Economic Recovery and Resiliency Framework

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On June 10, 2021, the Austin City Council adopted a COVID-19 spending framework for the City’s allocation of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Read Resolution No. 20210610-077 for more information about the City’s spending framework. Visit ATXrecovers.com for resources to help businesses and individuals recover from the effects of COVID-19.

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El 10 de junio de 2021, el Concejo Municipal de Austin adoptó un marco de gastos COVID-19 para la asignación de la ciudad de los Fondos de Recuperación Fiscal Estatales y Locales de la Ley Federal del Plan de Rescate Estadounidense (ARPA, por sus siglas en inglés). Lea la Resolución No. 20210610-077 para obtener más información sobre el marco de gastos de la ciudad. Visite ATXrecovers.com para obtener recursos que ayudan a las empresas e individuos recuperarse de los efectos del COVID-19.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT FEEDBACK CLOSED April 23, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

The City of Austin is committed to restoring our local economy in a manner that is safe, equitable, and prosperous for all. We are working diligently to help businesses and individuals recover from the financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

What is the Economic Recovery and Resiliency Framework?

The City of Austin's Economic Recovery and Resiliency Framework (El Marco de Trabajo de Recuperación y Resiliencia Económica) features 45 opportunities to foster a more equitable, competitive, and resilient post-pandemic economy. These opportunities were identified during more than 125 stakeholder engagements with various groups, including an Economic Recovery Experts Panel, several COVID-19 Industry Focus Groups, Austin residents, and City employees. The Economic Recovery Strike Team grouped the opportunities into seven categories: Civic Innovation, Communication Enhancement, Employee and Business Assistance, Financial Support, Government Service Procurement, Health and Mental Wellness, and Public Infrastructure.

At this time, the City is seeking feedback on these opportunities. Scroll to the bottom of the page to submit your ideas or questions.

This site was designed to keep you involved and informed. For additional information, visit ATXrecovers.com and the Economic Development Department’s Small Business Resource Directory for additional local, state, federal, and community resources to help businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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DEADLINE TO SUBMIT FEEDBACK CLOSED April 23, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

What is the Economic Recovery and Resiliency Framework?

At this time, the City is seeking feedback on these opportunities. Scroll to the bottom of the page to submit your ideas or questions.

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Share Can the City of Austin require ACL, SXSW and such big Austin events to have to include a number of local micro-businesses and small businesses with a raffle from a pool that the City of Austin manages (so there is no red tape from them) at no cost or low fees so we can actually get a chance as micro and small businesses so it’s not an impenetrable opportunity for a close circle of businesses to have a monopoly of these kinds of opportunities. on Facebook Share Can the City of Austin require ACL, SXSW and such big Austin events to have to include a number of local micro-businesses and small businesses with a raffle from a pool that the City of Austin manages (so there is no red tape from them) at no cost or low fees so we can actually get a chance as micro and small businesses so it’s not an impenetrable opportunity for a close circle of businesses to have a monopoly of these kinds of opportunities. on Twitter Share Can the City of Austin require ACL, SXSW and such big Austin events to have to include a number of local micro-businesses and small businesses with a raffle from a pool that the City of Austin manages (so there is no red tape from them) at no cost or low fees so we can actually get a chance as micro and small businesses so it’s not an impenetrable opportunity for a close circle of businesses to have a monopoly of these kinds of opportunities. on Linkedin Email Can the City of Austin require ACL, SXSW and such big Austin events to have to include a number of local micro-businesses and small businesses with a raffle from a pool that the City of Austin manages (so there is no red tape from them) at no cost or low fees so we can actually get a chance as micro and small businesses so it’s not an impenetrable opportunity for a close circle of businesses to have a monopoly of these kinds of opportunities. link

Can the City of Austin require ACL, SXSW and such big Austin events to have to include a number of local micro-businesses and small businesses with a raffle from a pool that the City of Austin manages (so there is no red tape from them) at no cost or low fees so we can actually get a chance as micro and small businesses so it’s not an impenetrable opportunity for a close circle of businesses to have a monopoly of these kinds of opportunities.

Local Business Owner asked over 3 years ago
The City of Austin cannot require private businesses to work with one specific vendor over another.

Businesses interested in local procurement opportunities can register as vendors with the City of Austin.

