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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/8/2026 10:00 AM  
Meeting location: Austin City Hall
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26-2678 1.MinutesApprove the minutes of the Austin City Council regular meeting of September 10, 2026.
26-2197 2.ConsentApprove a resolution appointing nominees to the Board of Directors of the Austin Economic Development Corporation d/b/a Rally Austin, in accordance with Chapter 431 of the Texas Transportation Code. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
26-2438 3.ConsentAuthorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the Austin Economic Development Corporation d/b/a Rally Austin to increase the amount by $2,000,000 for operational support, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $60,355,260. Funding: $2,000,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Financial Services.
26-2570 4.ConsentApprove a resolution adopting the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Investment Policy. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
26-2510 5.ConsentAuthorize a contract for project management and facilitation services for the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model for Austin Police with Hanna Senko d/b/a Hanna Senko LLC, for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $144,000 with up to three one-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $144,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $576,000. Funding: $144,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Police. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
26-2594 6.ConsentAuthorize a contract for construction services for the 2022 Safe Street for All Rutland/Parkfield Roundabout project for Austin Transportation and Public Works with Muniz Concrete & Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $1,303,877 plus a $130,388 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,434,265. Funding: $1,434,265 is available in the Capital Budge of Austin Transportation and Public Works.
26-2598 7.ConsentAuthorize a contract for Acadis software and services, a law enforcement training records and learning management system, for Austin Police with Envisage Technologies, LLC, for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $200,000 with up to four one-year extension options each in variable amounts for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,280,000. Funding: $200,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Police. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
26-2600 8.ConsentAuthorize a contract for athletic fields maintenance for Austin Parks and Recreation with Texas Multi-Chem, Ltd. for an initial term of two years in an estimated amount of $650,000 with up to three one-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $325,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,625,000. Funding: $325,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Parks and Recreation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
26-2601 9.ConsentAuthorize a contract for the ATX Floods application, the City’s public flood monitoring and low water crossing alert platform, for Austin Watershed Protection with The Sanborn Map Company, Inc., for an initial term of two years in an estimated amount of $685,647 with up to three one-year extension options each in variable amounts for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,212,200. Funding: $1,212,200 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Watershed Protection.
26-2602 10.ConsentAuthorize a contract for fire cadet hiring for Austin Fire with Morris & McDaniel, Inc., for an initial term of two years in an estimated amount of $400,000 with up to two two-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $400,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,200,000. Funding: $200,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Fire. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
26-2603 11.ConsentAuthorize two contracts for service awards for all City departments with Crown Awards and MTM Recognition Corporation, each for an initial term of two years in an estimated amount of $244,000 with up to three one-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $122,000 for total contract amounts not to exceed $610,000, divided between the contractors. Funding: $122,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budgets of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
26-2604 12.ConsentAuthorize a contract for cloud-based certification management and contract compliance software for Austin Small and Minority Business Resources with AskReply Inc. d/b/a B2Gnow, for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $145,000 with up to four 1-year extension options each in variable amounts for a total contract amount not to exceed $815,000. Funding: $145,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Small and Minority Business Resources. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
26-2605 13.ConsentAuthorize a contract for the ethics electronic filing system for the Austin City Clerk’s Office with RFD & Associates Inc. for an initial term of two years in an estimated amount of $495,000 with up to three 1-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $247,500 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,237,500. Funding: $247,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of the Austin City Clerk’s Office. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
26-2607 14.ConsentAuthorize a contract for Imperva cybersecurity and data protection software support for Austin Technology Services with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. d/b/a GTS Technology Solutions, for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $450,000 with up to four 1-year options each in an estimated amount of $450,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,250,000. Funding: $450,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Technology Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
26-2608 15.ConsentAuthorize a contract for VMware software platform licenses, maintenance, and support services for all City departments with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc., for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $6,330,000 with up to four one-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $6,330,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $31,650,000. Funding: $6,330,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
26-2487 16.ConsentApprove a resolution confirming the reappointment of Jolsna Thomas to the Firefighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
26-2648 17.ConsentApprove an ordinance setting the Council meeting schedule for calendar year 2027 and setting the budget and tax rate meetings and hearings for Fiscal Year 2027-2028. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
26-2627 18.ConsentAuthorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with African American Youth Harvest Foundation for the Harvest Trauma Recovery Center program, to increase the amount by $700,000 to the term ending October 30, 2027, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $4,145,000. Funding: $700,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Public Health.
26-2625 19.ConsentAuthorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County to collaborate in preserving and advancing cultural and historical resources of Austin and Travis County for an initial term of five years, ending October 31, 2031, and an additional 12-month extension option. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
26-2576 20.ConsentAuthorize execution of an interlocal agreement with the Capital Area Council of Governments to maintain and update the Capital Area Emergency Communications District’s 9-1-1 Geographic Information System database for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Funding: This item will result in $659,372 in revenue for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Technology Services.
