Item 10 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 11, 2026 Council: April 9, 2026 Posting Language Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the contracts for engineering services for the 2019 Small Scale Water and Wastewater Facilities Engineering Services Rotation List with BGE, Inc. dba Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., Gannett Fleming, Inc., H.W. Lochner, Inc. dba K. Friese & Associates, LLC, Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc., Walker Partners, LLC, and Weston Solutions, Inc., to increase the amount by $9,500,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $20,000,000. Funding: Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lead Department Austin Financial Services Managing Department Austin Financial Services Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement: Contract Amendment MBE/WBE This amendment will be awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 1.04% MBE and 3.79% WBE. Prior Council Action: May 23, 2019 – Council approved a professional service agreement with six firms for the 2019 Small Scale Water and Wastewater Facilities Engineering Services Rotation List. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 11, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. May 8, 2019 – No Recommendation by the Water & Wastewater Commission due to a lack of votes. Commissioner Schmitt motioned to approve, Commissioner Ho second. Commissioners Moriarty, Schmitt, and Ho approved; Commissioners Penn, Lee, Turrieta, Williams and Michel recused, and Commissioners Castleberry, Parton and Grant were absent. Additional Backup Information: As a standard business practice, the City routinely engages the services of professional engineering firms to perform analysis, design, and support services associated with construction or improvement of City capital assets. Rotation List contracting allows the City to always have a group of qualified consultants available to perform a specific type of recurring work in a timely manner to meet the project and operational needs of the City. Austin Water is requesting additional authority to complete design and construction-phase support for multiple active capital improvement projects currently underway at City-owned water and wastewater facilities. The contract supports work at the Southland Oaks Lift Station, River Place Wastewater Treatment Plant, Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Facility, Ullrich Water Treatment Plant, …
Item 11 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 11, 2026 Council: April 9, 2026 Posting Language Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Astor Place Water and Wastewater Pipeline Rehabilitation with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., in the amount of $6,498,246 plus a $649,825 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,148,071. Funding: Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1136 for these services. The solicitation was issued on October 20, 2025, and closed on January 8, 2026. Of the five offers received, the bid submitted by the recommended contractor was the lowest responsive bid 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=143160 MBE/WBE This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 11, 2026 – To be reviewed by Water and Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information: The Astor Place Water and Wastewater Pipeline Rehabilitation Project is part of the Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace and upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks and are in poor condition and impact service delivery. In addition, the program coordinates and includes wastewater lines in poor condition in need of replacement within the project area. This project consists of repairing and replacing existing water and wastewater mains located within the area to the southwest of East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. and Springdale Road. Water system renewal includes approximately 6,300 linear feet of 8-inch and 12-inch mains along with service lines to individual properties and associated appurtenances. Wastewater system renewal includes approximately 5,700 linear feet of 8-inch main, manholes, and service lines to individual properties. Due to the potential for encountering unknown subsurface conditions, 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. The project will require various lane closures in order to facilitate …
Item 12 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 11, 2026 Council: March 12, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the construction contract for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion to 100 Million Gallons per Day (MGD) Project with MWH Constructors Inc., to increase the contingency by $600,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,500,000,000. Funding: $600,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Contract Amendment. MBE / WBE: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 9.95% MBE and 7.32% WBE. Prior Council Action: December 8, 2022 – City Council approved Construction Manager-at-Risk methodology May 30, 2024 – City Council authorized negotiation and execution of a contract for pre-construction and construction services for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion to 100 Million Gallons per Day project with MWH Constructors Inc. in an amount not to exceed $900,000,000. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 11, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is undergoing an expansion from its current permitted capacity of an average daily flow of 75 million gallons per day (MGD) and a 2-hour peak flow of 165 MGD to an average daily flow of 100 MGD and a 2-hour peak flow of 300 MGD. This expansion is needed based on projected future flows of wastewater into the plant, in accordance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations and the requirements of Texas Administrative Code. The construction is scheduled for completion in 2032. The Walnut Creek WWTP Expansion to 100 MGD is a large-scale, highly complex project involving multiple distinct work areas, intricate site utilities and connections, and the rehabilitation and upgrade of existing treatment trains—all under a critical schedule with potential regulatory implications. To effectively manage these complexities and risks, the Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMR) delivery method was approved by City Council on December 8, 2022. The opinion of construction cost estimate of $900,000,000 was set at that time based on the preliminary engineering report. Unlike the traditional design- bid- build method of project delivery, when delivering a project using the CMR method, …
Item 13 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 11, 2026 Council: March 12, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to increase the amount of a low-interest loan from an amount not to exceed $446,842,000 to an amount not to exceed $1,000,000,000 from the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan program for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion and enhancements projects. Funding is contingent upon available funding in future Austin Water operating budgets. Fiscal Note Funding is contingent upon available funding in future Austin Water operating budgets. Prior Council Action: July 18, 2024 – Council authorized the City Manager to apply for a low-interest loan for up to $446,842,000 from the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan program for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion and enhancements projects and authorized payment of an application fee of $100,000. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 17, 2024 – Water and Wastewater Commission recommended that the City Manager be authorized to apply for a low-interest loan for up to $446,842,000 from the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan program for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion and enhancements projects and pay an application fee of $100,000. March 11, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Council previously authorized the City Manager to apply for up to $446,842,000 funding from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) for a federal low-interest loan with a term not to exceed 35 years as part of the USEPA’s Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan program for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) expansion and enhancements projects. Since that authorization, construction cost estimates have increased to approximately $1,500,000,000. To maximize the WIFIA program’s funding limit, this action authorizes the City Manager to apply for an additional $553,158,000 from WIFIA funding. If approved, the total loan authorization amount will increase to $1,000,000,000, which includes an option to capitalize interest to smooth borrowing costs related to the Walnut Creek WWTP expansion and enhancements projects. Walnut Creek WWTP is permitted to treat and discharge an average daily flow of 75 million gallons per day (MGD) and a two-hour peak flow of 165 MGD. Treated plant effluent is discharged into the Colorado River. A portion …
Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion and Modernization Charles Celauro, P.E. Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services Water & Wastewater Commission March 11, 2026 Wastewater Treatment Plants 1977 population 321,900 Walnut Creek Wastewater Plant constructed at 18 MGD Expansions of Walnut Creek WWTP in 1987, 1990, 2005 based on population growth 1986 population 447,342 South Austin Regional Wastewater Plant constructed at 75 MGD 2025 population 1,035,002 Walnut Creek Wastewater Plant expansion to 100 MGD Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant 2 Expansion and Modernization Upgrade existing facilities for new treatment process (Biological Nutrient Removal or BNR) Construct new facilities for BNR Construct new facilities for 25 MGD expansion 3 Construction Manager-at-Risk Delivery December 8, 2022 – Council approved Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) methodology Mitigates risks with collaborative approach to phasing and construction bid packages, identifying constructability approach for a complex project, maintaining continuous plant operations, and conducting value engineering during design. 4 CMAR Contract Execution May 30, 2024 –Council authorized negotiation and execution of a contract for pre-construction and construction services for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion to 100 Million Gallons per Day with MWH Constructors Inc. in the amount of $900,000,000. The $900 million contract amount was based on Preliminary Engineering. 5 CMAR Benefits – Preconstruction Services Collaboration: Enhancing the level of detail in construction drawings and technical specifications. Constructability: Performing thorough constructability reviews to ensure efficiency and quality. Continuous Service: Supporting development of Maintenance of Plant Operation (MOPO) plans. Scheduling: Identifying construction sequencing for smooth execution. Value Engineering: Exploring cost-saving opportunities to maximize value. Cost Refinement: Continuing to refine Opinion of Probable Construction Cost for accuracy. Bid Packages: Preparing Guarantee Maximum Price (GMP) bidding documents in a phased approach. 6 Guarantee Maximum Price Progress In Construction GMP 1 Key Rehabilitation Projects In Construction GMP 2 Mobilization Site Services In Construction GMP 3 Long Lead Items Early Work Package GMP 4 GMP 1 Contract Award GMP 4 Flood Wall GMP 7 Bidding Phase Bid Date: 12-18-2025 GMP 5 25 MGD Expansion GMP 6 Bidding Phase Bid Date: 2-26-2026 GMP 6 Peak Wet Weather Flow Facilities 90% Design GMP 7 75 MGD Existing Plant Modifications PTC 60% Design GMP 8 Outfall Pipe GMP 2 GMP 5 7 Project Schedule GMPs Scope GMP 1 Key Rehabilitation Projects GMP 2 Mobilization Site Services GMP …
