Fleet Mobility Services Update to City Public Safety Commission Optimizing Fleet, Maintenance and Management Rick Harland Assistant Director Fleet Mobility Services July 1st, 2024 Overview Fleet Mobility Services, a vital department overseeing the comprehensive life cycle management of the City of Austin's 7,300 vehicles and equipment assets. Our purview includes budgeting, acquisitions, make ready preparation, maintenance, disposal, and operation of 42 fuel sites. We ensure seamless vehicle upkeep, embrace innovative technologies, and provide essential administrative support for all City Departments. Our commitment to excellence drives us to enhance mobility, optimize resources, and serve our community. Comprehensive Repair and Maintenance Program Fuel Supply planning, forecasting, inventory and distribution Acquisitions, Rental and Accident programs to support all essential City Services A Complex and Diversified Fleet TYPE FLEET AMBULANCE, 87 BOAT, 95 CARGO VAN, 172 FLEET ASSETS BY FUEL TYPE PROPANE, 179 BEV, 169 CNG, 35 TRUCK, 1744 CONSTRUCTION EQUIP, 943 FIRE UNIT, 124 HEAVY TRUCK, 586 OFFROAD EQUIP, 672 TRAILER, 763 MOTORCYCLE, 75 REFUSE TRUCK, 193 POLICE UNIT, 916 PASSENGER VEHICLE, 1019 • Our fleet comprises 7389 assets, spanning a diverse range of vehicles and equipment for operational compatibility DIESEL, 2403 NONPOWERED, 1063 GASOLINE (PHEV), 161 GASOLINE (HYB), 347 GASOLINE, 599 ELECTRIC OFFROAD, 193 E85, 2240 • Our fleet utilizes a diverse array of fuel sources to ensure optimal performance and sustainability Public Safety Overview – Fleet Assets Fleet Inventory Trends: Historical Capital Spending Trends: Criteria for vehicle retirement and replacement Targets: APD AFD ATCEMS Category Fleet Inventory APD INVENTORY 530 Total Fleet: 1283, $50M Asset value AFD INVENTORY Total Fleet: 417, $103M Asset value ATCEMS INVENTORY Total Fleet: 249, $33M Asset value 304 375 169 145 81 22 89 81 79 MARKED PATROL MOTORCYCLE OTHER/SUPPORT PUMPER QUINT/LADDER OTHER/SUPPORT LIGHT DUTY UNITS AMBULANCE LIGHT DUTY OTHER/SUPPORT UNITS 74 Single Vision UNITS UNMARKED PATROL APD ACQUISITION SPEND $10.9M $10.2M Fleet Acquisitions $4.8M $6.4M $2.7M $1.0M $1.2M $2.7M $1.8M $4.7M $3.5M $2.0M $7.1M $7.6M $1.1M $1.2M $9.0M $3.4M $5.3M $3.7M $1.6M $3.3M $1.9M $1.4M AFD ACQUISITION SPEND $12.4M ATCEMS ACQUISITION SPEND $8.2M $8.8M $13.4M $11.1M $2.3M 2022 2023 2024 2022 2023 2024 2022 2023 2024 MARKED UNITS UNMARKED SUPPORT UNITS TOTAL FIRE APPARATUS SUPPORT UNITS TOTAL EMS AMBULANCES SUPPORT UNITS TOTAL Replacement Eligibility: Replacement Eligibility: Fleet Life Cycle, Replacement Criteria • Marked Patrol cars: Eligible to replace after reaching 80K miles • All other vehicles/equipment replaced per FMS standard guidelines (CAM) • Lead Time …
Austin Police Department Public Safety Commission – FY2024 Q3 Presentation • • • Section 1: Crimes Against Persons Section 4: Community Engagement Section 2: Crimes Against Property/Society Section 5: Budget Section 3: Response Times & Call Volumes Section 6: Staffing & Vacancies • • • APD Public Safety Commission – FY2024 Q3 Data compiled by APD Research & Planning unit Slide 1 Crimes Against Persons by Offense Type FY2024 Q3 vs. FY2023 Q3 | FY2024 Q3 vs. 5-Year Mean (Q3) Crimes Against Persons Offense Type FY2023 Q3 FY2024 Q3 1-Year Change 5-Year Mean (FY2019-2024 Q3) Difference from 5-Year Mean Assault Offenses (13A, 13B, 13C) Homicide Offenses (09A, 09B) Kidnapping/Abduction (100) Sex Offenses (11A, 11B, 11C, 11D, 36A, 36B) Other Crimes Against Persons (64A, 64B) 3,786 3,418 3,490 11 15 196 1 9 20 189 0 12 13 131 0 Total Crimes Against Persons 4,011 3,636 3,646 2% 33% -35% -31% 0% 0% Source: QlikSense – General Offense *All fiscal year data drawn from April 1 through Jun 19 of respective years. APD Public Safety Commission – FY2024 Q3 Data compiled by APD Research & Planning unit -8% 9% -13% -33% -100% -9% Slide 2 Crimes Against Persons by APD Sector FY2024 Q3 vs. FY2023 Q3 Crimes Against Persons APD Sector Adam Baker Charlie David Edward Frank George Henry Ida Other Total FY2023 Q3 371 243 462 380 617 541 258 410 328 28 3,638 FY2024 Q3 361 285 488 389 586 489 285 467 286 11 3,647 Percent Change -3% 17% 6% 2% -5% -10% 10% 14% -13% -61% 0% Source: QlikSense – General Offense APD Public Safety Commission – FY2024 Q3 Data compiled by APD Research & Planning unit *All fiscal year data drawn from April 1 through Jun 19 of respective years. Change from FY2023 to FY2024 (Q3) Slide 3 Crimes Against Persons by City Council District FY2024 Q3 vs. FY2023 Q3 Crimes Against Persons City Council District FY2023 Q3 FY2024 Q3 504 431 577 564 281 179 351 109 504 121 3,621 490 412 644 559 258 156 290 125 544 158 3,636 Percent Change -3% -4% 12% -1% -8% -13% -17% 15% 8% 31% 0% 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Total Source: QlikSense – General Offense APD Public Safety Commission – FY2024 Q3 Data compiled by APD Research & Planning unit Change from FY2023 to FY2024 (Q3) *All fiscal year data …
