Budget Adoption Reading of the Austin City Council
August 14, 2024: Agenda
Hybrid Speaker Registration and Rules
20240814, Regular City Council Budget Adoption - Hybrid Speaker Registration and Rules
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 500.6mb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 124.4mb
Actions Taken By Council
Actions taken by the City Council during the August 14, 2024 meeting
Agenda Items - August 14, 2024
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The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.
10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Budget
Item 1
Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance adopting and levying a property (ad valorem) tax rate for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-001, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 83.7mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-001, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 597.0mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-001, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B.1, PDF, 1,479.9mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-001, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B.2, PDF, 1,531.0mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 129.9mb, posted 8/9/2024
Item 2
Conduct a public hearing and consider public comment on the proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Resource Recovery as part of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 proposed budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-002, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 102.0mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 113.0mb, posted 8/9/2024
Item 3
Conduct a public hearing and consider proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Energy as part of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 proposed budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-003, Agenda Backup: Fee Schedule, PDF, 172.8mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 129.6mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-003, Agenda Backup: Tariff, PDF, 811.3mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-003, Agenda Backup: Tariff - Redline, PDF, 780.6mb, posted 8/9/2024
Item 4
Conduct a public hearing and consider proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Water as part of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 proposed budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-004, Agenda Backup: Proposed Rates, PDF, 600.9mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 129.2mb, posted 8/9/2024
Item 5
Conduct a public hearing and consider a proposed drainage charge rate change for the Watershed Protection Department as part of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-005, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 43.9mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 113.3mb, posted 8/9/2024
Item 6
Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance authorizing fees, fines, and other charges to be set or charged by the City for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, beginning on October 1, 2024, and ending on September 30, 2025, and waiving fees and other charges.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-006, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 83.7mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-006, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance V2, PDF, 36.8mb, posted 8/12/2024
20240814-006, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 59.3mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-006, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 1,399.1mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-006, Agenda Backup: Exhibit C, PDF, 144.1mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 148.0mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-006, Agenda Late Backup: Attachment A, PDF, 133kb, posted 8/14/2024
20240814-006, Agenda Late Backup: CM Ryan Alter Motion Sheet, PDF, 40kb, posted 8/14/2024
Item 7
Approve an ordinance adopting the City of Austin Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, beginning on October 1, 2024, and ending on September 30, 2025.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-007, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 14.6mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 164.2mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-007, Agenda Late Backup: Attachment A, PDF, 209kb, posted 8/14/2024
20240814-007, Agenda Late Backup: CM Ryan Alter Motion Sheet, PDF, 230kb, posted 8/14/2024
Item 8
Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Austin Police Department; creating certain positions; and repealing Ordinance No. 20230816-010 relating to Police Department classifications and positions.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-008, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 26.6mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 130.5mb, posted 8/9/2024
Item 9
Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Austin Fire Department; creating certain positions; and repealing Ordinance No. 20230816-009 relating to Fire Department classifications and positions.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-009, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 27.1mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 130.2mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-009, Agenda Late Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance, PDF, 123kb, posted 8/14/2024
Item 10
Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Emergency Medical Services Department; creating certain positions; and repealing Ordinance No. 20240718-069 relating to the Emergency Medical Services Department classifications and positions.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-010, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 34.5mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 132.5mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-010, Agenda Late Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance, PDF, 76kb, posted 8/14/2024
Item 11
Ratify the property tax increase reflected in the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 130.0mb, posted 8/9/2024
City Clerk
Item 12
Approve an ordinance ordering a general election to be held in the City of Austin on November 5, 2024, for the purpose of electing a Mayor (at large) and City Council Members (single member districts) for District 2, District 4, District 6, District 7, and District 10; ordering a special election for the purpose of submitting proposed charter amendments to the voters; providing for the conduct of the general and special elections; authorizing the City Clerk to enter into joint election agreements with other local political subdivisions as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of the elections; and declaring an emergency.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-012, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 296.1mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-012, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 138.2mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-012, Agenda Backup: MPT Pool Motion Sheet, PDF, 16.0mb, posted 8/13/2024
20240814-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111.1mb, posted 8/9/2024
Item 13
Approve an ordinance ordering a citizen-initiated special municipal election to be held on November 5, 2024, on the question of releasing an area from the City of Austin’s extraterritorial jurisdiction into unincorporated Travis County, the area being located on Menchaca Road south of Slaughter Lane; providing for the conduct of the special election; authorizing the City Clerk to enter into joint election agreements with other local political subdivisions as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of the election; and declaring an emergency.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-013, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 124.2mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-013, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 138.2mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-013, Agenda Backup: Exhibit M, PDF, 2,361.0mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-013, Agenda Late Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 112kb, posted 8/14/2024
Item(s) from Council
Item 14
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to identify funding or other resources capable of providing small grants to community-based organizations in pursuit of the goals set forth in Resolution Nos. 20071213-058, 20210902-048, and 20240418-076 regarding the African American Cultural Heritage District.