REGULAR MEETING of the TOURISM COMMISSION BOARD WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026, AT 2:30 P.M. CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001 300 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Tourism 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 Felicia Burleson, (512) 978-1325 or felicia.burleson@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ed Bailey, Chair, D5 Greg Chanon, D2 Francisco “Cisco” Gamez, D1 Stefani Mathis, D8 Dani Pruitt, D3 District 9 (vacant) Cristina Masters, Vice Chair, D10 Bishop Chappell, D6 Sophia Gonzalez, D4 Anna Panossian, Mayoral District 7 (vacant) 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 Tourism Commission Board Special Called Meeting on February 9, 2026 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by The Paramount Theatre regarding the Renovation & Heritage Grant Update on the facility closure, key improvements to the historic venue, and a review of how Heritage Preservation Grant funds were utilized. Presentation by Jim Ritts, CEO. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by Austin’s Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (ACME) Department, regarding an Overview and Updates. Presentation by Angela Means, Director. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Staff briefing from Staff Liaison, Felicia Burleson, regarding commission board recent vacancy filled, deadlines, resources, and updates. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 5. Update from the Short-Term Rental Working Group on any new reports regarding the STR’s new focus and efforts for recommendations. 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 Felicia or Burleson felicia.burleson@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. at Austin Convention Center Department, 978-1325 (512) at For more information on …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026, AT 4:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, CONFERENCE ROOM 1401 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Historic Landmark 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, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. For questions, please email preservation@austintexas.gov. KEVIN KOCH JAIME ALVAREZ HARMONY GROGAN CURRENT COMMISSIONERS 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 Architectural Review Committee Regular meeting on February 11, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 208 W. 32nd St. Aldridge Place Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Addition and remodel of a contributing building. Applicant: Caitlin Hough, Andrew Logan 1308 West Lynn St. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Rehabilitation and change of use of a church. Applicant: Graham Brown 1621 Nash Hernandez Sr. Rd. Council District 3 Proposal: Rehabilitation for APR administrative spaces and community-serving spaces. Applicant: Ingrid Kong 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 Hunter Sturgill at Austin Planning, at 512-974-3393, preservation@austintexas.gov , to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Historic Landmark Commission, please contact Hunter Sturgill at 512- 974-3393, preservation@austintexas.gov. REGISTER TO SPEAK https://forms.office.com/g/BmdRDJ3yvu Historic Landmark Commission Architectural Review Committee 2026 Meeting Schedule Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 at 4:00PM Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 at 4:00PM Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 at 4:00PM Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 at 4:00PM Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026, AT 4:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, CONFERENCE ROOM 1401 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Historic Landmark Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live X KEVIN KOCH X JAIME ALVAREZ X HARMONY GROGAN CURRENT COMMISSIONERS DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: 4:02PM 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 Architectural Review Committee Regular meeting on January 14, 2026. MOTION: Approve the January 14, 2026 meeting minutes. Motion by Commissioner Alvarez. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote 3-0. The motion passed. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. C14H-1978-0038 – 713 Congress Ave. Paramount Theatre Council District 9 Proposal: Remodel the exterior doors. Applicant: Ashley Knight The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. 4010 Avenue B Hyde Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Repair and renovate a contributing building. Construct a new separate residence. Applicant: John C. Rosato The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. ADJOURNMENT: 4:33PM 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 Hunter Sturgill at Austin Planning, at 512-974-3393, preservation@austintexas.gov , to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Historic Landmark Commission, please contact Hunter Sturgill at 512- 974-3393, preservation@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026, AT 9:00 A.M. CITY HALL, BOARD AND COMMISSION ROOM #1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Early Childhood Council 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, contact Caitlin Oliver, 512-972-6205, Caitlin.Oliver@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Choquette Hamilton, Chair Delphi Alvizo Brooke Freeland Cynthia McCollum Craig McNary Hilda Rivas AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Brianna Menard, Vice Chair Yvette Cárdenas Chloe Latham-Sikes Andrea McIllwain Alice Navarro Eliza Sears The first five 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 Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on February 11, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve a recommendation to City Council to maintain early childhood investments in the fiscal year 2027 budget. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Presentation from Communities in Schools of Central Texas (CIS) about the ASPIRE Program and the results from an economic mobility study released by Harvard EdRedesign. Presentation by Lauren Woods, CIS Chief Student Success Officer. Pre-K enrollment and classroom updates from Yvette Cárdenas, Austin Independent School District (AISD) Executive Director of Academic Programs. Raising Travis County implementation updates from Hilda Rivas, Travis County Health & Human Services Research & Planning Division Senior Planner. Updates from the February Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) meeting. Nomination process for 2026 Early Childhood Council officers. STAFF BRIEFINGS 8. Austin Public Health update about the National League of Cities Prenatal-to-Three Impact Lab and updates from related local early childhood groups such as Austin Chapter of the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children, Success By 6 Coalition, Child Care Regulation, and Workforce Solutions Capital Area. Briefing by Caitlin Oliver, Austin Public Health. 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 …
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Early Childhood Council 20260311-002: Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Recommendations for Current Early Childhood Investments WHEREAS, in the City of Austin, 30% of children under age 6 live in households with low income; and WHEREAS, 94% of the children in households with low income under age 6 are children of color; and WHEREAS, decades of research proves that disadvantages begin the moment children come into the world because children born into poverty and children of color are disproportionately born early, at low weight, or with chronic illnesses, and are less likely than their peers to be ready for, or successful at school; and WHEREAS, current City investments in early childhood programs align with the goals and strategies of the City’s Quality of Life Study for Austin's Families with Young Children, which found that 78% of caregivers surveyed experienced some difficulty paying for child care in the last 12 months; the GenATX initiative from the Office of the Mayor; the recently launched Infrastructure Academy; Raising Travis County, the voter-approved fund to increase access to early care and education and to afterschool programming; and the Austin/Travis County Success By 6 Strategic Plan, a data- driven community strategic plan designed to build more efficient and coordinated systems for quality childcare and childhood experiences; and WHEREAS, these existing commitments rely on sustained partnerships through social service agreements with Austin area providers, experts, and educators who provide preventative support, foster joint partnerships to enhance coordination, improve wraparound support, save public dollars and interventions over the long term, and increase access to funding and resources that may not be available to individuals; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin issued budget cuts of 10% across-the-board to social service agreements for FY 2026; and there is another $16.8 million in projected cuts to social service programs in FY 2027; additionally, federal, state, and local economic recovery funds invested in early childhood programs have concluded; and . WHEREAS, there are over 6,500 children on the Child Care Scholarship Waitlist administered through Workforce Solutions Capital Area; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Early Childhood Council recommends that the City of Austin maintain all current investments, contracts, and maintenance agreements in early childhood programs and infrastructure, including but not limited to: • Maintain funding for contracts related to services for families and children within Austin Public Health and Austin Economic Development, as detailed below. These contracted …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DOWNTOWN COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Downtown 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 Ryan Sperling, 512-974-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ed Ishmael, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Pat Buchta David Carroll Kevin Chen Liz Coufal Jennifer Franklin Nkiru Gelles Gina Houston CALL TO ORDER Kimberly Levinson, Vice Chair Nathan McDaniel Charles Peveto Nancy Pollak Sania Shifferd Joe Silva Philip Wiley AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular meeting of February 18, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on the Central City District Plan. Presentation by Shanisha Johnson, Planner Principal, Austin Planning; Aaron A. May, AICP, Associate Principal, AECOM; and Sean P. Tapia, AICP, ENV SP, Digital and Geospatial, AECOM. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve budget recommendations for the City of Austin FY2026-27 budget. 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 Ryan Sperling at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Downtown Commission, please contact Ryan Sperling, 512-974-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov
Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Downtown Commission Regular Called Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 18, 2026 The Downtown Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Austin City Hall Chambers Room 1001, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ishmael called the Downtown Commission Meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Ed Ishmael, Chair Kimberly Levinson, Vice Chair Pat Buchta Charles Peveto Sania Shifferd Philip Wiley COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Rebecca Bernhardt Kevin Chen Jennifer Franklin Gina Houston Joe Silva PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission Regular Called meeting on January 21, 2026. The minutes from the meeting on January 21, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Buchta’s motion, Commissioner Peveto’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Carroll, Coufal, McDaniel, and Pollak were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 18, 2026 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Presentation regarding the 6th Street Engineering Report by Anna Martin, Capital Improvement Program Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. The presentation was made by Anna Martin, Capital Improvement Program Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. Update on the Austin Core Transportation (ACT) Plan. Presentation by Cole Kitten, Division Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works, and Michelle Marx, Transportation Officer, Planning and Strategic Projects, Austin Transportation and Public Works. The presentation was made by Cole Kitten, Division Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works, and Michelle Marx, Transportation Officer, Planning and Strategic Projects, Austin Transportation and Public Works, and Anna Martin, Capital Improvement Program Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. Presentation from the Downtown Austin Alliance on goals, trends, and challenges. Presentation by Davon Barbour, President & CEO, Downtown Austin Alliance. The presentation was made by Davon Barbour, President & CEO, Downtown Austin Alliance. Update on the status of the Hideout Theater. Presentation by Jessica Arjet, Owner/Youth Programs Director, Hideout Theater. The presentation was made by Jessica Arjet, Owner/Youth Programs Director, Hideout Theater. Update from the Arts Commission on City of Austin Cultural Arts Funding. Commissioner Houston provided an update. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Approve amendments to the Downtown Commission bylaws regarding purpose and duties. The motion to approve amendments to the Downtown Commission bylaws was approved on Vice Chair Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Buchta’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Carroll, Coufal, McDaniel, and Pollak were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Budget Recommendation Update …
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Downtown Commission Recommendation Number 20260311-003: FY2026-27 Budget Recommendations WHEREAS the Downtown Commission is tasked with overseeing the development and the success of downtown Austin; and WHEREAS the music industry is critical to the economic vitality of downtown Austin; and WHEREAS the Red River Cultural District is an integral part of Austin’s downtown music scene; and WHEREAS the Red River Cultural District is a vital part of Austin’s nationally and internationally known identity as the “Live Music Capital of the World; and WHEREAS the unhoused in the downtown area often impact downtown businesses and impact the perception of safety for their customers and patrons; and WHEREAS the City of Austin has a vested interest in keeping downtown safe and accessible to its residents, visitors, workers and performers. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Downtown Commission recommends that the Austin City Council consider budgeting the necessary funds for the following items: ONE: That the city budget the funds to reopen the Oasis shelter, in order to give the unhoused a safe and humane place to go, that relieves local businesses from the need to constantly police the area and create a greater perception of safety for downtown pedestrians and customers. TWO: That the city budget funds for the expansion of the Downtown Ambassadors’ musician escort program. The current program only provides two persons able to provide safe escort from their venue to their parked cars, for musicians, up until 10:00 at night. The DAA is potentially willing to expand the program to four personnel, up until 3:00 a.m. if the funds can be found to do so. That would induce more musicians to be willing to play downtown Austin venues and keep our music venues thriving. THREE: That the city conduct a financial study of the cost of subsidized parking downtown for musicians and service workers downtown. . FOUR: That the city consider subsidizing the cost of a safe and sober “Green Room” for area musicians, potentially at Central Presbyterian Church, to provide a welcoming space in between gigs where they can place their instruments and gear and not be in an alcohol heavy environment. FIVE: That the city study the cost of a downtown shuttle/circulator that would run from W Sixth Street to Plaza Saltillo, and up and down Congress Avenue from Second Street to Seventh Street. This would facilitate moving more people more safely, therefore taking …
Central City District Plan Austin Planning | Downtown Commission March 11, 2026 Agenda: ▪ Existing Conditions Report ▪ Vision and Goals ▪ Needs and Gaps ▪ Phase 1 Engagement Summary ▪ Phase 2 Engagement – Focus Groups ▪ Scenario Planning Overview Central City District Plan ▪ Responds to a Council resolution calling for a new 10-year blueprint and renewed vision for Downtown ▪ Expanded to encompasses Downtown, the University of Texas/West Campus area, and the South Central Waterfront ▪ The Plan recognizes that each subarea has a distinct identify ▪ Aims to enhance connectivity and planning infrastructure to support both natural and built environments across the District ▪ Incorporates and builds upon existing plans, projects and initiatives 3 Existing Conditions Report ▪ Preliminary research conducted before Phase 1 engagement ▪ Key takeaways presented in Phase 1 engagement ▪ Feedback informed missing topics and new research and analysis ▪ Current Status: ▪ The Interagency Technical Advisory Group is reviewing the report. ▪ The report will be available for review in April. 4 Vision and Goals – Vision Statement ▪ Informed by the Existing Conditions Report and the Needs and Gaps analysis ▪ Describes the desired future state of the District when Plan goals are implemented. ▪ Reflective of community goals, boards and commissions guidance, Council guidance, and staff feedback ▪ Used to communicate the plan’s purpose to the public and stakeholders ▪ Informs plan recommendations and scenario planning 5 Vision and Goals – Draft Vision Statement The Central City District is a complete, connected, and livable district that supports housing, jobs, commerce, education, tourism, arts, culture, and recreation within the urban core. Growth is intentional and coordinated, with land use, infrastructure, and services aligned to support everyday life and signature events. The District is the heart of Austin, bringing together the University of Texas area, Downtown, and the South Central Waterfront through safe and welcoming streets, active public spaces, and strong multimodal connections. The Central City District celebrates Austin’s identity by recognizing historic neighborhoods, cultural assets, and local businesses, while new development and investments complement the district’s character and long-term vitality. Through coordinated planning and implementation, stewardship, and investment, Central City adapts over time while maintaining its role as a center of community life, economic opportunity, and civic identity. Affordability, equity, sustainability, and comfort are prioritized to create a sense of belonging for those who live, work, learn, create, and visit …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026 AT 12:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Commission on Aging 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 Ryan Sperling, 512-974-3568, Ryan.Sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Richard Bondi, Chair Teresa Ferguson, Vice Chair Austin Adams Suzanne Anderson Martin Kareithi Faith Lane Fred Lugo Gloria Lugo Judi L Nudelman Jennifer Scott Luan Tran Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte Selina Yee Xiaoyi Zeng 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 Commission on Aging regular meeting of February 11, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding the progress of bylaw amendments, including adding an Age Friendly Advisory Committee. 3. Update regarding January and February 2026 JIC meeting topics that relate to or impact the Commission on Aging. 4. Discussion regarding commissioner feedback on City priorities & focus areas, safeguards and controls, and community engagement. 5. Discussion on the results of the Age-Friendly Austin Partner Summit. Presentation by Halana Kaleel, Public Health Community Engagement Specialist, and Nicole Howe, Public Health Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 6. Report from the Quality of Life Study Working group regarding the final Quality of Life Study report and recommendations and at-a-glance sheets. 7. Report from the FY2026-27 Budget Working Group regarding its progress on formulating budget recommendations. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Approve a budget recommendation to improve transit safety and equity for historically underserved older adults. 9. Approve a budget recommendation to address the digital divide for older adults. 10. Approve a budget recommendation for increasing in-language communications. 11. Approve a budget recommendation for older adult outreach. 12. Approve a budget recommendation for increasing partnering with community organizations. 13. Approve a budget recommendation for food insecurity and meals for older adults. 14. …
