Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation November 3, 2021 Government That Works for All COA Strategic Direction: Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Treasury November 18, 2021 Client: Kevin Critendon Agenda Item Recommend approval of a resolution approving the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2021A, in a principal amount not to exceed $2,860,000. This item has no fiscal impact. Amount and Source of Funding November 3, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: N/A N/A N/A Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 (the “District”), a political subdivision of the State of Texas, was created under the laws of the State of Texas by House Bill No. 1756, Acts of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session (2011), Chapter 8376, Subtitle F, Title 6, Texas Special District Local Laws Code (the “Enabling Legislation”) and operates under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The Enabling Legislation became effective May 23, 2011, and created the District, subject to the consent of the City of Austin (the “City”) to the creation. The City consented to the creation of the District by Council action taken March 22, 2012 (the “Consent Ordinance”) and under the terms of the Consent Agreement between the City, the District, and Carma Easton LLC, a Texas limited liability company (the “Developer”) dated effective as of April 13, 2012 (the “Consent Agreement”). The City and the District entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement dated as of June 5, 2012 (as amended, the “SPA”), as authorized by Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code, which sets forth the terms and conditions of the City’s annexation of the land within the District and on which the District will continue to exist as a limited district, Pilot Knob Limited District No. 2 (the “Limited District”), in accordance with Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code, and the Enabling Legislation following the City’s full-purpose annexation of the land within the District as provided in Consent Agreement and the SPA. The District, which currently contains 557.187 acres of land, is located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City in southeast Travis County, Texas. The District is located approximately eight miles southeast of the downtown portion of the City, adjacent to the east side of McKinney Falls Parkway and approximately one mile …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation November 3, 2021 Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Water November 4, 2021 Client: Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an amendment to an interlocal agreement with the Lower Colorado River Authority concerning laboratory testing services, to increase funding under the initial contract term in an amount not to exceed $500,000 and to increase funding for an option period in an amount not to exceed $500,000. The total increase in funding will not exceed $1,000,000, and the revised total contract expenditure will not exceed $2,700,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $250,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: N/A December 23, 2018 – Council approved a service contract 20181223- 004, to provide priority and regulated pollutant analysis services. November 3, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: N/A This contract will provide priority and regulated pollutant analysis of environmental water quality samples for the Laboratory Services Division of Austin Water on an as needed basis. These services will provide quantitative analyses for the pollutants in wastewater, wastewater sludges, soils, natural waters, industrial wastewater, and drinking water samples. The analyses for samples may include all the organic and inorganic chemicals named in the priority pollutant list of the Clean Water Act which are listed in 40 CFR 122 Appendix D Table II, III, and V., contaminants for the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) which are listed in 40 CFR Part 261.24, Table 1, as well as regulated (40 CFR 141) and unregulated compounds in the Safe Drinking Water Act. These analyses are required as part of the City’s compliance with the Federal Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water act mandates, applicable U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards and under the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permits, to determine actions protective of the environment and the citizens of the City of Austin. In addition, this contract will provide analytical testing services needed to address growing concerns with emerging and newly discovered contaminants such as those associated with harmful algal blooms (HABs) as well as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Various method requirements are …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation November 3, 2021 Health and Environment, Safety COA Strategic Direction: Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing November 18, 2021 Client: Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a multi-term contract with Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc., to provide replacement pumps, parts, and service of Flygt pumps, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,614,700. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $322,940 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Sole Source. November 3, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract is to provide replacement pumps, parts, and service of Flygt pumps. There are currently 80 Flygt pumps in operation for Austin Water. Over 60 of these pumps are in lift stations, ranging from five horsepower all the way to 134 horsepower. With new lift stations being added in the future (currently four to be added this year), more Flygt pumps will be added to the system. The establishment of this contract will reduce the time it takes to complete repairs to Flygt pumps and to order replacement pumps when repairs are no longer financially sensible. The average life expectancy of Flygt pumps should provide 15 to 20 years. When a pump fails each pump is evaluated and if the repair cost is below 70% of replacement cost and the pump is still within its expected life expectancy then the pump is repaired. Any repair cost above the 70% of replacement cost would be replaced. This contract offers an in-situ rehabilitation option versus a new brand design retrofit which require associated time and materials costs with a new pump base, rail system, electrical and controls replacement. Contract Detail: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 TOTAL Length of Term 3 yrs. 1 yr. 1 yr. 5 yrs. Contract Authorization $ 968,820 $ 322,940 $ 322,940 $1,614,700 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage. PRICE ANALYSIS a) Cost Analysis: The proposed …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation November 3, 2021 Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing December 2, 2021 Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to award a multi-term contract with All Points Inspection Services, Inc. (MWBE), to provide cleaning, televising, and trenchless point repair of sanitary sewer collection system pipes throughout the City for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $8,050,010. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $1,610,002 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) IFB 2200 WJT1007 for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on June 21, 2021 and it closed on July 27, 2021. Six offers were received, and the lowest bidder is recommended for award. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A November 3, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract will provide cleaning, televising, and trenchless point repair of sanitary sewer collection system pipes throughout the City. This contract also includes inspection of wastewater mains, inspection of wastewater manholes, inspection of wastewater service laterals, trenchless point repair, and smoke testing of the wastewater collection system. Pipe sizes to be inspected range from 4-inches to 60- inches in diameter. The wastewater collection system includes over 2,950 miles of piping throughout the City that transports wastewater from residences and businesses to the City’s wastewater treatment plants. In accordance with best management practices, existing collection system assets require on-going maintenance and inspection. The cleaning process includes removing sludge, roots, grease, grit, solids, and other debris from the wastewater pipes and adjacent manholes. The contractor will remove the debris from the collection system, preventing it from traveling downstream. The inspection process involves televising cleaned sewer mains and manholes and …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation November 3, 2021 Health and Environment, Safety Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: COA Strategic Direction: November 18, 2021 Department: Purchasing Client: Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with GE Grid Solutions LLC, to provide relays and power quality meters, for a term of five years in the amount not to exceed $1,250,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Sole Source. N/A November 3, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract will provide the City with approved original equipment manufacturer by GE Multilin for relays and power quality meters (PQM). The parts will provide vital monitoring and protection of electrical distribution systems and critical process equipment throughout the Austin water and wastewater treatment plants, distribution and collection systems. The protective relays and PQM are a component of the electrical protection and monitoring system that requires OEM replacement to maintain compliance with higher level programed system architecture and maintenance software systems provided by in house technicians. The requested authorization amount for this contract was determined using departmental estimates based on historical spend, along with a small annual increase to account for an increase in repairs due to aging equipment. If the City is unable to secure a contract, proper maintenance and unscheduled repairs would not be accomplished, risking component failures. GE Multilin relay failures will potentially affect the Austin Water treatment operation systems electrical distribution and critical process equipment, thereby hindering multiple processes throughout the treatment process. PRICE ANALYSIS a) Cost Analysis: The proposed contract pricing is consistent with a 4.56% increase represented in the market
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment November 3, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Capital Contracting Office November 18, 2021 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., for the Fort Upper Basin Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project in the amount of $2,484,870 plus a $248,487 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,733,357. (District 1) Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Lowest responsive bid of six bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. N/A November 3, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 84.51% MBE and 1.41% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: Austin Water’s wastewater collection system is fundamental for the conveyance of wastewater to Austin Water’s wastewater treatment plants. Austin Water’s wastewater collection system is a large and complex system, consisting of approximately 2,900 miles of wastewater mains and serves approximately one million customers. Due to deterioration from the harsh conditions of the wastewater environment, wastewater collection system assets require ongoing repair and replacement in order to prevent