In plain language — from the agenda backup

The Council is being asked to greenlight a partnership with Travis County to set up an Austin/Travis County Family Justice Center, a hub aimed at helping survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. It's the kind of one-stop support that can make a real difference for folks navigating crisis. The deal runs 12 months starting June 1, 2026, at up to $250,000, with four possible year-long extensions that could bring the total to $1,250,000. The first $250,000 comes from Austin Public Health's budget, while money for later years depends on future budgets.

The official agenda language

Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County to establish and support an Austin/Travis County Family Justice Center to reduce domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking in the Austin/Travis County community, for a 12-month term beginning on June 1, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, with four 12-month extension options each in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $1,250,000. Funding: $250,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Public Health. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.

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

What got said

• Council member Velasquez celebrated the first Family Justice Center in Central Texas

The roll call

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