WATER FORWARD R E U S E S T R AT E G I E S One City, One Water: A plan for the next 100 years Resource Management Commission - February 20, 2024 Agenda Water Forward Overview Reuse Strategies Addressing Affordability Key 2024 Activities to Advance Reuse 2 Water Forward Water Forward is Austin’s 100-year integrated water resource plan, unanimously adopted by Council in November 2018. Water Forward identifies diverse and environmentally conscious water management strategies to adapt to growth, drought, and climate change and ensure a sustainable, resilient, equitable, and affordable water future for our community. 3 Austin’s Water Supply: 325,000 Acre Feet Per Year Colorado River: • Combination of State-granted water rights & long-term contract with LCRA • Up to 325,000 acre-feet per year (afy) LCRA reservation & use fees pre-paid in 1999 • Additional use payments trigger when average for 2 consecutive years exceeds 201,000 afy Centralized Reclaimed System 4 Water Forward Guiding Principles Water Forward is updated on a 5-year cycle. The updated plan will be submitted for Council Approval in November 2024. Resiliency Inclusive approach + Community values Diverse strategies Equity + Affordability Protect the Colorado River Reduce operational risks Focus on local supplies 5 WATER FORWARD One City One Water One Approach Environmental Sustainability & Climate Equity Affordability Reliability & Resiliency 6 Climate Change Planning for Uncertainty Population Growth 7 Combined Storage Lakes Buchanan and Travis 8 Water Forward Strategies Reuse Conservation Supply Partnerships 9 Why Now? Why Reuse? 1999 2024 10 Value of Reuse Affordability • $10M+ Annual Cost Savings to Customers Reliability & Resiliency Environmental Sustainability Centralized Reclaimed System 11 AW & COA Leading the Way Advancing Reuse Central Library Permitting & Development Center Austin Energy Headquarters Other Developments • Austin Peace Academy • Waterloo Park Restrooms • Mueller Visitor Center • Travis County Community Center 12 Reuse Strategies Water Forward WF18 Implementation Progress Reuse & Conservation Implementation Highlights Reuse Onsite Water Reuse System (OWRS) regulatory framework and incentive approved by Council New Voluntary Reclaimed Water Connection incentive developed 14 Conservation Water benchmarking, onsite water reuse, and extension of reclaimed water connection requirements approved by Council Investments to Advance Reuse Walnut Creek WWTP Reclaimed Water Initiative Phase 1A&B Central Zone Projects 51st Street Tank Bulk Fill Stations Montopolis Tank & Pump Station Planning and Development Center On-Site …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to KMFA Station, for the installation of solar electric systems on their facilities located at 41 Navasota St, Austin, TX, 78702, in an amount not to exceed $80,676. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $80,676 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Tim Harvey, Customer Renewable Solutions Manager (512) 482-5386. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 12, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. February 20, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this capacity-based incentive (CBI) to KMFA Station (the Customer) for the installation of solar electric system, detailed in the table below at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system size, cost, proposed incentive, and environmental benefits. Solar System Details* Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered Reduction of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in tons Reduction of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) in pounds Reduction of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) in pounds 89.64 74.40 132,637 $195,000 $80,676 41% 59 66 93 Environmental Benefits** and Emission Reduction Equivalencies*** Equivalency of Vehicle Miles Driven Equivalency of Cars on Austin Roadways Equivalency of Trees Planted Equivalency of Forest Acreage Added *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements ** Environmental Benefits based on the US Energy Information Association’s state-wide electricity profile *** According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator 137,211 11.9 885 63.8 KMFA 89.5 is a non-profit, independent, public classical radio station in Austin, TX. KMFA serves approximately 100,000 listeners each week and features locally produced shows like Classical Austin, Early Music Now, and From the Butler School, as well as nationally distributed programming from Public Radio International, American Public Media, and National Public Radio. This proposed system is estimated to offset 53% of the interconnected meters’ historic annual energy consumptions. According to the updated Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, approved by Austin City Council in March 2020, “Austin Energy will achieve a total of 375 MW of local solar capacity by the end of 2030, of which 200 MW …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Kensington Apartments, LLC, for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 3300 Manor Rd Austin, TX, 78723, in an amount not to exceed $184,802. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $184,802 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Tim Harvey, Customer Renewable Solutions Manager (512) 482-5386. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 12, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. February 20, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this capacity-based incentive (CBI) to the Kensington Apartments, LLC (the customer) for the installation of solar electric system, detailed in the table below at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system size, cost, proposed incentive, and environmental benefits. Solar System Details* Environmental Benefits** and Emission Reduction Equivalencies*** Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered Reduction of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in tons Reduction of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) in pounds Reduction of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) in pounds Equivalency of Vehicle Miles Driven Equivalency of Cars on Austin Roadways Equivalency of Trees Planted Equivalency of Forest Acreage Added 205 170 290,555 $615,000.00 $184,801.50 30% 130 145 203 302,330 26.2 1,950 141 *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements ** Environmental Benefits based on the US Energy Information Association’s state-wide electricity profile *** According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator The Kensington Apartments, LLC consists of over 100 units, all of which are intended for those making at or below 60% of the area’s median income. This proposed system is estimated to offset 43% of the interconnected meters’ historic annual energy consumptions. According to the updated Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, approved by Austin City Council in March 2020, “Austin Energy will achieve a total of 375 MW of local solar capacity by the end of 2030, of which 200 MW will be customer-sited (when including both in-front-of-meter and behind-the meter installations).” In order to meet these goals, Austin Energy has funded the Solar Photovoltaic …
..Title Posting Language Approve issuance of an incentive to the Texas Solar Energy Society for their Pathways Pilot Program to demonstrate how Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program funding can be applied to solar installations in Austin Energy service territory, in an amount not to exceed $90,000. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Prior Council Action: Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $90,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Tim Harvey, Customer Renewable Solutions Manager (512) 482-5386. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 12, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. February 20, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Texas Solar Energy Society (TXSES) has been selected by the Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Innovation Network to create proof-of-concept pilot programs to demonstrate how Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds for weatherization can now also be applied to solar installations for low-income homes. A successful pilot program can serve as an example to the industry of how the new funding source enables residential solar installation at no cost to low-income qualified homeowners. Austin Energy requests approval to issue $90,000 to TXSES for their Pathways Pilot Program to support the installation of 10 solar projects (location yet to be determined). The funding would be used solely to fund solar system equipment and installation for low-income homes that currently qualify for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding. The table below provides a summary of the system size, cost, proposed incentive, and environmental benefits. Solar Systems Details* Total System Size for 10 installations (kW-DC) Total System Size for 10 installations (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered Reduction of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in tons Reduction of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) in pounds Reduction of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) in pounds 30 25 42,000 $90,000 $90,000 100% 19 21 29 Environmental Benefits** and Emission Reduction Equivalencies*** Equivalency of Vehicle Miles Driven Equivalency of Cars on Austin Roadways Equivalency of Trees Planted Equivalency of Forest Acreage Added 44,187 3.8 285 0.114 *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements ** Environmental Benefits based on the US Energy Information Association’s state-wide electricity profile *** According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator An Austin-based organization, …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of a 5-year performance-based incentive to Starwood Capital Group LLC, for the installation of solar electric systems on their facilities shown in the table below, in an amount not to exceed $2,142,861.70. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $428,572.34 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: November 30, 2023- Council approved issuance of a 5-year performance-based incentive to Starwood Capital Group LLC. For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Tim Harvey, Customer Renewable Solutions Manager (512) 482-5386. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 12, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. February 20, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this 5-year performance-based (PBI) to Starwood Capital Group (the Customer) for the installation of solar electric systems, detailed in the table below at their facilities to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system size, cost, proposed incentive, and environmental benefits. Solar System Details* Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) *Does not include panel and inverter cost Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered Reduction of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in tons Reduction of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) in pounds Reduction of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) in pounds Equivalency of Vehicle Miles Driven Equivalency of Cars on Austin Roadways Equivalency of Trees Planted Equivalency of Forest Acreage Added 3,139 2,605 4,596,762 $5,044,132.45 $2,142,861.70 42% 2055 2,298 3,218 4,779,133 415 30,826 2,223 Environmental Benefits** and Emission Reduction Equivalencies*** *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements ** Environmental Benefits based on the US Energy Information Association’s state-wide electricity profile *** According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator Starwood Capital Group is a private investment firm with a core focus on global real estate, energy infrastructure and oil & gas. The Firm and its affiliates maintain 16 offices in seven countries around the world, and currently have approximately 4,500 employees. Since its inception in 1991, Starwood Capital Group has raised over $70 billion of capital, and currently has over $120 billion of assets under management. For these projects, Starwood Capital Group has already procured panels and inverters. Details on the 8 individual proposed systems are …
