City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-0809, Agenda Item #: 6. 5/22/2025 Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of a lease with Amazon.com Services LLC for certain premises consisting of approximately 50,919 square feet of building space, 37,051 square feet of cargo handling space, 134,629 square feet of aircraft parking area, and related improvements for its air freight and mail handling operations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, for a term of five years, commencing after the date of beneficial occupancy, and with an opportunity for an extension term. Funding: This item is projected to result in $16,634.00 of additional revenue for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of the Department of Aviation...De Lead Department Aviation Fiscal Note This item is projected to result in additional revenue of $16,634.00 in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Department of Aviation Operating Budget, which includes four months of ground rent during the build out term. Upon completion of the build out term, this item is projected to result in annual revenue or $1,367,323.00 plus annual contractual escalation amounts to the Department of Aviation's Operating Budget. The full rental rate will begin in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to allow time for construction of tenant improvements to support their operation. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to Tracy Thompson, Airport Chief Officer - Business & External Affairs at tracy.thompson@flyaustin.com <mailto:tracy.thompson@flyaustin.com>, 512-530-5023. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Austin Airport Advisory Commission on May 14, 2025. Additional Backup Information: The Department of Aviation seeks to lease and provide use of certain premises of its air cargo port facility located at 9402 Freight Lane to Amazon.com Services LLC (Amazon). Under the proposed terms for this new lease, Amazon would lease for exclusive use approximately 50,919 square feet of building space at a rental rate calculated based on a cost recovery model related to the construction of the facility, including debt service coverage, and ground rent. Tenant improvement costs are not considered, as Amazon would be responsible for any approved improvements. Amazon would also have preferential use of approximately 37,051 square feet of cargo handling space and approximately 134,629 square feet of aircraft parking area. Once the build out term has expired, Amazon will pay $1,367,323.00 in the first full year of the operations term of lease agreement. The lease will include an extension term opportunity. The cost recovery model and cargo apron rental …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-0908, Agenda Item #: 6/5/2025(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize a contract for safety inspections, emergency repair services, and replacement parts for passenger boarding bridges and related systems for the Department of Aviation with Oshkosh Aerotech, LLC d/b/a Oshkosh Aerotech, for an initial term of three years with two one-year extension options, in an amount not to exceed $7,500,000. Funding: $500,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of the Department of Aviation. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Department of Aviation. Fiscal Note Department of Aviation. Purchasing Language: Sole Source. MBE/WBE: For More Information: Funding in the amount of $500,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of the Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 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. Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 14, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport with parts and services for the passenger boarding bridges and related systems. Oshkosh Aerotech, LLC d/b/a Oshkosh Aerotech is the original equipment manufacturer, which can provide certified maintenance technicians, and the sole supplier of the associated parts of these systems, which includes passenger boarding bridges, ground power units, pre- conditioned air units, and bag lifts. City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 4/29/2025 powered by Legistar™ 1 (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 25-0908, Agenda Item #: 6/5/2025(cid:4) The contract will also provide support for the service and parts for auxiliary passenger boarding bridge equipment, such as 400hz ground power units, pre-conditioned air units, and Semler Potable Water Cabinet systems. The ground power units provide the passenger boarding bridge operations the ability to provide power to aircrafts, pre-conditioned air units are auxiliary equipment that provide climate control to the aircraft and the passenger boarding bridges, and bag lifts are auxiliary equipment used at the passenger boarding bridge to support gate-checked bags. The airport currently operates 28 Oshkosh Aerotech passenger boarding bridges and Semler Potable Water Cabinets that function on a 24-hour schedule during normal airport operations. The passenger boarding bridges are essential …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-0917, Agenda Item #: 5/22/2025(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize two contracts for brownfields remediation and impacted soil and water treatment for the Department of Aviation with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. and Tasman, Inc., each for initial terms of two years with up to three one-year extension options in amounts not to exceed $30,000,000, divided equally between the contractors or the department may choose any contractor that can provide the required services. Funding: $15,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of the Department of Aviation. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Department of Aviation. Fiscal Note MBE/WBE: goals were established. For More Information: solicitation. Funding in the amount of $15,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of the Department of Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Proposals solicitation RFP 8100 MRC3010 for these services. The solicitation was issued on February 3, 2025, and closed on March 12, 2025. Of the 5 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=142042. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were insufficient or no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - 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 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 14, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 4/28/2025 powered by Legistar™ 1 (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 25-0917, Agenda Item #: 5/22/2025(cid:4) Additional Backup Information: These contracts will provide services needed for immediate, ongoing, and future needs for the Journey with AUS expansion, development, and improvement program to address remedial construction and operational- related activities. The vision of Journey With AUS is to meet the current and future needs of the growing region of Austin while staying true to its roots and elevating the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) passenger …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-0926, Agenda Item #: 6/5/2025(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the amended and restated fixed base operator lease and development agreement with Austin FBO, LLC, for approximately 38 acres of land at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, to provide for the reimbursement by Austin FBO, LLC, to City of an amount not to exceed $3,118,000 for the construction and renovation costs associated with the AUS AEDP MFT-Economy Lot 3 Project, as part of the Midfield Taxiway Project, and their proportionate share of the design costs. Funding: Due to the anticipated construction timeframe, this item is not projected to result in additional revenue for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of the Department of Aviation. Lead Department Aviation Fiscal Note This item is not projected to result in additional revenue for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of the Department of Aviation. Prior Council Action: November 19, 2009 - Council authorized negotiation and execution of a Fixed Base Operator Lease and Development Agreement with Austin FBO, LLC’s predecessor in interest, Advanced Services, Inc. d/b/a Jet Black Flight Service. April 18, 2024 - Council authorized negotiation and execution of an amended and restated fixed base operator lease and development agreement with Austin FBO LLC, for approximately 40 acres of land at Austin- Bergstrom International Airport to modify and add to the leased premises, provide for the relocation of the water quality and water detention pond system, and add 10 years to the term. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to Tracy Thompson, Airport Chief Officer - Business & External Affairs at tracy.thompson@flyaustin.com, 512-530-5023. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Austin Airport Advisory Commission on May 14, 2025. Additional Backup Information: As part of the amended and restated fixed base operator lease and development agreement with Austin FBO, LLC, Austin FBO, LLC, agreed to construct additional improvements at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) with an estimated cost of $50-55 million to include the relocation and redevelopment of storm water ponds, additional apron area, and the construction of three additional hangars, associated administrative space, and additional vehicle parking. City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 5/9/2025 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 25-0926, Agenda Item #: 6/5/2025(cid:4) In consideration for, among other things, the City’s consent and approval of certain documents related to the issuance …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-0927, Agenda Item #: 6/5/2025(cid:4) Posting Language Approve a resolution expressing the City’s consent, as required by Internal Revenue Code Section 147(f), to the Public Finance Authority’s issuance of the Series 2024B Tax-Exempt Bonds, in exchange for the Series 2024B Taxable Bonds previously issued for the purpose of making a loan to Austin FBO, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $53,410,000 to provide financing of the cost of the acquisition, construction, and/or equipping of certain facilities at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and fund related costs. Funding: No fiscal impact. Lead Department Aviation Fiscal Note No fiscal impact. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to Tracy Thompson, Airport Chief Officer - Business & External Affairs at tracy.thompson@flyaustin.com, 512-530-5023. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Austin Airport Advisory Commission on May 14, 2025. Additional Backup Information: On December 5, 2024, the Public Finance Authority issued the Series 2024B Bonds bearing interest includable in the gross income, for federal income tax purposes, of the holders thereof (the “Series 2024B Taxable Bonds”). In accordance with applicable provisions of the indenture pursuant to which the Series 2024B Taxable Bonds were issued, the interest on the Series 2024B Taxable Bonds may be converted to tax- exempt interest through an exchange of such bonds for bonds bearing interest not includable in gross income, for federal income tax purposes, of such holders (the “Series 2024B Tax-Exempt Bonds”), provided certain conditions are satisfied. The Public Finance Authority intends to issue the Series 2024B Tax-Exempt Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $53,410,000. The bond proceeds will be used to (a) provide financing of the cost of the acquisition, construction and/or equipping of certain facilities at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), (b) pay capitalized interest with respect to the Series 2024B Taxable Bonds until the date of the conversion and thereafter with respect to the Series 2024B Tax-Exempt Bonds, (c) pay the costs of issuance allocable to the Series 2024 Taxable Bonds, and (d) fund a deposit to the debt service reserve fund allocable initially to the Series 2024B Taxable Bonds and after the date of the Conversion, to the Series 2024B Tax-Exempt Bonds. On May 21, 2025, a public hearing was held at AUS in connection with the issuance of the bonds in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code, and no persons presented comments …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-1029, Agenda Item #: 6/5/2025 Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for the reimbursement of CBP costs related to providing communications and information technology (IT) equipment and services required at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in an amount not to exceed $89,769.00. Funding: $89,769.00 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Budget of the Department of Aviation. Lead Department Aviation Fiscal Note Click Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Budget of the Department of Aviation. For More Information: Rick Belliotti, Chief Experience and Performance Officer, Rick.Belliotti@FlyAustin.com <mailto:Rick.Belliotti@FlyAustin.com>, 512-530-6348. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission on May 15, 2025. Additional Backup Information: This agreement with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is for the Department of Aviation’s reimbursement of CBP costs related to providing communications and information technology (IT) equipment and services required at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The equipment is needed to support the upgrade of CBP computers to Windows 11, as Windows 10 will no longer be supported as of October 2025. Federal law mandates reimbursement of these costs. City of Austin Page 1 of 1 Printed on 5/8/2025 powered by Legistar™
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION MAY 14, 2025 6:00 PM CITY HALL ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Karina Camara, at Karina.Camara@AustinTexas.gov or via phone at 512-978-0751. AGENDA Members: Gerry Acuna, Chair Ian Steyaert, Vice Chair Melissa Caudle Caitlin Griffith Amanda Masino Melissa Rothrock Michael Drohan Seth Whaland CALL MEETING TO ORDER Ali Ishaq Iris Suddaby John L. Harris PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission meeting on April 09, 2025. ACTION ITEMS 2. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission. 3. Approve appointment of two members and one chair for the Construction & Demolition Reform Committee for the 2025 calendar year. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Staff briefing regarding the Austin Resource Recovery FY26-30 Forecast Presentation, by Victoria Rieger, Finance Manager of Austin Resource Recovery. 5. Staff briefing on the status of Austin Resource Recovery Operational and Administrative projects by Richard McHale, Director of Austin Resource Recovery. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Karina Camara at Austin Resource Recovery, at (512) 978-0751 or email Karina.Camara@AustinTexas.gov , for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Zero Waste Advisory Commission, please contact Gustavo Valle at (512) 974-4350 4350 or via email Gustavo.Valle@AustinTexas.gov or Karina Camara at Karina.Camara@AustinTexas.gov at (512) 978-0751.
To: From: Date: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Richard McHale, Director, Austin Resource Recovery May 14, 2025 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission 2025 Annual TXSWANA Conference Austin hosted a well-attended 2025 Annual TxSWANA Conference last month, April 20-23rd. The conference included solid waste education and trade in Texas with opportunities to explore the latest in equipment, waste management trends, and regulatory updates. As the host City, the department coordinated opportunities to visit local facilities, including the Recycle and Reuse Drop Off Center and had several staff that presented, including the following sessions: • Disaster Debris Response & Cost Accounting (David McCluggage, Donald Hardee, Samuel Gilbert, Keri Greenwalt) • Talk Trust, Not Trash: The Importance of Community Engagement (Megan Oberdoerster, Lauren Hust) • Austin Resource Recovery ISO 9001:2015 Implementation Project (William Purcell, Marsha Cochran, Erika Phillips, Janet Goode-Gilbert) • Empowered Leaders, Resilient Teams: Driving Efficiency in a Growing City (Monica Allen) Austin Energy’s Electric Lawn Equipment Exchange On April 26, 2025, ARR participated in Austin Energy’s Electric Lawn Equipment Exchange at the Austin Public Health Facility at 2800 Webberville Road. Customers enrolled in the Customer Assistance Program (CAP) were invited to participate in the event. Customers were allowed to drop off their gas-powered string trimmers and blowers and receive a battery powered electric trimmer and/or electric blower in return. ARR’s role was to receive the gas-powered equipment with on-site staff and bring the equipment to the Recycle and Reuse Drop-Off Center (RRDOC) at 2514 Business Center Drive. From there it was packaged for recycling through current contracted vendors. In total, 66 units were exchanged. There have been preliminary conversations of another event later this year. ARR PARD Cleanup Initiatives Resolution No. 20240814-027 directed Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) to provide recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on how we can further prevent and abate litter in City parks. ARR began cleaning several PARD locations through March and April. The cleanups focused both on illegal dumping and homeless encampment removal. Cleanups were conducted in the Onion Creek Greenbelt (Brandt Rd), Walnut Creek-East (Old Manor Rd), Levander Loop, Govalle Park and Yaupon/Spicewood Springs. Crews removed a total of 360 tons of trash/debris. They also diverted 12 tons of material such as metals, tires and shopping carts from the locations. The importance of these cleanups keeps PARD land clean and trash from entering waterways. Below is a snapshot of the …
REGULAR MEETING of the TOURISM COMMISSION BOARD May 14, 2025, at 2:30 pm City Hall Chambers Room 1001 301 W. Second St Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Tourism Commission Board may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Felicia Burleson, (512) 978-1325 or felicia.burleson@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Daniel Ronan, Chair, D9 Aileen Bazan, D1 Christian Tschoepe, D3 Bishop Chappell, D6 Stefani Mathis, D8 Anna Panossian, Mayoral Ed Bailey, Vice Chair, D5 Greg Chanon, D2 District 4 (vacant) Daniel Webb, D7 Cristina Masters, D10 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 April 9, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing from Staff Liaison, Felicia Burleson, regarding commission board resources and updates for commission board. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Presentation by Deron Lozano, Senior Vice President for Environment & Project Development, and Sean Barry, Vice President of Design & Construction with the Austin Transit Partnership, regarding the Austin Light Rail project. Presentation by Bryce Bencivengo, Community Affairs, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), regarding the Journey with AUS airport expansion program and its impact on economic growth and tourism. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. Discussion and possible action to set road map for 2025 Tourism Commission Meetings. Discussion and possible action on creating a potential AISD Work Group & Clean Air Work Group. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. 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 American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters on alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days …
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Journey With AUS Update Austin Tourism Commission – May 14, 2025 Bryce Bencivengo Community Affairs Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) History & Growth Austin-Bergstrom History The original AUS was Robert Mueller Municipal Airport ● October 14, 1930 – May 22, 1999 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport ● Formerly Bergstrom USAF Base - Named after first Austin native killed in action during World War II ● Existed as the Del Valle Army Air Field prior to USAF AUS is owned & operated by the City of Austin ● AUS campus is 4,242 total acres ● Converted to commercial use and opened in 1999 with a $585 million budget ● Opening – 25 gates designed for 11M annual passengers ● 2019 expansion – 9 gates added to serve 15M annual passengers 2022-Beyond: Journey with AUS ● A new direction for our Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) AUS Has Achieved New Record High Passenger Levels Annual Passenger Traffic (Millions) 22.1 21.8 21.1 17.3 15.8 13.9 13.6 12.4 11.9 7.1 7.5 6.6 8.1 8.7 8.8 8.2 8.7 10.7 10.0 9.1 9.4 6.5 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 25.0 20.0 15.0 10.0 5.0 0.0 AUS is the 6th Fastest Growing Airport Among U.S. Large & Medium Hub Airports % Change in Seats: Q1 ‘25 v. Q1 ‘19 70% 59% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% -10% -20% -30% 50% 45%45% 40% 36% 33% 31% 27% 26%26%25%25%24% 22%22% 20%20%19%18% 17% 14%13%13% 12%11%11%10%10% 9% 9% 9% 9% 8% 7% 7% 6% 5% 5% 5% 4% 4% 3% 3% 3% 3% 3% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% -1% -1% -3% -3% -4% -6% -7% -10% -11% U J S A N B T N O I A M S H C S U A I B P N E D L N H R U B F R O W F D S A L I O B T L C O C M W S R U D R X H P O N R A P T X A J D N I F M S T A S H A I C L S M E M L A D . g v A H M C E L C G G O A G L A C D T I P …
