Live Music Venue and Creative Space Regulatory Incentives Phase II July 2024 Council Actions Resolution No. 20220728-094: Establish the criteria to be a Live Music Venue Create live music venue bonus and incentive program for new and existing venues Initiate changes to Land Development Code Section 25 Resolution No. 20220901-089: Develop and adopt clear creative space land use definitions Create creative space bonus and incentive program for new and existing venues Create new code elements to "Diversify, sustain, and cultivate the city's culture, music, and arts communities and industries“ Criteria for designation of Arts Districts Initiate changes to Land Development Code Section 25 Resolution No. 20230921-102: Develop LDC amendments with incentives for cultural space preservation and creation by Spring 2024 Bring an ordinance establishing a Cultural District Overlay initiated in Resolution No. 20220728-094 and Resolution No. 20220901-089 by Spring 2024 Guidance from Resolutions Resolution No. 20220728-094: Expanded facilitation of affordable commercial space... in new construction Prioritization of music venue or creative space as a community benefit for density bonuses or other overlays within the Red River Cultural District, East 6th Street Entertainment District, and Warehouse Entertainment District Fee Waivers Modified Parking requirements Resolution No. 20220901-089: “Increase in floor to area ratio (FAR) in square footage or other appropriate development incentive related to what is provided for the dedicated creative space" "Prioritization of creative space as a city-wide community benefit as it relates to density bonus programs, Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning, or within other regulatory plans Increased flexibility in development regulations and opportunities for modification of policies, rules, codes, or design standards Permit accessory use as a theater, art gallery, or art workshop in all commercial and industrial/warehousing zoning districts Fee waivers Modified parking requirements Expedited permitting process Goals and Timeline Cultural District Milestones Arts Commission: March 18 Goals Develop a citywide paper district that is not mapped; no change to a property’s zoning will be made through initial district adoption Focus on a “district” approach similar to Historic Districts, with minimum size requirements After adoption, owners of eligible properties may then request a rezoning to incorporate Creative District code string Initiate a subdistrict of the Downtown Density Bonus for Red River Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee (COJC): March 20 Recommended unanimously …
C20-2023-026 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2023-026 Live Music Venue and Creative Space Bonus Phase 2 Description: Amendments to Title 25 of the City Code to create a new Creative District combining district with provisions for creative space and music venue preservation, modified site requirements, and density bonuses for affordable creative space. Background: Initiated by City Council Resolutions 20220728-094 and 20220901-089, and reaffirmed by City Council Resolutions On July 28, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 20220728-094 initiating changes to establish the criteria to be a Live Music Venue to and support the creation of a live music venue bonus and incentive program for new and existing venues. On September 1, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 20220901-089 initiating changes to develop and adopt clear land use definitions and to create a bonus and incentive program for broadly defined creative spaces. These Resolutions are being addressed concurrently. Revised definitions were approved on September 14, 2023, in Ordinance 20230914-097. Ordinance No. 20230921-103 and Resolution 20240229-060 reaffirmed City Council’s commitment to the creation of a density bonus and district program to support live music and creative space districts and the preservation and incentivization of affordable creative space. Summary of Proposed Code Amendment: The proposed code amendments will create a new combining district for an affordable creative space bonus program and: 1. Is available city-wide on parcels in majority commercial districts that have been rezoned to add the new combining district designation as areas that include existing or planned clusters of creative space use structures and sites, through a process including minimum size requirements and review from the Housing Department and Economic Development Department. 2. Defines the following land uses as creative space uses: 1. Art Gallery; 2. Art Workshop; 3. Cocktail Lounge; 4. Performance Venue; 5. Personal Improvement Services; and, 6. Theater 3. Requires the following use requirements for developments in creative district combining districts: 1. Along at least 30 percent of building frontage along the principal street, the building must be reserved for affordable creative space uses in ground-floor spaces; 2. At least 25 percent of ground floor gross leasable area in the building must be dedicated to affordable creative space; and, 1 3. Development must comply with protections consistent with Existing Non- Residential Space provisions of 4-18-31 for existing creative space uses in existence on the site for at least 12 months; the developer must: 1. Redevelop the …
