AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 8, 2022 3:00 PM 2716 SPIRIT OF TEXAS DRIVE ROOM 160 (Board Room and Public Comments) ROOM 174 (Public Viewing of Proceedings via videoconference) AUSTIN, TEXAS 78719 Some members of the Commission may be participating via videoconference. Live audio of the meeting will be available as an alternative to attending in person. Please email Steve Khanoyan at Stephen.Khanoyan@austintexas.gov by noon of the day of the meeting for dial-in details. Public communication is welcome either in person or via dial-in. Any member of the public wishing to address the Commission in person may sign in before the meeting or, if via dial in, by noon of the meeting date by emailing Steve Khanoyan at Stephen.Khanoyan@austintexas.gov. Please include the phone number you will be calling from in your email. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Eugene Sepulveda, Chair Scott Madole, Vice-Chair Jeremy Hendricks, Secretary Wendy Price Todd Vicky Sepulveda Ernest Saulmon Jonathan Coon Billy Owens Raymond Young Chad Ennis AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 8, 2022 meeting. 2. STAFF REPORTS a) January 2022 Financial Results. (Prepared by Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief of Finance) 1 Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Please see further instructions on registration above. b) AUS Air Service Update. (Prepared by Jamy Kazanoff, Air Service Development) 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a) “Updates from the CEO regarding budget amendment for FY 2022 and fuel facility community meeting update” presented by Jacqueline Yaft, Chief Executive Officer. b) “A Decade of Growth: Austin’s Population and Demographic Trends” presented by Lila Valencia, City Demographer. c) “Plan of Finance for the 2022 Bond Issuance” presented by Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief Officer of Finance. d) “Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) Updates regarding the FAA Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation (BIL) criteria and AUS plan an update on the Environmental Assessment outreach program” presented by Lyn Estabrook, Manager of Planning & Development. 4. CONSENT AGENDA a) Approve a resolution authorizing acceptance of grants from the Federal Aviation Administration, the Department of Homeland Security, and other state and federal agencies to the City of Austin, Department of Aviation, for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport for Fiscal Years 2022-2024 in an amount not to exceed $320,000,000. Scheduled for approval by the City Council on March 24, 2022. (Note: Grant …
A Decade of Growth: Austin’s Population and Demographic Trends Airport Advisory Commission March 8, 2022 Content Population Growth Austin’s Unique Diversity Areas of Growth Growing Pains and Gains Population Growth Austin Population Growth, 1870 to 2020 961,855 656,562 251,808 1870 1880 1890 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Censuses 1870 – 2020. 4 1,000,000 900,000 800,000 700,000 600,000 500,000 400,000 300,000 200,000 100,000 4,428 0 .961 million Austin is the 11th largest city in the country but growth rivals that of the nation’s largest cities. Numeric Change among U.S. Largest Cities, 2010-2020 New York Houston Fort Worth Austin Phoenix Jacksonville San Antonio Dallas Los Angeles San Diego Philadelphia San Jose Chicago 171k in 10 yrs 0 100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 500,000 600,000 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data, 2010 and 2020. 5 Austin was the fastest-growing large metro in the country every year this decade. 2020 Population Numeric Change, 2010-2020 Percent Change, 2010-2020 Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Raleigh-Cary, NC Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, TN Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Jacksonville, FL Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census, P.L. 94-171. 2,283,371 2,673,376 1,413,982 1,989,519 7,122,240 7,637,387 2,558,143 1,605,848 2,660,329 4,018,762 567,082 538,965 283,492 343,319 1,201,824 1,270,845 415,635 260,252 416,369 578,953 33.0% 25.3% 25.1% 20.9% 20.3% 20.0% 19.4% 19.3% 18.6% 16.8% 6 Drivers of Growth Migration from other states and other parts of Texas drove nearly 3/4 of the growth in the Austin Metro area between July 1, 2019, and July 1, 2020. Increased share due to increase in newcomers paired with decreases in international migration and natural increase. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Vintage 2020. Domestic Migration 73% Natural Increase 21% Int'l Migration 6% 7 Austin Work Flows 2019 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, On the Map Work Flows, 2019. 8 Austin’s Unique Diversity Austin Race/Ethnicity Composition, 2010 & 2020 0.2% 0.1% 1.7% 0.2% 7.7% 6.2% 48.7% 0.5% 0.1% 3.9% 0.2% 8.9% Hispanic or Latino White, NH Black or African American, NH American Indian and Alaska Native, NH Asian, NH Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, NH Some Other Race, NH 35.1% 6.9% 32.5% 2010 47.1% 2020 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census, P.L. 94-171 File. Note: NH = Non-Hispanic Change in Austin’s Racial-Ethnic Composition, 2010 to 2020 40% Austin vs 5% TX, US More than …
