C.5.a - 1508 W 29th St - citizen comment — original pdf
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C.6.b - 504 Leland St - citizen comment — original pdf
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C.6.c - 504 Leland St - citizen comment — original pdf
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Tobin McGill Thursday, November 11, 2021 6:16 AM PAZ Preservation Tobin McGill Case Number HR 21 - 168400 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Case Number HR 21‐168400‐ 504 Leland St Historic Landmark Commission November 15, 2021 Contact: Amber Allen Hi Amber, I appreciate your involvement in this process. Thanks, Tobin ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Hello, I OBJECT to this Permit. I have sent the following information, along with the form, via postal mail, but being uncertain of the timing and arrival of the mail, I wanted to email you the same information. Due to Covid, I will be unable to attend the public hearing in person, but I wanted to provide written comments. I live at 1705 Nickerson St in a 1928 Craftsman Bungalow, similar to the one at 504 Leland. I object to the demolition of the house for the following reasons: 1 1. This is a historic building in a historic district. It will certainly be replaced with a modern style home (based on the types of homes Jack Booth Construction tends to favor), which only further degrades the historic district. What is the purpose of having a historic district if we remove all the historic homes that give it character? 2. The home is not a tear‐down. It is certainly in need of repairs, as all older homes require. I do not want to provide support for demolishing a perfectly habitable home and filling our landfill needlessly and wastefully. 3. We need affordable housing in our neighborhood. Certainly, this current historic home is much more affordable than what would replace it. 4. From a personal perspective, my property taxes are skyrocketing every year, not due to my home evaluation, but due to the land evaluation. Travis County concludes that the value of the land for a home that was purchased and demolished is equal to the price paid for the home and land together. Purchasing a perfectly habitable home, then demolishing it, only increases my land valuation. Tobin McGill Eve Chenu 1705 Nickerson Street Austin, TX 78704 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 2
C.7.b - 514 Terrace Dr - citizen comment — original pdf
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ARTS COMMISSION MEETING November 15, 2021 AT 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Arts Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michelle Polgar – Chair, Celina Zisman – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, Acia Gray, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Heidi Schmalbach, Rick Van Dyke AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the regular Arts Commission meeting on: i. October 18, 2021 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Updates b. Art in Public Places Liaison Report - Commissioner Barnes c. AEDC/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee Report – Carl Settles d. Downtown Commission Report – Commissioner Keeton 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS Program Manager Department Director Manager a. ARPA and Non-Profit Relief Funding Update – Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment b. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Acting Economic Development c. Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division 4. SPECIAL PRESNTATIONS a. AEDC update - board nominations due by mid-January 2022 – David Colligan, Acting Chief Operating Officer, Austin Economic Development Corporation b. Public City – Miriam Conner, The Pillars Project round two opening event c. Creative Consortium Presentation – Cory Baker, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Long Center 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Working Groups and Working Group Updates i. Joint Working Group for Joint Cultural Committee with Commission Chair Polgar, Commissioner Castillo (chair) and working group members from the Quality of Life Commissions ii. Joint Music/Arts Commission Working Group to identify additional funding resources and strategies beyond HOT with Commissioner Schmalbach (chair), and Commissioners Castillo, Flores, Zisman and members from the Music Commission iii. Equity Working Group with Community Arts leaders of the BIPOC/LGBTQIA/Disabilities Community/Women with Commissioners Polgar, Castillo, Keeton, Gray, and community members iv. Quarterly Arts Community Commission Meet-ups Working Group with Commissioners Barnes, Castillo, Garza and Gray v. Emergency Funding and Proactive Strategies for Future Funding Working Group with Commissioners Flores, Schmalbach, Van Dyke, and Zisman (chair) with Commissioner Barnes as back-up vi. Public Private Partnership (P3) working group with Commissioners Barnes …
Item1a_2021-10-18_DRAFT_URB_Minutes — original pdf
