Visit Austin is the top tourist search site in Austin, and as a result of this partnership with CAD, now includes a specialized Cultural Arts landing page, portal for cultural and creative event listings (free to post), robust search engine optimization and related marketing efforts reaching 3.3 million visitors annually. It is also available in eight different languages. More benefits include: Cultural Contractors now have even easier access to Visit Austin's calendar of events. This will expand your potential audience to all the 3.3 million visitors who use their site. >>Post your event at AustinTexas.org/things-to-do/arts/submit-event. Here’s a How-to-guide bit.ly/CulturalFundingCAD. Visit Austin’s site includes a custom content landing page that highlights the importance of the creative economy and features rotating art & events for tourists & residents. Be sure to tag your images on social media with the hashtag #TrueAustin to feed into the Visit Austin site & Instagram account. Austin’s Cultural Arts events will be featured in an email blast scheduled to be sent to over 150,000 Visit Austin subscribers later this month. We encourage you to post your event soon so that the email blast can connect its subscribers to your latest listings! We are excited to be able to offer this enhanced platform to support and promote your valuable work. Thank you for all you do to make Austin a rich and vibrant cultural and creative community! Meghan Wells Manager Cultural Arts Division City of Austin Economic Development Department City of Austin Economic Development Department
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 …
South Central Waterfront Briefing Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Task 3: Presentation on Organizational Development Plan Matthew Kwatinetz Q Partners April 2020 Agenda Scope for Creating a new Economic Development Organization Update: Austin Economic Development Corporation Proposal: South Central Waterfront Next Steps 2 Scope: Creating an EDO for Austin 3 Timeline and Scope Review: SOW Task 1: Engagement Kick-off and Team Formation (Dec) Review of Materials Interviews Task 2: Research and Benchmarking (Dec-Jan) Expanded precedent document review and broad research Benchmarks nationally and in Texas Task 3: Initial Proposal to Staff, Stakeholders and Leadership (March) Initial Proposal (“Straw Person”) to kick-off discussion (this presentation) Refined Proposal based on Staff, Council Member and Project Team feedback Task 4: Presentation and Recommendations (April/May) 4 Task 1: Kick-Off Meetings (40+ interviews) Most meetings were conducted Dec 9, 10, and 11 in Austin’s City Hall. Council member meetings were delayed due to LDC conversations and conducted via phone in January. City of Austin Elected Officials and/or Policy Staff: CM Tovo, CM Alter, CM Pool, CM Kitchen, CM Flannigan, CM Casar, Mayor Pro Tem Garza, Mayor Adler City of Austin Department Staff: City Manager, Asst. CM; Economic Development Department; EDD Cultural Arts Division; Redevelopment Division; EDD Strategy & Int’l; EDD Music & Entertainment Division; Planning and Project Group EDD; COA Planning; Neighborhood Housing & Community Development (AHCD) and AHFC; Real Estate & Finance; Law Department Inter-Governmental: County Commissioner Travillion, Office of the Judge of Travis County, County Commissioner Shea, University of Texas, Capital Metro, CAMPO, Austin Community College, Austin Independent School District, State Senator Watson, Texas Council on Economic Development, City of San Antonio Stakeholders and Anchors: Capital City Innovation, Downtown Austin Alliance, Red River Cultural District, Austin Cultural Alliance, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, Urban Land Institute, Perkins+Will, Austin Community Foundation, Affordable Central Texas, Housing Authority of the City of Austin (”HACA”) with HACA, AAHC, NHCD, AHFC Note: David Colligan, Interim Assistant Director of EDD, was in all meetings 5 Task 2 & Task 3 Precedent document review and broad research (Dec – Feb) Benchmarks Nationally & Peer Cities (Jan – Feb) Texas Case Studies and Texas Law Review (Jan – Feb) Initial “Straw Person” Briefings with COA and Council (Feb-Mar) Follow-up Stakeholder Meetings (Feb – Mar) EDD, CMO, Council …
