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Asian American Quality of Life Advisory CommissionJan. 20, 2026

Item 2: Austin Emergency Management Winter Weatherization Preparation Presentation original pdf

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Winter Weather Preparedness Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Austin Emergency Management | Jan 20, 2026 Agenda • Citywide Preparation Highlights Across the Enterprise • Cold Weather Shelters & Activation Triggers • Winter Shelter Plans • Warming Centers • Preparedness Resources • Winter Weather Tips • How to Help Citywide Preparation Highlights City Initiatives Departments are preparing equipment, supplies, and staff for cold weather. Transportation and Public Works – conducted a field exercise to drive prescribed routes for road treatment, traffic signal exercise, ordered de- icing materials. Austin Energy – conducted an incident command exercise for winter weather preparation in October Austin Public Libraries – Pre-identified Warming Center locations for extended hours Fleet Services – Trained staff to properly apply chains to vehicle tires Austin Parks – coordinating mass care sites with AEM + staging Mission Ready Packages AEM Offered Winter Weather Preparedness Trainings in November & December • Winter Weather Seminar for City, County and Partners • • Public Information EOC Training for all City communication positions Public Information EOC Tabletop Exercise for Winter Weather Roster Cold Weather Shelters & Activation Triggers Cold Weather Shelters are for life safety & are primarily used by people experiencing homelessness. No one will be turned away. • Updated and simplified CWS Threshold for Activation: 35°F or lower using NWS Camp Mabry location • Intake centralized at One Texas Center • Shelter guests are bussed to shelter via CapMetro • Homeless Strategy Office (HSO) contracted with vendor to provide shelter to the first 300 people AEM to coordinate surge operations over 300 people • Meals for shelters • Coordinating with Building Services and APD for shelter security • Coordinating with Animal Services for sheltering service animals • Distributing supplies to shelter locations (mats and blankets) Winter Shelter Plans Mass Care & Shelter Division Winter 2024-2025 Shelter Management Strategy • Use City-owned facilities • Utilize City-owned Mission Ready Packages (MRP) which are pre-deployed at 9 locations with 72 hours of supplies • Utilize reassigned city staff as shelter managers and support staff • Offer training for shelter managers + emotional intelligence de-escalation training with HSO and NGO partners Cold Weather Shelters & Activation Triggers Warming Centers are available at City Facilities, including Libraries and Parks & Recreation Centers • Open during normal hours of operation all winter • Locations and hours kept up to date in real time at austintexas.gov/alerts via Warming Center …

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Asian American Quality of Life Advisory CommissionJan. 20, 2026

Item 3: Hope Clinic Presentation original pdf

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hopeclinicaustin.org hopeclinicaustin.org Hope Clinic Basics ● Completely free primary healthcare for medically underserved neighbors in Central Texas. ● 15+ years of dedicated service to resettled refugees and other marginalized groups. We are a trusted partner within their communities. ● Staff and volunteers are expected to uphold a culture that delivers not only exceptional clinical quality but also genuine compassion. ● The heart of our model is dedicated volunteers including providers, nurses, pharmacists, medical assistants, phlebotomists, and administrators who generously give their time, helping us to keep costs low. hopeclinicaustin.org What Barriers To Care Do Patients Face? hopeclinicaustin.org Services Provided The care is always FREE Lab work Imaging Flu vaccinations Primary care for common illnesses Preventative care ● ● ● Chronic disease management ● Many prescription & OTC medications ● ● ● ● Well-woman exams + family planning options ● Medical and social services case management ● ● At-Home Medical supplies ● Nutrition education Physical therapy ● Eye exams (through partners) ● School physicals for sports only hopeclinicaustin.org Patients are encouraged to donate $10, but no one is ever turned away for inability to donate. Hope Clinic Impact 2023 2024 2025 ● 1295 Encounters ● 1358 Encounters ● 499 Distinct Patients ● 558 Distinct Patients ● 2543 Medications ● 3024 Medications ● 3000+ volunteer hours ● 3500+ volunteer hours ● 3 FTE staff ● 3 FTE staff ● 1614 Medical Visits ● 440 Case Mgmt Visits ● 669 Distinct Patients ● 3102 Medications ● 4000+ volunteer hours ● 3.75 FTE staff Jan 2026: New patient appointments within one month hopeclinicaustin.org Patient Demographics 2025 68% Travis County 25% Williamson County 3% Hays County 3% Bastrop County 1% Other 60% <100% of FPL 25% 100-200% of FPL 4% 200-250% of FPL 3% 250%+ of FPL 2% 300% + 6% No data 35% 26% 13% Asian Hispanic/Latino 57% Female Black/African American 42% Male 16% White 1% Non-Binary 10% Other or Unknown hopeclinicaustin.org Overcoming Language Barriers Language barriers are associated with lower quality of care and poor clinical outcomes. Access to language assistance for patients is important to the delivery of high-quality care for all populations with limited English proficiency. (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services July 2022) hopeclinicaustin.org Beyond Healthcare Social Determinants of Health 440 Case Management Visits in 2025 A case manager joined the staff in 2023 with funding from Austin Public Health. With her assistance, patients access care beyond what can be …

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Asian American Quality of Life Advisory CommissionJan. 20, 2026

Item 5: Ordinance Edited Bylaws original pdf

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 BYLAWS OF THE ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION ARTICLE 1. NAME. The name of the board is Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission. ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. The purpose and duties of the board are as follows: to advise the City Council on issues related to the Asian American Resource Center and will provide on-going guidance and support for the City’s Asian American quality of life initiatives. ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP. (A) The board is composed of fifteen members. Eleven members are appointed by the City Council. The Council shall appoint four additional members nominated by the commission who represent community stakeholders. (B) A member serves at the pleasure of the city council. (C) Board members serve for a term of four years beginning March 1st on the year of appointment. (D) An individual board member may not act in an official capacity or speak on behalf of the board except through the action of a majority of the board in which the board identifies who is authorized to speak and identifies the actions the individual board member is authorized to take or topics on which the individual board member is entitled to speak. (E) A board member who is absent for three consecutive regular meetings or one-third of all regular meetings in a “rolling” twelve month timeframe automatically vacates the member’s position subject to the holdover provisions in Section 2-1-27 of the City Code. This does not apply to an absence due to illness or injury of the board member, an illness or injury of a board member’s immediate family member, active military service, or the birth or adoption of the board member’s child for 90 days after the event. The board member must notify the staff liaison of the reason for the absence not later than the date of the next regular meeting of the board. Failure to notify the liaison before the next regular meeting of the board will result in an unexcused absence. (F) At each meeting, each board member shall sign an attendance sheet (or if participating virtually via videoconference, send an email as provided …

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Asian American Quality of Life Advisory CommissionJan. 20, 2026

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Approved Minutes original pdf

