REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE DOWNTOWN COMMISSION Wednesday May 21, 2025, 5:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Downtown Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by register, please contact Christi Vitela at Christi.Vitela@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2792. telephone. To Jennifer Franklin Nkiru Gelles Nelly Paulina Ramírez Spencer Schumacher CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Ed Ishmael, Chair Kimberly Levinson, Vice Chair Peter Breton Pat Buchta David Carroll Liz Coufal Nathan McDaniel Charles Peveto Sania Shifferd Philip Wiley CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular called meeting on April 16, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing by Carey Chaudoir, Commander - Downtown Area Command, Austin Police Department, and Joshua Griggers, Lieutenant - Downtown Operations, Austin Police Department, regarding an update on the reopening of Sixth Street and crime statistics as they relate to the Safer Sixth Street Initiative. 3. Staff briefing by Michael Kimbro, Program Manager III, Austin Transportation and Public Works Department, and Joseph Al-Hajeri, Parking Enterprise Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works Department, regarding the Shared Micro Mobility Program. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation by Nicole Klepadlo, Executive Director, Red River Cultural District, regarding the recent work toward the advancement of tourism and entertainment. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk, at (512) 974-2792 for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Downtown Commission, please contact Christi Vitela …
Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 16, 2025 DOWNTOWN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2025 The Downtown Commission convened the regular meeting on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at City Hall, 301W 2nd St, in a hybrid meeting format. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE Ed Ishmael, Vice-Chair Peter Breton Pat Buchta David Carroll Kimberly Levinson Charles Peveto Philip Wiley COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY Liz Coufal Jennifer Franklin Anne-Charlotte Patterson Nelly Paulina Ramírez CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Ishmael called the meeting of the Downtown Commission to order at 5:31 pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular called meeting on March 19, 2025. The minutes from the meeting on March 19, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Peveto’s motion, Commissioner Levinson’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Coufal was off the dais. Commissioner Shifferd was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 16, 2025 2. Staff briefing by Charles Loosen, Community Engagement Consultant, Austin Public Health and David Gray, Homeless Strategy Officer, Homeless Strategy Office, regarding an update on the work of the Homeless Strategy Office in the downtown Austin area. The presentation was made by Charles Loosen, Community Engagement Consultant, Homeless Strategy Office, and David Gray, Homeless Strategy Officer, Homeless Strategy Office. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation and discussion on proposed amendments to the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO), which includes height allowances, uses, affordability requirements, district boundaries, parking standards, and design criteria. Presentation by Alan Pani, Planner Principal, Planning Department. The presentation was made by Alan Pani, Planner Principal, Planning Department and Paul Books, Principal Planner, Parks and Recreation Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. The motion to approve Commissioner Ishmael as Chair was approved on Commissioner Peveto’s motion, Commissioner Levinson’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Shifferd was absent. The motion to approve Commissioner Levinson as Vice Chair was approved on Commissioner Peveto’s motion, Commissioner Ishmael’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Shifferd was absent. 5. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding Cap and Stitch Initial Funding. The motion to approve the Cap and Stitch Initial Funding Recommendation was made by Commissioner Peveto, seconded by Commissioner Levinson. A motion to amend the recommendation as follows was made by Commissioner Breton and seconded by Commissioner Levinson. The amendment was to revise “Ceaser” to “Cesar” and add a “th” after “12” on the third …
UPDATE ON MICROMOBILITY AND DIRECTOR RULES Downtown Commission May 21, 2025 1 5/21/2025 Michael Kimbro – Program Manager, Shared Mobility Services AGENDA • PROGRAM UPDATE • COMMUNITY & STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH • DIRECTOR RULES 2 5/21/2025 TRIP DATA Changes to Micromobility program in April 2024 • Limiting devices citywide • Reducing devices downtown core • Changes to Customer Service Request reporting Total Trips Downtown Trips Total Trips per Day Downtown Trips per Day Total Available Vehicles Downtown Vehicles Total TVD* Downtown TVD* Customer Service Requests April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024 April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025 2,915,815 2,850,455 1,997,837 1,810,541 7,159 4,422 7,395 7,159 4,076 5,229 14000 12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 