South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Update on SCW Implementation Planning To: From: Alan Holt, Principal Planner; Planning & Zoning Date: April 20, 2020 RE: In order to keep the April virtual meeting of the SCWAB focused on time-critical issues, I am providing this brief update memo instead of the usual staff presentation. A. Pending Updates on recently presented draft materials: So far in 2020, key draft deliverables have been posted and presented to the SCWAB (except for the cancelled March meeting). These materials are integral for the completing the updates for the Physical Framework & Costs; the Financial Framework; and to completing the draft Regulating Plan. Some modifications to these recently presented materials are in the work. These modifications will be complete by and presented to May 2020 SCWAB meeting. Those previously presented draft reports are highlighted below, with a brief explanation of updates/modifications now being made: 1. Update Report on the SCW Street Typology and Section (draft: Jan. 10, 2020) a. Change: Armadillo Drive (AD1 & AD2) is being changed from a Collector Street to a Local Street. small cost impact) 2. Draft (March 12, 2020): Update Report on the SCW Physical Framework & Project Costs a. Modify: Adjust cost for Armadillo Drive from a Collector Street to a Local Street (very b. Modify: Coordinate with Austin Transportation Department (ATD) to use the methodology from the Street Impact Fee Study Report to calculate the developer’s baseline infrastructure contribution (before-bonus requirement) for street infrastructure. This calculation will inform and modify the developer’s baseline contribution in the SCW Physical Framework & Project Cost, and inform the update of the Financial Framework. 3. Draft (March 12, 2020): Update Report on the SCW Modified Physical Framework & Project Costs a. Ditto from 2a b. Ditto from 2b B. Pending Deliverables in the works: Consultants and staff are working on updates and new draft deliverables which are targeted for presentation for the SCWAB May meeting. 1. Draft 1: 2020 Update to the SCW Financial Framework (with ECONorthwest. Support by McCann Adams Studio) a. ECONorthwest and staff expect to present the first draft of the 2020 Update/Financial Framework. This draft will include: i. Calibration of the “bonus community contribution requirement” (in-kind or fee) to attain the SCW development entitlements as per the 2016 Plan. ii. Affordable housing scenarios, gap finance requirements, and options 1. Depth of afford vs number of units 2. Ownership vs rental …
Georgian Acres Neighborhood Park AIPP Project Prospectus & Selection Process Recommendations ARTS COMMISSION APRIL 20, 2020 Georgian Acres Neighborhood: Background District 4 Area was largely unplanned until 2006 Park‐deficient neighborhood Young population; highest amount of children in Austin High diversity; 69.2% Hispanic or Latino (2018) Large immigrant population; 35.6% born outside of the US (2018) Many arriving from Mexico and Central America and beyond Historical territory of the Tonkawa and Nʉmʉnʉʉ (Comanche) people. Little Walnut Creek = main natural feature. Many single‐family, single‐story, ranch‐style homes, as well as many multifamily housing units (or apartments). Artwork Opportunities Possible artwork locations Artist Eligibility Applicant requirements: Professional visual artist, or artist team; At least 18 years of age; and Live in the 7‐county Austin metropolitan area (Williamson, Travis, Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Burnet, and Blanco counties). Applicants are ineligible if they are also: Full‐time, permanent City of Austin employees; Employees of the project consultants and sub‐consultants; or Artists who are under an active contract with the AIPP program AIPP Project Goals from GANA Represent and connect Represent and connect the diverse cultures of the neighborhood; Respect and integrate Respect and integrate into the natural environment of the park; Inspire Inspire curiosity and imagination in a visually appealing way; Be Be safe, easily maintained, and vandal resistant in an exterior environment; and Contribute Contribute