Item 52 — Thursday, September 24, 2026
In plain language — from agenda source text
This item extends the City's agreement with American Gateways, which helps Austin and Travis County residents who are navigating court proceedings without a lawyer. The amendment adds one 12-month extension option running through September 30, 2027, keeping the pro se legal help in place for another year rather than letting it lapse. It adds $161,280 to the contract for a revised total not to exceed $628,780, with the new money coming from Austin Public Health's Fiscal Year 2026-2027 operating budget and funding for the remaining term depending on future budgets.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with American Gateways to provide legal pro se assistance for individuals representing themselves in court residing in Austin and Travis County to add one 12-month extension option for the term ending September 30, 2027, to increase the amount by $161,280 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $628,780. Funding: $161,280 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Public Health. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
"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)