2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. WORKING DOCUMENT: Tourism Commission Road Map November 2024 – December 2025 Agenda Topics, Potential Speakers & Community Presenters Note: All meetings take place on Wednesdays from 2:30pm-4:30pm in City Council Chambers (unless modified by venue availability) November 13, 2024 – PROPOSED TOPIC – Tourism & Wellness – Creating a Welcoming Tourism Environment 1. • Potential Speakers: Night Club Venues, Security Teams, Public Health Advocates • Potential Community Presenters: TBA December 11, 2024 – Proposed: Tourism Commission Work Session January 2025 – A New Year for Tourism – Convention Center & HOT Taxes February 2025 – Revenues for Tourism – Revisiting STRs & Bonds for Tourism Destinations March 2025 – The Austin Film Industry April 2025 – The Economic Impact of Austin Tourism/Athletics & Tourism May 2025 – Celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week June 2025 – Festivals, Food & Fun July 2025 – Parks & Greenspace August 2025 – Proposed: No Meeting September 2025 – Museums & Tourism October 2025 – Historic Preservation & Tourism November 2025 – Tourism Snapshot – Where we are and where we’re going December 2025 – Tourism Commission Work Session
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL TO COMPLETE THE DOUGHERTY ARTS CENTER REPLACEMENT PROJECT WHEREAS, the Dougherty Arts Center has been a cornerstone of Austin’s cultural landscape for over 45 years as well as an economic driver for Austin’s creative economy, WHEREAS, the Dougherty Arts Center advertises programs to tourists and provides evergreen programming to all who enter during the Dougherty’s open hours, WHEREAS, the Dougherty Arts Center provides invaluable programs through its arts school, theater and gallery spaces, enhancing Austin’s image as an attractive destination for local families, out of town visitors and relocating workers, WHEREAS, the existing building is undeniably unsafe due to the presence of asbestos and other infrastructure issues making the need for a new building both urgent and non-negotiable, WHEREAS, the replacement project was initiated with a two-year community engagement process which enjoyed enthusiastic participation from artists, PARD staff, non-profit organizations and neighbors at a cost of $1 million, WHEREAS, City Council passed Resolution 20221208-068 directed the City Manager to complete the Dougherty Arts Center without a reduction in size or scope WHEREAS, Austin Parks and Recreation Director provided a presentation to a work session of City Council on March 19, 2024 suggesting that the project begin again with a new community engagement and a new design after $4.6 million was spent on the design of the new building which fully addressed the concerns and needs of the Dougherty’s constituents, WHEREAS, Studio 8 completed construction documents after 10 years of planning, design and engagement and is ready to amend the design to eliminate the costly underground parking garage, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN TOURISM COMMISSION: that City Council formally commit to completing the Dougherty Arts Center without a reduction in size and scope as stated in Council Resolution 20221208-068 with a complete arts center made up of theaters, galleries and art schools as designed by Studio 8, and that the necessary funds required to complete the Dougherty be included in the 2026 bond.
TOURISM COMMISSION | OCTOBER 9, 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 American …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT THE EQUITY-BASED PRESERVATION PLAN WHEREAS, Austin’s existing plan to guide historic preservation policies, programs, and activities was adopted in 1981; and WHEREAS, both Austin and the historic preservation field have changed substantially in the past 43 years; and WHEREAS, the Historic Landmark Commission initiated the development of a new preservation plan for Austin in 2021; and WHEREAS, the resulting Equity-Based Preservation Plan (the preservation plan) was developed by a community working group with members from across Austin bringing diverse lived experiences as well as professional and community expertise; and WHEREAS, broad, inclusive outreach and engagement around the draft preservation plan reached more than 2,500 people throughout the city to review and comment on the plan’s goals and recommendations; and WHEREAS, the Tourism Commission received a briefing on the draft preservation plan at its April 2024 meeting; and WHEREAS, the community working group and Historic Landmark Commission revised and finalized the preservation plan based on public feedback; and WHEREAS, the preservation plan aligns with and furthers the goals of the Tourism Commission, particularly recommendations related to moving forward the incentives for placemaking and preservation that provide incentives for creating tourism destinations in Austin. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN TOURISM COMMISSION: The Austin Tourism Commission recommends that City Council adopt the Equity-Based Preservation Plan and support its timely implementation.
