Item 58 — Thursday, September 24, 2026
In plain language — from agenda source text
This item extends the City's agreement with UT Austin to keep mental health and wellness services running through September 30, 2027. It's a one-year extension that adds $160,816, bringing the total agreement to no more than $1,456,282, with the new money coming from Austin Public Health's 2026-2027 operating budget. Funding for the remainder of the contract term depends on what future budgets make available.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with The University of Texas at Austin to provide mental health and wellness services, to add one 12-month extension for the term ending September 30, 2027, to increase the amount by $160,816 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $1,456,282. Funding: $160,816 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)