MEMORANDUM TO: Airport Advisory Commissioners FROM: Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, Aviation Department DATE: November 13, 2024 SUBJECT: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Update September 2024 Financial Results Passenger traffic totaled 1,664,972 in September 2024, a decrease of 6.2% compared to September 2023. FY2024 passenger traffic totaled 22,006,199, an increase of 0.5% compared to FY2023. Average daily departures decreased from 272 in September 2023 to 237 in September 2024, a decrease of 35 daily departures or 12.6% resulting from domestic capacity reductions to better match demand by air carriers. FY2024 average daily departures totaled 253 compared to 261 in FY2023, a decrease of 8 daily departures or 3.0%. Table #1 FY 2024 FY 2023 Variance September September Fav (Unfav) FY 2024 YTD FY 2023 YTD Variance YTD Fav (Unfav) Enplanements Landing Weights Cargo Tonnage Operating Revenue Airport OPEX Total Requirements 825,344 879,628 (6.2%) 11,006,681 10,960,717 1,057,582,035 1,157,726,441 (8.7%) 13,530,296,933 13,720,413,328 11,908 10,499 13.4% 150,980 142,368 0.4% (1.4%) 6.0% $26,229,822 $24,049,329 $2,180,493 $319,102,998 $277,537,898 $41,565,100 $20,693,083 $28,278,950 $7,585,868 $159,197,302 $138,602,795 ($20,594,506) $28,130,013 $34,739,806 $6,609,793 $242,049,351 $211,882,475 ($30,166,875) Net Income Before Federal Relief ($1,900,191) ($10,690,477) $8,790,286 $77,053,647 $65,655,423 $11,398,224 Federal Relief Reimbursement $0 $0 $0 $0 $39,611,948 ($39,611,948) Net Income After Federal Relief ($1,900,191) ($10,690,477) $8,790,286 $77,053,647 $105,267,371 ($28,213,724) Table #1 illustrates September 2024’s enplanements totaled 825,344, a decrease of 6.2% compared to September 2023. FY2024 passenger enplanements increased 0.4% compared to the prior year. Landing weights totaled 1.1 billion pounds in September 2024 representing a decrease of 8.7% compared to September 2023. Landing weights decreased 1.4% in FY2024 compared to FY2023. Cargo volume totaled 11,908 tons in September 2024, an increase of 13.4% compared to September 2023. FY2024 Cargo volume increased 6.0% compared to FY2023. September 2024 operating revenue totaled $26.2M, an increase of 9.1% or $2.2M compared to September 2023. The increase in operating revenue primarily results from updated airline and parking rates in FY2024. September 2024 operating revenue is composed of 46% airline revenue and 54% non-airline revenue. Airport operating expenses totaled $20.7M for the month, a decrease of 26.8% or $7.6M compared to September 2023. The elevated operating expenses in the month of September compared to earlier months in the fiscal year is primarily the result of year end expenses charged in the final month of the fiscal year, remaining encumbrance balances not yet posted charging in full in the month, and health insurance sweep. The decrease in expenses …
November 2024 Air Service Snapshot AUS monthly seat comparisons, April ‘24-March ‘25, compared to 2019 (pre-Covid) (chart one) and compared to previous year (chart two): Source: Cirium schedule data. Highlights of recent air service announcements/developments include: • Aeromexico upgauged MEX service from 99-seat E190 to 160-seat B737-800 for Oct. 21-22 ’24 and then Oct. 28 ’24 onwards permanently • Air Canada will resume YUL & YVR service on May 2 ’25 • Allegiant will close its AUS crew base on Jan 7 ’25 which means service is permanently cancelled to BZN, FSD, SDF, & SNA; extended schedules for Feb 12 – May 13 ’25, and will serve 6 markets: AVL, CVG, DSM, GRR, PVU, & TYS • American summary of 2024/2025 service changes: o Discontinued ABQ, BZN, CVG, CZM, EGE, ELP, IAD, IND, JAX, LAS, LIR, MBJ, MCI, MCO, MEM, MSY, NAS, OKC, PUJ, PSP, PVR, RNO, RNO, RSW, SMF, TPA & TUL o Discontinued BNA (last op Nov 4 ‘24), BOS (last op Nov 4 ‘24), RDU (last op Nov 3 ‘24) & SNA (last op Jan 5 ‘25) o Suspended SJD from Jan 7 ’25 – Feb 12 ’25 o Following flights added for college football games: ▪ XNA roundtrip on Nov 15 & 17 ’24 ▪ LEX-AUS on Nov 22 ’24 and AUS-LEX on Nov 24 ‘24 • British Airways downgauged LHR #1 from A350-1000 (331 seats) to B777-200ER (272 seats) starting March 29 ‘25; added LHR #2 eff. Mar. 31 ‘25 which will operate its second daily 6/Wk (all but Sundays), with B787-10 (256 seats) • Delta summary of service changes: o Announced 5 new markets: ECP (eff. Mar 9 ’25), IND (eff. May 7 ’25), MEM (eff. May 7 ’25), SFO (eff. June 8 ’25) and TPA (eff. June 8 ’25) o Added AGS roundtrips in April ‘25 for the Masters golf tournament o Added service for college football games for the following weekends in 2024: FLL on Nov. 7; Gainesville (GNV) & TPA on Nov. 9; XNA on Nov. 16; and, Lexington (LEX) on Nov. 23; CMH football flights added for weekend of Aug. 29 ‘25 o Added 2x MSY service eff. Feb. 27, 2025 • Frontier started new ATL service on Oct. 11 ’24 3/Wk • Hawaiian reduced HNL frequencies from 3/Wk->2/Wk for Jan 15 ’25 –Mar 12 ’25; dropped Wednesdays, will depart on Fridays & Mondays JetBlue JFK will be suspended from …
