.m. CT Oct. 26, the City's Legistar page still says the minutes have not been finalized and that actions on legislation are not available. (Legistar meeting page)

Two outcomes are on the record through the City. The City says Council and the Austin Housing Finance Corporation approved more than $21 million for five affordable housing developments at the Oct. 22 meeting (Rowen Vale, The Lenora, The Maven, Jordan II, Austin Art Village). (City of Austin release)

Legacy businesses. The City says Council approved four Place-Based Enhancement Program agreements worth more than $1.2 million for Esther's Follies (up to $182,664 over five years), Escuelita del Alma (up to $84,390), Royal Blue Grocery (up to $82,077) and Waverly North ($864,210 over 10 years). The City says the four are expected to bring about $1.92 million in net financial benefit over their terms. (City of Austin release, Oct. 22)

This week. The Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. at Austin City Hall. The agenda is not yet posted. (Legistar meeting page, Oct. 28 committee)

Agenda PDF Legistar Official votes

The Austin Bulletin's preview of this meeting: three items worth following.

Agenda items

Topic classifications follow stored sources. Items that do not match one are grouped as other agenda items.

Other agenda items 28 items

1 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to approve the minutes of the September 22, 2026 work session, the September 24, 2026 regular meeting, the October 6, 2026 work session, and the October 8, 2026 regular meeting.
Current official agenda wording
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session meeting of September 22, 2026, regular meeting of September 24, 2026, work session meeting of October 6, 2026, and regular meeting of October 8, 2026.
2 No vote recorded

