City Council Briefing Reconnecting Communities Grant Application September 2023 Grant Opportunity for an I-35 Cap Project TxDOT’s Capital Express Project lowers the main lanes of I-35. • Lowering the main lanes provides an opportunity to deck over the highway with “Caps” • Constructing Caps could provide up to 30 acres of new urban real estate IMAGE: Klyde Warren Park, Dallas Caps and Stitches TxDOT’s Capital Express Central Project Timeline Construction Lettings (bids opened): 2024 • Ben White to Holly • MLK bike/ped bridge • Drainage tunnels 2025 • 4th Street rail bridge, and Upper deck retrofit 2026 • Downtown Segment (Holly–15th), University Segment (15th– 51st), and Capital Plaza (51st – HWY 290) IMAGE: Construction of Southern Gateway Phase I Cap Project, Dallas, Texas Cap/Stitch timing to mesh with TxDOT’s schedule Construction Lettings - (Cap/Stitch opportunity): 2024 • Ladybird Lake Segment (Ben White to Holly) • Woodland Avenue Stitch • MLK bike/ped bridge • Drainage tunnels 2025 • 4th Street rail bridge and Upper deck retrofit 2026 • Downtown Segment (Holly–15th) • Holly Street Stitch; E. Cesar Chavez Cap; Cesar Chavez- 4th Street Cap; 4th-5th Street Cap; 5th-6th Street Cap; 6th- 7th Street Cap; 8th-9th Street Cap; 11th Street Stitch; 12th Street Stitch University Segment (15th– 51st) • 32nd Street Stitch; 38th ½ Street – 41st Cap; 41st Street – Airport Blvd Cap Capital Plaza Segment (51st – HWY 290) – 51st Street Stitch City of Austin CAPPING OPPORTUNITIES * Additional technical coordination needed at 11th/12th University of Texas Cap Section 15th St. to Dean Keeton Funding Opportunity - Available Federal Funding Grant Opportunities • Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (2021) provides large cap grant opportunities • Immediate grant opportunity: • Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Programs • Applications are due Sept 28, 2023 IMAGE: Rose Kennedy Greenway, Boston • Project should: USDOT Justice 40 Initiative Map Key Grant Criteria Considerations for a Successful Application • Be within disadvantaged census tracts, as identified by USDOT’s “Justice 40” initiative • Enhance transit availability • Increase density and mix of surrounding land uses • Engage with community members and area stakeholders Improve bike/pedestrian access • • Synergize with surrounding City projects and initiatives • Mitigate displacement concerns • Encourage public and private investment Capital Grant Funding for Caps Proposed Strategy • Submit cap proposal that best meets federal grant criteria - a complete “start-to-finish” green space project • Seek federal funds to …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT 2024 MEETING SCHEDULE Date: Third Monday of the month (unless specified by the Board) Location: Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Time: Dr. 6:00 p.m. January 22, 2024 (3rd Monday) February 26, 2024 (4th Monday) March 18, 2024 April 15, 2024 May 20, 2024 June 17, 2024 July 15, 2024 August 19, 2024 September 16, 2024 October 21, 2024 November 18, 2024 December 16, 2024
Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin September 28, 2023 Urban Renewal Board Updated Pre Development Analysis Austin EDC 2 Evaluation Committee Scope/Timeline/Role • Scope of Evaluators (post staff evaluation of compliance): • Evaluate proposals in Phase I and II • Recommend shortlist, and then Finalist to the Urban Renewal Board. • Role of Committee/Evaluation Process • Committee will represent various viewpoints (Urban Renewal, Technical Expertise, and Community) and will work from their respective points of view to evaluate proposals. • Committee will review all proposals with an equal and consistent amount of time/mindset, assuring that each proposal is reviewed independently. The Committee will be supported in training, and technical analysis from AEDC, AHFC and consultants. The Committee will convene to address questions about proposals prior to finalize scoring. • • • Timeline--Phase I—estimated 12 -16 hour commitment Late October 2023: Training Session (1.5 hours) • • November 2023: 2-Week Review to read proposals and do initial scoring/frame questions for discussion • November-December 2023: Committee convening to review preliminary responses/questions/review with (Time varies, goal maximum 6-10 hours) technical analysis (2.5 hours) • December 2023: Final Scoring/Final Notes on Submissions (1-2 hours, if needed) Phase II estimated time is an additional 12-14 hours. Example Evaluation Criteria Detail Each criteria would have something similar to guide the Committee in their scoring. • Project Team: Past project experience of similar scope, size, quality aesthetic and construction were successfully completed (submission requirements say up to 5 projects per primary team member with a total of 10 examples—completed or nearly completed) • Excellent: Respondent has successfully completed seven to ten projects of similar scope, size, quality aesthetic and construction were successfully completed. • Acceptable: Respondent has successfully completed three to six projects of similar scope, size, quality aesthetic and construction were successfully completed. • Marginal: Respondent has successfully completed one to two projects of similar scope, size, quality aesthetic and construction were successfully completed. • Unacceptable: Respondent has successfully completed no projects of similar scope, size, quality aesthetic and construction were successfully completed.
2. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD AUGUST 21, 2023, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 *NOTE: The Urban Renewal Board no longer meets at the Street-Jones Building. Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Courtney Banker, (512) 974-3114 or courtney.banker@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the URB’s special called meeting on August 7, 2023. 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment extending the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and DiverseArts 1 of 2 Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment extending the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and Capitol View Arts Discussion and possible action to approve a recommendation regarding the extension of the agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin concerning the implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan which ends September 30, 2023 (Megan Santee, URB Counsel) Discussion and possible action related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including the distribution of the Request for Proposals and approval of candidates for the Stakeholder Working Group (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC) Discussion and possible action on amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the Urban Renewal Agency and Austin Economic Development Corporation (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC) EXECUTIVE SESSION Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20230821-004 Date: August 23, 2023 Subject: Extension of the Agreement Between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin Commissioner Watson Seconded By: Commissioner Motwani Motioned By: Recommendation Approve the extension of the agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin concerning the implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan for another term. Description of Recommendation to Council The fourth amendment to the agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin concerning the implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan would extend the term for an additional fiscal year to September 30, 2024. No other changes are contemplated in the fourth amendment. Rationale: The extension will allow the Urban Renewal Agency to move forward with its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC). The purpose of the URA/AEDC MOU is to assist with the disposition of Urban Renewal Agency property located at 920 E. 11th Street and 1100 E. 11th Street (Blocks 16 and 16). AEDC released the solicitation to identify a development partner to assist the URA with redevelopment of these blocks on August 22, 2023. Vote For: Chair Escobar, Vice Chair Pierce, Commissioner Watson, Commissioner Motwani, Commissioner Tetey, Commissioner Skidmore Against: N/A Abstain: N/A Absent: Commissioner Hawkins Attest: Chair Manuel Escobar 1 of 1
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 7, 2023 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD (SPECIAL CALLED MEETING) DRAFT MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2023 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2023, at the Permitting and Development Center - 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Manuel Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell Pierce, Commissioner Kobla Tetey, Commissioner Amit Motwani, Commissioner Tam Hawkins, and Commissioner Jacqueline Watson (arrived at 6:12p.m.) were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Danielle Skidmore. Board Members Absent/off the dais: None. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s May 22, 2023, meeting. The minutes from the meeting of June 12, 2023, were approved on Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Watson was off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS Update and discussion regarding the appointment of the seventh commissioner to the URB (Vice Chair Pierce) Chair Escobar spoke. 1 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 7, 2023 Discussion regarding the 2022-2023 Annual Internal Review and Report (Office of the City Clerk) Chair Escobar lead the discussion. Discussion regarding the extension of the license agreements for Block 18 (Vice Chair Pierce) Chair Escobar spoke. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Discussion and possible action related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation. And the approval of the final evaluation criteria for the future Request for Proposals (Theresa Alvarez, Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC) Anne Gatling Haynes presented. On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, a motion was made to authorize categories and percentages listed. Approval of the evaluation criteria for the future Requests for Proposals (RFPs) was approved on a 7-0 vote. Chair Escobar called for a motion to authorize himself to work with AEDC to cause the release of the RFP. On Vice Chair Pierce’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s Second, the motion was approved on a 7-0 vote. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Manuel Escobar adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. without objection. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please …