0 4,086 2,280 Customer Service Requests April 2023 - March 2024 April 2024 - March 2025 1.21 1.1 1.36 1.79 3 5/21/2025 *Trips per Vehicle per Day COMMUNITY & STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH Community Feedback • Vision Zero Community Board • Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities • University of Texas Market Days • Community online survey • Micromobility Open House • Intercept surveys (Planned) Stakeholder Feedback • Multiple meetings with current vendors and TPW leadership • Ongoing monthly vendor meetings with staff • Multiple meetings with Vision Zero team Image from Micromobility Open House at Carver Library on March 24th 4 5/21/2025 COMMUNITY OUTREACH – SURVEY Key Takeaways • 54% do not ride because of safety concerns • 51% ride to Entertainment • 30% use to commute for work or school • 49% consider devices to be somewhat or very safe • 20% have experienced a crash on a shared device • 61% are concerned about blocked sidewalks • 51% concerned by dangerous rider behavior 5 5/21/2025 Recurring Themes • Need for more bicycle infrastructure • Protected bike lanes mentioned frequently • Poor road conditions and poor lighting • Lack of dedicated parking • Feeling that scooter design is dangerous • Need more helmet usage • Unsafe operation • More rider education • Strong support for CapMetro Bikeshare and desire for expansion COMMUNITY OUTREACH – SURVEY Summary of comments drivers.“ I think shared scooters are a good thing, but I do sometimes feel they are not safe to drive around due to vehicle “ ” They should have to be returned to established banks. The fact that they can be strewn anywhere is absurd - a safety hazard and an eyesore. They also should not be …
REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS Wednesday, May 21, 2025 7:00 PM – Adjournment City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401/1402 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission on Veteran Affairs may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, email the board liaison at Jesus.Simental@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michael Mcinerney, Chair Amber Schleuning, Vice Chair Christopher Wilson William Dahlstrom Maria Brown-Spence Armando Gonzales Bryce Laake-Stanfield Anita Roberts Jose Reyes VACANT – D6 VACANT – D4 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES AGENDA 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Veteran Affairs Regular Meeting of April 16, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Introduction of new board members. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Jesus Simental at (512) 974-7742 or jesus.simental@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Regular Meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission May 21, 2025 — 4:00 pm Austin Water Headquarters Waller Creek Center 625 East 10th Street, Austin Texas Some members may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison Vicky Addie at 512-972-0332 or Vicky.Addie@austintexas.gov. To register to speak in person, people must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Commissioners: William Moriarty (Mayor) Jesse Penn (District 1) Vacant (District 2) Amanda Marzullo (District 3) CALL TO ORDER Mike Reyes (District 4) Vacant (District 5) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Vacant (District 7) Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, Chair (District 8) Marcela Tuñón, Vice Chair (District 9) Shannon Trilli (District 10) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the April 16, 2025 regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the 2021 Facilities - Large Facilities Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract for Austin Water with HEI Civil LLC, to increase the amount by $3,750,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $18,750,000. Funding: $3,750,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. 3. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the North Austin CIPP Wastewater Renewal Project for Capital Delivery Services with Insituform Technologies, LLC in the amount of $2,772,892 plus a $277,290 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,050,182. Funding: $3,050,182 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. 4. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the East Allandale White Rock Neighborhood Water and Wastewater System Renewal – Rebid Project for Capital Delivery Services with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., in the amount of $4,799,250, plus a $479,925 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,279,175. Funding: $5,279,175 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. 