..De Posting Language ..Title Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-9 (Water and Wastewater) relating to clarifying requirements for water conservation in the implementation of the Water Forward Plan, including distances for the Reclaimed Water Connection requirement, clarifying definitions, and modifying variances including adding certain affordable housing exemptions for Reclaimed Water Connections and Onsite Water Reuse requirements. Related to Items #XX Lead Department Austin Water. Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Prior Council Action: November 29, 2018 - City Council approved the Water Forward Plan on a 10-0 vote. December 11, 2019 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on first reading, on a 7-4 vote. February 13, 2020 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on second reading, on a 7-4 vote. December 10, 2020 - City Council approved an ordinance establishing City Code Chapter 15-13 relating to treatment, monitoring and reporting regulations for Onsite Water Reuse Systems, on a 10-0 vote. April 22, 2021 – City Council voted to approve an initial Pilot Incentive Program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems for the voluntary installation of alternative Onsite Water Reuse Systems, on a 10-1 vote. May 20, 2021 – City Council adopted a resolution directing staff to prepare an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-9 (Water and Wastewater) establishing water benchmarking, expanding Reclaimed Water Connection requirements, and adding Onsite Water Reuse requirements, on an 11-0 vote. June 10, 2021 – City Council adopted an ordinance waiving Planning Commission review of Land Development Code amendments in order to expedite implementation of water conservation strategies in the Water Forward Plan, on a 11-0 vote. September 30, 2021 – City Council adopted an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-9 (Water and Wastewater) relating to establishing new requirements for water conservation in the implementation of the Water Forward Plan, including expansion of the Reclaimed Water Connection requirement, water benchmarking, and mandatory Onsite Water Reuse for certain new developments and requiring an affordability report, on a 10-1 vote. November 9, 2023 – City Council adopted an ordinance waiving Planning Commission review of a Land Development Code amendment extending a variance of the Reclaimed Water …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 15-13 (Regulation of Onsite Water Reuse Systems) relating to establishing development project requirements and adding clarifying language to onsite water reuse regulations. Lead Department Austin Water. Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Prior Council Action: November 29, 2018 - City Council approved the Water Forward Plan on a 10-0 vote. December 11, 2019 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on first reading, on a 7-4 vote. February 13, 2020 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on second reading, on a 7-4 vote. December 10, 2020 - City Council approved an ordinance establishing City Code Chapter 15-13 relating to treatment, monitoring and reporting regulations for Onsite Water Reuse Systems, on a 10-0 vote. April 22, 2021 – City Council voted to approve an initial Pilot Incentive Program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems for the voluntary installation of alternative Onsite Water Reuse Systems, on a 10-1 vote. May 20, 2021 – City Council adopted a resolution directing staff to prepare an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-9 (Water and Wastewater) establishing water benchmarking, expanding Reclaimed Water Connection requirements, and adding Onsite Water Reuse requirements, on an 11-0 vote. June 10, 2021 – City Council adopted an ordinance waiving Planning Commission review of Land Development Code amendments in order to expedite implementation of water conservation strategies in the Water Forward Plan, on a 11-0 vote. September 30, 2021 – City Council adopted an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-9 (Water and Wastewater) relating to establishing new requirements for water conservation in the implementation of the Water Forward Plan, including expansion of the Reclaimed Water Connection requirement, water benchmarking, and mandatory Onsite Water Reuse for certain new developments and requiring an affordability report, on a 10-1 vote. September 30, 2021 – City Council voted to reauthorize the pilot incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems for the voluntary installation of alternative Onsite Water Reuse Systems, on a 10-1 vote. September 29, 2022 – City Council voted to reauthorize the pilot incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems for the voluntary installation of alternative Onsite Water Reuse Systems, …
..De Posting Language ..AppApprove a resolution authorizing Austin Water (AW) to continue a pilot program and issue incentives on a pilot basis during Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for alternative Onsite Water Reuse Systems or Reclaimed Water Connection for new commercial and multi-family developments under AW’s new regulatory framework in the total aggregate amount of $5,600,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project subject to funding availability. Lead Department Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $1,500,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Additional funding is contingent upon pending Council adoption of the proposed GoPurple Community Benefit Charge (CBC). Prior Council Action: November 29, 2018 – City Council approved the Water Forward Plan on a 10-0 vote. December 11, 2019 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on first reading, on a 7-4 vote. February 13, 2020 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on second reading, on a 7-4 vote. December 10, 2020 - City Council approved an ordinance establishing City Code Chapter 15-13 relating to treatment, monitoring and reporting regulations for Onsite Water Reuse Systems, on a 10-0 vote. April 22, 2021 – City Council voted to initially approve the Pilot Incentive Program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems for Fiscal Year 2021 for the installation of alternative Onsite Water Reuse Systems up to a total aggregate amount of $1,000,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project on a 10-1 vote. September 30, 2021 - City Council voted to reauthorize the Pilot Incentive Program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems for Fiscal Year 2022 for the installation of alternative Onsite Water Reuse Systems up to a total aggregate amount of $1,000,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project on a 10-1 vote. September 29, 2022 - City Council voted to reauthorize the Pilot Incentive Program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems for Fiscal Year 2023 for the installation of alternative Onsite Water Reuse Systems up to a total aggregate amount of $1,000,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project on a 10-1 vote. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to Blanca Madriz, Austin Water Program Coordinator at 512-972-0115 …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Agenda: April 18, 2024 Sponsor: CM Pool, District 7 Co-Sponsors: Projects Subject: Adoption of a Passive House Challenge Program for Affordable Housing RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, the City of Austin recognizes the critical need for sustainable and affordable housing solutions to address the diverse housing challenges faced by our community; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin, in alignment with its commitment to climate action, has established a comprehensive Climate Equity Plan aimed at addressing environmental and social inequities in the community; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin has also developed a robust Climate Resilience Action Plan, outlining strategies to enhance the resilience of the community in the face of climate change impacts; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin seeks to encourage and support the development of affordable housing projects that adhere to the highest standards of energy efficiency, sustainability, and equity; WHEREAS, sustainable building practices, particularly those that are passive house certified, contribute significantly to energy efficiency, reduced environmental impact, and long-term affordability; and Page 1 of 3 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 WHEREAS, innovative programs such as the Passive House Design Challenge, as demonstrated by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, have successfully incentivized and promoted the construction of energy-efficient and affordable housing units; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF AUSTIN: The City Council directs the City Manager to establish a passive house program that includes the following goals: 1. Establishment of the Austin Passive House Challenge Program: The City of Austin hereby establishes the Austin Passive House Challenge Program to incentivize the development of affordable housing projects that achieve certification from the Passive House Institute US (PHIUS). 2. Program Details: a. Affordable housing projects that certify with PHIUS shall be eligible for financial incentives of up to $4,000 per housing unit, paid in three milestone payments during design ($1,000 for hiring a consultant and committing to certification), construction ($1,500 for precertification), and completion ($1,500 for final certification). b. Funding to be delivered to the project developer in the form of grants. c. Projects are required to share construction cost data, both hard and soft, and post- occupancy energy data. 3. Funding Allocation: …
