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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING August 13, 2024 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Board and Commission – Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. 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 at 512-974-3108 or edward.blake@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jo Anne Ortiz Public Sector Appointee Steven Brown Public Sector Appointee Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Gavin Porter Sr. Public Sector Appointee Vacant North Austin Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Julia Woods South Austin Vacant Public Sector Appointee Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Estevan Delgado Private Sector Appointee Michael Tolliver Colony Park Bertha Delgado East Austin Vacant Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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. 1. Approve the June 11, 2024, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Briefing on the Heat Resilience Playbook (Marc Coudert, Program Manager, Environmental Conservation, Office of Resilience). 3. Presentation and discussion regarding Project Connect Anti-Displacement Land Acquisition and Preservation investments (Nicole Joslin, Real Estate Division Manager, and Alexe Radtke Housing Development Manager, Housing Department). 4. Presentation and discussion regarding outcomes for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) (Angel Zambrano, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). PUBLIC HEARING 5. Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2025 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan, as required by 1) US Department of Health and Human Services, and 2) the Texas Administrative Code, Title 10, Part 1, Chapter 6, Subchapter B, §6.206 (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood …
Item 1 — original pdf
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DRAFT MINUTES JUNE 11, 2024 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on JUNE 11, 2024, at The Street-Jones Building, Room 400A, 1000 E. 11th St., in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. CALL TO ORDER Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:53pm with 11 members present. Commissioner Brown was absent. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cheryl Thompson (Chair) Jose Noe Elias (Vice Chair) Jenny Achilles Bertha Delgado Estevan Delgado Raul Longoria Gavin Porter Michael Tolliver Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jo Anne Ortiz Julia Woods Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Steven Brown Staff Members in Attendance Letitia Brown Ed Blake Lisa Rodriguez Julie Smith Angel Zambrano CALL TO ORDER Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:53pm with 11 commissioners present. Commissioner Brown was absent. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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. Elisa Rendon (East Town Lake Neighborhood Association), Monica Hale (CAPCDG) and Zenobia Joseph addressed the board. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the May 14, 2024, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Tolliver’s motion, Vice Chair Elias’s second, the May 14, 2024, minutes were approved unanimously on an 11-0-0 vote. BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on the CDC Annual Internal Review (Housing Staff) Ed Brown gave the briefing regarding the CDC Annual Internal Review that is due in August. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation and discussion of input heard during the 2024 Community Needs Assessment (Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist, Housing Department). Julie Smith gave the presentation regarding the results of the 2024 Community Needs Assessment. PUBLIC HEARING 4. Conduct a public hearing to receive comment on community needs for the City's Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan that will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of the City's application for federal funding. Zenobia Joseph and Elisa Rendon (East Town Lake Neighborhood Association) spoke to the board regarding their concerns about the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. 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 by calling 512-974-1606 at …
Agenda — original pdf
AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE August 13, 2024 --12:00pm Hybrid Regular Called Meeting Waller Creek Center, Room 104 625 East 10th Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION 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: Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force 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. The first 10 speakers to register will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns not on the agenda. To register, contact Emily Rafferty at emily.rafferty@austintexas.gov. The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on if applicable, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT TASK FORCE MEMBERS: Voting Members: Bill Moriarty Sarah Faust Hani Michel Perry Lorenz Madelline Mathis Todd Bartee Robert Mace, Vice Chair Paul DiFiore Vanessa Puig-Williams Jennifer Walker, Chair Ex Officio Non-Voting Members: Austin Water: Kevin Critendon Austin Energy: Kathleen Garrett Austin Resource Recovery: Donald Hardee Housing: Chase Bryan Office of Innovation: Daniel Culotta Office of Sustainability: Zach Baumer Parks and Recreation: Liana Kallivoka Watershed Protection: Ramesh Swaminathan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER – PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Review and approve the meeting minutes from the Regular Task Force meeting on July 15, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS Revisions FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 2. Update on Water Conservation Plan and Drought Contingency Plan – Water Forward 3. Presentation of Water Forward 2024 Preliminary Portfolio Evaluation Results ADJOURN 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 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Liaison, Emily Rafferty at 512-972-0427, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force, please contact Emily Rafferty at 512-972-0427 or emily.rafferty@austintexas.gov.