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Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 20, 2026 The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1406 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Sin called the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Seonhye “Sonny” Sin, Chair Hanna Huang Ahmed Moledina COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Sarah Chen Sarah Xiyi Chen Hugh Li Alpha Shrestha Nayer Sikder Nirali Thakkar Kuo Yang PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on November 18, 2025. The minutes from the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on November 18, 2025 were approved on Commissioner Huang’s motion, Commissioner Moledina’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Yang off the dais, and Vice Chair Jambulapati and Commissioner Dolling absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1 2. Staff briefing regarding winter weatherization and preparedness. Presentation by Janet Pichette, Assistant Director, Austin Emergency Management. The presentation was made by Janet Pichette, Assistant Director and David Alcorta, Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Emergency Management. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Presentation from the Hope Clinic regarding updates from the 2025 program year. Presentation given by Jodi Schrobilgen, Executive Director, Hope Clinic. The presentation was given by Jodi Schrobilgen, Executive Director, Hope Clinic. Discussion regarding post FY26 budget amendments and how they affect the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Discussion led by Commissioner Huang. Discussion of the bylaws update ordinance. Discussion led by Chair Sin. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. 7. Update from the Community Engagement Working Group regarding the scope of work and the clarification of responsibilities for commissioners interested in joining. Commissioner Li requested this item be taken up with related Item 12. Update from the Budget Working Group regarding budget priorities for the upcoming budget cycle. Update provided by Commissioner Huang and Chair Sin. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. 9. Approve the appointment of Pierre Nguyễn as a stakeholder on the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission. Withdrawn without objection. Approve the formation of an AAQoL Commissioner Search Working Group for potential new candidates to be recommended to Council Members or to the commission for action from January to March. The motion to approve formation of an AAQoL Commissioner …

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Community Police Review CommissionJan. 16, 2026

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION (CPRC) FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026, 3:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 The 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 call or email Ryan Alvarez at 512-974-9090 or Ryan.Alvarez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Carlos Alfonso Greaves, Chair Ruben DeLaPaz Bob Felton Christopher Harris Lee Peterman Kathryn Russell AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Laura Cortes Franco, Vice Chair Darrick Eugene Terry Flood Lauren Pena Harold Powell Speakers who sign 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. Approval of the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission special called meeting of December 20, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding progress of work with the Police Technology Unit on an internal drive for the CPRC to access case files. Staff briefing regarding the Executive Liaison monthly update from Austin Police Oversight Director Gail McCant. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Discussion of the Case Review Working Group (Commissioners Flood and Cortez-Franco), including progress to date and initial observations or insights. Discussion of Commissioner Review Working Groups A, B, and C’s experience reviewing a case file, including initial observations, ease or difficulty accessing the case files, and suggestions on how to discuss, deliberate, present to the full CPRC, and summarize recommendations. Discussion of drafting a “CPRC Year One” summary of accomplishments and challenges for potential communication to the City Council and City Manager. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Discussion of and approval of the Community Police Review Commission meeting schedule for the 2026 calendar year. 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 Alvarez at …

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Community Police Review CommissionJan. 16, 2026

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Item 1: (Revised) CPRC Minutes 12222025 - Pending Approval original pdf

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Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Monday, December 22, 2025 COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION (CPRC) SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2025 The Community Police Review Commission convened for a Special Called meeting on Monday, December 22, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, located at 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Chair Carlos Greaves called the Community Police Review Commission meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Carlos Greaves, Chair Ruben De La Paz (arrived at 3:25 p.m.) Darrick Eugene Christopher Harris Lauren Peña Lee Peterman Kathy Russell Commissioners Absent: Laura Cortes Franco, Vice Chair Bob Felton Terry Flood Harold Powell PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission Regular Meeting of October 10, 2025. The minutes were approved at the Monday, December 22, 2025, Special Called meeting on a motion by Chair Greaves, seconded by Commissioner Harris, and passed unanimously with a 6–0 vote, with Vice Chair Laura Cortes Franco and Commissioners Bob Felton, Terry Flood, Ruben De La Paz, and Harold Powell absent. 1 Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Monday, December 22, 2025 STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding progress on coordination with the Austin Police Department Police Technology Unit related to development of an internal drive for CPRC access to case files, including a review of minimum required commissioner training and equipment needed for system access. Ryan Alvarez from Austin Police Oversight (CPRC staff liaison) provided a briefing on the secure SharePoint system being developed to give commissioners access to case files. Four commissioners have completed training, with remaining commissioners scheduled to complete it by early January. Training includes setting up City of Austin accounts, accessing case folders, and ensuring that body-worn camera files are accessible for viewing. Commissioners Harris and Greaves confirmed successful system access, which will allow small working groups to review cases and provide feedback on investigation thoroughness. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Staff briefing regarding the Executive Liaison monthly update from Austin Police Oversight Director Gail McCant, including a summary of the December 9, 2025, Austin Police Oversight presentation to the Mayor, City Manager, and City Council. Deputy Director Kevin Masters from Austin Police Oversight provided the Executive Liaison monthly update, including a summary of the December 9, 2025, presentation of the 2024 Annual Report to the Mayor, City Manager, and …

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Community Police Review CommissionJan. 16, 2026

Item 1: CPRC Minutes 12222025 - Pending Approval original pdf

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Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Monday, December 22, 2025 COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION (CPRC) SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2025 The Community Police Review Commission convened for a Special Called meeting on Monday, December 22, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, located at 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Chair Carlos Greaves called the Community Police Review Commission meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Carlos Greaves, Chair Ruben De La Paz (arrived at 3:53 p.m.) Darrick Eugene Christopher Harris Lauren Peña Lee Peterman Kathy Russell Commissioners Absent: Laura Cortes Franco, Vice Chair Bob Felton Terry Flood Harold Powell PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission Regular Meeting of October 10, 2025. The minutes were approved at the Monday, December 22, 2025, Special Called meeting on a motion by Chair Greaves, seconded by Commissioner Harris, and passed unanimously with a 6–0 vote, with Vice Chair Laura Cortes Franco and Commissioners Bob Felton, Terry Flood, Ruben De La Paz, and Harold Powell absent. 1 Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Monday, December 22, 2025 STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding progress on coordination with the Austin Police Department Police Technology Unit related to development of an internal drive for CPRC access to case files, including a review of minimum required commissioner training and equipment needed for system access. Ryan Alvarez from Austin Police Oversight (CPRC staff liaison) provided a briefing on the secure SharePoint system being developed to give commissioners access to case files. Four commissioners have completed training, with remaining commissioners scheduled to complete it by early January. Training includes setting up City of Austin accounts, accessing case folders, and ensuring that body-worn camera files are accessible for viewing. Commissioners Harris and Greaves confirmed successful system access, which will allow small working groups to review cases and provide feedback on investigation thoroughness. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Staff briefing regarding the Executive Liaison monthly update from Austin Police Oversight Director Gail McCant, including a summary of the December 9, 2025, Austin Police Oversight presentation to the Mayor, City Manager, and City Council. Deputy Director Kevin Masters from Austin Police Oversight provided the Executive Liaison monthly update, including a summary of the December 9, 2025, presentation of the 2024 Annual Report to the Mayor, City Manager, and …

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Community Police Review CommissionJan. 16, 2026