Agenda: April 18, 2024 Sponsor: CM Pool, District 7 Co-Sponsors: Projects Subject: Adoption of a Passive House Challenge Program for Affordable Housing RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, the City of Austin recognizes the critical need for sustainable and affordable housing solutions to address the diverse housing challenges faced by our community; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin, in alignment with its commitment to climate action, has established a comprehensive Climate Equity Plan aimed at addressing environmental and social inequities in the community; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin has also developed a robust Climate Resilience Action Plan, outlining strategies to enhance the resilience of the community in the face of climate change impacts; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin seeks to encourage and support the development of affordable housing projects that adhere to the highest standards of energy efficiency, sustainability, and equity; WHEREAS, sustainable building practices contribute significantly to energy efficiency, reduced environmental impact, and long-term affordability; and 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Page 1 of 3 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 WHEREAS, innovative programs such as the Passive House Design Challenge, as demonstrated by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, have successfully incentivized and promoted the construction of energy-efficient and affordable housing units within Massachusetts; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF AUSTIN: The City Council directs the City Manager to explore the cost and benefits of a passive house pilot program that includes the following potential goals: 1. Study the potential for a pilot program: Convene a group of subject matter experts and community advocates working with utility professionals in the Green Building space to study the potential for a pilot program which includes comparing the established program in Massachusetts to the Austin climate, as well as modifications that may need to be made to have a potentially successful pilot in Austin. 2. Program Details: a. Affordable housing projects that certify with PHIUS may be eligible for financial incentives based on budgetary approval and availability. Projects may be required to share construction cost data, both hard and soft, and post-occupancy energy data. 3. Reporting and Evaluation: If implemented as a pilot, the appropriate city department shall provide regular reports to the …
Austin’s Affordable Housing Passive House Challenge Presented to the Austin Resource Management Commission Feb 2024 Austin RMC 2.2024 Heating and cooling buildings accounts for one-fourth of global energy-related carbon emissions Austin RMC 2.2024 Austin RMC 2.2024 Austin RMC 2.2024 PASSIVE HOUSE BENEFITS DRAMATIC PEAK LOAD REDUCTION AND SHIFT Austin RMC 2.2024 PASSIVE HOUSE BENEFITS DURABLE NO DUST NO NOISE ENERGY EFFICIENT HEALTHY RESILIENT NO UNWANTED MOISTURE OR ODORS Austin RMC 2.2024 Austin RMC 2.2024 Austin RMC 2.2024 20 States have PH incentives in their low income housing tax credit scoring (QAPs) Austin RMC 2.2024 2017/2018 Massachusetts created a Passive House Challenge Program Austin RMC 2.2024 8 Projects (543 units) funded, Incremental costs were ~2% Energy use in these buildings is 50-70% below their peers Austin RMC 2.2024 As of January 2024 all multi family projects above 12,000 sf are mandated to certify with PH for energy code compliance in stretch code jurisdictions in MA (jurisdictions include Boston, Brookline, Watertown, Somerville, Cambridge, Acton, Aquinnah, Arlington, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Maynard, Newton, Sherborn, Stow, Truro, Wellesley, Wellfleet). Austin RMC 2.2024 Meanwhile in PA: Notably, the Passive House projects don’t seem to be more expensive to build than conventional buildings, likely thanks to the early integrated design process that development teams are compelled to engage in so that their LIHTC proposals can be competitive. According to Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) data, the construction cost premium for Passive House versus conventional projects was 5.8% in the first year, 1.6% in the second, and minus 3.3% in the third year, suggesting that learning and innovation by project teams may be driving down costs over time. LOCAL TEST DRIVES Zilker Studios • Austin, TX • 110 Units Integral Care • Austin, TX • 60 Units Temenos • • Houston, TX 95 Units 30.23 kBTU/sq. ft. 33.81 kBTU/sq. ft. PHIUS Optimized: 22.55 kBTU/sq. ft. 25.4% Reduction PHIUS Optimized: 23.52 kBTU/sq. ft. 30.4% Reduction 39.64 kBTU/sq. ft. PHIUS Optimized: 31.62 kBTU/sq. ft. 20.2% Reduction Zilker Studios • Austin, TX • 110 Units Integral Care • Austin, TX • 60 Units Temenos • • Houston, TX 95 Units And… all of these have open air corridors, which is difficult with a PH project. Enclosing the corridors nets an additional 25% EUI reduction! Zilker Studios • Austin, TX • 110 Units Integral Care • Austin, TX • 60 Units Temenos • • Houston, TX 95 Units Austin RMC 2.2024 The …
Central Texas Energy Efficiency Program Overview Christy Bell – Supervisor, EE Programs Jasmine King-Bush – Manager, EE Programs Energy Efficiency Program Overview: • ~240k customers in 19 cities* - Austin, Bee Cave, Cedar Park, Cuero, Dripping Springs, Gonzales, Kyle, Lakeway, Lockhart, Luling, Marble Falls, Mustang Ridge, Nixon, Pflugerville, Rollingwood, Shiner, Sunset Valley, West Lake Hills and Yoakum • Residential, New Construction, Commercial, Low-Income programs • Customer Education • Customer Outreach 2 Energy Efficiency Program 2023 Annual Budget vs. Actuals EDUCATION ADMIN RESIDENTIAL $350,000 $294,361 $450,000 $393,442 NEW CONSTRUCTION $541,280 COMMERCIAL $243,305 $258,290 2023 BUDGET 2023 ACTUAL 3 $922,324 $840,000 $1,673,435 Energy Efficiency Program Commercial Direct Install Rebates: • Administered by - Sink Aerators - Low-Flow Showerheads - Pre-Rinse Spray Valves - Weather Stripping - Steam Traps - Dryer Smart Devices. 4 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Commercial Program Highlights 5 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Low-Income/Free Equipment Program Highlights 2023 Totals 123 appliances replaced $336k+ in program funds disbursed 6 Energy Efficiency Program Education & Outreach: Program offerings, fact sheets, energy efficiency tips and latest Annual Report can be found on our website: texasgasservice.com/rebates. 7 Questions?
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 20, 2024 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 20, 2024 The Resource Management Commission convened in a Regular Called meeting on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Chair Louis Stone called the Resource Management Commission meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. in Attendance: Commissioner Louis Stone, Chair; Board Members/Commissioners Commissioner Paul Robbins, Vice Chair; Commissioner Trey Farmer; Commissioner GeNell Gary Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Melissa Carugati; Commissioner Charlotte Davis; Commissioner Shane Johnson; Commissioner Alison Silverstein PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Regular Meeting on November 14, 2023. The motion approving the minutes of the Resource Management Commission meeting of November 14, 2023 was approved on Commissioner Silverstein’s motion, Commissioner Gary’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Scaffidi absent and two vacancies. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approving issuance of a capacity-based incentive to KMFA Station, for the installation of solar electric systems on their facilities located at 41 Navasota St, Austin, TX, 78702, in an amount not to exceed $80,676. The motion to approve a recommendation approving the issuance of a capacity-based incentive to KMFA Station, was recommended on Vice Chair Robbins motion, Commissioner Silverstein’s second on a vote 8-0 with Commissioner Scaffidi absent and two vacancies. 3. Recommend approving issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Kensington Apartments, LLC, for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 3300 Manor Rd Austin, TX, 78723, in an amount not to exceed $184,802. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 20, 2024 STAFF BRIEFINGS The motion to approve a recommendation approving the issuance of a capacity- based incentive to Kensington Apartments, LLC, was recommended on Vice Chair Robbins motion, Commissioner Silverstein’s second on a 6-2 vote with Chair Stone and Commissioner Gary voting against, Commissioner Scaffidi absent, and two vacancies. 4. Recommend approving issuance of an incentive to the Texas Solar Energy Society for their Pathways Pilot Program to demonstrate how Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program funding can be applied to solar installations in Austin Energy service territory, in an amount not to exceed $90,000. The motion to approve a recommendation approving the issuance of an incentive to the Texas Solar Energy Society for their Pathways Pilot Program, was recommended on Commissioner Silverstein’s motion, Vice Chair Robbins second on …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY-OF-LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA February 20th, 2024 REGULAR MEETING of the ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY-OF-LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 20th, 2024 at 6:00pm (CST) CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS RM #1101 301 W 2ND ST, AUSTIN, TX 78701 MEETING AGENDA This meeting is being held in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online virtual participation via WebEx. Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or via telephone. Remote speakers must register in advance (February 19th by 12pm-Noon). All public comments will occur at the beginning of the meeting and public speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. To speak or attend remotely, residents must contact the Equity Office’s Community Services Program Coordinator, Alejandra Mireles, no later than 12pm- noon on Monday, February 19th, 2024. Please telephone call & leave a voicemail at (512) 974- 8045 or email alejandra.mireles@austintexas.gov. The information required is the speaker’s name, the item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address, and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). BOARD MEMBERS: District Commissioner District Commissioner VACANT Seonhye “Sonny” Sin 9 10 Sabrina Sha Satyajeet Dodia Kuo Yang Lily Trieu Nayer Sikder VACANT Anna Lan Mohsin Lari Mayor Hanna Huang (Chair) At-Large Padmini Jambulapati At-Large Pierre Nguyen At-Large Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan At-Large Sarah Chen (Vice-Chair) 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY-OF-LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA February 20th, 2024 CALL TO ORDER MEETING AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Discussion and possible action to approve the minutes of the COMMISSION’s SPECIAL MEETING on JANUARY 30th, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Brie Franco, Intergovernmental Affairs Officer, 2023 Legislative Update. Staff briefing regarding updating the 2012 Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. Presented by April Geruso, Planning Department. 3. Asian Desi Pacific Islander American Collective, presentation on financial needs for graduation ceremony, due to losing funding after Senate Bill 17. Discussion of City Manager’s Office leadership vacancies and hiring of those positions. 5. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Select an Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission member to represent the …
