Item 10 — Thursday, October 8, 2026
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In plain language — from agenda source text
This item authorizes a contract with Morris & McDaniel, Inc. to handle the hiring and testing process for Austin Fire Department cadets. AFD relies on outside firms to run the entrance exams and screening that fill each academy class, so this is the machinery behind how Austin gets its next generation of firefighters. The initial term runs two years at an estimated $400,000, with up to two two-year extensions at $400,000 each for a total not to exceed $1,200,000 \u2014 $200,000 of that is available in AFD's Fiscal Year 2026-2027 operating budget, with the rest depending on future budgets.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize a contract for fire cadet hiring for Austin Fire with Morris & McDaniel, Inc., for an initial term of two years in an estimated amount of $400,000 with up to two two-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $400,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,200,000. Funding: $200,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Fire. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
"Without objection, the consent agenda as read is adopted, with councilmember duchen being shown voting no on item number two and abstaining on item number 13. [10:25:23 AM]" — meeting transcript (unofficial)