Item 7: CPRC 2026 Meeting Schedule - City Hall original pdf

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City of Aus(cid:415)n Boards and Commissions Community Police Review Commission 2026 Mee(cid:415)ng Schedule Boards and Commissions Meeting Location Date Start Time Community Police Review Commission Aus(cid:415)n City Hall, Council Chambers Friday, January 16 Community Police Review Commission Aus(cid:415)n City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room Friday, February 27 Community Police Review Commission Aus(cid:415)n City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room Friday, March 20 Community Police Review Commission Aus(cid:415)n City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room Friday, April 17 Community Police Review Commission Aus(cid:415)n City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room Friday, May 15 Community Police Review Commission Aus(cid:415)n City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room Friday, June 26 Community Police Review Commission Aus(cid:415)n City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room Friday, July 17 Community Police Review Commission Aus(cid:415)n City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room Friday, August 21 Community Police Review Commission Aus(cid:415)n City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room Friday, September 18 Community Police Review Commission Aus(cid:415)n City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room Friday, October 16 Community Police Review Commission Aus(cid:415)n City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room Friday, November 20 Community Police Review Commission Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room Friday, December 18 * All mee(cid:415)ngs are open to the public and subject to the Texas Open Mee(cid:415)ngs Act (TOMA). 3:00PM 3:00PM 3:00PM 3:00PM 3:00PM 3:00PM 3:00PM 3:00PM 3:00PM 3:00PM 3:00PM 3:00PM

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Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory BoardJan. 16, 2026

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REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026 AT 8:00 A.M. ONE TEXAS CENTER, TRAINING ROOM 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board 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 Edna Staniszewski at edna.staniszewski@austintexas.gov or at (512) 974-1260. CURRENT [BOARD MEMBERS OR COMMISSIONERS]: Lea Downey Gallatin, Chair Anu Kapadia, Vice Chair Kergin Bedell Karly Jo Dixon CALL TO ORDER Mikaela Frissell Faye Mills Amanda Marzullo Katy Jo Muncie Josh Robinson Roy Woody PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda including individuals that wish to share first-hand accounts regarding their experiences being served through Austin’s homelessness system APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board Regular Called meeting on November 21, 2025. Page 1 of 2 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding FY25 Austin Community Court Budget Update and FY26 City of Austin Budget Timeline – Robert Kingham, Court Administrator, Austin Community Court Staff briefings regarding status of Austin Community Court operational areas including performance measures and services delivered through Community Services, Court Services, Homeless Services and Support Services – (Downey Gallatin/Kapadia). Presentation by Jennifer Sowinski, Clinical Operations Manager; Bailey Gray, Court Operations Manager, and Robert Kingham, Court Administrator from Austin Community Court. ACTION ITEMS 4. Create a working group for 2026-27 Budget recommendations related to Austin Community Court case management services and community programs (Downey Gallatin/Kapadia) – Robert Kingham, Court Administrator from Austin Community Court. 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 Edna Staniszewski at Austin Community Court Department, …

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Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory BoardJan. 16, 2026

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Item 2 - 20260116 DACC Budget Update Presentation original pdf

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FY26 Budget Update & FY27 Budget Timeline Austin Community Court | 1/16/26 City Budget Highlights  A base wage increase of 4% or $2,120, whichever amount is greater for all regular non-sworn employees hired on or before April 1, 2025.  An increase in the City’s living wage from $21.63 to $22.05 per hour.  No premium rate increases for any City medical and dental plans.  Increase in calendar year limits for chiropractor care for all medical plans and acupuncture care for PPO and CDHP medical plans.  Fertility benefits, including cryopreservation with a lifetime maximum of $20,000.  Additional coverage option for Dependent Life Insurance of $30,000 for spouse/domestic partner and $15,000 for children. 2 Community Court Budget Highlights  Funding to transition 6 ARPA funded staff to General Fund  10% reduction to wrap around support service contracts ($630k)  EMCOT more than a $2 million increase to get to 24/7 Field Response Operations  The Sobering Center, which has transitioned to Community Court as of this fiscal year, is seeing an increase of $500k, which will help them keep up with operational cost increases and make some positive 3 FY25 Community Court Social Service Contracts Jeff Sounalath Edna Staniszewski Purpose of Community Court Social Service Contracts • Social Service Contracts o Directly serve Community Court clients o Part of wraparound supports that are critical for our case management and community court model • Additional community wide programs including EMCOT and Sobering Center o Managed by Community Court  Subject matter expertise and contracting infrastructure in place o Creates efficiencies for other public safety departments Community Court Social Service Investments Services include: • Long- and short-term housing solutions • Mental health services • Peer support • Substance use treatment • SSI/ SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) application assistance and representative payee services • Mental health first response • Community planning efforts for reentry services FY25 Investments Agency Program A New Entry, Inc. ANE Bridge Housing Communities for Recovery, Inc. Peer-based Recovery Support Services Contract Budget $75,000 $270,571 Family Eldercare Family Eldercare Foundation Communities Integral Care Integral Care Integral Care Integral Care Integral Care Integral Care Integral Care The Other Ones Foundation, Inc. Rep. Payee Services and SOAR App. Assistance $127,434 Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) DACC Permanent Supportive Housing $1,050,000 $433,000 Expanded Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (EMCOT) $4,725,569 Homeless Health and Wellness Center (Jan-Sep) $393,151 Homeless Health …

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Housing Authority of the City of AustinJan. 15, 2026

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Housing Authority of the City of AustinJan. 15, 2026

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Water and Wastewater CommissionJan. 14, 2026

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026 – 4:00 P.M. AUSTIN WATER HEADQUARTERS WALLER CREEK CENTER 625 E 10TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Water and Wastewater Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Vicky Addie, 512-972-0332, vicky.addie@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Chair (District 8) Amanda Marzullo (District 3) Alex Navarro (District 2) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Mike Reyes (District 4) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Marcela Tuñón, Vice Chair (District 9) William Moriarty (Mayor) Alex Ortiz (District 7) Jesse Penn (District 1) Shannon Trilli (District 10) Speakers signed up to speak at the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular meeting held December 10, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction for Upper Harris Branch Wastewater Interceptor - Phase I project with S. J. Louis Construction of Texas LTD, in the amount of $18,814,463.36 plus a $1,881,446.34 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $20,695,909.70. Funding: $20,695,909.70 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for Williamson Creek Wastewater Interceptor for Austin Water with Williamson Creek Constructors JV in the amount of $125,580,000 plus a $12,558,000 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $138,138,000. Funding: $138,138,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services for the Williamson Creek Wastewater Interceptor for Austin Water with CAS Consulting and Services authorizing an additional $7,443,884 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $14,490,600. Funding: $7,443,884 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services for …

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Water and Wastewater CommissionJan. 14, 2026

