Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program Intro • Launched as a product of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, Division F, Title III, also known as the Digital Equity Act. • This is the third grant opportunity funded by this bill, which has a total allocation of $2.75 billion, administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). o $60 million – State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program o $1.44 billion - State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program o WE ARE HERE: $1.25 billion – Competitive Grant Program NTIA Grant Funding Objectives 1. Develop and implement digital inclusion activities that benefit one or more of the Covered Populations; 2. Facilitate the adoption of broadband by the Covered Populations in order to provide 3. educational and employment opportunities; Implement training programs for the Covered Populations that cover basic, advanced, and applied skills; Implement workforce development programs; 4. 5. Make available equipment, instrumentation, networking capability, hardware and software, or digital network technology for broadband services to Covered Populations at low or no cost; 6. Construct, upgrade, expand, or operate new or existing public access computing centers for Covered Populations through community anchor institutions;Collaborative Strategies Covered Individuals: 1. Individuals who live in covered households; 2. Aging individuals; 3. Incarcerated individuals (as defined by the State or Territory), other than individuals who are incarcerated in a Federal correctional facility; 4. Veterans; 5. Individuals with disabilities; 6. Individuals with a language barrier, including individuals who— a. Are English learners; and b. Have low levels of literacy; 7. Individuals who are members of a racial or ethnic minority group; and 8. Individuals who primarily reside in a rural area. Eligibility to Apply 1. A political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality of a State, including an agency of a State that is responsible for administering or supervising adult education and literacy activities, or for providing public housing, in the State. 2. An Indian Tribe, an Alaska Native entity, or a Native Hawaiian organization (“Native Entity”). 3. A foundation, corporation, institution, or association that is – a. a not-for-profit entity; and b. not a school. 4. A community anchor institution. 5. A local educational agency. 6. An entity that carries out a workforce development program. 7. A partnership between any of the entities described in paragraphs (1) through (6). Applying entity must not be a current or past administrating entity for State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program or …
2024 GTOPs Mini + Capacity Awardees August 13, 2024 What’s Inside What is GTOPs? GTOPs Mini GTOPs Capacity 2 1 What is GTOPs? 