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Electric Utility CommissionFeb. 10, 2025

Item 3- RCA: Lithium Battery Storage System original pdf

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..Body Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for lithium battery storage systems and maintenance for Austin Energy with Eaton Corporation, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $967,500. Funding: $630,000 is available in Austin Energy’s Capital Budget and $67,500 is available in the Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $630,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding in the amount of $67,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Sole Source. 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: February 10, 2025- To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide Austin Energy with an upgrade to lithium battery storage units and maintenance to the Uninterrupted Power Supply system that provides backup energy to Austin Energy’s System Control Center during power outages, allowing the transition away from aging flywheel storage systems. This upgraded system will ensure critical operations continue to provide support to Austin Energy customers during an outage. Additionally, the lithium batteries will provide long-term savings and environmental sustainability by reducing emissions while ensuring the reliability of Austin Energy’s System Control Center. Eaton Corporation is the only authorized contractor that can provide support and enhancements to the proprietary software on the existing Uninterrupted Power Supply system. Without this contract, Austin Energy will be unable to reduce operational disruptions, enhance energy storage, and support a mission critical location.

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Item 4- RCA: Software and Maintenance original pdf

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..Body Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for asset management software and support for Austin Energy with PowerPlan, Inc., for a term of five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,000,000. Funding: $1,050,000 is available in Austin Energy’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) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $1,050,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Sole Source. 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: February 10, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide Austin Energy with PowerPlan software licensing and support which is used for asset management and cost-recovery. PowerPlan is specifically designed to meet the needs of electric utilities and is critical to Austin Energy’s ability to financially manage its assets and provides valuable insights that allow Austin Energy to determine how compliance requirements impact the treatment of assets. PowerPlan, Inc. is the current and sole provider of PowerPlan software maintenance and support and retains exclusive rights to the proprietary source code for the application. Without this contract, Austin Energy would be exposed to compliance risk and unable to maximize financial performance.

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Item 5- RCA: Solar for All original pdf

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..De Posting Language ..Title Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Harris County in support of the Solar for All Program activities, for the term of March 27, 2025, through the grant period ending August 31, 2029, for a total agreement in the amount not to exceed $31,593,683. Funding in the amount of $31,593,683 is available starting in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Austin Energy Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $31,593,683 is available starting in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Austin Energy Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund. Prior Council Action: October 24, 2024- Council approved an ordinance to accept and appropriate grant funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and add three full-time equivalent grant positions to implement the Solar for All residential-serving community and residential rooftop solar program For More Information: Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions, Austin Energy, (512)-322-6327; Tim Harvey, Customer Renewable Solutions Manager (512)- 482-5386; Amy Everhart, Local Government Issues Director (512) 322-6087. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 10, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. February 18, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: On December 17, 2024, Harris County received a subrecipient agreement from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for The Texas Solar for All Coalition. Harris County has asked for subrecipient acceptance during the next meetings of the Commissioners Court. Austin Energy as a Coalition Member and as a subrecipient, will be required to execute an interlocal agreement with Harris County to carry out the performance of this award. Subrecipient interlocal agreement is subject to applicable EPA regulatory and statutory provisions, all terms and conditions of the signed agreement for a five-year grant term. The objective of these funds is to accelerate community solar projects in the City of Austin over the next five years. Austin Energy plans to provide financial and technical assistance to low-income and disadvantaged communities to deploy community solar and residential-serving distributed solar energy and storage projects. Solar projects receiving financial assistance from this federal funding may receive assistance for upgrades that maximize the benefits, such as energy efficiency improvements through existing Austin Energy weatherization programming. The expected outcomes include climate and air pollution benefits, equity and community benefits, and market transformation benefits. The intended beneficiaries include households in low-income and disadvantaged communities. The improvements …

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Item 6- RCA: Professional Dues and Memberships original pdf

