CIRCLE C HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 7817 LA CROSSE AVENUE • AUSTIN, TEXAS 78739 • ( 512) 288-8663 City of Austin Mayor Kirk Watson City Council Members – Natasha Harper-Madison; Canessa Guentes; Jose Valasquez; Jose Vela; Ryan Alter; Krista Laine; Mike Siegel; Paige Ellis; Zohaib Qadri; and Marc Duchen 301 W 2nd Street Austin TX 78701 August 17, 2026 Subject: Circle C HOA First Amendment Termination Document, the Second Amendment for Proposed Stratus Project Zoning and conditional overlay amendment for Tract 110, aka 11010 ½ South MoPac Expressway Southbound. C14-2025-0064 Circle C Tract 110 Dear Mayor Watson and Council Members, The Circle C Homeowners Association Board of Directors voted to withdraw their approval of the First Amendment for Tract Covenant for Tract 110 on July 29, 2026. Over the last several weeks, the Circle C Board of Directors has worked with Legal and Stratus on a new Second Amendment and a First Amendment Termination Document that was recorded in error. The Circle C Board President called a Special Board Meeting on August 14, 2026. At the Special Board Meeting, the Board of Directors approved the Second Amendment and the First Amendment Termination Document. The Termination Document will be filed and recorded on August 17, 2026. The Executed Second Amendment will be held in an Escrow account managed by Heritage Title and will only be filed once Stratus has full Zoning Approval by the City Council on the Zoning Case on all three (3) readings. If Stratus does not received full Zoning Approval within 2-years of the date of the Escrow Account, the Second Amendment will be voided and destroyed by Heritage Title. The Board continues to strongly encourage all parties involved to consider the following traffic safety and infrastructure improvements as part of any future development: 1. We request Council take action to make the secondary access on Dahlgreen Avenue an Emergency Access/Evacuation Only. 2. Do not extend South Bay toward MoPac. 3. Install a traffic signal at the intersection of Dahlgreen Avenue and La Crosse Avenue, which borders an elementary school, to improve traffic safety. 02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 81 of 2 CIRCLE C HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 7817 LA CROSSE AVENUE • AUSTIN, TEXAS 78739 • ( 512) 288-8663 4. Construct deceleration and acceleration lanes for vehicles entering and exiting the proposed development from South MoPac Expressway. 5. Close the South Bay crossover on MoPac and …
02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 81 of 28 02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 82 of 28 02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 83 of 28 02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 84 of 28 -----Original Message----- From: Lisa Peters Sent: Monday, August 17, 2026 11:30 AM To: LandUseLiaison <LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov> Subject: August 18 Mtg - Circle C Stratus Development [You don't often get email from https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] Learn why this is important at External Email - Exercise Caution Re Case C14-2025-0064 Hello, I am unable to attend the meeting on Tuesday, but I want to request your voting to reject the large size of this development. Adding this amount of traffic to the intersection located right at the elementary school for my home will drastically increase the safety challenges in this area for our smallest children. These roads would need to drastically change to handle that traffic and would still increase safety concerns due to their location at the very center of pedestrian traffic for the school. I am begging you to require a smaller quantity of apartment homes for this area or to require outlets directly to Mopac rather than snaking through our neighborhood streets. Please don’t put our kids in danger. Please. Thank you for your time, Lisa Peters, Circle C Resident CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 85 of 28 02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 86 of 28 02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 87 of 28 02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 88 of 28 02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 89 of 28 02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 810 of 28 02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 811 of 28 02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 812 of 28 02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 813 of 28 02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 814 of 28 02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 815 of 28 solution when a highway is right there?” Stratus made poor …
From: Lisa Lyons Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 12:26 PM To: Estrada, Nancy <Nancy.Estrada@austintexas.gov> Cc: Tammy Boehman Alicia Keswani Waid ; Fares Bagh ; Richard Jackson ; Anna Elisa Baker ; ; Denise ; Kraig Kujawa Subject: Re: Case C14-2025-0064, Postponement Request External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Nancy, I wanted to update you on where things stand on Dahlgreen restrictive covenant situation and our postponement request. You should have received a letter from the Circle C HOA, which provides details on the anticipated resolution of the matter through a 2nd amendment. As such, we consider the matter sufficiently addressed, and no longer request a postponement. We will come prepared to provide public comments. Thank you! Warm regards, Lisa On Fri, Aug 14, 2026 at 2:25 PM Lisa Lyons wrote: Hi Nancy, Thank you for checking. We would like to proceed with a Discussion Postponement on 8/18, and will also come prepared to speak on the merits. Thank you as always for your help. Have a good weekend. Warm regards, Lisa Lisa Lyons 02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 81 of 1
Great Wave 3900 West Howard Lane SP-2026-0221D Brad Jackson Environmental Compliance Specialist Sr. Austin Development Services | 08/18/2026 Property Data • Located within the City of Austin Zoning Jurisdiction (Zoned LI-PDA) • Walnut Creek Watershed, classified as Suburban; Desired Development Zone • Located over the Northern Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • 170.18 acre site with 36 acres of Critical Water Quality Zone along the eastern boundary of site adjacent to Mopac ROW. • Critical Environmental Features – Wetlands within tributary along eastern boundary of site (approximately 6 acres in total size) • Council District 7 2 Location Site Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone 3 Location 4 Existing Conditions Existing Impervious Cover: 33.85 acres (20% of Gross Site Area) 5 Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) 6 Existing Topography 7 Site photos 8 Site Constraints • The site has a grade change from 790 feet to 830 feet elevation over a distance of approximately 1,600 linear feet across the limits of construction. • Cut and fill over 4 feet are required to provide a level finished floor elevation for the approximately 425,000 square foot building and associated drive aisles and loading zones. 9 Proposed Site Plan Limits of Construction: • 39 acres New Building Coverage: • 425,000 square feet Total Impervious Cover: • 34% Gross Site Area 10 Variance Request The applicant has requested variances to: 1. LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 20 feet; and 2. LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 20 feet. 11 Cut/Fill Exhibit – Mass Grading (“D” site plan) 12 Cut Exhibit – Final Buildout (“C” site plan) 13 Variance Recommendation Staff recommends the variances, with conditions, having determined that the findings of fact per LDC 25-8-41 have been met. 14 Variance Conditions Staff recommends the following variance conditions: 1. Tree mitigation requirements will be fully met by planting trees on site instead of paying into the Urban Forest Replenishment Fund 2. 2.79 acres of riparian area will be enhanced with native, herbaceous plantings 3. Livestock and any other agricultural uses will no longer be permitted in the detention pond areas of the site 4. Grading with the proposed consolidated site plan associated with this project will not exceed the cut and fill limits shown on the exhibits provided with this variance request beyond necessary, incidental changes approved by City staff. 15 Thank you Next …
Name of Speaker Agenda Item 02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 8 Kate Kniejski Srinivasa Katappagari 02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 8 02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 8 Rebecca Bitter 02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 8 Aimee Wagner 02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 8 Adrienne Flannery 03 SP-2026-0221D - ESP - Great Wave - D Permit; District 7 Favor Amber Ortiz Cragg 03 SP-2026-0221D - ESP - Great Wave - D Permit; District 7 Favor Xochilyn Davis, RLA 03 SP-2026-0221D - ESP - Great Wave - D Permit; District 7 Favor Amber Ortiz Cragg Disposition Favor Opposition Opposition Opposition Opposition
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION August 18, 2026 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. Members: Charlotte Davis, Chair Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Kamil Cook CALL MEETING TO ORDER AGENDA Trey Farmer Harry Kennard Martin Luecke Raphael Schwartz Alison Silverstein PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Regular Called Resource Management Commission Meeting on July 21, 2026. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff Briefing on the clean energy portfolio implementation of Austin Energy’s Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035 by Lisa Martin, Deputy General Manager and Chief Operating Officer, Austin Energy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and recommendation regarding support and staff participation for the Solar + Storage Working Group. 4. Discussion and recommendation regarding energy acquisitions, expanded analysis, and online reporting of Austin Energy fuel, energy mix, and capacity. 5. Discussion and recommendation on control of the Resource Management Commission agenda. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at 512-322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com .
