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File #: 23-2136   
Type: Item from Council Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/24/2023 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/8/2023 Final action: 6/8/2023
Title: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to support the Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC)'s role as an integral part of Austin's homelessness response system by: initiating City Code amendments to expand DACC's geographical service area for certain Class C misdemeanors utilizing stakeholder feedback and consultation with key court staff; and identifying potential ongoing funding sources for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and future budget cycles in order to increase staff, resident connection to services, and improve service resources.
Sponsors: Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes
Attachments: 1. Draft Resolution, 2. Recommendation for Action
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Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to support the Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC)’s role as an integral part of Austin’s homelessness response system by: initiating City Code amendments to expand DACC’s geographical service area for certain Class C misdemeanors utilizing stakeholder feedback and consultation with key court staff; and identifying potential ongoing funding sources for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and future budget cycles in order to increase staff, resident connection to services, and improve service resources.

 

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Sponsor: Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Co-Sponsor: Council Member José "Chito" Vela, Co-sponsor: Council Member José Velásquez, Co-sponsor: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes