Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: July 14, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing July 29, 2021 Client: Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval to award a contract with Thermo Electron North America d/b/a Thermo Electron North America, LLC, to provide an ion chromatography system in an amount not to exceed $62,675. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 PAT1043 for these goods and services. The solicitation issued on February 1, 2021 and it closed on March 2, 2021. Of the two offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A July 14, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract will provide for the purchase, installation, and training of an ion chromatography system for use at the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, Environmental Analytical Services Laboratory. The City will use the system in conjunction with EPA 300 methodology to analyze wastewater, drinking water, and environmental samples. The beneficial advantages of using an ion chromatography system are reliability, accuracy, high speed, high separation efficiency, and the low cost of consumables. The City will use the ion chromatography system to ensure compliance under the Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water Acts. If the City is unable to secure a contract, Austin Water will be required to send out water analyses to a third party that would cost approximately $100,000 per year. PRICE ANALYSIS a) Solicitations: 112 notices were sent, including 2 MBE and 11 WBE firms with no M/WBE firms responding. b) Cost Analysis: The proposed contract pricing is consistent with a 3.21% increase represented in the market.
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment July 14, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Capital Contracting Office July 29, 2021 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an amendment to the professional services agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for professional engineering services for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Improvements in the amount of $4,600,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,600,000. (District 1) Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Original contract was awarded through a qualifications-based selection process. A complete solicitation package is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. October 17, 2019 — Council approved a professional services agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Improvements. July 14, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This amendment will be awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 18.03% MBE and 36.04% WBE. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The purpose of this project is to rehabilitate and make improvements to Headworks No. 1 at Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The mechanical and electrical components of Headworks No. 1 are original to the 1977 construction, and the majority of these components are beyond their useful life. To increase process reliability and to prepare the plant for future flows, Headworks No. 1 will need to be improved and modified to have the hydraulic capacity to treat an average of 75 million gallons per day (MGD), 150 MGD peak flow, and 190 MGD wet weather flow. The project will also directly improve the wastewater treatment plant’s electrical resiliency. Currently, all influent flow is directed to Headworks No. 2. Therefore, there is a window of opportunity to rehabilitate Headworks No. 1 before the influent flow exceeds the capacity of Headworks No. 2. If the project is delayed and the influent flows exceed the capacity of Headworks No.2, the Headworks No. 1 rehabilitation and improvements would require additional construction funding to provide temporary screening capacity. Walnut Creek WWTP is permitted to treat and discharge an average daily flow of 75 MGD and a 2-hour peak flow of 165 …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment July 14, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Capital Contracting Office July 29, 2021 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Underground Water Solutions Co., for the Beverly Road Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project in the amount of $868,881.00 plus a $86,888.10 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $955,769.10. (District 10). Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Lowest responsive bid of seven bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. A complete solicitation package is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A July 14, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 77.17% MBE and 2.01% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The Beverly Road Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project is part of the Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace and upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks, that are in poor condition, and that impact service delivery. In addition, the program coordinates and includes wastewater lines in poor condition in need of replacement within the project area. This project consists of the replacement of existing water and wastewater mains located within the general boundaries of 30th Street to 34th Street on Beverly Road. The water system renewal includes approximately 1,600 linear feet of 8-inch main along with associated appurtenances and service lines to individual properties. The wastewater system renewal includes approximately 1,300 linear feet of 8-inch pipe, manholes, and service lines to individual properties. The project proposes lane closures and/or detours during off-peak traffic hours. The contractor will install appropriate traffic detour signs and barricades to direct traffic. The contractor will work to ensure that residents and businesses have access to their driveways at all times. If access cannot be maintained, written notice of limited access will be provided to the affected property owner(s) at least 24 hours in advance. In addition, there will be planned temporary water and wastewater …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment July 14, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Capital Contracting Office July 29, 2021 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an amendment to the professional services agreement with K Friese & Associates, Inc., Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP246 to provide engineering services for South Area and Northwest Area Lift Station Improvements in the amount of $86,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,586,000. Related to item B9. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Original contract was awarded through a qualifications-based selection process. A complete solicitation package is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. November 1, 2018 – Council approved a professional services agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. and K Friese & Associates, Inc. for the South Area and Northwest Area Lift Station Improvements, respectively. July 14, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This amendment will be awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 4.87% MBE and 46.19% WBE. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: As a standard business practice, the City routinely engages the services of professional engineering firms to perform analysis, design and support services associated with construction or improvement of City capital assets. Rotation List contracting allows the City to always have a group of qualified consultants available to perform a specific type of recurring work in a timely manner to meet the project and operational needs of the City. Numerous Austin Water lift stations in South and Northwest Austin require engineering services for improvements. The lift stations and force mains in these areas have been identified for improvements based on the condition assessment of their major components including the dry well, wet well, force main, or the capacity of the existing pumps and force main conveyance capacity. Spring Lake #2 Lift Station is one of the Northwest Area Lift Stations that require engineering services for improvements. It was constructed in 1999 and was designed to pump wastewater from the neighboring community to the nearby Balcones Water Reclamation Plant. The Balcones Water Reclamation Plant treats the wastewater and provides non-potable, …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment July 14, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Capital Contracting Office July 29, 2021 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with PGC General Contractors, LLC, for the Northwest Area Lift Station Improvements: Spring Lake #2 for a total contract amount not to exceed $344,000. (District 6) Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Lowest responsive bid of one bid received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. A complete solicitation package is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A July 14, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: N/A The Spring Lake #2 Lift Station was constructed in 1999 and was designed to pump wastewater from the neighboring community to the nearby Balcones Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) to provide non-potable, reclaimed water for irrigation of the Balcones Country Club golf course. The lift station does not currently operate as intended due to the age of certain components and it cannot pump necessary amounts of wastewater to the WRP. The City has a contractual obligation to send more wastewater to the golf course and flows from Spring Lake #2 Lift Station are necessary to provide this supply. To restore pumping capacity, the Spring Lake #2 Lift Station requires rehabilitation of the automated valve control system, replacement of the dry well hatch, and testing of the 8-inch force main to the Balcones WRP. These improvements will provide pump control valves and a drain valve which will operate in accordance with the original design intent of the lift station. The additional structural hatch will provide access to Operations and Maintenance staff for inspection and cleaning. Construction of these improvements will allow Austin Water to fulfill its obligation to provide dry weather (summer) flow to the Balcones WRP for irrigation of the golf course. Only one bid was received for this solicitation due to the small scale of the construction scope. All construction work will be completed on City property that is not accessible to the public therefore impacts to the public are anticipated to be minimal. If this construction contract is not approved, the City …
Versión en español a continuación. Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting 07/014/2021 Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to be held 07/14/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via Zoom; please see link on agenda. All speakers must register in advance (07/13/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 matthew.dugan@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. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission FECHA de la reunion (07/14/2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirá comentarios en este reunion por Zoom; vea la agenda. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (07/13/2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar con el enlace de la junta, …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission to be held July 14, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (July 13 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 14, 2021 Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission Meeting, members of the public must: Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7676 or jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). 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 15 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 jesse.rodriguez@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. If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission FECHA de la reunion (July 14, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (July 13 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-7676 or jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por …
