May 20, 2026 Audit and Finance Committee Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting of the Audit and Finance Committee
May 20, 2026: Agenda
Meeting Agenda
Agenda: Audit and Finance Committee (AFC), 141 KB
Agenda Items - May 20, 2026
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A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. Action will only be taken by the members of the committee, and an alternate member may only vote when a regular committee member is absent. The committee may go into a closed session under the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from legal counsel on any item on this agenda.
CALL TO ORDER
Public Communication: General
Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. This section is limited to five speakers.
Approval of Minutes
Item AFC001
Approve the minutes for the April 15, 2026, meeting of the Audit and Finance Committee.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260520-AFC001, Agenda Backup: Minutes, PDF, 236 KB, posted 5/14/2026
20260520-AFC001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 107 KB, posted 5/14/2026
Discussion and Possible Action
Item AFC002
Discussion and possible action to appoint members to and designate the Chair of the Municipal Civil Service Commission.
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260520-AFC002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 92 KB, posted 5/14/2026
Item AFC003
Discussion and possible action regarding proposed changes to membership requirements of the Joint Sustainability Committee.
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260520-AFC003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 107 KB, posted 5/14/2026
Item AFC004
Discussion and possible action on proposed changes to Fiscal Year 2027 financial policy.
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260520-AFC004, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 1,002 KB, posted 5/15/2026
20260520-AFC004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 109 KB, posted 5/14/2026
Item AFC005
Discussion and possible action regarding possibly calling an election in 2026 to amend language in the City’s charter to include changes to fix inconsistencies, update the charter language to be current with applicable law, and possible changes to add, delete or revise language related to City administration, budget or any other provision in the charter.
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260520-AFC005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 108 KB, posted 5/14/2026
Item AFC006
Discussion of potential 2026 bond election under the adopted bond decision framework.
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260520-AFC006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 106 KB, posted 5/14/2026
Briefings
Item AFC007
Briefing on pedestrian safety audit [Patrick Johnson, Assistant City Auditor; Henry Katumwa, Supervising Senior Auditor - Austin City Auditor’s Office].
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260520-AFC007, Agenda Backup: Draft Report, PDF, 7.4 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260520-AFC007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 109 KB, posted 5/14/2026
Item AFC008
Fiscal Year 2025 single audit report by Deloitte & Touche LLP [Marija Norton, Controller, Austin Financial Services].
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260520-AFC008, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 1.6 MB, posted 5/15/2026
20260520-AFC008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 KB, posted 5/14/2026
Executive Session
Item AFC009
Conduct interviews in order to appoint members to the Municipal Civil Service Commission (Personnel matters -Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code).
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260520-AFC009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 109 KB, posted 5/14/2026
Item AFC010
Austin Public Library wireless assessment (Deliberation regarding critical infrastructure facility - Section 551.0761 of the Texas Government Code).
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260520-AFC010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 94 KB, posted 5/14/2026
Future Items
Item AFC011
Identify items to discuss at future meetings.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260520-AFC011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 105 KB, posted 5/14/2026
ADJOURN
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