City CouncilThursday, September 24, 2026 · 10:00 AM · Austin City Hall

#1Approve a resolution declaring the City's official intent to reimburse itself from proceeds of tax-exempt general obligation debt totaling $131,680,000 to finance building renovations at City facilities, a Waller Creek park, citywide mobility improvements, animal services facility enhancements, Workday HR system expansion, technology upgrades, and acquisition of vehicles and dispatch radio consoles. The bond issuance is planned for August 2027 or later.

#2Approval of a settlement in the lawsuit City of Austin v. EP Austin Purchase Company LLC (Cause No. C-1-CV-24-002447), with funding available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Transportation Public Works budget.

#3Approval of a settlement in the lawsuit Carmen Vazquez, individually and as next friend of minor children Elisa Rojas and Reymundo Rojas, v. City of Austin, et al. (Cause No. 25-1218-C39, 395th District Court, Williamson County). Funding is available in Austin Water's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget.

#4Authorizes an interlocal agreement with Integral Care consolidating 12 existing social services agreements into one covering behavioral health, crisis response, outreach, homelessness, and housing services, for an initial 12-month term beginning October 1, 2026 at up to $13,946,970 with four 12-month extension options for a total not to exceed $69,734,850.

#5Authorize 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 over a two-year term, not to exceed $250,000.

#6Ordinance amending the FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund to accept and appropriate $3,862,221 in FEMA Public Assistance grant funds passed through the Texas Division of Emergency Management for COVID-19 expenses. No City funding match is required.

#7Authorizes Austin Energy to issue non-contractual rebates during FY 2026-2027 for multifamily, commercial, and residential programs supporting solar and distributed energy resources, energy efficiency, and beneficial electrification in amounts exceeding the City Manager's spending authority. Funding of $23,475,000 is available in Austin Energy's Operating Budget.

#8Authorizes a contract with Clariti Cloud, Inc. for Clariti Enterprise Permitting Software licenses and support services supporting the City's permitting, licensing, and land management operations, for an initial three-year term with up to six one-year extensions, not to exceed $28,129,160.

#9Authorizes a contract with Clariti Cloud, Inc. for enterprise case management systems covering licensing, permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes, including implementation and maintenance services, for an initial three-year term with up to two one-year extensions, not to exceed $31,181,334.

#10Authorizes a one-year contract, with up to two one-year extension options, with Peoplefund for a small business interest loan buydown pilot program for Austin Economic Development, not to exceed $1,500,000.

#11Authorize a construction services contract with Cedar Hill Construction, LLC for the 10108 FM 812 Landfill Leachate Connections Project for Austin Resource Recovery, totaling not to exceed $1,270,436 including contingency. Funding is available in the Austin Resource Recovery Capital Budget.

#12Authorizes a construction services contract with Flintco LLC for the District Cooling Plant No.1 Condenser Water System Replacement Project, totaling up to $27,335,853 including contingency, funded by Austin Energy's Capital Budget.

#13Ratification of a construction services contract with Jay-Reese Contractors, Inc. for the Palmer Events Center Garage Structural Repairs Project, not to exceed $2,265,105, funded from the Austin Convention Center Capital Budget.

#14Ratification of a construction services contract with Primoris Energy Services Corporation for the Shoal Creek Bridge Emergency Repairs Project for Austin Energy, not to exceed $1,581,647. Funding comes from Austin Energy's Capital Budget and FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget.

#15Ratification of two construction services contracts with TCS Mechanical, LLC and Underground Water Solutions Company for the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Emergency Leak Repair Project, not to exceed $700,000 divided among the firms. Funding comes from the capital budgets of Austin Parks and Recreation and Austin Facilities Management.

#16Authorize a contract with COBUS LLC for two airport tarmac transport buses for Austin Aviation, not to exceed $1,299,500, funded from the Austin Aviation Capital Budget.

#17Authorize an amendment to a contract with FreeIt Data Solutions for continued IT networking platform licenses, maintenance, and support serving all City departments, increasing the contract by $2,400,000 for a revised total not to exceed $4,076,000.

#18Authorizes a contract amendment with Continental Mapping Acquisition Corp. & Subsidiaries d/b/a Axim Geospatial LLC for continued geographic information system support and consulting services for Austin Technology Services, increasing the contract by $500,000 to a revised total not to exceed $778,000.

