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← Thursday, May 7, 2026

Item 3 Passed 10-0

In plain language — from the agenda backup

The Council is weighing a contract amendment with artist William Tavis to add public artwork for the Armadillo Water Tank as part of the city's Art in Public Places program. It's a chance to turn an everyday piece of water infrastructure into something with a little Austin character. The amendment is for up to $90,850, bringing the total contract to no more than $223,850, with funding from Austin Water's Capital Budget.

The official agenda language

Authorize a contract amendment with artist William Tavis for artwork for the Armadillo Water Tank Art in Public Places Project in an amount not to exceed $90,850, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $223,850. Funding: $90,850 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.

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The roll call

Approved on Consent 10-0

  • Kirk Watson Mayor Yes
  • Natasha Harper-Madison D1 Yes
  • Vanessa Fuentes D2 Absent
  • 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

Agenda PDF Legistar Official votes