August 14, 2024 Austin City Council Budget Adoption Reading
Budget Adoption Reading of the Austin City Council
August 14, 2024
Speaker Registration
Regular City Council Budget Adoption - Hybrid Speaker Registration and Rules
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 489 KB
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 121 KB
Approved Meeting Minutes
Minutes, 2.4 MB
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 563 KB
Video
Agenda Items - August 14, 2024
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Item 1 - August 14, 2024
Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance adopting and levying a property (ad valorem) tax rate for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20240814-001, PDF, 8.5 MB, posted 8/26/2024
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-001, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 82 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-001, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 583 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-001, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B.1, PDF, 1.4 MB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-001, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B.2, PDF, 1.5 MB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 127 KB, posted 8/9/2024
Item 2 - August 14, 2024
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, 100 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 KB, posted 8/9/2024
Item 3 - August 14, 2024
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, 169 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 127 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-003, Agenda Backup: Tariff, PDF, 792 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-003, Agenda Backup: Tariff - Redline, PDF, 762 KB, posted 8/9/2024
Item 4 - August 14, 2024
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, 587 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 126 KB, posted 8/9/2024
Item 5 - August 14, 2024
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 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 KB, posted 8/9/2024
Item 6 - August 14, 2024
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.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20240814-006, PDF, 54.0 MB, posted 10/25/2024
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-006, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 82 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-006, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance V2, PDF, 36 KB, posted 8/12/2024
20240814-006, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 58 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-006, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 1.3 MB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-006, Agenda Backup: Exhibit C, PDF, 141 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 145 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-006, Agenda Late Backup: Attachment A, PDF, 133 KB, posted 8/14/2024
20240814-006, Agenda Late Backup: CM Ryan Alter Motion Sheet, PDF, 40 KB, posted 8/14/2024
Item 7 - August 14, 2024
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.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20240814-007, PDF, 224.4 MB, posted 11/1/2024
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-007, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 14 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 160 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-007, Agenda Late Backup: Attachment A, PDF, 209 KB, posted 8/14/2024
20240814-007, Agenda Late Backup: CM Ryan Alter Motion Sheet, PDF, 230 KB, posted 8/14/2024
Item 8 - August 14, 2024
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.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20240814-008, PDF, 778 KB, posted 8/26/2024
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-008, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 26 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 127 KB, posted 8/9/2024
Item 9 - August 14, 2024
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.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20240814-009, PDF, 863 KB, posted 8/26/2024
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-009, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 26 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 127 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-009, Agenda Late Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance, PDF, 123 KB, posted 8/14/2024
Item 10 - August 14, 2024
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.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20240814-010, PDF, 1.2 MB, posted 8/26/2024
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-010, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 34 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 129 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-010, Agenda Late Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance, PDF, 76 KB, posted 8/14/2024
Item 11 - August 14, 2024
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, 127 KB, posted 8/9/2024
Item 12 - August 14, 2024
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.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20240814-012, PDF, 14.5 MB, posted 8/26/2024
20240814-012, Ordinance: Spanish, PDF, 16.8 MB, posted 8/28/2024
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-012, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 546 KB, posted 10/21/2024
20240814-012, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 289 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-012, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 135 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-012, Agenda Backup: MPT Pool Motion Sheet, PDF, 16 KB, posted 8/13/2024
20240814-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 109 KB, posted 8/9/2024
Item 13 - August 14, 2024
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.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20240814-013, PDF, 3.3 MB, posted 8/26/2024
20240814-013, Ordinance: Spanish, PDF, 3.4 MB, posted 8/28/2024
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-013, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 523 KB, posted 10/21/2024
20240814-013, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 121 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-013, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 135 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-013, Agenda Backup: Exhibit M, PDF, 2.3 MB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-013, Agenda Late Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 112 KB, posted 8/14/2024
Item 14 - August 14, 2024
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. Council Sponsors: Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Paige Ellis.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20240814-014, PDF, 1.2 MB, posted 8/21/2024
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-014, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 36 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 124 KB, posted 8/9/2024
Item 15 - August 14, 2024
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. Council Sponsors: Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member José Velásquez.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20240814-015, PDF, 1.2 MB, posted 9/5/2024
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-015, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 58 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 124 KB, posted 8/9/2024
Item 16 - August 14, 2024