Presented by: Amanda Wolfe, CAC Senior Project Director Dr. Laura J. Cortez, Cortez Consulting CEO Austin Older Adult Quality of Life Study October 2024 Status Update University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community Vision Mission The University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community is a catalyst for change that leads to a world in which all people age with dignity and optimal health. The University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community collaborates, educates, and conducts research to enhance the quality of life for all people as they age. Project Vision: Goal ◼ Research Question: What is the current quality of life for Austin residents ages 50 and older, and what roles do these older adults want their city government and its partners to play in ensuring every Austin resident lives their own best aging experience? Project Plan: Timeline and Responsibilities Project Activity Responsible Party Month/Months ✓ Landscape and Background Research CAC, Cortez Consulting, Commission on Aging August - September 2024 Community Engagement Cortez Consulting, CAC, Commission on Aging August – October 2024 Data Collection Plan CAC, Cortez Consulting, Commission on Aging August – October 2024 Qualitative Data Collection Cortez Consulting, CAC Qualitative Data Analysis CAC November 2024 – February 2025 November 2024 - March 2025 Preliminary Findings Touchbase CAC, Cortez Consulting, Commission on Aging March 2025 Project Plan: Timeline and Responsibilities Project Activity Responsible Party Month/Months Survey Tool Design CAC, Cortez Consulting March 2025 Quantitative Data Collection CAC, Cortez Consulting April - June 2025 Quantitative Data Analysis CAC Power Analysis CAC, Cortez Consulting, Commission on Aging Final Written Report of Findings CAC, Cortez Consulting April – August 2025 August 2024 – August 2025 August 2025 Dissemination of Findings CAC, Cortez Consulting, Commission on Aging September 2025 ◼ Establish relationships with community organizations What’s Next? and powerbrokers ◼ Data Collection Plan ◼ Obtain IRB approval ◼ Host focus groups ◼ Analyze qualitative data Ellen Burton Executive Director burtones@uindy.edu Amanda Wolfe Senior Project Director/Austin Project Lead awolfe@uindy.edu 317.985.0711 (cell) Dr Laura J. Cortez CEO laura@cortezconsulting.com 512.273.7967
CITY OF AUSTIN SCOPE OF WORK QUALITY OF LIFE STUDY OF AUSTIN’S AGING POPULATION SOLICITATION NO. RFQS 4400 SAR4008 1.0 Introduction About the Commission on Aging The City of Austin, Texas, population 840,000, is the 13th largest city in the country. The Commission on Aging (formerly Commission on Seniors) serves as an advisory board to the Austin City Council concerning the quality of life for older adults in the Austin area and to help ensure older adults are productive, independent, and healthy. The Commission advises the council on issues related to older adults in the Austin area; evaluates and recommends programs, policies, and practices that create a positive impact and reduce the burden on older adults; determines the needs of older adults in the Austin community and advises council regarding these needs; and promotes the contributions older adults make to the cultural, economic, and historical value of Austin. The 2010 Census data showed significant demographic population growth. Austin was one of the fastest- growing pre-seniors/senior populations in the nation. In response to Austin’s increasing age diversity, former Mayor Lee Leffingwell convened a Task Force on Aging in 2012-13. He charged the group with developing strategic recommendations to ensure our aging neighbors have the resources to be healthy, independent, and integrated into community life. The Task Force was composed of a diverse group of leaders from non-profit organizations, funding entities, businesses, and academia. The St. David’s Foundation and Seton Foundation provided leadership and support. Additionally, 15 graduate students from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas conducted research to support the Task Force’s efforts. Students met with area experts, studied national best practices, and engaged approximately 500 local older adults through a multi-topic survey. The result of the Task Force efforts included a report and a set of recommendations that focused resources on ensuring adequate support was in place to help each of us continue to contribute to our community while we age with dignity. The Task Force recommended two new vehicles to ensure our community successfully serves and benefits from the aging of our population over time: a new City of Austin Commission on Seniors (now Commission on Aging) and a new independent non-profit group to convene, advocate and coordinate across the community: AustinUP. 2.0 Purpose The City of Austin (City) seeks qualifications from entities (Contractor) to complete a quality of life study that supports the …