Versión en español a continuación Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting July 14, 2021 Water and Wastewater Commission to be held July 14, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (July 13, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 14, 2021 Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-0115 and Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov no later than noon, July 13, 2021. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 Blanca.Madriz@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. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 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 Blanca Madriz at Austin Water, 512-972-0115 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Water and Wastewater Commission, please contact Blanca Madriz at Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov. Reunión del WATER & WASTEWATER COMMISSION de la reunion 14 de julio 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (13 de julio). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de …
Versión en español a continuación. Commission on Seniors Meeting July 14th, 2021 Commission on Seniors to be held July 14th, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (July 13th, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 14th, 2021 Commission on Seniors Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-972-5019 or Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 Halana.Kaleel@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. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Commission on Seniors FECHA de la reunion (July 14th, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (July 13th, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-972-5019 or Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar). • Una vez que se haya realizado una …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Ethics Review Commission Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Ethics Review Commission to be held July 14, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance no later than Tuesday, July 13, 2021 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 14, 2021 Ethics Review Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512.974.2171 and lynn.carter@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 lynn.carter@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. • If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 1 Reunión del ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION FECHA de la reunion July 14, 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación July 13, 2021 antes del mediodía. Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512.974.2171 and lynn.carter@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Wednesday, July 14th, 2021 Zero Waste Advisory Commission to be held Wednesday, July 14th, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Tuesday, July 13th, 2021 by noon). All public comments will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2435 Dwight.Scales@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address, and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 (512) 974-2435 Dwight.Scales@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. • If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Zero Waste Advisory Commission FECHA de la reunion (Wednesday, July 14th, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación Tuesday, July 13th, 2021 (antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512)974-2435 Dwight.Scales@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de …
Recycling Processing Contracts ZWAC Presentation July 14, 2021 Services Provided •20-Year Master Agreement with Reset Periods •Receipt of City Collected Recyclables •Process, Sort, Bale, and Market Recyclables Reset • Agreements allow for periodic contract resets • Award Percent – percent of City recyclable material delivered to each vendor (subject to reset) • Evaluation Criteria for determining Award Percent • Vendor’s pricing proposal • Vendor’s performance after First Reset Date, measured in part by percentage of Recyclable Materials that Vendor sold to reputable recycling processors or otherwise diverted from disposal for reuse • Vendor’s “good-will, teamwork, community engagement, and recycling education efforts” • Additional relevant factors Current Terms Balcones • 60% tonnage • Mon/Tue/Wed Routes Texas Disposal Systems • 40% tonnage • Thurs/Fri Routes City must deliver an average of 2,000 tons per month to each vendor Financial Terms •Market (Revenue) Share to City based on Published Market Indices •Processing Fee Paid by the City •Monthly Invoice: Net of Market Share (Revenue) and Processing Fee Financial Information Current Contract Terms Factors Affecting Net Value to the City Processing fees and revenue share Materials composition Ave Mo Tons 2000 2001 - 3000 3001-4000 BRI Process Fee $79.00 $59.00 $55.00 Revenue Share % 51% 45% 40% Ave Mo Tons 2000 2001 - 3000 3001-4000 TDS Process Fee $90.50 $90.50 $90.50 Revenue Share % 77% 77% 77% Financial Information Current Contract Terms Factors Affecting Net Value to the City Processing fees and revenue share Materials composition Data displayed represents average of studies performed April 2016 to November 