2612 S. 1st Street SP-2021-0219C Board of Adjustments November 14, 2024 1 ITEM05/1-PRESENTATION ITEM05/2-PRESENTATION ITEM05/3-PRESENTATION ITEM05/4-PRESENTATION Timeline 1979 - zoning Ordinance No. 790719-B rezoned 600 Cumberland and 2612 S 1st Street from A (Residence, First Height and Area) to GR (General Retail, First Height and Area), via City of Austin case no. C14-78-025. 2008 - zoning Ordinance No. 20080110-097 rezoned 600 Cumberland from GR to GR-V (Community Commercial – Vertical Mixed Use Building), via City of Austin case no. C14-2007- 0238. 2017 – zoning Ordinance No. 20180201-116 rezoned 2610 S. 1st Street from SF-3 (Family Residence – converted from A in 1984) to GR-V (Community Commercial – Vertical Mixed Use Building), via City of Austin case no. C14-2017-0137. 2024 – zoning Ordinance No. 20240516-003 rezoned 600 Cumberland and 2610 S. 1st from GR-V to GR-V-ETOD-DBETOD (Community Commercial – Vertical Mixed Use Building – Equitable Transit Oriented Development – Density Bonus ETOD) and 2612 S 1st Street from GR to GR-ETOD-DBETOD (Community Commercial – Equitable Transit Oriented Development – Density Bonus ETOD). 5 ITEM05/5-PRESENTATION Project Overview • 118 for-rent units: 60% MFI: 23 Units 80% MFI: 36 Units 120% MFI: 48 Units Market: 11 Units • 6,722 SF – Ground Floor Retail & Restaurant • Parking: • 84 spaces provided • 0.7 Parking Ratio • 9 bicycle spaces 6 ITEM05/6-PRESENTATION Request We respectfully request your approval of the request for a variance of the following Equitable Transit Oriented Development (ETOD) compatibility requirements set forth in LDC §25-2-654(H): 1. 2. (3) that requires any structure that is located less than 50 feet from any part of a triggering property may not exceed 60 feet. (3) that requires any structure that is located less than 2’-4 27/32” to 5’-6” (varies) from any part of a triggering property may not exceed 60 feet. (4)(a) that requires a compatibility buffer width of 25 feet from a triggering property. (4)(a) that requires a compatibility buffer width of 2’-4 27/32” to 5’-6” (varies) from a triggering property. 7 ITEM05/7-PRESENTATION
ITEM05/8-PRESENTATION ITEM05/9-PRESENTATION BOA Required Findings 1. The requirement does not allow for a reasonable use of property; Non-standard shape of the site and the narrow southern lot. Buffer removes approximately 31% of the site area from development. 2. The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property and is not generally characteristic of the area in which the property is located; S. 1st Street is a Core Transit Corridor. Neighboring S. 1st properties with adjacent single-family zoning have lot widths greater than 100’ for any future redevelopment. 3. Development under the variance does not: • Alter the character of the area adjacent to the property; S. 1st Commercial & Mixed-Use Corridor with minimal buffers to Single Family Residences • Impair the use of adjacent property that is developed in compliance with the City requirements; o Project designed with screening and adjacent use in mind. • Impair the purposes of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located. ETOD – Project enhances transit supportive uses and increases housing options. 1010 ITEM05/10-PRESENTATION ITEM05/11-PRESENTATION ITEM05/12-PRESENTATION ITEM05/13-PRESENTATION ITEM05/14-PRESENTATION ITEM05/15-PRESENTATION ITEM05/16-PRESENTATION
ITEM05/24-PRESENTATION ITEM05/25-PRESENTATION ITEM05/26-PRESENTATION ITEM05/27-PRESENTATION ITEM05/28-PRESENTATION Equitable Transit Oriented Development The purpose of the equitable transit-oriented development (ETOD) combining district is to enhance transit-supportive uses, encourage more intentional and equitable land stewardship with increased bicycle, pedestrian, and transit connectivity, housing options and opportunities, public realm activation, and new economic opportunities near public transit. §25-2-182(A). 29 ITEM05/29-PRESENTATION
ITEM05/30-PRESENTATION ITEM05/31-PRESENTATION Request We respectfully request your approval of the request for a variance of the following Equitable Transit Oriented Development (ETOD) compatibility requirements set forth in LDC §25-2-654(H): 1. 2. (3) that requires any structure that is located less than 50 feet from any part of a triggering property may not exceed 60 feet. (3) that requires any structure that is located less than 2’-4 27/32” to 5’-6” (varies) from any part of a triggering property may not exceed 60 feet. (4)(a) that requires a compatibility buffer width of 25 feet from a triggering property. (4)(a) that requires a compatibility buffer width of 2’-4 27/32” to 5’-6” (varies) from a triggering property. 32 ITEM05/32-PRESENTATION 33 ITEM05/33-PRESENTATION ITEM05/34-PRESENTATION ITEM05/35-PRESENTATION Possible Zoning Approach From: GR-V-ETOD-DBETOD and GR-ETOD-DBETOD To: MF-6 (Multifamily Residence Highest Density) To: DB-90 (Density Bonus 90) - Affordable Units Required - Ground Floor Commercial Required - Site Specific Amendment per § 25-2-1054 - BOA Variance request for 25’ Buffer instead of BOA Variance Request - No Commercial Required - No Affordable Housing Required - Does not meet intent of the zoning district 3636 ITEM05/36-PRESENTATION Property Details Size: • 0.519-acres total Current Use: • Vacant Transit/Access: • Core Transit Corridor – S. 1st Street • CapMetro Bus • Route 10 along S. 1st Street • Route 105 along S. 5th Street • Routes 1, 486, 108 along S. Congress 37 ITEM05/37-PRESENTATION Project Details Unit Count: • 118 Units Commercial Space: • 6,722 SF – Ground Floor Retail & Restaurant Parking: • 84 spaces provided • 0.7 Parking Ratio • 9 bicycle spaces (within S. 1st Right-of-Way) 38 ITEM05/38-PRESENTATION
2003 Arpdale Street BOA Presentation NOVEMBER 2024 ITEM07/1-PRESENTATION Variance Summary § 25-2-492 – Decrease the minimum side setback from 5 ft to 4 ft § 25-2-773 - Decrease the minimum lot size from 5,750 square feet to 5,500 square feet - Decrease the minimum rear setback from 10 ft to 5.5 ft Below is a site plan of the building which has been in its current form since the early 1990’s 2 ITEM07/2-PRESENTATION Unique Circumstances and Characteristics Reliance on TCAD • Owner relied on TCAD when purchasing the home. • TCAD reports the site area as 5,752.90 sf 3 ITEM07/3-PRESENTATION Unique Circumstances and Characteristics Minor Reduction in Lot Size Converted in 1990’s • Most properties in the subdivision were platted in the forties or fifties at 6,000 square feet or more, and so they were unaffected when the minimum lot size of 5750 sf went into effect. It appears, however, that sometime after the house and garage were built, a portion of this lot was sold. The resulting deficiency was not recognized until about 5 years ago. This circumstance is unique within this area. • Not all lots in the area have a structure built in 1949 that was converted to an accessory dwelling in the early 1990’s. Poor Record Keeping and Enforcement • Poor construction record keeping and poor permit enforcement results in the owner inheriting an unpermitted accessory dwelling Setbacks have been in place since 1949 • The structure and foundation have been in place since 1949, so the setback can not change. 4 ITEM07/4-PRESENTATION Support for Approval Neighborhood Support (verified by signatures) • Over 80% of the owners within 300 ft are in support of the variance • No recorded problems or complaints • Neighbors felt like this variance is a non-issue since this request involves an existing structure already being used as an ADU. • They do not feel like this ADU should be subject to regulations intended to limit the amount of new construction and conversions in the area. 5 ITEM07/5-PRESENTATION Support for Approval No History of Issues • No complaints against the house or ADU have been recorded for over 64 years • Verified by open record request Existing Structure Increases Affordable Housing Stock • Site has been in its current configuration for over 30 years • Several other houses in the Rabb Inwood subdivision have ADU’s • Adding this to the housing stock …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT November 14, 2024 AT 5:30PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required email for elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-2202. remote participation by telephone. To remotely, register speak to ___ Bianca A Medina-Leal ___ Brian Poteet ___ Margaret Shahrestani ___ Janel Venzant ___ Michael Von Ohlen ___ Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice-Chair)) ___Thomas Ates ___Jeffery Bowen ___Marcel Gutierrez-Garza ___Yung-ju Kim The Board of Adjustment may go into closed session to receive advice from legal counsel regarding any item on this agenda (Private consultation with legal counsel – Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code). AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on October 14, 2024. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for October 14, 2024 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. Previous Postponed cases: 2. C15-2024-0028 Peterson 1406 S 3rd Street Haim Joseph Mahlof (Green Bay Remodeling, Inc.) for Wendy Jo 3. On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-779 (Small Lot Single-Family Residential Use) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 15 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) in order to attach a second story deck in a “SF-4A-NP”, Single- Family - Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Plan). C15-2024-0031 Victoria Haase for Austin Area School for Dyslexics, Inc. 2615 ½ Hillview Road 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations): Height Requirements to increase the height from 35 feet (maximum On-Line Link: ITEM03 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2, PART3; The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section: …
Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association November 6, 2024 RE: Board of Adjustments Public Hearing - Nov 14, 2024 ITEM02: C15-2024-0028, Project Address: 1406 S 3rd St. (District 9) Variance Request: decrease the minimum front yard setback from 15 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested). The Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association (BCNA) recommends that the applicant utilize setback averaging to determine if a variance is needed. The BCNA zoning committee met with the applicant on October 14, 2024, to discuss the case and provided our feedback to the applicant. Setback Averaging is described under § Title 25, Chapter 25-2, Subchapter F, Article 2, 2.3 FRONT YARD SETBACK The BCNA has considered the applicant's case and supports the use of setback averaging to accomplish the decrease in the minimum front yard setback requested by the applicant. Sincerely, President Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association, P.O. Box 3683, Austin, Texas 78764 ITEM02/1-LATE BACKUP
ITEM05/1-LATE BACKUP ITEM05/2-LATE BACKUP ITEM05/3-LATE BACKUP ITEM05/4-LATE BACKUP ITEM05/5-LATE BACKUP ITEM05/6-LATE BACKUP ITEM05/7-LATE BACKUP ITEM05/8-LATE BACKUP ITEM05/9-LATE BACKUP ITEM05/10-LATE BACKUP ITEM05/11-LATE BACKUP ITEM05/12-LATE BACKUP ITEM05/13-LATE BACKUP ITEM05/14-LATE BACKUP 2. Reasonable Use: The applicant then builds on top of their unfounded hardship claim to say that the “unique” property has an “irregular shape” and is “exceptionally narrow,” and thus deprives the owner of “reasonable use”. Please reference the above reasoning on how the property is neither an irregular shape nor is it exceptionally narrow. Again, the owner knowledgably purchased this standard-size Cumberland property alongside the two S 1st properties for his development. This, yet again, is a self-imposed limitation the owner was aware of when purchasing and designing his commercial development. 3. Area Character: In responding to the area character criterion, the applicant does not adequately address how their 118 unit, 87 foot tall multifamily design may actually impact the neighborhood. If the Board grants the variances, the extended height, added volume of units, lack of parking per unit, and proximity to single-family homes will have a very clear negative impact on the single-family neighbors. The applicant makes two main claims regarding this criterion: a) that there are other multifamily developments along S 1st, and b) there are other commercial buildings with less than 25 foot rear setbacks in the area. In addressing a), the applicant is correct that there are multifamily developments along S 1st, but it is important to note that those developments are all 5 levels or fewer. They appear to maintain the 60 foot code-required setback height from the single-family homes in the area. As for b), there are several commercial businesses in the area which impinge on the 25 foot rear setback, however, all of those businesses are one level or less. Their impact on the adjacent single-family homes is minimal due to their low height. The setback proposed is far too close to 2613 S 2nd St and other adjacent houses and without the proper setback, drainage and potential flooding is a concern. The proposed development will be so tall it will tower over the single-family homes on S 2nd and S 3rd Streets and “diminish privacy”. The added units provided by the added height will “increase traffic on adjacent streets,” and the lack of parking per unit will certainly make S 2nd St, S 3rd St, and Stacy Ln the de facto 24h/7days/week permanent …
ITEM06/1-LATE BACKUP Steering Committee Members: Christopher Hurst AIA, Chair Paula Hern, Meghan Yancy, Claudette Kazzoun, Rob Kish, Steve Amos, Germaine Curry, Margaret Sullivan, William Osborn, David Schofman, Shawn Shillington, Erika Tatum November 13, 2024 RE: C15-2024-0041 – Thomas M. Schiefer and Meghann Elena Rosales – 1607 West 10th St.- Agenda Item 6 Dear Chair Cohen and BOA Members, I hope this letter finds you well. The Old West Austin Neighborhood Association supports the variance request to allow an increase in impervious coverage at 1607 W 10th Street. This property has been historically designated through the City as the Mary Baylor House and it reflects the dedication the owners have put into preserving its history. Thomas and Meghann, the owners, rebuilt this home with their own hands, along with the help of friends and the local community—no contractors, no professionals—just them, much like the original construction of the house itself. The goal with the proposed addition is simple and in line with the ongoing commitment to both the history of the home and the OWANA neighborhood. The intent is to build a small rectangular extension off the back of the house that mirrors the width and height of the original structure. This design will ensure that the addition does not take away from or overwhelm the original house, preserving the character and historical significance of the property. Importantly, none of the original house will be altered or demolished, except for a minor adjustment to the back eaves. The materials will be complementary to the original style, ensuring the extension blends seamlessly without replicating the original architecture. The requested variance is for an increase in impervious coverage, from the current 45% to 58%. This increase is necessary due to a few unique hardships tied to the history of the property and recent changes in zoning regulations: 1. Deed History: A portion of the property was dedicated to the City in the past to expand the road, which reduced our total allowable building area. 2. Neighbor Encroachment: Portions of the neighbor's property encroach onto the lot, effectively taking approximately 202 square feet from the total allowable building area, further restricting the space for the proposed extension. 3. Zoning Amendments: The Home 2 zoning amendments recently enacted removed the need for a variance in setbacks and building cover, but unfortunately, these amendments now limit the impervious cover to just 45%. OWANA’s neighborhood plan, which …
ITEM07/1-LATE BACKUP_OPPOSITION ITEM07/2-LATE BACKUP_OPPOSITION November 8, 2024 To: Board of Adjustment, City of Austin Re: Case C15-2024-0042 (2003 Arpdale), Nov. 14, 2024, Agenda item 7 Dear Chair and Board Members, On August 9, 2021, the Board of Adjustment granted a lot-size variance at 2003 Arpdale, the same variance being requested today. The hearing in 2021 followed the administrative resolution of years of work-without-permit issues and code violations, including confirmation that the accessory structure does not require variances from the side and rear setbacks. Since the 2021 variance, several permits have been issued at this address, and some of them are still active. Unless the applicant can show that a department director has reversed the previous decisions or somehow overturned the Board of Adjustment variance, there is no reason to rehear the case. In short, the applicant has not been denied reasonable use. to submit a formal appeal of a written administrative decision or to challenge the department’s code interpretation. Simply re-applying for a variance that has already been granted makes no sense. Perhaps the Board can postpone the case and request clarification from the department director. size variance granted in August 2021; the first, on page 3, is from myself on behalf of the Zilker Neighborhood Association, and the other, on page 6, is from Jeff Jack, a former member of the Board of Adjustment. To summarize, regarding the setbacks: City of Austin, clarifying that a