Sexual Assault Response Services NIKHITA VED, VP OF COMMUNITY SERVICES What is a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)? Evaluate and treat trauma and other medical conditions as needed Collect biological, trace, physical evidence Safety planning, follow up, referrals Minimize emotional trauma Advocate for patient needs Collaborate with other responders Testify as fact and expert witnesses What is a Sexual Assault Victim Advocate? Confidential! Provide crisis intervention and safety planning Explain their legal rights and medical options Support during medical forensic exam and detective interview Continuous follow- up support Connection to SAFE and community resources Physical resources: groceries, clothing, etc. Accompaniment and support throughout criminal justice process Advocacy & accompaniment with civil legal system (protective orders) Break lease and verification of services letters Planned Parenthood services Limited medical case management Follow up services Expect Respect DEAF Share Disability Services Prevention Planet SAFE Children’s Services Community Resource Advocacy Supervised Independent Living Counseling Long-term support & healing Supportive Housing Peer Support Strong Start Supervised Independent Living Legal Services Emergency shelter Rapid Rehousing Legal Services SAFEline Crisis Intervention Peer Support Counseling CARES (support for trafficking victims) Therapeutic Services Human Resources Basic Needs (In-Kind and Warehouse) Finance Information Technology Development Direct Services Facilities and Operations Marketing and Communications Quality and Compliance Sexual Assault Response Services
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2023 to 6/30/2024 Public Safety Commission ____________________________________ The Public Safety Commission of the City of Austin meets the first Monday of each month. The mission of the Commission is to review the City of Austin’s needs and concerns with regards to public safety through presentations, documents, and data provided by the three public safety departments of the City of Austin: Police, Fire, and Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services and from advocates, community organizations, and citizens. During the previous year, the Public Safety Commission heard concerns from citizens and requested presentations from experts in addition to regular quarterly reports from each of the public safety agencies on: • APD/DPS Partnership • Processing of overtime pay • Department budgetary needs • Coordination of the public safety departments with Homeland Security Emergency • Public safety department uses of overtime • Staffing of special events • Austin Fire Department’s coordination with other city departments on wildfire Management prevention • Austin Police Department protocols & procedures on communication with families after officer-involved shootings • Public safety department language access policies • Victim Services and Collective Sex Crimes Response Model working group • Sobering Center • Offie of Police Oversight • Virtual Magistration Pilot Program • 88th Texas Legislative Session • Office of Police Oversight Policing and Disabilities Report Public Safety Commission Annual Review and Work Plan 2024 - Page 2 • Public Safety Wellness Center • Opioid overdose response • Downtown Austin Community Court Mobile Court Pilot • APD Training Academy • 2024-2025 Community Investment Budget The Commission made recommendations to City Council on relevant issues. The recommendations included: RECOMMENDATION 20230710-006 Public Safety Commission recommends the partnership between the Austin Police Department and the Department of Public Safety be discontinued unless there is significant community engagement and an Austin City Council resolution establishing a formal interlocal agreement between APD & DPS, adopting parameters and guidelines that define goals, time periods, accountability, data sharing, reporting and expectations.1 RECOMMENDATIO 202300807-005 The Public Safety Commission’s budget recommendations on the Public Safety Department unmet needs and further recommends that the Office of Chief Medical Officer not be restructured until further analysis is made.2 RECOMMENDATION 20230911-005 Public Safety Commission recommends the Austin City Council review the viability of maximizing the use of unsworn staff in support of special events for as many functions as is possible to alleviate demand on …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240701-007 July 1, 2024 Date: Subject: Participation in stakeholder group meetings with Austin Police Department Chief Candidates Motioned by: Chair Ramírez Seconded by: Commissioner Sierra-Arévalo recommendations to the Austin City Council on matters related to public safety; WHEREAS, The Austin Public Safety Commission is tasked with providing WHEREAS, the City of Austin is undergoing a national search for a permanent Austin Police Department Chief; WHEREAS, the city manager’s office has already stipulated that community members will be included in stakeholder groups that will meet candidates; WHEREAS, the Public Safety Commission closely interacts with the Austin Police Department Chief’s leadership both directly and through their representative counterparts; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Public Safety Commission recommends Austin City Council and City Manager include a non-quorum contingent of the Public Safety Commission and other relevant commissions in stakeholder groups interviews of the Austin Police Department candidates. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Public Safety Commission recommends Austin City Council and City Manager include a non-quorum contingent of the Public Safety Commission and other relevant commissions in stakeholder groups interviews of future chief candidates for all the public safety departments. Vote: For: Chair Ramírez, Vice Chair Ruttan, Commissioners Bernhardt, Reyes, Sierra-Arévalo, Smith Absent: Commissioners Hermesmeyer, Holmes, Nguyễn, Orr Attest: Christi Vitela (Public Safety Commission staff liaison)
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, July 1, 2024 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 1, 2024 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, July 1, 2024, at City Hall Building, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Ruttan called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Angelica Reyes Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on June 3, 2024. Action was taken on the item but later reconsidered. The motion to approve minutes from the meeting on 06/03/2024 was made by Chair Ramírez, seconded by Commissioner Bernhardt failed on 4-0 vote. Commissioners Sierra-Arévalo and Smith abstained. Commissioners Hermesmeyer, Holmes, Nguyễn and Orr were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report including update on the open data portal, Austin Police Department. Presentations were made by Chief Greenwalt, Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department and Monica Spiritas, Business Intelligence Consultant, Austin Police Department. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, July 1, 2024 3. Presentations by Austin Police Department, Austin Fire Department, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services and Fleet Mobility Services on Public Safety Vehicles. Presentation was made by Rick Harland, Assistant Director, Fleet Mobility Services. 4. Discussion of Forensic Nursing with representatives from The Safe Alliance (SAFE) and Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT). Presentations were made by Nikhita Ved, Vice President of Community Services, SAFE and Shelli Eggers, managing attorney, Texas Legal Services and co-chair of Austin Travis County Sexual Assault Response. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discuss and approve the formation of an Austin Police Department Cadet Training Academy Recommendations Working Group. The motion to approve the formation of an Austin Police Department Cade Training Academy Recommendations Working Group tasked with reviewing the progress the APD Training Academy has made based on the Kroll report and recommendations by Office of Police Oversight, talking to stakeholder groups and bringing back possibly multiple recommendations to establish tracking and continuity was made by Chair Ramírez, seconded by Commissioner Smith and approved on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Hermesmeyer, Holmes, Nguyễn and Orr were absent. Chair Ramírez, Commissioners Smith and Sierra-Arévalo agreed to be part of the Working Group. 6. Approve the Public …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION June 3, 2024 at 4:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Public Safety 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 Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Cory Hall-Martin Paul Hermesmeyer David Holmes AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Angelica Reyes Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith The first five 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 Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on May 6, 2024. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department. Public Safety Departments Budget Presentations with Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services, Austin Fire Department and Austin Police Department and union representatives. Community Investment Budget Presentation with Equity Action and Austin Justice Coalition. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve a Recommendation for Fiscal Year 24-25 Public Safety Department Budgets. Approve a Recommendation for Fiscal Year 24-25 Community Investment Budget. Discuss and approve the formation of an Austin Police Department Cadet Training Academy Recommendations Working Group. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk Department, at 512-974-2792 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Public Safety Commission, please contact Christi Vitela at (512-974- 2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov).