Airport Expansion Development Program Capital Program Update Airport Advisory Commission March 08, 2022 AUS Project Update Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Environmental Assessment Update RFQ Updates 1 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Clarifying Information: Airport terminal Program Project Eligibility provisions from Directly from Legislative Language Airport terminal development as defined under 49 U.S.C. §47102(28) • Airport passenger terminal buildings including terminal gates • Access roads servicing exclusively airport traffic that leads directly to or from an airport passenger terminal building • Walkways that lead directly to or from an airport passenger terminal building *Connection to lightrail • Vehicles for moving passengers between terminal facilities and between terminal facilities and aircraft Source: FAA Website AAC Capital Program Update 2 Airport Terminal Program— Project Priorities As Stated in the BIL Airport Infrastructure Grant Program federal shares (FAA Contributions) are the same as for AIP • Generally 75% for large and medium hubs • Generally 90% for other NPIAS airports Terminal Improvement Program federal shares (FAA Contributions) are modified from AIP • 75% for large and medium hubs • 95% for small hubs, non-hubs, and non-primary airports Terminal Improvement Program also includes apportionment by airport size • No more than 55% of TIP can go to large hubs • No more than 15% can go to medium hubs (150M of overall 1B program, ~5M per medium hub airport) • No more than 20% can go to small hubs • Not less than 10% must go to nonhub and non-primary airports AAC Capital Program Update Source: FAA Website 3 Airport Terminal Program— Project Priorities As Stated in the BIL Consideration to be given to projects that: Increase capacity and passenger access Replace aging infrastructure Achieve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act/ expand accessibility for persons with disabilities Improve airport access for historically disadvantaged populations Improve energy efficiency, including upgrading environmental systems, upgrading plant facilities, and achieving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accreditation standards Improve airfield safety through terminal relocation Encourage actual and potential competition Previously funding FAA Programs/Projects 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Source: FAA Website AAC Capital Program Update 4 AUS – FAA BIL Strategies Airport Terminals Grant Program: • Shovel ready projects • Baggage Handling System • Terminal Optimization • Future Projects • Concourse B • Tunnel Airport Infrastructure Grant Program: • Shovel ready project • Demo for Airfield Infrastructure • Future Projects • Airfield Infrastructure • Central Utility …
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022 The Airport Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. CALL TO ORDER Chair E. Sepulveda called the Commission Meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Eugene Sepulveda – Chair Scott Madole – Vice Chair Jeremy Hendricks – Secretary* Jonathan Coon * (*attended via videoconference) Commissioners Absent: Billy Owens CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS: Raymond Young* Wendy Price Todd Vicky Sepulveda Ernest Saulmon Chad Ennis a) Bobbie Garza-Hernandez was allotted 3 minutes to address the Commission by telephone. b) Gavino Fernandez was allotted 3 minutes to address the Commission by telephone. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) The minutes from the meeting of January 11, 2022 were approved on Commissioner Saulmon’s motion; Commissioner V. Sepulveda seconded. Motion passed on an 8-0-0-2 vote. Commissions Owens and Ennis were absent. 2. STAFF REPORTS a) “January 2022 Financial Results” prepared by Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief of Finance. b) “AUS Air Service Update” prepared by Jamy Kazanoff, Air Service Development. 1 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a) “Updates from the CEO regarding budget amendment for FY 2022 and fuel facility community meeting update” presented by Jacqueline Yaft, Chief Executive Officer. b) “A Decade of Growth: Austin’s Population and Demographic Trends” presented by Lila Valencia, City Demographer. c) “Plan of Finance for the 2022 Bond Issuance” presented by Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief Officer of Finance and Dennis Waley, Managing Director PFM. The Commission expressed its concern that this bond issuance was not submitted to the Commission for recommendation. The Commission have asked that all components of the AEDP financing be routed to it or its working group for better recommendation to Council. d) “Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) Updates regarding the FAA Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation (BIL) criteria and AUS plan an update on the Environmental Assessment outreach program” presented by Lyn Estabrook, Manager of Planning & Development. 