Versión en español a continuación Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting April 7, 2021 Water and Wastewater Commission to be held April 7, 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 (April 6, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 7, 2021 Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-0115 or Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov no later than noon, April 6, 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 •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 either by email or phone call. 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 7 de abril 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 (6 de abril). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works for All COA Strategic Direction: April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing April 8, 2021 Client: Steve Hutton Agenda Item Recommend approval to amend existing cooperative contracts with AT&T Mobility; T- Mobile USA, Inc.; and Cellco Partnership D/B/A Verizon; for continued wireless data network connectivity and related services and equipment, for an increase in the amount of $8,094,000 and to extend each term by one year for revised contract amounts not to exceed $25,625,000, divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s total requested authorization is $450,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $187,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Contract Amendment Purchasing Language: May 21, 2015 – Council approved the original contracts, item #6, on a 10-0 vote, with Council Member Garza absent. March 26, 2020 - Council approved amendments, item #37, on a 11-0 vote. March 8, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. These cooperative contracts were awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for these contracts. Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The proposed amendments will provide additional funding and time for continued wireless data network connectivity and related services and equipment for various City departments. Wireless requirements have increased substantially due to increased usage related to teleworking and the use of mobile technology devices including cell phones, hot spots, tablets, and equipment used for automatic vehicle location. The services will cover functions such as wireless data network connectivity for dispatch and first responders, mobile data devices installed in vehicles, wireless access to permitting reports created in the field and noise cancelling and service order routing in support of aviation. Wireless support is vital to the City’s continued growth. Contract Detail: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 Optional Extension 4 Optional Extension 5 Proposed Amendment TOTALS Requested Additional Authorization Current Length Contract of Term 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 7 yrs. $2,557,999 $2,575,000 $2,652,250 $2,731,818 $2,813,772 …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Water April 22, 2021 Client: Kevin Critendon Agenda Item Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing Austin Water (AW) to issue incentives on a pilot basis during Fiscal Year 2020-2021 for alternative onsite water reuse systems for large new commercial and multi-family developments under AW’s new regulatory framework in the total aggregate amount of $1,000,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 approved Operating Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Purchasing Language: N/A November 29, 2018 – City Council approved the Water Forward Plan on a 10-0 vote. December 11, 2019 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on first reading on a 7-4 vote. February 13, 2020 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on second reading on a 7-4 vote. December 10, 2020 – City Council voted to approve an ordinance establishing City Code Chapter 15-13 relating to treatment, monitoring, and reporting regulations for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on a 10-0 vote. April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission April 20, 2021 - To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: A recommendation in the 2018 Water Forward Plan (Plan) approved by city council included the development and adoption of an ordinance requiring the use of alternative onsite water for large, new commercial and multi-family development. The Plan included making this mandatory in FY 2023 after development of regulatory guidance for such systems had been adopted and tested through a voluntary incentive program. The regulatory guidance was adopted by city council on December 10, 2020 and became effective December 21, 2020. Approval of the ordinance making mandatory the installation of these systems beginning on December 1, 2023 is pending final council approval of the previously proposed revisions to the City’s Land Development Code. This incentive program will help gather additional information on the design, engineering, installation, operation, maintenance, cost, permitting and application of the regulatory guidance …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works for All COA Strategic Direction: April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing May 6, 2021 Client: Steve Hutton Agenda Item Recommend approval to amend an existing cooperative contract with Dell Marketing LP, to provide Dell hardware and software products and related services including maintenance and support, for an increase in the amount of $21,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $68,250,000. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $1,000,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $500,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: March 2, 2017 – Council approved the original contract, item 24, on an 11-0 vote. February 6, 2020 – Council approved an amendment, item 38, on an 11- 0 vote. April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. April 12, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. The contract was awarded in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods and services required for this procurement, there therefore, goals were not were no subcontracting opportunities; established. The contract is for the purchase of Dell hardware and software products and services including maintenance and support for Austin Energy, Austin Water, and Communications and Technology Management. These products are used to conduct daily operations throughout the City and meet information technology (IT) infrastructure requirements. The associated product and technical services will assist City IT departments with infrastructure and business continuity improvements, allowing for enhanced remote access capabilities, while ensuring stability and maintaining effective security levels. City departments utilized this contract for increased teleworking capabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. This proposed amendment will increase the authorization allowing those departments to continue to purchase Dell hardware and software products, professional services, and maintenance in support of daily City operations, key IT infrastructure and application management initiatives and further supporting any pandemic related needs. Contract Detail: Contract Term Length of Term Initial Term Contract Amendment Proposed Amendment TOTALS 5 yrs. 5 yrs. Current Contract Authorization $29,250,000 $18,000,000 $47,250,000 Requested Additional Authorization $21,000,000 $21,000,00 Revised Total Authorization $29,250,000 $18,000,000 $21,000,000 $68,250,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works for All COA Strategic Direction: April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing May 6, 2021 Client: Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval to award three multi-term contracts to provide brass fittings, with Act Pipe & Supply, Inc.; Core & Main LP; and Techline Pipe LP; each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $1,650,000, divided among the contractors. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $137,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract terms is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. the The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 PAT1040 for these goods. The solicitation issued on November 23, 2020 and it closed on January 7, 2021. Of the four offers received, the recommended lowest responsive offers. A complete contractors submitted 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 April 7, 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 required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: These contracts will provide for the supply of brass pipe and brass coupling fittings utilized by the City for installation and repair services. The contracts will enable service crews to connect new customer accounts and repair existing customer water line breaks. Brass fittings are designed to withstand high temperatures and are the best fitting material for distributing water and providing exceptional conductivity to improve the efficiency of the distribution system. The current contracts for these goods expire on April 10, 2021 and August 3, 2021. One of the recommended contractors is the current provider for these goods. Authorization amounts are based on historical spending and forecasted needs. Failure to have these fittings on hand and immediately available for repairs will have a negative impact on operations and service to the public. Contract Detail: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 TOTAL Length of Term 2 yrs. 1 …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation COA Strategic Direction: Safety; Health and Environment; Government that Works for All April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing May 6, 2021 Client: Anna Bryan-Borja Agenda Item Recommend approval to award three multi-term contracts to provide grounds maintenance, mowing, and landscaping services, with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc.; Cutrite LLC (HUB); and Unity Contractor Services (MBE); each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $5,645,000 divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $2,245,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $187,083 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract terms is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. the The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) 7500 CRR1015 for these services. The solicitation issued on November 23, 2020 and it closed on January 5, 2021. Of the nine offers received; the recommended contractors submitted lowest responsive offers. 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 April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. However, one of the recommended contractors identified subcontracting opportunities. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: These contracts will provide landscape maintenance services, including scheduled and seasonal mowing services, for over 330 locations and facilities throughout the City. Supported departments include Building Services, Parks and Recreation, Austin Water, Convention Center, Library, Police, Fire, EMS, Public Health, Animal Services, Public Works and Housing and Planning. Facilities such as City Hall and City cemeteries will also be supported by this contract. Services provided will include native landscape maintenance, removal of invasive non-native plants, tree trimming, shrub maintenance, pest control, mulching, fertilization, and irrigation/sprinkler system inspection and repair. Allowances have been included in the contract amount for irrigation system repairs, arborist work, and the replacement of diseased or stressed plants. The contractors are also required to work within the City’s Integrated Pest Management program. The contract scope requires that the …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing May 6, 2021 Client: Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with Environmental Dynamics International Inc., to provide flexible membrane tube diffusers at the Dessau Wastewater Treatment Plant, in an amount not to exceed $65,510. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Exempt – Public Health and Safety. April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract is to provide flexible membrane tube diffusers to replace the existing air grid in the aeration basin at the Dessau Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The diffusers provide air transfer within the aeration basin to properly treat the influent wastewater stream. The existing air grid at Dessau WWTP is not performing to specifications and not providing the air transfer efficiency required to treat the influent wastewater stream properly. Without proper treatment and air transfer efficiency, the Dessau WWTP will not meet the required state and federal effluent water quality permit limits for ammonia. This contract is being exempted from formal competition as it needs to be expedited to protect the public health and safety of the municipality’s residents. The purchase of the new grid needs to occur as soon as possible before the air temperature begins to rise. As the average monthly temperature begins to rise to above 80 degrees, the air transfer efficiency will decrease, and proper treatment of influent wastewater will not be achieved. The average monthly temperatures in Austin will be above 80 degrees in May. The assembly and manufacture time for the proposed air grid is 10 weeks. The purchase price for new air grids was based on quotes received by two vendors. PRICE ANALYSIS a) Cost Analysis: The proposed contract pricing is consistent with a 2% decrease represented in the market.
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government that Works for All COA Strategic Direction: April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing May 6, 2021 Client: Joseph Gonzales Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with PFM Solutions LLC, to provide software licenses, maintenance, and services, for a financial forecasting solution for a term of five years in the amount not to exceed $727,500. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $145,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Sole Source. April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract will provide software licenses, maintenance, and services of the Synario Forecast Model for annual forecasting and future scenario modeling currently utilized by Austin Water (AW). Synario is a financial forecasting model that offers a full-field view of financial and strategic scenarios inside a cloud-based platform and allows for improved, effective financial forecasting and analysis. AW and Synario have been working on model implementation since May 2020. Customization features consisted of AW goals, areas of sensitivity/projection/use cases, and target report/outputs. This included creating key metrics and reporting necessary in decision making based on AW data that is input into the model. AW will have the flexibility to adjust line items, assumptions, and formulas in the model, long-term projections for future revenue, expenses and budgetary needs, and the flexibility of dashboard presentations of information. This is a new sole source contract. PFM Solutions LLC is the sole manufacturer and distributor of Synario software, and they retain proprietary intellectual property rights. In addition, the system offers multiple features and functionality that is based on patented technology. PRICE ANALYSIS a) Cost Analysis: The proposed contract pricing is unchanged from previous contract.