2020 Material Type ONP #8 (Old Newspaper) OCC (Corrugated Cardboard) Mixed Paper Plastic Bottles - PETE HDPE Natural HDPE Color Mixed Plastics 3-7 Mixed Rigid Plastics UBC (Used Beverage Cans) Tin Cans Scrap Metal Glass Residual - trash Balcones 17.66% 13.75% 14.93% 1.76% 0.64% 0.66% 1.36% 0.61% 1.27% 1.47% 0.73% 26.52% 18.63% TDS 15.09% 15.59% 11.82% 2.69% 0.85% 0.93% 3.88% 0.34% 1.51% 1.52% 0.96% 27.51% 17.33% Tonnage Information • Until the 2nd Reset, minimum 2000-ton award to each vendor Fiscal Year FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 Total Tons 58,846 58,689 58,647 59,290 63,431 BRI TDS 35,612 23,234 34,201 24,488 35,097 23,550 35,303 23,987 37,341 26,089 Financial Information Single Stream Recycling Report Timeline–2nd Reset Action per Contract Date Notify Vendors of Reset Period August 1, 2020 Vendors submit documentation to City including Community Engagement Efforts September 30, 2020 Vendors notify City of desire …
Zero Waste Advisory Commission (ZWAC) Annual Internal Review This report covers the period of 1/2/2021 to 7/1/2021 The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code 2-1-182) is: The commission is empowered to review and analyze the policies and resources relating to material discard management in the city, and to advise the city council on materials management policies and resources. The commission shall provide assistance to the city council to ensure its residents that the City provides both an economical and environmentally safe system of waste reduction, resource recovery, and disposal. The commission may provide assistance to the city council to protect the public health and quality of the environment through efficient collection, recycling, composting, and disposal of municipal solid waste. * Request for Council Action (RCA’s) items passed Unanimously January 13th, 2021 ZWAC Regular Meeting New Business a) Discussion and Action: Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) Electronics Recycling Recommendation for Council Action (RCA)* —Andy Dawson b) Discussion and Action: Project Transition Ratification RCA*—Christine Whitney c) Discussion and Action: Reconvene the Construction and Demolition Ordinance Reform Subcommittee to discuss Infrastructure Deficiencies in Austin Area Marketplace for Viable Construction and Demolition Processing Options d) Discussion and Action: ZWAC Retreat Staff Briefings: a) Roosevelt Gardens Asbestos Abatement Brownfields Project, Budget Planning, Solicitations Updates, Performance, and Statistical Reports February 10th, 2021 ZWAC Regular Meeting (Cancelled) March 11th, 2021 ZWAC Special Called Meeting New Business a) Discussion and Action: Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) Brownfields Recommendation for Council Action (RCA)* —Christine Whitney b) Discussion and Action: Appoint Construction and Demolition Committee Chair* c) Discussion and Action: Multi-family Organic Collection Pilot Rollout—Strategic d) Discussion and Action: Safe Right-of-Way Clearance/Accessibility for Weekly Vehicle Servicing Collection of Garbage, Recycling, and Composting containers from City of Austin Routes—Ron Romero Initiatives Staff Briefings: a). CTM Refresh, Winter Weather Storm Recovery, Garbage and Recycle Collection, Compost, Brush and Bulk Collection, Facilities, Solicitations Updates, Performance, and Statistical Reports March 26th, 2021 ZWAC Special Called Meeting (ZWAC Retreat) New Business 1. Welcome 2. Survey Results a. Data Review b. Brainstorming and Open Discussion 3. Clerk’s Office updates a). Official Communication Channels b). Roles of Staff and Commissioners 4. Closing Remarks April 14th, 2021 ZWAC Regular Meeting Old Business a. Discussion and Action: Safe Right-of-Way Clearance/Accessibility for Weekly Vehicle Servicing Collection of Garbage, Recycling, and Composting containers from City of Austin Routes—Ron Romero and Bill Huck New Business a. Discussion and Action: Officer Elections--Commissioners* a. Gerry …
To: From: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Ken Snipes Director Austin Resource Recovery Date: July 14th, 2021 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Landfill Closure Updates The City of Austin’s Landfill at 10108 FM 812 achieved final closure certification from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). TCEQ considers the facility to be closed and the post-closure care period to have begun on the date of the certification, May 11, 2021. The post-closure care period will be 30 years in accordance with 30 TAC §330.463(b). Post-closure maintenance inspections will be conducted at least through the end of the post-closure care period to determine if any maintenance issues or other problems occur and to ensure that they are corrected. The leachate collection system, groundwater monitoring system, landfill gas monitoring system, and any other required systems must be maintained throughout the post- closure care maintenance period. ARR Solicitations Update As of June 21, 2021 ZWAC Meeting July 14, 2021 Upcoming Solicitations Under Development (in alphabetical order): No updates. Solicitations Expected to be Posted Within the Next 90 Days: 1. Asbestos, Lead, and Mold Abatement Services: RFP – Contractor to provide removal, encapsulation, and disposition of asbestos, lead, particulate, and mold. 2. Recycling and Solid Waste Consulting Services: RFQS – Consultants to provide professional recycling industry consulting services, including delivering industry knowledge, technical advice, and recommendations on recycling industry marketing indexes and definitions on an as needed basis. Published Solicitations: No updates. Solicitations in Evaluation or Negotiation: 1. Education, Cleanup, and Beautification Services: RFP 1500 CRR3008 – This solicitation was posted on March 1, 2021 and closed on March 25, 2021. Contractors qualified to provide education, cleanup, and beautification services that benefit the public by improving Austin’s environment and aesthetics through a variety of programs and providing resources and education that inspire Austin residents toward effective environmental stewardship. Previous contract has expired. 2. Post-Disaster Debris Removal Services:– RFP 1500 SLW3011 – This solicitation was posted on March 29, 2021 and closed on May 13, 2021. Contractor to provide emergency debris removal services in accordance with Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) guidelines. No existing contract 3. Post-Disaster Debris Monitoring Services: RFP 1500 SLW3010 – This solicitation was posted on March 29, 2021 and closed on May 6, 2021. Contractor to provide emergency field debris monitoring services to include management and accounting services for monitoring the recovery efforts of the City’s Post …
