August 12, 2026 Austin City Council Budget Adoption Reading
Budget Adoption Reading of the Austin City Council
August 12, 2026
This agenda includes items that are not related to budget.
Speaker Registration
Hybrid Speaker Registration and Rules
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 425 KB
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 797 KB
Actions Taken By Council
Actions taken by the City Council during the August 12, 2026 meeting
Video
Agenda Items - August 12, 2026
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Item 1 - August 12, 2026
Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance adopting and levying a property (ad valorem) tax rate for the City for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260812-001, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 152 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-001, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 63 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-001, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B.2, PDF, 641 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 130 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-001, Agenda Late Backup: Draft Ordinance V2, PDF, 153 KB, posted 8/20/2026
20260812-001, Agenda Late Backup: Draft Ordinance V2 - Redline, PDF, 147 KB, posted 8/20/2026
20260812-001, Agenda Late Backup: Exhibit B1, PDF, 1.1 MB, posted 8/12/2026
Item 2 - August 12, 2026
Conduct a public hearing and consider proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Resource Recovery as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260812-002, Agenda Backup: Backup (ARR Rate Support), PDF, 568 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 97 KB, posted 8/6/2026
Item 3 - August 12, 2026
Conduct a public hearing and consider a proposed drainage charge rate change for Austin Watershed Protection as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260812-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 154 KB, posted 8/6/2026
Item 4 - August 12, 2026
Conduct a public hearing and consider proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Water as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260812-004, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 676 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 98 KB, posted 8/6/2026
Item 5 - August 12, 2026
Conduct a public hearing and consider proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Energy as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260812-005, Agenda Backup: FY2027 Proposed Fee Schedule, PDF, 199 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-005, Agenda Backup: FY2027 Tariff - Clean, PDF, 2.1 MB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-005, Agenda Backup: FY2027 Tariff - Redline, PDF, 2.3 MB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 98 KB, posted 8/6/2026
Item 6 - August 12, 2026
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 2026-2027 beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2027, and waiving fees and other charges.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260812-006, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 261 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-006, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A- Fee Schedule, PDF, 729 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-006, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B- Electric Tariff, PDF, 1.5 MB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 129 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-006, Agenda Late Backup: Alter 2 v2 (Revised), PDF, 107 KB, posted 8/20/2026
20260812-006, Agenda Late Backup: Amendment A Staff Recommended Fee Schedule Amendments, PDF, 84 KB, posted 8/12/2026
20260812-006, Agenda Late Backup: Fee Amendment - Alter 1, PDF, 70 KB, posted 8/12/2026
20260812-006, Agenda Late Backup: Fee Amendment - Alter 2 v2, PDF, 70 KB, posted 8/12/2026
Item 7 - August 12, 2026
Approve an ordinance adopting the City of Austin Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2027.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260812-007, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 107 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-007, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B - Detail Staff Recommendation - 10, PDF, 94 KB, posted 8/12/2026
20260812-007, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B v2, PDF, 44 KB, posted 8/12/2026
20260812-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 130 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-007, Agenda Late Backup: Compiled Council Amendments, PDF, 1.1 MB, posted 8/12/2026
20260812-007, Agenda Late Backup: Council Proposed Amendments CM Duchen, PDF, 76 KB, posted 8/12/2026
20260812-007, Agenda Late Backup: Council Proposed Amendments CM Duchen & CM Siegel Updated, PDF, 148 KB, posted 8/12/2026
20260812-007, Agenda Late Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 140 KB, posted 8/12/2026
20260812-007, Agenda Late Backup: Exhibit A Detail, PDF, 506 KB, posted 8/12/2026
20260812-007, Agenda Late Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 43 KB, posted 8/12/2026
Item 8 - August 12, 2026
Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of Austin Fire; creating certain positions; and repealing Ordinance No. 20251218-003 relating to Austin Fire classifications and positions. Funding: Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budgets of Austin Fire.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260812-008, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 121 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 117 KB, posted 8/6/2026
Item 9 - August 12, 2026
Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS); and repealing Ordinance No. 20250813-007 relating to ATCEMS classifications and positions. Funding: Available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of ATCEMS.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260812-009, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 139 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 117 KB, posted 8/6/2026