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD REGULAR MEETING October 18, 2021 AT 6:00PM 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Staff in Attendance Mandy DeMayo Travis Perlman Laura Keating Megan Santee, URB legal counsel CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Members in Attendance Manuel Escobar Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Kobla Tetey Nathaniel Bradford Danielle Skidmore Members Absent Jacqueline Watson PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. to oversee is DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 6:08 pm called to order with 5 members present. Vice Chair Pierce joined the meeting at 6:10 pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding agenda items and items not posted on the agenda. Harold McMillan addressed the Board. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the August 16, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes. b. Approval of the September 20, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes. 2. NEW BUSINESS On Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Bradford’s second, the August 16, 2021 and September 20, 2021 meeting minutes were approved unanimously. a. Discussion and possible action regarding 2022 Meeting Calendar. Discussion occurred. On Chair Escobar’s motion, Commissioner Skidmore’s second, the 2022 Meeting Calendar with edits was approved 5-0 with Commissioner Bradford off the dais. b. Election of URB Chair and Vice Chair to serve the 2021-2022 term of office, November 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021. Discussion occurred. On Commissioner Bradford’s motion, Commissioner Skidmore’s second, the re-election of Chair Escobar and Vice Chair Pierce to serve the 2021-2021 term of office was approved unanimously. c. Presentation from City staff on the status of the Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining District amendments, discussion, and possible action. Discussion occurred. On Chair Escobar’s motion, Vice Chair Pierce’s second, revise the Board’s recommendation to Planning Commission and Council that the Board no longer advocates for the creation of a Subdistrict 4 and instead those properties along and adjacent to Rosewood remain in Subdistrict 1 and Subdistrict 2 as proposed by staff’s recommendation. d. …
Item2a_Resolution_No_20210902-048 — original pdf
RESOLUTION NO. 20210902-048 WHEREAS, Resolution No. 20071213-058 created the African American Cultural Arts District with the following boundaries: (1) West Boundary: I-35 East frontage road East Boundary: Airport Blvd. North Boundary: Manor Rd. South Boundary: Beginning on East 11 th St., then South on Chalmers Ave., then East on East 7th St., then North on Chicon St., then East on Rosewood Ave., then merge into Oak Springs Dr. until connection with the East Boundary (Airport Blvd); and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 20080214-056 renamed the African American Cultural Arts District to the African American Cultural Heritage District; and WHEREAS, in addition to being located adjacent to downtown, the State Capitol, numerous City and State cultural and heritage sites, and the Red River Cultural District, the African American Cultural Heritage District has within its boundaries significant economic, historical, cultural and heritage tourism assets, such as: the oldest institution of higher learning in the City, Huston-Tillotson University, and the National Register historically-designated buildings (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4) on campus, the State Cemetery, the Oakwood Cemetery, the French Legation, Page 1 0f 10 (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) the Victory Grill, the historic East 11 th and 12th Street African American Music and Commercial Corridors (The East End), the original Austin Public Library Building and George Washington Carver Museum, three ofthe City's oldest religious congregations, African American or otherwise: the Ebenezer Baptist Church, the Metropolitan AME, and the Wesley United Methodist Church; historic site locations of the City' s first and only African American owned pharmacy; (10) the home of famed jazz musician Kenny Dorham; (11) the temporary home of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall; (12) the first federal Public Housing Projects in the nation; (13) scores of designated historically significant homes and buildings; (14) prime examples of period architecture; and (15) the core ofthe Historic African American Community ofAustin; and, WHEREAS, on October 27,2005, City staff briefed the City Council on the African American Quality of Life Initiative; and WHEREAS, under the Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Recommendation from the African American Quality of Life Initiative, a need for an African American Cultural Heritage District was recognized to enhance the quality of life for African Americans living in Austin; and Page 2 0 f 10 WHEREAS, the non-profit organization "Six Square" was created in 2013 as an outgrowth of the City Council's African American Quality of Life Initiative, and has been dedicated …