MULTI-DEPARTMENT CONTRACT AMENDMENT RELIEF ENTERPRISE OF TEXAS, INC. FOR OVERPASS, UNDER BRIDGE, RIGHT-OF-WAY HOMELESS CAMP CLEAN-UP (CONTRACT NUMBER NA200000167) ZWAC: 07/14/21 Council: 07/29/2021 OVERVIEW 1. Current Contract Information Contract number: NA200000167 Contract length and authorization: Authorize two one-year extension options in the amount of $1,150,000 with Relief Enterprise of Texas, Inc., to provide continued cleanup services for overpasses, under bridges, and in the transportation right of way, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $1,725,000. Contract actual spend: $362,168.36 from eCAPRIS as of 6/3/2021. Current status: Active Contract begin date: 07/30/2020 Contract expiration date: 07/29/2023 2. Notes/Other The City has been removing debris, trash, and unsafe items from the homeless encampments under bridge overpasses over the last year. The primary goal is to ensure the public right-of- way is clean and safe for all residents and not to remove any individuals who may be camping at the underpass locations. The contract will allow the City to continue these important clean- up services at locations underneath Interstate 35, US 183, Loop 1, and US 290, but also at other areas in the public right-of-way as they are identified. Austin Resource Recovery’s commitment is $330,000 in year 1 and $415,000 in each of the remaining years of the contract. Public Works will work with the contractor to provide removal of debris and cleanup services under bridge overpasses and in the transportation right of way throughout the City. Initial term: $575,000 (ARR: $330,000, Transportation: $85,000, PW: $160,000) Option 1: $575,000 (ARR: $415,000, PW: $160,000) Option 2: $575,000 (ARR: $415,000, PW: $160,000) REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOR ZWAC Compiled By: Name ARR End-user/Contract Manager: Public Works Date 06/03/2021 06/03/2021 ZWAC DRAFT Item 21-2202 Posting Language ..Title Authorize negotiation and execution of three multi-term contracts with Keep Austin Beautiful; Town Lake Trail Foundation d/b/a The Trail Foundation; and TreeFolks, Inc.; to provide education, clean-up and beautification services, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $4,000,000, divided among the contractors. (Note: 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). ..Body Lead Department Purchasing Office. Client Department(s) Austin Resource Recovery; Watershed Protection Department. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $229,167 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 …
Reliable and Affordable Broadband Internet for All For the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission July 2021 1 What we will be talking about in this presentation The DI Fellowship is part of the Digital Inclusion Strategic Plan of the Telecommunications And Regulatory Affairs Office at the City of Austin, with the task of ensuring sustainable solutions to ensure reliable and affordable broadband for all. The Community Technology & Telecommunications Commission has a dedicated focus on Digital Inclusion and Civic Engagement, with inclusion for all and “Equity” as our defined strategic outcome for disaffected and underserved populations. Stakeholder engagement and issue identification portion of the DI Fellowship that has resulted in the emergence of priority areas and solutions. The DI solutions are framed within the priority areas of economic recovery and resilience, as outlined by the City of Austin City Council and Economic Development Department. 2 Contents 1. Background and overview of the effort for reliable and affordable broadband for all 2. What we have done and learned so far 3. What happens next 3 1 Background and overview of the effort for reliable and affordable broadband for all 4 ● Insights from Lived Experience of Results of inputs: How we got here Austin residents from CTTC Special Conversation ● Goal of the Community Technology & Telecommunications Commission Work Plan ● Experience from Previous City-supported projects & COA Digital Inclusion Strategic Plan ● Impact from COVID-19 Virtual Pivot ● Application to Leadership Austin and funded by St. David's Foundation (THANK YOU!) ● Khotan Harmon named LA Digital Inclusion Fellow ● Framed out the goals and inquiry areas for the project ● Aligned current City program staff to support Fellow and coordinated activities underway for project ● Identified initial stakeholders to engage in project 5 Project scope: Reliable and Affordable Broadband for All Project Goals: Deliverables: Our community needs a fellow to assess, identify and develop viable longer-term solutions to address the problem of digital equity to ensure reliable, affordable broadband for all. The availability of the internet is critical to participate in a growing digital society and to provide equitable, educational, job and economic opportunities and access to healthcare. Report #1: Community asset mapping and survey of existing data on the mapping and speed of private broadband infrastructure and reasons for barriers to broadband adoption. Report #2 - Feasibility Plan based on models and best practices nationally that could be offered …