COMMISSION ON AGING REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026 The Commission on Aging convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Bondi called the Commission on Aging Meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Richard Bondi (Chair) Suzanne Anderson Fred Lugo Judi Nudelman Luan Tran Selina Yee Xiaoyi Zeng Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Teresa Sansone Ferguson (Vice Chair) Martin Kareithi Jennifer Scott Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Aging regular meeting of January 14, 2026. The minutes were amended without objection on Commissioner Fred Lugo’s motion to strike “Jennifer” and insert “Judi” before “Nudelman” on the second page. The minutes were approved as amended on Commissioner Nudelman’s motion, Commissioner Fred Lugo’s second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioners Adams, Lane, and Gloria Lugo were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding programming for seniors at the Waterloo Greenway. Presentation by Kelly Pierce, Executive Assistant and Board Liaison, Waterloo Greenway Conservancy. 1 Presentation by Dr. Colette Piece Burnette, CEO, and Stephanie Bergara, Senior Manager of Community Engagement & Programs, Waterloo Greenway. 3. Presentation regarding addiction and mental health. Presentation by Dr. Roshni Koli, Medical Director, Meadows Mental Health Institute. Presentation by Dr. Roshni Koli, Medical Director, Meadows Mental Health Institute. 4. Discussion on advancing primary care for advancing populations, focusing on preventive education. Withdrawn without objection. 5. Discussion regarding the path forward for the quality of life study. Discussion was held. 6. Discussion regarding the services and programming of adult day centers. Presentation by Commissioner Suzanne Anderson. Item 6 was taken up before Item 5 without objection. The presentation was made by Commissioner Suzanne Anderson. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Approve a recommendation regarding a moratorium on human services funding reductions pending an inclusive, equity-based program review. Item 7 was taken up after Item 14 without objection. The motion to approve a recommendation regarding a moratorium on human services funding reductions pending an inclusive, equity-based program review was approved on Commissioner Kareithi’s motion, Commissioner Scott’s second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioners Adams, Lane, and Gloria Lugo were absent. 8. Approve a recommendation regarding PARD accessibility and cultural inclusion across demographics. The recommendation was approved with the below amendments on Commissioner Nudelman’s motion, Commissioner Anderson’s second on …
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Aging Recommendation Number: 20260311-010: Increasing In-Language Communications WHEREAS, federal civil rights guidance under Title VI requires recipients of federal financial assistance to take reasonable steps to ensure meaningful access for individuals with limited English proficiency, underscoring that language access is a foundational equity practice for publicly funded services1; and WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights provides guidance and resources regarding limited English proficiency (LEP) obligations and language assistance as a means of ensuring equal access to services2; and WHEREAS, Texas Health and Human Services policy guidance addresses nondiscrimination and limited English proficiency, reflecting statewide expectations that programs ensure access for LEP individuals3; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Language Access Policy establishes that City departments must provide meaningful access to City programs, services, and information through translation and interpretation so residents can communicate with the City in the language in which they are most comfortable4; and WHEREAS, the City’s Language Access Plan (2025) describes a coordinated, citywide approach to language access services and expectations for departments’ implementation and ongoing improvement5; and WHEREAS, the City Auditor’s Language Access Follow-Up highlights the importance of consistent, effective execution of language access services across City operations to ensure equitable access for residents with limited English proficiency6; and 1 Federal Register :: Guidance to Federal Financial Assistance Recipients Regarding Title VI Prohibition Against National Origin Discrimination Affecting Limited English Proficient Persons, April 18, 2002 2 Limited English Proficiency (LEP) | HHS.gov Civil Rights 3 3400, Nondiscrimination and Limited English Proficiency | Texas Health and Human Services, October 29, 2025 4 Language Access Policy | AustinTexas.gov 5 Austin Language Access Plan 2025 6 City of Austin, Office of the City Auditor Language Access Follow-Up May 2023 Page 1 of 3 WHEREAS, the City’s iSpeak Austin resources provide residents information about language access services and how to request them, reinforcing the City’s commitment to in-language access7; and WHEREAS, the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan (adopted 2012) emphasizes inclusive civic participation and engagement, which depends on communications that are accessible to Austin’s diverse communities8; and WHEREAS, Austin City Council has recently reaffirmed its commitment to improving outcomes for older adults through Age-Friendly Austin efforts, which necessarily require effective outreach and communications to older adults across communities9; and WHEREAS, a recent City of Austin Older Adults Quality of Life study found that Asian American older adults represented approximately 20% …
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Aging Recommendation Number: 20260311-011: Older Adult Outreach WHEREAS, the World Health Organization’s age-friendly guidance on Communication and Information notes that many older adults receive information through traditional print and broadcast media and through direct personal contact (including telephone and service centers), underscoring the importance of multi-channel, accessible communications1; and WHEREAS, the National Institute on Aging provides a Social Isolation and Loneliness Outreach Toolkit intended to be shared with older adults and caregivers, reflecting the importance of proactive outreach and practical, ready-to-use materials to reduce isolation and connect people with supports2; and WHEREAS, federal caregiver-support guidance through the Administration for Community Living’s Lifespan Respite Care Program explicitly includes outreach as a core activity—educating family caregivers about respite services and how to access those services—highlighting outreach as a best practice for improving awareness and enrollment3; and WHEREAS, Austin City Council adopted Strategic Direction 2023, which calls for the City to “engage community members…in ways that are timely, convenient, meaningful, and honor their communication preferences,” including strengthening staff capacity to engage “vulnerable and historically marginalized communities”; and further calls for the City to improve communication, engagement, and participation through clear, consistent communications;4 and WHEREAS, the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan—adopted in June 2012—serves as Austin’s long- range policy framework, and achieving City goals depends on residents being able to learn about and access City and community services and resources5; and WHEREAS, Austin Public Health’s October 14, 2025 memorandum updating Council on Resolution No. 20250605-084 (Age-Friendly Austin) describes ongoing City actions to improve communication and engagement with older adults, including “Listen and Learn” sessions for City departments, centralized 1 WHO Age-friendly World, Communication and Information 2 National Institute on Aging, Social Isolation and Loneliness Outreach Toolkit 3 ACL Administration for Community Living, Lifespan Respite Care Program 4 Austin Strategic Direction 2023 5 Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan Adopted June 15, 2012 Page 1 of 3 guidance for communication for older adults, and a central “Senior Services Hub” intended to make City services more accessible6; and WHEREAS, nearly one-quarter (22.9%) of older adults struggled to afford utilities in the past year, with stark disparities among vulnerable groups. Utility insecurity affects 44.8% of people with disabilities, 40.2% of Native American/Indigenous seniors, and 34.5% of Asian American seniors—roughly three times the rate of White seniors (13.0%). Lower-income older adults earning under $20,000 face nearly 40% insecurity7; and WHEREAS, the 2025 Quality-of-Life study found that caregiver/provider …
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Aging Recommendation Number: 20260311-012: Food Insecurity and Meals for Older Adults WHEREAS, the City of Austin adopted the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, which states that Austin should strive to be a community where all residents have access to healthy food and where public policies support health, equity, and well-being across the lifespan1; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin and Travis County adopted the Austin/Travis County Food Plan, which identifies food access and food insecurity as critical public health and equity issues and calls for coordinated strategies to ensure residents—particularly vulnerable populations—have reliable access to nutritious food2; and WHEREAS, the Austin/Travis County Food Plan recognizes that older adults and residents with disabilities face structural barriers to accessing healthy food and recommends expanding partnerships and programs that deliver food directly to residents who cannot easily access grocery stores or food distribution sites3; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Strategic Direction 2023 identifies access to healthy food and reduction of disparities in health outcomes as key components of the City’s goals related to health, equity, and community well-being4; and WHEREAS, meal programs serving older adults—including home-delivered meals, congregate meal sites, and grocery delivery services—serve as a critical part of Austin’s community safety net by addressing both nutritional needs and the social isolation that can accompany aging, disability, and limited mobility; and WHEREAS, a recent Quality-of-Life study of older adults in Austin found that older adults with disabilities experienced the highest level of food insecurity among the nine demographic groups analyzed, with an 186% higher risk of food insecurity compared with older adults without disabilities; and WHEREAS, the same Quality-of-Life study found that older adults with incomes below 60% of Median Family Income (MFI) experience 21% higher health insecurity than older adults generally; and 1 Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan June 15, 2012 2 Austin/Travis County Food Plan 3 Ibid. 4 City of Austin Strategic Direction 2023 Page 1 of 2 WHEREAS, the Quality-of-Life study also found that older adults living in Council District 3 experience significantly higher food insecurity than those in other districts; and WHEREAS, the Quality-of-Life study further found that 43% of older adults living alone utilize meal programs, and that for some individuals these programs may provide their only daily human interaction. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission on Aging recommends that the Austin City Council directs the City Manager to prioritize partnerships and funding …
