September 2024 Air Service Snapshot AUS monthly seat comparisons, April ‘24-March ‘25, compared to 2019 (pre-Covid) (chart one) and compared to previous year (chart two): Source: Cirium schedule data. Highlights of recent air service announcements/developments include: Aeromexico upgauged MEX service from 99-seat E190 to 160-seat B737-800 for June 21– Aug. 19 ’24, also Oct. 21-22 ’24 and then Oct. 28 ’24 onwards permanently Air Canada resumed seasonal service to YVR on May 1 ’24 (served through Oct. 21 ‘24) & started new seasonal service to YUL eff. May 3 ’24 (served through Oct. 22); reduced YVR from 4/Wk to 3/Wk for June ‘24-August ‘24 Allegiant new 2/Wk service to EUG started May 31 ’24 (served through Aug. 13 ‘24); discontinued IAD & OMA after Aug 12 ‘24; suspended LAS starting Aug 13 ’24; will close its AUS crew base on Jan 7, 2025 which means service permanently cancelled to BZN, FSD, SDF & SNA after this Summer; extended schedules for Feb 12 – May 13 and will serve 6 markets from AUS: AVL, CVG, DSM, GRR, PVU, & TYS American summary of 2024 service changes: o Discontinued ABQ, BZN, CVG, CZM, EGE, ELP, IAD, JAX, LAS, LIR, MBJ, MCI, MCO, MEM, MSY, NAS, OKC, PUJ, PSP, PVR, RNO, RSW, SMF, TPA & TUL o LAS, MCO & MSY service will end on Oct 6 ‘24 o Last flights to IND & RNO on August 5 ‘24 o RDU will be suspended from Dec 19 ‘24 – April 3 ‘25 o Added Saturday only service to ECP and VPS for June 8 – August 3 ‘24 o Added 3 roundtrips to AGS in April ’24 for the Masters and 2 roundtrips to SDF in May ’24 for the Kentucky Derby o AA added roundtrip service to MSN on Aug 18 (Sun) and 21 (Wed) for the Epic UGM Conf o Following flights added for college football games: DTW round trip on Sept 6 and 8 ATL-AUS on Oct 18 and AUS-ATL on Oct 20 XNA roundtrip on Nov 15 and 17 LEX-AUS on Nov 22 and AUS-LEX on Nov 24 British Airways downgauged LHR from A350-1000 (331 seats) to B777-200ER (272 seats) starting March 29, 2025 Copa upgauged PTY from 737-800 (154-166 seats) to MAX9 with lie flat seats (174 seats) eff. May ‘24 Delta summary of 2024 service changes: …
Journey With AUS - Airport Expansion & Development Program Active Projects Update Airport Advisory Commission September 2024 Lyn Estabrook Deputy Chief – Planning & Development Table of Contents ● Utilities Infrastructure Campus-Wide ● Central Utility Plant Relocation ● Parking and Landside: West Garage Lot B ● West Gate Expansion ● Cargo Development East ● Fuel Facility ● West Infill and TSA Checkpoint 3 Expansion ● Airfield Infrastructure – Midfield Taxiways ● Concourse B and Tunnel ● Arrivals and Departures Hall 2 Utility Infrastructure Campus-Wide (UICW) ● Latest Updates ○ UICW Professional Engineering Services: Phase A Contract Execution with HDR on August 30, 2024 ○ UICW Construction Manager at Risk Council Award to Sundt/Archer Western, a Joint Venture July 18, 2024 ○ Construction Manager at Risk Pre-Construction Service Notice To Proceed in September 2024 ● Anticipated Timeline Procurement: Q3 2024 ○ Design: Q3 2024 – Q3 2025 Preconstruction: Q3 2024– Q3 2025 ○ Build: Q4 2025 – Q3 2027 ○ ○ 3 Central Utility Plant Relocation ● Latest Updates ○ Revised Preliminary/Schematic Design Phase Proposal Received Aug 22, 2024, based on Design Criteria Manual Revision 2 issued Aug 7, 2024. ○ Design Build Contract Execution/Notice to Proceed – In Negotiation – Anticipated in Sept 2024. ○ Design Builder to provide Design Criteria Manual validation with Scope, Cost and Schedule – Per Design Criteria Manual Revision 2. ● Anticipated Timeline ○ Procurement: Contract Execution, anticipated Sept 2024 ○ Design: Q3 2024 – Q3 2025 ○ Build: Q2 2025 – Q1 2028 4 Current Central Utility Plant Parking and Landside: West Garage Lot B ● Latest Updates ○ ○ ○ Proposed Architecture + Engineering and Construction Manager at Risk contracts executed Project initiated with kickoff meetings discussing digital governance, document control, and permitting Site Development Permit process initiated ● Anticipated Timeline ○ Procurement: Complete ○ Design: Q3 2024 – Q3 2025 ○ Build: Q3 2025 – Q1 2028 5 Conceptual rendering West Gate Expansion ● Latest Updates ○ ○ Slab-on-grade preparation on northside footprint Southside grade beams excavated, formed and concrete placed ○ Underground utilities north and south being installed ○ Gate 11 Passenger Boarding Bridge replacement underway and scheduled to re-open early August ○ Column lifting ceremony July 30, 2024 6 ● Anticipated Timeline ○ Build: Q2 2023 – Q1 2026 Demolition of Barbara Jordan Terminal glass end wall begins Cargo Development East ● Latest Updates ○ Security System and connection to …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 24-5578, Agenda Item #: 36. 9/26/2024(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for design and construction support services for the Arrivals and Departures Hall with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP, in an amount not to exceed $45,000,000. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Capital Delivery Services. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of the Department of Aviation. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQS) 6100 CLMP376 for these services. The solicitation was issued on April 30, 2024, and closed on June 5, 2024. Of the 11 offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the best evaluated responsive statement of qualifications. 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=140981>. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 and City Code Chapter 2- 9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 10.25% DBE participation. Prior Council Action: December 14, 2023 - Council approved a Construction Manager at Risk methodology. For More Information: 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 contract Person’s identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 11, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: Journey With AUS is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport's multi-year airport expansion, development and improvement program. The vision of Journey With AUS is to meet the current and future needs of our growing region while staying true to our roots and elevating the passenger journey with an authentic Austin and Central City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 9/4/2024 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 24-5578, Agenda Item #: 36. 9/26/2024(cid:4) Texas experience. This project is for the Arrival and Departures Hall (A/D Hall) and is one major element of the Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) and will be designed and constructed while other components are underway. The new A/D Hall will establish a gateway and a new “front door” for the airport and passengers traveling through AUS. The initial phase Base …
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Summary Participation goal stated in the solicitation was 8.68% DBE. The recommended firm provided a DBE Compliance Plan that met the goals of the solicitation and was approved by the Small and Minority Business Resources Department. The alternate firm provided a DBE Compliance Plan that met the goals of the solicitation and was approved by the Small and Minority Business Resources Department. TOP RANKED FIRM: Austin Commercial, LP – Total Participation: NON-DBE TOTAL – PRIME Austin Commercial, LP, Austin, TX DBE TOTAL – SUBCONSULTANTS Haynes Eaglin Waters, LLC, Pflugerville, TX (small and minority business consulting services) 2.56% Baer Engineering & Environmental Consulting, Inc, Austin, TX Quest Project Controls, Inc DBA CM Solutions, Austin, TX (environmental consulting) (project scheduling, construction) Snap Management Group, Inc, Austin, TX (communications: public relations consulting) .64% Olivier, Inc, Inc, Austin, TX (administrative & general management consulting) Austin Permit Service, Inc, Austin, TX (document preparation services) Digital Building Services, LLC, Miami, FL (drafting services) SECOND RANKED FIRM: Hensel Phelps Construction Company – Total Participation: NON-DBE TOTAL – PRIME Hensel Phelps Construction Company, Austin, TX 91.26% 91.26% 8.74% 2.30% .75% .69% .77% 1.03% 91.14% 91.14% DBE TOTAL – SUBCONSULTANTS Haynes Eaglin Waters, LLC, Pflugerville, TX (construction management services, minority & small business consulting) 1.09% Spire Consulting Group, LLC, Austin, TX (project scheduling, construction) Tina Curry-Logan (TLC Estimating, LLC) Houston, TX (construction estimating services) 8.86% 3.12% 4.65%
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 24-5577, Agenda Item #: 35. 9/26/2024(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for construction services for the Arrivals and Departures Hall with Austin Commercial LP, in an amount not to exceed $820,000,000. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Capital Delivery Services. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of the Department of Aviation. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Qualifications RFQS 6100 CLMA055 for these services. The solicitation was issued on May 20, 2024, and closed on July 18, 2024. Of the four offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the best evaluated responsive offer. 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=140528>. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 and City Code Chapter 2- 9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 8.74% DBE participation. Prior Council Action: December 14, 2023 - Council approved a Construction Manager at Risk methodology. For More Information: 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 contract Person’s identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 11, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: Journey With AUS is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport's multi-year airport expansion, development and improvement program. The vision of the Journey With AUS is to meet the current and future needs of our growing region while staying true to our roots and elevating the passenger journey with an authentic Austin City of Austin Page 1 of 3 Printed on 9/3/2024 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 24-5577, Agenda Item #: 35. 