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Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 7 to the agreement with American Gateways to stabilize the immigration status of detained and non-detained immigrants residing in Austin/Travis County, to add one six-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $210,000, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $2,046,505.
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Lead Department
Austin Public Health.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $210,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget.
Prior Council Action:
March 25, 2021 - Council authorized negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 3 to the agreement with American Gateways for immigration legal services and deportation defense to add funding in an amount not to exceed $210,000 to the term of April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022 and the one remaining 12-month extension option, and add one 12-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $420,000, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $1,815,000, on an 11-0 vote.
February 21, 2019 - Council authorized negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with American Gateways for immigration legal services and deportation defense to increase funding in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for each remaining 12-month extension option, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $975,000, on an 11-0 vote.
For More Information:
Adrienne Sturrup, Director, 512-972-5010; Laura LaFuente, Assistant Director, 512-972-5077; Akeshia Johnson Smothers, Social Services Agreements Administration Manager, 512-972-5567; Juanita Jackson, Business Process Consultant, (512) 972-6163.
Additional Backup Information:
This action will authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 7 to the agreement with American Gateways to stabilize the immigration status of detained and non-detained immigrants residing in Austin/Travis County.
Amendment No. 6 added $21,505 to the agreement in one-...
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