Agenda — original pdf
Regular Meeting of the Construction Advisory Committee Tuesday, August 13, 2024 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM One Texas Center – Directors Conference Room 505 Barton Springs Road, 13th Floor Austin, Texas If view online televised, you may the meeting the Construction Advisory Committee may be participating by at: Some members of videoconference. 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 telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Vanessa Ibanez at 512-974-1058 or vanessa.ibanez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD COMMISSIONERS: Lyn Nance-Hendricks, Chair Michelle Dahlstrom Benjamin Marchiony Jeffrey Musgrove Calvin Williams Riley Drake, Vice Chair Ron Lord Bianca Medina-Leal Candelario Vazquez AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five 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 Construction Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on July 9, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS Director’s Report on Capital Delivery Services Updates – Eric Bailey Presentation regarding County Wage Theft – Stephanie Gharakhanian 3. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding updates to the Business Expansion Plan (BEP) by the Economic Development Department. 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 Vanessa Ibanez with Capital Delivery Services Department, at 512-974-1058, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Construction Advisory Committee, please contact Vanessa Ibanez at 512-974-1058
2_Update on Water Conservation Plan and Drought Contingency Plan – Water Forward Revisions — original pdf
Water Conservation Plan and Drought Contingency Plan Update 8/13/2024 Agenda Why has baseline GPCD increased? • How have demands changed over the past ten years? • How have conservation and reuse strategies performed? Where we go from here • What are updated projected baseline demands? • What savings can we achieve from conservation and reuse strategies? • GPCD goals • How can we measure and report water savings in the future? How is GPCD calculated? Gallons Per = Capita Daily Water Pumped Population Days Why has baseline GPCD increased? 2018 Water Forward and 2019 Water Conservation Plan GPCDs were likely based on under-projected demands Recent years of hot and dry weather contributed to increased Key Points demand Post-pandemic changes in customer behavior contributed to increased demand, especially for single-family residential Key Water Forward water conservation and reuse strategies did not achieve projected savings 4 What were WF18 demands based on? Water Forward 2018 baseline demands are based on 2013- 2015 water use Demands include passive conservation savings 5 How has customer usage changed over the past ten years? Historic Water Use by Customer Sector (Million Gallons Per Day) 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 SFR MFR COM LV COA WSL NRW y a D r e P s n o l l a G n o i l l i M 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 6 How has GPCD changed over the past ten years? Historic Gallons Per Capita Per Day Historic Gallons Per Capita Per Day 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 2021 2021 2022 2022 2023 2023 y y a a D D r r e e P P a a t t i i p p a a C C r r e e P P s s n n o o l l l l a a G G 160 160 140 140 120 120 100 100 80 80 60 60 40 40 20 20 0 0 7 How do we compare to peer cities? Avg 2019-2022 TWDB Submitted Data Total GPCD Residential GPCD Water Loss GPCD Infrast. Leakage Index SAN ANTONIO HOUSTON AUSTIN EL PASO FORT WORTH DALLAS CORPUS CHRISTI 116 124 127 136 154 178 206 69 61 67 73 71 51 63 21 25 …
3_Presentation of Water Forward 2024 Preliminary Portfolio Evaluation Results — original pdf
Water Forward 2024 Preliminary Portfolio Evaluation Results August 13, 2024 Agenda Water Forward 2024 Process Preliminary Portfolio Evaluation Results Next Steps 2 Austin’s Water Supply: 325,000 Acre Feet Per Year 3 Colorado River: • Combination of State-granted water rights & long-term contract with LCRA • Up to 325,000 acre-feet per year (afy) LCRA reservation & use fees pre-paid in 1999 • Additional use payments trigger when average for 2 consecutive years exceeds 201,000 afy Centralized Reclaimed System Water Forward 2024 (WF24) Process 4 Define our values and future water needs Identify and characterize potential strategies Develop and evaluate portfolios of strategies Select the best portfolio and implementation approach Updated Mission Statement 5 The purpose of Water Forward is to develop and implement diverse and environmentally conscious water management strategies to adapt to growth, drought, and climate change and ensure a sustainable, resilient, equitable, and affordable water future for our community for the next 100 years. Define our values and needs Identify and characterize strategies Develop and evaluate portfolios of strategies Select the best portfolio and implementation approach Updated Guiding Principles Water Forward 2018 Guiding Principles Water Forward 2024 Guiding Principles Avoid severe water shortages during drought. Create a plan that is resilient to growth, drought, and climate change. 