Presented by: Nirali Thakkar, Cortez Consulting Austin Older Adult Quality of Life Study Today’s Agenda Previous Engagement O ur Task and Approach Focus Group Engagement Update ◼ ◼ ◼ Previous Engagement Age-Friendly Austin Survey highlights from the preliminary results in the March 2024 Commission on Aging meeting: 1. The survey received 409 responses total. 2. A majority of respondents identified as white (76.8%). 3. Respondents predominantly resided in Districts 5, 9, and 10. 4. The zip codes with the highest number of responses were 78745, 78759, 78723, 78749, and 78704. Kaleel, H. (2024, March 13). March Commission on Aging Meeting. Austin, TX.https://www.austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/120_1.htm The Task at Hand: Building Partnerships: Results of Outreach: ● The scope of work in this project asked for this QOL study to prioritize several older adults who had not yet been meaningfully engaged: ○ LGBTQ+ Older ○ BIPOC Older Adults ○ Low Income Older ○ Older Adults living Adults Adults Alone ● Rely on networks to facilitate introductions ● Provide transparency to the partnership ● Provide compensation to partners ● Create a mutually beneficial process (offer activities such as bingo, yoga, etc). ● Utilize the existing systems within an organization to spread the word ● Build trust and buy-in by visiting programming sites in January ● 22 community partners, 10 that supported the focus groups. ○ Foundation Communities (3 properties) ○ Family Eldercare (2 ○ Meals on Wheels (2 programs) programs) ○ Jewish Community Center ○ SAIVA + AVSA ○ Caregiving Cafe Focus Group Engagement Update 01 02 03 Change in Zip Codes Change in Demographics Unique Perspectives ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 78701 (Capitol Studios at 309 E 11th Street) 78741(Arbor Terrace, at 2501 S I-35 Frontage Road) 78752 (Spring Terrace at 7101 N I-35 Frontage Road) Increased inclusion of BIPOC communities Increased inclusion of low-income older adults Increased inclusion of LGBTQ+ older adults Individuals participated in Vietnamese, Spanish, and ASL Individuals who experienced difficulty seeing, walking (due to physical impairments), and remembering participated. Individuals who lived alone participated, offering the perspective of social isolation and its impacts.
Older Americans Month 2025 Proposed Mayor’s Proclamation Be it known that WHEREAS, Older Americans Month is observed nationally as a time to recognize the contributions of Older Americans, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm our commitment to serving older adults; and WHEREAS, the 2025 theme for Older Americans Month, "Flip the Script on Aging," focuses on transforming how society perceives, talks about, and approaches aging; and WHEREAS, Austin's growing population of older adults enriches our community with their strength, wisdom, and diverse life experiences, and the City of Austin is committed to honoring their contributions, exploring opportunities for them to stay active and engaged, and highlighting the opportunities for purpose, exploration, and connection that come with aging; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Age-Friendly Austin Program and the Commission on Aging, in alignment with the 2025 Older Americans Month theme, are dedicated to empowering aging and educating and encouraging older adults to prepare and plan for the future while actively participating in the present; and Now, therefore, I, Kirk Watson, Mayor of the City of Austin, Texas do hereby proclaim The Month of May 2025 as Older Americans Month in Austin.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Aging Recommendation Number: 20240312-009: Translation and Interpretation Services for Boards and Commissions WHEREAS, Imagine Austin is a 30-year plan that maps out a vision of Austin as a beacon of sustainability, social equity, and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its citizens; and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all1; and WHEREAS, a City of Austin report identified that many non-English-speaking residents abstain from engaging in the community due to language barriers and the associated challenges with communicating2; and WHEREAS, a recent audit found the city is not adequately meeting the goals of the policy, established in 2014 to provide translation and interpretation services, intended to give people equitable access to programs and information, leaving people to try to navigate these systems alone3; and WHEREAS, according to City data at iSpeak Austin, 31% of Austinites speak a language other than English at home and 11.4% of Austinites speak English “less than very well”4; and WHEREAS, a recent experience by the Commission on Immigrant Affairs, while working to get live interpretation for a commissioner, highlighted concerns about the current funding practice(s) of language accessibility for Boards and Commissions to get these services in a timely fashion, as well as the support process for Commissioners with Limited English Proficiency who require live interpretation services during the application process, onboarding, training, and meetings; and WHEREAS, both the work of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs and the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission were both recently impacted, attempting to obtain these services for active commissioners. Even after services were initially provided, there were inconsistencies in the provision of these services; and WHEREAS, although the City of Austin’s language access program complies with Executive Order 13166 and other relevant regulations, City staff informed the Commission on Immigrant Affairs Chair that the 1 City Embarks on Community-Wide Effort to Update Imagine Austin | AustinTexas.gov 2 https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/pio/document.cfm?id=367457 3 Austin is not doing enough to communicate with non-English speakers, audit finds | KUT Radio, Austin's NPR Station 4 iSpeak Austin | AustinTexas.gov 5 https://www.austintexas.gov/page/language-access-policy Administrative Bulletin on Language Access does not apply to Boards and Commissions, which appears to be inconsistent under "Applicability,” • "This administrative bulletin shall apply to all City of Austin departments, contractors, affiliates, and volunteers providing direct services, indirect services, and information …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Aging Recommendation Number: 20240312-009: Translation and Interpretation Services for Boards and Commissions WHEREAS, Imagine Austin is a 30-year plan that maps out a vision of Austin as a beacon of sustainability, social equity, and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its citizens; and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all1; and WHEREAS, a City of Austin report identified that many non-English-speaking residents abstain from engaging in the community due to language barriers and the associated challenges with communicating2; and WHEREAS, a recent audit found the city is not adequately meeting the goals of the policy, established in 2014 to provide translation and interpretation services, intended to give people equitable access to programs and information, leaving people to try to navigate these systems alone3; and WHEREAS, according to City data at iSpeak Austin, 31% of Austinites speak a language other than English at home and 11.4% of Austinites speak English “less than very well”4; and WHEREAS, a recent experience by the Commission on Immigrant Affairs, while working to get live interpretation for a commissioner, highlighted concerns about the current funding practice(s) of language accessibility for Boards and Commissions to get these services in a timely fashion, as well as the support process for Commissioners with Limited English Proficiency who require live interpretation services during the application process, onboarding, training, and meetings; and WHEREAS, both the work of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs and the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission were both recently impacted, attempting to obtain these services for active commissioners. Even after services were initially provided, there were inconsistencies in the provision of these services; and WHEREAS, although the City of Austin’s language access program complies with Executive Order 13166 and other relevant regulations, City staff informed the Commission on Immigrant Affairs Chair that the 1 City Embarks on Community-Wide Effort to Update Imagine Austin | AustinTexas.gov 2 https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/pio/document.cfm?id=367457 3 Austin is not doing enough to communicate with non-English speakers, audit finds | KUT Radio, Austin's NPR Station 4 iSpeak Austin | AustinTexas.gov 5 https://www.austintexas.gov/page/language-access-policy Administrative Bulletin on Language Access does not apply to Boards and Commissions, which appears to be inconsistent under "Applicability,” • "This administrative bulletin shall apply to all City of Austin departments, contractors, affiliates, and volunteers providing direct services, indirect services, and information …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Aging Recommendation Number: 20240312-13: Home Delivered Meals for Older Adults WHEREAS, in fiscal year 2023/2024 the City of Austin removed funding for home delivered meals from the Safety Net Funding; and WHEREAS, prior to that, the City of Austin had consistently funded home delivered meals for older adults and people with disabilities since the 1970’s; and WHEREAS, Austin’s older adult population represents 10.8% of the total population1 and the median age of Austin’s older adults is 72.7 years2; and WHEREAS, greater than 30% of Austin’s older adult population include groups that are historically underserved: • Asian older adults represent 7.4% of 105,467 Austin’s older adults, • Black older adults represent 8.6% of 105,467 Austin’s older adults, • Hispanic older adults represent 20.5% of 105,467 Austin’s older adults, • Non-Hispanic or White older adults represent 60.8% of 105,467 Austin’s older adults3; and WHEREAS, of Austin’s older adults, 27.6% are individuals living with a disability and 9.5% are living below poverty.4 WHEREAS, despite Austin’s increase in the older adult population, increasing at a growth rate of 64.7% between 2010 and 2020 (from 55,695 in 2010, or 7.0% of population to 91,733 in 2020, or 9.5% of the population)5 City funding of older adult programs is less than of other cities of comparable size; and 1 U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 1-year estimates and 2020 decennial census. 