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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
• Council to consider $1.375M radio tower maintenance contractAustin Technology Services is seeking approval to hire KGI Wireless Inc. for tower climbing, inspection, maintenance and repair work on regional radio communication towers and antenna systems. The proposed one-year contract would cost an estimated $275,000, with four one-year extensions that could bring the total to $1.375 million. The council is scheduled to consider the contract on Nov. 19, 2026.Nov 19
• Austin Water seeks $20.5M for IH-35 utility upgradesAustin Water is seeking approval to negotiate and sign an agreement with TxDOT to relocate water and wastewater lines for the IH-35 Capital Express Central project between Holly Street and MLK Boulevard. Austin Water would pay up to $20,497,444 for infrastructure upgrades, while TxDOT would cover relocation, engineering, construction and reimbursement costs required for the roadway project. The work affects Districts 1 and 9 and is proposed for council action on Nov. 19, 2026.Nov 19
• Austin Water seeks up to $853,858 for disaster-recovery network servicesAustin Water is seeking approval to pay Freeit Data Solutions Inc. $185,986 for one year of Cloudflare security and disaster-recovery VPN services. The contract could run for five years and total up to $853,858, with future years depending on available budgets. The service would keep Austin Water connected to its Microsoft Azure backup systems if the city’s primary data center fails. The Water and Wastewater Commission is scheduled to review it before council action.Nov 19
• Council to consider historic protection for Faulk BuildingAustin City Council is set to start rezoning the city-owned John Henry Faulk Building at 800 Guadalupe Street for possible historic landmark combining district protection. The building houses the Austin History Center and operates with the historic 1933 Austin Public Library building as one campus. If approved, the city manager would process the case, coordinate with the Austin History Center Association and return with a rezoning ordinance within 120 days.Nov 19
• Austin Energy seeks up to $350,000 for Ivanti cybersecurity softwareAustin Energy is seeking approval to pay SHI Government Solutions Inc. $87,000 for one year of Ivanti security and patch-management software, upgrades, maintenance and support. Three possible one-year extensions could bring the four-year contract to $350,000. The council is scheduled to consider the contract after Electric Utility Commission review.Nov 19
• Austin plans up to $1.5M for technology incident alertsAustin Technology Services plans to continue using PagerDuty to alert technology staff when city websites, applications and servers have problems. The proposed contract with Carahsoft Technology Corp. would cost up to $1.5 million over five years, including two one-year extensions. Council action is scheduled for Nov. 19, 2026.Nov 19
• Council to consider $2M renovation for housing center serving people without homesAustin City Council will consider authorizing Balfour Beatty Construction Group to renovate a vacant building at 2401 South Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road into the Housing Navigation Center. The job order assignment would cost up to $2 million from Austin Facilities Management’s capital budget. The center would provide food, showers, health care, case management and other services for people experiencing homelessness. The building is in District 3 and currently lacks functional air conditioning and does not meet ADA requirements.Nov 19
• Austin proposes $415,000 flood warning system contractAustin plans to contract with High Sierra Electronics for hardware, software and services that detect rising water and trigger roadway closures at flood-prone locations. The one-year contract would cost an estimated $83,000, with four one-year extensions bringing the maximum to $415,000. Austin Watershed Protection has $83,000 in its 2026-27 operating budget; later years depend on future funding.Nov 19
• Council to standardize social service contracts and grantsAustin City Council is scheduled to direct the City Manager to apply the city’s standard procurement and grant procedures to social service contracts and grants. The manager would update manuals and procedures, train city staff and providers, and name public contacts to help applicants with contracting, grants and compliance. Mayor Kirk Watson sponsors the proposal with Mayor Pro Tem José "Chito" Vela and Council Members Ryan Alter and Vanessa Fuentes.Nov 19
• Austin Water gets temporary Hancock Golf Course work space for IH-35 projectAustin Water will temporarily use about 9,482 square feet at Hancock Golf Course to build and relocate water infrastructure connected to TxDOT’s IH-35 Capital Express Central Downtown Project. Austin Water will pay Austin Parks and Recreation $188,215 for parkland mitigation, restoration and tree work. The council held the required public hearing and approved the temporary parkland use on Nov. 19, 2026.Nov 19
• Council to consider rezoning 2.89 acres on Davis Lane for storageW.W. Deerfield Ltd. is asking Austin to rezone the undeveloped 2.89-acre property at 3601 Davis Lane from GR-CO to CS-CO for a proposed mini-warehouse with convenience storage. The request would allow buildings up to 50 feet tall and a 1:1 floor-area ratio while keeping building coverage at 50% and prohibiting specified uses. Staff recommends denial; the Zoning and Platting Commission recommended approval with additional prohibited uses. City Council postponed the request on Nov. 5 to Nov. 19, when it is scheduled for a public hearing and vote.Nov 19