Item3b_Response_to_ARA_letter — original pdf
Summary of Public Feedback At the Urban Renewal Board’s meeting on October 18th, item 2e on the agenda was related to the attached letter from the Austin Revitalization Authority. The Board received 110 emails, the majority of which contained the text below. Emails that contained additional text expressed the same sentiment that the Board should not accept an unsolicited proposal. Board Members: I am writing to voice STRONG opposition to ARA’s request to circumvent the public RFP process and submit an Unsolicited Proposal to develop and own Urban Renewal Agency’s Block 18 property at 1100 East 11th and Juniper Streets (location of Kenny Dorham’s Backyard). · ARA has been the City’s ‘developer of choice’ for this section of East 11th Street for 20 years. · Though they are already the developer/owner of more commercial real estate space on East 11th Street than any other entity, during these 20 years their efforts to address cultural preservation, arts/culture/entertainment and the creative industries is totally lacking. They have primarily engaged in commercial development and ownership activities. · Were it not for passage of the September 2 Council Agenda item #48 (support for the African American Cultural Heritage District and establishment of the Kenny Dorham Center), ARA already had a pre-packaged commercial mixed-use development plan ready to submit for this property as an Unsolicited Proposal. That plan was NOT for an exclusively dedicated creative industries arts and cultural hub institution. · ARA is a nonprofit community development corporation whose stated mission and goals, in part, are affordability, small business development/ownership, historic and cultural preservation, and revitalization of a dynamic entertainment and cultural street scene for what was once Black East Austin, yet it seems their quest continues to be development and ownership of property. What is the evidence that they have even approximated these other aims after 20 years? · ARA’s most recent development on Urban Renewal property (on Juniper St) resulted in townhomes, priced between $750k-$1M. 16-18 units, with 2 ‘affordable’ units. After approximately 5 years, those 2 ‘affordable’ units are yet to be occupied. Why would the Urban Renewal Board turn over to ARA yet another parcel of publicly-owned commercial real estate in what is designated as the core of the Cultural Heritage District? · If the public process for developing Block 18 is to be circumvented, it makes sense for the Urban Renewal Board, Austin Economic Development Corp, and the Creative …
Item3c_Addendum No 4 to Interlocal Agreement 4818-8643-2506 4 BOD 11.8.21 — original pdf
WINSTEAD Draft 9.16.21 ADDENDUM NO. 4 EAST 11TH AND 12TH STREET NEIGHBORHOOD URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT This Addendum No. 4 (this "Addendum") pertains to the East 11th Street and 12th Street Neighborhood Urban Renewal Project and related services (the "Project") and is entered into between the City of Austin, Texas (the "City") and the Austin Economic Development Corporation (the "AEDC"), effective [Month] [Day], 2021, pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement entered into by and among the AEDC, the City and the Austin Industrial Development Corporation June 10th, 2021 (the "Interlocal Agreement"). The City and the AEDC may be referred to individually as a Party or collectively as the Parties. Terms not otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed to them in the Interlocal Agreement. 1. Background On October 1, 2019, the City entered into an "Agreement Concerning Implementation of East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan" (as amended, the "URA Agreement") with the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin, a Texas urban renewal agency (the "URA"). The URA Agreement discusses the coordination and implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan prepared by the URA and approved by the City pursuant to Chapter 374 of the Texas Local Government Code (the "UR Plan"). As a component of the UR Plan, the City transferred two parcels of land within the redevelopment area known as Block 16 and Block 18, totaling approximately 2.05 acres, as more fully described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Land"), and the URA has agreed to undertake the redevelopment of the Land in a manner that supports the goals of the UR Plan. In January 2019, the URA received public input and began identifying development priorities for the Land. These priorities included (i) project creativity and need, (ii) additional affordable housing, (iii) community parking, (iv) incorporation of the African American Cultural & Heritage Facility or the Historic Victory Grill, (v) minority and women owned business, (vi) green building, and (vii) other public benefits (the "Development Priorities"). The AEDC and the URA have recommended that the redevelopment of the Land be achieved through a long-term master lease, ground lease, or public-private partnership transaction to be agreed upon pursuant to a competitive solicitation process. This process is most likely to result in the highest and best use of the Land as modified by the Development Priorities and the priorities set forth in the UR Plan. …