Fifth Sixth Amendment to DiverseArts License Agreement FIFTH SIXTH AMENDMENT TO LICENSING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND DIVERSEARTS This Fifth Sixth Amended Licensing Agreement (“Fourth Sixth Amendment”) is made and entered into between the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin (“Agency”), with offices located at 1000 East 11th Street, Ste 200, Austin, Travis County, Texas 78702, and DiverseArts Culture Works with offices located at 904 Juniper Street, Austin, Travis County, Texas 78702 (“Licensee”) (collectively referred to herein as “Parties” and individually as a “Party”). WHEREAS, Agency and Licensee entered into that certain License Agreement on the first day of November, 2018; and WHEREAS, the term of the First Amendment to the License Agreement expired on October 31, 2019; and WHEREAS, the term of the Second Amendment to the License Agreement expired on June 30, 2020; and WHEREAS, the term of the Third Amendment to the License Agreement expired on September 30, 2021; and WHEREAS, the term of the Fourth Amendment to the License Agreement expireds on September 30, 2022; and WHEREAS, the term of the Fifth Amendment to the License Agreement expires on September 30, 2023; and WHEREAS, the parties wish to extend the term of the License Agreement to September 30, 20243; and WHEREAS, the Agency’s Board of Commissioners approved this Fifth Sixth Amendment at a public meeting properly noticed in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on the [21st]15th day of [August], 20232; and WHEREAS, Licensee’s board of directors approved this SixthFifth Amendment on the ____ day of ______________, 20232. NOW THEREFOR IN CONSIDERATION OF the duties, obligations and covenants of the Parties, and other good and valuable consideration, Agency and Licensee agree that Section 2 (entitled “Term”) of the License Agreement is amended to read as follows: Page 1 of 3 Fifth Sixth Amendment to DiverseArts License Agreement TERM: The Agreement commences upon 1 November 2018 at 12:01am and ends on September 30, 20243 at 11:59pm (the “Term”) LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT THIS LICENSE IS REVOCABLE AND AGENCY MAY ON ANY DATE AND AT ANY TIME BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30, 20243, TERMINATE THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE AND LICENSEE SHALL VACATE PREMISES WITHIN THE TIME PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 7.B.ii. LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT THE AGENCY AND ITS CONSULTANTS MAY ACCESS THE PROPERTY AT ANY TIME FOR PURPOSES OF PREPARING FOR …
First Second Amendment to Capitoal View Arts License Agreement FIRST SECOND AMENDMENT TO LICENSING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND CAPITAL CAPITOL VIEW ARTS This First Second Amended Licensing Agreement (“Fourth Second Amendment”) is made and entered into between the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin (“Agency”), with offices located at 1000 East 11th Street, Ste 200, Austin, Travis County, Texas 78702, and Capital Capitol View Arts with offices located at 1881 Grove Blvd #1331, Austin, Travis County, Texas 78741 (“Licensee”) (collectively referred to herein as “Parties” and individually as a “Party”). WHEREAS, Agency and Licensee entered into that certain License Agreement on the 18th day of August, 2021; and WHEREAS, the term of the License Agreement will expired on September 30, 2022; and WHEREAS, the term of the First Amendment to the License Agreement expired on September 30, 2023; and WHEREAS, the parties wish to extend the term of the License Agreement to September 30, 20243; and WHEREAS, the Agency’s Board of Commissioners approved this First Second Amendment at a public meeting properly noticed in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on the [21st]19th day of September, 20232; and WHEREAS, Licensee’s board of directors approved this First Second Amendment on the ____ day of ______________, 20232. NOW THEREFOR IN CONSIDERATION OF the duties, obligations and covenants of the Parties, and other good and valuable consideration, Agency and Licensee agree that Section 2 (entitled “Term”) of the License Agreement is amended to read as follows: TERM: The Agreement commences upon August 19, 2021 at 12:01am and ends on September 30, 20243 at 11:59pm (the “Term”) LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT THIS LICENSE IS REVOCABLE AND AGENCY MAY ON ANY DATE AND AT ANY TIME BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30, 20243, TERMINATE THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE AND LICENSEE SHALL VACATE PREMISES WITHIN THE TIME PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 7.B.ii. LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT THE AGENCY AND ITS CONSULTANTS MAY ACCESS THE PROPERTY AT ANY TIME FOR PURPOSES OF PREPARING FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE SITE AND THAT SUCH ACCESS WILL BE COORDINATED WITH THE LICENSOR AND ITS CONSULTANTS TO MINIMIZE DISRUPTION TO BUSINESS OPERATIONS. Page 1 of 2 First Second Amendment to Capitoal View Arts License Agreement Except as expressly amended herein the License Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this First …
FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT CONCERNING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EAST 11th AND 12th STREETS URBAN RENEWAL PLAN Effective Date: 1 October 2023 This Fourth Amendment to the Agreement Concerning Implementation of the East 11th _, and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan (‘Third Amendment”) executed on __ 2023 and effective as of the Effective Date is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, a Texas home-rule city and municipal corporation (the “City”), and the URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, a Texas Urban Renewal Agency (the “UR Agency”) (collectively referred to as the “Parties” and individually as “Party” in this Agreement.) Recitals Whereas, the Parties entered into the Agreement Concerning Implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan (“Agreement”) on or about November 19, 2019; Whereas, the Parties have subsequently entered into three amendments to the Agreement which have extended the term and amended the statement of work through September 30, 2023; Whereas, the Parties now desire to extend the Term of the Agreement for an additional fiscal year. NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Agreement is amended as follows: 1. Section 1.1(1) of the Agreement is stricken and replaced with the following: 1. Terms and Funding Amendments 1.1 Term. (1) This Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and end on 30 September 2024. Page 1 – Fourth Amendment to the Agreement Concerning Implementation of the 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan Miscellaneous 2. 3. The terms in the Agreement when used herein have the same meanings ascribed to such terms in the Agreement unless expressly defined otherwise herein. No other changes. Except as set forth in this Fourth Amendment, all terms and conditions of the Agreement remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Fourth Amendment effective upon the Effective Date first above stated. CITY: City of Austin, Texas _________________________________ By: Rosie Truelove Title: Director, Housing Department UR AGENCY: Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin _______________________________________ By: Manuel Escobar Title: Board Chair
2. SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD AUGUST 7, 2023, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/14026 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 *NOTE: The Urban Renewal Board no longer meets at the Street-Jones Building. Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Ruben Aleman, (512) 974-3125 or ruben.aleman@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Danielle Skidmore Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the URB’s regular meeting on June 12, 2023 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS Update and discussion regarding the appointment of the seventh commissioner to the URB (Vice Chair Pierce) 1 of 2 3. 4. 5. Discussion regarding the 2022-2023 Annual Internal Review and Report (Office of the City Clerk) Discussion regarding the extension of the license agreements for Block 18 (Vice Chair Pierce) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation. And the approval of the final evaluation criteria for the future Request for Proposals (Theresa Alvarez, Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Courtney Banker at Housing and Planning Department, at (512) 974-3114, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Renewal Board, please contact Courtney Banker …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 7, 2023 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD (SPECIAL CALLED MEETING) MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2023 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2023, at the Permitting and Development Center - 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Manuel Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell Pierce, Commissioner Kobla Tetey, Commissioner Amit Motwani, Commissioner Tam Hawkins, and Commissioner Jacqueline Watson (arrived at 6:12p.m.) were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Danielle Skidmore. Board Members Absent/off the dais: None. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s May 22, 2023, meeting. The minutes from the meeting of June 12, 2023, were approved on Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Watson was off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS Update and discussion regarding the appointment of the seventh commissioner to the URB (Vice Chair Pierce) Chair Escobar spoke. 1. 2. 1 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 7, 2023 Discussion regarding the 2022-2023 Annual Internal Review and Report (Office of the City Clerk) Chair Escobar lead the discussion. Discussion regarding the extension of the license agreements for Block 18 (Vice Chair Pierce) Chair Escobar spoke. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Discussion and possible action related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation. And the approval of the final evaluation criteria for the future Request for Proposals (Theresa Alvarez, Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC) Anne Gatling Haynes presented. On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, a motion was made to authorize categories and percentages listed. Approval of the evaluation criteria for the future Requests for Proposals (RFPs) was approved on a 7-0 vote. Chair Escobar called for a motion to authorize himself to work with AEDC to cause the release of the RFP. On Vice Chair Pierce’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s Second, the motion was approved on a 7-0 vote. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Manuel Escobar adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. without objection. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 12, 2023 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023, at the Permitting and Development Center - 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Manuel Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:13 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Commissioner Jacqueline Watson, Commissioner Kobla Tetey, and Commissioner Danielle Skidmore were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None. Board Members Absent/off the dais: Vice Chair Pierce and Commissioner Motwani were absent. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s May 22, 2023, meeting. The minutes from the meeting of May 22, 2023, were approved on Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Tetey’s second, on a 4-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS Update and discussion regarding the appointment of the seventh commissioner to the URB (Chair Escobar). Chair Escobar spoke. 1. 2. 1 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 12, 2023 3. 4. Presentation by City of Austin Corridor Program Office regarding Our Future 35 – Austin’s I-35 Cap and Stitch Program (Michelle Marx, Austin Transportation and Public Works Department). Michelle Marx from Austin Transportation and Public Works Department presented. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, and the memorandum of understanding between the URA and AEDC, including discussion of potential asset management scope (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC). Anne Gatling Haynes presented. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Presentation and discussion related to urban renewal district precedents and approaches, and discussion of the future vision of the URB (Vice Chair Pierce) ADJOURNMENT Chair Manuel Escobar adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. without objection. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Courtney Banker at Housing and Planning Department, at (512) 974-3114, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Renewal Board, please contact Courtney Banker at (512) 974- 3114. After minutes have been approved, include the following statement before uploading to BCIC: The minutes were approved at the …
DRAFT Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2022 to 6/30/2023 __________________Urban Renewal Board__________________ The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: The Board of Commissioners of the Urban Renewal Agency primary responsibility is to oversee the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. • Conducted election of URB Chair and Vice Chair to serve 2022-2023 term of office. • Approved request to the renew the agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin concerning the implementation of the Urban Renewal Plan for an additional year. • Continued participating in a working group to further examine next steps and criteria for the disposition of the URA owned property. • Reviewed and considered process for property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property. • Worked with Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) to prepare for the disposition of property owned by the Urban Renewal. • Approved request to the renew the license agreement with Diverse Arts for the use of Urban Renewal Agency owned property at 1106 E 11th Street. • Approved request to the renew the license agreement with Capitol View Arts for the use of Urban Renewal Agency owned property at 1100 E 11th Street. Annual Review and Work Plan 2022-2023 Page 2 • Solicited and considered input from the public on all activities. 2. Determine if the board’s actions throughout the year comply with the mission statement. All URB actions throughout the year complied with their mission statement. 3. List the board’s goals and objectives for the new calendar year. • Approve extension of the license agreement with Diverse Arts for the use of Urban Renewal Agency owned property at 1106 E. 11th Street. • Approve extension of the license agreement with Capitol View Arts for the use of Urban Renewal Agency owned property at 1100 E. 11th Street. • In conjunction with AEDC, finalize and recommend a request for proposal (RFP) to redevelop properties currently owned by the Urban Renewal Agency. • Recommend to City Council one or more proposals received …
Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin August 7, 2023 Urban Renewal Board-Special Meeting Updated Pre Development Analysis Austin EDC 2 Block 16 & 18 Disposition- Detail of Development Team Selection Focus: Development Team & Vision/Approach Focus: Project Specifics/Finances Phase I Phase II RFP Registration and Release Evaluation Committee reviews proposals and selects a shortlist Evaluation Committee conducts interviews with shortlisted teams Shortlisted teams record short presentation for community feedback AEDC releases requirements and community feedback to shortlisted teams AEDC releases requirements and community feedback to shortlisted teams Urban Renewal Board votes on recommended team City Council votes on recommended team Aug-Oct 2023 Nov 2023 Nov 2023 Dec 2023 Jan 2023 Feb 2024 April 2024 May2024 3 Evaluation Committee Composition MOU: 4.c.i: The URA Designated Representative will designate the members of the evaluation committee for the review and scoring of responses. The evaluation committee shall consist of no more than six members comprised of: (A) three members of the URA board of directors (the "URB"); (B) two members recommended by the AEDC having transactional, technical and/or financial