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Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County to establish and support an Austin/Travis County Family Justice Center to reduce domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking in the Austin/Travis County community, for a 12-month term beginning on June 1, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, with four 12-month extension options each in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $1,250,000. Funding: $250,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Public Health. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
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Austin Public Health.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $250,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Public Health. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Prior Council Action:
November 20, 2025 - Council approved Ordinance No. 20251120-004 appropriating $250,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to provide support to Travis County in providing navigation services for victims of violence and abuse.
June 5, 2025 - Council approved Resolution No.20250605-078 directing the City Manager to support the creation of a Family Justice Center (FJC) through an interlocal agreement and intergovernmental working group between the City and Travis County, explore the formation of a local government corporation, and identify funding sources to support up to four full-time positions and necessary technical infrastructure for FJC services on an 11-0 vote.
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 an interlocal agreement to establish and support an Austin/Travis County Family Justice Center to reduce domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking in the Austin/Travis County community.