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 …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 16, 2025 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on April 16, 2025 at Waller Creek Center, 625 E 10th Street, Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Christopher Maxwell-Gaines called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 4:04 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Susan Turrieta (remote), Vice Chair Christopher Maxwell-Gaines (presided in person as Chair), Mike Reyes, Marcela Tuñón, Alex Navarro (remote), William Moriarty (remote), Shwetha Pandurangi Commission Members Absent: Amanda Marzullo, Judy Musgrove, Jesse Penn PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no registered public speakers APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the February 19, 2025, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Tuñón’s motion and Commissioner Pandurangi’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Marzullo, Musgrove, and Penn absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services for the Davis Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Improvements project Project with Harutunian Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $2,882,682, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $4,382,682. Recommended on Commissioner Turrieta’s motion and Commissioner Tuñón’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Marzullo, Musgrove, and Penn absent. 3. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for VXSmart utility billing customer service portal for Austin Water with Vertex U.S. Holdings, Inc. d/b/a VertexOne Software LLC or Watersmart Software Inc., for an initial term of two years and eight months with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,375,000. Funding: $687,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Recommended on Commissioner Turrieta’s motion and Commissioner Tuñón’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Marzullo, Musgrove, and Penn absent. 4. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Garden Villa Lane Water & Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project for Capital Delivery Services with DeNucci Constructors, LLC, in the amount of $8,426,181 plus a $842,619 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,268,800. Funding: $5,440,931 is available in Austin Water’s Capital Budget and $3,827,870 is available in the Watershed Protection Department’s Capital Budget. Recommended on Commissioner Turrieta’s motion and Commissioner Tuñón’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Marzullo, Musgrove, and Penn absent. 5. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the …
Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 21, 2025 Council: May 22, 2025 ..Title Posting Language Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the 2021 Facilities - Large Facilities Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract for Austin Water with HEI Civil LLC, to increase the amount by $3,750,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $18,750,000. Funding: $3,750,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Austin Water. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment. MBE/WBE: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 6.28% MBE and 1.35% WBE. Prior Council Action: March 6, 2020 – Council approved a contract with Peabody General Contraction LLC (now HEI Civil LLC) for FY21-FY24 Facilities & Force Main Services Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 21, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract is for Non-Emergency Large Facility Austin Water Maintenance repairs and to supplement the Emergency Large Facility Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) when the funding for these projects reached its limits. Additional funding is needed to complete the necessary work until a new contract can be solicited. IDIQ contracts provide for an indefinite quantity of services for a fixed time and are commonly used when precise quantities of supplies or services cannot be determined. The 2021 Facilities - Large Facilities IDIQ contract is in its final option term, which will expire in July 2025. Due to increases in the costs of spare parts and equipment during the contract period, as well as unplanned emergency work, total authorization was depleted sooner than anticipated. Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 21, 2025 Council: May 22, 2025 M/WBE Summary Participation goals stated in the original approved compliance plan were 1.82% African American; 4.69% Hispanic; 0.68% Native/Asian American; 1.48% WBE. Overall participation based on contract expenditures as of March 6, 2025 (not including this change order): PRIME: 62.25% Non M/WBE SUBCONTRACTORS: 1.84% African American; 3.85% Hispanic; .59% Native/Asian American; 1.35% WBE; and 30.12% Non M/WBE TOTAL: 1.84% African American; 3.85% Hispanic; .59% Native/Asian American; 1.35% WBE; and 92.37% Non M/WBE> Page 1 of 1
Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 21, 2025 Council: May 22, 2025 ..Title Posting Language Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the North Austin CIPP Wastewater Renewal Project for Capital Delivery Services with Insituform Technologies, LLC in the amount of $2,772,892 plus a $277,290 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,050,182. Funding: $3,050,182 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Capital Delivery Services. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1083 for these services. The solicitation was issued January 6, 2025, and closed February 20, 2025. Of the three bids received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive bid. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=141716 . MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 9.31%MBE and 0.74%WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 21, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Water’s (AW) wastewater collection system is fundamental for transport of wastewater to wastewater treatment plants. AW’s wastewater collection system is a large and complex system, consisting of approximately 3,000 miles of wastewater mains and serving approximately one million customers. Due to deterioration from the harsh conditions of the wastewater environment, the system requires ongoing repair and replacement to prevent sanitary sewer overflows. The North Austin CIPP Wastewater Renewal Project will repair 9,766 linear feet of deteriorated wastewater main with cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) and repair or replace all associated accessories. This project consists of CIPP installation within existing wastewater lines at three locations in the City. This infrastructure was selected for replacement based upon the following physical condition of the main, number of sanitary sewer overflows, estimated volume of wastewater discharged during overflows, and amount of inflow and infiltration, which is the estimated amount of groundwater or rainwater leaking into a wastewater main. The project consists of the following three groups: Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 21, 2025 Council: May 22, 2025 • Group 1: 4,432 linear feet of CIPP of 8-inch and 12-inch diameter pipeline in an area along Greater Anderson Lane between Burnet …
Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 21, 2025 Council: May 22, 2025 ..Title Posting Language Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the East Allandale White Rock Neighborhood Water and Wastewater System Renewal – Rebid Project for Capital Delivery Services with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., in the amount of $4,799,250, plus a $479,925 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,279,175. Funding: $5,279,175 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Capital Delivery Services. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC734A for these services. The solicitation was issued on November 4, 2024, and closed on February 6, 2025. Of the three bids received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive bid. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm? sid=141373 . MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 98.34% MBE and 1.66% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 21, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The East Allandale White Rock Neighborhood Water and Wastewater System Renewal Project is part of the Renewing Austin Program, an ongoing program to replace, and upgrade deteriorated and aging water lines with a documented history of multiple breaks. The project will also upgrade wastewater lines in need of replacement within the project area. The project will help to reduce operating and maintenance cost by preventing repeat water main breaks, sewer leaks, and sewer overflows. Work consists of removing and replacing existing water and wastewater mains in the East Allandale neighborhood. Water system upgrades include approximately 3,000 linear feet of 6-inch, 8- inch, and 12-inch Ductile Iron and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe along with service connections and accessories. Wastewater system upgrades will include approximately 700 linear feet of 8-inch PVC pipe, manholes, service connections, and 100 linear feet of cured-in-place pipe lining. This contract will include the award of an alternate bid item for additional water and wastewater improvements along Woodview Ave. An alternate bid is a specified item of the construction work that is priced separately and may be awarded as part of the …
Item 5 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 21, 2025 Council: May 22, 2025 ..Title Posting Language Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services for the McNeil Drive Water Transmission Main Project with Black & Veatch Corporation, in the amount of $5,000,000., for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $8,800,000. Funding: $8,800,000 is available in the Capital Budget of the Austin Water Department. Related to Item 25-0774. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Capital Delivery Services. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 1.72% MBE and 6.19% WBE. Prior Council Action: September 20, 2018 – Council approved a professional service agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation for McNeil Drive Water Transmission Main. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 21, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. September 12, 2018 – Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 7-0 vote with Commissioner Penn recusing and Commissioners Parton, Michel and Moriarty absent. Additional Backup Information: The consultant for the McNeil Water Transmission Main Project has completed the preliminary engineering report recommending transmission main improvements needed to serve the area. This amendment is required to approve construction phase engineering services for the McNeil Water Transmission Main Project which include design, bidding, construction, and warranty phases services. The McNeil Dr. transmission main is a part of the transmission investments identified in the 2021 Winter Storm Uri After Action Report and the 2022 Ullrich Upset Boil Water Notice and is a critical transmission piece of the Northwest A Pressure Zone. Additionally, the McNeil Dr. transmission main is a part of the Strategic Long Range Facility Plan. The project continues the critical transmission backbone in the Northwest A Pressure Zone from the Handcox Water Treatment Plant to both the Martin Hill Reservoir and the transfer into the North Pressure Zone at the Howard Lane facility. Transmission capacity is currently limited across the Northwest A Pressure Zone. This project is needed to extend the gravity flow from the Handcox Water Treatment Plant enabling full utilization of the plant capacity year-round to accommodate emergencies and future projects relying on increased water supply from the plant. This project will allow for better management of Jollyville storage and Spicewood Springs pumpage and …