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..De Posting Language ..Title Authorize expenditures for annual renewals of professional dues and memberships in national and state associations and organizations related to the electric utility industry, in an amount not to exceed $460,000. Funding is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: February 29, 2024- City Council approved expenditures for annual renewals of professional dues and memberships in national and state associations and organizations related to the electric utility industry. For More Information: Tammy Cooper, Deputy General Manager, Regulatory, Communications, Compliance, & Legal Services (512) 505-3901 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 10, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The following list identifies and describes professional membership organizations of which Austin Energy is a member. The list includes dues amounts for 2025. 1. Large Public Power Council (LPPC): an amount not to exceed $176,037 LPPC members are focused on providing reliable and affordable electricity for the customers and communities they serve across the country. LPPC consists of 25 of the nation’s largest public power systems, including Austin Energy, City Public Service Energy and Lower Colorado River Authority. LPPC provides forums where public power electric utility professionals exchange information and best practices. LPPC has several committees, task forces, and working groups that address a wide range of issues including federal legislation, environmental rules and regulations, tax implications, cyber security, emerging trends, and electric and energy policy and regulation. LPPC hires professional consultants in each of these areas to assist the organization and its individual members. 2. American Public Power Association (APPA): an amount not to exceed $144,812 APPA is the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power 2,000 towns and cities nationwide. APPA represents public power before the federal government to protect the interests of the more than 49 million people that public power utilities serve, and the 93,000 people they employ. APPA advocates and advises on electricity policy, technology, trends, training, and operations. APPA provides an array of services to assist Austin Energy in fulfilling its mission to safely provide clean, affordable, and reliable service. APPA provides detailed analyses of federal legislation related to the electric utility industry, and a full array of advocacy, education, and information services and programs. APPA also coordinates disaster recovery efforts. 3. Texas …

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Electric Utility CommissionFeb. 10, 2025

Item 7- RCA: Reclosers original pdf

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..Body Posting Language ..Title Authorize two contracts for electronic distribution circuit reclosers for Austin Energy with KBS Electrical Distributors Inc. and Priester-Mell & Nicholson Inc., each for initial terms of two years with up to three one- year extension options, for total contract amounts not to exceed $32,500,000 divided equally between the contractors, or the department may choose any contractor that has the available product. Funding: $32,500,000 is available in Austin Energy’s Capital Budget. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 1100 CPG1001 for these goods. The solicitation was issued on November 4, 2024, and closed on December 10, 2024. Of the four offers received, the recommended contractors submitted the lowest responsive offers. 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=141468 . MBE/WBE: 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 goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities. 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. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 10, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: These contracts will provide electronic distribution circuit reclosers for Austin Energy, which are installed on overhead electric distribution lines to detect disturbances, open the electric circuit to allow the disturbance to clear, and reclose the circuit to restore power. Reclosers improve system performance, reduce momentary power outages, improve reliability, and isolate permanent electric faults. The reclosers will be used on an as- needed basis to replace units as they reach their end of life and be used for new project installations. If a contract is not approved, restoration of power during outages would be impacted.

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Item 8- Staff Briefing First Quarter Financial Report original pdf