Item3c_Backup Nomination Committee — original pdf
Table 1: Nominating Bodies Defined in Approved Bylaws of Austin Economic Development Corporation Place Nominating Body 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 14 15 17 20 Director, Economic Development Department Director, City Neighborhood Housing & Planning Department Chief Equity Officer, City of Austin City Chief Financial Officer City of Austin Arts Commission City of Austin Music Commission City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission The Multi-Ethnic Chamber Alliance The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce Workforce Solutions Capital Area Austin Community College Austin Independent School District (AISD) President/CEO of Austin Economic Development Corporation Term Standing Standing Standing Standing Renewal in 2022 Renewal in 2022 Renewal in 2022 Renewal in 2023 Renewal in 2023 Renewal in 2024 Renewal in 2024 Renewal in 2024 Standing Focus Economic Development Housing Equity Finance Arts Music Preservation MWBE Business Industry Workforce Development Vocational and Workforce Education K-12 Education Ex-Officio Officer Table 2: Recommendation for Remaining Nominating Bodies of the Austin Economic Development Corporation Place Focus Term Justification for Recommendation 8 Nominating Body Recommendation The Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) Board, local Continuum of Care organization Renewal in 2022 Homelessness ECHO serves as the lead agency for the Austin/Travis County Continuum of Care that plans and implements community-wide strategies to end homelessness in Austin and Travis County, and coordinates the Continuum of Care local funding competition. ECHO is the backbone for the homeless services system and works closely with nonprofits and government agencies to coordinate assistance and housing for people experiencing homelessness in the community. ECHO) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Austin Renewal in 2023 Urban/Regional Planning ULI is a member-led organization providing leadership in the responsible 11 12 Board, local area urban land use and planning organization Board, local area real estate and construction planning organization Board, local area transportation planning organization Representative of a local university of higher education The Real Estate Council of Austin (RECA) Renewal in 2023 13 Capital Metro Renewal in 2023 16 University of Texas – Austin (UT Austin) Renewal in 2024 use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The Austin District Council was founded in 1994 and now includes over 1000 Austin-area members who are involved in all aspects of the development and city planning process – private, public, and non-profit. Real Estate Development/Construction RECA is comprised of more than 1,700 commercial real …
Item3c_Memorandum of Understanding (Blocks 16 18) 4850-8871-6538 5 clean REV AEDC 11.1.21 REV AEDC 11.8.21 — original pdf
WINSTEAD Draft 10.5.21 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING This MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (this "MOU") ”), dated as of [signing date], 2021 and made effective as of the date this MOU is approved by City Council (the “Effective Date”), by and betweenis made as of {Effective Date} (the "Effective Date"), by and between THE AUSTIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, a Texas local government corporation (the "AEDC"), and THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, a Texas urban renewal agency (the "URA"). AEDC and URA are each referred to herein individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties". BACKGROUND: A. On October 1, 2019, the City of Austin (the "City") and the URA entered into an "Agreement Concerning Implementation of East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan" (as amended, the "URA Agreement"). The URA Agreement discusses the coordination and implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan prepared by the URA and approved by the City pursuant to Chapter 374 of the Texas Local Government Code (the "UR Plan"). B. As a component of the UR Plan, the City transferred two parcels of land within the redevelopment area known as Block 16 and Block 18, totaling approximately 2.05 acres, as more fully described in EXHIBIT A attached hereto (the "Land"), and the URA has agreed to undertake the redevelopment of the Land in a manner that supports the goals of the UR Plan (the "Project"). C. Public input activities regarding the Land have taken place continuously over the past twenty (20) years. As such, numerous