Versión en español a continuación. Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting (Special Called) June 15, 2021 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force to be held on June 15, 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 June 14th by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 15th Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-0112 or jaynell.nicholson@austintexas.gov no later than noon, June 14th . 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). 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 Jaynell.nicholson@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the •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 la junta en FECHA de la reunion (15 Junio 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 (14 Junio 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 (512) 972-0112 o Jaynell.nicholson@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 / …
Advisory Group and Task Force Subcommittee Reports Water Forward Task Force Meeting | June 15th , 2021 Advisory Group and Task Force Subcommittee Reports Ordinance Task Force Subcommittee Indirect Potable Reuse Task Force Subcommittee Climate Technical Advisory Group Aquifer Storage and Recovery Technical Advisory Group Questions and Discussion
Water Forward Code Amendments and Related City Council Resolutions Water Forward Task Force Meeting | June 15th , 2021 Resolution No. 20210520-063 Directs the City Manager to consult with Austin Water staff and seek input from the Water Forward Task Force regarding the implementation of the below strategies: • Dual plumbing ordinance for new larger commercial and multifamily development • Expansion of current reclaimed water system connection requirements • Water benchmarking and budgeting for new development • Landscape transformation ordinances and incentive programs • Irrigation efficiency and incentive program Directs City Manager to Follow the Water Forward 2018 implementation plan Directs the City Manager to provide recommendations to mitigate the impacts to affordability of these strategies https://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=361925 Next Steps Austin Water will plan an item for a future Water Forward Task Force meeting to seek Task Force input on implementation of specific Water Forward strategies Resolution No. 20210520-065 Initiates amendments to City Code Chapter to: 1. 2. Implement development project requirements for water benchmarking and water balance calculations; Implement mandatory onsite water reuse system requirement for large development projects; and 3. Expand reclaimed water connection requirements. Initiates an ordinance waiving the requirements for Planning Commission review https://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=361640 Resolution No. 20210520-065 Directs the City Manager to provide recommendations to mitigate the impacts to affordability of these new requirements Directs the City Manager to address flood protection needs along with water supply needs through stormwater and rainwater harvesting strategies in Water Forward Next Steps On June 10th Council approved the waiver of Planning Commission Review for Water Forward LDC code amendments and set a public hearing to on July 29th to consider approving amendments establishing: • water benchmarking, expanding reclaimed water connection requirements and adding onsite reuse requirements. Austin Water will develop recommendations regarding affordability considerations Watershed Protection will provide input on flood mitigation considerations Questions
Water Forward Implementation Progress Update and Supply Outlook 6/15/2021 Current Water Supplies 025,00050,00075,000100,000125,000150,000175,000200,000225,000JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAcre-FeetHighland Lakes InflowsAverage 1942 - PresentAverage 2008 - 20152021 LCRA Lake Levels Forecast Possible COA Stage 1 Drought Restrictions Possible COA Stage 2 Drought Restrictions Possible COA Stage 3 Drought Restrictions https://www.lcra.org/download/combined-storage-of-lakes-buchanan-and-travis/?wpdmdl=9375&refresh=60c24207690e11623343623 Water Forward 2018 Implementation Progress Continued Planning for Water Forward 2023 Update ASR Chartering, Data Gathering, and Technical Work continue AMI meter installations continue Implementation of other Water Forward Strategies QUESTIONS