3 GTOPs Vision and Mission Digital Inclusion Vision A community where all citizens have access to the internet, devices, and knowledge needed to fully participate in digital society Digital Inclusion Mission To provide matching grant funds to Austin organizations for projects that create digital opportunities and promote digital equity in innovative ways. 4 GTOPs 2024 Grant ● Total funding for all pathways: $400,000 Award Pathways: $315,000 5 $25,000 $60,000 2 GTOPs Mini 6 Scoring Process Overview Application Phase • Organizations submit application, budget of request, performance measures and annual revenues 11 applications received (5 less than last year) 6 awarded and fully funded (1 more than last year) • • Evaluation Phase • Originally had 5 reviewers, 3 of which could not commit to panel duties • An additional 3 panelists were brought in from known and trustworthy past GTOPs collaborators 7 Alejandra B. - Age 15 GTOPs Mini Final Decision - Awarded Organization Award Request Averaged Score Latinitas $10,000 Museum of Human Achievement $10,000 Art Spark Texas Changing Expectations Economic Growth Business Incubator E4 Youth Inc $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 89 84.6 78.6 78.6 75.4 75.2 8 GTOPs Mini Final Decision - Not Selected Organization Award Request Averaged Score Austin Urban Technology Movement $10,000 Black Mamas Village $10,000 Texas Folklife Resources $8,500 BRAVE Communities Open Austin $10,000 $10,000 73 73 72 68.4 61.4 9 GTOPs Mini - Awarded Projects Welcome to my Homepage Digital Artist Residency ● Online program teaching web design for creative means TRUE TALES by Disability Advocates ● Teaching disabled clients to use creative media tools to record and publish podcasts Family Tech Literacy and Exploration ● Two gen model to assist parents and youth in digital literacy and STEM exploration workshops 10 GTOPs Mini - Awarded Projects Small Biz Tech Clinic ● 8 hour bootcamp for small business owners to learn how to tackle common tech obstacles Digital Skills Training and Support for Educators ● Workshops for teachers to learn to integrate digital tools into their curricula Youth Creating AI Chatbots with Microsoft Copilot Studio ● Transition the program from IBM Watson to Microsoft CoPilot Studio. Students create AI chatbots to discuss social justice 11 3 GTOPs Capacity 12 Scoring Process Overview Application Phase • Organizations submit application and annual revenues • …
1 A305 2 A305 1 A306 2 A306 1 A307 2 A307 1 A308 METAL ACCENT WALL J STUCCO BRICK RR CC DD K N EE " 0 - ' 2 " 0 - ' 2 " 0 - ' 2 " 0 - ' 2 BRICK M L CC CC DD 550.48' HIGH PT TENT 2 E BRICK D C STUCCO BRICK METAL RAILING, PTD BLACK T/SUBFLOOR - 1ST FLOOR 554' - 0" BRAKE METAL, PTD BLACK 1703 NEWNING AVE. 1703 NEWNING AVE. AUSTIN, TX 78704 No. Description Date 2' - 0" 2' - 9" 2' - 9" LOCATION OF BRICK SHELF STEPS 548.00' HIGH PT TENT 3 CORTEN WALL USE OF ARCHITECTS DOCUMENTS: THESE DOCUMENTS PREPARED BY THE ARCHITECT ARE INSTRUMENTS OF SERVICE FOR USE SOLELY WITH RESPECT TO THIS PROJECT, AND SHALL REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE ARCHITECT. THE ARCHITECT SHALL RETAIN ALL COMMON LAW, STATUTORY AND OTHER RESERVED RIGHTS INCLUDING THE COPYRIGHT(S). THE OWNER SHALL NOT REUSE OR PERMIT THE REUSE OF THESE DOCUMENTS INCLUDING ANY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT, CHANGES OR ALTERATIONS TO THESE DOCUMENTS, WITHOUT THE WRITTEN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE ARCHITECT OWNER : FERGIE TIME LLC 2407 S.CONGRESS AVE., STE E-128 AUSTIN, TX 78704 512.426.1039 Consultant Logo GENERAL CONTRACTOR : FERGIE TIME LLC 2407 S.CONGRESS AVE., STE E-128 AUSTIN, TX 78704 512.426.1039 STRUCTURAL ENGINEER : SEC SOLUTIONS LLC MARCOS E. DEQUEIROGA, P.E. 1775 CR 279 SUITE D101 LIBERTY HILL, TX 78642 