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing May 6, 2021 Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a multi-term contract with HydroMax USA, or another qualified offeror for Request For Proposals 2200 BYO3010, to perform multi-sensor technology inspections and cleaning, and cleaning of large diameter sewer lines, for up to three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,800,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $527,778 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract terms is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. The Purchasing Office issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) 2200 BYO3010 for these services. The solicitation issued on December 14, 2020 and it closed on January 19, 2021. Of the three offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the best evaluated, responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract will provide for multi-sensor inspection on large diameter sewer mains in the wastewater collection system and includes provisions for the cleaning of large diameter mains that are identified during this inspection, as necessary. All inspection work shall be performed according to standards set forth by the National Association of Sewer Service Companies. The City’s wastewater collection system contains over 2,950 miles of piping that run throughout the City and conveys wastewater from residences and businesses to wastewater treatment plants. Due to the age and corrosive sewer environment and the use of concrete pipe material, there is a need to perform condition assessment on large diameter interceptors and tunnels. The multi-sensor technology includes Closed Circuit TV, sonar, and laser inspection and coding of defective conditions in the mains for repairs. As part of best management practices, Austin Water will use the inspection data collected to prioritize …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Capital Contracting Office April 22, 2021 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd (MBE)., for the Bryker Road Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project in the amount of $1,417,578 plus a $141,757.80 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,559,335.80. (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 eight bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. N/A April 7, 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 66.09% MBE and 1.27% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The Bryker Road Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project is part of Austin Water’s 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 repairing and replacing existing water and wastewater mains located along Bryker Road from 30th Street to 34th Street and a segment along 34th Street at Bryker Road. Water system renewal includes approximately 2,630 linear feet of 8-inch PVC pipe along with service lines to individual properties and associated appurtenances. Wastewater system renewal includes approximately 2,800 linear feet of 6-inch and 8-inch PVC pipe, manholes, and service connections to individual properties. This project is primarily in the City of Austin right-of-way. During construction, streets will be closed between blocks in one direction for the duration of the installation. Detours are proposed for lane and intersection closures. The contractor will install appropriate traffic detour signs and barricades to direct traffic. The contractor will work to ensure that residents have access to their driveways at all times. In addition, there will be planned temporary water and wastewater service interruptions, primarily during pipeline tie-in and service reconnection. Customers will be notified …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Capital Contracting Office April 22, 2021 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd (MBE)., for the Bryker Road Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project in the amount of $1,417,578 plus a $141,757.80 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,559,335.80. (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 eight bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. N/A April 7, 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 66.09% MBE and 1.27% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The Bryker Road Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project is part of Austin Water’s 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 repairing and replacing existing water and wastewater mains located along Bryker Road from 30th Street to 34th Street and a segment along 34th Street at Bryker Road. Water system renewal includes approximately 2,630 linear feet of 8-inch PVC pipe along with service lines to individual properties and associated appurtenances. Wastewater system renewal includes approximately 2,800 linear feet of 6-inch and 8-inch PVC pipe, manholes, and service connections to individual properties. This project is primarily in the City of Austin right-of-way. During construction, streets will be closed between blocks in one direction for the duration of the installation. Detours are proposed for lane and intersection closures. The contractor will install appropriate traffic detour signs and barricades to direct traffic. The contractor will work to ensure that residents have access to their driveways at all times. In addition, there will be planned temporary water and wastewater service interruptions, primarily during pipeline tie-in and service reconnection. Customers will be notified …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Public Health April 22, 2021 Client: Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval of an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Schedule of Fees, Fines, and Other Charges to be set or charged by the City (Ordinance No. 20200812-002) by exempting certain fee requirements for charitable feeding organizations; and amending City Code Chapters 10-3 (Food and Food Handlers), 15-10 (Wastewater Regulations) and 25-12 (Technical Codes) related to charitable feeding organizations. Amount and Source of Funding This item is projected to result in unrealized revenue in the amount of $77,895 in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Austin Public Health Department’s Operating Budget and Fiscal Year 2020-2021 unrealized annual water utility enterprise fund revenues of $417,837 for Austin Water. A fiscal note is attached. Purchasing Language: N/A July 29, 2020 - Council approved Resolution No. 20200729-087 directing the City Manager to convene a collaborative working group to develop recommendations regarding amendments to the food enterprise permitting process and related fees for charitable feeding organizations and encouraging the City Manager to cease enforcement, in order to reduce barriers of providing access to healthy foods for our community's vulnerable and food insecure populations, on a 10-0 vote. November 18, 2020 - Presented a charitable feeding proposal to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission. December 9, 2020 - Presented a charitable feeding proposal to the Food Policy Board. April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: Currently, the City regulates most charitable feeding organizations (CFO) in the same manner as commercial food establishments. Consistent with the policy direction set forth in Resolution No. 20200729-087, staff worked extensively with charitable feeding stakeholders (representatives of the Food Policy Board) and City Departments (Office of Sustainability, Austin Water, Austin Fire, Austin Resource Recovery, Development Services Department) to identify how City regulations, policies and fees can be amended to reduce the barriers of providing access to healthy foods for our community’s vulnerable and food insecure populations. To reduce CFO regulatory requirements without unduly compromising public safety, staff worked with the Office of Sustainability to identify four major types of CFO’s based on food safety risk. Staff then formulated the following recommendations for regulatory and fee changes that are proportionate to the level of food …
