Budget Adoption Reading of the Austin City Council
August 13, 2025: Agenda
Hybrid Speaker Registration and Rules
20250813, Regular City Council Budget Adoption - Hybrid Speaker Registration and Rules
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 1.1 MB
Combined Agenda and Addendum, 1.2 MB
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Addendum, 218 KB
Agenda Items - August 13, 2025
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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 and Organizational Excellence
Item 1
Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance adopting and levying a property (ad valorem) tax rate for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250813-001, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 81 KB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-001, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 14 KB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-001, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B.1, PDF, 697 KB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-001, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B.2, PDF, 751 KB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 128 KB, posted 8/8/2025
Item 2
Conduct a public hearing and consider proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Water as part of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 proposed budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250813-002, Agenda Backup: Proposed Changes, PDF, 815 KB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 KB, posted 8/8/2025
Item 3
Conduct a public hearing and consider proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Energy as part of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 proposed budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250813-003, Agenda Backup: Proposed Fee Schedule, PDF, 651 KB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 110 KB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-003, Agenda Backup: Tariff - Clean, PDF, 1.8 MB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-003, Agenda Backup: Tariff - Redline, PDF, 2.0 MB, posted 8/8/2025
Item 4
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 2025-2026, beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2026, and waiving fees and other charges.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250813-004, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 174 KB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-004, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 2.0 MB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-004, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 1.8 MB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 143 KB, posted 8/8/2025
Item 5
Approve an ordinance adopting the City of Austin Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2026.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250813-005, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 14 KB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 144 KB, posted 8/8/2025
Item 6
Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Austin Fire Department; and repealing Ordinance No. 20240814-009 relating to Fire Department classifications and positions. Funding: Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of the Austin Fire Department.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250813-006, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 27 KB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 127 KB, posted 8/8/2025
Item 7
Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Emergency Medical Services Department; and repealing Ordinance No. 20240814-010 relating to the Emergency Medical Services Department classifications and positions. Funding: Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of the Emergency Medical Services Department.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250813-007, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 35 KB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 142 KB, posted 8/8/2025
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. 20240814-008 relating to Police Department classifications and positions. Funding: Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of the Austin Police Department.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250813-008, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 27 KB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 126 KB, posted 8/8/2025
Item 9
Ratify the property tax increase reflected in the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250813-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 128 KB, posted 8/8/2025
City Clerk
Item 10
Approve an ordinance ordering a special municipal election to be held in the City of Austin on November 4, 2025, to submit to the voters a proposed property (ad valorem) tax rate that exceeds the voter approval rate, for the purpose of funding or expanding programs intended to increase housing affordability and reduce homelessness; improve parks and recreation facilities and services; enhance public health services and public safety; ensure financial stability; and provide for other general fund maintenance and operation expenditures included in the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget as approved or amended by City Council; 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
20250813-010, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 133 KB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-010, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 167 KB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 126 KB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-010, Agenda Backup: Revised Exhibit A, PDF, 263 B, posted 8/11/2025
Item(s) from Council
Item 11
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to provide to Council a publicly posted monthly report concerning overtime use by sworn employees in the Austin Police Department, Austin Fire Department, and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department.
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250813-011, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 20 KB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 122 KB, posted 8/8/2025
Item 12
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a public dashboard to report on the performance of service providers contracted to achieve the Homelessness Strategy Office’s plan.
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member José Velásquez.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250813-012, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 85 KB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 122 KB, posted 8/8/2025
Item 13
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to establish a Parks Maintenance Fund funded by the Special Event Park Maintenance Fee.
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member Marc Duchen, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250813-013, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 26 KB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 122 KB, posted 8/8/2025
Item 14
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore ways to expand the childcare fee waiver program to include new childcare facilities.
Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250813-014, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 92 KB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 124 KB, posted 8/8/2025
Item 15
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with the Department of Aviation to explore and evaluate the feasibility of fee adjustments and new revenue sources at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Mike Siegel, Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member José Velásquez.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250813-015, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 123 KB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 108 KB, posted 8/8/2025
Item 16
Approve a resolution related to the feasibility and implementation of a fee dedicated to maintaining parks and feasibility and creation of a parks district or a local government corporation to serve the purpose of a parks district.