Resource Management Commission Recommendation To Improve Local Solar + Storage Working Group WHEREAS, Austin Energy has operated rooftop solar incentive programs for its customers since 2004; and WHEREAS, rooftop solar has grown in significance to the point that it is now a major part of Austin’s new generation plan; and WHEREAS, permitting processing and inspection delays raise costs, discourage installation, and are a barrier to achieving Austin’s solar goals; WHEREAS, the City’s Resource Management Commission and Electric Utility Commission have established a joint working group to find ways to reduce permitting and inspection delays to lower the cost to consumers for installing solar energy and battery storage; and WHEREAS, this working group will be more effective with expertise and participation from relevant City Departments that interface with solar and battery permitting, inspection, and installation of this equipment; BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission recommends that City Council pass a resolution supporting the Solar + Storage Working Group and direct the City Manager to identify and direct the responsible personnel at Austin Energy, Austin Development Services, Austin Technology Services, and other relevant City department to participate in the Working Group and work with their respective managers to implement recommendations as appropriate.
Resource Management Commission Resolution on Contract Reporting and Resource Cost Reporting Version 2.0 WHEREAS, since Austin Energy has been acquiring new resources to implement the 2025 Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035; and WHEREAS, the Resource Plan’s key actions include prioritizing customer energy solutions to reduce the need for additional generation, transmission, and presumably storage in support of reliability, including leading with energy efficiency, demand response, and beneficial electrification; and WHEREAS, the Resource Plan requires acquisition of additional renewable resources including distributed and utility-scale solar and storage resources; and WHEREAS, alternate technologies, renewable resources, and customer energy solutions including efficiency, conservation, demand response, and distributed storage fall within the core duties of the Resource Management Commission per City Code; THEN BE IT RESOLVED that in order to understand the relative roles and cost-effectiveness of Austin Energy’s current resource mix, the Resource Management Commission asks the Austin City Council to direct Austin Energy to prepare a recurring Resource Report, updated annually, that lists all of its resources and performance and economic details including for each owned or contracted resource its total nameplate capacity, annual capacity factor, total annual energy output, and its role in reducing purchases in the ERCOT energy market, reducing congestion fees to Austin Energy customers, and reducing ancillary service purchase costs. This report should include: 1) all fossil-fueled and nuclear energy resources; 2) all utility- scale renewable resources; 3) energy efficiency; 4) distributed solar and batteries; 5) demand response; and 6) district heating and cooling. For each category, statistics will be provided for contributing or offsetting resources, estimating the values of: A) fuel; B) energy; C) capacity; D) ERCOT transmission charge and other costs and fees E) ancillary services costs; F) congestion cost reductions; G) estimated avoided distribution system costs; H) avoided hedging costs I) average estimated annual estimated total payments and costs; J) average per MW and MWh costs. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all future Austin Energy proposals to acquire future energy storage, renewables, demand response, distributed assets and alternative technology solutions through contracts with other wholesale providers should include an analysis that compares the cost, speed and risk factors of resource acquisition through contract to the alternative of Austin Energy directly acquiring, owning and operating a comparable asset, and an analysis of using preowned instead of new equipment; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Austin Energy add energy storage contributions …
Response To Staff Criticism of Proposed Resolution on Contract Reporting and Resource Cost Reporting Austin Energy: Some of the requested information cannot be discussed or released publicly because it falls into the category of Competitive Matters under Texas Government Code 552.133. Commissioner Robbins Rebuttal: This is a request to City Council, who can, by a majority vote, define what they want to be competitive matters. Austin Energy: Some of the requested information is outside the purview of the Resource Management Commission, including fossil-fuel and nuclear resources. Commissioner Robbins Rebuttal: Generally, I agree. However, as staff stated, some of this information is already public, and providing it as an easily accessible benchmark to the public to contrast conventional power sources to alternative resources should not be a problem. Austin Energy: Much of the requested information is already available publicly online via the Public Utility Commission, Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the United States Energy Information Administration. Commissioner Robbins Rebuttal: Much of the requested information is not already available online. Austin Energy: In addition to those already provided to Council, the Electric Utility Commission, or the public on a regular basis, several reports are provided to the RMC on a monthly basis on topics including, renewable energy progress, energy efficiency, and demand response. Commissioner Robbins Rebuttal: The information provided pales in contrast to what used to be provided. A key example of this is the program-by-program statistics and economic analysis that used to be provided by Customer Energy Solututions on an annual basis both in print and online. RMC should be given an explanation of why such reporting has ceased.
Rebate Fact Sheet - Energy Efficiency Services July 2026 Rebate Program Enrollment Customer or Property Property Address Year Built * Total Number of Rentable Units Building Total Square Feet Property Information Commercial Rebates 1365527 The Modern 610 DAVIS ST UNIT MS1 AUSTIN, TX 78701 2026 N/A 8941 Rebates and Estimated Annual Savings Est. Kilowatt (kW) Reduction 37.3 138.3 94.6 40.2 310.4 Measure ** Est. Kilowatt- hours (kWh) Reduction Est. $/kW Rebate per Tenant Unit Total Rebate Cooling Tower Custom Technology HVAC Lighting New Construction Total *** * Year built may not include major renovations ** Fact sheets include final inspection information, and some values may have changed since original proposal. *** Assumes 100% Occupancy 157,083 185,386 142,106 206,402 690,977 $455 $265 $708 $116 $1,544 $16,973 $36,632 $66,963 $4,663 $158,721 Date (Year) N/A Energy Efficiency Rebates in Past 10-Years Measure Rebate Amount Energy Efficiency Services - Commercial and Multifamily Enrollment Pipeline 8/1/2026 Program WFS Location Name Installation Address Council District Measures Est. kWh Savings Est. $ Incentive Multifamily Rebates Installation Lantana Hills Apartments 7601 RIALTO BLVD UNIT TC Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Installation Ashford Cameron Grove 8501 CAMERON RD Installation Ashford Costa Azure 1630 RUTLAND DR Installation Forest Park Apts 1088 PARK PLZ 07 Multifamily Rebates Installation Mackenzie Point Apartments 1044 CAMINO LA COSTA UNIT 10 8 1 4 4 4 Attic Insulation, Duct Sealing and Remediation, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up, Water Saving Devices Attic Insulation, Duct Sealing and Remediation, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, Solar Screen/Solar Film, HVAC Tune-Up 307,352 $75,902 71,538 $84,623 Attic Insulation, ECAD Incentive, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up 993 $85,615 HVAC Tune-Up 436,718 $93,611 HVAC Tune-Up 130,689 $108,576
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20260818-003 Recommendation on Local Solar + Storage Working Group WHEREAS, Austin Energy has operated rooftop solar incentive programs for its customers since 2004; and WHEREAS, rooftop solar has grown in significance to the point that it is now a major part of Austin’s new generation plan; and WHEREAS, permitting processing and inspection delays raise costs, discourage installation, and are a barrier to achieving Austin’s solar goals; WHEREAS, the City’s Resource Management Commission and Electric Utility Commission have established a joint working group to find ways to reduce permitting and inspection delays to lower the cost to consumers for installing solar energy and battery storage; and WHEREAS, this working group will be more effective with expertise and participation from relevant City Departments that interface with solar and battery permitting, inspection, and installation of this equipment; BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission recommends that City Council pass a resolution supporting the Solar + Storage Working Group and direct the City Manager to identify and direct the responsible personnel at Austin Energy, Austin Development Services, Austin Technology Services, and other relevant City department to participate in the Working Group and work with their respective managers to implement recommendations as appropriate. Date of Approval: August 18, 2026 Vote: 7-0 Motioned By: Vice Chair Robbins Seconded By: Commissioner Silverstein For: Against: Abstentions: Off Dais: Absences: Vacancies: Attest: Commissioner Charlotte Davis, Chair; Commissioner Paul Robbins, Vice Chair; Commissioner Kamil Cook; Commissioner Trey Farmer; Commissioner Martin Luecke; Commissioner Raphael Schwartz; Commissioner Alison Silverstein None None None Commissioner Harry Kennard Mayor; District 6; District 8 Natasha Goodwin, Staff Liaison
