AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 13, 2024 The Airport Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on March 13, 2024 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1405 Austin, Texas. Chair Wendy Todd called the regular meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Wendy Price Todd, Chair Jeff Eller Jeremy Hendricks Raymond Young Doyle Valdez Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Bakari Brock Jonathan Coon Commissioners Absent: Patrick Rose Chad Ennis Fang Fang Scott Madole 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the regular AAC meeting on February 14, 2024. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Young; Commissioner Madole seconded. Motion passed on a 7-0-0-4 vote. Commissioners, Ennis, and Fang were absent at this vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. January 2024 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects Update provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer Fiscal Year 2024 Grant Plan Update presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer 3. 4. 5. 6. AUS Wayfinding Update presented by Jennifer Williams, Planning and Design Management Officer 7. Update on Fixed Based Operations at AUS presented by John Gallo, Commercial Management Division Manager DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 8. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for AirportIQ airport management platform software support, maintenance, and related services with GCR, Inc. d/b/a Tadera, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $1,600,000. [Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and WomenOwned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established]. 2 A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Hendricks; Commissioner Valdez seconded, Commissioner Madole abstained. Motion passed on a 7-0-1-3 vote. Commissioners Rose, Ennis, and Fang were absent at this vote. 9. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for landing fee management software with Passur Aerospace, Inc., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $650,000. [Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority- Owned and WomenOwned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established]. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Eller; Commissioner Hendricks seconded. Motion passed on an 8-0-0-3 vote. Commissioners Rose, Ennis, and Fang were absent at this vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion on the Airport Advisory Commission officer election process …
MEMORANDUM TO: Airport Advisory Commissioners FROM: Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, Aviation Department DATE: April 10, 2024 SUBJECT: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Update February 2024 Financial Results Passenger traffic totaled 1,464,979 in February 2024, an increase of 0.1% compared to February 2023. Average daily departures decreased from 245 in February 2023 to 223 in February 2024, a decrease of 22 daily departures or 8.9% resulting primarily from changes in service offered by air carriers. Table #1 FY 2024 February FY 2023 February Variance Fav (Unfav) FY 2024 YTD FY 2023 YTD Variance YTD Fav (Unfav) Enplanements Landing Weights Cargo Tonnage Operating Revenue Airport OPEX Total Requirements Net Income Before Federal Relief Federal Relief Reimbursement Net Income After Federal Relief 730,172 725,772 0.6% 4,347,885 4,270,682 932,784,917 988,129,188 (5.6%) 5,536,656,767 5,435,197,813 12,099 12,830 (5.7%) 61,285 63,150 1.8% 1.9% (3.0%) $23,238,463 $12,029,927 $18,816,308 $4,422,155 $0 $4,422,155 $19,702,322 $3,536,141 $126,319,371 $108,167,179 $18,152,193 $9,366,460 ($2,663,467) $59,977,581 $45,705,234 ($14,272,347) $15,275,790 ($3,540,518) $93,918,051 $75,260,362 ($18,657,688) $4,426,532 $4,147,256 $8,573,788 ($4,377) $32,401,321 $32,906,816 ($505,495) ($4,147,256) $0 $25,811,321 ($25,811,321) ($4,151,633) $32,401,321 $58,718,137 ($26,316,816) Table #1 illustrates February 2024’s enplanements totaled 730,172, an increase of 0.6% compared to February 2023. Landing weights totaled 933 million pounds in February 2024 representing a decrease of 5.6% compared to February 2023. Cargo volume totaled 12,099 tons in February 2024, a decrease of 5.7% compared to February 2023. The decline in cargo volume compared to the prior year is the result of declines in mail cargo and tonnage carried from major cargo carriers. February 2024 operating revenue totals $23.2M, an increase of 17.9% or $3.5M compared to February 2023. The increase in operating revenue primarily results from updated airline rates for FY24 and changes to the parking rate structure from prior year. February 2024 operating revenue is composed of 49.2% airline revenue, 49.1% non-airline revenue, and 1.7% interest income. Airport operating expenses totaled $12.0M for the month, an increase of 28.4% or $2.7M compared to February 2023. The increase in operating expenses results from higher personnel costs from increased headcount and wage adjustments, costs associated with APD and ARFF units, and contractual costs including parking services and baggage handling system maintenance. AUS reported a $4.4M surplus in February 2024, which aligns with the surplus (before federal relief funding) in February 2023. Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results FY2024 Year to Date (YTD) Operating Revenue totals $126.3M compared to $108.2M in FY2023, a 16.8% increase. Airport Operating …
April 2024 Air Service Snapshot AUS monthly seat comparisons, October ‘23 – July ‘24, compared to 2019 (pre-Covid) (chart one) and compared to previous year (chart two): Highlights of recent air service announcements/developments include: • Aeromexico upgauged MEX service from 99-seat E190 to 160-seat B737-800 eff. June 21 ’24 • Air Canada will resume service to YVR on May 1 ’24 & will start new service to YUL eff. May 3 ’24 • Alaska dropped seasonal BOI service; suspended SJC from Mar 14 – April 1 & disc. after April 11 • Allegiant new 2/Wk service to EUG starts May 31 ’24 • American summary of 2024 service pulldown: o Discontinued ABQ, BZN, CVG, CZM, EGE, ELP, IAD, JAX, MBJ, MCI, MEM, NAS, OKC, PUJ, RSW, SMF, TPA &TUL o LIR – last flight April 2; PVR – last flight April 3; RNO – will resume May 6 o Added Saturday only service to ECP and VPS for June 8 – August 3 o Will end ASE service this Summer on August 5 instead of September 3 o Added 3 roundtrips to AGS in April for the Masters and 2 roundtrips to SDF in May for the Kentucky Derby • Delta started BNA 3x MAF 3x & MFE 3x; also increased CVG 1x→2x & RDU 2x→3 same day; added AGS roundtrips on April 10 & 15 for the Masters golf tournament • Hawaiian added HNL 4th weekly flight for May 25 – Sept 2 • • KLM will use the 318-seat B787-10 for April 1 – June 1 instead of the 275-seat B787-9 (16% increase in JetBlue will discontinue FLL after April 30 seats) and the B777-200ER (288 seats) from June 3 – October 26 • Lufthansa brought back the B787-9 (294 seat) starting Jan. 15 ’24 and will increase service to 5/Wk on June 5 ’24 for the Summer season • Southwest Sat. only SJU service started Mar 9 ’24; loaded SDF flights on May 2 & 5 for Kentucky Derby • VivaAerobus started new MTY service eff. Mar. 22 ‘24 • WestJet will resume YYC service on Apr 28 ‘24 • April ‘24 v April ‘23 (down 8 destinations based on sample week schedule): o + destinations: AGS, OMA, PIT, PTY & SJU o – destinations: CZM, JAX, LIR, MBJ, MEM, NAS, PUJ, PVR, RNO, RSW, SDF, SRQ, VPS New AUS Nonstop Service for 2024 April 2024 v. …
Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) Active Projects Update Airport Advisory Commission, April 2024 Lyn Estabrook – Deputy Chief Development Officer LEGEND • AEDP Airfield Infrastructure – Midfield Taxiways • AEDP Building Demolition (locations shown on slide) • Cargo Development East • West Gates Expansion / Gate 13 • Midfield Investigations & • Vehicle Checkpoints Existing Terminal Baggage Handling System Upgrades • AUS Fuel Facility Phase 2 (Tenant led, AUS Fuels Project) • Utility Infrastructure Campus-Wide UICW • Relocate Central Utility Plant AEDP Airfield Infrastructure - Midfield Taxiways AUS Project Lead – Ellen Brunjes-Brandt Project Manager – Samantha Pinto Project number – 13188.003 Description: Design and construct two parallel Midfield Taxiways with connectors and access to the maintenance ramp. The project includes bridges for vehicle access to the midfield, utility relocation, drainage improvements, demolition of existing pavements and infrastructure, new fencing, service roads and modifications to Emma Browning Rd. Other Notes: This project will provide connectivity between the east and west side of the airport when the existing midfield taxiways are removed to build a second concourse. Risk Mitigation Relocation of Austin Energy service line to South Terminal to enable bridge construction. Early submission of electrical service 9/22/23 PFAS Management and TCEQ coordination Coordination and Strategy ongoing Status: • 60% Design Complete – Construction Value with Precon Services $284.5 M Project Schedule: • Preconstruction Services: $1M • Design Package 1: $54.7 M • Design Package 2: $228.8 M • 90% Design Anticipated April 26, 2024 • Planned RCA launch for additional construction authority – July 2024 Envision Design Build Activate %DBE: Design: 17% Construction: 11.12% Delivery Methods: Design: RS&H Construction: Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR): Austin Bridge and Road Project Budget: Spent To Date: $6,970,854 Obligated: $9,423,176 Total Budget: $323,757,200 Midfield Investigations and Vehicle Checkpoints Champion Sponsor – Towanda Cordon Project Manager – Torrey Henson Project number – 6000.121 Description: This project will expand guard-shacks at two vehicle Checkpoints, Alpha and Charlie, to allow efficient and secure access to the Aircraft Operations Area. The Midfield survey scope has been completed. Risk Mitigation Checkpoints A & C Design underway. The Aircraft Operations Area must remain secure. All activities remain operational during construction phase. Work with project teams and stakeholders, and tenants prior to construction beginning. Provide alternative routes to access the Aircraft Operations Area and increase security awareness to contractors during construction phase. Status: The design for both Checkpoints Alpha and …
Airport Open House Reunion Comunitaria del Aeropuerto Airport Advisory Commission April 10, 2024 Kyle Carvell Airport Relations Officer AUS Community Affairs Division Airport Open House – January 2023 Join Us! “Come and Go” style General airport info and displays Journey with AUS improvement projects Airport representatives to answer questions Live music Free food from AUS concessions Family-friendly activates Information about careers with AUS Spanish interpretation Survey and feedback opportunities Mobile vaccine clinic Summer camp registration information Outreach and Promotion Paid Media: Stakeholder and Community Outreach: • Community Impact Digital & Print Ads • Emailed invitations to database contacts • El Mundo Print Ads • KUT/KUTX Radio Ads • The Austin Monitor Digital Ads • The Austin Common social media Social Media Campaign: • Consistent posts on major platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, NextDoor • Cross-promotion with City Council, City departments • Direct outreach to community groups and HOAs • Flyers posted in libraries, rec. centers, coffee shops, schools • Yard signs in adjacent neighborhoods Event Website + Eventbrite Page: austintexas.gov/Airport/OpenHouse Multiple rooms and spaces will feature opportunities for interaction and information-sharing Questions? Visit the project page for more details: austintexas.gov/airport/openhouse
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 24-4295, Agenda Item #: 30. 4/18/2024(cid:4) Posting Language Approve a resolution finding the use of the Construction Manager-at-Risk method of contracting, as authorized by F, Chapter 2269 of the Texas Government Code, is the project delivery method that provides the best value to the City for the Arrivals and Departures Hall project to allow for the future construction of Concourse B as part of the Airport Expansion and Development Program. [Note: MBE/WBE goals will be established prior to issuance of this solicitation]. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Financial Services Department. Fiscal Note A Recommendation for Council Action with the not to exceed contract amount for the resultant contract will be presented to Council once the Construction Manager-at-Risk selection has been completed. Purchasing Language: This request is for Council to authorize the use of the Construction Manager-at-Risk method; therefore, no solicitation has yet been initiated. 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: April 10, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: State Statute governs construction procurement for municipalities. The standard method of contracting used for construction services is competitive bidding where the contract is awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Texas Government Code Chapter 2269 allows for methodologies alternate to low bidding method which may provide the best value to the municipality. These alternate methodologies include: Competitive Sealed Proposals, Construction Manager-at-Risk, Design-Build, and Job Order Contracting. Texas Local Government Code Section 252.022(d) allows the City to adopt and use an alternative method such as Construction Manager-at-Risk under Chapter 2269 of the Texas Government Code if such a method provides a better value for the City. Prior to entering into the Construction Phase, the City will establish Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise goals for construction. The Construction Manager-at-Risk firm will submit a Compliance Plan meeting the construction goals or documentation detailing their good faith effort(s) to meet the City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 3/28/2024 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 24-4295, Agenda Item #: 30. 4/18/2024(cid:4) established goals. Additional subcontracting opportunities will also arise during the Construction Phase of this project; however, the specific scopes and magnitude of the construction work cannot be determined until design has been sufficiently …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 24-4294, Agenda Item #: 4/18/2024(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of an Amended and Restated Fixed Base Operator Lease and Development Agreement with Austin FBO, LLC, for approximately 40 acres of land at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, to modify and add to the leased premises, provide for the relocation of the water quality and water detention pond system, and add 10 years to the term, for an updated term length of 40 years from the date of beneficial occupancy. Lead Department Aviation Prior Council Action: November 19, 2009 - Council authorized negotiation and execution of a Fixed Base Operator Lease and Development Agreement with Austin FBO, LLC’s predecessor in interest, Advanced Services, Inc. d/b/a Jet Black Flight Service. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to Tracy Thompson, Airport Chief Officer - Business & External Affairs at tracy.thompson@flyaustin.com. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Austin Airport Advisory Commission on April 10, 2024. Additional Backup Information: On July 15, 2011, the City of Austin and Advanced Services, Inc., d/b/a Jet Black Flight Services executed a 30-year lease for the development and operation of a Fixed Base Operator (FBO) facility on approximately 40 acres of property at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. This original tenant filed for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas. The bankruptcy court entered an order approving the assignment of the lease to Austin FBO, LLC. On September 19, 2014, the City amended the original lease and consented to the assignment of the lease to Austin FBO, LLC. The 30-year lease term began on November 1, 2016. The original lease allowed the development on two tracts, approximately 23 acres on Tract 1 and 17 acres on Tract 2 that constitutes approximately 40 acres of airport property. Austin FBO, LLC, completed development of Tract 1 in 2016. Tract 2 has not yet been developed. Austin FBO, LLC, has requested an amended and restated lease that includes the development of Tract 2 and provides an additional 10 years for the term of the lease. This new development on Tract 2 has an estimated cost of $50-55 million and will include the relocation and redevelopment of storm water ponds, the construction of additional aircraft apron area, the construction of three additional hangars and associated administrative space, …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 24-4347, Agenda Item #: 31. 4/18/2024(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of a design-build contract for design and construction services for the Austin Bergstrom International Airport Central Utility Plant Relocation project with JE Dunn Construction Company, in an amount not to exceed $162,000,000. [Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program and City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 18.90% DBE participation]. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Capital Budget of the Department of Aviation. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQS) 6100 CLMA051 for these services. The solicitation was issued on November 20, 2023, and closed on January 12, 2024. Of the six (6) offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the best evaluated responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=139842. Prior Council Action: October 05, 2023 - Council approved on consent the Design-Build methodology, item 20, on a 9-0 vote. 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: April 10, 2024 -Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: This project is for a new, relocated, and expanded capacity Central Utility Plant facility that is needed to support the Airport Expansion Development Program (AEDP). This plant facility is important for future airport growth, efficiency, sustainability, risk, and cost reduction. City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 4/5/2024 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 24-4347, Agenda Item #: 31. 4/18/2024(cid:4) The existing Austin Bergstrom International Airport plant has been in operation since 1997. It serves approximately 965,000 square feet of the Barbara Jordan Terminal with cooling and heating. The existing plant is not sized to serve the anticipated future loads of the AEDP facilities and equipment cannot be added to the existing building. The airport’s Central Utility Plant Relocation project will have the goal of designing, …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 24-4411, Agenda Item #: 5/2/2024(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to a contract for continued parking operations management services for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport with SP Plus Corporation d/b/a SP+, to increase the amount by $25,000,000 and to extend the term by up to 37 months for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $115,639,880. [Note: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) with 2.11% MBE and 1.78% WBE participation]. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Department of Aviation. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $5,885,417 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Prior Council Action: June 16, 2016 - Council approved a contract for parking operations management services for the Austin- Bergstrom International Airport with SP Plus Corporation. 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: April 10, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract amendment will provide continued operations and management of the parking facilities and shuttle bus operations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). With this amendment, the contractor will continue to provide overall management of all parking operations at AUS. The contractor currently provides all personnel and services to manage AUS’ 24-hour complimentary shuttle bus transfer services in support of both the Barbara Jordan Terminal and South Terminal, and management of over 18,000 airport parking spaces. Additionally, the contractor maintains all assets necessary to support the parking operations, including City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 3/26/2024 powered by Legistar™ 1 (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 24-4411, Agenda Item #: 5/2/2024(cid:4) a fleet of shuttle buses, personnel, marketing, and customer service initiatives promoting AUS’ parking products and services to increase market share and maximize revenue. The City reimburses the contractor for all authorized expenses associated with the management of parking and transportations services. It is essential to maintain the existing agreement to provide consistent and reliable services to align with the implementation and completion of various construction and facility optimization projects related to the Airport Expansion and Development Program …
1. REGULAR MEETING of the TOURISM COMMISSION BOARD April 10, 2024, at 2:30 pm City Hall Board & Commission Room 1101 301 W. Second St Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Tourism Commission Board 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 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 Felicia Ojeda, 512.404.4022 or felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Daniel Ronan, Chair Aileen Bazan Mike Cannatti Stefani Mathis John Riedie Bishop Chappell Ed Bailey, Vice Chair Greg Chanon Rachel Magee Anna Panossian Christian Tschoepe AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 Approve the minutes of the Tourism Commission Board Regular Meeting on March 13, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS Staff briefing from Staff Liaison, Felicia Ojeda, regarding city clerk’s response to amount of recommendations per board, importance of Officer Elections, deadline for training requirements, and upcoming schedule changes for upcoming meetings. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 6. 7. Presentation by Neil Maris, General Manager of the Hot Luck Festival regarding the collaboration with the community and restaurant industry and how they are impacting and creating initiatives for tourism. Presentation by Katie Dorflinger, Brand Partnerships and Festival Producer, of C3 Presents regarding the Austin Food & Wine Festival and how this event engages with practitioners in the culinary industry of Austin creating tourism impact and initiatives. Presentation by Madison Gessner, Executive Director of the Central-South Texas Region, Texas Restaurant Association, regarding food and beverage and the culinary industry in Austin to present about different aspects of the industry and importance it creates for tourism impact and initiatives. Presentation by Cara Bertron, Program Manager of the Planning Department regarding the Equity-Based Preservation Plan and requesting the Tourism Commission Boards feedback on their recommendation to city council. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve a recommendation regarding the funding for Red River Cultural District, and other similar organizations like Zilker Theatre …
November 1-3, 2024 Last year’s lineup! 2 DAYS • 6,000 FANS • 20+ CHEF DEMOS • 60+ FEATURED RESTAURANTS DEMOGRAPHICS GENDER 28% MALE 72% FEMALE AGE 22% 21-34 35% 35-44 24% 45-54 15% 55-64 4% 65+ ANNUAL INCOME 4% < $75K 20% $75K-$149K 31% $150K-$249K 20% $250K-$499K 10% $500K+ 15% Prefer not to answer EDUCATION 2% High School 55% College 43% Masters / PhD DIGITAL DATA 308,948 Unique Views 200,118 Sessions 1:11 (min:sec) Avg. Session duration 1.99 Pages per session 398,986 Total Page Views 2,378 Around the Park Page Views 5,905 Partner Page Views 38K+ FACEBOOK LIKES 21K+ TWITTER FOLLOWERS 39K+ INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS MARKET SPREAD Local Austin Dallas Houston San Antonio Top States Texas Illinois Iowa California Oklahoma Missouri Kansas Source Data, Google Analytics 11/7/22 – 11/6/23 “There’s a fun, choose-your-own-adventure element to the festival that leads to varied experiences for different guests. Those inclined to catch a glimpse of the big-name chefs can spend some of their days in the seminar tents, while others simply opt to drink and graze on food samples for the day.” -EATER AUSTIN SIP & SAVOR Austin Food + Wine treats guests to culinary creations from Austin’s top restaurants, bites from nationally renowned pit masters and chefs, Master Sommelier-led wine tastings, cocktail classes and so much more. From Central Texas favorites to the country’s top-rated purveyors, awaken your palate with delectable bites! Create the perfect pair when you sip from a wide selection of spirits, wines, and brews among views of the extraordinary Austin skyline. SERVING GOOD VIBES Discover your new favorite cocktail or restaurant in our Grand Taste exhibition. If a smorgasbord of spirits and culinary exhibitors isn’t enough, we host more than 60 esteemed restaurants from across the state serving dishes that put them on the map. Chefs are hand-smoking and hand-serving feasts of the most mouthwatering eats you can imagine. DEMOS & SEMINARS In addition to sampling unique eats from the nation's top-rated talent, get some tips to earn that extra Michelin Star for your home kitchen with our Chef Demos! Then get bubbly at a Tasting Session and sample premier spirits, wines, and beers from across the globe while learning the distillation processes behind them. FIRE PIT Our Fire Pit features bites hot off the flames and the chance to interact with pitmasters and chefs cooking over live fire. Enjoy exceptional BBQ and other dishes cooked over open flame and …
TOURISM COMMISSION | APRIL 10, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Community-Based Process Historic Landmark Commission Michelle Benavides Ursula A. Carter Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Justin Bragiel 2 Mary Jo Galindo* Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges Jerry Garcia 1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Julia Brookins* Ben Goudy 2 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Erin Waelder Amalia Carmona 2 Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Equity-Based Preservation Plan REVIEWING THE DRAFT Neal Douglass, Oct. 1949, ND-49-346-02, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library. Draft Plan Goals 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Engage communities equitably 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Parade and mural unveiling (The Austin Chronicle), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support community stabilization and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Help people access knowledge, resources, and decision-making power • Streamline and explain historic review and designation processes • Support craftspeople, commissioners, and staff • Engage new partners and audiences San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation, Bertha Rendon Delgado, Austin Asian American Film Festival How We Preserve Be strategic and effective. • Update designation criteria to reflect modern standards • Support the stewards of Austin’s historic properties • Be strategic with review • Improve enforcement processes • Implement the plan collaboratively Especially Relevant Recommendations • Create a cultural …
MAY 23RD-26TH, 2024 BENEFITING HOT LUCK FEST | AUSTIN, TEXAS 2 ABOUT Austin is home to Hot Luck, where groundbreaking and genre-bending chefs from across the country—both emerging and established—set the stage for a weekend of live food and music events in dramatic, unforgettable environments. Hot Luck is where industry friendships and relationships are forged, and original, astonishing food is served nightly by restaurant teams from across the country to guests from around the world. Hot Luck is a hungry love letter to the city of Austin, launched in 2017 in collaboration with world- class food, music, and cultural scenes and the brainchild of pitmaster and author Aaron Franklin; Guerilla Suit owner and man about town James Moody; and Feast Portland co-founder Mike Thelin. Hot Luck is proud to benefit the Southern Smoke Foundation. In the last six years, Hot Luck has welcomed some of the world’s coolest chefs, influential media and inspiring brands to Austin every Memorial Day weekend for four days of food, music and fun. We like to think of ourselves as the backyard BBQ of food and music festivals–a place where participants and guests are excited to gather and celebrate what they love most about the worlds of food and music in a city that celebrates creativity, originality and good times. See you at Hot Luck in 2024 HOT LUCK FEST | AUSTIN, TEXAS 5 HOT LUCK FEST | AUSTIN, TEXAS 3 2023 Attendance 2023 Miscellaneous 12,000 ENTERTAINED 56% MALE 70% TEXAN 44% FEMALE 74% 25-44 IN AGE 1,200 CINDER BLOCKS USED TO BUILD FIRE PITS 1,450 LBS. BUTTER 150,000 SMILES 15,760 CANS OF RAMBLER 5,500 TORTILLAS MADE ONSITE 2400 HAWAIIAN ROLLS 850 LBS. BISON 16 LBS. CAVIAR 2,000 CHICKEN WINGS 14 BEARD WINNERS 42 FRYERS 59 PLANCHAS 25,000+ HIGH FIVES 150+ VOLUNTEERS 1,300 EARS OF CORN 1,243 LOBSTER ROLLS 1 ROVING GREEN ROOM FOR CHEFS 175+ CULINARY STUDENTS HOT LUCK FEST | AUSTIN, TEXAS HOT LUCK FEST | AUSTIN, TEXAS 4 4 2023 Media SOCIAL MEDIA PAID MEDIA 2.2M+ ORGANIC IMPRESSIONS 3.1M+ PAID ADVERTISING EARNED MEDIA 494M IMPRESSIONS NEWSLETTER 57% OPEN RATE We look forward to this event every year! Aaron does such a great job of bringing the best to Austin. Great food, great music, and most of all, great people. We’re so honored that Aaron and the Hot Luck team has chosen Southern Smoke as its beneficiary, and we are so grateful for …
CITY OF AUSTIN TOURISM COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Recommendation Number: 20240410-007: This set of recommendations from the Tourism Commission identify improvements to the cultural arts funding programs that will support long- standing tourism destinations in Austin with histories of diversity, equity and inclusion. WHEREAS, City of Austin is recognized for its vibrant cultural arts scene and a diverse and creative community, with a decades-long history as the cultural and counter-cultural capital of Texas which enjoys the competing mantras of “'Keep Austin Weird” and the “Live Music Capital of the World”; and WHEREAS, on June 25, 2018, Austin City Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. 20180614-067, establishing the Tourism Commission “to provide expertise and recommendations to the city council concerning hotel occupancy tax revenue collected by the city and issues related to and that promote tourism” and to “advise the city council on … matters relating to the allocation, investment, and budgets for the hotel occupancy tax revenue”; and WHEREAS Texas Tax Code Chapter 351, Section 351.101 (a) states that “Revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax may be used only to promote tourism and the convention and hotel industry”; and WHEREAS, Austin’s tourism industry actively uses our cultural arts and live music events to promote tourism to Austin, as readily seen from Visit Austin’s website cultural events listings, including the Red River Cultural Arts District, the Zilker Theater Productions and other longstanding groups that support professional artistic jobs, generate tourism and serve audiences of both visitors and residents; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s cultural arts funding grant programs have made necessary changes in recent years to address historic inequities; and WHEREAS, these changes to cultural arts funding allocations do not fully account for a range of equitable considerations, such as the diversity of the audiences who enjoy the cultural arts programs or the artists who perform in the cultural arts programs, resulting in significant disruptions to long-standing cultural institutions in our community which have a demonstrated history of positive tourism impact, as well as diverse, inclusive and equitable curatorial, hiring and audience development practices; and WHEREAS, on February 15, 2024 City Council passed a resolution directing the City Manager to investigate ways to preserve accessible, inclusive, open‐to‐the‐public events and to identify opportunities for the City to support and promote community events which are completely free and open to the public, which would include events produced by Zilker Theater Productions, Austin Shakespeare and the …
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Wednesday – April 10th, 2024 – 6:30PM Austin City Hall – Boards and Commission Room– Room 1101 301 W 2nd St Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the BOARD/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 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, email Dan Martinez at dan.martinez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nehemiah Pitts III, Chair Keith Pena-Villa Thomas Rice Maxine Eiland AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Steven Apodaca, Vice Chair Carina Alderete Gabriel Nwajiaku Sumit DasGupta The first ten speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission special called meeting on March 26th, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Commission Review of current CTTC Bylaws 3. 2024 Commission working groups refresh discussion and commissioner assignment. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Conduct CTTC Officer Elections FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 4. Discussion and approval of the selected applications for the Grant for Technology Opportunities Program (GTOPs) Core 2024 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 Dan Martinez at the Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs Department in the Financial Services Department, at dan.martinez@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission, please contact Dan Martinez at dan.martinez@austintexas.gov
3. REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING APRIL 10TH, 2024 AT NOON CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 Some members of the BOARD/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 Halana Kaleel, 512‐972‐5019, Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov. CURRENT MEMBERS: Richard Bondi, Chair Gretchen Flatau, Vice‐Chair Mariana Gonzalez Austin Adams Jacqueline Angel Emily De Maria Nicola Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte Vacancy since March 2024‐AAA Vacancy since January 2024‐District 1 Vacancy since May 2023‐District 6 Martin Kareithi Fred Lugo Gloria Lugo Teresa Ferguson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS/ANNOUNCEMENTS 2. Approve the minutes of the March 13th, 2024 Regular Commission on Aging Meeting. Staff Briefing regarding Age‐Friendly Austin including update on the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan, Older Americans Month activities, upcoming community events, and introducing the new Age Friendly AmeriCorps VISTA, Nicole Howe, Age Friendly Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health. Staff Briefing regarding Boards and Commissions Required Training: Sexual Harassment Awareness, Halana Kaleel, Staff Liaison, Commission on Aging. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation: Age of Change: Austin Population and Demographic Trends, Lila Valencia, City of Austin Demographer. Presentation: Imagining an Age‐Friendly Austin: A Photovoice Project Reflecting on Respect and Social Inclusion with Senior Participants at the Asian American Resource Center, Nirali Thakkar, Cultural & Arts Activity Specialist, Van Doan, Culture & Arts Education Coordinator, Jin Kim, Culture & Arts Activity Leader, and Senior Programming Participants, Asian American Resource Center. Discussion on Commission on Aging representation on the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan Working Groups. Update on the Joint Inclusion Committee City of Austin FY25 Budget Recommendations. Discussion and approval of Commission on Aging representation at the Older Americans Month Proclamation Reading on May 2nd, 2024. Discuss and create a Budget Working Group to monitor budget recommendations and follow up with Austin City Council and City of Austin Department Leaders regarding budget items from April‐September 2024. Conduct Officer Election for the Chair of the Commission on Aging (Chair Term, May 1st, 2024‐April 30th, 2025). Conduct Officer Election for the Vice‐Chair …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL FINANCE/ALLOCATIONS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING/NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024, 1:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, RM. 1203 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting 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 the Office of Support, (512)-972-5841, HIVPlanningCouncil@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL FINANCE/ALLOCATIONS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING/NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Ashley Garling, Committee Chair Judith Hassan Kelle’ Martin Kristina McRae-Thompson Gin Pham AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 4/09/2024 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. March 13, 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support staff report 5. Administrative Agent report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and approval of Meeting Time and Day 7. Discussion and approval of Stigma Index Proposal updates 8. Discussion of Needs Assessment Report Updates 9. Discussion and approval of Literature Review topic for Year 2 Needs Assessment 10. Discussion and approval of Integrated Plan Updates 11. Discussion of Priority Setting and Resource Allocation (PSRA) overview 12. Discussion and approval of PSRA process for Fiscal Year 25 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 13. Workplan Calendar review ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items 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. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact HIV Planning Council Office of Support at (512) 972-5841.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL FINANCE/ALLOCATIONS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING/NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024, 1:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, RM. 1203 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting 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 the Office of Support, (512)-972-5841, HIVPlanningCouncil@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL FINANCE/ALLOCATIONS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING/NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Ashley Garling, Committee Chair Judith Hassan Kelle’ Martin Kristina McRae-Thompson Gin Pham AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 4/09/2024 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. March 13, 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support staff report 5. Administrative Agent report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and approval of Meeting Time and Day 7. Discussion and approval of Stigma Index Proposal updates 8. Discussion of Needs Assessment Report Updates 9. Discussion and approval of Literature Review topic for Year 2 Needs Assessment 10. Discussion and approval of Integrated Plan Updates 11. Discussion of Priority Setting and Resource Allocation (PSRA) overview 12. Discussion and approval of PSRA process for Fiscal Year 25 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 13. Workplan Calendar review ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items 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. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact HIV Planning Council Office of Support at (512) 972-5841.