Sponsors: Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member Ryan Alter, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Marc Duchen.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250813-016, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 41 KB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 106 KB, posted 8/8/2025
Item 17
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to provide and support additional shelter capacity for families experiencing homelessness.
Sponsors: Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member Mike Siegel, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250813-017, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 76 KB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 122 KB, posted 8/8/2025
Item 18
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to study and report to Council on the feasibility of creating a new Joint Emergency Communications Department to consolidate 911, emergency and non-emergency dispatch and communications through the Austin Police Department, Austin Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Department.
Sponsors: Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Mike Siegel.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250813-018, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 26 KB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 123 KB, posted 8/8/2025
Item 19
Approve a resolution requesting an amendment to City Code that would allow for veterinarians employed by the City to spay and neuter all animals owned by the City without delay or notification and would restore veterinary decision-making regarding spaying and neutering animals owned by the City.
Sponsors: Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Mike Siegel, Council Member Marc Duchen.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250813-019, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 35 KB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 123 KB, posted 8/8/2025
Item 20
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to review all development and permitting fees, create a stakeholder group to assist with the review and provide input on the impact of full cost recovery on large and small projects, and provide a report with recommendations and any suggested changes to fees, process, and structure.
Sponsors: Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Krista Laine.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250813-020, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 728 KB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 107 KB, posted 8/8/2025
Item 21
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to establish a real estate development strategy and asset management system to evaluate existing City-owned lands related to climate project usage including but not limited to carbon sequestration, sustainable food production, and renewable energy generation.
Sponsors: Council Member Mike Siegel, Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250813-021, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 705 KB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 107 KB, posted 8/8/2025
Item 22
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to establish a Climate Revolving Fund dedicated to receiving funds from and expending funds for investments in energy upgrades to City facilities, capture related savings, and reinvest funds for additional savings.
Sponsors: Council Member Mike Siegel, Council Member Ryan Alter, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Krista Laine.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250813-022, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 105 KB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 122 KB, posted 8/8/2025
Item 23
Approve a resolution related to the implementation of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 City budget and directing the City Manager to take necessary steps in the event a proposed tax rate election does not pass.
Sponsors: Council Member Mike Siegel, Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member Zohaib ''Zo'' Qadri, Council Member Paige Ellis.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250813-023, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 86 KB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 123 KB, posted 8/8/2025
Item 24
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to partner with local school districts and the Central Texas Food Bank to establish on-site food pantries at Title I elementary schools located within the City limits with parent support specialists on campus.
Sponsors: Council Member Mike Siegel, Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member Paige Ellis, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250813-024, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 119 KB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 123 KB, posted 8/8/2025
Item 25
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with the relevant departments to explore and evaluate the feasibility of establishing a fee to fund a comprehensive solar panel recycling process.
Sponsors: Council Member Mike Siegel, Council Member José Vel��squez, Council Member José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250813-025, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 723 KB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 107 KB, posted 8/8/2025
Housing
Item 26
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 2025-2026 in an amount not to exceed $118,254,863. Funding in the amount of $118,254,863 is available in the City’s Operating and Capital Budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250813-026, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 1.1 MB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-026, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 1.1 MB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 127 KB, posted 8/8/2025
Management Services
Item 27
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 1 (General Provisions) to add new Section 1-1-15 regarding references within the City Code to a department, agency, or office of the City; and amending City Code Section 2-11-16 (Information Security Office) to create the information security program to effectuate a merger between the Information Security Office and Communications and Technology Management.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250813-027, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 88 KB, posted 8/8/2025
20250813-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 125 KB, posted 8/8/2025
10:30 AM - Austin Housing Finance Corporation Meeting
Item 28
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.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250813-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 123 KB, posted 8/8/2025
10:30 AM - Mueller Local Government Corporation Meeting
Item 29
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
20250813-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 120 KB, posted 8/8/2025
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.
Budget
Item 30
Conduct a public hearing and consider proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Resource Recovery as part of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 proposed budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250813-030, Agenda Backup: Proposed Changes, PDF, 90 KB, posted 8/9/2025
20250813-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 126 KB, posted 8/9/2025
Item 31
Conduct a public hearing and consider a proposed drainage charge rate change for the Watershed Protection Department as part of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 proposed budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20250813-031, Agenda Backup: Proposed Changes, PDF, 103 KB, posted 8/9/2025
20250813-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 126 KB, posted 8/9/2025
Adjourn
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