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Austin Energy Quarterly Financial Report 1st Quarter FY 2025 Stephanie Koudelka Austin Energy Director of Finance February 2025 © Austin Energy Agenda Executive Summary Financial Health Budget to Actual Financial Statements Quarterly Financial Report 2 Executive Summary FY25 Operating Results Bond Rating Operating income was favorable compared to budget by 7%. Austin Energy’s AA- bond rating was affirmed, remaining below target AA. Financial Policies Austin Energy is substantially compliant with policies as of December. Power Supply Adjustment $111M over recovered as of December. 3 Financial Health S&P Bond Rating (Target AA) Days Cash on Hand Debt Service Coverage Operating Margin Debt to Capitalization Target > 200 Days Target > 2.5x Target > 10% Target < 50% Actual 194 Days Actual 2.3x Actual 11% Actual 56% Includes 40 Days of pass- through over recovery AA- Stable Outlook • AA- rating was affirmed by S&P • $241M bond issuance November 2024 • Successful sale with strong investor demand 4 Austin Energy Quarterly Financial Report Financial Statements 5 Budget to Actual – Fund Summary Millions of $ Actual Budget Base Revenue Power Supply Revenue Other Operating Revenues Total Operating Revenues Power Supply Expense Other Operating Expenses Total Operating Expenses Operating Income (Loss) Transfers In Interest Revenue Debt Service Income (Loss) Before Transfers Out Administrative Support General Fund Economic Development Other Transfers CIP Transfer - Internal $ 171 $ 163 134 123 420 120 248 368 52 5 9 (42) 24 (10) (31) (3) (4) (25) 115 114 400 100 244 344 56 5 9 (45) 25 (10) (31) (3) (4) (25) Favorable (Unfavorable) $ 8 (19) (9) (20) 20 4 24 4 0 0 (3) 1 0 0 0 0 0 Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues $ (48) $ (49) $ 1 6 Budget to Actual - Power Supply Adjustment s n o i l l i m $ 80 $ 60 40 20 0 Actual Cost Budget Cost PSA Revenue 7 Actual to Budget Analysis Capital Improvement Plan $400M Capital Project Spend Financing Power Generation Joint Projects Transmission Distribution Substations District Cooling General 12% 26% 62% Cash Debt $ Millions $0 $50 $100 $150 $200 Contributions in Aid of Construction FY25 Spend Plan FY25 Actuals 8 $ in Millions Operating Revenues Power Supply Operating Revenue Power Supply Operating Expense Operating Expenses Depreciation Expense Operating Income (Loss) Other Revenues (Expenses) General Fund Transfer Net Income (Loss) Income Statement Fiscal Year Ended 12/31/2023 12/31/2024 $283 …

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Item 9- Staff Briefing First Quarter Operations Report original pdf

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Austin Energy FY2025 Q1 Operations Update Lisa Martin Deputy General Manager & Chief Operating Officer February 10, 2025 © Austin Energy Agenda Executive Summary Environmental Performance Reliability Performance Strategic Goal Work Quarterly Operations Update 2 Executive Summary Renewable production 43% aggregate renewable production as a percentage of load in Q1. Carbon-free production 65% carbon-free generation as a percentage of load in Q1. High availability of generators Resources at Sand Hill, FPP, and STP all exhibited high availability sufficient to match fall demand. Reliability performance trend stable Performance metrics show similar outage duration and frequency compared to last quarter. 3 Austin Energy Operations Update Environmental Performance 4 Carbon-Free Generation as a Percentage of Load Monthly Data 65% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Nuclear Renewable 5 Carbon-Free Generation as a Percentage of Load Rolling 12-Month Average Data 63% 6 Net Generation and Load Analysis FY2025 Q1 Generation vs. Consumption (MWH) Power Generation Cost by Fuel Type 8% 6% 20% 66% Nuclear Coal NG Renewable G ENERAT IO N C O NS U MPT IO N Historical Q4 System Peak Demand (MW) Power Generation as Percent of Consumption 1,406,486 Renewable 698,193 NG 196,473 Coal 735,350 Nuclear 3,286,940 35% 43% 22% 2021 2022 2023 2024 Renewable Nuclear Other 7 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 - Austin Energy Operations Update Reliability Performance 8 Generator Commercial Availability FY2025 Q1 Generation Resource Commercial Availability Summer Target Commercial Availability Q1 Actuals Sand Hill Combined Cycle Fayette Power Project (G1) Fayette Power Project (G2) South Texas Project (G1) South Texas Project (G2) 95% 97% 97% 100% 100% 69.5% 100% 0% 59.3% 100% 9 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Operations EV Charging Operations Updates • Overall charging network had an uptime of 98.5% on a 12-month rolling average • DC Fast Charging had a cumulative uptime of 97.7% on a 12-month rolling average • Austin Energy actively engaged ChargePoint and Smart Charge America to perform reactive and quarterly preventative maintenance Reporting Outages EV Drivers can report outages through: • ChargePoint app • Austin 3-1-1 • Email Austin Energy – pluginaustin@austinenergy.com 10 ChargePoint measures station uptime as the portion of time each individual charging port is working over a defined time period Electric Vehicle Charging Station Operations Charging Sessions EV Charging Station Usage • Averaging over 34,000 charging sessions per month • 688 MWh of energy dispensed on average each month • Peak usage time: …

