Goal Information Cost Estimate Award Amount Prime MBE AA H A/NA WBE DBE SMBR Liaison Project Manager Dept Goals Met Type Council Date SG MG $1,800,000 62.52 1.17 1.44 1.47 2.25 17.56 Rachelle Delouis Audra Biediger Public Works 12/3/2020 Yes Construction FY21 Council Awards Report November 2020 MBE/ WBE Non Sub $15,000,000 $15,000,000 68.40 John W Smith Erick Loucks 12/3/2020 Yes Professional Watershed Protection # 1 2 Solicitation No CLMC798 Prime Subs CLMP305 Prime Subs Dalton Lane Site Utilities and Service Center Improvements PGC General Contractors, Inc. (MB) CVI Development, LLC (MH) Environmental Safety Services, Inc. (MH) Rucoba & Maya Construction, LLC (MH) Roadwise Solutions, LLC (MA) Alpha Paving Industries, LLC (FW) Jennifer Weems dba Jennifer Weems Photography (FH) T Morales Company Electric & Controls, Ltd (FH) Melendrez Trucking, LLC Non-M/WBE Subs Total 2021 Stream Restoration and Stormwater Treatment RL HDR Engineering, Inc. (MB) HVJ Associates, Inc. (MH) Arias and Associates, Inc. (MH) Garza EMC, LLC (MA) Encotech Engineering Consultants, Inc. (FW) Baer Engineering & Environmental Consulting, Inc. (FW) MWM Design Group, Inc. Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. (MB) Round Rock Geophysics, LLC (MH) Jose I. Guerra, Inc. (MH) Seagull PME (MA) Asakura Robinson Company, LLC (FW) Glenrose Engineering, Inc. (FW) Holt Engineering, Inc. (FW) MWM Design Group, Inc. Non-M/WBE Subs Total Freese & Nichols, Inc. (MB) Turner Graphics (MH) Arias and Associates, Inc. (MH) EDGE Engineering, PLLC (MA) Asakura Robinson Company, LLC (FW) Cox McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. (MA) Frank Lam and Associates, Inc. (FW) McGray and McGray Land Surveyors, Inc. (FW) Watearth, Inc. Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. (MB) HVJ Associates, Inc. (MH) EDGE Engineering, PLLC (MH) Jose I. Guerra, Inc. (MA) Asakura Robinson Company, LLC (MA) HVJ South Central Texas - M&J, Inc. (FW) Hicks & Co Environmental/Archeological Consultants (FW) McGray and McGray Land Surveyors, Inc. (FW) Watearth, Inc. Doucet & Associates, Inc. (MB) HVJ Associates, Inc. (FH) The Rios Group, Inc. (MH) Zamora, LLC (MA) Frank Lam and Associates, Inc. (FW) Cox McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. (FW) Holt Engineering, Inc. (FW) MWM Design Group, Inc. (FW) Watearth, Inc. Non-M/WBE Subs Total Carollo Engineers, Inc. (MB) HVJ Associates, Inc. (MH) EDGE Engineering, PLLC (MH) Maldonado-Burkett, LLP (MA) Asakura Robinson Company, LLC (MA) Frank Lam and Associates, Inc. (FW) Balcones Geotechnical, LLC (FW) Hicks & Co Environmental/Archeological Consultants (FW) McGray and McGray Land Surveyors, Inc. Non-M/WBE Subs Total Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs Balfour …
City of Austin – Minority Participation Comparison of MBE/WBE Programs vs. other Cities And resulting MBE/WBE spend since the 2015 Disparity Study Jan 31st 2021 Position on Minority Participation - Both the US Hispanic Contractor’s Association and the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce have identified “Increasing Minority Participation” for our members as a key initiative for 2019/2020 and will work diligently to advocate on our members behalf ensuring we put forth our best efforts to increase the percentage of contracts awarded to minority/women-owned businesses - Collectively, we support approximately 1,800 local business members in the Greater Austin area, the majority whom are small minority/women-owned businesses. Approximate membershipGreater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce600 U.S. Hispanic Contractors Association1,200 Subtotal1,800 The City of Austin’s Aspirational Goals - The City of Austin has some of the most ambitious goals in the state when it comes to Minority participation….second only to San Antonio. - The Question is whether the structural elements of the program allow MBEs/WBEs to succeed vs. these aspirational goals. - Let’s see what the data says….. Minority Participation GoalsFortSan DallasWorthHoustonAntonioAustinConstruction25.0%25.0%34.0%44.0%41.2%Professional Services36.3%15.0%24.0%40.0%47.4%Architectural/Engineering25.7%15.0%n/a31.0%n/aGoods/Commodities18.0%25.0%11.0%42.0%13.2%Other Services23.8%n/an/a55.0%43.2%Highest2nd HighestSource: City Code 2-9A-19 2015 Disparity Study 2015 COA Disparity Study Key Findings Before we dive into the data…let’s understand what was recommended previously by the previous Disparity studies… Executive Summary – Section F – Paragraph 1. Minorities and Women Chapter III demonstrates that current M/WBE availability levels in the City of Austin’s market area, as measured in Chapter II, are substantially lower in most instances than those that we would expect to observe if commercial markets operated in a race- and gender-neutral manner and that these levels are statistically significant. In other words, minorities and women are substantially and significantly less likely to own their own businesses as the result of discrimination than would be expected based upon their observable characteristics, including age, education, geographic location and industry. We find that these groups also suffer: - - whether they work as employees or entrepreneurs. substantial and significant earnings disadvantages relative to comparable nonminority males, The 2015 City of Austin’s Disparity Study identified that we have an issue that has existed for a significant period of time that required action and changes in policy. 2015 COA Disparity Study – Key Recommendations The 3rd party (i.e. Consultant) recommendations in the 2015 Disparity study were extensive….these are a few of the key recommendations that we thought as having the potential for …
PERSONAL NET WORTH (PNW) FORM TRAINING CITY OF AUSTIN SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS RESOURCES (SMBR) HTTP://AUSTINTEXAS.GOV/SMBR 512-974-7645 2 PNW Historical Data Who is Considered Economically Disadvantaged Personal Net Worth Exclusions Supplemental Documents DBE/ACDBE PNW Differences Counselors Research M/WBE PNW Form M/WBE Alternate PNW PNW Completion Tips Agenda PNW Historical Data 3 PNW Ordinance was adopted June 8, 2006 Began as certification requirement January 1, 2007 The amount is indexed annually based on the South Region Consumer Price Index published by the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards The PNW limit has increased each year - Initial PNW $900K - Current PNW $1.583M Who is Considered Economically Disadvantaged: 4 An economically disadvantaged individual is a business owner whose Personal Net Worth (PNW) does not exceed: $1.583 million for the MBE/WBE program* *May change annually $1.32 million for the DBE/ACDBE program An individual’s personal net worth includes only his or her share of assets and liabilities held separately AND/OR jointly Exclusions from the PNW 5 An individual’s PNW includes only the applicants share of all assets held separately and/or jointly, or as community property. The following may be excluded: Individual’s ownership interest in the applicant firm and/or assets titled to the firm Individual’s equity in his or her primary residence Tax and interest penalties that would accrue if retirement savings or investments (e.g., pension plans, Individual Retirement Accounts, 401(k) accounts, etc.) were distributed at the present time The value of an asset or liability not shared/co-owned by applicant The asset value of a vehicle you are leasing Supplemental Documents Required 6 Full Copy of your most recent Personal Tax Return(s) (include all schedules) Bank Statement Printouts – within 30 days of your PNW date Trust Documents: Trust, Bill of Sale, Trust Tax Returns Attachments for PNW Sections, as needed Certification staff may request additional documents if required All information provided by the applicant is CONFIDENTIAL and protected by the state’s Open Records Act. DBE/ACDBE PNW Differences: 7 Both Programs require PNW at Initial Application and upon request, usually upon a major financial change IF applying for both programs, applicant should ONLY complete the DBE PNW Form Layout: PNW Calculation Section & Section 6 Section …
Regular Meeting ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION Tuesday, March 2, 2021 The Zoning & Platting Commission convened in a meeting on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Chair Kiolbassa called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Cesar Acosta Nadia Barrera-Ramirez – Vice-Chair Timothy Bray David King Jolene Kiolbassa – Chair Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian Ellen Ray Hank Smith Carrie Thompson Absent: Roy Woody One vacancy on the dais. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from February 2, 2021. Motion to approve the minutes from February 2, 2021 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Denkler on a vote of 9-0. Commissioner Woody absent; one vacancy on the dais. B. 1. Site Plan - Boat SP-2020-0274D - 3336 Mount Bonnell Road; District 10 PUBLIC HEARINGS Dock: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: 3336 Mount Bonnell Road, Lake Austin Watershed; Huck's Slough Watershed Meg Clark Janis Smith Variance request from LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) - to allow construction within 150 feet of a Spring Critical Environmental Feature (CEF). Recommended, with conditions Radmon Rice, 512-974-3429, radmon.rice@austintexas.gov Watershed Protection Department Item posted in error; no action. 2. Final Plat: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C8-2020-0255.0A - Avery Lakeline; District 6 14121 North US Highway 183, Buttercup Creek Watershed; South Brushy Creek Watershed Lakeline Avery Partners, LP (Alex Clarke) Jones-Carter, Inc. (John Alvarez, P.E.) Approval of 8 lot subdivision with all associated improvements on 97.21 acres. Approve with conditions Joey de la Garza, 512-974-2664, joey.delagarza@austintexas.gov Development Services Department Public Hearing closed. Motion to approve Staff recommendation for C8-2020-0255.0A - Avery Lakeline located at 14121 North US Highway 183 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Denkler on a vote of 9-0. Commissioner Woody absent; …
MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday – April 6, 2021 The MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee convened in a Regular meeting on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 via videoconference. CALL TO ORDER Committee Chair, Eliza May calls meeting to order at 5:30pm. BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Eliza May (Chair), Reginald World (Vice-Chair), Lena Banks, Daniel Berner, Barbra Boeta, Schiller Liao, Ahmed Moledina, Tina Cannon CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes for the regular meeting of February 2, 2021 were considered for approval. The minutes were approved on a motion by Committee Member, Tina Cannon and seconded by Committee Member, Schiller Liao. Minutes approved on an 8-0 vote. 2. NEW BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2-1-163(B)) regarding the following: a. Director’s Updates and Announcements with discussion and possible action • We will partner with our procurement offices for the 3rd annual Small Business Contracting Forum to be held on Wednesday, March 24th. It will be a virtual forum put on by the City of Austin Purchasing office in conjunction and partnership with SMBR and other entities around the city. 3. OLD BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2-1-163(B)) regarding the following: a. Discussion and appropriate action regarding information on the City’s MBE/WBE participation and usage; and the use of a Personal Net Worth (PNW) and the Economic Disadvantage definition in the MBE/WBE Procurement Program. • SMBR Certification Division Manager, Elton Price provided information that was requested by the committee. The committee requested an overview of the personal net worth (PNW) process and what tools used for site audits. Page 1 of 9 • Cloteal Davis-Haynes of Haynes-Eaglin-Waters and a representative of the Austin Black Contractors Association shared their position regarding the PNW proposal brought forth by the US Hispanic Contractors Association and Hispanic Chamber. If PNW is eliminated millionaires or billionaires that fall into these racial categories would be allowed to participate in this program which not acceptable. Consider the valuation of property and the rising median income in the Austin MSA. Let’s review the PNW process and increase it as appropriate but do not eliminate it. We are not in favor of accepting the State of Texas certification because their HUB certification program is the least stringent. …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board March 1st, 2021 Meeting of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board to be held March 1st, 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 by February 28th, 2021 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the March 1st Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Amanda Rohlich, at Amanda.Rohlich@austintexas.gov no later than noon Sunday, February 28th. 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 Amanda.Rohlich@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 especial del Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board FECHA de la reunión 1ro de marzo de 2021 u otra folletos 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 (28 de febrero de 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 Amanda.Rohlich@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-1364 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. …
Versión en español a continuación. Commission on Immigrant Affairs Meeting Monday, March 1, 2021 Commission on Immigrant Affairs to be held March 1, 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 (February 28, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the March 1, 2021 Commission on Immigrant Affairs Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-972-5117 or sinying.chan@austintexas.gov no later than noon, February 28, 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 sinying.chan@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 Immigrant Affairs FECHA de la reunion (Lunes, Marzo 1, 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 (Febrero 28, 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 junta en 512-972-5117 o sinying.chan@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 …
Versión en español a continuación. Music Commission Meeting March 1, 2021, 6:30pm Music Commission meeting to be held March 1, 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 (February 28, by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the March 1 Music Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov, 512-974-7963 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 Kimberly.mccarson@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 Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular Reunión del MUSIC COMMISSION al correo envíe un electrónico enlace de FECHA de la reunion (March 1, 2021, 6:30pm) 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 (February 28 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 en 512-974-7963, la Kimberly.mccarson@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 …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Immigrant Affairs Recommendation Number: 20210301‐2b: Creation of Summer Camps in Spanish or Duel Language Summer Camps to Support A.I.S.D.’s English Learner and Duel Language Learner Population WHEREAS, 22.2% of Austinites speak primarily Spanish at home1; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin is committed to “making reasonable efforts to ensure that City services and information about those services are provided in a manner that is accessible, relevant, and timely to residents” even if those residents are limited in their English proficiency (LEP)2; and WHEREAS, on November 3, 2016, the City of Austin passed Resolution No. 20161103‐052 directing the City Manager to develop “Language Access Procedures” for each City Department that interacts with the public. The procedures were to specify steps for staff to follow to, among other things, deliver services to LEP individuals and ensure effective services are provided3; and WHEREAS, 26% of the 81,000 students enrolled in the Austin Independent School District are English learners4; and WHEREAS, 87% of those English Learners speak Spanish as their primary home language5; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) offers a wide variety of summer camps for children ages 5‐12 at affordable rates; and 1U.S. Census Data from available at: https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=language%20austin%20tx&g=1600000US4805000&hidePreview =false&tid=ACSST1Y2018.S1601&vintage=2018&layer=VT_2018_160_00_PY_D1&cid=S1601_C01_001E 2 See the City of Austin’s Language Access Plan p.3 available at: https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/images/Airport/Travel_Security/Language_Access_Plan .pdf 3 Resolution No. 20161103‐52 available at: http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=267426 4 https://www.austinisd.org/multilingual 5 https://www.austinisd.org/sites/default/files/dre‐ reports/18.22_Bilingual_and_ESL_Program_and_Demographic_Executive_Summary_2018‐2019.pdf WHEREAS, the stated goal of the PARD’s summer program is to “provide children with exciting experiences through structured recreation in a safe and welcoming environment”6; and WHEREAS, the PARD currently offers their summer camp information, website and enrollment materials in languages other than English, but conducts almost all of its over 500 camps in only English; and WHEREAS, English‐only summer camps are not welcoming environments for children who speak another language at home; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Commission on Immigrant Affairs received testimony and feedback from the Austin community regarding the need for City summer programming in Spanish; and WHEREAS, the Austin Independent School District Dual Language program helps students excel academically while becoming bilingual, biliterate and bicultural and is committed to educating students in a multicultural learning environment and encouraging learners to celebrate diversity and become responsible citizens of the world7; and WHEREAS, these students would also benefit from continuing their exposure to Spanish throughout the summer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Immigrant Affairs Recommendation Number: 20210301‐2b: Development of Immigrant Affairs Office WHEREAS, we heard from the community an appreciation that the Immigrant Affairs position was created, and a recognition that one person cannot handle all of the work that will be required; and WHEREAS, an immigrant affairs office would address the needs of the immigrant community in Austin are met; and WHEREAS, Austin has a large and diverse immigrant community, with varying needs and varying degrees of involvement in city government. Those most impacted are largely unseen, whether because of language barriers, cultural concerns, or concerns related to immigration status. This office will be able to reach out to the community so that their voices can be heard; and WHEREAS, immigrant communities have been most affected by the pandemic and the recent weather crisis, and having an immigrant affairs office helps ensure the communities are not only reached but best served, which helps the community as a whole; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin funded one full time position within the Equity Office to work in immigrant affairs; and WHEREAS, there is a large, diverse immigrant community in Austin, and our commission’s hope is that the immigrant affairs office can go out into the community to learn their concerns, see where there are gaps in services, and assess the City’s ability to address their concerns. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission on Immigrant Affairs recommends the expansion of the Immigrant Affairs office, since one person cannot take on everything that is required of this office. Date of Approval: March 1, 2021 Attest: Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 9‐0 vote with Samuel Adair and Glenn Rosales absent Staff Liaison