RECOMMENDATION: The Asian American Quality of Life Commission (AAQoL) recommends that City Council members continue to direct the City Manager to cultivate a transparent and coordinated process of hiring executive leadership positions within the City of Austin, including the roles of the City Manager and Directors. DESCRIPTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: WHEREAS, the City of Austin is committed to upholding good governance principles, including transparency and public accountability; and WHEREAS, recent instances of five leadership positions, transitioning from interim to permanent without public notification and feedback, based on the City’s organizational chart released in September 2023 and January 2024, have raised concerns about transparency and fairness in the hiring process; and WHEREAS, additional questions remain regarding the efficacy of the grouping of strategic offices such as Equity, Sustainability, Civil Rights, Innovation, Small Minority Business Relations and Resilience, most which operate with interim or acting leadership and three under one acting director; and WHEREAS, the recent spate of new positions and hiring of individuals without consulting City Council or the general public has raised concerns about the lack of transparency and accountability in the hiring of leaders for the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, Interim City Manager Jesús Garza, in a memo dated January 30, 2024, addressed these concerns by acknowledging ongoing communication with Council Members and outlining his plans for key personnel hires within the next 90 days; and WHEREAS, while the City Manager has discretion over hiring and organizational structure, the many appointed and newly created executive leadership positions since late 2022 has caused significant community and negative news concern; and WHEREAS, a transparent and inclusive hiring process fosters public trust, attracts qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds, and ensures a deliberate selection of the best individual for the job; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION: 1. Strongly urges City Council direct the City Manager to properly and meaningfully reinforce the authority of the Strategic Offices of Equity, Sustainability, Civil Rights, Innovation, Small Minority Business Relations and Resilience as equals alongside other City Departments with Director information listed in the City’s organizational chart; 2. Advises the City Council to adopt a policy requiring the City Manager to prioritize public listing and a competitive application process for executive leadership positions, including positions only open to internal hires; 3. Recommends that City Council considers requiring new City Manager leadership provide them with more frequent …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY-OF-LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAQoL) RECOMMENDATION 20240220-007 Transparent Hiring in Executive Leadership Date: February 20, 2024 Subject: Recommendation on Transparent Hiring in Executive Leadership Motioned by: Commissioner Hanna Huang Seconded By: Commissioner Pierre Nguyen ---- RECOMMENDATION: The Asian American Quality of Life Commission (AAQoL) recommends that City Council members continue to direct the City Manager to cultivate a transparent and coordinated process of hiring executive leadership positions within the City of Austin, including the roles of the City Manager and Directors. DESCRIPTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: WHEREAS, the City of Austin is committed to upholding good governance principles, including transparency and public accountability; and WHEREAS, recent instances of five leadership positions, transitioning from interim to permanent without public notification and feedback, based on the City’s organizational chart released in September 2023 and January 2024, have raised concerns about transparency and fairness in the hiring process; and WHEREAS, additional questions remain regarding the efficacy of the grouping of strategic offices such as Equity, Sustainability, Civil Rights, Innovation, Small Minority Business Resources and Resilience, most which operate with interim or acting leadership and three under one acting director; and WHEREAS, Interim City Manager Jesús Garza, in a memo dated January 30, 2024, addressed these concerns by acknowledging ongoing communication with Council Members and outlining his plans for key personnel hires within the next 90 days; and WHEREAS, while the City Manager has discretion over hiring and organizational structure, the many appointed and newly created executive leadership positions since late 2022 has caused significant community and negative news concern; and 1 WHEREAS, a transparent and inclusive hiring process fosters public trust, attracts qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds, and ensures a deliberate selection of the best individual for the job; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION: 1. Strongly urges City Council to direct the City Manager to properly and meaningfully reinforce the authority of the Strategic Offices of Equity, Sustainability, Civil Rights, Innovation, Small Minority Business Resources and Resilience as equals alongside other City Departments with Director information listed in the City’s organizational chart; 2. Advises the City Council to adopt a policy requiring the City Manager to prioritize public listing and a competitive application process for executive leadership positions, including positions only open to internal hires; 3. Recommends that City Council considers requiring new City Manager leadership provide them with more frequent or regularly …
88TH STATE LEGISLATURE Intergovernmental Relations Office – Brie L. Franco, Officer WHERE WE STARTED: 2022 PRE-FILED LEGISLATION • Multiple Austin-specific and General City bills were pre-filed in 2022, indicating a tough session ahead for Austin and Cities in general. • Austin Specific • District of Austin – HB 714 by Patterson • DPS Takeover of Austin Police Department – HB 880 by Slawson • Guaranteed Income Preemption – HB 553 by Troxclair • Paid Sick Leave Preemption – SB 130 by Campbell; HB 121 by Vasut • City Specific • Intra-state Commerce Preemption • Municipal Permitting • Community Advocacy (i.e. taxpayer funded lobbying) • By the time the Session began, additional bills concerning significant issues impacting Cities had been filed, such as ETJ regulation, permitting, anddisannexation. 1 88TH REGULAR SESSION STATISTICS • A total 8,153 bills and joint resolutions were filed in the 88th Regular Session, with 1,020 bills and joint resolutions filed on the final day of filing alone. • For context, a total of 7,148 bills and joint resolutions were filed in the 87th Regular Session in 2021. • IGRO tracked 1,678 bills • IGRO identified 81 priority bills that would have had a highly negative impact on City. By the end of the 88th Session, 75 of the priority negative bills failed to pass and 6 finally passed. • Governor Abbott vetoed 76 bills, many of which he said could be taken up again in a special session. No vetoed bills were taken up during the special sessions. 2 88TH SPECIAL SESSIONS: STATISTICS 1st Called Session 2nd Called Session 3rd Called Session • May 29 – June • June 27 – July 27 Filed. 13 Filed • Oct. 9 – Nov. 7 JRs Filed • 66 Bills and JRs • 94 Bills and JRs • 287 Bills and JRs Filed • No bills passed • 3 bills passed • 2 bills passed 4th Called Session* • Nov. 7 – Dec. 5 • 161 Bills and • 2 bills passed * First time a Texas governor has called a fourth special session the same year as the regular session 3 88TH SPECIAL SESSION(S) • The Governor called a total of four Special Sessions on a range of topics, including: • Cutting property-tax rates • Increasing or enhancing the penalties for criminal conduct involving the human smuggling or the operation of a stash house • Border security infrastructure and …
Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan Community Update City of Austin Boards & Commissions Meeting Winter 2024 What is Imagine Austin & why does it matter? • Imagine Austin (IA) is the City’s comprehensive plan, a guide for long-term growth, development, and land use decisions • A comprehensive plan is required by City Charter Article X containing: • Initially adopted in 2012, IA is a 30-year plan, • 231 Actions & 289 Policies • 8 Priority Programs - Overseeing implementation • 1 Growth Concept Map • 1 Community Vision • It seeks to make Austin a city of “Complete Communities”* * Areas that provide amenities, transportation, services, and opportunities that fulfill all residents’ material, social, and economic needs. Imagine Austin Update – Timeline 4 Q 3 2 ‘ 1 Q 4 2 ‘ 2 Q 4 2 ‘ 3 Q 4 2 ‘ 4 Q 4 2 ‘ 1 Q 5 2 ‘ 2 Q 5 2 ‘ 3 Q 5 2 ‘ 4 Q 5 2 ‘ 6 2 ‘ 7 2 ‘ 8 2 ‘ Project Kickstart SEP - MAR Data evaluation; City staff pre-engagement; Framework development; Contracting Engagement JUN - OCT Plan Update Draft Data ongoing; Active dev. with public input Budgeting / IA integration NOV - MAY Ongoing coordination Implementation Priority Program Implementation Enhancements Today Key highlights of IA update pre-planning efforts to date • Refinement of plan update goals & strategies (ongoing) • City collaboration (ongoing) with: • Sustainability & Resilience; and Equity • City Departments • Department Leadership • Priority Programs & Champions • Budget Office • CPIO • Equity-driven Public Participation Planning (draft complete: March/April) Reasons, Goals, Strategies for an update to Imagine Austin: Our Equity Vision The Planning Department acknowledges the history of planning in Austin, and how past planning, including the City’s 1928 Comprehensive Plan and redlining in the 1930s produced continued struggle with displacement and gentrification, and growing disparities across all quality of life outcomes, still felt today. Additionally, the Planning Department acknowledges neighborhood planning, still in place today, covers only a fraction of the city, and even as of 2016 lacked representative decision-making and transparency. Further, those plans were found to be inconsistent with the citywide vision. In sum, some plans in place today have created planning-related outcomes both inconsistent with citywide goals, and planning activities with barriers to representative decision-making. Planning understands this opportunity to learn lessons from the …
