Item 14 — Wednesday, August 12, 2026
In plain language — from agenda source text
This resolution directs the City Manager to build a schedule and process for reviewing how the city's social services contracts are performing, coordinating with Council Committees along the way and reporting back to Council. It's a behind-the-scenes accountability move aimed at giving council a clearer picture of whether the organizations Austin pays to deliver social services are delivering.
Current official agenda wording
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.
"Items 14 and 15, version three passed" — meeting transcript (unofficial)
What got said
Attributed statements from the meeting transcript, not official agenda values.
- Passed as version three
- One Voice pushed for full $5.4 million social services restoration and FY28 baseline protection