2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force (BEATF) REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, January 12, 2026 The 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force convened in a Regular meeting on Monday January 12, 2026, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Hager called the 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Mary Hager, Chair Frances Jordan, Vice Chair Ana Aguirre Charles Curry Richard DePalma JC Dwyer Robert Fiedler Noelita Lugo Garry Merritt Luke Metzger Ben Suddaby David Sullivan Heyden Walker Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Donald Jackson Kenneth Standley Rachel Stone Kaiba White 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • Mikey Goralnik- Spoke to the Task Force about the Lower Colorado River Trail. • • Julie Fisher- Spoke to the Task Force about the East Trail Expansion. Joanna Wolaver- Spoke to the Task Force about the trail expansion for Travis County and City of Austin. • Mike Cannatti- Spoke to the Task Force regarding Trail and Shoreline Projects. • Adam Greenfield – Spoke to the Task Force advocating for active transportation funding. • Josh Goldenburg – Spoke to the Task Force about having safer streets and active mobility infrastructure. • Brandon Niday- Spoke to the Task Force for fully funding Austin Core Transportation Plan, Congress Ave redesign and transportation choice as bond priorities. • Cutter Gonzalez- Spoke to the Task Force to support Congress Ave redesign and would like to see the bond framed as opportunity to build a resilient, inclusive city. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force REGULAR MEETING on December 15, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of (12/15/2025) were approved on MEMBER Suddaby’s motion, MEMBER Sullivans second on a (15-0) vote. Members Stone and White off the dais, Members Cannon, Conley, Hendricks, Miller and Smith absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of Discussion of the upcoming Community Engagement Plan led by Austin Communications and Engagement Department. Austin Communications and Engagement Department led a discussion on the upcoming engagement plan. Tentative dates and times were reviewed for surveys, survey results, open houses, and potential locations. 3. 4. Discussion of Initial Draft Recommendation. Item postponed. Presentation of Carbon Neutral Bond Package by Member Luke Metzger. Member Luke Metzger presented a draft showing $675M bond can be carbon-neutral by pairing high-emission projects with open space and active transportation 2 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026, AT 6:30 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1407 301 W 2ND ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Ryan Sperling at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS : Commissioner Appointment Kitty McLeod, Vice Chair (she/they) District 1 Commissioner Mariana Krueger (she/her) KC Coyne, Chair (they/them) Steven Rivas (he/him) Brigitte Bandit (they/she) Jerry Joe Benson (he/him) Asher Knutson (he/him) J. Scott Neal (he/him) Garry Brown District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 Appointment District 9 District 10 VACANT Rocío Fierro-Pérez (she/her/ella) Mayor Morgan Davis (he/him) VACANT VACANT VACANT Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission special called meeting on December 8, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Discussion regarding the commission’s goals over the next year, activity and expectations for working groups, and attendance needs related to quorum. Discussion regarding the City’s response to the commission’s recommendation to televise LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission meetings. Update on the progress of a historical marker on 4th and Colorado street. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 5. Report from the Stakeholder Commissioner Nomination Working Group regarding its proposed nominations for vacant stakeholder commissioner seats. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. Nominate stakeholder commissioners to fill the vacant stakeholder seats on the commission. Conduct officer elections for Secretary. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 8. 9. Update from Budget Working Group regarding its FY 2026-27 Budget proposals. Update from Community Safety Working Group regarding the planned schedule of presenters at commission meetings. 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 …
MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION January 12, 2026 ▪ 6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS/SHUDDE FATH CONFERENCE ROOM 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Electric Utility Commission maybe participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak remotely, contact Nici Huff, at Nici.Huff@AustinEnergy.com or via phone at 512-972-8621. Members: Dave Tuttle, Chair Kaiba White, Vice Chair Raul Alvarez Lauren Bellomy CALL TO ORDER Cesar Benavides Jonathon Blackburn Al Braden Chris Gillett AGENDA Chris Kirksey Cyrus Reed Joshua Rhodes PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular Called Meeting on November 10, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for customer satisfaction and benchmarking studies for residential and business utility customers for Austin Energy with J.D. Power, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,100,000. Funding: $320,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 3. Recommend approval authorizing an amendment to the contracts for engineering services for the Austin Energy Staff Augmentation, Engineering, and Related Engineering Services for Electric Systems and Technical Services Rotation List with HDR Engineering Inc. and Allegis Group Holdings, Inc. to increase the amount by $15,000,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $85,875,000. Funding: Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. 4. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for construction services for the Austin Parks and Recreation Duct Bank Civil Work project for Austin Energy with HB Trenchless LLC, in the amount of $6,643,136 plus a $664,314 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,307,450. Funding: $7,307,450 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. 5. Recommend approval authorizing an amendment to a contract for …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for advanced utility control systems professional services for Austin Energy with Freeit Data Solutions Inc. for an initial term of one year with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $750,000. Funding: $100,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $100,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Multiple contractors within this cooperative purchasing program were reviewed for these services. The Financial Services Department and Austin Energy have determined this contractor best meets the needs of Austin Energy to provide these services required for the City. 