Legislation Details

File #: 26-2375   
Type: Item from Council Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/6/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/17/2026 Final action:
Title: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to establish an Office of Joint Emergency Communications within the Management Services Department, take the necessary steps to create an independent Joint Emergency Communications Department outside of the Austin Police Department, and make recommendations regarding the creation of an independent Joint Emergency Communications Department.
Sponsors: Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member Mike Siegel, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member José Velásquez
Attachments: 1. Draft Resolution, 2. Recommendation for Action
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Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to establish an Office of Joint Emergency Communications within the Management Services Department, take the necessary steps to create an independent Joint Emergency Communications Department outside of the Austin Police Department, and make recommendations regarding the creation of an independent Joint Emergency Communications Department.

 

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Sponsors

Sponsor: Council Member Krista Laine, Co-Sponsor: Council Member Mike Siegel, Co-sponsor: Council Member Ryan Alter, Co-sponsor: Council Member José Velásquez