Item 01 - Draft Minutes from December 10, 2025 Meeting original pdf

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WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, December 10, 2025 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular meeting on December 10, 2025 at Waller Creek Center, 625 E 10th Street, Austin, Texas. Commission Members in Attendance: Amanda Marzullo (remote), Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, William Moriarty (remote), Shwetha Pandurangi, Jesse Penn (remote), Mike Reyes (remote), Shannon Trilli (remote), Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón, and Evan Wolstencroft Commission Members Absent: Alex Navarro and Alex Ortiz Chair Maxwell-Gaines called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 4:02 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the November 20, 2025 special called meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes were approved on Vice Chair Tuñón’s motion and Commissioner Pandurangi’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Trilli and Marzullo off the dais and Commissioners Navarro and Ortiz absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Recommend authorization of recurring exempted procurements under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252 for utility locator notification services for Austin Water with Texas Excavation Safety System Inc. d/b/a Texas811, in a total amount not to exceed $200,000. Funding: $200,000 is available in the FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Recommended on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion and Commissioner Tuñón’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Trilli and Marzullo off the dais and Commissioners Navarro and Ortiz absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing regarding Austin Water Strategic Plan Update. Austin Water Enterprise Strategic Planning Manager Allison Orton Sprigg presented and answered questions. 4. Staff briefing regarding Water Forward 2024 Water Supply Strategies including aquifer storage and recovery and other water supply projects. Austin Water Resources Team Supervisor Marisa Flores-Gonzalez presented and answered questions along with Austin Water Director Shay Ralls Roalson. 5. Staff briefing regarding Update on Austin Water’s Water Distribution System Water Loss and Mitigation. Austin Water Pipeline Engineering and Operations Support Division Manager Matt Cullen presented and answered questions along with Austin Water Assistant Director Charles Celauro and Austin Water Director Shay Ralls Roalson. Page 1 of 2 COMMITTEE UPDATES 6. Update the Joint Sustainability Committee October 22, 2025 and November 19, 2025 meetings regarding conservation and sustainability initiatives. – Chair Maxwell-Gaines provided an update. 7. Update from the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force December 9, 2025 meeting regarding Water Forward Plan implementation. – Commissioner William Moriarty provided an update. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Pandurangi requested quarterly updates on …

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Water and Wastewater CommissionJan. 14, 2026

Item 02 - Upper Harris Branch Wastewater Interceptor - Phase I original pdf

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Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 14, 2026 Council: January 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction for Upper Harris Branch Wastewater Interceptor - Phase 1 project for Austin Water with S. J. Louis Construction of Texas LTD, in the amount of $18,814,464 plus a $1,881,447 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $20,695,910. Funding: $20,695,910 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1132 for these services. The solicitation was issued on August 4, 2025, and closed on October 9, 2025. Of the eleven 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=142959. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 5.74% MBE and 1.14% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 14, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Water’s collection system is a large and complex system, consisting of approximately 3,000 miles of wastewater mains and serving approximately 1 million customers, and is fundamental for the transfer of wastewater to Austin Water’s treatment plants. The Upper Harris Branch Wastewater Interceptor - Phase 1 project will construct the first section of a new wastewater line that provides gravity relief to the Dessau Wastewater Treatment Plant and multiple lift stations in the Harris Branch basin, enhancing wastewater service to properties in the area. Work includes approximately 10,100 linear feet of new wastewater lines with approximately 3,300 linear feet being installed by trenchless methods. Work includes connections to existing manholes, stormwater improvements, pedestrian and vehicular traffic control, trench safety standards, erosion control, tree protection, and vegetative restoration. These improvements combined with a future Phase 2 wastewater interceptor project will allow the abandonment of the Dessau Wastewater Treatment Plant and multiple lift stations. Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 14, 2026 Council: January 22, 2026 Due to the potential for …

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Item 03 - Williamson Creek Wastewater Interceptor Construction Services original pdf

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Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 14, 2026 Council: January 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for Williamson Creek Wastewater Interceptor for Austin Water with Williamson Creek Constructors JV in the amount of $125,580,000 plus a $12,558,000 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $138,138,000. Funding: $138,138,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued a Competitive Sealed Proposal solicitation CSP 6100 CLMB342 for these services. The solicitation was published on June 30, 2025, and closed on October 14, 2025. Of the four offers received, the proposal submitted by the recommended contractor submitted the best value to the City based on the solicitation's evaluation criteria. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=138666 . MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 9.04% MBE and 1.48% WBE participation. Prior Council Action: May 4, 2023 – Council authorized use of Competitive Sealed Proposal Method of contracting as the type of Alternative Delivery Method, Item 8, Resolution No. 20230504-008 Approved on Consent without objection. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 14, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The wastewater collection system is essential for conveying wastewater to the treatment plants. Due to growth in Austin and material degradation from the harsh wastewater environment, existing collection system assets require repair and replacement. The Williamson Creek Wastewater Interceptor project will replace an existing wastewater pipeline along and near Williamson Creek and includes the construction of approximately 18,800 linear feet of a new 72-inch diameter gravity interceptor. This project will be utilizing trenchless construction methods with the large majority of the installation being completed as a tunnel. The project also includes the construction of a new biological odor control facility, where feasible the removal of the existing wastewater infrastructure that is being abandoned, environmental restoration of any affected project areas, and the conveyance of four acres to Austin Park and Recreation as well as an additional …

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Item 04 - Williamson Creek Wastewater Interceptor Engineering Services Amendment original pdf

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Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 14, 2026 Council: January 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services for the Williamson Creek Wastewater Interceptor for Austin Water with CAS Consulting and Services, Inc., in the amount of $7,443,884 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $14,490,600. Funding: $7,443,884 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Contract Amendment. MBE / WBE: This contract was previously awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 70.14% MBE and 6.24% WBE. Prior Council Action: May 30, 2024 – Council approved an amendment for additional services to the professional services agreement with CAS Consulting and Services, Inc., for the Williamson Creek Wastewater Interceptor. August 8, 2019 – Council approved an amendment for additional services to the professional services agreement with CAS Consulting and Services, Inc., for the Williamson Creek Wastewater Interceptor. August 4, 2016 – Council approved a professional service agreement with CAS Consulting and Services, Inc. for the Williamson Creek Wastewater Interceptor. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 14, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. May 8, 2024 – Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Penn, Angoori, Musgrove and Tuñón Sion absent. July 10, 2019 – Recommended by the Water & Wastewater Commission on a 6-5 vote with Commissioners Turrieta, Michel, and Williams absent, and Commissioners Lee and Penn recusing. July 13, 2016 – Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Blanding, Parker, and Penn absent and Commissioner Turrieta recusing. Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 14, 2026 Council: January 22, 2026 Additional Backup Information: This amendment will provide funding for services to perform the construction phase engineering services, specialty inspections, and close-out services for Williamson Creek Wastewater Interceptor project. The previous City Council authorization provided for preliminary, design and bid phase engineering services. Parts of the construction will be in City Parkland. Williamson Creek Greenbelt trails will also be temporarily affected in certain areas along the creek, thus restricting public access and use during that time. All disturbed areas will be …

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Item 05 - Travis Heights Reclaimed Water Main Engineering Services Amendment original pdf