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, May 6, 2024 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, May 6, 2024 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, May 6, 2024, at City Hall Building, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Cory Hall-Martin Paul Hermesmeyer David Holmes Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Kristy Orr Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on April 1, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on 04/01/2024, were approved on Commissioner Bernhardt’s motion, Commissioner Hall-Martin’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Orr and Sierra-Arévalo were off the dais. Vice Chair Ruttan and Commissioners Nguyễn and Reyes were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Fire Department Presentation was given by Jeff Kennedy, Assistant Chief, Austin Fire Department. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, May 6, 2024 Commissioner Smith asked if fire extinguishers are being distributed to encampments. If so, how many and can AFD provide some additional information on that distribution. Commissioner Smith asked for a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) analysis for the most recent overdose uptick be available for the community and updated to the dashboard. Commissioner Bernhardt asked for information on Cancer Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS)/foam mitigation and information tracking. 3. Overview Cadet Training/Academy Update and Kroll Report Review with Austin Police Department. Presentations were given by Rob McGrath, Program Manager III, Austin Police Department and Michael Chancellor, Commander, Austin Police Department. The motion to approve to allow the speaker to finish their comments was approved on Commissioner Smith’s motion, Commissioner Hermesmeyer’s second on a vote of 8-0. Vice Chair Ruttan, Commissioners Nguyễn and Reyes were absent. 4. Update on the Weather Preparedness and Inclement Weather Procedures with Public Safety Departments and the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM). Presentation was given by Ken Snipes, Director, Office of Emergency Management. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Use of known carcinogens and cancer monitoring at AFD (Chair Ramírez, Commissioner Bernhardt) Worker’s Compensation for all sworn personnel Community Police Review Commission, Office of Police Oversight Department demographics Wildfire Preparedness as it relates to those experiencing homelessness Homeland Security and Emergency Management update on communications Chair Ramírez …
Austin Fire FY2025 Budget Update June 3, 2024 City of Austin, TX Fire Department Overview FY2025 Budget Development FY2024 Approved Budget $247.8 Million FY2024 Positions 1,282 Sworn 143 Civilian & 60 Cadet FY2025 Forecast (incremental increases) FY2025 Forecast Highlights $9.5M Salaries & Wages $1.3M for Canyon Creek $138K Contracts & Commodities $52K for sworn Dispatcher conversion $3.9M in Revenue $149.5K increase to Cadet hourly pay Engineer and rank changes at Airport Fire Department Overview FY25 Unmet Needs 2 FTEs to coordinate pursuit of national Accreditation 3 Firefighter FTEs for Shift Commander Aides Staff for two aerials (16 FTEs per apparatus) Electronic Medical Records software for Wellness Center (in progress)
Austin Police FY2024-25 Forecast June 3, 2024 City of Austin, TX 1 Police Department Budget Overview FY2024 Totals at a Glance FY2024 Approved Budget $478.0 Million FY2024 Positions 1,812 Sworn 527.75 Civilian FY2024 Budget by Program FY2024 Budget Highlights 11 New Positions to improve training and data reporting based on Kroll Report recommendations 10 new victim service counselor positions for continued support for victims of sexual assault $2.6 million for cadet recruitment incentives Career Progression Plan for Telecommunications Employees 2 Police Department Budget Overview FY2025 Forecast FY2025 Forecast FY2025 Positions $490.9 Million* 1,812 Sworn 527.75 Civilian Police FY2025 Forecast Highlights Personnel Cost Drivers Interfund Transfers Contract & Operating Increases $ 8.8M $ 3.6M $ 457K Total $12.9M* or 2.7% *Estimate: The FY2025 Forecast as presented in February 2024; the City proposed budget is still under development for City Council approval in August. 3 Council Initiatives & Department Unfunded Priorities 16 911 Call Taker FTEs 10 Dispatcher FTEs Six Public Information Request FTEs for Open Records Four Police Digital Audio/Video Specialist FTEs for PIRs related Six Police Digital Audio/Video Specialist FTEs for Compliance to BWC & DMAV With S.B. 111 (evidentiary certification) Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Marketing Campaign & Website Design for Sworn Recruiting Leadership Training Program Development Total $4.8M $1.3M $995K $531K $348K $521K $408K $500K $150K 4