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20260818-004 Recommendation on Contract Reporting and Resource Cost Reporting WHEREAS, since Austin Energy has been acquiring new resources to implement the 2025 Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035; and WHEREAS, the Resource Plan’s key actions include prioritizing customer energy solutions to reduce the need for additional generation, transmission, and presumably storage in support of reliability, including leading with energy efficiency, demand response, and beneficial electrification; and WHEREAS, the Resource Plan requires acquisition of additional renewable resources including distributed and utility-scale solar and storage resources; and WHEREAS, alternate technologies, renewable resources, and customer energy solutions including efficiency, conservation, demand response, and distributed storage fall within the core duties of the Resource Management Commission per City Code; THEN BE IT RESOLVED that in order to understand the relative roles and cost-effectiveness of Austin Energy’s current resource mix, the Resource Management Commission asks the Austin City Council to direct Austin Energy to prepare a recurring Resource Report, updated annually, that lists all of its resources and performance and economic details including for each owned or contracted resource its total nameplate capacity, annual capacity factor, total annual energy output, and its role in reducing purchases in the ERCOT energy market, reducing congestion fees to Austin Energy customers, and reducing ancillary service purchase costs. This report should include: 1) all fossil-fueled and nuclear energy resources; 2) all utility-scale renewable resources; 3) energy efficiency; 4) distributed solar and batteries; 5) demand response; and 6) district heating and cooling. For each category, statistics will be provided for contributing or offsetting resources, estimating the values of: A) fuel; B) energy; C) capacity; D) ERCOT transmission charge and other costs and fees E) ancillary services costs; F) congestion cost reductions; G) estimated avoided distribution system costs; H) avoided hedging costs I) average estimated annual estimated total payments and costs; J) average per MW and MWh costs. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all future Austin Energy proposals to acquire future energy storage, renewables, demand response, distributed assets and alternative technology solutions through contracts with other wholesale providers should include an analysis that compares the cost, speed and risk factors of resource acquisition through contract to the alternative of Austin Energy directly acquiring, owning and operating a comparable asset, and an analysis of using preowned instead of new equipment; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Austin Energy add energy …
Commissioners. The links for documentation of Item 5 showing when various items were presented to City Council with and without RMC consideration do not show up in the PowerPoint presentation, but should show up in this documentation. Paul Robbins Measures without RMC Consideration July 2025: Jupiter Battery Contract April 2026: Base Power Battery Contract April 2026: UPower Energy Solar Contract May 2026: Invenergy Renewables Wind Contract May 2026: OCI Enterprises Battery Contract July 2026: Jupiter Battery Contract August 2026: Whirlwind Energy Wind Contract Measures with RMC Consideration August 2008: Biomass Power Plant November 2008: Wind Power Generation Site December 2008: GreenChoice Batch 6 Wind Power Rate February 2010: Wind Power Generation Site August 2011: Duke Energy Wind Contract September 2011: Iberdrola Renewables Wind Contract September 2011: MAP Royalty Wind Contract June 2013: E.ON Climate and Renewables North America Wind Contract June 2013: Duke Energy Renewables Wind Contract February 2014: Lincoln Renewable Energy Wind Contract October 2015: Solar Energy Contracts September 2015: Solar Energy Contracts June 2017: Wind Contract December 2017: Intersect Power Solar Contract October 2018: East Blackland Solar Project March 2019: Gulf Wind 2 Contract May 2019: Pandora Solar Contract October 2024: Acceptance of Large Federal Solar Grant February 2025: Acceptance of Large Federal Solar Grant
Resource Management Commission Control of RMC Agenda Paul Robbins • August 18, 2026 BYLAWS OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION (E) Advise the city council: (1) in the developing and reviewing city plans and programs in the area of alternate energy technologies, renewable energy sources, and energy conservation. (2) as to available funding from private and public sources which are available to the city for alternate energy technologies and renewable energy, and for the conservation of energy; RMC Review of 19 Renewable Energy RCAs Between 2008 and 2025 August 2008: Biomass Power Plant November 2008: Wind Power Generation Site December 2008: GreenChoice Batch 6 Wind Power Rate February 2010: Wind Power Generation Site August 2011: Duke Energy Wind Contract September 2011: Iberdrola Renewables Wind Contract September 2011: MAP Royalty Wind Contract June 2013: E.ON Climate and Renewables North America Wind Contract June 2013: Duke Energy Renewables Wind Contract February 2014: Lincoln Renewable Energy Wind Contract October 2015: Solar Energy Contracts September 2015: Solar Energy Contracts June 2017: Wind Contract December 2017: Intersect Power Solar Contract October 2018: East Blackland Solar Project March 2019: Gulf Wind 2 Contract May 2019: Pandora Solar Contract October 2024: Acceptance of Large Federal Solar Grant February 2025: Acceptance of Large Federal Solar Grant Recommendations for Council Action Without RMC July 2025: Jupiter Battery Contract April 2026: Base Power Battery Contract April 2026: UPower Energy Solar Contract May 2026: Invenergy Renewables Wind Contract May 2026: OCI Enterprises Battery Contract • May 2026: RMC Officially Asks Future RCAs Be Brought To Our Commission • Austin Energy Subsequently Refused to Comply With City Code July 2026: Jupiter Battery Contract August 2026: Whirlwind Energy Wind Contract BYLAWS OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION ARTICLE 6. AGENDAS. (A) Two or more board members may place an item on the agenda by oral or written request to the staff liaison at least seven business days before the meeting. From Austin City Clerk’s Office to Austin Energy. The commissioner noted that an item requested by the commission was not added to an agenda by staff. I’m not sure who refused the request but as a gentle reminder, under the bylaws, the commission may place discussion or action items on its agenda as long as the request meets the requirements: at least two members support the request, and it is submitted at least seven days in advance. Austin City Charter § 16. - CODE OF …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406, 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR., AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Asian American Quality of Life Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Chelsea Pfeifer at chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2498. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Padmini Jambulapati, Chair Aasiyah Baig Sarah Chen Zachary Dolling Hugh Li Bhumika Purohit Nayer Sikder CALL TO ORDER Nirali Thakkar, Vice-Chair Alka Bhanot Sarah Xiyi Chen Hanna Huang Ahmed Moledina Alpha Shrestha Kuo Yang PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on July 16, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Presentation by SAFE Alliance regarding public health services. Presented by Dani Fletcher, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, SAFE Alliance. Presentation by Indie Meme regarding programming and partnership opportunities. Presented by Radhika Malhotra, Executive Director, Indie Meme. Discussion regarding the Lever of Economic Mobility Index reflection. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the creation of a working group regarding identifying engagement opportunities. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 6. 7. Update from the AARC Working Group regarding updates from the last meeting. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee regarding sharing goals and focus areas. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Chelsea Pfeifer at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2498 or chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission …
Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 21, 2026 The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at the Permitting and Development Center, Room #1406, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Jambulapati called the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Padmini Jambulapati, Chair Nirali Thakkar, Vice Chair Alka Bhanot Hanna Huang Ahmed Moledina Kuo Yang COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Aasiyah Baig Sarah Chen Zachary Dolling Hugh Li Alpha Shrestha Nayer Sikder PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None Present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on June 16, 2026. The minutes from the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on June 16, 2026 were approved on Vice Chair Thakkar’s motion, Commissioner Moledina’s second on a 10- 0 vote. Commissioners Bhanot and Yang were off the dais. Commissioners Purohit and Xiyi Chen were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing regarding Levers or Economic Mobility Index Update. Presentation by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., Austin Equity and Inclusion. ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, July 21, 2026 2. 4. The presentation was made by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion. Staff briefing regarding the Human Rights Impact report. Presentation by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity and Inclusion, Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. The presentation was made by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. Staff briefing regarding an Asian American Resource Center RFQ for Arts In Public Places. Presented by Jamie Castillo, Manager, Arts In Public Places (AIPP), Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME), Lindsey Hutchens, AIPP Coordinator, ACME. The presentation was made by Jamie Castillo, Manager, Arts In Public Places (AIPP), Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME), Lindsey Hutchens, AIPP Coordinator, ACME. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. 6. Discussion regarding debrief of meeting with City Manager regarding Asian American Resource Center unmet needs. Discussed. Discussion of Annual Internal Review Report and Commission Priorities. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. 8. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment Market Review of Job Titles. …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY AUGUST 17, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Hunter Maples, (512) 974- 3120 or hunter.maples@austintexas.gov. The Urban Renewal Board reserves the right to go into closed session to discuss any of the items on this agenda as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Harrison Brown Amit Motwani Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Byron Davis Kobla Tetey AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon the day before the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on July 20, 2026. 1 of 2 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Pleasant Hill Collaborative) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS EXECUTIVE SESSION 3. 4. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026 AT 7:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 301 W 2ND ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Ryan Sperling at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS : Commissioner Appointment Commissioner Kitty McLeod, Vice Chair (she/they) District 1 Mariana Krueger (she/her) Appointment District 9 KC Shepherd Coyne, Chair (they/he) District 2 Devan Daniel (he/him) District 10 Steven Rivas (he/him) District 3 Rocío Fierro-Pérez (she/her/ella) Mayor Brigitte Bandit (they/she) District 4 Morgan Davis (he/him) Jerry Joe Benson, Secretary (he/him) District 5 Randy Pituk (he/him) Asher Knutson (he/him) District 6 Marlon Johnson (he/him) J. Scott Neal (he/him) District 7 Anna Nguyen (she/her) Garry Brown District 8 Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting of July 20, 2026. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Special Called Meeting of August 12, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Update on progress of the LGBTQIA+ Cultural Center Feasibility Study. Presentation by Mark Gilbert, Director, Hayat Brown, and Brian Carlson, Principal, McKinney York. Presentation regarding a review of the LGBTQIA+ Cultural Center Feasibility Study and next steps. Presentation by John Stenzel, AIA, 2026 Chair; and Zachary Henry- Litchliter, AIA, 2026 Chair-Elect, American Institute of Architects Austin LGBTQIA+ Alliance. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a recommendation supporting the LGBTQIA+ Cultural Center Feasibility Study and next steps. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Ryan Sperling at …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026 The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a special called meeting on Monday, July 20 at 6:30 PM at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd St., Austin, Texas 78701, Boards & Commissions Room 1101. Commissioners in attendance in person: Jerry Joe Benson (Secretary) Garry Brown Marlon Johnson Asher Knutson Mariana Krueger J. Scott Neal Anna Nguyen Randy Pituk Steven Rivas Commissioners in attendance remotely: Brigitte Bandit Devan Daniel Morgan Davis Rocío Fierro-Pérez Secretary Benson called the meeting to order at 6:32PM. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ry Vaz – Crosswalk Removal Hya – Crosswalk Removal Devyn Person – State / Local Laws APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on June 15, 2026. The minutes of the June 15, 2026 special called meeting were approved during the July 20, 2026 regular meeting on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Johnson’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Bandit, Davis, and Fierro-Pérez were o(cid:431) dais. Chair Coyne and Vice Chair McLeod were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Sta(cid:431) briefing regarding Austin Police communication and engagement with LGBTQ+ communities; gaps and challenges; status of the Community Liaison O(cid:431)icer program; and Austin Police policies, training, and initiatives related to the LGBTQ+ community. Briefing by Chief Lisa Davis, Austin Police. Briefing given by Chief Lisa Davis, Austin Police, Sargent Mike…, President of LGBTQ A(cid:431)inity Group, Austin Police and O(cid:431)icer Jacob Dawson, Community Liaison Group Leader, Austin Police. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation to introduce Queer MMA ATX and provide information on an upcoming Queer Fight Night in Spring 2027. Presentation by Luis Villareal and Marléne M. Feliz Nina, Queer MMA ATX. Presentation given by Luis Villareal and Marléne M. Feliz Nina, Queer MMA ATX. 4. Presentation regarding OutYouth’s programming, history, challenges, and successes. Presentation by Jaryn Holbrook Janeway, Executive Director, OutYouth. Presentation given by Jaryn Holbrook Janeway, Executive Director, OutYouth. The meeting went into recess without objection at 8:56 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:02 p.m. 5. Recognition of Commissioner Rivas’ work on Mayor’s Task Force on Public Spaces and discussion of community celebrations in June. Discussed. 6. Discussion to collect feedback on what to include in the 2025 Annual Report. Discussed. 7. Discussion regarding priorities for the August meeting and a potential community social event before. Discussed. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 8. Update from the LGBTQIA+ …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026 The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a special called meeting on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd, Shudde Fath Assembly Room. Commissioners in attendance in person: Jerry Joe Benson (Secretary) Devan Daniel Randy Pituk Steven Rivas Commissioners in attendance remotely: KC Coyne (Chair) Kitty McCleod (Vice Chair) Garry Brown Marlon Johnson Secretary Benson called the meeting to order at 5:19 P.M. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Recommendation from the Budget Follow-Up Working Group regarding its budget priorities for the FY2026-27 City of Austin budget. Report provided by Secretary Benson. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding FY2026-27 LGBTQ+ Budget Priorities. The meeting went into recess due to a loss of quorum at 5:26 P.M. The meeting called back to order at 5:29 P.M. The recommendation to Council regarding FY2026-27 LGBTQ+ Budget Priorities was approved on Commissioner Brown’s motion, Commissioner Daniel’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Bandit, Davis, Fierro-Perez, Knutson, Krueger, Neal, and Nguyen were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Travis County Sheri(cid:431)’s O(cid:431)ice in September Human Rights Impact Review by Shafina Khaki Phase APD Care O(cid:431)icers Proposal ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned without objection at 5:31 P.M.
