26-2454: Authorize the negotiation and execution of an amendment to an interlocal agreement with Travis County for the City’s provision of public health services, to revise the billing process and payment, and add up to four twelve-month extension options, each in an amount not to exceed $7,393,941 including a five percent increase compounded annually, to each option, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $40,856,191 to be paid to City. Funding: Travis County will reimburse the City for the public health services provided by the City through a cost recovery model.

Description

Authorize the negotiation and execution of an amendment to an interlocal agreement with Travis County for the City’s provision of public health services, to revise the billing process and payment, and add up to four twelve-month extension options, each in an amount not to exceed $7,393,941 including a five percent increase compounded annually, to each option, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $40,856,191 to be paid to City. 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 proposing an amendment to its interlocal agreement with Travis County to enhance the provision of public health services. This amendment will revise the billing process and payment structure, introducing up to four twelve-month extension options, each capped at $7,393,941, increasing by five percent annually. The total agreement could reach $40,856,191, to be reimbursed by Travis County under a cost recovery model. This legislation impacts public health services in both the City of Austin and unincorporated areas of Travis County, ensuring coordinated health initiatives. Austin Public Health has been providing these services since 1985, covering critical areas such as disease prevention, immunizations, and health surveillance. The amendment aims to streamline operations, reduce redundancy