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Lease Amendment for Public Safety Office Space

Original title: Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the lease agreement with Engelhart CTP Management Corp., a Delaware corporation, on behalf of Austin Facilities Management for 8,828 square feet of office space in the City-owned Two Barton Skyway building located at 1601 South MoPac Expressway, Austin, Texas 78746, one of two administrative office buildings that will serve as new public safety headquarters for Austin Fire, Austin Police, and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services, to amend the lease expiration date from January 31, 2027, to November 1, 2026. Funding: This item is projected to reduce revenue in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Facilities Management by $99,636.

Record date · May 28, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Austin City Council is considering an amendment to a lease agreement with Engelhart CTP Management Corp. for office space at the Two Barton Skyway building. The amendment shortens the lease term by three months, moving the expiration date from January 31, 2027, to November 1, 2026, resulting in a projected revenue reduction of $99,636 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Why it matters

This action adjusts the timeline for city-owned office space used by public safety departments, which will decrease the city's projected rental revenue by $99,636 in the 2026-2027 budget.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Austin Facilities Management

The department is responsible for the lease and will see a reduction in projected revenue for their operating budget.

Directly affected

Engelhart CTP Management Corp.

The corporation is a party to the lease agreement being amended.

Directly affected

Austin Fire, Police, and EMS

These departments are slated to use the building as their new administrative headquarters.

Key Facts

  • The lease expiration date for 8,828 square feet of office space at Two Barton Skyway is being moved from January 31, 2027, to November 1, 2026.
  • The amendment will result in a $99,636 reduction in projected revenue for the Austin Facilities Management Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget.
  • The office space is located at 1601 South MoPac Expressway, Austin, Texas.
  • The space is designated to serve as part of the new public safety headquarters for Austin Fire, Austin Police, and Austin-Travis County EMS.
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  • The lease is held with Engelhart CTP Management Corp., a Delaware corporation.
  • The document is filed under number 26-1833 and is currently in 'Agenda Ready' status.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the lease being shortened?
The document does not explicitly state the reason for the change in the lease expiration date, only that the amendment is being proposed.
How much money will the city lose from this change?
The city projects a revenue reduction of $99,636 in the 2026-2027 for Austin Facilities Management.

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Revenue Reduction

The lease amendment directly correlates to a specific $99,636 reduction in the 2026-2027 operating budget.

Austin Facilities Management

Connected Entities

Austin Facilities Management, Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services, Two Barton Skyway and 3 more
OrganizationAustin Facilities Management“The city department managing the lease and the affected budget.”Map →
OrganizationAustin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services“A public safety department intended to use the office space.”Map →
locationTwo Barton Skyway“The city-owned building located at 1601 South MoPac Expressway.”Map →
OrganizationAustin Police“A public safety department intended to use the office space.”Map →
OrganizationEngelhart CTP Management Corp.“The corporation holding the lease agreement with the City of Austin.”Map →
OrganizationAustin Fire“A public safety department intended to use the office space.”Map →

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