To become a vendor for the City, go to Austin Finance Online and register. Registering requires providing information such as Legal Name and Tax ID.
Vendor Connection provides a public clearinghouse of detailed information about current business opportunities with the City of Austin. Through Austin Finance Online, you can:

Create a subscriber account.
Subscribe to solicitation notifications.
Download solicitation documents.
Review public solicitation openings. Results of public solicitation openings are posted online.
Registered vendors can manage their accounts and view reports of business activity with the City.
Share Could the City of Austin have a pool of trusted, experienced experts to help small business paid by the city of Austin such as: Experts in Social Media Ads which thorough knowledge about pixel tracking and results (an agency will do this from $3,000 + and provide mediocre results), Public relations personnel to connect us with local tvs & radio stations to promote our business, other experts we can do consultations with. Such as a full hour with an employment lawyer, small business lawyer, etc (not just 15 mins on the phone on 1 particular day a month) > require lawyers to have to donate an hour a month to run their businesses in Austin? That should give us plenty of opportunities to have a real conversation with a lawyer any day of the week! on Facebook Share Could the City of Austin have a pool of trusted, experienced experts to help small business paid by the city of Austin such as: Experts in Social Media Ads which thorough knowledge about pixel tracking and results (an agency will do this from $3,000 + and provide mediocre results), Public relations personnel to connect us with local tvs & radio stations to promote our business, other experts we can do consultations with. Such as a full hour with an employment lawyer, small business lawyer, etc (not just 15 mins on the phone on 1 particular day a month) > require lawyers to have to donate an hour a month to run their businesses in Austin? That should give us plenty of opportunities to have a real conversation with a lawyer any day of the week! on Twitter Share Could the City of Austin have a pool of trusted, experienced experts to help small business paid by the city of Austin such as: Experts in Social Media Ads which thorough knowledge about pixel tracking and results (an agency will do this from $3,000 + and provide mediocre results), Public relations personnel to connect us with local tvs & radio stations to promote our business, other experts we can do consultations with. Such as a full hour with an employment lawyer, small business lawyer, etc (not just 15 mins on the phone on 1 particular day a month) > require lawyers to have to donate an hour a month to run their businesses in Austin? That should give us plenty of opportunities to have a real conversation with a lawyer any day of the week! on Linkedin Email Could the City of Austin have a pool of trusted, experienced experts to help small business paid by the city of Austin such as: Experts in Social Media Ads which thorough knowledge about pixel tracking and results (an agency will do this from $3,000 + and provide mediocre results), Public relations personnel to connect us with local tvs & radio stations to promote our business, other experts we can do consultations with. Such as a full hour with an employment lawyer, small business lawyer, etc (not just 15 mins on the phone on 1 particular day a month) > require lawyers to have to donate an hour a month to run their businesses in Austin? That should give us plenty of opportunities to have a real conversation with a lawyer any day of the week! link

Could the City of Austin have a pool of trusted, experienced experts to help small business paid by the city of Austin such as: Experts in Social Media Ads which thorough knowledge about pixel tracking and results (an agency will do this from $3,000 + and provide mediocre results), Public relations personnel to connect us with local tvs & radio stations to promote our business, other experts we can do consultations with. Such as a full hour with an employment lawyer, small business lawyer, etc (not just 15 mins on the phone on 1 particular day a month) > require lawyers to have to donate an hour a month to run their businesses in Austin? That should give us plenty of opportunities to have a real conversation with a lawyer any day of the week!

Local Business Owner asked over 3 years ago

The City of Austin currently offers no cost technical assistance and coaching to small business owners. Topics include developing a marketing strategy, locating financial assistance, networking effectively, and more! Visit www.smallbizaustin.org for a complete list of upcoming classes and events.

Business Skills Certification
The City of Austin Small Business Division has partnered with the University of Texas at Austin Center for Professional Education. Classes are offered in the areas of marketing, social media, human resources, money management, and small business taxes. Complete six of these qualifying small business classes and earn your Business Skills Certificate.

