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.

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.

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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

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