2 Ibid. 3 Ibid. 4 U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 1-year estimates 5 https://demographics-austin.hub.arcgis.com/apps/a4e31fc68d37449b8e3c044e249699bc/explore WHEREAS, people who are unable to prepare their own meals or are enduring economic hardships, home delivered meals are an upstream solution, helping them to stay in their homes, living with dignity and independence. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission on Aging encourages the Austin City Council to fund home delivered meals in the amount of $700,000. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: 10 to 0. Motioned by Commissioner Flatau, Seconded by Commissioner Anderson. Abstaining: Commissioners Bondi, Van de Putte. Attest: _____________________________________ (Chair) March 12, 2025.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Aging Recommendation Number: (20250312-10): Increase Funding for Homeless Strategy Office WHEREAS, the City of Austin Demographer has provided information that the aging population in Austin is the fastest growing segment of our city, currently representing 10.8% of our population1; and WHEREAS, in 2024 over 27.6% of our unhomed population in Austin was 50 years of age or older2; and WHEREAS, homelessness decreases a person’s life expectancy and unhouse people over 50 tend to present as much older medically and have a greater need for social services than other unhomed populations3; and WHEREAS, while Austin leads the nation in new affordable housing construction4, in order to address the dynamic and multifaceted natures of poverty, homelessness, and housing instability as well as to accelerate access to concrete supports, dismantle systemic inequities, and mitigate barriers to healthy living, individuals and families, especially older adults and their caregivers with low incomes need access to safe, stable, and affordable housing bolstered by wraparound supportive services5; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission on Aging encourages the Austin City Council to approve additional funds and explore all available means to provide additional social services funding for the Homeless Strategy Office to allow them to better serve homeless people over 50 years of age in Austin. Date of Approval: ____________________________ Record of the vote: 11 to 0. Motioned by Commissioner Flatau, Seconded by Commissioner Van De Putte. 1 “Age of Change, Austin’s Transforming Demographics 2010-2010”, City of Austin Planning Department, Published September 2023 and Updated August 2024. 2 “State of the HRS, A Report on the State of the Homelessness Response System in Austin/Travis County,” ECHO, August 2024, p. 11. 3 “State of the HRS, A Report on the State of the Homelessness Response System in Austin/Travis County,” ECHO, August 2024, p. 11. 4 https://www.kut.org/housing/2025-02-18/austin-tx-affordable-housing-construction-study 5 https://acf.gov/ocs/programs/ahssd March 12, 2025. Attest: _____________________________________________ (Chair)
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Aging Recommendation Number: (20250312-11): Funds for Senior Transportation Programs WHEREAS, the City of Austin Demographer has provided information that the aging population in Austin is the fastest growing segment of our city, currently representing 10.8% of our population1; and WHEREAS, according to the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center, as the nation’s aging population continues to rise – with 1 in every 5 Americans expected to be 65+ by 2020 – the provision of safe and accessible transportation options remains a top concern of older adults, caregivers and the communities where they live2; and WHEREAS, older adults and those with a disability who cannot secure rides to social events can feel isolated from their communities, which puts them at risk for depression and cognitive decline3; and WHEREAS, according to City of Austin transportation data in 2022, less than 50% of our population has access to innovative public transit service or is within one quarter mile of regular fixed route transit4, lack of access is even more difficult for older adults and people with disabilities as they often need door to door services; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission on Aging encourages the Austin City Council to fund $250,000 in Austin Public Health’s Social Services grant funds annually specifically for older adult transportation programs, to insure our older adults and those with disabilities have access to medical appointments, food and necessities as well as social interaction to prevent isolation. 1 “Age of Change, Austin’s Transforming Demographics 2010-2010”, City of Austin Planning Department, Published September 2023 and Updated August 2024. 2 https://www.nadtc.org/about/transportation-aging-disability/unique-issues-related-to-older-adults-and- transportation/ 3 “How Access to Affordable Transportation Leads to Better Health Outcomes for Older Adults”, National Council on Aging, June 17, 2024. 4 https://data.austintexas.gov/Transportation-and-Mobility/M-C-3_Percentage-of-population-that-has-access-to- /p3t8-4eip Page 1 of 2 Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: 12 to 0. Motioned by Commissioner Anderson, Seconded by Commissioner Kareithi. Attest: _____________________________________________ (Chair Page 2 of 2 March, 12, 2025.)
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Aging Recommendation Number: (20250312-12): In Home Care for Older Adults WHEREAS, 9.5% of Austin’s population are 65 years of age or over (91,033) and 19.3% of Austin’s population are 55 years or over (185,570)1; and WHEREAS, most Americans want to age in their homes. In fact, in a survey from 2024, 75 percent of U.S. adults aged over 50 years said they would like to reside in their current residence for as long as possible2; and WHEREAS, in home care for older adults is an effective upstream solution for older adults, often preventing them from being unhoused. WHEREAS, in home care is typically less expensive than assisted living if the older adult needs 40 hours or less of paid home care each week3; and WHEREAS, nationwide over 3 million people received home health care in 20204; and WHEREAS, Austinites can expect to pay an average of $4,576 per month for home health care5; and WHEREAS, compared to the other three major Texas cities, the cost of home health care in Austin is higher6; and WHEREAS, Medicaid reimbursement for in home health care in Austin is $10.60 per hour, which is not a living wage; and WHEREAS, starting salary at McDonald’s in Austin is $11.00 per hour7; and 1 Austin Demographic Data Hub | Open Data | City of Austin Texas 2 Home care in the U.S. - Statistics & Facts | Statista 3 In-Home Care vs. Assisted Living Costs | Seniors Guide 4 FastStats - Home Health Care 5 Cost of Long Term Care by State | Cost of Care Report | Carescout 6 Home Care in Austin, TX | HomeCare.org NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission on Aging encourages the Austin City Council to fund and explore all available means to provide reimbursement for in home care for older adults in Austin, including but not limited to adding applicable coverage provisions on in home care to City employee assistance programs or insurance plans. _____________ Date of Approval: __ ______________ Record of the vote: 9 to 0. Motioned by Commissioner Flatau, Seconded by Commissioner Gloria Lugo. Abstaining: Commissioners Anderson, Bondi, Van de Putte. Attest: ___________________________ 7 McDonald's salaries in Austin, TX: How much does McDonald's pay? | Indeed.com March 12, 2025.(Chair)
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Aging Recommendation Number: (20250312-14): Native American & Indigenous Community Commission WHEREAS, out of the sixty-seven City of Austin Boards and Commissions, none are focused on representing the needs of Native Americans and Indigenous communities1; and WHEREAS, all the City of Austin land was originally populated by local tribes, particularly the Coahuiltecan peoples and later the Chickasaw, Cherokee, Comanche, Delaware, Lipan Apache and Tonkawa with the acknowledgement that many tribes, known and unknown have resided and migrated on these lands and region over time; and WHEREAS, the local group, Great Promise for Native Americans has identified local members of the Native American & Indigenous Community interested in serving on such a commission; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission on Aging encourages the Austin City Council to create a Native American & Indigenous Community Commission, comprised of eleven members for the purpose of advising and consulting with City Council on all matters that impact the Native American and Indigenous community, including preserving culture, economic development, education, and health & wellness. The commission shall evaluate and recommend programs, policies, and practices that create a positive impact; determine the needs of Native Americans and the Indigenous community in Austin and advise Council regarding these needs; and promote the contributions of Native Americans and the Indigenous community to the cultural, economic, and historical value of Austin. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission on Aging requests the Austin City Council to direct that commissioners are representatives from any of these groups, as well as federally and state recognized tribal members: • Great Promise for American Indians, • Central Texas Cherokee Township, • Chickasaw Community Council of Central Texas, • Native American HEART, and • Native American and Indigenous Collective. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission on Aging requests that the Austin City Council allows the commission to review its membership and community participation after the first 1 Boards and Commissions | AustinTexas.gov two years of operation and determine if additional representation from the Native American and Indigenous community groups is required. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: 12 to 0. Motioned by Commissioner Scott, Seconded by Commissioner Flatau. Attest: _____________________________________________ (Chair) March 12, 2025.
