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← Thursday, February 26, 2026

Item 43 Passed 11-0

Authorize negotiation and execution of agreements with six agencies to provide services to people living with HIV, for an initial 12-month term ending on February 28, 2027, in a combined amount not to exceed $799,998, each with up to three additional 12-month extension options in a combined amount not to exceed $799,998 per 12-month extension term, as follows: ASHwell in an amount not to exceed $153,840 for the initial term, and $153,840 for each extension option for a total contract amount not to exceed $615,360; AIDS Services of Austin d/b/a Vivent Health Inc., or Vivent Health, in an amount not to exceed $79,516 for the initial term, and $79,516 for each extension option for a total contract amount not to exceed $318,064; Central Texas Community Health Centers d/b/a Community Care in an amount not to exceed $133,842 for the initial term, and $133,842 for each extension option for a total contract amount not to exceed $535,368; Project Transitions in an amount not to exceed $203,840 for the initial term, and $203,840 for each extension option for a total contract amount not to exceed $815,360; AIDS Healthcare Foundation in an amount not to exceed $75,120 for the initial term, and $75,120 for each extension option for a total contract amount not to exceed $300,480; and Austin-Travis County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center d/b/a Integral Care in an amount not to exceed $153,840 for the initial term, and $153,840 for each extension option for a total contract amount not to exceed $615,360; for a total aggregate amount between the agreements not to exceed $3,199,992. Funding: Funding in the amount of $799,998 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Public Health Department’s Special Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining years of the agreements is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.

The roll call

Approved on Consent 11-0

  • Kirk Watson Mayor Yes
  • Natasha Harper-Madison D1 Yes
  • Vanessa Fuentes D2 Yes
  • José Velásquez D3 Yes
  • José "Chito" Vela D4 Yes
  • Ryan Alter D5 Yes
  • Krista Laine D6 Yes
  • Mike Siegel D7 Yes
  • Paige Ellis D8 Yes
  • Zohaib "Zo" Qadri D9 Yes
  • Marc Duchen D10 Yes

Official votes