#19Authorize a contract with Arnold Oil Company of Austin LP d/b/a A-Line Auto Parts for automotive batteries and repair parts for Austin Fleet Mobility Services, for an initial two-year term with up to three one-year extensions, not to exceed $3,302,550.

#20Authorize a contract with Nippon Sanso Matheson Inc. to supply compressed medical-grade oxygen for all City departments for an initial two-year term with up to three one-year extension options, not to exceed $544,275.

#21Authorize a contract for telecommunication services for all City departments through the Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative contract program for an initial one-year term with up to four one-year extensions, not to exceed $16,000,000.

#22Authorize a contract amendment with Tyler Technologies Inc. for continued electronic citation and crash software system subscription for Austin Police, extending the term by one year and increasing the amount by $276,320 for a revised total not to exceed $1,228,320.

#23Authorizes a contract with Tyler Technologies Inc. for cloud-based electronic warrants software and services to streamline warrant coordination and processing for Austin Police, for an initial one-year term with up to four one-year extension options, not to exceed $575,000.

#24Authorize a contract with Envisionware, Inc. for maintenance, support, and management of EnvisionWare library efficiency equipment (printing, reservations, payments, self-services) for Austin Public Library, with an initial one-year term and up to four one-year extensions, not to exceed $4,169,550.

#25Authorizes a contract with Insight Public Sector Inc. d/b/a Insight Public Sector for the Miro visual collaboration platform for Austin Technology Services, for an initial three-year term with up to two one-year extensions, not to exceed $1,700,000.

#26Authorizes a contract with CDW LLC d/b/a Sirius Computer Solutions/CDW Government for Proofpoint anti-phishing software and support for Austin Technology Services, with an initial one-year term plus up to four one-year extensions.

#27Authorizes a contract with Williamson County Child Advocacy Center to reimburse program expenses for protecting survivors of violence, abuse, or neglect on behalf of the Austin Police Department, for one year with up to four one-year extensions.

#28Authorize a contract with Scruggs Distribution LLC d/b/a The Scruggs Company for pump parts, components, and repair services for Emerson, Mueller, RF Valves, and Flowserve equipment for Austin Water, for an initial two-year term with up to three one-year extension options, not to exceed $2,230,000.

#29Authorizes a contract to purchase technology hardware, software, and services for Austin Technology Services through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative purchasing program, not to exceed $5,000,000.

#30Authorizes a contract with GT Distributors Inc. d/b/a GT Distributors - Austin for tactical uniforms, ballistic vests, and gear for Austin Development Services Code Compliance, for an initial one-year term with four one-year extension options, not to exceed $500,000.

#31Authorizes seven contracts for telecommunication, broadband, and cellular products and services for all City departments with AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Charter Communications entities, for an initial one-year term with up to four one-year extensions, not to exceed $62,050,000 divided among the contracts.

#32Authorize a three-year contract (with up to four one-year extensions) with Kiva Microfunds to manage revolving funds for matching crowdfunded small business loans for Austin Economic Development, not to exceed $432,000.

#33Authorize two contracts with Baker Services, Inc. and GC3 Specialty Chemicals Inc. for 19% aqueous ammonia used in Austin Energy's catalytic reduction systems, for an initial two-year term with up to three one-year extensions, not to exceed $1,210,000 divided between the contracts.

#34Authorize five contracts for distribution electrical services for Austin Energy with Gridco, MasTec North America, Pike Corporation, Renegade Group, and Southeast Power Corporation for an initial two-year term with up to three one-year extensions, in an amount not to exceed $200,000,000 divided among the contractors.

#35Authorize a contract with WEG Electric Corp. for the purchase of one complete spare rotor assembly for Austin Energy in an amount not to exceed $1,750,000.

#36Authorize a contract with Logix Holding Company d/b/a Logix Fiber Networks for fiber network services for Austin Energy, with an initial one-year term and one optional one-year extension, not to exceed $600,000.

#37Authorize a two-year contract, with up to three one-year extension options, with Triumvirate Environmental Services, LLC for emergency and non-emergency spill response, clean-up, and restoration services for Austin Energy, in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000.

#38Authorize an amendment to Austin Energy's contract with CEMTEK Environmental, Inc./KVB Enertec for continued data acquisition and handling system technical emissions monitoring software support services, increasing the contract by $550,000.