planning documents incorporating public input have been introduced, such as the 1999 Central East Austin Master Plan, the 2001 Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan, a 2009 RFP that was the product of a public engagement process, and the 2012 East 11th-12th Street Development Strategy plan. More recently, in January 2019, the URA accumulated the years of public input and began identifying development priorities for the Land. These priorities included (i) project creativity and need, (ii) additional affordable housing, (iii) community parking, (iv) incorporation of the African American Cultural & Heritage Facility or the Historic Victory Grill, (v) minority and women owned businesses, (vi) green building, and (vii) other public benefits (the "Development Priorities"). D. At the recommendation of the AEDC and the URA, the City has approved an "Addendum No. 4 (East 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Renewal Project)" (the "Addendum") pursuant to …
Item3c_Memorandum of Understanding (Blocks 16 18) 4850-8871-6538 5 clean REV AEDC 11.1.21 REV AEDC 11.8.21 BOD 11.15.21 — original pdf
WINSTEAD Draft 10.5.21 AEDC Draft 11.8.21 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING This MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (this "MOU") ”), dated as of [signing date], 2021 and made effective as of the date this MOU is approved by City Council (the “Effective Date”), by and between THE AUSTIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, a Texas local government corporation (the "AEDC"), and THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, a Texas urban renewal agency (the "URA"). AEDC and URA are each referred to herein individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties". BACKGROUND: A. On October 1, 2019, the City of Austin (the "City") and the URA entered into an "Agreement Concerning Implementation of East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan" (as amended, the "URA Agreement"). The URA Agreement discusses the coordination and implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan prepared by the URA and approved by the City pursuant to Chapter 374 of the Texas Local Government Code (the "UR Plan"). B. As a component of the UR Plan, the City transferred two parcels of land within the redevelopment area known as Block 16 and Block 18, totaling approximately 2.05 acres, as more fully described in EXHIBIT A attached hereto (the "Land"), and the URA has agreed to undertake the redevelopment of the Land in a manner that supports the goals of the UR Plan (the "Project"). C. Public input activities regarding the Land have taken place continuously over the past twenty (20) years. As such, numerous planning documents incorporating public input have been introduced, such as the 1999 Central East Austin Master Plan, the 2001 Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan, a 2009 RFP that was the product of a public engagement process, and the 2012 East 11th-12th Street Development Strategy plan. More recently, in January 2019, the URA accumulated the years of public input and began identifying development priorities for the Land. These priorities included (i) project creativity and need, (ii) additional affordable housing, (iii) community parking, (iv) incorporation of the African American Cultural & Heritage Facility or the Historic Victory Grill, (v) minority and women owned businesses, (vi) green building, and (vii) other public benefits (the "Development Priorities"). D. At the recommendation of the AEDC and the URA, the City has approved an "Addendum No. 4 (East 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Renewal Project)" (the "Addendum") pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement entered into by and …
Item3c_Resoution 20201203-010 — original pdf
RESOLUTION NO. 20201203-010 WHEREAS, the City Council, in Resolution No. 20201001-055, created the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and approved and adopted the AEDC Bylaws; and WHEREAS, staff and the AEDC wish to amend the Bylaws to include additional nominating entities that will provide nominations to the AEDC Board; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: described here: The City Council approves and adopts an amendment to the AEDC Bylaws as Include the following entities to nominate AEDC Board members, as indicated: • Place 7: City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Preservation • Place 8: The Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) • Place 9: The Multi-Ethnic Chamber Alliance • Place 10: The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce • Place 11: The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Austin • Place 12: The Real Estate Council of Austin • Place 13: Capital Metro • Place 14: Workforce Solutions Capital Area • Place 15: Austin Community College • Place 16: University of Texas Austin (UT Austin) • Place 17: Austin Independent School District (AISD) • Place 18: AustinUP • Place 19: United Way for Greater Austin • Place 20: President/CEO of AEDC • Place 21: Downtown Austin Alliance ADOPTED: December 3 ,2020 ATTEST: 0 - J?nette S. Goodall City Clerk