2024 - 2025 Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements for Childcare and Pre-k Facilities This chart summarizes the vaccine requirements incorporated in the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 25 Health Services, §§97.61-97.72. This chart is not intended as a substitute for consulting the TAC, which has other provisions and details. The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is granted authority to set immunization requirements for childcare facilities by the Human Resources Code, Chapter 42. A child shall show acceptable evidence of vaccination prior to entry, attendance, or transfer to a childcare facility in Texas. Diphtheria / Tetanus / Pertussis (DTaP) Polio Hepatitis B (HepB) 1 Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) 2 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) 3 Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) 1, 4 Varicella 1, 4, 5 Hepatitis A (HepA) 1, 4 Minimum Number of Doses Required of Each Vaccine Age at which child must have vaccines to be in compliance: Zero through two months By three months One dose By five months Two doses One dose Two doses By seven months Three doses Two doses One dose Two doses Two doses Two doses One dose Two doses Two doses One dose Two doses Three doses By 16 months Three doses Two doses Three doses Four doses By 19 months Four doses Three doses Three doses Three doses Four doses By 25 months Four doses Three doses Three doses Three doses Four doses By 43 months Four doses Three doses Three doses Three doses Four doses One dose One dose One dose One dose One dose One dose One dose One dose One dose Two doses 1 Serologic evidence of infection or serologic confirmation of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, or varicella is acceptable in place of vaccine. 2 A complete Hib series is two doses plus a booster dose on or after 12 months of age (three doses total). If a child receives the first dose of Hib vaccine at 12 - 14 months of age, only one additional dose is required (two doses total). Any child who has received a single dose of Hib vaccine on or after 15 - 59 months of age is in compliance with these specified vaccine requirements. Children 60 months of age and older are not required to receive Hib vaccine. 3 If the PCV series is started when a child is seven months of age or older or the …
Early Childhood Council Draft 2025 Calendar of Regular Meetings The ECC will meet on the second Wednesday of the month in 2025, except for in April and August when the ECC will meet on a different day of the week. There will not be meetings in July or December. Date Time Location * January 15 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 February 12 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 March 12 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 April 8 (Tuesday) ???? p.m. TBD May 14 June 11 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 July – No meeting August 16 (Saturday) ???? a.m. TBD September 10 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 October 8 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 November 12 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 December – No meeting * Locations subject to change and will be listed on posted agendas and available on the Early Childhood Council page: http://austintexas.gov/ecc.
Immunizations Unit School / Child Care Assessments and Compliance Rayna Edgar Hurtado, Supervisor Margaret Monreal, Medical Regulatory Monitor Raquel Acosta, Patient Representative Rayna Goransson, Community Worker Selection & Purpose The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Assessment, Compliance and Evaluation Group, randomly selects 20% of the licensed child-care centers and registered/licensed childcare homes in the regional area for a detailed immunization audit. Selection & Purpose On behalf of DSHS, the immunization audit team at Austin Public Health is tasked with conducting immunization compliance audits of the selected facilities in Travis County. 100% of the immunization records for each facility are audited to measure compliance with state immunization requirements. Compliance or non-compliance is reported to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Childcare Licensing Division as part of an agreement between DSHS and HHSC to eliminate duplicative inspections of childcare facilities (HB 1555 of the 75th legislature). Audit Preparation Upon receipt of the audit list from DSHS: • Contact facility to inform of selection, provide audit overview & audit options (on site/in-office) audit • Verify point of contact, enrollment count, age range of enrolled children, notification preference & ImmTrac the Texas Immunization Registry, a database with immunization records for Texas residents. • Send official Intent to Audit letter via email/mail with current Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements. Facilities are given a deadline to respond to the letter. Audit Preparation Once facility responds to the letter: • Explain the audit process, answer questions and set the audit appointment date • Discuss audit options (on site/in-office), documents needed and how documents will be sent (fax/mail) • Discuss immunization record validation requirements • Set a timeline for receipt of documents prior to the audit • Email confirmation of appointment with additional resources. Day of Audit Record review: Acceptable vaccination records include those from State Immunization Registries, physician offices, or personal health records and must include: • Date of birth • Vaccination dates for each vaccine received (month, day & year) • Validation of record to include the signature, initials or stamp of the physician or physician’s designee or public health personnel for each vaccine on handwritten records • Clinic/physician contact information and provider’s signature/stamp for immunization records generated from electronic health record systems. Valid (unexpired) State of Texas Exemption from Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience or a valid Medical Exemption document. 2024-2025 Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements Recommended and Catch-Up Immunization Schedules …
Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for ages 18 years or younger Vaccines and Other Immunizing Agents in the Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule* Monoclonal antibody Respiratory syncytial virus monoclonal antibody (Nirsevimab) Vaccine COVID-19 Abbreviation(s) RSV-mAb Abbreviation(s) 1vCOV-mRNA UNITED STATES 2024 Dengue vaccine Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine Hepatitis A vaccine Hepatitis B vaccine Human papillomavirus vaccine Influenza vaccine (inactivated) Influenza vaccine (live, attenuated) Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine Meningococcal serogroups A, C, W, Y vaccine Meningococcal serogroup B vaccine Meningococcal serogroup A, B, C, W, Y vaccine Mpox vaccine Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine Poliovirus vaccine (inactivated) Respiratory syncytial virus vaccine Rotavirus vaccine Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis vaccine Tetanus and diphtheria vaccine How to use the child and adolescent immunization schedule 2 1 3 5 4 6 Determine recommended vaccine by age (Table 1) Determine recommended interval for catch- up vaccination (Table 2) Assess need for additional recommended vaccines by medical condition or other indication (Table 3) Review vaccine types, frequencies, intervals, and considerations for special situations (Notes) Review contraindications and precautions for vaccine types (Appendix) Review new or updated ACIP guidance (Addendum) Recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (www.cdc.gov/vaccines/acip) and approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov), American Academy of Pediatrics (www.aap.org), American Academy of Family Physicians (www.aafp.org), American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (www.acog.org), American College of Nurse-Midwives (www.midwife.org), American Academy of Physician Associates (www.aapa.org), and National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (www.napnap.org). Report y Suspected cases of reportable vaccine-preventable diseases or outbreaks to your state or local health department y Clinically significant adverse events to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) at www.vaers.hhs.gov or 800-822-7967 Questions or comments Contact www.cdc.gov/cdc-info or 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636), in English or Spanish, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays Download the CDC Vaccine Schedules app for providers at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/schedule-app.html Helpful information y Complete Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/acip-recs/index.html y ACIP Shared Clinical Decision-Making Recommendations: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/acip/acip-scdm-faqs.html y General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization (including contraindications and precautions): www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/acip-recs/general-recs/index.html 1vCOV-aPS DEN4CYD DTaP Hib (PRP-T) Hib (PRP-OMP) HepA HepB HPV IIV4 LAIV4 MMR MenACWY-CRM MenACWY-TT MenB-4C MenB-FHbp MenACWY-TT/ MenB-FHbp Mpox PCV15 PCV20 PPSV23 IPV RSV RV1 RV5 Tdap Td Trade name(s) Beyfortus™ Trade name(s) Comirnaty®/Pfizer- BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Spikevax®/Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Dengvaxia® Daptacel® Infanrix® ActHIB® Hiberix® PedvaxHIB® Havrix® Vaqta® Engerix-B® Recombivax HB® …
Commission on Aging Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 The Commission on Aging convened in a regular meeting at City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd St, Austin, Texas, 78701 and remotely. Chair Bondi called the Commission on Aging Meeting to order at 12:05pm. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Richard Bondi, Vice Chair Gretchen Flatau, Austin Adams, Suzanne Anderson, Jacqueline Angel, Teresa Ferguson, Martin Kareithi, Gloria Lugo, Tina Rodriquez, Preston Tyree (entered dais 12:28pm). Board Members/Commissioners not in Attendance: Mariana Gonzalez, Jennifer Scott, and Henry Van de Putte. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the August 14th, 2024, Regular Commission on Aging Meeting. • The minutes from the meeting of August 14th, 2024, were approved by Commissioner Ferguson’s motion, Commissioner Kareithi’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Gonzalez, Scott, Tyree, and Van de Putte were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action on proceeding with only one Commission on Aging member on workgroup calls with the vendor for the Commission on Aging Quality of Life Study. a. Discussed allowing the workgroup calls with the vendor for the Commission on Aging to proceed with one Commission on Aging member with the understanding that that commissioner will share with the rest of the commission. b. Recommendation to proceed with one member of the Commission on Aging on the workgroup meetings with the vendor of the Commission on Aging Quality of Life Study was approved by Vice-Chair Flatau’s motion, Commissioner Ferguson’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Gonzalez, Scott, and Van de Putte were absent. 