This item was removed from the agenda.
Current official agenda wording
This item has been removed. Line intentionally left blank.
3 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-1 (City Boards) to create the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex Advisory Board and set its responsibilities and membership. The item states no fiscal impact because the ordinance only establishes an advisory board.
Current official agenda wording
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-1 (City Boards) to establish the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex Advisory Board, its responsibilities, and membership. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact because the ordinance only establishes an advisory board.
4 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to approve a settlement in the lawsuit Daniella Tahay v. City of Austin (Cause No. D-1-GN-23-002694, 353rd District Court, Travis County). The item states funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Liability Reserve Fund.
Current official agenda wording
Approve a settlement in Daniella Tahay 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 2026-2027 Liability Reserve Fund.
5 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to approve a settlement in the lawsuit Elena Torres v. City of Austin (Cause No. D-1-GN-25-001915), pending in Travis County's 53rd District Court. Funding is noted as available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Liability Reserve Fund.
Current official agenda wording
Approve a settlement in Elena Torres v. City of Austin, Cause No. D-1-GN-25-001915 in the 53rd District Court, Travis County, Texas. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Liability Reserve Fund.
8 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to authorize negotiating and executing a Place-Based Enhancement Cultural Preservation economic development agreement with Esther's Follies to support its continued operation as a live performance venue and retention of this local legacy creative sector business, for a total not to exceed $182,664 over a five-year term. $35,100 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Economic Incentive Reserve Fund, and funding for future award payments would depend on future appropriations to that reserve fund.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize negotiation and execution of a Place-Based Enhancement Cultural Preservation economic development agreement with Esther’s Follies to support its continued operation as a live performance venue, for a total amount not to exceed $182,664 over a five-year term to support retention of this local legacy creative sector business. Funding: $35,100 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Economic Incentive Reserve Fund. Funding for future award payments will be contingent upon future appropriations to the reserve fund.
9 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to authorize negotiating and executing a Place-Based Enhancement Cultural Preservation economic development agreement with Escuelita del Alma to support its continued operation as a childcare provider and retention as a local legacy business, for a total not to exceed $84,390 over five years. $16,216 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Economic Incentive Reserve Fund, and future award payments would depend on future appropriations to that reserve fund.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize negotiation and execution of a Place-Based Enhancement Cultural Preservation economic development agreement with Escuelita del Alma to support its continued operation as a childcare provider, for a total amount not to exceed $84,390 over a five-year term to support retention of this local legacy business. Funding: $16,216 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Economic Incentive Reserve Fund. Funding for future award payments will be contingent upon future appropriations to the reserve fund.
10 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to authorize negotiating and executing a Place-Based Enhancement Cultural Preservation economic development agreement with Downtown Grocery LLC, d/b/a Royal Blue Grocery, to support its continued operation as a downtown neighborhood grocery and retention as a local legacy business. The total amount would not exceed $82,077 over a five-year term, with $15,214 available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Economic Incentive Reserve Fund and future payments contingent on future appropriations to that reserve fund.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize negotiation and execution of a Place-Based Enhancement Cultural Preservation economic development agreement with Downtown Grocery LLC, d/b/a Royal Blue Grocery, to support its continued operation as a downtown neighborhood grocery, for a total amount not to exceed $82,077 over a five-year term to support retention of this local legacy business. Funding: $15,214 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Economic Incentive Reserve Fund. Funding for future award payments will be contingent upon future appropriations to the reserve fund.
19 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to authorize a contract with Thundercat Technology, LLC for the Hexagon Enterprise Asset Management software platform to manage Austin Water's vertical infrastructure assets, for an initial one-year term estimated at $266,200 plus up to two one-year extension options estimated at $449,300 and $374,900, for a total not to exceed $1,090,400. The initial $266,200 is available in Austin Water's Operating Budget, and funding for the remaining term depends on future budgets.
How it affects me: If you use Austin Water, this item lists $266,200.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize a contract for Hexagon Enterprise Asset Management software platform, to manage vertical infrastructure assets, for Austin Water with Thundercat Technology, LLC, for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $266,200 with up to two one-year extension options in estimated amounts of $449,300 and $374,900, respectively, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,090,400. Funding: $266,200 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
23 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to authorize four contracts for "copper sunset" services to move the City's legacy copper phone lines to alternative telecommunications services for all departments, with 22nd Century Technologies, Granite Telecommunications, Level 3 Financing, and T-Mobile USA. Each contract would run an initial three years at an estimated $2,319,000, with up to two one-year extension options each estimated at $757,000, for a combined total not to exceed $3,833,000 divided among the contractors. Funding listed is $100,000 in the Austin Technology Services Capital Budget and $785,000 in various departments' FY 2026-2027 operating budgets, with the remaining term contingent on funding available in future budgets.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize four contracts for copper sunset services, to migrate legacy copper lines to modern, alternative telecommunications services, for all City departments with 22nd Century Technologies, Inc.; Granite Telecommunications, LLC; Level 3 Financing Inc. d/b/a Level 3 Telecom Holdings, LLC, A Lumen Technologies Company; and T-Mobile USA Inc. d/b/a T-Mobile, each for an initial term of three years in an estimated amount of $2,319,000 with up to two one-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $757,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,833,000, divided among the contractors. Funding: $100,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Technology Services. $785,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budgets of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
