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Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Austin-Travis County Sobriety Center Local Government Corporation d/b/a The Sobering Center to increase the funding provided by the City related to the City’s provision of clinical oversight at The Sobering Center by $71,473, for a total contract amount not to exceed $11,292,433. Funding: $71,473 is available in the Operating Budget of the Emergency Medical Services Department.
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Lead Department
Emergency Medical Services.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $71,473 is available in the Fiscal Year 2045-2025 Operating Budget of Emergency Medical Services Department.
Prior Council Action:
February 15, 2024 - Council approved an interlocal agreement with Austin-Travis County Sobriety Center Local Government Corporation d/b/a The Sobering Center for the operation and management of a sobering center.
For More Information:
Robert Luckritz, Emergency Medical Services Chief, 512-972-7201.
Additional Backup Information:
The Sobering Center serves individuals who meet the legal definition of intoxication. The Austin-Travis County Sobriety Center Local Government Corporation d/b/a The Sobering Center aims to enhance public health and public safety by providing an alternative to the emergency room and jail whereby individuals are referred and transported to the Sobering Center by law enforcement or emergency medical services.
This amendment increases the contract authority per Council Member Vela amendment 3, adopted as part of the approved budget (Ordinance 20240814-007).