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REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION November 18, 2024, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 The ARTS COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on 18, November 2024 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Commissioner Zisman called the ARTS COMMISSION Meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Celina Zisman, Gina Houston, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Heidi Schmalbach, Keyheira Keys, Felipe Garza Board Members Absent: Acia Gray, Monica Maldonado, Faiza Kracheni CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on October 21, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of October 21, 2024 were approved on Commissioner Mok’s motion, Commissioner Schmalbach’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioner’s Gray, Maldonado, Kracheni, and Garza absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of Chair’s Report on Growth and Future Planning by Chair Zisman An update was given by Commissioner Zisman 3. Report of the Art in Public Places Liaison concerning actions taking during the November 4th meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Maldonado No Update Given 4. Update on actions taken at the October 16th Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Mok An update was given by Commissioner Mok 5. Presentation by Laura Esparza from Friends of the Dougherty on the Dougherty Arts Center Plan The presentation was made by Laura Esparza and Lucky Lemieux from Friends of the Dougherty 6. Presentation by Allison Steger from Austin Public Library on the Austin Poet Laurate Program The presentation was made by Allison Steger from Austin Public Library 7. Presentation by Laura Esparza on the Introduction to A3 (Art Alliance Austin) The presentation was made by Laura Esparza from A3 8. Presentation by Sara Vanderbeek, art consultant for Zilker Point (218 South Lamar Blvd Planned Unit Development [PUD]) The presentation was made by Sara Vanderbeek STAFF BRIEFINGS Cultural Arts Division Manager No update given 10. Staff briefing on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor The presentation was made by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 11. Discussion and possible action on …
ATCFPB Approved Meeting Minutes - November 18, 2024 — original pdf
Austin/Travis County Food Policy Board MEETING MINUTES November 18, 2024 The Austin/Travis County Food Policy Board (ATCFPB) convened on Monday, November 18, at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 1406, Austin, TX 78752. Board Members in Attendance: Andrea Abel, Lisa Barden, Marissa Bell, Mark Bethell, Joi Chevalier, Beth Corbett, Larry Franklin, Hilda Gutierrez, Kacey Hanson, Natalie Poulos, Matt Simon, Andy Smith Board Members Absent: None Staff in Attendance: Edwin Marty (City of Austin), Amanda Rohlich (City of Austin), Angela Baucom (City of Austin), Yaira Robinson (Travis County) CALL TO ORDER Chair Joi Chevalier called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Elysa Hammond – Speaking to making all food solutions a climate solution. Treat energy like an ingredient in our food system. Beth Taylor – Tempeh producer. In support of Texas VegFest Tara Notvest – Vegan food festival coming to Austin in 2025, Seed Food and Wine Festival. Adrienne Wesk – Works with Texas VegFest and looking for City support especially around permitting and fees. APPROVAL OF MINUTES STAFF BRIEFINGS 1. Board Member Mark Bethell motioned to approve the meeting minutes from the Regular Meeting on October 21, 2024, with Board Member Matt Simon, seconding the motion. Minutes passed on an 12-0 vote. 2. Briefing on Strategy 9.1 of the Austin Travis County Food Plan (Launch an inclusive, community-based food collaborative or network that brings together businesses, community-based organizations, educational institutions, government, funders, and other stakeholders to support the implementation of the Austin/Travis County Food Plan, prioritizing community involvement on a regular basis.), Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager, City of Austin. [See back-up materials for presentation.] DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Continue conversation from September and October Strategic Planning meetings and discuss Board Members’ priority strategies from the Austin/Travis County Food Plan. Larry Franklin left the dais at 7:03 pm 4. Review Board Member Assignments a. Staff to share information of what departments are already doing related to the food plan (likely available in December/January). County to work towards this in early 2025. b. Staff to ask City Clerk about the process of how the City Manager reviews and incorporates Board and Commission Budget Recommendations that are submitted in March. c. Board Member Lead on various priority strategies to set meetings with relevant board members to get recommendations started. d. Board Members to bring recommendations to full board in January. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