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Item 5 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 14, 2026 Council: January 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services for the Travis Heights Reclaimed Water Main project for Austin Water with CAS Consulting and Services, Inc., in the amount of $265,332. for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $985,418. Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Contract Amendment. MBE / WBE: This contract was previously awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 78.43% MBE and 12.10% WBE. Prior Council Action: April 23, 2020 – Council approved a professional service agreement with CAS Consulting and Services, Inc. for the Travis Heights Reclaimed Water Main. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. April 10, 2020 - Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Turrieta’s Motion and Vice-Chair Castleberry’s 2nd on a 6-0-3-2 vote with Commissioners Lee, Michel and Penn recusing and Commissioners Parton and Schmitt absent. Additional Backup Information: The Travis Heights Reclaimed Water Line project was identified in Austin Water’s 2011 Reclaimed Water Infrastructure Master Plan Update and the 2013 Completing the Core plan as construction projects necessary to complete a core loop through downtown Austin. Completing the core loop interconnects Austin Water’s reclaimed water systems north and south of the Colorado River, adds customers, and builds economies of scale. To minimize risk of service interruptions to current and future reclaimed water customers, it is important to provide redundancy. This amendment is for CAS Consulting and Services construction phase and post-construction phase services. These services will help ensure that this new Austin Water asset meets the project’s design intent and specifications. Item 5 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 14, 2026 Council: January 22, 2026 This project proposes temporary and long-term lane closures and detours during construction of the reclaimed water mains. The contractor will install appropriate traffic detour signs and barricades to direct traffic and will work to ensure that residents and businesses always have access to their driveways. Customers will be notified at least 48 hours in advance of planned service interruptions. …

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Item 06 - IBAK Parts and Repairs for Equipment original pdf

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Item 6 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 14, 2026 Council: January 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for IBAK parts and repairs for equipment used to inspect and investigate sanitary sewer collections systems for Austin Water with Industrial Disposal Supply Co, LLC DBA Industrial Disposal Supply Co., for an initial term of three years with up to two additional one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $515,915. Funding: $77,387 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $77,387 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Sole Source. MBE/WBE: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 14, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide the City with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts and repair services for IBAK equipment. It aims to expedite repairs of crucial closed-circuit television inspection equipment used for inspecting and investigating Austin Water's entire sanitary sewer collections systems. This will help reduce sanitary sewer overflows and service interruptions. Industrial Disposal Supply Co is the sole authorized dealer for IBAK equipment parts and services in Texas. This contract replaces a contract that expired October 10, 2025, as the previous vendor lost their exclusive rights to sell and repair IBAK equipment. The requested authorization amount for this new contract was determined based on departmental estimates, historical spending, and a modest annual increase to account for an expected rise in repairs due to aging equipment. If the City is unable to secure this contract, downtime will be increased hindering adequate maintenance of the collection system, risking failures in the sanitary sewer collection system and potentially endangering public health and safety. Item 6 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 14, 2026 Council: January 22, 2026 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Total Length of Term 3 years 1 year 1 year 5 years Contract Authorization $309,549 $103,183 $103,183 $515,915 Note: Contract …

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Item 07 - Grease, Seals, and O-Rings original pdf

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Item 7 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 14, 2026 Council: January 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for grease, seals, and O-rings for Austin Water with A W Chesterton Co., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $550,000. Funding: $91,667 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $91,667 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Sole Source. MBE/WBE: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 14, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide Chesterton grease, seals, and O-rings for Austin Water’s water and wastewater treatment plants. These parts are essential for routine maintenance to prevent failures of bearings, shafts, and mechanical seals. In addition, the grease used for the bearings of the flocculators is an exclusive Chesterton product, proven to reduce equipment failures and ensure reliable plant operations. A W Chesterton Co is the sole provider of Chesterton grease, seals and O-rings. Chesterton Texas is a direct operation of the A W Chesterton Co and has exclusive rights to all accounts in a specific part of the State of Texas. The City of Austin is located within that territory. A W Chesterton Co is the current provider of these services. The contract will replace a contract which expires January 18, 2026. The requested authorization is based on historical spending and departmental estimates of future needs. If a contract is not approved, it would limit access to these proprietary parts and materials, resulting in potential equipment failures and operational disruptions in Austin Water’s treatment plants. Item 7 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 14, 2026 Council: January 22, 2026 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Total Length of Term 3 years 1 year 1 year 5 years Contract Authorization $330,000 $110,000 $110,000 $550,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based …

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Item 08 - Grounds Maintenance and Mowing Services original pdf

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Item 8 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 14, 2026 Council: January 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize five contracts for grounds maintenance and mowing services at Austin Water remote sites for Austin Water with Anthony Onalaja d/b/a Raider power lawn care LLC d/b/a Raider power commercial services, Fanar 1 Enterprise LLC d/b/a Fanar 1 Enterprise, Grass Works Lawn Care LLC d/b/a Ferris Mycue, Green Dream Lawns, and Incircle Management Inc. d/b/a Incircle Management for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000. Funding: $240,000 is available in the operating budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $240,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. MBE/WBE: Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. However, two of the recommended contractors identified subcontracting opportunities. Prior Council Action: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 MAS1001REBID for these services. The solicitation was published on September 22, 2025, and closed on October 21, 2025. Of the 16 offers received, the bids submitted by the recommended contractors were the lowest responsive bids received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website, . This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=143048 . Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: These contracts will be used by Austin Water to provide routine mowing and grounds maintenance services at approximately 370 pump stations, lift stations, remote sites, and wildland locations. These sites, most of which are small, secluded, and secured, require mowing, trimming/edging, debris and trash removal, hedge and tree pruning, and security fence clearing to maintain safe access and ensure compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations. Additionally, the terrain often requires more robust equipment for maintenance. In contrast, landscaping for City building …

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Item 09 - Liquid Ferrous Chloride and Liquid Ferric Chloride original pdf

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Item 9 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 14, 2026 Council: January 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for liquid ferrous chloride and liquid ferric chloride for Austin Water with Pencco Inc, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $3,700,000. Funding: $555,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $555,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 2200 JRN1039REBID for these goods. The solicitation published on September 8, 2025, and closed on October 2, 2025. Of the four offers received, the bids submitted by the recommended contractor were the lowest responsive bids received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=143125 . MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide a supply of liquid ferrous chloride and liquid ferric chloride to be used at the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant to aid in the process of odor control. The chemicals will reduce hydrogen sulfide gases in working areas and around the plant. They will also reduce corrosion rates on both mechanical and electrical equipment in the bar-screen and thickener building. This contract will replace the current contract, which expires March 9, 2026. Requested authorization is based on historical spending and departmental estimates of future needs. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these goods. If a contract is not secured, it could lead to an increase in citizen odor complaints as well as problems with dewatering the sludge. Item 9 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 14, 2026 Council: January 22, …

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Item 10 - Cost Reimbursement Interlocal Agreement with Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Leander original pdf