9/26/2024(cid:4) and Central Texas experience. This project is for the Arrival and Departures Hall (A/D Hall) and is one major element of the Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) and will be designed and constructed while other components are underway. This project will dramatically enhance the traveler experience at AUS, addressing critical space constraints and elevating the airport’s functionality. It is arguably the most transformative of the AEDP projects, but also …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 24-5579, Agenda Item #: 37. 9/26/2024(cid:4) Posting Language Approve a resolution finding the use of the design-build method of contracting, as authorized by Subchapter G, Chapter 2269 of the Texas Government Code, is the project delivery method that provides the best value to the City for the following project: Integrated Baggage Handling System. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Financial Services Department. Amount and Source of Funding A Recommendation for Council Action with the not to exceed contract amount for each resultant contract will be presented to Council once the design-build selection has been completed. Purchasing Language: This request is for Council to authorize the use of the design-build method; therefore, no solicitation has yet been initiated. MBE / WBE: (Note: MBE/WBE goals will be established prior to issuance of this solicitation). For More Information: 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: To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission on September 11, 2024. Additional Backup Information: State Statute governs construction procurement for municipalities. The standard method of contracting used for construction services is competitive bidding where the contract is awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Texas Government Code Chapter 2269 allows for methodologies alternate to low bidding method which may provide the best value to the municipality. These alternate methodologies include Competitive Sealed proposals, Construction Manager at Risk, Design-Build, and Job Order Contracting. Texas Local Government Code Section 252.022(d) allows the City to adopt and use an alternative method such as design-build under Chapter 2269 of the Texas Government Code if such a method provides a better value for the City. This project will consist of two continuous phases: design of the project and building of the project. The design- build method is the most effective delivery method for meeting schedule constraints within the project budget as each phase of design and construction services is carefully negotiated. Design-build is a method of City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 9/4/2024 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 24-5579, Agenda Item #: 37. 9/26/2024(cid:4) construction procurement under which design and construction services are contracted through one entity, either a joint venture between a design consultant and a constructor or from a single entity with both capabilities. A design-build firm will …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 24-5709, Agenda Item #: 9/26/2024(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for soil relocation with Triumvirate Environmental d/b/a Gruene Environmental Services, in an amount not to exceed $1,138,448. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Department of Aviation. Purchasing Language: Professional Service. Fiscal Note Funding for the total contract amount is available in the Capital Budget of the Department of Aviation. MBE/WBE: This procurement 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 procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: 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: September 11, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: Journey With AUS is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport's (AUS) multi-year airport expansion, development, and improvement program. The vision of the Journey With AUS program is to meet the current and future needs of our growing region while staying true to our roots and elevating the passenger journey with an authentic Austin and Central Texas experience. The Midfield Taxiway Project is one of the first Airport Expansion and Development Program projects. It is a critical project in that it is an enabling project for the future Concourse B and follow-on Airport Expansion and Development Program projects. A soil stockpile lies within the alignment of the new midfield taxiways and needs to be moved. The pile originates from previous onsite construction activities and will be relocated onsite. AUS requests authorization to contract with a company experienced in soil site preparation and transport. This work will meet all regulatory requirements and operational needs. City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 9/3/2024 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 24-5709, Agenda Item #: 9/26/2024(cid:4) Delay on the approval of this contract will have a negative impact on the current Airport Expansion and Development Program schedule. This project is located within zip code 78719 (District #2). City of Austin Page 2 of 2 Printed on 9/3/2024 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6)