Library Commission Meeting Minutes November 18, 2024 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 18 NOVEMBER 2024 The Library Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, November 18, 2024, at the University Hills Branch Library, in Austin, Texas. CALL TO ORDER Chair Infante Huerta called the Library Commission meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair, Sheila Mehta, Vice- Chair, Melissah Hasdorff, , Mark Smith, Magen Davis, Commission Members in Attendance Remotely: Steve DeRosa, Andrea Herrera Moreno, Kezia Frayjo, Christina Masters Commission Members Absent: PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carlos León spoke to the Commission regarding various concerns. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the October 28, 2024, special called meeting. The minutes from the regular meeting on October 28, 2024, were approved on a motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Vice Chair Mehta, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner DeRosa and Herrera Moreno absent during approval. Library Commission Meeting Minutes STAFF BRIEFINGS November 18, 2024 2. Staff briefing on Library Community Engagement by Laura Tadena, Community Engagement Librarian, Austin Public Library The presentation was made by Laura Tadena, Community Engagement Librarian, Austin Public Library. 3. Staff briefing on the November Director’s Report covering public programming highlights, and APL facilities updates, by Hannah Terrell, Interim Director of Libraries. The presentation was made by Hannah Terrell, Interim Director of Libraries. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve a recommendation in support of Austin Public Library’s hotspot circulation program. The motion to increase the spending total allowed by Austin Public Library on the existing City of Austin wireless contract was approved with the following amendment on Commissioner Davis’s motion, Commissioner Hassdorf’s second, on a 9-0 vote. The amendment was: to remove the name T-Mobile from the language. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 2026 Bond School Partnerships Nature Smart Programming Language Access Immigrant Services Passport Services Strategic Plan Roadshow Digital Inclusion Equity Initiatives Adult Programming Civic Engagement Signature Cultural Programming Budget Austin History Center Innovation Lab Poet Laureate ADJOURNMENT Chair Infante Huerta adjourned the meeting at 7:14 p.m. without objection. Library Commission Meeting Minutes November 18, 2024 The minutes from the November 18, 2024, regular meeting were approved at the December 16, 2024, meeting on a motion by Commissioner Herrera Moreno, seconded by Commissioner Smith, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner DeRosa and Frayjo absent.
Recommendation 20241114-011: RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL TO COMPLETE THE DOUGHERTY ARTS CENTER REPLACEMENT PROJECT — original pdf
ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Recommendation Number: (20241114-011): 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 $1million, 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, WHEREAS, the Dougherty Arts Center, built in 1947 and dedicated to the City in 1978, a jewel in our cultural landscape, is in dire danger of catastrophic structural failure; WHEREAS, every day that the project to replace the Dougherty Arts Center is delayed, citizens of Austin lose critical access to affordable arts programming and community resources provided by a cornerstone institution of Austin’s cultural landscape; WHEREAS, inflation and rising construction costs further exacerbate the financial burden of delay, and the project loses money daily due to escalating costs; WHEREAS in the past seven years, during which there were 2,555 operational days, the DAC experienced 3,856 days of operational impact caused by the building's deteriorating condition, meaning that interruptions or program disruptions occurred more than once per day on average; WHEREAS, the Dougherty Arts Center serves …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD November 18, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, and Commissioners Jacqueline Watson, Kobla Tetey, Amit Motwani, Byron Davis. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No members attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Vice Chair Darrell W, Pierce, and Commissioner Tam Hawkins were absent. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:12 pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Daphne McDole addressed the URB about preparation for the 150-year celebration of the Houston Tillotson University. 1 of 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on October 16, 2024 On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Davis’s second, the October 21, 2024, minutes were approved on a 5-0-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion related to resident concerns regarding the 1500 block of East 12th Street Hunter Maples, City of Austin provided the update for the speaker for the December meeting. Discussion regarding the request to amend the Urban Renewal Plan to allow additional uses at 1201 E 11th St Hunter Maples, City of Austin gave the update, provided a status update regarding the process to update the e 11th St NCCD. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin) Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin provided updates. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and approval of the 2025 regular Urban Renewal Board meeting schedule On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, Commissioner Tetey’s second, the 2025 regular Urban Renewal Board meeting schedule was approved on a 5-0-0 vote. 2 of 3 EXECUTIVE SESSION Chair Escobar recessed the regular meeting and called the Executive Session to order at 6:45pm. 6. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located …
Agenda — original pdf
1. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD NOVEMBER 15, 2024 AT 8:00AM ONE TEXAS CENTER, STE 125, TRAINING ROOM 505 BARTON SPRINGS RD AUSTIN, TEXAS 78704 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Edna Staniszewski at edna.staniszewski@austintexas.gov or at (512) 974-1260. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Lea Downey Gallatin, Chair Kergin Bedell Mikaela Frissell Kate Garza Nicole Golden Dr. Anu Kapadia, Vice-Chair Tracy Shawn Faye Mills Roy Woody Katy Jo Muncie AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 including individuals that wish to share first-hand accounts regarding their experiences being served through Austin’s homelessness system . APPROVAL OF MINUTES the minutes of Approve ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR CALLED MEETING on SEPTEMBER 20, 2024. the DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Downtown Austin Community Court Annual Report update and discussion on Fiscal Year 2024 accomplishments – Robert Kingham, Court Administrator, DACC Briefing and discussion regarding Data Maximization and implementation of new Homeless Services software – Bailey Gray, Business Process Specialist, DACC Status of DACC operational areas including performance measures and services delivered through Community Services, Court Services, Homeless Services and Support Services – Robert Kingham, Court Administrator, DACC 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 Edna Staniszewski at Downtown Austin Community Court, at (512) 974-1260), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board, please contact Edna Staniszewski at (512) 974-1260 or at edna.staniszewski@austintexas.gov.
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 15, 2024 – 12:00 PM CITY HALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, tim.dombeck@austintexas.gov. Kim Taylor (D-8) Holly Reed (D-10) CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Lane Becker (Mayor), Chair Pedro Villalobos (D-2) Nicole Merritt (D-3) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee on September 20, 2023. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on the monthly Parks and Recreation Department contract report summarizing new and ongoing contract development that requires City Council approval and/or committee and board recommendations. (PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Park Access for All). Presenter(s): Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor II, Parks and Recreation Department. Page 1 of 2 1. 2. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Presentation, discussion and refer to the Parks and Recreation Board a recommendation to approve the Parks and Recreation Board 2024 Annual Concession Report. (Sponsors: Becker, Villalobos) (PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Operational Efficiency, Park Access for All). Presenter(s): Karen Charles, Contract Management Specialist III; Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor II, Parks and Recreation Department. Discussion and approval of setting the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee 2025 regular meeting schedule. (Sponsors: Becker, Villalobos) 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 Tim Dombeck at Parks and Recreation Department, at (512) 974-6716 tim.dombeck@austintexas.gov, for …
01-1: Draft Minutes of September 20, 2024 — original pdf
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE convened in a SPECIAL CALLED meeting on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024, at 1183 CHESTNUT AVE in Austin, TX. Chair Becker called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE Meeting to order at 12:02 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Lane Becker. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nicole Merritt, Holly Reed (joined at 12:08 p.m.), Pedro Villalobos. Board Members Absent: Kim Taylor. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee on January 19, 2024. The minutes from the regular meeting of January 19, 2024, were approved on Chair Becker’s motion, Board Member Villalobos’ second, on a 3-0 vote. Board Member Reed off dais. Board Member Taylor absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on the monthly Parks and Recreation Department contract report summarizing new and ongoing contract development that requires City Council approval and/or committee and board recommendations Denisha Cox, Contracts Management Supervisor II, Parks and Recreation Department gave a briefing and answered clarifying questions on the reasoning for the extensions, whether the extension will come back to the Parks Board. 2. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 No action was taken on this item. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Presentation, discussion and refer to the Parks and Recreation Board a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve the inter local agreement between AISD and the City of Austin to provide culture and language revitalization programs. Michelle Rojas, Culture and Arts Education Manager, Parks and Recreation Department gave a presentation and answered questions on the reasoning for a one- year contract with five one-year extensions, the points of negotiation, and the impact to PARD budget. The motion to recommend to Austin City Council to approve the inter local agreement between AISD and the City of Austin to provide culture and language revitalization programs was approved on Board Member Villalobos’ motion, Board Member Reed’s second on a 4-0 vote. Board Member Taylor absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM None. Acting Chair Villalobos adjourned the meeting at 12:28 p.m. without objection. These minutes were approved at DATE Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee meeting on …
04-1: 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule — original pdf
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE 2025 MEETING SCHEDULE (3rd Friday every two months beginning in January at 12:00 p.m.) January 17, 2025 March 21, 2025 May 16, 2025 July 18, 2025 September 19, 2025 November 21, 2025
Item 2 - DACC FY24 Annual Report — original pdf
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Item 3 - DataMax Update 2024Nov13 — original pdf
HOMELESS SERVICES CASE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE DACC Advisory Board November 15, 2024 Bailey Gray, LCSW, MPAff Business Process Specialist DATA MAXIMIZATION Purpose: An effort to research, plan, and implement a cohesive departmentwide data strategy. Initial phase evaluated current data collection landscape and future data needs at DACC. Actions and resources identified as needed to achieve a proactive and intentional purpose, collection method, and usage practices around data include: Form digitization Customer Satisfaction Demographic deep dive Reporting Visualization Data Policy Storytelling New Homeless Services Software NEW HOMELESS SERVICES SOFTWARE Staff Desires Primary Considerations • Neither too clinical, nor too defender oriented. • Flexibility • Streamlining • Standardization • Data integration • Cost • Security • Accessibility • Customization • Reporting Capabilities • Scalability BONTERRA/ SOCIAL SOLUTIONS APRICOT Currently used by The Other Ones Foundation (TOOF), Austin-Travis County EMS, Family Eldercare, Mobile Loaves & Fishes, SAFE, Austin Public Health, and Housing Authority of the City of Austin Founded by Social Workers Configured for clientele with little to no IT resources No HIPAA or scalability concerns Permission settings allow access to partner agencies Drag and drop reporting approach in addition to templates PROGRESS & NEXT STEPS Successfully incorporated DACC access to software in active EMS contract as an amendment, approved by Council on August 29, 2024 Project roles include Project Manager, System Admins, and Subject Matter Experts Projected 26-week timeline for implementation began October 31, 2024, with data migration from eCourt tentatively scheduled for late March 2025 Build out aspirations include incorporating our list of clients on a behavior plan, waitlist for case management, referral system, and caseload management QUESTIONS? Bailey Gray, LCSW, MPAff Bailey.Gray@austintexas.gov 512-974-4815
Item 4 - Community Court News 2024Oct04 — original pdf
COMMUNITY COURT NEWS A newsletter brought to you by DACC’s Communications Team Top stories in this newsletter JULY-SEPT. 2024 Annual DACC Retreat Mentor Court Site Visit Partner Spotlight DACC’s Numbers Annual DACC Retreat Thank you all for participating in our recent annual staff retreat, aimed at providing opportunities for professional development and networking with your colleagues. Thank you to Chris Anderson for all the time he poured into ensuring we had a fun day together with a meaningful agenda! Help us plan for next year – Leadership is evaluating what went well and areas for improvement to make sure our retreat next year is even more enjoyable and valuable for you all. We appreciate the feedback we’ve already received from staff, and encourage you all to share any input with any member of DACC’s leadership team to help us in our planning efforts for next year! DACC Participation in Work Study Program As of July 26, 2024, DACC has been approved as a Federal Work Study Site for University of Texas at Austin students. So Yong Kim, Yvonne Mboss, Jenna Pywell, and