Affordability Impact Statement Infill Plats & Site Plan Lite, Phase 2 Initiated by: Resolution No. 20221201-048, 20230504-023 Case number: C20-2023-045 Date: July 5, 2024 Proposed Regulation The proposed amendments would do the following: Infill Plats • Provides small-scale residential developments with a streamlined subdivision review process to facilitate fee-simple ownership of lots as an alternative to condominium regimes. • Aligns impervious cover assumptions used in the streamlined subdivision review with impervious cover limits imposed by zoning regulations, which will provide more flexible subdivision options, allowing landowners to create smaller lots without triggering full subdivision review. • The modified drainage standards are limited to applications that meet the following criteria: • Less than one acre in site area; o Not located within the Wildland Urban Interface; o o Does not require a plat vacation. Is within a previously platted residential subdivision; and • Projects under a quarter-acre are not required to provide a drainage study or onsite detention. • Projects between a quarter-acre and one acre must provide a drainage plan demonstrating that, without altering natural topography, stormwater will discharge to an existing storm drainage system or right-of-way. Site Plan Lite, Phase 2 • The modified drainage standards are limited to applications that meet the following criteria: o Less than a half-acre in site area; and o 5 to 16 units on a single lot. • Qualifying projects must provide a drainage plan demonstrating that, without altering natural topography, stormwater will discharge to an existing storm drainage system or right-of-way. • Establishes a new “small-project” category for developments of 5 to 16 units that qualify for the modified drainage standards, streamlining the review process with shorter review times and reduced fees. Land Use/Zoning Impacts on Housing Costs The proposed changes would have a positive impact on housing costs by facilitating the delivery of missing middle projects through a less onerous permitting process and by expanding options for “fee simple” ownership of units on separate lots rather than condominium regimes. Like Home I and Home II, this housing strategy is aimed at increasing attainable housing options for middle-income Austinites, which is supported by many of the Strategic Housing Blueprint and Imagine Austin Goals to encourage diverse housing types throughout Austin. The modified drainage standards apply only to areas outside the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). However, further analysis and discussion are necessary to determine if these standards are entirely unavailable in all proximity …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 WORKING DRAFT-SUBJECT TO CHANGE July, 9th PLANNING COMMISSION ORDINANCE NO. ____________ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SECTIONS 25-8-64 AND 25-5-3 AND CREATING A NEW CITY CODE SECTION 25-7-67 RELATED TO DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO RESIDENTIAL RE- SUBDIVISIONS AND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS FOR MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SITE DEVELOPMENT OF FIVE TO SIXTEEN UNITS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Subsection (B) of City Code Section 25-5-3 (Small Projects) is amended to read: (B) The following are small projects: (1) construction of a building or parking area if the proposed construction: (a) does not require a variance from a water quality regulation; (b) does not exceed 5,000 square feet of impervious cover; and (c) the construction site does not exceed 10,000 square feet, including the following areas: (i) construction; (ii) clearing; (iii) grading; (iv) construction equipment access; (v) driveway reconstruction; (vi) temporary installations, including portable buildings, construction trailers, storage areas for building materials, spoil disposal areas, erosion and sedimentation controls, and construction entrances; (vii) landscaping; and (viii) other areas that the director determines are part of the construction site; 7/3/2024 Page 1 of 4 COA Law Department 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 WORKING DRAFT-SUBJECT TO CHANGE July, 9th PLANNING COMMISSION construction of a storm sewer not more than 30 inches in diameter that is entirely in a public right-of-way or an easement; construction of a utility line not more than eight inches in diameter that is entirely in a public right-of-way; (2) (3) (4) construction of a left turn lane on a divided arterial street; (5) construction of street intersection improvements; (6) widening a public street to provide a deceleration lane if additional right- of-way is not required; (7) construction of five to 16 dwelling units that meet all applicable requirements for review under Section 25-7-67 (Modified Drainage Standards for Residential Infill); (8[7]) depositing less than two feet of earth fill, if the site is not in a 100-year floodplain and the fill is not to be deposited within the dripline of a protected tree; (9[8]) construction of a boat …
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Case No. C20-2023-045 Planning Commission: July 9, 2024 Amendment: C20-2023-045 | Site Plan Lite, Phase 2 & Infill Plats Introduction: This staff report discusses amendments to the Land Development Code (“LDC”) proposed in response to two separate council initiatives intended to facilitate construction of infill housing: Resolution No. 20221201-048 (“Site Plan Lite”) and Resolution No. 20230504-023 (“Infill Plats”). These amendments, which will be included in a single ordinance, seek to better calibrate non-zoning regulations and review procedures to the scale of “missing middle” housing. The report also describes changes initiated or under consideration by individual departments to address non-LDC related challenges to development of missing middle housing, including amendments to administrative criteria manuals and improvements to existing review procedures. Background: Site Plan Lite, Phase 2 — On December 1, 2022, the City Council