6 Continue Austin’s focus on water conservation and water use efficiency. Recognizing that Colorado River water is Austin’s core supply, continue a strong partnership between the City and LCRA to assure its reliability. Align with Imagine Austin’s “Sustainably Manage Our Water Resources Priority Program.” Maintain coordination and communication with regional partners. Engage the public and stakeholders throughout the plan development process. Continue to protect Austin’s natural environment, including source and receiving water quality. Focus on projects that are technically, socially, and economically feasible. Ensure Austin’s water supply continues to meet/exceed all federal, state, and local public health regulations. Strengthen long term sustainability, reliability, and diversity of Austin’s water supply through maximizing local water resources. Include diverse water management strategies that make use of all water sources, including reuse, conservation, and efficiency. Use a holistic and inclusive approach to water resource planning that incorporates the Austin community’s values. Use an equity and affordability lens to develop and implement the plan. Protect the health of the Colorado River and natural environment. Minimize implementation and operational risk. Focus on locally available water supplies. Define our values and needs Identify and characterize strategies …
Backup_240724 WF24 Working Group Meeting Notes — original pdf
Water Forward Task Force (WFTF) Water Forward 2024 Working Group July 24, 2024 Meeting Notes Teams Meeting, 2:00 pm Attendees: Madelline Mathis, WFTF Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Austin Water Sarah Faust, WFTF Emily Rafferty, Austin Water Jennifer Walker, WFTF Kevin Kluge, Austin Water Kevin Critendon, Austin Water Teresa Lutes, Austin Water Recap plan to revise Water Conservation Plan (WCP)/Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) and WCP goals: Austin Water staff gave a recap on the plan to revise the Water Conservation Plan and Drought Contingency Plan, along with the Water Conservation Plan goals. Staff has reviewed total water demand and demand reduction goals for the near-term within Water Forward 2024. Staff plans on providing more detailed information on the water management strategy savings assumptions that went into the 2019 goals. There was discussion regarding the following: - Clarification on Task Force member input being used as additional tactical measures - Programs and incentives utilization and marketing - Request for more context of where 2019 WCP goals came from and why they were not met, in a written, narrative form - Cities that do concierge water conservation programs Water Forward 2024 Working Group Meeting July 2024
Backup_Equity and Affordability Framework Draft Note Sheets — original pdf
Equity and Affordability Framework Draft note sheets with scores for each strategy - attached Themes: • Water Supply Reliability: o Access to water o Infrastructure Resiliency • Public Health o Regulatory requirements o Water Quality o Environment • Accountability o Transparency o Accessibility o Community outreach and education • Affordability and Economic Impacts o Rate impacts o Growth and development o Workforce development Score summary – Potential Impacts/Benefits: • Green highlight: 5 points • Yellow highlight: 3 points • Red highlight: 1 point August 2024 1 Draft Equity and Affordability Notes Centralized Reclaimed Page 1 Themes Questions Potential Strategy Impacts/Benefits Potential Mitigation Strategies Score 1.1 Given that marginalized communities can be the most impacted by emergency situations, how does the strategy impact/benefit Austin Water’s access to water supply, especially during drought or other emergency situations? 1.2 How does the strategy benefit Austin Water’s water, reclaimed water, and/or wastewater infrastructure resilience? Potential for improved resiliency in emergencies by providing access to non-potable water from a second system source. Potential to increase access to water during drought situations if reclaimed water can be used for onsite purposes and to maintain outdoor irrigation to support community spaces. Outdoor irrigation from reclaimed in drought may provide benefit from mitigation of heat island effects. N/A Investing in centralized reclaimed system projects would expand AW's system and provide additional resilience to reclaimed water customers. N/A Water Supply Reliability Water Supply Reliability Water Supply Reliability 1.3 Does this strategy create an inequitable maintenance burden for Austin Water customers who are a part of marginalized communities? Possibly-- dual-plumbing for water distribution in residential buildings could result in increased maintenance requirements for owners due to additional pipe, some of which may be located in marginalized communities. However, development projects with a qualified affordable housing component are excluded from the reclaimed connection requirements. Programs to provide maintenance support, training for building management, etc. for dual plumbed systems. Water Supply Reliability 1.4 Does this strategy include energy resilience components? No significant energy resilience components. N/A 5 5 3 3 Draft Equity and Affordability Notes Centralized Reclaimed Page 2 Themes Questions Potential Strategy Impacts/Benefits Potential Mitigation Strategies Score Water Supply Reliability 1.5 Can this strategy be tailored to help improve water, reclaimed water, and/or wastewater service to marginalized communities? Implementation of this strategy could include a focus on bringing additional benefit to marginalized communities by providing an additional source of water (non-potable) …