A.3.3 - 1601 Cedar Ave - Application withdrawn_Redacted — original pdf
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C.6.d - 504 Leland St - citizen comments — original pdf
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D.9.a - 1007 Chicon St - citizen comment — original pdf
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Nathan Wilkes Monday, November 15, 2021 10:52 AM Sadowsky, Steve; PAZ Preservation Opposed to demolition of 1007 Chicon St, 78702 (PR-21-160810) Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I wanted to voice objection to the demolition of this traditional style house in our neighborhood that is part of what keeps our neighborhood character and affordability. Renovation and addition would be a much preferred approach. The house appears to be stud framed and in decent condition for its age as opposed to board and batton style. Builders and investors often buy houses here assuming that they can be torn down to yield maximum profits. Thanks for the consideration, Nathan Wilkes 2006 East 9th Street CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
D.9.b - 1007 Chicon St - citizen comments — original pdf
Donna Hoffman PAZ Preservation; Sadowsky, Steve From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Re: [Blackshear] Opposed to demolition of 1007 Chicon St, 78702 (PR-21-160810) Monday, November 15, 2021 11:39:21 AM image.png *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** I also oppose the demolition of the historic craftsman-style house at 1007 Chicon St, 78702 (PR-21-160810). These houses have a special place on this main thoroughfare that was once a bustling and lively, predominantly African American community. 1007 Chicon faces Huston-Tillotson University and speaks to me every time I walk past of the relationship of the homes and stores on that side of Chicon and the University community across the street. 1007 Chicon St. is a beautiful example of the Texas vernacular that defines many central Austin neighborhoods since the late turn of the last century. What steps will you take to protect and preserve it? Thank you. Best regards, Donna Hoffman 1500 Gregory St, Austin, TX 78702 512-299-5776 * * * * * * * * * * Donna Hoffman May all beings be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all. On Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 10:52 AM Nathan Wilkes <nwilkes2@gmail.com> wrote: I wanted to voice objection to the demolition of this traditional style house in our neighborhood that is part of what keeps our neighborhood character and affordability. Renovation and addition would be a much preferred approach. The house appears to be stud framed and in decent condition for its age as opposed to board and batton style. Builders and investors often buy houses here assuming that they can be torn down to yield maximum profits. Thanks for the consideration, Nathan Wilkes 2006 East 9th Street -- -- Visit the neighborhood website at www.blackshearprospecthill.org To post to this group, send email to --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Blackshear/Prospect Hill Neighborhood Association" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/blackshear- prospect/CAJTQy- 6TP7P8K52KJT1TxuwCsaJRJV9Yo_CNeZkC_PpqC_xdkw%40mail.gmail.com. CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov.
Item 2.b Austin's Creative Consortium — original pdf
Austin’s Creative Consortium Presented by Cory Baker, CEO Recognizing a Need • Now more than ever, the creative sector in Austin desperately needs a reliable support system with the resources and infrastructure to sustain itself, enabling growth to accommodate and better reflect the rapidly expanding population. • We believe that Austin is missing a critical piece to ensure a healthy creative sector – centralized support and services as called for in the Imagine Austin and Austin Music and Creative Ecosystem Omnibus Resolution: 23. Review the feasibility of existing efforts to partner or support the creation of a music “HUB” that supports the music industry by offering a collection of resources and services for musicians and artists under one roof. (Development a sustainable business model to support the musician and artistic community and the music and creative industry) Opportunity Emulate other organizations across the country that support the creative sector through creating efficiencies, raising revenue and awareness and cultivating collaboration Creative Consortium The Creative Consortium, a new initiative under the umbrella of The Long Center, would be an administrative hub offering services and generating resources for creative and cultural organizations. The Consortium will operate as an equitable and inclusive membership-based hub for the creative sector. Build Support and Revenue for the Creative Sector • Identify new funding to support the creative ecology in Austin