Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 15, 2026 The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at the Permitting and Development Center, room #1406, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Jambulapati called the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Padmini Jambulapati, Chair Nirali Thakkar, Vice Chair Hanna Huang COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Sarah Chen Sarah Xiyi Chen Zachary Dolling Hugh Li Nayer Sikder Bhumika Purohit PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on August 18, 2026. The minutes were approved with the following amendment: “The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, January August 18, 2026 at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas the Permitting and Development Center, Room #1406, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin TX.” ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 15, 2026 on Commissioner Huang’s motion, Vice Chair Thakkar’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Purohit was off the dais. Commissioners Moledina, Shrestha and Yang were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. 4. Staff briefing regarding Varsity Generation Programming and Austin’s aging Asian American community. Presentation by Kelly Maltsberger, Assistant Director, Austin Parks and Recreation and Jesus Aguirre, Director, Austin Parks and Recreation. The presentation was made by Kelly Maltsberger, Assistant Director, Austin Parks and Recreation and Jesus Aguirre, Director, Austin Parks and Recreation. Staff briefing regarding facilities updates to the Asian American Resource Center (AARC). Presentation by Darrell Alexander, Director, Austin Facilities Management. The presentation was made by Darrell Alexander, Director, Austin Facilities Management. Staff briefing regarding the Creative Reset II Initiative and the AARC. Presented by Candice Cooper, Chief Administrative Officer, Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. The presentation was made by Candice Cooper, Chief Administrative Officer, Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME), Matrix Kilgore, Division Manager, ACME, and Leila Grace Pandy, Supervisor of Culture and Arts Education, Austin Parks and Recreation. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. Approve a nomination of stakeholder member to the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission. The motion to approve the nomination of stakeholder member Alka Bhanot was approved on Commissioner Huang’s motion, Vice Chair Thakkar’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY OCTOBER 19, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. 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 Hunter Maples, (512) 974- 3120 or hunter.maples@austintexas.gov. The Urban Renewal Board reserves the right to go into closed session to discuss any of the items on this agenda as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Harrison Brown Amit Motwani Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Byron Davis Kobla Tetey AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon the day before 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 Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on September 21, 2026 1 of 2 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Pleasant Hill Collaborative) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and approval of Temporary Access & Construction Agreement with the African American Cultural & Heritage Facility regarding artificial turf installation and drainage repair on Block 16. EXECUTIVE SESSION 4. 5. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026 AT 6:30 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS 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, contact Ryan Sperling at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Appointment Commissioner Kitty McLeod, Vice Chair (she/they) District 1 Mariana Krueger (she/her) Appointment District 9 KC Shepherd Coyne, Chair (they/he) District 2 Devan Daniel (he/him) District 10 Steven Rivas (he/him) District 3 Rocío Fierro-Pérez (she/her/ella) Mayor Brigitte Bandit (they/she) District 4 Morgan Davis (he/him) Jerry Joe Benson, Secretary (he/him) District 5 Randy Pituk (he/him) Asher Knutson (he/him) District 6 Marlon Johnson (he/him) J. Scott Neal (he/him) District 7 Anna Nguyen (she/her) Garry Brown District 8 Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on September 21, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding the Officer Shooting Dashboard. [Sara Peralta, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, Austin Police Oversight (APO) and Crystal Kimbrough, Policy Compliance Consultant, APO]. Staff briefing regarding the Creative Reset Phase II: Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums. [Marjorie Flanagan, Division Manager, Cultural Education & Programs, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (ACME)]. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. Presentation regarding Rainbow Safety Squad’s vision, accomplishments, and future plans. Presentation by Sweet Gwendolyn and Dan, Rainbow Safety Squad. Discussion regarding tools for tracking commission recommendations. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. Approve a recommendation regarding support for prospective measures being implemented to protect cultural establishments within the Red River Cultural District. Approve the LGBTQ QoL Advisory Commission’s 2027 Annual Meeting Schedule. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 8. 9. 10. Update from the Cultural Center Working Group regarding coalition building, design charette, and council advocacy actions. Update from the Public Safety Working Group regarding a potential Austin Police Department training academy …
MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION October 19, 2026 ▪ 6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS/SHUDDE FATH CONFERENCE ROOM 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Electric Utility Commission maybe 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 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 to speak remotely, contact Nici Huff, at Nici.Huff@AustinEnergy.com or via phone at 512-972-8621. Members: Dave Tuttle, Chair (District 10) Al Braden, Vice Chair (District 7) Raul Alvarez (District 3) Lauren Bellomy (Mayor) Cesar Benavides (District 4) Jonathon Blackburn (District 5) CALL TO ORDER Chris Gillett (District 6) Chris Kirksey (District 8) Ellu Nasser (District 1) Cyrus Reed (District 9) Kaiba White (District 2) AGENDA 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 Electric Utility Commission Regular Called Meeting on September 14, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing an amendment to a contract for continued NetBrain Software Platform services used for network management for Austin Energy and Austin Aviation with FreeIt Data Solutions Inc. to extend the term for one year for an additional $423,110 and to add another one-year extension option for an additional $423,109 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,034,943. Funding: $245,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. $100,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 3. Recommend approval authorizing five contracts for three-phase distribution pad-mount transformers designed for underground distribution electrical facilities for Austin Energy with CribProcure Inc., Kllen Group America, Inc., Techline Inc., Texas Electric Cooperatives, and Texas Meter & Device Co. LLC d/b/a Texas Meter & Device, for an initial term of two years in an estimated amount of $20,000,000 with up to three one-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $10,000,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $50,000,000, divided among the contractors. Funding: …
