Minutes for the Travis County Commissioners Court September 1, 2026 Voting Session Minutes Prepared by the Travis County Clerk 512-854-4722 ● www.traviscountytx.gov ● PO Box 149325, Austin, TX 78714-9325 Call to Order Meeting called to order on September 1, 2026, in the Travis County Administration Building, Commissioners Courtroom, 700 Lavaca Street, 1st Floor, Austin, TX, Dyana Limon-Mercado County Clerk, was represented by Deputy Alicia Tovar. Present: County Judge Andy Brown Commissioner Precinct 1 Jeffrey Travillion Commissioner Precinct 2 Brigid Shea Commissioner Precinct 3 Ann Howard Commissioner Precinct 4 George Morales Public Communication Members of the Court heard from: Corbin Graham, Travis County Resident Sergio Plaza, Planning Manager, Planning and Budget Office Laura Seaton, Administrative Associate, Technology and Operations County Announcements Clerk's Note: The Court held a moment of silence for Jesse Alba. Consent Motion MOTION: Approve Items 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14. a-f., 15, 16. a-f., 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27.a., 30, 34, 35, 39, 40, and 41. RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS MOVER: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jeffrey Travillion SECONDER: Commissioner Precinct 2 Brigid Shea AYES: Andy Brown, Jeffrey Travillion, Brigid Shea, Ann Howard, George Morales September 1, 2026, Minutes of the Travis County Commissioners Court Page 1 Public Hearings 1. Receive comments regarding a request to authorize the filing of an instrument regarding Total Plat Cancellation of Paleface Ranch Section 2B, Amended Plat of Lots 7 & 8, Block A, a subdivision in Precinct Three. (Commissioner Howard) MOTION: Open the Public Hearing. RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS MOVER: Commissioner Precinct 2 Brigid Shea SECONDER: Commissioner Precinct 3 Ann Howard AYES: Andy Brown, Jeffrey Travillion, Brigid Shea, Ann Howard, George Morales Members of the Court heard from: Chris Yanez, Division Director, Development Services and Long-Range Planning, Transportation and Natural Resources MOTION: Close the Public Hearing. RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS MOVER: Commissioner Precinct 3 Ann Howard SECONDER: Commissioner Precinct 2 Brigid Shea AYES: Andy Brown, Jeffrey Travillion, Brigid Shea, Ann Howard, George Morales 2. Receive comments regarding a temporary detour and restriction of all traffic on Old San Antonio Road and Puryear Road beginning on or about Wednesday, September 16, 2026, and continuing through Sunday, March 14, 2027, or until work is complete, in Precinct Three. (Commissioner Howard) MOTION: Open the Public Hearing. RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS MOVER: Commissioner Precinct 2 Brigid Shea SECONDER: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jeffrey Travillion AYES: Andy Brown, Jeffrey Travillion, Brigid Shea, Ann Howard, George Morales Members of the Court heard from: Mannar Tamirisa, Assistant Public Works Director, Transportation and Natural Resources (TNR) Pakaj Gupte, Engineer, TNR Eric Galindo, Civil Engineer, Westwood Professional Services Susan Verhoff, Travis County Resident Dan McDorman, Travis County Resident Wendy Bezel, Travis County Resident Cynthia McDonald, County Executive, TNR September 1, 2026, Minutes of the Travis County Commissioners Court Page 2 MOTION: Close the Public Hearing. RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS MOVER: Commissioner Precinct 3 Ann Howard SECONDER: Commissioner Precinct 4 George Morales AYES: Andy Brown, Jeffrey Travillion, Brigid Shea, Ann Howard, George Morales Resolutions & Proclamations 3. Consider and take appropriate action to approve a proclamation recognizing September as National Recovery Month in Travis County (Judge Brown) Members of the Court heard from: Laura Peveto, Division Director Health and Human Services Susana Castillo Littlejohn - Associate Judge for Travis County Civil District Courts Sally Hernandez – Travis County Sheriff Daniel Sledge, Academic Detailer, The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy Kyle Walker – Legal Systems Manager at Ending Community Homeless Coalition (ECHO) Mariah Dube, Community Member Maggie Luna, Executive Director, Texas Harm Reduction Alliance Tommy Ann Castille, Board President, Communities for Recovery MOTION: Approve Item 3. RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS MOVER: County Judge Andy Brown SECONDER: Commissioner Precinct 2 Brigid Shea AYES: Andy Brown, Jeffrey Travillion, Brigid Shea, Ann Howard, George Morales 