Sponsors: Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Paige Ellis.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-014, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 36.6mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 127.1mb, posted 8/9/2024
Item 15
Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20021003-040 and directing the City Manager to solidify the City’s efforts and financial support for Juneteenth celebrations, to identify opportunities to further support and sustain other culturally significant and legacy events, and to return to council with updates.
Sponsors: Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member José Velásquez.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-015, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 59.4mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 126.9mb, posted 8/9/2024
Item 16
Approve a resolution relating to cybersecurity, contract efficiencies, and the Information Security Office.
Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Mackenzie Kelly.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-016, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 32.2mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 109.3mb, posted 8/9/2024
Item 17
Approve a resolution relating to EMS billing process improvements and related system investments.
Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-017, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 51.6mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-017, Agenda Backup: Letter of Support, PDF, 155.9mb, posted 8/13/2024
20240814-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 125.4mb, posted 8/9/2024
Item 18
Approve a resolution relating to retention bonus payments for Aviation and Austin Water Utility employees.
Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-018, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 29.1mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 125.3mb, posted 8/9/2024
Item 19
Approve a resolution relating to maternity leave benefits for sworn firefighters.
Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Mackenzie Kelly.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-019, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 28.5mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 125.4mb, posted 8/9/2024
Item 20
Approve a resolution relating to the Austin Fire Department’s overtime costs.
Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member José Velásquez.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-020, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 35.5mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 125.7mb, posted 8/9/2024
Item 21
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a Veterans Affairs Action Plan informed by the 2024 Texas Veterans Needs Assessment, and to present the completed Veterans Affairs Action Plan to Council within six months of the publication of the Texas Veterans Needs Assessment.
Sponsors: Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool, Mayor Kirk Watson.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-021, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 90.9mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 126.6mb, posted 8/9/2024
Item 22
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to conduct a feasibility study to determine potential properties that can host an LGBTQIA+ community center and establish a task force to lead this initiative.
Sponsors: Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-022, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 80.3mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 126.2mb, posted 8/9/2024
Item 23
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore possible agreements with Travis County and other area partners, identify funding, and engage the Austin Travis County Public Health Commission to explore collaborations or partnerships to address the City’s homelessness response system, including permanent supportive housing.
Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-023, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 31.5mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 126.3mb, posted 8/9/2024
Item 24
Approve a resolution directing the creation of a dedicated fund for the acquisition of land to be used for parkland, protection of the City’s water supply, improved drainage, and flood mitigation.
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-024, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 27.0mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 125.8mb, posted 8/9/2024
Item 25
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a multi-year plan for applying the City’s Living Wage requirements to future solicitations for social services.
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-025, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 29.4mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 126.2mb, posted 8/9/2024
Item 26
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to appropriate delinquent property tax penalties and interest to the House Our People Endowment Fund for homelessness prevention services.
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-026, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 26.7mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 126.9mb, posted 8/9/2024
Item 27
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore providing supplemental litter prevention and abatement services.
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-027, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 79.7mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 125.5mb, posted 8/9/2024
Item 28
Approve a resolution initiating an update to the Downtown Austin Plan.
Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool, Mayor Kirk Watson.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-028, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 65.4mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 126.0mb, posted 8/9/2024
Item 29
Approve a resolution relating to shade tree planting projects at parks and community tree planting and increasing the allocation from the Urban Forest Replenishment Fund.
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-029, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 26.0mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 109.3mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-029, Agenda Late Backup: CM Ellis Motion Sheet, PDF, 51kb, posted 8/14/2024
20240814-029, Agenda Late Backup: Draft Resolution V2, PDF, 32kb, posted 8/14/2024
Item 30
Approve a resolution directing the acquisition and development of additional Downtown Austin Community Court facilities to provide criminal justice diversion and navigation services.
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member José Velásquez.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-030, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 18.2mb, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 125.8mb, posted 8/9/2024
10:30 AM - Austin Housing Finance Corporation Meeting
Item 31
The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting the City Council will reconvene.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 74.7mb, posted 8/9/2024
10:30 AM - Mueller Local Government Corporation Meeting
Item 32
The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' meeting of the Mueller Local Government Corporation. Following adjournment of the MLGC Board meeting the City Council will re-convene.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 75.3mb, posted 8/9/2024
Adjourn
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