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Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued NetBrain Software Platform services used for network management for Austin Energy and Austin Aviation with FreeIt Data Solutions Inc. to extend the term for one year for an additional $423,110 and to add another one-year extension option for an additional $423,109 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,034,943. Funding: $245,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. $100,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy, Austin Aviation. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $245,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding in the amount of $100,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Contract Amendment. MBE/WBE: Cooperative Agreement contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission October 19, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This amendment is for the continued use of NetBrain, a network and operations software platform, by Austin Energy and to extend use of the platform to Austin Aviation. NetBrain enhances the reliability and efficiency of Information Technology (IT) infrastructure by providing visuals showing network connections and provides network management and support through quick identification of potential problems, highlighting where an issue is happening, to aid in resolution of network outages. The platform also provides automation of utility infrastructure environment updates and enables the utility to automate change-tracking which improves Cybersecurity posture and supports compliance obligations. It reduces manual tasks, improves consistency and helps prevent network incidents that may impact business operations. It delivers accurate inventory and visibility, improving troubleshooting efficiency and overall Item 2 reliability. This enables proactive issue resolution, reduces downtime, and enhances overall network reliability. Austin Aviation’s network diagrams are currently maintained manually and often lack accuracy when needed for troubleshooting, …
Item 3 Posting Language ..Title Authorize five contracts for three-phase distribution pad-mount transformers designed for underground distribution electrical facilities for Austin Energy with CribProcure Inc., Kllen Group America, Inc., Techline Inc., Texas Electric Cooperatives, and Texas Meter & Device Co. LLC d/b/a Texas Meter & Device, for an initial term of two years in an estimated amount of $20,000,000 with up to three one-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $10,000,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $50,000,000, divided among the contractors. Funding: $10,000,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $10,000,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued a Request for Proposals solicitation RFP 1100 EAL3030 for these goods. The solicitation was published on March 30, 2026, and closed on April 21, 2026. Of the twenty-five offers received, the proposals submitted by the recommended contractors represented best value to the City based on the solicitation’s evaluation criteria. 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=143886 . MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the 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. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 19, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide three-phase pad-mount distribution transformers to Austin Energy on an as needed basis. These transformers are intended for use on concrete slabs and are designed for underground distribution electrical facilities. Contracting with multiple vendors will allow Austin Energy to diversify its supplier base in the event of delays, shortages or price increases. Item 3 Three-phase pad-mount …
Item 4 Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued internet-based telecommunication services for Austin Energy with Windstream Holding Inc. d/b/a Windstream, to extend the term for one year for an additional $100,000 and add another one-year extension option for an additional $100,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $717,000. Funding: $100,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $100,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Contract Amendment. MBE/WBE: This contract was awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this contract, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Prior Council Action: April 7, 2022 - Council approved an amendment to a contract for Voice over Internet Protocol trunk transition services with Windstream Holding Inc. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 19, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The proposed amendment will provide Austin Energy with continued internet-based telecommunications services via Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and session initiation protocol (SIP) trunks. VoIP SIP trunks unify voice, data, equipment, and applications, resulting in increased reliability, decreased capacity issues, and reduced costs. Services include provisioning and maintenance and support. The SIP platform is a dynamic solution containing redundancy and disaster recovery features that ensure consistent telecommunication capabilities for Austin Energy. The current contract expires October 30, 2026, this amendment will ensure uninterrupted operations while Austin Energy pursues a consolidated master agreement for several related connectivity services planned for 2028. Previous solicitations for a multi-year contract failed to result in an award, and Austin Energy has determined that a single integrated contract would provide a more streamlined, efficient, and cost-effective approach. Item 4 Without this contract, Austin Energy will experience a loss of phone services, including control rooms and Cisco phone users for all on-site employees. Contract Details: Contract Term …
Item 5 Posting Language Authorize a contract for a statistical analysis system, analytics software support, and maintenance, used for business intelligence analysis and consumption and billing data reporting, for Austin Energy with Executive Information Systems LLC, for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $96,000 with up to four one-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $96,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $480,000. Funding: $88,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $88,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Multiple cooperative purchase programs were reviewed for these services. Austin Financial Services and Austin Energy have determined that this contractor best meets the needs of Austin Energy to provide these services required for the City. MBE/WBE: Cooperative Agreement contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 19, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide continued maintenance and support to manage Austin Energy’s Statistical Analysis System (SAS) software platform. The SAS data analytics platform and server are used for complex business intelligence analysis that supports Austin Energy operations and strategic objectives, including transforming complex data sets for analysis of consumer consumption projections and making consumption and billing data available to customers. The SAS solution provides an end-to-end analytical platform that allows Austin Energy to collaborate, manage and report on the analysis of large data sets in real-time, and automate workflows. The Texas Department of Information Resources is a cooperative purchasing association recognized under Texas procurement statutes. Cooperative associations, themselves or using a lead government, competitively solicit and award contracts that are eligible for use by other qualified state and local governments. Due to their substantial volumes, larger than any one government could achieve independently, cooperative contracts routinely include superior terms, conditions, and pricing. …
Electric Utility Commission 2027 Meeting Schedule The Electric Utility Commission meets monthly on the second Monday of the month, unless otherwise determined by the Commission. If the regular meeting day conflicts with a holiday, the meeting will be held on the following Monday. Meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. in the Shudde Fath Conference Room at Austin Energy Corporate Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd., Austin, TX. Changes to the above regarding date, time or location will be noted on meeting agendas. Meeting Dates January 11, 2027 February 8, 2027 March 8, 2027 April 12, 2027 May 10, 2027 July 19, 2027 August 9, 2027 September 13, 2027 October 18, 2027 November 8, 2027 Cancelled Dates Agenda Item Submittal Date December 28, 2026 January 25, 2027 February 22, 2027 March 29, 2027 April 26, 2027 June 14, 2027*** July 12, 2027* October 11, 2027** December 13, 2027*** July 2, 2027 July 26, 2027 August 30, 2027 October 4, 2027 October 25, 2027 *Post budget presentation to Council **Move due to Columbus and Indigenous Peoples’ Day ***EUC will not meet in June and December Item 6