4. Approve a proclamation honoring Medical Mission at Home for its exceptional community service and dedication to providing healthcare resources to Travis County residents. (Judge Brown) Members of the Court heard from: Cameron Duncan, Chief Advocacy Officer, Ascension Seaton (AS) Chad Raith, Chief Mission Integration Officer, AS Toby Hatton, Clinical Director, AS MOTION: Approve Item 4. RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS MOVER: Commissioner Precinct 3 Ann Howard September 1, 2026, Minutes of the Travis County Commissioners Court Page 3 SECONDER: Commissioner Precinct 2 Brigid Shea AYES: Andy Brown, Jeffrey Travillion, Brigid Shea, Ann Howard, George Morales 5. Approve a proclamation recognizing September, 2026 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Travis County. (Judge Brown) Members of the Court heard from: Jordan Slingsby, Office Manager Senior, Travis County Medical Examiner's Office MOTION: Approve Item 5. RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS MOVER: Commissioner Precinct 2 Brigid Shea SECONDER: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jeffrey Travillion AYES: Andy Brown, Jeffrey Travillion, Brigid Shea, Ann Howard, George Morales Auditor 6. Approve payment of claims by the County Treasurer. (Judge Brown) RESULT: ADDED TO CONSENT Emergency Services 7. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the following: A. Outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of Travis County RESULT: NO ACTION NECESSARY B. County response to natural disaster or other emergencies, including but not limited to necessary measures and actions related to the disaster or emergency, including Travis County’s response, operations, policies, emergency assistance, agreements, preparedness for future flood events and other disasters, and measures necessary to preserve public health and safety and rehabilitation of property, and applicable orders, declarations or resolutions, and authorization for expenditure of funds and contracts related to disaster response, preparedness and recovery efforts (Judge Brown) RESULT: DISCUSSED September 1, 2026, Minutes of the Travis County Commissioners Court Page 4 8. Approve setting a public hearing for Tuesday, September 15, 2026, to receive public comment and consider appropriate action regarding the issuance of a Mass Gathering Permit for the Eli Brown Event, scheduled to be held September 25-27, 2026, at 8509 Burleson Road, Austin, Texas 78719. (Judge Brown & commissioner Shea) RESULT: ADDED TO CONSENT Health & Human Services 9. Consider and take appropriate action to approve and ratify the Interlocal Agreement with Integral Care for the Crisis Care Diversion Pilot Program (Judge Brown & Commissioner Howard) RESULT: ADDED TO CONSENT 10. Consider and take appropriate action to approve a modification to Interlocal Agreement No. 4600001042 with Austin Independent School District (AISD) for the provision of Pre-K3 Half Day Child Care and After School Child Care Services. (Judge Brown). RESULT: ADDED TO CONSENT 11. Consider and take appropriate action to approve a second budget revision request from a Supportive Housing Subrecipient, Integral Care Seabrook LLC, reflected in the Subaward for Affordable Housing for the Homeless, Contract No. 4400007681. (Commissioner Howard) RESULT: ADDED TO CONSENT 12. Consider and take action to re-authorize Mobile Loaves & Fishes, Inc. a Texas non- profit corporation to continue to convey a second amendment to a joint access easement, which is referenced herein as the “Second Amendment to Joint Use Access Easement Agreement” originally filed and recorded as Document No. 2024012437 and subsequently filed as the first amendment to the joint use access easement agreement filed and recorded as Document No. 2025138054 in the Official Records in the Travis County Clerk’s Office. (Commissioner Howard) RESULT: NO ACTION NECESSARY 13. Consider and take appropriate action to approve the HOME Investment Partnership (“HOME”) Program policies and procedures. (Judge Brown) RESULT: ADDED TO CONSENT Intergovernmental Relations September 1, 2026, Minutes of the Travis County Commissioners Court Page 5 14. Consider and take appropriate action on the following grant Letters of Intent, contracts and related special budgets, and permissions to continue: A. Award Agreement for the 2024/2026 Community Project Fund grant within Transportation and Natural Resources solicited by the US Environmental Protection Agency. B. Award Amendment for the FY 2026 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act Weatherization Assistance