side yard setback variance is not required at 2003 Arpdale. In 2019 I received the following e-mail from Susan Barr, the residential plans examiner for the Attached are two letters explaining the intricacies of this case and the justification for the lot- If the department director has reversed the previous decisions, the applicant’s remedy would be From: Barr, Susan [mailto:Susan.Barr@austintexas.gov] Sent: Monday, May 13, 2019 9:54 AM To: latherton Cc: Dave Piper; 'Jeff Jack'; Gonzales, Rodney Subject: RE: 2003 Arpdale Appeal of BP #17-074166 Dear Ms. Atherton, Please keep me posted on the results of the Zilker Neighborhood Association discussion. In regards to the side yard setback, structures that were permitted in the distant past that do not meet current yard setbacks are considered legal, non-complying. Since a permit for the garage was found, it’s distance of 4.4’ from the side property line is legal and does not require a special exception. Best Regards, Susan It was also determined that no variance is required …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES Thursday, November 14, 2024 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Special called meeting on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:31 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates, Jeffery Bowen, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, , Brian Poteet, Maggie Shahrestani, Janel Venzant Board Members/Commissioners Absent Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Yung-ju Kim, Michael Von Ohlen PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on October 14, 2024. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for October 14, 2024 The minutes from the meeting October 14, 2024, were approved on Chair’s Jessica Cohen motion, Board member Janel Venzant second, No Objections. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. Postponement requests to December 9, 2024: Items 2-10 postponed to December 9, 2024 due to the absence of a sufficient number of Board Members required for a formal vote on each case Chair Jessia Cohen motion to postponement Items 2-10 to December 9, 2024; Board member Janel Venzant second on 8-0 votes; ITEMS 2-10 POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 9, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. Previous Postponed cases: 2. C15-2024-0028 Peterson 1406 S 3rd Street Haim Joseph Mahlof (Green Bay Remodeling, Inc.) for Wendy Jo 3. On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-779 (Small Lot Single-Family Residential Use) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback from 15 feet (required) to 5 feet (requested) in order to attach a second story deck in a “SF-4A-NP”, Single- Family - Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Plan). Postponed to December 9, 2024 due to the absence of a sufficient number of Board Members required for a formal vote on each case C15-2024-0031 Victoria Haase for Austin Area School for Dyslexics, Inc. 2615 ½ Hillview Road 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations): On-Line Link: ITEM03 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2, PART3; The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 13, 2024 6:00 PM CITY HALL ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Gustavo Valle, at Gustavo.Valle@AustinTexas.gov or via phone at 512-974-4350. AGENDA Members: Gerry Acuna, Chair Ian Steyaert, Vice Chair Melissa Caudle Cathy Gattuso Caitlin Griffith Amanda Masino Craig Nazor Melissa Rothrock Michael Drohan Vacant Vacant CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission meeting on October 9, 2024. ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and action to recommend that Austin City Council adopt the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. 3. Discussion and action to amend the ZWAC By-laws to disband the sub-committees. 4. Recommend authorizing execution of a contract for compost processing services with Employee-Owned Nursery Enterprises LTD d/b/a Organics By Gosh, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $11,800,000. STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. Staff briefing regarding the 2024 Austin Energy Green Building Program Overview by Heidi Kasper, Energy Efficiency Services Director, Austin Energy. 6. Staff briefing regarding the Equity-Based Preservation Plan by Cara Bertron, Program Manager, Austin Planning Department, and Rocio Peña-Martinez, Preservation Plan Working Group member. 7. Staff briefing on the status of Austin Resource Recovery Operational and Administrative projects as well as public outreach efforts by Richard McHale, Director of Austin Resource Recovery. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Gustavo Valle at Austin Resource Recovery, at (512) 974-4350 or email Gustavo.Valle@AustinTexas.gov , for additional information; TTY users route …
ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 13, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Planning Process HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Michelle Benavides Mary Jo Galindo*1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* 1 JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 Julia Brookins* Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko 1 Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Ursula A. Carter Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Image sources: Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Images: Joe’s Bakery, home in Zilker neighborhood, detail from Music Listening Map by Amy Moreland Plan Goals 107 recommendations 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Make preservation more accessible 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Images, clockwise from top left: Juneteenth parade, unveiling of La Loteria mural, archaeological resources Image sources: The Austin Chronicle (two images), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support displacement prevention and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Engage new partners and audiences • Help community members access knowledge and resources • Support people doing the work: homeowners and tenants, crafts- people, commissioners, and staff Images, clockwise from top left: Protest at City Hall to preserve Edward Rendon Park (Chicano Park), door hanger in San Antonio, “Stories within Stories” project of the Austin Asian American Film Festival Image sources: Bertha Rendon Delgado, San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation, Austin Asian …
RCA Cover Sheet for ZWAC-Revised Sept. 2024 ORGANICS PROCESSING SERVICES PROGRAM SOLICITATION # (IFB 1500 RGW1023) ZWAC: 11/13/2024 Council: 11/21/2024 OVERVIEW 1. Requested Contract Term, Authorization, and Current Budget Length of contract and total authorization: Authorize execution of a contract for compost processing services with Employee-Owned Nursery Enterprises LTD d/b/a Organics By Gosh, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $11,800,000. ARR current fiscal year budget: Funding in the amount of $2,163,333 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 2. Solicitation Information Solicitation No: IFB 1500 RGW1023 # of bids received: 2 # of non-responsive bids received: 1 Length of time solicitation was out on the street: 30 DAYS Was the time extended? YES Issued date: 07/22/2024 Closed date: 08/20/2024 Major Scope Change(s): Scope changes include adding a preference for vendor to have two processing facilities and to accept more materials such as cotton balls and dryer lint. 3. Previous Contract Information Previous contract: Organics Processing Services Program Contract number: NA200000006 Contract length and authorization: Three years with two 1-year extensions Contract actual spend: $3,948,500.69 (as of 11.05.2024) Current status: Active Contract execution date: 10/24/2019 Contract expiration date: 02/21/2025 RCA Cover Sheet for ZWAC-Revised Sept. 2024 4. Notes/Other The Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) Department’s Comprehensive Plan serves as a guide for the City to achieve its Zero Waste goal of reducing the amount of trash sent to landfills by 90% by the year 2040. Zero Waste is a shift from traditional waste management to materials management, where trash is what remains once we reduce, reuse, recycle, and compost. The compost program is expected to expand from 44,722 tons collected in FY23 towards a potential of up to 60,000 tons of compost materials delivered annually. The purpose of this contract is to support the City’s Zero Waste initiatives. City vehicles will collect and deliver approximately 50-loads daily from current ARR residential and commercial customers with ARR carts (e.g., small businesses, food permitted businesses, etc.) participating in the services, to the Contractor. The contract will provide compost processing services, including processing, sorting, and composting of organics, yard waste, food scraps, and food-/oil-soiled compostable paper, as well as marketing services to include detailed data reporting to support the City’s residential curbside compost materials collection services. The Contractor …
