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A resolution directing the City Manager to prepare an ordinance for Council consideration to order a November 2026 bond election, including recommended bond measures, proposition language, categories, and amounts for public improvements. Funding: Approval of this resolution has no immediate fiscal impact. Should City Council vote to call a 2026 bond election, fiscal impacts will be noted at that time.
Pulled by Council Member Alter.
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Capital Delivery Services.
Fiscal Note
Approval of this resolution has no immediate fiscal impact. Should City Council vote to call a 2026 bond election, fiscal impacts will be noted at that time.
Prior Council Action:
May 28, 2026 - Council adopted Resolution No. 20260528-097 directing the City Manager to prepare a potential bond package and necessary ordinances to call a November 2026 bond election using the $390 million Staff Alternative Scenario presented in the May 15, 2026, memorandum to Mayor and Council as the baseline proposal.
February 26, 2026 - Council adopted Resolution No. 20260226-055 establishing a "bond decision tree" that prioritizes projects that could leverage matching funds from other governmental agencies or private partnerships.
September 26, 2024 - Council adopted Resolution No. 20240926-075 asking staff to solicit partnership opportunities in the bond development process.
August 29, 2024 - Council adopted Resolution No. 20240829-138 creating the 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force and provided direction related to a potential November 2026 election.
July 18, 2024 - Council adopted Resolution No. 20240718-093 directing the City Manager to bring Council a comprehensive bond package that funds and addresses climate, infrastructure, and any other public improvements for the purpose of conducting an election no later than November 2026.
For More Information:
Adriana Castaneda, Director, Capital Delivery Services or CDS_RCA@austintexas.gov.
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