For more information visit www.austintexas.gov/page/get-help
Share Please do keep into consideration that some of the requirements for creative or music venues leave a lot of us out of the loop. I am not a school, I am not a music venue per sé. As many small businesses, I am a very niche business (music classes to learn Spanish for families with babies) so we don’t really fall into any category which means I miss out in a lot of grant applications that would have been very beneficial to us. Please consider opening up the boundaries for financial help or creating a “wild card” or “niche” category on Facebook Share Please do keep into consideration that some of the requirements for creative or music venues leave a lot of us out of the loop. I am not a school, I am not a music venue per sé. As many small businesses, I am a very niche business (music classes to learn Spanish for families with babies) so we don’t really fall into any category which means I miss out in a lot of grant applications that would have been very beneficial to us. Please consider opening up the boundaries for financial help or creating a “wild card” or “niche” category on Twitter Share Please do keep into consideration that some of the requirements for creative or music venues leave a lot of us out of the loop. I am not a school, I am not a music venue per sé. As many small businesses, I am a very niche business (music classes to learn Spanish for families with babies) so we don’t really fall into any category which means I miss out in a lot of grant applications that would have been very beneficial to us. Please consider opening up the boundaries for financial help or creating a “wild card” or “niche” category on Linkedin Email Please do keep into consideration that some of the requirements for creative or music venues leave a lot of us out of the loop. I am not a school, I am not a music venue per sé. As many small businesses, I am a very niche business (music classes to learn Spanish for families with babies) so we don’t really fall into any category which means I miss out in a lot of grant applications that would have been very beneficial to us. Please consider opening up the boundaries for financial help or creating a “wild card” or “niche” category link

Please do keep into consideration that some of the requirements for creative or music venues leave a lot of us out of the loop. I am not a school, I am not a music venue per sé. As many small businesses, I am a very niche business (music classes to learn Spanish for families with babies) so we don’t really fall into any category which means I miss out in a lot of grant applications that would have been very beneficial to us. Please consider opening up the boundaries for financial help or creating a “wild card” or “niche” category

Local Business Owner asked over 3 years ago

As additional programs are developed and launched, all eligibility and details will be available on www.ATXrecovers.com. This website is a helpful resource for individuals, businesses, and non-profits in recovering from the financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It features up-to-date resources for businesses and individuals; the latest on local, state, and federal recovery policies; and economic indicators for the local economy. All economic recovery grants and funding support provided by the City of Austin and surrounding resources are promoted here as well.
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PPP my first time is it possible, forgiveness!

Evelyn Hair Studio asked over 3 years ago

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is managed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on payroll. Borrowers may be eligible for PPP loan forgiveness. The SBA is offering PPP loans until May 31, 2021. Please visit www.sba.gov to contact the SBA with questions regarding this program.
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Why don't you provide a link to the document on this page? I had to Google the doc and open in another tab to find it.

Catherine Lee Doar asked over 3 years ago

You can view the Economic Recovery and Resiliency Framework in the right side of the page under the header “Key Documents.”
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Can’t Pay My Bills, IRS For My Rent Etc!!!!

Evelyn Hair Studio asked over 3 years ago

Please visit www.ATXrecovers.com for a list of resources that can assist you during this time. You may also contact Austin 311 (dial 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000) or Texas 211 (dial 2-1-1 or 877-541-7905) for additional information about possible resources for utility bills, rent payment, and more. Austin 311 and Texas 211 representatives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist callers.
Share "View the full detailed report and share your comments and questions on the SpeakUp Austin! webpage." That's the last sentence of the summary document. Where is the detailed report? I can't find it by Googling. Why can't there be a hyperlink to it at the end of the summary document? (The document at this link) https://simplebooklet.com/drafteconrelief#page=20. Also a link on this page would be helpful: https://www.speakupaustin.org/austin-economic-recovery. on Facebook Share "View the full detailed report and share your comments and questions on the SpeakUp Austin! webpage." That's the last sentence of the summary document. Where is the detailed report? I can't find it by Googling. Why can't there be a hyperlink to it at the end of the summary document? (The document at this link) https://simplebooklet.com/drafteconrelief#page=20. Also a link on this page would be helpful: https://www.speakupaustin.org/austin-economic-recovery. on Twitter Share "View the full detailed report and share your comments and questions on the SpeakUp Austin! webpage." That's the last sentence of the summary document. Where is the detailed report? I can't find it by Googling. Why can't there be a hyperlink to it at the end of the summary document? (The document at this link) https://simplebooklet.com/drafteconrelief#page=20. Also a link on this page would be helpful: https://www.speakupaustin.org/austin-economic-recovery. on Linkedin Email "View the full detailed report and share your comments and questions on the SpeakUp Austin! webpage." That's the last sentence of the summary document. Where is the detailed report? I can't find it by Googling. Why can't there be a hyperlink to it at the end of the summary document? (The document at this link) https://simplebooklet.com/drafteconrelief#page=20. Also a link on this page would be helpful: https://www.speakupaustin.org/austin-economic-recovery. link

"View the full detailed report and share your comments and questions on the SpeakUp Austin! webpage." That's the last sentence of the summary document. Where is the detailed report? I can't find it by Googling. Why can't there be a hyperlink to it at the end of the summary document? (The document at this link) https://simplebooklet.com/drafteconrelief#page=20. Also a link on this page would be helpful: https://www.speakupaustin.org/austin-economic-recovery.