Item 6 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 21, 2025 Council: May 22, 2025 ..Title Posting Language Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the McNeil Drive Water Transmission Main Project with Southland Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $50,734,011 plus a $5,073,401. contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $55,807,412. Funding: $55,807,412 is available in the Capital Budget of the Austin Water Department. Related to item 25-0773. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Capital Delivery Services. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Competitive Sealed Proposal CSP 6100 CLMB343 for these services. The solicitation was issued on November 18, 2024, and closed on February 27, 2025. Of the six offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the best evaluated responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s website, This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=139078 . MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 7.56% MBE and 1.59% WBE participation. Prior Council Action: July 20, 2023 – Council authorized use of Competitive Sealed Proposal of contracting as the type of Alternative Delivery Method, item 49, Resolution No. 20230720-049 Approved on Consent. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 21, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The McNeil Dr. transmission main is a part of the transmission investments identified in the 2021 Winter Storm Uri After Action Report and the 2022 Ullrich Upset Boil Water Notice and is a critical transmission piece of the Northwest A Pressure Zone. Additionally, the McNeil Dr. transmission main is a part of the Strategic Long Range Facility Plan. Transmission capacity is currently limited from delivering water from the Handcox Water Treatment Plant across the Northwest A Pressure Zone and work is needed to extend the gravity flow from the Handcox Water Treatment Plant to allow for better management of Jollyville storage and Spicewood Springs pumpage and provide added supply reliability. After completion of the McNeil Dr. Water Transmission Main, the existing main, also in McNeil Dr., will be converted to the Northwest B Pressure Zone. This will improve both system looping and service to the Northwest B Pressure Zone. Item 6 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 21, 2025 …
Item 7 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 21, 2025 Council: May 22, 2025 ..Title Posting Language Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services for the West Rundberg Lane Extension Project with Martinez, Wright & Mendez, Inc. dba MWM DesignGroup, Inc., in the amount of $1,700,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,788,476. Funding: $2,788,476 is available in the Capital Budget of the Transportation and Public Works Department and the Capital Budget of the Austin Water Department. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Capital Delivery Services. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment. MBE / WBE: Note: This amendment will be awarded in compliance with 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program). Current participation to date is 83.86% DBE. Prior Council Action: April 25, 2019 – Council approved a professional service agreement with Martinez, Wright & Mendez, Inc. dba MWM DesignGroup, Inc. for the West Rundberg Lane Extension Project. September 22, 2011 – Council approved a professional services agreement with Martinez, Wright & Mendez, Inc. dba MWM DesignGroup, Inc. for the West Rundberg Lane Extension Project. Additional Backup Information: The West Rundberg Lane Extension Project improves connectivity between Burnet Road and Metric Boulevard by extending West Rundberg Lane to connect two major arterials and provide a needed east-west connection across north Austin. This extension is a Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 2045 Regional Transportation Plan preferred east-west connection, that will provide significant mobility and access improvements for the region. The connection is also identified in the North Burnet Gateway Master Plan and is denoted as integral to the connectivity of the district for all modes of transportation. The West Rundberg Lane Extension is a four-lane, divided road with sidewalks and bike lanes that connect to the City’s larger network as well as water and wastewater infrastructure. The project also includes a new intersection at Burnet Road which is crucial for the safe movement of all modes across this busy segment of Burnet Road. This connection is a key recommendation included in the previously completed North Lamar/Burnet Road Corridor Mobility Plan and is being coordinated with the proposed Burnet Road Corridor improvements included in the Corridor Construction Program approved by Council in 2018. This amendment increases the contract authorization for Martinez, Wright & Mendez, Inc. dba MWM Design Group to complete 100% Design and Permitting, as well as provide bid, award and construction phase …
