1. 2. 3. 4. Environmental Commission Regular Meeting February 5, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers, 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Agenda COMMISSIONERS: Andrew Creel (D-1) Curtis Smith (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Ryan Nill (D-4) Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Secretary Mary Ann Neely (D-5) Peggy Maceo (D-7) Katie Coyne (D-6) Vice Chair Wendy Gordon (D-10) Perry Bedford (Mayor) Linda Guerrero (D-9) Chair _________________________________________________________________________________ CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers should sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order; you will receive a three-minute allotment to discuss topics not posted on the agenda. EDUCATION a. Night Sky Preservation in Austin and Travis County—Cliff Kaplan, Hill Country Conservancy (15 minutes) b. Climate Vulnerability in Austin: A multi-risk assessment—Patrick Bixler, University of Texas LBJ School of Public Affairs (15 minutes) APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approve the minutes of the regular Environmental Commission meeting of January 15, 2020 ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST a. None (5 minutes) STAFF BRIEFINGS* a. None 1 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. None PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Name: Xspace Group, SP-2019-0189D Applicant: Garett-Ihnen Civil Engineers Watershed: Lake Austin Watershed, Water Supply Rural Classification, Drinking Water Location: 4229 N. FM 620, Austin, TX, 78734 (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Staff: Jonathan Garner, Environmental Program Coordinator, Development Services Department Protection Zone Request: Variance request is as follows: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-301 to construct a driveway on slopes in excess of 15 percent gradient 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill in excess of four feet of depth Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends these variances, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. (30 minutes) b. Name: Aspen Heights Multifamily Wastewater Service Extension Request #4629 Applicant: Caitlin Kuglen, P.E., Kimley Horn Associates Location: 11210 N FM 620 RD, Austin, TX 78726 (2-Mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Staff: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Officer’s Office Watershed: Lake Travis Watershed, Water Supply Rural & Bull Creek Watershed, Water Supply Suburban, Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: Wastewater Service Extension Request recommendation Staff Recommendation: Staff recommend this request. (30 minutes) COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Growth Policy and Water Quality Protection Committee – Pam Thompson, Kevin Ramberg, Mary Ann Neely, Curtis Smith, and Perry Bedford b. Urban Forestry Committee – Peggy Maceo, Pam Thompson, Linda Guerrero, …
Hill Country Alliance Night Sky Preservation in Austin and Travis County Presentation to the City of Austin Environmental Commission February 5, 2020 Contact: Cliff Kaplan Program Manager, Hill Country Alliance cliff@hillcountryalliance.org, 512.387.3097 Today’s presentation: • What night sky preservation is and why it matters • Current efforts for night sky preservation • Where the City of Austin can go from here I - 35 divides the mostly dark half of the US from the very light polluted half Light pollution can be caused by urbanization or industrialization, but it doesn’t have to be… Why does night sky preservation matter? Habitat: Preserving naturally dark nights is a vital part of preserving habitat. All of the plants and animals that live in Central Texas, including humans, are evolved for dark nights. (Exception: cave-dwelling species) Why does night sky preservation matter? Habitat: Preserving naturally dark nights is a vital part of preserving habitat. All of the plants and animals that live in Central Texas, including humans, are evolved for dark nights. (Exception: cave-dwelling species) • Pollinators (eg moths) • Fireflies • Frogs • Birds • Bats • Deer • Coyotes • Etc. etc. Why does night sky preservation matter? Wasted electricity: It is estimated that 33% of all outdoor lighting is wasted by shining where it is not intended to be. VS. Why does night sky preservation matter? Wasted electricity: It is estimated that 33% of all outdoor lighting is wasted by shining where it is not intended to be. That amounts to between 10 and 15 million tons of CO2 annually in the US, for residential lighting alone. Overall, $3 Billion are spent annually in the US on outdoor lighting shining where it is unintended. Source: International Dark-Sky Association, data from US Dept. of Energy Why does night sky preservation matter? Tourism and recreation: Central Texas destinations, including some in Austin, are enjoyed for their star-filled skies. Why does night sky preservation matter? Visibility for driving and security: Glare from unshielded lights reduces our ability to see at night, by making shadows darker. What is good lighting? • Fully Shielded: No sky glow, glare, or light trespass What is good lighting? Outdoor lights should be rated 3000K or below What is good lighting? • Fully Shielded: No sky glow, glare, or light trespass • Correlated Color Temperature at or below 3000K • Only on when needed: use switches and sensors • Not …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: February 5, 2020 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: XSpace Group SP-2019-0189D NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Garett-Ihnen Civil Engineers (applicant) LOCATION: 4229 N. FM 620, Austin, TX, 78734 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Council District does not apply in Extraterritorial