512.785.8446 PROGRESS: PERMIT DRAWINGS CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS Project Number 2402 Drawn by RV / RK Checked by BB Date 07.12.24 22x34 SHEET = SCALE AS NOTED 11x17 SHEET = 1/2 SCALE AS NOTED EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS A203 7/12/2024 3:29:51 PM BRAKE METAL, PTD BLACK T/PLATE - 2ND FLR UPPER 576' - 7 7/8" METAL LOUVERED ENCLOSURE, PTD BLACK METAL RAILING, PTD BLACK T/SUBFLOOR - 2ND FLOOR UPPER 567' - 6 3/4" T/PLATE - 1ST FLR UPPER 566' - 0" " 4 / 3 6 - ' 1 " 8 / 1 1 - ' 9 " 0 - ' 2 1 " 4 / 3 0 - ' 1 1 " 6 - ' 2 T/SLAB 542' - 11 1/4" T/FOOTING 540' - 5 1/4" PERGOLA METAL RAILING, PTD BLACK BRAKE METAL, PTD BLACK T/PLATE - 2ND FLR LOWER 575' - 9" METAL LOUVERED ENCLOSURE, PTD BLACK GLASS RAILING T/SUBFLOOR - 2ND FLOOR LOWER 565' - 7 7/8" T/PLATE - 1ST FLR LOWER …
NEIGHBORING HOMES 1701 Newning Avenue – completed May, 2024 1705 (Multi-unit STR est. 2010) & 1707 Newning (completed Dec, 2021 PREVIOUS ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FILED AUGUST, 2020 FERGIE TIME – PREVIOUS TRAVIS HEIGHTS PROJECTS 607 Academy Drive – June 2019 - Stucco, Wood, Fiber Cement Board 1311 Alta Vista Ave – Feb 2023 – Large Format Brick, Stucco, Wood, Sheet Metal Accents 700 E. Monroe Street – Nov 2023 – Stucco, Fiber Cement Boards, Concrete Tile FERGIE TIME PLANS FOR 1703 NEWNING - Currently a vacant lot o Prior owner/builder replat to 2 lots o See picture - Will be my personal residence - Design placement borrows from original plans for 1701 & 1703 while minimizing impact to 1705 & 1707 - Combines features of 607 Academy & 1311 Alta Vista o Large Format Brick, Stucco & Metal Accents o Brick was originally spec’d for 1701 Newning but buyer converted to limestone - See Street Perspective of proposed design o Will likely swap out garage to carport given loss of Garage Exemption - Believe it meets Residential New Constructions Standards o No historic homes in immediate vicinity (4 corners at end of Newning/Monroe) o Orientation, Scale/Massing/Height, Proportions, Design/Style, Roofs o Sitting area on front porch and balcony to engage Newning
ROOF: GENERAL NOTES 1. CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE ALL ROOF PENETRATIONS WITH THE MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING DRAWINGS. 2. ROOFTOP EQUIPMENT SHALL BE LOCATED 10’-0” OR GREATER FROM THE FURTHEST EQUIPMENT PROJECTION TO THE ROOF EDGE TO THE GREATEST EXTENT POSSIBLE. WHERE CONSTRUCTION CONDITIONS DO NOT ALLOW FOR 10'-0" OR GREATER CLEARANCE, ROOFTOP GUARDS SHALL BE PROVIDED. 3. ALL MATERIALS WITHIN A SYSTEM SHALL BE SINGLE-SOURCED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT POSSIBLE WITH THE INTENT OF OBTAINING THE MOST INCLUSIVE PRODUCT/SYSTEM WARRANTY. 4. ALL FLAT ROOF SLOPES SHALL BE TAPERED 1/4":12 AS SHOWN ON PLAN AND SHALL MAINTAIN THE MINUMUM THICKNESS OF RIGID INSULATION AS INDICATED ON ROOF ASSEMBLY TYPES. 5. ALL ROOF DRAINS SHALL BE FURNISHED WITH PVC DRAIN CAGE. 6. EAVE-MOUNTED ROOF LEADERS SHALL BE CONNECTED TO SUB-SURFACE DRAINAGE. 7. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE INSTALLED IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND DETAILS. WHERE NO SPECIFIC DETAIL IS SHOWN WITHIN THESE DRAWINGS, PROVIDE MANUFACTURER'S STANDARD DETAIL, INCLUDING ALL ACCESSORIES. 