To: From: Date: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Richard McHale, Director, Austin Resource Recovery November 13, 2024 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission On-Demand Expansion In April 2018, ARR began an on-demand pilot program for the collection of bulk items. The bulk pilot has been operating on two collection routes in Central Austin and Northeast Austin. During this period, ARR has completed nearly 16,000 service orders and collected 3,072 tons of material. The pilot allowed customers to schedule up to three (3) bulk collections at their convenience. With a goal for diversion, ARR was able to divert such items as metals, appliances, electronics, and tires. Shifting to on-demand services eliminates the need to wait up to six months for twice annual collection. In January 2023, ARR began an on-demand pilot program for brush collection. The brush pilot has been operating two collection routes in Northwest Austin and Southeast Austin. Over the course of the pilot, ARR has collected 355 tons of brush material. The pilot allows customers to create their own schedule as a way to mitigate wildfire risk and manage annual tree pruning. Further benefits of both on-demand services include reducing the carbon footprint as collection crews will know exactly which addresses to service and eliminates the need to drive an entire route looking for stops. The on-demand expansion will also add to fuel savings throughout the year and gives the customer control over when they want to be serviced. Media A press release announcing that ARR is changing the way it offers bulk and brush collections to residential curbside customers was distributed on Monday, October 28. Beginning in January 2025, the services will move from predetermined biannual schedules to on-demand. Household hazardous waste (HHW) collection will also be launched citywide in January. ARR Solicitation Updates As of November 5, 2024 ZWAC Meeting November 13, 2024 Preparing for Council: • Compost Processing Services: The Contractor shall provide complete processing, sorting, and composting of organics, yard waste, food scraps, and food-/oil-soiled compostable paper, as well as marketing services to include detailed data reporting to support the City’s residential curbside compost materials collection services. Tentative Council date 11/21/2024. Link to the current contract. Published: • N/A • N/A Expected to be Published Within 90 days: Definitions: CCO CO-OP ILA IFB RFI RFQ RFQS RFP (Capital Contracting Office): Administers the procurement of professional and construction services. …
Regular Meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission November 13, 2024 — 6:00 pm Austin Water Headquarters Waller Creek Center, 625 East 10th Street Austin, Texas Some members may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-972-0083 or Heather.Cooke@austintexas.gov . To register to speak in person, people must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Commissioners: William Moriarty (Mayor) Jesse Penn (District 1) Alex Navarro (District 2) Amanda Marzullo (District 3) Mike Reyes, (District 4) Vacant (District 5) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Judy Musgrove (District 7) Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair (District 8) Marcela Tuñón Sion (District 9) Susan Turrieta, Chair (District 10) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION 1. Approval of minutes from the October 9, 2024, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. 2. Recommend approval of a resolution approving the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2024, in a principal amount not to exceed $2,910,000. This item has no fiscal impact. 3. Recommend approval of a resolution approving the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2024A, in a principal amount not to exceed $6,280,000. This item has no fiscal impact. 4. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2024, in the amount of $3,630,000. This item has no fiscal impact. 5. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2024A, in the amount of $7,085,000. This item has no fiscal impact. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 9, 2024 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on October 9, 2024, at Waller Creek Center, 625 E 10th Street, Austin, Texas. Chair Turrieta called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 6:04 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Susan Turrieta, William Moriarty (Remote), Alex Navarro, Shwetha Pandurangi (Remote), Jesse Penn, Mike Reyes, Marcela Tunon Sion, Amanda Marzullo Commission Members Absent: Vice Chair Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, Judy Musgrove PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no registered public speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the September 11, 2024, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes from the September 11, 2024, regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Navarro’s second on an 8-0 vote with Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines and Commissioner Musgrove absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Recommend approval to execute a contract for self-contained breathing apparatus air cylinders, air packs, and replacement parts with Heat Safety Equipment LLC, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $900,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Navarro’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Musgrove, and Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines absent. 3. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a cost participation agreement with Sunfield Investments, LLC for the City to reimburse the developer for an amount not to exceed $7,526,750 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized elevated water reservoir and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 4747R that will provide water service to a proposed residential and commercial development located at 1300 Turnersville Rd. (District 5) Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Navarro’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Musgrove, and Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines absent. 4. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a cost participation agreement with CSW 10109 FM 969, LP for the City to reimburse the developer for an amount not to exceed $4,255,000 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized wastewater lift station, force main, and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 5428R that will provide wastewater service to a proposed multi-family development located at 10109 FM 969. (near District 1) Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Navarro’s second on an 8-0 …
..Body Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 13, 2024 Council: November 21, 2024 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution approving the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2024, in a principal amount not to exceed $2,910,000. This item has no fiscal impact. Lead Department Financial Services Department Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 13, 2024 – to be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 (District), a political subdivision of the State of Texas, was created under the laws of the State of Texas by House Bill No. 1756, Acts of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session (2011), codified as Chapter 8376, Texas Special District Local Laws Code (Enabling Legislation), and operates under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The Enabling Legislation became effective May 23, 2011, and created the District, subject to the consent of the City to the creation. The City consented to the creation of the District by Council action taken March 22, 2012 (Consent Ordinance) and under the terms of the Consent Agreement among the City, the District, and Carma Easton LLC, a Texas limited liability company (Developer) dated effective as of April 13, 2012 (Consent Agreement). The City and the District entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) dated as of June 5, 2012, as authorized by Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code, which sets forth the terms and conditions of the City’s annexation of the land within the District and on which the District will continue to exist as a limited district, Pilot Knob Limited District No. 2 (Limited District), in accordance with Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code, and the Enabling Legislation following the City’s full-purpose annexation of the land within the District as provided in Consent Agreement and the SPA. The District, which currently contains 557.187 acres of land, is located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City in southeast Travis County, Texas. The District is located approximately eight miles southeast of the City’s downtown, about 1 mile east of McKinney Falls Parkway, about a half mile west of U.S. Highway 183, and just west of FM 1625. An extension of William Cannon Drive bisects the District in an east-west direction. North Fork Dry Creek traverses the northern part of the District in a west to east …