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Item 10 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 14, 2026 Council: January 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the cities of Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Leander for the reimbursement of costs related to the expansion and rehabilitation of a portion of the Brushy Creek Interceptor of the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System, with the City's share of funding not to exceed $1,400,000. Funding: $1,400,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..De Lead Department Austin Water. Fiscal Note $1,400,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Prior Council Action: July 23, 2009 - Council approved an interlocal agreement to purchase the City’s share of the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System from the Lower Colorado River Authority. September 22, 2011 - Council approved an agreement with the Brazos River Authority for the operation and maintenance of the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System. March 6, 2014 - Council approved an interlocal agreement with the Cities of Round Rock, Leander, and Cedar Park concerning the capacity, operation, maintenance, and improvements to the Southwest Interceptor of the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System. May 18, 2017 - Council approved negotiation and execution of interlocal agreements with the cities of Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Leander for the reimbursement of costs related to the expansion of the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System. May 7, 2020 - Council approved negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with the cities of Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Leander to increase Austin’s reimbursement share related to the expansion of the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System. March 21, 2024 – Council approved negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the cities of Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Leander for the reimbursement of costs related to the expansion of the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System. December 12, 2024 – Council approved negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the cities of Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Leander for the reimbursement of costs related to the rehabilitation of the East Wastewater Treatment Plant of the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 14, 2026 - to be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System (Brushy Creek System) is a wastewater system located in southern Williamson County. The cities of Austin, …

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Item 11 - Service Extension Request Number 5002 for Water Service original pdf

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Item 11 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 14, 2026 Council: January 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of a cost participation agreement with Lennar Homes of Texas, Inc. for the City to reimburse the developer an amount not to exceed $568,225 for design and construction costs associated with a water main and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 5002 that will provide water service to a proposed single-family development located on FM 812, east of Highway 183 and west of FM 973. Funding: $568,225 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..De Lead Department Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding: $568,225 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 14, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Wong Tract project consists of approximately 123 acres of land located on FM 812, east of Highway 183 and west of FM 973 (Property). The Property is located entirely within the City’s two-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area, the Desired Development Zone, and the Cottonmouth and North Fork Watersheds. A map of the property location is attached. Lennar Homes of Texas, Inc. (Owner) is proposing to develop approximately 774 single-family homes and an amenity center. The Owner requested that the City provide water utility service to the Property as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 5002. Austin Water will also provide retail wastewater service to the Property as proposed in SER No. 5003. In accordance with City Code Chapter 25-9, the City has asked the Owner to oversize the water main to serve additional properties within the Central South water pressure zone consistent with the City’s long range planning goals for this area. If approved by City Council, the City will cost participate in this construction project only to the extent of the City’s proportionate share of the oversized main. The proposed oversized improvements include construction of approximately 4,570 feet of 16-inch water main from the existing 6-inch water main in FM 812, northwest along FM 812 to the existing 16-inch water main also located in FM 812. The City will reimburse the Owner for an overall total amount not to exceed $568,225 for hard costs and soft costs. Hard costs include, but are not limited to, construction and materials. Soft costs include, but …

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Item 12 - Service Extension Request Number 5003 for Wastewater Service original pdf

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Item 12 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 14, 2026 Council: January 22, 2026 ..Title Posting Language Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of a cost participation agreement with Lennar Homes of Texas, Inc. for the City to reimburse the developer an amount not to exceed $3,881,210 for design and construction costs associated with oversizing a wastewater lift station, force main, and gravity wastewater main and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 5003 that will provide wastewater service to a proposed single-family development located on FM 812, east of Highway 183 and west of FM 973. Funding: $3,881,210 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..De Lead Department Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding: $3,881,210 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 14, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Wong Tract project consists of approximately 123 acres of land located on FM 812, east of Highway 183 and west of FM 973 (Property). The Property is located entirely within the City’s two-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area, the Desired Development Zone, and the Cottonmouth and North Fork Watersheds. A map of the property location is attached. Lennar Homes of Texas, Inc. (Owner) is proposing to develop approximately 774 single-family homes and an amenity center. The Owner requested that the City provide wastewater utility service to the Property as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 5003. Austin Water will also provide retail water service to the Property as proposed in SER No. 5002. In accordance with City Code Chapter 25-9, the City has asked the Owner to oversize the gravity wastewater main, lift station, and force main to serve additional properties within the North Fork drainage basin consistent with the City’s long range planning goals for this area. If approved by City Council, the City will cost participate in this construction project only to the extent of the City’s proportionate share of the oversized gravity wastewater main, lift station, and force main. The proposed oversized improvements include construction of: • • • approximately 4,810 feet of 24-inch gravity wastewater main from the existing 15-inch gravity wastewater main located north of the Property in FM 973, south-southwest along FM 973, and then north-northwest along FM 812 to the Property approximately 3,355 feet of force main from the …

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Item 13 - Texas Water Development Board Flood Infrastructure Loan for Fallwall Lane Capital Renewal Project original pdf

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Item 13 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 14, 2026 Council: January 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept funding from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for a zero-interest loan in the amount not to exceed $3,500,000 through the TWDB Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) Program for the Fallwell Lane Capital Renewal Project. Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..De Lead Department Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Prior Council Action: November 21, 2024 - Council approved an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Delivery Services Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20240814-007) to accept and appropriate $50,000,000 in grant funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency through the Texas Department of Emergency Management and amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Delivery Services Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20240814-007) to transfer in and appropriate $50,000,000 for the South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant/Sand Hill Energy Center Flood Mitigation project May 2, 2024 – Council authorized negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services contract for engineering services for the Fallwell Lane Capital Renewal project with Halff Associates, Inc., in the amount of $5,500,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $9,000,000. Nov 2, 2023 – Council approved an amendment to a contract for engineering services for the Fallwell Lane Capital Renewal with Halff Associates, Inc. to increase the amount by $500,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,500,000 May 19, 2022 – Council approved a resolution authorizing the submittal of the Fallwell Lane, Sand Hill Energy Center, and the South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Access and Flood Potential Mitigation projects as candidates for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant programs. August 3, 2017 – Council authorized negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with Halff Associations, Inc. (staff recommendation), or one of the other qualified responders to the Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP225, to provide engineering services for the Fallwell Lane Capital Renewal Project for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,000,000. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 14, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Floodwaters caused significant damage to Fallwell Lane on October 31, 2013, and again on October 30, 2015. This road serves …

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Item 14 - Williamson Creek Wastewater Interceptor Project Presentation original pdf

