Item 35 — Thursday, August 27, 2026
Agenda PDF Legistar Official votes
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Current official agenda wording
Authorize a contract for the purchase of anti-vehicle mobile barriers and associated equipment, to enhance pedestrian safety during downtown activities, special events, and emergency operations, for Austin Police with Meridian Rapid Defense Group LLC d/b/a Meridian Rapid Defense Group Sales, LLC, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $550,000. Funding: $9,167 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Police. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
The roll call
Approved on Consent 11-0
Member records (11)
- 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