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Aging Recommendation Number: 20260311-013: Food Insecurity and Meals for Older Adults WHEREAS, nationwide, approximately one in four older adults ( malnourished or at risk of malnutrition1; and 65 years of age) is considered ≧ WHEREAS, according to the 2025 report from Feeding America, 15.9% of Travis County residents are food insecure2 and of Austin residents aged 50 and older, 38% live alone, 26% are functionally disabled, and 58% fall below 60% of Austin MFI3 4 5; and WHEREAS, 25% of Austin's population (251,519 people) are 50 years or older6 with residents 65+ being the fastest-growing age group and by 2035, adults 65+ will outnumber children under 18 nationally7; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin adopted the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, which states that Austin should strive to be a community where all residents have access to healthy food and where public policies support health, equity, and well-being across the lifespan8; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin and Travis County adopted the Austin/Travis County Food Plan, which identifies food access and food insecurity as critical public health and equity issues and calls for coordinated strategies to ensure residents—particularly vulnerable populations—have reliable access to nutritious food9; and WHEREAS, the Austin/Travis County Food Plan recognizes that older adults and residents with disabilities face structural barriers to accessing healthy food and recommends expanding partnerships 1 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Prevention and Treatment of Malnutrition in Older Adults Living in Long- Term Care or the Community July 15, 2024 2 Hunger & Poverty in Travis County, Texas | Map the Meal Gap 3 2025 Quality of Life Study, Austin Disabled Older Adults At-A-Glance, page 20 4 2025 Quality of Life Study, Austin Disabled Older Adults At-A-Glance, page 34 5 Ibid. 6 Austin Demographics 7 The Graying of America: More Older Adults Than Kids by 2035 8 Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan June 15, 2012 9 Austin/Travis County Food Plan Page 1 of 4 and programs that deliver food directly to residents who cannot easily access grocery stores or food distribution sites10; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Strategic Direction 2023 identifies access to healthy food and reduction of disparities in health outcomes as key components of the City’s goals related to health, equity, and community well-being11; and WHEREAS, approximately 113,850 Austin residents are age 65 and over12 and approximately 486,450 Austin residents earn low-moderate income13; and WHEREAS, food insecure older adults …
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Aging Recommendation Number: 20260311-014: Adult Day Health Centers (Day Activity Health Services) WHEREAS, Day Activity Health Services provide supervised daytime care, health monitoring, therapeutic activities, meals, and social engagement for older adults and adults with disabilities, helping individuals remain in their homes and communities rather than entering institutional care1; and WHEREAS, Day Activity Health Services provide critical respite for family caregivers by offering structured daytime supervision and care, allowing caregivers time to work, attend to personal needs, and maintain their own physical and mental health2; and WHEREAS, research demonstrates that adult day services can reduce caregiver stress and delay nursing home placement for older adults receiving care in community settings3; and WHEREAS, family caregivers play a critical role in the long-term care system, and caregiving responsibilities can significantly affect workforce participation as many caregivers reduce work hours or leave employment to provide care4; and WHEREAS, there are only two Day Activity Health Service Programs in the City, and only one with a Medicaid license; and WHEREAS, adult day health services are a recognized component of Medicaid-funded home- and community-based services designed to help older adults and people with disabilities remain in community settings rather than more costly institutional care5; and WHEREAS, national Medicaid data demonstrate that spending for institutional long-term care is significantly higher than spending for home- and community-based services6; and 1 National Council on Aging, What Is Respite Care for Caregivers? January 2025 2 What Is Respite Care? | National Institute on Aging 3 The effect of adult day care services on time to nursing home placement in older adults with Alzheimer's disease - PubMed, December 2005 4 Caregiving’s Toll on Work Happens Quickly – Center for Retirement Research, July 19, 2022 5 https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/home-community-based-services/index.html 6 10 Things About Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) | KFF, July 8, 2024 Page 1 of 3 WHEREAS, family caregivers provide billions of dollars in unpaid care annually in Texas, representing a substantial but often invisible component of the health and long-term care system7; and WHEREAS, Austin’s population of residents aged 65 and older continues to grow rapidly, increasing demand for community-based services that support aging in place and family caregivers8; and WHEREAS, the Capital Area Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging serves older adults and caregivers across a ten-county Central Texas region—including Travis County—and works to promote independence and support aging in place for adults age 60 …
2026 Age Friendly Austin Partner Summit: Discussion for the Commission on Aging Public Health | March 2026 The 2026 Partner Summit • Date Hosted: February 20, 2026 • Primary Objective: Reflect on the 2021- 2025 Action Plan and kick off collaboratively drafting the 2026-2030 Action Plan. • Key Activities: ➢Review of recent community data. ➢Interactive stakeholder mapping (Circles of Involvement). ➢Breakout sessions to draft 5-year goals. 2 The Event Agenda Morning Session: Reflection ▪ Welcoming Remarks ▪ 2021-2025 AFA Action Plan Highlights Afternoon Session: Planning ▪ Networking Lunch ▪ Overview: How to Develop Goals ▪ Overview: 2025 Older Adult Quality of ▪ AFA Action Plan Goal Development Life Study ▪ Morning Break ▪ Interactive Activity: Circles of Involvement ▪ Morning Debrief ▪ Afternoon Debrief ▪ Wrap-Up and Next Steps 3 Partner Engagement: Circles of Involvement Activity ▪ Objective: Map how partners want to contribute and identify missing stakeholders. ▪ Post-Event Survey Results: ▪ 44.4% – Engagement (Directly Impacted) ▪ 33.3% – Champions (Willing to Advocate) ▪ 11.1% – Information/Awareness (Staying Informed) ▪ 5.6% – Core Team (Development/Implementation) ▪ 5.6% – Circle of Possibility (Exploring Connections) 4 Draft Goals: Social Engagement, Connection, & Inclusion Goal 1: Improve access to technology and community information. Goal 2: Reduce social isolation through inclusive, diverse community engagement. 5 Draft Goals: Health, Mobility, & Accessibility Increase Enhance Challenges Goal 1: Increase awareness and access to health, mobility, and accessibility resources. Goal 2: Enhance independence for older adults and caregivers through strategic funding and partnerships for transportation. Key Challenges Identified: Client outreach, resource navigation, language barriers, and long program waitlists. 6 Draft Goals: Housing & Economic Security Goal 1: Increase deeply affordable age-friendly housing that allows residents to age in place. Goal 2: Increase access to economic and age-friendly employment opportunities. 7 Looking Ahead: Next Steps • Refine: Polish the drafted goals from the summit in our Age Friendly Workgroups and continue drafting! • Engage: Continue building relationships with newly identified partners and stakeholders. • Finalize: Return to the Commission on Aging in the coming months with a finalized draft of the 2026-2030 Age Friendly Austin Action Plan for official endorsement. 8 Age-Friendly Austin (AFA) 2026-2030 Action Plan: Partner Feedback Survey Age-Friendly Austin (AFA) 2026-2030 Action Plan: Partner Feedback Survey 9 Questions? Nicole Alexander & Halana Kaleel, MPH AFA Program Staff Austin Public Health AgeFriendlyAustin@austintexas.gov Stay Connected: Age Friendly Austin 10
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Aging Recommendation Number: 20260211-008: Improve Transit Safety and Equity for Historically Underserved Older Adults – Budget Neutral The Austin Older Adult Quality of Life Study found that residents aged 50 and older reported only moderate transportation satisfaction citywide, with safety identified as a significant concern and only 58% reporting favorable safety conditions;1 and WHEREAS, geographic disparities in transportation satisfaction exist, with Southeast Austin—including City Council District 2 and portions of Districts 3 and 5—experiencing lower transportation safety and access conditions compared to other areas of the city;2 and WHEREAS, the study identified disparities in transportation satisfaction among Latino or Hispanic older adults and Black or African American older adults, demonstrating inequitable transportation conditions affecting historically marginalized racial and ethnic populations3; and WHEREAS, the study intentionally included and identified transportation barriers affecting diverse populations including Asian American older adults, Black or African American older adults, Latina/o/x/e or Hispanic older adults, LGBTQIA+ older adults, older adults with disabilities, older adults living on limited incomes, socially isolated older adults, and older adults residing in all City Council district;4 and WHEREAS, improving transportation safety supports older adults’ ability to age in place, remain independent, and participate fully in community life, which strengthens public health, economic stability, and social connectedness across the city5; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s comprehensive plan, Imagine Austin, serves as a 30-year roadmap guiding equitable growth, mobility, and livability, and explicitly directs the City to advance safe, accessible, and equitable transportation systems that serve residents of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds6; and 1 Austin Older Adult Quality of Life Study, November 2025, pp. 6, 90-93 2 Austin Older Adult Quality of Life Study, November 2025, pp. 6, 90-93 3 Austin Older Adult Quality of Life Study, November 2025, pp. 6, 90-93 4 Austin Older Adult Quality of Life Study, November 2025, pp. 6, 90-93 5 Austin Older Adult Quality of Life Study, November 2025, pp. 6, 90-93 6 Austin Planning | AustinTexas.gov Page 1 of 2 WHEREAS, the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and related City planning efforts emphasize equitable mobility, inclusive community engagement, and ensuring all residents can safely access services, employment, and community life regardless of geography, income, age, race, disability, or background; and WHEREAS, improving transportation safety through prioritization, coordination, and community- informed planning can be accomplished through more effective use of existing resources, planning processes, and service adjustments without requiring additional funding. NOW, …