Backup_Summary_of_Task_Force_Member_Comments — original pdf
DRAFT Strategies with Cost and Yield Estimates Consolidated Strategy No. Consolidated Strategy Description Category & Next Steps WF 24 Applicability Cost ($/AF/yr) Yield (AF/yr) Staff Response 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Increase outdoor water restrictions in all stages of drought in the DCP, including possible elimination of all outdoor water use in Stage 5 of the DCP. Water Conservation Strategy - Will be evaluated for potential water savings/cost Water Conservation Strategy - Will be evaluated for potential water savings/cost Short-term N/A Yield estimate for restricting drip irrigation TBD. Amend the DCP to restrict drip irrigation as automatic irrigation in all stages (required by LCRA in Stage 4). Continue to improve irrigator engagement and expand the current enforcement capabilities. Consider benefit of patio misters. Short-term N/A Staff recommendation is not to include changes to patio mister hours in the DCP. 0.18 acre feet of water per year estimated to be used by patio misters per location Analyze and potentially limit the number of new pool permits and rules for refilling. Water Conservation Strategy - Will be evaluated for potential water savings/cost Expand existing reuse ordinance to require all new industrial users to connect to the reclaimed system or utilize onsite reuse. Water Conservation Strategy - Will be evaluated for potential water savings/cost Short-term N/A Long-term TBD 0.025 acre feet of water per year estimated to be used per pool Staff recommendation is not to include additional moratoriums on pool permits as part of the DCP (beyond what is already included in Stage 4). Staff may revisit this in future DCPs, to include evaluation of pool size, etc. 2040: 7,400 acre feet per year 2080: 13,000 acre feet per year Staff recommendation is to further evaluate feasibility of requiring all new industrial users to connect to the reclaimed system or utilize onsite reuse. Connect the Travis County Courthouse to the reclaimed system. Water Conservation Strategy - Will be evaluated for potential water savings/cost Long-term Costs are included in current CIP projects to expand the centralized reclaimed water system. Approximately 2 acre feet per year (Estimate based on 2023 billing data) Evaluate and consider connecting the State Capital Complex to the reclaimed system. Water Conservation Strategy - Will be evaluated for potential water savings/cost Long-term Costs are included in current CIP projects to expand the centralized reclaimed water system. 133 acre feet per year (Estimate based on building square footage and …
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REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2024 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS ASSEMBLY ROOM 1111 4815 MUELLER BOULEVARD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers 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 to speak remotely, call or email Kate Clark at kate.clark@austintexas.gov or 512-974-7875. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Michael Jones, Chair Rick Krivoniak, Vice Chair Richard Brimer Andrew Clements Corky Hilliard Christopher Jackson Martin Luecke David Neider Kenneth Ronsonette Joshua Rudow Kathy Sokolic AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Estimate 6:00 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 6:05 1. Approve the minutes of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on June 11, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion by Catellus regarding MBE/WBE updates 3. Discussion by Catellus regarding Mueller Development updates 6:10 6:30 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to City Council related to the Browning Hangar disposition including a potential amendment to the Master Development Agreement 6:45 WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Draft Recommendations from the Mueller Transition Working Group FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7:15 7:45 8:00 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 Kate Clark with the Financial Services Department (FSD), at 512-974-7875, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission, please contact Kate Clark with Financial Services at 512-974-7875.
