Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2019 to 6/30/2020 Community Development Commission (CDC) The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. Mission Statement Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. The Community Development Commission continued with the development and implementation of programs designed to server the poor and community at large, including discussions on: • Housing affordability programs, tools, and developments • Homelessness initiatives • Displacement mitigation strategies • Neighborhood Center Services • Parks and Recreation Long Range Planning • Transit Oriented Development • Federal Block Grants • Land Development Code • Strategic Direction 2023 The Community Development Commission continued with the development and implementation of federally funded programs, including: • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Plan and Action Plan • U.S Department of Health and Human Services Community Services Block Grant programs programs The Community Development Commission provided a recommendation on the following items: • Proposed amendments to the FY 2019-2024 Consolidated Plan and FY 2019-2020 Action Plan • Proposed amendments to the Citizen Participation Plan The Community Development Commission maintained a presence and reported back on the activities of the following groups: Joint Sustainability Commission • • South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Determine if the board’s actions throughout the year comply with the mission statement. All actions of the Community Development Commission throughout the year supported and complied with the mission statement. All recommendations to Council were limited to federally funded programs that fall within the Community Development Commission’s mission. List the board’s goals and objectives for the new calendar year. The Community Development Commission will identify additional goals and objectives at an upcoming Community Development Commission meeting. It is anticipated that the Community Development Commission will build upon its current commission goals and objectives. 2 Community Development Commission- Housing Committee (CDC-HC) The committee shall explore in depth policy issues related to affordable housing, community development, and other issues as assigned to the committee. Mission Statement Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of …
Community Services Block Grant Programmatic/Financial Report July 15, 2020 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s six (6) Neighborhood Centers and the three (3) Outreach Sites. ◼ Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, Blue Santa applications, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); ◼ Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); ◼ Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality of life issues); ◼ Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures 2020 Contract Cumulative % of Total Categories Budget Expenditures as of Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $693,764.20 $394,116.34 $14,225.46 $1,102,106 04/30/20 $251,331.14 $121,850.37 $140 $373,321.51 36.2% 31% 1% 34% 1 SRV 3O 4 4E 5 5B 5D 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Austin Public Health Report on PY19 Community Action Plan Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 17 Success Rate% 40% MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Health; Employment; Basic Needs; Education Report Date May 30, 2020 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Housing Households who avoided eviction Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well being Individuals who improved skills related to the adult role of parents/caregivers 500 15 50 499 103 7 Service Description Number Served #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Tax Preparation Programs Rent Payments Utility Payments Immunizations Food Distribution Case Management Eligibility Determinations Transportation Emergency Clothing Programmatic/Administrative Updates 193 339 98 0 7,308 24 189 0 0 1. Neighborhood Services Unit Vacancies – Top candidate accepted the Social Worker position for the new Montopolis Neighborhood Center …
Water and Wastewater Commission Austin Water Proposed FY2021 Budget July 15, 2020 Presentation Outline • Proposed Budget Overview • Sources - Revenue • Uses - Expenses • Significant Budget Changes • Debt Management Strategies • Average Residential Bills / CAP Customer Bills • Capital Improvement Budget • Affordability Metrics • Fund Summary 2 Proposed Budget Overview • 0% Rate Revenue Increase for 2021 – Continued improvements to affordability – CAP customer rate reduction for COVID-19 extended for all of 2021 • $4.38 average bill reduction • Continued debt management strategies – Debt defeasances and refinancing – $40 million debt defeasance in FY 2020 resulting in $40.2 million in debt savings – $46.5 million decrease in FY 2021 debt service requirements due to all