City CouncilThursday, October 8, 2026 · 10:00 AM · Austin City Hall

#1Approval of the minutes of the Austin City Council regular meeting of September 10, 2026.

#2Resolution appointing nominees to the Board of Directors of the Austin Economic Development Corporation, doing business as Rally Austin, under Chapter 431 of the Texas Transportation Code. No fiscal impact.

#3Authorizes an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the Austin Economic Development Corporation d/b/a Rally Austin, adding $2,000,000 for operational support, for a total not to exceed $60,355,260.

#4Resolution adopting the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Investment Policy, which governs how the city invests its funds. The item has no fiscal impact.

#5Authorizes a contract with Hanna Senko d/b/a Hanna Senko LLC for project management and facilitation services for the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model for Austin Police. One-year initial term plus up to three one-year extensions, not to exceed $576,000.

#6Authorizes a construction contract with Muniz Concrete & Contracting, Inc. for the 2022 Safe Street for All Rutland/Parkfield Roundabout project, including a contingency, for a total not to exceed $1,434,265.

#7Authorizes a contract with Envisage Technologies, LLC for Acadis software and services, a law enforcement training records and learning management system for Austin Police. The initial one-year term is estimated at $200,000, with up to four one-year extensions for a total not to exceed $1,280,000.

#8Authorizes a contract with Texas Multi-Chem, Ltd. for athletic fields maintenance for Austin Parks and Recreation, with a two-year initial term and up to three one-year extensions, not to exceed $1,625,000 total.

#9Authorizes a contract with The Sanborn Map Company, Inc. for the ATX Floods public flood monitoring and low water crossing alert platform for Austin Watershed Protection. The initial two-year term is estimated at $685,647, with up to three one-year extensions for a total not to exceed $1,212,200.

#10Authorizes a contract with Morris & McDaniel, Inc. for fire cadet hiring services for Austin Fire, with an initial two-year term and up to two two-year extensions, not to exceed $1,200,000 total.

#11Authorizes two contracts for employee service awards for all City departments with Crown Awards and MTM Recognition Corporation, each with a two-year initial term and up to three one-year extensions, for a combined total not to exceed $610,000.

#12Authorizes a contract with AskReply Inc. d/b/a B2Gnow for cloud-based certification management and contract compliance software for Austin Small and Minority Business Resources, with a one-year initial term and up to four 1-year extensions, not to exceed $815,000 total.

#13Authorizes a contract with RFD & Associates Inc. for the City Clerk's Office ethics electronic filing system, two-year initial term with up to three 1-year extensions, not to exceed $1,237,500.

#14Authorizes a contract with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. for Imperva cybersecurity and data protection software support for Austin Technology Services, one-year initial term with four 1-year options, not to exceed $2,250,000.

#15Authorizes a contract with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. for VMware software licenses, maintenance, and support for all City departments, with an initial one-year term and up to four one-year extensions, not to exceed $31,650,000.

#16Resolution confirming the reappointment of Jolsna Thomas to the Firefighters', Police Officers' and Emergency Medical Services Personnel's Civil Service Commission. The item has no fiscal impact.

#17Ordinance setting the City Council meeting schedule for calendar year 2027 and the budget and tax rate meetings and hearings for Fiscal Year 2027-2028. No fiscal impact.

#18This consent agenda item was removed and left intentionally blank.

#19Authorizes negotiation and execution of a five-year interlocal agreement with Travis County, ending October 31, 2031 with a 12-month extension option, to collaborate on preserving and advancing cultural and historical resources. The item has no fiscal impact.

#20Authorizes negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Capital Area Council of Governments for Austin Technology Services to maintain and update the Capital Area Emergency Communications District's 9-1-1 GIS database for FY 2026-2027. The agreement generates revenue for the department's operating budget.

#21Approval of appointments and related waivers to boards, commissions, Council committees, intergovernmental bodies, and public facility corporations, plus member removals/replacements and bylaw amendments.

#22Resolution directing the City Manager to develop a proposal updating Construction Training Program requirements for certain construction projects with a construction value over $10,000,000.

#23Resolution initiating rezoning of about 0.32 acres of city-owned land known as the MACC Pocket Park at 58 and 64 Rainey Street to allow parks and recreation services use.

#24Resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings to acquire an access easement and a drainage easement from Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation at 11630 North Lamar Boulevard for the Walnut Creek - Eubank Tributary Stream Stabilization Project. The easements are appraised at $50,548.

#25Resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings to acquire an access easement and a drainage easement from FC N Lamar Housing, LP at 11704 North Lamar Boulevard for the Walnut Creek - Eubank Tributary Stream Stabilization Project. The easements are appraised at $27,604.

#26The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to hold a Board of Directors' meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation, after which Council will reconvene. The item has no fiscal impact.

#27Public hearing and consideration of a resolution approving Elm Ridge Preservation, LP's acquisition and rehabilitation of the Elm Ridge Apartments multifamily development at 1190 Airport Boulevard, partly financed through private activity bonds issued by Austin Housing Finance Corporation. The item has no fiscal impact.

#28Public hearing and ordinance to rezone 400 West 37th Street, the James Harvey and Pearl Caldwell House, from SF-3-NCCD-NP to SF-3-H-NCCD-NP to add a historic landmark designation. Staff, the Historic Landmark Commission, and the Planning Commission all recommend granting the rezoning.

#29Public hearing to rezone four properties at 1120-1220 S Capital of Texas Highway from LO and LR to LR-V-CO-DB90. Staff and the Zoning and Platting Commission recommend approval, and a valid petition in opposition has been filed.

#30Public hearing to rezone the City-owned Doris Miller Auditorium at 2300 Rosewood Avenue from P-NP to P-H-NP to add historic landmark designation. Staff, the Historic Landmark Commission and the Planning Commission recommend approval.

#31Public hearing and ordinance to rezone properties at 1155 Chicon Street, 1900-1906 Rosewood Avenue, and 1152 Poquito Street to add a density bonus 90 (DB90) combining district. Staff and Planning Commission recommend granting the request.

#32Ordinance amending the November 3, 2026 General Obligation Bond Election ordinance to update polling places and add exhibits covering the bilingual election ordinance, election services contracts and joint election agreements, and lists of election judges, central counting station staff, and early voting ballot board members. Declared an emergency; funded from the City Clerk's FY 2026-2027 operating budget.

#33Amends the ordinance ordering the November 3, 2026 general election for City Council Districts 1, 3, 5, 8, and 9 to add the final early voting schedule, bilingual ordinance text, polling places, election services contracts and joint election agreements, and lists of election judges and staff. Declares an emergency.

#34Amends the ordinance ordering the November 3, 2026 special election on proposed charter amendments to add the final early voting schedule, bilingual ordinance text, polling places, election services contracts and joint election agreements, and lists of election judges and staff. Declares an emergency.

#35Authorize a two-year contract with Tristar Risk Management/Tristar Insurance Group for workers compensation third party administration for Austin Human Resources, with three 1-year extension options and a total not-to-exceed amount of $11,080,000.

#36Resolution directing the City Manager to incorporate a six-year bond cycle as a foundational consideration in bond-program development, beginning in FY 2027-2028, consistent with the City's financial policies, and to report back to Council.

#37Council will consult privately with legal counsel regarding the lawsuit Levins et al. v. City of Austin et al., a legal challenge to Dog's Head Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 21.