..Body Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 13, 2024 Council: November 21, 2024 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution approving the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2024A, in a principal amount not to exceed $6,280,000. This item has no fiscal impact. Lead Department Financial Services Department Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 13, 2024 – to be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission Review. Additional Backup Information: Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 (District), a political subdivision of the State of Texas, was created under the laws of the State of Texas by House Bill No. 1756, Acts of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session (2011), codified as Chapter 8376, Texas Special District Local Laws Code (Enabling Legislation), and operates under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The Enabling Legislation became effective May 23, 2011, and created the District, subject to the consent of the City to the creation. The City consented to the creation of the District by Council action taken March 22, 2012 (Consent Ordinance) and under the terms of the Consent Agreement among the City, the District, and Carma Easton LLC, a Texas limited liability company (Developer) dated effective as of April 13, 2012 (Consent Agreement). The City and the District entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) dated as of June 4, 2012, as authorized by Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code, which sets forth the terms and conditions of the City’s annexation of the land within the District and on which the District will continue to exist as a limited district, Pilot Knob Limited District No. 2 (Limited District), in accordance with Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code, and the Enabling Legislation following the City’s full-purpose annexation of the land within the District as provided in Consent Agreement and the SPA. The District, which currently contains 557.187 acres of land, is located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City in southeast Travis County, Texas. The District is located approximately eight miles southeast of the City’s downtown, about 1 mile east of McKinney Falls Parkway, about a half mile west of U.S. Highway 183, and just west of FM 1625. An extension of William Cannon Drive bisects the District in an east-west direction. North Fork Dry Creek traverses the northern part of the District in a west …
..Body Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 13, 2024 Council: November 21, 2024 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2024, in the amount of $3,630,000. This item has no fiscal impact. Lead Department Financial Services Department Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 13, 2024 – to be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission Review. Additional Backup Information: Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 (District), a political subdivision of the State of Texas, was created under the laws of the State of Texas by House Bill No. 1758, Acts of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session (2011), codified as Chapter 8377, Texas Special District Local Laws Code (Enabling Legislation), and operates under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The Enabling Legislation became effective May 25, 2011, and created the District, subject to the consent of the City. The City consented to the creation of the District by Council action taken March 22, 2012 (Consent Ordinance) and under the terms of the April 13, 2012 Consent Agreement among the City, the District, and Carma Easton LLC, a Texas limited liability company (Developer). The City and the District entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) dated as of June 4, 2012, as authorized by Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code. The SPA sets forth the terms and conditions of the City’s annexation of the land within the District and frames the terms by which the District will continue to exist as a limited district, Pilot Knob Limited District No. 3, following the City’s full-purpose annexation of the land within the District as provided in Consent Agreement and the SPA. The District, which currently contains 677.567 acres of land, is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City in southeast Travis County, Texas. The District is approximately eight miles southeast of the City’s downtown, adjacent to the east side of McKinney Falls Parkway and approximately one mile west of U.S. Highway 183. An extension of William Cannon Drive, the initial phases of which are under construction, bisects the District in an east-west direction. Cottonmouth Creek traverses the District in a north-south direction. The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is approximately four miles to the northeast of the District. The District is required to obtain City approval for all bond sales pursuant to …
..Body Item 5 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 13, 2024 Council: November 21, 2024 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2024A, in the amount of $7,085,000. This item has no fiscal impact. Lead Department Financial Services Department Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 13, 2024 – to be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission Review. Additional Backup Information: Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 (District), a political subdivision of the State of Texas, was created under the laws of the State of Texas by House Bill No. 1758, Acts of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session (2011), codified as Chapter 8377, Texas Special District Local Laws Code (Enabling Legislation), and operates under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The Enabling Legislation became effective May 25, 2011, and created the District, subject to the consent of the City. The City consented to the creation of the District by Council action taken March 22, 2012 (Consent Ordinance) and under the terms of the April 13, 2012 Consent Agreement among the City, the District, and Carma Easton LLC, a Texas limited liability company (Developer). The City and the District entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) dated as of June 4, 2012, as authorized by Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code. The SPA sets forth the terms and conditions of the City’s annexation of the land within the District and frames the terms by which the District will continue to exist as a limited district, Pilot Knob Limited District No. 3, following the City’s full-purpose annexation of the land within the District as provided in Consent Agreement and the SPA. The District, which currently contains 677.567 acres of land, is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City in southeast Travis County, Texas. The District is approximately eight miles southeast of the City’s downtown, adjacent to the east side of McKinney Falls Parkway and approximately one mile west of U.S. Highway 183. An extension of William Cannon Drive, the initial phases of which are under construction, bisects the District in an east-west direction. Cottonmouth Creek traverses the District in a north-south direction. The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is approximately four miles to the northeast of the District. The District is required to obtain City approval for all bond sales pursuant …
