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• Council to consider $1.932M more for workforce training contractsAustin Economic Development is seeking $1.932 million more for two workforce training contracts with Capital IDEA and Skillpoint Alliance. The added funding would bring their combined five-year contract maximum to $10.43 million and continue training, certifications, career coaching and support while the city procures a new contract. The council is scheduled to consider the amendments on Nov. 19, 2026.Nov 19
• Austin proposes $1.05M increase for construction safety contractAustin would add $1.05 million to BSI America Professional Services Inc.'s contract for construction safety management on the city's Rolling Owner-Controlled Insurance Program VIII. The increase would raise the six-year contract ceiling to $1.57 million as the program grows from 30 to 54 construction projects, with an estimated combined construction value of $1.8 billion. Council is scheduled to consider the increase on Nov. 19, 2026.Nov 19
• Council to consider $23M increase for Austin cultural grant administrationAustin is considering adding $23 million to The Long Center’s contract to administer hotel occupancy tax-funded cultural grants, bringing the five-year contract ceiling to $123 million. The funding would support grant awards and administrative costs for the Austin Live Music Fund, Cultural Arts Fund and Heritage Preservation Grant programs, with more than 750 recipients expected this fiscal year. Council is scheduled to act on Nov. 19, 2026.Nov 19
• Austin plans $1.6M increase for city facility waste collectionAustin plans to add $1.6 million to two contracts with Texas Disposal Systems and Balcones Recycling so trash, recycling, brush and compostable materials can continue to be collected from city facilities. The contracts would total up to $11.278 million and cover all city departments. Council is scheduled to consider the amendment on Nov. 19, 2026.Nov 19
• Austin seeks $97,507 for public safety radio repeater replacementsAustin Technology Services is seeking approval to spend up to $97,507 with BearCom on replacement radio repeaters for the Greater Austin/Travis County Regional Radio System. The equipment would replace end-of-life units used for fire alerting, mutual-aid operations and other public safety communications. Funding is available in the department’s capital budget, and the council is scheduled to consider the contract on Nov. 19, 2026.Nov 19
• Austin plans $4M contract for city fuel and EV charge cardsAustin plans to award WEX Bank a contract for fuel and electric-vehicle charge cards used by city departments, including police, fire and emergency medical services. The five-year contract could cost up to $4 million, with $800,000 authorized per year and $666,667 available in the 2026-27 budget. The cards will cover commercial fueling and charging locations where city facilities are unavailable. Council action is scheduled for Nov. 19, 2026.Nov 19
• City proposes $100-a-year kitchen lease to Good Work AustinAustin plans to lease about 1,260 square feet of city-owned commercial kitchen space at 2400 Grove Blvd. to Good Work Austin for $100 a year. The proposed five-year lease, with one five-year extension option, would support meal production, workforce training and emergency food response. Good Work Austin anticipates preparing more than 1.1 million meals and reinvesting about $5 million in Austin’s restaurant economy over five years. Council action is scheduled for Nov. 19, 2026.Nov 19
• Council to consider $1.6M Pino Lane wastewater project in District 2Austin City Council is scheduled to consider a $1,453,484 construction contract with Facilities Rehabilitation Inc. for wastewater improvements along Pino Lane in District 2, plus a $145,349 contingency. The project would install about 1,650 feet of wastewater pipe and line about 1,150 feet of existing pipe between Dove Springs Drive and nearby cross streets. Construction would take 180 calendar days and could require traffic detours and planned wastewater service interruptions.Nov 19
• Audit committee backs 2027 plan with 10 new city auditsAustin’s Audit and Finance Committee recommends adopting the City Auditor’s 2027 audit plan, with 10 new audits focused on artificial intelligence, city facilities, park access, police oversight, noise complaints, road resurfacing, transparency, employee pay, water availability and IT controls. Six audits started in 2026 will carry into 2027. The plan also includes five possible alternate audits and a three-year efficiency assessment of city operations. The committee voted 5-0; the full council is scheduled to consider adoption.Nov 19
• Austin may reimburse $1.85M for larger water main near FM 973Austin Water wants to negotiate an agreement with Z Modular to support water service for the proposed Winding Trails East and West development at 7308 N FM 973 near State Highway 130. The city would reimburse up to $1.85 million for its share of enlarging about 4,650 feet of water main to 24 inches; the developer would build about 9,650 feet of additional 16-inch main at its own cost. The council is scheduled to consider the agreement after Water and Wastewater Commission review.Nov 19
