26-2408: Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with the African American Youth Harvest Foundation for juvenile delinquency prevention services for an initial 12-month term beginning on September 1, 2026, with up to four additional 12-month renewal options, each in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $500,000. Funding: $100,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Public Health. Funding for the remaining years of the agreement is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.

Description

Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with the African American Youth Harvest Foundation for juvenile delinquency prevention services for an initial 12-month term beginning on September 1, 2026, with up to four additional 12-month renewal options, each in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $500,000. Funding: $100,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Public Health. Funding for the remaining years of the agreement is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.

Summary

Austin City Council is being asked to authorize Austin Public Health to negotiate and execute an agreement with the African American Youth Harvest Foundation for juvenile delinquency prevention services. The contract would begin September 1, 2026, for 12 months, with up to four annual renewals, at $100,000 per term and a maximum total of $500,000. Initial funding is available in the 2026–27 budget; future renewals depend on funding. The state-funded Community Youth Development Program serves youth in ZIP code 78744 through mentoring, leadership, academic and life-skills support, family engagement, and referrals. Austin Public Health will administer the program and oversee culturally responsive community services intended to reduce delinquency and strengthen youth and family supports.