Item 5 Passed 10-0
In plain language — from the agenda backup
Council is weighing whether to amend the city's agreement with Integral Care to keep the Homeless Health and Wellness Center running — a program that pairs behavioral health care with primary medical services for Austinites experiencing homelessness. The change adds a one-time $497,299, bringing the total contract to no more than $2,388,026, with the new money coming from the Austin Community Court's current operating budget.
The official agenda language
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Austin Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center, d/b/a Integral Care for the Homeless Health and Wellness Center program, which offers behavioral health services integrated with primary care, to add one-time funding in the amount of $497,299, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,388,026. Funding: $497,299 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Community Court.
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