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION June 3, 2024 Date: Subject: Public Safety Department Budget Recommendations Motioned by: Seconded by: safety agency budgets and providing recommendations to the Austin City Council; WHEREAS, The Austin Public Safety Commission is tasked with reviewing public WHEREAS, The Austin Fire Department, Austin Travis County EMS, and Austin Police Department provided backup materials and briefings at the June 2024 Public Safety Commission meeting on their FY24-25 forecasted budgets and unfunded budget priorities; WHEREAS, representatives from The Austin Firefighters Association, The Austin Emergency Medical Services Association and the Austin Police Association provided briefings on their budget priorities for the FY24-25 fiscal year WHEREAS, the Public Safety Commission has discussed topics with additional city departments and community organizations that coordinate with our public safety departments throughout the year; WHEREAS, The Austin Public Safety Commission was additionally briefed and provided backup materials by the Downtown Austin Community Court on results of its Mobile Court Pilot Program and requests for ongoing funding; WHEREAS, throughout the course of those discussions various departments have expressed programmatic and departmental needs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Public Safety Commission recommends that the Austin City Council allocate funds and explore all available means to incorporate the following public safety related priorities into the FY24-25 Budget: Austin Fire Department Item TOTAL Item TOTAL Item TOTAL Austin Travis County EMS Austin Police Department Funding requested Funding requested Funding requested BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Public Safety Commission recommends that the Austin City Council, the Austin Police Department and the City Manager’s office reallocate a portion of the approximate 342 sworn vacancy budget1, temporarily or otherwise, to alleviate the workload of APD’s current sworn officers with retired officers, unsworn staff, and other solutions where and when appropriate. Vote: For: Absent: Attest: __________________________________ 1 https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=425886
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION June 3, 2024 Date: Subject: Community Investment Budget Recommendation Motioned by: Seconded by: WHEREAS, The Austin Public Safety Commission is tasked with providing recommendations to the Austin City Council which will be adopting the FY24-25 Budget in August 2024.; WHEREAS, Equity Action and other sponsoring organization have presented and provided backup materials to the Austin Public Safety Commission on the FY24-25 Community Investment Budget; WHEREAS, The Austin Public Safety Commission has historically been briefed and passed recommendations on the Community Investment Budget; WHEREAS, the overall housing, safety, and health of individuals in our community impacts the demands on our public safety departments; WHEREAS the Community Investment Budget addresses the overall public safety of our community through housing support, mental health support, inclement weather preparation, outreach services, crisis management, harm reduction services, and building the overall resiliency of our community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Public Safety Commission recommends that the Austin City Council explore all available means to incorporate as many of the line items included the Community Investment Budget into the FY24-25 Budget. Vote: For: Absent: Attest: __________________________________