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Animal Advisory CommissionFeb. 10, 2025

Item #2 Animal Services Office Daily Inventory Report 1-1-2025 original pdf

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Cat & Dog Inventory 1/1/2025 Total Inventory Owned Quarantine Sheltered Total 0 149 149 0 154 154 At AAC - Sheltered Only Kittens Cats Puppy Sm Dog Lrg Dog Total Kittens Cat Puppy Sm Dog Lrg Dog Total 52 21 261 0 64 64 7 0 0 4 6 0 0 1 0 0 25 25 0 24 24 2 0 0 0 0 6 1 0 2 0 0 13 13 1 415 416 7 0 4 4 3 0 9 6 0 1 806 807 35 18 4 8 21 365 1 11 11 11 0 121 121 2 319 321 13 10 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 49 0 100 100 18 6 0 0 2 0 2 2 10 92 2 60 62 39 11 294 485 Not at AAC - Sheltered Only Kitten Cat Puppy Sm Dog Lrg Dog Total Adopt Cactus Cat CK APD CK TCSO Foster No Hold Partner Quarantine Reclaim Snr Total At Vet In Foster Total Cat & Dog Intakes & Outcomes 12/31/2024 Intakes Owner Surrender Public Assist Stray - ACO Stray - Citizen Total Outcomes ADOPTION Euthanasia Return to Owner RTO-ADOPT TRANSFER Total Difference Kittens Cat Puppy Sm Dog Lrg Dog Others Total 7 7 3 9 13 39 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 12 14 0 2 0 3 3 8 6 0 0 0 0 6 1 0 0 3 4 8 4 0 0 0 0 4 2 4 1 2 5 14 15 3 1 1 2 22 0 1 2 1 0 4 1 2 0 0 1 4 4 0 0 0 0 4 38 6 1 1 4 50 Kittens Cat Puppy Sm Dog Lrg Dog Total Kittens Cats Puppies Sm Dog Lrg Dogs Total Total 13 -2 -4 8 4 19

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Item #2 Animal Services Office Daily Inventory Report 2-1-2025 original pdf

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Cat & Dog Inventory 2/1/2025 Total Inventory Owned Quarantine Sheltered Total Kittens Cats Puppy Sm Dog Lrg Dog Total 0 149 149 0 109 109 0 14 14 At AAC - Sheltered Only Kittens Cat Puppy Sm Dog Lrg Dog Total 17 40 228 0 85 85 8 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 57 0 57 13 8 2 4 1 1 3 25 1 98 1 50 0 51 14 33 9 0 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 45 0 45 2 0 1 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 9 0 5 0 5 2 386 388 10 0 6 5 2 4 6 0 0 1 1 2 743 745 321 10 37 13 11 28 5 9 25 1 2 1 123 280 125 283 28 64 261 460 Not at AAC - Sheltered Only Kitten Cat Puppy Sm Dog Lrg Dog Total Adopt Cactus Cat CK APD Foster No Hold Partner Reclaim Snr Surgery Total Quarantine At Vet In Foster TLAC Total Cat & Dog Intakes & Outcomes 01/31/2025 Intakes Owner Surrender Stray - ACO Stray - Citizen Total Outcomes ADOPTION DIED Return to Owner RTO-ADOPT TRANSFER Total Difference Kittens Cat Puppy Sm Dog Lrg Dog Others Total 2 17 12 15 46 0 2 0 4 6 5 0 0 0 0 5 0 5 1 10 16 7 1 1 0 1 15 0 6 8 1 7 0 0 0 3 0 3 1 0 4 6 0 2 1 3 10 10 12 0 1 2 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 2 25 1 4 1 7 38 Kittens Cat Puppy Sm Dog Lrg Dog Total Kittens Cats Puppies Sm Dog Lrg Dogs Total Total -1 -7 -5 8 7 2

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Item #2 Animal Services Office Outcome Intake Data 10-1-2024 to 01-31-2025 original pdf

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Information is from October 1, 2024– January 31, 2025 Information compiled via ASO Power BI dashboards. Difference of outcomes - intakes Outcome Year (fiscal) Intake Year (fiscal) Dog totals Cat totals Totals Dog totals Cat totals Totals Dog totals Cat totals Totals Cats Adoption Transfer Euthanasia Died Missing Total Dog Adoption Transfer Euthanasia Died Missing Total RTO/RTO Adopt SNR (former SCRP) RTO/RTO Adopt 2025 1653 1693 3346 2025 1611 1881 3492 2025 -42 188 146 2025 1363 58 249 56 26 2 127 1881 2025 1034 235 286 49 7 0 1611

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Animal Advisory CommissionFeb. 10, 2025

Item #2 Animal Services Office Statistical Report - January 2025 original pdf

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Animal Services Office Statistical Report – January 2023-2025 January 2025 Intake January 2024 Intake January 2023 Intake January 2025 Adoptions January 2024 Adoptions January 2023 Adoptions January 2024 RTOs January 2023 RTOs January 2023 RTOs January 2025 Animals Euthanized January 2024 Animals Euthanized January 2023 Animals Euthanized January 2025 Total Live Release Rate January 2024 Total Live Release Rate January 2023 Total Live Release Rate January 2025 Animal Vaccinations January 2024 Animal Vaccinations January 2023 Animal Vaccinations January 2025 Spayed/Neuter at AAC January 2024 Spayed/Neutered at AAC January 2023 Spayed/Neutered at AAC January 2025 Animal Deaths at AAC/Foster January 2024 Animal Deaths at AAC/Foster January 2023 Animal Deaths at AAC/Foster January 2025 Animals Transferred: January 2024 Animals Transferred January 2023 Animals Transferred January 2025 Animal Lost, Stolen or Missing January 2024 Animals Lost, Stolen or Missing January 2023 Animals Lost, Stolen or Missing January 2025 SNR Program January 2024 SNR Program January 2023 SNR Program January 2025 Intact Animals Adopted/RTO January 2024 Intact Animals Adopted/RTO January 2023 Intact Animals Adopted/RTO

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Animal Advisory CommissionFeb. 10, 2025

Item #2 Austin Animal Services Report - January 2025 original pdf

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January 2025 AUSTIN ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT 1 Animal Services News • The live outcome rate for January was 96.28%. • A total of 852 animals were brought to the shelter which included 481 dogs, 346 cats, 12 wild animals, 7 rabbits, 2 pigeons, 2 guinea pigs, one lizard, and one chicken. • A total of 595 animals were adopted (172 adult dogs, 118 puppies, 192 kittens, and 113 adult cats). • A total of 80 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). • On January 1, there were 807 dogs and cats within the ASO inventory (485 onsite, 319 in foster, 2 at a vet • On February 1, there were 745 dogs and cats within the ASO inventory (460 onsite, 280 in foster, 2 at a vet clinic, and 0 at TLAC). clinic, and 1 at TLAC). Animal Protection • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 37 animals to their owners in the field. • Officers handed out 31 fencing assistance applications and implanted 7 microchip(s). • Officers impounded 90 injured animals and delivered approximately 28 wildlife animals to Austin Wildlife Rescue. positive bat. • Officers entered 212 rabies exposure reports and submitted 12 specimens for rabies testing. We had 1 • There were 86 total coyote related activities (Behavior types include Sighting, Encounter, Incident, and Observation. “Observation” is defined as hearing coyotes howling and finding scat or footprints.) o 47 sightings o 29 wild sick o 3 incidents o 1 observations o 2 encounters o 3 wild injured o 1 wild speak • Out of 86 coyote related activities, 53 (62%) reports fell within the reported behavior types (sighting, encounter, incident, and observation) o Encounters: Pets were a factor in 2/2 (100%) of encounters reported. ▪ 1/2 encounters (50%) involved a coyote with mange following caller and dog ▪ 1/2 encounters (50%) involved a coyote “approached” caller and dog o Incidents: Pets were a factor in 3/3 (100%) of incidents reported. ▪ 1/3 incidents (33%) involved a coyote “acting aggressive”. Unable to contact the ▪ 1/3 incidents (33%) involved a coyote growling at caller. Unable to contact the caller caller for more information for more information ▪ 1/3 incidents (33%) involved a coyote “aggressively approaching” caller and dog. Unable to contact the caller for more information • Out of 86 coyote related reports, 33 (38%) reports were updated to the correct behavior types. o 8 …

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Item #5 Proposed Additions to the ASO Strategic Plan original pdf

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Proposed Additions to ASO Strategic Plan Spay Neuter (Page 13) • Goal 2: Add language to Strategy A as noted in underlined terms so that sentence is: “Partner with volunteers and organizations that support community cats to identify opportunities to enhance, reduce barriers to, and maximize the impact of trap-neuter-return programs. Open Intake (Page 14) Open Intake (Page 15): • Goal 1: Add Strategy C as follows: “C. Develop methods to identify and implement policies to prioritize emergency cases and most at-risk animals for immediate intake.” • Goal 3: Remove “Get” in title. • Add language to Strategy A as noted in underlined terms so that sentence is: “Review, research, and provide recommendations on policies, regulations, processes, and programs that advance pet- friendly policies (e.g., restrictions on pet rent, pet deposits, breed restrictions, and weight limits), seeking review and/or approval from governing bodies as applicable. Live Release (Page 16): Live Release (Page 17): • Goal 1: Add Strategy G as follows: “G. Develop and implement plan to foster media partnerships and increase opportunities for media coverage.” • Goal 2: Add Strategy E as follows: “E. Analyze and explore opportunities for fixed satellite adoption centers in high-traffic locations.”

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LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory CommissionFeb. 10, 2025

Agenda original pdf

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REGULAR MEETING of the LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, February 10, 2025, at 6:30 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory 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, contact Ryan Sperling, Office of the City Clerk, at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. Jerry Joe Benson (Vice Chair) District 5 KB Brookins CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Kitty McLeod Katie Coyne VACANT Brigitte Bandit VACANT J. Scott Neal (Chair) Garry Brown CALL TO ORDER District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 6 District 7 District 8 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Appointment Commissioner Mariana Krueger Appointment District 9 Brandon Wollerson District 10 Rocío Fierro-Pérez Mayor Alexander Andersen Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Morgan Davis Taylor Treviño AGENDA 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 LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission's regular meeting on January 13, 2025. Page 1 of 4 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding CommUnityCare’s new IDEALhealth program. Presentation by Dr. Crystal Walker, Associate Director of Sexual Health Program, CommUnityCare. 3. Presentation regarding federal and state policies impacting the LGBTQIA+ community and how the community can engage with legislators. Presentation by Rachel Gonzales, Senior Regional Organizing Lead, Human Rights Campaign. 4. Presentation regarding the status of immigrant communities in Austin. Presentation by Roberto Lopez, Beyond Borders Senior Advocacy manager, Texas Civil Rights Project. 5. Discussion on potential budget recommendations relating to the LGBTQIA+ community in Austin. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve the formation of a working group to review budget recommendations by the Joint Inclusion Committee and propose potential budget recommendations to the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission. 7. Amend the annual schedule to change the March 10 regular meeting to March 3. 8. Approve a statement reaffirming the commission’s solidarity with and support of the LGBTQIA+ Community in Austin. …

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LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory CommissionFeb. 10, 2025