4. CONSENT AGENDA a) Approve a resolution authorizing acceptance of grants from the Federal Aviation Administration, the Department of Homeland Security, and other state and federal agencies to the City of Austin, Department of Aviation, for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport for Fiscal Years 2022-2024 in an amount not to exceed $320,000,000. b) Authorize award of a contract with Aviramp Ltd. for mobile air stairs in an amount not to exceed $489,410. c) Authorize negotiation and execution of a cooperative contract with Ecolab Inc, for pest control services, for …
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 8, 2022 3:00 PM 2716 SPIRIT OF TEXAS DRIVE ROOM 160 (Board Room and Public Comments) ROOM 174 (Public Viewing of Proceedings via videoconference) AUSTIN, TEXAS 78719 Some members of the Commission may be participating via videoconference. Live audio of the meeting will be available as an alternative to attending in person. Please email Steve Khanoyan at Stephen.Khanoyan@austintexas.gov by noon of the day of the meeting for dial-in details. Citizen communication is welcome either in person or via dial-in. Any member of the public wishing to address the Commission in person may sign in before the meeting or, if via dial in, by noon of the meeting date by emailing Steve Khanoyan at Stephen.Khanoyan@austintexas.gov. Please include the phone number you will be calling from in your email. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Eugene Sepulveda, Chair Scott Madole, Vice-Chair Jeremy Hendricks, Secretary Wendy Price Todd Vicky Sepulveda Ernest Saulmon Jonathan Coon Billy Owens Raymond Young Chad Ennis AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 11, 2022 meeting. 2. STAFF REPORTS a) December 2021 Financial Results. (Prepared by Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief of Finance) 1 Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Please see further instructions on registration above. b) AUS Air Service Update. (Prepared by Jamy Kazanoff, Air Service Development) 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a) “Updates from the CEO regarding community meetings related to the proposed fuel facility” presented by Jacqueline Yaft, Chief Executive Officer. b) “Art in Public Places at AUS” presented by Marjorie Flanagan, Acting Program Manager, and Curt Gettman, Senior Project Manager, Arts in Public Places. c) “Construction Training Program” presented by Michelle Pierre, Program Compliance Coordinator, Capital Contracting Office. d) “Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) Updates regarding the baggage handling system, program management support consultant, and airfield construction” presented by Tracy Thompson, Interim Chief Officer of Development, and Shane Harbinson, Deputy Chief of Planning and Development. e) “Notification plan for the Environment Assessment public meeting related to the AEDP” presented by Kane Carpenter, Manager Environmental Services. 4. CONSENT AGENDA a) Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with AECOM Technical Services Inc., as Technical Baggage Handling System (BHS) Advisor for the ABIA Terminal Centralized Baggage Handling System (BHS) in the amount …
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 8, 2022 3:00 PM 2716 SPIRIT OF TEXAS DRIVE ROOM 160 (Board Room and Public Comments) ROOM 174 (Public Viewing of Proceedings via videoconference) AUSTIN, TEXAS 78719 Some members of the Commission may be participating via videoconference. Live audio of the meeting will be available as an alternative to attending in person. Please email Steve Khanoyan at Stephen.Khanoyan@austintexas.gov by noon of the day of the meeting for dial-in details. Citizen communication is welcome either in person or via dial-in. Any member of the public wishing to address the Commission in person may sign in before the meeting or, if via dial in, by noon of the meeting date by emailing Steve Khanoyan at Stephen.Khanoyan@austintexas.gov. Please include the phone number you will be calling from in your email. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Eugene Sepulveda, Chair Scott Madole, Vice-Chair Jeremy Hendricks, Secretary Wendy Price Todd Vicky Sepulveda Ernest Saulmon Jonathan Coon Billy Owens Raymond Young Chad Ennis AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 11, 2022 meeting. 