#39Authorize two contracts with Rightway Cleaning LLC and Yosan Inc. d/b/a International Building Services for airport window washing and related services for Austin Aviation, each with an initial three-year term and up to two one-year extension options, not to exceed $2,300,000 divided between the contracts.

#40Authorize acquisition of approximately 6.579 acres of land near Slaughter Creek from Anders M. and Lisabeth P. Rasmussen for park and recreation purposes, at a cost not to exceed $1,210,000 including closing costs.

#41Authorize granting an electric transmission easement across 10.014 acres of City-owned property at 18524 FM 969 to LCRA Transmission Services Corporation for not less than $184,258, supporting a battery tolling project of Austin Energy and Balcones Ridge Resiliency, LLC.

#42Authorizes a sixth amendment to the lease with Lake Austin Marina 1, L.P. for approximately 964 square feet of office space and three boat slips at 2215 Westlake Dr. for the Austin Police Lake Patrol Unit, extending the term 60 months with one 60-month extension option, not to exceed $433,896.

#43Authorizes negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County Emergency Service District 4 for Austin Fire to provide fire protection services within ESD 4's jurisdiction, with ESD 4 reimbursing the City. An estimated $5,400,000 would be reimbursed to Austin Fire's Fiscal Year 2027-2028 Operating Budget.

#44Authorize an agreement with Family Endeavors, Inc. d/b/a Endeavors to maintain year-round cold weather shelter readiness and operate three City-owned facilities for emergency lodging of unsheltered individuals, with an initial 12-month term beginning October 1, 2026 not to exceed $900,000 and two 12-month extensions, totaling up to $2,700,000.

#45Authorizes an interlocal agreement with Blanco County to add the Blanco County Sheriff's Office as an associate partner agency in the funding mechanism supporting the Austin Regional Intelligence Center. The item has no fiscal impact.

#46Authorizes an interlocal agreement with Williamson County to add the Williamson County Fire Marshal's Office as an associate partner agency in the funding mechanism supporting the Austin Regional Intelligence Center. The item has no fiscal impact.

#47Authorizes an interlocal agreement with Travis County to add the Travis County Fire Marshal's Office as an associate partner agency in the funding mechanism sustaining the Austin Regional Intelligence Center. The item has no fiscal impact.

#48Authorize an amendment to the agreement with the Mexic-Arte Museum for preventative early intervention services, adding one 12-month extension option through September 30, 2027 and increasing the amount by $135,000 for a revised total not to exceed $911,720.

#49Authorize an amendment to the agreement with the Sickle Cell Texas Marc Thomas Foundation for sickle cell disease education, supportive services, and treatment options, adding one 12-month extension option through September 30, 2027 and increasing the amount by $349,710 for a total of $3,032,345.

#50Authorize an amendment to the agreement with Central Texas Food Bank, Inc. to add one 12-month extension option through September 30, 2027 for a mobile pantry providing expanded food access in Austin's Eastern Crescent, at a cost not to exceed $162,000, raising the total agreement to $762,000.

#51Authorizes an amendment to the agreement with Catholic Charities of Central Texas to expand legal and counseling services in Austin and Travis County, adding one 12-month extension option through September 30, 2027 and increasing the amount by $188,872 for a revised total not to exceed $2,060,036.

#52Authorizes an amendment to the agreement with American Gateways to provide legal pro se assistance for individuals representing themselves in court in Austin and Travis County, adding one 12-month extension option through September 30, 2027 and increasing the amount by $161,280 for a revised total not to exceed $628,780.

#53Authorizes an amendment to the agreement with Texas Harm Reduction Alliance for outreach, harm reduction education, and peer recovery support for an additional 12-month term through September 30, 2027, adding one extension option. Funded with Austin Public Health Opioid Abatement Settlement Funds.

#54Authorize an amendment to the agreement with Get Up Project d/b/a Hope Medical Clinic for health education and navigation services, adding one 12-month extension option ending September 30, 2027, and increasing the amount by $135,000 for a revised total not to exceed $635,000.

#55Authorize an amendment to the agreement with The University of Texas at Austin for community-based health prevention and education programs, adding one 12-month extension option ending September 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $105,879 for a revised total of $1,332,813.