3. Discussion and possible action on authorizing Commission on Aging members to represent and speak on behalf of the Commission on Aging at the Commission Budget Townhalls for FY25 City of Austin Budget. • Recommendation to authorize Commission on Aging members to represent the entire Commission on Aging at the Commission Budget Townhalls for FY25 City of Austin Budget was approved on Commissioner Ferguson’s motion, Vice-Chair Flatau’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Gonzalez, Scott, and Van de Putte were absent. 1 4. Discussion and possible action on Ageism Awareness Day Activities being planned by the Commission on Aging. a. Discussed the Aging is Living Conference on October 8th, 2024. b. Ageism Awareness Day was also mentioned in the AFA Newsletter. 5. Discussion and possible action on submitting an Ageism Awareness Day Proclamation to Austin City Council. …
Greater Austin Vietnamese Network Presents “ A 9000-mile Dream” Austin Vietnamese Cultural Community Center Luan Tran, Gerontologist Founder of Greater Austin Vietnamese Network (GAVN) CEO of Austin Vietnamese American Medical Professional (AVAMPS) Vice-President of Austin Vietnamese Senior Citizens (AVSC) Luanntran@yahoo.com 512-496-3285 October 9, 2024 Austin, TX Good afternoon Commission on Aging, THANK YOU for allowing me to share with you our story today. Just for today, I would like to speak on behalf of 102 Vietnamese seniors who have sent me here to share with you their lived experiences. They are members of the Austin Vietnamese Senior Citizens which is a non-profit organization established 36 years ago. How does AVSC impact the quality of life for Vietnamese seniors? The Austin Vietnamese Senior Citizens provides an essential and consistent source of social, cognitive, emotional, physical, and nutritional enrichment for the Vietnamese seniors of Austin. AVSC has touched the lives of hundreds of past members over a 36-year span. The senior center has continued to create a culturally based, safe, and fun environment for its current members. Additionally, it has also facilitated meaningful life-long friendships and support networks within the Vietnamese community. For many seniors, this center is the only place of socialization with a free hot Vietnamese meal. Moreover, for over three decades, AVSC has continued to be a vital part of life- “beating heart” for the Vietnamese seniors. To date, AVCS has outgrown their space and although we have adapted over 36 years in the same space, it has become an inefficient and unsafe environment. The internal small space of 1,000 SQ space is outdated and is not ADA compliant without a ramp or elevator. When more than 60 members congregate, it is standing room only. Externally there is no dedicated Handicap parking spaces or enough parking spaces for 30 cars. As the aging Vietnamese population continues to increase in the greater Austin area, the seniors will need a larger space with ADA considerations and ample parking spaces to congregate on a weekly basis. In summary, AVCS desperately and passionately wants to expand to meet the growing needs of the aging community of Austin with more culturally based programs, services, and ultimately preserving and passing on our heritage. Unfortunately, we do not have the infrastructure to expand and grow. Austin Vietnamese Senior Citizens (Hội Cao Niên tài Austin) 8222 Jamestown Dr. #131, Austin, TX 78758 Front of the building, second …
Austin History Center Campus Facilities Process Manager - Cody Scott Austin History Center Campus John Henry Faulk Building What did we do? • Renovation of 2nd and 3rd floors for archival storage • Substantial Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing upgrades • Elevator Upgrades • Partial 4th Floor Office Upgrade • Asbestos and Lead Abatement within Limits of Construction • Exterior Façade Power Wash Cleaning • Partial 1st Floor Lobby Upgrade Austin History Center What did we do? • Exterior Stonework and Window Repair • ADA Lift Repair/Replacement • Asbestos and Lead Abatement within Limits of Construction • ADA compliance & Landscape upgrades Phase 2 Improvement Concepts John Henry Faulk • First Floor Gallery • Plaza Courtyard • Rooftop Garden • Exterior Façade Austin History Center • Interior Renovations • Sustainability and Resiliency Programming Austin History Center - Current Programming Activities Tabling at cultural events Mini Exhibits & Traveling Exhibits such as “Austin Mexico” Family Archiving Workshops Community Engagement Series to gather feedback School Visits focused on community history and research skills Community Conversations exploring Mexican American and Latino/a/e/x identities Austin History Center Campus– Potential Programming Author visits and lectures on Austin and Central Texas history Shared Exhibit Spaces Develop Interactive Exhibits Oral History Recording Booth