previous defeasances and refundings since 2016 • 18 new full-time positions – 4 operations positions, 1 engineering program position, 3 environmental planning & development program positions, 5 support services positions, 3 positions supporting AMI and 2 positions supporting Water Forward 3 Sources of Funds Austin Water Revenue and Transfers In: FY 20 Amended: $ 630.0 million FY 21 Proposed: $ 614.2 million $290.5 $296.8 $269.9 $256.7 $350 $300 $250 $200 $150 $100 $50 $0 $2.3 $2.3 $14.5 $12.2 Water Services Wastewater Services Reclaimed Water Other Revenue Transfers In Services FY 20 Amended FY 21 Proposed 52.8 46.2 4 $300 $250 $200 $150 $100 $50 $0 Uses of Funds Austin Water Expenses and Transfers Out: FY 2021 Positions: 1,236 FY 20 Amended: $620.8 million FY 21 Proposed: $616.3 million 18.0 $236.7 $221.9 $186.5 $173.7 $190.0 $184.7 $22.4 $21.2 Operations Other Programs and Requirements Debt Service Transfers FY 20 Amended FY 21 Proposed 5 Significant Budget Changes Description Increase in cash transfers for pay-as-you-go CIP financing Increase in Balcones Canyon Preserve and Longhorn Dam operating costs by decreasing in Expense Refunds from the General Fund 18 new full-time positions Increase in employee wages enhancement (2%) Increase in AMI metering contract warranty and annual maintenance costs New On-site Reuse Incentive Grant Increase in building inspections, maintenance and repairs Increase in City Administrative Support Costs Decrease in General Fund Transfer Decrease in debt service requirements Decrease in transfers for debt defeasance Amount $10.0 million $2.1 million $2.0 million $1.9 million $1.2 million $1.0 million $0.9 million $0.9 million ($0.9 million) ($12.8 million) ($15.0 million) 6 Debt Management Strategies • Capital Recovery Fees (“CRF”) – Projected CRF net revenues of $32 million …
CITY OF AUSTIN 2019 – 2020 2020 – 2021 2021 – 2022 2022 – 2023 2023 – 2024 FY 2020-21 DRAFT ACTION PLAN Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department (NHCD) PREPARED BY PO Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78767 City of Austin, Texas Fiscal Year 2020-21 Annual Draft Action Plan Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department Prepared by: City of Austin PO Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 512-974-3100 www.austintexas.gov/housing Austin City Council Steve Adler Mayor Delia Garza, District 2 Mayor Pro Tem Council Members Natasha Harper-Madison, District 1 Sabino “Pio” Renteria, District 3 Gregorio “Greg” Casar, District 4 Ann Kitchen, District 5 James “Jimmy” Flannigan, District 6 Leslie Pool, District 7 Paige Ellis, District 8 Kathie Tovo, District 9 Alison Alter, District 10 Spencer Cronk City Manager TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) AP-12 Citizen Participation-91.105, 91.200(c) AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) AP-38 Project Summary AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) AP-70 HOPWA Goals - 91.220 (l)(3) AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j) AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k) AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4) HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Discussion (Reprogramming) Attachment I: Citizen Participation A: Citizen Participation Plan B: Public Notice and Comments Attachment II: Grantee Unique Appendices A: Resale and Recapture Policy B: ESG Program Standards C: Monitoring Plan D: Relocation Policy E: Funding Summary & Production Table 2 2 9 11 24 26 31 36 39 53 54 59 62 67 68 72 77 79 80 83 Executive Summary 1. Introduction AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) The City of Austin submits this FY 2020-21 Action Plan as the second of five Action Plans within the FY 2019-24 Consolidated Plan. The following section provides a concise summary of the FY 2020-21 Action Plan. It is anticipated the Austin City Council (Council) will approve the plan on July 30, 2020. The final document will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) no later than August 16, 2020. In FY 2020-21, the City of Austin expects to receive approximately $13.5 million from …
Water Forward Update Marisa Flores Gonzalez Water Resources Program Manager 7/15/2020 Current Water Supplies Water Forward Strategies Advanced Metering Infrastructure Austin’s Smart Water Meter System Onsite Reuse Planning and Development Center pilot commissioning ongoing through Fall 2020 Staff has developed a draft Onsite Reuse Regulatory Framework Stakeholder engagement currently planned for Fall 2020 Centralized Reclaimed Water Staff is continuing work on the Centralized Reclaimed Master Plan update Protecting our Core Colorado River Supplies Region K Initially Prepared Plan moving towards adoption in early Fall 2020 Aquifer Storage and Recovery Austin’s ASR project will consist of a pilot and full-scale ASR AW in the final phases of procuring a pilot and program management consultant Timeline of ASR Implementation FY20-23: Identify where to pilot FY28-29: Preliminary engineering for full- scale ASR FY31-35: Construction of full- scale ASR 2020 2025 2030 2035 FY24-27: Design, construct, and test ASR pilot. Develop recommendations for full-scale ASR FY29-30: Design for full- scale ASR Questions and Discussion
