Item 62 — Thursday, September 24, 2026
In plain language — from agenda source text
This amends Austin's existing interlocal agreement with the Lower Colorado River Authority, which supplies and runs the data radio network behind the city's Flood Early Warning System. That network is how Watershed Protection gets real-time readings from creek gauges and rain sensors across a city where low-water crossings can turn deadly fast. The amendment adds $36,000 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, available in the Watershed Protection operating budget, with future 12-month renewals depending on funding in later budgets.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the Lower Colorado River Authority to provide equipment and services for Austin Watershed Protection to provide and operate the Flood Early Warning System data radio network to increase the agreement by $36,000 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Funding: $36,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026 -2027 Austin Watershed Protection Operating Budget. Funding for future 12-month renewal options authorized by the agreement is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
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"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)