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Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to an agreement with American Gateways to provide legal services, to add one-time funding in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for the 12-month term ending on September 30, 2026, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $3,036,505. Funding: $150,000 is available in the Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget.
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Austin Public Health.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $150,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget.
Prior Council Action:
August 28, 2025 - Council authorized negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 9 to the agreement with American Gateways to provide legal services, to add one 12-month extension option through September 30, 2026, and add funding in an amount not to exceed $420,000, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $2,886,505, approved on an 11-0 vote.
September 12, 2024 - Council authorized negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 8 to the agreement with American Gateways to stabilize the immigration status of detained and non-detained immigrants residing in Austin and Travis County, to add a 12-month extension option ending on September 30, 2025, and add funding in an amount not to exceed $420,000, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $2,466,505, approved on an 11-0 vote.
February 29, 2024 - Council authorized the negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 7 to the agreement with American Gateways to stabilize the immigration status of detained and non-detained immigrants residing in Austin/Travis County, to add one six-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $210,000, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $2,046,505, approved on a 10-0 vote.
For More Information:
Adrienne Sturrup, Director, 512-972-5167; Laura LaFuente, Assistant Director, 512-972-5077; Akeshia Johnson-Smothers, Social Services Agreements Administratio...
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