sanitary sewer overflows. The Fort Upper Basin Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project consists of the repair and replacement of existing wastewater and water mains located within the general boundaries of Rogge Lane, Gloucester Lane, Cordell Lane, Ameswood Drive, Woodbriar Lane, and Claymoor Drive. The wastewater system renewal includes approximately 6,684 linear feet of 8-inch to 12-inch PVC pipe, manholes, and service lines to individual properties. In addition, the water system renewal includes approximately 687 linear feet of 8-inch PVC pipe along with service lines to individual properties and associated appurtenances. Due to the potential for unforeseen conditions, a 10% contingency in funding has been included to allow for the expeditious processing of any change orders. A contingency is an additional amount of money added to the construction budget to cover any unforeseen construction costs associated with the project. By authorizing the additional contingency funding, Council is authorizing any change orders within the contingency amount. During construction, travel on Rogge Lane between Manor Road and Reicher …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Safety, Economic Opportunity and Affordability, Health and Environment November 3, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Capital Contracting Office November 18, 2021 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Austin Underground, Inc., for South Austin Regional WWTP Sludge Transfer Line and Reclaimed Water Line project in the amount of $5,751,536 plus a $575,153.60 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,326,689.60. (District 3) Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Lowest responsive bid of five bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. N/A November 3, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 96.95% MBE and 3.03% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The South Austin Regional WWTP Sludge Transfer Line and Reclaimed Water Line is part of the Renewing Austin Wastewater and Reclaimed Water Program. Austin Water’s collection system is fundamental for conveyance of wastewater to Austin Water’s treatment plants. Austin Water’s collection system is a large and complex system, consisting of approximately 2,900 miles of wastewater mains, and serving approximately one million customers. An existing sludge transfer line and reclaimed water line are exposed and are visible from the banks of the Colorado River due to natural erosion over time. These lines represent single points of failure for the South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant, and numerous reclaimed water customers south of the Colorado River. The proposed project will repair and replace approximately 1,720 linear feet of deteriorated sludge line (wastewater) and approximately 1,860 linear feet of reclaimed water main and associated appurtenances. The lines will be placed deeper beneath the Colorado River for additional erosion protection. This item includes four allowances. The allowance of $60,000 will be used to address security services during construction (to cover security at night when security fencing is not intact). The allowance of $50,000 will be used to address additional Bermuda block sodding along the length of the installed pipe. The allowance of $25,000 will be used to address contaminated soil or groundwater testing and …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment November 3, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Capital Contracting Office November 18, 2021 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an amendment to the professional services agreement with Harutunian Engineering, Inc. for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Controls and Network Upgrades project in an amount not to exceed $4,520,127.95. (District 1) Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Original contract was awarded through a qualifications-based selection process. January 27, 2017 — Council approved a professional services agreement with Harutunian Engineering, Inc. for design phase services for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Controls and Network Upgrades project. November 3, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This amendment will be awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 16% MBE and 84% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is permitted to treat and discharge an average daily flow of 75 million gallons per day (MGD) and a 2-hour peak flow of 165 MGD. Treated plant effluent is discharged into the Colorado River. A portion is used for non- potable water on the plant site and supplies much of the City’s growing Reclaimed Water program. Walnut Creek WWTP uses Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) extensively for process control and monitoring. The system is made up of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) located in proximity to process areas of the plant, and a PLC network. The majority of the existing SCADA system is made up of PLCs and a dual channel copper SY/NET network that have exceeded their expected useful life. This system was installed around 1990 as part of a plant-wide network renovation. Recent projects have installed fiber optic cabling and Ethernet communications to some portions of the plant, but the plant fiber network has not been addressed as a whole. The intent of this project is to replace the control system network and hardware with modern equipment which follows Austin Water (AW) SCADA standards. This will be achieved by replacing existing PLCs, upgrading computers that run SCADA software, and utilizing fiber optic cabling and Ethernet networking equipment to …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment November 3, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Capital Contracting Office November 18, 2021 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Control