Special Meeting of the Arts Commission May 18, 2020 – 3-4:30pm Arts Commission to be held May 18, 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, the day before the scheduled meeting, Sunday, May 17 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 18 Arts Commission Meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7854 or Annemarie.Mckaskle@AustinTexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday, May 17. Residents must include the following information in the email request o Resident speaker name o agenda item number(s) the resident wishes to address o whether the resident is for/against/neutral the item(s) o telephone number or email address of the resident speaker 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. Resident 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. Resident speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to LIAISON EMAIL by Noon the day before (Sunday, May 17) the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If the meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live ARTS COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 18, 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 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. COVID-19 update The speakers signed up prior to noon on Sunday, May 17 will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted on the agenda. a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on April 20, 2020 i. Presentation on Hotel Occupancy Tax, Sylnovia Holt-Rabb ii. FY21 Cultural Funding up18, Meghan Wells b. Visit Austin marketing partnership, Peggy Ellithorpe 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Approve the Final Design …
May 18 Arts Commission Meeting Regarding Item under NEW BUSINESS 4.a.iii Approve Artwork Donation from Ryan Companies of sculpture “Aurorae” by artist FYOOG for the City of Austin Planning and Development Center Building Background information for Arts Commission In December 2019, the Planning and Development Center Building (PDC) project was introduced to both the Art in Public Places (AIPP) Panel and the Arts Commission. At that time, both the AIPP Panel and the Arts Commission expressed concern that there was no AIPP ordinance-required 2% percent-for-art funding included for this city building under construction. Andrew Moore explained why the AIPP Ordinance does not apply to the new city purchasing process by which the PDC is being delivered, the Public-Private Partnerships (P3) Program. The P3 Program solicits competitive bids from the commercial real estate market for Class A office space purchasing process (P3). The selected developer then constructs a fixed price facility by a specific and delivery date and, at the successful completion of the project, the City purchases the building. The P3 purchasing process for city facilities is handled by the Finance Services Department. Find more information on this delivery system here: http://austintexas.gov/department/public-private-partnerships-p3-program-office The donation of the sculpture by FYOOG is intended to support the purpose of the AIPP Ordinance, even though the P3 system does not require it. Meghan and Sue have been working with Lucia Athens, who leads the Sustainability Office on a memo to Mayor and Council regarding this new delivery system, specifically to reinforce the City of Austin’s commitment to green building and sustainability, and also shining a light on other Council commitments and ordinances that are not currently reflected in the delivery process. We have crafted the paragraph below to be included in the memo (emphasis added): The Art in Public Places requirement for eligible projects to allocate 2% of capital improvement budget to commission or purchase art for the site does not currently have a corollary for P3 projects. Commissioning or acquiring works of art is currently problematic for P3 projects due to challenges with the artist selection process, funding availability, and project delivery model whereby the City purchases a building from a developer. The Art in Public Places Panel discussed this topic at their December 2nd 2019 meeting and expressed concern that the Art in Public Places ordinance was not being applied consistently to City construction projects created through this new capital delivery model. …
Art in Public Places Program 5202 E. Ben White Blvd. Suite 400 Austin, Texas 78741 512.974.7700 www.austincreates.com PROCESS SUMMARY Rosewood Neighborhood Park ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROJECT PROJECT SUMMARY On Thursday, December 20, 2018, The City of Austin’s Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department, released a request for qualifications (RFQ) to visual artists or artist teams to design, fabricate, install and de-install a durable, permanent exterior public artwork that reflects the character of the Rosewood neighborhood and thoughtfully considers the history and everyday use of the Rosewood Neighborhood Park. Artists and designers who live and work in Williamson, Travis, Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Burnet, and Blanco counties were eligible to apply. Special consideration was given to artists with a lived experience in