Item 22 Passedunofficial
In plain language — from the agenda backup
This amends the City's agreement with The SAFE Alliance, which runs the City-owned domestic violence shelter, to add one-time funding through the term ending September 30, 2026. The shelter is a key piece of Austin's safety net for people fleeing abusive situations, and the added dollars go toward keeping its doors open and operating. The amendment adds up to $200,000, bringing the total agreement to no more than $12,425,000, with the money coming from Austin Public Health's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 operating budget.
The official agenda language
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with The SAFE Alliance d/b/a SAFE to manage the City-owned domestic violence shelter to add one-time funding in an amount not to exceed $200,000 to the term ending on September 30, 2026, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $12,425,000. Funding: $200,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Public Health Department’s Operating Budget.
"Hearing none without objection. The consent agenda is adopted." — meeting transcript (unofficial)
What got said
- Councilmember Laine praised the SAFE Alliance's work saving lives and highlighted the importance of trauma-informed support.