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Title
Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued I Belong in Austin program administration, to reduce residential displacement and prevent homelessness, for Austin Housing with El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission, to increase the amount by $2,250,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $24,050,000. Funding: $2,250,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Housing.
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Lead Department
Austin Financial Services.
Client Department(s)
Austin Housing.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $2,250,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Housing.
Procurement Language:
Contract Amendment.
MBE/WBE:
This contract was awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established.
Prior Council Action:
July 20, 2023 – Council approved a contract for I Belong in Austin program administration with El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission.
October 9, 2025 – Council approved an amendment to increase the contract not to exceed amount by $4,000,000 to $21,800,000.
For More Information:
Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services – Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500.
Additional Backup Information:
This amendment will provide $2,250,000 in rental assistance funding for current displacement-prevention services to avoid a gap in service as directed in Resolution No. 20260827-069, supporting the I Belong in Austin program, which provides vital financial assistance for rent, moving, storage, and relocation costs to reduce residential displacement and prevent homelessness in Austin.
The requested increase in authorization was determined based on historical spending and anticipated demand for s...
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