..Body Item 6 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 13, 2024 Council: November 21, 2024 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize execution of a contract for progressive cavity pump parts and accessories for Austin Water with Liberty Process Equipment, Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one- year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $580,000. Funding in the amount of $88,611 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 2200 TJP1005 for these goods. The solicitation was issued on March 8, 2024, and closed on April 11, 2024. Of the four offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=140414 MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 13, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide the City with Robbins and Myers Progressive Cavity Pumps parts and accessories. The progressive cavity pumps process the sludge in the water and wastewater treatment plants and require original equipment manufacturer parts to maintain warranty and efficiency. The requested authorization amount for this contract was determined using departmental estimates based on historical spend, along with a small annual increase to account for additional pump repairs due to aging equipment. This contract will replace a current contract that will expire June 7, 2025. The recommended contractor is not the current provider for these goods. If the City is unable to secure a contract, proper maintenance and unscheduled repairs would not be accomplished, risking pump failures affecting the timely processing of the sludge, impacting the City’s wastewater treatment, and creating a stockpile potentially contaminating the soil. Item 6 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 13, 2024 Council: November 21, 2024 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional …
..Body Item 7 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 13, 2024 Council: November 21, 2024 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize execution of a contract for flexible road base materials for Austin Water with Community Trucking LLC, for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,100,000. Funding in the amount of $751,667 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 2200 BYS1031 for these goods. The solicitation was issued on June 24, 2024, and closed on July 30, 2024. Of the seven offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=140808 MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 13, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide flexible road base materials that safeguard Austin Water infrastructure during scheduled and unscheduled repairs, meeting City standards (Item No. 210S, "Flexible Base"). Proper backfilling post-repairs is crucial for public safety and utility longevity, and a readily available, flexible road base is essential for safe and effective backfilling after infrastructure repairs. Failure to secure these materials could lead to utility failures. The contract replaces a contract expiring March 31, 2025. Requested authorization is based on historical spending and departmental estimates of future needs. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these goods. If a contract is not secured, vital maintenance and repairs would be compromised, risking Austin Water's infrastructure integrity. Item 7 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 13, 2024 Council: November 21, 2024 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Total Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage. Length of Term 3 years 1 year 1 year 5 years Contract …
..Body Item 8 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 13, 2024 Council: November 21, 2024 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize execution of five contracts for water meters and parts for Austin Water with Badger Meter Inc. d/b/a Badger Meter, Core & Main LP d/b/a L&M Supply, Master Meter Inc., Mountain States Pipe & Supply Co., and Mueller Systems LLC d/b/a Mueller Company or Mueller Co LLC, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $14,000,000, divided equally among the contractors or the Department may choose any contractor that has the available product. Funding in the amount of $2,333,333 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 2200 RBB1004 for these goods. The solicitation was issued on July 8, 2024, and closed on August 8, 2024. Of the six offers received, the recommended contractors submitted the lowest responsive offers. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=140964 MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 13, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contracts will provide various types and sizes of water meters for Austin Water to install throughout the water distribution system. These meters work with the Advanced Meter Infrastructure system, which is necessary to measure usage and flow within the City’s water distribution system to establish revenue billing. The contracts will replace current contracts, which expire December 31, 2024. The requested authorization amount was determined using departmental estimates based on historical spending. Three of the five vendors are current providers of these goods. A delay in contract approval could impact Austin water’s ability to make repairs and provide new customers with water access. Item 8 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 13, 2024 Council: November 21, 2024 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension …
..Body Item 9 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 13, 2024 Council: November 21, 2024 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize execution of two contracts for magnesium hydroxide slurry for Austin Water with Forsythe Brothers Infrastructure, LLC, and Garrison Minerals LLC, each for an initial term of three years with two one-year extension options, for total contract amounts not to exceed $49,100,000 divided between the contractors equally or the Department may choose any contractor that has the available product. Funding in the amount of $9,001,667 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids IFB 2200 RGW1017REBID for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on May 20, 2024, and closed on July 2, 2024. Of the four offers received, the recommended contractors submitted the lowest responsive offers. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=14100 MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 13, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contracts will provide a turnkey chemical storage and feed system designed for magnesium hydroxide slurry at designated wastewater treatment plants and sites. Magnesium hydroxide slurry is essential for alkalinity supplementation and pH adjustment to the wastewater treatment process. Alkalinity supplementation and pH adjustment are required due to industrial ammonia loadings, water conservation efforts, and water softening at the water treatment plants. Maintaining stable pH levels is critical in the biological wastewater treatment process. These contracts will replace two existing contracts that expire December 2024 and February 2025. The requested authorization amount was determined by departmental estimates, historical spend, and forecasted usage. One of the recommended contractors is the current provider for these goods and services. If the City is unable to secure these contracts, the City will not have a continuous source for magnesium hydroxide slurry, which would result in lower pH …
..Body Item 10 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 13, 2024 Council: November 21, 2024 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for large-diameter water main leak detection and assessment services for Austin Water with Pure Technologies US Inc. d/b/a Wachs Water Services, for an initial term of two years with three one-year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,000,000. Funding in the amount of $1,000,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Purchasing Language: Professional Service. MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 13, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide leak detection and condition assessments for Austin Water's large-diameter transmission mains. SmartBall and Sahara technology will be utilized to identify and locate leaks, while P- Wave and PipeDiver technology will be used to predict the rate of deterioration of prestressed concrete cylinder pipes and prevent pipe failures. Identifying leaks will enable Austin Water to prevent water main failures and decrease the amount of water lost due to leaks. The contract will replace a contract which expires November 10, 2024. The recommended contractor is the current provider of these services. The requested authorization amounts were determined by using departmental estimates based on historical spending and the contractor’s proposal. If the City is unable to secure a contract for large-diameter transmission main leak detection, Austin Water could have an increased risk of water volume loss due to leaks. Item 10 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 13, 2024 Council: November 21, 2024 Contract Details: Contract Authorization Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 Total Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage. Length of Term 2 years 1 year 1 year 1 year 5 years $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $5,000,000