Approved: July 15, 2020 Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2019 to 6/30/2020 Water and Wastewater Commission 1. The Board/Commission mission statement is set forth in 2-1-186 of the Code of the City of Austin, Texas which states: (A) The Water and Wastewater Commission members should reside inside the utility's service area. Not more than two members should be involved in development or development-related activities. (B) The purpose of the Water and Wastewater Commission is to: (1) review, analyze, and advise the City Council on the policies and resources relating to the city water and wastewater utility and water quality; and (2) assist the City Council in ensuring that the City's residents are provided with an adequate, economical, and potable supply of water and a stable, economical and environmentally safe system of wastewater disposal. (C) The Commission shall act as an advisory body to the City Council and shall review programs and make recommendations regarding: (1) the protection and integrity of the water resources for the City; (2) minimization of water quality impacts to downstream areas; (3) implementation of programs that achieve goals and objectives relating to water supply management, water demand management, and land water quality control; (4) the fiscal solvency of said programs; and (5) the fiscal health of the utility. 7/1/2019 – 6/30/2020 Annual Internal Review (D) The Commission may conduct an annual review of the commission’s goals and objectives, and the activities needed to achieve these goals and objectives in the following areas, for the year covered by the program: (1) water supply distribution; (2) water demand and conservation management; (3) wastewater treatment and collection; (4) water quality; (6) utility operating budget; (7) rates and fees; and (8) citizen education. (5) service area master planning and capital improvement project development; (E) The Commission may review and make reports and recommendations to the City Council, or other appropriate Boards and Commissions, concerning the following matters: (1) water and wastewater capital improvement program proposals; (2) water and wastewater bond programs; (3) monitoring of capital recovery fee revenues on a quarterly basis, and review of capital recovery fee dollar amount on an annual basis from the effective date of capital recovery fee ordinance; (4) review of the City's annual budget proposal for the water and wastewater utility; (5) quarterly review of water and wastewater ending balances; (6) cost effectiveness and financial impact on water supply …
WATER & WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT Overview A P P R O V E D : J U L Y 1 5 , 2 0 2 0 The Committee appreciates the opportunity to review Austin Water Utility’s FY 2020-2021 (FY21) budget material and provide the following summary to the Water and Wastewater Commission.** Budget Committee Members: Susan Turrieta, Chair Travis Michel, Vice Chair Grant Fisher William Moriarty Jesse Penn Budget Review Executive Summary The ramifications of COVID 19 has and continues to impact the revenue stream of the water utility. The financial services program area is monitoring the situation and has adjusted the budget for the remainder of FY20 and the proposed FY21 to adapt to these unprecedented circumstances. The stay at home and social distancing practices has caused an increase in residential revenue, and a decrease in multifamily and commercial revenue. With the most current available data (April and May of 2020), the financial staff has used a programmatic yet conservative approach to forecast revenue for the remainder of FY20 and adjust the proposed budget for FY21. The FY20 forecast and FY21 budget also considers the additional onetime $5,925,000 transfer to the customer assistance program that took place in FY20, and the 10% utility bill rate reduction that has been implemented from April-October 2020. However, Austin Water has proposed the extension of the CAP customer 10% rate reduction to blocks 1-3 for water and 1-2 for wastewater throughout FY21. With the recent adjustments made to the revenue stream the utility is projected to still maintain adequate reserves and maintain a debt service coverage ratio that is within the industry standard. As the COVID 19 situation is extremely dynamic and unpredictable it will be important for the Utility to consistently review, forecast and adjust and budget as we move forward in FY 2021. Budget Review The Budget Committee reviewed the Utility’s revenue and expenditure history and forecasts through FY25. The Committee also reviewed a draft of proposed modifications to the FY21 budget. All of this information is based