Item 17 — Wednesday, August 12, 2026
In plain language — from agenda source text
This resolution directs the City Manager to draft a security plan for Austin's parks and recreation lands, including acquiring and deploying equipment to improve safety at parks with a history of violent crime. Any surveillance technology used has to comply with the city's TRUST Act (Ordinance No. 20260423-029). For anyone who spends time in Austin's green spaces, it's a look at how the city plans to balance safety measures with privacy protections.
Current official agenda wording
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a security implementation plan for City parks and recreation lands and facilities; to acquire, deploy, and activate equipment to improve parks security and safety; and to ensure any parks surveillance technology is in full compliance with Ordinance No. 20260423-029 (known as the “TRUST Act”) and prioritized for deployment to City parks with a history of violent crimes.
"Item 17. Also version number three" — meeting transcript (unofficial)
What got said
Attributed statements from the meeting transcript, not official agenda values.
- Passed as version three
- Public testimony opposing AI-enabled/surveillance equipment in parks, invoking the TRUST Act