..Body Item 11 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 13, 2024 Council: November 21, 2024 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the Old Enfield Water & Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project, with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc. in the amount of $6,157,650 plus a $615,765 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,773,415. Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. (District 10) Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Capital Delivery Services. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids IFB 6100 CLMC1054 for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on July 22, 2024, and closed on August 22, 2024. Of the five offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=141072. MBE/WBE: Note: 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 98.65% MBE and 1.35% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 13, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Old Enfield Water & 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 repairing and replacing existing water and wastewater mains located within the general boundaries of Windsor Road (north), Pease Road (east), Enfield Road (south) and MoPac Highway (west). Water system renewal includes approximately 3,640 linear feet of 8-inch and 12-inch water main along with service lines to individual properties. Wastewater system renewal includes approximately 6,600 linear feet of 8-inch wastewater main and appurtenances. This item includes one allowance in the amount of $590,000 to address any needed private lateral relocations. An allowance is an amount that is specified and included in the construction contract or specifications for a certain item(s) of work when details are not determined at the time of bidding. Due to the potential for …
..Body Item 12 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 13, 2024 Council: November 21, 2024 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the SH 71 @ US 183 Interchange TXDOT Relocation AW & WW Transmission Mains project with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd., in the amount of $5,833,210 plus a $583,321 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,416,531. Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. (Districts 2 & 3) Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Capital Delivery Services. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids IFB 6100 CLMC1058 for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on July 15, 2024, and closed on August 22, 2024. Of the six offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website, . This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=141095. 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 65.83% MBE and 0.57% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 13, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: On occasion, proposed roadway improvements by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) require relocation or adjustment of Austin Water’s existing water and wastewater mains to accommodate a TxDOT project. The proposed roadway improvements at the SH 71 and 183 Interchange require the relocation of water lines, wastewater lines, manholes, and associated appurtenances. This project consists of replacing and relocating existing water and wastewater mains located within the general boundaries around the south side of the SH71 and US183 interchange. Water system renewal includes approximately 2,709 linear feet of 24-inch main and associated appurtenances. Wastewater system renewal includes approximately 2,742 linear feet of 24-inch main and manholes. These existing utilities conflict with TxDOT’s roadway improvements project within the right of way and must be relocated. This construction contract is time sensitive and is a critical component of improving the infrastructure stability of the water distribution system. It must be completed prior to the TxDOT roadway improvements. Delay or deferral of this contract will require additional time and cost for City construction crews to conduct maintenance and repairs and create conflicts with the …
..Body Item 13 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 13, 2024 Council: November 21, 2024 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the contract for engineering services for the Design of Redbud Trail Bridge over Lady Bird Lake project with URS Corporation, in the amount of $4,492,670 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $15,787,775. Funding in the amount of $3,692,670 is available in the Capital Budget of the Transportation and Public Works Department. Funding in the amount of $800,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Capital Delivery Services. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment. MBE/WBE: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 5.09% MBE and 7.30% WBE. Prior Council Action: July 30, 2020 – Council approved a professional service agreement with URS Corporation for the Redbud Trail Bridge over Lady Bird Lake design phase engineering services. March 7, 2019 – Council approved a professional service agreement with URS Corporation for the Redbud Trail Bridge over Lady Bird Lake project to support a second phase of preliminary engineering services. May 21, 2015 – Council approved a professional service agreement with URS Corporation for the Redbud Trail Bridge over Lady Bird Lake preliminary engineering services. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 13, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. July 15, 2020 – Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Penn recusing and Commissioner Parton absent. April 29, 2015 – Recommended by the Mobility Committee on a 4-0 vote. Additional Backup Information: The Redbud Trail (Emmett Shelton) Bridge, built in 1948, consists of two bridges (400 feet and 120 feet long) linking the east and west banks of Lady Bird Lake with Red Bud Isle in the middle. The bridges carry over 16,000 vehicles per day and provide the exclusive route for construction and operational truck traffic to and from the City’s Ullrich Water Treatment Plant. Contributing factors requiring its replacement include increased traffic loads; steel fatigue life; history of scour remediation; narrow traffic lanes; and insufficient bicycle/pedestrian paths and roadway shoulders. The western approach has a steep, sharp curve and is unaligned with the bridge, and has significant traffic collision history. In order to meet current standards, the …
..Body Item 14 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 13, 2024 Council: November 21, 2024 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of two contracts for special access cleaning, televising inspection, and sewer related services of sanitary sewer collection system pipes in special access areas for Austin Water with Ace Pipe Cleaning Inc. d/b/a Carylon Corp, and Hydromax USA LLC, each for an initial term of three years with two one-year extension options, for total contract amounts not to exceed $12,600,000 divided between the contractors evenly or the Department may choose any contractor that has the available services. Funding in the amount of $2,310,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Qualifications Statements RFQS 2200 RGW4000 for these services. The solicitation was issued on April 29, 2024, and closed on May 23, 2024. Of the five offers received, the recommended contractors submitted the best evaluated responsive offers. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=140241. MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 13, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The wastewater collection system includes over 2,950 miles of piping throughout the City that transports wastewater from residences and businesses to the City’s wastewater treatment plants. In accordance with best management practices, existing collection system assets require on-going maintenance and inspection. This contract will provide special access cleaning, televising inspection, and sewer related services of sanitary sewer collection system pipes that range from 4-inches to 60-inches in diameter in special access areas throughout the City. This contract includes cleaning and inspection of wastewater mains, inspection of wastewater manholes, and trenchless point repairs in the wastewater collection system. The location of the assets in special access areas will typically be outside of the Right of Way, in creeks, backyard easements, or other areas that have historically …
