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Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task ForceFeb. 11, 2025

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1_250211 WFTF APPROVED Meeting Minutes original pdf

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AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 11, 2025 The Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force convened in a Regular Called Meeting on February 11, 2025, with Social Distancing Modifications. Chair WALKER called the meeting to order at 12:10 pm. Members in Attendance: Jennifer Walker, Chair Robert Mace, Vice Chair Bill Moriarty Paul DiFiore Madelline Mathis Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Kevin Critendon Chase Bryan Ramesh Swaminathan Kathleen Garrett Liana Kallivoka Members in Attendance Remotely: Hani Michel Sarah Faust Austin Water Staff: Shay Ralls Roalson Teresa Lutes Kevin Kluge Marisa Flores Gonzalez Emily Rafferty Brandon Niese Eric Anderson PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the meeting minutes from the special called December 3, 2024, Task Force meeting. 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 contact Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force liaison Emily Rafferty at 512-972-0427, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Page 1 of 2 The minutes from the December 3rd, meeting were approved on Member DIFIORE’s motion and Member MATHIS’ second on an 7-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND/OR REPORTS 2. Presentation on lessons learned and initial planning for 2029 Water Forward, Water Conservation, Drought Contingency Plan updates The presentation was made by Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Program Manager III, Austin Water. 3. Update on Water Management Strategy Implementation Quarterly Report development The presentation was made by Kevin Kluge, Division Manager, Water Conservation, Austin Water. 4. Discuss Council’s proposed merger of the Water Forward Task Force with the Water and Wastewater Commission 5. Discuss Water Forward 2024 Implementation Working Group members Chair WALKER adjourned the meeting at 1:45pm. The minutes were approved at the April 8th, 2025, meeting on Robert Mace’s motion, Hani Michel’s second on an 6-0 vote with two vacancies. Task Force Members Sarah Faust, Madelline Mathis and Tod Bartee absent. 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 …

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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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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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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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Item 4 - Slide Deck original pdf

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LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Commission & Immigrant Communities 02/10/25 Roberto Lopez Senior Advocacy Director Texas Civil Rights Project Agenda ● Grounding ● Texas Legislature ● Resources ● Practices Limits to what I can address today ● Can: ○ Broad Attacks on Immigrant Communities ○ Movement Ecosystem, Resources to Access ○ How the commission can help ● Can’t: questions ○ Specific “Know Your Rights” material & legal Advocacy: Texas Legislature ● Troubling Bills: ○ SB 1 - 6.5 Billion for “Operation Lone Star” (State Immigration Enforcement) ○ 287 (g) requirements ■ SB 134, HB 2361, etc. ○ Undocumented Youth in Education - HB 160, strips residency status for Higher Ed, requires campus to alert police if there’s an undocumented person. Texas Legislature bit.ly/TCRPinsiders - Weekly Updates on happenings at the lege bit.ly/TCRPlegeaction -Volunteer options to advocate with us. What else can you do? 1. Undertake Preventive Measures 2. Prepare for an Emergency Response 3. Support Advocacy Work Preventive Resources ● “Know Your Rights” (KYR) material ○ ILRC Red Cards: https://www.ilrc.org/red-cards-tarjetas-rojas ○ We Have Rights videos: www.wehaverights.us ● Upcoming KYR Presentations: ○ TCRP @ Frida Friday ATX 2/16 ○ aclutx.org/events through March -------------------> ● Austin Sanctuary Network: 512-640-9080 ○ “Resources and events related to deportation defense and/or ways to get involved with ASN” Emergency Resources ● ICE Detainee Locator: ○ locator.ice.gov ● Austin’s Legal Support post arrest: ○ RAICES ○ American Gateways ○ Private Immigration Firms ● *Potential Hotlines* Practice ● Refresh: 10 - 20 minutes every other meeting to refresh on latest resources, immigration news, policy changes. ● Learn: Every member of the commission attends at least 1 immigration related KYR in the next 3 months. ● Advocate: The commission supports local policy pushes in the coming months to protect immigrant communities. Questions? ● Follow us on social media! Tiktok/Instagram/Facebo ok/LinkedIn: @TXCivilRights txcivilrights.org Questions & Answers txcivilrights.org

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Approved Minutes original pdf

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LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES February 10, 2025 The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, February 10, 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 Kitty McLeod Taylor Treviño Brandon Wollerson Commissioners in attendance remotely: Rocío Fierro-Pérez Chair Neal called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission’s regular meeting on January 13, 2025. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Wollerson’s second, on a 13-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding CommUnityCare’s new IDEALhealth program. Presentation by Dr. Crystal Walker, Associate Director of Sexual health program, CommUnityCare. The presentation was made by Dr. Crystal Walker, Associate Director of the Sexual Health program, CommUnityCare. Page 1 of 4 3. Presentation regarding federal and state policies impacting the LGBTQIA+ community and advice on how the community can engage with legislators. Presentation by Rachel Gonzales, Senior Regional Organizing Lead, Human Rights Campaign. Withdrawn without objection. 4. Presentation regarding the status of immigrant communities in Austin. Presentation by Roberto Lopez, Beyond Borders Senior Advocacy manager, Texas Civil Rights Project. The presentation was made 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 was held. 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. The motion to form 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 was approved on Chair Neal’s motion, Commissioner Davis’ second, on a 13-0 vote. The members include Commissioners Brown, Benson, McLeod, Neal, and Wollerson. 7. Approve a motion to amend the annual schedule to move the March 10 regular meeting to March 3rd. The annual schedule was amended to move the March 10 regular meeting to March 3 on Commissioner Brown’s motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second, on a …

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Electric Utility CommissionFeb. 10, 2025

Agenda original pdf

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION February 10, 2025  6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS/SHUDDE FATH CONFERENCE ROOM 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Electric Utility Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To register contact Amy Everhart, at Amy.Everhart@AustinEnergy.com or via phone at 512-322-6087. AGENDA Members: Dave Tuttle, Chair Kaiba White, Vice Chair Ayo Akande Raul Alvarez Lauren Bellomy Cesar Benavides Jonathon Blackburn Randy Chapman Chris Kirksey Cyrus Reed Joshua Rhodes CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 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 Electric Utility Commission Regular Meeting on January 13, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for a high-volume call answering system for Austin Energy with Aum Tech, Incorporated d/b/a Aumtech, for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,900,000. Funding: $221,667 is available in Austin Energy’s Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 3. Recommend approval authorizing 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. 4. Recommend approval authorizing 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. 5. Recommend approval authorizing negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Harris County in support of the …

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Item 10- Staff Briefing Distribution Reliability and Resiliency original pdf

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Distribution Reliability & Resiliency David Tomczyszyn Vice President, Electric System Engineering & Technical Services February 2025 © Austin Energy Reliability and Resilience Reliability • Performing consistently well • Performs intended function without failure over time and in specified conditions Resilience • Capacity to withstand or recover quickly from difficulties • Toughness • The ability to spring back into shape Distribution Reliability Performance of the distribution system as originally designed, built and operated for safety, power quality and infrastructure protection Distribution Resilience Reliability factors, plus incorporating self-healing and hardening techniques to withstand and recover more quickly from unplanned events 2 Austin Energy Distribution System Resilience Plan Reliability Resilience Improve service reliability and minimize impacts from outage events through maintenance, upgrades and technology enhancements across the distribution system that delivers electricity to homes and businesses. 3 Austin Energy’s Distribution System Overview 4 Distribution Reliability – FY2025 Q1 Average duration of outages in minutes Average time to restore service to affected customer Average number of outages per customer 1.76 213.60 88.8 112.65 0.85 Austin Energy Q1 FY2025 Texas Avg. CY2023-Final Data* Austin Energy trendline 1.00 0.80 0.60 0.40 0.20 0.00 75.37 Austin Energy Q1 FY2025 100 80 60 40 20 0 Texas Avg. CY2023-Final Data* Austin Energy Q1 FY2025 Texas Avg. CY2023-Final Data* 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 FY22 Q2 FY22 Q3 FY22 Q4 FY23 Q1 FY23 Q2 FY23 Q3 FY23 Q4 FY24 Q1 FY24 Q2 FY24 Q3 FY24 Q4 FY25 Q1 FY22 Q2 FY22 Q3 FY22 Q4 FY23 Q1 FY23 Q2 FY23 Q3 FY23 Q4 FY24 Q1 FY24 Q2 FY24 Q3 FY24 Q4 FY25 Q1 FY22 Q2 FY22 Q3 FY22 Q4 FY23 Q1 FY23 Q2 FY23 Q3 FY23 Q4 FY24 Q1 FY24 Q2 FY24 Q3 FY24 Q4 FY25 Q1 SAIFI – System Average Interruption Frequency Index SAIDI – System Average Interruption Duration Index CAIDI – Customer Average Interruption Duration Index Major event days are excluded from reliability metrics *Texas Avg. CY2023-Final Data-EIA Final Data for each metric 5 Distribution Reliability Infrastructure maintenance Design and construction to utility standards Vegetation management Maintaining optimal system configuration Engineering coordination studies Manual operations to proactively prevent power disruptions 6 Circuit Hardening Program An end-to-end Distribution Mitigation Program for long-term health and performance improvement Circuit Packet Review – Existing Projects, Issues & Tickets Circuit Patrol Circuit Coordination Studies & Infrastructure Enhancements Vegetation Management Asset Repair/ Pole Remediation & Replace Install Smart Grid Devices, Enhanced Protection …

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Electric Utility CommissionFeb. 10, 2025

Item 11- Staff Briefing Battery Program Launch Update including DERMS and Virtual Power Plants original pdf

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Solar-Coupled Battery Demand Response Richard Génecé Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions Tim Harvey Manager, Customer Renewable Solutions Lindsey McDougall Manager, Demand Response and Technical Services February 2025 © Austin Energy How a Virtual Power Plant Works Using a Distributed Energy Resources Management System (DERMS) Austin Energy Calls Event to DERMs Provider Based on the Market Provider Signals Customer Batteries through DERMS Austin Energy Passes Benefits to Battery Owner Customer Batteries Charge and Discharge 1 Solar System Austin Energy Avoids Costs on the Market 2 Virtual Power Plant Use Cases Austin Energy Load Zone Jan. 7, 2025: Day Ahead Market vs. Real Time Price $200.00 $180.00 $160.00 $140.00 $120.00 $100.00 $80.00 $60.00 $40.00 $20.00 $- 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 2400 Day Ahead Market Real TimePrice 3 Virtual Power Plant Use Cases Austin Energy Load Zone Jan. 7, 2025: Day Ahead Market vs. Real Time Price Energy Arbitrage $200.00 $180.00 $160.00 $140.00 $120.00 $100.00 $80.00 $60.00 $40.00 $20.00 $- Charge Discharge 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 2400 Day Ahead Market Real TimePrice 4 Virtual Power Plant Use Cases Austin Energy Load Zone Jan. 7, 2025: Day Ahead Market vs. Real Time Price Day Ahead / Real Time Hedging Austin Energy participates in the day ahead market to hedge against generation supply risk $200.00 $180.00 $160.00 $140.00 $120.00 $100.00 $80.00 $60.00 $40.00 $20.00 $- Generation supply shortfalls can send the market price up to $5,000. A VPP would allow us to mitigate the risk and reduce the need to hedge in the Day Ahead Market 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 2400 Day Ahead Market Real TimePrice 5 Progress • SHINES lessons • Residential and commercial interconnection guidelines and design criteria • Permitting and inspections • Billing system updates • Vehicle to Home (V2H) • 15MW residential batteries installed Battery Adoption Current Efforts • Resilience Hubs planning with Parks & Recreation Dept. • Microgrid – Camp Mabry • Circulating battery recycling info readily available • Market benefit analysis and operation strategies • Edge Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) solution • Solar for All DERMs Virtual Power Plant (VPP) …

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Electric Utility CommissionFeb. 10, 2025

Item 2- RCA: High Call Volume Call System original pdf

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Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for a high-volume call answering system for Austin Energy with Aum Tech, Incorporated d/b/a Aumtech, for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,900,000. Funding: $221,667 is available in Austin Energy’s Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $221,667 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: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Proposals solicitation RFP 1100 DTB3025 for these services. The solicitation was issued on May 6, 2024, and closed on June 20, 2024. Of the eight 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 website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=140600 . 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 services required for this solicitation, there was no availability of M/WBEs; 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. 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: The contract will provide a high-volume call answering system for power outage calls from Austin Energy customers. In the event of a large power outage, calls can be forwarded to the high-volume call answering system to free up lines ensuring more callers can report an incident through an interactive voice response platform. The system collects and feeds relevant information into Austin Energy’s outage management system and can provide estimated power restoration times to customers. This is part of Austin Energy’s

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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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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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Customer Energy Solutions FY 25 Savings Report original pdf

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Energy Efficiency Services EES- Appliance Efficiency Program EES- Home Energy Savings - Rebate EES- AE Weatherization & CAP Weatherization - D.I. * EES- School Based Education * EES- Strategic Partnership Between Utilities & Retailers * EES- Multifamily Rebates EES- Multifamily WX-D.I.+ EES- Commercial Rebate EES- Small Business Energy Efficiency TOTAL Demand Response (DR) - Annual Incremental DR- Power Partner DR- Commercial Demand Response (frmly Load Coop) Demand Response (DR) TOTAL Green Building GB- Residential Ratings GB- Residential Energy Code GB- Multifamily Ratings GB- Multifamily Energy Code GB- Commercial Ratings GB- Commercial Energy Code Green Building TOTAL CES MW Savings Grand TOTAL Residential Totals Commercial Totals Non-Public - AE# Customer Energy Solutions FY25 YTD MW Savings Report As of December 2025 Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Rebate Budget MW Goal 2.60 0.90 0.44 0.30 1.75 0.65 1.00 6.00 2.00 15.64 MW Goal 6.40 2.00 8.40 MW Goal 0.35 1.48 1.34 4.41 4.60 1.71 13.89 MW To Date 0.30 0.07 0.27 0.04 0.25 0.42 0.30 0.25 0.08 1.98 MW To Date 3.33 3.33 MW To Date 0.10 0.30 0.55 2.23 1.10 0.62 4.90 Percentage 12% 8% 61% 12% 14% 65% 30% 4% 4% Percentage 52% 0% Percentage 30% 20% 41% 51% 24% 36% Customers Customers Customers Products Products Apartments Apartments Customers Customers Devices Customers Customers Customers Dwellings Dwellings 1,000 sf 1,000 sf 426 64 333 844 28,619 1,908 1,937 14 11 5,537 2,344 2,344 131 376 1,007 4,285 1,451 2,049 5,799 0 591.27 96.07 499.84 587.86 1,947.32 1,404.37 1,182.68 483.38 134.53 6,927.32 $ 1,500,000 $ 1,600,000 $ 2,577,000 $ 350,000 $ 1,250,000 $ 900,000 $ 1,800,000 $ 2,250,000 $ 1,100,000 $ 13,327,000 Spent to Date $ 202,331 $ 122,225 $ 2,897,421 $ 41,668 $ 210,016 $ 706,602 $ 508,183 $ 136,810 $ 55,728 $ 4,880,984 0 0.00 $ 1,600,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 3,600,000 $ 254,230 $ 254,230 414 2,049 3,866 5,186 8,896 5,630 26,041 $ - $ - $ - $ - 0 $ - $ - Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Rebate Budget Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Rebate Budget Spent to Date MW Goal 37.93 MW To Date 10.21 Percentage Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Rebate Budget 13,680 32,968.32 $ 16,927,000 Spent to Date $ 5,135,214 15.87 14.06 5.38 12.50 34% 89% 36,982 8,791 8772.41 23603.00 $ $ 11,577,000 2,000,618 $ $ 4,942,676 3,350,000 Thermal Energy Storage TOTAL …

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Approved Minutes original pdf

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ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 10, 2025 ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 10, 2025 The Electric Utility Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Acting Chair Lauren Bellomy called the Electric Utility Commission meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Commissioner Lauren Bellomy, Acting Chair; Commissioner Chris Kirksey; Commissioner Joshua Rhodes. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Ayo Akande; Commissioner Raul Alvarez; Commissioner Cesar Benavides; Commissioner Jonathon Blackburn; Commissioner Randy Chapman; Commissioner Cyrus Reed; Kaiba White, Vice Chair. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular Meeting on January 13, 2025. The motion approving the minutes of the Regular Electric Utility Commission meeting of January 13, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Kirksey’s motion, Chair Blackburn’s second on a 9-0 vote, with Commissioner Rhodes off the dais and Chair Tuttle absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS 2. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for a high-volume call answering system for Austin Energy with Aum Tech, Incorporated d/b/a Aumtech, for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,900,000. Funding: $221,667 is available in Austin Energy’s Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. The motion to recommend approval authorizing a contract for a high-volume call answering system for Austin Energy, was recommended on Commissioner Rhodes motion, Commissioner Kirksey’s second on a 10-0 vote, with Chair Tuttle absent. ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 10, 2025 3. Recommend approval authorizing 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. The motion to recommend approval authorizing a contract for lithium battery storage systems and maintenance for Austin Energy, was recommended on Commissioner Rhodes motion, Commissioner Kirksey’s second on a 10-0 vote, with Chair Tuttle absent. 4. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for asset management software and support for Austin Energy with …

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ITEM01 BOA DRAFT MINUTES JAN13, 2025 original pdf

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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, January 13, 2025 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:42 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Jeffery Bowen, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Brian Poteet, Janel Venzant, Michael Von Ohlen Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates (at 6pm), Yung-ju Kim Board Members/Commissioners Absent Maggie Shahrestani, Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) 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. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Special Called meeting on December 9, 2024. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for December 9, 2024 The minutes from the meeting December 9, 2024, were approved on Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne’s motion, Board member Jeffery Bowen second, on 9-0 Vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. Postponement request, by applicants/neighborhood group: Item 2 postponement request to March 10, 2025 and Item 4, and Item 5 postponement request to February 10, 2025. Item 2 and Item 8 – Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne motions to approve postponement request Item 2 to March 10, 2025, and Item 4 to February 10, 2025, Board member Yung- ju Kim seconds on 9-0 vote. Item 5 open for discussion on the postponement request to February 10, 2025. Item 5– Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne motions to approve postponement request to February 10, 2025, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on 9-0 vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. Previous Postponed Sign Variance cases: 2. C16-2024-0001 Michael Everett for Rowdy Durham 6320 Ed Bluestein Boulevard SB (B) (2) (a) to exceed sign area from 104.65 square feet to 314.86 square feet (B) (3) (a) to exceed sign height of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 60 feet On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations):   (requested) for a Freestanding sign in order to provide signage for a McDonald’s in a “GR-MU-CO-NP”, Community Commercial – Mixed Use – Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood …

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ITEM02 C16-2025-0001 ADV PACKET FEB10 original pdf

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LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 1 SETON MEDICAL CENTER ADDN NO 2 PLUS ADJ VAC ALLEY BOA SIGN REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C16-2025-0001 BOA DATE: February 10th, 2025 ADDRESS: 1201 W 38th St OWNER: Ascension Seton - Maria Vinhais ZONING: PUD-NP (Windsor Road) COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 AGENT: Colton Gohlke VARIANCE REQUEST: allow for an additional seven (7) Free-standing signs SUMMARY: erect free-standing signs for Ascension Medical Center ISSUES: hospital will be easier to locate ZONING Site North LR-V-ETOD-DBETOD PUD-NP South CS-ETOD-DBETOD-NP East CS-ETOD-DBETOD-NP West GR-NP; GO-V-NP LAND USES hospital neighborhood commercial-vertical mixed use- density bonus general commercial services-density bonus equitable transit-oriented development general commercial services-density bonus equitable transit-oriented development community commercial; general office-vertical mixed-use NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Preservation Austin Save Our Springs Alliance Shoal Creek Conservancy ITEM02/1 C16-2025-0001 13449005 0219011902 (Windsor Rd) Council District: 10 ITEM02/2 ITEM02/3 ITEM02/4 ITEM02/5 WATER INT#2939 WATER INT#1461 9-STORY BUILDING WITH BRICK AND STUCCO FINISH 47,304 SQ. FT. EXT. FOOTPRINT ZONING: GO-V-NP 9-STORY BRICK BUILDING ZONING: PUD-NP USE: HOSPITAL WATER INT#31782 WATER INT#6743 WATER INT#2780 ZONING: SF-3-NP CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF 500-YEAR FEMA FLOODPLAIN (ATLAS-14 100 YEAR FEMA FLOODPLAIN) APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF 500-YEAR CITY OF AUSTIN FLOODPLAIN (ATLAS-14 100 YEAR CITY OF AUSTIN FLOODPLAIN) ZONING: GO-V-NP CITY OF AUSTIN PARKLAND CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE ZONING: P-NP APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF 500-YEAR CITY OF AUSTIN FLOODPLAIN (ATLAS-14 100 YEAR CITY OF AUSTIN FLOODPLAIN) CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF 500-YEAR FEMA FLOODPLAIN (ATLAS-14 100 YEAR FEMA FLOODPLAIN) MULTI-STORY PARKING GARAGE MULTI-STORY BUILDING WITH STUCCO FINISH 3,617 SQ. FT. EXT. FOOTPRINT FOR CITY USE ONLY: WATER INT#295 WATER INT#16093 WATER INT#1407 L A V O R P P A I N O S V E R I . O N E T A D 2 9 5 2 - 8 9 2 ) 2 1 5 ( x a F 4 8 2 3 - 8 9 2 ) 2 1 5 ( . l e T 2 2 0 2 t h g i r y p o C © C L L , C M E a z r a G 9 2 6 4 1 - F # E P B T 5 2 1 e t i u S l , . d v B o t l a R 8 0 7 …

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ITEM03 C15-2024-0048 ADV PACKET FEB10 original pdf

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BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2024-0048 BOA DATE: February 10th, 2025 ADDRESS: 4013 Clawson Rd OWNER: Shaun Vembutty COUNCIL DISTRICT: 5 AGENT: G. Maximiliano Martinez, P.E. ZONING: SF-3 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: S50 FT OF N 1/2 OF LOT 25-27 BANISTER HEIGHTS VARIANCE REQUEST:   decrease the front lot width from 50 feet (required) to 35 feet decrease the rear flag lot width from 50 feet (required) to 49.82 feet (requested) SUMMARY: subdivide existing tract ISSUES: narrow lot ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3 SF-5 SF-3 SF-3 SF-3 Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School Austin Neighborhoods Council Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Perry Grid 614 Preservation Austin Save Our Springs Alliance South Central Coalition South Lamar Neighborhood Association TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources ITEM03/1 January 27, 2025 Maximiliano Martinez 4013 Clawson Rd Austin TX, 78704 Re: C15-2024-0048 Dear Maximiliano, Property Description: S50 FT OF N 1/2 OF LOT 25-27 BANISTER HEIGHTS 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 25-2-492 at 4013 Clawson Road. 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. the request, provided 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 ITEM03/2 ITEM03/3 ITEM03/4 ITEM03/5 ITEM03/6 August 29, 2024 Board of Adjustment staff City of Austin - Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, Tx 78752 Re: Board of Adjustment Variance Application 4013 Clawson Rd Dear BOA staff, I would like to request a variance from LDC Title 25, § 25-2-492 – Site Development Regulation Table. Specifically, less than 50’ of frontage for an SF-3 Lot. Hardship The existing SF-3 lot has 19,907 sqft of land area. There is enough land area to create 2 – SF-3 lots above 5,750 sqft and provide more housing opportunities to the neighborhood however, the …

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ITEM04 C15-2025-0001 ADV PACKET FEB10 original pdf

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BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2025-0001 BOA DATE: February 10th, 2025 ADDRESS: 525 W Howard Ln OWNER: Adnan Awad COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7 AGENT: Rodney K. Bennett ZONING: LI-PDA LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 2 BLK A PARMER NORTH SEC 1 RESUB OF LOT 3 VARIANCE REQUEST: Land Development Code, Section 25-2-814 (Service Station Use)   (2) to increase the fuel dispensers from sixteen [16] (maximum allowed) to twenty-four [24] (requested) (3) to increase queue lanes from eight [8] vehicle queue lanes to twelve [12] vehicle queue lanes (requested) SUMMARY: erect a gas station ISSUES: oddly shaped lot & wide WWE that restricts design ZONING Site LI-PDA North 2-mi ETJ South LI-PDA East LI-PDA West LI-PDA LAND USES Limited Industrial Services-Planned Development Area 2-mi ETJ Limited Industrial Services-Planned Development Area Limited Industrial Services-Planned Development Area Limited Industrial Services-Planned Development Area NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Pflugerville Independent School District Save Our Springs Alliance Yager Community ITEM04/1 January 27, 2025 Rodney Bennett 525 W Howard Ln Austin TX, 78753 Re: C15-2025-0001 Dear Rodney, Property Description: LOT 2 BLK A PARMER NORTH SEC 1 RESUB OF LOT 3 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- 812 at 525 W Howard Lane. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or 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 ITEM04/2 ITEM04/3 ITEM04/4 ITEM04/5 ITEM04/6 TAP PROPOSED SERVICE TAP LOT 1 BLOCK A LOT 2, BLOCK A ZONING: LI-PDA USAGE : COMMERCIAL ( N 2 3 ° 5 0 ' 2 6 " E 8 4 7 . 3 2 ' ) 4 4 4 . 2 2 ' S E T B A C K B L D G . 1 0 . 0 ' N O E X I S T …

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ITEM05 C15-2024-0031 ADV PACKET FEB10 PART1 original pdf

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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM 04 DATE: Monday, January 13, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0031 _______Thomas Ates (D1) _______Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) _______Jessica Cohen (D3) _______Yung-ju Kim (D4) _______Melissa Hawthorne (D5) _______Jeffery Bowen (D6) _______Janel Venzant (D7) _______Margaret Shahrestani (D8) _______Brian Poteet (D9) _______Michael Von Ohlen (D10) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) _______Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Victoria Haase OWNER: Austin Area School for Dyslexics, Inc. ADDRESS: 2615 ½ HILLVIEW RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section:  o feet (requested) o (required) to 15 feet (requested) o (required) to 5 feet (requested) o (requested) o percent (requested) Impervious Coverage to increase from 45 percent (maximum allowed) to 60 Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet Building Coverage to increase from 40 percent (maximum allowed) to 60% 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations): Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet Height Requirements to increase the height from 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 50 ITEM05/1 25-2-832 (Private Schools) (1) a site must be located on a street that has a paved width of  at least 40 feet (required) to 30 feet (requested) from the site to where it connects with another street that has a paved width of at least 40 feet (required) to 30 feet (requested) in order to erect school buildings and structured sub-grade parking facilities in a “SF-3- NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Austin Neighborhood Group). BOARD’S DECISION: POSTPONED TO November 14, 2024, BY APPLICANT; November 14, 2024 Postponed to December 9, 2024 due to the absence of a sufficient number of Board Members required for a formal vote on each case; December 9, 2024 POSPONED TO JANUARY 13, 2025; January 13, 2025 POSTPONEMENT REQUEST TO FEBRUARY 10, 2025 FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: …

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ITEM05 C15-2024-0031 ADV PACKET FEB10 PART2 original pdf

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Property Profile Legend Notes 2015 Aerial 0 300 600 ft 11/22/2024 This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey. This product has been produced by the City of Austin for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. ITEM05/19 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM04 DATE: Monday October 14, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0031 _______Thomas Ates (D1) _______Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) _______Jessica Cohen (D3) _______Yung-ju Kim (D4) _______Melissa Hawthorne (D5) _______Jeffery Bowen (D6) _______Janel Venzant (D7) _______Margaret Shahrestani (D8) _______Brian Poteet (D9) _______Michael Von Ohlen (D10) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) _______Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Victoria Haase OWNER: Austin Area School for Dyslexics, Inc. ADDRESS: 2615 ½ HILLVIEW RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section:  25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations): Height Requirements to increase the height from 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 50 o feet (requested) o (required) to 15 feet (requested) o (required) to 5 feet (requested) o (requested) o percent (requested) Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 25 feet Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet Building Coverage to increase from 40 percent (maximum allowed) to 60% Impervious Coverage to increase from 45 percent (maximum allowed) to 60 ITEM05/20 25-2-832 (Private Schools) (1) a site must be located on a street that has a paved width of  at least 40 feet (required) to 30 feet (requested) from the site to where it connects with another street that has a paved width of at least 40 feet (required) to 30 feet (requested) in order to erect school buildings and structured sub-grade parking facilities in a “SF-3- NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Austin Neighborhood Group). BOARD’S DECISION: POSTPONED TO November 14, 2024, BY APPLICANT FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not …

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ITEM05 C15-2024-0031 ADV PACKET FEB10 PART3 original pdf

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ITEM05/65 ITEM05/66 ITEM05/67 From: Subject: Date: Rawson Saunders School Monday, October 14, 2024 3:00:42 PM [Some people who received this message don't often get email from jkreislemd@gmail.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] External Email - Exercise Caution My wife,Elizabeth, and I live across Hillview from the Rawson Saunders School in Austin. They have been good neighbors and, certainly, are engaged in a worthy cause, educating children with dyslexia. We hope they can remain at their location and expand within the restrictions of a zoning variance. We OPPOSE a zoning change. Sent from my iP Sincerely, James and Elizabeth Kreisle CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". ITEM05/68 ITEM05/69 ITEM05/70 ITEM05/71 ITEM05/72 ITEM05/73 From: To: Subject: Date: Ramirez, Elaine Rawson application Monday, October 7, 2024 9:49:39 PM [You don't often get email from jdpaustin@me.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] External Email - Exercise Caution I am a member of the Hillview Green Lane HOA. I object to the application and its change from the current school use, which actually is a non conforming use under their current zoning. We don’t want more commercial traffic in our neighborhood. The dense commercial zoning in such close proximity to Casis Elementary School would present more traffic problems and dangers to the young children and the drivers on an already congested 2 lane Exposition Boulevard as well as nearby residential streets. My regards, John D. Pieratt John D. Pieratt, Attorney P O Box 50390 Austin, Texas 78703 John D. Pieratt, Attorney P O Box 50390 Austin, Texas 78703 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". ITEM05/74 ITEM05/75 ITEM05/76 ITEM05/77 ITEM05/78 ITEM05/79 ITEM05/80 ITEM05/81 ITEM05/82 ITEM05/83 ITEM05/84 ITEM05/85 ITEM05/86

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ITEM05 C15-2024-0031 ADV PACKET FEB10 PART4 original pdf

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ITEM06 C15-2024-0040 ADV PACKET FEB10 original pdf

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CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM05 DATE: Monday January 13, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0040 _______Thomas Ates (D1) _______Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) _______Jessica Cohen (D3) _______Yung-ju Kim (D4) _______Melissa Hawthorne (D5) _______Jeffery Bowen (D6) _______Janel Venzant (D7) _______Margaret Shahrestani (D8) _______Brian Poteet (D9) _______Michael Von Ohlen (D10) _______Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) _______Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Leah Bojo OWNER: Chris Affinito ADDRESS: 600 CUMBERLAND RD VARIANCE REQUESTED The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: Article 3, Additional Requirements for Certain Districts, Division 5 –Combining and Overlay Districts, Section 25-2-654 (Density Bonus ETOD (DBETOD) Combining District Regulations:  (H) Compatibility Requirements (3) Any structure that is located less than 50 feet from any part of a triggering property may not exceed 60 feet (maximum allowed) to 2 feet -4 27/32 inches – 5 feet 6 inches (requesting)  from 25 feet (minimum width allowed) to 2 feet -4 27/32 inches – 5 feet -6 inches (requesting), (H) Compatibility Requirements (4) (a) from compatibility buffer to decrease the in order to erect a Condominium Residential Building in a “GR-V-ETOD, DBETOD and GR-ETOD-DBETOD”, Community Commercial-Vertical Mixed-Use Building-Equitable Transit-Oriented Development and Community Commercial-Equitable Transit-Oriented Development-Density Bonus ETOD. ITEM06/1 Compatibility Buffers). Note: The Land Development Code Section 25-2-654 (Density Bonus ETOD (DBETOD) Combining District Regulations (A) (B) (H) This section applies to a property with density bonus ETOD (DBETOD) combining district zoning. This section governs over a conflicting provision of this title or other ordinance. Compatibility Requirements. (1) A building is not required to comply with Article 10 (Compatibility Standards) in Subchapter C. (2) In this subsection, (a) TRIGGERING PROPERTY means a site: (i) with at least one dwelling unit but less than four dwelling units; and (ii) is zoned urban family residence (SF-5) district or more restrictive; and (b) STRUCTURE includes a portion of a structure. (3) Any structure that is located less than 50 feet from any part of a triggering property may not exceed 60 feet. a triggering property. (4) Compatibility Buffer. A compatibility buffer is required along a site's property line that is shared with (a) The minimum width of a compatibility buffer is 25 feet. (b) A compatibility buffer must comply with Section 25-8-700 (Minimum Requirements for BOARD’S DECISION: November 14, 2024 Postponed to December 9, 2024 due to the absence of a sufficient number of Board Members required …

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ITEM07 BOA MONTHLY REPORT_JAN13, 2025 original pdf

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BOA Monthly Report July 2024-June 2025 January 13, 2025 Granted 2 1. 25-10-124 (Scenic Roadway Sign District):(B) to allow more freestanding signs, (B) (1) (b) to increase the maximum sign area on a lot, (B) (2) to increase overall sign and (F) to allow for internally sign, (G) to decrease signs from the right-of-way, 25-2-191 (Sign Setback Requirements), (E) to decrease the setback, (F) (1) to increase height, (F) (2) to reduce clearance 2. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) and 25-2-779 (Small Lot Single-Family Residential Use) from impervious coverage requirements to increase Postponed 3 (B) (3) (a) to exceed sign height 1. 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations): (B) (2) (a) to exceed sign area and 2. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations): Height Requirements to increase the height, Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback, Setback Requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback, Building Coverage to increase, Impervious Coverage to increase and 25-2- 832 (Private Schools) (1) a site must be located on a street that has a paved width 3. 25-2-654 (Density Bonus ETOD (DBETOD) Combining District Regulations: (H) Compatibility Requirements (3) Any structure that is located less than 50 feet from any part of a triggering property and (H) Compatibility Requirements (4) (a) from compatibility buffer to decrease 0 3 0 new inquiries Withdrawn 0 Denied Discussion Items Jan 2025 Interpretations The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Board members absent: Maggie Shahrestani, Suzanne Valentine and 2 vacant positions (alternate) (Added Jan13# 2025) 15 19 0 2 19 December 9, 2024 Granted 4 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the interior side yard setback and 25-2-773 (Duplex, Two-Unit, and Three-Unit Residential Uses): (1) reduce minimum lot area and (3) (a) reduce rear setback 2. 25-2-773 (Duplex, Two-Unit, and Three-Unit Residential Uses) (C) (3) (b) for Garage Placement of a parking structure not closer to the front lot line than the front most exterior wall of the first floor of the building façade 3. 25-2-773 (Duplex, Two-Unit, and Three-Unit Residential Uses) (B) (1) to decrease the minimum 4. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback And 25-2-515 (Rear yard of Through Lot) & 25-2-773 (Duplex, Two-Unit, and Three-Unit Residential Uses) (B) (3) (a) to decrease the minimum rear yard setback. lot size Postponed 5 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations): Height Requirements to increase the …

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ITEM02 C16-2025-0001 PRESENTATION FEB10 original pdf

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DATE 2/10/2025 C16-2025-0001 Ascension Seton Medical Group Center Variance 1201 W 38th St., Austin, TX 78705 ITEM02/1-PRESENTATION Purpose Th e a p p lic a n t is re q u e s tin g a s ig n va ria n c e (s ) fro m th e La n d De ve lo p m e n t Co d e ; Section 25-10-130 (Commercial Sign District Regulations) (B) to a llo w fro m o n e (1) fre e s ta n d in g s ig n (m a xim u m a llo w e d ), to a d d in g a n a d d itio n a l s e ve n (7) fre e s ta n d in g s ig n s (to ta l o f e ig h t (8 )) in o rd e r to e re c t fre e - s ta n d in g s ig n (s ) fo r As c e n s io n Se to n Me d ic a l c e n te r in a “PUD”, Co m m e rc ia l Sig n Dis tric t. ITEM02/2-PRESENTATION Design Th e re a re 8 fre e s ta n d in g s ig n s in to ta l th a t a re b e in g re q u e s te d . Am o n g th e 8 s ig n s th e re a re 5 d iffe re n t d e s ig n s d e p e n d in g o n w h e re o n th e p ro p e rty th e y a re lo c a te d . Th e s e d e s ig n s w ill e n h a n c e th e o ve ra ll vis u a l a e s th e tic o f th e a re a . Th e y w ill a ls o in c re a s e e xp o s u re a n d h e lp w ith n a vig a tio n in to a n d th ro u g h o u …

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ITEM03 C15-2024-0048 PRESENTATION FEB10 original pdf

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LOCATION MAP SITE LOCATION 4013 CLAWSON RD., AUSTIN, TX 78704 ITEM03/1-PRESENTATION ZONING: SF-3 9,325 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,159 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,286 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,176 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,135 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,226 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 7,482 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 7,175 SQFT GRAYFORD DR ZONING: PUD 99,044 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,799 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,699 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,633 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,639 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,173 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 7,405 SQFT ZONING: PUD ZONING: SF-5 34,908 SQFT PR - LOT 1 6,864 SQFT 4013 CLAWSON RD 19,879 SQFT PR - LOT 2 13,015 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 31,881 SQFT ZONING: PUD 19,643 SQFT ZONING: SF-6 45,575 SQFT ZONING: SF-6 46,228 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 21,695 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 21,171 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 21,040 SQFT ZONING: SF-6 5,729 SQFT ZONING: SF-6 36,086 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 10,827 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,467 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 7,510 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 11,462 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 10,825 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 13,314 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 14,950 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 12,610 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,030 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 9,601 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 9,011 SQFT ZONING: SF-5 8, 314 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 6,701 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 6,721 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 4,319 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,672 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,411 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,313 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 7,142 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 10,719 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,178 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,167 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,162 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,100 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 11,398 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 17,689 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 21,741 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 8,305 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 17,681 SQFT D R N O S W A L C MORGAN LN ZONING: SF-3 8,510 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 7,603 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 19,117 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 24,227 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 27,076 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 16,728 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 21,692 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 21,633 SQFT ZONING: SF-3 21,858 SQFT N O I T P I R C S E D E T A D . O N MAX@MILIANENGINEERING.COM FIRM REG# F-22686 956.251.5146 S I S Y L A N A A E R A E T I S S U I D A R ' 0 0 5 D R N O S W A L C 4 1 0 3 4 0 7 8 7 S A X E T , Y T N U O C S I V A R T , N I T S U A 4013ITEM03/2-PRESENTATION PROPOSED LOT LINE ITEM03/3-PRESENTATION AW UTILITY MAP PROPOSED LOT LINE SITE …

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ITEM06 C15-2024-0040 PRESENTATION (OPP-GALINDO) FEB10 original pdf

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Galindo Neighborhood Opposition to 600 Cumberland Road, 2610 & 2612 South First Street Variance Request Case Number: C15-2024-0040 Elaine Ramirez - Case Manager Board of Adjustments Meeting – February 10th, 2025 Ryan McCarthy – Galindo Neighborhood Resident ITEM06/1-PRESENTATION Triggering Property ITEM06/2-PRESENTATION

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ITEM06 C15-2024-0040 WITHDRAWAL LTR BY APPL original pdf

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February 3, 2025 Via Electronic Delivery Leah M. Bojo Board of Adjustment Members Permitting and Development Center Development Services Department City of Austin 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Dear Board of Adjustment Members: Re: C15-2024-0040 - Withdrawal request for the Board of Adjustment application associated with the property located at 600 Cumberland Road, 2610 and 2612 S 1st Street (the “Property”). As representatives of the owner of the Property, we respectfully request a withdrawal of the Board of Adjustment C15-2024-0040 application. Please let me know if you have any questions or if we can provide any additional information. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Sincerely, Leah M. Bojo cc: Elaine Ramirez, liaison to Board of Adjustment Diana Ramirez, liaison to Board of Adjustment 2705 Bee Cave Road, Suite 100 | Austin, Texas 78746 | | www.drennergroup.com

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Agenda original pdf

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REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT February 10, 2025 AT 5:30PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 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 email for elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-2202. remote participation by telephone. To remotely, register speak to ___ Bianca A Medina-Leal ___ Brian Poteet ___ Margaret Shahrestani ___ Janel Venzant ___ Michael Von Ohlen ___ Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice-Chair) ___Thomas Ates ___Jeffery Bowen ___Yung-ju Kim The Board of Adjustment may go into closed session to receive advice from legal counsel regarding any item on this agenda (Private consultation with legal counsel – Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code). AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) 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. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment meeting on January 13, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for January 13, 2025 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. New Sign Variance cases: 2. C16-2025-0001 Colton Gohlke for Ascension Seton -Maria Vinhais 1201 West 38th Street On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code; Section 25-10-130 (Commercial Sign District Regulations) (B) to allow from one (1) freestanding sign (maximum allowed), to adding an additional seven (7) freestanding signs (total of eight (8)) in order to erect free-standing sign(s) for Ascension Seton Medical Center in a “PUD”, Commercial Sign District. Note: 25-10-130 - COMMERCIAL SIGN DISTRICT REGULATIONS. (A) This section applies to a commercial sign district. (B) One freestanding sign is permitted on a lot. Additional freestanding signs may be permitted under Section 25-10- 131 (Additional Freestanding Signs Permitted). (C) A roof sign may be permitted instead of a freestanding sign under Section 25-10-132 (Roof Sign Instead of …

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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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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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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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