to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection. Georgian Acres Neighborhood Park Prospectus Budget: $34,000 Artist Selection Tentative Schedule Open call to local artists; open for 2 months A 3‐person selection panel will chose 3‐5 finalists; followed by artist interviews (unless the panel chose 1 artist and 1 alternate at their first meeting) Recommendations to the AIPP Panel and Arts Commission for approval The artist will be engaged in a design + commission contract Possible Section Panelists 2020 April May June July August Request for Qualifications (RFQ) released Artist information meeting RFQ closes Selection Panel review of applications Park construction complete / park opens Artist interviews Approval of artist and alt. by AIPP Panel & AAC Artist design + commission contract executed AIPP kick‐off meeting Sept Oct – Dec Artist community engagement Mid‐Design review by AIPP Panel Final Design review by AIPP Panel AAC 2021 January March Apr – June Artwork fabrication July August Installation Dedication Polly Thurston, GA Community Member …
• Impact on programs in the Convention Center, Historic Preservation, Cultural Arts, Projected Revenue Shortfalls by Source Enterprise Funds (Analysis in Progress) • Hotel Occupancy Taxes – Severe Impact and Music Funds • Airport Revenue – Severe Impact • Steep declines in parking and concession revenue • Parking Fees – Severe Impact • Austin Energy and Austin Water – Moderate Impact • Reductions in commercial usage partially offset by increases in residential usage • Rate reductions and tier changes for residential customers being implemented • Development Fees – Unknown Impact 6
Artist Selection Equity Review ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM CULTURAL ARTS DIVISION Leading with a Racial Equity Lens City goal of achieving a point at which race is no longer a predictor of quality of life outcomes. The Equity Office helps normalize, organize, and operationalize race‐forward efforts across city departments In Strategic Direction 2023, “Equity” is not a separate effort, but infused throughout Ensure that we are not further “othering,” marginalizing, or displacing through good intentions Commit together to continue this work throughout all of CAD’s programs to broaden and deepen community access to City investment in the arts and remove barriers to participation AIPP Professional Development Pipeline Encourage artists by... One‐on‐one staff time AIPP Artist Resource Guide Targeted Outreach Artist Information Meetings Public Artist Training Classes Youtube Video/Social Media 2% Ordinance (>$50k) 2% Ordinance (<$50k) LaunchPAD Program ($15k) TEMPO Program ($10k) TEMPO 2D Program ($5k) Selection Panelists ($250/day) Current Trends: 2018 and 2019 Number of Artists Selected Total Artist Budgets ALAANA Increase from 38% to 73% 7 19 16 10 2018 2019 ALAANA non ALAANA TEMPO + 2% Ordinance Projects Combined ALAANA $ Increase from 37% to 66% $261,000 $226,837 $512,249 $136,035 2018 2019 ALAANA $ non ALAANA $ TEMPO Artist Selection 25 20 15 10 5 0 60% 4 6 42% 44% 7 5 5 4 15 35% 8 65% 6 11 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 ALAANA Non‐ALAANA % ALAANA Five Year Trends – 2015 ‐ 2019 TEMPO Budget Breakdown $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 62% $37,000 $60,000 40% $68,264 $45,697 $50,000 $40,000 2017 44% $150,950 26% $49,000 $52,535 $66,249 2015 2016 2018 2019 ALAANA $ Non‐ALAANA $ % ALAANA $ Five Year Trends – 2015 ‐ 2019 57% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 2% Permanent Project Artist Selection 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 89% 1 8 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 67% 1 2 6 1 14% 29% 5 2 20% 4 1 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 ALAANA Non‐ALAANA % ALAANA Five Year Trends – 2015 ‐ 2019 2% Permanent Project Budget Breakdown $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $0 68% 49% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% $2,390,900 $2,140,800 4% $99,000 2015 16% $542,000 $101,700 2016 9% $202,500 2017 $87,000 $83,500 2018 $212,000 $446,000 2019 ALAANA $ Non‐ALAANA …