8. NOTE: PROVIDE FULLY ADHERED ICE AND WATER SHIELD BY W.R. GRACE EXTENDING FROM THE LOWEST EDGES OF ALL ROOF SURFACES (EAVE EDGE) TO A POINT AT LEAST 36" BEYOND THE EXTERIOR FACE OF FRAMING AND 24" MIN. ON EACH SIDE OF ROOF PLANE INTERSECTIONS, TYP. EXTEND UP WALLS 18" AT ROOF/WALL INTERSECTIONS. PROVIDE ICE AND WATER SHIELD OVER ENTIRE ROOF AREA OVER EXTERIOR OR UNCONDITIONED SPACE 1 A305 2 A305 1 A306 2 A306 1 A204 1 A307 2 A307 1 A308 1/2" / 12" 1/2" / 12" 1/2" / 12" RD 1/2" / 12" RD 1/4" / 12" 1/2" / 12" RD 1/2" / 12" " 2 1 / " 4 / 1 " 2 1 / " 4 / 1 RD MEMBRANE ROOFING MEMBRANE ROOFING BELOW ROOF DECK 577' - 3 3/4" 1/2" / 12" 1/2" / 12" 1/2" / 12" RD 1/4" / 12" MEMBRANE ROOFING BELOW ROOF DECK 1/2" / 12" RD 1/2" / 12" 1/2" / 12" RD 1/2" / 12" MEMBRANE ROOFING 1/4" / 12" COURTYARD BELOW ROOF TOP PERGULA 1/4" / 12" 1/4" / 12" MEMBRANE ROOFING 1/2" / 12" RD 1/2" / 12" 1/2" / 12" RD 1/2" / 12" 1/2" / 12" DN MEMBRANE ROOFING 1/4" / 12" " 2 1 / " 2 / 1 RD " 2 1 / " 2 / 1 1/2" / 12" 1/2" / 12" " 2 1 / " 2 / 1 RD …
SITE INFORMATION EXISTING TREE LEGEND (P) PORTION OF CRZ COVERED TOTAL AREA CRZ COVERED EXISTING TREE A 16" LIVE OAK 106 SF (DRIVEWAY + CAR PULL OFF) 804 SF EXISTING TREE B 22" LIVE OAK EXISTING TREE C 21" LIVE OAK EXISTING TREE D 24" LIVE OAK 737 SF (NEW RESIDENCE + NEIGHBOR RESIDENCE) 594 SF (NEW RESIDENCE + POOL + DECK + NEIGHBOR RESIDENCE) 437 SF (POOL + NEIGHBOR RESIDENCE) EXISTING TREE E 24" LIVE OAK 183 SF (NEIGHBOR RESIDENCE) 1,521 SF 1,385 SF 1,810 SF 1,412 SF 13 % 48 % 43 % 24 % 13 % BARRIER SHOULD EXTEND FULL DIAMETER OF THE TREE CROWN NOTE: SITE PLAN BASED FROM SURVEY DATED JUNE 26, 2024 PREPARED BY ALL POINTS SURVEYING LOCATED AT: 1714 FORTVIEW ROAD - SUITE 200, AUSTIN, TX 78704. P - 512.440.0071 NOTE: ALL STRUCTURES MUST MAINTAIN 7'-6" CLEARANCE FROM AE ENERGIZED DISTRIBUTION POWER LINES. ENFORCED BY AE AND NESC CODES-THIS REVIEW DOES NOT INCLUDE TRANSMISSION POWER LINES NOTE: PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION, PROTECTIVE FENCING IS REQUIRED AROUND ALL PROTECTED TREES WITHIN THE LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION. FENCING SHOULD BE INDICATED TO PROTECT THE ENTIRE CRITICAL ROOT ZONE AREA OR AS MUCH OF THE CRITICAL ROOT ZONE AS IS PRACTICAL. WHEN THE PROTECTIVE FENCING CANNOT INCORPORATE THE ENTIRE 1/2 CRITICAL ROOT ZONE, AN 8" LAYER OF MULCH WITHIN THE ENTIRE AVAILABLE ROOT ZONE AREA IS REQUIRED FOR ALL TREES WHICH HAVE ANY DISTURBANCE INDICATED WITHIN ANY PORTION OF THE CRITICAL ROOT ZONE. NOTE: IT IS THE ARCHITECT'S AND OWNER'S INTENT TO PROTECT ALL TREES IN PROXIMITY TO CONSTRUCTION AREA FROM DAMAGE OR INJURY DUE TO CONSTRUCTION. THE SUGGESTIONS FOR TREE PROTECTION PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXPLICITLY NOT GUARANTEED TO FULLY PROTECT THE TREES. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT A TREE SPECIALIST BE HIRED AND THAT SUCH COST BE REVIEWED WITH OWNER FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO PROCUREMENT OF TREE SPECIALIST SERVICES. IF CONTRACTOR DOES NOT REVIEW WITH OWNER HIS OR HER WILLINGNESS OR NON-WILLINGNESS TO HIRE SUCH SPECIALIST, THEN IT WILL BE CONSTRUED AS CONTRACTOR'S WILLINGNESS TO ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR PROTECTING THE TREES FROM ANY DAMAGE THROUGHOUT THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS. INFORMATION BASIC REQUIREMENTS PROPERTY ADDRESS 1703 NEWNING AVENUE, AUSTIN TX, 78704 LEGAL DESCRIPTION PROPERTY ZONING SF-3-NP LOT SQUARE FOOTAGE 8,772 SF IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE 3,919 SF (44.7%) BUILDING COVERAGE 3,108 SF (35.4%) FLOOR AREA RATIO 3,479 SF (39.7%) NOTE: CONCRETE TRUCK: IF HEAVY EQUIPMENT WILL BE ROLLING OVER ANY AREA …
