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Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Raasin in the Sun to administer the Austin Civilian Conservation Corps Arts/Homelessness initiative for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,094,390.
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Economic Development.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $1,094,390 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 American Rescue Plan Act funds of the Economic Development Department (Workforce Development - Austin Civilian Conservation Corps [ACCC] Homeless & Creative).
Prior Council Action:
May 7, 2020: Council approved Resolution No. 20210507-061, directing the City Manager to create the ACCC, to employ Austinites who are economically impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency to complete conservation and other beneficial projects.
June 10, 2021: Council approved Resolution No. 20210610-077adopting the American Rescue Plan Act Spending Framework and authorizing the City Manager to make the necessary allocations. $1,000,000 to EDD: Workforce ACCC (Homeless and/or Creative Sector) and for Arts Industry Supports. Resolution 20210610-077.
For More Information:
Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Acting Director, Economic Development Department, 512-974-3131; Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager, Economic Development Department, 512-974-9314.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
April 19, 2021 - Arts Commission formed an "Emergency Funding and Proactive Strategies for Future Funding Working Group" with Commissioners Barnes, Flores, Schmalbach, Van Dyke, and Zisman.
May 15, 2023 - The Arts Commission voted to approve recommendations from the Emergency Funding and Proactive Strategies for Future Funding Working Group for the Austin Civilian Conservation Corps Framework on Commissioner Gray motion, Commissioner Schmalbach second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioner Garza absent.
Additional Backup Information:
The ACCC is a workforce development initiative established by the City Council in May 2020. The ini...
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