24 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to authorize an amendment to the contract with FreeIt Data Solutions Inc. for continued NetBrain Software Platform network management services for Austin Energy and Austin Aviation, extending the term by one year for an additional $423,110 and adding another one-year extension option for an additional $423,109, raising the total contract amount to not more than $1,034,943. Funding of $245,000 is available in Austin Energy's Operating Budget and $100,000 in Austin Aviation's Operating Budget; funding for the remaining term depends on money being available in future budgets.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued NetBrain Software Platform services used for network management for Austin Energy and Austin Aviation with FreeIt Data Solutions Inc. to extend the term for one year for an additional $423,110 and to add another one-year extension option for an additional $423,109 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,034,943. Funding: $245,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. $100,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
25 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to authorize five contracts with CribProcure Inc., Kllen Group America, Inc., Techline Inc., Texas Electric Cooperatives, and Texas Meter & Device Co. LLC d/b/a Texas Meter & Device for three-phase pad-mount distribution transformers used in Austin Energy's underground electrical facilities. The initial two-year term is estimated at $20,000,000, with up to three one-year extension options estimated at $10,000,000 each, for a total not to exceed $50,000,000 divided among the contractors. Of that, $10,000,000 is available in Austin Energy's Operating Budget; funding for the remaining term depends on future budgets.
How it affects me: If you use Austin Energy, this item lists $10,000,000.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize five contracts for three-phase distribution pad-mount transformers designed for underground distribution electrical facilities for Austin Energy with CribProcure Inc., Kllen Group America, Inc., Techline Inc., Texas Electric Cooperatives, and Texas Meter & Device Co. LLC d/b/a Texas Meter & Device, for an initial term of two years in an estimated amount of $20,000,000 with up to three one-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $10,000,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $50,000,000, divided among the contractors. Funding: $10,000,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
26 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to authorize a contract amendment with Windstream Holding Inc. d/b/a Windstream for continued internet-based telecommunication services for Austin Energy, extending the term by one year for an additional $100,000 and adding another one-year extension option for an additional $100,000, raising the total contract amount to not more than $717,000. Of this, $100,000 is available in Austin Energy's Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget, and funding for the remaining term depends on available funding in future budgets.
How it affects me: If you use Austin Energy, this item lists $100,000.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued internet-based telecommunication services for Austin Energy with Windstream Holding Inc. d/b/a Windstream, to extend the term for one year for an additional $100,000 and add another one-year extension option for an additional $100,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $717,000. Funding: $100,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
27 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to authorize an amendment to the construction contract with Sundt/Archer Western for the Airport Expansion and Development Program's campus-wide utility infrastructure project, adding $224,000,000 for a revised total not to exceed $344,000,000. The $224,000,000 is stated as available in Austin Aviation's Capital Budget.
How it affects me: If you use Austin Aviation, this item lists $224,000,000.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize an amendment to the construction contract for the Airport Expansion and Development Program Utility Infrastructure Campus Wide Project for Austin Aviation with Sundt/Archer Western, to increase the amount by $224,000,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $344,000,000. Funding: $224,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Aviation.
31 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to authorize a contract with PowerDMS Inc. d/b/a Innovative Data Solutions Inc. for a policy and compliance management platform and related services to distribute and track department policies, document employee training, and support accreditation and audit readiness across City departments. The initial one-year term is estimated at $144,000, with up to four one-year extension options at an estimated $144,000 each, for a total not to exceed $720,000. Of that, $93,000 is available in various departments' operating budgets, and funding for the remaining term depends on future budgets.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize a contract for a policy and compliance management platform and related services to distribute and track department policies, document employee training, and support accreditation and audit readiness for all City departments with PowerDMS Inc. d/b/a Innovative Data Solutions Inc., for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $144,000 with up to four one-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $144,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $720,000. Funding: $93,000 is available in the Operating Budget of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
32 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to authorize a three-year contract with Microsoft Corp. for Microsoft Unified Support services covering reactive and advisory support, training and readiness, and risk mitigation for Austin Technology Services, for an amount not to exceed $5,000,000. Of that, $1,500,000 is available in the Austin Technology Services operating budget, with funding for the remaining term contingent on future budgets.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize a contract for Microsoft Unified Support services to provide reactive and advisory support, training and readiness, and risk mitigation for Austin Technology Services with Microsoft Corp., for a term of three years in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000. Funding: $1,500,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Technology Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
33 No vote recorded

Source information changed after this summary was written. The earlier summary is withheld.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize a contract for workers’ compensation medical management services to administer the City’s physician panel, manage medical costs, and support employee return to work for Austin Human Resources with Injury Management Organization, for an initial term of two years in an estimated amount of $2,900,000 with up to three one-year extension options each in variable amounts for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,590,000. Funding: $1,450,000 is available in the Workers’ Compensation Fund of Austin Human Resources. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
34 No vote recorded

Source information changed after this summary was written. The earlier summary is withheld.
How it affects me: If you use Austin Public Health, this item lists $100.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize negotiation and execution of a Fourth Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Minorities for Equality in Economy, Education, Liberty, and Justice, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation, on behalf of Austin Public Health, for approximately 738 square feet of City-owned office space located at 403 ½ East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, for a term of five years, with one five-year option to extend, for an annual lease rate of $100. Funding: This item is projected to result in revenue of $100 in the Operating Budget of Austin Public Health.
35 No vote recorded

Source information changed after this summary was written. The earlier summary is withheld.
How it affects me: If you use Austin Water, this item lists $3,676,000.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire, on behalf of Austin Water's Wildlands Conservation as part of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve (BCP), in fee simple approximately 3.9924 acres and 2.8968 acres (6.8892 acres total) of land generally located south of Ranch Road 2222, west of Oakwood Cove at Beverly Hills Drive in Austin, Travis County, Texas 78731, from Russell G. Coffee a/k/a Russell Graham Coffee and Christine Coffee Baker, as Co-Independent Executors of the Estate of Robert Franklin Coffee, deceased, in Travis County, Texas, Probate Case No. C-1-PB-21-001404 for a total amount not to exceed $3,676,000, including closing costs. Funding: $3,676,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Financial Services.
38 No vote recorded

Source information changed after this summary was written. The earlier summary is withheld.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the Agreement for Wholesale Wastewater Utility Service for the Comanche Canyon Ranch Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Planned Unit Development with Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 17 (WCID 17), allowing Austin Water to receive untreated wastewater for treatment, in place of treated wastewater currently provided under the existing agreement. This amendment supports WCID 17’s evaluation of decommissioning its treatment facility and reflects Austin Water’s ability to accommodate the operational change without additional efforts or cost. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. WCID 17 will assume the costs for decommissioning its Comanche Canyon Ranch Wastewater Treatment Plant.
39 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to approve appointments to boards and commissions, Council committees, other intergovernmental bodies, and public facility corporations, along with certain related waivers. Also covers removing and replacing members and amending board and commission bylaws.
Current official agenda wording
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.
40 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to approve a resolution affirming Council's commitment to supporting workers and directing the City Manager to develop and incentivize a qualified, local workforce in certain Convention Center contracts.
Current official agenda wording
Approve a resolution affirming Council’s commitment to support workers and directing the City Manager to develop and incentivize a qualified, local workforce in certain Convention Center contracts.
41 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees connected to Austin Sister Cities International's Austin-Taichung 40th Anniversary Celebration, held September 19, 2026 at the Asian American Resource Center.
Current official agenda wording
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to Austin Sister Cities International's Austin-Taichung 40th Anniversary Celebration held at the Asian American Resource Center on September 19, 2026.
43 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees for Sunday Sessions ATX's 2026 Sunday Sessions by Legacy on a Plate, held at Waterloo Park on October 11, 2026.
Current official agenda wording
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to Sunday Sessions ATX's 2026 Sunday Sessions by Legacy on a Plate held at the Waterloo Park on October 11, 2026.
45 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to approve a resolution directing the City Manager to set up a reporting and tracking process for the No Wrong Door initiative, including quarterly reports to Council and updates on legislative efforts. It also directs convening a sub-quorum of Council Members to guide legislative objectives, addressing concerns raised by community organizations, and establishing a community advisory group.
Current official agenda wording
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to establish a reporting and tracking process, provide quarterly reports to Council, provide updates regarding legislative efforts, convene a sub-quorum of Council Members to guide legislative objectives, address concerns from community organizations, and establish a community advisory group related to the implementation of the No Wrong Door initiative.
46 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to approve a resolution directing the City Manager to provide data on the outcomes of each City social services contract, including the geographic distribution of individuals and families served, and to report back to Council.
Current official agenda wording
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to provide data on the outcomes of each City social services contract, to provide an understanding of the geographical distribution of those individuals and families being served by the City’s social services contracts and report back to Council.
52 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to authorize an amendment to the City's contract with Gallup, Inc. for performance and employee engagement software licenses, assessments, and training used by all City departments, extending the term by two years and adding $1,257,000 for a revised total not to exceed $1,351,000. Of that, $233,000 is available in various departments' Fiscal Year 2026-2027 operating budgets, with funding for the rest of the term contingent on future budgets.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued performance and employee engagement software licenses, assessments, and training for all City departments with Gallup, Inc., to extend the term by two years and increase the amount by $1,257,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,351,000. Funding: $233,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budgets of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
53 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to approve a resolution casting Austin's vote for Na'Cole Thompson as Region 10 director of the Texas Municipal League.
Current official agenda wording
Approve a resolution casting a vote for Na’Cole Thompson as the Region 10 director of the Texas Municipal League.