Appendices Appendices Appendix 1 Detailed Case Studies Appendix 2 Site Evaluation Detail Appendix 3 Supplemental Site Considerations Appendix 4 Space Program Development Appendix 5 Site Evaluation Criteria Detail 98 123 126 132 143 97 98 Appendix 1 Detailed Case Studies Pride Center at Equality Park, Wilton Manors, FL Founded in 1993, the Pride Center at Equality Park has grown into one of South Florida’s most vibrant LGBTQ+ organizations. The Center offers a welcoming home where individuals, families, and allies can build community and find support. Its holistic approach blends social connection with critical services, including the nation’s first affordable supportive housing for LGBTQ+ seniors. Programs such as the acclaimed Active Aging initiative and Coffee & Conversation gatherings make the Center a model of inclusion, resilience, and celebration. Governance 501(c)(3) nonprofit Major Donors Alan Schubert (founder) Graves LGBT Cultural Fund AIDS Healthcare Foundation Construction Type Renovation Site Control Own Bldg. Constructed/Center Open 2009 (reno) Acquisition Cost Renovation Cost $4.75M $1M Campus Size 5.5 acres Facility Area 30,000sf Employees 40 Key Services 1. Health Initiatives 2. Support Groups 3. Advocacy and education 4. Active Aging Program 5. Supportive Housing Revenue 3% 13% 84% $2.7M Contributions & Grants Program Services Investment Income Other Revenue Expenses 46% 54% Salaries & Compensation Other Expenses $2.8M LGBT Community Center, New York, NY In the heart of the West Village, the LGBT Community Center has served New Yorkers since 1983, when it was founded during the height of the AIDS crisis. The Center is both a cultural anchor and a provider of essential health, wellness, and advocacy services. Its programs span generations, from youth drop-in and leadership initiatives to HIV counseling through Center CARE. With cultural events, support groups, and community outreach, the Center endures as a beacon of empowerment and solidarity. Governance 501(c)(3) nonprofit Major Donors Michael Kors Lance Le Pere Peter Speliopoulos Key Services 1. Mental Health Support 2. Youth Programs 3. Advocacy 4. Cultural Events Revenue 3% 9% 86% Contributions & Grants Program Services Investment Income Other Revenue $16.1M Construction Type Renovation Expenses Site Control Own Bldg. Constructed/Center Open 1983 (built) Acquisition Cost Renovation Cost $1.5M $9.2M Campus Size N/A Facility Area 27,000sf Employees 100+ 33% 67% Salaries & Compensation Other Expenses $18.6M LGBT Center of Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Since originally opening in 2010, the LGBT Center of Raleigh has become a vital hub for connection, education, and advocacy across the inclusive Triangle. The …
LGBTQIA CULTURAL CENTERLGBTQIA CULTURAL CENTERCost Estimate UpdatesMYA PROJECT #: 2519FEASIBILITY STUDYMcKinney York Architects06,18,2026 ADJACENT BUILDING ADJACENT BUILDING STORAGE 150 FT2 STORAGE 150 FT2 EXISTING RESTROOM TO BE RENOVATED TO COMPLY W/ CODE EXISTING RESTROOM OFFICE 2 200 FT2 OFFICE 2 200 FT2 LARGE MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM 1,270 FT2 COULD ACCOMMODATE HEALTHCARE OUTREACH AREA LARGE MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM 1,270 FT2 COULD ACCOMMODATE HEALTHCARE OUTREACH AREA OFFICE 1 125 FT2 PRIVATE ACCESS ENTRY I T O L G N K R A P E C I F F O PRIVATE ACCESS ENTRY I T O L G N K R A P E C I F F O ELEVATOR 80 FT2 ELEVATOR 80 FT2 EXISTING STAIRS EXISTING EXISTING RESTROOM STAIRS TO BE RENOVATED TO COMPLY W/ CODE EXISTING RESTROOM OFFICE 1 125 FT2 EXISTING MECH EXISTING MECH CIRCULATION PUBLIC CORRIDOR 1 230 FT2 BREAK ROOM 150 FT2 EXISTING RESTROOM COPY/PRINT WORK ROOM 60 FT2 EXISTING RESTROOM COPY/PRINT WORK ROOM 60 FT2 LOBBY 445 FT2 COULD ACCOMMODATE LIBRARY LOBBY 445 FT2 COULD ACCOMMODATE LIBRARY DROP-IN SPACE/ LOUNGE 260 FT2 ADDITIONAL DROP-IN SPACE/ LOUNGE OFFICE 260 FT2 132 FT2 T E E R T S E P U L A D A U G ADDITIONAL OFFICE 150 FT2 ADDITIONAL OFFICE 132 FT2 C I L B U P S S E C C A Y R T N E C I L B U P S S E C C A Y R T N E PRIVATE DRIVEWAY PRIVATE DRIVEWAY AREA TABULATION CORE SPACES Planned 500 FT2 150 FT2 150 FT2 - 150 FT2 600 FT2 1,200 FT2 Space Type Lobby Lounge/Seating Area Office 1 Office 2 Copy/Print Work Room Break Room Medium Multi-Purpose Room Large Multi-Purpose Room (Includes Healthcare Outreach) Restrooms Storage Circulation Elevator ETR 150 FT2 - - Total: 2,900 FT2 PRIORITY B SPACES 800 FT2 300 FT2 150 FT2 ea. 1,250 FT2 4,150 FT2 Total: GRAND TOTAL: Kitchen/Cafe & Food Pantry T Drop-In Space / Lounge E E Additional Office R T S Actual 445 FT2 125 FT2 200 FT2 60 FT2 150 FT2 850 FT2 2,995 FT2 ETR 275 FT2 720 FT2 80 FT2 5,900 FT2 775 FT2 260 FT2 132 FT2 1,167 FT2 7,067 FT2 E P U L A D A U G LGBTQIA Center - Construction Cost Estimates PRELIMINARY OPINION OF PROBABLE COST* Guadalupe Fire Station Construction Cost Estimate *Preliminary Opinion of Probable Cost* SQ FT 5,900 1,167 Core …
Austin LGBTQIA+ Cultural Center Feasibility Study Final Report June 2026 Acknowledgements Thank you to LGBTQIA+ Cultural Center Task Force members for dedicating your time to support this initiative. 1 Task Force Members Awais Azhar Juan Benitez David Colligan Laura Esparza Mallory Hart Travis Holler Micah King Kelle’ Martin Mia Diya-Bernhard Lesley Varghese Brandon Wallerson Syd Young Support Shafina Khaki, City of Austin, Executive Liaison Christine Maguire, City of Austin Kit Johnson, City of Austin KC Coyne, LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission Ryan Sperling, City of Austin, Staff Liaison Hayat Brown Team Mark Gilbert, Hayat Brown Brian Carlson, McKinney York Architects Laura Caicedo, Hayat Brown Sarah Esserlieu Khalil, Hayat Brown 2 Table of Contents Executive Summary Background Data Gathering and Benchmarking Needs Assessment and Space Program Site Evaluation Criteria Site Evaluations Ownership and Management Structures Development and Acquisition Structures Funding Options Recommendations Appendices 3 13 22 38 50 53 67 72 81 89 96 Executive Summary 4 Executive Summary Background For nearly a decade, community advocates and the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Commission have worked to make an LGBTQIA+ Cultural Center a reality in Austin—one of the largest cities in the United States without a dedicated space of this kind. In August 2024, Austin City Council passed Resolution 20240814-022 directing the City Manager to launch a feasibility study to identify potential sites, funding strategies, and a development timeline for the center. To help shape this work, the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Commission recommended the creation of a 12-member Task Force to provide guidance, community input, and strategic direction throughout the study process. As part of the FY2025 budget process, the City of Austin appropriated $180,000 to support the feasibility study and subsequently selected the Hayat Brown Team to lead this effort in partnership with the LGBTQIA+ Cultural Center Task Force. Executive Summary Process The Hayat Brown Team embarked on a 12-month, Task Force-driven effort to refine facility needs and identify a path to project feasibility. Together, stakeholders reviewed benchmark facilities and case studies to understand commonalities, trends, and key features of similar cultural centers. They used these insights to inform a recommended space program, site evaluation criteria, and to define ownership, acquisition, and funding options. 5 Background Data Gathering and Benchmarking Needs Assessment and Space Programming Site Evaluation Criteria Site …