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Aging Recommendation Number: 20260311-009: Addressing Digital Divide for Older Adults WHEREAS, reliable broadband internet access and digital literacy are increasingly necessary for residents to access healthcare and telehealth services, government programs, transportation systems, employment opportunities, civic participation, emergency communications, and social connection; and WHEREAS, the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, adopted by the Austin City Council in 2012, calls for a city that is inclusive and connected and emphasizes expanding access to information and communication technologies so residents can connect to services and opportunities1; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin Strategic Direction 2023 Update identifies 'Government That Works for All' as a core outcome and highlights the importance of accessible communication and services so that all residents can participate fully in civic life2; and WHEREAS, the Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan Update (2021) identifies accessible communication and information as key factors enabling older adults to remain connected to services, health resources, and community engagement3; and WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan highlights the importance of accessible communication technologies and real-time information systems that enable residents to navigate transportation options and services4; and WHEREAS, the Austin Climate Equity Plan recognizes that equitable access to information and communication systems is essential for ensuring all residents receive emergency alerts, climate preparedness information, and critical public safety communications5; and WHEREAS, the 1928 City of Austin Comprehensive Plan directed Black residents to relocate east of East Avenue—now Interstate 35—establishing patterns of segregation that shaped the distribution of public infrastructure and investment and continue to influence disparities in access to services today6; and 1 Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, June 15, 2012 2 Citywide Strategic Plan FY 2026 Overview 3 Age-Friendly Austin Progress Report 2021 4 Austin Strategic Mobility Plan, Amended February 15, 2024 5 Austin Climate Equity Plan Full Document__FINAL.pdf 6 1928 Austin City Plan Page 1 of 4 WHEREAS, research conducted as part of the City’s Residential Technology Study and Digital Inclusion initiatives has noted that historic patterns of infrastructure investment along the Interstate 35 corridor are reflected in disparities in broadband infrastructure and technology access in some Austin neighborhoods7; and WHEREAS, research on technology access in Austin estimated that approximately 50,000 Austin residents do not use the internet, with non-users more likely to be older adults, individuals with lower incomes, and residents of historically marginalized communities8; and WHEREAS, a Broadband and Digital Equity Needs Assessment conducted for Austin and Travis County found …
REGULAR MEETING of the AIRPORT A D VI SO R Y C O M M I S S I O N WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026, AT 3:00 P.M. CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Airport Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Audio of the meeting will be available as an alternative to attending in person. Please email Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com by noon of the day of the meeting for dial-in details. 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. In-person registration is available for speakers who sign up at the meeting location prior to the meeting being called to order. Registration to speak remotely is available for speakers who have provided an email to Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com no later than noon of the day before the meeting. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Patrick Rose, Chair Bakari Brock, Vice-Chair Doyle Valdez, Secretary Jeff Eller Mike Trimble Fang Fang Jonathan Coon Cole Wilson Lyn Hendricks Susan Turrieta VACANT AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public communication for items not on the agenda. The first 5 registered speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is not posted on the agenda. Please refer to the registration instructions above. Public communication for items on the agenda. Registered speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is posted as a Briefing, Discussion/Action, or Discussion item. Please refer to the registration instructions above. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Airport Advisory Commission regular meeting on February 11, 2026 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on January 2026 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer 3. Briefing on March 2026 Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, Air Service Development 4. Briefing on Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 5. Authorize a contract for five contracts for engineering services for Materials Testing for Austin Aviation with Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Kleinfelder, Inc.; HVJ South Central Texas - M&J, Inc.; …
REGULAR MEETING of the AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) February 11, 2026, 3:00 PM The Airport Advisory Commission convened a Regular Meeting on February 11, 2026, at 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR., ROOM 1405 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Chair Patrick Rose called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Patrick Rose, Chair Doyle Valdez, Secretary Jeff Eller Fang Fang Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Mike Trimble Jonathan Coon Cole Wilson Susan Turrieta Commissioners Absent: Bakari Brock, Vice Chair Lyn Hendricks VACANT PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the AAC regular meeting on January 14, 2026. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Valdez; Commissioner Eller seconded. The motion passed on a 6-0-0-4 vote. Commissioners Trimble, Brock, Hendricks and Coon were absent at this vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on December 2025 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Without objection, this item was taken out of order and heard after item 3; Rajeev Thomas provided briefing. 3. Briefing on the issuance and sale of City of Austin Airport System Revenue Bonds in support of the Airport Expansion and Development Program presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer and Ken Cushine, Principal, Frasca & Associates Without objection, this item was taken out of order and heard after item 5; Rajeev Thomas and Ken Cushine provided the briefing. 4. Briefing on February 2026 Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development Without objection, this item was taken out of order and heard first; Jamy Kazanoff provided the briefing. 5. Briefing on International Air Service Development presented by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development and Kevin Schorr, Vice President, Campbell-Hill Aviation Group Without objection, this item was taken out of order and heard second; Jamy Kazanoff and Kevin Schoor provided the briefing. 6. Briefing on Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/ Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer Lyn Estabrook provided the briefing. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 7. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport General Aviation Facility Management Agreement with Signature Flight Support, LLC to add one year to the term, effective March 1, 2026. Funding: $143,255 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Valdez; Commissioner Eller seconded. The motion passed on an 8-0-0-2 vote. Commissioners Brock and Hendricks were …
TO: FROM: DATE: MEMORANDUM Airport Advisory Commissioners Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, Austin Aviation March 11, 2026 SUBJECT: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Financial Update January 2026 Financial Results Passenger and aircraft activity increased in January 2026 compared to the prior year because of growth in air service. Commercial airlines increased daily departures by 7% to 219, led by increased flight activity from Delta Airlines. As a result, passenger traffic increased 3% and landed weights increased 5% compared to the prior year. Cargo volume decreased 6% due to adjustments in air cargo carrier strategies and a decline year over year in domestic belly freight volume. Table #1 Enplanements Landing Weights Cargo Tonnage Operating Revenue Airport OPEX Total Requirements Net Income FY 2026 January FY 2025 January Variance Fav (Unfav) FY 2026 YTD FY 2025 YTD Variance YTD Fav (Unfav) 703,747 682,885 986,743,521 937,572,380 9,550 10,173 3.1% 5.2% (6.1%) 3,625,262 3,450,904 4,534,005,350 4,253,837,231 44,989 47,750 5.1% 6.6% (5.8%) $32,238,123 $25,788,907 $6,449,216 $144,008,174 $113,785,377 $30,222,797 $17,978,025 $16,412,105 ($1,565,920) $61,407,437 $55,792,962 ($5,614,475) $26,741,551 $25,451,585 ($1,289,967) $96,462,882 $88,456,898 ($8,005,985) $5,496,571 $337,323 $5,159,249 $47,545,292 $25,328,479 $22,216,812 Operating revenue increased 25% compared to the prior year and is comprised of 60% airline revenue and 40% non-airline revenue. The increase in operating revenue is mostly driven by increased airline rates and charges in FY2026 resulting from a new rates and charges methodology in the airline use and lease agreement. Airline revenue streams increased 44% due to the escalated rates and growth in aircraft activity. Non-airline revenue streams increased 5% due to growth in passenger traffic and increased parking rates. Food & beverage and retail revenue streams reflect reduced revenues for the month of January 2026 compared to the prior year because of corrections to revenue reporting from earlier months; year to date concessions revenue has increased from growth in passenger traffic. Airport operating expenses increased 10% compared to January 2025 because of growth in personnel and building maintenance costs. Improvement in employee vacancy rate and across the board wage adjustments drove increased personnel cost. The increase in maintenance expenses are driven by increased utilities costs, plumbing/electrical augmented staffing, and elevated preventative maintenance costs. Debt service cost declined 6% in January 2026 primarily because the 2019 refunding bond issuance was paid off. Other requirements increased 7% because of an increase in citywide allocated costs and increased transfers to the subordinate obligation fund from the initiation of the airport note purchase …
March 2026 Air Service Snapshot AUS quarterly seat comparisons, Q4 2025, Q1 2026, and Q2 2026 compared to 2019 (pre-Covid) in left chart, and compared year-over-year (YoY) in right chart: Source: Cirium schedules (as of February 23, 2026). Highlights of recent air service announcements/developments include: • Air Canada extended YUL 3/Wk for Oct 25 ’25 – Mar 27 ‘26 (now year-round); reduced YVR from 5/Wk- >4/Wk May 2- September 7 ’26; downgauged YUL from 168-seat B737-MAX8 to 136-seat A319 for July 1 ’26 – September 8 ‘26 • Allegiant summary of service changes: o Schedules for Feb 11-May 13 ‘26, will serve 4 markets: CVG, DSM, GRR & PVU o Schedules for May 20-August 18 ’26, will serve 11 markets: AVL CVG DSM GRR IAD LAS PIT PVU SFB SRQ TYS o Schedules for August 19-November 17 ‘26 and will serve 6 markets: AVL, CVG, DSM, GRR, PVU & TYS; special event service to GFK & LAS • American summary of service changes: o AA will serve 11 markets in Q1 2026 (including special events) with seats down 0.3% YoY; 13 markets in Q2 2026 (including special events) with seats up 0.4% YOY o Service for Masters: AGS on April 6, 11 and 14 o Service to SDF for Kentucky Derby (outbound April 30/return May 3) o Service to CLE, CMH and TYS in September for UT college football • British Airways Winter season started Oct. 26 ’25 with 1x daily A350-1000 (331 seats); double daily service returns on March 29 ’26 with 1x A350-1000 and 1x B787-8 • Cayman Airways will serve GCM 1x weekly on Sundays from May 24 ’26 to August 16 ‘26 • Copa extended 5th weekly PTY frequency for April – August • Delta summary of service changes: o New markets: CMH & MCI (eff. June 7 ’26); Sat. only BZN, FCA & AVL (eff. June 13 – Sept. 5 ’26) o SJD originally planned as daily from Dec 20 ’25 - Jan 5 ’26, extended through April 12 ‘26 o PSP will be served seasonally from Nov 8 ‘25 – April 12 ’26, increasing from Saturday only to daily from Dec 20 ’25 - March 7 ’26, and then back to Saturday only through April 25 ’26 o ECP decreased from daily to Saturday only from Jan 5 - March 8 ‘26 o Kentucky Derby service: one SDF roundtrip on April 30 and another …