WINTER STORM EVENT BRIEFING Water and Wastewater Commission | April 7, 2021 Agenda Director’s Opening Remarks Winter Storm System Overview & Demand Analysis Financial Relief Achieved to Date Austin Water’s Resiliency Efforts System Overview & Demand Analysis RICK CORONADO Assistant Director, Operations System Overview System Map Event Overview Critical 48-hour period Begin Freeze (Approximate) End Freeze (Approximate) 350 300 250 200 150 ) D G M ( 100 50 0 y a D r e p s n o l l a G n o i l l i M / ) G M ( s n o l l a G f o s n o i l l i M 2/10/2021 2/12/2021 2/14/2021 2/16/2021 2/18/2021 2/20/2021 2/22/2021 2/24/2021 2/26/2021 2/28/2021 Storage Pumpage Usage Initial Storm Response Lakewood Transmission Break 2/10 @ 1PM Begin Freeze (Approximate) AW Incident Command on standby 2/10 @5pm Sanitary Sewer Overflow at Texas Plume Lift Station 2/12 @ 6PM 350 300 250 200 150 ) D G M ( 100 50 0 y a D r e p s n o l l a G n o i l l i M / ) G M ( s n o l l a G f o s n o i l l i M 2/10/21 12:00 AM 2/11/21 12:00 AM 2/12/21 12:00 AM 2/13/21 12:00 AM 2/14/21 12:00 AM 2/15/21 12:00 AM 2/16/21 12:00 AM Storage Pumpage Usage Storage Loss AW Incident Command activated 2/17 @7am SWB Outage 2/16 @10 PM System Peak Hourly 330 MGD 2/17 @ 9 AM SWB Boil Water Notice Issued 2/17 @ 11AM Citywide Boil Water Notice 2/17 @ 8:30 PM End Freeze (Approximate) Ullrich Power Outage 2/17 @ 2PM Ullrich at pre-shut down flowrate 2/18 @ 1AM Ullrich Startup 2/17 @ 5:30 PM 2/15/21 12:00 AM 2/17/21 12:00 AM 2/19/21 12:00 AM 2/21/21 12:00 AM 2/23/21 12:00 AM Storage Pumpage Usage 350 300 250 200 150 ) D G M ( 100 50 0 y a D r e p s n o l l a G n o i l l i M / ) G M ( s n o l l a G f o s n o i l l i M System Recovery Central Zone Boil Water Notice lifted 2/22 AM @ 5:30AM North, South, NWA zones Boil Water Notice lifted 2/22 @ 4:30PM Emergency Water Use Restrictions lifted 2/24 @ 8AM 350 …
Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes April 7, 2021 Approved: May 5, 2021 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on April 7, 2021 via videoconference, in Austin, Texas. AGENDA Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor) Jesse Penn (District 1) Nhat Ho (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) Commissioners in Attendance: William Moriarty, Jesse Penn, Nhat Ho, Chien Lee, Christianne Castleberry, Judy Musgrove, Christy Williams, Grant Fisher, Susan Turrieta Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Grant Fisher (District 9) Vacant (District 6) Judy Musgrove (District 7) Susan Turrieta (District 10) Christy Williams (District 8) CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:31 p.m. by Chair Lee. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no registered speakers. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the February 3, 2021 Water and Wastewater Commission regular meeting were approved on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Castleberry’s motion and Chair Lee’s second with Commissioner Michel absent. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to amend existing cooperative contracts with AT&T Mobility; T-Mobile USA, Inc.; and Cellco Partnership D/B/A Verizon; for continued wireless data network connectivity and related services and equipment, for an increase in the amount of $8,094,000 and to extend each term by one year 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. Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes April 7, 2021 Approved: May 5, 2021 for revised contract amounts not to exceed $25,625,000, divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s total requested authorization is $450,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Ho’s motion and Commissioner Castleberry’s second with Commissioner Michel absent. 2. Recommend approval to amend an existing cooperative contract with Dell Marketing LP, to provide Dell hardware and software products and related services including maintenance and support, for an increase in the amount of $21,000,000, for a revised …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board April 7, 2021 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board meeting to be held April 7, 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 April 6, 2021 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 7, 2021 Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Michelle Rojas at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Tuesday, April 7, 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 Michelle Rojas michelle.rojas@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 Junta Especial del Grupo Asesor del Centro México-Americano Emma S. Barrientos FECHA de la reunión 7 de abril, 2021 de 6:00 pm a 7:30 pm 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 el 6 de abril, 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, Michelle Rojas (512) 974-3771 o al correo electrónico Michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía del martes 6 de abril. Se requiere …
MACC Staff Report – April 7, 2021 Website - Facebook - Digital Programs EXHIBITS Veintiuno (21) by Ender Martos online exhibit ended 3.30.21 with a video presentation MULTI by Coka Trevino online exhibit starts April 16, runs until June 30. Coka Trevino Ariana Brown Natalia Rocafuerte Irene Reese Fina Ferrara Patricia Carrington Guateque Son Video Project: ¡Pónte La Máscara, Austin! - Güateque Son Güateque Son performs original music in their traditional Veracruz style Mexican outfits, masked, and socially distanced. The the song lyrics reflect on how Austinites, especially in Latino spaces, (restaurants, arts spaces, parks) have adapted to the new way of life. EVENTS La Mujer (April 21-24) Awards of Excellence Online festival spanning 4 days, with panel discussions, film screenings, youth education, visual art, & musical performances by Gina Chavez and more! 1. Submit an Inspiring Woman to be featured as a “Mujer Poderosa!” 2. Invite your friends / share on social media (share the La Mujer Event Page) 3. Watch the program on LaMujerATX.net, Youtube, or Facebook! Nomination Forms will be collected from April 1-May 1 Nomination guidelines and past winners: MACC Awards of Excellence A new logo for the event is being designed by Florentino Diaz, graphic designer. Working Group/ Board members who are interested in being a part of the selection committee and event planning are encouraged to set up a meeting with Jesus Varela, Event Coordinator. (Jesus.Varela@austintexas.gov) Our current ideas for the July Award Ceremony are: • Option 1: (Most socially distanced) Virtual event with all prerecorded content filmed at home (possible coordination with a restaurant to have dinner available for pickup/drop off). Nothing in-person at the MACC. • Option 2: Virtual event with prerecorded content filmed individually at the MACC (possible coordination with a restaurant to have dinner available for pickup/drop off). Awardees and 1-2 staff would be on-site at the MACC. • Option 3: Social distanced In-person dinner in the zocalo filmed and later broadcast. Awardees, some awardees’ guests, and 2-4 MACC staff would be on-site at the MACC. Ethnographic Survey by Cassie Smith -Here are the links to English Survey, Spanish Survey -This survey will be open for about 4-5 weeks, was sent to MACC mailing list on 4/6/21 Education: Summer Camp LAAP and Rentals: Breaking Barriers Latinx Teen Conference (April 10, 1-3pm) Teens ages 13-18 will share ideas about how best to take care of yourself and your community, access your …
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20210407-6a Date: April 7, 2021 Subject: FY2022 Budget Recommendation and Related Recommendations on Feasibility Assessment for a Music Residency Program at the ESB MACC Seconded By: Navarro Motioned By: Goujon Recommendation The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Advisory Board (MACC) recommends the City Council direct the City Manager to take the following actions and to allocate additional funds for the following items for FY 2022. These recommendations include actions that can be taken immediately outside the budget process and recommendations for the FY 2022 budget: Description of Recommendation to Council 1. Hire all open positions at the ESB-MACC left vacant prior to and during the Covid-19 pandemic. Convert long-standing Part-Time Employees to Full-Time Employees. Allocate $9,000 to replace failing maintenance equipment - i.e. golf cart. Provide feasibility Assessment for a Music Residency Program at the ESB MACC 2. 3. 