Item 8 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 21, 2025 Council: May 22, 2025 ..Title Posting Language Recommend approval to authorize a contract for a multitap transformer for Austin Water with PulseMac Solutions d/b/a Star Funding, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $96,500. Funding: $96,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Austin Water Operating Budget. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids IFB 2200 MLJ1026REBID for these goods. The solicitation was issued on January 27, 2025, and closed on February 18, 2025. Of the eight (8) offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website, . This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=142155 . MBE/WBE: Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 16, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract is for a one-time purchase of a transformer unit capable of stepping up low voltages (480V) to higher utility voltages (5kv-15kv) by utilizing existing portable generators to provide planned or emergency power to critical pumping stations. This unit can be used at any location needed, but its primary use will be during bad weather events where loss of power is expected or has occurred. This is a new contract. The need for this unit was determined in the after-action plan of Winter Storm Mara and provides critical infrastructure resiliency. If the City is unable to acquire this transformer unit, critical Austin Water pump stations will be at risk of extended power loss.
Item 9 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 21, 2025 Council: May 22, 2025 ..Title Posting Language Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of a fifth amendment to the Industrial Lease Agreement with Pre Summit LLC, to extend for an additional 18 months, until November 30, 2026, the lease of approximately 8,850 square feet of office and laboratory space for the Laboratory Services Division of Austin Water, located at 14050 Summit Drive, Suite 121, Austin, Texas 78728, for a total amount not to exceed $359,802. Funding: $78,824 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Lead Department Financial Services Department Prior Council Action: August 20, 2015 – Council approved a 120-month lease renewal with BT1 Austin, LLC, for the Laboratory Services Division of Austin Water. January 31, 2008 – Council approved a 60-month lease renewal with Equastone Austin I, LP, for the Laboratory Services Division of Austin Water. August 1, 2002 – Council approved an 84-month lease with Lend Lease Real Estate Investments, Inc., for the Laboratory Services Division of Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 21, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The proposed lease amendment is for the approximately 8,850 square feet water quality testing laboratory space located at 14050 Summit Drive, Suite 121, Austin, Texas 78728 that Austin Water has occupied since May 2003. The current lease agreement for this space expires on May 31, 2025, and additional time is needed at this location to continue to conduct water quality testing while the facility at 712 Huntland Drive is made ready for Austin Water. Once this lease extension expires and the finish-out of the Huntland Drive facility is completed, the water quality testing laboratory will relocate. The proposed base rent for the laboratory is $18.50 per square foot per year ($13,644 per month), and operating expenses are currently estimated at $6,062 per month. The base rent will increase annually by 4%, and operating expenses are estimated to increase annually by 5%. An independent third-party appraisal was procured to establish the fair market rental rate. The appraisal supports the proposed lease terms. The following table summarizes the rent and operating expenses. Term Monthly Base Rent Estimated Monthly Operating Expense Months 1-12 Months 13-18 $13,644 $14,190 $6,062 $6,365 Total Monthly Rent $19,706 $20,555 Total Annual Rent $236,472 $123,330* $359,802 Total: *Calculation based on 6-months. The Strategic Facilities …
Item 10 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 21, 2025 Council: June 5, 2025 ..Title Posting Language Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for Sedimentation and Bathymetric surveys of Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake for a total contract amount not to exceed $107,038. Funding in the amount of $107,038 is available in the Fiscal year 2024-2025 Operating budget of Austin Water. ..De Lead Department Austin Water. Prior Council Action: 8/7/2008 - Council Approved - Authorize negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for a volumetric survey of Lake Austin, in an amount not to exceed $20,628. 8/7/2008 - Council Approved - Authorize negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for a volumetric survey of Lady Bird Lake, in an amount not to exceed $19,981. 2/25/2010 - Council Approved - Authorize negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for a volumetric survey of Lake Austin, in the total amount of $5,157. Note - This Agreement applies to the portion of the original contract that has not already been paid to TWDB in the amount of $5,157.00. 