WORKING DOCUMENT: Tourism Commission Road Map April 2025 – December 2025 Agenda Topics, Potential Speakers & Community Presenters Note: All meetings take place on Wednesdays from 2:30pm-4:30pm in City Council Chambers (unless modified by venue availability) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. June 11, 2025 – Athletics & Tourism July 9, 2025 – Festivals, Food & Fun August 2025 – Proposed: No Meeting September 10, 2025 – Museums & Tourism October 8, 2025 – Historic Preservation & Tourism November 12, 2025 – Tourism Snapshot – Where we are and where we’re going December 10, 2025 – Tourism Commission Work Session
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING WEDNESDAY, MAY 14TH, 2025 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 Mariana Gonzalez Martin Kareithi Faith Lane Fred Lugo Gloria Lugo Judi L Nudelman Jennifer Scott Luan Tran Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte Asif Zaidi 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 on April 9, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing regarding Age Friendly Austin’s recent work related to the Domains 1-2, Domain 3, and Domains 4-6 Working Groups, as well as the Older Americans Month newsletter. Briefing by Nicole Howe, Public Health Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Review of the Older Americans Month proclamation on May 8th and discussion of items to include in the October 2025 Ageism Awareness Day proclamation and May 2026 Older Americans Month proclamation. 4. Discussion on process and approval of funds for a Quality of Life study based on the May 7th meeting with the Director of the Equity and Inclusion Office. 5. Discussion of topics discussed at the April 23rd and May 8th Joint Inclusion Committee meetings related to the Commission on Aging. 6. Discussion regarding the potential formation of a Native American and Indigenous Community Commission. 7. Discussion regarding steps taken to follow up on budget recommendations submitted by the Commission on Aging. 8. Discussion on the background of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan living recommendation retirement for Implementation Advisory Commission’s development. 9. Discussion regarding dates, times, and details of previous and upcoming Older Americans Month activities. 10. Discussion regarding questions to ask Dr. …
COMMISSION ON AGING MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Commission on Aging REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 9, 2025 The Commission on Aging convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Ferguson called the Commission on Aging Meeting to order at 12:03 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Teresa Ferguson Gloria Lugo Judi L Nudelman Luan Tran Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Richard Bondi, Chair Suzanne Anderson Austin Adams Faith Lane Fred Lugo Jennifer Scott Preston Tyree PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the March 12th, 2025, regular Commission on Aging Meeting. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Scott’s motion, Commissioner Lugo’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Tyree was off the dais. Commissioners Angel, Gonzalez, Kareithi, Van de Putte, and Zaidi were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS/ANNOUNCEMENTS 1 COMMISSION ON AGING MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 9, 2025 2. 3. Staff Briefing regarding Age-Friendly Austin including update on the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan. Briefing by: Nicole Howe, Age Friendly Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health. Withdrawn without objection. Staff Briefing regarding Centralized Guidance on Communicating with Older Adults. Briefing by: Halana Kaleel, Public Health Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Public Health. Briefing by Halana Kaleel, Public Health Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation regarding the FY25-26 City of Austin Housing Action Plan, Rocio Pena- Martinez, Grants Program Manager, and Julie Smith, Engagement Specialist, Housing Department. Presentation by Rocio Pena-Martinez, Grants Program Manager; and Julie Smith, Engagement Specialist, Housing Department. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Update on the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) initiatives as they relate to the Commission on Aging including JIC Budget Recommendations for the City of Austin FY25-26 Budget. Update provided by Chair Bondi. Discussion on tracking of Texas Legislative Items that impact older adults. Discussion was held. Update on modifying the Commission on Aging Bylaws. Update provided by Chair Bondi Update on the Older Americans Month Proclamation, tentatively scheduled to go to Council on May 8th. Update provided by Halana Kaleel, Public Health Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Public Health. Review of the Commission on Aging current workgroups and their goals and members including: the Domains 1-2 Workgroup, the Domain 3 Workgroup, the Domains 4-6 Workgroup, the Domain 8 Workgroup, the Quality of Life Study Workgroup, the Implicit …