2. STAFF REPORTS a) December 2021 Financial Results. (Prepared by Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief of Finance) 1 Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Please see further instructions on registration above. b) AUS Air Service Update. (Prepared by Jamy Kazanoff, Air Service Development) 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a) “Updates from the CEO regarding community meetings related to the proposed fuel facility” presented by Jacqueline Yaft, Chief Executive Officer. b) “Art in Public Places at AUS” presented by Marjorie Flanagan, Acting Program Manager, and Curt Gettman, Senior Project Manager, Arts in Public Places. c) “Construction Training Program” presented by Michelle Pierre, Program Compliance Coordinator, Capital Contracting Office. d) “Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) Updates regarding the baggage handling system, program management support consultant, and airfield construction” presented by Tracy Thompson, Interim Chief Officer of Development, and Shane Harbinson, Deputy Chief of Planning and Development. e) “Notification plan for the Environment Assessment public meeting related to the AEDP” presented by Kane Carpenter, Manager Environmental Services. 4. CONSENT AGENDA a) Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with AECOM Technical Services Inc., as Technical Baggage Handling System (BHS) Advisor for the ABIA Terminal Centralized Baggage Handling System (BHS) in the amount …
Airport Expansion Development Program Capital Program Update Airport Advisory Commission February 08, 2022 AUS Project Update BHS RCA -4A,4B PMSC Solicitation Airfield Solicitation 2018 Rendering 1 AUS Activity Recovered Faster than Expected November and December 2021 activity exceeded 2019 levels AUS Monthly Activity 1.6M passengers (2021) 1.5M passengers (2019) s r e g n e s s a P l a t o T 1,800,000 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 ‐ Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2019 2021 2020 Year/Month Source: City of Austin Department of Aviation AAC Capital Program Update 2 Baggage Handling System Progressive Design Build Contractor: Whiting-Turner Construction Company Designer: Gensler Owner Rep: AECOM Design & Construction Packages: Amendment 2: BHS System and lowest level w/ additional screening machines Current participation to date is 25.82% DBE Future Amendments: to be determined for ticket counters, concourse, etc. AAC Capital Program Update 3 Program Management Support Consultant Long-range Airport Program Airfield and Utility Infrastructure • Virtual Zoom Outreach in partnership with SBMR • Feb. 10th 5:30pm Thursday • Program support for the 61 AEDP projects • Solicitation out March/April 10+ Gate Midfield Concourse Tunnel Expandable for Future Growth Optimize Barbara Jordan Terminal AAC Capital Program Update 4 *Updated 2020 Rendering Purpose & Mission of PMSC “The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is seeking an experienced firm with demonstrated technical capabilities and aviation experience to provide Program, Project, and Construction Management support services for airport facilities. The successful PMSC team will share the vision that sustainability, art, innovation, and the love of diversity is reflected in everything we do at AUS.” AAC Capital Program Update 5 Professional Services Support Staggered procurements for evolving professional service support needs Executive Program Management Consultant Team (PMG) • Program formulation, strategy, implementation and delivery Principal Architect ‐ HNTB • Facility programming and initial design & engineering • Integrated, multi‐disciplinary specialty and technical expertise • MWBE participation Program Management Team Procurement Winter/Spring 2022 • Project management and construction management • Project controls • Risk management and QA/QC • DBE participation AAC Capital Program Update 6 Upcoming Solicitations 2018 Rendering 7 Professional Services for AEDP Airfield Infrastructure Utilities and Airfield Infrastructure • Solicitation live January 31st • Pre Solicitation Meeting; 02/09/2022, 11:00 AM virtual …
Staff Briefing: Art in Public Places (AIPP) projects AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 8, 2022 325+ works of art now in the AIPP collection $16,000,000+ Water Tower Bike Rack Alan Knox Westenfield Pool Open Room Austin R+R Studios Sand Beach Park Tau Ceti Josef Kristofoletti Austin 2nd St Conv. Ctr. Garage Aquifer LAMA Ventures Second Street District Municipal Code TITLE 7 LIBRARIES AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES CHAPTER 7-2 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES Except as otherwise provided in this section, the council shall appropriate an amount equal to at least two percent of the construction cost of a project to select, acquire, and display art. The appropriation shall be a separate item in the project budget. Process for Art in Public Places project delivery Commitment to Equity We are a work-in-progress Art in Public Places embraces cultural equity. It is the goal of the program to ensure as many people as possible have meaningful engagements with public art and access to viewing, experiencing, and creating artwork. Staff updates AIPP actively seeks to provide members of historically underrepresented communities, which can include identities such as Black or African-American, Arab-American, Asian-American, Hispanic or LatinX, Pacific Islander, Indigenous