WINTER STORM EVENT BRIEFING Water Forward Task Force | June 15th 2021 Bill Relief Rate Reduction Monthly Fee Reduction Bill Adjustments Wastewater Averaging Emergency Cut-off Fees Waived Bill Relief Estimated Reads reads Meter read data review averaging adjustments Wastewater Average • February/March bills based on estimated reads • March/April bills based on actual reads beginning March 19 • Residential rates reduced temporarily to mitigate high bills resulting from catch up • Review of actual reads to proactively apply leak adjustments and wastewater • Estimated consumption will apply to wastewater averaging calculation to mitigate wastewater average concerns Bill Relief Residential Rate Relief • Temporary rate relief savings - $4,585,335 Commercial and Multifamily Bill Adjustments • Commercial bill adjustments applied - $953,091 • Multi-family bill adjustments applied - $1,052,600 Total Relief as of 5/31/21: Over $6.5 Million Other Relief Emergency Home Repair Program • Committed $1 million for emergency plumbing repairs Plus 1 Payment Assistance Funding • Providing additional $5 million in residential payment assistance funding Community Recovery Plumbing Repair Coordination Public Water Stations Bulk Water Hauling Distribution Fixed Location Tank Water Totes (275-gallon) Distribution Next Steps Enterprise Resiliency Strategic Initiatives After Action Report Questions and Discussion Water Forward Task Force | June 15th 2021
Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force REGULAR MEETING June 15th , 2021 The Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force convened in a Regular on June 15th , 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications. Members in Attendance: Perry Lorenz Todd Bartee Diane Kennedy (L) Bill Moriarty Hani Michel Vanessa Puig-Williams Jennifer Walker – Vice Chair Sarah Faust Robert Mace Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Kevin Critendon, Liana Kallivoka, Matt Hollon, Tony Davee, Lucia Athens Staff in Attendance: Jaynell Nicholson, Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Joseph Gonzales __________________________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Walker called the meeting to order at 3:03pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL David Foster 2. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES The minutes from the May 7th, 2021 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force regular meeting were approved on Member Mace’s motion and Member Puig-Williams’s second for a final 6-0-0-2 vote. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND/OR REPORTS a. Water Forward Implementation Progress Update and Water Supply Outlook- Austin Water Staff, Jaynell Nicholson provided a briefing. b. Water Forward Code Amendments and Related City Council Resolutions- Austin Water Staff, Marisa Flores-Gonzalez provided a briefing. c. Winter Storm Event- Bill Relief – Austin Water Staff Joseph Gonzales provided a briefing. d. Advisory Group and Task Force Subcommittee Reports- Austin Water Staff, Jaynell Nicholson provided a briefing. a. Ordinance Subcommittee b. c. Climate Technical Advisory Group Indirect Potable Reuse Subcommittee 4. VOTING ITEMS- no voting items 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Water Forward 2023Planning Progress b. Winter Storm Event- Community Response and Communication c. Water Conservation Program Overview 6. ADJOURN Page 1 of 1 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force REGULAR MEETING June 15th , 2021 Vice Chair Walker adjourned the meeting at 5:31 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 information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Page 2 of 2
Versión en español a continuación. Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting (Special Called) May 7, 2021 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force to be held on May 7, 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 May 6rd by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 7th Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-0112 or jaynell.nicholson@austintexas.gov no later than noon, May 6th. 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 Jaynell.nicholson@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 la junta en FECHA de la reunion (7 Mayo 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 (6 Mayo 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 (512) 972-0112 o Jaynell.nicholson@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, …
Water Forward Implementation Progress Update and Supply Outlook 5/7/2021 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 May 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 t e e F - e r c A 225,000 200,000 175,000 150,000 125,000 100,000 75,000 50,000 25,000 0 Highland Lakes Inflows Average 1942 - Present Average 2008 - 2015 2021 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 https://www.lcra.org/download/combined-storage-of-lakes-buchanan-and-travis/?wpdmdl=9375 Water Forward 2018 Implementation Progress QUESTIONS