Journey With AUS - Airport Expansion & Development Program Active Projects Update Airport Advisory Commission November 2024 Lyn Estabrook Deputy Chief – Planning & Development Table of Contents ● Project Updates Utilities Infrastructure Campus-Wide Central Utility Plant Relocation Parking and Landside: West Garage Lot B ○ ○ West Gate Expansion Cargo Development East Fuel Facility ○ ○ West Infill and TSA Checkpoint 3 Expansion Airfield Infrastructure – Midfield Taxiways Concourse B and Tunnel Arrivals and Departures Hall ○ ● Appendix ○ Project Status Project Details Project Descriptions 2 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Project Updates Utility Infrastructure Campus-Wide (UICW) ● Latest Updates ○ UICW Phase A design started on September 09, 2024 ○ UICW Construction Manager at Risk Council Award to Sundt/Archer Western, a Joint Venture on July 18, 2024 ○ Construction Manager at Risk Pre-Construction Service Notice To Proceed in October 2024 ● Anticipated Timeline ○ Design: Q3 2024 – Q3 2025 ○ Preconstruction: Q4 2024 – Q3 2025 ○ Build: Q4 2025 – Q3 2027 4 Central Utility Plant Relocation ● Latest Updates Progressive Design Build Contract Notice to Proceed (NTP) – Anticipated in early Nov 2024. First 30 days: Design Builder to provide Design Criteria Manual evaluation with Scope, Cost and Schedule recommendations for AUS approval. ● Anticipated Timeline Procurement: NTP for Preliminary & Schematic Design anticipated early Nov 2024 ○ Design: Q4 2024 – Q4 2025 ○ Build: Q4 2025 – Q2 2028 ○ ○ ○ 5 Current Central Utility Plant Parking and Landside: West Garage Lot B ● Latest Updates ○ Completed Site Development Permit Pre- Submittal Conference with DSD. Designer to address Completeness Check comments ○ Phase A Preliminary Phase Services Design Report submitted for review to AUS ● Anticipated Timeline ○ Design: Q3 2024 – Q3 2025 ○ Build: Q3 2025 – Q1 2028 Conceptual rendering 6 West Gate Expansion ● Latest Updates ○ Roof canopy steel set ○ Quality assurance visit for roof truss fabrication ○ Monumental stairs set ○ Slab-on-metal-deck set ○ Moon Tower steel delivered and being prepared for installation ● Anticipated Timeline ○ Build: Q2 2023 – Q1 2026 7 Roof canopy steel set over the outdoor observation area. Cargo Development East ● Latest Updates ○ Fire Alarm and Security System testing and approvals underway ○ Nearing Substantial Completion ● Anticipated Timeline ○ Activate: Q4 2024 Interior – New East Cargo Building 8 Fuel Facility ● Latest …
AUS Lounge Program Airport Advisory Commission November 13, 2024 Presented By: John A. Gallo, USAP, C.M., ACE Commercial Management Division Manager AUS Lounge Program • The Airport Lounge Program is an AUS Commercial Management initiative to deliver diverse offerings for passengers to utilize at AUS. • The Airport Lounge Program has two main categories of areas: • Lounge Areas (Airline Lounges, Premium Lounges and Common Use Lounges) • Quiet Spaces (Sensory Spaces, Quiet Rooms) • Other offerings may be evaluated as needed to address customer demand and support customer satisfaction. • Lounges are not a traditional Concession – but a distinct passenger amenity areas in airport facilities • Currently programmed “Lounge Areas” at AUS are provided herein AUS Future Lounge Spaces 3 AUS Lounge Program Lounge Area Conceptual Locations 1 6 4 5 2 3 AUS Lounge Area 1 West Gate American Admirals Club • Leased by American Airlines through the Airline Use & Lease Agreement • Projected Opening in 2027 • 11,575 SQ. FT. that encompasses Interior, Back of House and Outdoor Terrace space • No Council Action needed AUS Lounge Area 2 Tunnel Interface Lounge • Leased by an Airline (TBD) through the Airline Use & Lease Agreement • Projected Opening in 2030-2031 • Approximately 30,000 SQ. FT. that encompasses Interior, Back of House and Outdoor Terrace space • No Council Action needed AUS Lounge Area 3 Concourse B Lounge – Airline/Common Use • Leased by an Airline (TBD) through the Airline Use & Lease Agreement • Projected Opening in 2030-2031 • Approximately 28,000 SQ. FT. that encompasses Interior and Back of House space • No Council Action needed for Airline Lounge • Common Use Lounge is considered a Concession and will go to Council AUS Lounge Area 4 West Infill Premium Lounge • The Lounge will be leased by a Financial Institution • Projected Opening in 2026-2027 • 20,000 SQ. FT. that encompasses Interior and Back of House space • Request for Proposal Process that includes Core & Shell Reimbursement and Monthly Rent • Not considered a concession • Council Action is required AUS Redeveloped Lounge Spaces 9 AUS Lounge Area 5 American, United and Delta Lounges • The Lounge will be potentially leased as Common Use Lounges pending coordination with current airlines occupying the space • Projected Opening would be post 2030 • Request for Proposal Process if redeveloped as Common Use Lounges • Council Action …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 24-6053, Agenda Item #: 38. 11/21/2024 Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for an emergency notification system for the Austin- Bergstrom International Airport for the Department of Aviation with Everbridge, Inc., for an initial term of one year with two one-year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $272,090. - Funding in the amount of $68,023 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of the Department of Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Department of Aviation. Purchasing Language: Sole Source. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $68,023 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of the Department of Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 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: November 13, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) with an Emergency Notification System. This system is currently utilized to alert all Airport employees via telephone, cell phone, text message and email of situations occurring that may affect airport operations or life safety. All airport employees are currently enrolled in the system and the system allows the public to opt-in to receive messages, as well. This contract will replace the existing contract, held by the same contractor, which expires January 28, 2025. The proposed contract has increased in authorization and cost due to growth in the number of employees at City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 11/1/2024 powered by Legistar™ File #: 24-6053, Agenda Item #: 38. 