2026-10-13 - Urban County Council Work Session
Summary
Built from the official minutes. No video is posted.
- Work session at 3:00 PM; all 16 members present, including Mayor Gorton.
- The October 6 work session summary was approved unanimously (Ellinger moved, Wu seconded).
- The September 15 Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee summary and a presentation from the Mayor's Task Force on Homelessness were received and filed.
- Four new business items were sent to the docket for the October 22 Council meeting on Reynolds's motions, seconded by Curtis, all unanimous: a crisis-intervention services agreement with The Champion Therapy Center for 911 callers ($77,221, Byrne program funds), a decrease of $508,561.14 to the MS4 program management contract with Tetra Tech, a DNA Labs International master services agreement for unsolved homicide and violent crime investigations ($193,150 for FY 2027), and mental health services for Fire and Emergency Services and Enhanced 911 ($50,000 for six months).
- Adjourned on Curtis's motion, seconded by Higgins-Hord; unanimous. No rezonings or public comment are recorded.
Winter Homeless Shelter Services
- The Mayor's Task Force on Homelessness presentation was received and filed. The minutes record no discussion or vote.