Legislation Details

File #: 26-1887   
Type: Item from Council Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/13/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 5/28/2026 Final action:
Title: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with Austin Parks and Recreation and the City Council District 3 office to collect community feedback regarding the design and content of interpretive signage at Edward Rendon Sr. Metropolitan Park at Festival Beach, colloquially known as Chicano Park, that recognizes the historic and cultural significance of the park to the Austin Chicano community and authorizing the expenditure of up to $8,000 from the City Council District 3 office operating budget to fund the interpretive signage.
Sponsors: Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member Ryan Alter, Mayor Kirk Watson
Attachments: 1. Draft Resolution, 2. Recommendation for Action
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Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with Austin Parks and Recreation and the City Council District 3 office to collect community feedback regarding the design and content of interpretive signage at Edward Rendon Sr. Metropolitan Park at Festival Beach, colloquially known as Chicano Park, that recognizes the historic and cultural significance of the park to the Austin Chicano community and authorizing the expenditure of up to $8,000 from the City Council District 3 office operating budget to fund the interpretive signage.

 

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Sponsor: Council Member José Velásquez, Co-Sponsor: Council Member Paige Ellis, Co-sponsor: Council Member Ryan Alter, Co-sponsor: Mayor Kirk Watson,