..De Item 15 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 13, 2024 Council: November 21, 2024 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of Water Forward 2024, Austin’s Integrated Water Resource Plan, which includes conservation, reuse, and supply strategies and an adaptive management framework to respond to changing conditions to meet Austin’s water needs for the next 100 years. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. Lead Department Austin Water. Prior Council Action: November 29, 2018 – Council approved adoption of the Water Forward 2018 plan with additional Council direction. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 4, 2024 – Recommended by the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force (Water Forward Task Force) on a 9-0 vote with Task Force Member Lorenz absent. November 13, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: In response to the drought from 2006 through 2016, Austin Water worked with the Council appointed Water Forward Task Force, consultants, and the community over a three-year period to develop the first Water Forward plan. Water Forward 2018 Plan Implementation Following unanimous Council approval of the 2018 plan, Austin Water began implementing near-term plan strategies. The Water Forward Task Force continued to meet regularly to participate in the implementation phase. Since 2018, Austin Water has achieved key implementation milestones including My ATX Water meter and portal deployment, onsite reuse and GoPurple program implementation, expansion of customer conservation incentives, as well as initial planning for aquifer storage and recovery and indirect potable reuse These milestones are detailed further in the memo issued to Mayor and Council on November 5, 2024. Water Forward 2024 Updates As part of our adaptive management approach, Austin Water established a five-year cycle for updating the Water Forward plan and began the current cycle in late 2021. The 2024 plan builds on the 2018 plan and subsequent implementation activities and provides a roadmap to provide a sustainable, resilient, equitable, and affordable water future for Austin for the next 100 years. Most of the strategies reflected in the Water Forward 2018 plan remain as a key and continued strategies in the Water Forward 2024 plan. In the future, the lower Colorado River and Highland Lakes system that provides Austin’s drinking water supply will likely experience impacts from regional growth, droughts, and climate change, based on updated technical modeling included in the plan. Water Forward 2024 includes an updated 50-year portfolio of …
WATER FORWARD 2024 | City of Austin Council Meeting Backup: 11/21/24 File ID: 24-6135 Water Forward 2024 Plan Report FINAL – November 4, 2024 WATER FORWARD 2024 | i City of Austin Council Meeting Backup: 11/21/24 File ID: 24-6135 Director’s Message Austin Water is doing important work to make sure Austin has a strong and reliable water supply, even as our city faces the challenges of growth, drought, and a changing climate. Over the past few years, Austin Water has put smart strategies in place that have already made a big difference. We've focused on conservation, encouraging our customers to use water wisely through recent hot and dry years. We've also launched GoPurple, a program that will expand our reclaimed water system and includes requirements and incentives for developments to reuse water onsite. We are pursuing water storage strategies to stretch our existing supplies. And working closely with our regional partners, we've strengthened Austin's ability to bridge droughts and provide a sustainable water supply to meet all our community’s water needs. Our work doesn't stop here. Climate science tells us that we must do even more to protect our future. The challenges we face are real, and we need to stay ahead of them. That's why we're committed to learning from our past efforts and adjusting as we go. We've been using an adaptive management approach to closely monitor how our plans are working and make changes as needed. This is a key part of Water Forward 2024, which provides a roadmap for Austin's water future. We've been working hand in hand with the Water Forward Task Force, a group of dedicated community members who help inform our efforts. Together, we've updated the 2018 plan, adjusted our strategies, and responded to the needs we've identified along the way. This collaborative approach has resulted in updates that not only address today's needs but also prepare us for tomorrow's challenges. At Austin Water, work is already underway to carry out this updated plan. We're focused on staying transparent and accountable to you, our community, as we move forward. We know that water is essential to our quality of life, and we're determined to protect this precious resource. As we look to the future, we at Austin Water hold a hopeful vision. Austin is a leader in water conservation and sustainability and we see a future where our city continues to thrive, and …
Water Conservation Plan and Utility Profile EXHIBIT A CITY OF AUSTIN WATER CONSERVATION PLAN Developed to Meet Requirements Outlined in 30 TAC §288.2 and §288.5 November 21, 2024 Page 1 of 62 City of Austin Council Meeting Backup: 11/21/24 File ID: 24-6136 Water Conservation Plan and Utility Profile Message from the Director Thank you for your interest in Austin’s most precious natural resource: water. The city was founded in the mid-1800s on the banks of the Colorado River to take advantage of that abundant water resource. Our water supply is just as critical today, but now we face unprecedented challenges: record high temperatures, record low flows into the Highland Lakes, water quality concerns, and continued rapid population growth. Together, we can meet these challenges. The City of Austin’s 100-year Water Forward Integrated Water Resources Plan is focused on water conservation and water use efficiency, as well as strategies to strengthen the diversity of Austin’s water supply. Austin has come a long way over the last decade – in 2023, we used essentially the same amount of water as we did in 2011, despite having 140,000 more residents. But the impacts from climate change require us to become even more water-wise and water-efficient. The update of this Water Conservation Plan is required by the State of Texas every five years to provide short-term strategies to address changing conditions. While Austin Water completed the required plan update in May 2024, we are now providing this November 2024 update to incorporate additional water conservation strategies. Even more importantly, the update is a necessary part of the city’s future sustainability. This document describes Austin Water’s conservation initiatives, programs, and projects to help residents and businesses increase their water use efficiency. In addition, it describes how Austin Water is maximizing our water supply from the Highland Lakes through conservation and water reuse. Learn more about what you can do to conserve our most precious resource at AustinWater.org. Shay Ralls Roalson, P.E. Austin Water Director Page 2 of 62 City of Austin Council Meeting Backup: 11/21/24 File ID: 24-6136 Water Conservation Plan and Utility Profile Table of Contents Message from the Director ...................................................................................................... 2 Executive Summary ................................................................................................................. 4 Conservation Program History ................................................................................................ 7 Public Education and Information ........................................................................................... 9 Residential Customer Programs ........................................................................................... 11 Regulatory Programs ............................................................................................................. 18 Metering and Water Loss ....................................................................................................... 21 Water Reuse............................................................................................................................ 24 Water Rates ............................................................................................................................ 27 Goals for Water Use and …
