Work Session of the Austin City Council
February 24, 2026: Agenda
Speaker Registration
Hybrid Speaker Registration and Rules - Work Session
Meeting Agenda
Agenda - Work Session, 148 KB
Agenda Items - February 24, 2026
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| A004 | A023 | A038 | A046 | B001 | D001 | E001 | E002 | E003 | E004 |
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.
A. Pre-Selected Agenda Items
Item A004
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the legal services agreement with Richards Rodriguez & Skeith for representation of the City of Austin and several individual officers in Glen and Mindy Shield v. City of Austin, No. 1:25-cv-01210-DAE, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division in the amount of $455,500 for a total contract amount not to exceed $609,500. Funding: Available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Liability Reserve Budget.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260224-A004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 131 KB, posted 2/18/2026
Item A023
Authorize a contract for a recreation management software system for Austin Parks and Recreation with RecTrac, LLC d/b/a Vermont Systems, for an initial term of two years with up to four two-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000. Funding: $133,140 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Parks and Recreation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260224-A023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 138 KB, posted 2/18/2026
Item A038
Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 12-1 (Traffic Regulation and Administration) of the City Code to add a new section relating to vehicle engine noise; and creating an offense. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260224-A038, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 29 KB, posted 2/18/2026
20260224-A038, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 130 KB, posted 2/18/2026
Item A046
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the implementation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency Climate Pollution Reduction Grant received by the City to increase funding by $5,000,000 for a total amount not to exceed $15,000,000. Funding: $5,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260224-A046, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 104 KB, posted 2/18/2026
B. Briefings
Item B001
Briefing on Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations Office strategic plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. [David Gray, Director - Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations].
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260224-B001, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 63 KB, posted 2/18/2026
20260224-B001, Agenda Backup: Presentation, PDF, 865 KB, posted 2/18/2026
20260224-B001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 109 KB, posted 2/18/2026
20260224-B001, Agenda Backup: Strategic Plan, PDF, 8.6 MB, posted 2/18/2026
C. Council Items of Interest
D. Council Discussion
Item D001
Council appointments to intergovernmental entities and Council Committee memberships.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260224-D001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 106 KB, posted 2/18/2026
E. Executive Session
Item E001
Evaluate the performance of, and consider compensation and benefits for, the City Manager (Personnel matters - Section 551.074 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260224-E001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 117 KB, posted 2/18/2026
Item E002
Evaluate the performance of, and consider compensation and benefits for, the Municipal Court Clerk. (Personnel matters - Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260224-E002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 108 KB, posted 2/18/2026
Item E003
Evaluate the performance of, and consider compensation and benefits for, the City Clerk (Personnel matters - Section 551.074 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260224-E003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 117 KB, posted 2/18/2026
Item E004
Evaluate the performance of, and consider compensation and benefits for, the City Auditor (Personnel matters - Section 551.074 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20260224-E004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 116 KB, posted 2/18/2026
Adjourn
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