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Williamson Creek Wastewater Interceptor Project Kane Wei, P.E. Austin Water Supervising Engineer Water & Wastewater Commission January 14, 2026 Agenda Agenda  Project Overview  Routing Requirements  Neighborhood Partnership  Parks and Recreation Partnership  Watershed Protection Partnership  Summary 2 Project Overview 18,800+ linear feet of 72-inch diameter gravity wastewater interceptor installed using a two-pass tunneling method Project drivers:  increase capacity  replace aging infrastructure  reduce the potential for future sanitary sewer overflows to protect the environment 3 Existing Interceptor Requires Replacement  Built in the early 1960’s – size, age, location, and condition of the existing pipelines make it susceptible to infiltration during rain events, which may result in overflows  No existing odor control along interceptor 4 Major Project Components  Excavation of 18,800 LF of tunnel, ranging from 20 to 90 ft below grade, entirely outside of the Erosion Hazard Zone.  Installation of 18,600 LF of 72-inch and 200 LF of 84-inch corrosion resistant fiberglass pipe with grouted annulus.  6 Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Shafts.  11 connection shafts for connections with the new tunnel  All shafts are made of corrosion resistant fiberglass or polymer concrete materials 5 Project Benefits  Installation of 22 local pipeline reconnections via open cut (5,400 LF of 8” to 48”) and jack and bore (2,500 LF of 12” to 54”) construction methods  Removal and abandonment of existing wastewater pipelines and manholes in the creek.  New biological odor control facility and associated rain gardens designed for potential future trailhead parking lot.  Cured-in-Place (CIPP) pipeline rehabilitation of 2,700 LF of existing 36” diameter concrete pipe.  Extensive environmental site restoration (native seeding, tree plantings, etc). 6 Why was this route selected?  18 different alignments evaluated via scoring matrix  22 environmental constraints considered 7 7 8 Neighborhood Partnership: Community Benefits  In 2017 and 2024 - Community Open Houses in Districts 2 and 3  Increasing parkland and future trails  Coordinated with nearby public projects (storm improvements, trails, etc).  Additional public meetings in 2026+ 9 Parks and Recreation Partnership: Expanding Greenbelt and Trails Access  1 acre of acquired sidewalk, trail, and recreation easements  3 acres of acquired properties necessary for temporary workspace areas, to be transferred after construction is completed  Transfer of up to 59.6 acres for future trailhead access near Jimmy Clay Golf Course  Total: …

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Item 15 - Capital Improvements Program Planning Presentation original pdf

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Capital Improvements Program Planning Martin Tower, P.E. Infrastructure Management, Austin Water Water & Wastewater Commission January 14, 2026 Austin Water Assets At A Glance  More than 3,800 miles of water mains  More than 2,900 miles of wastewater mains  3 water treatment plants  2 wastewater treatment plants  1 biosolids management plant  44 pump stations for water system  38 water reservoirs  142 wastewater lift stations  Nearly 31,000 fire hydrants  20 campuses and 63 buildings  Nearly 1,000 fleet vehicles and operational equipment  Information technology  49,000 acres of managed wildlands 2 Capital Improvements Plan Development  Annual process  Built from zero, based on business cases  Asset management data drives renewal funding levels  ~600 projects are reviewed and validated each year  Led by program area leaders and staff who identify:  Asset risks and renewal needs  Opportunities for enhancement and innovation  Requirements for expanded capacity  Reviewed and approved by executives who base approvals on:  Managing risk to reliability and performance  Affordability for customers AW CIP Business Case Example 3 Collaborative and Coordinated Planning  Feedback from City departments and external agencies enable:  Opportunities for Cooperation  Reduced disturbance from construction  Cost Efficiencies  Purposeful and strategically aligned with:  City of Austin Strategic Plan  Austin Water Strategic Plan  Austin Water Facility Plan  Water Forward  Imagine Austin 4 5-Year Plans for Generational Investments STRATEGIC EXAMPLES  Advanced Metering Infrastructure  Reclaimed Water System Improvements  Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion  Aquifer Storage & Recovery  Austin Water Control Center 5 FY26-30 Capital Investment Portfolio 6 Building Austin’s water future, together. Water & Wastewater Commission January 14, 2026

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Item 16 - Facilities Planning Presentation original pdf

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Facilities Planning Melvin Frasier, Jr. Facilities Management, Austin Water Water & Wastewater Commission January 14, 2026 Austin Water Facilities At A Glance  Serving more than 1 million customers over a 548 square mile area  63 buildings at 20 locations that provide:  Office space  Call centers  Service centers that deploy crews in response to customer calls  Emergency operations  Laboratories  Warehouses and storage  Training and meeting areas  Shop areas  Parking 2 Austin Water Facilities 3 Permanent Facilities to Maintain and Upgrade  Handcox Water Treatment Plant  Davis Water Treatment Plant  Ullrich Water Treatment Plant  Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant  South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant  Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant Handcox Water Treatment Plant Albert R. Davis Water Treatment Plant Ullrich Water Treatment Plant Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant 4 Facilities to Improve for Better Customer Service  Waller Creek Center  South Service Center  North Service Center  Webberville Service Center  Timothy Louviere Service Center  Govalle Service Center  Glen Bell Service Center  Summit Lab (leased)  Reicher Ranch  Rutherford House Summit Lab (leased) North Service Center Reicher Ranch Waller Creek Center South Service Center Webberville Service Center Timothy Louviere Service Center Govalle Service Center Glen Bell Service Center Rutherford House 5 New and Future Properties to Enhance Efficiency  Austin Water Control Center  New South Service Center Hub  New North Service Center Hub  Future East Water Treatment Plant New North Service Center Hub Austin Water Control Center New South Service Center Hub Future East WTP 6 Key Projects Underway  Austin Water Control Center  Waller Creek Center Renovation 7 New South Service Center Hub 8 Facilities Planning Summary  Flexibility in meeting the needs of the future  Balancing routine maintenance with long term functional needs  Looking for synergies to enhance efficiency and responsiveness  Incorporating sustainable elements  Improving work environments for Austin Water employees 9 Building Austin’s water future, together. Water & Wastewater Commission January 14, 2026

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Agenda original pdf

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REGULAR MEETING of the TOURISM COMMISSION BOARD WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 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 Anna Panossian, Mayoral Dan Webb, D7 District 9 (vacant) Cristina Masters, Vice Chair, D10 Bishop Chappell, D6 Stefani Mathis, D8 Dani Pruitt, D3 District 4 (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 Regular Meeting on December 10, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing from Staff Liaison, Felicia Burleson, regarding commission board recent vacancy filled and status, deadlines, resources, and updates. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by the Austin Tourism Public Improvement District (ATPID) regarding the 10- year service plan and introduction of the Executive Director, Tim Sullivan. 4. Presentation by the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association regarding the Legislative actions from the 2025 Regular Session impacting the state’s hospitality industry, as well as upcoming issues anticipated in the next Regular Session. Including an overview of the Austin Tourism Public Improvement District (ATPID) and how TPIDs operate from the state perspective, including examples of other TPID initiatives in Texas cities.), and the use of Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds, Presentation by Scott Joslove, President & CEO. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and approval of the Tourism Commission 2026 annual schedule and strategic roadmap. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 6. 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 …

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2019.02.26 THLA_TFA+Local+Hotel+Tax+Funding+of+the+Arts+by+Texas+Cities_executed original pdf

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ATPID Service Plan original pdf

