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Call to Order (Part 1 of 2)

All speakers (remote or in-person) must register in advance by Monday, August 10 by 5:00 p.m.

14. Authorize execution of an interlocal agreement with Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority for creation of a joint local government corporation to implement Project Connect.

15. Approve a resolution relating to guidance on dedicating tax revenue and the terms of an interlocal agreement to be negotiated for the implementation of Project Connect for the November 2020 tax rate election.

1. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance adopting the City of Austin Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, beginning on October 1, 2020, and ending on September 30, 2021. 1. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All (Part 1 of 2)

Call to Order (Part 2 of 2)

1. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance adopting the City of Austin Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, beginning on October 1, 2020, and ending on September 30, 2021. 1. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All (Part 2 of 2)

2. Approve an ordinance authorizing fees, fines, and other charges to be set or charged by the City for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, beginning on October 1, 2020, and ending on September 30, 2021. 2

Items 3 - 5: 3. Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Austin Fire Department; creating certain positions; and repealing Ordinance No. 20190910-003 relating to Fire Department classifications and positions. 4. Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Austin Police Department; eliminating certain positions; and repealing Ordinance No. 20190910-004 relating to Police Department classifications and positions. 5. Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Emergency Medical Services Department; creating certain positions; and repealing Ordinance No. 20190910-005 relating to Emergency Medical Services Department classifications and positions.

6. Ratify the property tax increase reflected in the Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.

7. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance adopting and levying a property (ad valorem) tax rate for the City of Austin for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.

8. Approve a resolution appointing Natasha Harper-Madison and Paige Ellis to the Board of Directors for the Mueller Local Government Corporation.

9. Approve an ordinance ordering a general municipal election to be held on November 3, 2020, for the purpose of electing City Council Members (single member districts) for District 2, District 4, District 6, District 7, and District 10; ordering a special election for the purpose of submitting a proposed tax rate that exceeds the voter approval rate, for the purpose of funding and authorizing the Project Connect Transit System; providing for the conduct of the general and special elections, including authorizing the City Clerk to enter into joint election agreements with other local political subdivisions as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of the elections; and declaring an emergency.

12. The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting the City Council will reconvene. (The AHFC agenda is temporarily located at http://austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2020/20200812-ahfc.htm)

13. The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' meeting of the Mueller Local Government Corporation. Following adjournment of the MLGC Board meeting the City Council will re-convene (The MLGC agenda is temporarily located at http://austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2020/20200812-mlgc.htm).

Items 10 & 11: 10. Approve an ordinance ordering a special election for the purpose of authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for transportation infrastructure; providing for the conduct of the special election, including authorizing the City Clerk to enter into joint election agreements with other local political subdivisions as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of the elections; and declaring an emergency. 11. Approve a resolution establishing the contract with the voters for the active transportation general obligation bonds to be considered by the voters in November of 2020. (Part 1 of 2)

Additional Item

Items 10 & 11: 10. Approve an ordinance ordering a special election for the purpose of authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for transportation infrastructure; providing for the conduct of the special election, including authorizing the City Clerk to enter into joint election agreements with other local political subdivisions as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of the elections; and declaring an emergency. 11. Approve a resolution establishing the contract with the voters for the active transportation general obligation bonds to be considered by the voters in November of 2020. (Part 2 of 2)

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Call to Order (Part 1 of 2)

All speakers (remote or in-person) must register in advance by Monday, August 10 by 5:00 p.m.

14. Authorize execution of an interlocal agreement with Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority for creation of a joint local government corporation to implement Project Connect.

15. Approve a resolution relating to guidance on dedicating tax revenue and the terms of an interlocal agreement to be negotiated for the implementation of Project Connect for the November 2020 tax rate election.

1. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance adopting the City of Austin Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, beginning on October 1, 2020, and ending on September 30, 2021. 1. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All (Part 1 of 2)

Call to Order (Part 2 of 2)

1. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance adopting the City of Austin Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, beginning on October 1, 2020, and ending on September 30, 2021. 1. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All (Part 2 of 2)

2. Approve an ordinance authorizing fees, fines, and other charges to be set or charged by the City for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, beginning on October 1, 2020, and ending on September 30, 2021. 2

Items 3 - 5: 3. Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Austin Fire Department; creating certain positions; and repealing Ordinance No. 20190910-003 relating to Fire Department classifications and positions. 4. Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Austin Police Department; eliminating certain positions; and repealing Ordinance No. 20190910-004 relating to Police Department classifications and positions. 5. Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Emergency Medical Services Department; creating certain positions; and repealing Ordinance No. 20190910-005 relating to Emergency Medical Services Department classifications and positions.

6. Ratify the property tax increase reflected in the Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.

7. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance adopting and levying a property (ad valorem) tax rate for the City of Austin for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.

8. Approve a resolution appointing Natasha Harper-Madison and Paige Ellis to the Board of Directors for the Mueller Local Government Corporation.

9. Approve an ordinance ordering a general municipal election to be held on November 3, 2020, for the purpose of electing City Council Members (single member districts) for District 2, District 4, District 6, District 7, and District 10; ordering a special election for the purpose of submitting a proposed tax rate that exceeds the voter approval rate, for the purpose of funding and authorizing the Project Connect Transit System; providing for the conduct of the general and special elections, including authorizing the City Clerk to enter into joint election agreements with other local political subdivisions as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of the elections; and declaring an emergency.

12. The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting the City Council will reconvene. (The AHFC agenda is temporarily located at http://austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2020/20200812-ahfc.htm)

13. The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' meeting of the Mueller Local Government Corporation. Following adjournment of the MLGC Board meeting the City Council will re-convene (The MLGC agenda is temporarily located at http://austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2020/20200812-mlgc.htm).

Items 10 & 11: 10. Approve an ordinance ordering a special election for the purpose of authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for transportation infrastructure; providing for the conduct of the special election, including authorizing the City Clerk to enter into joint election agreements with other local political subdivisions as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of the elections; and declaring an emergency. 11. Approve a resolution establishing the contract with the voters for the active transportation general obligation bonds to be considered by the voters in November of 2020. (Part 1 of 2)

Additional Item

Items 10 & 11: 10. Approve an ordinance ordering a special election for the purpose of authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for transportation infrastructure; providing for the conduct of the special election, including authorizing the City Clerk to enter into joint election agreements with other local political subdivisions as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of the elections; and declaring an emergency. 11. Approve a resolution establishing the contract with the voters for the active transportation general obligation bonds to be considered by the voters in November of 2020. (Part 2 of 2)

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