Journey With AUS Latest Updates Airport Advisory Commission March 2026 Lyn Estabrook Deputy Chief – Planning & Development Table of Contents Project Updates ○ West Infill ○ West Gate Expansion ○ Yellow Garage ○ Atrium Infill ○ New Midfield Taxiways ○ Utility Infrastructure Campus-Wide ○ New Central Utility Plant ○ Concourse B & Tunnel ○ Concourse M 2 Program Overview Journey With AUS projects are developed through a five–phase process: West Infill 4 Design-Build: Gensler/Whiting Turner Latest Updates ○ A Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony took place on February 6 ○ Checkpoint 4 opened on February 23 ○ Monumental stair nearing completion ○ Punchlist work is ongoing Anticipated Timeline Build: Q1 2024 – Q1 2026 2023 Q1 Q2 Q3 2024 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2025 Q1 Q2 Q3 2026 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q4 Q4 NEXT PHASE: Enabling Projects: New Arrivals & Departures Hall 5 Checkpoint 4 is Open 6 West Gate Expansion West Gate Expansion 7 Designer: Page Designer: Page Contractor: Hensel Phelps Contractor: Hensel Phelps Latest Updates ○ ○ Stocking Temporary Certificates of Occupancies received for apron and concourse levels Targeting the week of March 9th to open 3 gates on the concourse level ○ Mezzanine level work ongoing Anticipated Timeline Build: Q2 2023 – Q1 2026 2023 Q1 Q2 Q3 2024 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2025 Q1 Q2 Q3 2026 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q4 Q4 NEXT PHASE: Enabling Projects: Concourse B & Tunnel 8 New Pictures arriving soon Exterior progress New ceiling and lighting Terrazzo polishing 9 Yellow Garage 10 Designer: PGAL Contractor: Austin Commercial Latest Updates ○ Completed drilling all piers ○ Completed 49% of deck pours (7 floors in Zones 1, 2, & 3; 5 floors in Zones 4 & 5; 2 floors in Zone 6) ○ ○ The pedestrian bridge to connect to the Blue Garage was installed on February 25 Began construction of toll plaza 1111 Anticipated Timeline 2025 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2026 Q1 Q2 Q3 2027 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2028 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q4 Design: Q3 2024 – Q3 2025 Build: Q1 2025 – Q3 2027 NEXT PHASE: Enabling Projects: New Arrivals & Departures Hall Elevator Lobby Construction Toll Plaza Construction Pedestrian Bridge Connection to Blue Garage 12 Atrium Infill 13 Designer: Corgan Contractor: Whiting-Turner Anticipated Timeline Latest Updates 2025 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2026 Q1 Q2 Q3 2027 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2028 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q4 ○ Steel …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 26-1231, Agenda Item #: 6. 3/26/2026(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize a contract for five contracts for engineering services for Materials Testing for Austin Aviation with Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Kleinfelder, Inc.; HVJ South Central Texas - M&J, Inc.; Raba Kistner, Inc.; and Professional Service Industries, Inc., each for total contract amounts not to exceed $40,000,000, divided among the contractors. Funding: $40,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Aviation. Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Aviation. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Aviation. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued a Request for Qualifications solicitation RFQS 6100 CLMP386A for these services. The solicitation was issued on September 22, 2025, and closed on October 23, 2025. Of the 12 offers received, the recommended contractors submitted the best evaluated responsive offers. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at: https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=143275. MBE / WBE: These contracts will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the Combined MBE/WBE goal with 3.30% MBE/WBE participation. 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: March 11, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: As a standard business practice, the City routinely engages the services of professional engineering firms to perform analysis, design, and support services associated with construction or improvement of City capital assets. Rotation List contracting allows the City to always have a group of qualified consultants available to perform a specific type of recurring work in a timely manner to meet the project and operational needs of the City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 3/2/2026 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 26-1231, Agenda Item #: 6. 3/26/2026(cid:4) City. To accommodate the growing population of Central Texas, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is undergoing an Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP). To support the AEDP projects, a Materials Testing Rotation List is needed. The volume of projects and work at the airport warrants the …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 26-1234, Agenda Item #: 7. 3/26/2026(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize contracts for furniture, installation and related services for Austin Aviation with MillerKnoll, Inc., Steelcase, DIRTT, Davis Furniture, Arconas Corporation, Mayline, Janus et Cie, Keilhauer, and various other manufacturers and their approved distributors for these goods and services under various procurement cooperatives, for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $21,025,000. Funding: $125,000 is available in the Operating Budget and $1,400,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Aviation. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $125,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding in the amount of $1,400,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Multiple cooperative purchase programs were reviewed for these goods and services. Austin Financial Services has determined these contractors best meet the needs of the City to provide these goods and services required for the City. MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. 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: March 11, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 3/2/2026 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 26-1234, Agenda Item #: 7. 3/26/2026(cid:4) Additional Backup Information: These contracts will provide aviation and airport specific furnishings for the airport terminal and for the purchase of office furnishings to be used on the airport campus. In addition to the purchase of furniture, the contract will include installation and other services required to deliver the furniture. Contractors will provide terminal and office furniture that is certified to meet furniture emissions standards that focus on reducing indoor air emissions from furniture and furniture related products. Sustainable office furniture can protect the health of building occupants …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 26-1338, Agenda Item #: 3/26/2026(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize a food service and retail concession lease agreement for the West Gate Expansion and Concourse M at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport for Austin Aviation with Air Star Concessions, for a term of ten years. Lead Department Austin Aviation Client Department(s): Fiscal Note This item is projected to result in annual revenue of $395,000 in Austin Aviation’s Operating Budget. Procurement : Austin Aviation issued a Request for Concessions Proposals solicitation RFCP 8100 CT 2025-01 for these services. The solicitation was published on September 17, 2025, and closed on December 22, 2025. Of the three offers received, the proposal submitted by the recommended contractor was the sole responsive offer. MBE/WBE : This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Per 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 23 Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Program, ACDBE participation may not be considered. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to John Gallo, Deputy Chief Officer - Commercial Development, Austin Aviation at John.Gallo@FlyAustin.com. 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: March 11, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: This agreement is for a contractor to lease, develop, market, manage, and operate the offered concessions for use by Airport passengers, employees, visitors, and other tenants. These concessions will be located in the new West Gate Expansion in the Barbara Jordan Terminal and the Temporary Holdroom Facility (Concourse M) at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Some of the requirements of the contractor are as follows: · Menu offerings shall be of high quality and offer good value to the customers, with items City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 3/3/2026 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 26-1338, Agenda Item #: 3/26/2026(cid:4) · · · · · available for all day parts (including breakfast, lunch, and dinner) Portion sizes reflective of price Items that meet a variety of dietary restrictions in a meaningful way, including gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options Contactless ordering and payment options, including the implementation of technology to offer non-printed/paperless receipts Food products packaged “to go” in convenient and compostable packaging Compostable food service ware and consumer-facing …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION [RMMA PIAC] TUESDAY, MARCH 10 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS ASSEMBLY ROOM 1111 4815 MUELLER BOULEVARD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the RMMA PIAC 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, contact Marrilee Archer, 512-974-7842, marrilee.archer@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Michael Jones, Chair Andrew Clements Christopher Jackson Kathleen Malcom Kathy Sokolic AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Rick Krivoniak, Vice Chair Corky Hilliard Martin Luecke David Neider 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 RMMA PIAC Regular Meeting on January 13, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Update by Foundation Communities on potential new affordable housing development in Mueller. Mueller Development Update by Banbury. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation for the City’s FY 2026-27 Budget to provide funding to the Mueller Property Owner’s Association for summer lifeguards. 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 Marrilee Archer at Austin Financial Services, at 512-974-7842 and marrilee.archer@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission, please contact Marrilee Archer at 512-974-7842, marrilee.archer@austintexas.gov.