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Version 2 Austin Tourism Public Improvement District (ATPID) DRAFT Service Plan Re vise d : Se p te m b e r 6, 20 23 District Name The name of the district shall be the Austin Tourism Public Improvement District (ATPID or District). District Location The ATPID will be located wholly within the City of Austin, Texas (City), a Texas home rule municipality. The proposed boundaries of the proposed ATPID are as shown on the attached map marked Exhibit “A” and includes hotel properties that may be non-contiguous with one hundred (100) or more rooms within the City of Austin. Purpose of the ATPID The purpose of the ATPID will be to provide funding for special supplemental services relating to increased marketing, sales initiatives and sales incentives to retain and secure existing and new meetings, sporting and other events, and conventions at the Austin Convention Center (ACC) and the Palmer Event Center (PEC), sales incentives to retain and secure additional citywide, transient and group business at individual District hotels, and research to assess the impact of the ATPID marketing and sales initiatives, all with the purpose of increasing the demand for hotel activity within the District. Method of Assessment The ATPID assessment will be levied on hotel properties located within the ATPID with 100 or more rooms ordinarily used for sleeping. The annual assessment rate for all hotel properties within the District shall be two percent (2%) of gross taxable room night rental revenue, which reflects the special benefits accruing to the hotel properties because of the services provided by the ATPID funding. The ATPID assessment shall only apply to hotel room night sales which are subject to local hotel occupancy tax under Texas state law. If a room night rental transaction is exempt from local hotel occupancy tax, it is also exempt from the application of the ATPID assessment. The estimated ten (10) year ATPID service plan is shown in the table below. Revenue growth is estimated at 7.5% or more each year in order to maximize the likelihood the ATPID can Page 1 of 12 access all potential revenues during each fiscal year. It is possible that the actual revenues each year will be less than this projection. Fiscal Year* Convention Center Sales & Group Business Incentives (Max 20%) Marketing and Additional Sales Outreach (Min 60%) Hotel Activity Incentive Program (10%) Research & Administration (10%) Total 2023-24 2024-25** …

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What Cities Need to Know to Administer Hotel Taxes (June 2025) original pdf

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What Cities Need to Know to Administer Municipal Hotel Occupancy Taxes Texas Hotel & Lodging Association REVISED JUNE 2025 What Cities Need to Know to Administer Municipal Hotel Occupancy Taxes Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 4 AUTHORIZED MUNICIPALITIES ........................................................................................................ 4 COLLECTING THE TAX ...................................................................................................................... 5 EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LOCAL TAX .............................................................................................. 6 THLA’S SIMPLIFIED HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX EXEMPTION RULES .................................................. 9 HOW THE CITY RECEIVES THE MUNICIPAL HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX ........................................... 11 REIMBURSEMENT TO A HOTEL FOR COLLECTION EXPENSES, AND USE OF LOCAL HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX REVENUES BY A CITY FOR TAX COLLECTION COSTS ......................................... 11 PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO REPORT OR COLLECT THE TAX ........................................................ 12 ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY OF A CITY ......................................................................................... 13 USE OF LOCAL HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX REVENUES ..................................................................... 14 Criteria #1: First, every local hotel occupancy tax revenue expenditure must DIRECTLY enhance and promote tourism AND the convention and hotel industry. ........................................................................................................ 14 Criteria #2: Every expenditure of the hotel occupancy tax must clearly fit into one of nine statutorily provided categories for expenditure of local hotel occupancy tax revenues. ............................................................................ 16 Funding the establishment, improvement, or maintenance of a convention center or visitor information 16 17 Paying the administrative costs for facilitating convention registration. Paying for advertising, solicitations, and promotions that attract tourists and convention delegates to Expenditures that promote the arts. Funding historical restoration or preservation programs. Funding certain expenses, including promotional expenses, directly related to a sporting event within Funding the enhancement or upgrading of existing sports facilities or sports fields for certain 1) center. 2) 3) the city or its vicinity. 4) 5) 6) counties with a population of under one million. 7) municipalities. 8) 9) municipality. Funding transportation of tourists from hotels to attractions Signage directing tourists to sights and attractions that are visited frequently by hotel guests in the 24 Summary of the Nine Uses for the Local Hotel Occupancy Tax ................................................................................... 24 ADMINISTERING HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX REVENUE EXPENDITURES .......................................... 25 Duty of funded entities to provide a list of activities. ................................................................................................. 25 Delegating management of funded activities.............................................................................................................. 26 2 Texas Hotel & Lodging Association, 2025 17 17 20 20 21 23 What Cities Need to Know to Administer Municipal Hotel Occupancy Taxes Use of hotel occupancy tax revenues to cover administrative expenses. ................................................................... 26 SPECIAL RULES FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES ............................................................................ 28 QUALIFIED HOTEL PROJECT (QHP) INCENTIVES: .......................................................................... 40 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... 44 3 Texas Hotel & Lodging Association, 2025 …

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Approved Minutes original pdf

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REGULAR MEETING TOURISM COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026 The Tourism Commission Board convened in a Regular meeting on 14, January 2026, at 301 w. Second St. in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Ed Bailey called the Tourism Commission Board Meeting to order at 2:33 p.m. Board Members or Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Ed Bailey, Vice Chair Cristina Masters, Commissioners Greg Chanon, Bishop Chappell, Francisco “Cisco” Gamez, Stefani Mathis, Anna Panossian, and Dani Pruitt Board Members or Commissioners in Absence: Commissioner Dan Webb PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Daniel Ronan, former Commissioner of the Tourism Commission, to give his support. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Tourism Commission Board Regular Meeting on December 10, 2025 The minutes from the Tourism Commission Board Regular Meeting on December 10, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Pruitt’s motion, Commissioner Chanon’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Dan Webb was absent STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the reminder of the upcoming 2026 calendar dates have conflict and need discussion and approval of changes needed. The presentation was made by Felicia Burleson, Staff Liaison, Austin Convention Center Department. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion regarding the Legislative actions from the 2025 Regular Session impacting the state’s hospitality industry, as well as upcoming issues anticipated in the next Regular Session. Including an overview of the Austin Tourism Public Improvement District (ATPID) and how TPIDs operate from the state perspective, including examples of other TPID initiatives in Texas cities.), and the use of Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds, Presented by Scott Joslove, President & CEO. 1 Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and approval of the Tourism Commission 2026 annual schedule and strategic roadmap. Discussed. a. The motion to approve a Special Called Meeting for February 9, 2026, and cancel the Regular Meeting for February 11, 2026, was approved in Commissioner Gamez’s motion, Commissioner Panossian’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Dan Webb was absent. b. The motion to cancel a Regular Meeting for August 12, 2026, was approved in Commissioner Panossian’s motion, Commissioner Chanon’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Dan Webb was absent. c. The motion to approve a Special Called Meeting for November 16, 2026, and cancel the Regular Meeting for November 11, 2026, was approved in Commissioner Gamez’s motion, Commissioner Pruitt’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Dan Webb was absent. d. Commissioner Pruitt recommends inviting C3 and the Moody Center as event industry …

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 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 December 10, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. HR-2025-158169; C14H-1986-0003 – 3710 Cedar St. Confederate Woman's Home Council District 9 Proposal: Construct additions and replace windows. Applicant: Abby Penner 702 Winflo Dr. West Line National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: New construction. Applicant: Roy Jensen PR-2025-103903 – 1513 Murray Ln. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building and construct a new building. Applicant: Clean Tag Permits 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 at 4:00PM Wednesday, …

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