URBAN RENEWAL BOARD OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN Monday, March 16, 2020 Street – Jones Building 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A 6:00 p.m. Current Board Members: Manuel Escobar, Chair Roxanne Evans, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Darrell W. Pierce Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility is to oversee the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. CALL TO ORDER – Monday, March 16, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approval of the February 10, 2020, Regular Meeting Minutes CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL (Speakers signed up prior to the meeting will be called in order and will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. This is the opportunity for visitors and guests to address the Urban Renewal Board of the City of Austin (URB) on any issue. The URB may not debate any non- agenda issue, nor may any action be taken on any non-agenda issue at this time however the URB may present any factual response to items brought up by citizens. (Attorney General Opinion – JC-0169) (Limit of three minutes each). 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement Concerning Implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan with the City of Austin, Exhibit A, Statement of Work. b. Presentation, discussion and possible action on the Land Development Code rewrite as it relates to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan boundaries. c. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to Austin City Council to support the Joint Sustainability Committee Recommendation 20191218- 3C.b regarding Equity and Land Development Code. 3. OLD BUSINESS P a g e 1 | 2 a. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan. b. Discussion and possible action on the recommended modifications to the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) to parallel the structure of the current East 12th Street NCCD. c. Discussion and possible action of design guidelines for the Urban Renewal Agency-owned properties located in the 900 and 1100 Blocks of East 11th Street (Blocks 16 and 18) Request for Proposal. d. Discussion and possible action of the …
REGULAR MEETING February 10, 2020 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT MINUTES The Urban Renewal Board convened the regular meeting on Monday, February 10, 2020, at the Street‐Jones Building, 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A, Austin TX. Chair Escobar called the Board Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Manuel Escobar, Chair Amit Motwani Danielle Skidmore Jacqueline Watson Darrell Pierce Nathaniel Bradford Board Members Absent: Roxanne Evans, Vice‐Chair Staff in Attendance: Mandy DeMayo Sandra Harkins Mark Walters PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility is to oversee the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approval of the January 13, 2020, Regular Meeting Minutes. The motion to approve the January 13, 2020, regular meeting minutes was made by Commissioner Watson seconded by Commissioner Skidmore with Commissioner Pierce abstaining, the item was approved on a 5‐0‐1 vote. Approval of the January 29, 2020, Work Session Minutes. The motion to approve the January 29, 2020, work session minutes was made by Commissioner Watson seconded by Commissioner Skidmore with Commissioner Motwani abstaining, the item was approved on a 5‐0‐1 vote. 1 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL (The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. This is the opportunity for visitors and guests to address the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin (Agency) on any issue. The Agency may not debate any non-agenda issue, nor may any action be taken on any non-agenda issue at this time however the Agency may present any factual response to items brought up by citizens. (Attorney General Opinion – JC-0169) (Limit of three minutes each). None 3. NEW BUSINESS None 4. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on recommended modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan. Chair provided a brief review and update of what has occurred to date regarding the changes to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan (URPlan). NHCD staff provided an overview of the draft URPlan and updates that were requested and/or made from the last meeting. NO ACTION WAS TAKEN b. Discussion and possible action on the recommended modifications to the …
FINAL DRAFT FOR REVIEW MARCH 16, 2020 URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE EAST 11TH AND 12TH STREETS URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AREA TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Boundary Description 2. History 2.1 Accomplishments 3. Vision, Purpose, Authority and Scope 4. Redevelopment Strategy 5. Applicability of NCCD Controls 6. Land Use 7. Relocation of Persons, Businesses (including individuals and families, business concerns, and others displaced by the project) 8. Duration and Modification Procedures of URP Appendices: Appendix A: East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan; Amendments Appendix B: East 11th Street and East 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCDs); Amendments Abbreviations commonly used in the document: URP – Urban Renewal Plan URA‐Urban Renewal Agency ARA – Austin Revitalization Authority Note: Some of the tables and figures from the original 1999 Urban Renewal Plan have been deleted or modified, as they were no longer accurate or relevant. The original plan is available at this website: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/urban-renewal-plan EAST 11 TH & 12TH STREETS URBAN RENEWAL PLAN (URP) 1 BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION The formal boundaries of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Area (UR Area) are set forth in Exhibit A and the ordinance approving this URP. In general, the boundaries are: The East 11th Street Corridor, including properties within one‐half block of the north frontage of East 11th Street and south frontage of Juniper Street, from Branch Street on the west to Navasota Street on the east; and properties within one‐half block of the south frontage of East 11th, from San Marcos Street on the west to Navasota Street on the east. The East 12th Street Corridor, including properties within one‐half block of the north frontage of East 12th and between the IH‐35 Northbound Frontage Road on the west to Poquito Street to the east; and properties within one‐half block of the south frontage of East 12th Street, from Branch Street on the west to Poquito Street on the east. 2 HISTORY This East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan (“URP" also referred to as the East 11th and 12th Streets Community Redevelopment Plan or “CRP”), is a comprehensive document defining the official public policy guidelines of the City of Austin (City) for driving public and private redevelopment actions of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Area in compliance with Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 374. The URP’s original conceptual approaches and strategies for the entire Central East Austin …
ORDINANCE NO. __________________ WALTERS, MARK 3/10/2020 DRAFT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 910620‐C, REZONING AND CHANGING THE ZONING MAP TO AMEND THE EAST 11TH STREET NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION COMBINING DISTRICT (NCCD) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE NORTHBOUND FRONTAGE ROAD OF IH‐35 BETWEEN THE NORTHERN ALLEY OF THE 800‐900 BLOCK OF EAST 7TH STREET AND EAST 12TH STREET; THE WEST SIDE OF THE 800‐1000 BLOCKS OF SAN MARCOS STREET; EAST 11TH STREET FROM IH‐35 TO NAVASOTA STREET; ALONG ROSEWOOD AVENUE FROM 11TH STREET TO APPROXIMATELY ANGELINA STREET; ALONG A SEGMENT OF THE 1200 BLOCK OF NAVASOTA STREET; AND ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF A SEGMENT OF THE 1500 AND 1600 BLOCK OF SAN BERNARD STREET IN THE CENTRAL EAST AUSTIN NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AREA, AND TO MODIFY CERTAIN BASE DISTRICTS IN THE NCCD. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. The zoning map established by Section 25‐2‐191 of the City Code is amended to amend the East 11th Street neighborhood conservation combining district (NCCD), identified in the attached Exhibit "A" incorporated into this ordinance, and to add a NCCD to each base zoning district within the District on the property described in Zoning Case No. C14‐XX‐XXXX, on file at the Planning and Zoning Department, as follows: Approximately XX acres of land consisting of four subdistricts, identified in the attached Exhibit “B” incorporated into this ordinance, lying within the Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan Area, more particularly described as follows, a. Subdistrict 1, sites located along and oriented to East 11th Street between Branch Street and San Marcos Street on the west, and extending to Navasota Street on the east; b. Subdistrict 2, sites oriented to Juniper Street between Branch Street and Lydia Street, and including parcels with frontages on Curve Street and Waller Street; c. Subdistrict 3, sites located along IH‐35 and bounded by Embassy Drive, San Marcos Street, and Branch Street on the east, East 12th Street on the north, the Northbound Frontage Road of IH‐35 on the west and the alley of the 800‐900 block of East 7th street on the south; and d. Subdistrict 4, sites generally oriented toward the 1200 and 1300 blocks of Rosewood Avenue but excluding 1326 and 1319 Rosewood Avenue, the east side of the 1100 block of Navasota Street, the 1100‐1200 blocks of San Bernard Street but excluding 1159, 1161, 1164, and 1165 San Bernard Street. This …