Emergency Medical Services Incident and Response Data FY24 Q2 Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff 1 Incidents, Patient Contacts, Transports January 2021– April 2024 Incidents | Patient Contacts | Patient Transports January 2021 - April 2024 14000 12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 0 1 2 - n a J 1 2 - b e F 1 2 - r a M 1 2 - r p A 1 2 - y a M 1 2 - n u J 1 2 - l u J 1 2 - g u A 1 2 - p e S 1 2 - t c O 1 2 - v o N 1 2 - c e D 2 2 - n a J 2 2 - b e F 2 2 - r a M 2 2 - r p A 2 2 - y a M 2 2 - n u J 2 2 - l u J 2 2 - g u A 2 2 - p e S 2 2 - t c O 2 2 - v o N 2 2 - c e D 3 2 - n a J 3 2 - b e F 3 2 - r a M 3 2 - r p A 3 2 - y a M 3 2 - n u J 3 2 - l u J 3 2 - g u A 3 2 - p e S 3 2 - t c O 3 2 - v o N 3 2 - c e D 4 2 - n a J 4 2 - b e F 4 2 - r a M 4 2 - r p A Incidents Patient Contacts Patient Transports 2 P1 Compliance by District FY24 Q2 Priority 1 Compliance by District FY24 Q2 70.15% 70.67% 70.14% 69.95% 74.24% 74.56% 75.38% 85.86% 67.03% 64.04% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 % Goal Met 3 P1 Response Interval by District FY24 Q2 Priority 1 Response Interval by District FY24 Q2 12.48 12.98 12.15 12.38 12.03 12.35 12.03 12.73 13.08 10.57 7.46% 7.31% 7.69% 8.65% 7.43% 6.75% 6.86% 7.02% 8.49% 7.23% 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 90th Percentile (Minutes) % of Total for District 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 100% 90% …
Overdose Outbreak April 29th – May 3rd ATCEMS 911 System Response • 79 Overdose responses • 9 Overdose deaths • 61% Received Narcan before EMS arrived ATCEMS Integrated Services Response • 111 Responses in the first 48 hours • 74% Connected to within 24-48 hours post overdose • 292 Narcan Kits and 144 Individual Doses distributed • HOST • Urban Alchemy • APD Overdose Locations Heat Map SWOT ANALYSIS STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES Early Identification • C4 oversight Dynamic Deployment • Surge / stage assets • Single Unit Responders Early Notification • APH • HSO • Partner Agencies • Public Data Collection/Sharing • Real-time Response Assets • Limited Bandwidth • System stressed • Prolonged event/demand on EMS Early Notification • No formal process Duplication of Efforts • Outreach tracking and communication SWOT ANALYSIS OPPORTUNITIES THREATS Communications • Formal process Partnerships • DOC/EOC • Established roles Additional Resources • Diversified deployment model • Assist w/ surge • Support w/ event progression Resources • Limited assets • Impact on overall mission Bandwidth Variability • C4—not 24 hours • Resource limitations pending day/time Accidental Deaths *Data/graph from the Travis County Medical Examiners office 2023 annual report TRAVIS COUNTY ME OFFICE 2023 ANNUAL REPORT • Overdose Deaths remain the number 1 cause of accidental deaths • 49% of all accidental deaths • 17% increase from 2022 • 14% increase in fentanyl involvement • Lower rate from previous year • 108% increase between 2021-2022 • Fentanyl involved in 57% of overdose deaths • 95% of Fentanyl related deaths involved 1 or more other drugs • 56% included methamphetamine ATCEMS CONTINUED EFFORTS Integrated Services Division Community Health Program (CHP) • Daily overdose review and follow-ups • Addiction treatment (Buprenorphine) • Bridge/connection to MAT clinics • Community Education/Narcan Distribution Collaborative Care Communication Center (C4) • Clinical and resource navigation • System overwatch Partnerships Austin Public Health (APH) • SAMHSA grant • Breathe Now (Narcan training) • Opiate dashboard TxCOPE
Emergency Medical Services Department Review June 3, 2024 City of Austin, TX EMS Department Budget Overview FY 2024 Totals at a Glance... FY 2024 Approved Budget FY 2024 Positions FY 2024 Sources FY 2024 Revenue $129.8 million Sworn: 689 Civilians: 162.5 Tax Supported: 62.8% Fees: 37.2% $48.2 million Office of the Chief Medical Officer 3.0% Support Services 4.5% Program Budget Highlights 12 new FTEs for new Canyon Creek station 19 FTEs transferred to EMS due to moving Office of the Chief Medical Officer to EMS 9 new sworn FTEs and 1 civilian for C4 (Unfunded) 3 new FTEs for Airport program Transfers and Other Requirements 17.8% Other 4.6% Emergency Communications 6.2% Employee Development & Wellness 3.4% Operations 60.6% EMS