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Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Human Rights Impact Review Austin Equity and Inclusion LGBQTIA + Commission Monday, September 21, 2026, 6:30 PM 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 important and how does it support the City? • Identifies barriers that prevent residents from accessing services. ​ • Improves accountability by measuring outcomes, not just activities. ​ • Informs better decisions that promote equity, dignity, and public trust. ​ • Prioritizes resources where needs and disparities are greatest.​ 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 160+ sources , engagement with 30+ stakeholders and a community workshop with participants and prioritize opportunities across 12 key issue areas. to identify human rights risks 120+ , Result: Co - created recommendations grounded in community input and aligned with international human rights best practices. 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." - Austin City Manager’s Top 25 Goal 160+ 300+ Sources and commissions reviewed Stakeholders identified and engaged 120 Registered workshop attendees 92 Issues identified 69 Proposed mitigations for salience 4 Steps to Conduct a Human Rights Impact Review and Report Issue Identification → Mitigation Identification → Stakeholder Engagement → Implementation​ 1 2 3 4 Desk Research 12 issue areas, 160+ sources​ Issue & Mitigation Identification Defined salient human rights issues and potential mitigations​ Stakeholder Mapping Built 300+ stakeholder list with City Departments, Community and City Council recommendations ​ Landscape Assessment Reviewed existing programs, initiatives, ordinances, and laws informed by community and City Council ​ Human Rights Workshop - Building Consensus 5 Multi-stakeholder dialogue at March 23 workshop, approximately 120 attendees ​ 7 6 7 8 9 HeneKom’s Activity Analysis HeneKom scored and identified salient issues and mitigations for priority action ​set forth by community stakeholders Post Workshop Survey Sent to all registered stakeholders unable to attend to ensure all feedback was collected​ Human Rights Impact Report Developed feasible municipal strategies based on knowledge- based best practices research​ Cross-Functional Integration, Briefings and Feedback Engaged City Departments (May 2026) Briefed City Manager’s Office (May 2026) Continued feedback loop to Participant Stakeholders (June 2026)​ Briefed and Engaged Commissions (July 2026 - Present) Briefing to City Council (August 2026) 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 helping immigrant families create emergency legal plans for children. - based clinics 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 City hosts quarterly document fast Department of Public Safety, Vital Records, and NGO’s at one location. - track days with Social Security Admin, 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 call or phone call where they could remain anonymous. - with video 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 LGBTQIA+ Commission: Leadership and Partnership The LGBTQIA+ section of the report includes population intersects with nearly all human rights issue areas. 6 mitigations, and our LGBTQIA+ 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 TOPIC LGBTQIA+ Convene a formal work session with the LGBTQIA+ commission and organizations in Austin to assess opportunities to partner with service providers to support transitional housing programs to those who may feel unsafe in traditional shelters. Mitigations Fund legal clinics that help LGBTQIA+ residents navigate attacks on identity documents, healthcare rights and school access. - trafficking Provide anti training to shelters that provide housing to LGBTQIA+ youth 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 9 Understanding the Report Risk Explains the human rights issue, who is affected, and why it is important, based on research and stakeholder input. Current Situation Describes how the issue currently impacts Austin and outlines existing City policies, programs, and initiatives related to the topic. Mitigations Provides practical, community-informed mitigations for the City to consider, developed with Austin's legal authority, resources, and operational realities in mind. 12 Where We Have Been? 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 stakeholders who contributed, providing 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. March 23, 2026 Human Rights Impact Review Workshop Community consensus building with 120+ stakeholders to identify and prioritize human rights risks and opportunities May 11, 2026 City Manager’s Office Briefing Full findings and mitigations presented to City Manager July 2026 Community Accountability AEI briefs commissions and engages with key stakeholders and departments 10 What Happens Next? August 25, 2026 City Council Presentation Full findings and mitigations presented to Austin City Council Oct 2026 –Sep 2028 Implement Proposed Strategies Austin Equity and Inclusion coordinates cross - departmental implementation August –October 2026 Assign Mitigation Leads City departments identify leads, resources, and partners for each mitigation Future cycle Repeat & Update The framework is designed to be revisited as Austin evolves and priorities shift Communicate progress back to stakeholders who participated in the process and track progress publicly Ongoing Community Accountability 15 Thank You Questions welcome.