Chris Anderson represented DACC at the UT Austin Work-Study & Part Time Job Fair in August, and the position was posted on UT’s platform, through which DACC received 76 applications. The top two candidates have been identified following an interview process, and are expected to start in October. These two positions will work 12-16 hours per week through May 2025, and will provide administrative support to the Court Services and Homeless Services units. Tasks may include sorting mail, scanning clients’ vital docs, answering the phone calls or other administrative tasks each unit identifies as priorities. How it Works – Students are hired by UT Austin and DACC at the same time; Federal Work Study pays up to $3,500 per semester for their work and DACC pays the remaining balance. This approach creates great opportunities for students while providing critically needed support for our department. Thank you, So Yong Kim for your leadership and bring this support for DACC online and create new opportunities for students! Mentor Court Site Visit DACC is serving as a Mentor three Court for including communities Las Dane County, WI, Vegas, NV, and Paterson, NJ. On September 24, representatives from each of these communities, along with the Center for Justice Innovation who oversees the Mentor Court program, visited DACC to learn inform enhancements in …
02-1: Combined Contract Report, November 2024 — original pdf
Parks and Recreation Department Contracts Under Development Concessions and Contracts Committee Nov-24 Contract/Project Contract Type Phase NCP S / NS CCC PARB Council Notes Watercraft Concession at Barton Creek Recreation Management System Software Interlocal Agreement with AISD/S.A.F.E. (Swimming and Fitness Education) Swim Concession P/D N TBD TBD TBD Services P/D NCP Feb-25 Feb-25 Mar-25 Interlocal P/D NCP NS Jan-25 Jan-25 Feb-25 S S Interlocal Agreement with AISD/ Go Project Interlocal P/D NA NS TBD TBD TBD PARD is awaiting further direction from Central Procurement and Real Estate Services regarding next steps in the procurement process. In the meantime, a contract extension for one-year with a one-year option was offered to the concessionaire to avoid a break in services. The new solicitation was released on September 16, 2024 and closed October 31, 2024. Eight responses were received. Those deemed responsive will be evaluated. Project SAFE is an aquatic safety education and swim training program provided to the Austin Independent School District by the City of Austin’s Aquatic Division. Each spring, students are invited to their nearby City of Austin-operated aquatic facility for a two-week long learn-to-swim session. Each day, participants will get an opportunity to engage in curriculums approved by the internationally recognized Starfish Aquatics Institute. It is the City's hope that participation in the program leads to greater water safety practices among the participants. At the conclusion of the program, registration information will be provided for students to continue their learning by participating in additional City of Austin Parks and Recreation programs. The City and AISD entered into an agreement in 2005 relating to an educational program known as the GO PROJECT that is a community-based transition program for students with disabilities who are 18-22 years of age and that enables students to move beyond the high school setting and finish their education in a college or work environment. The City provides facilities for AISD's use in providing such classes to the identified students and is interested in continuing to do this. As the current agreement in almost 20 years old, the City wants to revisit and refresh the agreement to better meet all needs. Interlocal ACC Welding Program Partnership Interlocal P/D NA NS TBD TBD TBD Creating a partnership with Austin Community College’s (ACC) welding program. This program will allow students to gain firsthand experience working with historical iron fencing dating back to the 19th century. LEGEND 11/13/2024 Contract/Project …
03-1: 2024 Annual Concession Report Presentation — original pdf
2024 ANNUAL CONCESSION REPORT Presented by Karen Charles and Denisha Cox Contracts and Concession Committee Meeting November 15, 2024 AUSTIN CITY CODE Austin City Code § 8-1-73 requires that on or before January 31st of each year, the director shall deliver a report to the Parks and Recreation Board and the Environmental Commission on the concessions granted under this division. The annual report, prepared under this section, shall include: • The name of each concession operating in Town Lake • An income and expenditure statement for each • The total number of watercrafts rented in Town Lake Metropolitan Park; concession; Metropolitan Park; and by a concession. • A statement describing any problems caused or created 2 Concessions Austin Rowing Club at Waller Creek Boathouse Butler Pitch and Putt EpicSUP Expedition School Lone Star Riverboat Cruises Rowing Dock Texas Rowing Center Zilker Café (temporarily closed) Zilker Eagle Railroad Zilker Park Boat Rentals 3 3 Contract Terms 4 FY24 Gross