Item 60 Passedunofficial
In plain language — from the agenda backup
This resolution extends line-of-duty illness leave for Austin Fire Lieutenant Suzanne La Follette through May 30, 2027. The item has no fiscal impact — her salary and benefits are already part of the FY 2026-2027 Austin Fire operating budget, and overtime costs to backfill the position are covered in existing overtime projections.
The official agenda language
Approve a resolution authorizing the extension of line of duty illness leave of absence for Austin Fire Lieutenant Suzanne La Follette through May 30, 2027. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. This position’s salary and benefits are included in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Austin Fire Operating Budget. Overtime costs for position backfill associated with this vacancy are covered in overtime budget projections.
"Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted" — meeting transcript (unofficial)
What got said
- Ellis highlighted line-of-duty illness leave for a firefighter battling reproductive cancer not on the state presumptive list