Description
Title: Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Austin-Travis County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center d/b/a Integral Care to provide housing services for people living with HIV, to extend the current term of the agreement through December 21, 2026, to add one-time funding in an amount not to exceed $25,994 for the current term ending on December 21, 2026, and to add funding in an amount not to exceed $25,994 for the one remaining extension option, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $769,656. Funding: $161,322 is available in the F
Summary
The City of Austin is considering an amendment to its interlocal agreement with the Austin-Travis County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center, also known as Integral Care. This amendment aims to extend housing services for individuals living with HIV until December 21, 2026, and includes additional funding of up to $25,994 for the current term and the same amount for one future extension, bringing the total agreement to a maximum of $769,656. The funding for the upcoming fiscal year is sourced from the Austin Public Health Department’s Special Operating Budget, with future funding dependent on budget availability. This legislation is significant as it addresses the housing needs of vulnerable populations, promoting health equity and support for those affected by HIV in the Austin area.