the Rosewood neighborhood. The total budget for the project is $44,000 with a planned installation date of spring 2020. The deadline to apply was Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 5PM CST. ARTWORK GOALS The Art in Public Places program seeks to commission works of art of redeeming quality that advance public understanding of visual art and enhance the aesthetic quality of public places through the selection of a qualified artist or artist team who can innovatively and thoughtfully design within the context of this project. The goal of the Rosewood Neighborhood Park AIPP Project is to select an artist/artist team who will design artwork that: reflects the nature and character of the Rosewood Neighborhood Park and Pool; conceptualizes a strong overall artwork design approach that Integrates with the site and the required signage for the project; is consistent with and mindful of the historic values of the Rosewood community and Rosewood Neighborhood Park site; is easily maintained and vandal resistant in an exterior environment; and contributes to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection. • • • • • BUDGET The AIPP 2% funding for this project comes from the 2012 Bond. The total award for an artist contract is $44,000, inclusive of design, fabrication and installation, including engineering and permitting fees, travel and shipping expenses, insurance and other project-related costs. SELECTION PANEL The Selection Panel was comprised of three local arts professionals: • Miriam Conner, Community Engagement Coordinator, ForkLift Danceworks • Carre Adams, Culture and Arts Education Coordinator, George Washington Carver Museum • John Fisher, Visual Artist, Carver Library mural AIPP Project Advisor: • TBD Advisors: • …
Art in Public Places City of Austin Cultural Arts Division 5202 E Ben White Blvd, Suite 400 Austin, Texas 78741 512.974.7700 / aipp@austintexas.gov Prospectus Project: Barton Springs Bathhouse Rehabilitation Artwork Budget: $104,000 Deadline to Submit Request for Qualifications: July 30, 2020, 5:00 pm (CST) Project Summary The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department seeks to commission a durable, permanent public artwork that honors the importance of Barton Springs, including the historic Barton Springs Bathhouse, and fosters stewardship of Barton Springs and the Edwards Aquifer. Budget The AIPP 2% for this project is generated from the 2012 Bond; Proposition 14; Parks and Recreation (Facility Renovations and Improvements). The total award for an artist contract is $104,000, inclusive of design, fabrication and installation, including engineering and permitting fees, travel and shipping expenses, insurance and other project-related costs. Public Art Goals & Priorities The Barton Springs Pool and the bathhouse have historic desig- nation and so are subject to constraints for type and location of the artwork. In addition, it is important that the AIPP artwork be accessible to citizens without paying the fee to enter the pool area. After discussions with the Barton Springs Conservancy, the Austin Parks Department, and the project design team, it was de- termined that the site could benefit from artwork that enhances the experience of the exhibit areas or the lobby of the Rotunda; or it could be an exterior artwork within or near the site work included in the sponsor project. See Appendices A, B and C for more information. The Art in Public Places program seeks to commission works of art of redeeming quality that advance public understanding of visual art and enhance the aesthetic quality of public places through the selection of a qualified artist or artist team who can innovatively and thoughtfully design within the context of this project. The goals of the project were developed through discussions with community members by PARD and AIPP staff. Barton Springs Bathhouse AIPP Project Prospectus Page 1 of 17 May 2020 Draft goals for the Barton Springs Bathhouse Rehabilitation AIPP Project are to select an artist/artist team who will design artwork that: • honors the importance of Barton Springs, including the historic Barton Springs Bathhouse; • • • • • fosters stewardship of Barton Springs and the Edwards Aquifer; is consistent with the historic context …
Special Meeting of the Human Rights Commission Monday, May 18, 2020 Human Rights Commission to be held Monday, May 18, 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 Sunday, May 17, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Monday, May 18, 2020 Human Rights Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3276 or Jonathan.Babiak@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday, May 17, 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 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 Jonathan.Babiak@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 1 a E, j HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Monday, May 18, 2020 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Sareta Davis, Chair Kristian Caballero, Vice Chair Jared Breckenridge Garry Brown Jamarr Brown Isabel Casas Idona Griffith Maram Museitif Courtney Santana Alicia Weigel Nathan White AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Human Rights Commission’s April 27, 2020 a. Discussion on the process and logistics for NDO hearings, specifically related to the Human Rights Commission special called meeting on November 13th, 2019 to “hear and rule on the appeal of No Reasonable Cause determination of the Equal Employment/Fair Housing Office in Case No. HRC-CF-18-003 under City Code Chapter 5-2 Discrimination in Public Accommodations.” (Caballero/White) b. Presentation by Ann Baddour, Texas Appleseed, and discussion and possible action in regards to changes in Ordinance No. 20190910-002 with the intent to establish fair lending …
REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, April 27, 2020 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MINUTES The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, April 27, 2020 via teleconference in Austin, Texas. Chair Sareta Davis called the Board Meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Davis, Vice Chair Caballero, Commissioner Breckenridge, Commissioner Garry Brown, Commissioner Jamarr Brown, Commissioner Casas, Commissioner Griffith, and Commissioner Museitif. Staff in Attendance: Jonathan Babiak, Human Resources Coordinator, Human Resources Department 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the regular meeting of February 24, 2020 were approved on a vote of 7-0: Commissioner Garry Brown motion, Chair Davis second. Voting in favor were Chair Davis, Vice Chair Caballero, Commissioner Breckenridge, Commissioner Garry Brown, Commissioner Jamarr Brown, Commissioner Griffith, and Commissioner Museitif. Commissioner Casas, Commissioner Santana, Commissioner Weigel, and Commissioner White were absent. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. COMMUNITY FORUM The commission will conduct a forum on community priorities for the 2020-2021 City of Austin budget. The commission may take action concerning recommendations related to the budget. (Davis/Caballero) i. Evictions in Travis County The Commission discussed this item and worked informally to finalize the recommendation. After the draft was finalized, Chair Davis moved for adoption, Commissioner Jamarr Brown second. The Commission adopted the recommendation on a vote of 7-0. Voting in favor were Chair Davis, Vice Chair Caballero, Commissioner Breckenridge, Commissioner Garry Brown, Commissioner Jamarr Brown, Commissioner Griffith, and Commissioner Museitif. Commissioner Casas, Commissioner Santana, Commissioner Weigel, and Commissioner White were absent. ii. Financial assistance for families in Travis County The Commission discussed this item and worked informally to finalize the recommendation. After the draft was finalized, Chair Davis moved for adoption, Commissioner Museitif second. The Commission adopted the recommendation on a 1 vote of 8-0. Voting in favor were Chair Davis, Vice Chair Caballero, Commissioner Breckenridge, Commissioner Garry Brown, Commissioner Jamarr Brown, Commissioner Casas, Commissioner Griffith, and Commissioner Museitif. Commissioner Santana, Commissioner Weigel, and Commissioner White were absent. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding new commissioner assignments to the Joint Inclusion Committee (Davis/Caballero) Chair Davis moved to send to Mayor and Council the nomination of Commissioner Jamarr Brown to serve on the Joint Inclusion Committee as the primary representative of the Human Rights Commission, Commissioner Breckenridge second. Commissioner Jamarr Brown accepted the nomination. The motion was adopted on a vote of 8-0. Voting in favor were Chair Davis, Vice Chair Caballero, Commissioner Breckenridge, …
ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4-12 (REGISTRATION OF CREDIT ACCESS BUSINESSES) OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF BOTH CREDIT SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS AND CREDIT ACCESS BUSINESSES; CREATING AN OFFENSE AND PENALTY; AND AMENDING THE 2019-2020 FEE SCHEDULE IN ORDINANCE NO. 20190910-002 TO ADD A REGISTRATION APPLICATION FEE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. City Code Chapter 4-12 (Registration of Credit Access Businesses) is amended to amend the title of the chapter to read as follows: CHAPTER 4-12 REGISTRATION OF CREDIT SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS AND CREDIT ACCESS BUSINESSES. PART 2. City Code Chapter 4-12 (Registration of Credit Services Organizations and Access Businesses) is amended to replace “Director” with “director” in each place that the word appears within Chapter 4-12. PART 3. City Code Section 4-12-1 (Definitions) is amended to add new definitions for “Credit Access Fees”, “Credit Services Organization”, “Extension of Consumer Credit Transaction”, and “Valuable Consideration”; to amend the existing definitions for “Certificate of Registration”, “Consumer”, and “Owner”; to delete the definition of “Registrant”; to delete and replace the definition of “Credit Access Business”; and to re-letter the remaining definitions as set forth below: (A) CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION means a certificate of registration issued by the director [Director] under this chapter to the owner or operator of a credit services organization