City of Austin Action Plan Community Needs Assessment Discussion on community needs and spending priorities for the FY 25-26 Action Plan for federal grants. Agenda Federal Grants Overview FY23-24 Goals, Outcomes & Impact Community Engagement Background Continuing the dialouge: FY25-26 Priorities The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocates entitlement funding to municipalities and state governments. The City of Austin applies for approximately $14 million in annual grant entitlements across four grants for affordable housing, community development, economic development, and public services. These grants are part of a 5-year cycle. Consolidated Plan (5-Year) Allocates federal resources to housing and community development Action Plan (1-Year) Summarizes actions, activities and federal/non- federal resources in the Consolidated Plan Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) (1-Year) End-of-year report on progress toward consolidated plan 3 HUD Funding Sources 4 Programs & Activities Overview FY 23-24 5 Goals & Outcomes FY 23-24 6 Who Did We Serve? Fiscal Year 22-23 Snapshot 1,856 # households served FY 23-24 Source: City of Austin FY 23-24 CAPER Who Did We Serve? Fiscal Year 22-23 Snapshot 1,856 # households served FY 23-24 Source: City of Austin FY 23-24 CAPER Who Did We Serve? Fiscal Year 22-23 Snapshot 2024 Median Income for family of 4: $126,000 Source: City of Austin FY 23-24 CAPER How do we fund our programs? HUD Annual Entitlement Grants Housing Trust Fund Approved City Bonds City Operating Budget Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funds 2024 Community Needs Assessment Feedback immediate help stability trust building wealth access 11 2024 Community Needs Assessment Feedback from Boards & Commissions Commission on Aging The commissioners expressed interest in knowing more about the number of seniors being served by all HUD and housing programs and the percentage of funding going toward seniors. Transparency & Accountability What is the total funding for housing programs? What has changed since you came to us last? How are you holding partners accountable? Outreach and Engagement How are you reaching our community? Data and Impact How great is the need? How are you serving our community? Funding Possibilities Programs and projects specific to each community Disappointment and Distrust More questions than input Calls for accountability 2024 Community Needs Assessment Feedback Data and Impact Transparency Progress and Commitments New policy and data team in Housing Department New Housing Hub on Speak Up Austin, with impact of feedback as core component (launching in early April!) Outreach to vulnerable …
Commission on Aging Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 The Commission on Aging convened in a regular meeting at City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd St, Austin, Texas, 78701 and remotely. Chair Bondi called the Commission on Aging Meeting to order at 12:05pm. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Richard Bondi, Vice Chair Gretchen Flatau, Austin Adams, Faith Lane, Gloria Lugo, Henry Van de Putte, Jacqueline Angel, Jennifer Scott, Martin Kareithi, Suzanne Anderson, and Teresa Ferguson. Board Members/Commissioners not in Attendance: Marianna Gonzalez and Preston Tyree PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the February 12th, 2025, regular Commission on Aging Meeting. The minutes from the meeting of February 12th, 2025, were approved by Vice-Chair Flatau’s motion, Commissioner Anderson second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Gonzalez, Tyree, Fred Lugo, Scott, and Van de Putte were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS/ANNOUNCEMENTS 2. Staff Briefing regarding Age-Friendly Austin including update on the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan and centralized guidance on communicating with older adults. Briefing by: Nicole Howe, Age Friendly Program Coordinator and Halana Kaleel, Public Health Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Public Health. • AF Program Coordinator Nicole Howe provided an update on the AF Austin Action Plan including upcoming initiatives and activities. • PH Community Engagement Specialist Halana Kaleel will provide update at next meeting. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Update on the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) initiatives as they relate to the Commission on Aging including a recap on presentations received by the JIC on bonds from Austin Public Health and a presentation from the City of Austin Budget Office. • Chair Bondi provided an overview of two presentations received by the JIC at their last meeting. 4. Discussion on the Commission on Aging 2025 Community Service Awards. • Nomination form has been distributed and will close at the end of March. • Commissioners will take action at their April 2025 meeting. 5. Discussion on tracking of Texas Legislative Items that impact older adults. 1 • Chair Bondi provided an update on the tracking spreadsheet being used to track Texas Legislative Items impacting older adults and other communities. 6. Discussion on Age Friendly Initiatives prioritized by the Commission on Aging. • Chair Bondi gave update on items being prioritized over the next year for the AFA Action Plan. 7. Update on the Older Adults Quality of Life Study, Nirali Thakkar, Cortez Consulting. • Nirali Thakkar …
Commission on Aging Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 The Commission on Aging convened in a regular meeting at City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd St, Austin, Texas, 78701 and remotely. Chair Bondi called the Commission on Aging Meeting to order at 12:05pm. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Richard Bondi, Vice Chair Gretchen Flatau, Austin Adams, Faith Lane, Gloria Lugo, Henry Van de Putte, Jacqueline Angel, Jennifer Scott, Martin Kareithi, Suzanne Anderson, and Teresa Ferguson. Board Members/Commissioners not in Attendance: Marianna Gonzalez and Preston Tyree PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the February 12th, 2025, regular Commission on Aging Meeting. • The minutes from the meeting of February 12th, 2025, were approved by Vice-Chair Flatau’s motion, Commissioner Anderson second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Gonzalez, Tyree, Fred Lugo, Scott, and Van de Putte were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS/ANNOUNCEMENTS 2. Staff Briefing regarding Age-Friendly Austin including update on the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan and centralized guidance on communicating with older adults. Briefing by: Nicole Howe, Age Friendly Program Coordinator and Halana Kaleel, Public Health Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Public Health. • AF Program Coordinator Nicole Howe provided an update on the AF Austin Action Plan including upcoming initiatives and activities. • PH Community Engagement Specialist Halana Kaleel will provide update at next meeting. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Update on the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) initiatives as they relate to the Commission on Aging including a recap on presentations received by the JIC on bonds from Austin Public Health and a presentation from the City of Austin Budget Office. • Chair Bondi provided an overview of two presentations received by the JIC at their last meeting. 4. Discussion on the Commission on Aging 2025 Community Service Awards. • Nomination form has been distributed and will close at the end of March. • Commissioners will take action at their April 2025 meeting. 5. Discussion on tracking of Texas Legislative Items that impact older adults. 1 • Chair Bondi provided an update on the tracking spreadsheet being used to track Texas Legislative Items impacting older adults and other communities. 6. Discussion on Age Friendly Initiatives prioritized by the Commission on Aging. • Chair Bondi gave update on items being prioritized over the next year for the AFA Action Plan. 7. Update on the Older Adults Quality of Life Study, Nirali Thakkar, Cortez Consulting. • Nirali …
REGULAR MEETING of the AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) March 12, 2025 3:00 PM 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR., ROOM 1405 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Commission may be participating via videoconference. Livestream of the meeting will be available at ATXN1 https://www.austintexas.gov/watch-atxn-live Audio of the meeting will be available as an alternative to attending in person. Please email Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com by Noon of the day of the meeting for dial-in details. Public comment for general communication and all agenda items will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. In-person registration is available for speakers who sign up at the meeting location prior to the meeting being called to order. Registration to speak remotely is available for speakers who have provided an email to Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com, no later than Noon of the day before the meeting. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Wendy Price Todd, Chair Bakari Brock, Vice-Chair Patrick Rose, Secretary Raymond Young Jeremy Hendricks Jonathan Coon AGENDA Chad Ennis Scott Madole Doyle Valdez Fang Fang Jeff Eller CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public communication for items not on the agenda. The first 5 registered speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is not posted on the agenda. Please refer to the registration instructions above. 1 Public communication for items on the agenda. Registered speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is posted as a Briefing, Discussion/Action, or Discussion item. Please refer to the registration instructions above. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the AAC regular meeting on February 12, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS Officer 2. Briefing on January 2025 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial 3. Briefing on Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development 4. Briefing on Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer 5. Briefing on FY25 Grant Update presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 6. Authorize negotiation and execution of a lease with Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. for certain premises consisting of approximately 1,466 square feet of building space and related improvements for office use and support of its ground handling operations at Austin- Bergstrom International Airport, for a term of one year, with a renewal option for an additional one-year term. …