ARTS COMMISSION MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2020 - 3-4:30PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING 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 MINUTES Commissioner Barnes absent CALL TO ORDER – 3:05pm 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: The speakers signed up prior to noon on Sunday, April 19 will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted on the agenda. Ann Ciccolella, Artistic Director of Austin Shakespeare – Speaking in favor of Item 4.iv 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on February 24, 2020 Seconded Zisman Moved by Polgar Vote: 8-0 Commissioner Barnes absent 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. COVID-19 update i. Impact of SXSW on Hotel Occupancy Tax, Sylnovia Holt-Rabb ii. Cultural Funding Review Process (MJR) update, Meghan Wells iii. FY20 Cultural Funding update, Meghan Wells iv. CSAP update, Kim McCarson v. Creative Space Bond update, Meghan Wells and Mark Gilbert vi. Austin Economic Injury Bridge Loan Program, b. Visit Austin marketing partnership, Peggy Ellithorpe – Postpone to next meeting 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items Motion to move 4.a.iv.B to the beginning of new business Motioned: Polgar Vote: 6-0 Commissioner Keeton off the dais, Commissioner Barnes absent Seconded: Mok i. Arts Commission Officer Elections Motion to elect Commissioner Jaime Castillo as Arts Commission Chair Motioned: Polgar Seconded: Fonte Vote: 7-0 Commissioner Keeton off the dais, Commissioner Barnes absent Commissioner Keeton returned to the dais Motion to elect Commissioner Michelle Polgar as Commission Vice-Chair Motioned: Zisman Seconded: Flores Vote: 8-0 Commissioner Barnes absent Motion to approve items 4.a.iii, and 5.a.i on consent. Motioned: Mok Seconded: Fonte Vote: 8-0 Commissioner Barnes absent Project Motion to approve the Prospectus for Art in Public Places Georgian Acres Neighborhood Park Project Motioned: Mok Seconded: Polgar Vote: 8-0 Commissioner Barnes absent ii. Approve the Prospectus for Art in Public Places Georgian Acres Neighborhood Park iii. Approve the Direct Select of Arte Texas for the Martin Pool Mural Restoration Art in Public Places Project Approved on consent iv. Cultural Funding A. Discussion and possible action on the COVID-19 updates Postpone to next meeting B. Discussion and action on CSAP joint Arts & Music Working Group Motion to form CSAP Joint Arts & Music Working Group with Commissioners Polgar, and Fonte Motioned: Fonte Vote:7-0 Commissioner Keeton off the dais, Commissioner …
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD APPROVED MINUTES FOR APRIL 20, 2020 AT 3:00 PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a regular meeting on April 20, 2020 via Videoconferencing. Chair Samuel Franco called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. Board Members in attendance: Ex Officios: 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) Alfred Godfrey (Trail Foundation) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION Nazlie Saeedi (ATD) Molly Alexander (DAA) Rolando Fernandez (FSD) City of Austin Planning & Zoning Staff: Alan Holt, Executive Liaison Sravya Garladenne, Staff Liaison Jodi Lane, Staff Liaison a. Board Member Linda Guerrero made a motion, seconded by Board Member Greg Anderson, to approve the draft February 18, 2020 SCWAB meeting minutes. The motion to approve passed with 8 yes and 1 absent (Cory Walton) votes. 2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Update from EDD / Consultant on Development Corporation Entity – Economic Development Department Consultant Matthew Kwatinetz began a presentation on the proposed Economic Development Organization for Austin. However, due to technical difficulties, he was unable to complete the presentation. Board Members Al Godfrey and Wendy Price Todd motioned for a Special Called Meeting to discuss this and the remaining agenda items. With unanimous consent, the Board agreed to hold a Special Called Meeting. 3. PROJECT UPDATES AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF a. Memo to SCWAB - Written update only from Staff – Agenda item postponed to future Special Called Meeting. 4. ADJOURNMENT - with no objections, Chair Samuel Franco adjourned the meeting at 4:11pm. 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 Relay Texas at 711.