11/21/2024 AUS and the addition of technical account management, which allows for support and increased customization. The services used under this contract support the Airport’s ability to timely and efficiently notify both internal and external stakeholders of critical issues, including public safety. This contract will ensure continuity of services until a citywide solution is implemented. Failure to approve this contract could put airport …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 24-6051, Agenda Item #: 37. 11/21/2024 Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for onsite baggage handling system maintenance & repair support services for the Department of Aviation with Siemens Logistics LLC, for an initial term of three years with two one-year extensions, for a total contract amount not to exceed $32,500,000. - Funding in the amount of $4,875,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of the Department of Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Department of Aviation. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $4,875,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of the Department of Aviation. 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 RFP 8100 MPM3021 for these services. The solicitation was issued on July 29, 2024, and closed on September 5, 2024. Of the three 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=141331. 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 and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. However, the recommended contractor identified 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: November 13, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 11/1/2024 powered by Legistar™ File #: 24-6051, Agenda Item #: 37. 11/21/2024 Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide onsite support at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) for the baggage handling system to include operations, repairs, and overall maintenance. The baggage handling system is a vital infrastructure to the airport and provides flow of checked baggage supporting the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) efficiency and ensuring the …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 13, 2024 6:00 PM CITY HALL ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Zero Waste Advisory 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 Gustavo Valle, at Gustavo.Valle@AustinTexas.gov or via phone at 512-974-4350. AGENDA Members: Gerry Acuna, Chair Ian Steyaert, Vice Chair Melissa Caudle Cathy Gattuso Caitlin Griffith Amanda Masino Craig Nazor Melissa Rothrock Michael Drohan Vacant Vacant 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 Zero Waste Advisory Commission meeting on October 9, 2024. ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and action to recommend that Austin City Council adopt the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. 3. Discussion and action to amend the ZWAC By-laws to disband the sub-committees. 4. Recommend authorizing execution of a contract for compost processing services with Employee-Owned Nursery Enterprises LTD d/b/a Organics By Gosh, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $11,800,000. STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. Staff briefing regarding the 2024 Austin Energy Green Building Program Overview by Heidi Kasper, Energy Efficiency Services Director, Austin Energy. 6. Staff briefing regarding the Equity-Based Preservation Plan by Cara Bertron, Program Manager, Austin Planning Department, and Rocio Peña-Martinez, Preservation Plan Working Group member. 7. Staff briefing on the status of Austin Resource Recovery Operational and Administrative projects as well as public outreach efforts by Richard McHale, Director of Austin Resource Recovery. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Gustavo Valle at Austin Resource Recovery, at (512) 974-4350 or email Gustavo.Valle@AustinTexas.gov , for additional information; TTY users route …
ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 13, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Planning Process HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Michelle Benavides Mary Jo Galindo*1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* 1 JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 Julia Brookins* Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko 1 Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Ursula A. Carter Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Image sources: Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Images: Joe’s Bakery, home in Zilker neighborhood, detail from Music Listening Map by Amy Moreland Plan Goals 107 recommendations 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Make preservation more accessible 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Images, clockwise from top left: Juneteenth parade, unveiling of La Loteria mural, archaeological resources Image sources: The Austin Chronicle (two images), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support displacement prevention and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Engage new partners and audiences • Help community members access knowledge and resources • Support people doing the work: homeowners and tenants, crafts- people, commissioners, and staff Images, clockwise from top left: Protest at City Hall to preserve Edward Rendon Park (Chicano Park), door hanger in San Antonio, “Stories within Stories” project of the Austin Asian American Film Festival Image sources: Bertha Rendon Delgado, San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation, Austin Asian …