Travis County Voter Approved Child Care and Out of School Time Fund Presentation to the Early Childhood Council May 14, 2025 Background On November 5, 2024, Travis County voters approved Prop A. By approving Prop A, Travis County residents approved a 2.5 cent tax rate increase per $100 valuation on property taxes. This will generate approximately $75 million. The money from these property taxes will be collected in a special fund. This fund will support programs in Travis County that: • Increase access to affordable and high-quality child care and out of school time programs; • Increase capacity and strengthen the quality of child care and out of school time programs; and • Support opportunities for parents to work, participate in job training, and further their education. Overview of Strategies These four strategies will serve as a baseline for expanding and strengthening child care and afterschool and summer programming in Travis County. Strategy 1: Expand slots for infants/toddlers (ages 0-3) and for afterschool and summer programming (PreK-12th grade) Strategy 2: Expand non-traditional hour care Strategy 3: Build quality and capacity Strategy 4: Build a Business Government Alliance for leveraging business contributions and matching public funds to reduce employee child care costs Transition Plan • Staffing: Hiring staff at Health and Human Services and in other County Departments • Community Engagement Activities: Sharing an update and gathering community insight and feedback • Online survey • Targeted community input sessions stakeholder groups • Three in-person community listening sessions and one online zoom session. • Community Advisory Council: Planning for a community advisory committee composed of community members and child care and out of school time stakeholders. Application process - Summer 2025. • Short term investments: Exploring amending existing County contracts and implementing Interlocal Agreements to serve more families while planning and procurement for services is underway. Next Steps in Procuring Services • As a government entity collecting and investing public tax dollars we use a multi-step procurement process to fund services. • The process to plan and procure services within the four baseline strategies includes: • Refining initial strategy design by learning from other communities, analyzing community input, and aligning with County policies, procedures, and systems. • Seeking approval of program policies by Commissioner’s Court. • Developing scopes of work for County services. • Releasing solicitations, evaluating proposals, and negotiating new contracts. • A contracted third-party evaluator will …
Quality of Life Study for Austin's Families with Young Children May 14, 2025 Update Providing High Quality Research, Evaluation, & Technical Assistance for Making Informed & Equitable Decisions RESEARCH • EVALUATION • SURVEYS • TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE www.dir-online.com Agenda • Introductions • Study Design • Current Activities • Timeline/Next steps • Questions Introductions RESEARCH • EVALUATION • SURVEYS • TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE www.dir-online.com Our Team Tiara N. Jackson, PhD Project Director Sylvia R. Epps, PhD Equity Advisor Kathy Buek, PhD Quantitative Lead Simone Jackson, PhD Qualitative Lead Tiffany Ricks, PhD Community Engagement Lead Tiffany Ricks, PhD Background: • PhD in Nursing, University of Texas at Austin (2013) • 10+ years of experience in research, evaluation and policy work • Certified MEASURE Educator for MEASURE Austin Areas of Expertise: • Equitable and culturally-responsive evaluation • Community activism & collaboration • Qualitative/mixed-method research Study Design RESEARCH • EVALUATION • SURVEYS • TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE www.dir-online.com Mixed-Methods Approach Landscape Analysis Focus Groups Caregiver Survey Interviews and family well-being. . Theoretical Framework Equity & Other Contextual Factors Community Resource & Supports Socioeconomic Need Caregiver Mental Health Quality of Life Adapted from the Family Stress Model: • Explains how stressors like poverty impact family function • Links parental stress to child and family well-being • Highlights pathways of risk and resilience in families. • Guides targeted support and intervention efforts Research Questions 1. What are the key social and economic challenges and needs affecting quality of life for families with young children? 2. How do the needs and resources of families differ by demographic characteristics and geography? 3. How do families perceive and experience the impact of institutional policies, practices, and resource allocation on their quality of life? 4. What do families perceive as the power dynamics and differentials in Austin? Current Activities RESEARCH • EVALUATION • SURVEYS • TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE www.dir-online.com Community Outreach & Engagement • Conducting direct outreach to local organizations • Engaging potential participants about their interest in the study and potential study topics • Attending local events to promote the study Community Outreach & Engagement • Community Organizations • El Buen, United Way, Family Connects, Black Men’s Health Clinic, AVANCE, Texas Association of Promotores & Community Health Workers, UT Austin School of Nursing, Austin Urban League and others • Events • Dinner & Learn with Austin Urban League (3/27) • Citywide Maternal Health Equity Collaborative Meeting (4/3) • Central TX Food is Medicine Summit …
