July 21, 2026 Austin City Council Work Session
Work Session of the Austin City Council
July 21, 2026: Agenda
Meeting Agenda
Agenda - Work Session, 229 KB
Agenda Items - July 21, 2026
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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. In accordance with the Council rules and procedures, Council will not discuss any item from the regular meeting agenda that has not been identified as an item for discussion during the work session and will not vote on a work session agenda item that is also on the regular meeting agenda.
A. Pre-Selected Agenda Items
Item A004
A resolution directing the City Manager to prepare an ordinance for Council consideration to order a November 2026 bond election, including recommended bond measures, proposition language, categories, and amounts for public improvements. Funding: Approval of this resolution has no immediate fiscal impact. Should City Council vote to call a 2026 bond election, fiscal impacts will be noted at that time. Pulled by Council Member Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260721-A004, Agenda Backup: Backup (Bond Election), PDF, 585 KB, posted 7/15/2026
20260721-A004, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 36 KB, posted 7/15/2026
20260721-A004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 123 KB, posted 7/15/2026
B. Briefings
Item B001
Briefing on the development agreement and the creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 21 for approximately 2,645 acres bounded by the Colorado River, US Highway 183, and State Highway 130, in the area generally known as “Dog's Head”. [Kim Olivares, Director - Austin Financial Services].
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260721-B001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 112 KB, posted 7/15/2026
C. Council Items of Interest
D. Council Discussion
E. Executive Session
Item E001
Discuss legal issues related to the City’s Energy Code requirements for new construction. (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260721-E001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 108 KB, posted 7/15/2026
Adjourn
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