Public safety 5 items

6 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 4 (Business Regulation and Permit Requirements) to require kennel operators to make their outdoor spaces escape-proof, and to create an offense and penalty. The item is listed as having no fiscal impact, and the proposed amendment is intended for private boarding facilities rather than City facilities.
How it affects me: If you use private boarding facilities, this item covers escape-proof outdoor spaces.
Current official agenda wording
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 4 (Business Regulation and Permit Requirements) to require kennel operators to make their outdoor spaces escape-proof and to create an offense and penalty. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. The proposed amendment is intended for private boarding facilities and does not impact City facilities.
11 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to approve a resolution adopting the Community Wildfire Protection Plan Update. The item is stated to have no fiscal impact.
Current official agenda wording
Approve a resolution adopting the Community Wildfire Protection Plan Update. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
21 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to authorize a construction contract with MGC Contractors for the Ullrich Water Treatment Plant Inherently Safer Disinfection Conversion for Austin Water, for $81,555,085 plus an $8,155,509 contingency, totaling no more than $89,710,594. The item states the full $89,710,594 is available in Austin Water's Capital Budget.
How it affects me: If you use Austin Water, this item lists $89,710,594.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize a contract for construction services for the Ullrich Water Treatment Plant Inherently Safer Disinfection Conversion for Austin Water with MGC Contractors in the amount of $81,555,085 plus an $8,155,509 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $89,710,594. Funding: $89,710,594 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.
28 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to authorize a contract with Thomas Scientific LLC d/b/a Thomas Scientific for a comparison microscope for Austin Forensic Science, used to compare markings on bullets, cartridge cases, and toolmarks, in an amount not to exceed $109,733. Funding would come from $101,202 through the State of Texas Office of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant, Crime Lab Enhancement Project, and $8,531 from the Austin Forensic Science operating budget.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize a contract for a comparison microscope, used to compare markings on bullets, cartridge cases, and toolmarks, for Austin Forensic Science with Thomas Scientific LLC d/b/a Thomas Scientific, in an amount not to exceed $109,733. Funding: $101,202 is available from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division, Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant, Crime Lab Enhancement Project. $8,531 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Forensic Science.
29 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to authorize a contract with Fire Catt LLC for fire hose inspection and testing for Austin Fire, with a one-year initial term estimated at $76,500 and up to four one-year extension options in variable amounts, for a total not to exceed $427,500. The $76,500 is available in Austin Fire's Operating Budget; funding for the remaining term depends on future budgets.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize a contract for fire hose inspection and testing for Austin Fire with Fire Catt LLC for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $76,500 with up to four one-year extension options each in variable amounts for a total contract amount not to exceed $427,500. Funding: $76,500 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Fire. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.

Housing 3 items

7 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to authorize negotiating and executing a Place-Based Enhancement Affordable Space economic development agreement with Waverly North, LLC to provide and maintain no-cost nonprofit office space for housing stability services. The total amount would not exceed $864,210 over a 10-year term, with the $864,210 contingent upon future appropriations to the Economic Incentive Reserve Fund.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize negotiation and execution of a Place-Based Enhancement Affordable Space economic development agreement with Waverly North, LLC, to provide and maintain no-cost nonprofit office space for housing stability services, for a total amount not to exceed $864,210 over a 10-year term. Funding: $864,210 is contingent upon future appropriations to the Economic Incentive Reserve Fund.
22 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to authorize a contract amendment with El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission for continued administration of the I Belong in Austin program, which aims to reduce residential displacement and prevent homelessness. The amendment would add $2,250,000, raising the total contract amount to no more than $24,050,000, with funding available in the Austin Housing Operating Budget.
How it affects me: If you use Austin Housing, this item lists $2,250,000.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued I Belong in Austin program administration, to reduce residential displacement and prevent homelessness, for Austin Housing with El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission, to increase the amount by $2,250,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $24,050,000. Funding: $2,250,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Housing.
48 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
The Mayor will recess the Council meeting to hold a Board of Directors' meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation, after which Council will reconvene. The item is listed as having no fiscal impact.
Current official agenda wording
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.