Austin Resource Recovery Interlocal Agreement Recommendation In summer or fall 2021, Austin Resource Recovery intends to seek Council approval to negotiate and execute an interlocal agreement with Travis County relating to (1) services provided by the City to County residents* at the Austin Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center (RRDOC) and (2) pharmaceutical collection services provided by the County to City residents. This agreement would replace an existing interlocal agreement with the County that relates only to household hazardous waste services provided by the City. The new interlocal would enable the City to provide a broader range of RRDOC services to the County and would allow the City to benefit from County services. *Note that Travis County will reimburse the City for services provided by the City to County residents who live outside the city limits, since RRDOC services are already available to persons residing within the city limits. RCA: https://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=233382 Backup: https://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=233383 Q&A (#4): https://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=233364 Minutes from 6/18/2015 meeting: https://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=236455
INDEPENDENT CITIZENS REDISTRICTING COMMISSION (ICRC) July 7, 2021 at 6:00 pm Council Chambers City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 and Via Videoconference CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Members in Attendance Christina Puentes, Chair Luis Gonzalez, Vice Chair Joshua Blank Sara Inés Calderón Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Prabhu Kannan Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Selina Yee Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Members Absent Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Brigham Morris Eugene Schneider Staff In Attendance Matthew Dugan Lisa Rodriguez Caroline Webster, Law Department DRAFT MINUTES Meeting Goals: Confirm Steps to Onboard Hired Staff, Confirm Dates for Public Hearings, Establish Commission Values and Norms CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:01pm with 9 members present. Commissioner Lands joined the meeting at 6:09pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Zenobia C. Joseph addressed the ICRC. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the June 30, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes The June 30, 2021, meeting minutes were approved without objection, with the change that the adjournment time will be added. 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Update from Hiring Working Group Commissioner Yee gave the update. 3. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Presentation from NAACP Nelson Linder, Gonzalo Barrientos, Attorney Roger Borgelt, Peck Young, Ora Houston, and Ryan Robinson (members of the NAACP/Hispanic Coalition) presented. C. Icebreaker: “What is the best aspect of residing in the city district you represent?” B. Presentation from Dr. Henry Flores This item was postponed until a future meeting. Vice Chair Gonzalez lead the icebreaker activity. D. Discussion and Vote on Values and Norms Chair Puentes lead the discussion on values and norms. E. Update from Public Hearing Working Group 1. Vote on Proposed Public Hearing Dates Vice Chair Gonzalez shared the proposed schedule of public meeting dates. On Commissioner Kannan’s motion, Commissioner Blank’s second, the ICRC unanimously approved the proposed 2021 public hearing schedule. F. Update from Communications Working Group Commissioner Calderón gave …
Reapportionment and Redistricting City of Austin, TX Henry Flores, PhD FloreStat, LLC July 7, 2021 Rationale for Reapportionment and Redistricting Constitutional and Voting Rights Requirements Reapportionment every ten years Based on Census Reports Reapportionment Every ten years, immediately after census, must determine the amount of population growth or loss in each city council district. All districts must be within a +/- 10% deviation from the most to least populated district to insure one-person/one-vote constitutional requirement. Census Data Basis of population numbers. Total city population/number of districts = population per district. There cannot be more than a 10% population deviation from the largest to the smallest district. Changes in Total Population 2000-2019 Total 2000 2010 %∆ 2019 %∆ 689,701 798,962 13.7 979,263 18.4 Since 2000 Austin has grown by almost 300,000 persons. Growth Changes per City Council District 2000 - 2010 District %Inc/Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2000 65,313 60,949 75,789 78,810 66,365 54,535 75,798 53,597 81,484 77,061 2010 77,807 80,004 79,573 79,357 81,532 82,389 80,520 77,650 79,299 80,839 19.1 31.3 5 .7 22.9 51.1 6.2 44.9 -2.7 4.9 It is not clear if these growth changes were due to normal demographic occurrences or the result of the 2010 redistricting. The data do indicate that some districts have grown dramatically while others have shown smaller growth or even negative growth. 2019 data were not available too make further comparisons. Change in Minority Pop 2000 - 2010 Race 2000 2010 %∆ Anglo 367,398 390,302 Black 65,804 61,310 5.9 -6.8 Hispanic 209,663 279,713 25 Asian 32,919 53,908 38.9 Minority pops have grown dramatically from 2000-2010. Do not have projections for 2019 but its possible that Austin may be a minority majority city after 2020 census released. This will affect all city council districts. Decisions to be Made 1. Redraw districts using new population ratios. (Lawyers). 2. Leave district boundaries as they are. May get sued. 3. Add more districts. (Lawyers). 4. Change electoral system: mixed (at-large/single member) or at- large, place system. (Lawyers).