Nations, LGBTQIA, or a person with a disability, with equitable access to public art opportunities. In support of this commitment, the program will make every effort to expand access to the collection and programmatic decision- making. Approved by the AIPP Panel and the Arts Commission, Dec. 20 Parking Garage/Admin. Bldg AIPP Project Parking Garage/Admin. Bldg AIPP Project Phase II Terminal Expansion AIPP Project Terminal Expansion AIPP Project Phase II Terminal Expansion AIPP Project Phase II (2) Local LaunchPAD artists Location based Art Vision Plan Artist: Mark Fornes of THEVERYMANY Status: Installed Budget: $1.55 million Local LaunchPAD Artist Accelerator: Lisa Woods Parking Garage and Administration Building AIPP Project Local Artists: Clay Odom and Kory Bieg Status: Installation Spring 2022 Budget: $212,000 Local LaunchPAD Artist Accelerator: Holly Veselka Parking Garage and Administration Building Phase II AIPP Project Artist: Janet Zweig Status: Installed Budget: $1,052,000 Local LaunchPAD Artist Accelerator: Steve Parker Terminal Expansion Project – Phase I Coming Soon! Local Artists: Josef Kristofoletti w/ Matthew Mazzotta Status: Community Engagement and Preliminary Design Budgets: $260,000 Terminal Expansion Project Phase II Interior Artwork Coming Soon! 2 Local Artists: Kat Kohl and Beili Liu Status: Community Engagement and Preliminary Design Budgets: $155,000 / $155,000 Kat Kohl Beili Liu Terminal Expansion Project Phase II Interior …
Financial Services Department Capital Contracting Construction Training Program Agenda Program Overview Program Requirements Statistics Aviation Specific Projects Training Organizations 2 Program Overview Development Partnerships Reporting Way Ahead • Council Resolution • DOL Training Programs • Initial Training Plan • Outreach Initiatives • Program Intent • Pipeline Organizations • Monthly Training Reports • Recognition http://austintexas.gov/department/construction-training-program 3 Program Requirements Construction Budget Trainee Requirement $500K - $2.5M Over $2.5M - $5M Over $5M - $10M 2 4 6 Trainees must be a Current Enrollee, or Graduate* of a COA-Approved: • Pipeline Organization or • DOL-Registered/Approved/Certified Apprenticeship, OJT, or Bilingual Training Program • Pipeline Organization or • DOL-Registered/Approved/Certified Apprenticeship, OJT, or Bilingual Training Program • Pipeline Organization or • DOL-Registered/Approved/Certified Apprenticeship, OJT, or Bilingual Training Program Over $10M 15% of Total Workforce • DOL-Registered/Certified Apprenticeship or Bilingual Training Program for Vertical (BC) Projects • DOL-Approved/Certified OJT or Bilingual Training Program for Horizontal (HH) Projects *Requirements may also be satisfied by workers enrolled in or a graduate of a DOL-Registered/Approved/Certified Training Program Regardless of estimated construction cost, no more than 50% of trainees can be graduates of a DOL-Registered/Approved/Certified Training Program 4 Meeting the Requirements For All Projects $500K and Above • Determine if current employees are enrolled, or a graduate of the following DOL Training Programs: - DOL-Registered Apprenticeship Program (for Vertical Projects) - DOL-Approved OJT Program (for Horizontal Projects) - DOL-Certified Bilingual Training Program (for Vertical and Horizontal Projects) • Select participants currently enrolled in one of the above programs • Enroll current employees in one of the above programs (These are the only options for above $10M) For $10M and Below Contracts • Augmenting current staff with personnel from the Pipeline Organizations • Upskilling current employees with training provided by the Pipeline Organizations 5 Total Trainees (14 BC Projects / 27 HH Projects) As of February 2, 2022 Construction Ready Trainees (79 of 323) Apprenticeship Programs (185 of 323) OJT Trainees (16 of 323) Graduates (43 of 323) 13% 5% 24% 58% 6 Current Trainees on Projects Above $10M (3 HH Projects) As of February 2, 2022 Apprenticeship Programs (10 of 17) 41% OJT Programs (7 of 17) 59% 7 Current Trainees on Projects $10M & Below (10 BC Projects / 17 HH Projects) As of February 2, 2022 Construction Ready Trainees (68 of 98) Apprenticeship Programs (17 of 98) OJT Programs (9 of 98) Graduates (4 …
AUS Environmental Assessment Briefing Kane Carpenter, Environmental Manager Sam Haynes, Acting Public Information & Marketing Manager Topics • Environmental Assessment (EA) Status • Environmental Impact Study Areas • Public Outreach 1 Proposed Action 2 Environmental Assessment Impact Categories • Affected Environments • Affected Environments • Air Quality • Biological Resources • Climate • Coastal Resources • Parkland, recreational, etc. • Hazardous Materials, • Historical, archeological and cultural resources • Land Use • Natural resources & energy supply • Noise • Farmland • Socioeconomic & environmental justice • Visual effects • Water Resources (floodplain, wetlands, scenic rivers, etc.) 3 Environmental Assessment Update • Major Sections in an EA • 100% - Statement of Purpose and Need • 100% - Description of Proposed Action • 100% – Alternatives Analysis – Focused on Terminal • 95% - Affected Environments • 95% - Confirm Significant Environmental Consequences • Scheduling - Public Presentations & Feedback • On-going - FAA coordination • Not started - Finding of no significant impact (FONSI) issued by FAA 4 Final Public Outreach Events • Virtual Draft EA Public Meeting on March 23, 2022 • In-Person Open House March 26, 2022 • Draft EA available for review and comment on February 22, 2022 • EA Website is live (Spanish and English) • AUS Evaluación Ambiental (Spanish) | SpeakUp Austin! • AUS Environmental Assessment | SpeakUp Austin! 