Description
Title: Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to an interlocal agreement with Travis County for the City’s provision of public health services, for a five-month term beginning on May 1, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $3,080,810. Funding: Travis County will reimburse the City for the public health services provided by the City through a cost recovery model.
Summary
The City of Austin is set to amend its interlocal agreement with Travis County to continue providing public health services for a five-month period starting May 1, 2026. The total funding for these services will not exceed $3,080,810, with costs reimbursed by Travis County through a cost recovery model. This amendment allows Austin Public Health to maintain essential services, including HIV outreach, immunizations, disease surveillance, and environmental health services, which have been provided since 1985. The amendment follows a history of collaborative efforts to streamline public health agreements between the City and County, emphasizing the importance of accessible health resources in the community. This legislation affects residents of both the City of Austin and unincorporated areas of Travis County, unders