City of Austin Council Message Board

Dear colleagues, I requested that item #6 be pulled from the consent agenda tomorrow and wanted to share my thoughts in advance of the meeting. My overall ask is that we vote down this item and ask for it to be brought back in smaller pieces with more specific information. Item #6 would authorize 17...

Dear Colleagues, With thanks to staff, Council, and community input, we’ve arrived at a proposed resolution and budget amendment to advance emergency communications at the City of Austin. Resolution: http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincouncilforum/80-202608223184905.pdf Amendment: http://assets.aus...

Dear colleagues, In conversations last week, I heard reference to two different Council actions – “amending the base budget” and “TRE items.” Although I believe most of us are on the same page, I wanted to clarify that under state law, City Council will adopt just one budget. Once Council votes to a...