City Council Addendum Agenda
Regular MeetingAustin, TX · May 21, 2020
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City Council Addendum Agenda
Thursday, May 21, 2020 10:00 AM Via Videoconference
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The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551
of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.
All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any
of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member.
10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Consent Agenda
Budget
75. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Financial Services Department
Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20190910-001) to accept and
appropriate $170,811,898 in funds from the Federal government, United States Department of
Treasury, Coronavirus Relief Fund related to the Coronavirus Disease 2020 outbreak; and
declaring an emergency.
Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All; Health and Environment.
Economic Development Department
76. Ratify the contract with MusiCares Foundation, Inc. to administer the Austin Music Disaster Relief
Fund grant program to disburse emergency funds to Austin musicians in need of relief as a result of
the COVID-19 pandemic and the cancellation of SXSW.
Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
Emergency Medical Services
77. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the City of Lakeway related to
the location of an ambulance and personnel in a facility owned by the City of Lakeway.
Strategic Outcome(s): Safety.
Law
78. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the legal services agreement with LM
Tatum, PLLC for legal services related to an investigation regarding the Austin Police Department
and providing legal advice to the City Manager in the amount of $35,000 for a total contract
amount not to exceed $90,000.
Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All.
Office of Real Estate Services
79. Approve an ordinance authorizing negotiation and execution of an Amendment to the License
Agreement, waiver of the annual license fees and appraisal required under City Code Chapter
14-11 for a 6-month renewal, to commence on May 23, 2020 and terminate November 23, 2020,
with one 6-month extension option with Austin Pets Alive permitting Austin Pets Alive’s use of the
Town Lake Animal Center located at 1156 W. Cesar Chavez, Austin, Texas, and declaring an
emergency.
Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
District(s): District 9
80. Ratify the execution of the purchase agreement and pre-purchase occupancy agreement with
Karvins Hotels, Inc. and approve the execution of all documents and instruments necessary to
purchase in fee simple approximately 1.7513 acres of land and a building containing approximately
43,798 square feet out of Lot 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, Block 2, of St. John's Home Addition,
a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the plat recorded as Volume 4, Page 42, of the
Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, and Lot 12A, Resubdivision of Lots 12 and 13, Block 2, of
St. John's Home Addition, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the plat recorded as
Volume 62, Page 18, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, known locally as 7400 N
Interstate 35 Frontage Rd., Austin, TX 78752 from Karvins Hotels Inc. for a total amount not to
exceed $8,755,000.00 including closing costs.
Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
Public Health
81. Authorize the ratification of Amendment No. 1 to an agreement with Family Eldercare, Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $104,500 in one-time funding, to provide mobile hygiene trailers for
homeless individuals in Austin/Travis County affected by COVID-19 for a revised agreement
amount of $824,500, with no extension options.
Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability .
82. Authorize the ratification of an agreement with Central Texas Food Bank to provide direct relief
food access to Austin/Travis County residents impacted by COVID-19 in an amount not to
exceed $2,000,000 for the term May 11, 2020 through September 30, 2020.
Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
83. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Austin Diaper Bank to provide direct
financial assistance and direct relief services to Austin/Travis County residents impacted by
COVID-19 in an amount not to exceed $356,000 for the term May 26, 2020 to September 30,
2020.
Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability .
84. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Caritas of Austin to provide direct relief
services to Austin/Travis County residents impacted by COVID-19 in an amount not to exceed
$1,000,000 for the term May 26, 2020 to September 30, 2020.
Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability .
85. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Family Eldercare, Inc. to provide direct
financial assistance and direct relief services to Austin/Travis County residents impacted by
COVID-19 in an amount not to exceed $277,241 for the term May 26, 2020 through September
30, 2020.
Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
86. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Meals on Wheels & More, Inc. to
provide direct relief services to Austin/Travis County residents impacted by COVID-19 in an
amount not to exceed $250,000 for the term May 26, 2020 to September 30, 2020.
Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability .
87. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with the Society of St. Vincent De Paul -
Diocesan Council of Austin to provide direct financial assistance and direct relief services to
Austin/Travis County residents impacted by COVID-19 in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000
for the term May 26, 2020 through September 30, 2020.
Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability
88. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Worker Assistance Program to provide
direct financial assistance and direct relief services to Austin/Travis County residents impacted by
COVID-19 in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for the term May 26, 2020 to September 30,
2020.
Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
89. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with No More, No Más, Inc.to provide direct
financial assistance and direct relief services to Austin/Travis County residents impacted by
COVID-19 in an amount not to exceed $120,000 for the term May 26, 2020 through September
30, 2020.
Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability .
90. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with the Muslim Community Support Services
to provide direct financial assistance and direct relief services to Austin/Travis County residents
impacted by COVID-19 in an amount not to exceed $226,046 for the term May 26, 2020 through
September 30, 2020.
Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability .
91. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Financial Literacy Coalition of Central
Texas to provide direct financial assistance and direct relief services to Austin/Travis County
residents impacted by COVID-19 in an amount not to exceed $202,300 for the term May 26,
2020 through September 30, 2020.
Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability .
Purchasing Office
92. Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with Scott & White Clinic, to provide continued
Associate Medical Director services, for an increase in the amount of $42,000, for a revised total
contract amount not to exceed $90,000.
(Note: This amendment is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women
Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were
established).
Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All; Health and the Environment.
Item(s) from Council
93. Approve an ordinance requiring disclosures about the applicability of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,
and Economic Security (CARES) Act to rental property, late fees, and evictions; creating an
offense and penalty; and declaring an emergency.
Sponsors: Council Member Gregorio Casar, Mayor Steve Adler, Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza, Council Member
Kathie Tovo, and Council Member Ann Kitchen
94. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a right to return to work program for
impacted airport food, beverage, and retail concessionaire workers as those airport
concessionaires begin to reopen and as employees feel safe returning to work.
Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza, Council Member Gregorio Casar, Council Member Kathie Tovo,
Council Member Ann Kitchen, and Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria
95. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare and take appropriate action to ensure
the long-term sustainability of Austin’s creative culture, including its arts and music industries.
Sponsors: Mayor Steve Adler, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Gregorio Casar,
Council Member Ann Kitchen, and Council Member Kathie Tovo
96. Approve a resolution related to economic recovery and revitalization associated with the live music
ecosystem, including in the Red River Cultural District, and authorizing the City Manager to
implement feasible strategies.
Sponsors: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Mayor Steve Adler, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison,
Council Member Ann Kitchen, and Council Member Gregorio Casar
Non-Consent
Item(s) Referred from Council Committee(s)
97. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager not to renew the current interlocal agreement with
the Texas Department of Public Safety for the OmniBase program when it expires.
Sponsors: Judicial Committee
Executive Session
98. Discuss real estate and legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real
properties owned by The University of Texas System including the following: the Brackenridge
Tracts generally located along Lake Austin Boulevard west of Hearn Street including Lions
Municipal Golf Course; the West Pickle Research Campus generally located at the southwest
corner of the intersection of Braker Lane and North MoPac Expressway; the Sematech tract
generally located at the northwest corner of the intersection of E Oltorf Street and Montopolis
Drive. (Real property - Section 551.072 of the Government Code and Private consultation with
legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Adjourn
Note: The above item(s) will be considered under its respective category, but follow the last
number on the Austin, Texas, City Council Agenda for Thursday, May 21, 2020
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