• Council may add $250,000 for opioid recovery counseling through 2028Austin Public Health is asking the City Council to extend its agreement with Communities for Recovery for 12 months, through March 31, 2028, to provide peer recovery counseling and opioid overdose prevention services. The proposed amendment would add up to $250,000 from the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Opioid Settlement Fund, bringing the agreement’s total to $750,000. Staff say the program addressed an identified community need and recommend approval.Nov 19
• East Austin housing zone plan projects $173.7M for affordability through 2035Austin Housing asks the City Council to approve a final financial plan for another 10 years of Homestead Preservation Reinvestment Zone No. 1 in East Austin. The zone is projected to generate about $173.7 million through 2035, with at least $138.96 million for affordable housing programs, up to $17.37 million for city administration and up to $17.37 million for housing organizations’ administration. Council is scheduled to consider the plan Nov. 19; the source does not include a vote.Nov 19
• Austin Energy seeks $2.5M more for Sand Hill chiller maintenanceAustin Energy is seeking to add $2.5 million to its contract with Trane U.S. Inc. for continued maintenance, repairs and overhauls of centrifugal chillers at the Sand Hill Energy Center. The amendment would raise the contract cap to $5 million and cover services through Dec. 13, 2028. The Electric Utility Commission is scheduled to review it Nov. 9, 2026, and council action is scheduled for Nov. 19.Nov 19
• Austin Energy seeks up to $1.621M for Sand Hill control-system supportAustin Energy wants to hire Schneider Electric Systems USA for maintenance and technical support of the Foxboro control systems at Sand Hill Energy Center. The proposed contract would cost an estimated $352,100 for one year and could total up to $1.621 million over five years. Council review is scheduled after Electric Utility Commission review; current funding includes $293,209 from the operating budget and $58,803 from the capital budget.Nov 19
• Austin Water seeks $4.5M for wastewater upgrades near FM 973Austin Water is asking the council to approve up to $4.5 million to reimburse Z Modular for oversized wastewater improvements serving a proposed mixed-use development at 7308 N FM 973 near State Highway 130. The 260-acre project would include about 1,254 multifamily units, offices, retail, restaurants, a hotel, an event center and sports fields. The improvements include a lift station, force main and gravity interceptor that could serve additional properties in the Decker Creek basin. The Water and Wastewater Commission is scheduled to review the proposal before the council considers it.Nov 19
• Council to consider Howard Plaza rezoning with added limitsAustin City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing Nov. 19 on Peter Pham’s request to rezone 8.37 acres at 3127 East Howard Lane from warehouse/limited office to community commercial. Staff and the Zoning and Platting Commission recommend GR-CO zoning, with limits on uses including auto services, hotels, outdoor entertainment and service stations. The commission also recommended prohibiting general restaurants and theaters and keeping development to W/LO site standards. The council action is pending.Nov 19
• Austin Energy seeks up to $50M for transmission construction staffingAustin Energy is seeking approval to hire Power Standard LLC for overhead transmission construction and maintenance staffing. The proposed contract would cost up to $20 million over two years, with three one-year extensions that could bring the total to $50 million. The Electric Utility Commission is scheduled to review it Nov. 9, and the City Council is scheduled to consider it Nov. 19. Austin Energy has $8.33 million available now, with later funding dependent on future budgets.Nov 19
• Council to consider Save Our Springs change for Southwest Parkway child care siteAustin City Council will hold a public hearing on a site-specific Save Our Springs amendment for 5811 Southwest Parkway in District 8. The change would allow an abandoned 3.026-acre mobile home park to be redeveloped as a childcare facility while setting impervious cover at 33.5% of gross site area, slightly below the existing 33.9%. Staff recommend approval with water-quality treatment, native landscaping, green-building, bird-friendly design and other conditions. The amendment is proposed and has no fiscal impact. File 26-3144.Nov 19
• Austin Water seeks four-month lab lease extension for $101,570Austin Water plans to extend its lease for 8,850 square feet of office and laboratory space at 14050 Summit Drive for four months, through March 31, 2027. The space supports water quality testing while the department prepares to move to a city-owned facility at 712 Huntland Drive. The proposed extension would cost up to $101,570 and is scheduled for council action.Nov 19
• Austin, UT plan Muny transfer and development rules for BrackenridgeAustin and the University of Texas are seeking to amend their agreement for the Brackenridge area, including a plan to convey Lions Municipal Golf Course, or Muny, to the city and set rules for future development. The proposal would cap buildings at 65 feet when viewed from Lake Austin Boulevard, limit impervious cover to 75% sitewide and require a 200-foot setback from Lady Bird Lake. Council is scheduled to consider authorizing negotiations and execution; staff report no fiscal impact.Nov 19