M/WBE Summary The Small and Minority Business Resources Department (SMBR) determined that no goals are appropriate for this solicitation. Although no goals have been established for this solicitation, the contractor was required to comply with the City’s MBE/WBE Procurement Program if areas of subcontracting were identified. The following recommended contractor has complied with the City’s MBE/WBE Procurement Program in subcontracting areas identified and were approved by SMBR. The contractor cannot estimate how much work will go toward the subcontractors. NON - MBE/WBE TOTAL - PRIME Faith Group, LLC, St. Louis, MO WBE TOTAL – SUBCONTRACTOR (FW) Kandha Consulting Corp, Leander, TX Project controls and change management consulting services NON - MBE/WBE – SUBCONTRACTORS Tech4TH Solutions, Schaumburg, IL Enterprise architecture strategy The JW Group, Landenberg, PA Information and data system governance services 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Revised 1/2023
Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 Total Length of Term 2 years 1 year 1 year 1 year 5 years Contract Authorization $1,500,000 $160,000 $170,000 $170,000 $2,000,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage.
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 24-5530, Agenda Item #: 15. 9/26/2024(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for developing an information technology master plan with Faith Group, LLC, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,000,000. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Department of Aviation. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of the Department of Aviation. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Qualifications Statements solicitation RFQS 8100 DJJ4000 for these services. The solicitation was issued on January 15, 2024, and closed on February 20, 2024. Of the four offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the best evaluated responsive offer. 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=139653. MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. However, the recommended contractor identified subcontracting opportunities. For More Information: 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 solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 11, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide the Airport with an Information Technology (IT) Master Plan. This plan will guide the Airport in planning, procuring, implementing, and managing both current and future technology investments and resources. The IT Master Planning process will evaluate the current IT environment and offer a strategic roadmap to align the efforts and resources of the Airport's Information Systems Division with industry best City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 9/4/2024 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 24-5530, Agenda Item #: 15. 9/26/2024(cid:4) practices and standards, as well as the short and long-term goals of the Airport and the City. The previous Airport IT Master Plan completed in 2014 has successfully guided the implementation of technology-related projects in alignment with organizational goals and objectives. The new plan will provide similarly actionable projects, informing both minor and major IT initiatives for …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 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 Gustavo Valle, at Gustavo.Valle@AustinTexas.gov or via phone at 512-974-4350. AGENDA Members: Gerry Acuna, Chair Ian Steyaert, Vice Chair Melissa Caudle Cathy Gattuso Caitlin Griffith Amanda Masino Craig Nazor Melissa Rothrock Vacant Vacant Vacant CALL MEETING TO ORDER 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 August 14, 2024. ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and action to approve Equity-Based Preservation Plan. 3. Discussion and action on amending By-laws related to ZWAC Committees. 4. Approve a resolution making recommendations about Austin Resource Recovery Refuse Truck Electrification. STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. Staff briefing on the 2024 Austin Energy Green Building Program Overview by Heidi Kasper, Energy Efficiency Services Director, Austin Energy. 6. Staff briefing on the Equity-Based Preservation Plan by Cara Bertron, Program Manager, Austin Planning Department, and Rocio Peña-Martinez, Preservation Plan Working Group member. 