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) BYLAWS OF THE COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ARTICLE 1. NAME. The name of the board is the COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION. ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. The purpose of the board is to advise the city council on regarding issues that include: community technology; telecommunications services; new sources of funding for access television projects; new sources of funding for community technology projects; allocation of annual financial support; digital equity issues; broadband development and access; digital skills; internet affordability and accessibility; the evaluation of the performance of access television contractors and other community technology contractors, including development of criteria to be used for evaluations; and information and communications technology facilities and services that are operated by the City for public use, including the City website, internet services and open government technology. The Commission shall conduct public hearings regarding issues that include: (1) The performance of access television contractors, and other community technology contractors. ; and (2) The identification of community cable, telecommunications, internet, broadband access, device and other technology needs and resources. (3) Artificial Intelligence and other emerging technologies. The Commission shall promote access to telecommunications services, community technologies, and the internet by methods including: (1) Promoting public awareness, use, and viewership of access television programming and other community media; (2) Identifying community technology needs and problems in the City and defining innovative programming approaches to those needs and problems enabling / enhancing public awareness of telecommunications policy and community technology issues. public awareness of telecommunications policy and community technology issues. (3) Collecting community input via open sessions, as and when needed, to address topics relevant to this commission. The Commission shall support the Grant for Technology Opportunities (GTOPs) in the following ways: (1) Advise city staff on the selection and approval of volunteer grant review panelists to evaluate and score GTOPs applications. (2) Appoint commission members to serve as non-voting chairs (ex-officio chair) of grant review panels as needed to provide guidance and leadership to review panelists and to support the process of GTOPs protests. (3) Appoint commission members to serve as voting review panel members as needed. (4) Advise staff on the final allocation of GTOPs awards The Commission shall serve as a coordinating forum for issues relating to the provision of every different type of telecommunications services and community technologies, by receiving reports and recommendations …
LEAD UPDATE Agenda 1. Background/Austin’s history 2. EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions and Improvements (LCRR & LCRI) 3. Service Line Inventory & Replacement Work 4. Federal Funding for Lead Related Work 5. School and Child Care Facility Education and Sampling Lead Background & Austin’s History Why lead matters Austin’s measures to limit lead exposure • 1954 local plumbing code prohibited use of lead on public side of the meter • 1967 local plumbing code prohibited use of lead on both sides of meter • AW’s efforts in the 1960’s to replace public lead services • AW’s treatment processes By contrast, some major utilities required the use of lead pipe until the EPA’s lead ban in 1986 The original Lead and Copper Rule – 1992 Renewed focus following the crisis in Flint, Michigan led to the Lead and Copper Rule Revision (LCRR) and the Lead and Copper Rule Improvement (LCRI) EPA’s Lead and Copper Rules Goal: Further reduce exposure to lead in drinking water LCR Revisions (LCRR) effective December 16, 2021 | Compliance date October 16, 2024 LCR Improvements (LCRI) proposed December 6, 2023 will overwrite many LCRR details • Final publication expected by October 16, 2024 | Compliance date anticipated for 2027. LCRR deliverables due October 16, 2024 • Service Line Inventory, made publicly available • Notice to customers served by higher risk lines within 30-days (by November 15, 2024) LCRI is expected to postpone mandatory school & child care facility (CCF) sampling and remediation programs outlined in LCRR, however voluntary state programs are active now Service Line Inventory Inventory public & private materials at each meter Categorize each service lines as: • Lead status unknown • Lead • Non-lead • Galvanized Requiring Replacement (GRR) Completed, submit to TCEQ by October 16, 2024 All service lines are “non-lead” or “galvanized requiring replacement” Public ownership and responsibility Private ownership and responsibility Total of 256,735 services in AW’s System 777 GRR Service Line Inventory • Non-lead due to age – 203,630 • Non-lead due to field investigation – 52,328 • Galvanized Requiring Replacement (GRR) – 777 • No lead and no unknowns Full inventory due online and to TCEQ by October 16, 2024 Map of inventory will go live October 9 255,958 Non-lead Service Line Inventory Map Water Service Line Inventory Map (arcgis.com) Galvanized …
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