Panels USA Inc., for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Controls and Network project in the amount of $5,987,000 plus a $598,700 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,585,700. (District 1) Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Lowest responsive bid of three bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. N/A November 3, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 51.51% MBE and 1.07% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is permitted to treat and discharge an average daily flow of 75 million gallons per day (MGD) and a 2-hour peak flow of 165 MGD. Treated plant effluent is discharged into the Colorado River. A portion is used for non-potable water on the plant site and supplies much of the City’s growing Reclaimed Water program. Walnut Creek WWTP uses Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) extensively for process control and monitoring. The system is made up of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) located in proximity to process areas of the plant, and a PLC network. The majority of the existing SCADA system is made up of PLCs and a dual channel copper SY/NET network that have exceeded their useful life. This system was installed around 1990 as part of a plant-wide network renovation. Recent projects have installed fiber optic cabling and Ethernet communications to some portions of the plant, but the plant fiber network has not been addressed as a whole. The intent of this project is to replace the control system network and hardware with modern equipment which follows Austin Water (AW) SCADA standards. This will be achieved by replacing existing PLCs, upgrading computers that run SCADA software, and utilizing fiber optic cabling and Ethernet networking equipment to extend the SCADA Ethernet network to portions of the plant currently served by SY/MAX PLCs and SY/NET. This …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation November 3, 2021 Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Public Works November 18, 2021 Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute the third amendment to the interlocal agreement with the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) for the relocation and improvement of water, wastewater, and reclaimed utilities in connection with CTRMA's Bergstrom Expressway (U.S. Highway 183 South) Project for a reimbursement to Austin Water in the amount of $1,387,330.69. (Districts 1,2, and 3). Amount and Source of Funding Reimbursement from CTRMA to Austin Water in the amount of $1,387,330.69. November 9, 2017 — Council approved the second amendment to the interlocal agreement with the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority for the relocation and improvement of water and wastewater utilities in connection with the Mobility Authority’s Bergstrom Expressway (U.S. Highway 183 South) Project. December 17, 2015 — Council approved an interlocal agreement with the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority for the relocation and improvement of water and wastewater utilities in connection with the Mobility Authority’s Bergstrom Expressway (U.S. Highway 183) Project. November 3, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Purchasing Language: N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: N/A In December 2015, the City of Austin approved an interlocal agreement (ILA) with the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority to provide funding for the relocation of existing City of Austin water, wastewater, and reclaimed water lines in conflict with the Bergstrom Expressway (U.S. Highway 183 South) from U.S. Highway 290 at Springdale / Manor Road to State Highway 71 near Bergstrom Airport. This project also provided Austin Water an opportunity to upgrade the utility’s existing infrastructure during this project as well as add new infrastructure to better serve the growing Austin Metropolitan area. These requested upgrades and additions are considered “betterments” and are funded by Austin Water. The original ILA was established between the City and CTRMA based on a total not to exceed amount of $7,728,157 which was based on a lump sum cost of $10,106,085 associated with the betterments, less the City provided services in the amount of $3,388,536, plus the contingency amount of $1,010,608. The City and CTRMA executed Amendment No. 1 to the ILA on September 7, 2017. This amendment for additional wastewater line betterments was within the original contract contingency. The …
CITY OF AUSTIN COMMISSION FOR WOMEN REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, November 3, 12:00 p.m. City Hall Board & Commission Room (Room 1101) 301 W. Second St. Austin, TX 78701 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (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. a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on a. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the following working groups: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 7, 2021. 2. OLD BUSINESS i. Homelessness ii. Safety iii. Health iv. Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee. c. Discussion and possible action regarding 2021 and 2022 Commission Working Groups. d. Discussion and possible action regarding the City of Austin FY2022 budget. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Presentation by Carlos Soto, Research Analyst, Community Action Network (CAN), followed by discussion and possible action on the CAN 2021 Dashboard Report, Race Equity Action Framework, and COVID-19 Response website. b. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2022 meeting schedule. 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 contact Jonathan Babiak, Office of Civil Rights, at 512-974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission for Women, please contact Jonathan Babiak, Office of Civil Rights, at 512-974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov.
