In plain language — from the agenda backup

This item ratifies a contract with Equifax Workforce Solutions and Appriss Insights to handle behind-the-scenes HR work for the city — processing unemployment claims, verifying I-9 employment eligibility, and confirming employment and records. It matters because these are the routine checks that keep Austin's hiring and personnel paperwork running smoothly. The original contract is $44,346, with an amendment adding $84,000 for a total not to exceed $504,346, paid from Austin Human Resources' operating budget.

The official agenda language

Ratify a contract for unemployment claims processing, I-9 employment eligibility verification, and employment and record verification for Austin Human Resources with Equifax, Inc. d/b/a Equifax Workforce Solutions LLC, Appriss Insights, LLC in the amount of $44,346 and authorize an amendment to increase the amount by $84,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $504,346. Funding: $44,346 was available in prior fiscal years’ Operating Budget of Austin Human Resources. $84,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Human Resources.

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"Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted" — meeting transcript (unofficial)

The roll call

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