2/25/2010 - Council Approved - Authorize negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for a volumetric survey of Lady Bird Lake, in an amount not to exceed $4,995.25. Note - This Agreement applies to the portion of the original contract that has not already been paid to TWDB in the amount of $4,995.25. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 21, 2025 - To be reviewed by Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) will perform a sedimentation and bathymetric survey of Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake. A bathymetric survey will entail collection of bathymetric or depth measurements to develop an updated elevation-area-capacity table and associated contour maps. While a bathymetric survey only identifies the current bottom surface of a reservoir, a TWDB sedimentation survey identifies the pre-impoundment surface of the reservoir as well. Sediment core samples are collected throughout the reservoir and correlated with multi-frequency acoustic data signal returns to aid in the identification of the pre-impoundment surface. A sedimentation survey report includes updated elevation- area-capacity tables, a bathymetric contour map, a sediment volume …
Item 11 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 21, 2025 Council: June 5, 2025 ..Title Posting Language Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services for the Boggy Creek Lift Station Force Main Extension project for Capital Delivery Services with AECOM Technical Services Inc. in the amount of $600,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,200,000. Funding: $600,000 is available in the Capital Budget of the Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Capital Delivery Services. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment. MBE / WBE: This contract has been awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 5.24% MBE and 3.96% WBE. Prior Council Action: December 5, 2019 – Council approved a professional service agreement with AECOM Technical Services Inc. for Boggy Creek Lift Station Force Main Extension. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 21, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. November 13, 2019 – Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 7-0-1-3 vote with Commissioner Penn recusing, Commissioner Ho off the dais, and Commissioners Schmitt and Williams absent. Additional Backup Information: The Boggy Creek Lift Station Force Main Extension will construct a new wastewater line to extend the existing discharge force main from Boggy Creek Lift Station to tie directly into the Govalle tunnel at the Lockheed Shaft. The comprehensive work includes approximately 9,300 linear feet of a new 36-inch wastewater line, abandonment of two aging drains located under the Colorado River, as well as abandonment of a diversion box on the Govalle site and the downsizing of South Austin Regional Transfer Lift Station , which is located on the southern bank of the Colorado River. These improvements will allow the Boggy Creek Lift Station to safely bring wastewater during wet weather events to the South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant for treatment. Extension of this force main will also allow for abandonment of infrastructure dating from the 1960’s and 1980’s, as well as allow for the downsizing of the South Austin Regional Transfer Lift Station. The previous City Council authorization provided preliminary engineering, design, and bid phase services. This authorization provides for the funding of engineering services for the construction phase and close-out services, which were not included in the initial Council authorization in 2019. Item 11 Water & Wastewater Commission: May …
Item 12 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 21, 2025 Council: June 5, 2025 ..Title Posting Language Recommend approval to authorize a contract for filter anthracite for Austin Water with Equerry Corp d/b/a SNR Technologies, for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,400,000. Funding: $93,333 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 2200 BYS1043 for these goods. The solicitation was issued on February 10, 2025, and closed on March 6, 2025. Of the three offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm? sid=142146 . MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 21, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide anthracite filter material for Austin Water treatment plants. The anthracite filter material will be utilized to remove suspended particulate matter from the water as a part of the treatment process. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality require filtration as part of Austin Water's drinking water treatment process. The product supplied complies with the American Water Works Association Standard B100 and the National Sanitation Foundation Standard 61 for indirect additives. The contract replaces a contract that expired on January 31, 2025. Requested authorization is based on historical spending and departmental estimates of future needs. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these goods. If this contract is not secured, the water treatment and wastewater treatment plants will be unable to complete maintenance activities to refill or rebuild filters with fresh anthracite as planned. This procurement is essential to ensure operations can perform filtration at each plant, supporting the production of potable drinking water and the treatment of wastewater. Item 12 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 21, 2025 Council: June 5, 2025 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension …
Item 13 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 21, 2025 Council: June 5, 2025 ..Title Posting Language Recommend approval to authorize a contract for an over height vehicle detection system for Austin Water with Lumin8 Transportation Technologies LLC d/b/a Bean Electrical LLC in an amount not to exceed $130,697. Funding: $130,697 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 2200 RBB1008 for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on January 6, 2025, and closed on February 13, 2025. Of the three offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=142082 . MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 21, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract is for the purchase and installation of an over height vehicle detection system at the entrance of one of Austin Water’s yard sites located at 5101 McKinney Falls Pkwy #1/2. Implementing this equipment is vital to the safety of both Austin Water employees, and the public. This will provide an essential alert to prevent accidents and protect lives. Austin Water has experienced truck-related accidents at this location, highlighting the need for enhanced safety measures. To mitigate these risks, it is crucial to alert Austin Water truck drivers when the trailers are not fully lowered. If a trailer is raised, it may collide with the nearby traffic pole just outside the entrance, potentially causing significant damage and increasing the risk of truck overturns. This is a new contract. The requested authorization amount was determined using estimated cost. If this contract is not secured, Austin Water risks further accidents at the remote site; such incidents could result in serious injuries or even fatalities for nearby drivers.
Item 14 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 21, 2025 Council: June 5, 2025 ..Title Posting Language Recommend approval to authorize a contract for basin descaling and debris removal services for Austin Water with Meylan Enterprises, Inc. for an initial term of two years, with three one-year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,100,000. Funding: $420,000 is available in Austin Water’s Operating Budget. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 MLJ1028 for these services. The solicitation was issued on January 13, 2025, and closed on February 18, 2025. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bid received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm? sid=142019 . MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 21, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will facilitate the removal of accumulated scale and zebra mussels from the upflow clarifier mechanisms at the Ullrich and Handcox Water Treatment Plants. These plants utilize a lime-softening process to deliver drinking water to the City. Over years of operation, a buildup of scale forms on all submerged surfaces of the clarifiers reducing their efficiency. This contract will replace a contract which expires September 8, 2025. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these services. The requested authorization amounts were determined using departmental estimates based on historical spending. If a contract is not secured, the clarifiers will not operate properly, increasing the risk of equipment failure. Item 14 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 21, 2025 Council: June 5, 2025 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 Length of Term 2 years 1 year 1 year 1 year Contract Authorization $840,000 $420,000 $420,000 $420,000 Total 5 years $2,100,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage.
Item 15 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 21, 2025 Council: June 5, 2025 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for Austin Water for centrifuge service and maintenance with Andritz Separation Inc, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $1,112,440. Funding: $185,695 is available in Austin Water’s Operating Budget. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Purchasing Language: Sole Source. MBE/WBE: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 21, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide the City with replacement parts, scheduled maintenance services, support, training, and extended warranties from the original equipment manufacturer on Hornsby Bend centrifuges. The centrifuges are essential to the Hornsby Bend biosolids treatment process. This contract will streamline securing technicians and parts, minimizing downtime. The contractor's training will equip the plant staff with the necessary skills and knowledge to take over most maintenance and scheduled services by the end of the contract. Andritz Separation, Inc holds the sole rights and ownership to Andritz-Ruthner and all replacement parts. This is a new contract. Requested authorization is based on historical spending and departmental estimates of future needs. If a contract is not secured, Hornsby Bend may not have adequate replacement parts and trained staff to maintain and operate the centrifuge equipment. This may significantly impede the City’s biosolids treatment process, interrupting regional wastewater processing, and likely violate the terms of the facility’s Texas Commission on Environmental Quality permit requirements.