4. Rationale: ALIGNMENT & PURPOSE As the City of Austin continues to champion the integration of equity into the budget process - such as pursuing formal structural changes, being deliberate in finding opportunities to prioritize equity, and redefine collaborations - the ESB MACC Advisory Board recommends the creation of a Music Residency program at the ESB MACC. The 2019 novel coronavirus pandemic has created unique challenges for the local Latino music community leaving many without the means to adjust to digital platforms. Coupled with the total lack of local recording studios catering to Latino artists, many musicians have been forced to leave the profession or move from the city entirely. Together with our community, we want to shape a Music Residency program that can help put artists back to work by sharing their knowledge and experience with emerging local artists while providing much needed services and training on how to succeed in the music industry. The MACC is fortunate to have the support of our community through the 2018 voter-approved bond initiative that has allowed us to begin the work of expanding our center to better meet the needs of the community. And as we begin to collectively imagine a brighter future, music infrastructure has been identified as one of key areas of improvement. Our goal is to always stay on pace with the needs of our community, and a Music Residency program, in parallel with the creation of a music HUB at the ESB MACC, will provide our local Latino …
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES Wednesday, April 7, 2021 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Advisory Board convened via video conferencing. Board Members in Attendance: David Goujon, Chair Art Navarro, Vice Chair Olga Campos-Benz, Member Wayne Lopes, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Claudia Massey, Member Endi Silva, Member Board Member Absent: Tomas Salas, Member Gerardo Gandy, Member Diana Gomez, Member Staff in Attendance: Laura Esparza, PARD Division Manager Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Manager Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Supervisor CALL TO ORDER: Chair Goujon called the Board Meeting to order at 6:05 pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Dr. Angela Valenzuela, Professor of Education at UT Austin, spoke about Academia Cuauhtli and its affiliate organization, Nuestro Grupo. Valenzuela proposed the endorsement of two propositions to transmit to the Hispanic Quality of Life Commission and the Austin City Council. The request is for funding support for a full time position as Program Director for Academia Cuauhtli and funding for a graduate researcher at the MACC to prepare an oral history of the MACC that would include an acquisition of print and media archives that would be housed at the MACC and the Austin History Center. She then described the background of Academia Cuauhtli and requested that the resolutions be put on the agenda for the May 5th Advisory Board meeting. Maria Del Carmen Unda, UT Education Graduate, also represented Academia Cuauhtli and Nuestro Grupo and provided her testimonio. Unda described the program and expressed the need to expand their services. She mentioned the low numbers of teachers that are people of color and mentioned the importance of providing resources for parents. Chair Goujon approved Nuestro Grupo as an agenda item for the next Board Meeting agenda. He mentioned the possibility to connect with Cassie Smith who is also collecting and conducting research on the MACC. 1 Chair Goujon stated the ESB MACC mission statement. PUBLIC INPUT N/A 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (AGENDA ITEM 1) Member Ricardo Rojas motioned to approve the minutes. Member Endi Silva seconded. Vote Passed. 2. CHAIR REPORT (AGENDA ITEM 2) Chair Goujon presented the chair report and mentioned the ESB MACC has persevered through this past challenging year. He thanked the staff of the MACC and the support they have continued to offer the community including LAAP and the Caminos program. Chair Goujon also stated the issues of transportation and safety continue as things open. …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board Recommendation Number: (20210407-05A) Waterloo Greenway Delta Project ESB-MACC Advisory Board supports the Waterloo Greenway Creek Delta project with the request to continue engagement between the project team, the advisory board, and the phase 2 team. Date of Approval: April 7, 2021 Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 7.0 vote, Members Salas, Gandy, Gomez were not in attendance. Attest: __________________________ Michelle Rojas, Staff Liaison
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board Recommendation Number: (20210407-05B) Latino Artist Access Program Whereas Latino musicians and artists have been hit disproportionately due to the lack of work during the pandemic. The ESB-MACC Advisory Board supports that LAAP artists getting back to work through any City initiatives as part of their recovery. Date of Approval: April 7, 2021 Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 7.0 vote, Members Salas, Gandy, Gomez were not in attendance. Attest: __________________________ Michelle Rojas, Staff Liaison
Versión en español a continuación. Environmental Commission Regular Meeting April 7, 2021 Environmental Commission to be held April 7, 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 (April 6, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 7, 2021 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@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 Kaela.Champlin@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 Environmental Commission FECHA de la reunion (7 de abril de 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 (6 de abril 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 Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@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 …
Vision Plan Draft 1 Central Williamson Creek Vision Greenway Vision Plan MARCH 2021 DRAFT Acknowledgments Project Team Nicole Joslin, AIA, LEED AP Executive Director Marla Torrado, Ph.D. Planning Director Shavone Otero Community Coordinator Thomas Medina Community Planner Community Working Group Mary Olmstead Anna Pittala Steve Prather Jessica Sager Nicole Sanford Greg Stevens Michael Usher Esther Weekes City Departments Watershed Protection Department Parks and Recreation Department Public Works Office of Sustainability Office of Innovation Housing and Planning Department Equity Office 2 Amy Belaire, Ph.D. Texas Director of Science and Strategy Katie Coyne, AICP, ESA, SITES AP Principal-In-Charge Claire Eddleman-Heath PLA, LEED AP, SITES AP Project Manager Kari Spiegelhalter Deputy Project Manager Andrew Wright Landscape Designer City of Austin Working Group Christine Chute Canul Parks and Rec. Dept. Justin Stewart Parks and Rec. Dept Marc Coudert Office of Sustainability Megan Eckhard Parks and Rec. Dept. Sydney Garcia* National Parks Service David Trujillo Watershed Protection Dept. LaJuan Tucker Parks and Rec Dept Staryn Wagner Watershed Protection Dept. Leah Gibson Watershed Protection Dept. Katie Wettick Urban Trails Marie Lancaster Watershed Protection Dept. Jessica Wilson Watershed Protection Dept. Gibran Lule-Hurtado* National Parks Service *Working Group Members from the National Parks Service Letter From the Community Working Group Williamson Creek is a gem crossing West to East in South Austin between Oak Hill and McKinney Falls State Park. Residents of the neighborhoods surrounding Williamson Creek have enjoyed this natural beauty for more than 20 years. Community efforts over a number of years, including trash pick-ups, tree planting and the removal of invasive species, have resulted in improving the health of the creek and supporting the native flora and fauna. Central Williamson Creek Greenway is slowly becoming a more welcoming green space for residents to connect with nature and for nature to thrive. We are thrilled to envision the future of a place we love so dearly with the Central Williamson Creek Greenway Vision Plan. This Vision Plan represents a 12-month process of both Williamson Creek Working Group (WCWG) formal and creative efforts to engage the community and input derived from public engagement. Community engagement activities included: community members recording their own oral histories through WCWG interviews; virtual community picnics virtual mapping enabling community to propose ideas such as food forest planting and hiking trails in and around the creek; several in-person and socially-distanced “Creek Chats” to engage the community; and a final community picnic to unveil …
Watershed Protection Department FY 2021-22 Forecast and CIP Plan 1 Overview ◦ Environmental Commission Questions ◦ Mission & Organization Structure ◦ Operating Financial Forecast ◦ FY22 New Staffing Request ◦ Capital Improvement Program ◦ Project Highlights ◦ Resources 2 Environmental Commission Questions Winter Storm Uri ◦ For capital Projects – limited impact on construction ◦ For operations & maintenance - temporary shift in some in-house resources to assist with disaster relief ◦ 189 Employees donated >9,000 hours for assistance with recovery and water distribution 3 Environmental Commission Questions COVID + Project Delivery ◦ For capital projects, we did not see a significant delay in construction schedules since contractors continued as essential workers ◦ For in-house projects, construction activities were significantly slowed as WPD staff were not performing certain types of construction activities for most of the year (e.g., erosion repair, pipe construction) 4 Environmental Commission Questions Homelessness ◦ ◦ ◦ FY21 and FY22 Budgets: $825K The Other Ones Foundation (TOOF) through APH: $365K Encampment Cleanup Contract in process: $460K 20 Identified high priority areas Total tons of debris removed: 188.48 tons Before After 5 ̶ ̶ Environmental Commission Questions Harmful Algae Blooms & Zebra Mussels ◦ Harmful Algae Blooms $99,910 for identification of cyanotoxins and genetic analysis of species (University of Texas) $25,500 for water quality testing (LCRA) $296,500 for application of Phoslock to sequester and bind phosphorus in sediments; measurement of phosphorus concentrations in the sediment; and testing of an algaecide to kill cyanobacteria and neutralize toxins (SePRO Corporation) ◦ Zebra Mussels $850 for sampling supplies 6 ̶ ̶ ̶ ̶ Our Department & Mission Established in 1991, Watershed Protection Department was charged with the goal of managing the City’s creeks, drainage systems and water quality programs. Our Mission: “…to protect the lives, property, and environment of our community by reducing the impact of floods, erosion, and water pollution.” Our Funding: Primary Source: Drainage Charge - >95% Other sources: Bonds (for Capital Projects), Development Fees, Interest Income, Grants 7 Current Organizational Structure Watershed Protection Flood Risk Reduction Water Quality Protection Stream Restoration Watershed Policy and Planning Data Management Infrastructure & Waterways Maintenance Support Services Capital Program Management 8 FY20 Expense Budget Variance FY20 Expense Budget: $103.8M; FY20 Actual Spending: $98.2M FY20 variance: $5.6M Category Variance in Spending ($M) Personnel excluding temporary employees Temporary employees Services incl. grounds maintenance Interdepartmental charges (DSD/PARD) Travel/Training Materials for Maintenance All other expenses Total …
Fiscal Year 2022 – 2026 Financial Forecast Environmental Commission April 7, 2021 1 Development Services Mission: To support a vibrant community through responsible development. 425 Full-Time Employees 36 Temporary Employees Fiscal Year 2021 Budget: $64.2M Goal/ Indicator Conduct timely plan reviews and inspections Percent of DSD controlled activities on-time Protect and renew Austin’s tree canopy Percentage of Austin’s total land area covered by the tree canopy Properly steward financial resources Percent of operating expenses held in reserve Provide excellent customer service Percentage of customers reporting satisfied or very satisfied on Customer Satisfaction Poll 2 Development Services FY2020: Top 10 Accomplishments Office of the Director • Executive functions • Austin Center for Events Customer & Employee Experience • Customer Experience • Finance • Human Resources • • Stakeholder & Community Engagement Information Technology Building Plan Review • Building Plan Review Land Development Review Construction & Environmental Inspections • Capital Improvement Program Review • Community Tree Preservation • Land Use Review • Regulatory Policy & Administration • Transportation & General Permit Review • Building Inspections • Environmental Inspections • General Permit & Telecom Inspections • Site & Subdivision Inspections 3 Budget Process • Required by City Charter • Ensures proper spending and monitoring of taxes and fees paid by public Budget Kick-off January 2021 Budget Engagement Mar – Apr 2021 Budget Public Hearings August 2021 Budget Development Jan – Mar 2021 Budget Submitted May 2021 Budget Adoption August 2021 4 Funding Sources FY 2021 Forecast $61.86M FY 2022 Forecast $64.31M $6.92 General Fund $7.29 Other $7.56 General Fund $7.66 Other $26.65 Building Safety $27.50 Building Safety $21.00 Development Fees $21.59 Development Fees 5 Funding Sources Five-Year Revenue Forecast $78.00 $72.00 $60.00 $54.00 Building Safety $66.00 Development fees $61.49M $61.86M 3.8% $64.31M 4.0% $69.39M 3.7% $66.70M $73.34M 2.9% $71.28M 2.7% FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 Revenue Growth in % Forecast Five-Year Forecast 0.8% Actuals FY19 Program FY18 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 Building Safety $23.15M $27.16M $27.22M $2.65M $27.50M $28.60M $29.69M $31.14M $32.46M Development Fees $17.92M $24.95M $20.92M $21.00M $21.59M $22.21M $23.42M $24.47M $25.27M Other General Fund $1.18M $5.40M $5.81M $7.29M $7.66M $8.08M $8.27M $7.63M $7.42M $16.55M $7.54M $6.92M $7.56M $7.81M $8.02M $8.03M $8.20M % Change 75% -17% 1% 4% 4% 4% 3% 3% Total $42.25M $74.05M $61.49M $61.86M $64.31M $66.70M $69.39M $71.28M $73.34M 4.5% 4.0% 3.5% 3.0% 2.5% 2.0% 1.5% 1.0% 0.5% 0.0% 6 Fee Calculation Methodology Regulations …
OMNI BUSINESS PARK 7305 BURLESON ROAD AUSTIN, TX 78744 SP-2019-0300C Kristy Nguyen Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department 1 Omni Business Park SP-2010-0300C Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the- ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. This product has been produced by the Watershed Protection Department for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 0 5 10 Miles[ 2 PROPERTY DATA • Onion Creek, Suburban Classification • Desired Development Zone • Full Purpose Jurisdiction • Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Council District 2 • Subject to 1993 Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance 3 VICINITY MAP Project Site [ 4 VARIANCE REQUEST 1993 Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance - Section 13-7-16(a) – for a fill exceeding four feet - Section 13-7-16(b) – for a cut exceeding four feet 5 FINDINGS OF FACT 1993 COMPREHENSIVE WATERSHED ORDINANCE - SECTION 13-7-16(A) – FOR A FILL EXCEEDING FOUR FEET -SECTION 13-7-16(B) – FOR A CUT EXCEEDING FOUR FEET 6 FINDINGS OF FACT ‘93 COMPREHENSIVE WATERSHED ORDINANCE SECTION 13-2-505 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Staff Determination: Yes The Omni Business Park commercial subdivision was approved in C8-93-0091.0A. Development, including drainage improvements, office buildings, and driveways have been constructed within this subdivision. As such, this project has certain vested rights to the 1993 Land Development Code, as approved by the Development Services Department, per the findings: “development within this subdivision has occurred under the rules and regulations based on the 1993 project… It is determined that the 1993 project has met progress and is an ongoing project.” With this context, without the variance, the applicant would be deprived of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Current code allows for administrative variance approval of cut or fill up to 8’, but the code in effect at the time of vesting did not allow for such administrative approvals. This project would qualify for an administrative variance under current code as …