LGBTQIA+ QUALITY OF LIFE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Recommendation to Designate the Guadalupe Fire Station as the Future Site of the Austin LGBTQIA+ Cultural Center and Advance a Funded Implementation Plan WHEREAS, the City of Austin is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable community in which LGBTQIA+ residents have access to safe, welcoming, accessible, and affirming spaces, services, cultural programming, and opportunities for community connection; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study identified the establishment of a dedicated LGBTQIA+ community and cultural center as one of its principal recommendations and found a continuing need for safe spaces, community resources, advocacy, social connection, and cultural enrichment for Austin’s diverse LGBTQIA+ population; and WHEREAS, for nearly a decade, the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Commission, community advocates, nonprofit organizations, cultural leaders, service providers, and residents have worked to advance the creation of Austin’s first permanent and dedicated LGBTQIA+ Cultural Center; and WHEREAS, public town halls, surveys, constituent input, community leaders, the LGBTQIA+ Cultural Center Task Force, and the Quality of Life Study have consistently identified the need for a centrally located and transit-accessible center offering flexible gathering spaces, cultural and artistic programming, health and wellness outreach, community services, educational opportunities, non-bar social activities, and intergenerational programming; and WHEREAS, on August 14, 2024, the Austin City Council adopted Resolution No. 20240814-022 directing the City Manager to conduct a feasibility study addressing potential sites, funding strategies, and a development timeline for an LGBTQIA+ Cultural Center; and WHEREAS, the City subsequently appropriated funding for the feasibility study and established a LGBTQIA+ Cultural Center Task Force to provide community guidance, review potential sites, develop site-selection criteria, prioritize facility and program needs, and evaluate ownership, management, funding, and implementation options; and WHEREAS, the resulting Austin LGBTQIA+ Cultural Center Feasibility Study represents approximately 12 months of research, benchmarking, architectural analysis, community input, Task Force deliberation, site evaluation, and collaboration among the City of Austin, the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Commission, the Task Force, community stakeholders, Hayat Brown, and McKinney York Architects; and WHEREAS, after considering the feasibility study, the work and recommendations of the Task Force, the Quality of Life Study, public engagement, surveys, community and constituent input, and the continuing work of the Cultural Center Working Group, the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Commission has determined that the Guadalupe Fire Station provides the best available path forward for establishing Austin’s first permanent LGBTQIA+ Cultural Center; and …
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION August 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Board and Commission, Room 1101. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the ARTS COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than Noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Jesús Varela at Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME), at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Gina Houston - Chair, Muna Hussaini - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Heidi Schmalbach, Kirtana Banskota, Bailey Pownall, Faiza Kracheni, Sharron B Anderson, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on July 20, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on actions taken at the August 3rd Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Schmalbach. 3. Presentation by Austin Creative Alliance on their organization and function. 4. Discussion on Hispanic Quality of Life recommendations. STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Jesús Pantel, ACME Cultural Funding Supervisor. 6. Staff briefing regarding update on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, ACME Cultural Funding Supervisor. 7. Staff briefing regarding an update on the ACME Funding Programs by Laura Odegaard, ACME Division Manager, Cultural Affairs & Investments. 8. Staff briefing regarding an update on Art in Public Places by Jaime Castillo, ACME Art in Public Places Manager. 9. Staff briefing regarding an update on ACME gallery spaces by Marjorie Flanagan, ACME Division Manager, Cultural Education & Programs 10. Staff briefing regarding ACME facilities: Asian American Resource Center by Tony Vo, ACME Arts & Education Program Manager, Cultural Education & Programs DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 11. Discussion and possible action to plan an Arts Commission Retreat 12. Establish a Fiscal Sponsorship working group to better understand the different Fiscal Sponsorship types. 13. Discussion and …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026, AT 5:30PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nekaybaw Watson, Nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov, 512-974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Lisa Chang, Chair Alejandro San Martin, Vice Chair Gabriel Arellano DeLawnia Comer-HaGans CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Lynn Murphy Katie Simon Elizabeth Slade Kristen Vassallo The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on June 12th , 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding the New Officer Involved Shooting Dashboard. Presentation by Sara Peralta, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, Austin Police Oversight and Katrina Dorsey, Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Police Oversight. Staff briefing regarding fair housing and disability rights. Presentation by Enrique Serrano, Civil Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. Presentation from the Travis County Clerk’s Office regarding election building accessibility requirements. Presentation by Dyana Limon-Mercado, Travis County Clerk, Travis County Clerk’s Office. Discussion regarding the commission’s interest in a presentation from CapMetro. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Nekaybaw Watson or nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. Austin City Clerk’s Office, 512-974-2562 at at For more information on the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities, please contact Nekaybaw Watson at nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov.
