AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Council approved Thursday an extended contract with Travis County to support security services at Austin Public Library branches. The now-approved $40,000 contract will support 12 months' worth of security assistance, with the possible of four additional 12-month contract options in the future for a total amount capped at $200,000.
The request for additional security help comes amid increasing safety concerns, city officials noted in council documents.
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