BLOCKS 16 AND 18 RFP GENERAL COMMENTS Comment and/or Recommendation February 11, 2019 1 Partner Actively with GNDC, Blackshear, Blackand D.C.'S Give them a say in housing 1. Affordable Grocery Store. It's a food desert. 2. Document the history of Robertson Hill that’s being erased. Define the following terms: "priority needs"/"more welcoming"/"impact" Baseline positive “impact” requirements: 1. Compatibility of maximum heights, intensity of uses, light and sound pollution with adjacent residential and cultural uses and historic assets; and 2. Long-term dedication of space for existing and new local businesses at affordable rates, as well as for on-grade programmable public space • Specify “Permanent and temporary jobs.” • Prioritize services not yet present on the corridor that are compatible with all adjacent uses, such as a pharmacy and a pick-up/drop-off drycleaners. • Hew to plain intent and letter of URP; no variances or bonus entitlements-such as to maximum height, FAR, setbacks, protection of heritage trees. Affordable Housing What is the baseline affordable housing requirement from which additional units will be gauged? Per forum-25%. Ownership unis at 60% MFI for 99 year and below should be weighted significantly higher than current proposed criteria (+5 points) Community Parking Prioritize projects with a holistic parking demand management program that includes: Public parking to support existing local businesses Innovative approach to accommodating alternative modes of transportation, bus, bike locks, bike showers, scooters, Vespas, commercial loading zone, etc.; and A mix of uses on-site that balance 24/7 demand of parking Minority and women owned business Theses points should be all-or-nothing based on: 1. Meeting a quantitative baseline % participation; and 2. Executed partnership agreements (MOU’s?) at time of application Please clarify requirements for City projects/state regulations and aim to match them. 2 3 4 5 6 Page 1 of 7 BLOCKS 16 AND 18 RFP GENERAL COMMENTS Comment and/or Recommendation February 11, 2019 Green Building 2 Star/Silver should be a baseline requirement for submission; 5 points for Gold Star Reward incorporation of alternative energy (such as solar) on-site Other Public Benefits Baseline requirement for award consideration: demonstrated timely, substantive engagement with RHNA, OCEAN and Six Square. Demonstrated community support (15 points) – letters of support from all of the following: RHNA, OCEAN and Six Square. We urge the board to set specific, baseline qualifications for proposal consideration that reflect community needs and priorities. Requiring upfront what our community and the city most value should help ensure …
DRAFT SCORING CRITERIA - Block 18 14-Jan-19 Points (80 Point Maximum) 20 20 10 10 10 5 5 Project Creativity and Need Community Benefit Considerations To what extent will the project satisfy priority needs, as identified in the current Urban Renewal and the City Imagine Austin comprehensive plan? Describe the appropriateness of the proposed development for the neighborhood. Please provide: • Impact on making the commercial corridor more welcoming and on increasing the availability of pedestrian oriented retail goods or services. • Impact on other public or private investment in the neighborhood. • Jobs created as a result of the project. Additional Affordable Housing 25% of residential units. Rental = 60% MFI for 40 years; Ownership = 80% MFI for 99 years Community Parking Provide parking in excess of the minimum requirements to support adjacent businesses in the corridor Incorporation of the Historic Victory Grill It is strongly encouraged the proposed project identify synergies with the Historic Victory Grill. Define the approach the proposed project will utilize to successfully create a sustainable synergy with the Historic Victory Grill. How will proposed project design and uses be respectful to this historic structure? Minority and Women Owned Business As part of the implementation of City Council resolution no. 20071108‐127 (see Exhibit B), relating to MBE/WBE compliance (the City of Austin program for Minority‐owned Business Enterprises / Women‐owned Business Enterprises), the Successful Proposer is encouraged to set MBE/WBE participation goals or make a good faith effort to achieve these goals in the design and construction of improvements on the subject Property. Green Building Other Public Benefits The Successful Proposer is encouraged to meet ambitious green building goals. This includes meeting a minimum Austin Energy 2 Star Green Building rating or USGBC LEED Silver rating. Other public benefits proposed will be given additional consideration. Affordable Housing Threshold Requirement: 25% of residential units. Rental = 60% MFI for 40 years; Ownership = 80% MFI for 99 years
BLOCK 18 RFP COMMENTS February 11, 2019 1 Resolve existing egress enchroachment and underground utility issues for Historic Victory Grill and Comment and/or Recommendation ensure its preservation. 2 Reserve and enhance Kenny's Backyard *Is it possible to keep an outdoor music venue? We really enjoy the music from Kenny Dorham's Backyard. • The Block 18/Kenny Dorham’s space should be allowed to remain in operation until the property has been sold and the timeline dictates that site prep needs to begin. • Going forward, if not specially Kenny Dorham’s Backyard, some facility based on this model should be incorporated into whatever development plan is accepted for Block 18 • Make Block 18 an intentional and specific destination for arts, culture, music, cultural preservation, and creative industries for the District • Though commercial in nature, Block 18 development should intentionally incorporate the Victory Grill Building (and the historic legacy of the venues and businesses that once populated these blocks) into a plan for this block to function as a Cultural Hub that pays homage to what once was the center of the Central East Austin Entertainment District 3 4 5 6 7
DRAFT SCORING CRITERIA - Block 16 14-Jan-19 Points (80 Point Maximum) 20 20 10 10 5 5 Project Creativity and Need Community Benefit Considerations To what extent will the project satisfy priority needs, as identified in the current Urban Renewal and the City Imagine Austin comprehensive plan? Describe the appropriateness of the proposed development for the neighborhood. Please provide: • Impact on making the commercial corridor more welcoming and on increasing the availability of pedestrian oriented retail goods or services. • Impact on other public or private investment in the neighborhood. • Jobs created as a result of the project. Additional Affordable Housing 25% of residential units. Rental = 60% MFI for 40 years; Ownership = 80% MFI for 99 years Community Parking Provide parking in excess of the minimum requirements to support adjacent businesses in the corridor. Incorporation of the African American Cultural & Heritage Facility It is strongly encouraged the proposed project identify synergies with the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility (AAC&HF). Define the approach the proposed project will utilize to successfully create a sustainable synergy with the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility by providing for example; active space for community, educational and cultural uses. How will proposed project design and uses be respectful to the adjacent AAC&HF Dedrick-Hamilton house a historic structure? As part of the implementation of City Council resolution no. 20071108‐127 (see Exhibit B), relating to MBE/WBE compliance (the City of Austin program for Minority‐owned Business Enterprises / Women‐owned Business Enterprises), the Successful Proposer is encouraged to set MBE/WBE participation goals or make a good faith effort to achieve these goals in the design and construction of improvements on the subject Property. Green Building The Successful Proposer is encouraged to meet ambitious green building goals. This includes meeting a minimum Austin Energy 2 Star Green Building rating or USGBC LEED Silver rating. (Please refer to information and links provided at www.austintexas.gov/realestate) Other Public Benefits Other public benefits proposed will be given additional consideration. Affordable Housing Threshold Requirement: 25% of residential units. Rental = 60% MFI for 40 years; Ownership = 80% MFI for 99 years 10 Minority and Women Owned Business