LOT 11 ' 9 9 EXISTING WOOD DECK 1 99 24" ELM EXISTING WOOD DECK 2 EXISTING CONC. PAVERS N 60°23'00" W 133.11' (133.00') (BEARING BASIS) LOT 13 (S 60°23'00" E 133.00') S 60°22'56" W 133.06' EXISTING CONC. WALK 2 AC 15.6" OAK 98 5' SIDE YARD SETBACK ' 0 0 1 +100.6' F.F.E. +102.0' F.F.E. EXISTING TWO STORY FRAME RESIDENCE 18.2" ELM 97 BENCHMARK: TRIANGLE CUT ON CURB ASSUMED ELEV: +100'-0" ' 0 0 1 5 7 3 / 5 8 3 R E P . L B . ' 5 2 EXISTING COV'D CONC. PORCH E N O T S ' 0 0 1 +100.4' GRADE EXISTING CONCRETE WALK 1 ' . 4 0 0 5 W ' " 8 1 7 2 ° 0 3 S ) ' . 0 0 0 5 W ' " 0 0 5 2 ° 0 3 S ( ) . . W O R . ' 0 4 ( T E E R T S M L E K L A W E T E R C N O C . C N O C . C N O C CONC. MNMNT B R U C 21" PECAN 96 ' 0 . 9 4 1 5' SIDE YARD SETBACK GRAVEL DRIVE ' 0 0 1 BRICK COL. BRICK WALL IRRIG. CONTROL VALVE WATER METER . C N O C ' 8 9 ) . . W O R . ' 5 1 ( Y E L L A ' . 4 0 0 0 5 E " 0 0 0 3 ° 0 3 N ' ) ' . 0 0 0 5 E " 0 0 5 2 ° 0 3 N ' ( EXISTING ONE STORY FRAME GARAGE +98.6' F.F.E. LOT 12 BLOCK 5 K C A B T E S D R A Y R A E R ' 0 1 CONC. MNMNT L E V A R G CONC. WALL ' 9 9 WOOD DECK CONC. PAVERS EXISTING SITE PLAN 1 LEGEND BUILDING OUTLINE CONTOUR LINE WATER FEATURE PROPERTY LINE SETBACK, BUILDING OR EASEMENT LINE 1 2 CRITICAL ROOT ZONE | PROTECTED TREE GENERAL NOTES 1. SITE INFO BASED ON PROPERTY SURVEY COMPLETED BY B&G SURVEYING, LLC., [1404 WEST NORTH LOOP, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78756, 512.458.6969, ON 04.04.2024. 2. NO MATERIAL STAGING, DUMPSTER, SPOILS, PORTABLE TOILET, CONCRETE WASHOUT OR PAINT WASHOUT TO BE LOCATED WITHIN CRZ OF …
August 13, 2024 City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Architectural Review Committee 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin TX 78752 Re: 1106 Elm Street Additions and Remodel Dear Architectural Review Committee: Our clients Adele Nelson and Scott Campbell approached us to help them with exterior renovations, a 2nd floor addition and interior renovations to their family home. Built in 1926, it is a contributing structure to the West Line National Register District. A relatively modern two-story addition to the original structure was added to the back of the house in 1994. G i v e n t h e p r e s e n c e o f a heritage elm tree and the existing 43% impervious cover on t h e s i d e , w e l o c a t e d t h e addition at the second level. We have designed what we hope is a compatible second story addition that will fit well into t h i s h i s t o r i c d i s t r i c t a n d i n particular this street. Existing and Proposed Site Plan. Tree #99 is a 24” cedar elm. Existing impervious cover is 43% 1106 Elm Street Historic Application, page of 1 14 Photos of Existing House Street Elevation, facing east. Note that the existing second level can be seen above the roof of the original structure 1106 Elm Street Historic Application, page of 2 14 Southeast front corner. Note existing second level addition at left. 1106 Elm Street Historic Application, page of 3 14 In foreground: Southwest corner of original house. Note existing addition above. We will replace all of the windows at this corner. 