Description
Title: Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees related to The Overton Family's Unity Day 40 Year Celebration to be held at the Turner-Roberts Recreation Center on September 12, 2026.
Summary
The City of Austin is considering an ordinance to waive or reimburse fees related to The Overton Family's Unity Day 40 Year Celebration, scheduled for September 12, 2026, at the Turner-Roberts Recreation Center. The ordinance proposes to waive $1,928 in facility usage fees and $23 in equipment rental fees, totaling $1,951. While the total estimated fees for the event amount to $3,785, this reimbursement will leave $1,834 in fees unpaid. The action, sponsored by several council members including Natasha Harper-Madison and Mayor Kirk Watson, will result in unrealized revenue for the Austin Parks & Recreation Department, affecting the General Fund for the fiscal year 2025-2026. This legislation