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2020 AT 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. 2nd STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78704 Board Members: ___ Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) ___ Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & District 9 Appointee) ___ Greg Anderson (Planning Commission) ___ Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) ___ Francoise Luca (Parks & Recreation Board) ___ Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) ___ Wendy Price Todd (S. River City NA) ___ Cory Walton (Bouldin Creek NA) ___ Jeff Seinden (Bouldin Creek NA) ___ Alfred Godfrey (Trail Foundation) Ex Officios: ___ Sam Tedford (NHCD) ___ Nazlie Saeedi (ATD) ___ Gloria Aguilera (ORES) ___ Marek Izydorczyk (ORES) ___ Rolando Fernandez (FSD) ___ Molly Alexander (DAA) City of Austin Planning & Zoning Staff: ___ Alan Holt, Executive Liaison ___ Sravya Garladenne, Staff Liaison ___ Jodi Lane AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval the minutes of the regular SCWAB meeting of February 18, 2020. 2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Revised Report: 2020 Update of SCW Plan’s Physical Framework & Project Costs b. Consultant’s Report & Review of 305 S Congress PUD Application Infrastructure Costs c. Draft Report on 2020 SCW Plan’s Modified Physical Framework & Project Costs d. 2020 SCW Buildouts for Financial Analysis e. Live video Presentation/Discussion w/ Financial Consultant on 2020 SCW Financial Framework Update – Time Certain f. Update on EDD/Consultant for Development Corporation Entity & Potential Special Called Meeting g. Update on Council Resolution 20200220-044 – Implementation team for SCW 3. PROJECT UPDATES AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF 4. WORKING GROUP UPDATES & ASSIGNMENTS FROM CHAIR a. Outreach b. Community Benefits, Infrastructure, and Regulating Plan c. Finance and Governance d. Active Projects 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 before the meeting date. For information, please contact Sravya Garladenne in the Planning and Zoning Department at sravya.garladenne@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-3362. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation at a FUTURE meeting. a. Presentation from affordable housing …
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD DRAFT MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 18, 2020 AT 6:00 PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a regular meeting on February 18, 2020 at One Texas Center, 3rd floor conference room located at 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas. Chair Samuel Franco called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board Members in attendance: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & District 9 Appointee) Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) Francoise Luca (Parks & Recreation Board) Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) Wendy Price Todd (S. River City NA) Alfred Godfrey (Trail Foundation) 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a. No citizen communication. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION Ex Officios: Nazlie Saeedi (ATD) Molly Alexander (DAA) City of Austin Planning & Zoning Staff: Alan Holt, Executive Liaison Jodi Lane, PAZ Staff a. Board Member Wendy Price Todd made a motion, seconded by Board Member Linda Guerrero, to approve the draft January 21, 2020 SCWAB meeting minutes. The motion to approve passed with 7 yes and 2 absent (includes absentees Greg Anderson and Cory Walton) votes. 3. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Draft 1 – 2020 Update Report on SCW Physical Framework Costs – Executive Liaison Alan Holt, Public Works Department staff Kevin Sweat, and Jodi Lane, PAZ Staff, presented an update on the SCW Physical Framework Costs. The Board discussed this but no action was taken. b. EDD process with Consultant for Development Corporation Entity - An update was provided by Executive Liaison Alan Holt. The Board agreed with the suggestion from EDD staff to potentially call a Special Called Meeting to provide feedback to the Consultant prior to his report being sent to Council. The Board anticipates taking action once further information is available from EDD. No action was taken. c. Council Resolution on February 20 on SCW Implementation - The Board discussed the Council Resolution brought forth by Executive Liaison Alan Holt but no action was taken. 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 before the meeting date. For information, please contact Alan Holt in the Planning and Zoning Department at alan.holt@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2716. TTY users route through …
South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Meeting March 16, 2020 Agenda Item 2.a. - 2020 Update Report on SCW Plan’s Physical Framework & Project Costs South Central Waterfront Agenda Item 2.a. 2020 Update Report on SCW Physical Framework & Project Costs Updated: March 12, 2020 CONTENTS WHAT’S NEW 2.a. Staff Note - Update on 2016 SCW Plan’s Physical Framework: Map & Project Costs New memo explaining updates to 2016 SCW Plan 2.a.i. 2016 SCW Physical Framework Map New consolidated map 2.a.ii. 2020 SCW Physical Framework Project Updated Open Space costs Costs B. C. A. Streets and Utilities COA Cost Data Streets including Public and Private Indirect Costs 2020 SCW Physical Framework Project Costs & Funding Sources D. Open Space COA Cost Data No change from DRAFT 1 presented at SCWAB February 2020 Meeting No change from DRAFT 1 presented at SCWAB February 2020 Meeting Reflects a recalculation of Open Space direct costs. Please see following ‘Staff Note 2.a.’ for details No change from DRAFT 1 presented at SCWAB February 2020 Meeting DRAFT South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Meeting March 16, 2020 Agenda Item 2.a. - 2020 Update Report on SCW Plan’s Physical Framework & Project Costs South Central Waterfront 2.a. Staff Note - Update on 2016 SCW Plan’s Physical Framework: Map & Project Costs Updated: March 12, 2020 This packet contains two items, 2.a.i. & 2.a.ii.: 2.a.i. Draft 1: 2016 SCW Physical Framework Map. Key Map showing 2016 SCW Plan’s Street Classification, Project Costs, and Buildout for Financial Analysis. The 2016 SCW Plan contained four separate key maps, one each for (1) Property Ownership; (2) Street Classification; (3) District Project Costs; and (4) Property Buildout Scenarios. All of these factors are interrelated, and the multiple key map system created confusion and mistakes with linking information from one set of data (e.g., the cost of a street segment) to another set of data (e.g., associated cost of a street segment to a particular buildout scenario). The 2020 Update of the 2016 SCW Physical Framework Map attached herein combines reference keys to all the above factors and applies a consistent identification system. This new map is especially important to the overall 2020 update, allowing for linkage between the spreadsheets/databases associated with SCW Physical Framework Project Costs and the SCW Financial Framework spreadsheets/databases under development. 2.a.ii. Draft 2: 2020 SCW Physical Framework Project Costs: Draft 1 of this spreadsheet was released and reviewed at …
South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Meeting March 16, 2020 Agenda Item 2.b. - Consultant’s Report & Review of 305 S Congress PUD Application Infrastructure Costs Consultant’s Report & Review of 305 S Congress PUD South Central Waterfront Agenda Item 2.b. Application Infrastructure Costs Updated: March 12, 2020 CONTENTS WHAT’S NEW 2.b.i. Cost Estimates Packet for Site Improvements from Endeavor Real Estate Group Applicant provided cost estimates for the PUD-proposed site improvements 1: Infrastructure Improvements (DRAFT) - Key Map (prepared by Endeavor consultant team) 2: Waterfront Park Concept Map 3: Waterfront Park Cost Estimates Table (prepared by Endeavor consultant: CMG Landscape Architecture) (prepared by Endeavor consultant: CMG Landscape Architecture) 4: Site Infrastructure - Program Cost Metrics Spreadsheet (prepared by Endeavor consultant: DPR Construction) 5: Below-Grade Parking Cost Spreadsheet (prepared by Endeavor consultant: DPR Construction) 2.b.ii. City Of Austin Review & Adjustments Of Cost Consultant review of item 2.b.i. Estimates For Site Improvements As Submitted By Endeavor Real Estate Group 1: MEMO: Review of Cost Estimates submitted by Applicant for 305 S. Congress PUD (prepared by Project Cost Resources, consultants to CoA/PAZ) 2: Adjusted Direct Costs for 305 S. Congress PUD (prepared by CoA/PAZ staff, based on Project Cost Resources memo) DRAFT COST ESTIMATES PACKET FOR SITE IMPROVEMENTS FROM ENDEAVOR REAL ESTATE GROUP At the request of the City of Austin, Planning & Zoning Department, the Endeavor Real Estate Group, the development partner of the Applicant team for the 305 S. Congress Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment submission, provided cost estimates for the PUD-proposed Site Improvements, including Waterfront Park, Plazas, Streets and Streetscapes (improvements to existing and newly proposed), and Underground Parking, as well as Site Preparation and Utilities Infrastructure. The purpose of the City request was twofold: (1) better understand the proposed Site Improvements in terms schematic design and the quantity and qualities of building materials; and (2) conduct an independent review of the submitted cost estimates with City-hired consultants as part of the ongoing South Central Waterfront planning update. The Endeavor Real Estate Group submitted the following documents, prepared by their consultants, in support of their cost estimates: Attachment 1: Infrastructure Improvements (DRAFT) - Key Map (prepared by Endeavor consultant team) Attachment 2: Waterfront Park Concept Map (prepared by Endeavor consultant: CMG Landscape Architecture) Attachment 3: Waterfront Park Cost Estimates Table (prepared by Endeavor consultant: CMG Landscape Architecture) Attachment 4: Site Infrastructure - Program Cost Metrics Spreadsheet (prepared by Endeavor …