• Airport seeks removal of two artworks for 2027 expansionAustin-Bergstrom International Airport wants to remove two public artworks, “Leaf, Pod & Samara” by John Christensen and “Uplifted Ground” by Michael Singer Studios, to make room for the Red Garage demolition, curbside reconstruction and new Arrivals and Departures Hall. The Red Garage is scheduled for demolition in 2027. The Art in Public Places Panel’s deaccession jury voted 7-0 against recommending removal and urged further investigation of reconfiguration or relocation; the Arts Commission was scheduled to review the request, and City Council is scheduled to vote. The request has no fiscal impact.Oct 26
• Public hearing planned on safety rules for three- and four-family homesAustin plans a public hearing on proposed building-code rules for three- and four-family homes. The amendment would let qualifying attached units of up to 6,000 square feet use requirements for two-family dwellings, with added fire separation, sprinkler, smoke-alarm, egress and inspection-access rules. The hearing is suggested for Dec. 3, 2027, at Austin City Hall, and the proposal has no fiscal impact. The council previously initiated the code changes in a 9-1 vote, with Council Member Duchen voting no and Council Member Fuentes absent.Oct 27
• Council to consider new rules for youth sports groups using city fieldsAustin City Council will consider new rules for nonprofit youth sports organizations using city-owned athletic fields. Eligible groups serving mostly Austin youth or Austin Energy or Austin Water customers could use fields without paying field-use fees, while the city would cover utilities up to an annual per-field limit based on the city budget. Organizations would have to maintain and improve fields, offer programs to all youth, conduct background checks, provide financial assistance to low-income families, follow water and energy rules, and carry insurance. The proposal has no fiscal impact and is scheduled for council action on November 19, 2026.Oct 27
• Austin Water plans $9.1M in IH-35 utility upgrades and relocationsAustin Water plans to pay TxDOT up to $9.104 million to upgrade and move water and wastewater lines for the IH-35 Capital Express Central project between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Holly Street. The work includes relocating about 27,060 feet of water lines and 7,195 feet of wastewater lines, plus adding about 2,262 feet of water lines and 1,344 feet of wastewater lines in ZIP codes 78701 and 78702. The proposed funding agreement includes $8.276 million for construction and an $827,647 contingency, with funding available in Austin Water’s capital budget. The council is scheduled to consider it November 19, 2026.Oct 27
• Austin Water seeks $10.2M for I-35 utility upgrades in District 9Austin Water is seeking authority to negotiate and sign an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to relocate about 8,510 feet of water lines and 7,920 feet of wastewater lines for the Interstate 35 Capital Express Central project from Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to Lady Bird Lake. TxDOT would cover the relocation, engineering and construction costs, while Austin Water would pay $9,252,250 for infrastructure upgrades, with a $925,225 contingency, for a total not to exceed $10,177,475. The work is planned in the area between East 46th Street, Lafayette Avenue, Peck Avenue and Clyde Littlefield Drive/Manor Road in District 9. Council is scheduled to consider the agreement November 19, 2026; the Water and Wastewater Commission is reviewing it November 10.Oct 27
• Austin Water seeks $11.2M for IH-35 wastewater upgradesAustin Water plans to pay up to $11,193,227 to TxDOT for wastewater infrastructure upgrades tied to the IH-35 Capital Express Central project from Holly Street to Lady Bird Lake. TxDOT will relocate about 13,405 feet of existing wastewater lines and build about 14,065 feet of upgraded lines and related equipment within the area bounded by East Fifth Street, Comal Street, East Avenue and Nash Hernandez Senior Road. Austin Water has the funding in its capital budget, and the council is scheduled to consider the agreement on November 19, 2026, after Water and Wastewater Commission review.Oct 27
• Council to consider $25M state-funded Lady Bird Lake boardwalkAustin City Council is scheduled to consider a $25 million state-funded boardwalk along the south bank of Lady Bird Lake, between South First Avenue and South Congress Avenue near the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The project would connect to the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail with a 14-foot-wide path, shoulders, erosion stabilization and a boardwalk over the water. Parks and Recreation would work with the Austin Public Facilities Corporation; Austin Transportation and Public Works would maintain the infrastructure, while The Trail Conservancy would handle operations and programming. The city would provide no initial matching funds but would cover any costs above $25 million. Council is scheduled to consider the ordinance November 19, 2026.Oct 30
• Council to consider restaurant zoning at 3908 Menchaca RoadSerendipity Properties is seeking to rezone the 0.33-acre property at 3908 Menchaca Road from limited office to neighborhood commercial with a conditional overlay. The change would allow reuse of the existing structure for a small restaurant, while prohibiting a service station. Planning Commission approved the applicant’s request 13-0 on October 27, 2026; City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing and vote on November 19, 2026. File 26-3094.Oct 30