passed Resolution No. 20221201-048 initiating LDC amendments to better scale site plan review for residential projects of three to sixteen units located on a single lot. For Phase 1, Council adopted Ordinance No. 20230720-158 on July 20, 2023, creating a site plan exemption for projects of four or fewer residential units. This change, coupled with subsequent passage of the first HOME ordinance, has enabled staff to conform the review process for 3-4 unit residential projects more closely to the process used for one and two-unit projects. For Phase 2, staff’s proposed amendments would modify applicable drainage regulations and adopt a new “small project” classification to enable further streamlining the review process for projects of five to sixteen units. These amendments, coupled with additional department- initiated changes, will make it easier to construct smaller multi-family projects on appropriately zoned lots. Infill Plats — On May 4, 2023, Council approved Resolution No. 20230504-023 initiating LDC amendments to facilitate the creation of infill lots and expand opportunities for “fee simple” ownership within existing residential subdivisions. Staff’s proposed amendments would help to further this objective by modifying applicable drainage regulations, which are a significant cost driver, and changing how impervious cover is calculated to allow re-subdivisions to include a greater number of lots. In tandem with additional department-initiated changes, these amendments Case No. C20-2023-045 | Page - 1 Case No. C20-2023-045 Planning Commission: July 9, 2024 will better calibrate regulations applicable to small-lot single-family uses as authorized by the second HOME ordinance. Department-level Improvements — Aside from drainage regulations codified in LDC Chapter 25-7 (Drainage), most of …
1. PROPOSED IRC 2024 CODE REDLINE V1, DRAFT SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL CHANGES Section R101.1 Section R101.2 Section R104.10.1 Section R105.2 Section R105.3.1.1 Section R106.1.4 Table R301.2 Section R105.3.2 Section R322.1 Section R322.1.4 Section R322.1.4.1 Section R322.1.4.2 Section R322.1.5 Section R322.2 Section R301.2.4 Section R322.2.1 Section R306 Section R322.2.2 Section R322.2.3 Section R322.2.5 Section R322.2.6 Part IV BAAE107 & subsections Section R320 & subsections § 25-12-241 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE. (A) The International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 20214 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council ("20214 2024 International Residential Code") and Appendices AC, BA, BB, AE, BFAH, AJ, AQ, BIAR, BJAS, BKAU, BM, and BOAW are adopted and incorporated by reference into this section with the deletions in Subsections (B), (C), and (D) and the amendments in Section 25-12-243 (Local Amendments to the International Residential Code). (B) The following provisions of the 2024 International Residential Code are deleted (C) Except for P2904, Part VII (Plumbing) of the 2024 International Residential Code is deleted (D) The following definition is deleted from R202 (Definitions) of the 2024 International Residential Code: HEIGHT, BUILDING (E) The city clerk shall file a copy of the 2024 International Residential Code with the official ordinances of the City. Source: Ord. No. 20170406-048 , Pt. 1, 7-5-17; Ord. No. 20210603-054 , Pt. 1, 9-1-21. § 25-12-243 LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE. Each provision in this section is a substitute for the identically numbered provision deleted in Section 25-12- 241 (B), (C), and (D) (International Residential Code) or is an addition to the 20241 International Residential Code. R101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one- and two- family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plane in height. Exception: The following shall be permitted to be constructed in accordance with this code where provided with an automatic sprinkler system complying with Section P2904: Live/work units located in townhouses and complying with the requirements of Section 508.5 of the International Building Code. Page 1 of 9 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Owner-occupied lodging houses with five or fewer guestrooms. A care facility with six or fewer persons …
Affordability Impact Statement 2024 International Residential Code & Local Amendments Date: 7/1/2024 Proposed Regulation The proposed adoption of the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) and associated local amendments. These codes would replace the current 2021 IRC and corresponding local amendments. The IRC is a model code published by International Code Council (ICC), a non-profit entity with a robust democratic process for weighing the costs and benefits of code changes. The Development Services Department has the stated goal of minimizing the number of 2024 local amendments to the IRC and deferring to the model codes whenever possible. When amendments are made it is generally because they are mandated by council, responding to business needs, clarifying language, and improving the City’s Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating. Land Use/Zoning Impacts on Housing Costs The proposed changes would likely have a neutral impact on housing costs via land use and zoning. Impact on Development Cost The proposed changes would likely have a neutral impact on development costs. 