Versión en español a continuación. Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting January 12, 2021 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force to be held on January 12, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications (via videoconferencing) Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (by January 11th by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the January 12th Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 769-6178 or marisa.flores@austintexas.gov no later than noon, January 11th. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to marisa.flores@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •This meeting will be broadcast live and may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting FECHA de la reunion (12 Enero 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social (por videoconferencia) Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (11 Enero antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512) 769-6178 o marisa.flores@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de …
DRAFT 12/18/2020 FY 2019-2020 Annual Report 10 01/08/2021 DRAFT Introduction This report documents Austin Water’s progress made during Fiscal Year 2019-2020 (FY20)1 to implement the Water Forward plan. Despite challenges posed by the COVI-19 pandemic, staff made considerable progress on near term Water Forward strategies as described in the following pages. Water Forward is the City of Austin’s 100-year integrated water resource plan developed to create a resilient and sustainable water future in the face of challenges posed by population growth, climate change, and droughts worse than those we have experienced in the past. The Austin City Council adopted the Water Forward plan in November 2018. Austin Water led the development of the plan using a One Water approach that balances multiple objectives including water reliability, social, environmental, and economic benefits. The plan’s guiding principles (listed to the right) were crafted in collaboration with the Council-appointed Water Forward Task Force reflect our community’s values and continue to inform current implementation efforts. Austin Water is also working to understand and consider equity and affordability impacts in implementing the plan. to The Water Forward plan includes strategies to reduce potable water demand, increase the use of alternative and reclaimed water, protect our core Colorado River and Highland Lakes supplies, and build potable supply resiliency during future droughts with strategies like Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR). Austin Water is leading the implementation of the plan and continues to work with the Water Forward Task Force and other City departments. Current implementation efforts include onsite reuse and reclaimed water code changes, development of conservation programs, working with our regional partners to protect our core supplies, and procuring a consultant to assist in the identification of potential ASR pilot locations and future ASR program management. The utility is also continuing to engage the community to develop the relationships and the plan implementation process. to support resources necessary 1 This annual report covers the period from October 1, 2019 to September 31, 2020, which aligns with the City of Austin fiscal year. Many Austin Water performance metrics, including gallons per capita per day (GPCD), are reported on a fiscal year basis. Some metrics that Austin Water reports to other agencies including Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) are tracked on a calendar year basis from January 1st to December 31st. Most of the data in this document was able to …
Water Forward Implementation Progress Update: Supply Update and Water Forward FY20 Annual Report 1/12/2021 t e e f - e r c a , e g a r o t S 2,200,000 2,000,000 1,800,000 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 Combined Storage of Lakes Buchanan and Travis January 1, 2005 through January 1, 2021 2.01M ac-ft Full Storage Current Water Supplies 0.6M ac-ft Interruptible stored water for non- Garwood divisions was not provided by LCRA in 2012 through 2015. 0 Jan-05 Jan-06 Jan-07 Jan-08 Jan-09 Jan-10 Jan-11 Jan-12 Jan-13 Jan-14 Jan-15 Jan-16 Jan-17 Jan-18 Jan-19 Jan-20 Jan-21 Jan-22 Monthly Inflows to Lakes Buchanan and Travis Data through December 31, 2020 Average 1942 - Present Average 2008 - 2015 2019 2020 h t n o M r e p t e e F - e r c A 400,000 350,000 300,000 250,000 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec LCRA Lake Levels Forecast Possible COA Stage 1 Drought Restrictions Possible COA Stage 2 Drought Restrictions Possible COA Stage 3 Drought Restrictions StorageProjection_12012020.xlsx (lcra.org) Water Forward FY20 Annual Report This report documents Austin Water’s progress made during Fiscal Year 2019-2020 (FY20) to implement the Water Forward plan. Despite challenges posed by the COVI-19 pandemic, staff made considerable progress on near term Water Forward strategies Most of the data in this document was able to be reported on a fiscal year basis. In some instances only calendar year data was available and that has been noted where necessary. Awards & Recognition “The innovations coming to the water sector present an opportunity for a paradigm shift in the way utilities think about and solve long-standing challenges to clean and reliable water,” said Jackie Jarrell, WEF President. “WEF is excited to recognize Austin Water for embracing innovative ways to better serve their communities.” Protecting Our Core Colorado River Supplies Monthly Inflows to Lakes Buchanan and Travis Data through November 30, 2020 Average 1942 - Present Average 2008 - 2015 2019 2020 h t n o M r e p t e e F - e r c A 400,000 350,000 300,000 250,000 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec My ATX Water Austin’s Smart Water Meter System My ATX Water Implementation Map Existing and Updated Conservation Programs New Commercial, Industrial …
Update on Volumetric Surveys of Lakes Travis & Buchanan 1/12/2021 Update on water supply lake volumetric surveys LCRA owns and operates Lakes Travis and Buchanan, the region’s water supply and flood control lakes Combined storage is approximately 2 million acre-feet LCRA has contracted with TWDB to survey Lake Travis • Lake Travis survey is planned to be completed in early 2021 TWDB recently completed a survey of Lake Buchanan for LCRA • The survey showed slightly more capacity than Buchanan's last survey Update on water supply lake volumetric surveys LCRA re-surveys Lakes Travis and Buchanan regularly • Approximately every 10 years TWDB uses up-to-date techniques for surveying • TWDB's Hydrographic Survey Program has completed 174 hydrographic surveys on 110 unique reservoirs. Regional water planning processes take projected sedimentation into account in determining firm yield QUESTIONS
Water Forward Community Engagement Strategy Update 1/12/2021 Water Forward 2018 Community Engagement Strategy Equality and Equity Equality – giving the same to everyone regardless of context Equity – giving people what they need to reach a just outcome Strengthening Equitable Community Engagement City of Austin Equity Office defines equity with a focus on racial equity, in recognition that race is the most consistent predictor across all quality of life outcomes Intersections exist within other oppressions such as gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, class, immigrant status, and veteran status, but outcomes within these identities still most negatively impact people of color 6 Steps for Building Racial Equity- Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) Proposal: What is the policy, program, practice, or budget decision under consideration? What are the desired results and outcomes? Data: What’s the data? What do the data tell us? Community engagement: How have communities been engaged? Are there opportunities to expand engagement? Analysis and strategies: Who will benefit from or be burdened by your proposal? What are your strategies for advancing racial equity or mitigating unintended consequences? Implementation: What is your plan for implementation? Accountability and communication: How will you ensure accountability, communicate, and evaluate results? Strengthening Equitable Community Engagement Austin Water staff beginning process to update Water Forward community engagement strategy to continue WF2018 best practices: • Collecting disaggregated demographic information • Ensuring geographic representation from neighborhoods across the City • Identifying key decision points and ensuring opportunities for community input • Creating multiple opportunities for input through various mediums • Maintaining targeted stakeholder lists • Going where the people are And strengthen equitable community engagement strategies Proposed Community Advisory Group Made up community leaders/members who will • Make recommendations related to individual Water Forward strategies, as it pertains to implementation and community engagement • Provide input into Water Forward plan updates • Provide additional transparency and accessible information about water planning to communities historically underrepresented in water planning processes Staff exploring potential for incentive options for participation Plan to meet on a monthly basis initially to provide grounding in water issues and planning prior to start of WF 2023 plan update process Similar example: Climate Equity Plan – Community Climate Ambassadors Program Next Steps Today - Respond to Task Force questions and receive input March 2021 - …
Water Forward Task Force Ordinance and Indirect Potable Reuse Subcommittee Reports 1/12/2021 12/9 Ordinance Subcommittee Report Status of WF code changes Ordinance affordability discussion Community engagement 1/7 Indirect Potable Reuse Subcommittee Report Scheduling of future quarterly IPR Subcommittee Meetings WAM Modeling and Risk Analysis Areas of further study and planning during 2021 Previously provided questions from Member Moriarty Review Subcommittee Membership QUESTIONS