1. 2. Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission November 3, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Environmental Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi (D-1) Rachel Scott (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Katie Coyne (D-4) Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol (D-7) Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Vacant (D-6) Audrey Barrett Bixler (D-5) Linda Guerrero (D-9) Chair _________________________________________________________________________________ Richard Brimer (D-10) Perry Bedford (Mayor) Secretary Agenda CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers should sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order; you will receive a three-minute allotment to discuss topics not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the October 20, 2021 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Name: Park 183 Buildings 6 & 7, SP-2021-0072C Applicant: Nick Brown, P.E., LDC Location: 4201 W Parmer Lane, Suite C – 100, Austin, Texas, 78727 Council District: District 2 Staff: Tunde Daramola, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department 1 Watershed: Onion Creek Watershed, Suburban, Desired Development Zone Request: Variance request is as follows: 1. Request to vary from 25-8-342 to allow fill over 4 feet up to 17 feet. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends this variance with conditions. (30 minutes) b. Name: 4315 City Park Water Service Extension Request #5216 Applicant: Eddy Salazar, A New Hope Investments, LLC (applicant) and Mauricio Quintero-Rangel, PE, Servant Engineering & Consulting, PLLC (engineer) Location: 4315 City Park Road, Austin, Texas, 78730 Council District: Limited Purpose Jurisdiction (Adjacent to Council District 10) Staff: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department Watershed: Coldwater Creek Watershed, Water Supply Rural, Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: Water Service Extension Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of this water service extension request. (30 minutes) c. Name: 8921 US Hwy 290 West Wastewater Service Extension Request #4796 Applicant: Joe Longaro, P.E., LJA Engineering, Inc. Location: 8921 US 290 Hwy West, Austin, Texas 78737 Council District: Austin 2-mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Staff: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department Watershed: Slaughter Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone, Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: Wastewater Service Extension Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the wastewater service extension. (30 minutes) 3. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Forestry Committee –Pam Thompson, Richard Brimer, and Linda Guerrero b. Report on the Joint …
PARK 183 BUILDINGS 6 & 7 4800 DISTRIBUTION DR. & 7900 INDUSTRY WAY SP-2021-0072C Tunde Daramola Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department 1 OUTLINE • Property Data • Background • Existing Conditions • Topography • Variance Request • Proposed Site Plan and Grading Conditions • Retaining Structures • Variance Recommendation 2 PROPERTY DATA • Onion Creek Watershed Park 183 Buildings 6 & 7 • Suburban Watershed Classification • Desired Development Zone • City of Austin Full Purpose Jurisdiction • Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Council District 2 • No Critical Environmental Features NTS North 3 SITE LOCATION AUSTIN FULL PURPOSE AUSTIN ETJ EDWARDS AQUIFER RECHARGE ZONE EDWARDS AQUIFER CONTRIBUTING ZONE North 4 BACKGROUND • • • • The site development proposes two warehousing and distribution facilities approximately 300,000 square feet with associated loading docks, surface parking and utility connections. Property lies within an industrial zone LI-CO with similar warehouse buildings ranging between 115,000 square feet to 160,000 square feet. This site offers a reasonable location for large industrial manufacturing warehouses as it is located in the Desired Development Zone. No critical environmental features, no steep slope. In order to facilitate this type of development, significant levelling is required to enhance maneuverability into the loading docks, allowing trucks to operate safely. 5 BACKGROUND (CONTINUED) • • • • Existing natural ground level grades are as much as 15 feet below the finish floor elevation for the proposed new buildings. Due to the topography of the site and the size of the proposed buildings (each approximately 4 acres in size), in order to accomplish the operational criteria, fill up to 17 feet is necessary. Therefore, staff is agreeing with retaining walls provided to structurally contain the fill and minimize the amount of grading. Accessibility to portions of the building would not be achievable without this variance. 6 EXISTING CONDITIONS • Tall grasses, weeds and tree cover. (Hackberry, mesquite and chinaberry less than 19in) North 7 High Point TOPOGRAPHY • The site mostly slopes from south to north ranging between 525 to 503. Slopes vary but do not exceed 15% in any direction except for manmade drainage swale on the north side of the property. NTS North 8 VARIANCE REQUEST • To allow fill in excess of four feet and up to 17 feet within the Desired Development Zone. (LDC 25-8-342) 9 PROPOSED SITE PLAN & GRADING NTS North …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: 11/03/2021 Park 183 Buildings 6 & 7 (SP-2021-0072C) Nick Brown, P.E., LDC COUNCIL DISTRICT: 4201 W Parmer Lane, Suite C – 100, Austin, TX 78727 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: LOCATION: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: District 2 Tunde Daramola, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, DSD, 512-974-6316, Babatunde.Daramola@austintexas.gov Onion Creek Watershed, Suburban, Desired Development Zone Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill over 4 feet up to 17 feet Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. STAFF CONDITION: Provide structural containment of fill with retaining walls. Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance / Comprehensive Watershed Park 183 Buildings 6 & 7 Variance Request: Ordinance / Other To allow for fill exceeding 4ft for building construction Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. 2. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes. The variance will not be providing a special privilege to the applicant. The proposed buildings are similar in size to similarly situated property. The style of the building proposes a single finished floor building with a 4 -foot loading dock and flat truck court. In order to facilitate this type of development, significant levelling is required to enhance maneuverability into the loading docks, allowing trucks to operate safely on site. The limits of the fill do extend beyond the building as shown in the cut/fill exhibit but is contained with retaining wall structures designed in conjunction with the building walls, so the building is supported. Prior projects in this industrial development zone had a similar situation. A prime example is Crossroads Logistics Center SP-2021-0015D. Land Use Commission variances were granted to LDC 25-8-341 and 342 to allow cut and fill up to 14.3 feet and 16.5 feet, respectively. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; Yes. The industrial use for this project requires level loading docks, parking, and drive aisles. …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA November 3, 2021 4315 City Park Water Service Extension Request #5216 COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Eddy Salazar, A New Hope Investments, LLC (applicant) Mauricio Quintero-Rangel, PE, Servant Engineering & Consulting, PLLC (engineer) LOCATION: 4315 City Park Road, Austin, Texas 78730 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Limited Purpose Jurisdiction (Adjacent to Council District 10) PROJECT FILING DATE: August 31, 2021 WPD/ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator (512) 974-3443, kaela.champlin@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF DETERMINATION: Coldwater Creek Watershed, Water Supply Rural, Drinking Water Protection Zone Water Service Extension Staff recommend approval of this water service extension request. MEMORANDUM October 25, 2021 Linda Guerrero, Chair, and Members of the Environmental Commission Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator Watershed Protection Department TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: 4315 City Park Water Service Extension Request #5216 Service Extension Requests (SER) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside of the City of Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction require Council approval and review by the Environmental Commission. Watershed Protection Department staff have completed the review for 4315 City Park Water Service Extension Request (SER) #5216 and recommend approval of the request. Site Overview The site consists of a tract of approximately 8.10 acres, located at 4315 City Park Road, north of Emma Long Metro Park. The property is in the City of Austin Limited Purpose Jurisdiction and Council District 10. The site is in the Coldwater Creek Watershed and classified as Water Supply Rural. The applicant is proposing to develop a single-family home. The lot was subdivided in in 2018 (JN & H Subdivision C8J-2016-0066.0A). The applicant is requesting a water SER with one Living Unit Equivalent (LUE) to serve the proposed single-family home. Development Impacts Water: The applicant is proposing to construct approximately 350 feet of 8-inch water main from the existing 8-inch water main in City Park Road and extend south along City Park Road to the subject tract, as shown on the attached map. Wastewater: The property is proposing to utilize an onsite septic facility for wastewater service and will be subject to Travis County Code and rules for on-site sewage facilities. 1 Environmental Impacts The property is in the Coldwater Creek Watershed and is classified as Water Supply Rural and is in the Drinking Water Protection Zone. The property has three critical environmental feature seeps (CEFs) and contains buffers for four additional CEF seeps …