or a credit access business. (B) CONSUMER means an individual who is solicited to purchase or who purchases the services of a credit services organization or a credit access business. (C) CREDIT ACCESS BUSINESS means a credit services organization that obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining an extension of consumer credit in the form of a deferred presentment transaction or a motor vehicle title loan. Page 1 of 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 (D) CREDIT ACCESS BUSINESS FEES mean the fees charged by a credit access business pursuant to Section 393.602, Texas Finance Code. (E) CREDIT SERVICES ORGANIZATION means a person who obtains an extension of consumer credit for a consumer as described in Section 393.001(3)(B), Texas Finance Code, or a …
City of Austin 301 W. Second Street Austin, TX Recommendation for Action File #: 20-1942, Agenda Item #: 28. 5/21/2020(cid:4) Posting Language Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 4-12 (Registration of Credit Access Businesses), creating an offense and penalty, and amending the 2019-2020 Fee Schedule in Ordinance No. 20190910-002 to add an application fee. Lead Department Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs. Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact Prior Council Action: April 9, 2020- Council passed a resolution directing staff to return with this ordinance. For More Information: Rondella M. Hawkins, TARA Officer; 512-974-2422. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 20110818-075 in August 2011. Amended Ordinance No. 20151217-073 in December of 2015. Additional Backup Information: City Council passed Resolution No. 20200409-033 on April 9, 2020 directing staff to assess and update the City’s consumer protection ordinances and rules to ensure continued efficacy in light of Texas Attorney General Opinion KP-0277. If approved, the proposed ordinance will require credit service organizations to comply with Chapter 4-12. This change will address Attorney General Opinion KP-0277. The ordinance also makes clarifying changes to Chapter 4-12 and amends the 2019-2020 Fee Schedule in Ordinance No. 20190910-002 to add an application fee. Staff recommends that Council approve the proposed ordinance amendments. Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability. City of Austin Page 1 of 1 Printed on 5/8/2020 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6)
ORDINANCE NO. 20190910-002 AN ORDINANCE AUTEOR ZING FEES, FINES, AND OTHER CHARGES TO BE SET OR CHARGED BY THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 1, 2019, AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30,2020. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. The City Council authorizes the fees, fines, and other charges listed in the attached Exhibits "A" and "B" to be set or charged by the City for Fiscal Year 2019- 2020 beginning on October 1, 2019, and ending on September 30,2020. PART 2. To the extent that a previous ordinance conflicts with this ordinance, the earlier ordinance is repealed. PART 3. Except as otherwise specifically provided in Exhibits "A" and "B," this ordinance takes effect on October 1,2019. A fee, fine, or other charge for which a specific effective date has been established in Exhibits "A" and "B" takes effect on the specified effective dates. PART 4. Council waives fees and reimburses costs for City co-sponsored events listed in Exhibit "C" and identified in the following Council actions: Resolution No. 20021003-040 Resolution No. 20040226-040 Resolution No. 20050324-040B Resolution No. 20070308-033 Resolution No. 20100408-034 Resolution No. 2010624-080 Resolution No. 20111208-077 Resolution No. 20120927-081 Ordinance No. 20130808-057 Ordinance No. 20131212-140 Ordinance No.20141106-057 Page 1 of 2 These events are Council-approved co-sponsored events, which serve documented public purposes as set forth in the actions of Council noted above. Each event must annually provide reasonable documentation to the City Manager that the event brings a value to the City that is at least roughly equivalent to the fees waived or reimbursed by this action. PASSED AND APPROVED § § ff- *feve dler Mayor § ATTESET)C j€h uue=• A J:te-eaw Jannette S. Goodall City Clerk September 10 ,2019 APPROVED: Anne L. Morgan City Attorney Page 2 of 2
TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINION THREATENS BASIC BORROWER PROTECTIONS FOR HIGH-COST LOANS HISTORY OF REFORM MOVEMENT In 2011, community and faith leaders organized a strong movement to encourage Texas leaders to address predatory payday and auto title lending practices. In response, the Texas Legislature updated the Credit Service Organization Act, a law loan operators were using to get around state consumer protections, including rate and fee caps. The new changes required licensing by the Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner (OCCC) and disclosures, but did not address problems with the cost or structure of the loans. LOCAL ORDINANCES PROVIDE RELIEF With families still hurting from the cycle of debt and ongoing economic harms from these high-cost loans, 46 Texas cities adopted additional, commonsense local protections to address harmful lending practices. City-based protections have maintained access to credit and created better outcomes for borrowers, including lower fees and fewer vehicle repossessions. $250,000 $250,000 $200,000 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $250,000 $200,000 $200,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 THREATS TO STATE LICENSING, ORDINANCES, & FIN ANCIAL WELLBEING In November 2019, the Texas Attorney General issued an opinion interpreting state law that opens a new loophole to skirt the few state and local protections that apply to high-cost loans arranged under the Credit Services Organization Act, once again leaving vulnerable Texans at the mercy of predatory market practices. $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $300,000 $250,000 2012 2012 2012 2018 2018 2018 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 UNCAPPED PAYDAY AND AUTO TITLE LOANS Average APRs, often over 500% interest, drain wealth from Texas communities $50,000 From 2012-2018, payday and auto title loan operations collected $11.2 billion in fees from struggling Texas families. This money could have gone towards basic family needs and local businesses instead of being drained away for 500% plus APR loans. 2012 2018 High Fees and Refinances Make Up 70% of the Texans Lost 256,701 Cars, Repossessed by Auto Title Payday and Auto Title Loan Market Lenders (Total 2012-2018) Fees & Refinances $4 bil Fees & Refinances $4.1 bil Fees & Refinances $3.7 bil Fees & Refinances $3.5 bil 2012 2012 New Loans $1.9 bil New Loans $1.7 bil New Loans $1.5 bil New Loans $1.6 bil 2012 2012 2014 2016 2018 300,000 250,000 200,000 150,000 2014 2014 100,000 50,000 2014 2016 2016 2018 2018 2016 2018 2012 2018 AUTO TITLELENDERPAYDAY LOANSAUTO TITLELENDERAUTO TITLELENDERPAYDAY LOANSAUTO TITLELENDERAUTO TITLELENDERPAYDAY LOANSAUTO TITLELENDERAUTO TITLELENDERPAYDAY LOANSAUTO TITLELENDERAUTO TITLELENDERPAYDAY LOANSAUTO TITLELENDER IMPACTS OF …
DRAFT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Human Rights Commission Recommendation Number 20200518-002c: Recommendation to Address Under-banking by Allowing City Libraries to Perform Limited Financial Services WHEREAS, Under-banking is a serious detriment to working people’s ability to build and grow wealth; and, WHEREAS, Online banking services and digital commerce are becoming increasingly ubiquitous; and, WHEREAS, The inability to participate in digital commerce can directly impact one’s quality of life, financial and employment prospects; thus negatively impacting one’s access to human rights; and, WHEREAS, Public institutions, such as the United States Postal Service, have previously provided limited banking services to the public; and, WHEREAS, The entrance of a public enterprise with more affordable rates stimulates competition in the private sector; and, WHEREAS, The definition of what public libraries are able to lend to the public has previously been expanded (i.e. DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, etc.); and, WHEREAS, Libraries are currently, in effect, depositories of a kind; and, WHEREAS, Exclusion from banking services has been a studied and documented symptom of institutional racism and sexism; and, WHEREAS, The right to Social Security is guaranteed by the 22nd Article of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights; and, WHEREAS, We are now facing unprecedented financial consequences due to COVID-19; and, WHEREAS, It is in the public interest to create a department within a publicly trusted institution dedicated to the financial success and prosperity of all Austin residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Human Rights Commission recommends the Austin City Council to investigate ways to charter the Austin Library System as a state bank to provide basic, free-to-access, financial services to include but not limited to: fee-free ATM services, checking and savings accounts with online access, debit card services, fee-free overdraft protection, etc.
DRAFT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Human Rights Commission Recommendation Number 20200518-002d: Universal Basic Electricity WHEREAS, inability to access electricity is a violation of an individuals human rights according to the 3rd, 14th, 22nd, 25th, and 28th Articles of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and, WHEREAS, Austin has previously been a leader in providing cheap electricity for its residents; and, WHEREAS, the stated purpose of Austin Energy is said to embrace the public utility model; and, WHEREAS, Austin Energy makes an average of $100 million in profits each year; and, WHEREAS, the elimination of a utility bill can have incredible impacts on working class residents; and, WHEREAS, Austin Energy customers are already stakeholders by participating in a $200 refundable deposit program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Human Rights Commission for the City of Austin recommends the City Council of Austin direct Austin energy to restructure it’s payment schedule to fit the following: Expand Tier 1 to include up to 700 Kwh/Month at $0.00/Kwh with fee-exemption, and create a flat-fee of $10 for Tier 2 which should be from 700-1300 Kwh/Month at $0.01/Kwh.
Eligible Expenses for Historic District Tax Abatement DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION 5/14/2020 These amendments are proposed in an effort to more closely align the list of eligible expenses with the Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credit, which staff believes will add clarity and encourage use of the tax abatement. Proposed changes include expanded eligibility for permanent interior work (elements attached to the building) and soft costs. A certain proportion of expenses will still be required for exterior work, depending on property location (if in the East Austin Revitalization Area) and use (homestead or income-producing). Additions are not allowed by the federal tax credit and have not been allowed to date by the local tax abatement; that item is noted for discussion by the Commission. The Historic Landmark Commission must review and approve all eligible expenses. If the property owner completes the work themselves, s/he must submit at least one quote from a professional contractor providing an estimate of costs for materials and labor. Only work completed after the owner has obtained a Certificate of Eligibility can be considered. X = proposed to be added X = proposed to be removed Expense Proposed eligible Currently eligible Proposed ineligible Eligible for fed. historic tax credit X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Carpeting (if glued in place) Ceilings Chimneys Doors, exterior (repair and rehabilitation; replacement if staff concurs is necessary) Doors, interior Electrical wiring Energy efficiency improvements (weather-stripping, etc.; solar panels if essential to the operation and maintenance of the building) Fire escapes Floors (construction) Foundation (repair, replacement) Gutters Hazardous material abatement (lead paint, asbestos) HVAC systems (permanent) Light fixtures Roofing (repair, replacement) Painting, exterior Painting, interior Paneling or other permanent interior wall covering X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Proposed eligible Currently eligible Proposed ineligible Eligible for fed. historic tax credit X unsure Expense Plumbing and plumbing fixtures Reconstruction of documented missing architectural features Soft costs: architect fees, engineering fees, construction management costs, reasonable developer fees, financing fees Sprinkler/fire suppression systems Stairs, escalators, and elevators Structural repairs Tiling or other permanent floor covering Walls, exterior (repair, rehabilitation, and demolition of non-historic additions) Walls, interior (construction, demolition) Windows (repair and rehabilitation; replacement if staff concurs is necessary) Acquisition costs Additions (increase …
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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS B.1 - 1 MAY 18, 2020 C14H-1978-0033 LITTLEFIELD BUILDING 106 E. 6TH STREET Install a removable metal canopy along with 6th Street elevation of the building. PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS The applicant proposes a suspended metal canopy along the east portion of the 6th Street elevation of the building. The canopy will extend over the retail spaces to the east of the 6th Street entrance to the building. The canopy will be suspended from metal cables and will be constructed of welded aluminum with a sheet metal roof and a frosted plexiglass ceiling. The exterior of the canopy will be finished in black. The canopy has a modern design. The applicant’s drawings show signage to be installed on the face of the canopy but no application for signs has been submitted at this time. There is currently a metal canopy over the 6th Street entrance to the building, but canvas awnings over the retail space to the east. Historic photos show the metal awning and the entry on 6th Street but nothing over the current retail space to the east: B.1 - 2 B.1 - 3 B.1 - 4 UPDATE: Friday, May 15, 2020, 3 p.m. The applicant has furnished photos showing the building in the 1950s with a metal awning at this location. Staff therefore no longer maintains that there was no awning here, but still has major reservations about the style of the proposed canopy, and believes it should be visually distinguished from the historic canopies on the building. Staff recommends that the proposed canopy be executed in canvas or another material that does not mimic the existing historic awnings, or if proposed in metal, have a different fascia treatment or color than the existing historic awnings. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation are used to evaluate projects on historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 1) Each property will be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or elements from other historic properties, will not be undertaken. Evaluation: There is no historic record of a metal canopy at this location on the building. 