SB-17 Impact on UT ADPAC Aneesha Kandikonda(Financial Director) Rachel Joseph (Co-Director of Operations) Agenda 01 ADPAC and the MEC 03 How to help 02 SB-17 04 Discussion What is ADPAC? We are the Asian Desi Pacific-Islander American Collective! We serve as a registered student organization that: - provides community resources, identity-based events, leadership institutes, - - - the tools to fight for Asian American/immigrant rights, - and plans the ONLY graduation event for Asian American students on campus, encompassing over 50,000 students. What was the MEC? The Multicultural Engagement Center, formerly Minority Information Center, has been on campus for 36 years. We are: - a hangout space for all students as often serve as a 'home away from home' for many. - provide multiple computer stations, outlets, watch tv, study desks, spaces to talk/hangout with five full-time dedicated staff! - house five University sponsored student groups: Afrikan American Affairs (AAA), Asian Desi Pacific islander American Collective (ADPAC), Latinx Community Affairs (LCA), Native American and Indigenous Collective (NAIC), Queer Trans Black Indigenous People of Color Alliance (QTBIPOCA) - Mid-1980s - - campus. - Founder: Michael L. Davis university - 2014 History of the MEC and Student Activism at UT Students held sit-ins, protested on the mall and demanded UT Austin to withdraw investment and support for the South African economy. The student-led anti-apartheid struggle spurred increased awareness of racial fissures on - Goal: centralize academic, social and financial support resources available from the - Davis was honored with the Heman Marion Sweatt Student Legacy Award. Davis served as deputy assistant Secretary of Labor during President Obama’s first term and is now a member of the Global Institutional Services management team at T. Rowe Price What is SB-17? Prohibits diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices, policies, and programs at state funded universities in Texas Author: Sen. Brendan Creighton Date Effective: January 1st, 2024 Date Passed: June 16th, 2023 The Breakdown Constraints on: Prospective Employment 1. 2. Current Employees 3. University Power → increased political oversight, hold on state funds, state compliance audit(every 4 years) a. anti-DEI ban by Board of Regents b. DEI trainings needed for state law approved by THECB and university counsel 8 exemptions: Course Instruction, Scholarly Research, Student Orgs & Activities, Guest Speakers, Data Collection, Student Retention & Admissions, Grants & Accreditation, Initiatives for Student Achievements or Post-Graduate Outcomes SB-17 and its Consequences Under the exemptions, we should have …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY-OF-LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 02.20.2024 ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY-OF-LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 20th, 2024 The ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY-OF-LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION convened a SPECIAL meeting on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20th, 2024, in the Boards and Commissions Room #1101 in City Hall (301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701). Chair HANNA HUANG called the ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY-OF-LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING to order at 6:11 pm CST. Commissioners in Attendance: Hanna Huang (Chair) Kuo Yang Padmini Jambulapati Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Sarah Chen (Vice-Chair) Seonhye “Sonny” Sin Pierre Nguyen Sabrina Sha Nayer Sikder Mohsin Lari Commissioners Absent: Lily Trieu Anna Lan Satyajeet Dodia Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan Staff in Attendance: Alejandra Mireles – Community Services Program Coordinator, Equity Office Eric Anderson – Program Coordinator, Office of City Clerk CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1 ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY-OF-LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 02.20.2024 The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. a. Sergio Torres, Food and Resilience Coordinator, Office of Sustainability: follow up from 2021 food plan; start the process of compiling all the content from over the past two years which has included 21 workshops and 2,000 people. The office is creating a draft plan which should be ready for review and feedback from March 18-april 18. Love to hear from the Commission during a presentation or workgroup for feedback to the draft food plan in a future meeting. There will also be an online survey and an online review meeting on April 3 via zoom. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Discussion and possible action to approve the minutes of the COMMISSION’s SPECIAL MEETING on JANUARY 30th, 2024. The JANUARY 30th, 2024, the minutes were approved on COMMISSIONER SARAH CHEN’s motion, COMMISSIONER SONNY SIN’s second on a 9-0 vote. (Absent: Commissioner Lily Trieu, Anna Lan, Satyajeet Dodia, and Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan.) STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Brie Franco, Intergovernmental Affairs Officer, 2023 Legislative Update. COMMISSIONER SARAH CHEN asks what the efforts were to deflect AE bills. Answer, to mitigate taking away from those investors into the AE (the city) to get the return (go back to the budget). COMMISSIONER HANNA HUANG asks between now and the next sessions, what can the Commission do to help the work in the city. Answer, given some of the Commission’s priorities, find …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, February 15, 2024 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Pledge of Allegiance Citywide Advisory Board Update CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on January 18, 2024 CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02829: to approve the revised Utility Allowance Schedules for the Housing Choice Voucher Program 3. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02830 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) to take the following actions with regard to the Bridge at Three Hills (the “Development”) in Austin, Texas: (i) acquire the site of the Development; (ii) lease the Development site to the owner of the Development; and (iii) such other actions necessary or convenient to carry out this Resolution. 4. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02831 Approval of the renewal of the Contract for Employee Dental Insurance with United Healthcare 5. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action regarding Resolution No: 02832: Approval of renewal of Employee Medical Insurance with United Healthcare 6. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Resolution No. 02833: Approving the Award of a 5th final Year Renewal Contract For Janitorial and Day Porter Services to M & R Elite Janitorial Solutions, LLC. 7. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02834: Approval of the Revisions to the Travel Policy of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35, Austin, TX Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, February 15, 2024 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 1. 2. 3. 4. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on December 21, 2023 Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00241 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to: (i) facilitate the completion of construction, development and operation of the Bridge at Three Hills (the “Development”), which consists of multifamily housing units and associated amenities in Austin, Texas to be ground-leased from the Housing Authority of the City of Austin; (ii) cause AAHC’s affiliated limited liability company (the “General Partner”) to acquire the general partner interest in the limited partnership that owns the Development (the “Owner”); (iii) cause the Owner to modify its existing construction financing for the Development; and (iv) cause AAHC and/or the Owner to execute any such further documentation as necessary or desirable to allow the consummation of the transactions described herein. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00242 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to participate in (i) the housing tax credit application for Cameron HiLine, (ii) the housing tax credit application for Village at Collinwood, (iii) the housing tax credit application for Heritage Pointe, and (iv) the housing tax credit application for Eagle’s Landing. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00243 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing …
REVISED PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35, Austin, TX Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, February 15, 2024 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 1. 2. 3. 4. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on December 15, 2023 Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00241 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to: (i) facilitate the completion of construction, development and operation of the Bridge at Three Hills (the “Development”), which consists of multifamily housing units and associated amenities in Austin, Texas to be ground-leased from the Housing Authority of the City of Austin; (ii) cause AAHC’s affiliated limited liability company (the “General Partner”) to acquire the general partner interest in the limited partnership that owns the Development (the “Owner”); (iii) cause the Owner to modify its existing construction financing for the Development; and (iv) cause AAHC and/or the Owner to execute any such further documentation as necessary or desirable to allow the consummation of the transactions described herein. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00242 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to participate in (i) the housing tax credit application for Cameron HiLine, (ii) the housing tax credit application for Village at Collinwood, (iii) the housing tax credit application for Heritage Pointe, and (iv) the housing tax credit application for Eagle’s Landing. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00243 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable …
Regular Meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission February 14, 2024 — 6:00 pm Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Boulevard 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- 972-0115 or Blanca.Madriz@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) Sabrina Reichert (District 3) Mike Reyes, (District 4) Sam Angoori (District 5) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Judy Musgrove, Vice-Chair (District 7) Christopher Maxwell-Gaines (District 8) Marcela Tuñón Sion (District 9) Susan Turrieta, Chair (District 10) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 1. Approval of minutes from the January 17, 2024, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. 2. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract for architectural services for the Waller Creek Restack Plan with Robert Jackson and Michael McElhaney Architects, Inc., in amount not to exceed $3,000,000. (District 9) 3. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract for electrolytic cells and parts with Psi Water Technologies, Inc., for a term of three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $303,106. 4. Recommend approval to execute a contract for construction services for the 38th and 40th Streets Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project with Cedar Hills Construction, LLC, in the amount of $4,760,554 plus a $476,055 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,236,609. (District 9) 5. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract for engineering service for Handcox Water Treatment Plant Resiliency Improvements with Carollo Engineers, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $8,912,000. (District 10) 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 …
Item 2 # 24-3751 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 14, 2024 Council: February 29, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract for architectural services for the Waller Creek Restack Plan with Robert Jackson and Michael McElhaney Architects, Inc., in amount not to exceed $3,000,000. (District 9) MBE/WBE This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 9.07% MBE and 3.30% WBE participation. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Business Services, Anna Bryan-Borja Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQS) 6100 CLMP358 for these services. The solicitation was issued on August 18, 2023, and closed on September 20, 2023. Of the eight offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the best evaluated responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services, website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Document. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 14, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Waller Creek Center is a ten-story office building that was constructed in the 1980’s. The Waller Creek Restack project will be the first major effort to renovate and improve the building since its purchase by the City. The renovation will maximize the space in the building to accommodate current and future staffing needs, standardize the space, and provide uniformity throughout the building. The renovation will provide an efficient, modern, and productive work environment that will focus on sustainability, resiliency, and flexibility. The final design will align with the current design standards utilized in City offices, will provide interior architecture cohesiveness throughout Waller Creek Center, and will be LEED Silver certified. Each floor of Waller Creek Center is approximately 13,000 square feet and accommodates various Austin Water program areas and divisions. These program areas and divisions perform various support functions for the utility and will require individual space planning and programming; each floor will require MEP engineering and structural engineering as well. The renovation will cause minimal impact to the public; however, the floors that are under construction will not be open to staff or the public. Austin Water staff will continue to occupy the Item …
Item 3 # 24-3902 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 14, 2024 Council: February 29, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract for electrolytic cells and parts with Psi Water Technologies, Inc., for a term of three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $303,106. 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. Lead Department Financial Services Department Client Department Austin Water Interim Assistant Director of Operations, Mercedes Lopez-Garcia Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $35,362 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Sole Source. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 14, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide the City with approved original equipment manufacturer (OEM) electrolytic cells and repair parts provided by the contractor. This will achieve microbial inactivation requirements specified in the United States Environmental Protection Agency drinking water regulations administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the more intensive City treatment goals. This is replacing a contract that will expire March 10, 2024. The requested authorization amount for this contract was determined using departmental estimates based on historical spending, along with a small annual increase to account for an increase in repairs due to aging equipment. The contractor is the sole manufacturer and supplier of the proprietary electrolytic cells. If the City is unable to secure a contract, proper maintenance and unscheduled repairs would not be accomplished, risking component failures. These failures will affect Austin Water Treatment Operations, limiting production of safe drinking water for the City.
Item 4 # 23-3891 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 14, 2024 Council: February 29, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval to execute a contract for construction services for the 38th and 40th Streets Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project with Cedar Hills Construction, LLC, in the amount of $4,760,554 plus a $476,055 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,236,609. (District 9) MBE/WBE This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 7.64% MBE and 0.89% WBE participation. Lead Department Financial Services Department Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Charles Celauro. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $4,648,353.85 is available in the Capital Budget Austin Water. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) CLMC1012 for construction services. The solicitation was issued on October 30, 2023, and closed on December 7, 2023. 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 Financial Services, website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Document. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 14, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The 38th and 40th Streets Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project is part of the Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace, and upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks, that are in poor condition, and that impact service delivery. In addition, the program coordinates and includes wastewater lines in poor condition and in need of replacement within the project area. This project consists of the repair and replacement of existing water and wastewater mains located within the general boundaries of Red River Street (west), East 40th Street (north), North IH35 South Bound Service Road (east), and East 37th Street (south). The water system renewal includes approximately 2,650 linear feet of 8-, 12-, and 16-inch main along with service lines to individual properties and appurtenances. The wastewater system renewal includes 2,610 linear feet of 8-inch main, service lines to individual properties, and manholes. This item includes three allowances. An allowance of $10,000 will be used to address contaminated soil and water, if encountered. An allowance of $360,000 will …
Item 5 # 23-3894 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 14, 2024 Council: February 29, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract for engineering service for Handcox Water Treatment Plant Resiliency Improvements with Carollo Engineers, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $8,912,000. (District 10) MBE/WBE This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 7.47% MBE and 2.99% WBE participation. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Charles Celauro Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of the Austin Water Department. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQS) CLMP359 for these services. The solicitation was issued on September 19, 2023, and closed on November 9, 2023. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services, website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Document. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 14, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The City of Austin utilizes surface water resources from impoundments of the Colorado River for its potable water supply. Austin Water operates three existing Water Treatment Plants (WTPs), which are the Ullrich WTP, the Davis WTP and the Handcox WTP. The Ullrich WTP and Davis WTP draw water from Lake Austin and Handcox WTP draws water from Lake Travis. The Handcox Water Treatment Plant, located at 6800 RM 620 North, Austin, TX. 78732, was completed in 2014 and has a rated treatment capacity of 50 million gallons per day (MGD), in accordance with the operating permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Since Winter Storm Uri, Austin Water maintains a minimum available treatment capacity from all three water treatment plants at all times, which limits the ability to take equipment offline for regular maintenance. During the original construction of Handcox WTP, process redundancy was removed to reduce construction cost. This project will bring Handcox to the level of process redundancy at Ullrich and Davis WTPs. The contract will provide qualified professional engineering services for the planning, design, construction, and warranty phase services for the Handcox Water Treatment Plant Resiliency Item 5 # 23-3894 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 14, …
