Item 93 Passed 9-0
In plain language — from the agenda backup
This resolution asks the City Manager to come back with items that would waive or reimburse fees for the Austin's New Year event at the end of 2026 — and to keep doing so every year after that. If you've ever rung in the new year at the city's downtown celebration, this is about keeping that tradition going by easing the costs tied to putting it on.
The official agenda language
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to bring items for Council consideration to waive or reimburse fees for the Austin’s New Year event to be held at the end of 2026, and ensuring that fees are waived or reimbursed annually thereafter for Austin’s New Year.
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