7. Staff briefing on the status of Austin Resource Recovery Operational and Administrative projects as well as public outreach efforts 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 Gustavo Valle at Austin Resource Recovery, at (512) 974-4350 or email Gustavo.Valle@AustinTexas.gov , for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Electric Utility Commission, please contact Gustavo Valle at (512) 974-4350 4350 or via email Gustavo.Valle@AustinTexas.gov or Claudia Quiroz at Claudia.Quiroz@AustinTexas.gov …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Zero Waste Advisory Commission Resolution on Austin Resource Recovery Refuse Truck Electrification WHEREAS the Austin Resource Recovery Comprehensive Plan includes a goal to “Develop necessary infrastructure to support electrifying the fleet. The department has interest in switching as many vehicles as possible in its fleet to run on electric power.”; and WHEREAS the Transportation Electrification section of the Austin Climate Equity Plan includes a strategy to “Electrify public sector fleet vehicles: Encourage vehicle fleets from public sector agencies in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA such as cities, counties, Capital Metro, and school districts to commit to buying 100% electric vehicles when they are available, cost- competitive, and meet operational needs.”; and WHEREAS vehicle that run on diesel, including refuse trucks, are a significant source of air pollution, including particulate matter (PM), accounting for as much as 100 times the pollution when traveling at speeds of 0-25 MPH as light-duty vehicles running on gasoline;1 and WHEREAS the particulate matter (PM) pollution in the Austin Metro Area exceeds the health- based standard set by the Environmental Protection Agency2; and WHEREAS electric heavy-duty trucks utilize cheaper fuel and maintenance costs, and can have a lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) than their diesel counterparts over the lifetime of the vehicle;3 and WHEREAS electric heavy-duty trucks are preferred by drivers,4 for whom it is easier and more enjoyable to operate and could meaningfully contribute to employee retention; and WHEREAS integrating even a small number of electric refuse trucks now will give Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) valuable experience that can inform long-term planning for full electrification of the fleet; and 1 Pg 3. https://theicct.org/sites/default/files/publications/NOx_Emissions_In_Use_HDV_US_20191125.pdf 2 https://www.capcog.org/news/air-quality-program-prepared-for-new-standard/ 3 https://blogs.edf.org/climate411/wp-content/blogs.dir/7/files/2022/02/FINAL-Roush-Fact-Sheet- 2.10.22.pdf 4 https://cleantechnica.com/2024/01/18/people -who-drive-trucks-for-a-living-really-like-driving-electric- trucks/ WHEREAS there are financial incentives available from state and federal grant programs that could cover anywhere from 40-100% of the upfront cost of purchasing electric heavy-duty trucks and corresponding charging infrastructure; and WHEREAS the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) offers free services to assist entities with fleet transition planning as well as grant applications for fleet electrification, including fellowship programs that can study and shape long-term fleet transition plans; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Zero Waste Advisory Commission recommends that Austin Resource Recovery work with the Environmental Defense Fund to: 1. Apply for funding from state and federal agencies to assist with the purchase of one or more electric refuse trucks and associated charging infrastructure as soon as possible …
ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Planning Process HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Michelle Benavides Mary Jo Galindo*1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* 1 JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 Julia Brookins* Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko 1 Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Ursula A. Carter Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Plan Goals 107 recommendations 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Make preservation more accessible 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Images, clockwise from top left: Parade and mural unveiling (The Austin Chronicle), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support displacement prevention and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Engage new partners and audiences • Help community members access knowledge and resources • Support homeowners and tenants, craftspeople, commissioners, and staff Images, clockwise from top left: Bertha Rendon Delgado, San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation, Austin Asian American Film Festival How We Preserve Be strategic and effective. • Update designation criteria to reflect modern standards • Support the stewards of Austin’s historic properties • Be strategic with review • Improve enforcement processes • Implement the plan collaboratively Selected Recommendations 20) Streamline and expedite the development review process for projects that support the retention of historic-age properties. (19) …
