Item 59 — Thursday, September 24, 2026
In plain language — from agenda source text
This item extends the City's agreement with Catholic Charities of Central Texas, which helps Austin and Travis County residents cover legal filing fees. The amendment adds one 12-month extension option through September 30, 2027, and increases the agreement by $126,720 for a revised total not to exceed $579,920. The $126,720 comes from the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget, with funding for the remaining term depending on future budgets.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with Catholic Charities of Central Texas to provide legal filing fee assistance in Austin and Travis County, to add one 12-month extension option for a term ending September 30, 2027, to increase the amount by $126,720, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $579,920. Funding: $126,720 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Public. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
"without objection, the consent agenda is adopted with the Mayor Watson being shown, voting no on items 48 through 59 and Council Member Alter being shown voting no on item number 49. [00:45:01]" — meeting transcript (unofficial)