2024 Model Code Update: The University of Florida researched the cost impact of updating from the 2023 Florida Building Codes to the 2024 International Codes (Issa et al. 2024).1 The 2023 Florida Building Code adopts the 2021 IRC as one of its model codes, so it may be a helpful baseline to understand the overall cost impact of the changes from the 2021 IRC to the 2024 IBC. The State of Florida does adopt amendments to the model codes, but they have the closest available comparison to understand the cost impacts of adopting the 2024 IBC. The University of Florida study models the adoption of the 2024 International Codes on seven different building types, including small office, retail, primary school, small hotel, mid-rise apartment, 1-story residence, and 2-story residence. The average net change in cost estimate between all the building types is +0.45% according to their report. The IRC applies to “detached one- and two- family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height” (see Section R101.2 of the IRC), so the 1-story and 2-story residences from the Issa et al. report are the most informative cost impact models.2 The Issa et al. report estimates 1-story residences will be +10% more expensive to build and 2-story residences will be +16% more expensive to build, with both increases due to National Electrical Code (NEC) changes rather than IRC changes. Local Amendments: The most …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor and Council Members THROUGH: Veronica Briseño, Assistant City Manager FROM: José G. Roig, Development Services Director Chief Joel Baker, Aus�n Fire Chief Chief Robert Luckritz, EMS Chief, Aus�n Travis County EMS DATE: June 26, 2024 SUBJECT: Resolu�on No. 20240502-094 Staff Update - Single Stairway Provisions for Mul�family Developments Up to Five-Stories We want to provide all of you with a mul�-departmental recommenda�on on Resolu�on No. 20240502-094 which proposes an amendment to the 2024 Interna�onal Building Code (IBC) allowing a single stairway for mul�family developments up to five stories. Technical code and first responder experts from the Development Services Department (DSD), Aus�n Fire Department (AFD), and Aus�n/Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS) reviewed Aus�n’s single stairway amendment and found significant poten�al safety risks to occupants and first responders were we to amend the Code. As a result, staff recommends that the City of Aus�n con�nue to allow the model na�onal codes to set minimum standards for construc�on in Aus�n, thereby maintaining two means of egress for mul�family developments. Safety Concerns Construc�ng a single stairway --as opposed to two separate stairways-- for a five-story building poses escape hazards for occupants during fire, ac�ve shooter, severe weather, or large-scale emergencies. The following points highlight primary safety concerns: • Occupant Risk Considera�ons – Fire-loss data, some�mes cited by proponents of single stairway design, suggests that such an approach poses a low risk to occupants. While the probability of a fire is low, the consequences of a fire with a single stairway design make this an inherent risk. The na�onal standard set in the model code manda�ng two staircases reflects the increased likelihood of significant injury and mass casual�es in limi�ng occupants to a single exit in the event of a fire or other emergency. • Subject Mater Expert Findings – A na�onal proposal to permit mid-rise buildings to be served by a single exit stairway was reviewed and overwhelmingly rejected by the Interna�onal Code Page 1 of 4 Council (ICC) Technical Commitee, ci�ng tes�mony from many na�onal safety experts about the dangers it would pose to occupants and first responders. • Hindered Evacua�on Tac�cs – AFD employs evacua�on tac�cs by designa�ng one stairwell for evacua�on and the second stairwell for firefigh�ng opera�ons. Elimina�ng a stairwell may lead to unsafe exposure of fire condi�ons to occupants and cause counterflow and conges�on with occupants …
PROPOSED IBC 2024 CODE REDLINE V1, DRAFT SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL CHANGES AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING DIVISION 1 OF ARTICLE 1 OF CITY CODE CHAPTER 25‐12 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE; REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 10 OF CITY CODE CHAPTER 25‐12 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE; AND CREATING OFFENSES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. City Code Chapter 25‐12 (Technical Codes) is amended to repeal and replace Division 1 of Article 1 (Building Code) to read: DIVISION 1. INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS § 25‐12‐1 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE. (A) The International Building Code, 2021 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council ("2021 2024 International Building Code") is adopted and incorporated by reference into this section with the deletions in Subsection (B) and the amendments in Section 25‐12‐3 (Local Amendments to the International Building Code). (B) The following provisions of the 20241 International Building Code are deleted. 414.1.3305.2.3 503.1.4 plus subsections 308.2.3 Chapter 9 308.2.4 1612 plus subsections 427.6 2901.1503.1.4 1108.6.4.2 1301.1 3102.5Chapter 9 103 plus subsections Table 1004.5308.3 3201.11008.2.1 1507.8 plus subsections 1507.9 plus subsections 1607.8.2 1612 plus subsections 2901.1 2902.2 2902.6 3102.5 3201.1 3202.1 Table 2901.1 Footnote (e) 1010.1.2308.3.1.1 1010.3.3 308.3.2 3202.1 1009.3 3202.3.41010.1.2 1102.1308.5 1204 plus subsections 308.5.1 1301.1 308.5.3 1507.8 plus subsections 308.5.4 1507.9 plus subsections 310.2 1607.8.2310.4.1 406.4.3 1010.2.7 1010.3.3 1101.2 1102.1 1108.6.1.2 1108.6.2.2.2 1108.6.2.3.2 1108.6.3 Page 1 of 19 101.4.1 101.4.2 101.4.3 104.32.1 105.1.1 105.2 105.5 107.2.6 110.3 112.3 113 plus subsections 305.2 305.2.2 Table 1004.5 414.1.3 (C) The following definition is deleted from Section 202.2.1 (General Definitions) of the 2021 International Building Code: (C) The city clerk shall file a copy of the 20241 International Building Code with the official ordinances of FOSTER CARE FACILITIES. (B) the City. § 25‐12‐2 CITATIONS TO THE BUILDING CODE. In the City Code, "Building Code" means the 20241 International Building Code adopted in Section 25‐12‐1 (International Building Code) as amended by Section 25‐12‐3 (Local Amendments to the International Building Code). In this article, "this code" means the Building Code. § 25‐12‐3 LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE. Each provision in this section is a substitute for the identically numbered provision deleted in Section 25‐12‐ 1(B) (International Building Code) or is an addition to the 20241 International Building Code. [A] 101.4.1 Gas. The provisions of the International Fuel Gas Code and the Plumbing Code shall …