To: From: Date: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Richard McHale, Director, Aus(cid:415)n Resource Recovery September 11, 2024 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission MoveOutATX 2024 Recap MoveOutATX 2024 took place from July 27-31, 2024. This event, a partnership between Austin Resource Recovery, the UT Office of Sustainability, and the UT Office of the Dean of Students, sets up temporary donation stations to help students living off- campus keep gently used items out of the landfill during the end-of-July move-out period. This year, the event had seven donation stations scattered around West Campus. The City collaborated with six reuse organizations to collect, process, and redistribute all the donated materials: Austin Area Urban League, Austin Creative Reuse, Arms of Hope, Goodwill Central Texas, Salvation Army Family Stores, and UT Outpost. The Free Furniture Market, where furniture donated at MoveOutATX donation stations is made available for anyone to take for free, celebrated its third year. Event Highlights: full. Material Collected: 60,227.79 lbs (30.11 tons) – equivalent to 634.72 cubic yards, or approximately 4.5 semi-truck trailers Donation Station Drop-offs: 1,044 Free Furniture Market: Re-homed 641 pieces of furniture and welcomed 1,039 visitors over six days. Since its founding in 2018, MoveOutATX has diverted 253 tons of material from the landfill, representing an estimated economic value of almost $600,000. Multi-family Composting In September 2023, City Council approved amendments to the Universal Recycling Ordinance (URO) that will require composting access at multi-family properties in Austin. This policy change will be in effect on October 1, 2024. Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) conducted educational event with the Austin Apartment Association, sent all multi-family property owners and managers letters and e-mails to notify them of the ordinance change. Additional mailed letters will be sent to all multi-family property managers in October. More information at: austintexas.gov/multifamilycompost. Universal Recycling Ordinance New Online Survey and Database Each year over 15,000 business, food permit holders, and multi-family properties are required to report to the City how they are meeting the zero waste ordinance requirements of the Universal Recycling Ordinance in their recycling plans. This information is primarily collected from affected properties thru a public-facing webpage (called a survey) that then feeds the entered data into a database. This data is used by City staff for internal performance measures, to identify trends for educational needs, and identify non-compliant properties for follow up. Since 2012, the City has used …
1. REGULAR MEETING of the TOURISM COMMISSION BOARD September 11, 2024, 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 Ojeda, 512.404.4022 or felicia.ojeda@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) John Riedie, D7 Mike Cannatti, 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 Approve the minutes of the Tourism Commission Board Regular Meeting on July 15, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS Staff briefing from Staff Liaison, Felicia Ojeda, regarding upcoming meetings, reminders of Board and Commission policies, and deadlines. 3. 6. 7. Presentation by Laura Esparza, Executive Director of A3 (formerly Arts Alliance of Austin), regarding an update on Doherty Arts Center Project and its tourism potential. Discussion regarding the vacancy of District 4. Discussion regarding the Tourism Commission Road Map on upcoming topics. 4. 5. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action to reestablishment of the Short- Term Rental Work Group and its potential priorities and next steps. Discussion and possible action to reestablishment of Parks & Environment Work Group and its potential priorities and next steps. 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 Felicia Ojeda at Austin Convention Center Department, at felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. …