5 Public Outreach Overview • Lead Consultant Team: Adisa Communications • Outreach to airport-adjacent neighbors & General Study Area • In-person & digital outreach • Mailed invitations, outreach to HOAs, in-person tabling at community events • City-wide public notification efforts • Radio, print ads, airport owned media 6 Questions 7 Kane Carpenter Environmental Manager Kane.carpenter@austintexas.gov 8
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2022 The Airport Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. CALL TO ORDER Chair E. Sepulveda called the Commission Meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. Raymond Young* Chad Ennis* Vicky Sepulveda Ernest Saulmon Commissioners in Attendance: Eugene Sepulveda – Chair Scott Madole – Vice Chair Jeremy Hendricks – Secretary* Billy Owens Wendy Price Todd* (*attended via videoconference) Commissioners Absent: Jonathan Coon CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS: None. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) The minutes from the meeting of January 11, 2022 were approved on Commissioner Saulmon’s motion, Commissioner Young seconded. Motion passed on an 8-0-0-2 vote. Secretary Hendricks and Commissioner Coon were absent. 2. WRITTEN STAFF BRIEFINGS a) “December Financial Results” prepared by Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief of Finance. b) “AUS Air Service Update” prepared by Jamy Kazanoff, Air Service Development. 1 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a) “Updates from the CEO regarding community meetings related to the proposed fuel facility” presented by Jacqueline Yaft, Chief Executive Officer. b) “Art in Public Places at AUS” presented by Marjorie Flanagan, Acting Program Manager, and Curt Gettman, Senior Project Manager, Arts in Public Places. c) “Construction Training Program” presented by Michelle Pierre, Program Compliance Coordinator, Capital Contracting Office. d) “Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) Updates regarding the baggage handling system, program management support consultant, and airfield construction” presented by Lyn Estabrook, Planning & Development Manager. e) “Notification plan for the Environment Assessment public meeting related to the AEDP” presented by Kane Carpenter, Manager Environmental Services, and Sam Haynes, Acting Public Information & Marketing Manager. 4. CONSENT AGENDA a) Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with AECOM Technical Services Inc., as Technical Baggage Handling System (BHS) Advisor for the ABIA Terminal Centralized Baggage Handling System (BHS) in the amount of $1,834,586 for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,592,586. b) Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the Design-Build Agreement with The Whiting-Turner Construction Company for construction services for the Existing Terminal Centralized Baggage Handling System Upgrades project in an amount of $157,055,614, for a total not to exceed an amount of $173,113,614. A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Commissioner V. Sepulveda; Commissioners Young and Saulmon seconded. Motion passed on an 8-0-1-1 vote. Vice Chair Madole abstained. Commissioner Coon was absent. 5. ACTION ITEMS None. 6. OLD BUSINESS City Council actions …
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 11, 2022 3:00 PM 2716 SPIRIT OF TEXAS DRIVE, ROOM 174-A AUSTIN, TEXAS 78719 (Note: The Mayor of the City of Austin Order No. 20210811-033 requires all individuals over the age of two to wear a face covering while present on or in City property unless expressly exempted in Section 2 of the order or by a City policy applicable to the premises or facility.) CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Eugene Sepulveda, Chair Scott Madole, Vice-Chair Jeremy Hendricks, Secretary Wendy Price Todd Vicky Sepulveda Bakari Brock (nominated) Ernest Saulmon Jonathan Coon Billy Owens Raymond Young Chad Ennis AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 14, 2021 meeting. 2. WRITTEN STAFF BRIEFINGS a) November 2021 Financial Results. (Prepared by Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief of Finance) b) AUS Air Service Update. (Prepared by Jamy Kazanoff, Air Service Development) 3. VERBAL STAFF BRIEFINGS Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. a) “Updates from the Chief Executive Officer regarding carbon neutrality at AUS” presented by Jacqueline Yaft, Chief Executive Officer. 