Kirk Watson
Mayor, Austin City Council
Legislation filed this term
- Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a proposal to update the Construction Training Program requirements for certain construction projects with a construction value of over $10,000,000. (Agenda Ready)
- Discussion and possible action on the City Auditor’s calendar year 2027 Audit Plan. (Agenda Ready)
- Discussion and possible action to set the Audit and Finance Committee meeting dates for calendar year 2027. (Agenda Ready)
- Discussion and possible action regarding bylaw amendments for the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission and Austin Travis County Food Policy Board. (Agenda Ready)
- Approve a resolution authorizing the expenditure of $25,000 from Mayor Kirk Watson’s office operating budget for use by Austin Parks and Recreation to match the funds received from the RCX Sports Foundation’s MLS GO PLAY FUND - NRPA Grant Program to support the City’s new co-ed youth soccer program. (Agenda Ready)
- Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to evaluate and develop recommendations for the social services contracts that are proposed for reductions or elimination as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. (Agenda Ready)
- Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to evaluate and develop recommendations for the social services contracts that are proposed for reductions or elimination as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. (Agenda Ready)
- Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to evaluate and develop recommendations for the social services contracts that are proposed for reductions or elimination as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. (Agenda Ready)
- Discussion and possible action regarding adoption of bylaws for the Austin-Travis County Public Health Commission. (Agenda Ready)
- Discussion of potential 2026 bond election under the adopted bond decision framework. (Agenda Ready)
- Discussion and possible action regarding potential proposed amendments to the City Charter for a November 2026 special election. (Agenda Ready)
- A resolution directing the City Manager to update the I-35 Cap and Stitch Program to allow funding for the construction of two I-35 Cap and Stitch improvements that can be completed in the near future as well as work with the Texas Department of Transportation on funding commitments and decrease the appropriated amount of general obligation bonds for the Program. Pulled by Mayor Watson. (Agenda Ready)
- Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to update the I-35 Cap and Stitch Program to allow funding for the construction of two I-35 Cap and Stitch improvements that can be completed in the near future as well as work with the Texas Department of Transportation on funding commitments and decrease the appropriated amount of general obligation bonds for the Program. (Agenda Ready)
- Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to bring items for Council consideration to waive or reimburse fees for the Austin’s New Year event to be held at the end of 2026, and ensuring that fees are waived or reimbursed annually thereafter for Austin’s New Year. (Agenda Ready)
- Discussion and possible action regarding possibly calling an election in 2026 to amend language in the City’s charter to include changes to fix inconsistencies, update the charter language to be current with applicable law, and possible changes to add, delete or revise language related to City administration, budget or any other provision in the charter. (Agenda Ready)