Jurisdiction ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Jonathan Garner, Environmental Program Coordinator, Development Services Department, (512) 974-1665, Jonathan.Garner@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Lake Austin Watershed, Water Supply Rural Classification, Drinking Water Protection Zone REQUEST: Variance request is as follows: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-301 to construct a driveway on slopes in excess of 15 percent gradient 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill in excess of four feet of depth STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends these variances, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. Staff Findings of Fact Variance to LDC 25-8-301 Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Construction of a driveway on slopes in excess of 15 percent (LDC 25-8-301) Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: XSpace Group SP-2019-0189D Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes. The entire portion of the property fronting the public right-of-way contains slopes in excess of 15 percent. The other three sides of the property are bound by private development, and there is no other alternative access into the site. Therefore, the only available access into the property and to the approximate 1.33 acres of developable land on the property (e.g., slopes 0-15 percent) is by crossing the existing slopes with a private driveway. 2. The variance: a) b) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; Yes. The only available access into the property and to the approximate 1.33 acres of developable land on the property (e.g., slopes 0- 15 percent) is by crossing the existing slopes with a private driveway. Is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable use of the property; Yes. Code and Criteria allow a driveway to be constructed on slopes over 15% when the driveway provides …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: February 5, 2020 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Aspen Heights Multifamily Wastewater Service Extension Request #4629 NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Caitlin Kuglen, P.E., Kimley Horn Associates LOCATION: 11210 N FM 620 RD, Austin, TX 78726 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Austin 2-Mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction PROJECT FILING DATE: November 18, 2019 WPD/ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Officer’s Office (512) 974-3443, kaela.champlin@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF DETERMINATION: Lake Travis Watershed, Water Supply Rural and Bull Creek Watershed, Water Supply Suburban, Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Wastewater Service Extension Recommended 1 MEMORANDUM January 27, 2020 Kaela Champlin, Environmental Officer’s Office Linda Guerrero, Chair, and Members of the Environmental Commission TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Aspen Heights Multifamily Wastewater Service Extension Request #4629 Service Extension Requests (SER) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside of the City of Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction require Council approval and review by the Environmental Commission. Watershed Protection Department staff has completed the review for Aspen Heights Multifamily Wastewater SER #4629 and recommend approval of the request. Site Overview The site consists of one tract of approximately 14.70 acres, located at 11210 FM 620 Road in the City of Austin’s 2-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction. The site is in the City of Austin’s Limited Purpose Jurisdiction The site is currently operating as a driving range without water or wastewater service. The applicant is proposing to develop a multifamily development with three four-story buildings with a total of 215 units, with associated leasing and amenity centers. Development Impacts Water: City water will be provided to the site, but a water SER is not required because water is in the front of the property along FM 620. Wastewater: The Applicant shall construct approximately 125 feet of appropriately sized gravity wastewater main from the existing 8-inch gravity wastewater main (Project No. 2015-0850) on the east side of N FM 620 and extend west across N FM 620 Rd to the subject tract, as approximately shown on the attached map. The applicant shall also construct an appropriately sized upgrade to the existing Volente Lift Station (approximately 220 gpm firm capacity). Upgrades shall include, but are not limited to, replacement of existing pumps, generator, and starters. 2 Environmental Impacts The property is split between the Lake Travis watershed, classified as Water Supply Rural, and the Bull Creek watershed, classified as Water Supply Suburban. The site is in …
Aspen Heights Multifamily Wastewater Service Extension Request #4629 Request Summary • 14.70 acres • 2-Mile ETJ • Lake Travis (Water Supply Rural) & Bull Creek Watersheds (Water Supply Suburban) • Located in the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) SER #4629 Site Location Austin City Limits Austin ETJ Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone Austin City LimitsETJRechargeContributingAustin City LimitsETJRechargeContributing Site Location Lake Travis Bull Creek Site Location Lake Travis Bull Creek Site Location SER #4629 Summary Description of proposed extension: • Applicant shall construct approximately 125 feet of appropriately sized gravity wastewater main from the existing 8-inch gravity wastewater main (Project No. 2015-0850) on the east side of N FM 620 and extend west across N FM 620 Rd to the subject tract, as approximately shown on the attached map. The applicant shall also construct an appropriately sized upgrade to the existing Volente Lift