Program within Health and Human Services. C. Award Amendment for the FY 2026 Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program within Health and Human Services. D. Continuation request from Health and Human Services for the FY 2026 Maternal Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program. E. Modification request from the Intergovernmental Relations Office for the Title IV-E grant award. F. Any other necessary grant applications, letters of support or grant awards attached to Commissioners Court backup for this Agenda item. (Judge Brown) RESULT: ADDED TO CONSENT Planning & Budget 15. Authorize the County Treasurer to invest County funds. (Judge Brown) RESULT: ADDED TO CONSENT 16. Consider and take appropriate action on budget amendments, transfers and discussions items, including but not limited to the following listed items, and any other necessary budget amendments and transfers attached to Commissioners Court backup for the agenda item: A. Request from Community Legal Services (CLS) for permission to use up to $1,013 of their existing Fiscal Year 2026 budget to purchase food and beverage for a community engagement event on September 17, 2026 B. Request from the District Attorney's Office to internally fund an extension of three special project workers (SPWs) that were originally grant funded from end date September 30, 2026, to January 31, 2027, at an estimated cost of $90,631 September 1, 2026, Minutes of the Travis County Commissioners Court Page 6 C. Request from the Criminal Courts to internally fund a succession position within their Fiscal Year 2026 budget for a retiring Judicial Aide Specialist from September 15, 2026, to September 30, 2026, at an estimated cost of $4,435 D. Request from HRMD to implement salary increases for employees in the Employee Health Benefit Fund (8956) and the Risk Management Fund (8955) with the Fiscal Year 2026 cost covered by vacancy savings and the annualized Fiscal Year 2027 amounts covered by proposed reallocations from applicable operating budgets, that if approved, the proposed reallocations will be placed on the changes to the Fiscal Year 2027 Preliminary Budget item E. Request from Emergency Service's for authorization to use up to $4,000 of internal operating resources for costs related to the recruitment of candidates for the Director of Emergency Management F. Request from the Medical Examiner's Office within Emergency Service's to use up to $1,100 of existing internal departmental resources to purchase food/beverages for a two day conference on December 4 and 5, 2026, at 7723 Springdale Road, Austin, TX, 78724, that will include law enforcement, funeral homes, and Justices of the Peace on how the Medical Examiner’s Office will interface with these stakeholders on matters related to death investigations, office operations, and the work of the Office (Commissioner Shea) RESULT: ADDED TO CONSENT 17. Consider and take appropriate action on the following regarding Travis County’s contributions for Plan Year 2027 for the Texas County and District Retirement System (TCDRS): A. Continuing the County’s elected contribution rate of 17.65% of salaries B. Options for a retiree Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for individuals retired as of December 31, 2025 (Commissioner Shea) Members of the Court heard from: Travis Gatlin, Budget Director, Planning and Budget Office (PBO) Jessica Rio, County Executive, PBO MOTION: Approve Item 17. RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS MOVER: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jeffrey Travillion SECONDER: Commissioner Precinct 4 George Morales AYES: Andy Brown, Jeffrey Travillion, Brigid Shea, Ann Howard, George Morales September 1, 2026, Minutes of the Travis County Commissioners Court Page 7 18. Consider and take appropriate action to approve an Agreement for BIlling and Collection Services Between Travis County and the City of Buda Related to Property Located in Travis County Within the Persimmon Public Improvement District (Commissioner Morales) RESULT: ADDED TO CONSENT 19. Considers and take appropriate action on a request for the County to Act as Endorsing County for, and to appoint Circuit Events Local Organizing Committee ("CELOC”) as its exclusive designee and Local Organizing Committee for, application to participate in the Texas Event Trust Fund Program ("ETF”) with respect to the ABB Formula E World Championship to be held at the Circuit of the Americas ("COTA”) facilities in the County for the years 2027-2031. (Judge Brown) Each Commissioner not physically present delegates