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION October 19, 2026, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the ARTS COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than Noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Jesús Varela at Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME), at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Gina Houston - Chair, Muna Hussaini - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Heidi Schmalbach, Kirtana Banskota, Bailey Pownall, Faiza Kracheni, Sharron B Anderson, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on July 20, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on actions taken at the October 5th Art in Public Places Panels by Commissioner Schmalbach. 3. Update on actions taken at the September 16th Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Houston. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Jesús Pantel, ACME Cultural Funding Supervisor. 5. Staff briefing regarding update on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, ACME Cultural Funding Supervisor. 6. Staff briefing regarding an update on the ACME Funding Programs by Laura Odegaard, ACME Division Manager, Cultural Affairs & Investments. 7. Staff briefing regarding an update on Art in Public Places by Jaime Castillo, ACME Art in Public Places Manager. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Establish an Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (ACME) Funding Appeals Working Group to review appeals from organizations who were not chosen for funding. 9. Approve a recommendation for the Northeast Service Center: Suspended 3D Art in Public Places Artist Selection. 10. Approve a recommendation for the Northeast Service Center: Cistern Murals Art Call. 11. Approve a recommendation of the Special Meeting of the Art in Public Places Deaccession Review, Art in Public Places artworks at …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Gustavo Valle, 512-974-4350, Gustavo.Valle@austintexas.gov. CURRENT [BOARD MEMBERS OR COMMISSIONERS]: Gerry Acuna, Chair Ian Steyaert, Vice Chair Melissa Caudle Michael Drohan CALL TO ORDER Caitlin Griffith John L. Harris Ali Ishaq Iris Suddaby AGENDA Seth Whaland Miriam Athmer Tarik Aossey 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 Regular meeting on August 19, 2026 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve a recommendation to council to authorize a contract for multiple material rate studies for Austin Resource Recovery with Resource Recycling Systems, Inc. D/B/A Rrs, for an initial term of three years with up to three additional 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,100,000. Funding: $350,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Approve the 2027 Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting Schedule. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. 5. Staff briefing on the historical overview of the FM812 Landfill by Gena McKinley, Deputy Director of Austin Resource Recovery Staff briefing on the status of Austin Resource Recovery Operational and Administrative projects by Gena McKinley, Deputy Director of Austin Resource Recovery FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Gustavo Valle at Austin Resource …
CITY OF AUSTIN RECOMMENDATION FOR COUNCIL ACTION CONTRACTOR: RESOURCE RECYCLING SYSTEMS, INC. D/B/A RRS COUNCIL DATE: 11/05/2026 SUBJECT: Authorize a contract for multiple material rate studies for Austin Resource Recovery with Resource Recycling Systems, Inc. D/B/A Rrs, for an initial term of three years with up to three additional 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,100,000. Funding: $350,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. LEAD DEPARTMENT: Austin Financial Services CLIENT DEPARTMENT(S): Austin Resource Recovery FISCAL NOTE: Funding in the amount of $350,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. PROCUREMENT: Austin Financial Services issued a Request for Proposals solicitation RFP 1500 RGW3011 for these services. The solicitation was published on April 27, 2026, and closed on June 2, 2026. Of the five offers received, the proposal submitted by the recommended contractor represented best value to the City based on the solicitation’s evaluation criteria. 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=143475 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 insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Austin Financial Services – Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTION: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Zero Waste Advisory Commission ADDITIONAL BACKUP INFORMATION (RCA BODY) The contract will provide services for the City to participate in three studies, including a community wide Capture Rate Study, Per Capita Disposal Rate Study, and a combined Diversion Rate and Waste Characterization Study. The contract will allow the City to plan, conduct and process data on both Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) collected and non-ARR collected trash, recycling and organics material streams for both residential and commercial customers. In November 2023, Austin City Council approved the 2023 Austin Resource Recovery Comprehensive …
Zero Waste Advisory Commission DRAFT 2027 Meeting Schedule The Zero Waste Commission meets monthly on the second Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise determined by the Commission. Meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 301 W. 2nd Street. Changes to the above regarding date, time or location will be noted on meeting agendas. Meeting Dates January 13 February 10 April 14 May 12 June 9 July 14 August 11 September 8 October 13 November 10 Cancelled Dates March 10 December 8
History of FM812 Landfill Austin Resource Recovery | 10/14/2026 Gena McKinley, Deputy Director Site Overview FM812 – Background Location: Travis County, near Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Size: Approximately 391 Acres MSW Permits: 360 & 360A, later upgraded to Subtitle D Standards Lifespan: 1960’s to 2009 3 Facility Usage Transition In 1995, TCEQ approved converting the FM 812 Landfill acreage to a Type IV facility accepting only construction, demolition, and land-clearing debris—no household putrescible waste. Type I operations are suspended in February 1999 and by June 1999, Type IV operations commences at FM812. 4 ARR C&D Tonnage Figures: 2001-2008 C&D Tonnage 35000 30000 25000 20000 15000 10000 5000 0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Year 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Disposal Quantity (Metric Tons) 17,281 19,460 25,830 31,732 32,998 26,500 14,514 3,628 5 Landfill Fee Schedule: 2001 – 2008 Uncompacted Load (per cubic yard) 2001-2002 2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 $ 5.50 $ 5.50 $ 5.50 $ 6.50 $ 6.50 $ 6.50 $ 6.50 $ 6.50 6 Current FM 812 Projects • AE Lay-down Yard and Vehicle Parking: 10 acres off FM 973 • Solar Array: 58.224 acres; UPower selected vendor for AE project • Leachate line construction: 180 days to complete from project commencement 7 Questions
To: From: Date: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Gena McKinley, Deputy Director, Austin Resource Recovery October 14, 2026 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Recycling Reset On July 23rd, the Austin City Council approved ARR’s request to authorize the negotiation and execution of the third and final amended and restated service schedules to the City’s existing Single -Stream Recycling contracts with Circular Services and Texas Disposal Systems. The timeline for the final reset officially began with notifying the vendors in November of 2025. In February of 2026, the vendors submitted their initial pricing proposals to the City a t which point, contract negotiations commenced. ARR has now concluded its negotiations with both vendors and execution of the contracts was effective October 1, 2026. Food Rescue Mini-Summit for Businesses (District 3) Join local food service businesses, food rescue organizations, nonprofits, government partners, and other food system stakeholders for an interactive Food Rescue Mini-Summit lunch and learn for food-permitted businesses focused on building a stronger, more connected food rescue ecosystem in Austin. This event is being hosted by the Food Plan Implementation Collaborative, with organizing members from Austin Climate Action & Resilience, Austin Resource Recovery, the Travis County Environmental Resilience Program, The Central Texas Food Bank, Keep Austin Fed, and more. It will take place at 11:00 a.m. on October 19 at 979 Springdale Rd, Ste. 153. More information at: eventbrite.com/e/food-rescue-mini-summit-for-businesses- tickets-2001405147673. Austin City Limits (District 8) Austin Resource Recovery provided trash, recycle and compost services outside the footprint for Austin City Limits music festival between October 2 through 11. ARR placed bins along Barton Springs, Sterzing, Toomey and Lamar and on the Pfluger and Crenshaw Bridges to collect waste from festival goers walking to and from Zilker Park. Crews swept as