Water Forward 2023 Preliminary Planning 5/7/2021 Water Forward 2018 (WF18) Overview Approved by Council in November 2018 An Austin Water-led interdepartmental effort to develop a 100-year water plan that reflects our community’s values Key drivers included population growth, droughts, and climate change Council-appointed Task Force met monthly Community outreach throughout the plan development process Goal is to ensure a diversified, sustainable, and resilient water future, with strong emphasis on water conservation Planned to be updated on a five year cycle Water Forward 2023 (WF23) Project Plan Task 3. Refine planning methodology Task 4. Forecast baseline water demands Task 5. Update climate and hydrology analysis Task 1 - Project Management Task 2 - Community Engagement Task 6. Identify water resource needs Task 7. Identify, screen, and characterize strategies Task 8. Evaluate water resource portfolios Task 9. Develop plan recommendations and document adaptive management approach 9/2021 9/2022 9/2023 Key Takeaways WF23 will build on the technical foundation and lessons learned of WF18. This planning round will be led by AW staff with targeted consultant support. More robust approach to addressing risk and uncertainty Development of a Climate Technical Advisory Group Development of Community Advisory Group and an Equity and Affordability Roadmap and Tool Development of clearer approach to water needs identification Updated screening of WF18 and new strategies (with consideration for strategies underway) Screened strategies will have characterization updated or have new characterization performed Incorporation of Colorado River land analysis and potential drinking water quality protection strategies Updated approach to portfolio development and evaluation Development of adaptive management decision support frameworks to inform strategy implementation Better alignment between WF23 outputs and regional water planning considerations Austin Water Project Team Roles and Responsibilities AW Executive Team AW Task Specific Teams • Water Forward Steering Committee: Provides review, input, and final internal approval of work. • Executive Project Sponsor: Provides guidance and interim review and approval of work. AW Project Core Team (Systems Planning Water Resources Team) • Project Manager: Works with Task Leads to ensure tasks are being completed on time and in alignment with scope; Reports to Executive Team to seek guidance, review, and internal approval of work. • Task Leads: Work closely with Primary Subject Matter Experts and Technical Teams to execute tasks; Resolves or elevate issues to PM and Review Teams as necessary. …
Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Pilot and Program Management – Phase 1a James Dwyer & Kristi Shaw - HDR Water Forward Task Force | May, 7th, 2021 Scope Basis SUCCESSFUL ASR PROJECT areas and implementation challenges Understand the candidate aquifer Consider integration of the ASR supply into the existing distribution system preferred project alternatives Use proven decision tools to identify Develop mindful outreach strategies to educate and engage the community Task 4 • Initial storage zone screening • Heat mapping of aquifer characteristics • Key outcome: potentially suitable ASR wellfield areas Task 5 Task 8 • Integration point scoring using criteria • Key outcome: potentially suitable integration points • Develop plan and budget for field testing • Key outcome: Exploratory Drilling & Testing Plan Task 1. Task 2. Task 4. Task 5. Task 6. Task 7. Project Management AW and Consultant Team Chartering Preliminary ASR Storage Zone Identification & Characterization Preliminary ASR Integration Point Identification and Characterization Preliminary Project Alternatives Development & Evaluation Project Alternatives Revision & Re- evaluation Task 8. Exploratory Drilling & Testing Planning Task 6 • Use suitable wellfield areas & integration points to develop project alternatives Task 7 • Final report • Project alternative revision as needed • Score each alternative using project criteria • Key outcome: preferred project informed by community input alternative(s) • Key outcome: scored project alternatives Task 3- Community Engagement and Education, including equity and affordability tasks Overview of Phase 1a Project Approach Task 2 –Team Chartering Goal: support clarity of mission and tenets of success, and project team alignment Steps: • Project initiation chartering • Follow-up chartering sessions to realign goals and objectives as needed, particularly as a result of community engagement Task 3 – Community Engagement Consultant Community Engagement Team: ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Kristi Shaw, HDR Technical ASR- Communications Liaison Carmen Schofield, HDR Communications Lead Shuronda Robinson, Adisa Communications Advisor- ASR Introduction and Education Task Lead Lynda Rife, Rifeline Advisor- Outreach and Preliminary Project Alternatives Public Engagement Task Lead Task 3 – Project Introduction, Engagement, & Education Engagement and Education Plan Introduction and Education Campaign Project background, goals and objectives Introduce the project to the community Identify roles and responsibilities within Demonstrate how ASR fits into Water Forward project team Identify project milestones and schedules Identify communities and stakeholders, including governmental entities, regulatory bodies, and public interest …