TWDB Funding Strategies for Water Forward Projects Water Forward Task Force Meeting | January 12, 2021 Presentation Overview Austin Water Strategy Loan Types and Factors Funding for Water Forward Projects Summary Austin Water Strategy Austin Water staff monitors potential alternative funding mechanisms and options Identification of TWDB loan opportunities and ongoing reporting • AW Internal TWDB Committee • Evaluate CIP Projects in approved 5-Year CIP Plan and CIP Projects in 10-Year CIP Plan TWDB SWIFT TWDB Drinking Loan Water SRF Uses: Projects that are recommended water management strategies in the most recent approved State Water Plan associated with a capital cost. Planning, acquisition, design and construction of water related infrastructure, including water supply and Source Water protection. Availability: Twice a year Year round Terms: 20 to 30 yrs 20 to 30 yrs Restrictions: Project must be included in the State Water Plan (Region K) Must comply with federal requirements Other: AW to apply by Feb 1st and close loan in Nov. AW to apply anytime during the year and close loan in Nov. Loan Types and Factors TWDB Loan Considerations Environmental Review Debt Service Payments immediate after loan closing Loan Reporting such as Annual HUB reporting Texas Region K Plan for SWIFT Water Forward Projects AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) - $80,195,000 TWDB Loan. Austin’s Smart Water Meter System will replace more than 230,000 analog water meters with electronically read meters connected to a wireless network over the next five years. Visit myatxwater.org for more information. • Multi-Year Funding Submittal due to TWDB by Feb. 1, 2021 Aquifer Storage and Recovery • Pilot project underway with Phase 1 Engineering Services • Full Scale project anticipated to submit TWDB application by Feb 1, 2027 Timeline for TWDB Loan Applications 18 to 24 month process ASR in State Water Plan SWIFT Abridged Application due to, February 1stt TWDB Considers Application Loan Approval TWDB/ Attorney General and Legal Review DWSRF Project Info. Forms due to TWDB (anytime) TWDB Prioritization Review & Invitation to Submit Full Application with City Council Approval Prepare Loan Closing Documents/City Council Financing Agreement or Bond Ordinance Execute 1st Loan Closing on Multi-year Loan TWDB Loan Progress by Projects as of November 30, 2020 ) $ ( s r a l l o D f o s n o i l l i M 90.0 80.0 70.0 60.0 50.0 …
Discuss and consider approval of 2021 Task Force meeting times 1/12/2021 Item 3a) Discuss and consider approval of 2021 Task Force meeting times. Task Force meetings are currently scheduled to begin at 4pm on the meeting date. The Task Force would like to discuss and consider approval of possibly changing the meeting start time to 1pm. Approved 2021 meeting dates would remain the same. DISCUSSION
Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force REGULAR MEETING January 12, 2021 The Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force convened in a Special Meeting on January 12, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications. Todd Bartee Bill Moriarty Hani Michel Diane Kennedy Members in Attendance: Jennifer Walker – Vice Chair Sarah Faust Robert Mace Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Kevin Critendon, Liana Kallivoka, Mike Kelly, Tony Davee, Lucia Athens Staff in Attendance: Teresa Lutes, Jaynell Nicholson, Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Christina Romero, Dan Strub, Matt Cullen __________________________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Walker called the meeting to order at 3:08pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None 2. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES The minutes from the November 13, 2020 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force regular meeting were approved on Member Michel’s motion and Member Faust’s second for a final 7-0-0-3 vote. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND/OR REPORTS a. Water Forward Implementation Progress Update: Supply Update and Water Forward FY20 Annual Report – Austin Water staff, Marisa Flores Gonzalez provided a briefing. b. Update on Volumetric Surveys of Lakes Travis & Buchanan – Austin Water staff, Teresa Lutes provided a briefing. c. Water Forward Community Engagement Strategy Update - Austin Water staff, Marisa Flores Gonzalez and Jaynell Nicholson provided a briefing. d. Water Forward Task Force Ordinance and Indirect Potable Reuse Subcommittee Reports – Austin Water staff, Marisa Flores Gonzalez provided a briefing. e. Potential Texas Water Development Board Funding Strategies for Water Forward Projects - Austin Water staff, Christina Romero provided a briefing. 4. VOTING ITEMS a. Discuss and consider approval of 2021 Task Force meeting times. The motion to move the Task Force meeting time to 3pm was approved by the Task Force on a 9-0-0-1 vote on Member Lorenz’s motion and Member Michel’s second. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. ADJOURN Page 1 of 1 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force REGULAR MEETING January 12, 2021 Vice Chair Walker adjourned the meeting at 5:05 pm. 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 contact Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force liaison Marisa Flores Gonzalez at 512-972-0194, for additional …