4315 City Park Water Service Extension Request #5216 What is an SER? • A service extension request, or SER, is an application for City water or wastewater service from a property owner or developer. • SERs are required when a property is located more than 100 feet from an accessible water or wastewater system, or when existing infrastructure isn't adequate for the proposed project demands. • Service may involve construction of a new line or an associated facility or upgrades to existing lines or facilities. • The applicant pays for the associated infrastructure, as outlined in the SER SER Process • Per the Land Development Code, SERs require Council approval if the property is in the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside of the City's full purpose jurisdiction. • Environmental Commission and Water & Wastewater Commission review and make recommendations on SERs that require Council approval. Request Summary • Request for water service (1 LUE) • 8.10 acres • Development of one single-family home • Limited purpose jurisdiction • Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) • Coldwater Creek, Water Supply Rural • Limited Purpose Jurisdiction, Council District #10 SER #5216 Site Location Austin City Limits Austin ETJ Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone Austin City LimitsETJRechargeContributingAustin City LimitsETJRechargeContributing Site Location 2 mile ETJ Limited Purpose Jurisdiction Full Purpose Jurisdiction SER #5216 Proposed Water Extension Map provided by AWU SER #5126 Description of proposed extension: • Construct 350' of 8-inch water main from existing 8- in water main in City Park Road • Extend along City Park Road to the subject tract. • Property is proposing to utilize an onsite septic facility for wastewater service. Conservation Easement = 7.26 acres Developable area = .84 acre SER Review & Evaluation • Coldwater Creek Watershed, Water Supply Rural, Drinking Water Protection Zone • Property contains three CEFs and buffers for four additional CEFs on adjacent property to the south • No critical water quality zone or water quality transition zone Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval. Basis for recommendation: Staff review determined that due to the protections on the conservation easement, there are no significant environmental risks to extend water service to the site. Contact Information Kaela Champlin Watershed Protection Department City of Austin (512) 974-3443 kaela.champlin@austintexas.gov
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: November 3, 2021 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: 8921 US Hwy 290 West Wastewater Service Extension Request #4796 NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Joe Longaro, P.E. LJA Engineering, Inc. LOCATION: 8921 US 290 Hwy West, Austin, Texas 78737 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Austin 2-Mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction PROJECT FILING DATE: May 18, 2020 WPD/ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department (512) 974-3443, kaela.champlin@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF DETERMINATION: Slaughter Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone, Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Wastewater Service Extension Staff recommends approval of the wastewater service extension 1 TO: FROM: MEMORANDUM Linda Guerrero, Chair, and Members of the Environmental Commission Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department October 26, 2021 DATE: SUBJECT: 8921 US Hwy 290 West Wastewater SER #4976 Service Extension Requests (SER) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside of the City of Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction require Council approval and review by the Environmental Commission. Watershed Protection Department staff have completed the review for 8921 US Hwy 290 West wastewater SER #4976 and recommend approval of the request. Site Overview The site consists of one tract of approximately 69.12 acres, located at 8921 W US 290 Hwy. The site is located in the City of Austin’s 2-mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, the Slaughter Creek Watershed, the Barton Springs Zone (Contributing Zone), and the Drinking Water Protection Zone. Due to vesting rights granted per Chapter 245 of the State of Texas Local Government Code, all site development is subject to regulations in effect in 1995, which does include creek buffers, structural water quality treatment requirements, critical environmental feature (CEF) protections, and other environmental regulations, but the site is not subject to the Save Our Springs Ordinance. This property has an approved site plan for the Junction Athletic Complex, SP-2016-0607D, a proposed sports complex that has not been constructed. The applicant submitted a proposal to revise the previously approved site plan to develop a 280-unit multi-family project in the same development footprint with 140 Land Use Equivalents (LUEs). The proposed revised site plan was submitted for completeness check to the City of Austin on September 10, 2021 (SP-2016- 0607D(R1)). This property is also adjacent to the Ledgestone Multifamily wastewater SER #4622, located at 9021 W US 290 Hwy, and approved by City Council on June 11, 2020. The lines associated with the Ledgestone Multifamily SER …
8921 US Hwy 290 West Wastewater Service Extension Request #4796 Request Summary • 69.12 acres • 2-Mile ETJ • Slaughter Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone • Located in the Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone • Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) • Applicant is proposing to develop a 280-unit multi- family project with 140 Land Use Equivalents (LUEs) SER #4796 Site Location Austin City Limits Austin ETJ Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone Site Location Devils Pen Creek Honeycomb Dr Devils Pen Creek Ledgestone Multifamily SER #4622 8921 US Hwy 290 W SER #4976 SER #4796 Environmental Impacts • Contains Devils Pen Creek and associated critical water quality zone (CWQZ) and water quality transition zone (WQTZ) • Seven wetland critical environmental features • One seep critical environmental feature • Does not drain to occupied salamander habitat. Devils Pen Creek SER #4796 Lift Station & Force Main Improvements • Due to the approved Ledgestone Multifamily SER on the adjacent property, there are two possible scenarios for development: – Scenario 1: Both developers build one lift station & force main to serve both properties • Due to cost & limited allowable space in ROW, this is the most likely scenario. – Scenario 2: Developer builds lift station & force main for this property only. Ledgestone Multifamily development will be responsible to upgrade existing lift station & force main or build their own on the adjacent property. SER #4796 Water Service • The site is in the water service area of the West Travis County Public Utility Agency (PUA). SER #4796 Proposed Wastewater Extension Map provided by AWU Map provided by Austin Water Ledgestone SER #4622 Approved Wastewater Extension Map provided by Austin Water SER #4796 Development Impacts • Construction of the wastewater main and lift station are required to be located outside of the WQTZ and CWQZ. • The layout of the proposed lift station will be reviewed when the project is submitted for site plan review and must comply with City Code. SER #4796 Alternative Wastewater Service • If service is not extended to the site and wastewater disposal is required, the applicant would likely apply for a Subsurface Area Drip Dispersal System (SADDS) issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) • Net site area impervious cover = 25% • An estimated 8.3 acres would be deducted from the net site area calculations for the impervious cover limits for …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Wednesday, November 3, 2021 – 11:00 A.M. Street-Jones Building, Room 300A 1000 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath Terri Myers Beth Valenzuela AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 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 items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 6, 2021 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. B. Discussion of working group meeting/topic schedule Debrief from October 14 working group meeting B.1. Vision statement for plan Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. C. D. E. F. B.2. Heritage in Austin Feedback on draft recommendations Small group selection Update on Technical Advisory Group Preparation for upcoming working group meetings F.1. November 18, 2021—brief will be sent for review Monday, Nov. 8 F.2. December 9, 2021—Proposed focus: Intangible heritage F.3. January 13, 2022—Proposed focus: Preservation incentives 1 1. 2. 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 the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-1686 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron, Senior Planner, at 512-974-1446. 2
• • HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Wednesday, October 6, 2021 – 11:00 A.M. Street-Jones Building, Room 300A 1000 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath X Terri Myers Beth Valenzuela X DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No citizen communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 7, 2021 MOTION: Approve minutes by Heimsath, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 2-0. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Debrief from September 23 working group meeting A.1. Decision-making structure A.2. Criteria for success Compare with other equity-focused preservation plans (e.g., Madison, WI) Some items seem aspirational Use as needed for group discussion and decision-making A.3. Equity evaluation framework • • • • How to make these determinations? Use as basis for discussion Use #1 as minimum threshold: if yes, go to questions 2-10 Adjust recommendations based on scores and resulting discussion Not a quantitative exercise with total scores, but a filter Review and comment on brief for October 14 working group meeting B. Leverage brief materials for general audience, potentially send to appointing Council members Discussion of National Register district review and potential for NR • • • • • 1 • • • • • • • • • • listing as a first step to local designation as a historic district Recommended language changes C. Process for focus group appointment Three groups: legacy businesses, cultural and heritage organizations, neighborhood associations Applications to participate open Oct. 7 and close Oct. 20 Legacy business and cultural/heritage organization groups will meet before Nov. 18 working group meeting Include churches in cultural/heritage group, if reachable and interested; connect with Austin History Center community archivists Committee members can help evaluate short answers from application if interested; will be a tight turnaround for timing Change terminology from “focus group” to be more approachable: “Community conversation” or “Small group conversation” Committee members suggested additional departments for inclusion in the group Discussion of garnering broader support for the plan D. Update on Technical Advisory Group E. Preparation for upcoming working group meetings: E.1. November 18, 2021 E.2. December 9, 2021 Staff will send list of topics for November and December meetings via email ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Adjourn by Valenzuela, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 2-0. 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 …
