AGENDA CAPTION:
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?Receive an update on the City's expanded Utility Payment Assistance Program; and provide direction the City Manager, or her designee.
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Meeting date: May 19, 2026
Department: City Manager's Office and Finance - Utility Billing
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Account or Project Number (C = CIP funds): 21006322-54115; 22006335-54115; 21000000-22355
Funds Available: Yes
Account Name: Energy Assistance
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: October 15, 2024 - City Council recommended criteria for use in the utility payment assistance request for proposal (RFP). February 18, 2025 - City Council was provided with the results of the utility payment assistance RFP. April 15, 2025 - City Council approved a contract amendment with Community Action Inc., of Central Texas and new contracts with Business Community Lenders of Texas, Communities in Schools of Central Texas, and Salvation army, and authorized one year renewal period to administer the City's Utility Payment Assistance.
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??This item will provide an update on the expansion of the City's Utility Payment Assistance Program over the past year. Staf...
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