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular meeting on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 301 W 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Chang called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Lisa Chang, Vice Chair Katie Simon Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: DeLawnia Comer-HaGans Lynn Murphy Alejandro San Martin Elizabeth Slade Kristen Vassallo Commissioners Absent: Gabriel Arellano PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Shreyan Khanna – Introduction to the Commission APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Regular Meeting on April 10, 2026. The motion to approve the minutes of the April 10, 2026, regular meeting of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities was approved on Commissioner Vassallo’s motion, Commissioner Murphy’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Arellano was absent. 1 STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding the Austin Resilience Network. Presentation provided by James Redick, Director, Ausitn Emergency Management and Natalie Lyell, Resilience and Partnership Manager, Austin Emergency Management. Briefing given by James Redick, Director, Austin Emergency Management and Natalie Lyell, Resilience and Partnership Manager, Austin Emergency Management. 3. Staff briefing regarding the Levers of Economic Mobility Index. Presentation provided by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr, Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion. Briefing given by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr, Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion regarding the Annual Internal Review and Report. Item was postponed until the next regular meeting by Vice Chair Chang with no objection. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the election of Chair. The motion to elect Commissioner San Martin as the chair of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities failed on Commissioner Martin’s motion, Commissioner Murphy on vote of 1-6. Commissioner San Martin voted aye. Commissioners Comer-HaGans, Murphy, Slade, Simon, and Vassallo voted nay. Vice Chair Chang abstained. Commissioner Arellano was absent. The motion to elect Vice Chair Chang as Chair of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities was approved on Commissioner Vassallo’s motion, Commissioner Slade’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Arellano was absent. 6. Approve the election of Vice Chair. The motion to elect Commissioner San Martin as Vice Chair of the Mayor’s Committee for …
Officer Involved Shooting Dashboard Austin Police Oversight About Austin Police Oversight Austin Police Oversight is a separate and independent department from APD created to provide impartial oversight of the Austin Police Department’s conduct, practices, and policies to enhance accountability, inform the public to increase transparency and create sustainable partnerships throughout the community. ACCOUNTABILITY TRANSPARENCY PARTNERSHIPS 2 About Austin Police Oversight WHAT WE DO WHAT WE DO NOT DO ✓ Separate, independent, civilian oversight ✓ Review all community complaints ✓ We have full access to all APD databases ✓ Make recommendations to the Chief of Police & City Manager related to discipline, administrative policies and training ✓ Educate community members about the complaint process, our reports and recommendations, and their rights when interacting with law enforcement We do NOT work for or report to APD or the Chief of Police We do NOT oversee other law enforcement agencies We do NOT oversee criminal cases We do NOT administer discipline to officers We are NOT the final decision-makers on issues related to discipline and training 3 OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING DASHBOARD View Online 4 About Officer Involved Shootings ▪ An officer involved shooting is when an APD officer discharges their firearm. ▪ APO’s last OIS report was released in June 2020. 5 Making Information More Accessible The new Officer-Involved Shooting Dashboard was created to: • Transform historical reports into an interactive tool • • Increase transparency Improve public access to information • Support public understanding with data-driven insights What's included: Demographics (subject & officers) Incident Summaries Use of Force Details Trends over time Geographic Mapping Filter by district, year, etc. 6 Data Governance Incident summaries (date, location, outcome) Demographics (subjects & officers) Use-of-force details (weapon type etc) Trends over time (currently 5 years, 2018-2025) Geographic mapping of incidents Filters (year, district, etc.) Data Validation Processes ▪ Critical Incident Briefing (CIB) Info ▪ SIU Yearly Spreadsheets ▪ Internal Affairs (IA ) Case Files 7 Overview Page 8 Officer Insights 9 Subject Insights 10 Incident Details 11 Spanish Dashboard 12 User Accessibility and Testing ▪ English and Spanish language dashboard launched simultaneously ▪ User testing performed by APO staff and volunteers from the City’s Shared Voices program ▪ Logical tab order, high contrast alternative color themes etc. ▪ Meets Federal web accessibility requirements (WCAG 2.1) 13 What’s Next? • Establish a process for updating and maintaining the dashboard. • Present dashboard to community and commissions. • …
Fair Housing and Disability Rights Austin Equity and Inclusion Agenda: Fair Housing Laws & Disability Rights • Fair Housing Act and ADA related to disability • Examples of Disability Discrimination in Housing • Reasonable Accommodations and Modifications Service Animals vs. Emotional Support Animals • What Housing Providers Need to Know Fair Housing Case Process & Updates • Intake Process and Investigation Process • Recognizing Fair Housing Progress: Increased Closures & Impact • Performance Period (07/06/2025-06/30/2026) Outreach and Community Engagement • Fair Housing Outreach: Moving Beyond Complaint Response to Proactive Engagement 2 What is Fair Housing? Fair Housing laws prohibit discrimination in housing-related activities, including rental, sales, lending, advertising, and zoning. Protected classes: • National Origin • Sex • Race • Color • Familial Status • Religion • Disability 1968 Fair Housing Act passed, including local adoption in Austin 1988 Fair Housing Act expanded to protect people with disabilities 1990 The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) further protects people with disabilities from discrimination in housing, public spaces, and employment 3 Definition on Disability under Fair Housing Act Under the law, a person has a disability if any ONE of these is true: Has a Condition A physical or mental condition that greatly limits one or more major life activities Has a History A record of that kind of condition, even if it's in the past Is Seen That Way Other people treat or view them as having that kind of condition What is a “major life activity”? Everyday things like walking, seeing, hearing, breathing, speaking, learning, working, and caring for yourself. 4 Examples of Disability Discrimination in Housing: • Refusing to rent to or renew the lease of a person because of a disability • Applying different terms, conditions, rules, or fees because of a disability • Steering people with disabilities to specific buildings or units • Refusing reasonable accommodations or reasonable modifications • Denying a service animal or assistance animal when permitted by law 5 Examples of Disability Discrimination in Housing: • Enforcing policies, such as guest rules, differently because of a disability • Failing to provide equal access to housing or common areas when required by law • Asking unnecessary or inappropriate questions about a person's disability • Retaliating against someone for requesting a reasonable accommodation or filing a fair housing complaint 6 Reasonable Accommodation/ Modification Both are changes that help a person with a disability use and enjoy …
Travis County Clerk’s Office countyclerk.traviscountytx.gov County Clerk Dyana Limon-Mercado Accessibility Starts Before Election Day Convenient Locations Easy access Consistent and familiar Transportation and surrounding infrastructure Priority Locations Public facilities Schools Churches Traditional & unique locations Accessibility Considered for every potential site ADA surveys conducted Accessibility alongside logistics The DOJ Agreement: A Framework for Continuous Improvement 2020 DOJ surveyed 56 polling places. All 56 were found to have some barriers. In the following election Travis Co. proactively addressed some issues. 2021 County Clerk’s Office formaly creates ADA division Continued surveys & evaluating solutions 2022 Travis Co. & DOJ voluntarily enter into formal agreement 2024 Released from voluntary agreement Ongoing investment in ADA compliance DOJ’s Federal Guidelines & Requirements for & Remediating The agreement continues to inform how we approach accessibility today. Consistent ADA practices and methods Identifying and communicating specific deficiencies Providing guidance for corrective actions Working with entities and stakeholders on permanent solutions How Do We Define ADA Compliance? Sidewalks Entrance Voting Area *Our Standard U.S. Department of Justice ADA Checklist for Polling Places Parking/ Drop-Off Interior Route →→→ How Do We Comply? Select Choose polling places with accessibility in mind. Survey Evaluate every site before each election. Remediate Address barriers with site-specific solutions. Prepare Provide equipment, signage, maps and instructions. What Does Accessibility Look Like in Practice? Accessible Route Minimum 36" width Parking Accessible spaces & access aisles Curb Cuts Accessible slope & transitions Entrances Door clearance & operation Thresholds Correcting level changes Clear Paths No hazardous obstructions What Does Accessible Voting Look Like? ACCESSIBLE EQUIPMENT Tactile controls Headphones/audio Accessible voting interfaces CURBSIDE VOTING Voting without entering the polling place when necessary ALTERNATIVE INPUT Sip & puff and other assistive technology FLEXIBILITY Accommodating voters with mobility limitations Voters who cannot read or write, or who have a physical disability that prevents them from reading or marking the ballot, are entitled to assistance. A Person of Your Choice A voter may choose someone to assist them with voting. The person may not be the voter’s union representative or employer. The person assisting must sign an Oath of Assistance. Voter Assistance Election Workers Election workers may assist a voter by marking a ballot, reading the ballot, or helping the voter physically mark their selections on the ballot making device. In the Community Voting demonstrations Familiar Sites and Partnerships Texas School for the Blind Disability Rights Austin Resource Center for Independent Living …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026 AT 5:00 P.M. AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS, MUELLER ASSEMBLY RM 1111 A&B 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Ryan Sperling at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Appointment Commissioner Kitty McLeod, Vice Chair (she/they) District 1 Mariana Krueger (she/her) Appointment District 9 KC Shepherd Coyne, Chair (they/he) District 2 Devan Daniel (he/him) District 10 Steven Rivas (he/him) District 3 Rocío Fierro-Pérez (she/her/ella) Mayor Brigitte Bandit (they/she) District 4 Morgan Davis (he/him) Jerry Joe Benson, Secretary (he/him) District 5 Randy Pituk (he/him) Asher Knutson (he/him) District 6 Marlon Johnson (he/him) J. Scott Neal (he/him) District 7 Anna Nguyen (she/her) Garry Brown District 8 Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Recommendation from the Budget Follow-Up Working Group regarding its budget priorities for the FY2026-27 City of Austin budget. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding FY2026-27 LGBTQ+ Budget Priorities. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Ryan Sperling at Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512- 974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission, please contact Ryan Sperling at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov.
FY2026–27 LGBTQIA+ Budget Advocacy Priorities White Page This document summarizes the Working Group’s recommended advocacy priorities, it does not represent an official Commission position unless adopted by the full Commission. Our priorities are, in order: housing, healthcare, safety, legal assistance, and community place making. Most of these proposals strengthen existing programs and invest in fiscally responsible prevention. We also ask for clear accountability, including responsible departments and implementation timelines. 1. Housing Stabilization and Homelessness Assistance ● Protect and increase funding for existing housing stabilization, rental assistance, homelessness prevention, and emergency housing programs. ● Ensure City-funded programs provide safe, affirming, and accountable services for LGBTQIA+ residents, particularly transgender and gender-diverse residents. Ask: Maintain and expand proven housing assistance programs while reviewing whether LGBTQIA+ residents can access those programs safely and equitably. 2. LGBTQIA+ Legal Navigation and Community Safety Coordination ● Support coordinated assistance that helps LGBTQIA+ residents navigate legal concerns, safety incidents, referrals, and available City or community services. ● Head count here can provide residents with a clear point of contact and produce tangible, measurable results without creating a large new program. Ask: Fund legal-navigation and community-safety coordination through the Equity Office by having a dedicated resource. 3. APD LGBTQ+ Community Liaison Program ● Dedicate approximately $40,000 from the proposed APD budget to support the new LGBTQ+ and Community Liaison program. ● Funding should support written responsibilities, specialized training, community listening sessions, outreach materials, performance measures, backup coverage, and long-term continuity. Ask: Provide the new liaison with the resources and structure needed to create long term viability and meet the Chief’s stated goal of making this a full time role. 4. MPox, HIV/STI, and Vaccination Programs ● Follow Austin Public Health’s recommendation to maintain and expand MPox vaccination, HIV/STI testing, prevention, treatment navigation, outreach, and community-provider partnerships. ● These proven services save lives, prevent avoidable harm, and reduce the need for more expensive medical treatment later. This is truly an ounce of prevention worth a pound of cure. Ask: Fully fund Austin Public Health’s recommended service levels for MPox vaccination and HIV/STI prevention and ensure these essential programs are not reduced. 5. Safe and Proud Entertainment Corridor Support Stop the Bleed training, CPR/AED access, venue coordination, and emergency preparedness along Bettie Naylor and West Fourth Street. (The alarm component is not included.) Ask: Fund these safety measures and assign clear departmental responsibility for implementation. 6. LGBTQ Entertainment District and Micro-PID …
RECOMMENDATION REGARDING FY2026–27 LGBTQ+ BUDGET PRIORITIES Recommendation No. 2026________ WHEREAS, the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission has previously adopted recommendations addressing housing stability, public health, community safety, legal assistance, and LGBTQ+ cultural infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the Commission’s Budget Working Group reviewed the City Manager’s proposed FY2026-27 budget, departmental responses, and the status of previously submitted Commission recommendations; and WHEREAS, investments in housing stabilization, disease prevention, emergency preparedness, and early access to services can prevent harm, save lives, and reduce more costly interventions later; and WHEREAS, several Commission priorities remain unfunded, partially funded, or without a clearly responsible department, implementation timeline, or path toward completion; and WHEREAS, the Commission has identified six priorities for immediate Council consideration during the FY2026-27 budget process; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The Commission recommends that the Austin City Council: 1. Housing Stabilization and Homelessness Assistance: Maintain and increase funding for housing stabilization, rental assistance, homelessness prevention, and emergency housing programs, while ensuring that LGBTQ+ residents-particularly transgender and gender-diverse residents-can access services safely and equitably. 2. Legal Navigation and Community Safety Coordination: Fund a dedicated Equity Office resource to help LGBTQIA2S+ residents navigate legal concerns, safety incidents, referrals, and available City and community services. 3. APD LGBTQ+ Community Liaison Program: Dedicate approximately $40,000 from the proposed APD budget to support the LGBTQ+ Community Liaison Program through specialized training, outreach, community engagement, performance measures, backup coverage, and long-term continuity, with the goal of establishing a sustainable full-time role. 4. MPox, HIV/STI, and Vaccination Programs: Fully fund Austin Public Health’s recommended service levels for MPox vaccination and HIV/STI prevention, testing, treatment navigation, outreach, and community-provider partnerships, and ensure these essential services are not reduced. 5. Safe and Proud Entertainment Corridor: Fund Stop the Bleed training, CPR and AED access, venue coordination, and emergency preparedness along Bettie Naylor and West Fourth Street, excluding the previously proposed alarm component, and assign clear departmental responsibility for implementation. 6. LGBTQ Entertainment District and Micro-PID: Direct the Economic Development Department and Transportation and Public Works to identify a lead department, implementation timeline, first-year funding options, and next steps for the LGBTQ Entertainment District and Micro-PID. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: For any priority that cannot be fully funded in FY2026-27, the Commission recommends that Council support a practical first-year investment or provide formal direction to the City Manager identifying the responsible department, …
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: 20260812-002: FY 2026-27 LGBTQ+ Budget Priorities WHEREAS, the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission has previously adopted recommendations addressing housing stability, public health, community safety, legal assistance, and LGBTQ+ cultural infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the Commission’s Budget Working Group reviewed the City Manager’s proposed FY2026-27 budget, departmental responses, and the status of previously submitted Commission recommendations; and WHEREAS, investments in housing stabilization, disease prevention, emergency preparedness, and early access to services can prevent harm, save lives, and reduce more costly interventions later; and WHEREAS, several Commission priorities remain unfunded, partially funded, or without a clearly responsible department, implementation timeline, or path toward completion; and WHEREAS, the Commission has identified six priorities for immediate Council consideration during the FY2026-27 budget process; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The Commission recommends that the Austin City Council: 1. Housing Stabilization and Homelessness Assistance: Maintain and increase funding for housing stabilization, rental assistance, homelessness prevention, and emergency housing programs, while ensuring that LGBTQ+ residents-particularly transgender and gender- diverse residents-can access services safely and equitably. 2. Legal Navigation and Community Safety Coordination: Fund a dedicated Equity Office resource to help LGBTQIA2S+ residents navigate legal concerns, safety incidents, referrals, and available City and community services. 3. APD LGBTQ+ Community Liaison Program: Dedicate approximately $40,000 from the proposed APD budget to support the LGBTQ+ Community Liaison Program through . specialized training, outreach, community engagement, performance measures, backup coverage, and long-term continuity, with the goal of establishing a sustainable full-time role. 4. MPox, HIV/STI, and Vaccination Programs: Fully fund Austin Public Health’s recommended service levels for MPox vaccination and HIV/STI prevention, testing, treatment navigation, outreach, and community-provider partnerships, and ensure these essential services are not reduced. 5. Safe and Proud Entertainment Corridor: Fund Stop the Bleed training, CPR and AED access, venue coordination, and emergency preparedness along Bettie Naylor and West Fourth Street, excluding the previously proposed alarm component, and assign clear departmental responsibility for implementation. 6. LGBTQ Entertainment District and Micro-PID: Direct the Economic Development Department and Transportation and Public Works to identify a lead department, implementation timeline, first-year funding options, and next steps for the LGBTQ Entertainment District and Micro-PID. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: For any priority that cannot be fully funded in FY2026-27, the Commission recommends that Council support a practical first-year investment or …
