Item 29 Passed 9-0
In plain language — from the agenda backup
The Council is weighing a contract with Urban Bird Services to keep birds and bats from setting up shop at the Austin Convention Center and other city facilities. The deal runs an initial two years with the option to extend up to three more, for a total not to exceed $755,000. Right now, $52,431 is lined up in the current Convention Center and Facilities Management budgets, with the rest depending on funding in future years.
The official agenda language
Authorize a contract for bird and bat control services with Power Pest Corp. d/b/a Urban Bird Services, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $755,000. Funding: $52,431 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Convention Center and Austin Facilities Management. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
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