Item 4. Draft recommendation to Council related to the Browning Hangar disposition including a potential amendment to the Mueller MDA — original pdf
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementa�on Commission Recommenda�on Number (20240813-004) Concerning the Disposition of the Mueller Browning Bow-Trussed Hangar WHEREAS the Mueller Master Development Agreement (MDA) calls for a Plan to retain the Browning Bow-Trussed Hangar due to its historical significance: WHEREAS the Hangar is treated as historic due to the exposed wood bow-trusses and the over 80-year storied history of the facility; WHEREAS the Mueller Redevelopment and Reuse Plan (2000) iden�fied the Hangar for community ac�vi�es and/or publicly oriented uses; WHEREAS the Hangar structure has, at considerable expense, been stabilized and a new roof covering installed (in 2007-2008); WHEREAS the Hangar, since 2008, has been u�lized mostly for free by the public, small groups, and Mueller Lake Park patrons (in addi�on to paid users, with reserva�ons through Catellus) – contribu�ng to the great success of the park, with the Hangar and property a widely recognized public amenity; WHEREAS the Hangar is closely associated by the public with Mueller Lake Park, due to its proximity to the Park; and there is a community effort dedicated to preserving the Hangar as a public amenity and gathering space, as well as community concerns of it not being free and open to the public; WHEREAS the Master Development Agreement states, in Article 8.9(a), that the Long-Term Plan for the Hangar “may include the sale or lease of the Bow-Trussed Hangar.” NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the RMMA PIAC recommends the Aus�n City Council consider; • That the Long-Term Plan will consider the lease, in addi�on to the sale, of the Bow-Trussed Hangar and property. • Ensuring the Hangar has public accessibility by way of a restric�ve covenant, pedestrian access easement, or similar means. Term Plan. • That the provision of food, beverages and public restrooms at the Hangar be considered as part of the Long- • That Historic Zoning be pursued with the City of Aus�n Historic Landmark Commission. • That a City of Aus�n partnership with a community-based nonprofit organiza�on be considered as part of a long- term Hangar management plan, including exploring the possible establishment of a conservancy for support. (END) Date of Approval: ___________________________________ Record of the vote: __________________________________ Atest: _____________________________________________
Item 2 2024 07_9 Heat Playbook CDC (1) — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN Heat Resilience Playbook 7/9/24 Outline 01 Background 02 Components of the playbook 0403 Climate Projections 04 Next Steps Heat Resilience Playbook Why have it? What is it? Temperatures are rising Council is asking for it The Community wants to know The City and local agencies are doing a lot! Heat Resilience Playbook identifies neighborhood-based and citywide projects, programs, and policies that combat extreme heat. This Playbook seeks to uplift existing City & agency-led heat resilience efforts Let’s communicate the strategies currently underway It’s not a plan No budget or timeline Heat Resilience Playbook Timeline Partners include Go Austin/Vamos Austin (GAVA), University of Texas at Austin, City of Austin (COA) Departments. Who We Worked With ● Austin Bergstrom International Airport ● Austin Energy ● Homeland Security & Emergency Management ● Homeless Strategy Office ● Austin Energy Green Building ● Housing ● Austin Public Health ● Human Resource ● Austin Public Libraries ● Parks and Recreation ● Development Services - ● Watershed Protection ● Planning ● Travis County ● Austin Water ● Cap Metro Forestry Steps 01 02 03 04 Reviewed national & internal best practices Assessed how city, and agencies, compare to best practices. Id’d 70+ strategies COA+ currently pursuing Reviewed findings with staff & drafted/ refined strategies Assembled strategies into report Extreme Heat Impacts Our: AUSTIN’S HEAT EQUITY When there are major heat events, our residents who are most vulnerable feel it the worst. While all of Austin is expected to experience increases in extreme heat, not all residents face the same impacts. People with the least amount of resources or who spend time outdoors are most at risk — including outdoor workers, infants, elderly, incarcerated people, individuals experiencing homelessness, low-income communities, and people with chronic or mental illness. Spotlight on Neighborhood Cooling Cool Connections Built shade Outdoor Cool Oases Cool Homes Connected trails with access to creeks Tree-lined sidewalks Built shade Shaded bus stops Green infrastructure Park with cooling features, like sprinklers & water fountains Cool Community Spaces Austin’s Heat Resilience Playbook is Composed of 3 Pillars, Divided into 13 Strategies and 56 Actions 1.1 Heat Risk and Mitigation Communications 1.2 Enhanced Outreach During Extreme Heat 2.1 Cool Homes 3.1 Cool Buildings 2.2 Cool Community Spaces 3.2 Tree Planting and Maintenance 2.3 Outdoor Cool Oases 3.3 Parks and Green Space 1.3 Safety Measures and Policies 2.4 Cool Connections 3.4 Resilient Energy System 1.4 Data and Evaluation …
Item 3 ProjectConnect-Acqusitions_CDC_070924 — original pdf
