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Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Human Rights Impact Review Austin Equity and Inclusion Human Rights Commission Monday, July 27, 2026, 6:00 PM (City Hall) What is a Human Rights Framework? A human rights framework evaluates government performance through the lens of residents’ rights, and equitable access to services. dignity, Rather than asking whether programs exist, it asks whether people's rights are being fulfilled and where barriers remain. Why is it necessary and how does it support the City? Policies and services can exist without reaching those who need them most. A human rights framework helps identify gaps, improve accountability, and ensure that city decisions advance dignity, equity, and access for all residents. 2 Co - Created Impact Review The City engaged Henekom Group, a human rights consulting firm, to conduct an independent Human Rights Impact Review. The review included research across sources , engagement with more than 160+ 300 stakeholders with 120 participants , and a community workshop to identify and prioritize human rights risks and opportunities across 12 key issue areas. The resulting recommendations were co created, reflecting community input and - best practice from international human rights standards. 3 City of Austin - Human Rights Framework "Design and implement a Human Rights framework for assessing existing City services and programs to improve accessibility and responsiveness for residents' needs." 160+ 300+ Sources and commissions reviewed Stakeholders identified and engaged 120 Registered workshop attendees 92 Issues identified 69 Proposed mitigation for salience s 4 Steps to Conduct a Human Rights Impact Review Issue Identification → Mitigation Identification → Stakeholder Engagement → Implementation 1 Desk Research Dec 2025 - Jan 2026: 12 issue areas, 160+ sources 2 3 4 5 6 Issue & Mitigation Identification Defined salient human rights issues and potential mitigations Mapping Stakeholder Built 300+ stakeholder list with community and City Council recommendations Assessment Landscape Reviewed existing programs, initiatives, ordinances, and laws informed by community and City Council - identified issues and mitigations, Activity Set - Up Designed with pre with blank tabs available for write Facilitator Trained facilitators with landscape insights to avoid duplicating existing mitigations Training - ins 7 Human Rights Workshop Multi - stakeholder dialogue at March 23 workshop, approximately 120 attendees - Building Consensus 8 9 HeneKom’s Activity Analysis Scored and identified salient issues and mitigations for priority action Post Workshop Survey Sent to all registered stakeholders unable to attend 10 Human Rights Post Workshop Mitigations Developed feasible municipal strategies based on knowledge - based best practices research Report 11 City of Austin Mapped mitigations across City departments - Cross - Functional Integration 12 City of Austin Briefing to City Manager (May 2026), City Stakeholders and Commissions (June/July 2026) and City Council (August 2026) - Briefings 5 Mitigations at a Glance Each issue area produced at least four mitigations. Below is a representative example from each. Mobility Economic Create a property tax benefit for landlords who voluntarily agree to multi - year lease terms at stable rates to prevent rental instability. Human Trafficking Pass an ordinance giving APD faster tools to close illicit massage - of - operation as a red flag indicator. businesses, with hours Homelessness Conduct and publicly release an annual cost comparison of eviction prevention versus shelter and emergency services costs. Immigration / Refugees Partner with Austin ISD and legal aid organizations to run school clinics helping immigrant families create emergency legal plans for children. - based Hate Crimes Offer safety escort programs for vulnerable populations during peak weekend hours in District 9 (when hate crimes incidents rise). Veterans Engage VA officials to enroll Austin veterans in the VHA Connect transportation program for medical appointments. - Uber Health Reentry Establish a city landlords and employers cite when renting to or hiring people with records. - backed bonding and insurance pool to offset the risks Accessibility Require scooter riders to park in corrals or lock to bike racks; establish improper scooter parking as a Vision Zero pedestrian safety metric. Aging / Seniors Add a transit proximity requirement to city senior housing. - funded affordable Worker Rights Convert the Living Wage Resolution to a Full Ordinance and Close Coverage Gaps. LGBTQIA+ Require anti funded shelters and transitional housing programs serving youth. - trafficking training focused on LGBTQIA+ youth for all city - Public Safety APD to provide a way for individuals to report a crime virtually video call or phone call where they could remain anonymous. - with 6 Five Indicators for Consideration Each mitigation in the final report is followed by a row of five indicators. A filled circle means that category applies; an empty circle means it does not. Fiscal Impact Requires new or reallocated budgets, grant funding, or carries meaningful cost implications for the City. Policy Impact Requires passing, amending, or codifying a law, ordinance, resolution, or formal City policy. = Applies = Does not apply Cross - Departmental Collaboration Requires two or more City departments to coordinate on design, funding, or delivery (excluding Austin Equity and Inclusion). County / State / Federal Collaboration Requires action, advocacy, or formal coordination with county, state, or federal government entities. Community Collaboration Requires partnering with NGOs, nonprofits, community organizations, or members of the public. 7 Human Rights Commission: Leadership and Partnership The Human Rights Commissions serves as a critical partner in this work across all human rights issue areas and all mitigations. Depending on priority areas forth recommendations, collaborate with City Council and support policy, and partner with stakeholders and City departments to lead the charge. - the Commission has an opportunity to set Mitigations Human Trafficking Ensure human trafficking regulations and policies surrounding Illicit Massage Businesses (IMBs) are implemented in a way that places the burden on businesses and not on victims. LGBTQIA+ Fund legal clinics that help LGBTQIA+ residents navigate attacks on identity documents, healthcare rights and school access. HATE CRIMES Conduct a structured policy review of APD's hate crime response protocols, with community input, focused on victim engagement timelines and first-responder practices 4 Cross Collaboration of City Departments City departments that have a key role in implementing mitigations across the 12 issue areas. Austin Equity and Inclusion Austin Police Department Austin Public Health City Manager's Office Austin Code / Code Compliance Parks and Recreation Department Austin Police Oversight 36 21 25 15 5 5 3 Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations Austin Housing Department Austin Housing Authority Austin Wage Theft Coordinator Austin Transportation and Public Works Austin Department of Aviation 4 6 3 2 2 2 Austin Energy Austin Water Austin Emergency Management Austin Economic Development Small and Minority Business Resources Austin - Travis County EMS 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 What Happens Next? May 6, 2026 City Departments Briefing Cross - section of municipal strategies and implementation next steps June 10, 2026 Impact Review – Stakeholder Accountability AEI shares out to all human rights stakeholder contributors findings, highlights and next steps August 2026 City Council Briefing and Final Report Final Report presented to City Council. Report to be published and shared. May 11, 2026 City Manager’s Office Briefing Full findings and mitigations presented to CMO July 2026 Community Accountability AEI briefs commissions and engages with key stakeholders and departments - September 2026 October 01, 2028 Implementation and Accountability Mitigations are implemented. All stakeholders are kept informed. The framework is designed to be revisited as Austin evolves and priorities shift 9 Thank You! Phone: 512-974-3251 Austintexas.gov/oei Mailing Address: Austin Equity and Inclusion P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 Social Media: facebook.com/AustinEquityandInclusion