that would be unavailable to individual organizations • Leverage scale and visibility of a multi-member consortium to successfully tap into corporate giving • Create a unified plan and voice to market the creative sector and build partnerships with key allies like the hospitality and tourism industries Increase efficiencies & Decrease costs through shared infrastructure • Consolidate and reduce overhead expenses freeing up time and resources for artist pursuits • Maximize savings through pooled purchasing • Provide a level of high caliber infrastructure and business services currently out of reach for many creative organizations, venues and artists Additional Benefits: • Opportunity to prioritize support for under-served and under- represented organizations • Cultivate collaboration and strengthen communication across the Creative Sector • Provide educational resources and best practice recommendations promoting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion • Elevate visibility of and advocacy for the creative sector Potential Consortium Structure • Membership organization with independent advisory board and by-laws • Commitment to intentional Equity and Inclusion • Long Center serves as administrative hub with centralized business unit and staff to manage services …
Item 3.b November Hotel Occupancy Tax Update — original pdf
Hotel Occupancy Tax Update Sylnovia Holt Rabb, Deputy Director Economic Development Department November 15, 2021 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – October 2021 Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Month Ended October 31, 2021 Approved Budget Amended Budget October w /Encumb Year-to-date w /Encumb Year-End Estimate Year-End Variance Fav(Unfav) Year-End % Variance Fav(Unfav) Tfr to Cultural Arts Fund 6,660,189 6,660,189 189,819 189,819 6,660,189 0 0.0% C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 Questions? C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 3
Item 6.a.ii - Selection Process Recommendation Barton Springs Bathhouse Rehabilitation AIPP Project — original pdf
Selection Process Recommendation Barton Springs Bathhouse Rehabilitation AIPP Project Project Overview: Barton Springs Bathhouse Rehabilitation • Sponsor Department: Parks and Recreation • Estimated Project Completion: 2024 • District 8 • AAC approved Prospectus in May 2020 • Artist Selection: Pre-Qualified Artist Pool - Pandemic/Budget Delays - Pre-Qualified Local Artist Pool Availability - Community Member Artist Selection - Better Alignment with Architect/ Design Team - Leverage AIPP $ for true Project Integration Barton Springs Bathhouse Rehabilitation: Opportunity Budget: $104,000 and is all inclusive, including: • Artist's time; • Fabrication and installation, including engineering/permitting fees; • Travel and shipping expenses; • Insurance; and • Other project-related costs. Opportunity: Floor Artwork - Integrated Barton Springs Project Goals Importance Honors the importance of Barton Springs, including the historic Barton Springs Bathhouse; Environment Fosters stewardship of Barton Springs and the Edwards Aquifer; Historic Consistent with the historic context of the site, possibly illuminating the history experienced by African Americans Integration Conceptualizes a strong overall artwork design approach that integrates with the work of the bathhouse rehabilitation project; Maintenance Be easily maintained and vandal resistant; and Contribution Contributes to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection. Selection Team Voting Community Members: •Mike Cannatti*, Friends of Barton Springs Pool, Barton Springs Conservancy •Emily Little*, Architect, Barton Springs Conservancy, former AIPP Panel member • Mohammad Firoozi, longtime Barton Springs swimmer, artist/musician •Karen Kocher, Living Springs project creator, Barton Springs Conservancy •Courtney Moreau, Barton Springs recreator •Judith Sims, Austin Museum of Art, Barton Springs Conservancy Voting Project Advisors: •Ellen Colfax, PARD PM, Preservation Architect •Jessica Gilzow, PARD, Culture & Arts Program Manager •Sarah Carr, Art in Public Places Panel •Celina Zisman, District 8 Arts Commissioner Non-Voting Project Advisors: •Riley Triggs, Public Works PM •Jodi Jay, PARD Aquatics Manager •Al Godfrey, Architect AIPP Staff: Susan Lambe, Laura Odegaard, Maria Teresa Bonet, Alex Irrera *Mike Cannatti attended Meeting 1 (application review) and was replaced by Emily Little during Meeting 2 (interviews) Selection Process Summary 2020 May 4: Initial Barton Springs Bathhouse Rehabilitation AIPP Project Prospectus approved by AIPP Panel 2021 - Continued August 3: Artist Information Meeting May 18: Initial Prospectus is approved by Arts Commission 2021 February 1: Revised Prospectus approved by AIPP Panel March 15: Revised Prospectus approved by Arts Commission July 20: Request for Opt-In distributed to 164 visual artists and artist teams who live and work in Williamson, Travis, Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Burnet and …