Department Budget Overview FY2025 Forecast FY2025 Forecast FY2025 Positions $139.9 million* Sworn: 701 Civilians: 163.50 FY2025 Revenue $51 million EMS FY2025 Budget Highlights Personnel Cost Drivers Interfund Transfers Operating Increases Remove one-time funding $8.15M $955K $1.17M ($275K) Total *Estimate: The FY2025 Budget is still under development, pending City Council approval. $10.01 M* or 7.7% Unmet Needs 1. Continue Unfunded Existing Programs– (4 FTEs $1,162,017 on-going, one-time $20,000) CASTMED and Support to APD Specialty Teams $732K 2. EMS Communications - (6 FTEs, $625,401 on-going, one-time $60,000) FTEs to allow us to meet the national standard to answer 911 call in less than 10 seconds 90% of the time. $845K 3. North Central ALS Truck– (12 FTEs $1,291,785 on-going, one-time $672,777) ALS unit in North Burnet/Gateway neighborhood (Domain/Q2) $1.9M 4. Downtown Area Command(DTAC) (14 FTEs $1,460,550 on-going, one-time $1,902,931) $3.4M Create a new Command District within downtown Austin core 5. Basic Life Support (BLS) Trucks(12 FTEs $5,557,297 on-going $200,000 one-time $2,436,212) Adding BLS unit in conjunction with C4 to meet the increased demand $1.7M $8.6M Total
Emergency Medical Services Department Review June 3, 2024 City of Austin, TX EMS Department Budget Overview FY 2024 Totals at a Glance... FY 2024 Approved Budget FY 2024 Positions FY 2024 Sources FY 2024 Revenue $129.8 million Sworn: 689 Civilians: 162.5 Tax Supported: 62.8% Fees: 37.2% $48.2 million Office of the Chief Medical Officer 3.0% Support Services 4.5% Program Budget Highlights 12 new FTEs for new Canyon Creek station 19 FTEs transferred to EMS due to moving Office of the Chief Medical Officer to EMS 9 new sworn FTEs and 1 civilian for C4 (Unfunded) 3 new FTEs for Airport program Transfers and Other Requirements 17.8% Other 4.6% Emergency Communications 6.2% Employee Development & Wellness 3.4% Operations 60.6% EMS Department Budget Overview FY2025 Forecast FY2025 Forecast FY2025 Positions $139.9 million* Sworn: 701 Civilians: 163.50 FY2025 Revenue $51 million EMS FY2025 Budget Highlights Personnel Cost Drivers Interfund Transfers Operating Increases Remove one-time funding $8.15M $955K $1.17M ($275K) Total *Estimate: The FY2025 Budget is still under development, pending City Council approval. $10.01 M* or 7.7% Unmet Needs 1. Continue Unfunded Existing Programs– (4 FTEs $712,017 on-going, one-time $20,000) CASTMED and Support to APD Specialty Teams $732K 2. EMS Communications - (6 FTEs, $725,386 on-going, one-time $120,000) FTEs to allow us to meet the national standard to answer 911 call in less than 10 seconds 90% of the time. $845K 3. North Central ALS Truck– (12 FTEs $1,291,785 on-going, one-time $672,777) ALS unit in North Burnet/Gateway neighborhood (Domain/Q2) $1.9M 4. Downtown Area Command(DTAC) (14 FTEs $1,460,550 on-going, one-time $1,902,931) $3.4M Create a new Command District within downtown Austin core 5. Basic Life Support (BLS) Trucks(12 FTEs $1,111,461 on-going one-time $594,053) Adding BLS unit in conjunction with C4 to meet the increased demand Total $1.7M $8.6M
Community Investment Budget The City’s budget is a reflection of our values. Austin is a progressive city, but budget processes are by nature conservative. Each budget is built on the prior one, and such a process makes the city resistant to change, regardless of the priorities expressed by voters and those they elect to address the urgent needs of today. Austin’s budget process even fails to account for predictable expansion of important programs due to population growth (e.g. more parks require more park services.) Incrementally, we demand that city departments address housing, health and safety in new ways where the old ways have failed, and prioritize population appropriate service expansion guided by equity and sustainability across all departments. The undersigned organizations jointly urge the following priority investments in community health, housing, affordability, sustainability and safety for FY24 totaling $76.3 million or 5.5% of this year’s roughly $1.4 billion General Revenue budget. We further ask that items marked “ ongoing ” be funded in the baseline budget to be released by the City Manager. In recognition of the need for equitable resource