REGULAR MEETING of the AIRPORT ADVIS ORY CO MMISS ION (AAC) March 12, 2025 3:00 PM 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR., ROOM 1405 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Commission may be participating via videoconference. Livestream of the meeting will be available at ATXN1 https://www.austintexas.gov/watch-atxn-live Audio of the meeting will be available as an alternative to attending in person. Please email Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com by Noon of the day of the meeting for dial-in details. Public comment for general communication and all agenda items will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. In-person registration is available for speakers who sign up at the meeting location prior to the meeting being called to order. Registration to speak remotely is available for speakers who have provided an email to Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com, no later than Noon of the day before the meeting. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Wendy Price Todd, Chair Bakari Brock, Vice-Chair Patrick Rose, Secretary Raymond Young Jeremy Hendricks Jonathan Coon AGENDA Chad Ennis Scott Madole Doyle Valdez Fang Fang Jeff Eller CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public communication for items not on the agenda. The first 5 registered speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is not posted on the agenda. Please refer to the registration instructions above. 1 Public communication for items on the agenda. Registered speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is posted as a Briefing, Discussion/Action, or Discussion item. Please refer to the registration instructions above. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the AAC regular meeting on February 12, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS Officer 2. Briefing on January 2025 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial 3. Briefing on Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development 4. Briefing on Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer 5. Briefing on FY25 Grant Update presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 6. Authorize negotiation and execution of a lease with Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. for certain premises consisting of approximately 1,466 square feet of building space and related improvements for office use and support of its ground handling operations at Austin- Bergstrom International Airport, for a term of one year, with a renewal option for an …
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES February 12, 2025, 3:00 PM The Airport Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on February 12, 2025, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1405 Austin, Texas 78752 Wendy Price Todd called the regular meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Wendy Price Todd, Chair Raymond Young Jeremy Hendricks Scott Madole Doyle Valdez Fang Fang Jeff Eller Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Bakari Brock, Vice-Chair Jonathan Coon Commissioners Absent: Patrick Rose, Secretary Chad Ennis PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL NONE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the AAC regular meeting on January 8, 2025 A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Young; Commissioner Hendricks seconded. The motion passed on a 9-0-0-2 vote. Commissioners Ennis and Rose were absent at this vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on December 2024 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Without objection, this item was taken out of order and heard second; Rajeev Thomas provided briefing. 3. Briefing on Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development Without objection, this item was taken out of order and heard first; Jamy Kazanoff provided briefing. 4. Briefing on Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer Lyn Estabrook provided briefing. 5. Briefing on AUS 2024 Special Events Response and Operations presented by Sam Haynes, Deputy Chief Communications and Marketing Officer Sam Haynes provided briefing. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Aviation Department Airport Subordinate Obligation Fund Budget (Ordinance No. 20240814-007) to increase transfers in by $1,500,000 and increase appropriations by $1,500,000 for interest payments and other costs associated with the anticipated draws on the Airport System Subordinate Lein Revolving Revenue Note Program. Funding: $1,500,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Aviation Department Operating Fund. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Eller; Commissioner Hendricks seconded. The motion passed on a 9-0-0-2 vote. Commissioners Rose and Ennis were absent at this vote. 7. Authorize a contract for asphalt parking lot and roads construction, rehabilitation and repair at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport for Capital Deliver Services with Alpha Paving Industries LLC, for an initial term of two-years with up to three one-year extension options in the amount of $24,000,000. Funding: $18.900,000 is available in the Department of compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement …
MEMORANDUM TO: Airport Advisory Commissioners FROM: Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, Aviation Department DATE: March 12, 2025 SUBJECT: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Update January 2025 Financial Results Passenger traffic totaled 1,396,839 in January 2025, a decrease of 5.8% compared to January 2024. Average daily departures decreased from 224 in January 2024 to 204 in January 2025, a decrease of 20 daily departures or 8.8% resulting from capacity reductions to better match demand by air carriers. Table #1 FY 2025 January FY 2024 January Variance Fav (Unfav) FY 2025 YTD FY 2024 YTD Variance YTD Fav (Unfav) Enplanements Landing Weights Cargo Tonnage Operating Revenue Airport OPEX Total Requirements Net Income 682,885 725,594 (5.9%) 3,450,904 3,617,713 937,572,380 1,005,631,458 (6.8%) 4,253,837,231 4,603,871,850 10,173 11,579 (12.1%) 47,750 49,187 (4.6%) (7.6%) (2.9%) $25,788,907 $23,599,287 $2,189,621 $113,785,377 $103,080,908 $10,704,469 $16,412,105 $25,451,585 $11,939,946 $18,726,328 ($4,472,159) $55,792,962 $47,947,655 ($7,845,308) ($6,725,256) $88,456,898 $75,101,742 ($13,355,155) $337,323 $4,872,958 ($4,535,636) $25,328,479 $27,979,166 ($2,650,686) Table #1 illustrates January 2025’s enplanements totaled 682,885, a decrease of 5.9% compared to January 2024. Landing weights totaled 938 million pounds in January 2025 representing a decrease of 6.8% compared to January 2024. Cargo volume totaled 10,173 tons in January 2025, a decrease of 12.1% compared to January 2024. January 2025 operating revenue totaled $25.8M, an increase of 9.3% or $2.2M compared to January 2024. The increase in operating revenue primarily results from updated airline rates and charges in FY2025. January 2025 operating revenue is composed of 51.8% airline revenue, 46.9% non-airline revenue, and 1.3% interest income. Airport operating expenses totaled $16.4M for the month, an increase of 37.5% or $4.4M compared to January 2025. January 2025 included three pay periods compared to two pay periods in January 2024, which drives additional personnel expense in the month. Additionally, operating expenses increased due to improved staffing, higher costs for APD and ARFF units, and increased contractual costs related to information systems and maintenance. As a result of the elevated monthly operating expenses, AUS reported a $0.3M surplus in January 2025, a decrease of $4.5M compared to January 2024. Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results FY2025 Year to Date (YTD) Operating Revenue totals $113.8M compared to $103.1M in FY2024, a 10.4% increase. Airport Operating Expenses totaled $55.8M YTD in FY2025 compared to $47.9M in FY2024, a 16.4% increase. Net income totals $25.3M YTD in FY2025 compared to $28.0M in FY2024, a 9.5% decrease. Table #2 Approved Budget - Seasonalized FY 2025 …
March 2025 Air Service Snapshot AUS quarterly seat comparisons, Q1 2025 and Q2 2025 compared to 2019 (pre-Covid) in left chart, and compared to year over year (YoY) 2024 in right chart: Source: Cirium schedule data. Highlights of recent air service announcements/developments include: • Aeromexico Added MEX #2 daily effective June 26 ‘25; 2x daily flights will be operated with 99-seat E190 for a 24% capacity increase (instead of the 1x daily 160-seat B737) • Air Canada will serve YUL May 2 – Oct. 24 ’25, and YVR May 1 – Oct. 25 ’25; YVR will return at 4/wk and increase to 5/wk for June – September ‘25; AC upgauged YYZ from A319 (136 seats) to A320 (168 seats) eff. May 1 ‘25 • Allegiant closed its AUS crew base on January 7 ‘25 and service is permanently cancelled to BZN, FSD, SDF & SNA; extended schedules for Feb 12 – May 13 ’25 and will serve 6 markets: AVL, CVG, DSM, GRR, PVU & TYS; extended schedules for May 14 – Sept. 2 ’25 and will serve 12 markets: AVL, CVG, DSM, GRR, IAD, IND, LAS, PIT, PVU, SFB, SRQ & TYS; extended schedules for Sept. 3 – Nov. 18 ’25 and will serve 6 markets: AVL, CVG, DSM, GR,R PVU & TYS • American summary of 2024/2025 service changes: o Discontinued ABQ, BNA, BOS, BZN, CVG, CZM, EGE, ELP, IAD, IND, JAX, LAS, LIR, MBJ, MCI, MCO, MEM, MSY, NAS, OKC, PUJ, PSP, PVR, RDU, RNO, RNO, RSW, SMF, SNA, TPA, TUL & VPS o AA will serve 14 markets from AUS in Q1 2025 (a 27% reduction in seat capacity YoY) o Added AGS roundtrips on April 6, 11 & 14 ’25 for the Masters Golf o Added SDF flights on May 1 and 4 ’25 for Kentucky Derby • British Airways downgauged LHR #1 from A350-1000 (331 seats) to B777-200ER (272 seats) starting Mar. 29 ‘25; added LHR #2 daily, eff. Mar. 31 ‘25 which will operate 6/Wk (all days except Sunday); second frequency in Summer 2025 (March 20-Oct. 25 ‘25) will be mix of B787-8 and -9 • Copa added flights on March 9, 16 & 23 ’25 (Sundays) • Delta summary of service changes: o New markets: MSY (eff. Feb. 27 ’25), ECP (eff. Mar. 9 ’25), IND, JAX & MEM (eff. May 7 ’25), SFO & TPA (eff. June 8 ’25) o Added …
