Austin Transit Partnership approves board appointment, contract extensions and auditing contract

The Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) Board of Directors on May 21 approved several procedural and contracting items, including appointing Lee Crawford as board secretary, exercising option years on an Ernst & Young infrastructure advisory contract, and awarding a five‑year auditing contract to Crowe LLP.

The board voted unanimously on each item with Mayor Watson and board member Trevillian absent. Board Chair (unnamed in the transcript) called the roll and announced the votes after motions and seconds from members on the dais.

The board appointed Lee Crawford, acting general counsel, to serve as ATP board secretary. Crawford introduced himself during the meeting, saying, “I’ve been in Austin now for about, almost 40 years and have, have loved the community during my entire time here.” The motion to appoint Crawford was moved by Member Horn and seconded by Member Garza; the chair announced the motion passed unanimously with Mayor Watson and member Trevillian absent.

The board approved a request from staff to exercise four one‑year option periods under ATP’s 2022 contract with Ernst & Young Infrastructure…