needed and maintained the bins throughout the festival. Viva la Vida (District 9) Austin Resource Recovery will provide trash, recycle, and compost services for Viva la Vida, a City Co- sponsored event on Saturday, October 24. ARR will set out bins the morning of the event, service them throughout, and collect them shortly after the event ends. Universal Recycling Ordinance Online Reporting Mailer (All Districts) The City of Austin requires owners and managers of multifamily properties and businesses to ensure that their employees and tenants have convenient access to trash, recycling, and composting. Property managers must submit an annual diversion report between October 1 and February 1 …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026 – 5:30 P.M. AUSTIN WATER HEADQUARTERS WALLER CREEK CENTER 625 E 10TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Water and Wastewater Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Vicky Addie, 512-972-0332, vicky.addie@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Chair (District 8) Andrew Maas (Mayor) Alex Navarro (District 2) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Mike Reyes (District 4) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Marcela Tuñón, Vice Chair (District 9) Vacant (District 3) Alex Ortiz (District 7) Jesse Penn (District 1) Shannon Trilli (District 10) Speakers signed up to speak at 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 Water and Wastewater Commission regular meeting held September 16, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for Hexagon Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Software Platform for Austin Water with Thundercat Technology, Llc, for an initial term of twelve months with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,090,146. Funding: $266,102 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Recommend approval of a contract for Infor Public Sector software maintenance and support, used to manage water distribution system assets and work orders, for Austin Water with DLT Solutions LLC d/b/a DLT Solutions, for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $393,300 with up to two one-year extension options each in variable amounts for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,252,200. Funding: $393,300 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Recommend approval of a contract for engineering services for the 2026 Reservoir …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 625 E 10th Street in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Penn called the Water and Wastewater Commission meeting to order at 5:32 pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Jesse Penn, Mike Reyes, Shannon Trilli, and Evan Wolstencroft Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón, Alex Ortiz, and Shwetha Pandurangi PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on August 19, 2026. The minutes from the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on August 19, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion, Commissioner Trilli’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Maas, Maxwell-Gaines and Navarro absent, and Commissioner Pandurangi off the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for pump parts, components, and repair services for Emerson, Mueller, RF Valves, and Flowserve equipment for Austin Water with Scruggs Distribution LLC d/b/a The Scruggs Company, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,230,000. Funding: $37,167 is available in the FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water; $446,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Trilli’s motion, Commissioner Reyes’ second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Maas, Maxwell-Gaines and Navarro absent, and Commissioner Pandurangi off the dais. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue the GoPurple pilot incentive program and issue incentives on a pilot basis during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for alternative onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for new commercial, mixed use and multi-family developments in the total aggregate amount of $4,000,000, not to exceed $1,500,000 per project for affordable housing projects exempt from the GoPurple reuse requirements and not to exceed $500,000 1 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 per project for all other projects. Funding in the amount of $4,000,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion, Commissioner Reyes’ second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Maas, Maxwell-Gaines and Navarro absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS …
Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for Hexagon Enterprise Asset Management software platform, to manage vertical infrastructure assets, for Austin Water with Thundercat Technology, LLC, for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $266,200 with up to two one-year extension options in estimated amounts of $449,300 and $374,900, respectively, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,090,400. Funding: $266,200 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $266,200 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Multiple cooperative purchase programs were reviewed for the Hexagon Enterprise Asset Management software platform. Austin Financial Services has determined this contractor best meets the needs of Austin Water to provide the Hexagon Enterprise Asset Management software platform required for the City. MBE/WBE: Cooperative Agreement contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14th, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide essential support, maintenance, licensing, and subscriptions as needed for Hexagon Enterprise Asset Management (EAM). Austin Water uses the system to manage vertical infrastructure assets, including treatment plants, lift stations, and facility assets that rely heavily on Hexagon EAM, which supports daily operational activities including preventive maintenance, asset lifecycle tracking, and reliability-centered operations for critical above-ground assets. Ensuring continued support for this system directly advances Austin Water’s strategic priorities of service excellence, proactive infrastructure, and reliability by maintaining a stable platform for data-driven decision-making and operational performance. This contract will partly replace the existing contract, which expires November 3, 2026. The current estimates were determined on current and future growth of the Hexagon EAM software platform. The recommended contractor is not the current provider for these services. Cooperative associations, themselves or using a lead government, competitively solicit and award contracts that are eligible for use by other qualified state and local governments. Due to their substantial volumes, larger than any one …
Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: November 5, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for Infor Public Sector software maintenance and support, used to manage water distribution system assets and work orders, for Austin Water with DLT Solutions LLC d/b/a DLT Solutions, for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $393,300 with up to two one- year extension options each in variable amounts for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,252,200. Funding: $393,300 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $393,300 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Multiple cooperative purchase programs were reviewed for these services. Austin Financial Services and Austin Water have determined this contractor best meets the needs of Austin Water to provide these services required for the City. MBE/WBE: Cooperative Agreement contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide essential support, maintenance, and licensing for the Infor Public Sector (IPS) software platform, which Austin Water uses to manage horizontal infrastructure assets across the water distribution system. IPS is the foundational system for creating, tracking, and coordinating service requests and work orders, as well as maintaining accurate records for meters, pipelines, valves, hydrants, and other linear assets in the distribution network. Austin Water depends upon IPS to support daily operational activities including field dispatching, asset data management, and responsive maintenance across the utility’s extensive horizontal network. Ensuring continued support for the IPS platform directly advances Austin Water’s proactive infrastructure management and operational reliability through maintaining a stable system that enables real-time coordination, accurate asset information, and data-driven decision-making for distribution system operations. This contract will partly replace a contract expiring November 3, 2026, which is being divided into two contracts, one for the Infor Public Sector software platform and one for Hexagon Enterprise Asset Management, because a single vendor cannot provide …
Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for engineering services for the 2026 Reservoir Improvement Program Contract for Austin Water with Freese and Nichols, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000. Funding: $10,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding: $10,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services Department issued a Request for Qualifications solicitation RFQS CLMP396 for these services. The solicitation was issued on May 12, 2026, and closed on July 8, 2026. Of the two responses received, the recommended firm was selected as the most highly qualified provider of the services. A complete solicitation package, including a log of responses 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=143946. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 16.50% MBE and 9.00% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The City of Austin owns and operates approximately 44 potable and reclaimed water storage reservoirs. These reservoirs maintain system pressure, store treated water, and provide critical emergency and fire flow capacity during outages and peak demand periods. Many of these reservoirs have been in service for decades and wear out on a predictable maintenance cycle. Typical wear and maintenance for these reservoirs consists of corrosion, water quality risks, and emergency repairs that also require the reservoirs to be taken out of service. To address these needs, Austin Water established an annual capital program, the Reservoir Improvement Program, to perform a yearly evaluation of tanks and address which ones require rehabilitation. Historically, Austin Water has utilized multi-year engineering contracts to keep the recurring work on schedule and to avoid procuring services tank-by-tank each cycle. The most recent contract for this work was in 2018 for the 2018 Reservoir Improvements Program Contract. This request is for authority to negotiate and execute a new multi-year engineering services agreement to continue the Reservoir Improvement Program. The consultant contracted for these services, will provide condition assessments, recommendations, design, construction documents, and construction-phase support needed to …
Item 5 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Ullrich Water Treatment Plant Inherently Safer Disinfection Conversion for Austin Water with MGC Contractors in the amount of $81,555,085 plus a $8,155,509 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $89,710,594. Funding: $89,710,594 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued a Competitive Sealed Proposal solicitation CSP CLMB344 for these services. The solicitation was issued on April 27, 2026, and closed on July 23, 2026. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offer 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=140457. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 10.54% MBE and 2.02% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Ullrich Water Treatment Plant was commissioned in 1969 and supplies a large portion of potable water to the City of Austin. Ullrich Water Treatment Plant currently uses gaseous chlorine and anhydrous ammonia disinfection systems, which requires the bulk delivery, storage and handling of these hazardous chemicals. This project is intended to convert from gaseous chlorine and anhydrous ammonia to on-site generation of sodium hypochlorite (OSGSH) and liquid ammonium sulfate (LAS), respectively, which are both inherently safer technologies for water treatment disinfection. The OSGSH system will use electrolysis to convert sodium chloride (salt) and water into 0.8% sodium hypochlorite. The LAS system will store and feed ammonia in a liquid, non-hazardous form. This project will eliminate the need for the use of gaseous chlorine and anhydrous ammonia for disinfection, representing a major safety improvement for the City and the surrounding community. A critical component of this project is the need to maintain operation of the plant, including disinfection processes, throughout these improvements. A temporary sodium hypochlorite storage and feed system will be utilized while the gaseous chlorine system is demolished and replaced with the OSGSH system. …
Item 6 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: November 5, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the West Congress (Radam/St. Elmo) Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project for Austin Water with Facilities Rehabilitation Inc., in the amount of $2,837,732 plus a $283,774 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,121,506. Funding: $3,121,506 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding: $3,121,506 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1162 for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on July 13, 2026, and closed on August 20, 2026. Of the nine offers received, the bids submitted by the recommended contractors were the lowest responsive bids received. 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=143555. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 98.23% MBE and 1.77% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The West Congress (Radam/St. Elmo) Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project is part of the Renewing Austin Program's ongoing effort to replace and/or upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains and wastewater lines with a documented history of poor conditions and negative impact service delivery. This project is located on W St Elmo Rd between S 1st St and Lareina Dr, Clifford Dr west of S 1st St, Radam Ln east of S 1st St, and Richland St between Radam Ln and Normandy St within the West Congress neighborhood. The water system renewal includes approximately 4,200 linear feet of water mains and service lines to individual properties and associated fittings. The wastewater system renewal includes approximately 1,330 linear feet water main, manholes, and service lines to individual properties. Due to the potential for encountering unexpected circumstances, a 10% contingency in funding has been included to allow for the expeditious processing of any change orders to cover any unforeseen construction costs associated with the project. Item 6 Water & …
Item 7 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: November 5, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for biomass characterization testing, used to monitor the operational health of wastewater treatment plants, for Austin Water with Hydro Solutions, Inc. d/b/a Effluency, LLC, for a term of three years in an amount not to exceed $260,000. Funding: $79,445 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $79,445 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Sole Source. MBE/WBE: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide essential toxicity testing, biological health assessments, and low level propylene glycol analysis needed to monitor the operational health of the City’s wastewater treatment plants and ensure compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality discharge permits. These tests identify inhibitory compounds, evaluate microbial conditions, and support industrial discharge management at Austin Water facilities. The required testing methods rely on specialized laboratory capabilities not available within Austin Water. These services are necessary to detect potential impacts from industrial users, identify sources of biological inhibitors, and mitigate treatment process disruptions. These services are sole source because Hydro Solutions, Inc d/b/a Effluency, LLC is the only laboratory that can offer biomass characterization testing that includes oxygen uptake rate, adenosine triphosphate generation rate, exocellular polymer analysis, quantification of ammonia oxidizing bacteria and nitrite oxidizing bacteria using most probable number testing, and floc size distribution. The contract replaces a contract expiring on November 17, 2027. The contract is being replaced early due to increased demand for these services. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these services. If a contract is not secured, the City will lose critical monitoring capacity, increasing the risk of undetected inhibiting compounds, operational instability, and potential violations of state issued discharge permits.
