Legislation Details

File #: 26-1870   
Type: Consent Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/11/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 5/21/2026 Final action:
Title: Approve a settlement in Javier Ambler v. City of Austin and Officer Nissen, Civil Action No. 1:20-cv-01068-ADA, in the Western District of Texas, Austin Division. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Liability Reserve Fund.
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Approve a settlement in Javier Ambler v. City of Austin and Officer Nissen, Civil Action No. 1:20-cv-01068-ADA, in the Western District of Texas, Austin Division. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Liability Reserve Fund.

 

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Lead Department

Austin City Attorney’s Office.

 

Client Department(s)

Austin Police Department

 

Fiscal Note

Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Liability Reserve Fund.

 

For More Information:

Vasu Behara, Litigation Division Chief, and Assistant City Attorney Monte Barton at 512-974-2268.

 

Additional Backup Information:

This settlement is related to a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Austin Police Department and an individual officer involving allegations of excessive force and failure to intervene.