2024 International Building Code & International Residential Code Adoption Amendment: 2024 Technical Code Adoption- International Building Code & International Residential Code Planning Commission Date: July 9, 2024 Description: The purpose of this report is for recommendation of the 2024 technical code adoption of the 2024 International Building and International Residential Code. Development Services is purposing the adoption of the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) and International Building Code (IBC). DSD Engagement team has conducted public engagement for both the IRC and IBC, which are currently open for public input from June 25 through July 24. This engagement pertains to the adoption of the 2024 editions of the technical codes, including proposed local amendments. The 2024 editions of the technical codes are scheduled for adoption by the City Council on September 12, 2024, with implementation slated for January 1, 2025. On May 3, 2024, resolution # 20240502-094 was approved by the council. Summary of Proposed Code Adoption: Adopting the most recent codes helps protect the health, safety and welfare of Austin residents by, • Responding to new findings from building science research, field experience, or changes in community expectations • Responding to building performance assessments following catastrophic events to • increase resilience in new structures Introducing new and innovative technologies and construction methods Aligning with other current accepted codes and standards Staff Recommendation: Staff recommend approval of the 2024 IBC and IRC. Board and Commission Actions On July 24, 2024, There is a scheduled meeting with the Building and Fire Board of Appeals to present the International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC). Additionally, the Planning Commission is set to convene on July 9th, 2024. City Council Action May 3RD, Council approved resolution # 20240502-094 Single Stair Resolution Attached: 2024 IRC Redline 7/1/2024 2024 IBC Redline Single Stair Memo IBC Affordability Impact Statement Ordinance Number: N/A City Staff: Todd Wilcox- Building Official, Jessica Lopez Phone: Jessica Lopez 512-978-4661 Todd Wilcox 512-974-1681 Email: Jessica.lopez@austintexas.gov / Todd.Wilcox@austintexas.gov 7/1/2024
Sr. No. Proposed by Topic Proposed Amendment Justification Notes WG Vote Tally 1 2 3 4 5 Maxwell City Staff Maxwell City Staff Woods City Staff Maxwell City Staff Add one full time employee to Zoning team. Woods Training Optional Planning Commission 101 training for PC members, possibly through Texas Municipal League or APA Texas Chapter. Rehearings for VMU cases, DB-90 and numerous additional paper districts being created all leading to increase in zoning cases. Allow for new and existing commissioners to gain valuable knowledge about planning processes, state law, and best practices to inform discussions and improve efficiency. Ensures the ongoing sovereignty of Planning Commission and similar independent commissions and ensures clear separation of oversight/influence for assigned City Staff. Brings more clarity to decision-making related to legal questions that arise at Planning Commission, and improves efficiency at meetings. Explore the establishment of the Office of the Land Use Commissions (OLUC), which will involve the transfer of existing commission liaisons and the recruitment of supplementary staff as needed. OLUC will encompass the Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission, and Zoning and Platting Commission. Additionally, the office will incorporate a specialized legal representative tasked with attending commission meetings in person, exclusively representing the best interests of the commissions. Allocate funds for a singular budgetary expense aimed at engaging a consultant. The purpose of this engagement is to conduct a comprehensive evaluation and review of all operations and methodologies within the Planning Department. The consultant will offer insights and recommendations geared towards enhancing workflow efficiency and improving work outcomes, with a focus on meeting the established timelines mandated by city regulations. Request additional funding for Planning Department outreach, specifically related to Citywide LDC changes. Improve transparency and access to Planning Commission processes. Improve efficiency in communications between Planning Commission and Planning Dept. staff and help Planning Commmission meet established timelines set by City Council. 2 2 2 2 2 Maxwell Vote Woods Vote Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