Item 6 # 24-3932 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 14, 2024 Council: March 7, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an interlocal agreement between the City of Austin (“City”) and Travis County to jointly fund the design and construction of oversized reclaimed water mains and appurtenances within the Central Business District that will provide service to Travis County’s Civil and Family Court Building (“TCCFC”) at 1700 Guadalupe St. and Travis County’s Probate Court Building (“TCPC”) at 200 W. 8th St. (District 9) Lead Department Austin Water. Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Environmental, Planning and Development Services, Kevin Critendon Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 14, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The City of Austin owns and operates a reclaimed water system which takes highly treated wastewater effluent from its wastewater treatment plants and provides that water for non-potable uses to off-set potable water demand in the city. The City and Travis County propose to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement regarding the construction of oversized reclaimed water mains to provide reclaimed water service to the Travis County Civil and Family Court (“TCCFC”) building at 1700 Guadalupe St. and the Travis County Probate Court (“TCPC”) building at 200 W. 8th St. Austin Water has existing reclaimed water mains within E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and W. 7th St., from which extensions will be made to serve TCCFC and TCPC. The City is proposing to oversize the reclaimed water mains in order to serve additional properties within the Central Service reclaimed water pressure zone consistent with the City’s long range planning goals for this area. If approved by City Council, the City will fund design, permitting, and construction of these projects and Travis County will reimburse the City over a specified period of time for its proportionate share of the oversized reclaimed water mains. The proposed oversized improvements include: • • Construction of approximately 2,750 feet of 16-inch reclaimed water main from the existing 12-inch reclaimed water main at E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and San Jacinto Blvd. and extend west along E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., south along San Antonio St., east along E. 18th St., and terminate near the Guadalupe St. intersection. Construction of approximately 850 feet of …
Item 7 # 24-3949 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 14, 2024 Council: March 7, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract for HACH reagents, lab supplies, parts, and services with Hach Company d/b/a HACH CO or OTT HydroMet, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $4,926,408. 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. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department Austin Water Interim Assistant Director of Operations, Mercedes Garcia-Lopez Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $985,281 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Sole Source. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 14, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide service and parts for reagents, probes, and lab supplies that are specific and proprietary to the HACH instruments used at water and wastewater treatment plants, in addition to Laboratory, Water Distribution, and Wastewater Collection Divisions of Austin Water. The supplies and services are used in field process analysis, on-line analyzers, and benchtop lab meters for water quality compliance and process control monitoring. Analyses are required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and may be performed hourly, daily, weekly, and/or monthly to ensure compliance. HACH Company d/b/a HACH CO or OTT HydroMet is the manufacturer and sole authorized distributor of these services and parts, reagents, probes, and lab supply which are required to be used with this lab equipment to protect the warranty and ensure accurate results. This contract will replace a contract that expires on October 13, 2024. The recommended contractor is the current provider of these services. The requested authorization amounts were determined using departmental estimates and historical spending. If a contract is not secured, Austin Water will not meet the requirements of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality which could result in a disruption of services to the public.
Item 8 # 24-4072 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 14, 2024 Council: March 7, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval of an amendment to City Code Chapter 25-9 (Water and Wastewater) relating to clarifying requirements for water conservation in the implementation of the Water Forward Plan, including distances for the Reclaimed Water Connection requirement, clarifying definitions, and modifying variances including adding certain affordable housing exemptions for Reclaimed Water Connections and Onsite Water Reuse requirements. Lead Department Austin Water Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Environmental, Planning and Development Services, Kevin Critendon Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Prior Council Action: November 29, 2018 - City Council approved the Water Forward Plan on a 10-0 vote. December 11, 2019 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on first reading, on a 7-4 vote. February 13, 2020 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on second reading, on a 7-4 vote. December 10, 2020 - City Council approved an ordinance establishing City Code Chapter 15-13 relating to treatment, monitoring and reporting regulations for Onsite Water Reuse Systems, on a 10-0 vote. April 22, 2021 – City Council voted to approve an initial Pilot Incentive Program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems for the voluntary installation of alternative Onsite Water Reuse Systems, on a 10-1 vote. May 20, 2021 – City Council adopted a resolution directing staff to prepare an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-9 (Water and Wastewater) establishing water benchmarking, expanding Reclaimed Water Connection requirements, and adding Onsite Water Reuse requirements, on an 11- 0 vote. June 10, 2021 – City Council adopted an ordinance waiving Planning Commission review of Land Development Code amendments in order to expedite implementation of water conservation strategies in the Water Forward Plan, on a 11-0 vote. September 30, 2021 – City Council adopted an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-9 (Water Item 8 # 24-4072 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 14, 2024 Council: March 7, 2024 and Wastewater) relating to establishing new requirements for water conservation in the implementation of the Water Forward Plan, including expansion of the Reclaimed Water Connection requirement, water benchmarking, and mandatory Onsite Water Reuse for certain new …
Item 9 # 24-4073 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 14, 2024 Council: March 7, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval of an amendment to City Code Chapter 15-13 (Regulation of Onsite Water Reuse Systems) relating to establishing development project requirements and adding clarifying language to onsite water reuse regulations. Lead Department Austin Water Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Environmental, Planning and Development Services Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Prior Council Action: November 29, 2018 - City Council approved the Water Forward Plan on a 10-0 vote. December 11, 2019 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on first reading, on a 7-4 vote. February 13, 2020 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on second reading, on a 7-4 vote. December 10, 2020 - City Council approved an ordinance establishing City Code Chapter 15-13 relating to treatment, monitoring and reporting regulations for Onsite Water Reuse Systems, on a 10-0 vote. April 22, 2021 – City Council voted to approve an initial Pilot Incentive Program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems for the voluntary installation of alternative Onsite Water Reuse Systems, on a 10-1 vote. May 20, 2021 – City Council adopted a resolution directing staff to prepare an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-9 (Water and Wastewater) establishing water benchmarking, expanding Reclaimed Water Connection requirements, and adding Onsite Water Reuse requirements, on an 11- 0 vote. June 10, 2021 – City Council adopted an ordinance waiving Planning Commission review of Land Development Code amendments in order to expedite implementation of water conservation strategies in the Water Forward Plan, on a 11-0 vote. September 30, 2021 – City Council adopted an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-9 (Water and Wastewater) relating to establishing new requirements for water conservation in the implementation of the Water Forward Plan, including expansion of the Reclaimed Water Connection requirement, water benchmarking, and mandatory Onsite Water Reuse for certain new Item 9 # 24-4073 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 14, 2024 Council: March 7, 2024 developments and requiring an affordability report, on a 10-1 vote. September 30, 2021 – City Council voted to reauthorize the pilot incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse …
Item 10 # 24-4074 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 14, 2024 Council: March 7, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing Austin Water (AW) to continue a pilot program and issue incentives on a pilot basis during Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for alternative Onsite Water Reuse Systems or Reclaimed Water Connections for new commercial and multi-family developments under AW’s new regulatory framework in the total aggregate amount of $5,600,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project subject to funding availability. Lead Department Austin Water Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director for Environmental, Planning and Development Services, Kevin Critendon Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Prior Council Action: Click or tap here to enter text. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 14, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. February 20, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: This action is one of four proposed Council items related to implementing Austin Water's new "GoPurple Program" to accelerate the expansion of Austin's centralized reclaimed system and onsite reuse. These are essential strategies in Austin's Water Forward plan to meet long-range needs for a secure and sustainable water future. The requested authorization will allow Austin Water (AW) to continue to administer the Pilot Incentive Program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems and Reclaimed Water system connections, without additional Council approval, and issue reservations of incentives to commercial and multi- family customers during Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for the installation of alternative Onsite Water Reuse Systems and Reclaimed Water system connections up to a total aggregate amount of $5,600,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project. The incentives will be paid out over multiple years if projects can meet program guidelines and deadlines for the design, construction, and operation of the Onsite Water Reuse Systems or connection to the City’s Reclaimed Water System. On April 22, 2021, Council authorized the initial Pilot Incentive Program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. It has since been reauthorized annually, for subsequent fiscal years. The purpose of this enhanced incentive program is to help promote affordable development and gather additional information on the design, engineering, installation, operation, maintenance, cost, permitting and application of the regulatory guidance needed for the successful implementation of these onsite systems and reclaimed water system connections. Item 10 # 24-4074 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 14, 2024 …