Sales, Expenditures, and Payments to the City s n o i l l i M $3.5 $3.0 $2.5 $2.0 $1.5 $1.0 $0.5 $0.0 Butler Pitch and Putt (Pecan Grove Golf Partners) EpicSUP Expedition School Lone Star Riverboats Rowing Dock Texas Rowing Center Gross Sales Reported Expenditures Payments $3,167,723 $1,087,331 $255,218 $346,788 $213,122 $42,302 $28,877 $12,986 $2,712 $1,111,905 $1,098,532 $91,995 $1,696,571 $1,226,323 $175,953 $2,453,441 $2,102,044 $359,170 Austin Rowing Club at Waller Creek Boathouse $3,387,564 $3,064,653 $12,000 Zilker Eagle $315,563 $268,229 $- Zilker Park Boat Rentals $976,444 $645,066 $92,985 5 $18,000,000 $16,000,000 $14,000,000 $12,000,000 $10,000,000 $8,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,000,000 $2,000,000 $- Annual Gross Sales Since 2020 Total Gross Sales FY20 $6,722,615 FY21 $12,380,735 FY22 $15,994,081 FY23 $13,554,936 FY24 $13,482,808 6 6 Capital Improvements Butler Pitch and Putt – $93,894 • New well water pump • Seasonal tree maintenance • Sod/Turfgrass installation • Updates to the putting green drainage system • Metal roof installation over outdoor trellis structures Rowing Dock – $6,676 • Ground Improvements 7 Concessions Outside of Lady Bird Lake Permit Type Term Permits Issued Cost / Permit Revenue Commercial Use – Food or Other Specific Park Use Commercial Use – Fitness Trainers Commercial Use – Performing Artists Golf Concessions (4 golf courses) TOTAL REVENUE COLLECTED Six month Single day Six month Single day N/A 22 (7,120 attendees total) 62 29 N/A $500-$1500 $50 $50/trainer $20/sound $0.45/attendee $10 N/A $22,825 $4,434 $280 $497,829 $525,368 8 Parks and Recreation Board Recommendations Environmental Impact In new …
03-2: Draft 2024 Annual Concession Report — original pdf
Contents 4 4 6 7 8 11 13 14 Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................................................. 1 Concession Locations ........................................................................................................................................................... 2 Concession Contracts ........................................................................................................................................................... 4 Contract Terms Solicitations and New Contracts Rowing Dock ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Zilker Café ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Contract Extensions Rowing Dock ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Austin Rowing Club at Waller Creek Boathouse ................................................................................................................ 6 EpicSUP/The Trail Conservancy .......................................................................................................................................... 7 Rowing Dock ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Zilker Park Boat Rentals...................................................................................................................................................... 8 Zilker Eagle ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Concession Sales, Payments, and Expenditures ................................................................................................................. 10 Expiring Contracts Other Contract Changes Revenue Share Payments Capital Improvements Public Benefit Butler Pitch and Putt ........................................................................................................................................................ 14 Rowing Dock ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Austin Rowing Club .......................................................................................................................................................... 15 Butler Pitch and Putt ........................................................................................................................................................ 15 EpicSUP............................................................................................................................................................................. 15 Expedition School ............................................................................................................................................................. 15 Lone Star Riverboat .......................................................................................................................................................... 16 Rowing Dock ..................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Texas Rowing Center ........................................................................................................................................................ 16 Zilker Park Boat Rentals.................................................................................................................................................... 17 Zilker Eagle ....................................................................................................................................................................... 