#56Authorize an amendment to an agreement with The University of Texas at Austin for the Mama Sana/Vibrant Woman program to improve birth outcomes and maternal and infant health, adding a 12-month extension option through September 30, 2027 and increasing the amount by $368,050 for a revised total not to exceed $4,632,994.

#57Authorizes an amendment to the agreement with American Gateways for legal services, adding a 12-month extension option through September 30, 2027 and increasing the amount by $378,000.

#58Authorize an amendment to the agreement with The University of Texas at Austin for mental health and wellness services, adding a 12-month extension through September 30, 2027 and increasing the amount by $160,816 for a revised total not to exceed $1,456,282.

#59Authorize an amendment to the agreement with Catholic Charities of Central Texas for legal filing fee assistance in Austin and Travis County, adding one 12-month extension option through September 30, 2027 and increasing the amount by $126,720 for a revised total not to exceed $579,920.

#60Resolution appointing Hanan Alwan, Lamanda Ballard, Stephanie Helfman, and Dr. Shannon Jones to fill four positions on the Austin/Travis County Public Health Commission. No fiscal impact.

#61Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization for four transportation planning studies and the Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Plan Refresh, with a local match not to exceed $671,743.

#62Authorizes an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the Lower Colorado River Authority to provide and operate the Flood Early Warning System data radio network for Austin Watershed Protection, increasing the agreement by $36,000 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

#63Approve a resolution declaring the City's official intent to reimburse itself from proceeds of tax-exempt obligations up to an aggregate maximum principal amount of $525,000,000 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 water and wastewater system capital improvement projects.

#64Approve a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue the GoPurple pilot incentive program in FY 2026-2027, issuing incentives for alternative onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections at new commercial, mixed use, and multi-family developments, totaling $4,000,000.

#65Approve appointments and related waivers to City boards and commissions, Council committees, intergovernmental bodies, and public facility corporations, including removal and replacement of members and amendments to board and commission bylaws.

#66Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing right-of-way fees, not to exceed $541,314, for "The Bloom at Lamar Square" development on Lamar Square Drive, which would build 100 units of deeply affordable housing.

#67Approves an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain city fees related to The Overton Family's Unity Day 40 Year Celebration held at the Turner-Roberts Recreation Center on September 12, 2026.

#68Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain City fees related to Chicano Park Day, to be held at Festival Beach Metro Park on August 30, 2026.

#69Resolution directing the City Manager to propose an ordinance expanding the number of public spaces and businesses required to have automated external defibrillators (AEDs) onsite, initiating related amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development), and exploring improved coordination and access to life-saving equipment during cardiac emergencies.

#70Ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain city fees for Torch Literary Arts' 20th Anniversary Celebration at the George Washington Carver Cultural Center on September 27, 2026.

#71Approve a waiver or reimbursement of certain city fees related to J. Colunga's Car Show and Celebration held at Krieg Fields on September 12, 2026.

#72Approve an amendment to the Parks and Recreation Board's bylaws to update department names and expand the board's advisory responsibilities to include review of park concessions and all agreements with non-profit organizations. The item has no fiscal impact.

#73Ordinance amending City Code Section 2-1-165 to update department names and expand the Parks and Recreation Board's advisory responsibilities to include reviewing park concessions and agreements with non-profit organizations. The item has no fiscal impact.

#74Resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire a 419-square-foot permanent electric transmission and distribution easement at 1000 East 38 1/2 Street from Ronald E. Savitsky, Jr. and Kandace S. Savitsky, in support of Austin Energy's relocation of transmission structures on Circuits 823, 834, and 835 to accommodate TxDOT's I-35 Capital Express expansion.

#75Resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire a 0.0122-acre (533 square foot) permanent electric transmission and distribution easement at 1002 East 38 1/2 Street from property owner Kristopher X. Ali, needed for Austin Energy's Capital Express Central CKT823, 834 & 835 Structure Relocation 2021 Project to accommodate TxDOT's I-35 expansion.

#76Resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings and payment of $60,643 to acquire a 751-square-foot permanent electric transmission and distribution easement at 1006 East 38 1/2 Street for Austin Energy's Capital Express Central CKT823, 834, & 835 Structure Relocation 2021 Project, needed to accommodate TxDOT's I-35 Capital Express expansion.

