Item 49 — Thursday, September 24, 2026
In plain language — from agenda source text
This item extends the City's agreement with the Sickle Cell Texas Marc Thomas Foundation, which provides education about sickle cell disease along with supportive services and treatment options. It adds one 12-month extension option running through September 30, 2027, keeping the program going for Austinites living with the condition and their families. The increase is $349,710, bringing the total agreement to $3,032,345, with the new money coming from Austin Public Health's Fiscal Year 2026-2027 operating budget.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to an agreement with Sickle Cell Texas Marc Thomas Foundation to provide education on sickle cell disease, supportive services, and treatment options, to add one 12-month extension option for the term ending September 30, 2027, to increase the amount by $349,710 for a total agreement amount not to $3,032,345. Funding: $349,710 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Public Health.
"without objection, the consent agenda is adopted with the Mayor Watson being shown, voting no on items 48 through 59 and Council Member Alter being shown voting no on item number 49. [00:45:01]" — meeting transcript (unofficial)