FY2025 Proposed vs Forecast $3.1 M FY2025 Proposed FY2025 Forecast Difference Austin Water Operating Requirements Significant Items FY2025 Proposed FY2024 Amended FY2025 Forecast FY2024 Amended Wage Adjustment 29 New FTEs 10% Health Insurance Market Study Adjustment Supplemental Retirement Contribution 10% Retention Stipend Wages and Benefits Chemical Pipes and fittings Meter Contract for Engineering Services Electrical 3.5% Inflation Other Contractuals 3.5% Inflation Other Commodities Fleet Fuel and Maintenance Radio equipment Parts for vehicles Rental-other equipment Contractuals and Commodities Go Purple Initiatives Infrastructure Academy Utility Billing System Support Other Requirements Total Operating Requirements $355.2 M $338.0 M $17.2 M $352.1 M $338.0 M $14.1 M $4.7 M $3.4 M $2.1 M $1.8 M ($0.8) M ($8.3) M $2.9 M $3.5 M $1.1 M $1.0 M $0.4 M ($0.1) M ($0.2) M ($0.3) M ($0.3) M $5.1 M $4.0 M $3.3 M $2.0 M $9.3 M $17.2 M $4.2 M $3.4 M $2.1 M $1.8 M $1.3 M ($8.3) M $4.5 M $4.0 M $1.0 M $0.6 M $2.1 M $0.6 M $0.4 M $8.7 M $1.0 M $1.0 M $14.1 M $0.5 M $0.0 M $0.0 M $0.0 M ($2.1) M $0.0 M ($1.6) M ($0.5) M $1.1 M $0.0 M ($0.2) M ($2.1) M ($0.6) M ($0.5) M ($0.2) M ($0.3) M ($0.3) M ($3.6) M $4.0 M $3.3 M $1.0 M $8.3 M $3.1 M Position Title Explanations EUM Category Austin Water FY2025 Proposed New FTE Detail Administrative Senior Operational Optimization AW Treatment O & M Tech Sr Operational Optimization Human Resources Advisor Sr Operational Optimization This position reduces AW's cycle time for HR investigations and disciplinary actions. The current average caseload is 10/advisor which is above industry standard. Human Resources Advisor Sr Operational Optimization This position converts a long-term temporary position to full-time employment that provides administrative support and records management and serves as the SharePoint point of contact for the Internal Audit Division and the Enterprise Strategic Services Team and as AW's Ethics single point of contact. This position supports internal audits, AW Strategic Plan, continuous improvement, and Effective Utility Management. This position supports AW's centralized Biosolids handling facility that treats primary and secondary waste, activated sludge, through a pipeline from the city's two wastewater treatment plants. Recent improvements increased operational needs for a new transfer pump station and additional treatment functions. This position allows for Hornsby to operate in the same manner as other treatment facilities, with …
Austin Water Water and Wastewater Commission – Budget Committee : Cost of Service Update Joseph Gonzales Asst. Director, Financial Services July 9, 2024 Page 1 of 20 Agenda Austin Water – Water and Wastewater Final Rate Recommendations Public Engagement Information Next Steps Page 2 of 20 Public Engagement Information PIC Survey Results 10 responses from PIC Public Input Opportunities Completed 10 open houses conducted, with one in each Council District Virtual open house conducted on June 13th 3 focus groups conducted for more in- depth conversation Speak Up Austin Surveys 3 Page 3 of 20 Engagement By The Numbers Supply: 325,000 Acre Feet Per Year Local Media 6 Outlets Ran Stories Email Sent Social Media •174,679 email addresses •68.75% open (120,092) •11.5% clicks (20,088) •63 posts (1 paid) •39,830 People Reached •45,650 Impressions Made NextDoor 16,291 Impressions Speak Up Austin • 21,011 Views • 196 Survey Responses Open Houses • 107 Attendees in Person • 20 Attendees, Virtually Austin Neighborhood Council Meeting 32 Attendees Focus Groups •27 Participants to 3 Sessions •More than 300 Applied •56 Survey Responses Page 4 of 20 Public Engagement Information In-Person Open Houses Equity Revenue stability Resilience Conservation Affordability for essential uses Affordability for low income Minimal impact to bills Revenue stability Equity Minimizing impacts Affordability for low income Conservation Resilience Affordability for essential use Affordability for essential use Conservation and resilience Low-income affordability and equity Minimal impacts to bills and revenue stability Affordability (all kinds), equity Conservation and resilience Minimal bill impacts System reliability and revenue stability Speak Up Austin Survey Virtual Open House Focus Groups and Surveys Emailed 5 Page 5 of 20 PIC Survey Results 6 Page 6 of 20 PIC Survey Results What percentage of cash funding for major long-term projects should be recommended? % Cash Financing 7 5 4 3 2 1 0 % Cash Financing 20% 4 25% 1 30% 3 35% 1 I don't know 1 Page 7 of 20 PIC Survey Results How should Austin Water apply rate increases across the 5-tiered volume rates for residential customers? Residential Rate Increase 8 5 4 3 2 1 0 Level % increase- 10% Lower increase for lower blocks- 7%-12% NewGen rates-higher increase for lower blocks NewGen rates-higher increase for lower blocks Other- NewGen rates-slightly higher in lower blocks Other-high increases in higher blocks Rate Increase Pattern 1 4 1 1 1 1 Other-no increase to charges for lower blocks, …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DRAFT MINUTES JUNE 11, 2024 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on JUNE 11, 2024, at The Street-Jones Building, Room 400A, 1000 E. 11th St., in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. CALL TO ORDER Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:53pm with 11 members present. Commissioner Brown was absent. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cheryl Thompson (Chair) Jose Noe Elias (Vice Chair) Jenny Achilles Bertha Delgado Estevan Delgado Raul Longoria Gavin Porter Michael Tolliver Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jo Anne Ortiz Julia Woods Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Steven Brown Staff Members in Attendance Letitia Brown Ed Blake Lisa Rodriguez Julie Smith Angel Zambrano CALL TO ORDER Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:53pm with 11 commissioners present. Commissioner Brown was absent. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Elisa Rendon (East Town Lake Neighborhood Association), Monica Hale (CAPCDG) and Zenobia Joseph addressed the board. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the May 14, 2024, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Tolliver’s motion, Vice Chair Elias’s second, the May 14, 2024, minutes were approved unanimously on an 11-0-0 vote. BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on the CDC Annual Internal Review (Housing Staff) Ed Brown gave the briefing regarding the CDC Annual Internal Review that is due in August. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation and discussion of input heard during the 2024 Community Needs Assessment (Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist, Housing Department). Julie Smith gave the presentation regarding the results of the 2024 Community Needs Assessment. PUBLIC HEARING 4. Conduct a public hearing to receive comment on community needs for the City's Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan that will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of the City's application for federal funding. Zenobia Joseph and Elisa Rendon (East Town Lake Neighborhood Association) spoke to the board regarding their concerns about the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. 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 by calling 512-974-1606 at …
Project Connect Anti-Displacement Land Acquisition & Preservation Investments Nicole Joslin, Real Estate Division Manager Alex Radtke, Housing Development Manager Community Development Commission July 9, 2024 Content Available Funds Real Estate Investments Anti-Displacement Community Acquisition Porgram Available Funding Project Connect Timeline of Available Funding 4 Land Acquisition, Preservation, & Rehabilitation $23M in 2020-2021 $43M in 2023-2025 Preserve: Acquire multifamily properties to extend or preserve affordability Produce: Purchase sites for future development of affordable housing within one mile of project connect station. 5 Spending Dashboard Tracking Anti-Displacement Funds the Housing Following Council Resolution 20200807-003, Department’s Displacement Prevention Division developed the Project Connect Anti-Displacement Dashboard to show and track the spending of the $300 million anti-displacement funds that were approved by the voters in 2020. Real Estate Investments Investment Strategy Project Connect funds are limited to areas within 1 mile of rail and bus lines Assemblage opportunities – Create multiple-acre sites that allow for comprehensive planning and phased – Create deeply affordable and mixed-income transit-supportive housing at key development. locations. Preservation opportunities – Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing – Expiring Tax Credit properties Multi-phase development 8 8 Project Connect Preservation & Acquisition Project Owners + Partners Address Affordable Units Midtown Flats Austin Housing Finance Corporation 615 W St. Johns Ave Austin Housing Finance Corporation 121 Woodward St. 40 52 Soco 121 City View Austin Housing Finance Corporation + SGI Ventures 2000 Woodward St. 68 + 1.676 acres of developable land where 100 new units are planned Tokyo Electron Austin Housing Finance Corporation 2400 Grove Blvd 66 acres of undeveloped land $27,170,000 Acquisition Price $7,680,000 $10,820,000 (4.7M PC) $2,600,000 $37.5M invested to date 9 Midtown Flats (615 W St Johns) Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) 40 units, One- & Two-Bedrooms Acquired June 2022 Acquisition price: $7,680,000 AHFC is 100% Owner 100% Restricted Affordable Housing 15 @ 30% 15 @ 50% 9 @ 80% SOCO 121 (121 Woodward Street) 18 formally affordable units (LURA expires 2032) 52 units, One- & Two-Bedrooms Acquired March 2023 Acquisition price: $10,500,000 ($4,72M of PC funds) AHFC is 100% Owner 100% Restricted Affordable Housing 14@ 30% AMI 18@ 50% AMI 19@ 80% AMI repairs $520,000 RHDA loan in April 2023 for 11 City View at The Park (2000 Woodward St) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (expiring) 55+ …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20240709-004: WHEREAS, urban trails provide critical connectivity for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized users, enhancing mobility and reducing traffic congestion; WHEREAS, the Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) recognizes the value of urban trails in promoting health and physical activity, recreation, safe alternative transportation, and environmental sustainability; WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) calls on the city to “recognize the Urban Trail System as an integral part of the transportation network,” “provide high-quality Urban Trails that can serve all users,” and “pursue opportunities to connect to and expand the Urban Trails System;” Accelerating and Enhancing the City of Austin Urban Trails Network D R A F T WHEREAS, the ASMP and the 2023 Urban Trails Plan set the goal of building out all 94 miles of the Tier 1 Urban Trails network by 2043; WHEREAS, the projected timeline of completing the Tier 1 Urban Trails network by 2043 is inadequate to address the pressing needs for enhanced mobility within the city, environmental sustainability, and public health benefits that urban trails provide; WHEREAS, the current allocation of 0.4% of the Transportation and Public Works Department operating budget to urban trails is insufficient to meet the growing needs and demands for an expansive and well-maintained urban trail network; WHEREAS, the City of Austin has lagged behind peer cities like San Antonio, Houston, and Atlanta in creating opportunities for trail-facing development that helps activate the surrounding community and create naturally walkable