City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee met July 16.
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. Action will only be taken by the members of the committee.
The committee may go into a closed session under the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from legal counsel on any item on this agenda.
CALL TO ORDER
Public Communication: General
Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. This section is limited to 5 speakers.
Approval of Minutes
1. Approve the minutes of the May 19, 2025, Special Called Audit and Finance Committee Meeting.
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, and Mayor Kirk Watson
Briefings
2. Draft sunset review process and update on actions taken relevant to Council Resolution 20241212-133 regarding review of and recommendations to improve the clarity of purpose and efficient operation of current boards and commissions, task forces, council corporations, and intergovernmental bodies. [ Stephanie Hall, Assistant to the City Clerk – Office of the City Clerk; Jessica Ferrari, Assistant to the City Manager – Management Services].
Sponsors: Council Member Ryan Alter, and Mayor Kirk Watson
3. Update on City’s Public Facilities Corporation and projects. [Kim Olivares, Director – Financial Services].
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, and Council Member Ryan Alter
Future Items
4. Identify items to discuss at future meetings.
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, and Council Member Ryan Alter
Previously Distributed Memos to Mayor and Council (Information only; not for discussion)
Staff Response to Sub Quorum Cap and Stitch Funding Proposal memo dated May 17, 2025.
Analysis of Senior and Disabled Property Tax Exemption for FY 2026 memo dated May 21, 2025.
May 22, 2025 Cap and Stitch City Council Agenda Items (41, 42, and 43) memo dated May 19, 2025.
Performance ATX and Fiscal Year 2025 Goals, memo dated July 3, 2025.
Resolution No. 20241107-034 Council Member District Service Funds, memo dated July 3, 2025.
ADJOURN
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