1. REGULAR MEETING of the TOURISM COMMISSION BOARD November 13, 2024, at 2:30 pm City Hall Chambers Room 1001 301 W. Second St Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Tourism Commission Board may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Felicia Ojeda, 512.404.4022 or felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Daniel Ronan, Chair, D9 Aileen Bazan, D1 Christian Tschoepe, D3 Bishop Chappell, D6 Stefani Mathis, D8 Anna Panossian, Mayoral Ed Bailey, Vice Chair, D5 Greg Chanon, D2 Allison Moujaes, D4 John Riedie, D7 District 10 (vacant) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Tourism Commission Board Regular Meeting on October 9, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS Staff briefing from Staff Liaison, Felicia Ojeda, regarding the vacancy and newly appointed members on the board and updates on city policy for commissions. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Presentation by Katie Edwards, Executive Director of the Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum regarding the Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum, and its tourism impact & future. Presentation by Cara Bertron, Program Manager of the City of Austin- Planning Department, regarding a follow-up regarding the Equity-Based Preservation Plan & its connection to tourism. Presentation by Stephanie Helfman, Manager, Chronic Disease & Injury Prevention Program, Austin Public Health Department regarding the impacts of vaping and e-cigarettes in public spaces impacting tourism. Presentation by Alec Puente, Government Relations Director, Texas, American Heart Association, regarding the impacts of vaping and e-cigarettes in public spaces impacting Tourism. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action to recommend to the Austin City Council to adopt the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. Approve the 2025 calendar for the Tourism Commission Board. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from the Short-Term Rental Working Group on any new reports regarding the STR’s new focus and efforts for recommendations. FUTURE AGENDA …
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Wednesday – November 13th, 2024 – 6:30PM City Hall – Boards and Commission – Room 1101 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email Dan Martinez at dan.martinez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Steven Apodaca, Chair Keith Pena-Villa Thomas Rice Suzanne Heritage Sumit DasGupta AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carina Alderete, Vice Chair Brian AM Williams Gabriel Nwajiaku Ibiye Anga The first ten speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission meeting on October 9th, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation on the Digital Storytelling Project programming provided by E4 Youth, inc. (Carl Settles, Founder/CEO, E4 Youth, Inc.) 3. Presentation on Austin Free-Net’s Digital Inclusion Week Celebration event, Tech For All Fest, (Jess Ross, CEO, Austin Free-Net) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and approval of possible after action following the Audit and Finance’s decision regarding the updated CTTC bylaws. 5. Approval of a working group focused on reduction of duplicative technologies within the city system 6. Approval of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission’s meeting schedule for 2025 WORKING GROUP UPDATES 7. Update from the public surveillance working group 8. Update from the Artificial Intelligence working group FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If you require Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Dan Martinez at the Community Technology Division in the Economic Development Department, at dan.martinez@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Community Technology …
Regular Meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission November 13, 2024 — 6:00 pm Austin Water Headquarters Waller Creek Center, 625 East 10th Street Austin, Texas Some members may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc 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, call or email the board liaison at 512-972-0083 or Heather.Cooke@austintexas.gov . To register to speak in person, people must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Commissioners: William Moriarty (Mayor) Jesse Penn (District 1) Alex Navarro (District 2) Amanda Marzullo (District 3) Mike Reyes, (District 4) Vacant (District 5) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Judy Musgrove (District 7) Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair (District 8) Marcela Tuñón Sion (District 9) Susan Turrieta, Chair (District 10) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION 1. Approval of minutes from the October 9, 2024, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. 2. Recommend approval of a resolution approving the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2024, in a principal amount not to exceed $2,910,000. This item has no fiscal impact. 3. Recommend approval of a resolution approving the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2024A, in a principal amount not to exceed $6,280,000. This item has no fiscal impact. 4. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2024, in the amount of $3,630,000. This item has no fiscal impact. 5. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2024A, in the amount of $7,085,000. This item has no fiscal impact. 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 …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 9, 2024 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on October 9, 2024, at Waller Creek Center, 625 E 10th Street, Austin, Texas. Chair Turrieta called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 6:04 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Susan Turrieta, William Moriarty (Remote), Alex Navarro, Shwetha Pandurangi (Remote), Jesse Penn, Mike Reyes, Marcela Tunon Sion, Amanda Marzullo Commission Members Absent: Vice Chair Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, Judy Musgrove PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no registered public speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the September 11, 2024, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes from the September 11, 2024, regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Navarro’s second on an 8-0 vote with Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines and Commissioner Musgrove absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Recommend approval to execute a contract for self-contained breathing apparatus air cylinders, air packs, and replacement parts with Heat Safety Equipment LLC, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $900,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Navarro’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Musgrove, and Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines absent. 3. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a cost participation agreement with Sunfield Investments, LLC for the City to reimburse the developer for an amount not to exceed $7,526,750 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized elevated water reservoir and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 4747R that will provide water service to a proposed residential and commercial development located at 1300 Turnersville Rd. (District 5) Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Navarro’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Musgrove, and Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines absent. 4. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a cost participation agreement with CSW 10109 FM 969, LP for the City to reimburse the developer for an amount not to exceed $4,255,000 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized wastewater lift station, force main, and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 5428R that will provide wastewater service to a proposed multi-family development located at 10109 FM 969. (near District 1) Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Navarro’s second on an 8-0 …
..Body Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 13, 2024 Council: November 21, 2024 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution approving the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2024, in a principal amount not to exceed $2,910,000. This item has no fiscal impact. Lead Department Financial Services Department Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 13, 2024 – to be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 (District), a political subdivision of the State of Texas, was created under the laws of the State of Texas by House Bill No. 1756, Acts of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session (2011), codified as Chapter 8376, Texas Special District Local Laws Code (Enabling Legislation), and operates under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The Enabling Legislation became effective May 23, 2011, and created the District, subject to the consent of the City to the creation. The City consented to the creation of the District by Council action taken March 22, 2012 (Consent Ordinance) and under the terms of the Consent Agreement among the City, the District, and Carma Easton LLC, a Texas limited liability company (Developer) dated effective as of April 13, 2012 (Consent Agreement). The City and the District entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) dated as of June 5, 2012, as authorized by Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code, which sets forth the terms and conditions of the City’s annexation of the land within the District and on which the District will continue to exist as a limited district, Pilot Knob Limited District No. 2 (Limited District), in accordance with Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code, and the Enabling Legislation following the City’s full-purpose annexation of the land within the District as provided in Consent Agreement and the SPA. The District, which currently contains 557.187 acres of land, is located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City in southeast Travis County, Texas. The District is located approximately eight miles southeast of the City’s downtown, about 1 mile east of McKinney Falls Parkway, about a half mile west of U.S. Highway 183, and just west of FM 1625. An extension of William Cannon Drive bisects the District in an east-west direction. North Fork Dry Creek traverses the northern part of the District in a west to east …
