Authorize a contract for consulting services to develop a public health and safety plan for Austin Public Health with Chico Tillmon d/b/a Tillmon Training & Consulting in an amount not to exceed $110,000. Funding: $110,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Public Health.

The City Council is set to authorize a contract with Chico Tillmon d/b/a Tillmon Training & Consulting for up to $110,000 to develop a public health and safety plan for Austin Public Health. This plan will focus on building out the violence prevention ecosystem in Austin and Travis County, addressing actions outlined in Resolution No. 20250605-083. The consultant, Dr. Tillmon, will help define strategic goals, explore governance structures, identify community partners, and develop funding strategies for violence prevention efforts. Funding for this contract is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Public Health.

This contract aims to improve public health and safety by developing a comprehensive violence prevention strategy, potentially leading to enhanced community safety initiatives.

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