Budget 4 items

12 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to approve an ordinance authorizing issuance of City of Austin Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026C, in the par amount of $5,000,000 to fund Austin Water's waterline services replacement program, along with related documents. Debt service requirements for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for the proposed bond issuance are included in the 2026-2027 Approved Budget of the Combined Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund.
How it affects me: If you use Austin Water, this item lists $5,000,000.
Current official agenda wording
Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026C, in the par amount of $5,000,000 to fund Austin Water’s waterline services replacement program and approve related documents. Funding: Fiscal Year 2026-2027 debt service requirements for the proposed bond issuance are included in the 2026-2027 Approved Budget of the Combined Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund.
13 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to approve a resolution authorizing Moore's Crossing Municipal Utility District to issue Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2026, in an amount not to exceed $7,600,000. The bond proceeds would pay for water distribution, wastewater collection, and drainage facilities in the district, plus the costs of issuing the bonds. The item is described as having no fiscal impact.
Current official agenda wording
Approve a resolution authorizing the issuance by Moore’s Crossing Municipal Utility District of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2026, in an amount not to exceed $7,600,000 to be used for water distribution, wastewater collection, and drainage facilities in the district and costs of issuing the bonds. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
14 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to approve a resolution authorizing Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 to issue Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2026, in an amount not to exceed $2,300,000. The bond proceeds would pay for water, wastewater, and drainage improvements in the district, plus related engineering and bond issuance costs. The item is listed as having no fiscal impact.
Current official agenda wording
Approve a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2026, in an amount not to exceed $2,300,000 to be used for water, wastewater and drainage improvements in the district and related engineering costs and costs of issuing the bonds. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
16 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to approve a resolution authorizing Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 to issue Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2026, in an amount not to exceed $4,400,000. The bonds would fund water, wastewater, and drainage improvements in the district, plus related engineering and bond issuance costs. The item is stated to have no fiscal impact.
Current official agenda wording
Approve a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2026, in an amount not to exceed $4,400,000 to be used for water, wastewater, and drainage improvements in the district and related engineering costs and costs of issuing the bonds. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.

