Description
Title: Approve a resolution authorizing the extension of line of duty illness leave of absence for Austin Fire Lieutenant Suzanne La Follette through May 30, 2027. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. This position’s salary and benefits are included in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Austin Fire Operating Budget. Overtime costs for position backfill associated with this vacancy are covered in overtime budget projections.
Summary
The City of Austin's Resolution No. 26-2117, discussed during the Council meeting on July 23, 2026, seeks to extend the leave of absence for Austin Fire Lieutenant Suzanne La Follette due to a line-of-duty illness. Lt. La Follette was diagnosed on May 29, 2025, and began her leave at full pay on May 30, 2025. The resolution authorizes an extension of this leave until May 30, 2027, allowing further time for her treatment and recovery. This action aligns with the Texas Local Government Code, which mandates that firefighters receive a minimum of one year of paid leave for line-of-duty illnesses. The extension has no fiscal impact on the city budget,