Project Connect Anti-Displacement Land Acquisition & Preservation Investments Nicole Joslin, Real Estate Division Manager Alex Radtke, Housing Development Manager Community Development Commission July 9, 2024 Content Available Funds Real Estate Investments Anti-Displacement Community Acquisition Porgram Available Funding Project Connect Timeline of Available Funding 4 Land Acquisition, Preservation, & Rehabilitation $23M in 2020-2021 $43M in 2023-2025 Preserve: Acquire multifamily properties to extend or preserve affordability Produce: Purchase sites for future development of affordable housing within one mile of project connect station. 5 Spending Dashboard Tracking Anti-Displacement Funds the Housing Following Council Resolution 20200807-003, Department’s Displacement Prevention Division developed the Project Connect Anti-Displacement Dashboard to show and track the spending of the $300 million anti-displacement funds that were approved by the voters in 2020. Real Estate Investments Investment Strategy Project Connect funds are limited to areas within 1 mile of rail and bus lines Assemblage opportunities – Create multiple-acre sites that allow for comprehensive planning and phased – Create deeply affordable and mixed-income transit-supportive housing at key development. locations. Preservation opportunities – Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing – Expiring Tax Credit properties Multi-phase development 8 8 Project Connect Preservation & Acquisition Project Owners + Partners Address Affordable Units Midtown Flats Austin Housing Finance Corporation 615 W St. Johns Ave Austin Housing Finance Corporation 121 Woodward St. 40 52 Soco 121 City View Austin Housing Finance Corporation + SGI Ventures 2000 Woodward St. 68 + 1.676 acres of developable land where 100 new units are planned Tokyo Electron Austin Housing Finance Corporation 2400 Grove Blvd 66 acres of undeveloped land $27,170,000 Acquisition Price $7,680,000 $10,820,000 (4.7M PC) $2,600,000 $37.5M invested to date 9 Midtown Flats (615 W St Johns) Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) 40 units, One- & Two-Bedrooms Acquired June 2022 Acquisition price: $7,680,000 AHFC is 100% Owner 100% Restricted Affordable Housing 15 @ 30% 15 @ 50% 9 @ 80% SOCO 121 (121 Woodward Street) 18 formally affordable units (LURA expires 2032) 52 units, One- & Two-Bedrooms Acquired March 2023 Acquisition price: $10,500,000 ($4,72M of PC funds) AHFC is 100% Owner 100% Restricted Affordable Housing 14@ 30% AMI 18@ 50% AMI 19@ 80% AMI repairs $520,000 RHDA loan in April 2023 for 11 City View at The Park (2000 Woodward St) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (expiring) 55+ …
Item 4 CDC CSBG Report August 2024 — original pdf
Community Services Block Grant 2024 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report August 13, 2024 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s six (6) Neighborhood Centers and the two (2) Outreach Sites. Mission: The Neighborhood Services Unit improves the lives and health of people experiencing poverty by providing public health and social services and connecting residents of Austin and Travis County to community resources. ◼ Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); ◼ Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); ◼ Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality of life issues); ◼ Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures Categories 2024 Contract Budget % of Total Cumulative Expenditures as of 6/30/24 Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $1,129,050.00 $166,527.33 $83,510.12 $250,037.45 22% 1 4 4E 5 5B 5D 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 13 Success Rate% 30% Austin Public Health Report on PY24 Community Action Plan MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Health; Employment; Basic Needs; Education Report Date June 2024 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Housing Households who avoided eviction Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well being Individuals who improved skills related to the adult role of parents/caregivers 800 10 50 1,006 1,006 #Enrolled #Achieved 46 53 Success Rate % 190% 126% 72% SRV 3O Service Description Tax Preparation Programs Number Served 356 A Year Ago 19 36 317 122 690 33,151 1,006 122 57,018 97 1,218 10 775 …
Item 5 CSBG-CAP-Full PY2025 FINAL — original pdf
Subrecipient: City of Austin - Austin Public Health Need # Need Level of Need Needs Assessment Organization(s)/Program Providing Services or Strategies County(ies) where provided Outcome Families will avoid eviction and be stably housed. Families will have enough healthy foods. Families will have stable employment to reach financial stability. Staff will be healthy and trained to serve clients. Families will have tools to improve their financial stability. Family Family Family Agency Family Provide rent and utility assistance. Provide food through mass distributions and food pantries. Provide case management with employment supports. Support wellness activities and training for staff. Provide case management and income tax preparation. Gaps in Services Travis Travis Travis Travis Travis Gaps in Services Bridging the Gaps in Service and what the Subrecipient or partner organizations can do. lack of funding for eviction prevention Advocate for additional funding in the community lack of shelf stable foods Advocate for additional food product from partner agencies Housing Basic Needs Employment Health and Wellness Financial / Income 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Need # FNPI 1 Employment Outcomes Outcomes Identify Need Target SRV 1 SRV 1a-f Services Employment Services Identify Need Estimate FNPI 1a The number of unemployed youth who obtained employment to gain skills or income. Skills Training and Opportunities for Experience FNPI 1b The number of unemployed adults who obtained employment (up to a living wage). 