the authority to the County Judge to sign any documents, including orders related to items before the court today on their behalf. RESULT: ADDED TO CONSENT 20. Consider and take appropriate action on a request to approve the first amendment to the interlocal agreement between Travis County and the Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 17 for Socioeconomic Survey Services. (Commissioners Shea & Commissioner Howard) RESULT: ADDED TO CONSENT Purchasing 21. Receive bids from County Purchasing Agent. (Commissioner Travillion) RESULT: ADDED TO CONSENT 22. Approve contract award for 2026 Culvert Pipe, IFB No. 220-DM, estimated requirements, to the sole bidder, Wilson Culverts, Inc. (Transportation & Natural Resources) (Commissioner Travillion) RESULT: ADDED TO CONSENT 23. Approve Modification No. 1 to Contract No. 4400008705 with Austin Youth & Community Farm, Inc., dba Urban Roots for Raising Travis County Out of School Time services. (Health & Human Services) (Commissioner Travillion) RESULT: ADDED TO CONSENT September 1, 2026, Minutes of the Travis County Commissioners Court Page 8 24. Approve sole source exemption and Contract No. 4400009034 for the purchase of hoist and winch parts and labor for all STAR Flight helicopters from Hornet AcquisitionCo, LLC dba Onboard Systems, for estimated requirements, from the competitive procurement process, pursuant to County Purchasing Act § 262.024(a)(7)(A). (This item may be taken into Executive Session under Government Code section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney). (Emergency Services) (Commissioner Travillion) MOTION: Approve Item 24. RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS MOVER: Commissioner Precinct 2 Brigid Shea SECONDER: County Judge Andy Brown AYES: Andy Brown, Jeffrey Travillion, Brigid Shea, Ann Howard, George Morales 25. Ratify, exempt, and approve Contract No. 4400009024 with AtkinsRéalis USA Inc., in the amount of $558,237.00, for development of project planning package for Senate Bill 3 (SB3). (Emergency Services) (Commissioner Travillion) RESULT: ADDED TO CONSENT 26. Approve Modification No. 38, to Contract No. 4400000257 with SAP Public Services, in the amount of $45,248.95, for SAP ERP Software and Maintenance Support. (Auditor’s Office) (Commissioner Travillion) RESULT: ADDED TO CONSENT Technology & Operations 27. Consider and take appropriate action on the following Personnel Amendments A. Routine Personnel Actions (Commissioners Travillion & Morales) RESULT: ADDED TO CONSENT 28. Receive an update on the Travis County Employee Health Care Fund for the period October 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. (Commissioners Travillion & Morales) Members of the Court heard from: Shannon Steele, Benefits Manager, Human Resources Management Department Susan Welbes, Chief Human Resources Officer, HRMD RESULT: DISCUSSED September 1, 2026, Minutes of the Travis County Commissioners Court Page 9 29. Consider and take appropriate action on Fiscal Year 2027 employee compensation. (Commissioners Travillion & Morales) Members of the Court heard from: Susan Welbes, Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Management Department Travis Gatlin, Budget Director, Planning and Budget Office MOTION: 1) Direct HRMD (Human Resources Management Department) and PBO (Planning and Budget Office) to work on Option 2 and come back in Budget Mark-Up. 2) Include the adjustment of $96 longevity pay instead of $120 RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS MOVER: Commissioner Precinct 4 George Morales SECONDER: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jeffrey Travillion AYES: Andy Brown, Jeffrey Travillion, Brigid Shea, Ann Howard, George Morales 30. Consider and take appropriate action regarding a license agreement between Travis County and the University Federal Credit Union (UFCU) for eight parking spaces located in the Lavaca Parking Garage. (Commissioner Howard) RESULT: ADDED TO CONSENT 31. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the setting of elected official salaries for Fiscal Year 2027. (Judge Brown & Commissioner Travillion) Members of the Court heard from: Susan Welbes, Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Management Department MOTION: Approve the 3% increase for elected officials for FY 2027 RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS MOVER: Commissioner Precinct 2 Brigid Shea SECONDER: County Judge Andy Brown AYES: Andy Brown, Jeffrey Travillion, Brigid Shea, Ann Howard, George Morales 32. Consider and take appropriate action on the Axon Law Enforcement Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for additional funding beyond the preliminary budget recommendation. (Commissioner Travillion) Members of the Court heard from: Jesse Valdez, Program Manager, Technology and Operations (TO) Jonathan Culin, IT Director, Travis County Sheriff's Office September 1, 2026, Minutes of the Travis County Commissioners Court Page 10 Miguel Segura, Planning and Budget Office (PBO) Maurice McCreary, County Executive, TO RESULT: DISCUSSED Transportation & Natural Resources 33. Consider and take appropriate action regarding a request to authorize the filing of an instrument for the Total Plat Cancellation of Paleface Ranch Section 2B, Amended Plat of Lots 7 & 8, Block A, a subdivision in Precinct Three. (Commissioner Howard) MOTION: Approve Item 33. RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS MOVER: Commissioner Precinct 3 Ann Howard SECONDER: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jeffrey Travillion AYES: Andy Brown, Jeffrey Travillion, Brigid Shea, Ann Howard, George Morales 34. Consider and take appropriate action on the Sixth Amendment to the Construction Agreement between Rastegar Related Fund Management Infinity Park Property Owner L, RPC F1 Once LLC, and Travis County for the McAngus Industrial Development project, in Precinct Four. (Commissioner Morales) RESULT: ADDED TO CONSENT Other 35. Consider and take appropriate action regarding Order Appointing Election Judges/Alt Judges for the November 3, 2026 Joint General and Special Elections and December 12, 2026, Joint Runoff Election, if a runoff election is needed. (Judge Brown) RESULT: ADDED TO CONSENT 36. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the Early Voting polling locations for the November 3, 2026, Joint General and Special Elections. (Judge Brown) RESULT: NO ACTION NECESSARY 37. Consider and take appropriate action regarding Election Day polling locations for the November 3, 2026, Joint General and Special Elections.(Judge Brown) RESULT: NO ACTION NECESSARY September 1, 2026, Minutes of the Travis County Commissioners Court Page 11 38. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the Joint Election Agreement for the November 3, 2026, Joint General and Special Elections and December 12, 2026, Joint Runoff Elections, if a runoff election is needed. (Judge Brown) RESULT: NO ACTION NECESSARY 39. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the establishment of a Central Counting Sation and appointment of a Central Counting Station presiding Judge, Alternate Judge, and personnel for the November 3, 2026, Joint General and Special Elections and the December 12, 2026, Runoff Election, if a runoff election is needed. (Judge Brown) RESULT: ADDED TO CONSENT 40. Consider and take action to approve a license agreement to use Typhoon Texas Waterpark as an Early Voting and Election Day polling sites for the November 3, 2026, Joint General and Special Elections. (Judge Brown) RESULT: ADDED TO CONSENT 41. Approve Inter-local Agreement No. 4600000810 with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, not to exceed the amount of $400,000.00, for records storage and management services. (Judge Brown) RESULT: ADDED TO CONSENT Executive Session The Commissioners Court will consider the following items in Executive Session. The Commissioners Court may also consider any other matter posted on the agenda if there are issues that require consideration in Executive Session and the Commissioners Court announces that the item will be considered during Executive Session. Note 1: Gov’t Code Ann 551.071, Consultation with Attorney Note 2: Gov’t Code Ann 551.072, Real Property Note 3: Gov’t Code Ann 551.074, Personnel Matters Note 4: Gov’t Code Ann 551.076, Security Note 5: Gov’t Code Ann 551.087, Economic Development Negotiations Note 6 Gov’t Code Ann 551.089, IT Security Note 7: Gov’t Code Ann 551.0745, Deliberation by Commissioners Court about County Advisory Body Note 8: Gov’t Code Ann 551.089, Security personnel/critical infrastructure 42. Receive briefing and take appropriate action regarding Travis County security and information security issues.1,4 & 6 (Commissioner Travillion & Howard) September 1, 2026, Minutes of the Travis County Commissioners Court Page 12 43. Receive briefing and take appropriate action regarding the Travis County Exposition Center, lease, and funding.1&2 (Commissioner Travillion) RESULT: NO ACTION NECESSARY Adjourn Minutes Approved by the Commissioners Court Date of Approval Andy Brown, County Judge September 1, 2026, Minutes of the Travis County Commissioners Court Page 13