Special Meeting of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPD) April 17, 2020 MCPD to be held Friday April 17, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance by Thursday April 16, 2020 by 12:00pm noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 17, 2020 Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512)-974-3256 or david.ondich@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Thursday April 16, 2020. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 30 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to david.ondich@austintexas.gov by Noon on Thursday April 16, 2020. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES April 17,2020 1:00p.m.-2:30p.m. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Robin Orlowski Danny Saenz Emily Shryock Deborah Trejo AGENDA Jonathan Franks, Chair Jose Levy, Vice-chair Gene Brooks Taurean Burt Joey Gidseg Diane Kearns-Osterweil CALL TO ORDER 2. OLD BUSINESS: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Consider approval of the minutes from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities March 13, 2020 meetings. 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. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: 4. 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 …
Special Meeting of the “Economic Prosperity Commission” April 17, 2020 of meeting Economic Prosperity Commission to be held April 17, 2020 at 3 pm with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, April 16, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 17, 2020 Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Michelle Clemons at Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov / 512-974-2713 or Nydia Castillo at Nydia.Castillo@austintexas.gov / 512-974-6452 no later than noon, April 16, 2020. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 30 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Economic Prosperity Commission April 17, 2020 3:00 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amy Noel, Chair AGENDA Holt Lackey, Vice Chair 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from January 2020 Meeting CALL TO ORDER 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS on a. Briefing 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS on http://www.austintexas.gov/covid19 website from David Grey, Economic Development Department Information COVID-19 overview general b. Briefing on Austin Economic Injury Bridge Loan Program for small businesses, Xavier Zarate, Economic Development Department. a. South by Southwest Cancellation impact a. Update form working groups on Veteran’s Affairs Study or Land Ordinances/Use b. Creation of new working groups related to New Business Items or Future Agenda Items a. Discuss COVID-19 Information on http://www.austintexas.gov/covid19 website b. Action and Discussion on non-City of Austin Relief Programs and ideas: a. Federal Arts Funding Opportunities for Nonprofit and Commercial Arts Organizations and Individual Artists b. Keep Austin Working c. Action and Discussion …
Special Meeting of the “Economic Prosperity Commission” April 17, 2020 of meeting Economic Prosperity Commission to be held April 17, 2020 at 3 pm with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, April 16, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 17, 2020 Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Michelle Clemons at Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov / 512-974-2713 or Nydia Castillo at Nydia.Castillo@austintexas.gov / 512-974-6452 no later than noon, April 16, 2020. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 30 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Economic Prosperity Commission April 17, 2020 3:00 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amy Noel, Chair Holt Lackey, Vice Chair AGENDA ADDENDUM CALL TO ORDER 4. NEW BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT e. Mandatory Face Coverings in Austin- All customers wear fabric face coverings. 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 Michelle Clemons or Nydia Castillo at Economic Development Department, at (Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov at Nydia.Castillo@austintexas.gov / 512-974-6452 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. 512-974-2713 Castillo Nydia or / For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission, please contact Board Liaison’s Michelle Clemons or Nydia Castillo at Economic Development …
Special Meeting of the Commission for Women Friday, April 17, 2020 – 1:00 p.m. Commission for Women to be held April 17, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Thursday, April 16, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 17, 2020 Commission for Women Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2597 or april.shaw@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Thursday, April 16, 2020. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 30 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to april.shaw@austintexas.gov by noon, Thursday, April 16, 2020. This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CITY OF AUSTIN COMMISSION FOR WOMEN SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Friday, April 17, 2020, 1:00 p.m. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting b. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women special called on February 5, 2020. meeting on February 5, 2020. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding the following working groups: 1. Economic equity 2. Sexual assault, violence prevention, and survivor experience 3. Access to quality and affordable healthcare 4. Women’s Hall of Fame b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee. c. Discussion and possible action regarding the commission charter for 2020. d. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation for the City of Austin a. Discussion and possible action regarding the election of a new Chair of the b. Discussion and possible action regarding the election of a new Vice-Chair of the c. Discussion and possible action …