..Body Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 13, 2024 Council: November 21, 2024 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution approving the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2024A, in a principal amount not to exceed $6,280,000. This item has no fiscal impact. Lead Department Financial Services Department Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 13, 2024 – to be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission Review. Additional Backup Information: Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 (District), a political subdivision of the State of Texas, was created under the laws of the State of Texas by House Bill No. 1756, Acts of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session (2011), codified as Chapter 8376, Texas Special District Local Laws Code (Enabling Legislation), and operates under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The Enabling Legislation became effective May 23, 2011, and created the District, subject to the consent of the City to the creation. The City consented to the creation of the District by Council action taken March 22, 2012 (Consent Ordinance) and under the terms of the Consent Agreement among the City, the District, and Carma Easton LLC, a Texas limited liability company (Developer) dated effective as of April 13, 2012 (Consent Agreement). The City and the District entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) dated as of June 4, 2012, as authorized by Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code, which sets forth the terms and conditions of the City’s annexation of the land within the District and on which the District will continue to exist as a limited district, Pilot Knob Limited District No. 2 (Limited District), in accordance with Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code, and the Enabling Legislation following the City’s full-purpose annexation of the land within the District as provided in Consent Agreement and the SPA. The District, which currently contains 557.187 acres of land, is located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City in southeast Travis County, Texas. The District is located approximately eight miles southeast of the City’s downtown, about 1 mile east of McKinney Falls Parkway, about a half mile west of U.S. Highway 183, and just west of FM 1625. An extension of William Cannon Drive bisects the District in an east-west direction. North Fork Dry Creek traverses the northern part of the District in a west …
..Body Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 13, 2024 Council: November 21, 2024 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2024, in the amount of $3,630,000. This item has no fiscal impact. Lead Department Financial Services Department Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 13, 2024 – to be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission Review. Additional Backup Information: Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 (District), a political subdivision of the State of Texas, was created under the laws of the State of Texas by House Bill No. 1758, Acts of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session (2011), codified as Chapter 8377, Texas Special District Local Laws Code (Enabling Legislation), and operates under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The Enabling Legislation became effective May 25, 2011, and created the District, subject to the consent of the City. The City consented to the creation of the District by Council action taken March 22, 2012 (Consent Ordinance) and under the terms of the April 13, 2012 Consent Agreement among the City, the District, and Carma Easton LLC, a Texas limited liability company (Developer). The City and the District entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) dated as of June 4, 2012, as authorized by Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code. The SPA sets forth the terms and conditions of the City’s annexation of the land within the District and frames the terms by which the District will continue to exist as a limited district, Pilot Knob Limited District No. 3, following the City’s full-purpose annexation of the land within the District as provided in Consent Agreement and the SPA. The District, which currently contains 677.567 acres of land, is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City in southeast Travis County, Texas. The District is approximately eight miles southeast of the City’s downtown, adjacent to the east side of McKinney Falls Parkway and approximately one mile west of U.S. Highway 183. An extension of William Cannon Drive, the initial phases of which are under construction, bisects the District in an east-west direction. Cottonmouth Creek traverses the District in a north-south direction. The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is approximately four miles to the northeast of the District. The District is required to obtain City approval for all bond sales pursuant to …