DRAFT South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Meeting March 16, 2020 Agenda Item 2.c. - 2020 Update Report on SCW Plan’s Modified Physical Framework & Project Costs South Central Waterfront 2.c. Staff Note - 2020 SCW Modified Physical Framework: Map & Project Costs Updated: March 12, 2020 This packet contains two items, 2.c.i. & 2.c.ii.: 2.c.i. DRAFT 1: 2020 SCW Modified Physical Framework Map. The 2020 SCW Modified Physical Framework Map is identical to the 2016 SCW Physical Framework Map, EXCEPT for the layout of streets, parks and open spaces on the two largest properties in the district: the “Statesman” (property owner 22, @ nearly 19 acres) and the “Crockett” (property owner 23, @ approximately 12 acres). ○ Here are the differences between the two maps: i. ii. i. On the 2016 SCW Physical Framework Map, the street/block configuration on the Statesman & Crockett properties has the East Barton Springs Road located partially on the Statesman site (approximately 40% of the new road) and partially on the Crockett site (approximately 60%), with a rational street/block structure branching off from that “spine” street to the south on Crockett and to the north on Statesman. On the 2020 SCW Modified Physical Framework Map, the East Barton Springs road is shown wholly on the Statesman property (except for the southern sidewalk, which would be built on the Crockett property at some point). The corresponding street/block structures that build off that “spine” street to the Statesman north of East Barton Springs and Crockett south of East Barton Springs are reconfigured from how they’re shown on the 2016 SCW Physical Framework Map, to respond to the new location of East Barton Springs. ○ Intention of the SCW Plan: Collectively, these two properties now form a 30-acre superblock of mostly surface parking. Together, they offer an opportunity to introduce a new, connected street grid and connected open space system that can transform the character of the district with a walkable, transit-friendly, human-scaled public realm framework. To best set this framework in place, the 2016 SCW Physical Framework Plan envisioned that the key community-contributing east-west street, East Barton Springs, would be built across two properties (Statesman and Crockett), from South Congress Avenue to the properties’ eastern boundary (approximately 1,000 feet long). The eastern end of East Barton Spring would then join a new connector, Moton Lane, which would link to the intersection on East Riverside Drive. Moton Lane …
South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Meeting March 16, 2020 Agenda Item 2.d. - 2020 SCW Buildouts for Financial Analysis South Central Waterfront Agenda Item 2.d. 2020 SCW Buildouts for Financial Analysis Updated: March 12, 2020 CONTENTS WHAT’S NEW 2.d.i. Building Key – Endeavor Plan with SCW Building Heights 2.d.ii SCW Buildout Scenarios PUD proposal with notation showing the revised building heights, based on the 2016 SCW Plan Document outlining the uses and square footages associated with three scenarios DRAFT DRAFT RELEASE: March 12, 2020 Draft 1: 2020 Buildout Scenarios for Financial Analysis This packet contains two items: 1) Building Key – Endeavor Plan with SCW Building Heights a. Within the physical framework of blocks and green infrastructure, the SCW Plan modeled potential building developments on development parcels. This exercise involves creating site-specific schematic building designs to create Buildout Scenarios. Each Buildout Scenario models a building height, massing and program of uses (square feet of Office, Retail, Residential, Hotel), as well as calculate the required parking and accommodating the parking demand in the schematic design (i.e., schematic design of parking structures, in podium and below grade). i. The 2016 SCW Financial Framework Plan modeled schematic Buildout Scenarios on the “tipping parcels.” The Updated 2016 SCW Physical Framework Map keys in these individual Buildout Scenarios, which are identified on the map on top of the schematic building plans. As part of the work underway with CoA consultants (ECONorthwest), the 2016 Buildout Scenario is being updated with revised inputs (Physical Framework Costs, Development Assumptions, etc). ii. In addition to updating the proforma analysis of the 2016 Buildout Scenarios, the CoA consultants are also running an analysis of the Buildout Scenario as proposed by the PUD proposal. Simply, the PUD proposal differs from the 2016 Plan in three ways: 1. 90% of the parking is put in underground parking structures, as opposed to the 2016 SCW Plan which put approximately 25% parking underground, with 75% parking in podiums approximately 60’ high. Placing 90% of parking underground provides for superior urban design, but it is much more expensive than the more typical practice of using a combination of podium parking with some underground parking. 2. The PUD proposal takes their building heights above those as modeled in the SCW Plan. 3. The PUD proposal increases the uses to 3.5 M square feet, as opposed to 2.1 M square feet as modeled in the 2016 SCW …
South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Meeting March 16, 2020 Agenda Item 2.F. - Update on EDD/Consultant for Development Corporation Entity & Potential Special Called Meeting South Central Waterfront 2.f. Update on EDD/Consultant for Development Corporation Entity & Potential Special Called Meeting Corporation Entity & Potential Special Called Meeting Corporation Entity & Potential Special Called Meeting Updated: March 12, 2020 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F CONTENTS WHAT’S NEW WHAT’S NEW WHAT’S NEW 2.f. 2.f. 2.f. Materials distributed to participants of the Materials distributed to participants of the Materials distributed to participants of the March 5, 2020 SCW Waterfront Bus Tour March 5, 2020 SCW Waterfront Bus Tour March 5, 2020 SCW Waterfront Bus Tour with EDD/Consultant for Development with EDD/Consultant for Development with EDD/Consultant for Development Corporation Entity Corporation Entity Corporation Entity A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D MARCH 5, 2020: S CW BU S TOU R ECONOMIC DEVELO PM ENT D EPARTMENT/ECONOMI C D EVELOPMENT ENTI TY DI S C USS I O N * Provide overview of the 2016 South Central Waterfront D D D D * Provide overview of the 2016 South Central Waterfront * Provide overview of the 2016 South Central Waterfront * Highlight four key recomendations which exemplify the master plan & the SCW District PU RP OSE OF TOUR: range of potential p3 projects that create affordable housing, urban trail infrastructure, high-capacity transit, and park/ plaza/placemaking * Consider role of an economic development entity to facilitate p3 and project delivery A A A A F F F F 1 2 R R R R T T T T 4 3 1 MARCH 5, 2020: S CW BU S TOU R ECONOMIC DEVELO PM ENT D EPARTMENT/ECONOMI C D EVELOPMENT ENTI TY DI S C USS I O N F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F 3 A A A A A A …
Music Commission Special Called Meeting - Monday, March 16, 2020, 6:30pm Austin City Hall – Council Chambers Room 1001 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin TX 78701 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Parliamentarian - Oren Rosenthal, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds, Stuart Sullivan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. CHAIR’S REPORT 3. NEW BUSINESS 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. Approval of Minutes from Regularly Scheduled Meeting on March 2, 2020. a. Chair Carney addresses the SXSW cancellation and the impact on the music community. a. Discussion of and Possible Action on the cancellation of SXSW and its impact on the community, including but not limited to a resolution requesting that the City Council create a Music Disaster Relief Fund to assist Musicians and related service professionals and workers affected by the cancellation of SXSW. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. 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 Kim McCarson 512-974-7963, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Music Commission please contact Kim McCarson at Kimberly.McCarson@austintexas.gov, 512-974- 7963.
AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION AGENDA Regular Meeting – Monday, March 16, 2020, 6:00 P.M. Cultural Arts Division Bluebonnet Training Room – 5202 E Ben White, Suite 400 Austin, TX 78741 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jaime Castillo – Chair, Michelle Polgar – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Bears Rebecca Fonte, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Celina Zisman CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 P.M. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on February 24, 2020 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS Holt-Rabb a. Impact of SXSW on Hotel Occupancy Tax and City response to COVID-19, Sylnovia b. Visit Austin marketing partnership, Peggy Ellithorpe c. Cultural Funding Review Process Update, Meghan Wells 3. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Art In Public Places Arts Commission Liaison Report – Commissioner Barnes b. Downtown Commission Liaison Report – Commissioner Garza c. Quality of Life Commission Updates CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL – 6:30 PM Time Certain The speakers signed up prior to 6:30pm will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted and/or not posted on the agenda. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION a. Molly Alexander, Downtown Austin Alliance b. Vortex Repertory Co., Melissa Vogt and Jeremy Rashad Brown c. Jacqui Cross, Spectrum Theatre Company 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on the impact of SXSW on Hotel Occupancy Tax b. Approve the Prospectus for Art in Public Places Georgian Acres Neighborhood Park Project Public Places Project c. Approve the Direct Select of Arte Texas for the Martin Pool Mural Restoration Art in d. Nominate a new Arts Commissioner to serve as the Downtown Commission Liaison e. Discussion and possible action on Arts Commission Budget Recommendation f. Discussion and action on CSAP joint Arts & Music Working Group 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Approve the Selection Process Recommendations for the AUS Terminal/Apron Expansion and Improvement AIPP Project Phase II ii. Working Group Updates A. Cultural Funding Program Responsiveness Working Group – Commissioners Castillo, Polgar, Mok, and Fonte (Chair) B. Joint Arts and Music Land Development and Permitting Working Group – Commissioners Polgar (Chair), Reeves, community members Zac Traeger and David Sullivan, and Music Commissioners Oren Rosenthal and Graham Reynolds C. TEMPO Program Guidelines and Goals Working Group – Commissioners Fonte, Barnes (Chair), Zisman, Polgar, community member Jade Walker and AIPP Panel members D. Donation and Loan Policy Working Group – Commissioners Barnes (chair) Polgar and Flores 7. …
pbb REGULAR MEETING AGENDA March 13, 2020 301 West Second Street Austin, TX 78701 MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (MCPD) 5:00 pm in City Hall Board and Commission Room 101 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Jonathan Franks, Chair Vacant, Vice-chair Gene Brooks Taurean Burt Joey Gidseg Diane Kearns-Osterweil CALL TO ORDER Jose Levy Robin Orlowski Danny Saenz Emily Shryock Deborah Trejo 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Consider approval of the minutes from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities December 13, 2019 and February 14, 2020 meetings. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 5:05pm: Each speaker signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will be called in order of sign-up and will be allowed three minutes to speak about items posted or not on the agenda 2. OLD BUSINESS: 3A. Discussion and possible action on recommendation from the disability Quality of Life working group - Chair Franks and working group members 3B. Discussion and possible action on MCPD 2021 budget recommendations – Chair Franks and Commissioner Trejo 3. NEW BUSINESS: 4. STAFF BRIEFING Initiative 4A. Discussion and possible action to appoint a vice-chair to replace the position vacated by Rachel Gandy – Chair Franks and Full Committee 5A. Presentation from APD regarding Mental Health Taskforce and new Safe Place 5B. Presentation from Office of Police Oversight (OPO) on racial profiling data and discussion on how OPO can receive feedback from people with disabilities. 5. COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. ADJOURNMENT For accessibility, we appreciate your cooperation in keeping our meetings fragrance free. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair and public transportation access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 48 hours before the meeting. Please call Lee Nguyen at Human Resources Department, at (512) 974-1897 or Lee.Nguyen@austintexas.gov, for additional information, TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Mayors Committee for People with Disabilities, please contact David Ondich at (512) 974-3256 or david.ondich@austintexas.gov.