support we ask that BIPOC led & served organizations be prioritized. ● Parent Support Specialists [$2.4M] ongoing ● Tenant Relocation Assistance Program [$1M] ongoing ● Emergency Rental Assistance, Eviction Defense, and Tenant Legal and Support Services [$10M] ● Forensic Nursing, Austin Health Department [$328k] ongoing ● Mental Health 1st Response [$4M] ongoing ● Library books/materials [$900k] ● Reentry navigators for jobs/housing formerly incarcerated [$1.4M] ongoing ● Workforce Development [$3.46M ] ● Office of Violence Prevention [$500k] ● Implementation of the Austin Climate Equity Plan [$1.335M] ● Improve rebates for residential and commercial landscape conversions [$400,000, Austin Water Utility Revenue] ● Increase Leak Detection Programs [$2.28M, Austin Water Utility Revenue] ● Park Maintenance and Safety [$2M] ongoing ● Tenant Education, Stabilization Support, and Community-based Agreement Support [$300k] ongoing ● Displacement Prevention Navigators [$1M] ongoing ● Fair Housing Education, Support, and Testing [$350k] ● Emergency Supplemental Assistance for Low Income Residents [$300k] ● Inclement Weather Response [$4.5M] ongoing ● Community Crisis Response [$2.3M] ongoing ● Street Outreach Services, Case Managers, and Peer Support Specialists [$4M] ● Strengthen Rapid Rehousing (RRH) and create a bridge to Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) [$8M] ● Service funding for Permanent Supportive Housing [$4M] ● Early Childhood Education and Development [$1.575M] ongoing ● Resilience Hubs [$15M] ● Harm Reduction Services and Infrastructure [$1M] ongoing ● Immigration Legal …
Community Investment Budget Fiscal Year 2025 Introductions Who is Equity Action? ● ● Equity Action is a non-profit (c4) focused on protecting and expanding Austin’s transformative justice efforts. What is the Community Investment Budget? In collaboration with dozens of community organizations, Equity Action facilitated a FY2025 Community Investment Budget proposal that will improve public safety by helping prevent violence and overdoses, stabilize people and families living on the margins, and address crises with more appropriate first responders. History of CIB and other Community-Led Budget Initiatives Austin has a long history of community-based budgeting. ● For many years Communities of Color United organized and advocated for an annual People’s Budget. These community-driven spending priorities centered public health and equity. ● The first Community Investment Budget was FY22-23 and reflected input from the largest coalition ever coordinated to address unmet community needs. We pressed the city to think about public safety in a new way -- well-maintained parks, housing, youth activities, living wages, an independent forensic lab, public health initiatives to keep people safe from the pandemic and more! ● This year we’re back because mental health first response, substance-related deaths, rehousing and housing stabilization, safe and well maintained parks, and workforce opportunity requires ongoing investment! Community Investment Budget Priorities Fiscal Year 2025 ● Crime survivor support -- forensic nursing & shelter ● Violence prevention ● Overdose prevention ● Mental health crisis response ● Sheltering and then housing the unhoused ● Preventing eviction and stabilizing vulnerable families ● Re-entry assistance with jobs, housing for formerly incarcerated ● Resilience hubs in areas most vulnerable to extreme weather ● Workforce development & opportunity ● Addressing climate change and water availability/cost Why is the CIB important? While Austin is considered one of the best cities in the country to live in for many people, we still have a long way to go to ensure that it is the best for everyone - regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, immigration status, and income. The CIB this year details spending priorities for 6% of the roughly $1.4 billion General Revenue budget. These funding recommendations address well established community needs, gaps in existing programs and services, and suggest ways to improve the safety and quality of life for Austinites across the city. Does APD need more money? APD does not have a funding problem, it has a police academy problem that it has failed to fix after …