1106 Elm Street Historic Application, page of 4 14 Southwest corner of house.1994 addition at left, original structure at right. At this modern addition we will replace the windows at Level 1 and the glazed door at the balcony at Level 2. We will replace the bull wire and wood guard rail at the balcony with a painted steel railing with stainless steel cable rails. 1106 Elm Street Historic Application, page of 5 14 West elevation of house. 1994 addition in foreground, original structure at bottom right. We will replace all lower level windows in this view. 1106 Elm Street Historic Application, page of 6 14 North side view. Original structure at …
1. ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, August 14, 2024 The Zero Waste Advisory Commission convened in a REGULAR meeting on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723. Chair Acuna called the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:13 p.m. Commissioners Commissioner Cathy Gattuso; Commissioner Craig Nazor Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ian Steyaert, Vice Chair; Commissioner Melissa Rothrock in Attendance: Gerry Acuna, Chair; Commissioner Melissa Caudle; PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Special Called Meeting on July 22, 2024. The motion approving the minutes of the Special Called Zero Waste Advisory Commission meeting of July 22, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Nazor’s motion, Commissioner Caudle’s second on a (6-0) vote with Commissioners Masino and Griffith absent. Discussion and action on the Annual Internal Review of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission for July 2023 through June 2024. The motion to recommend the Annual Internal Review of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission for July 2023 through June 2024 as presented on August 14, 2024 was approved on Commissioner Nazor’s motion, Commissioner Gattuso’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Masino and Griffith absent. ACTION ITEMS 2. 1 STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on Keep Austin Beautiful Education Outreach Program by Rodney Ahart, Chief Executive Officer for Keep Austin Beautiful. The presentation was made by Rodney Ahart, Chief Executive Officer for Keep Austin Beautiful. Staff briefing on proposed amendments to Department Administrative Rules for Single Family Homes by Jason McCombs, Strategic Initiatives Manager The presentation was made by Jason McCombs, Strategic Initiatives Division Manager of Austin Resource Recovery. Staff briefing on the status of Austin Resource Recovery operational and administrative projects as well as public outreach efforts by Richard McHale, Director of Austin Resource Recovery. The presentation was made by Richard McHale, Director of Austin Resource Recovery. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • ZWAC Committees • Austin Resource Recovery and Electric Vehicle Fleet • Code Compliance Presentation • Austin Energy Green Building Presentation ADJOURNMENT Chair Acuna adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m. without objection. The minutes were unanimously approved at the October 9, 2024, meeting on Commissioner Nazor’s motion, Commissioner Gattuso second on a 6-0 vote. 3. 4. 5. 2