Catherine Lee Doar asked over 3 years ago

You can view the Economic Recovery and Resiliency Framework in the right side of the page under the header “Key Documents.”
Share "Permanently extend and expand the Healthy Streets program which provides safe options for people to use low-traffic areas for activities." Will citizens get a say on which streets are included? I live in Bouldin. Before COVID, both Bouldin and Dawson often backed up a half mile or more in the mornings. I cannot imagine the horror of having all of that traffic routed to Dawson on weekday mornings, even if most people telecommute one or two days per week. I appreciate being able to walk in the street to avoid passing close to others during COVID, but once the danger has passed, the sidewalks will be perfectly adequate for walking. Of course, extending the sidewalks on the east side of the street all the way to Barton Springs Road would going a long way toward making Bouldin a safer street. on Facebook Share "Permanently extend and expand the Healthy Streets program which provides safe options for people to use low-traffic areas for activities." Will citizens get a say on which streets are included? I live in Bouldin. Before COVID, both Bouldin and Dawson often backed up a half mile or more in the mornings. I cannot imagine the horror of having all of that traffic routed to Dawson on weekday mornings, even if most people telecommute one or two days per week. I appreciate being able to walk in the street to avoid passing close to others during COVID, but once the danger has passed, the sidewalks will be perfectly adequate for walking. Of course, extending the sidewalks on the east side of the street all the way to Barton Springs Road would going a long way toward making Bouldin a safer street. on Twitter Share "Permanently extend and expand the Healthy Streets program which provides safe options for people to use low-traffic areas for activities." Will citizens get a say on which streets are included? I live in Bouldin. Before COVID, both Bouldin and Dawson often backed up a half mile or more in the mornings. I cannot imagine the horror of having all of that traffic routed to Dawson on weekday mornings, even if most people telecommute one or two days per week. I appreciate being able to walk in the street to avoid passing close to others during COVID, but once the danger has passed, the sidewalks will be perfectly adequate for walking. Of course, extending the sidewalks on the east side of the street all the way to Barton Springs Road would going a long way toward making Bouldin a safer street. on Linkedin Email "Permanently extend and expand the Healthy Streets program which provides safe options for people to use low-traffic areas for activities." Will citizens get a say on which streets are included? I live in Bouldin. Before COVID, both Bouldin and Dawson often backed up a half mile or more in the mornings. I cannot imagine the horror of having all of that traffic routed to Dawson on weekday mornings, even if most people telecommute one or two days per week. I appreciate being able to walk in the street to avoid passing close to others during COVID, but once the danger has passed, the sidewalks will be perfectly adequate for walking. Of course, extending the sidewalks on the east side of the street all the way to Barton Springs Road would going a long way toward making Bouldin a safer street. link

"Permanently extend and expand the Healthy Streets program which provides safe options for people to use low-traffic areas for activities." Will citizens get a say on which streets are included? I live in Bouldin. Before COVID, both Bouldin and Dawson often backed up a half mile or more in the mornings. I cannot imagine the horror of having all of that traffic routed to Dawson on weekday mornings, even if most people telecommute one or two days per week. I appreciate being able to walk in the street to avoid passing close to others during COVID, but once the danger has passed, the sidewalks will be perfectly adequate for walking. Of course, extending the sidewalks on the east side of the street all the way to Barton Springs Road would going a long way toward making Bouldin a safer street.

Catherine Lee Doar asked over 3 years ago

Yes. Any decision to permanently close streets and roadways will involve public input.
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Trying to find the "45 opportunities" to view and give feedback on, but not locating on the site. Can you provide a direct link?

starrsdar asked over 3 years ago

You can view the Economic Recovery and Resiliency Framework in the right side of the page under the header “Key Documents.”
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Will there be a grant for creative workers/ artist again?

Lildebbie91 asked over 3 years ago

City staff included additional funding for creative workers as part of the staff recommended American Rescue Plan and Proposed COVID-19 Spending Framework. Per City Council Resolution No. 2021035-111, City staff will provide an update to Council on April 12, 2021. Staff's recommendations require Council approval before programs can be launched.