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPD) Regular Meeting Minutes March 13, 2020 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities REGULAR MEETING MINUTES (13 March 2020) The City of Austin, Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular meeting on March 13, 2020 at the Board and Commission Room #1100 located inside City Hall at 301 W 2nd St in Austin, Texas. CALL TO ORDER: With quorum present and Chair Jonathan Franks absent, Commissioner Deborah Trejo called the March 13, 2020 meeting of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities to order at 5:00 p.m. Committee Members in Attendance:, Commissioners: Joey Gidseg, Jose Levy, Robin Orlowski, Danny Saenz, Emily Shryock and Deborah Trejo. Committee Members Absent: Chair Jonathan Franks Commissioners: Taurean Burt, Gene Brooks and Diane Kearns-Osterweil Staff in Attendance: David Ondich, ADA Program Administrator 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Emily Shryock made a motion to approve the minutes from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities and Commission on Seniors Joint Meeting from February 14, 2020. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Joey Gidseg. The motion passed unanimously. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: There was no citizen communication that took place during the March 13, 2020 MCPD Regular Meeting. Commissioner Deborah Trejo moved item 4A A City staff presentation up on the agenda. Please refer to item 4A for description. 2. OLD BUSINESS: 2A. Discussion and possible action on recommendation from the disability Quality of Life working group – Commissioner Jose Levy led a discussion on the progress of the Disability Quality of Life working group. To view the discussion, commissioners’ comments in their entirety please visit: https://austintx.swagit.com/play/03132020-655 and view item 2A Commissioner Deborah Trejo moved item 3 the appointment of a new MCPD Vice Chair under New Business up on the agenda. Please refer to item 3 for description. 2B. Discussion and possible action on MCPD 2021 budget recommendations - Vice Chair Jose Levy and Commissioner Deborah Trejo led a discussion regarding the 2020-2021 MCPD budget recommendations. No action was taken on the item. To view the discussion and commissioners’ comments in their entirety visit: https://austintx.swagit.com/play/03132020-655 and view item 2B 3. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion and possible action to appoint a vice-chair to replace the position vacated by Rachel Gandy – Commissioner Deborah Trejo and Full Committee Motion: Commissioner Robin Orlowski made a motion to nominate Commissioner Jose Levy as the MCPD Vice Chair. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Deborah …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Community Interest Announcement Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 12:30pm 7022 Hart Lane, Austin, TX 78731 Board Liaison Sammi Curless 512-974-6716 Loewy Family Playground at Murchison Pool Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony A quorum of board members may be present but no business will be conducted.
Water and Wastewater Commission March 11, 2020 – 6:00pm Waller Creek Center, Room 104 625 East 10th Street Austin, Texas For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Christy Williams (District 8) Jesse Penn (District 1) Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Grant Fisher (District 9) Nhat Ho (District 2) Mia Parton (District 6) Susan Turrieta (District 10) Travis Michel (District 3) Annie Schmitt (District 7) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES TO CITY COUNCIL 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. Approval of minutes from the February 12, 2020 Water & Wastewater Commission regular meeting. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL 1. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with Lakeside Equipment Corporation, to provide a Raptor® fine screen with tank, in an amount not to exceed $130,000. 2. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute two multi-term contracts with Ace Floor Solutions LLC (MBE) and Corza Construction LLC (MBE), to provide flooring installation and repair services, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $16,885,000, divided between the contractors. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $1,500,000. 3. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute cooperative contracts through the Houston- Galveston Area Council; Sourcewell; Local Government Purchasing Cooperative, administered by Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. (BuyBoard); and Texas Multiple Award Schedule cooperative purchase programs with various contractors, Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting March 11, 2020 to provide vehicles and equipment, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $289,000,000, divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $27,628,400. 4. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with GE Digital, LLC, to provide software licensing and technical support, for a term of two years in an amount not to exceed $198,149. 5. Recommend approval to amend existing cooperative contracts with AT&T Mobility; T- Mobile USA, Inc.; and Cellco Partnership D/B/A Verizon; for continued wireless communication services and equipment, for an increase in the amount of $4,200,000 and to extend through the completion of the cooperative contracts for revised contract amounts not to exceed $17,530,839, divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $400,000. 6. Recommend approval to amend …
Recommendation for Water & Wastewater Commission COA Strategic Direction: Health and Environment, Government That Works For All March 11, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing March 26, 2020 Client: Danielle Lord, Ellery Studivant, Ayman Benyamin, Rick Coronado SUBJECT Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with Lakeside Equipment Corporation, to provide a Raptor® fine screen with tank, in an amount not to exceed $130,000. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Sole Source N/A Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: March 11, 2020 – 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. The contract is for the purchase of a replacement Raptor® screen cartridge and tank for use at Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management plant. The screen cartridge removes large objects, such as sticks, papers, various type of wipes and rags, bottles, and grit in the sludge that clogs the downstream pumps resulting in downtime and damaged equipment. Due to corrosion and general wear and tear, these parts are approaching the end of their life cycle making their replacement necessary to ensure proper function of the system. This sludge screening equipment was originally installed in the 1990's. Lakeside Equipment Corporation is the sole manufacturer and proprietary designer of the original and patented equipment and parts. The screen cartridge and tank cannot be retrofitted and are the only parts compatible with the existing equipment.
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works For All COA Strategic Direction: March 11, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Water March 26, 2020 Client: Omoruyi Ebomwonyi, Charles Celauro, Bill Stauber Agenda Item Recommend approval of an amendment to the construction contract with PGC General Contractors, LLC (previously Peabody Construction, LLC), for the 2017 Facilities and Force Main Services Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for additional funding in the amount of $3,750,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $18,750,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Original contract was awarded through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation process. June 22, 2017 – Council awarded an IDIQ with Peabody Construction, LLC for the 2017 Facilities and Force Main Services IDIQ Contract. March 11, 2020 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 8.28% MBE and 3.29% WBE. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: This contract provides emergency response services to repair or replace components of the Austin Water system. The components of the Austin Water system could include electrical or mechanical equipment, instrumentation, controls, structures, coatings, storage tanks, blocked or deteriorated existing lines, collapsed manholes, gate, butterfly or plug valves, and valve bypass systems. The contract is currently in the last option term which expires in July of 2020. Due to flood events during the contract period and a significant amount of unplanned emergency work, the total authorization was expended sooner than expected. Additional authority is being requested in order to continue performing needed work at Austin Water’s treatment facilities and to provide contingency for responding to potential future emergencies. A replacement IDIQ contract is currently being developed for these services. The project will be managed by Austin Water. PGC General Contractors, LLC (previously Peabody Construction, LLC) is located in Dripping Springs, TX. M/WBE Summary Participation goals stated in the original approved compliance plan were 1.74% African American; 2.19% Hispanic; 0.80% Native/Asian; 2.14% WBE. Additional authorization has been listed under the prime contractor. Subcontractor participation for this authorization is unknown. Prior to issuance of a notice to proceed, the prime contractor will submit their subcontractor utilization plan that will demonstrate how they will …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation COA Strategic Direction: Health and Environment, Government That Works For All March 11, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Public Works March 26, 2020 Client: Kevin Koeller, Bill Stauber, Micheal Singleton Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd., for Brentwood/Arcadia Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project in the amount of $5,534,268.00 plus a $553,426.80 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,087,694.80. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Lowest responsive bid of four bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. March 11, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Austin 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 70.05% MBE and 1.10% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The Brentwood/Arcadia Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project is part of the Renewing Austin Program and the Sanitary Sewer Overflow Program. Renewing Austin is an ongoing program to replace and upgrade deteriorated and aging water lines with a documented history of multiple breaks. In addition, the program coordinates and includes wastewater lines in need of replacement within the project area. The project will reduce further expenditures from the Operating and Maintenance budget of Austin Water by preventing repeat water main breaks, sewer leaks and sewer overflows. The work consists of removing and replacing existing water and wastewater mains on Brentwood Street, Arroyo Seco, and Arcadia Avenue. Water system upgrades include approximately 10,187 linear feet of 6-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch PVC pipe and all services and appurtenances. Wastewater system upgrades include approximately 7,309 linear feet of 8-inch and 12-inch PVC pipe, manholes, and service connections. Wastewater system improvements also include lining of 1,212 linear feet of concrete pipe by cured in-place pipe lining method. This project is primarily in the City of Austin right-of-way. During construction, streets will be closed between blocks in one direction for the duration of the installation. Detours are proposed for lane and intersection closures. Delaying execution of this contract would prolong the use of aged lines and could result in the failure of the pipe segments included in the scope. Due to the potential for unforeseen …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: March 11, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Public Works March 26, 2020 Client: Kevin Koeller, Bill Stauber, Eric Bailey Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an amendment to the professional services agreement with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc. for construction phase engineering services for the Parmer Lane Interceptor project in the amount of $700,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,500,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Original contract was awarded through a qualifications-based selection process. December 1, 2016 – Council approved an amendment to the professional services agreement with Kennedy / Jenks Consultants, Inc. for the Parmer Lane Interceptor project. July 23, 2009 – Council approved a professional services agreement with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc. for the Parmer Lane Interceptor project. March 11, 2020 – 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 7.70% MBE and 9.37% WBE. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The Parmer Lane Interceptor project involves the installation of over two miles of 42- inch diameter wastewater pipeline along Parmer Lane, between Anderson Mill and McNeil Roads, to better protect public health and the environment and reduce operating expenses by removing aged and underperforming wastewater facilities. Once installed, wastewater will flow by gravity to the Walnut Creek wastewater treatment plant enabling the decommissioning of the Lake Creek and Rattan Creek lift stations, which will increase reliability and lower operation and maintenance requirements. The tunnel’s construction has exceeded the original schedule (by more than 400 days) primarily due to encountering unanticipated subsurface conditions. Tunneling through these conditions has been more difficult than expected, thus delaying the work. The Consultant’s construction phase services provides for on-site engineering and inspection services, among other things, for ensuring the tunnel and the pipe are built in accordance with the specifications. This amendment will allow the Consultant to continue providing these critical services through the end of the adjusted construction completion date. Services for this amendment provide for continued professional engineering services through the new substantial completion date of July 2020. The construction is occurring entirely within City property and Austin Water …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation COA Strategic Direction: Health and Environment, Government That Works For All March 11, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Capital Contracting Office March 26, 2020 Client: Charles Celauro, Bill Stauber Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a professional services agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation, (staff recommendation) for Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP284 to provide engineering services for the Walnut Creek WWTP Primary Clarifier & Flow Equalization Basin Rehab project in amount not to exceed $1,000,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019 – 2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Staff recommendation is the only qualified firm evaluated through the City’s qualification-based selection process. N/A March 11, 2020 – To be reviewed by Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 8.70% MBE and 3.04% 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 (NPW) on the plant site and supplies much of the City’s growing Water Reclamation Initiative (WRI) program. Primary Treatment Complex No. 1 is original to the 1977 construction, and Primary Treatment Complex No. 2 was added in the late 1980s. The recommended firm will provide preliminary engineering phase services to rehabilitate and make improvements to the Primary Treatment Complexes at Walnut Creek WWTP. Each Primary Treatment Complex consists of two trains of primary clarifiers and in-line flow equalization basins (FEBs). Raw wastewater flows through the primary clarifiers, then continues to the in-line FEBs. Settled wastewater is pumped to secondary treatment, and primary sludge is pumped to Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant. Most of the mechanical and other components in PTC No. 1 and No. 2 are beyond their useful life. Only one submittal was received and evaluated for this project. Representatives from four Consultants attending the Pre-Response meeting held November 1, 2019 indicated an interest in submitting as prime consultant. Three did not submit proposals. Attempts were made to contact the three non-submitting consultants regarding …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: March 11, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Public Works March 26, 2020 Client: Kevin Koeller, Bill Stauber, Adewale Odufuye Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the relocation and adjustments of existing water lines and appurtenances in conflict with the Texas Department of Transportation SH71 from East of SH 130 to Kellam Road Project in the amount of $161,560.50 plus a 20% contingency of $32,312.10, for a total amount not to exceed $193,872.60. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding March 11, 2020 – To be reviewed by Water and Wastewater Commission. N/A Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: This project is for the relocation and adjustments of an existing water line and appurtenances in conflict with TxDOT SH71 from east of SH 130 to Kellam Road Project. The total construction cost for the relocation of Austin Water infrastructure is estimated to be $1,077,070.00. TX DOT will be paying for 85% of the Austin Water project construction cost because the existing City Water Line Easements were acquired. The work consists of relocating approximately 4,105 linear feet of a 24-inch diameter water line, 80 linear feet of 16-inch diameter water line and 80 linear feet of 6-inch diameter water line, including appurtenances. The construction of this relocation will be included in the Texas Department of Transportation contract. TxDOT anticipates letting (bid open) the utility relocation construction in May 2020. Austin Water’s existing water lines are required to be adjusted to accommodate the proposed roadway improvements, and this agreement will allow the water lines in conflict to be adjusted. Executing this Agreement will bring together the efforts of TxDOT and Austin Water in the design and construction of the roadway improvements and utility adjustments to minimize impacts to the public and save costs. The City will provide construction inspection and testing for this project and agrees to provide funding to TxDOT for construction of water lines and appurtenances, including the cost of any change orders made necessary by field changes to address unanticipated conditions under the terms and conditions in this agreement. TxDOT shall obtain the written approval of the City for all change order requests prior to TxDOT …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works For All COA Strategic Direction: March 11, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Water March 26, 2020 Client: Colleen Kirk, Kevin Critendon Agenda Item Recommend approval for Service Extension Request No. 4629 for wastewater service to a 14.7 acre tract located at 11210 N. FM 620 within the Drinking Water Protection Zone, the City’s 2-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction and Austin Water’s service area. Amount and Source of Funding There is no anticipated fiscal impact. N/A N/A Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: February 5, 2020 – Recommended by the Environmental Commission March 11, 2020 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission N/A The Aspen Heights Multifamily project consists of approximately 14.7 acres of land located at 11210 N. FM 620 (the “Property”). The Property is located entirely within the City of Austin’s (the “City”) 2-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area for wastewater, the Drinking Water Protection Zone, and the Lake Travis and Bull Creek Watersheds. A map of the property location is attached. Applicant: Adrienne Choi and Yong B. Choi (the “Owners”) are proposing to develop approximately 215 multi-family units and 5,300 sq. ft. of associated leasing office/amenity center. The Owners requested that the City provide wastewater utility service to the Property as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 4629. Austin Water will provide retail water service to the Property. City Code § 25-9-35 requires City Council approval for this SER because the Property is located within the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside the City’s full-purpose corporate limits. The City will not cost participate on this project. Infrastructure Improvements: To serve the Property, the Owners will be required to construct: • approximately 125 feet of 8-inch gravity wastewater main from the existing 8-inch gravity wastewater main located on the east side of N. FM 620 to the Property, • an appropriately sized upgrade to the existing Volente Lift Station The proposed wastewater improvements are sized to serve the needs of the Property and will conform to all City Code requirements. These improvements will be designed in accordance with City’s Environmental Criteria Manual and Utilities Criteria Manual and will be inspected by the City’s Development Services Department. The Owners will construct all required improvements at their cost and dedicate the facilities to the City for ownership, …