9) New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic materials, features, and spatial relationships that characterize …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS B.3 - 1 MAY 18, 2020 C14H-1997-0008 NORWOOD HOUSE 1018 EDGECLIFF TERRACE PROPOSAL Restore main house and add a terrace to the rear of the building. Reconstruct the historic teahouse gazebo. Add a new storage building and auxiliary function building to the site. Remodel landscape. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 1) Main house: Most structural members will be repaired or replaced to retain the building’s original form. It will be clad in running-bond brick with soldier and sill course detailing; river rock and limestone accents throughout define the house’s exterior openings, sills, columns, and chimney. Masonry elements will match historic photographs and samples found on-site. The roof will be retiled with Ludowici clay shingles, with finish and color matching original samples. Wood window screen frames, doors, columns, lanterns, frieze boards, vents, and timber framing will be restored where possible. Window screens will be replaced with non-reflective bronze screen. Wood window sashes will be replaced in- kind where deterioration precludes repair and rehabilitation; as most of the original glazing is missing, it will be replaced with energy-efficient double glazing. Façade variations are as follows: a) South: The main elevation will be rebuilt to match historic photographs of the building, with the addition of a brick and exposed concrete access ramp and exposed-concrete steps. b) East and west: Two windows will shift slightly from their original placement at the west elevation. c) North: The central windows will be enlarged and replaced with fixed, single-pane clear picture windows and two aluminum-clad doors. The positions of the existing door and window will be reversed. 2) Teahouse: The teahouse, a simple brick-columned structure with attached trellis, exposed rafter tails, and tiled hipped roof, will be constructed on the site of the historic teahouse. 3) Storage and support buildings: A CMU storage building with flat roof and fixed-pane windows will be set back from the main house. It is connected to the new auxiliary building by a walkway covered with a steel drill-stem pipe trellis. The auxiliary building, constructed with matching CMU and fenestration, features small skylights and solar panels on its flat roof. 4) Site work: The proposed landscaping plan for the event lawn follows the general design of the historic formal garden. A low concrete fountain will be installed at the site of the historic fountain, and a low brick retaining wall will define the lawn’s edge. STANDARDS …
B.4 - 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MAY 18, 2020 APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS C14H-2008-0037 1300-02 E. 4TH STREET TEXACO DEPOT PROPOSAL Replace some windows and close one window opening; slightly alter a rear roofline; add a concrete ramp to a side elevation; install modern storefront systems in rear and side walls; add a new side staircase and rooftop MEP equipment; and construct a rear elevator tower, trellis, suspended roof deck, covered walkway, and perimeter fence. ARCHITECTURE The property includes two 1½-story, rectangular-plan warehouse buildings both clad in corrugated metal and capped by gabled roofs. The western building (Building A) features a vented monitor roof, 2-over-2 wood-sash windows, other ribbon windows, a paneled wood door, sliding industrial doors, and painted signage; some window and door openings are boarded up. The eastern building (Building B) features a 1-over-1 aluminum-sash window in the front gable end and sliding industrial doors; a number of window openings on side and rear walls are boarded up. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS For Building A (1300 E. 4th Street on the west), the existing siding and Texaco-related signage will be preserved. The following changes are proposed: Primary (south) facade 1) Rehabilitate the historic 2-over-2 wood-sash windows on the ground floor. 2) Replace the historic window in the façade gable end with a 4-lite clad-wood replica window. The existing window is missing half the wood sash and does not appear to be repairable. West wall (facing Saltillo Path) 3) Rehabilitate the historic 1-over-1 windows at the front of the wall. 4) Replace the paired pedestrian doors with a single flush metal door, shift the door opening slightly to the right, and infill part of the existing door opening with metal siding. 5) Construct a concrete ramp with a simple metal railing, which will provide access to the west entrance. 6) Infill the ribbon-window openings at the rear with slightly differentiated metal siding; create a new five-lite opening with similar dimensions. Rear (north) wall 7) Infill four window openings in the gable end of the front portion of the building with slightly differentiated metal siding. 8) Replace the wood and metal sliding door on the rear wall with a multi-lite metal door flanked by sidelights. The door opening will be shifted approximately 4’ to the east; approximately 4’ of the existing opening to the west will be infilled with salvaged metal siding. B.4 - 2 9) Construct a simple metal …