Item 11 # 24-4075 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 14, 2024 Council: March 7, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval of an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Austin Water (AW) Fee Schedule (Ordinance No.20230816-007) to add a dedicated GoPurple component of the Community Benefit Charge (CBC) of $0.15 cents per thousand gallons to support Reuse Strategies in the Water Forward Plan and amending Austin Water's 2023-2024 Operating Budget (Ordinance No.20230816- 008) to reflect the corresponding revenue and appropriation increase of $4,100,000. Lead Department Austin Water Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director for Environmental, Planning and Development Services, Kevin Critendon Prior Council Action: August 15, 2023 – Council approved an ordinance (Ordinance No. 20230816-007) authorizing fees, fines, and other charges to be set or charged by the City for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, beginning on October 1, 2023, and ending on September 30, 2024. August 15, 2023 – Council approved an ordinance (Ordinance No.20230816-008) adopting the Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 14, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This action is one of four proposed Council items related to implementing Austin Water's new "GoPurple Program" to accelerate the expansion of Austin's centralized reclaimed system and onsite reuse. These are essential strategies in Austin's Water Forward plan to meet long-range needs for a secure and sustainable water future. GoPurple Program Austin Water continues to expand its centralized reclaimed water infrastructure (known as “purple pipe”) throughout Austin. This system delivers non-drinking water for irrigation, cooling towers, toilet/urinal flushing, and virtually any use not requiring higher-quality drinking water. Expanding the use of reclaimed water builds Austin’s resilience against drought and climate change by diversifying our water supply. Reclaimed water is a renewable resource that is less expensive to treat, and users are charged lower rates. All customers benefit from the expansion of the reclaimed water system, which is a key strategy in Austin’s Water Forward 100-year water supply plan. The GoPurple CBC will fund the reclaimed water system expansion as well as incentive programs to expand the use of reclaimed water within new development projects. Austin Water’s customers who are enrolled in the Customer Assistance Program (CAP) do not pay this Community Benefit Charge so their water and wastewater bills will not be impacted by this proposed increase. The impact will be a $1.47 monthly increase for the …
WATER FORWARD R E U S E S T R AT E G I E S One City, One Water: A plan for the next 100 years Water and Wastewater Commission - February 14, 2024 Agenda Water Forward Overview Reuse Strategies Addressing Affordability Key 2024 Activities to Advance Reuse 2 Water Forward Water Forward is Austin’s 100-year integrated water resource plan, unanimously adopted by Council in November 2018. Water Forward identifies diverse and environmentally conscious water management strategies to adapt to growth, drought, and climate change and ensure a sustainable, resilient, equitable, and affordable water future for our community. 3 Austin’s Water Supply: 325,000 Acre Feet Per Year Colorado River: • Combination of State-granted water rights & long-term contract with LCRA • Up to 325,000 acre-feet per year (afy) LCRA reservation & use fees pre-paid in 1999 • Additional use payments trigger when average for 2 consecutive years exceeds 201,000 afy Centralized Reclaimed System 4 Water Forward Guiding Principles Water Forward is updated on a 5-year cycle. The updated plan will be submitted for Council Approval in November 2024. Resiliency Inclusive approach + Community values Diverse strategies Equity + Affordability Protect the Colorado River Reduce operational risks Focus on local supplies 5 WATER FORWARD One City One Water One Approach Environmental Sustainability & Climate Equity Affordability Reliability & Resiliency 6 Climate Change Planning for Uncertainty Population Growth 7 Combined Storage Lakes Buchanan and Travis 8 Water Forward Strategies Reuse Conservation Supply Partnerships 9 Why Now? Why Reuse? 1999 2024 10 Value of Reuse Affordability • $10M+ Annual Cost Savings to Customers Reliability & Resiliency Environmental Sustainability Centralized Reclaimed System 11 AW & COA Leading the Way Advancing Reuse Central Library Permitting & Development Center Austin Energy Headquarters Other Developments • Austin Peace Academy • Waterloo Park Restrooms • Mueller Visitor Center • Travis County Community Center 12 Reuse Strategies Water Forward WF18 Implementation Progress Reuse & Conservation Implementation Highlights Reuse Onsite Water Reuse System (OWRS) regulatory framework and incentive approved by Council New Voluntary Reclaimed Water Connection incentive developed 14 Conservation Water benchmarking, onsite water reuse, and extension of reclaimed water connection requirements approved by Council Investments to Advance Reuse Walnut Creek WWTP Reclaimed Water Initiative Phase 1A&B Central Zone Projects 51st Street Tank Bulk Fill Stations Montopolis Tank & Pump Station Planning and Development Center …
HANDCOX Water Treatment Plant Resilience Improvements Charles Celauro, P.E. Engineering Services Assistant Director Water & Wastewater Commission February 14, 2024 Austin’s Water Supply: 325,000 Acre Feet Per Year Centralized Reclaimed System 2 Drinking Water Treatment Davis Plant (1954) – 118 MGD Ullrich Plant (1968) – 167 MGD Handcox Plant (2014) – 50 MGD ___________________________ Combined Water Treatment Capacity up to 335 Million Gallons per Day Handcox Resilience Improvements Provides baseline maintenance capacity of 50MGD: Allows a minimum of 235MGD combined from all AW WTPs Prepares AW for climate change impacts Increases available treatment capacity during maintenance activities Increases ability to handle solids Does NOT rerate the plant for additional capacity beyond 50MGD Addresses: Winter Storm Uri After Action Report and supported recommendations from the Winter Storm Working Group Recommendations from the External Review 4 Winter Storm Working Group The WSWG was formed with members of this Commission to support AW in developing a thorough and objective review following Winter Storm Uri. The WSWG reviewed and prioritized the following recommendations: Maintain available water production capacity at WTPs to meet demand planning criteria (CP-5). Implement improvements at the WTPs to provide additional flexibility in maintenance scheduling (CP-6). Increase sludge storage and disposal capabilities at treatment plants (CP-8). 5 Austin Water External Review Recommended planning to offset hot and cold climate change impacts: Identify possible future scenarios, study such scenarios, identify possible solutions, and plan implementation programs for possible and probable future water quality and treatment challenges (2.7-3). Prepare for sudden requests for additional water treatment (2.8-2). 6 Handcox WTP 7 Resilience Improvements Baseline Maintenance Capacity of 50 MGD Improvements Additional up-flow clarifier Additional sludge thickener Additional sludge holding tank Additional washwater settling basin New treated water pumping 8 Resilience Improvements Additional Improvements: New potable water pipeline between plant and the low-service pump station Replacing Programmable Logic Controllers and network switches throughout the plant Freight elevator for lime building (O&M) 9 Resilience Improvements Additional washwater settling basin Additional sludge thickener New treated water pumping 10 Programmable Logic Controllers Additional sludge holding tank Additional up-flow clarifier Freight Elevator Lime Building Resilience Improvements Proposed Potable Water Line 11 Questions?
Austin Water External Review Implementation Progress Report Water and Wastewater Commission | February 14, 2024 Implementation Progress November 2023 Do Not Agree Do not agree 8% 8% 33 Implemented Recommendations 14 Recommendations Underway 2 Recommendations Planned 4 Recommendations Do Not Agree Planned Planned 4% 4% Underway Underway 26% 26% Implemented 62% Implemented 62% 2 Implementation Progress February 2024 Do Not Agree Do not agree 8% 8% 41 Implemented Recommendations 8 Recommendations Underway 4 Recommendations Do Not Agree Underway Underway 15% 15% 3 Implemented 77% Implemented 77% Progress Highlights New Implemented Employee Leadership & Development • Continue to advocate for increased operator salaries. Operations and Engineering • Conduct a seasonal backwash performance evaluation and implement a routine filter • Re-evaluate plant capital projects based on comprehensive conditions assessments and media monitoring program. communicate with plant staff. Public Information • Enhance understanding of the CIP process throughout the organization. 4 Progress Highlights New Implemented • Identify possible future scenarios that could present water quality and treatment Emergency Management challenges; implement solutions. SOPs and Training • Develop a plan to manage cross-training between operations and maintenance staff. • Develop a regulatory and water quality training program, as well as regular CIP program updates, for plant staff. • Review oil spill response plan and update where needed. 5 Remaining Recommendations Underway Long-term implementation with updates to AWOC in 2024: Recruitment, Retention and Training Updates • Employee & Leadership Development • Reporting Structure • SOPs and Training My ATX Water Update 6 Questions
