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Legislation Details
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Type:
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Consent
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Status:
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Agenda Ready
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On agenda:
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9/10/2026
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Final action:
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Title:
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Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with The SAFE Alliance d/b/a SAFE to manage the City-owned domestic violence shelter to add one-time funding in an amount not to exceed $200,000 to the term ending on September 30, 2026, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $12,425,000. Funding: $200,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Public Health Department’s Operating Budget.
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Posting Language
Title
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with The SAFE Alliance d/b/a SAFE to manage the City-owned domestic violence shelter to add one-time funding in an amount not to exceed $200,000 to the term ending on September 30, 2026, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $12,425,000. Funding: $200,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Public Health Department’s Operating Budget.
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Lead Department
Austin Public Health.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $200,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Public Health Department’s Operating Budget.
Prior Council Action:
March 27, 2025 - Council authorized negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with The SAFE Alliance d/b/a SAFE to manage the City-owned domestic violence shelter, to add one-time funds in the amount not to exceed $125,000 to the term ending on September 30, 2025, and add two extension options each in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $12,225,000, approved on consent on an 11-0 vote.
May 20, 2021 - Council authorized the award, negotiation, and execution of an agreement with The SAFE Alliance to manage the City-owned domestic violence shelter and provide supportive services, housing assistance, and direct client assistance in an amount not to exceed S2,000,000 in ongoing funding and $100,000 in one-time funding, for the term of May 20, 2021, through September 30, 2022, with three 12-month extension options, each in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 for a total agreement amount not to exceed $8,100,000, approved on a 10-0 vote. Mayor Adler abstained.
For More Information:
Adrienne Sturrup, Director, 512-972-5010; Laura LaFuente, Assistant Director, 512-972-5077; Akeshia Johnson Smothers, Social Services Agreements Administration Manager, 512-972-5567; Juanita Jackson, Business Process Consultant, (512) 972-6163.
Additional Backup Information:
This action will authorize the negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 10 with The SAFE Alliance d/b/a SAFE to provide shelter and supportive services to survivors of domestic violence that increase safety, connection, healing, empowerment, and stabilization. SAFE provides short-term shelter that allows domestic violence survivors and their children to leave a dangerous situation and move to a safe environment. The agreement was renewed from May 20, 2021, to September 30, 2026, including Amendments Nos. 1 through 9. Amendments Nos. 2, 6, 7, and 9 were no cost amendments to change contract exhibits.
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Term |
Extension Options |
Agreement Change Amount |
Total Agreement Amount |
Not to Exceed Amount |
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Initial |
0/3 |
N/A |
$2,100,000 |
$8,100,000 |
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Amendment 1 |
1/3 |
$2,000,000 |
$4,100,000 |
$8,100,000 |
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Amendment 2 |
N/A |
N/A |
$4,100,000 |
$8,100,000 |
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Amendment 3 |
2/3 |
$2,000,000 |
$6,100,000 |
$8,100,000 |
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Amendment 4 |
3/3 |
$2,000,000 |
$8,100,000 |
$8,100,000 |
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Amendment 5 |
N/A |
$125,000 |
$8,225,000 |
$12,225,000 |
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Amendment 6 |
N/A |
N/A |
$8,225,000 |
$12,225,000 |
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Amendment 7 |
N/A |
N/A |
$8,225,000 |
$12,225,000 |
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Amendment 8 |
4/5 |
$2,000,000 |
$10,225,000 |
$12,225,000 |
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Amendment 9 |
N/A |
N/A |
$10,225,000 |
$12,225,000 |
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Proposed Amendment 10 |
N/A |
$200,000 |
$10,425,000 |
$12,425,000 |
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Extension 5 |
5/5 |
$2,000,000 |
$12,425,000 |
$12,425,000 |
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