on actuals as of May, 2020 and is subject to change with more current projections, updates and possible directives from the Budget Office. The following items represent the key items reviewed and highlights of each. 1. FY 2019-20 (FY120) Budget a. Budget vs Actual i. Water revenues for FY20 are currently estimated to be 0.38% less than budgeted ii. Water consumption …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200715-003a Date: July 15, 2020 Subject: Circuit of the Americas (COTA) Planned Unit Development, C814-2018-0122 Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Mary Ann Neely RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant wishes to create a Planned Unit Development (PUD) on the 1,153-acre site at 9201 Circuit of the Americas Boulevard. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends the approval of the PUD with recommendations. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the creation of the COTA PUD with the following; Staff Conditions 1. Water quality for all new development shall consist of 100% green storm water infrastructure; 2. Impervious cover limited to 68%; 3. Dedicate 11.38 gross acres of parkland; 4. Provide 298 acres of Open Space; 5. Restore 14.36 acres of wetlands; 6. Re-permit and construct US Army Corps of Engineers creek restoration; 7. Install 400 native trees minimum size 2" caliper and water trees for establishment. Trees shall not count towards any other landscape requirement; 8. Provide 0.88 acre of water quality treatment to mitigate asphalt trail; 9. Restore vegetation along asphalt trail per Exhibit L; and, 10. Requirements outlined in conditions #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9 shall be constructed with the first site plan requiring a building permit and only a site plan for the recreation fields associated with PA 4 shall proceed these requirements. Environmental Commission Conditions: 1. Applicant will hire a certified arborist to oversee the maintenance of (i.e. plan for watering, pruning, mulching, etc.) the planted trees for three years. 1 VOTE 11-0 For: Bedford, Creel, Smith, Thompson, Nill, Neely, Coyne, Maceo, Ramberg, Guerrero, and Gordon Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 2
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200715-003b Date: July 15, 2020 Subject: Persimmons, SP-2018-0579C.SH Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Pam Thompson RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant requests a variance from LDC 25-8- 341 to allow cut of more than four feet on slopes in excess of 15 percent gradient; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located at 7051 Meadow Lake Boulevard, Austin, TX 78744; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends, with conditions, the variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut of more than four feet on slopes in excess of 15 percent gradient. Staff Conditions 1. Revegetate the top and backside of the detention pond berm with native, deep-rooted bunch grasses, and provide additional tree protection for trees 4-8” in diameter located east of the proposed pond along the steeper slopes. VOTE 11-0 For: Bedford, Creel, Smith, Thompson, Nill, Neely, Coyne, Maceo, Ramberg, Guerrero, and Gordon Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200715-003c Date: July 15, 2020 Subject: 3002 Scenic Drive Boat Dock Replacement, SP-2020-1025D Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Mary Ann Neely RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant requests a variance from LDC 25-8- 281(C)(2)(b) to allow the construction within 150-foot of a Critical Environmental Feature (CEF). WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. THEREFORE, the variance from LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) to allow the construction within 150-foot of a Critical Environmental Feature (CEF). Staff Conditions 1. All construction activities to be completed by barge. VOTE 11-0 For: Bedford, Creel, Smith, Thompson, Nill, Neely, Coyne, Maceo, Ramberg, Guerrero, and Gordon Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200715- 2C Date: July 15, 2020 Subject: FY 2020-21 draft Action Plan Motioned By: Commissioner Paup Seconded By: Commissioner Motwani Recommendation The Community Development Commission supported the FY 2020-21 draft Action Plan with the understanding that more information about federal programs will be provided to the Commission at a later date. Additionally, Commissioner Motwani recommended that Action Plan priorities be altered such that programs that historically have not been able to hit their milestones or exhaust their dollar amounts be deprioritized in the following fiscal year. Vote: A motion to approve the recommendation above for the FY 2020-21 draft Action Plan was approved on Commissioner Paup’s motion, and Commissioner Motwani’s second, on a 9-2 vote. Absent: Commissioners Louie, Mays and Fadelu Against: Commissioners Tolliver and Delgado Date of Approval: July 15, 2020 Attest: CDC Chair, Joe Deshotel 1 of 1
2. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, July 15, 2020 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications via remote video conferencing. Commissioners in Attendance: Andrew Creel Ryan Nill Curtis Smith Pam Thompson Kevin Ramberg Linda Guerrero Wendy Gordon Perry Bedford Katie Coyne Peggy Maceo Mary Ann Neely Commissioners Absent: None Staff in Attendance: Kaela Champlin Jonathan Garner Chris Herrington Atha Phillips Radmon Rice Sherri Sirwaitis CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Guerrero called the meeting to order at 3:02 P.M. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the June 17, 2020 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) The minutes of the June 17, 2020 Environmental Commission regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Gordon’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Neely was off the dais. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Update on the Environmental Commission Annual Internal Review—Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair (5 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. 1 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Name: Circuit of the Americas (COTA) Planned Unit Development, C814-2018-0122 Applicant: Michele Rogerson-Lynch Location: 9201 Circuit of the Americas (District 2) Watershed: Dry Creek East and Maha Creek Staff: Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office Request: To create a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended with conditions (30 minutes) A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second on a 11-0 vote. A motion to recommend the creation of the COTA PUD with conditions was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Neely’s second on a 11-0 vote. b. Name: Persimmons, SP-2018-0579C.SH Applicant: Mike Mullone, Dunaway & Associates Location: 7051 Meadow Lake Boulevard, Austin, TX 78744 (District 2) Staff: Jonathan Garner, Environmental Program Coordinator, Development Services Department Watershed: Onion Creek Watershed, Suburban Watershed Classification, Desired Development Zone Request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut of more than four feet on slopes in excess of 15 percent gradient Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends this variance with conditions (30 minutes) A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Guerrero’s motion, Commissioner Ramberg’s second on a 11-0 vote. A motion to recommend the variance from LDC 25-8-341 with conditions was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second on a 11-0 vote. c. Name: 3002 Scenic Drive Boat Dock Replacement, SP-2020-1025D Applicant: Rick Rasberry, Lake Austin Boat Docks and …
C I T Y O F A U S T I N | J u l y 1 5 , 2 0 2 0 Bond Oversight Commission C I T Y O F A U S T I N | J u l y 1 5 , 2 0 2 0 Bond Oversight Commission Our Vision Ensure efficiency, equity, timeliness, and accountability in the implementation of existing and future City bond programs. Our Mission The commission shall monitor the city manager's plans relating to the issuance of bonds and the implementation of projects approved in bond elections, including the review of future potential bonds, the annual appropriation of bond funds, and any changes in the amount of bond funds issues or cash commitments made. Our Goals The mayor and council shall work with the commission to set priorities and goals for each new bond issue to be submitted to the voters. The commission shall advise the council on proposed bonds and the implementation of projects approved in bond elections. C I T Y O F A U S T I N | J u l y 1 5 , 2 0 2 0 Bond Oversight Commission A G E N D A ITEM 2 – STAFF BRIEFINGS a. 2012 BOND, PROPOSITION 12 Transportation and Mobility: Presenter(s): Anna Martin, P.E., Pirouz Moin, P.E. b. 2016 MOBILITY BOND Presenter(s): Anna Martin, P.E., Pirouz Moin, P.E., Mike Trimble c. 2018 BOND, PROPOSITION G Transportation Infrastructure Presenter(s): Anna Martin, P.E., Pirouz Moin, P.E. d. SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS RESOURCES Innovation in Contract Solicitations Presenter: Edward Campos C I T Y O F A U S T I N | J u l y 1 5 , 2 0 2 0 Bond Oversight Commission I T E M 2 A . 2 0 1 2 B O N D P R O P O S I T I O N 1 2 T r a n s p o r t a t i o n a n d M o b i l i t y P r e s e n t e r ( s ) : Anna Martin, P.E., Assistant Director, ATD Pirouz Moin, P.E., Assistant Director, PWD C I T Y O F A U S T I N | J u l y 1 5 , 2 0 2 0 Bond Oversight Commission | p 5 2012 BOND – …