WINTER STORM EVENT BRIEFING Water Forward Task Force | May 7, 2021 System Map Event Overview Critical 48-hour period Begin Freeze (Approximate) End Freeze (Approximate) 350 300 250 200 150 ) D G M ( 100 50 0 y a D r e p s n o l l a G n o i l l i M / ) G M ( s n o l l a G f o s n o i l l i M 2/10/2021 2/12/2021 2/14/2021 2/16/2021 2/18/2021 2/20/2021 2/22/2021 2/24/2021 2/26/2021 2/28/2021 Storage Pumpage Usage Storage Loss AW Incident Command activated 2/17 @7am SWB Outage 2/16 @10 PM System Peak Hourly 330 MGD 2/17 @ 9 AM SWB Boil Water Notice Issued 2/17 @ 11AM Citywide Boil Water Notice 2/17 @ 8:30 PM End Freeze (Approximate) Ullrich Power Outage 2/17 @ 2PM Ullrich at pre-shut down flowrate 2/18 @ 1AM Ullrich Startup 2/17 @ 5:30 PM 2/15/21 12:00 AM 2/17/21 12:00 AM 2/19/21 12:00 AM 2/21/21 12:00 AM 2/23/21 12:00 AM Storage Pumpage Usage 350 300 250 200 150 ) D G M ( 100 50 0 y a D r e p s n o l l a G n o i l l i M / ) G M ( s n o l l a G f o s n o i l l i M System Recovery Central Zone Boil Water Notice lifted 2/22 AM @ 5:30AM North, South, NWA zones Boil Water Notice lifted 2/22 @ 4:30PM Emergency Water Use Restrictions lifted 2/24 @ 8AM 350 300 250 200 150 ) D G M ( 100 50 0 y a D r e p s n o l l a G n o i l l i M / ) G M ( s n o l l a G f o s n o i l l i M Citywide Boil Water Notice lifted 2/23 @ 11:45AM 2/22/21 12:00 AM 2/23/21 12:00 AM 2/24/21 12:00 AM 2/25/21 12:00 AM 2/26/21 12:00 AM 2/27/21 12:00 AM 2/28/21 12:00 AM Storage Pumpage Usage Leak/Break Timeline Begin Freeze End Freeze D C F E H I A - Lake Creek 42" Break B - Texas Plume SSO C - SWB Low Pressure D - Peak Hrly Usage E - SWB BWN F - Ullrich Power Outage G - Minimum Storage H - Citywide BWN I - Ullrich @ Pre-shutdown …
Advisory Group and Task Force Subcommittee Reports Water Forward Task Force Meeting | May 7, 2021 Advisory Group and Task Force Subcommittee Reports Ordinance Task Force Subcommittee Indirect Potable Reuse Task Force Subcommittee Climate Technical Advisory Group Aquifer Storage and Recovery Technical Advisory Group Questions and Discussion
FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 QUARTER 2 REPORT FY21 Q2 Progress Current/Planned FY21 Q3 Activities Future Implementation Steps Water Forward 2023 AW staff began development of a draft scope outline for the five year update to Water Forward 2018, to be completed in 2023. AW also began preliminary technical work to support the plan update. AW will gather Water Forward Task Force input on the Water Forward 2023 scope, begin targeted consultant procurement for specific tasks, and continue planning and technical work to support the plan update. FY21: Pre-planning & begin community engagement FY22: Update methodology, demands, climate & FY23: hydrology analysis, and identify water needs Identify strategies, develop & evaluate portfolios, develop recommendations & plan Protecting our Core Colorado River Supplies Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved the adopted 2021 Regional Water Plan submitted by Region K. AW will review TWDB’s draft 2022 State Water Plan. FY21: State Water Plan finalization and initial planning and consultant selection for 2026 Region K plan. FY21: FY25: Anticipated project completion. Installation of 250,000 meters continues. Conservation My ATX Water systems testing pilot including nearly 5,000 water meters almost complete. Pre-install field surveys continue and meter installations will continue and include ~2200 additional meters. AW completed development of Onsite Water Reuse Pilot Incentive program. AW received Council spending authorization for Onsite Water Reuse Pilot Incentive program. FY21: AW will begin stakeholder outreach to potential incentive candidates. Onsite Water Reuse AW’s Onsite Water Reuse Systems (OWRS) Team began implementation of the Council-approved OWRS Ordinance. AW will begin stakeholder outreach and publish guidance documents to educate the development community on the OWRS Ordinance. FY23/4: Anticipated onsite water reuse mandate in effect for new developments >250,000 square feet. Centralized & Decentralized Reclaimed Drought Supplies AW continued work to 1) implement AW’s 2013 Completing the Core plan to create a reclaimed loop through downtown and east Austin and 2) update the Centralized Reclaimed Master Plan. AW will continue to support reclaimed infrastructure projects, development review, and updates to the Centralized Reclaimed Master Plan among other activities. The ASR Pilot and Program Management project contract with HDR, Inc. was executed in March 2021. Work continued on the ASR Pilot and Program Management Project, including team chartering, data gathering, and initial technical and community engagement work.. FY21: Anticipated completion of updates to the Centralized Reclaimed Master Plan and development of a Decentralized Reclaimed planning products. FY25: Anticipated completion of the downtown …
Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force SPECIAL CALLED MEETING May 7th , 2021 The Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force convened in a Special Meeting on May 7th , 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications. Perry Lorenz Bill Moriarty Hani Michel Vanessa Puig-Williams (L) Members in Attendance: Jennifer Walker – Vice Chair Sarah Faust Robert Mace Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Kevin Critendon, Liana Kallivoka, Matt Hollon, Tony Davee Staff in Attendance: Teresa Lutes, Jaynell Nicholson, Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Helen Gerlach, Sara Eatman, Katherine Jashinski __________________________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Walker called the meeting to order at 3:25pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None 2. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES The minutes from the January 12th2021 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force regular meeting were approved on Member Moriarty’s motion and Member Mace’s second for a final 6-0-0-2 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. Water Forward 2023 Preliminary Planning- Austin Water staff, Marisa Flores Gonzalez provided a briefing c. Aquifer Storage and Recovery Pilot and Program Management Overview- HDR Contractors James Dwyer and Carmen Schofield provided a briefing d. Winter Storm Event Presentation- Austin Water Staff Kevin Critendon provided a briefing 4. VOTING ITEMS 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Water Forward 2023Planning Progress b. Winter Storm Bill Relief c. Water Conservation Update d. Advisory Group and TF Subcommittee Reports i. Ordinance subcommittee ii. Indirect Potable Reuse (IPR) Subcommittee iii. Climate Technical Advisory Group (CTAG) Page 1 of 1 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force SPECIAL CALLED MEETING May 7th , 2021 6. ADJOURN Vice Chair Walker adjourned the meeting at 5:31 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 information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Page 2 of 2
SPECIAL CALLED Versión en español a continuación. Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting April 14, 2021 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force to be held on April 14, 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 April 13th by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 14th Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-0112 or jaynell.nicholson@austintexas.gov no later than noon, April 13th. 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 jaynell.nicholson@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 SPECIAL CALLED Reunión del Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting la junta en FECHA de la reunion (14 Abril 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 (13 Abril 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 (512) 972-0112 o jaynell.nicholson@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 …
Water Forward Implementation Progress Update and Supply Outlook 4/14/2021 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 April 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 t e e F - e r c A 225,000 200,000 175,000 150,000 125,000 100,000 75,000 50,000 25,000 0 Monthly Inflows to Lakes Buchanan and Travis Data through March 31, 2021 Average 1942 - Present Average 2008 - 2015 2021 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 https://www.lcra.org/download/combined-storage-of-lakes-buchanan-and-travis/?wpdmdl=9375 Water Forward 2018 Implementation Progress Looking Forward Next Water Forward Task Force meeting to be held May 4, 2021 and will include presentation of draft Water Forward 2023 scope outline QUESTIONS
Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Pilot and Program Management – Phase 1a James Dwyer & Kristi Shaw - HDR Water Forward Task Force | April 14, 2021 Scope Basis SUCCESSFUL ASR PROJECT areas and implementation challenges Understand the candidate aquifer Consider integration of the ASR supply into the existing distribution system preferred project alternatives Use proven decision tools to identify Develop mindful outreach strategies to educate and engage the community Task 4 • Initial storage zone screening • Heat mapping of aquifer characteristics • Key outcome: potentially suitable ASR wellfield areas Task 5 • Integration point scoring using criteria • Key outcome: potentially suitable integration points Task 8 • Develop plan and budget for field testing • Key outcome: Exploratory Drilling & Testing Plan Task 1. Task 2. Task 4. Task 5. Task 6. Task 7. Project Management AW and Consultant Team Chartering Preliminary ASR Storage Zone Identification & Characterization Preliminary ASR Integration Point Identification and Characterization Preliminary Project Alternatives Development & Evaluation Project Alternatives Revision & Re- evaluation Task 8. Exploratory Drilling & Testing Planning Task 6 • Use suitable wellfield areas & integration points to develop project alternatives informed by community input • Key outcome: scored project alternatives • Project alternative revision as needed Task 7 • Final report alternative(s) • Score each alternative using project criteria • Key outcome: preferred project Task 3- Community Engagement and Education, including equity and affordability tasks Overview of Phase 1a Project Approach Task 2 –Team Chartering Goal: support clarity of mission and tenets of success, and project team alignment Steps: • Project initiation chartering • Follow-up chartering sessions to realign goals and objectives as needed, particularly as a result of community engagement Task 3 – Community Engagement Consultant Community Engagement Team: Kristi Shaw, HDR Technical ASR- Communications Liaison Carmen Schofield, HDR Communications Lead Shuronda Robinson, Adisa Communications Advisor- ASR Introduction and Education Task Lead Lynda Rife, Rifeline Advisor- Outreach and Preliminary Project Alternatives Public Engagement Task Lead Task 3 – Project Introduction, Engagement, & Education Engagement and Education Plan Introduction and Education Campaign Project background, goals and objectives Introduce the project to the community Identify roles and responsibilities within Demonstrate how ASR fits into Water Forward project team Identify project milestones and schedules Identify communities and stakeholders, including governmental entities, regulatory bodies, and public interest …
NEW ONSITE WATER REUSE PILOT INCENTIVE PROGRAM Katherine Jashinski, Supervising Engineer, Onsite Water Reuse Program 4/14/2021 WHY THE NEW INCENTIVE PROGRAM? • Austin Water received Council direction in May of 2019 to include Water Forward regulations into the LDC Revision • AW was specifically asked to address onsite reuse in commercial developments ≥250,000 PUBLIC STAKEHOLDER MEETINGS June 25th 2019 Alternative On-Site Water Use Workshop #1 July 23rd 2019 Alternative On-Site Water Use Workshop #2 Morning Focus: Case Studies in Alternative Onsite Water Systems •Heard first-hand experiences with designing and building alternative onsite water systems Morning Focus: Testing Example Developments •Walked through typical development projects seen in Austin to provide feedback on the proposed ordinance approach and requirements Afternoon Focus: Water Forward Ordinance Development Workshop •Gave input to shape future City of Austin ordinance requirements regarding alternative water systems October 16th 2019 LDC Open House Events KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM PUBLIC INPUT 1 2 3 4 Concerns about system costs and effects on affordability Would like to see developer incentives to offset costs Want to avoid increasing project review time due to new regulations Need for clarification on mandatory installations ONSITE WATER REUSE SYSTEMS IN THE LDC 23-9D-1050 Onsite Water Reuse System Rules and Incentive Program (A) An onsite water reuse system is required for a large development project for which a site plan application is submitted under Division 23-6B-2 (Site Plan Review ) on or after December 1, 2023. (B) By December 1, 2020, the director shall: (1) Adopt rules to implement, administer, and enforce this article, including rules to regulate the treatment, monitoring, and reporting requirements for onsite water reuse systems; and (2) Develop an incentive program for onsite water reuse systems. PHASED IMPLEMENTATION APPROACH Phase I took effect December 20, 2020 Voluntary OWRS Program New OWRS regulations in Title 15 (Utility Regulations) for the design, permitting and operation and maintenance of multi- family & commercial systems Incentive program implemented to encourage voluntary adoption of OWRS in new development to test out the new regulatory framework Phase 2 to take effect late 2023 (pending adoption) Mandatory OWRS Program Mandatory installation of OWRS for commercial and multi-family developments ≥250,000 sq. ft. in Title 25 (Land Development Code) Updated regulations for Title 15 on the applicability for the mandate along with provisions for enforcing the mandate OTHER INCENTIVE PROGRAMS FOR ONSITE REUSE SFPUC PILOT GRANT PROGRAM NYC DEP …
