Tuesday, October 19, 2010

staff goal for Council action on RFP and hiring new director

The video for today's Public Health and Human Services Committee meeting is now available at:
http://austintx.swagit.com/player.php?refid=10192010-30

City staff made a presentation and projected February 28, 2011 as the date for Council action on the RFP.

Council Member Morrison asked David Lurie, Director of Health and Human Services about the projected timeline for hiring a new director and he replied they are thinking of having someone on board by January 1, 2011.

RFP on agenda for October 19 PHHS meeting

MEETING AGENDA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE WILL MEET ON Tuesday, October,19th , 2010 AT 3:00 P.M. AT CITY HALL, 301 WEST SECOND STREET, BOARD AND COMMISSIONS, ROOM 1101, AUSTIN, TEXAS
1.
Call Meeting to Order
2.
Review and approval of minutes for the committee meeting held Tuesday, September 21st, 2010.
3.
Citizen Communications.
4.
Discussion on the status of RFPs for Animal Adoption Services. ( David Lurie , Director of Health and Human Services and Byron Johnson, Purchasing Officer)
5.
Status Report on Implementation Plan to Reduce Animal Intake and Increase Live Animal Outcomes and Take Appropriate Action (Filip Gecic, Acting Animal Services Officer)
6.
Discussion and Possible Action on $380,650 in Un-Allocated FY 2009-10 Social Service Funding. (David Lurie, Director, Health & Human Services Department, and Vince Cobalis, Assistant Director of Human Services)
7.
Consider agenda items for next meeting, scheduled for 3:00 pm on Tuesday, November, 16th, 2010 or at the call of the committee chair.
8.
Adjourn
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Monday, October 11, 2010

November 6: Barkitecture 2010, noon - 4pm

http://www.austinbarkitecture.com/

Barkitecture 2010
November 6, noon - 4pm
2nd Street District, Austin, TX

Since its inception in 2005, Barkitecture has become an Austin favorite! Hosted by Animal Lovers of Austin, Inc. and the 2nd Street District, this architectural dog-centric fundraiser showcases doghouses created by some of Austin’s best and brightest architects, designers and builders. Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on these unique doghouses, play at the 'pup-stop', learn more about adoption opportunities from local area rescue groups, and enjoy a winter-inspired Fashound Show.

Every year, local artist Jaime Cervantes donates his time and talents to create a limited-edition poster for Barkitecture. This year's (see below) is better than ever and will be on sale for $25 at the Barkitecture event with all proceeds going to this year's sponsored rescue groups.