17 i Concessions Outside of Town Lake Park ............................................................................................................................ 18 Parks and Recreation Board Recommendations ................................................................................................................ 19 Environmental Commission Recommendations ................................................................................................................. 19 Short-Term Permits Concessions at Golf Courses Toxic Algae and Extreme Heat Transportation Shuttles Public Benefit Watercraft Census New Concessions Carrying Capacity Zilker Eagle Update Appendix 1. Temporary Concessions and Commercial Use Report FY24 ............................................................................ 24 Temporary Concession Permits and Commercial Use Revenue for Temporary Concessions and Commercial Use Summary of Revenue for Temporary Concessions Temporary Concession Permits – Six Month and Single Day Targeted Concessions Commercial Use – Fitness Instructors and Instructor-Led Classes Performing Artists – Balloon Artist and Face Painting Appendix 2. Austin Lake Water Protection Plan and Marine Waste Information ............................................................... 27 18 18 20 20 20 20 23 23 23 24 24 24 25 25 26 26 ii Executive Summary The mission of the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) is to inspire Austin to learn, play, protect and connect by creating diverse programs and experiences in sustainable natural spaces and public places. In carrying out its mission, PARD has established nine permanent concessions in Town Lake Park that provide recreation services. These services include rentals of canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards (SUPs); rowing instruction and memberships; food and beverage sales; short-course golf; excursion boats; and a mini train. The concessions were established pursuant to City of Austin Code Section 8-1-71, which authorizes the director of the Parks and Recreation Department to allow a person to operate a food or beverage, rental, or service concession in Town Lake Park. Additionally, Section 8-1-73 requires that on or before January 31st of …
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Austin Water Lake Water Protection Program Contact: Chuck Deatherage, Supervisor, Water Protection Program, 512.972.1076, Charles.Deatherage@austintexas.gov CITY REQUIREMENTS Austin Water requires excursion boats to comply with all state and federal laws. Currently, only three excursion boats with marine sanitation devices have been permitted for use on Lady Bird Lake: Lone Star, Lone Star Riverboat (PARD Town Lake concession) • • MV Nighthawk, Capital Cruises • MV Pride and Joy, Capital Cruises City ordinance (Chapter 6-5, Article 3, Division 2) governs watercraft with marine sanitation devices. Austin Water’s Lake Water Protection Program oversees compliance by requiring each excursion boat with an on-board toilet (marine sanitation device) and each boat pump-out facility used for removing sewage from any boat or watercraft to obtain annual permits. In each case, the owner or operator must apply for a permit and follow permit display requirements. • • Excursion Boat with Marine Sanitation Device Permit Application Boat Pump-Out Facility Permit Application The ordinance authorizes the director of Austin Water to “inspect any boat, shore facility or boat pump-out facility at any reasonable time to determine compliance” with city code. Per this ordinance, Austin Water inspects each boat annually and checks for compliance with pump-out regulations. Failure to comply with any part of these rules may result in enforcement action, including fines of up to $2,000 per violation per day. Annual permit applications include the date of the most recent inspection, whether the applicant passed the inspection, and information about the waste removal method and provider. STATE REQUIREMENTS All boats and boat pump-out facilities must additionally comply with State of Texas Clean Water Certification Program requirements, whether or not the requirement to obtain a permit applies. In addition, owners and operators of all boats, marinas and shore facilities must meet other requirements related to boat sewage and sanitation facilities, including those addressing design, installation, operation, discharge prohibitions, record-keeping and waste documentation. Austin Lake Water Protection Plan and Marine Waste information FY 2019 I certify that the information provided on this application is true and correct: Owner or Operator Print Name Owner or Operator Signature Date Office Use Only Application Info: Inspection Info: Received Date Application Complete? □ Yes □ No Inspection Passed? □ Yes □ No Date Inspector Initials If inspection failed, describe all violations noted and required corrective actions below: Permit Number Decal Number Permit Issued Date Permit Expiration Date Permit Info: Please forward the report to: …
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