1 b) “Updates from the Chief Executive Officer regarding outreach and scheduling related to the AUS fuel farm community meetings” presented by Jacqueline Yaft, Chief Executive Offiver. c) “Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) Update” presented by Tracy Thompson, Interim Chief Officer of Development, and Shane Harbinson, Deputy Chief of Planning and Development. 4. FOR RECOMMENDATION a) Authorize negotiation and execution of four contracts with Ricondo Associates Inc., Unison Consulting, Inc., Leighfisher Inc., and Frasca Assocates LLC for financial and other related consulting services, each for a term of five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $2,500,000 divided among the contractors. This item was postponed from the December 14, 2021 meeting. Scheduled for approval by the City Council at the February 3, 2022 meeting. (Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. SMBR determined this solicitation as an opportunity for the 16 certified minority-owned and women-owned businesses available to propose as a prime consultant. As a result, two minority-owned and women-own businesses were selected. b) Approve ratification of a contract with Netsync Network Solutions to provide Cisco Smartnet maintenance and support services in the amount of …
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 11, 2022 3:00 PM 2716 SPIRIT OF TEXAS DRIVE, ROOM 174-A AUSTIN, TEXAS 78719 (Note: The Mayor of the City of Austin Order No. 20210811-033 requires all individuals over the age of two to wear a face covering while present on or in City property unless expressly exempted in Section 2 of the order or by a City policy applicable to the premises or facility.) CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Eugene Sepulveda, Chair Scott Madole, Vice-Chair Jeremy Hendricks, Secretary Wendy Price Todd Vicky Sepulveda Bakari Brock (nominated) Ernest Saulmon Jonathan Coon Billy Owens Raymond Young Chad Ennis AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 14, 2021 meeting. 2. WRITTEN STAFF BRIEFINGS a) November 2021 Financial Results. (Prepared by Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief of Finance) b) AUS Air Service Update. (Prepared by Jamy Kazanoff, Air Service Development) 3. VERBAL STAFF BRIEFINGS Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. a) “Updates from the Chief Executive Officer regarding carbon neutrality at AUS” presented by Jacqueline Yaft, Chief Executive Officer. 1 b) “Updates from the Chief Executive Officer regarding outreach and scheduling related to the AUS fuel farm community meetings” presented by Jacqueline Yaft, Chief Executive Officer. c) “Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) Update” presented by Tracy Thompson, Interim Chief Officer of Development, and Shane Harbinson, Deputy Chief of Planning and Development. 4. FOR RECOMMENDATION a) Authorize negotiation and execution of four contracts with Ricondo Associates Inc., Unison Consulting, Inc., Leighfisher Inc., and Frasca Assocates LLC for financial and other related consulting services, each for a term of five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $2,500,000 divided among the contractors. This item was postponed from the December 14, 2021 meeting. Scheduled for approval by the City Council at the February 3, 2022 meeting. (Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. SMBR determined this solicitation as an opportunity for the 16 certified minority-owned and women-owned businesses available to propose as a prime consultant. As a result, two minority-owned and women-own businesses were selected. b) Approve ratification of a contract with Netsync Network Solutions to provide Cisco Smartnet maintenance and support services in the amount of …
A note regarding the Airport Advisory Commission (AAC) meeting of January 11, 2022. Due to the requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA) and the rules for Board and Commissions from the City of Austin, the regular meeting of the AAC on January 11, 2022 must be held in person at the location and time specified on the posted agenda. Additionally, according to Austin Public Health (APH), Travis County is in Stage 5 of the Covid‐19 risk guidelines. In order to comply with both circumstances, the Department of Aviation will enforce social distancing and mask wearing requirements during the AAC meeting. Due to the size of the meeting room, a limited number of airport staff will be in attendance. Additionally, public seating will be limited to 15 spaces at a time. Once capacity is reached, individuals will be allowed in as others leave. If capacity is reached, there will be a process of allowing speakers to enter the meeting room to address the AAC and immediately exiting the meeting room. Public queuing for the meeting will begin at 2:30PM with admission to the room beginning at 2:55PM. The Department of Aviation apologizes for any inconvenience as we work through this pandemic together.