..Body Item 5 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 13, 2024 Council: November 21, 2024 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2024A, in the amount of $7,085,000. This item has no fiscal impact. Lead Department Financial Services Department Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 13, 2024 – to be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission Review. Additional Backup Information: Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 (District), a political subdivision of the State of Texas, was created under the laws of the State of Texas by House Bill No. 1758, Acts of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session (2011), codified as Chapter 8377, Texas Special District Local Laws Code (Enabling Legislation), and operates under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The Enabling Legislation became effective May 25, 2011, and created the District, subject to the consent of the City. The City consented to the creation of the District by Council action taken March 22, 2012 (Consent Ordinance) and under the terms of the April 13, 2012 Consent Agreement among the City, the District, and Carma Easton LLC, a Texas limited liability company (Developer). The City and the District entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) dated as of June 4, 2012, as authorized by Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code. The SPA sets forth the terms and conditions of the City’s annexation of the land within the District and frames the terms by which the District will continue to exist as a limited district, Pilot Knob Limited District No. 3, following the City’s full-purpose annexation of the land within the District as provided in Consent Agreement and the SPA. The District, which currently contains 677.567 acres of land, is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City in southeast Travis County, Texas. The District is approximately eight miles southeast of the City’s downtown, adjacent to the east side of McKinney Falls Parkway and approximately one mile west of U.S. Highway 183. An extension of William Cannon Drive, the initial phases of which are under construction, bisects the District in an east-west direction. Cottonmouth Creek traverses the District in a north-south direction. The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is approximately four miles to the northeast of the District. The District is required to obtain City approval for all bond sales pursuant …
..Body Item 6 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 13, 2024 Council: November 21, 2024 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize execution of a contract for progressive cavity pump parts and accessories for Austin Water with Liberty Process Equipment, Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one- year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $580,000. Funding in the amount of $88,611 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 2200 TJP1005 for these goods. The solicitation was issued on March 8, 2024, and closed on April 11, 2024. Of the four offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=140414 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; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 13, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide the City with Robbins and Myers Progressive Cavity Pumps parts and accessories. The progressive cavity pumps process the sludge in the water and wastewater treatment plants and require original equipment manufacturer parts to maintain warranty and efficiency. The requested authorization amount for this contract was determined using departmental estimates based on historical spend, along with a small annual increase to account for additional pump repairs due to aging equipment. This contract will replace a current contract that will expire June 7, 2025. The recommended contractor is not the current provider for these goods. If the City is unable to secure a contract, proper maintenance and unscheduled repairs would not be accomplished, risking pump failures affecting the timely processing of the sludge, impacting the City’s wastewater treatment, and creating a stockpile potentially contaminating the soil. Item 6 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 13, 2024 Council: November 21, 2024 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional …
..Body Item 7 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 13, 2024 Council: November 21, 2024 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize execution of a contract for flexible road base materials for Austin Water with Community Trucking LLC, for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,100,000. Funding in the amount of $751,667 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 2200 BYS1031 for these goods. The solicitation was issued on June 24, 2024, and closed on July 30, 2024. Of the seven offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=140808 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; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 13, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide flexible road base materials that safeguard Austin Water infrastructure during scheduled and unscheduled repairs, meeting City standards (Item No. 210S, "Flexible Base"). Proper backfilling post-repairs is crucial for public safety and utility longevity, and a readily available, flexible road base is essential for safe and effective backfilling after infrastructure repairs. Failure to secure these materials could lead to utility failures. The contract replaces a contract expiring March 31, 2025. Requested authorization is based on historical spending and departmental estimates of future needs. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these goods. If a contract is not secured, vital maintenance and repairs would be compromised, risking Austin Water's infrastructure integrity. Item 7 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 13, 2024 Council: November 21, 2024 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Total Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage. Length of Term 3 years 1 year 1 year 5 years Contract …