expertise relevant to the Project; and (C) one member of the general public representing the interests of the community in which the Project will be located. Stakeholder Working Group Proposal Invited representatives, based on experience/role and involvement • 11 Members • • Open seats: Nominations closed (welcomed through July 14) • Final Stakeholder Working Group approved by Urban Renewal Board 1 1 renter resident 2 1 owner resident 3 1 property owner 4 1 business owner 5 1 business renter 6 1 employee 7 1 neighborhood association rep 8 1 cultural/arts/music organization rep 9 1 local church rep 10 1 institution rep 11 Open 12 Open Stakeholder Committee Elects representative for Evaluation Committee Update: Nominations for August Meeting First Meeting: September Adjacent parcel owners would have dedicated access to the Developer, and could join Stakeholder Group: Key Goals—Final Drafting The Development will contribute directly to the District’s historic African American legacy by engaging residents, businesses, and community institutions within the historic Six Square Cultural District while catalyzing a contemporary and vibrant hub for arts, culture, business, and living that is open to all Austinites. The Development will achieve best practice in equitable development strategies by considering past inequities and the racial wealth gap experienced by underserved, under-represented, and marginalized individuals and groups in all …
2. 3. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DECEMBER 19, 2022, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 *NOTE: The Urban Renewal Board no longer meets at the Street-Jones Building. Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Courtney Banker, (512) 974-3114 or courtney.banker@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the URB’s regular meeting on November 14, 2022 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS Update regarding using Affordability Unlocked within the Urban Renewal Plan area (Staff) Update regarding Commissioners’ terms and appointments (Staff) 1 of 2 DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Presentation and discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including updated program scenarios/ financial analysis and draft RFP criteria (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and consultants) Update and discussion related to Victory Grill operation concerns (Chair Escobar) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action related to proposed language changes for URB meeting invitations and video conferencing (Megan Santee, Legal Counsel) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Presentation and discussion related to urban renewal district precedents and approaches, and discussion of the future vision of the URB ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Courtney Banker at Housing and Planning Department, at (512) 974-3114, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, November 14, 2022 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2022 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2022, at the Permitting and Development Center - 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Manuel Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:13 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Manuel Escobar (Chair), Vice Chair Darrell Pierce, Nathaniel Bradford, Commissioner Skidmore, and Jacqueline Watson were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Motwani and Commissioner Tetey joined remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais: N/A PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Shanisha Johnson and Eric Standards signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s October 17, 2022, meeting. The minutes from the meeting of October 17, 2022, were approved on Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Bradford’s second, on a 5-0-2 vote. Commissioners Pierce and Skidmore abstaining. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including engagement to date and preliminary program scenarios/ preliminary financial analysis (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and consultants) Anne Gatling-Haynes, Ryan Losch, and Curtis Wilkins presented. 1 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, November 14, 2022 3. 4. Presentation and discussion related to urban renewal district precedents and approaches, and discussion of the future vision of the URB (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and Chair Escobar) This item was postponed until a later meeting. Update of licensee use of property covered by the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and Capitol View Arts (Vice Chair Pierce, Clifford Gillard, Capitol View Arts) Mr. Gillard spoke on this item. He stated that no official events have occurred within the licensed area due to weather, and that he was not aware of operational concerns at the Victory Grill. Chair Escobar requested city staff connect with the current operator of the Victory Grill and provide a summary of code enforcement issues. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS N/A FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Presentation and discussion related to urban renewal district precedents and approaches, and discussion of the future vision of the URB ADJOURNMENT Chair Escobar adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m. without objection. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair …
