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Displacement Prevention Program Evaluation Update to the Housing Committee of the Community Development Commission Nefertitti Jackmon, Community Displacement Prevention Officer Austin Housing November 10, 2026 Agenda Council Direction Steps Involved Timeline Questions COUNCIL DIRECTION Council Resolution 20260827-069 “Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of existing programs aimed at preventing displacement and homelessness, amend the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget by reallocating resources to existing displacement prevention services, initiate a competitive solicitation process for any new services recommended to Council as part of the eviction and displacement prevention program, and present the progress of the evaluation and any recommendations for Austin’s eviction and displacement prevention system to a Council Committee..” 3 Council Direction 1. Evaluate the Efficiency and the Effectiveness of existing programs designed to prevent displacement and homelessness. 2. Amend the FY 2026-2027 budget by reallocating resources to existing displacement prevention services. 4 Council Direction 3. Initiate a competitive solicitation process for any new services recommended to Council as part of the eviction and displacement prevention program. 4. Present the progress of the evaluation and any recommendations for Austin’s eviction and displacement prevention system to a Council Committee. 5 Step 1 - Understanding the Challenge and Current Work An overview of displacement prevention versus homelessness prevention, current initiatives in Austin, and how displacement risk tools guide the deployment of resources. Step 2 - Identifying and Refining Evaluation Metrics A working session to define appropriate metrics for evaluating program efficiency and effectiveness. Participants will review existing tools, such as UT Austin’s Uprooted Report and Project Connect’s Racial Equity Anti-Displacement Tool, and recommend additional metrics as needed. Step 3 – Refining the Evaluation Tool A review and refinement of the draft evaluation tool developed through earlier sessions. Stakeholders may suggest additional metrics, phases, or solutions within the scope and timeline provided by Council. Timeline Phase 1 Timeline & Milestones October & November Develop Timeline and Plan Framework Identify Stakeholders Schedule Stakeholder Meetings Level Setting with Stakeholders December January February Compile and evaluate information received Draft report Draft presentation Draft memo Present the findings to the Housing and Planning Committee Present the Closeout Memo to Mayor and Council Provide the draft presentation for the Housing and Planning Committee to city leadership for final review Provide the draft Closeout Memo to Mayor and Council to city leadership 9 for final review Provide the draft report to city leadership for final review 9 Questions 10