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Approval of Tire Repair and Replacement Contracts for City Vehicles

Original title: Authorize two contracts for vehicle tire repair and replacement services for City vehicles and equipment for Austin Fleet Mobility Services with Southern Tire Mart, LLC and Youngblood Automotive & Tire, LLC, each for an initial term of two years with three one-year extension options, in a total amount not to exceed $13,490,270 divided between the contractors. Funding: $1,103,356 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Fleet Mobility Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.

May 28, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This action authorizes up to $13.49 million in city spending for vehicle maintenance, with $1.1 million immediately allocated from the current Austin Fleet Mobility Services budget and future spending dependent on subsequent budget approvals.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Austin Fleet Mobility Services

The department will manage the contracts and utilize the tire repair services for city vehicles.

Southern Tire Mart, LLC

The company is a selected vendor for city tire repair and replacement services.

Youngblood Automotive & Tire, LLC

The company is a selected vendor for city tire repair and replacement services.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 28, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Austin City Council is considering two contracts for tire repair and replacement services for city-owned vehicles and equipment. The total value of these contracts, awarded to Southern Tire Mart, LLC and Youngblood Automotive & Tire, LLC, is capped at $13,490,270 over a potential five-year period.

Key Facts

  • The City Council is authorizing two contracts for tire repair and replacement services.
  • The contracts are for Austin Fleet Mobility Services vehicles and equipment.
  • The selected vendors are Southern Tire Mart, LLC and Youngblood Automotive & Tire, LLC.
  • The total contract amount is not to exceed $13,490,270.
  • The initial term for each contract is two years.
  • The contracts include three one-year extension options.
  • The current operating budget provides $1,103,356 for these services.
  • Future funding for the remainder of the contract term is contingent upon future budget approvals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much will the city spend on these tire services?
The total amount for the contracts is capped at $13,490,270.
How long do these contracts last?
The initial term is two years, with the option to extend for three additional one-year periods.
Is the full $13.49 million available in the budget right now?
No, only $1,103,356 is currently available; the rest depends on future budget allocations.

Why It Matters

This action authorizes up to $13.49 million in city spending for vehicle maintenance, with $1.1 million immediately allocated from the current Austin Fleet Mobility Services budget and future spending dependent on subsequent budget approvals.

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Budget Contingency

The contract authorization exceeds current available funding, relying on future budget cycles for the majority of the contract value.

Connected Entities

organizationYoungblood Automotive & Tire, LLCOne of the two selected vendors for tire services.Map →
organizationSouthern Tire Mart, LLCOne of the two selected vendors for tire services.Map →
organizationAustin Fleet Mobility ServicesThe city department responsible for managing the fleet and the contract.Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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  • Controversy10
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