communities; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends that the City Council initiate the development of an equitable Urban Trails Oriented Development strategy, directing staff to evaluate opportunities to: ● Develop a cross-departmental task force with the Departments of Capital Delivery Services, Parks & Recreation, Planning, and Transportation & Public Works to ensure near urban trials; ● Prevent current residents' displacement and create affordable housing opportunities ○ reduced setbacks, ○ maintenance agreements, and ○ securing trail access for emergency vehicles; staff capacity is appropriately distributed and improve coordination on development near Urban Trails; ● Strengthen staff’s abilities to secure trail easements during the site plan review process. ● Review current building codes to verify if trail-friendly retrofits are allowed on existing buildings and evaluate ways to minimize barriers to trail-facing development in City Code; ● Provide incentives for land uses that enhance trail access and expand adjacent amenities (i.e. trail connections, restaurants, …
Briefing on Proposed Hays Commons Municipal Utility District Urban Transportation Commission Sara Groff, Planning Department July 9, 2024 Overview Consider a request for City consent to creation of the Hays Commons Municipal Utility District Background Subject Property Proposed Development Transportation System Improvements/Roadway Plan City Policy Staff Recommendation Board and Commission Review The Urban Transportation Commission is asked to make a recommendation on the creation of the proposed MUD. 2 Background Hays Commons is currently seeking Municipal Utility District (MUD) creation through TCEQ. Hays Commons is partially located in Austin’s ETJ which gives COA the right to negotiate development standards through various agreements. These agreements provide certainty regarding the regulatory requirements applicable to the District and provide the City with assurance of a superior quality of development for the benefit of present and future residents of the City and the District. As part of these agreements, the applicant has requested limited purpose annexation for the entire development. 3 Hays Commons Location Source: Austin Green Application for Consent to Creation of a Water District Exhibit A-2 CCN Boundaries 4 Total Acreage 497.85 acres Single-family (SF3) 621 residential units (20 1-acre lots) Proposed Development Commercial Open Space 13.84 acres 139.66 acres Projected Population 2,188 residents Proposed Total Bonds $125,000,000 Proposed District Tax Rate $1.00/$100 Assessed Value at Build-out $495,740,000 5 Transportation System Improvements Preliminary cost estimates indicate that the District will issue bonds to finance $13,220,00 in transportation improvements over two road bonds. The Project’s external connections to SH 45 and FM 1626, including transportation network improvements through street construction, traffic signals and pedestrian facilities shall be funded and constructed by the Owners, as determined by a TIA approved by TxDOT. Streets within the Hays Commons Project will be constructed in accordance with the applicable City or County transportation criteria as generally depicted on the Roadway Plan. 6 Roadway Plan 7 Roadway Plan 8 City Policy Regarding District Creation Criteria outlined in Resolution No. 20110217-030 summarized: Will the proposed district provide more benefit to the City than a standard development process, conventional financing, or other type of district? Do proposed agreements include commitments to superior development consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and City Code? Does the district confer extraordinary public benefits such as land use control through zoning, public amenities, and connectivity with …
2024 Local Mobility Annual Plan Briefing URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Anna Martin, Transportation and Public Works TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2024 About the Local Mobility Annual Plan • Began with 2016 Mobility Bond but adapted with add’l investments in 2018 and 2020 • A forecasting tool to provide transparent, accountable list of projects made possible by the Mobility Bond programs • Annualized frequency enables more flexible and opportunistic leveraging with other programs, private development and dynamic needs of the urban mobility network 2 2 Hold charrette with partners to identify coordination opportunities 1 Programs share data on planned projects. 6 Collect and prepare data for next cycle. 3 Develop DRAFT Local Mobility Annual Plan (LMAP) and share with Council offices 4 Release DRAFT LMAP to public for comment 5 Incorporate feedback and finalize plan Project Development and Delivery: Project specific design, public process, and/ or construction notification, installation. 3 Local Mobility Program Success • Flexible, small-scale delivery has allowed teams to move fast and meet 2016 Bond expectations for 8-year delivery: • $119M of $137M spent on projects on the ground • 2016 Sidewalks, Vision Zero, and Substandard Streets programs are complete • 2016 Safe Routes to School and Bikeways programs on track to complete this year • Urban Trails program moved under leadership of Sidewalks team with focus on speeding up delivery 4 2024 MOBILITY ANNUAL PLAN INTERACTIVE MAP 5 SIDEWALKS 6 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL 7 URBAN TRAILS 8 STREET REHABILITATION 9 SAFETY/VISION ZERO 10 BIKEWAYS 11 2016, 2018, 2020 Mobility Bond Projects Completed and in Construction • The Local Mobility Programs have improvements at thousands of locations over the past 8 years • A map-based viewer is currently under development 7/9/2024 12 AUSTINTEXAS.GOV/mobilityannualplan 13