RESPONSE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUATION FACTORS SOLICITATION NO. RFP 4400 BYS3004 CITY OF AUSTIN PURCHASING OFFICE 1. PROPOSAL FORMAT Submit one original paper copy and one (1) electronic version (USB flash drive) of the Proposal. The original Proposal shall contain original ink signatures. Proposals shall be typed on standard paper and have consecutively numbered pages. Proposals and flash drive shall be organized in the following format and information sequence. Use tabs to divide each part of your Proposal and include a Table of Contents. Proposers should provide all details in the Proposal as required in the Section 0500 - Scope of Work and any additional information you deem necessary to evaluate your Proposal. Failure to do so may result in your Proposal being Non-Responsive. Section 1 Tab 1 – City of Austin Purchasing Office Documents – Complete and submit the following documents: A. Signed Offer Sheet - Complete, sign and return B. Section 0605: Local Business Presence Identification. Completed and return. If you will be utilizing return Subcontractors, include the Subcontractor’s information on this form. C. Section 0630 Exceptions – Complete and return D. Section 0800 Non-Discrimination and Non-Retaliation Certification – Complete, sign and E. Section 0835 - Non-Resident Bidder Provisions – Complete and return F. Section 0840, SDVBE Contractor Certification - Complete and return G. Section 0900 Subcontracting/Sub-consulting Utilization Form - Complete, sign and return H. Section 0905 Subcontracting/Sub-consulting Utilization Plan, if applicable I. If issued, all signed Addendums (all pages) Tab 2 – Authorized Negotiator: Provide name and pronouns, mailing address, email address, and telephone number of the officer or other representative in your organization authorized to negotiate and execute binding contract terms. Tab 3 - Executive Summary (5-page limit): The Executive Summary shall contain an overview of the company, qualifications and work experience. The Executive Summary should demonstrate an in depth understanding of complex demographic data collection of Disability populations along with utilizing mixed- methods research both quantitative and qualitative. Additionally, the summary should share the vendors understanding of the histories of the Disabled community in Austin with particular regard to the underrepresented communities. The Executive Summary should be in the form of a standard business letter on official business letterhead and signed by an authorized representative. Include the complete name, address of the firm, telephone number, and email address of the person the City of Austin should contact regarding this Scope of Work. Tab 4- Business …
Section 0500 Scope of Work SOLICITATION NO. RFP 4400 BYS3004 DESCRIPTION: QUALITY OF LIFE STUDY FOR AUSTINITES WITH DISABILITIES 1.0 Introduction Austin is a beacon of sustainability, social equity, and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its community members and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all (Imagine Austin Vision). Because Austin’s greatest asset is its people: we are committed to improving the quality of life of Austin’s whole community. In keeping with the vision of Imagine Austin and the Strategic Outcomes of Austin Strategic Direction 2023, Austin is committed to a City that works for every Austinite, at every stage of life, regardless of their physical and/or intellectual ability. According to the 2017 US Census Bureau, Austin is home to more than 100,000 people with disabilities. Despite the significant size of this population, the City of Austin has not administered an official city-wide data collection nor survey effort to better understand the experiences of the Disabled community. These experiences include their ability to navigate and access healthcare, housing, employment, public services and transportation systems. To improve the experiences for people with disabilities, it is critical for Austin to conduct a data-driven study that evaluates the quality of life Austin’s disabled community. The results of this study will help identify challenges, determine gaps, align resources and guide policy decisions aimed toward inclusivity, equity, and innovative measures that build trust with Austin’s Disabled community. Purpose 2.1 The City of Austin (COA) seeks a qualified contractor and/or team of contractors to conduct a Quality of Life Study for Austinites with disabilities that supports the following goals: Quantifies the demographics of Austin’s disabled population with specific regard to complexity of physical and intellectual abilities and their intersection with age, race, gender, and socio-economic status. Outlines strategies for connecting with populations that have historically been difficult to reach within the broader disabled community; Identifies the factors that most impact the quality of life of members of the disabled community; Reports the current state of those factors in comparison to the population as a whole; Recommends metrics for measuring and reporting progress toward equity throughout the community; Is useful to policymakers now and in the future in making decisions on resource allocation, regulations, business practices, service delivery and City policies. 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.0 3.0 …