Airport Expansion and Development Program Update to Airport Advisory Commission January 11, 2022 Overview Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) • AEDP Program Elements • Recap of Recent AEDP Actions • Upcoming Airport Advisory Commission and City Council Action Items • Questions, Comments & Discussion AEDP Program Summary 1 AUS Activity Has Recovered November 2021 activity exceeded 2019 levels AUS Monthly Activity 1.6M passengers (2021) 1.5M passengers (2019) s r e g n e s s a P l a t o T 1,800,000 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 - Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov 2019 2021 2020 Year/Month Source: City of Austin Department of Aviation AEDP Program Summary 2 AEDP Program Elements AEDP Program Summary 3 Optimize Barbara Jordan Terminal Four significant improvements to increase capacity and enhance operations Phase A Elements • New passenger screening capacity • New gate capacity, east and west • New checked bag screening system • Ticket counter expansion AEDP Program Summary Barbara Jordan Terminal Source: City of Austin Department of Aviation 4 Expansion Infrastructure Infrastructure improvements to enable new gate capacity Expansion Infrastructure Phase B Elements • Environmental Assessment • New Taxiways H&J • Utility infrastructure • New Central Utility Plant • Site Remediation • Light Rail integration AEDP Program Summary Source: City of Austin Department of Aviation 5 New Concourse B Program scope and budget for Concourse B are currently in development 10+ Gate Midfield Concourse Phase C Major Elements • New 10+ gate Concourse B • Underground Tunnel connecting Barbara Jordan Terminal with Concourse B Expandable for Future Growth Source: City of Austin Department of Aviation AEDP Program Summary 6 Optimization and New Gateway to Concourse B AEDP Program Summary Source: City of Austin Department of Aviation 7 7 Upcoming AEDP Actions AEDP Program Summary 8 Primary Professional Services Executive Program Management Consultant Team (PMG) Program formulation, strategy, implementation and delivery Principal Architect/Engineering PM/CM Consultant Support • Programming AND Initial Design Procurement: Complete • Provide facility programming and initial design & engineering • Integrated, multi- disciplinary specialty/technical expertise Staggered procurement to support near-term professional service needs of AUS Airport Expansion & Development Program • Project Management, Project Controls, Risk Management, QA/QC & Construction Management • Outreach February 2022 …
Carbon Neutrality at AUS Presented to the Airport Advisory Commission January 11, 2021 • A partnership with Austin Energy to generate 1.8 megawatts of renewable solar energy on the airport campus which provides power to the airport and 160 local homes through the Community Solar Program • A partnership with Signature Flight Support to accept the first-ever delivery of Sustainable Aviation Fuel to AUS earlier this year • Using 100% renewable energy in the Barbara Jordan Terminal through Austin Energy’s GreenChoice Program • Using renewable natural gas to power AUS’s shuttle bus fleet and piloting a renewable natural gas credit sharing program with Clean Energy to aid airport partners in reducing their emissions • Receiving Gold LEED Green Building certifications on several buildings on the airport campus, including the 2019 nine-gate expansion and administration building 1 • Achieving an Austin Energy Green Building 3-star rating on the newest completed airport facility, the Airport Career and Development Center • Purchasing renewable energy and carbon offsets from sustainable sources and promoting The Good Traveler program to AUS passengers • Establishing the AUS Food Rescue Program, which donates unused perishable food from concessions to Keep Austin Fed, and a campus-wide composting and recycling program • Partnering with airlines to support electric-powered airline ground service equipment 2 Thank you! Questions & Discussion 3
AUS Fuel Facility Airplane Fuel Facility Improvement Plan 0 Draft for Review Master Plan & Project Overview • Current Facility constructed in 1998 • City of Austin growth = expected number of flights and passengers will double in 20 years • Airport facilities must expand to meet demand • Current inability to meet fuel reserve requirements – significant operational risk • Fuel storage facility expansion is outlined in the 2040 AUS Master Plan approved by FAA - additional fuel capacity is critical. • Master Plan includes 4 phases – Total of 61 projects • Phase 1 - 22 Projects – Fuel Facility #16 • Phase 2 - 16 Projects • Phase 3 - 21 Projects • Phase 4 - 8 Projects Phase 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. New 863,000 square foot North Terminal Building for passenger processing (ticketing, security and baggage) New North Terminal entrance roadway ramps and curbfront (2 levels) with a separate passenger level between the new North Terminal and parking garage/CONRAC New 803,000 square foot 20-gate Midfield Concourse, aircraft apron, and hydrant fueling system Elevated passenger bridge connection between the Barbara Jordan Terminal and Midfield Concourse New airport entrance roadway intersection with SH 71 (Braided Left Turn) New ADG-VI Taxiway ‘D’ parallel to existing Runway 17R-35L New runway 17R-35L rapid exit taxiways Various new ADG-V taxiways and taxilanes (lighting and signage) New Remain Overnight (RON) aircraft apron area GA expansion apron, hangers and auto parking (3rd party development) New Aerial Firefighting facility adjacent to TxDOT Aviation (3rd party development) New Central Warehouse and Cross Dock facility adjacent to Golf Course Road Relocation of Golf Course Road (Phase 1) Expansion of the existing Catering facility (3rd party development) Expansion of the existing north Central Utility Plant New Fuel Facility on the west side of Runway 17R-35L (3rd party development) New east and west Airfield Lighting Vaults New Employee Parking north of SH 71 Expansion of the North Cargo facilities (3rd party development) New south Central Utility Plant Miscellaneous utility upgrades Miscellaneous non-aeronautical development area for commercial development (3rd party development) AEDP Program Summary 1 Master Plan & Project Overview • Fueling facility construction and operation of fueling facilities at AUS is governed under a contract with AUS Fuel Company (a consortium of airlines serving AUS) • AUS Fuels Company has …