To: Linda H. Guerrero, Chair, City of Austin Environmental Commission, and Honorable Environmental Commissioners Memo From: Lincoln Ventures LLC Date: March 11, 2021 Re: Site: Court of Three Sisters Reasonable Use Memorandum The 0.43-acre piece of property located at 504 W 24th St. and 2405 Nueces Street in Austin, Travis County, Texas 78705 (the “Property”). 200 Lee Barton Drive, Suite 100 | Austin, Texas 78704 | 512-807-2900 | www.drennergroup.com SITE CONDITIONS: Currently, the entire site is being operated as a multi-tenant retail center (largely vacant) with surface parking. The site is currently 80% impervious cover. REQUEST: There are two heritage trees on the site – one (1) 25’’ Pecan and one (1) 32’’ Red Oak – that are being requested for removal. Both trees are centrally located on the Property. See Exhibit A for tree locations. EXHIBIT A: Site Constraints Exhibit Tree locations of 25’’ Pecan (#911) and 32’’ Red Oak (#913) with 12-foot stepback around site. Stepback CONSTRAINTS: The Property consists of approximately 0.43 acres (18,944 SF), is zoned CS-NP (Commercial Services – Neighborhood Plan) and is located in the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) in the Inner West Campus subdistrict. The Inner West Campus subdistrict allows for a density premium of between 175 feet to 300 feet so long as 20% of the units (or beds) are reserved as affordable, including 10% that will be reserved for people making a maximum of 60% of the median income and another 10% for those making a maximum of 50% of the median income. Per § 25-2-758 (B)(1), Building Wall Height, Stepbacks, and Envelope, a 12-foot stepback on West 24th Street, Nueces Street and San Antonio Street is required. This stepback impedes the footprint of the site thereby limiting the development and reducing the developable footprint by approximately 20%. The trees requested for removal on the site are located in the middle of the site. Given their location and existing canopy, the trees impact approximately 25% of the site. 200 Lee Barton Drive, Suite 100 | Austin, Texas 78704 | 512-807-2900 | www.drennergroup.com The onsite trees are located on the only portion of the site that is wide enough to support a ramp for structured parking, thus severely impacting the reasonable use of the Property for a residential tower. Leaving the trees will prohibit the ability to provide structured parking and results in a 50% reduction in gross square feet of developable …
(cid:21)(cid:23)(cid:19)(cid:24)(cid:3)(cid:49)(cid:88)(cid:72)(cid:70)(cid:72)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:54)(cid:87)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:72)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:24)(cid:19)(cid:23)(cid:3)(cid:58)(cid:17)(cid:3)(cid:21)(cid:23)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:3)(cid:54)(cid:87)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:72)(cid:87) Table of Contents for(cid:3) Heritage Tree Variance Package The variance package is organized as follows: Cover Sheet…………………………………………………page 1 Staff Memorandum………………………………………...pages 2-5 Staff Exhibits.........………………………………………...pages 6-9 ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION DATE REQUESTED: (cid:36)(cid:83)(cid:85)(cid:76)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:26)(cid:15)(cid:3)(cid:21)(cid:19)(cid:21)(cid:20) ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 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Tree Evaluation Measurements The subject trees are one heritage 32” red oak (#913) and one heritage 25” pecan (# 911). 3 Tree #913 red oak Canopy Conditions Major asymmetry, unbalanced crown, and an overextended limb (Exhibit 1). Structure/Trunk Multiple attachments - all the leaders of the tree are connected at one place on the trunk. This is inherently a weakness with this tree's union due to lack of branch taper (Exhibit 2). Included bark was observed between two unions where stems grow closely together causing weak, under-supported branch angles which may cause branch or total tree failure (Exhibit 3). Root system Root system is almost entirely covered with disturbed and compacted impervious cover. Tree been buried to an unknown depth as the root flare is not visible. Overall Condition Tree #913 is in fair condition due to structure and poor attachments. Tree #911 pecan Canopy Conditions Displays a heightened loading on the stems as a result of the length and excessive end weight of the branches and lack of inner branches. Large cavity in one of the main leaders and hypoxylon canker on live tissue (Exhibits 4 & 5). Structure/Trunk Trunk has …
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210407 003c Date: April 7, 2021 Seconded by: Perry Bedford Subject: Development Services Department Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2026 Financial Forecast Motion by: Kevin Ramberg RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission is charged with the review and recommendation of the Development Services Department (DSD) annual operating budget and five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Plan; and WHEREAS, the Development Services Department operating budget for FY22 is proposed at $64.3M, approximately $100,000 increase over FY21 budget; and WHEREAS, the Development services department forecast revenue to grow by approximately 4% FY22 through FY24 3% for FY25 and FY26; WHEREAS, the Development Services Department has provided a power point presentation detailing the totals and breakdown of the funding forecast for FY22 through FY26 which is included in the backup for this agenda item; and THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends approval of the Watershed Protection Department’s FY22 Operating Budget and Five-Year Revenue Forecast with the following Environmental Commission conditions: As was presented prior to this meeting, the Environmental Commission requests that DSD continue to provide detailed budget documentation prior to a request for Environmental Commission action on the budget. VOTE 8-0 For: Bedford, Creel, Thompson, Coyne, Ramberg, Barrett Bixler, Guerrero, and Brimer Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 2
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210407 004a Date: April 7, 2021 Seconded by: Perry Bedford Subject: Omni Business Park, SP-2019-0300C Motion by: Kevin Ramberg RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting variances from 1993 Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance Section 13-7-16(a) for fill exceeding four feet and Section 13-7-16(b) for cut exceeding four feet; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends this variance (with conditions) having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following; Staff Conditions: 1) 2) 3) VOTE 8-0 Preserve top 12 inches of topsoil to be used onsite; Increased landscaping for areas of fill to stabilize erosion; and Provide enhanced erosion & sedimentation controls during construction. For: Bedford, Creel, Thompson, Coyne, Ramberg, Barrett Bixler, Guerrero, and Brimer Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210407 004b Date: April 7, 2021 Seconded by: Andrew Creel Subject: Winchestertonfieldville at 2405 Nueces Street and 504 West 24th Street Motion by: Kevin Ramberg RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is seeking removal of two (2) heritage trees, one with a single stem over 30” in diameter; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the trees to be a 25-inch heritage pecan and single stem 32-inch heritage red oak; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the City Arborist rates the pecan and oak in poor and fair condition, respectively; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that the Environmental Criteria Manual standard is 300% mitigation, and mitigation for the site shall be addressed by further enhancing the streetscape planting conditions required under the UNO Great Streets program. The applicant has proposed a menu of options that support greater tree health and longevity such as structural soil cells, permeable paving, and expanded continuous planting beds; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is proposing a five year tree care plan to provide ongoing maintenance for all new trees, and one-time improvements to additional streetscape trees and tree grates as needed and identified; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that the request meets the City Arborist’s approval criteria set forth in LDC 25-8-624(A)(2), and thus the variance is recommended by staff. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the requested variance request with the following Environmental Commission conditions: The Applicant continue to work with the City Arborist to select tree species selection and maintenance details to promote the fastest grown and longest-lived street trees. The City Arborist work with applicant to determine estimated carbon sequestered over the following ten years and include that in mitigation targets. For: Bedford, Creel, Coyne, Ramberg, Barrett Bixler, and Guerrero Against: Thompson and Brimer Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None VOTE 6-2 Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 2