#77Resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire a 0.0198-acre (861 square foot) permanent electric transmission and distribution easement at 1008 East 38 1/2 Street for Austin Energy's Capital Express Central CKT823, 834, & 835 Structure Relocation 2021 Project. The easement is needed to relocate transmission structures to accommodate TxDOT's I-35 Capital Express expansion.

#78Resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire a 0.3461-acre waterline easement and a 0.0367-acre temporary working space easement at 6203 North Capital of Texas Highway from Bull Creek Market, LLC, to support Austin Water's relocation of water and wastewater lines conflicting with TxDOT roadway improvements at Loop 360/Lakewood Drive.

#79Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance disannexing approximately 1.86 acres at 815 South Quinlan Park Road in Council District 10 under Texas Senate Bill 1844, adjusting the City's boundary limits. Case number C7d-2026-0026; no fiscal impact.

#80Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution supporting Verbena Flats LP's application for federal 4% non-competitive housing tax credits to construct a multifamily development known as Verbena Flats at 1017 W Slaughter Lane, financed through the private activity bond program.

#81Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance granting variances from City Code floodplain regulations for property at 1120 Denfield Street to convert an accessory structure into a dwelling unit within the 100-year floodplain of Tannehill Branch Creek. The item has no fiscal impact.

#82Public hearing and resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept up to $9,000,000 from the National Park Service and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's 2027 Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership grant program for improvements to Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park. The grant requires at least a 50 percent City match, available in the FY 2025-2026 Parks and Recreation Operating Budget.

#83Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 020801-15 (the Circle C Save Our Springs settlement) to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment applying to approximately 246.389 acres near South Mopac Expressway and SH 45 (Tract 110), increasing residential and multifamily development density, modifying development and parkland regulations, and changing traffic control and access requirements including removing the requirement to build the South Bay Extension. The land is within the Barton Springs Zone and the item has no fiscal impact.

#84Public hearing and approval of a restrictive covenant termination for property at 4009 Banister Lane in the West Bouldin Creek Watershed, associated with zoning case C14-86-128. Staff and the Planning Commission recommend granting the termination.

#85Public hearing and ordinance to rezone 1801, 1803, and 1805 West 35th Street in the Shoal Creek Watershed from limited office-neighborhood plan (LO-NP) to neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LR-CO-NP). Staff and Planning Commission both recommend granting the LR-CO-NP zoning.

#86Public hearing and ordinance to amend the Southeast Combined Neighborhood Plan's future land use map, changing the designation for properties at 4302, 4304 1/2, and 4316 Nuckols Crossing Road from Single Family to Multifamily Residential. Staff and Planning Commission recommend granting the Multifamily Residential land use.

#87Public hearing and ordinance to rezone property at 4302, 4304 1/2, and 4316 Nuckols Crossing Road from SF-2-CO-NP to MF-3-NP as requested by the applicant. Staff and Planning Commission recommend granting MF-3-CO-NP zoning.

#88Public hearing and ordinance to rezone property at 1076 Springdale Road from GR-NP to GR-V-DB90-NP combining district zoning, enabling a vertical mixed use building with density bonus 90. Staff and Planning Commission recommend granting the request.

#89Public hearing and ordinance to rezone properties at 4601, 4613, and 4615 Springdale Road and 5016 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard from SF-6-NP to MF-4-NP multifamily residence moderate-high density zoning. Staff and Planning Commission recommend granting the request.

#90Public hearing and approval of a termination of a public restrictive covenant associated with zoning case C14-80-135 for property at 4613 and 4615 Springdale Road in the Fort Branch Watershed. Staff and Planning Commission recommend granting the termination.

#91Public hearing and approval of an ordinance rezoning 301 and 309 East Wonsley Drive from MF-2-NP to LR-MU-CO-NP combining district zoning for the Wonsley Grocery & Kitchen project. Staff and Planning Commission recommend granting the requested zoning.

#92Public hearing and ordinance to rezone property at 11010 1/2 South Mopac Expressway Southbound (Circle C Tract 110) to change conditions of zoning on Tract 1 (CS-MU-CO) and Tract 2 (GO-MU-CO), amending Ordinance No. 020801-31 and City Code Title 25.

#93Public hearing and ordinance to rezone property at 2117 West 49th Street and 4709 Rosedale Avenue from family residence (SF-3) to multifamily residence highest density-conditional overlay (MF-6-CO) for a multifamily development proposed by AISD. A valid petition has been filed in opposition.