Journey With AUS - Airport Expansion & Development Program Active Projects Update Airport Advisory Commission March 2025 Lyn Estabrook Deputy Chief – Planning & Development Table of Contents ● Project Updates Parking and Landside: West Garage Atrium Infill Airfield Infrastructure – Midfield Taxiways Utility Infrastructure Campus-Wide Central Utility Plant Relocation Concourse B and Tunnel Arrivals and Departures Hall ○ West Infill and TSA Checkpoint 3 Expansion ○ West Gate Expansion ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ● Appendix ○ ○ ○ Project Prime Firms & RCAs Project Details Project Descriptions 2 Project Updates Program Overview Journey With AUS projects are developed through a five–phase process: West Infill & TSA Checkpoint 3 Expansion *As part of the Outbound Baggage Handling System project Latest Updates ○ Curtain wall installation continues ○ Hangars and supports for the mechanical and electrical continues ○ Exterior waterproofing is nearing completion Anticipated Timeline ○ Build: Q1 2024 – Q1 2026 Design-Build: Gensler/Whiting Turner Curtain wall installation and waterproofing 5 West Gate Expansion Latest Updates ○ ○ ○ ○ Exterior framing being installed Roof decking on low roofs being installed Ramp level fireproofing complete and utility rough- ins underway Framing of roof parapets begun ○ Gate 28 passenger boarding bridge returned ○ Gate 24 passenger boarding bridge replacement in to service progress ● Anticipated Timeline ○ Build: Q2 2023 – Q1 2026 Designer: Page Construction: Hensel Phelps 6 Low roof decking lifted into place for installation Airfield Infrastructure: Midfield Taxiways Latest Updates ○ Austin Bridge & Road Work Package subcontractor contract execution complete ○ Construction submittals review ongoing ○ Grading for new roadways, parking and water quality pond ○ Activated Metal Road ○ Utility removals and new utility placement ongoing Anticipated Timeline ○ Build: Q4 2024 – Q2 2027 Designer: RS&H Construction: Austin Bridge & Road 7 Parking and Landside: Yellow Garage Latest Updates ○ 90% drawings completed ○ Groundbreaking held on February 28 ○ Multiple sub-contractor outreach events completed. Anticipated Timeline ○ Design: Q3 2024 – Q3 2025 ○ Build: Q1 2025 – Q1 2028 Designer: PGAL Construction: Austin Commercial 8 Design rendering. Final design specifications and features subject to change as the project progresses. Yellow Garage Renderings + Site Map Design renderings. Final design specifications and features subject to change as the project progresses. 9 Atrium Infill Latest Updates ○ GMP #1 executed for long-lead time items ○ 100% design in review ○ Construction expected …
FY25 Grant Update Active Grant GRANT BALANCES $5,555,650 $10,434,350 BIL-ATP $260,374 $3,304,412 AIP $474,176 $2,325,824 AIP $8,105,483 $6,144,517 BIL-ATP $25,260,000 $- BIL-ATP Grant #67 Cargo East Grant #71 BHS -West Infill Design and Construction Grant #73 Aedp Airfield Infrastructure Design Grant #74 Aedp Airfield Infrastructure Design Grant #75 Atrium Infill Construction Drawn to Date (Active) Remaining Balance to Drawdown $30,000,000 $25,000,000 $20,000,000 $15,000,000 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 $- 1 Pending Grant Grant #76 Concourse B & Tunnel Design (BIL- ATP) $33,270,000 Grant #77 CUP Design (BIL- AIG) $4,880,000 Grant #78 AEDP Airfld Infras Construction (BIL-AIG) $17,000,000 Grant #79 Maintenance Ramp/Apron Design (BIL-AIG) $2,500,000 ---------------- $57,650,000 TOTAL Pending 2 BIL By Year AIG Earmarks ATP Announced Year 1- 4 $76,090,057 $87,780,000 ATP Awarded $55,500,000 **Once pending grant 76 is obligated ATP Awarded will reflect additional $33,270,000. 3
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-0118, Agenda Item #: 4. 3/27/2025 Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of a lease with Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. for certain premises consisting of approximately 1,466 square feet of building space and related improvements for office use and support of its ground handling operations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, for a term of one year, with a renewal option for an additional one-year term. Funding: This item is projected to result in approximately $12,828 in additional revenue for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Aviation Department’s Operating Budget. Lead Department Aviation Fiscal Note This item is projected to result in approximately $12,828 in additional revenue for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Aviation Department’s Operating Budget. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to Tracy Thompson, Airport Chief Officer - Business & External Affairs at tracy.thompson@flyaustin.com <mailto:tracy.thompson@flyaustin.com>, 512-530-5023. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Austin Airport Advisory Commission on March 12, 2025. Additional Backup Information: The Department of Aviation seeks to lease Suite 200 of its air cargoport facility located at 9501 Cargo Avenue. Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. (WFS) is currently authorized to use this space under a temporary license agreement for office use and support of operations and services provided at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, and desires to secure leased premises for a longer term. Under the proposed terms for the new lease, WFS would lease for its exclusive use, approximately 1,466 square feet of building space subject to the current AUS-established cargo building base rental rate of $14.00 per square foot per annum. This will generate an estimated annual base rent total of $20,524. In addition to this base rent, there will be an O&M recovery fee calculated as 25% of the base rent, which is $5,131. The base rent is subject to escalation annually based on the higher of CPI or 3%. The proposed lease will generate an estimated $25,655 for a one-year term, or $52,079 if a one-year option renewal is exercised. City of Austin Page 1 of 1 Printed on 3/7/2025 powered by Legistar™
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-0119, Agenda Item #: 5. 3/27/2025 Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of a lease with Global Aviation Services, LLC d/b/a Primeflight GSE Maintenance for certain premises consisting of approximately 2,458 square feet of building space and related improvements for its aircraft maintenance operations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, for a term of five years, with a renewal option for an additional one-year term. Funding: This item is projected to result in approximately $21,508 in additional revenue for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Aviation Department’s Operating Budget. Lead Department Aviation Fiscal Note This item is projected to result in approximately $21,508 in additional revenue for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Aviation Department’s Operating Budget. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to Tracy Thompson, Airport Chief Officer - Business & External Affairs at tracy.thompson@flyaustin.com <mailto:tracy.thompson@flyaustin.com>, 512-530-5023. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Austin Airport Advisory Commission on March 12, 2025. Additional Backup Information: The Department of Aviation seeks to lease Suite 300 of its air cargoport facility located at 9401 Cargo Avenue., to Global Aviation Services, LLC d/b/a Primeflight GSE Maintenance (Primeflight). Primeflight is currently authorized to use this space under a temporary license agreement for the support of its operations and services provided at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and desires to secure leased premises for a longer term. Under the proposed terms for the new lease, Primeflight would lease for its exclusive use, approximately 2,458 square feet of building space applying the current AUS-established cargo building base rental rate of $14.00 per square foot per annum. This will generate an estimated annual base rent total of $34,412. In addition to this base rate, there will be an O&M recovery fee calculated as 25% of the base rent total, which is $8,603. The base rent is subject to escalation annually based on the higher of CPI or 3%. The proposed lease will generate an estimated $228,370 during the five-year term, or $278,239 if a one-year option renewal is exercised. City of Austin Page 1 of 1 Printed on 3/7/2025 powered by Legistar™
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-0305, Agenda Item #: 7. 3/27/2025 Posting Language Authorize a contract for campus closed-circuit television onsite preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs for the Department of Aviation with Convergint Technologies, LLC, for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,755,002. Funding: $408,007 is available in the Department of Aviation’s Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Department of Aviation. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $408,007 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of the Department of Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Multiple cooperative purchase programs were reviewed for these services. The Financial Services Department and the Aviation Department have determined this contractor best meets the needs of the Aviation Department to provide these services required for the City. MBE/WBE: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 12, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: The purpose of this contract is to provide full-time technicians as staff augmentation to troubleshoot and repair the Department of Aviation’s closed-circuit television (CCTV) system. Aviation's CCTV system includes approximately 1,500 cameras monitoring the campus perimeter gates, terminal building (interior and exterior City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 2/28/2025 powered by Legistar™ File #: 25-0305, Agenda Item #: 7. 3/27/2025 across five levels), various outbuildings, and parking areas (both garages and surface lots). This system is utilized by Aviation’s operations and security teams, the Transportation Security Administration, Customs and Border Protection, and Austin Police Department to ensure safety, security, compliance, and to support operational needs. Current goals include upgrades to aging and obsolete cameras, addressing network and cabling issues, resolving faulty equipment, and adapting to changing view requirements. This is a new service contract for Aviation with estimates based on …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-0309, Agenda Item #: 11. 3/27/2025 Posting Language Authorize a contract for airfield lighting, signage, and original equipment manufacturer replacement parts for the Department of Aviation with ADB Safegate Americas Holding, Inc., for a term of five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,307,805. Funding: $500,000 is available in the Department of Aviation’s Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Department of Aviation. Purchasing Language: Sole Source. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $500,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget of the Department of Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. MBE/WBE: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 12, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will support the Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring System (ALCMS) by providing original equipment manufacturer parts to ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. This system is operated by the FAA air traffic control tower to control the airfield lighting and signage systems during commercial aircraft landing and departure operations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). This contract continues to serve as part of AUS’s mission to provide safe and reliable mobility to the traveling public. City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 2/28/2025 powered by Legistar™ File #: 25-0309, Agenda Item #: 11. 3/27/2025 The ALCMS at AUS was designed, installed, and has been supported by the contractor since 1999. ADB Safegate Americas Holding, Inc. is the sole source provider and manufacturer of the replacement parts for this system. This contract will replace a contract expiring in June 2025. Historical spend data was reviewed and the quantity and authority of this contract has increased due to expanding operations at the airport and the planned future development. This contract is necessary to remain in compliance with FAA regulations. Failure to maintain our compliance could result in closure of our airfield and fines, affecting AUS’ performance. City of …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-0416, Agenda Item #: 4/10/2025(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize a contract for preventative maintenance and repair services for variable frequency drives for the Department of Aviation with Lelam Holdings d/b/a Climate Solutions, for an initial term of four years with up to one one-year extension option in an amount not to exceed $878,400. Funding: $87,840 is available in the Department of Aviation’s Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Department of Aviation. Fiscal Note Department of Aviation. Purchasing Language: MBE/WBE: were established. For More Information: solicitation. Funding in the amount of $87,840 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of the Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 8100 SSC1025 for these good and services. The solicitation was issued on December 23, 2024 and closed on January 21, 2025. Of the four offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=141777. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (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 Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March, 12, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 3/5/2025 powered by Legistar™ 1 (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 25-0416, Agenda Item #: 4/10/2025(cid:4) Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide preventative maintenance, installation, and repair services for variable frequency drives (VFDs) for the Department of Aviation. VFDs are used to precisely control the speed of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning motors, reducing energy consumption and improving comfort levels within a building. This contract will further Aviation’s goals of being environmentally conscience, extend the expected lifespan of equipment, and provide consistent indoor comfort levels for …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS ASSEMBLY ROOM 1111 4815 MUELLER BOULEVARD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Kate Clark at kate.clark@austintexas.gov or 512-974-7875. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Michael Jones, Chair Rick Krivoniak, Vice Chair Richard Brimer Andrew Clements Corky Hilliard Christopher Jackson Martin Luecke David Neider Kathy Sokolic AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on February 11, 2025. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing by Financial Services Department on Mueller Financial Update. 3. Staff briefing by Financial Services Department on the retirement of Mueller staff member Pamela Hefner. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation for the City’s FY 2025-26 Budget to provide funding to the Mueller POA for summer lifeguards to maintain public hours at the Mueller pools. 5. Discussion by RMMAPIAC Commissioners on a potential recommendation to City Council related to retirement living with healthcare options within Mueller. DISCUSSION ITEMS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 Kate Clark with the Financial Services Department (FSD), at 512-974-7875, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission, please contact Kate Clark with Financial Services Department at 512-974-7875.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Recommendation Number (20250311-004): To provide funding to the Mueller Property Owners Association (POA) for summer lifeguards at Mueller pools in the FY 2025-26 Budget WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission (RMMAPIAC) was established to advise the City Council on redevelopment issues affecting the implementation of Mueller’s Master Plan; WHEREAS, one of Mueller’s six 1996 community-forged and City Council-adopted redevelopment goals was for it to enhance, be compatible with, and accessible to its surrounding neighborhoods; WHEREAS, on December 2, 2004 the City of Austin and Catellus Austin, LLC entered into a Master Development Agreement for the public-private partnership to redevelop the former Robert Mueller Municipal Airport; WHEREAS, Mueller’s 140 acres of parks, green spaces, trails, and two swimming pools were developed with Mueller project funds, and are open to and heavily used by the larger Austin community, leading to the 2024 action by the City Council to approve continued annual payments, as budget allows, to the Mueller Property Owners Association (POA) towards maintaining the now City-owned Perimeter Parks; WHEREAS, since each were completed, the public has been welcome to use both Ella Wooten and John Gaines Pools during hours established by the POA from Memorial Day weekend in May to Labor Day weekend in September, paying a per-use fee comparable to City of Austin District Pools, with the POA providing required lifeguard services during public hours for the benefit of Mueller residents and nonresidents alike and WHEREAS, The Mueller POA establishes the budget for all Mueller parks and pools, and the current 2025 cost for lifeguards is budgeted to be approximately $140,500. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the RMMAPIAC recommends that the City Council includes sufficient funding in PARD’s FY 2025-26 and future budgets to cover Mueller pool lifeguard costs to maintain public access periods and for staff to coordinate with the Mueller POA on this item. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: ____________________________ Attest: _____________________________________________
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Recommendation Number (20250311-004): To provide funding to the Mueller Property Owners Association (POA) for summer lifeguards at Mueller pools in the FY 2025-26 Budget WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission (RMMAPIAC) was established to advise the City Council on redevelopment issues affecting the implementation of Mueller’s Master Plan; WHEREAS, one of Mueller’s six 1996 community-forged and City Council-adopted redevelopment goals was for it to enhance, be compatible with, and accessible to its surrounding neighborhoods; WHEREAS, on December 2, 2004 the City of Austin and Catellus Austin, LLC entered into a Master Development Agreement for the public-private partnership to redevelop the former Robert Mueller Municipal Airport; WHEREAS, Mueller’s 140 acres of parks, green spaces, trails, and two swimming pools were developed with Mueller project funds, and are open to and heavily used by the larger Austin community, leading to the 2024 action by the City Council to approve continued annual payments, as budget allows, to the Mueller Property Owners Association (POA) towards maintaining the now City-owned Perimeter Parks; WHEREAS, since each were completed, the public has been welcome to use both Ella Wooten and John Gaines Pools during hours established by the POA from Memorial Day weekend in May to Labor Day weekend in September, paying a per-use fee comparable to City of Austin District Pools, with the POA providing required lifeguard services during public hours for the benefit of Mueller residents and nonresidents alike and WHEREAS, The Mueller POA establishes the budget for all Mueller parks and pools, and the current 2025 cost for lifeguards is budgeted to be approximately $140,500. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the RMMAPIAC recommends that the City Council includes sufficient funding in PARD’s FY 2025-26 and future budgets to cover Mueller pool lifeguard costs to maintain public access periods and for staff to coordinate with the Mueller POA on this item. Date of Approval: March 11, 2025 Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 9-0 vote; motion approved by Commissioner Krivoniak, Commissioner Hilliard’s second. Attest: Jill Fagan, Liaison Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission
Update on Mueller Financing to the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Advisory Commission Kimberly Olivares │ Director, Financial Services Department Mueller Implementation Strategy • Public-private partnership • City holds the land; master developer takes down land gradually, then sells to third parties • Master developer designs, builds and funds all infrastructure & parks • Reimbursed by land sale proceeds and public financing (sales and property tax) • Developer retains responsibility for overall implementation of vision & goals, with City oversight Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission │March 11, 2025 Financing Model for Mueller City holds land and gradually sells to developer Catellus builds streets, utilities, parks, and other infrastructure Catellus sells land to vertical developers New Commercial and Residential development Reimbursements Mueller Project Revenue Fund Mueller Tax Increment Financing Property Taxes Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission │March 11, 2025 Mueller Current Development • Over 3.5 M square feet Commercial, Institutional & Civic development completed • Including over 680,000 SF of retail • Over 5,000 Single and Multi-Family Units completed • Including 1,411 affordable units Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission │March 11, 2025 Initial Project Finance Plan • Approximately $265 Million in project costs • $185 million land sales • $65 million in public financing • $50 million in debt from the TIF • $15 million in Sales Tax • $15 million in other revenue • Reimbursed by land sale proceeds and public financing (sales and property tax) • City’s risk is minimized • Relies on project revenue to support project costs • Catellus provides interim funding for project costs Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission │March 11, 2025 Mueller TIF Recap Base Year TIF Duration Base Assessed Value (AV) Current AV (Tax Yr 2024) COA Capture % Other Entity Participation Other Participation Current Project Cost Estimated Project Cost to be covered by TIF Debt Mueller (TIF #16) Through 2032 $2.6 billion 2004 $0 100% n/a Yes / Developer $355 million $60 million Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission │March 11, 2025 Mueller Debt Summary Year 2007 2009 2012 2014 Type Sales Tax Amount $12.0 million TIF (Property Tax) $15.0 million TIF (Property Tax) $16.8 million TIF (Property Tax) $15.8 million TOTAL $59.6 million • Current (2024) annual TIF debt service is approximately $ 5.0 million • Current (2024) annual TIF revenue is estimated to be $12.5 million • …
RMMAPIAC MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 11, 2025 ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025 The Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at the Austin Energy Headquarters located at 4815 Mueller Boulevard Austin, TX 78723. The meeting was also offered via videoconference. Chair Jones called the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: • Michael Jones, Chair • Rick Krivoniak, Vice-Chair • Richard Brimer • Andrew Clements • Christopher Jackson Commission Members in Attendance Remotely: • None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • Corky Hilliard • Martin Luecke • David Neider • Kathy Sokolic • Jeff Brown thanked Commissioners for their time and efforts serving on the Commission, especially related to the Browning Hangar. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes from the Regular Meeting on February 11, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Hilliard’s motion, Commissioner Krivoniak’s second on an 8-0 vote; Commissioner Jackson was off the dais. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing by Financial Services Department: Kimberly Olivares provided a financial update on Mueller, including tax increment financing (TIF) debt obligations. 3. Staff briefing by Financial Services Department: Jill Fagan updated the Commission the retirement of longstanding Mueller team city staff member, Pamela Hefner. 1 RMMAPIAC MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 11, 2025 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and action by Commissioners regarding a recommendation for the City’s FY 2025-26 Budget to provide funding to the Mueller POA for summer lifeguards to maintain public hours at the Mueller pools. a. The motion to Council to include in the budget funding for summer lifeguards for Mueller pools and to maintain public hours was approved on Commissioner Krivoniak’s motion, Commissioner Hilliard’s second on a 9-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Discussion by Commissioners on a potential recommendation to City Council related to retirement living with healthcare options within Mueller: Commissioners discussed additional items for consideration related to a draft recommendation for assisted living combined with a continuum of healthcare choices, including its affordability, potential funding sources and proximity to Mueller. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Jones asked the Commissioners to email him potential future agenda item requests. Chair Jones adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the April 8, 2025 meeting on Commissioner Sokolic’s motion, Commissioner Hilliard’s second on an 8-0 …
REGULAR MEETING of the PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration.” Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Casey Haney (District 6) Claire Hempel, Chair (District 8) Awais Azhar, Vice Chair (Mayor’s Representative) Ryan Johnson (District 7) Greg Anderson, Secretary (District 4) Alice Woods, Parliamentarian (District 2) Patrick Howard (District 1) Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Felicity Maxwell (District 5) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Grayson Cox (District 10) Alberta Phillips (Mayor’s Representative) Adam Haynes (Mayor’s Representative) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Jessica Cohen, Chair of Board of Adjustment TC Broadnax, City Manager Candace Hunter, AISD Board of Trustees Richard Mendoza – Director of Transportation and Public Works EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, according to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on the agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071. Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Steven Maddoux, 512-974-6080 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS Location: 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0008.02 - 2967 Manor Road Revision; Districts 1 and 9 2967 Manor Road, Boggy Creek and Tannehill Branch Watersheds; Rosewood Neighborhood Planning Area and MLK TOD Station Area Plan Owner/Applicant: 2967 Manor AGV, LLC Agent: Request: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase) Specific Regulating District to Mixed Use land use and to remove the specified property from the MLK TOD Station Area …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Azhar called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Awais Azhar Greg Anderson Grayson Cox Felicity Maxwell Casey Haney Danielle Skidmore Alice Woods Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Patrick Howard Ryan Johnson Commissioners Absent: Claire Hempel Adam Haynes Alberta Phillips Ex-officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-officio Members in Attendance Remotely: Candace Hunter Ex-officio Members Absent: 1 TC Broadnax Richard Mendoza PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, February 11, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Haney’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Cox and Johnson were off the dais. Chair Hempel and Commissioners Haynes and Phillips were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0008.01 - 2600 E Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; Location: District 1 2600 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Boggy Creek Watershed; Rosewood Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: CTMS Holdings LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo, AICP) Civic to Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of Mixed Use land use for NPA-2024- 0008.01 - 2600 E Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, located at 2600 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Haney’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Cox and Johnson were off the dais. Chair Hempel and Commissioners Haynes and Phillips were absent. 3. Rezoning: C14-2024-0111 - 2600 E Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; District 1 2600 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Boggy Creek Watershed; Rosewood Neighborhood Planning Area Location: Owner/Applicant: CTMS Holdings LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) GO-V-CO-NP to GR-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP Recommended Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of GR-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP for C14- 2024-0111 - 2600 E Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, located at 2600 East Martin 2 Luther King Jr. Boulevard, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Haney’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Cox and Johnson were …