Item 8 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: November 5, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize two contracts for calcium hypochlorite tablets and granules, used for cleaning and disinfection in water treatment operations, for Austin Water with Leslie's Poolmart Inc. d/b/a Leslie's Swimming Pool Supplies and Joseph G Pollard Co. Inc. d/b/a Pollardwater, for an initial term of two years in an estimated amount of $240,000 with up to three one-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $120,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $600,000 divided among the contractors. Funding: $110,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $110,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 2200 BYS1058 for these goods. The solicitation was published on July 13, 2026, and closed on August 11, 2026. Of the four offers received, the bids submitted by the recommended contractors were the lowest responsive bids received. 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=144369 . MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the 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. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contracts will provide calcium hypochlorite tablets and granules to support Austin Water treatment operations. These materials are used for plant cleaning and disinfection processes necessary to maintain safe and compliant operations and support plant discharge permit requirements. The contracts replace a contract expiring May 22, 2028. The contract was resolicited early due …
Item 9 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of Service Extension Request No. 6451 for wastewater service to a 2.85-acre tract located at 1107 Castle Ridge Road within the City’s Drinking Water Protection Zone, the City’s two-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction and Austin Water’s wastewater service area. This action concerns land located within the Barton Springs Zone. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. The property owner will pay the related infrastructure costs to connect to Austin Water’s wastewater system. Prior Council Action: October 10, 2024 – Council approved Service Extension Request No. 5845 on consent, but this approval expired on April 8, 2025. April 23, 2026 – Council denied Service Extension Request No. 6290. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 4, 2024 - Not recommended by the Environmental Commission on a vote of 7-1 with Commissioner Nickels voting against the motion to deny the Service Extension Request and Commissioners Cofer and Schiera absent. September 11, 2024 - Water and Wastewater Commission’s motion to recommend approval received five affirmative votes and one dissenting vote. The motion failed for lack of a six-vote affirmative majority with Commissioner Moriarty voting against. Commissioners Turrieta, Musgrove, and Sion were absent. January 28, 2026 – Not recommended by the Environmental Commission on a vote of 7-0 with Commissioners Kruger, Fierro, Luecke, and Morrison absent. February 18, 2026 – Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a vote of 7-2 with Commissioners Trilli and Ortiz voting against and Commissioner Marzullo absent. October 7, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Environmental Commission. October 14, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The 1107 Castle Ridge Road project consists of approximately 2.85 acres (Property). The Property is located entirely within the City’s 2-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area for wastewater, the Drinking Water Protection Zone, and the Barton Creek Watershed. A map of the property location is attached. The proposed project is identical to the project that Council approved on October 10, 2024 as wastewater SER-5845 and to the project that Council denied on April 23, 2026 as wastewater SER- 6290. Owner: Parkside Homes, LLC (Owner) is proposing to develop three single-family homes. The Owner requested that the City provide retail wastewater service to the Property and Austin Water has determined the service requirements as proposed …
Item 10 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of the fourth amendment to the Agreement for Wholesale Wastewater Utility Service for the Comanche Canyon Ranch Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Planned Unit Development with Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 17 (WCID 17), allowing Austin Water to receive untreated wastewater for treatment, in place of treated wastewater currently provided under the existing agreement. This amendment supports WCID 17’s evaluation of decommissioning its treatment facility and reflects Austin Water’s ability to accommodate the operational change without additional efforts or cost. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. WCID 17 will assume the costs for decommissioning its Comanche Canyon Ranch Wastewater Treatment Plant. Fiscal Note Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. WCID 17 will assume the costs for decommissioning its Comanche Canyon Ranch Wastewater Treatment Plant. Prior Council Action October 30, 2003 – Council authorized the negotiation and execution of a wholesale wastewater agreement with Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 17 for the provision of wholesale wastewater service to the proposed Comanche Canyon Ranch Planned Unit Development. June 23, 2005 – Council authorized negotiation and execution of the first amendment to the wholesale wastewater agreement with Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 17 to clarify certain infrastructure ownership, operation and maintenance responsibilities. June 22, 2006 – Council authorized negotiation and execution of the second amendment to the wholesale wastewater agreement with Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 17 to expand the wholesale wastewater service area. November 8, 2007 – Council authorized negotiation and execution of the third amendment to the wholesale wastewater agreement with Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 17 to expand the wholesale wastewater service area. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 - to be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: WCID 17 provides water and wastewater services within its boundaries in northwest Travis County. The City and WCID 17 previously entered into wholesale agreements for portions of WCID 17’s service area. In July 2004, the City and WCID 17 executed a wholesale wastewater service agreement for a portion of the WCID 17 service area comprising the Comanche Canyon Planned Unit Development (Comanche Canyon PUD) which includes single family, multi-family, and commercial customers. Through this agreement, Austin Water receives …