Annual Internal Review Bond Oversight Commission This report covers the time period of 7/1/2019 to 6/30/2020 The Bond Oversight Commission (BOC) mission statement (per Ordinance No. 20150813-010) is: A. The council creates the Bond Oversight Commission to ensure efficiency, equity, timeliness, and accountability in the implementation of existing and future City bond programs. B. The Commission shall monitor the city manager’s plans relating to the issuance of bonds and the implementation of projects approved in bond elections, including the review of future potential bonds, the annual appropriation of bond funds, and any changes in the amount of bond funds issued or cash commitments made C. The mayor and council shall work with the commission to set priorities and goals of each new bond issue to be submitted to voters. D. The commission shall advise the council on proposed bonds and the implementation of projects approved in bond elections. E. The council shall appoint at least three members to the commission who have training or professional experience in financial matters. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. • Assess and monitor the delivery of current, ongoing bond programs (mission statements A, B and D) Throughout the last year, the BOC focused on the 2016 & 2018 Bond activities while monitoring any outstanding Bond programs: • Staff briefing on the August 2019 Bond Sale Schedule – July 17, 2019 • Staff update on 2016 Mobility Bond Corridor and Regional Programs – October 16, 2019 • Staff update on Capital Projects Explorer – October 16, 2019 • Staff briefing on 2016 Mobility Bond Local Mobility Program – November 20, 2019 • Approval of 2020 Work Plan - February 19, 2020 Prepared by Santiago Rodriguez Chair, Bond Oversight Commission • Staff update on Library, Cultural Facilities and Museums Bond Programs (at Cepeda Branch Library) – February 19, 2020 • Community Interest Announcement: Colony District Park Grand Opening – April 22, 2020 • Staff briefing on 2020 bonds sales, including information on general obligation debt, steps to sell or issue debt, and the upcoming general obligation bond sale – June 12, 2020 The BOC and Staff collaborated on a 2020 Meeting Schedule that aligns with: • CIP planning activities • Annual bond issuance • Bond program activities • Review the annual bond …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) SPECIAL CALLED MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING July 15, 2020, 3:00 pm Members Absent: Tandera Louie (Vice Chair) Madra Mays Fisayo Fadelu CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Board Members in Attendance: Joe Deshotel (Chair) Raymond Young Amit Motwani Heidi Sloan Shavone Otero Karen Paup Cesar Acosta Julia Woods Alberto Mejia Bertha Delgado Michael Tolliver City of Austin Staff in Attendance: Rebecca Giello (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) Erica Leak (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) Angel Zambrano (Austin Public Health) Angela Sommers (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) MEETING MINUTES Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. CALL TO ORDER Chair Deshotel called the meeting to order at 3:04 pm with 9 members present. Commissioner Mejia joined the dais at 3:09 pm and Commissioner Delgado joined the dais at 3:35 pm. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the June 9, 2020 Community Development Commission meeting minutes. The meeting minutes were approved unanimously on Commissioner Tolliver’s motion to approve and Commissioner Paup’s second. Commissioners Louie, Mays and Fadelu were absent. 2. OLD BUSINESS a) Presentation and discussion on the draft FY 2020-21 Action Plan (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development staff). Erica Leak, Development Officer, provided a presentation on the draft FY 2020-21 Action Plan, and Rebecca Giello, Deputy Director, answered questions about the draft FY 2020-21 Action Plan. b) Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the draft FY 2020-21 Action Plan. Public hearings are required by 1) the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and 2) the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 373 . No community members signed up to speak on the draft FY 2020 -21 Action Plan. c) Discussion and possible action on the draft FY 2020-21 Action Plan. The draft FY 2020-21 Action Plan was approved on Commissioner Paup’s motion to approve and Commissioner Motwani’s second on a 9-2 vote, with the understanding that more information about federal programs will be provided to the Commission at a later date. Additionally, Commissioner Motwani recommended that Action Plan priorities be altered such that programs that historically have not been able to hit their milestones or exhaust their dollar amounts be deprioritized in the following fiscal year. …
Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Approved August 21, 2020 July 15, 2020 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular meeting on July 15, 2020 via videoconference in Austin, Texas. AGENDA Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Mia Parton (District 6) Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Jesse Penn (District 1) Nhat Ho (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) Vacant (District 7) Commissioners in Attendance: William Moriarty, Jesse Penn, Nhat Ho, Travis Michel, Chien Lee, Christiane Castleberry, Christy Williams, Grant Fisher, Susan Turrieta CALL TO ORDER Christy Williams (District 8) Grant Fisher (District 9) Susan Turrieta (District 10) The meeting was called to order at 1:02 pm by Chair Chien Lee. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION None. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the June 8, 2020 Water and Wastewater Commission special called meeting were approved on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Turrieta’s motion and Commissioner Penn’s second with Commissioner Parton absent. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to award two multi-term contracts with Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. and Balcones Recycling Inc., to provide trash, recycling, and organics collection services for City facilities, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $7,500,000, divided between the contractors. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $480,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Ho’s Motion and Commissioner Castleberry’s Second with Commissioner Parton absent. 2. Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Santa Clara Construction Ltd. (MBE) for Harmon Avenue Area Waste and Wastewater System Renewal in the amount of $3,153,642 plus a $315,364 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,469,006. (Districts 4 and 9) Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2020 Commission on a 6-0 vote on Commissioner Ho’s Motion and Commissioner Michel’s Second with Commissioners Lee, Turrieta and Penn recusing and Commissioner Parton absent. 3. Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Westar Construction, Inc. for the Glenlake Pump Station Bypass Improvements project in the amount of $672,760.50 plus a $67,276.05 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $740,036.55 (Districts 6 and 10). Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Ho’s Motion and Commissioner Castleberry’s Second with Commissioner Parton absent. 4. Recommend approval …
BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION JULY 15, 2020 1:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MINUTES The Bond Oversight Commission convened in a special meeting on July 15, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications. Chair Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 1:07 PM Board Members in Attendance: Santiago Rodriguez, Chair Sumit DasGupta, Vice-Chair John McNabb Wolfgang Niedert Roy Waley Claire O’Neal Jay Sands Pirouz Moin, Public Works Michael Trimble, Corridor Program Office Tina Van Wie, Financial Services Staff in Attendance: Megan Bell, Financial Services Edward Campos, Small and Minority Business Resources Anna Martin, Austin Transportation CALL TO ORDER None. 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes for the special meeting of June 12, 2020 were approved as posted with motion by Commissioner McNabb, Commissioner Sands second and all votes in favor. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS (Discussion) a. Anna Martin, Austin Transportation and Pirouz Moin, Public Works provided an overview of the following mobility bond programs: 2012 Bond (Proposition 12, Transportation and Mobility), the 2016 Mobility Bond (Regional, Corridor, and Local Mobility; joined by Mike Trimble, Corridor Program Office), and the 2018 Bond (Proposition G, Transportation Infrastructure). Staff provided information about the bond balances, spend plans, projects funded by these bonds, upcoming highlights, and resources. Due to time limitations, staff answered questions from the Commissioners during the meeting and after the meeting via email. b. Edward Campos, Small and Minority Business Resources, presented an outreach plan created by Small and Minority Business Resources that was developed to help increase the number and capacity of City-certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) firms that provide disciplines and scopes of work typically required BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES June 12, 2020 for the Corridor Mobility Program. Staff answered questions from the Commissioners after the meeting through email. 4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Chair Rodriguez introduced a draft document for the 2020 Annual Report of the Bond Oversight Commission. He outlined the primary sections of the report, including the time period, the board’s mission statement, actions supporting the mission statement, compliance with the mission statement, and the goals and objectives for the new calendar year. After the Commissioners reviewed and amended this document, Vice-Chair DasGupta moved to adopt the draft 2020 Annual Report, as amended, and Commissioner McNabb seconded. The motion passed unanimously. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Staff updates from the Public Safety, Parks and Recreation, and Watershed Protection bond …
