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← Thursday, May 28, 2026

Item 16 Passed 9-0

In plain language — from the agenda backup

The city wants to sign T-Mobile to run a control center platform for Austin's broadband services through Austin Technology Services. The deal starts with a one-year term and could be renewed up to four more years, with a total cap of $2,500,000, though only $50,000 is currently budgeted. It's the kind of behind-the-scenes infrastructure contract that keeps city tech humming.

The official agenda language

Authorize a contract for a control center platform for broadband services for Austin Technology Services with T-Mobile USA Inc./T-Mobile, T-Mobile USA, for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000. Funding: $50,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Technology Services.

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The roll call

Approved on Consent 9-0

  • Kirk Watson Mayor Yes
  • Natasha Harper-Madison D1 Absent
  • 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