Item 10 - August 12, 2026
Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of Austin Police and repealing Ordinance No. 20250813-008 relating to Austin Police classifications and positions. Funding: Available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Police.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260812-010, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 121 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 113 KB, posted 8/6/2026
Item 11 - August 12, 2026
Ratify the property tax increase reflected in the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260812-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 115 KB, posted 8/6/2026
Item 12 - August 12, 2026
Authorize negotiation and execution of a one-year service agreement with the Austin Housing Finance Corporation to manage and operate various housing programs on the City’s behalf during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 in an amount not to exceed $90,506,483. Funding: Funding in the amount of $90,506,483 is available in the City’s Operating and Capital Budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260812-012, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 904 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-012, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 891 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-012, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B V2, PDF, 931 KB, posted 8/10/2026
20260812-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 114 KB, posted 8/6/2026
Item 13 - August 12, 2026
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to study fees and regulations that apply to special events held in parks, propose options for accepting special event proposals at underutilized parks; and to provide a progress report on Resolution No. 20240215-023, which related to supporting and preserving accessible, inclusive, open-to-the-public events and creating an application process for City co-sponsorship or other partnerships. Council Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member Marc Duchen.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20260812-013, PDF, 1.1 MB, posted 8/14/2026
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260812-013, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 125 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 95 KB, posted 8/6/2026
Item 14 - August 12, 2026
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a schedule and process for reviewing social services and contracting performance, working with Council Committees on this review, and reporting back to Council. Council Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Mayor Kirk Watson.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20260812-014, PDF, 2.3 MB, posted 8/14/2026
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260812-014, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 163 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-014, Agenda Late Backup: Draft Resolution V2, PDF, 173 KB, posted 8/12/2026
20260812-014, Agenda Late Backup: Draft Resolution V2 Redline, PDF, 331 KB, posted 8/12/2026
20260812-014, Agenda Late Backup: Draft Resolution V3, PDF, 167 KB, posted 8/12/2026
20260812-014, Agenda Late Backup: Draft Resolution V3 Redline, PDF, 330 KB, posted 8/12/2026
Item 15 - August 12, 2026
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to review and make recommendations regarding key performance measures including a comprehensive review of existing data, audits and models for performance management for Austin Police. Council Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member José Velásquez, Mayor Pro Tem José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member Mike Siegel.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20260812-015, PDF, 1.6 MB, posted 8/14/2026
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260812-015, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 149 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-015, Agenda Late Backup: Draft Resolution V2, PDF, 766 KB, posted 8/12/2026
20260812-015, Agenda Late Backup: Draft Resolution V2 Redline, PDF, 752 KB, posted 8/12/2026
20260812-015, Agenda Late Backup: Draft Resolution V3, PDF, 767 KB, posted 8/12/2026
20260812-015, Agenda Late Backup: Draft Resolution V3 Redline, PDF, 734 KB, posted 8/12/2026
Item 16 - August 12, 2026
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to propose City Code amendments to classify “microbusiness,” adjust permitting and licensing requirements to reduce the barriers to entry for microbusinesses, establish eligibility criteria, and develop a program that waives City fees for qualifying microbusinesses. Council Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20260812-016, PDF, 1.8 MB, posted 8/17/2026
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260812-016, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 142 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 95 KB, posted 8/6/2026
Item 17 - August 12, 2026
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a security implementation plan for City parks and recreation lands and facilities; to acquire, deploy, and activate equipment to improve parks security and safety; and to ensure any parks surveillance technology is in full compliance with Ordinance No. 20260423-029 (known as the “TRUST Act”) and prioritized for deployment to City parks with a history of violent crimes. Council Sponsors: Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member Marc Duchen, Mayor Pro Tem José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20260812-017, PDF, 723 KB, posted 8/14/2026
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260812-017, Agenda Backup: APR Security Audit Findings and Recommendations, PDF, 23.7 MB, posted 8/11/2026