25-2643 21.Item from CouncilApprove appointments and certain related waivers to boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies, and to public facility corporations; removal and replacement of members; and amendments to board and commission bylaws.
26-2671 22.Item from CouncilApprove a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a proposal to update the Construction Training Program requirements for certain construction projects with a construction value of over $10,000,000.
26-2674 23.Item from CouncilApprove a resolution initiating the rezoning of approximately 0.32 acres of City-owned property known as the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Pocket Park (MACC Pocket Park) located at 58 Rainey Street and 64 Rainey Street, to allow for parks and recreation services use.
26-2639 24.Eminent Domain Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interest needed in support of Austin Watershed Protection’s Walnut Creek - Eubank Tributary Stream Stabilization Project for the public use of stabilizing the channel and improving habitat by implementing retaining walls, slope stabilization, earthwork, planting strategies, and stormwater flow dissipation, requiring the acquisition of an access easement being 0.0961 of one acre (4,185 square foot) and a drainage easement being 0.1810 of one acre (7,886 square foot) easement, both being out of the T.J. Chambers Survey, Abstract Number 7, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 8, Frank Stark Subdivision, a subdivision of record in Book 4, Page 199, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 8 conveyed to Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation by Special Warranty Deed dated July 26, 2023, as recorded in Document Number 2023084858, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas; currently collectively appraised at $50,548, subject to an increase in value based on updat
26-2640 25.Eminent Domain Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interest needed in support of Austin Watershed Protection’s Walnut Creek - Eubank Tributary Stream Stabilization Project for the public use of stabilizing the channel and improving habitat by implementing retaining walls, slope stabilization, earthwork, planting strategies, and stormwater flow dissipation, requiring the acquisition of a drainage easement consisting of an acre access easement being a 0.1294 of one acre (5,636 square foot) easement and a drainage easement being a 0.0197 of one acre (859 square foot) easement, both being out of the T.J. Chambers Survey, Abstract Number 7, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 7, Frank Stark Subdivision, a subdivision of record in Book 4, Page 199, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 7 conveyed to FC N Lamar Housing, LP by Special Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien dated August 29, 2019, as recorded in Document Number 2019132971, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently collectively appraised at $27,
26-2632 26.AHFC MeetingThe Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors’ meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following the adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting, the City Council will reconvene. This item has no fiscal impact.
26-2634 27.Public HearingConduct a public hearing and consider a resolution approving the development by Elm Ridge Preservation, LP, or an affiliated entity, to be known as Elm Ridge Apartments, located at or near 1190 Airport Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78702, for the acquisition and rehabilitation of a multifamily residential development to be partly financed through private activity bonds issued by Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
26-2597 28.Zoning and Neighborhood Plan AmendmentsC14H-2026-0039 - James Harvey and Pearl Caldwell House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 400 West 37th Street (Waller Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from family residence-neighborhood conservation- neighborhood plan (SF-3-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation, Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation, and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Owner: Nicholas Wallace. Applicant: Preservation Central, Inc. (Terri Myers). City Staff: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727.
26-2614 29.Zoning and Neighborhood Plan AmendmentsC14-2025-0089 - 1120 and 1122 S Capital of Texas Highway - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1120, 1120 1/2, 1122, and 1220 South Capital of Texas Highway Southbound (Eanes Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from limited office (LO) district zoning and neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning to neighborhood commercial-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90 (LR-V-CO-DB90) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant neighborhood commercial-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90 (LR-V-CO-DB90) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: AREIT City View LLC. Agent: Drenner Group, P.C. (Leah M. Bojo). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, AICP, Austin Planning, 512-974-1057. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
26-2660 30.Zoning and Neighborhood Plan AmendmentsC14H-2026-0045 - Doris Miller Auditorium - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 2300 Rosewood Avenue (Boggy Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from public-neighborhood plan (P-NP) combining district zoning to public-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (P-H-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation, Historic Landmark Commission, and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant public-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (P-H-NP) combining district zoning. Owner: City of Austin. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission, City of Austin. City Staff: Austin Lukes, 512-978-0766.
26-2663 31.Zoning and Neighborhood Plan AmendmentsC14-2026-0008 - 1900 Rosewood Block - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1155 Chicon Street, 1900, 1902, 1904, and 1906 Rosewood Avenue, and 1152 Poquito Street (Boggy Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: 2019 Bagels, LP and Poquito Chicon, LP. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, AICP, Austin Planning, (512) 974-1057.