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Recommendation Number 20260310-004: To provide funding to the Mueller Property Owners Association (POA) for summer lifeguards at Mueller pools in the FY 2026-2027 Budget. WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission (RMMAPIAC) was established to advise the City Council on redevelopment issues affecting the implementation of Mueller’s Master Plan; and WHEREAS, one of Mueller’s six 1996 community-forged and City Council-adopted redevelopment goals was for it to enhance, be compatible with, and accessible to its surrounding neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, on December 2, 2004 the City of Austin and Catellus Austin, LLC (now managed by Banbury Development) entered into a Master Development Agreement for the public-private partnership to redevelop the former Robert Mueller Municipal Airport; and WHEREAS, Mueller’s 140 acres of parks, green spaces, trails, and two swimming pools were developed with Mueller project funds, and are open to and heavily used by the larger Austin community, leading to the 2024 action by the City Council to approve continued annual payments, as budget allows, to the Mueller Property Owners Association (POA) towards maintaining the now City-owned Perimeter Parks; and WHEREAS, since each were completed, the public has been welcome to use both Ella Wooten and John Gaines Pools during hours established by the POA from Memorial Day weekend in May to Labor Day weekend in September, paying a per-use fee comparable to City of Austin District Pools, with the POA providing required lifeguard services during those public hours for the benefit of Mueller residents and nonresidents alike; and WHEREAS, The Mueller POA establishes the budget for all Mueller parks and pools, and the current 2026 cost for lifeguards is budgeted to be $135,496. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that that the RMMAPIAC recommends that the City Council includes sufficient funding in Austin Parks & Recreation’s FY 2026-2027 and future budgets to cover approved continued annual payments to the Mueller POA towards maintaining the now City- owned Perimeter Parks and the Mueller pool lifeguard costs to maintain public access periods, and for staff to coordinate with the Mueller POA on this funding. Date of Approval: Motioned By: Vote: Seconded By: For: Against: Abstain: Off the dais: Absent: Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or Commissioner can sign)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026, AT 6 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Planning 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 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. If you have questions regarding speaker registration, please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Alice Woods, Chair (District 2) Casey Haney, Vice Chair (Mayor’s Representative) Felicity Maxwell, Secretary (District 5) Imad Ahmed, Parliamentarian (District 6) Anna Lan (Mayor’s Representative) Vacant (Mayor’s Representative) Chris Gannon (District 1) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Brian Bedrosian (District 4) Adam Powell (District 7) Peter Breton (District 8) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Joshua Hiller (District 10) Jessica Cohen, Chair of Board of Adjustment TC Broadnax, City Manager EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) Candace Hunter, A.I.S.D. Board of Trustees Richard Mendoza, Director of Transportation and Public Works The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, according to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on the agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071. Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Jenna Schwartz, 512-978-0871 Page 1 of 9 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four 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 Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, and Tuesday, February 10, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0031.01 - 8701 N Mopac Multifamily; District 10 8701 North Mopac Expressway Service Road NB, Shoal Creek Watershed; North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Planning Area Location: Owner/Applicant: Mopac Atrium Investments, LLC, a Texas limited liability company …
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 24, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 The Planning Commission convened in a regular on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Woods called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alice Woods Casey Haney Brian Bedrosian Chris Gannon Joshua Hiller Felicity Maxwell Danielle Skidmore Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Imad Ahmed Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Peter Breton Anna Lan Adam Powell Commissioners Absent: None Ex-Officio Members in Absent: TC Broadnax Jessica Cohen Candace Hunter Richard Mendoza 1 Vacancy on the Dais 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 24, 2026 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The motion to postpone the meeting minutes of Tuesday, January 27, 2026, to March 10, 2026, was approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Bedrosian’s second, on a 12-0 vote. 1 vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0030.01 - Ben White; District 5 Location: 2217 W Ben White Service Road EB, Williamson Creek Watershed; South Austin Combined (Westgate) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: RPS Family Enterprises, LP Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers) Neighborhood Node to Mixed-Use Activity HUB/Corridor Staff postponement request to March 24, 2026 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to March 24, 2026, was approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Bedrosian’s second, on a 12-0 vote. 1 vacancy on the dais. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0126 - North Burnet/Gateway RSMU Rezoning; District 7 Area bounded by Braker Lane; Burnet Road; MoPac Expressway; Stonelake Boulevard, Shoal Creek; Little Walnut Creek; Walnut Creek; North Burnet/Gateway Owner/Applicant: University of Texas System Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Austin Planning P, MI, IP-NP, NBG-CMU-NP to NBG-RSMU-NP Recommended Jorge E. Rousslein, 512-974-2975, jorge.rousselin@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of NBG-RSMU-NP for C14-2025-0126 - North Burnet/Gateway RSMU Rezoning; District 7, located at an area bounded by Braker Lane; Burnet Road; MoPac Expressway; Stonelake Boulevard, was approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Bedrosian’s second, on a 12-0 vote. 1 vacancy on the dais. 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 24, 2026 4. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0147 - 1405 East …
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 27, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026 The Planning Commission convened in a regular on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Woods called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alice Woods Imad Ahmed Brian Bedrosian Chris Gannon Felicity Maxwell Adam Powell Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Peter Breton Joshua Hiller Anna Lan Danielle Skidmore Commissioners Absent: Casey Haney Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Ex-Officio Members in Absent: TC Broadnax Jessica Cohen Candace Hunter Richard Mendoza 1 Vacancy on the Dais 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 27, 2026 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Philip Wiley – Mobility Oriented Development APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, January 13, 2026, were approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Vice Chair Haney and Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez were absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0018.01 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; Location: District 4 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Brentwood/Highland Combined (Highland) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Purple Square One Limited Liability (Lan Chen) Agent: Request: Bowman (Jerome Perales, P.E.) High Density Single Family and Multifamily Residential to Mixed Use land use Staff postponement request to February 10, 2026 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to February 10, 2026, was approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Vice Chair Haney and Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez were absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0036 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 4 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Brentwood/Highland Combined (Highland) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Purple Square One Limited Liability (Lan Chen) Agent: Request: Bowman (Jerome Perales, P.E.) MF-1-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP (Subdistrict 2), SF-6-NP and MF-2-ETOD- DBETOD-NP (Subdistrict 2) to GR-ETOD-DBETOD-NP (Subdistrict 1), increasing the maximum building height from 90 feet to 120 feet through participation in a density bonus program. Staff postponement request to February 10, 2026 Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Austin Planning Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to February 10, 2026, was approved on the consent …
City of Austin Austin Planning 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ h ttps:/ / w w w.au st in tex a s .g ov / d epa r tm e n t/ plan n in g - de part men t MEMORANDUM TO: Chair & Planning Commission Members FROM: Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Austin Planning DATE: March 3, 2026 RE: NPA-2025-0031.01_ 8701 N Mopac Expy SVRD NB North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the March 10, 2026 Planning Commission hearing to the March 24, 2026 hearing date to allow staff additional time to review the application. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 02 NPA-2025-0031.01 - 8701 N Mopac Multifamily; District 101 of 2 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 02 NPA-2025-0031.01 - 8701 N Mopac Multifamily; District 102 of 2
MEMORANDUM To: From: Alice Woods, Chair Planning Commission Members Sherri Sirwaitis, Case Manager Austin Planning Date: March 3, 2026 Subject: C14-2025-0088 - 8701 N Mopac Multifamily - Postponement Request The purpose of this memorandum is for the staff to request a postponement of the above referenced rezoning case from the from March 10, 2026 Planning Commission hearing to the March 24, 2026 Planning Commission hearing. The postponement will allow time for the staff to continue our review of this rezoning application. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Sherri Sirwaitis, Austin Planning, at sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov or 512-974-3057. 03 C14-2025-0088 - 8701 N Mopac Multifamily; District 101 of 2 Date: Subject: Month Date, Year Sample Subject Page 2 of 2 03 C14-2025-0088 - 8701 N Mopac Multifamily; District 102 of 2