Transit 8 items

15 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to approve a resolution authorizing Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 to issue Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2026A, in an amount not to exceed $2,480,000 for road improvements within the district. The item is described as having no fiscal impact.
Current official agenda wording
Approve a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2026A, in an amount not to exceed $2,480,000 to be used for constructing road improvements in the district. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
17 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to approve a resolution authorizing Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 to issue Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2026A, in an amount not to exceed $3,875,000. The bond proceeds would pay for road improvements within the district, related engineering costs, and costs of issuing the bonds. The item is stated to have no fiscal impact.
Current official agenda wording
Approve a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2026A, in an amount not to exceed $3,875,000 to be used for constructing road improvements in the district and related engineering costs and costs of issuing the bonds. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
18 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to approve a resolution authorizing Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 5 to issue Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2026, in an amount not to exceed $2,245,000 for road improvements in the district, related engineering costs, and bond issuance costs. The item is stated to have no fiscal impact.
Current official agenda wording
Approve a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 5 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2026, in an amount not to exceed $2,245,000 to be used for constructing road improvements in the District and related engineering costs and costs of issuing the bonds. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
36 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to authorize negotiation and execution of twelve advertising agreements with outdoor, broadcast, print, and digital media vendors for public outreach campaigns tied to the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant, Construction Partnership Program, Vision Zero, Safe Streets for All, Community Services, and GetThere ATX, for a total not to exceed $2,337,000. Funding is listed as $437,000 in the FY 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works, $1,810,000 from the Climate Reduction Implementation Grant, and $90,000 from the Safe Streets for All grant in the department's Capital Budget.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize negotiation and execution of twelve advertising agreements with Clear Channel Outdoor, Lamar Advertising Company, Waterloo Media, iHeart Radio, Telemundo, Univision, KVUE-TV, KXAN-TV, Austin American-Statesman, Google, Meta, and Ground Truth, for public outreach campaigns associated with the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant, the Construction Partnership Program, Vision Zero Program, the Safe Streets for All Grant, Community Services, and GetThere ATX in a total amount not to exceed $2,337,000. Funding: $437,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works, $1,810,000 out of the Climate Reduction Implementation Grant, and $90,000 from the Safe Street for All grant within the Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works.
42 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare an ordinance that would authorize an agreement allowing a proposed elevated walkway, to be built, operated, and maintained by Ecology Action of Texas, to encroach into the Grove Boulevard public right-of-way. The resolution would also waive the application and application fee requirements of City Code Section 14-11-51 for that agreement.
Current official agenda wording
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare an ordinance for Council consideration authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement that would permit the encroachment into the public right-of-way of Grove Boulevard by a proposed elevated walkway to be constructed, operated, and maintained by Ecology Action of Texas and waiving the application and application fee requirements of City Code Section 14-11-51 (Application and Approval) for the agreement.
44 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
This resolution asks Council to direct the City Manager to work with CAMPO, TxDOT, and other partners so that proposed improvements to Parmer Lane (FM 734) prioritize safety, walking, biking, and transit. It also directs advocacy for a full environmental review of any proposal for the corridor.
How it affects me: If you use Parmer Lane, this item names walking, biking, and transit there.
Current official agenda wording
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Texas Department of Transportation, and other partners to prioritize safety, walking, biking, and transit in proposed Parmer Lane (Farm to Market Road 734) improvements, and to advocate for a full environmental review of any proposal for the corridor.
47 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to approve a resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire easements on property at 5673 Oak Boulevard for Watershed Protection's Barton Creek - Oak Acres Creek Flood Risk Reduction Project, for flood mitigation and improved neighborhood roadway access during large storms. The acquisition covers a public utility easement of about 0.0498 acre and a temporary working space easement of about 0.0300 acre, appraised collectively at $7,992, subject to increase based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner's award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. Funding of $7,992 is available in the Austin Watershed Protection Capital Budget.
Current official agenda wording
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed in support of Austin Watershed Protection’s Barton Creek - Oak Acres Creek Flood Risk Reduction Project, for the public use of flood mitigation and to improve roadway access to the neighborhood during large storm events requiring the acquisition of a public utility easement consisting of .0498 of one acre (1,308 square foot) and a temporary working space easement consisting of 0.0300 of one acre (1,308 square foot), both being out of the Thomas Anderson Survey No. 17, Abstract No. 2, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 24-B, resubdivision of a portion of Oak Acres, a subdivision of record in Book 9, Page 91, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 24-B conveyed to Luis Gonzalez and Maria Calleja by Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien dated February 14, 2025, as recorded in Document Number 2025016716, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently collectively appraised at $7,992, subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owners of the needed property are Luis Gonzalez and Maria Calleja. The property is located at 5673 Oak Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78735. The general route of the project is from 5677 Oak Boulevard to 5600 Oak Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78735. Funding: $7,992 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Watershed Protection.
49 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to hold a public hearing under Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Chapter 26 and consider a resolution allowing a change in use of about 121,156 square feet of dedicated parkland at Country Club Creek West Greenbelt for permanent use to build, operate, maintain, and repair a roadway and related improvements. The item includes a $1,368,050 mitigation payment plus $107,735 in park improvements from Austin Transportation and Public Works to Austin Parks and Recreation, with no stated impact to the General Fund.
How it affects me: If you use Country Club Creek West Greenbelt, this item covers that parkland.
Current official agenda wording
Conduct a public hearing in accordance with Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Chapter 26 and consider a resolution authorizing a change in use of dedicated parkland, known as Country Club Creek West Greenbelt, to permanently use approximately 121,156 square feet of parkland in order to construct, operate, maintain, and repair roadway and associated improvements. Funding: This item includes a mitigation payment in the amount of $1,368,050 and $107,735 in the form of park improvements from Austin Transportation and Public Works to Austin Parks and Recreation and, as a result, there is no impact to the General Fund.