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210407 003a Date: April 7, 2021 Subject: Central Williamson Creek Greenway Vision Plan Motion by: Kevin Ramberg RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the Central Williamson Creek project team has been developing a vision plan since June 2020 for Williamson Creek between Manchaca Road and South Congress in South Austin. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that the draft vision plan includes three tiers for engagement and implementation from: Tier 1 which are community led, Tier 2 which are City of Austin projects less than $50,000, and Tier 3 which are City of Austin more than $50,000. Seconded by: Perry Bedford THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends support of the Central Williamson Creek Greenway Vision Plan with the following conditions: Environmental Commission Conditions: 1) The Env. Commission recommends that the South Congress Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team - SCCNPCT be involved with future studies, input, feedback, and working groups related to the Williamson Creek Greenbelt. 2) The Environmental Commission recommends reaching out to neighborhood associations upstream and downstream of this section of Williamson Creek and to the maximum extent practicable, meeting with these groups prior to the Parks Board meeting later this month. 3) The Environmental Commission recommends that the trails and improvements avoid, to the maximum extent practicable, CEFs and 50 foot setbacks around these features. VOTE 7-0 For: Bedford, Creel, Thompson, Ramberg, Barrett Bixler, Guerrero, and Brimer Against: None Abstain: Coyne Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210407 003b Date: April 7, 2021 Subject: Watershed Protection Department Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 Forecast and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Plan Motion by: Kevin Ramberg RATIONALE: Seconded by: Pam Thompson WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission is charged with the review and recommendation of the Watershed Protection Department’s (WPD) annual forecast and five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Plan; and WHEREAS, the proposed forecast includes no rate increase for FY21-22 and anticipates a rate increase for FY22-23 of 9.8%; and WHEREAS, the proposed FY21-22 operating budget is estimated to be $108.6M; and WHEREAS, the FY21-FY25 Capital Improvement Program Plan outlines WPD’s projected major improvements during the next five years based on existing funds and anticipated revenues; and WHEREAS, the Watershed Protection Department has provided a power point presentation detailing the totals and breakdown of the FY22 operating budget and FY22-26 CIP Plan which is included in the backup for this agenda item; and WHEREAS, the WPD has made significant strides to address their primary objectives and have critical goals and initiatives for future improvements. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends approval of the Watershed Protection Department’s FY21-22 Forecast and Five-Year CIP Plan with the following Environmental Commission conditions: As was presented prior to this meeting, the Environmental Commission requests that WPD continue to provide detailed budget documentation prior to a request for Environmental Commission action on the budget. The Environmental Commission requests these details including anticipated future rate increases and current and future projects broken out by district. VOTE 8-0 1 For: Bedford, Creel, Thompson, Coyne, Ramberg, Barrett Bixler, Guerrero, and Brimer Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 2
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 7, 2021 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications via remote video conferencing. Commissioners in Attendance: Andrew Creel Pam Thompson Katie Coyne Kevin Ramberg Linda Guerrero Perry Bedford Audrey Barrett Bixler Rick Brimer Commissioners Absent: None Staff in Attendance: Kaela Champlin David Chapman Chris Herrington David Hillers Anupa Gharpurey Leah Gibson Denise Lucas Keith Mars Jorge Morales Kristy Nguyen Naomi Rotramel Eric Ugalde Erin Wood CALL TO ORDER Chair Guerrero called the meeting to order at 6:04 P.M. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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. None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the March 3, 2021 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes 1 (5 minutes) The minutes of March 3, 2021 Environmental Commission Meeting were approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Bedford’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Brimer was off the dais. Speakers Michael Fossum Zoila Vega ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER UPDATES a. Update on Kinder Morgan Permian Highway Pipeline (5 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. b. Update on the Sawyer-Cleveland Partnership application for a discharge permit to the Long Branch Tributary of Barton Creek (5 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. c. Update on State Legislative Matters (5 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. 2. 3. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Presentation on Central Williamson Creek Greenway Vision Plan—Shavone Otero, Community Powered Workshop; Steve Prather, Central Williamson Creek Community Working Group; Claire Eddleman-Heath, Asakura Robinson; Greg Montes, Park Development Coordinator, Parks and Recreation Department; Megan Eckard, Planner, Parks and Recreation Department; and Leah Gibson, Conservation Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department (30 minutes) Commissioner Coyne recused on Item 3a. Speakers Zoila Vega Michael Fossum A motion to recommend support of the Central Williamson Creek Greenway Vision Plan was approved with conditions on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Bedford’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Coyne recused. b. Watershed Protection Department’s Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Forecast and Capital Improvement Program Plan—Anupa Gharpurey, Financial Manager and Erin Wood, Planner, Watershed Protection Department (30 minutes) A motion to recommend approval of WPD’s FY 2021-2022 Forecast and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Plan with conditions was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner …
Versión en español a continuación. Commission for Women Meeting Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Commission for Women be held Wednesday, April 7, 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, April 6, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 7, 2021 Commission for Women Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2597 or april.shaw@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 april.shaw@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 for Women Miércoles, Abril 7, 2021 a 9:00 a.m. 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 (Martes, Abril 6, 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) 974-2597 or april.shaw@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 …