Recommendation for Water & Wastewater Commission COA Strategic Decision: Government That Works For All Commission Meeting Date: March 11, 2020 Council Meeting Date: March 26, 2020 Department: Client: Austin Water Christina Romero, David Anders SUBJECT Recommend approval of an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Austin Water Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20190910-001) to increase the transfer in from the Capital Improvement Program by $5,428,000 and increase the transfer out appropriations by $5,287,000 for a net reduction to the ending balance of $141,000; and amending the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Combined Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund (Ordinance No. 20190910-001) to increase the transfer in from Austin Water Operating Budget by $15,287,000 and increase other operating requirement expenditures by $15,287,000 to fund debt defeasance. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING Austin Water Operating transfer of $10,000,000 and Capital Recovery Fee (CRF) revenue transfer of $40,000,000, the sum of which ($50,000,000) will be used to fund the defeasance of certain outstanding debt of the Water and Wastewater System. Purchasing Language: September 10, 2019—Council approved an ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. March 11, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: N/A A defeasance is a method of using available cash to pay off outstanding debt. The cash is placed in an escrow account held by an escrow agent to make principal and interest payments on the required payment date for the bonds being defeased. The obligations payable from the escrow are no longer secured by or payable from the revenues initially pledged to their payment. The proposed action seeks authorization to pay off certain maturities of the City’s outstanding Water and Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds. This process allows Austin Water to remove the debt from its books, which reduces debt levels and improves debt service coverage by lowering the burden of debt service payments in the short-term. Also, this proposed defeasance action is in direct relation to achieving a Water and Wastewater system rate stability over the next few years. The total source of funds for the defeasance of $50,000,000 will be provided from a combination of $10,000,000 in Austin Water Operating Funds, and $40,000,000 in Impact Fee/CRF collections. The final defeasance transaction and savings amount are dependent upon market conditions. Impact fee/CRF collections are restricted in use by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395.012. Allowable uses include paying …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation March 11, 2020 Government That Works For All Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing March 26, 2020 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Danielle Lord, Jermain DeFreeze, Anna Bryan-Borja Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute two multi-term contracts with Ace Floor Solutions LLC (MBE) and Corza Construction LLC (MBE), to provide flooring installation and repair services, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $16,885,000, divided between the contractors. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $1,500,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $300,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract terms is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. The Purchasing Office issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) 7500 CRR3005 for these services. The solicitation issued on September 16, 2019 and it closed on October 10, 2019. Of the four offers received, the recommended contractors submitted the best evaluated responsive offers. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. March 9, 2020 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. March 11, 2020 - 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 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: These contracts will provide floor installation and repairs, including labor and materials, for over 300 City-owned facilities. The flooring types covered under these contracts include carpet, linoleum, vinyl composition, rubber, hardwood, engineered wood, ceramic, porcelain, stone tile, concrete, and terrazzo. Installation and repair services include services such as floor leveling and removal of existing flooring. Materials and adhesives used under these contracts are required to comply with the City’s Carpet or Hard Surface Flooring Materials Guidelines. The contractors are required to recycle at least 80% of all flooring and carpeting removed. These contracts will replace an existing contract which expires on April 13, 2020. The requested authorization amounts were determined using departmental estimates for future repairs and historical spend. One of the recommended contractors is a current provider of these …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation March 11, 2020 Mobility COA Strategic Direction: Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing March 26, 2020 Client: Danielle Lord, Frankie Casarez Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute cooperative contracts through the Houston-Galveston Area Council; Sourcewell; Local Government Purchasing Cooperative, administered by Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. (BuyBoard); and Texas Multiple Award Schedule cooperative purchase programs with various contractors, to provide vehicles and equipment, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $289,000,000, divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $27,628,400. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract terms is contingent upon funding in future budgets. Multiple cooperative purchase programs were reviewed for these goods. The Purchasing Office has determined these cooperative purchase programs best meet the needs of the department to provide the goods required at the best value for the City. N/A February 12, 2020 – Zero Waste Advisory Commission meeting cancelled. March 9, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. March 11, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. These procurements were reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods required there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. these procurements, for Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: These contracts will provide Fleet Mobility Services the ability to purchase new and replacement vehicles, trailers, and equipment. These items will be added to the City’s fleet for use by various departments. The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), Sourcewell, Local Government Purchasing Cooperative, administered by Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. (BuyBoard), and Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TxMAS) cooperatives establish competitively bid contracts that can be utilized by the State and other government agencies through a cooperative agreement. Cooperative agreements save taxpayer dollars by leveraging volume-buying power to drive down costs on hundreds of contracts through a streamlined cooperative purchasing program. These contracts offer the lowest prices for the budgeted vehicles and equipment and can meet the needs of City departments. Fleet Mobility Services will review quotes obtained from the listed cooperatives to ensure the offered pricing provides the best value to the City. If during the …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works For All COA Strategic Direction: March 11, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing March 26, 2020 Client: Danielle Lord, Chris Stewart, Bill Stauber Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with GE Digital, LLC, to provide software licensing and technical support, for a term of two years in an amount not to exceed $198,149. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Sole Source Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: March 11, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. The contract is for technical support, maintenance and license renewals for General Electric (GE) Proficy Globalcare software. This software is used in the daily operations of Austin Water treatment facilities including treatment plants, water distribution facilities and wastewater collection facilities. This software is part of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system which is required to monitor and control the process equipment at these facilities. It is a critical system for Austin Water operations and is used 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. This software is highly specialized, proprietary and is necessary for operation of the SCADA system. GE Digital Solutions, LLC owns the intellectual property of this software and does not have any resellers or allow others to provide associated services to users. This contract is necessary to continue to provide support to this software. A longer term contract was not pursued given rapidly changing technology in this area. Continued licensing and maintenance of this software is critical to supporting Austin Water key daily operations.
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works For All COA Strategic Direction: March 11, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing March 26, 2020 Client: Chris Stewart, Jim Howard Agenda Item Recommend approval to amend existing cooperative contracts with AT&T Mobility; T- Mobile USA, Inc.; and Cellco Partnership D/B/A Verizon; for continued wireless communication services and equipment, for an increase in the amount of $4,200,000 and to extend through the completion of the cooperative contracts for revised contract amounts not to exceed $17,530,839, divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $400,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract terms is contingent upon funding in future budgets. Amount and Source of Funding Contract Amendments May 21, 2015 – Council approved the original contract, item 6, on a 10-0 vote, with Council Member Garza absent. March 9, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. March 11, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. These cooperative contracts were awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for these contracts). Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The proposed amendments will provide additional funding and time for continued wireless communication services and support for critical City operations while the State of Texas Department of Information Resources executes new wireless communication services and equipment contracts. This support will cover functions such as wireless data network connectivity for dispatch and first responders, mobile data devices installed in vehicles, wireless access to permitting reports created in the field and noise cancelling and service order routing in support of aviation. These contracts are for wireless communication services and equipment for various City departments. Wireless support is vital to the City’s continued growth. Contract Detail: Contract Term Initial Contract Contract Amendment Contract Amendment Extension Option 1 Extension Option 2 Extension Option 3 Extension Option 4 Proposed Amendment TOTALS Length of Term 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 5 yrs. Current Contract Authorization $ 2,500,000 $ 30,000 $ 27,999 $ 2,575,000 $ 2,652,250 $ 2,731,818 $ 2,813,772 $ 13,330,839 Requested Additional Authorization $ 4,200,000 $ 4,200,000 Revised Total Authorization $ 2,500,000 $ 30,000 $ 27,999 $ 2,575,000 $ 2,652,250 …