January 13, 2025 Draft Minutes original pdf

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LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025 The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 6:30 PM at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas, 78752, Room #1401/1402. Commissioners in attendance in person: J. Scott Neal (Chair) Jerry Joe Benson (Vice Chair) Alexander Andersen Brigitte Bandit KB Brookins Garry Brown Katie Coyne Morgan Davis Mariana Krueger Taylor Treviño Brandon Wollerson Commissioners in attendance remotely: Rocío Fierro-Pérez Kitty McLeod Chair Neal called the meeting to order at 6:40 PM. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Clayton Gibson spoke on the LGBTQ Cultural Center Feasibility Study. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission's regular meeting on December 9, 2024 The minutes were approved on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Benson’s second, on a 13-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding the upcoming Texas Legislature Session and potential draft bills pertaining to the LGBTQ+ Community. Presentation by Equality Texas. Presentation provided by Landon Richie, Policy Coordinator, TENT. 3. Presentation regarding the status of the transgender community in Austin Presentation by Landon Richie, Policy Coordinator, Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT). Page 1 of 4 Presentation provided by Landon Richie, Policy Coordinator, TENT. 4. Presentation regarding the state of the transgender youth community in Austin. Presentation by Jaryn Holbrook Janeway, Director, OutYouth. Presentation provided by Jaryn Holbrook Janeway, Director of Operations, OutYouth. 5. Presentation regarding Austin’s LGBTQIA+ healthcare outlook. Presentation by Christopher Hamilton, Texas Health Action. Presentation provided by Christopher Hamilton, CEO, Texas Health Action. 6. Discussion on ways in which commissioners may assist members of the LGBTQIA+ community with U.S. Passport applications. Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Discussion and possible action to create a working group to monitor the upcoming Texas Legislative Session and provide a report on what LGBTQIA+ related laws have been passed. The motion to form a working group to monitor the upcoming Texas Legislative Session and provide a report on what LGBTQIA+ related laws have been passed was approved on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Davis’ second, on a 13-0 vote. Members include Commissioners Anderson, Bandit, Davis, Fierro-Pérez, and Treviño. 8. Discussion and possible action to create a working group to form a comprehensive resource packet for transgender and gender-expansive Austin residents needing related resources. The motion to form a …

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Austin Travis County Food Policy BoardFeb. 10, 2025

Item 6. Food Hub Recommendation DRAFT original pdf

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BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION (Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board) Recommendation Number: (YYYYMMDD-XXX) (XXX is the agenda item number): Support for the Development of Local Food Hubs and Strengthening Regional Food Systems WHEREAS, the 2022 City of Austin State of the Food System Report states that less than 0.6% of the food consumed in Travis County is produced locally, and that approximately 16.8 acres of farmland are lost daily to development pressures, underscoring the critical need to support regional food systems; and WHEREAS, schools in the Austin-Travis County region spend millions of dollars annually on food, most of which is sourced from large-scale distributors that typically obtain their products from farms outside of Texas. Even when Texas-produced food is available, it is often sourced from regions outside of Central Texas, resulting in long supply chains, a larger carbon footprint, and a missed opportunity for local farmers in the Central Texas region; and WHEREAS, The Austin-Travis County Food Plan, approved by the Austin City Council in October 2024, calls for the development and support of central aggregation, processing, and distribution facilities (food hubs) to supply regional institutional purchasers with local agricultural goods, ensuring the stability and resilience of the food system in Austin/Travis County (Goal 5, Strategy 5.1); and WHEREAS, the Austin Climate Equity Plan calls for supporting institutions and developing supply-chain infrastructure and regional food networks to facilitate large-scale pro-climate, pro-health food procurement, supporting regenerative agricultural producers and increasing access to sustainable, healthy food options (Goal 1, Strategy 1, Food and Product Consumption); and WHEREAS, In 2019, the Sustainable Food Center (SFC) conducted a Central Texas food hub feasibility study and concluded that the most effective path forward at the time was to leverage existing intermediaries rather than invest in a new brick-and-mortar facility. The study recommended immediate actions, including: ● Matchmaking between producers and institutional buyers to build relationships and strengthen ● Establishing micro-aggregation nodes to create distribution models that could evolve into a local supply chains. larger hub-and-spoke system; and WHEREAS, Since 2019, SFC has facilitated supplier-buyer matchmaking, and a food hub pilot program has been launched in partnership between the Central Texas Food Bank and Central Texas school districts including Lake Travis ISD, Manor ISD, and Florence ISD. However, significant barriers persist in scaling institutional procurement of local food; and WHEREAS, The landscape of local food procurement has changed significantly since 2019. Key developments include: ● Loss of Key Supply …

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Board of AdjustmentFeb. 10, 2025

ITEM02 C16-2025-0001 AE APPVD REPORT original pdf

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February 7, 2025 Colton Gohlke 1201 W 38th St Austin TX, 78705 Re: C16-2025-0001 Property Description: LOT 1 SETON MEDICAL CENTER ADDN NO 2 Dear Colton, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Section 25-2- 130(B)(1) at 1201 W 38TH STREET. the request, provided that any proposed or Austin Energy does not oppose existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Rosemary Avila, Planning Officer Infrastructure Services | Austin Energy 4815 Mueller Blvd Austin, TX 78723 (512) 972-8488 Rosemary.avilla@austinenergy.com

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Board of AdjustmentFeb. 10, 2025

ITEM03 C15-2024-0048 LATE BACKUP FEB10 original pdf

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ITEM03/1-LATE BACKUP ITEM03/2-LATE BACKUP

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Board of AdjustmentFeb. 10, 2025

ITEM05 C15-2024-0031 LATE BACKUP FEB10 original pdf

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February 4, 2025 Board of Adjustment City of Austin Via Electronic Delivery Re: C15-2024-0031 – 2615-1/2 Hillview Road – Rawson Saunders School Dear Chair and Board Members, On behalf of Austin Area School for Dyslexics, also known as Rawson Saunders School, we request a postponement of the public hearing for this case to the March 10, 2025 hearing date. Please contact our office should you have questions or need additional information. Thank you for your time and attention to these applications. Kind regards, Victoria Haase www.throwerdesign.com P . O . B O X 4 1 9 5 7 , A U S T I N , T E X A S 7 8 7 0 4 1 5 0 7 I N G L E W O O D S T . , A U S T I N , T E X A S 7 8 7 4 1 ITEM05/1-LATE BACKUP

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LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory CommissionFeb. 10, 2025

Item 2 - Slide Deck original pdf

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Idealhealth: A sex positive, status neutral, and affirming sexual health clinic at CUC Presentation Overview • What is the Idealhealth clinic? • Where is it located? • What services will be provided? • What are the hours of operation? • Who can be seen at the sexual health clinic? • How to get connected to the sexual health clinic 2 The Idealhealth clinic: Inclusivity, diversity, equality, accessibility, and sex liberation 3 Sandra Joy Anderson (SJA) Clinic (campus of Huston-Tillotson University) 1705 E 11th St, Austin, Tx 78702 4 Idealhealth services offered • STI testing and treatment, including rapid HIV start • HIV prevention/PrEP and PEP • Gender affirming care • Contraceptive options (i.e. Nexplanon, Nuvaring, birth control pills, etc.) • Evaluation and management of sexual dysfunction (i.e. vaginal atrophy and dryness related to menopause, erectile dysfunction, and more) • Sexual health related vaccines: HPV, Hepatitis A and B, MPOX • DoxyPEP • Expedited Partner Therapy • Linkage to primary care and more!! 5 Hours of Operation and Staff First day of operation: November 4, 2024 • Clinic hours: Monday – Friday 8am- • • 5pm Lab hours: Monday-Friday 8am- 4:30pm (closed 11:30am-1:30pm for lunch) • The clinic will not serve minors • Sexual health staff • 3 Providers, 1 nurse, and 2 medical assistants 6 7 Getting connected to the Idealhealth clinic • Internal referrals • Walk-ins • Self-scheduling option through Mychart for established patients • Call 512-978-9015 to schedule an appointment 88 Thank you!

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