Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20250813-005) to accept and appropriate an additional $159,006 in grant funding from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division for the Go ATX Youth Project. Funding: $400,005.44 is available from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division. A City funding match is not required.

The Austin City Council is considering an ordinance (Ordinance No. 20250813-005) to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget. This amendment will accept and appropriate an additional $159,006 in grant funding from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division. This funding is specifically for the Go ATX Youth Project, which aims to provide employment services, training, and life skills to youth aged 17-22. The total available grant funding is $400,005.44, and no City funding match is required. The project will serve over 350 youth through in-school sessions, teen programs, summer internships, apprenticeships, and trade work opportunities.

This action will provide additional funding for youth development programs aimed at improving truancy prevention and offering employment and life skills to young adults in Austin.

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