Station (approximately 220 gpm firm capacity). Upgrades shall include, but are not limited to, replacement of existing pumps, generator, and starters. • SER #4629 Proposed Wastewater Extension Map provided by AWU SER Scoring Matrix SERs recommended for approval SERs not recommended for approval Project points ≥ 1 Project points ≤ 0 Aspen Heights Multifamily Score: 3 Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval. Basis for recommendation: Staff review determined that there were no significant environmental risks to extend service to the site. The proposed project is consistent with Austin Water’s business plan and located within the Council-approved impact fee boundary. Additionally, previous SERs have been approved by Council within a one-mile radius of the site. Contact Information Kaela Champlin Watershed Protection Department City of Austin (512) 974-3443 kaela.champlin@austintexas.gov
Water and Wastewater Commission February 5, 2019 – 6:00pm Waller Creek Center, Room 104 625 East 10th Street Austin, Texas For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc AGENDA Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Christy Williams (District 8) Jesse Penn (District 1) Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Grant Fisher (District 9) Nhat Ho (District 2) Mia Parton (District 6) Susan Turrieta (District 10) Travis Michel (District 3) Annie Schmitt (District 7) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES TO CITY COUNCIL The first 10 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 from the January 8, 2020 Water & Wastewater Commission regular meeting. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL 1. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the relocation of existing utility lines in conflict with the Oak Hill Parkway Improvements Project, for a total amount not to exceed $26,266,546.33. 2. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the existing contract with West Monroe Partners LLC, for continued consulting services to assist in the next phases of automated meter infrastructure program management, for an increase in the amount of $6,355,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $8,336,000. 3. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a ten year multi-term contract with Aclara Technologies, LLC, to provide an Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting February 5, 2020 system; and two five year multi-term contracts with Aclara Technologies, LLC and Watersmart Software, Inc., to provide AMI meters, meter installation, customer portal, data platform and integration, for total contract amounts not to exceed $90,000,000 divided between the contractors. 4. Recommend approval to authorize and award a multi-term contract with Core and Main, L.P., to provide polyvinyl chloride wastewater line fittings, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,378,000. 5. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a construction contract with MGC Contractors, Inc. for North Austin Reservoir and Pump Station Improvements in the amount of $39,410,000, plus a $3,941,000 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $43,351,000. C. VOTING ITEMS FROM COMMISSION D. REPORTS BY COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEE 1. Joint Sustainability Committee – Mia Parton E. NON VOTING DISCUSSION ITEMS …
Water and Wastewater Commission February 5, 2019 – 6:00pm Waller Creek Center, Room 104 625 East 10th Street Austin, Texas For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc *REVISED AGENDA* Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Christy Williams (District 8) Jesse Penn (District 1) Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Grant Fisher (District 9) Nhat Ho (District 2) Mia Parton (District 6) Susan Turrieta (District 10) Travis Michel (District 3) Annie Schmitt (District 7) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES TO CITY COUNCIL The first 10 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 from the January 8, 2020 Water & Wastewater Commission regular meeting. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL 1. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the relocation of existing utility lines in conflict with the Oak Hill Parkway Improvements Project, for a total amount not to exceed $26,266,546.33. 2. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the existing contract with West Monroe Partners LLC, for continued consulting services to assist in the next phases of advanced meter infrastructure program management, for an increase in the amount of $6,355,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $8,456,000. 3. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a ten year multi-term contract with Aclara Technologies, LLC, to provide an Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting February 5, 2020 system; and two five year multi-term contract with Aclara Technologies, LLC, to provide an Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) system; a five year multi-term contract with Aclara Technologies, LLC , to provide AMI meters, meter installation, a data platform and integration, and a five year multi-term contract with WaterSmart Software, Inc., to provide an AMI customer portal, for total contract amounts not to exceed $95,000,000 divided between the contractors. 4. Recommend approval to authorize and award a multi-term contract with Core and Main, L.P., to provide polyvinyl chloride wastewater line fittings, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,378,000. 5. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a construction contract with MGC Contractors, Inc. for North Austin Reservoir and Pump Station Improvements in the amount of $39,410,000, plus a $3,941,000 contingency, for …
Recommendation for Water & Wastewater Commission Safety COA Strategic Direction: Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Client: February 5, 2020 February 20, 2020 Purchasing Danielle Lord SUBJECT Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an emergency contract with Waste Management of Texas Inc., to provide collection, transportation, processing, and disposal of refuse, recycling, brush, and compostable materials generated by City facilities, for a term of six months in an amount not to exceed $404,000. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget of various City departments. Public Health and Safety Emergency. February 5, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The short-term contract will provide collection, transportation, processing, and disposal of refuse, recycling, brush, and compostable materials generated by City facilities for a period of six months until a new citywide contract can be executed. Austin Resource Recovery does not provide waste collection services to City facilities due to the type of equipment required. Under this contract, most collection containers will be serviced on a weekly basis, with some sites utilizing roll-off containers, compactors, and balers that will be serviced as-needed. Additionally, the contract will provide services for the management and disposal of industrial Class 2 and non- hazardous special wastes for Austin Energy (AE), as well as for other departments as needed. AE manages several facilities and work sites that generate non-hazardous liquid and solid wastes, generally through routine maintenance activities. In order to comply with federal, state, and local regulations, AE requires the turn-key services of a waste disposal contractor to transport and dispose of the industrial Class 2 and non- hazardous special waste generated. The current contract for these services expires on February 28, 2020. A solicitation for a new citywide contract for these services is currently under way and this temporary contract will prevent a lapse of these services until this new contract is in place. As the current provider of these services, the contractor is familiar with the work and with Austin’s Zero Waste goals and has a history of providing quality services to the City. Waste collection for City facilities Department Estimates Austin Code Austin Resource Recovery Austin Water …
Recommendation for Water & Wastewater Commission February 5, 2020 Health & Environment COA Strategic Direction: Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: February 20, 2020 Department: Public Works Client: Aldo Ranzini, Kevin Koeller, Bill Stauber, Adewale Odufuye SUBJECT Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the relocation of existing utility lines in conflict with the Oak Hill Parkway total amount not to exceed $26,266,546.33. Improvements Project, for a Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: N/A MBE/WBE: Boards and Commission Action: February 5, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This project is for the relocation and adjustments of existing water and wastewater lines and appurtenances in conflict with TxDOT Oak Hill Parkway project, located at the convergence of US Highway 290 and US Highway 71. The work consists of relocating approximately 561 linear feet of 30-inch diameter water line; 2,712 linear feet of 24-inch diameter water line; 23,904 linear feet of 16- inch diameter water line; 5,954 linear feet of 12-inch diameter water line, 908 linear feet of 8-inch diameter water line; 4,987 linear feet of 36-inch diameter wastewater line; 66 linear feet of 30-inch diameter wastewater line; 110 linear feet of 18-inch diameter wastewater line; 200 linear feet of 15-inch diameter wastewater line; 6,674 linear feet of 8-inch diameter wastewater line; 269 linear feet of 6-inch diameter wastewater line; including appurtenances. The construction of this relocation will be included in the Texas Department of Transportation contract. TxDOT anticipates starting the utility relocation construction in the Summer of 2020. Austin Water’s existing water and wastewater lines are required to be adjusted to accommodate the proposed roadway improvements, and this agreement will allow those water and wastewater infrastructures in conflict to be adjusted. Executing this agreement will bring together the efforts of TxDOT and Austin Water in the design and construction of the roadway improvements and utility adjustments to minimize impacts to the public and save costs. The City will provide construction inspection and testing for this project and agrees to provide funding to TxDOT for construction of water and wastewater lines and appurtenances, including the cost of any change orders made necessary by field changes to address unanticipated conditions under the terms and conditions in this agreement. TxDOT shall obtain the …
Recommendation for Water & Wastewater Commission February 5, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Client: Purchasing Daniel Layton, Rick Coronado COA Strategic Direction: SUBJECT February 20, 2020 Government That Works For All Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the existing contract with West Monroe Partners LLC, for continued consulting services to assist in the next phases of advanced meter infrastructure program management, for an increase in the amount of $6,355,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $8,456,000. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: Contract Amendment December 7, 2017 – Council approved the original contract which included phases I-III, item 41, on a 9-0 vote with Council Members Garza and Troxclair absent. February 5, 2020 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract was awarded in compliance with City Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Program. Current participation to date is 14.97% MBE and 1.79% WBE. The Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project will replace analog customer water meters with electronic water meters connected to a wireless network, so that meter reads will no longer be collected manually every month. After AMI implementation, water meter reads will be collected at least daily. This data will be made available to customers via electronic devices, so they can better monitor their water usage between billing cycles. Electronic water meters will improve data collection by reducing meter re-reads and providing more frequent data collection while minimizing the man-hours and vehicle mileage currently needed to support the manual meter reading contract. Near real-time AMI data will be made available to customers via smartphones, desktop computers, etc. as they use water during the billing cycle. Other potential benefits include improving customer service and satisfaction, enabling customer usage alerts before a bill arrives, and identifying potential customer-side leaks. This data will also enable Austin Water to have better system diagnostic tools, such as leak detection. Additionally, this project will produce a superior metering asset management database that will better facilitate operations and maintenance activities. Although meter reads will be collected more frequently, the city’s existing multi-service billing process through its Customer Care and Billing system will remain and continue to …
Recommendation for Water & Wastewater Commission February 5, 2020 Government That Works For All Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Client: February 20, 2020 Central Purchasing Daniel Layton, Rick Coronado COA Strategic Direction: SUBJECT Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a ten year multi-term contract with Aclara Technologies, LLC, to provide an Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) system; a five year multi- term contract with Aclara Technologies, LLC, to provide AMI meters, meter installation, a data platform and integration, and a five year multi-term contract with WaterSmart Software, Inc., to provide an AMI customer portal, for total contract amounts not to exceed $95,000,000 divided between the contractors. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING Funding is available from Texas Water Development Board Swift Funding loans, and in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract terms are contingent upon available funding in future budgets. The Purchasing Office issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) 2200 MDD3001 for these goods and services. The solicitation issued on April 22, 2019 and it closed on June 27, 2019. Of the 23 offers received, the recommended contractors submitted the best evaluated responsive offers. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. February 5, 2020 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program and subcontractor goals were applied to two project categories of the solicitation. Subcontractor goals were exceeded and the resulting contracts will include 18.84% MBE and 32.41% WBE for the advanced meter infrastructure category and 32.41% MBE/WBE combined participation for the meter installation category. N/A Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: These contracts are for the purchase and installation of a complete Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system including implementation and required parts and services for Austin Water. The AMI project will replace customer’s analog water meters with electronically read water meters connected to a wireless network. This technology removes the need to manually collect meter-reading data monthly. After AMI implementation, water meter reads will be collected at least daily. This data will be made available to customers via electronic devices, so they can better monitor their water usage between billing cycles. Electronic water …
Recommendation for Water & Wastewater Commission February 5, 2020 Government That Works For All Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: February 20, 2020 Department: Purchasing Client: Danielle Lord COA Strategic Direction: SUBJECT Recommend approval to authorize and award a multi-term contract with Core and Main, L.P., to provide polyvinyl chloride wastewater line fittings, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,378,000. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING Funding in the amount of $183,733 is available in the fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term in contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 OXV1031 for these goods. The solicitation issued on October 28, 2019 and it closed on November 21, 2019. Of the three 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 Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. Prior Council Action: N/A Boards and Commission Action: February 5, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. The contract will provide polyvinyl chloride (PVC) wastewater line fittings of various types and sizes. These fittings will be purchased on an as needed basis and stored in Austin Water’s Webberville storeroom and Glen Bell Service Center. The fittings will be used by valve and hydrant crews, pipeline maintenance crews and television inspection crews. These fittings will also be used by the water treatment plants for repairs and installations of PVC water lines. The contract will combine two current contracts which expire on February 26, 2020. The requested authorization amount was determined using departmental estimates based on historical spend. Core and Main, L.P. is one of the two current providers of these goods. Contract Detail: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 TOTAL Length of Term 2 yrs. 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 5 yrs. Contract Authorization $ 551,200 $ 275,600 $ 275,600 $ 275,600 $1,378,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated …
Recommendation for Water & Wastewater Commission February 5, 2020 Health & Environment COA Strategic Direction: Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Client: March 12, 2020 Department: Public Works Gareth Nicely, Bill Stauber, John Wepryk SUBJECT Recommend approval to negotiate and execute the award of a construction contract with MGC Contractors, for North Austin Reservoir and Pump Station Improvements in the amount of $39,410,000 plus a $3,941,000 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $43,351,000. Inc. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language: Lower responsive bid of two bids received through a competitive Invitation For Bid solicitation. Prior Council Action: N/A Boards and Commission Action: February 5, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2- 9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 30.96% MBE and 1.66% WBE participation. Originally constructed in 1913, the North Austin Reservoir at 5802 North Lamar Blvd, is one of the oldest water facilities in Austin’s water distribution system. Over the years the facility sites, such as the existing 10 million-gallon (MG) reservoir, on-site pump station, and the booster pump station, located across Koenig Ln, have undergone several renovations, including construction and overhaul of the pumping facilities. During a 2011 condition assessment and reservoir evaluation, it was determined that the reservoir and pump station have greatly exceeded their expected useful life. Many of the critical mechanical, electrical, and structural assets at the North Austin Reservoir and Pump Stations were identified to be in poor to very poor condition. Austin Water intends to decommission the existing water reservoir and pump stations and construct a new North Zone pump station and ground storage reservoir on the existing reservoir site. The new facility will include a new ground storage tank and a Central Zone to North Zone pump station designed to current industry and utility standards. The work includes demolition of the existing 10-MG ground storage reservoir, concrete vaults and piping; and construction of an 8-MG concrete tank and new 50- million gallons per day (MGD) capacity pump station and new pump station electrical building. Electrical and instrumentation work includes a new SCADA system with top end programming and modifications, audio tower/monopole design installation, access control and security system. Other work …
MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, February 5, 2020, 6-9pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center 600 River Street, Austin, TX 78701 BOARD MEMBERS Tomas Salas, Chair Denise Hernandez, Member Claudia Massey, Member Gerardo Gandy, Member Aida Cerda-Prazak, Vice Chair David Goujon, Member Art Navarro, Member Endi Silva, Member AGENDA Citizens wishing to speak on the agenda and non-agenda related items must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Citizens may speak on non-agenda items under the Citizens Communications section of the agenda. Citizens may speak on an agenda related item after a presentation on the item has been made, except that Citizens may not speak after City staff reports. Speakers signed up at least 10 minutes prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. Boards and Commissions follow the same rules as City Council meetings. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed (3) three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. CALL TO ORDER A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B. PRESENTATIONS AND BRIEFINGS. 1. Briefing from Project Manager Heidi Tse and Project Coordinator Christina Bies on the RFQ for Phase II. 2. Briefing from Cole Kitten recapping meeting with APD and the Rainey Street Neighborhood Association. 3. Presentation by Michael Mendoza on a commemorative artwork for Manuel “Cowboy” Donley. C. STAFF REPORT, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action on how the funds for the pocket park will be spent. (Cerda-Prazak, Navarro) 2. Discussion on the Mexican American Cultural District. 3. Discussion and possible action on a commemorative artwork for Manuel “Cowboy” Donely. (Hernandez, Salas) 4. Staff Report on ESB-MACC February Programs and LAAP reports and events. (Cerda-Prazak, Salas) 5. Discussion and possible action on all working groups. (Hernandez, Navarro) (Goujon, Massey) a. LAAP b. Budget c. Transportation d. Phase II 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. 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 Laura Esparza at the Parks …
CITY OF AUSTIN COMMISSION FOR WOMEN REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, February 5, 2020, 12:00 p.m. One Texas Center, Room 1300 505 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas 78704 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES meeting on January 8, 2020. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Austin Commission for Women regular a. Discussion and possible action regarding the following working groups: 1. Economic equity 2. Sexual assault, violence prevention, and survivor experience 3. Access to quality and affordable healthcare 4. Women’s Hall of Fame b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee. c. Updates, discussion, and possible action regarding adult entertainment club promotional wording. d. Discussion and possible action regarding the commission charter for 2020. e. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation for the City of Austin FY2021 budget. 3. 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 April Shaw of the Human Resources Department at 512-974-2597, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission for Women, please contact April Shaw at 512-974-2597.
BMiidtB Creek '^ti0)milooi \s»mMim Date: January 30. 2020 TO: Board of Adjustment Sutjject C a se C15-2020-0004 1612 Newton Street Board Memtiers. T he applicant. Anthony Brown, h as not come beifore the Bouldin Creek Zoning Committee with his variance request tHit you slxxjld be aware of why Bouldin Creek did not adopt the Small Lot Amnesty Infill Tool in our Neighborhood Plan in 2002. Our neighboihood includes both the East and West Bouldin Creek V i ^ e r s h ed and when the NP w as written we had numerous properties being affected t>y lot to lot and creek flooding. That situation is more acute today with Atlas 14 and tfie increased density the LOC Rewrite is projected to t>ring to the neightxxtiood. We don't know what hardship Anthony Brown is claiming as justification for his request, txjt we wanted you to be aware of why the Small Lot A m r ^ s ty Tool is not inccxporated i n o u r N P. Thank you for your service. Sincerely, Paul Strange VP External Affairs and Zoning Chair Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association, P. O. Box 3683, Austin, Tejias 78704 LATE BACKUPI-3/45 From: To: Subject: Date: Ramirez, Elaine Public Hearing Response Case Number C15-2020-0004 Tuesday, January 28, 2020 7:27:11 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** -- Sincerely, Colton Katzen (817)-403-9352 CAUTION:This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to CSIRT@austintexas.gov. LATE BACKUPI-3/46 LATE BACKUPI-3/47
From: To: Subject: Date: Craig A Copeland Ramirez, Elaine Land variance - 5003 Highland Ct Saturday, January 25, 2020 9:30:14 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** CAUTION:This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to CSIRT@austintexas.gov. LATE BACKUPI-4/29 Sent from my iPhone LATE BACKUPI-4/30 LATE BACKUPI-4/31 Re: Case Number: C15-2020-0005; Variance Request for 5003 Highland Court Dear Board of Adjustment Members: The Highland Park West Balcones Neighborhood Association Board supports the request by the property owners of 5003 Highland Court, represented by Point 8 Design Group, for a Variance to reduce the 25 foot rear setback requirement for a through lot (that backs on to Mopac, Loop 1, with the sound barrier separating the property from the right-of-way/roadway) to 10 feet. The Board voted on this request at its January 27, 2020 Board meeting with a vote of six in favor, none opposed, and one Board member absent. The subject property is within the Neighborhood January 28, 2020 Ms. Elaine Ramirez Board of Adjustment city Of Ausin P. 0. Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78767-1088 Association boundaries. _i-i-LL::-:------- Pieter Sybesma President Cc: PointBDesignGroup Certified Mad 7018 3090 0000 4464 8338 and Regular Mail Highland park west/Balcones Area Neighborhood Association P.O. Box 26101 Austin, Texas 78755 hpwbana.org LATE BACKUPI-4/32 LATE BACKUPI-4/33 LATE BACKUPI-4/34