Artificial Intelligence at the City of Austin: Governance, training, & strategy for City-wide AI tools Daniel Culotta | Chief Innovation Officer | August 14, 2024 Contents 1. History 2. Policies and Guidelines 3. Training 4. Security and Monitoring 5. Governance 6. Pilots, Studies, Tools, and Use Cases 7. Future 2 Background Increasing staff inquiries on AI use, availability, rules, etc. Form AI working group to create guidelines, research how AI is used in the org. Update security and privacy policies. Summer 2023 Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Summer 2024 Begin AI tool and use research Guidelines, GovAI Coalition, Training Use cases and Council Resolution Departments create applications and use cases. City Council passes resolution to form an AI Advisory Committee, security guidelines, and workforce plan. Continue to participate in GovAI Coalition working groups, help develop templates. Governance City core team works on resolution, recruits AIAC and facilitates meetings. Core team creates AI plan to fulfill AIAC recommendations and advance internal AI strategy. Working group continues internal research, benchmarking. Create Generative AI Standards. Join GovAI Coalition with gov partners to share experiences and resources. Provides data ethics, governance, and AI tool training to City staff. City of Austin AI Strategy Pillars Policies & Guidelines asdf Training Governance Security & Monitoring Tools & Use Cases 4 Policies & Guidelines Training Security & Monitoring Governance Tools & Use Cases Policies and Guidelines Current COA policies and guidelines ● City of Austin Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2-11 Additional plans and guidelines in development Vendor FactSheet ● Vendor Agreement ● ● Use Case Template Information Management Security and Privacy Controls Policy Information Privacy Program Charter ● ● ● Data Classification Policy ● Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan ● Policy Clarification on the Use of AI Services for City Data Processing ● Generative AI Standards ● Acceptable Use Policy ● ● Employees required to report AI use Employees required to cite use 5 Policies & Guidelines Training Security & Monitoring Governance Tools & Use Cases Training and Workforce Readiness Training ● Provide training via courses, learning cohorts, speakers, use cases, and online resources ● Developing mandatory training on proper use and policies ● Developing and consolidating training and skills-building resources accessible to all employees ● More extensive training for specific use cases Workforce Readiness ● Gathering feedback and data on use cases, tools, readiness ● Identify, assess, and prioritize high-value use cases, processes, work flows ● Identify potentially …
Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program Intro • Launched as a product of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, Division F, Title III, also known as the Digital Equity Act. • This is the third grant opportunity funded by this bill, which has a total allocation of $2.75 billion, administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). o $60 million – State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program o $1.44 billion - State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program o WE ARE HERE: $1.25 billion – Competitive Grant Program NTIA Grant Funding Objectives 1. Develop and implement digital inclusion activities that benefit one or more of the Covered Populations; 2. Facilitate the adoption of broadband by the Covered Populations in order to provide 3. educational and employment opportunities; Implement training programs for the Covered Populations that cover basic, advanced, and applied skills; Implement workforce development programs; 4. 5. Make available equipment, instrumentation, networking capability, hardware and software, or digital network technology for broadband services to Covered Populations at low or no cost; 6. Construct, upgrade, expand, or operate new or existing public access computing centers for Covered Populations through community anchor institutions;Collaborative Strategies Covered Individuals: 1. Individuals who live in covered households; 2. Aging individuals; 3. Incarcerated individuals (as defined by the State or Territory), other than individuals who are incarcerated in a Federal correctional facility; 4. Veterans; 5. Individuals with disabilities; 6. Individuals with a language barrier, including individuals who— a. Are English learners; and b. Have low levels of literacy; 7. Individuals who are members of a racial or ethnic minority group; and 8. Individuals who primarily reside in a rural area. Eligibility to Apply 1. A political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality of a State, including an agency of a State that is responsible for administering or supervising adult education and literacy activities, or for providing public housing, in the State. 2. An Indian Tribe, an Alaska Native entity, or a Native Hawaiian organization (“Native Entity”). 3. A foundation, corporation, institution, or association that is – a. a not-for-profit entity; and b. not a school. 4. A community anchor institution. 5. A local educational agency. 6. An entity that carries out a workforce development program. 7. A partnership between any of the entities described in paragraphs (1) through (6). Applying entity must not be a current or past administrating entity for State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program or …