Federal Arts Funding Opportunities for Nonprofit and Commerical Arts Organizations and Individual Artists As of April 8, 2020 C.A.R.E.S. Act Opportunities www.congress.gov/bill/116th- congress/house-bill/748/text Nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts organizations Governmental Arts/Humanities Agencies (State, Regional, Local) Commerical Arts Business with employees Individual Professional Artists, Self-employed, Indep Contractor Artists, "Gig" and 1099 workers Individual Taxpayers n/a n/a n/a See Individual Taxpayers $1,200 for single filers with AGI of $75K (5% less per $1K up to $99K) $1,200 for Head of House filers with AGI of $112.5K (5% less per $1K up to $146.5K) $2,400 for married filers with AGI of $150K (5% less per $1K to up to $198K) $500 each for dependents (16 years old or younger) Federal government expanded STATE unemployment benefits by supplementing with an additional $600/week for 39 weeks. Eligibility also expanded to now include 1099 workers, self- employed workers, who are unable to work because of Covid-19 shutdown. Federal government expanded STATE unemployment benefits by supplementing with an additional $600/week for 39 weeks. Eligibility is available for furloughed W2 workers who are no longer employed or receiving benefits because of Covid- 19 shutdown. n/a n/a n/a Source: Americans for the Arts and the Arts Action Fund, 2020 www.ArtsActionFund.org/CaresActTable Page 1 of 6 IRS Recovery Rebate payments $250 Billion Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) based on 2019 tax return. Otherwise, 2018 tax return. Direct electronic payment to your checking acct by mid-April if your account is already on file with IRS. Otherwise, checks mailed May- Sept. Pandemic Unemployment Compensation $250 Billion Apply Now to your state's unemployment office. www.CareerOneStop.org Payment made on weekly basis. Covered period includes 1/27/20 - 12/31/20. Federal Arts Funding Opportunities for Nonprofit and Commerical Arts Organizations and Individual Artists As of April 8, 2020 C.A.R.E.S. Act Opportunities www.congress.gov/bill/116th- congress/house-bill/748/text Nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts organizations Governmental Arts/Humanities Agencies (State, Regional, Local) Commerical Arts Business with employees Individual Professional Artists, Self-employed, Indep Contractor Artists, "Gig" and 1099 workers Individual Taxpayers Employee and Retirement Benefits Extended Organizations with 50 or more but fewer than 500 employees, paid sick leave is extended to a minimum of 80 hours, regardless of length of employment. n/a n/a Companies with 50 or more but fewer than 500 employees, paid sick leave is extended to a minimum of 80 hours, regardless of length of employment. Paid Medical & Family Leave extended if you work for a business 50-500 employees. 10% Early distribution penalty waived for COVID-19 …
Keep Austin Working .” . Austin’s NYT’s UpShot thinks see the loss of around , idea right now right this is about taking While public health outcomes continue to be unclear as we test more people and see infection and death rates and predictions rise and fall, the economic picture is clearly dire. The Department of Labor has set the official unemployment rate at 4.4% nationally, but unemployment nationwide has risen to somewhere close to 13% and will continue to rise unemployment numbers are just as dire, as the city is expected to “ 261,000 jobs, or an unemployment rate of about 25% – levels last seen during the Great Depression Because the City of Austin has, understandably, paused many Commission meetings due to public health concerns, the Commissions I’m on (Economic Prosperity, D-8, and Ethics Review, D-2) have not been able to meet to talk through and make recommendations to Austin’s City Council. This is a running brainstorm of economic development, recovery and jobs programs that I think have merit and may be worth trying. You should know that, for me, this isn’t about having action and, in doing so, finding the right solution as the we go. It’s about challenges we’re facing right now as a city. The goal with these ideas is to spur opportunity , small business creation and sustainability Some of these are already being considered by Austin City Council and Travis County leadership, many of these ideas have been curated and refined based on discussions I’ve had one-off with fellow commissioners, other local nonprofit and business leaders, and constituents. These are not know if they will work, but fully-baked, I don’t know what public reception of them will be, I don’t unprecedented moments require unexpected solutions so I’m throwing this open-source list out there. If you’re on a City Commission, please feel free to take any of these and build recommendations around them. They’re in a public Google Doc for a reason. Whether you’re on a board or commission or not, if you have more ideas, please feel free to and I may add them to the list. We’re all in this together, y’all. We’re gonna get through it together, too. trying a whole bunch of ideas to mitigate all of the different, interconnected , economic security , job retention , job creation equality of financial relief. tweet at …