Planning Commission: March 11, 2025 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Rosewood Neighborhood Plan and the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Transit Oriented Development (MLK TOD) Station Area Plan CASE#: NPA-2024-0008.02 DATE FILED: July 25, 2024 PROJECT NAME: 2967 Manor Road Revision PC DATE: March 11, 2025 February 11, 2025 January 28, 2025 January 14, 2025 ADDRESS/ES: 2967 Manor Road DISTRICT AREA: 1 and 9 SITE AREA: 0.68 acres (for parcel) OWNER/APPLICANT: 2967 Manor AGV, LLC AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase and Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Specific Regulating District To: Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2024-0107 From: TOD-NP To: CS-DB90-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: Rosewood Neighborhood Plan adopted January 10, 2002. Martin Luther King, Jr. Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Station Area Plan adopted March 12, 2009. Page 1 of 32 02 NPA-2024-0008.02 - 2967 Manor Road Revision; Districts 1 and 91 of 32 CITY COUNCIL DATE: January 30, 2025 March 6, 2025 Planning Commission: March 11, 2025 ACTION: Postponed to March 6, 2025 at the request of Staff. ACTION: Staff postponement request to April 10, 2025. ACTION: (action pending) April 10, 2025 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: March 11, 2025 – (action pending) February 11, 2025 – Postponed to March 11, 2025 on the consent agenda at the request of staff. [A. Azhar – 1st; F. Maxwell – 2nd] Vote: 10-0 [P. Howard, A. Phillips, and A. Haynes absent]. January 28, 2025 – After postponement discussion, postponed to February 11, 2025 on the consent agenda at the request of the applicant. [F. Maxwell – 1st; A. Azhar – 2nd] Vote: 7-3 [G. Anderson and A. Woods absent. G. Cox, A. Haynes, and N. Barrera-Ramirez voted nay]. January 14, 2025 – Postponed to January 28, 2025 on the consent agenda at the request of staff. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use and to be removed from the boundaries of the MLK TOD Station Area Plan. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use and for the property to be removed from the MLK TOD boundaries because the proposed rezoning will allow for a denser development that is more transit- supportive than could be achieved under the existing TOD-NP. The proposed rezoning would allow for approximately 81 housing …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0107 (Manor Road Revision Rezone) DISTRICTS: 1 and 9 ADDRESS: 2967 Manor Road ZONING FROM: TOD-NP TO: CS-DB90-NP SITE AREA: approximately 0.68 acres (approximately 29,620 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: 2967 Manor AGV, LLC AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting general commercial services-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Staff also recommends granting the applicant’s request for a waiver under Section 25-2- 652(F)(3)(b) (the ground-floor commercial requirement of DB90) as allowed un der Section 25-2-652(F)(3)(e) requested in an applicant letter dated December 20, 2024 found in exhibit D. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see the basis of recommendation section below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 14, 2025: Staff postponement request to January 28, 2025, granted. January 28, 2025: Planning Commission granted a postponement to February 11, 2025. February 11, 2025: Applicant postponement request to March 11, 2025. March 11, 2025: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: January 30, 2025: Staff postponement request to February 27, 2025, granted. February 27, 2025: Staff postponement request to March 6, 2025. March 6, 2025: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: This request would remove the subject tract from the Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. TOD Station Area Plan. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently a one-story service garage/auto repair use within the Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. TOD Station Area Plan, which was adopted in 2009 (see area 03 C14-2024-0107 - Manor Road Revision Rezone; Districts 1 and 91 of 17 C14-2024-0107 2 case histories section below). The subject tract is at the southwest corner of the intersection of Manor Road and Airport Boulevard. To the east of the tract is a convenience store/gas station, to the south of the tract is a drainage easement and three single-family homes, to the west of the tract is a very small one-story office building, to the north of the tract (across Manor Road) is another one-story service garage/auto repair use. Both Manor Road and Airport are Imagine Austin Corridors, Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) level 3 corridors, and identified as part of the ASMP Transit Priority Network. This site is between the MLK Station Imagine Austin Activity Center (approximately 250 feet to the west) and the Mueller …
6 March 2025 To the Board Members of the Planning Commission: My name is Brian Bedrosian. I am the Chair of the North Loop Neighborhood Plan Contact Team (NLNPCT – the “neighborhood”). I am writing this letter on behalf of the NLNPCT in support of United Properties’ (the “applicant”) request for DB90 zoning to be added to the combined properties north of 56th Street, south of Koenig Lane, east of the CapMetro Red Line tracks and west of Airport Blvd (collectively referred to as the “northern parcels”)– properties in the north-central sector of our plan area. On February 26th the NLNPCT held a Special Session devoted to the greater project that United Properties is proposing to build in this area of the neighborhood. The project area includes the northern parcels mentioned above, as well as additional properties within the same east-west boundaries down to 55th Street, along with a triangle of land between the Red Line tracks and the FLORA development just south of 55th (collectively referred to as the “southern parcels”). Stephen Buchanan of United Properties was in attendance at our meeting and presented the applicant’s current plans for the project. After much discussion, the eligible NLNPCT voting members present, representing a quorum of the overall NLNPCT membership, voted unanimously to support the applicant’s zoning requests contingent upon the signing of a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) between United Properties and the NLNPCT. In order to provide sufficient time to negotiate the contents of this MOU, the NLNPCT voted to permit the applicant to proceed with presenting their zoning case for the northern parcels to the Planning Commission and in exchange United Properties has agreed to postpone the hearing on the southern parcels until the MOU is signed and approved by both parties. 04 C14-2024-0167 - Airport & Koenig DB90 Tracts Rezoning - Parcel A1 of 2 We believe that this project has the opportunity to achieve the goals of North Loop Neighborhood Plan which targeted this area in our FLUM as a Neighborhood Urban Center. This land use category would provide increased density and affordability, new retail and commercial offerings, and rich public spaces – acting as an extension of our already successful urban corridor along North Loop Boulevard (53rd Street). We are concurrently working with the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD), ATP, TPW, CapMetro, the Redline Parkway Initiative, and Council District 4 to ensure that this project offers …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0167 – Airport & Koenig Tracts DB90 Rezoning – Parcel A DISTRICT: 4 ADDRESS: 501 E. Koenig Ln Svrd EB, 629 E. Koenig Ln, 600 E. 56th St., 700 E. 56th St., 702 E. 56th St., 5600 Middle Fiskville Rd., 5601 ½ Middle Fiskville Rd., 5608 ½ Middle Fiskville Rd. ZONING FROM: CS-MU-V-CO-NP, CS-V-CO-NP TO: CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP SITE AREA: 7.39 acres PROPERTY OWNER: BUP 501 Austin Owner LLC (Victor Young, Phil Cattanach), Johnson Special Land, Ltd. (T.J. Schultz), River City Partners, Ltd. (T.J. Schultz) AGENT: Dubois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman) CASE MANAGER: Marcelle Boudreaux (512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – mixed use - vertical mixed use building – conditional overlay - density bonus 90 - neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay prohibits the following uses: Adult Oriented Business and Pawn Shop Services. The Conditional Overlay makes the following uses conditional: Agricultural Sales and Services, Campground, Construction Sales and Services, Equipment Repair Services, Kennels, Commercial Blood Plasma center, Convenience Storage, Equipment Sales, Vehicle storage. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 11, 2025: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 04 C14-2024-0167 - Airport & Koenig DB90 Tracts Rezoning - Parcel A1 of 22 Case number C14-2024-0167 Page 2 ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229-073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. Subsequently, the applicant submitted a rezoning application to request the -DB90 combining district, in order for the City to continue review of site plan. The conditional and prohibited uses in the Conditional Overlay were established during the North Loop Neighborhood Plan rezonings (Ord. No. 020523-31),and are requested by the Applicant and some are recommended by Staff for this new rezoning. This rezoning is related to other DB90 rezoning cases in close proximity to the subject case located on Middle Fiskville Road, Koenig Ln., E 56th St., E. 55th St. Martin Ave., and Airport Blvd. All of those cases are as follows: C14-2024-0167, C14-2025-0010, C14-2025-0014, C14-2025-0012 (including C14-79-019(RCT)), C14-2025-0015, C14-2025-0017, and C14- 2025-0016. CASE …
