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Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to an agreement with Central Texas Food Bank, Inc. for the College Food Access program, to provide services to college students in Austin/Travis County with limited access to food for a six-month term, through September 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $141,750, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $729,250. Funding: $141,750 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Public Health Department.
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Austin Public Health.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $141,750 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 Operating Budget of Austin Public Health Department.
Prior Council Action:
March 27, 2025 - Council authorized the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with Central Texas Food Bank Inc. to provide services to college students in Austin/Travis County with limited access to food, to add one 12-month term, through March 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed S157,500, and add one additional extension option in an amount not to exceed $157,500, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $587,500 on an 11-0 vote.
March 7, 2024 - Council authorized the negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Central Texas Food Bank Inc. to provide services to college students with limited access to food, to add one 12-month term, through March 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $157,500, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $272,500 on an 11-0 vote.
For More Information:
Adrienne Sturrup, Director, 512-972-5012; 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.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
March 24, 2023 - The College Student Commission recommended additional funding for the College Food Access Grant Program that was later adopted by Council (Budget Amendment Quadri 02) for the Fiscal Year 2024 budget Ordinance No. 20240814-007.
Additional Backup Information:
This action will authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 6 to the agreement with Central Texas Food Bank Inc. (CTFB), for the College Food Access program. Central Texas Food Bank's objective is to strengthen its partnerships with Austin/Travis County colleges and universities by providing ongoing support for their campus pantries established with previous Austin Public Health funding. These pantries help alleviate hunger among their students, faculty, and staff populations. The College Food Access program leverages campus-driven initiatives to strategically address hunger on college and university campuses, with CTFB providing tailored resources and focusing on impact and sustainability. This program addresses key community needs identified in Austin Public Health’s Community Health Assessment.
The agreement was renewed from 2023 through 2026, including Amendments Nos. 1 through 3 and 5. Amendment No. 4 was a no-cost amendment to change contract exhibits.
|
Term |
Extension Options |
Agreement Change Amount |
Total Agreement Amount |
Not to Exceed Amount |
|
Initial |
0/5 |
N/A |
$57,500 |
$115,000 |
|
Amendment 1 |
1/5 |
$57,500 |
$115,000 |
$115,000 |
|
Amendment 2 |
2/5 |
$157,500 |
$272,500 |
$272,500 |
|
Amendment 3 |
3/5 |
$157,500 |
$430,000 |
$587,500 |
|
Amendment 4 |
N/A |
$0 |
$430,000 |
$587,500 |
|
Amendment 5 |
4/5 |
$141,750 |
$571,750 |
$587,500 |
|
Proposed Amendment 6 |
5/5 |
$141,750 |
$713,500 |
$729,250 |