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RECOMMENDATION REGARDING FY2026-27 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE BUDGET PRIORITIES Recommendation No. 2026________ WHEREAS, the Joint Inclusion Committee and its member commissions submitted budget recommendations addressing housing, healthcare, childcare, legal services, accessibility, public safety, economic opportunity, cultural infrastructure, and other essential community needs; and WHEREAS, the City Manager’s proposed FY2026-27 budget maintains or partially addresses some recommendations, while many others remain unfunded or lack a clear implementation plan; and WHEREAS, investments in prevention and stabilization reduce harm, protect vulnerable residents, and avoid more expensive interventions later; and WHEREAS, departmental support alone does not constitute implementation without identified funding, responsible staff, and a clear timeline; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The Joint Inclusion Committee recommends that the Austin City Council protect essential services and prioritize the remaining budget recommendations advanced by the Committee and its member commissions, including investments in housing stability, healthcare, childcare, nutrition, legal assistance, accessibility, language access, community safety, and economic opportunity. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: For recommendations that are supported but not fully funded, the Committee recommends that Council provide a first-year investment or direct the City Manager to identify the responsible department, funding required, implementation timeline, measurable outcomes, and minimum viable path forward. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED: The Committee requests a written update following budget adoption identifying which recommendations were funded, partially funded, referred for further action, or not included.