Environment 3 items

20 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to authorize a contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for engineering services for Austin Water's 2026 Reservoir Improvement Program, in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000. The item states $10,000,000 is available in Austin Water's Capital Budget.
How it affects me: If you use Austin Water, this item lists $10,000,000.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize a contract for engineering services for the 2026 Reservoir Improvement Program Contract for Austin Water with Freese and Nichols, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000. Funding: $10,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.
30 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to authorize a contract with Resource Recycling Systems, Inc. d/b/a RRS for material rate studies tracking progress toward the City's zero-waste goal for Austin Resource Recovery, with an initial three-year term estimated at $1,050,000 and up to three one-year extension options estimated at $350,000 each, for a total not to exceed $2,100,000. Of this, $350,000 is available in Austin Resource Recovery's Operating Budget; funding for the remaining term depends on future budgets.
How it affects me: If you use Austin Resource Recovery, this item lists $350,000.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize a contract for material rate studies to track progress toward the City’s zero-waste goal for Austin Resource Recovery with Resource Recycling Systems, Inc. d/b/a RRS for an initial term of three years in an estimated amount of $1,050,000 with up to three additional one-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $350,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,100,000. Funding: $350,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
37 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to approve Service Extension Request No. 6451 to provide wastewater service to a 2.85-acre tract at 1107 Castle Ridge Road, located in the City's Drinking Water Protection Zone, the two-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction, Austin Water's wastewater service area, and the Barton Springs Zone. The item is stated to have no fiscal impact, with the property owner paying the related costs of infrastructure to connect to Austin Water's wastewater system.
Current official agenda wording
Approve Service Extension Request No. 6451 for wastewater service to a 2.85-acre tract located at 1107 Castle Ridge Road within the City’s Drinking Water Protection Zone, the City’s two-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction and Austin Water’s wastewater service area. This action concerns land located within the Barton Springs Zone. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. The property owner will pay the related infrastructure costs to connect to Austin Water’s wastewater system.

Zoning 2 items

50 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to hold a public hearing and approve an ordinance rezoning 1125 and 1127 West 6th Street from CS-MU-V-CO-NP to limited industrial service-planned development area-neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning, as requested by the applicant. Staff and the Planning Commission recommend granting LI-PDA-NP zoning.
How it affects me: If you go by 1127 West 6th Street, this item covers rezoning there.
Current official agenda wording
C14-2026-0026 - Phoenix Motor Works - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1125 and 1127 West 6th Street (Lady Bird Lake Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to limited industrial service-planned development area-neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant limited industrial service-planned development area-neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: SDC PMW, LLC. Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Austin Planning, 512-974-7620.
51 No vote recorded

In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to hold a public hearing and approve an ordinance rezoning 1019 Dalton Lane (Carson Creek Watershed). The applicant requests limited industrial service (LI) zoning in place of interim-rural residence (I-RR), while staff and the Zoning and Platting Commission recommend limited industrial service-conditional overlay (LI-CO) zoning.
How it affects me: If you go by 1019 Dalton Lane, this item covers rezoning there.
Current official agenda wording
C14-2026-0019 - Dalton Airport Overlay Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by zoning property locally known as 1019 Dalton Lane (Carson Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To zone from interim-rural residence (I-RR) combining district zoning to limited industrial service (LI) district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Recommendation: To grant limited industrial service-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: HPI Acquisition, LLC. Agent: Winstead PC (Micah King). City Staff: Cynthia Hadri, Austin Planning, 512-974-7620