10 SRV 1a Vocational Training FNPI 1c FNPI 1e FNPI 1f FNPI 1h The number of unemployed adults who obtained and maintained employment for at least 90 days (up to a living wage). The number of unemployed adults who obtained employment (with a living wage or higher). 3 3 The number of unemployed adults who obtained and maintained employment for at least 90 days (with a living wage or higher). The number of employed participants in a career-advancement related program who entered or transitioned into a position that provided increased income and/or benefits. 5 SRV 1b On-the-Job and other Work Experience 15 SRV 1c Youth Summer Work Placements 5 SRV 1d Apprenticeship/Internship 10 SRV 1e Self-Employment Skills Training FNPI 1h.1 Of the above, the number of employed participants who Increased income from 10 SRV 1f Job Readiness Training FNPI 1h.2 Of the above, the number of employed participants who increased income from 10 SRV 1g-h Career Counseling employment through wage or salary amount increase. employment through hours worked increase. …
Item 5 Notice of Public Hearing 2025_Eng_Spa — original pdf
Notice of Public Hearing 2025 Proposed Community Action Plan And 2025 Budget for the Community Services Block Grant When: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 6:30 pm Where: Boards and Commissions Room at City Hall 301 West 2nd Street, Room 1101 Austin, Texas 78701 For more Information contact: Angel Zambrano 512-972-6750 Angel.Zambrano@ austintexas.gov Parking at City Hall Parking garage will be validated Aviso de audiencia pública Plan de Acción Comunitaria propuesto 2025 y Presupuesto de 2025 para el Programa de Subsidio Globales para los Servicios Comuni- tarios (CSBG) Cuándo: Martes 13 de Agosto de 2024 Dónde: Sala de juntas y comisiones 6:30 pm en City Hall 301 West 2nd Street, #1101 Austin, Texas 78701 El estacionamiento a City Hall Ayuntamiento será validado Para más información, comuníquese con: Angel Zambrano 512-972-6750 Angel.Zambrano @austintexas.gov
Item 6 CSBG_CommunityActionPlan+BudgetPresentation2025 — original pdf
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) 2025 Community Action Plan and Budget Community Development Commission August 13, 2024 Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit Public Hearing Requirements The proposed estimated 2025 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan performance activities are distributed and public comment is solicited. The proposed activities as described in the Budget and Community Action Plan are in accordance with the Community Services Block Grant Act. The CSBG Act states the purpose is “to provide assistance to States and local communities, working through a network of community action agencies and other neighborhood-based organizations, for the reduction of poverty, the revitalization of low-income communities, and the empowerment of low-income families and individuals in rural and urban areas to become fully self-sufficient” Community Action Plan Components 1. Top 5 needs 2. Poverty rates 3. Provision of Nutritious Foods 4. Case Management Services 5. Gaps in Services & Performance Targets 6. Service Locations Top 5 Needs* Housing Basic Needs Employment Health Income/Financial *Ranked in order of importance according to the 2024 CSBG Community Needs Assessment Deep Poverty Rates in 2022 7.4 6.6 6.5 6.1 4.1 3.7 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 5.8 4.3 2 Travis County (total 12.1% of people) Texas (18.1 % of people) United States (16.3% of people) 50% or less (deep poverty) 100% federal poverty line 125% or less near poverty Source: ACS 2022 1-Year Estimate Poverty Rates Over Time Travis County Texas overall 12.1% of people below 125% of FPL 18.1% of people below 125% 5.9 5.4 3.4 6.6 4.7 5.8 4.3 2.7 2 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7.6 7.6 6.6 6 7.4 6.6 4.7 4.4 4.1 2019 2021 2022 Deep Poverty (<50% FPL) Below Poverty (<100% FPL) Near Poverty (<125% FPL) 2019 2021 2022 Deep Poverty (50% FPL) Below Poverty (100%FPL) Near Poverty (125% FPL) Source: ACS 2019, 2021 and 2022 1-Year Estimate Poverty Rates by Race & Ethnicity 19.7 18.6 21.3 16.8 8.4 9.2 9.5 10.1 15.3 12.8 10.4 6.6 25 20 15 10 5 0 Travis County Texas United States White (not Hispanic) Black or African American Asian Hispanic or Latino Source: ACS 2022 1 year estimates Poverty Rates by Age 19.2 16.3 11.6 9.9 8.6 12.2 12.3 11.7 10.9 25 20 15 10 5 0 Travis County Texas United States Under 18 18-64 years …
Item 7 2025-2029 NSU Strategic Plan FINAL — original pdf