Item 11 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Moore’s Crossing Municipal Utility District of Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2026, in an amount not to exceed $7,600,000. Funding: There is no fiscal impact. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services Fiscal Note There is no fiscal impact. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information: The City of Austin and the Moore’s Crossing Municipal Utility District entered into the Agreement Concerning Creation of Moore’s Crossing Municipal Utility District on March 13, 1986. The District was created by the Texas Water Commission, predecessor to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on June 17, 1987. The District consists of approximately 818 acres located in Travis County, approximately eight miles south-southeast of Austin's central business district, and is situated approximately 1.5 miles south of Austin Bergstrom International Airport. The District is located southeast of the intersection of FM 973 and Elroy Road, and traverses eastward across SH 130. The District is required to obtain City approval for all bond sales pursuant to the Consent Agreement. The City has received a request from the District to approve the District’s bond sale in the amount of $7.6 million consistent with a bond proposition approved by District voters in 1987. The total amount of bonds authorized for the District is $32 million in unlimited tax bonds. After the proposed bond issue, $11.98 million in unlimited tax bonds will remain authorized but unissued. The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to finance the water distribution, wastewater collection, and drainage facilities serving Stoney Ridge Highlands Phase 1. The remaining Bond proceeds will be used to: • Capitalize approximately 12 months interest requirements on the Bonds; • • Pay developer interest; and Pay other costs associated with the issuance of the Bonds. City staff from Austin Water, Austin Parks and Recreation, Austin Planning, Austin Energy, Austin Development Services, Austin Housing, Austin Transportation and Public Works, and Austin Watershed Protection reviewed the District’s Consent Agreement and its amendments. The District was found to be in substantial compliance with the terms of the Consent Agreement and will address unresolved concerns with a future amendment to the Consent Agreement. Austin Financial Services and the City’s Financial Advisor have reviewed the …
Item 12 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2026, in an amount not to exceed $2,300,000 to be used for water, wastewater and drainage improvements in the district and related engineering costs and costs of issuing the bonds. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information: Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2, 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, codified as Chapter 8376, Texas Special District Local Laws Code, and operates under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The Enabling Legislation became effective June 17, 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. The City and the District entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement dated as of June 4, 2012 (SPA), 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. 2, 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 approximately 557.187 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, approximately one mile east of McKinney Falls Parkway and approximately one mile west of U.S. Highway 183 and just west of Farm-to-Market 1625. An extension of William Cannon Drive, the initial phases of which are complete, is located at the northern boundary of the District. North Fork Dry …
Item 13 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2026A, in an amount not to exceed $2,480,000 to be used for constructing road improvements in the District. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information: Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2, 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, codified as Chapter 8376, Texas Special District Local Laws Code, and operates under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The Enabling Legislation became effective June 17, 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 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. The City and the District entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement dated as of June 4, 2012 (SPA), 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. 2, 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 approximately 557.187 acres of land, is within the Limited Purpose jurisdiction of the City in southeast Travis County, Texas. The District is approximately eight miles southeast of the City’s downtown, approximately one mile east of McKinney Falls Parkway and approximately one mile west of U.S. Highway 183 and just west of Farm-to-Market 1625. An extension of William Cannon Drive, the initial phases of which are complete, is located at the northern boundary of the District. North Fork Dry Creek traverses the northern part of the District in a west to …
Item 14 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2026, in an amount not to exceed $4,400,000 to be used for water, wastewater and drainage improvements in the district and related engineering costs and costs of issuing the bonds. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information: Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3, 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, codified as Chapter 8377, Texas Special District Local Laws Code, and operates under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The Enabling Legislation became effective June 17, 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 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. The City and the District entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement dated as of June 4, 2012 (SPA), 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 approximately 677.567 acres of land, is within the Limited Purpose 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 complete, bisects the District in an east-west direction. Cottonmouth Creek traverses the District in a north-south direction. The Austin-Bergstrom International …
Item 15 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 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 2026A, in an amount not to exceed $3,875,000 to be used for constructing road improvements in the District and related engineering costs and costs of issuing the bonds. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information: Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No., 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, codified as Chapter 8377, Texas Special District Local Laws Code, and operates under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The Enabling Legislation became effective June 17, 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 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. The City and the District entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement dated as of June 4, 2012 (SPA), 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 approximately 677.567 acres of land, is within the Limited Purpose 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 complete, bisects the District in an east-west direction. Cottonmouth Creek traverses the District in a north-south direction. The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport …
Item 16 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 5 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2026, in an amount not to exceed $2,245,000 to be used for constructing road improvements in the District and related engineering costs and costs of issuing the bonds. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information: Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 5, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, was created under the laws of the State of Texas by House Bill No. 1760, Acts of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, codified as Chapter 8374, Texas Special District Local Laws Code, and operates under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The Enabling Legislation became effective June 17, 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 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. The City and the District entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement dated as of June 4, 2012 (SPA), 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. 5, 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 approximately 463.871 acres of land, is within the Limited Purpose jurisdiction of the City in southeast Travis County, Texas. The District is approximately ten miles southeast of the City’s downtown, adjacent to the west side of Farm-to-Markey 1625 and approximately two miles west of U.S. Highway 183. An extension of Slaughter Ln, the initial phases of which are under construction, runs along northern boundary of the District in an east-west direction. The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is approximately four miles to …
Water and Wastewater Commission 2027 Regular Meeting Schedule • Second Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise specified) at 5:30 pm • All meetings to be held at Austin Water Headquarters, Waller Creek Center, 625 East 10th Street, Austin, Texas Wednesday, January 13, 2027 Wednesday, February 10, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, April 14, 2027 Wednesday, May 12, 2027 Wednesday, June 9, 2027 Wednesday, July 14, 2027 – Regular meeting Wednesday, July 28, 2027 – Budget meeting Wednesday, August 11, 2027 Wednesday, September 8, 2027 Wednesday, October 13, 2027 Tuesday, November 10, 2027 Wednesday, December 8, 2027
Large Water User Policy Open House Austin Water is preparing for the future by strengthening our policies for responsible water use. 17 Austin Water is Working Today to Prepare for Tomorrow. Water Forward Austin Water’s 100-year water resource plan, Water Forward, is approved by Council and protects our water supply with strategies that respond to growth, drought and climate change. Reclaimed (Recycled) Water Since 1974, Austin Water has expanded our reclaimed (recycled) water system to deliver highly treated wastewater through purple pipes for uses like irrigation and industrial cooling. Conservation Austin Water delivers year-round initiatives to reduce customer demand and improve efficiency across our water system, including: public education, incentives, water use compliance, regulatory inspections and water loss management. COLORADO RIVERUllrichWater Treatment PlantDavis Water Treatment PlantHandcox Water Treatment PlantLAKE AUSTINLAKE BUCHANANLADY BIRD LAKETom Miller DamLonghorn DamMansfield DamLAKE TRAVISWalnut CreekWastewater Treatment PlantSouth Austin RegionalWastewater Treatment PlantLower Colorado River& Highland LakesCentralized Reclaimed SystemAustin’s drinking water comes from the Colorado River and Highland Lakes. This supply totals about 325,000 acre-feet a year, or 106 billion gallons. Annual water use is currently about 175,000 acre-feet. Austin’s Drinking Water Supply 2025 Total Water Use in Austin 2025 Reclaimed (Recycled) and Potable (Drinking) Combined Water Use City of Austin • 1.4% High Impact • City of Austin • 2.2% Wholesale • 5.8% Residential • 60.1% High Impact • Commercial • 10.2% Commercial • 20.3% 1 DRAFT Definition of High Impact Water Users Austin Water has developed this draft definition of high impact water users: “High impact water user” means one or more commercial buildings* on one or more parcels in accordance with a phased plan or approved site plan, with historical or projected water use above 85 million gallons per year**, including potable and non-potable water. *Including industrial and manufacturing facilities **Aligns with current large volume water use threshhold High Impact Water Users would be subject to new requirements, including: Separate Application process for new developments Water Budgeting requirements for new and existing high impact water users Water Conservation Plan requirements for new and existing high impact water users Annual Reporting requirements for new and existing high impact water users 2 Give us your feedback! Definition of High Impact Water Users 1 2 3 Does the proposed volume threshold of 85 million gallons per year seem appropriate? Should both potable (drinking) water and reclaimed (recycled) water use be considered to determine if a customer is a …
City of Austin Utilities Customer Receivable Management Sandra Escobedo Vice President, Customer Account Management Matthew Thomas Assistant Director, Customer Experience October 2026 Executive Summary City of Austin Utilities • Austin Energy • Call Center Management • Accounts Receivables Management • Austin Water • Consolidated Monthly Billing • Customer Assistance Programs • Meter Reading Validations • Branch Management Monthly Billing ~615K generated bills across 6 utility services monthly Customer Assistance Program Nationally recognized wrap-around service model with suite of programs for our most vulnerable customers • Austin Resource Recovery • Austin Watershed Protection • Austin Development Services • Austin Transportation and Public Works 2 From Invoice to Payment: The Collections Journey Customer engagement with CoA Utilities is vital Bill Generates Bill Due Date Reminder Letter Letter Due Date Eligible for Disconnect Notice Courtesy Notice Delivered (Door Hanger) Electric Disconnect for Non-Pay (Water follows 3 days later) Day 17 Day 21 Day 31 Day 32 Day 33 - 35 Day 34 - 37 Disconnection moratoriums are applied seasonally 3 Account Management All customers can take advantage of several options to assist in budget management Payment Arrangements Budget Billing Helpful Tools Multiple options allow customers to set up affordable monthly arrangements when needed A fixed payment amount per month can help customers with budgeting needs Digital Self Service tools for prompts and budget setting Multiple ways to pay from in-person branch services with no fee to digital wallet 4 Discount Customer Enrollment Automatic Enrollment Texas Health & Human Services (HHSC) program enrollment 200% of Federal Poverty Income Level Austin Energy residential account holder address match process Self Enrollment Online application or Paper application Income verification 200% or HHSC enrollment letter FY26 Customer enrollment rates • 97% Auto Enrolled • 3% Self Enrollment 5 Customer Assistance Programs Nationally Recognized Wrap Around Services Model Utility Bill Discounts Wrap Around Services Medically Vulnerable Registry Plus 1 Financial Support Weatherization Arrearage Management Education Utility Bill Discounts 72K Households (~21K Water) Medically Vulnerable Registry 869 Households Plus 1 Financial Support 8,954 Households | $2.6M Education 405 Households Arrearage Management 801 Households Weatherization 288 Households 6 National Trends for Water Affordability L I H W A P 2 0 2 4 S T U D Y • 1 in 5 households owe water bill debt; lowest-income families spend up to 40% of income on water • Affordability challenges differ by region • Urban systems → higher arrears • Rural …
