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← Thursday, July 23, 2026

Item 71 Passedunofficial

In plain language — from the agenda backup

This resolution signs off on the police chief's picks for Austin's police reserve force — a group the chief can tap to back up the regular force when the city needs extra hands. It's required under City Code Chapter 2-17 and Texas Local Government Code Section 341.012. The item has no fiscal impact, since reserve positions are paid through Austin Police payroll and fully reimbursed by third-party vendors through special-event fees.

The official agenda language

Approve a resolution approving the police chief’s appointment of members to the police reserve force, which the police chief may call into service when necessary to supplement the regular police force, as required by City Code Chapter 2-17 (Police Reserve Force) and in compliance with Texas Local Government Code Section 341.012 (Police Reserve Force). Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. Reserve Force positions are paid by Austin Police through payroll and fully reimbursed by third-party vendors through fees for special events as set out in the City’s fee schedule.

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"Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted" — meeting transcript (unofficial)

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