Austin Public Health Community Services Division/Neighborhood Services Unit Strategic Plan 2025 -- 2029 Introduction In 2015, the US Department of Health and Human Services Department issued Information Memorandum No. 138 establishing organizational standards for Community Action Agencies (CAAs) who receive Community Services Block Grant funding. To ensure all CAAs began working toward meeting these standards, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs requested documentation of approval of the Strategic Plan by the CSBG Advisory Board, in addition to specific Goals, Objectives, Strategy, Outcome and Output Measures included in the Strategic Plan. Austin Public Health’s Community Services Division/Neighborhood Services Unit (NSU) serves as the CSBG Community Action Agency for Travis County. The NSU uses CSBG funding as the primary source of support for the services provided by the Department’s six (6) neighborhood centers. In late 2024, NSU will open a seventh center, the Dove Springs Neighborhood Center, located in southeast Austin. Austin Public Health has its own strategic plan. NSU submits a specific strategic plan for the work supported by CSBG through its Neighborhood Centers to meet TDHCA’s expectations. In 2024, NSU conducted a Community Needs Assessment. The Community Development Commission continues to serve as the required CSBG Advisory Board. To develop the Strategic Plan for the work supported by CSBG through its Neighborhood Centers, several internal strategic planning sessions were conducted with 40+ employees which identified priorities to be addressed in the next five years. Moving forward, we will continue to work with Department leadership to ensure this Strategic Plan works hand in hand with the basic needs of our community. II. Purpose TDHCA’s Strategic Planning Guide cites several key factors that have served as our purpose for our strategic planning efforts: • To meet CSBG program requirements and CSBG grant purpose to address the reduction of poverty, the revitalization of low- income communities, and empower low-income persons to become self-sufficient • To demonstrate participation of low-income individuals in CAAs activities. • To produce decisions and actions that guide the organization’s program operations • To help prioritize efforts and determine the allocation of resources • To improve effectiveness and efficiency through agreed upon strategies and goals III. Mandates During the internal strategic planning sessions, we reviewed the various mandates that the Neighborhood Centers are expected to meet. Among them are: CSBG and TDHCA Mandates • To reduce poverty • To revitalize low-income communities • To empower low-income families and …
Item 7 Strategic Plan Goal Worksheets FINAL — original pdf
Subrecipient: Austin Public Health Worksheet Step 5a – Planning & Evaluation Time Period (years) covered by the Strategic Plan: 2025-2029 Identified Need from current CNA: with Level of Need Intervention: Service or Activity Identify the # of clients to be served and the timeframe Outcome General statement of results expected Projected Outcome Indicator Projected # of clients achieving the outcome divided by the # expected to be served: projected % of success Actual Results # of clients actually achieving the outcome, divided by the number actually served; actual % of customer success Management Tool What evidence will you collect to prove the outputs and outcomes were achieved Data Procedures Include Collection, Storage and Analysis Procedure; Person Responsible Frequency of Data Collection, Reporting and Analysis Planning Planning Planning Planning Performance and Evaluation Performance Accountability Accountability 1 - Housing homelessness and displacement prevention 100% of clients assisted with rent will maintain housing for 30 days. Provide rent & utility assistance to 1000 low- income residents of Austin and Travis County per year Intake documents and data entered in program software, Client records in NewGen Monthly chart audits and NewGen reporting Daily data collection & monthly and annual reports Note: This form can be used to plan what programs or services or activities (community, family, and organizational) will be offered and to set targets. Look at the Top 5 Needs from most recent CNA. Performance will be reported in CSBG monthly performance report. Actual Results column to be completed at end of year (or more frequently). Form can be used give board updates and Org Std requirements. Subrecipient: Type of Goal (Agency, Family, #1 Goal: Objective: Strategy: Worksheet Step 5b – Strategic Plan Goals, Objectives, ,Strategies, and Outcomes Family Austin Public Health Area to Address: Time Period (years) covered by the Strategic Plan: 2025-2029 Housing Stability Increase housing stability Prevent displacement of Neighborhood Center clients from Austin/Travis County Efficiently process financial assistance and advocate for additional financial assistance funding to assist low-income individuals Output: Output: Output: Outcome: Outcome: 2026/ Year 2 2027/ Year 3 2028/ Year 4 2029/ Year 5 Provide rental assistance to neighborhood center clients who qualify for services Provide rental assistance to neighborhood center clients who qualify for services Provide rental assistance to neighborhood center clients who qualify for services Provide rental assistance to neighborhood center clients who qualify for services Provide rental assistance to neighborhood center clients who qualify …