www.batxpipeline.com Presented By : Flint Hills Resources Bastrop-Austin Texas Pipeline Project Update Airport Advisory Commission - Austin, TX Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 Who We Are • Over 60 years of refining and pipeline experience • Primary supplier of jet fuel to AUS for 30+ years • Own and operate refineries in Texas and Minnesota • Operate 4,000 miles of pipelines and a distribution network of 40+ terminals in the Midwest and Texas • Supply fuel to major airports, including Austin- Bergstrom (AUS), Dallas Fort-Worth (DFW) and Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MSP). Overview Current State: AUS relies on 100+ daily truck deliveries for more than 20 million gallons of jet fuel per month, each making a 40-mile round trip to and from Bastrop. (cid:1561) Rising passenger volumes increase fuel demand, leading to more trucks, and increasing reliability issues. Proposed: Bastrop-Austin Texas Pipeline (cid:1561) 20-mile, 10" diameter pipeline from Bastrop to AUS along Highway 71 (including ~ 2.5 miles on airport property) (cid:1561) 24/7 monitoring and regular safety inspections (cid:1561) Eliminates 100+ daily truck trips, reducing congestion, and providing a safer, more reliable fuel supply. Key Benchmarks Project Introduction Community Engagement Surveying & Permitting Airport Coordination • Media release (Oct. ’23) • Bilingual website • Bilingual informational videos • Established regular stakeholder briefings • Established community feedback loops • Community Open Houses - • Surveying complete & • BATX and AUS project Bastrop, Del Valle, AUS Hilton route finalized • MBE / WBE Open House • Three Airport Advisory Commission Briefings • Community meeting hosted jointly with Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes • Two stakeholder tours of Bastrop jet storage terminal & planned pipeline route • Critical permits in process with Travis and Bastrop Counties, City of Austin, TxDOT, Texas Historical Commission, Texas teams began meeting early 2024 • Pipeline route alignment selected for AUS property. • 100% final project design Railroad Commission, and review underway. more. • License agreement draft under review. • 20.32 Total Miles • 81% TxDOT Right of Way • 12% AUS Property • 7% Private Easement Final Route • 2.5 Miles on Airport Property AUS Routing What’s Next Airport License Agreement Approvals • May 14th – Airport Advisory Commission Request for Council Action (RCA) • May 22nd – Austin City Council Meeting (RCA) Easements / Permitting Third Party Contracts Construction Outlook • Final landowner agreements • Key permits in progress: • Travis / Bastrop County Development Permits • FAA -NEPA …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-0775, Agenda Item #: 2. 5/22/2025 Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of a license agreement with BATX Pipeline, LLC, to govern such entity’s use of approximately 2.5 miles of airport property for a 10-inch diameter underground jet fuel pipeline and appurtenant surface facilities at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, for a term of up to 40 years. Funding: If construction commences during this Fiscal Year, this item is projected to result in approximately $76,583 in additional revenue for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Aviation Department’s Operating Budget. Lead Department Aviation Fiscal Note This item is projected to result in approximately $76,583 in additional revenue for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Aviation Department’s Operating Budget reflecting the temporary work site payment. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to Tracy Thompson, Airport Chief Officer - Business & External Affairs at tracy.thompson@flyaustin.com, <mailto:tracy.thompson@flyaustin.com> 512-530-5023. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission on May 14, 2025. Additional Backup Information: The Department of Aviation seeks to license airport property approximately 2.5 miles long and no more than 25 feet in width (along with additional adjacent temporary construction workspace/staging areas during construction)to BATX Pipeline, LLC (BATX), for a 10-inch diameter underground jet fuel pipeline and any appurtenant surface facilities at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, such pipeline and surface facilities to be designed, constructed, funded, financed, operated and maintained by BATX, to deliver jet fuel to the airline fuel facility currently located on Airport property. The proposed terms of the license include: • • • • • • • Term: not to exceed 40 years with expiration subject to negotiation Commencement/Effective Date: the date on which the license agreement is signed by both parties Expiration: a date to be negotiated, but not to exceed 40 years after completion and commissioning of the pipeline Cancellation Provisions: the City may terminate the license agreement for events of default and will have the right to terminate the agreement if certain milestone deadlines/conditions precedent to pipeline construction and completion are not met by BATX or if, subsequently, the pipeline is abandoned or ceases to be used for aviation fuel delivery purposes Licensed Premises: portion of airport property extending approximately 2.5 miles long and no greater than 25 feet in width, plus temporary access and use rights for additional adjacent construction staging/workspace areas during construction, as needed, and approximately 7,190 …