Approve a resolution relating to cybersecurity, contract efficiencies, and the Information Security Office. Council Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Mackenzie Kelly.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20240814-016, PDF, 1.2 MB, posted 9/5/2024
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20240814-016, PDF, 150 KB, posted 5/13/2025
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-016, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 31 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 107 KB, posted 8/9/2024
Item 17 - August 14, 2024
Approve a resolution relating to EMS billing process improvements and related system investments. Council Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20240814-017, PDF, 1.6 MB, posted 8/21/2024
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-017, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 50 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-017, Agenda Backup: Letter of Support, PDF, 152 KB, posted 8/13/2024
20240814-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 122 KB, posted 8/9/2024
Item 18 - August 14, 2024
Approve a resolution relating to retention bonus payments for Aviation and Austin Water Utility employees. Council Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20240814-018, PDF, 383 KB, posted 8/21/2024
Staff Responses to Council
20240814-018, Response - Final, PDF, 176 KB, posted 9/13/2024
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-018, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 28 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 122 KB, posted 8/9/2024
Item 19 - August 14, 2024
Approve a resolution relating to maternity leave benefits for sworn firefighters. Council Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Mackenzie Kelly.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20240814-019, PDF, 339 KB, posted 8/21/2024
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-019, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 28 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 122 KB, posted 8/9/2024
Item 20 - August 14, 2024
Approve a resolution relating to the Austin Fire Department’s overtime costs. Council Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member José Velásquez.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20240814-020, PDF, 708 KB, posted 8/21/2024
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-020, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 35 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 123 KB, posted 8/9/2024
Item 21 - August 14, 2024
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. Council Sponsors: Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool, Mayor Kirk Watson.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20240814-021, PDF, 1.2 MB, posted 9/5/2024
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-021, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 89 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 124 KB, posted 8/9/2024
Item 22 - August 14, 2024
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. Council Sponsors: Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20240814-022, PDF, 1.1 MB, posted 8/21/2024
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-022, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 78 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 123 KB, posted 8/9/2024
Item 23 - August 14, 2024
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. Council Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20240814-023, PDF, 1.0 MB, posted 8/21/2024
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20240814-023, PDF, 107 KB, posted 10/13/2025
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-023, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 31 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 123 KB, posted 8/9/2024
Item 24 - August 14, 2024
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. Council Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20240814-024, PDF, 733 KB, posted 9/5/2024
Staff Responses to Council
20240814-024, Response - Staff Update, PDF, 136 KB, posted 9/20/2024
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-024, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 26 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 123 KB, posted 8/9/2024
Item 25 - August 14, 2024
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. Council Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20240814-025, PDF, 837 KB, posted 9/5/2024
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-025, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 29 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 123 KB, posted 8/9/2024
Item 26 - August 14, 2024
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. Council Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20240814-026, PDF, 641 KB, posted 8/21/2024
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20240814-026, PDF, 94 KB, posted 2/4/2025
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-026, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 26 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 124 KB, posted 8/9/2024
Item 27 - August 14, 2024
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore providing supplemental litter prevention and abatement services. Council Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20240814-027, PDF, 752 KB, posted 9/5/2024
Staff Responses to Council
20240814-027, Response - Final, PDF, 546 KB, posted 1/31/2025
20240814-027, Response - Staff Update, PDF, 182 KB, posted 11/20/2024
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-027, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 78 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 123 KB, posted 8/9/2024
Item 28 - August 14, 2024
Approve a resolution initiating an update to the Downtown Austin Plan. Council Sponsors: Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pool, Mayor Kirk Watson.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20240814-028, PDF, 2.0 MB, posted 9/5/2024
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20240814-028, PDF, 860 KB, posted 7/23/2025
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-028, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 64 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 123 KB, posted 8/9/2024
Item 29 - August 14, 2024
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. Council Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20240814-029, PDF, 1,020 KB, posted 8/21/2024
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20240814-029, PDF, 191 KB, posted 4/3/2025
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-029, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 25 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 107 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-029, Agenda Late Backup: CM Ellis Motion Sheet, PDF, 51 KB, posted 8/14/2024
20240814-029, Agenda Late Backup: Draft Resolution V2, PDF, 32 KB, posted 8/14/2024
Item 30 - August 14, 2024
Approve a resolution directing the acquisition and development of additional Downtown Austin Community Court facilities to provide criminal justice diversion and navigation services. Council Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member José Velásquez.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20240814-030, PDF, 315 KB, posted 8/21/2024
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20240814-030, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 18 KB, posted 8/9/2024
20240814-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 123 KB, posted 8/9/2024
Item 31 - August 14, 2024
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, 73 KB, posted 8/9/2024
Item 32 - August 14, 2024
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, 74 KB, posted 8/9/2024
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