20260812-017, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 95 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-017, Agenda Backup: FY27 Parks Budget Priorities, PDF, 555 KB, posted 8/11/2026
20260812-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 112 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-017, Agenda Backup: TRUST Act Ordinance, PDF, 7.0 MB, posted 8/11/2026
20260812-017, Agenda Late Backup: Draft Resolution V2, PDF, 97 KB, posted 8/12/2026
20260812-017, Agenda Late Backup: Draft Resolution V2 - Redline, PDF, 97 KB, posted 8/12/2026
20260812-017, Agenda Late Backup: Draft Resolution V3, PDF, 196 KB, posted 8/12/2026
20260812-017, Agenda Late Backup: Draft Resolution V3 - Redline, PDF, 85 KB, posted 8/12/2026
20260812-017, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet CM Siegel, PDF, 41 KB, posted 8/12/2026
Item 18 - August 12, 2026
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to create a nature trail to connect the Circle C Metropolitan Park to the Hielscher Tract Greenbelt trail through adjacent City-owned land, ensure environmental protection, engage with community partners, and identify funding in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget. Council Sponsors: Council Member Paige Ellis, Mayor Pro Tem José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20260812-018, PDF, 1.1 MB, posted 8/14/2026
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260812-018, Agenda Backup: Conceptual Map of Connection Needed, PDF, 650 KB, posted 8/11/2026
20260812-018, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 105 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 KB, posted 8/6/2026
Item 19 - August 12, 2026
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to establish an Office of Joint Emergency Communications within the Management Services Department, take the necessary steps to create an independent Joint Emergency Communications Department outside of the Austin Police Department, and make recommendations regarding the creation of an independent Joint Emergency Communications Department. Council Sponsors: Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member Mike Siegel, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member José Velásquez.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20260812-019, PDF, 2.0 MB, posted 8/14/2026
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260812-019, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 137 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-019, Agenda Late Backup: Draft Resolution V2, PDF, 811 KB, posted 8/12/2026
20260812-019, Agenda Late Backup: Draft Resolution V2 Redline, PDF, 735 KB, posted 8/12/2026
20260812-019, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet CM Siegel, PDF, 54 KB, posted 8/12/2026
Item 20 - August 12, 2026
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to study if the proposed increase in the drainage charge rate for Austin Watershed Protection as part of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget is sufficient for the City’s drainage infrastructure needs and bring back any required ordinances if necessary to increase the change in the proposed drainage utility charge. Council Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Mike Siegel, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20260812-020, PDF, 660 KB, posted 8/17/2026
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260812-020, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 96 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-020, Agenda Late Backup: Draft Resolution V2, PDF, 100 KB, posted 8/12/2026
20260812-020, Agenda Late Backup: Draft Resolution V2 - Redline, PDF, 101 KB, posted 8/12/2026
Item 21 - August 12, 2026
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to provide Council with a summary list of complaints of police misconduct and related information commonly referred to as the “G-file,” and directing the City Manager to provide Council with an assessment of costs, as well as any legal, technological, or operational barriers, to develop a publicly accessible online database of information related to allegations of misconduct. Council Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Mike Siegel.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20260812-021, PDF, 1.1 MB, posted 8/14/2026
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260812-021, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 111 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-021, Agenda Late Backup: Draft Resolution V2, PDF, 682 KB, posted 8/12/2026
20260812-021, Agenda Late Backup: Draft Resolution V2 - Redline, PDF, 692 KB, posted 8/12/2026
Item 22 - August 12, 2026
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to evaluate and develop recommendations for the social services contracts that are proposed for reductions or elimination as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. Council Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member José Velásquez, Mayor Pro Tem José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Krista Laine.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20260812-022, PDF, 1.1 MB, posted 8/17/2026
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260812-022, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 131 KB, posted 8/6/2026
20260812-022, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution V2, PDF, 703 KB, posted 8/11/2026
20260812-022, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution V2 - Redline, PDF, 703 KB, posted 8/11/2026
20260812-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 95 KB, posted 8/6/2026
Item 23 - August 12, 2026
The 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.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260812-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 111 KB, posted 8/6/2026
Item 24 - August 12, 2026
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
20260812-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 108 KB, posted 8/6/2026
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