• $100,000 contract increase proposed for Austin workforce programsAustin Economic Development wants to add $100,000 to its contract with the Austin Regional Manufacturers Association, raising the five-year maximum to $578,000. The association provides workforce development for Austin residents, including advanced-manufacturing career exposure, facility tours and work-based learning for students in grades 9 through 12. Funding is available in the department’s 2026-27 operating budget, and the amendment is scheduled for council action on Nov. 19, 2026.Oct 29
• Council to consider changes to anti-lobbying rules for city contractsAustin City Council will consider changing the city's anti-lobbying rules for procurement. The proposed changes would remove social-services-funded solicitations from an exception, adjust the no-lobbying period, clarify allowed communications and clarify the appeal process. Mayor Kirk Watson sponsored the proposal with Mayor Pro Tem José "Chito" Vela and Council Members Ryan Alter and Vanessa Fuentes. The council is scheduled to consider it on Nov. 19, 2026.Nov 4
• Council to consider commercial rezoning for vacant 3601 Davis Lane siteW.W. Deerfield, Ltd. wants to rezone the vacant 2.89-acre property at 3601 Davis Lane in District 8 from GR-CO to CS-CO for a proposed mini-warehouse. The change would allow buildings up to 50 feet tall, a 1:1 floor-area ratio and 50% building coverage while prohibiting several commercial, automotive, medical and industrial uses. Planning staff recommend denial, while the Zoning and Platting Commission recommended approval with additional prohibited uses. City Council scheduled a public hearing and vote for Nov. 5, 2026.Nov 5
• Austin plans $50M in on-call construction contracts for city facilitiesAustin plans to award job-order contracts to 10 construction companies for on-call repairs, maintenance and minor construction at city facilities. The contracts would run for two years, with up to three one-year extensions, and total spending would not exceed $50 million. Funding is available in city departments’ capital, operating and maintenance budgets. Council is scheduled to consider the awards on Jan. 22, 2026.Jan 22
• Transportation department to brief council on downtown mobility planAustin Transportation and Public Works will brief the council on a near-term strategy for implementing the Austin Core Transportation Plan, which focuses on downtown transportation needs within the citywide Austin Strategic Mobility Plan. Assistant Director Anna Martin is listed as the presenter. The briefing is scheduled for Nov. 12, 2026.Nov 12
• Mobility Committee considers seven meeting dates for 2027Austin's Mobility Committee is considering seven meeting dates for 2027. The proposed meetings would take place from February through December, with each session scheduled for 1 p.m. Council members Paige Ellis and Zohaib “Zo” Qadri sponsor the proposal, which is scheduled for discussion and possible action on Nov. 12, 2026.Nov 12
• Transportation commission to brief council on Parmer Lane project recommendationsThe Urban Transportation Commission will brief the City Council on actions from its October 6 and November 10, 2026, meetings. The briefing will also cover a right-of-way vacation and recommendations involving the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Texas Department of Transportation's Parmer Lane project.Nov 12
• Transportation department to update council on mobility projects and speed managementAustin Transportation and Public Works will report on ongoing mobility programs and projects in Central Texas, including construction, infrastructure improvements, service updates, a citywide lighting plan, and the status of the speed management program. The council is scheduled to receive the update on Nov. 12, 2026.Nov 12
• Rezoning sought for 545 homes at North Lamar and Beaver StreetA 2.03-acre site at 8605, 8607 and 8613 North Lamar Boulevard and 604, 606, 608 and 706 Beaver Street is proposed for rezoning to allow about 545 multifamily homes and a 2,750-square-foot retail plaza. Density Bonus 90 zoning would require an affordable housing component and could allow buildings up to 90 feet on the commercial tract. The request would waive ground-floor commercial space requirements along Beaver Street and prohibit automotive repair, sales, washing, hotels and accessory drive-in service on Tracts 1 and 2. Planning Commission approved the request 9-0 on Oct. 13; City Council was scheduled to hold a public hearing and vote Nov. 5.Nov 5
• SOS amendment for Southwest Parkway childcare site postponed to Nov. 19Austin staff is asking to postpone a public hearing on a site-specific Save Our Springs amendment for 5811 Southwest Parkway until after Planning Commission reviews the proposed childcare facility on November 10. The 3.026-acre abandoned mobile home park is in the Barton Springs Zone and Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. The amendment would allow impervious cover of up to 33.5% of the gross site area, compared with the current 33.9%, while requiring full-site water-quality treatment and other environmental conditions. The request has no fiscal impact and is now scheduled for Council consideration on November 19.Nov 5
• Austin approves up to $695M in bonds for electric system debt and improvementsAustin approved up to $695 million in electric utility revenue bonds to refinance commercial paper and older bonds, fund electric system improvements and pay issuance costs. The bonds will be backed by Austin Energy net revenues rather than property taxes. Officials can complete the sale by April 22, 2027, with final terms set according to market conditions.Nov 5