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 goals established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 12, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide a broad range of specialized technical support services including day-to-day trouble shooting, compliance, and operational support for the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Energy Management System (SCADA/EMS). The ADMS is a critical utility platform that improves distribution system reliability to enhance customer service while reducing operating costs, and provides an automated, integrated solution for system operators to proactively manage the Austin Energy network. The SCADA/EMS is a mission-critical system essential for safely and reliably operating and managing the utility’s transmission and distribution systems, and addressing needs for compliance with North American Energy Reliability Corporation and Critical Infrastructure Protections. This contract will replace an existing contract which expires on March 11, 2026. The requested authorization amount was determined using departmental estimates based on historical spend and anticipated future usage. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these services. Item 10 The Texas Department of Information Resources is a cooperative purchasing association recognized under Texas procurement statutes. Cooperative associations, themselves or using …
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20260112-012 January 12, 2026 Subject: Recommendation regarding consideration of gas peaker units for Austin Energy Motioned By: Seconded By: Recommendation The Electric Utility Commission recommends to the City Council that no action be taken regarding the purchase or commitment to purchase any natural gas peaking generators before the process committed to in the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035 has been fully completed, including: 1. A full review of the results of the forthcoming all-resources RFP at the Electric Utility Commission and City Council to consider all alternatives for both generation and energy management within the Austin load zone - including transmission upgrades - that could identify the best alternatives to employ. 2. Austin Energy conduct a feasibility analysis and present the detailed results to the Electric Utility Commission and City Council. 3. The process includes robust community engagement with potential evening meetings to solicit feedback on possible sites for any possible additional gas peakers. The analysis of the alternatives shall include, but not be limited to, 1. Economic modeling of the most viable alternatives over a ten-year timeline. 2. Modeling of the carbon emissions and other air pollution emission of each of the options. 3. Analysis of important changes in the ERCOT market since the 2023 and 2024 Generation Plan modeling, including, approval of the 765 KV grid backbone, Real- Time Co-Optimization Plus Batteries (RTC+B), other completed and planned transmission upgrades, energy storage deployment in ERCOT, additional loads on the system, volatility, and regulations that could affect Austin Energy’s load zone requirements from 2025 to 2035. 1 of 2 Item 12 4. Review and analysis of the Austin Energy utility scale batteries to be installed by 2027 as to their effectiveness in providing significant in-load zone power requirements currently provided by the existing 200 MWs of Decker peakers. 5. Engineering analysis of cost and timeline to transition the ERCOT black start capability from the Decker peakers to one or more peaker units at Sand Hill. Rationale: The world is visibly suffering the damaging effects of a heating climate, human caused by burning fossil fuels. The Paris Climate agreement established a goal of limiting global temperature increase to a maximum rise of 1.5 degrees C. That amount of warming is already being reached in just ten years and continues heating on a dangerous trajectory. Mayor Watson attended the COP30 Conference in Belem, …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for customer satisfaction and benchmarking studies for residential and business utility customers for Austin Energy with J.D. Power, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,100,000. Funding: $320,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $320,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. 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. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 12, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide continued customer satisfaction and annual benchmarking studies from 2025 through 2030 for both residential and business utility customers for Austin Energy. The studies include industry benchmarking surveys and utility market research which compile customer satisfaction data from a scoring index. J.D. Power retains exclusive ownership of its proprietary Customer Satisfaction Index model, along with all related surveys, reports, data, deliverables, platforms, and software developed through its utility benchmarking studies. Access to and use of the J.D. Power electric utility benchmarking studies and associated intellectual property require a formal licensing agreement. This proprietary model offers a comprehensive view of customer attitudes, behaviors, and preferences through six factors: Billing and Payments, Customer Service, Power and Reliability, Price, Corporate Citizenship, and Communication, enabling Austin Energy to strategically identify and implement initiatives that enhance customer satisfaction. Without this contract, Austin Energy would not have the ability to continue benchmarking and measure customer satisfaction through the six factors captured through J.D. Power’s surveys. Item 2 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 $440,000 $220,000 $220,000 $220,000 $1,100,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage.
Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to the contracts for engineering services for the Austin Energy Staff Augmentation, Engineering, and Related Engineering Services for Electric Systems and Technical Services Rotation List with HDR Engineering Inc. and Allegis Group Holdings, Inc. to increase the amount by $15,000,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $85,875,000. Funding: Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Procurement Language: Contract Amendment. MBE / WBE: This amendment will be awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date for HDR Engineering is 5.17% MBE and 2.73% WBE. Current participation to date for Allegis Group Holdings, Inc., is 24.59% MBE and 11.35% WBE. Prior Council Action: December 12, 2024 - Council authorized negotiation and execution of amendment to the professional services agreement for additional authorization with two firms (HDR Engineering, Inc. and Allegis Group Holdings, Inc.) for the AE Staff Augmentation, Engineering, and Related Engineering Services for Electric System Engineering and Technical Services Rotation List. September 1, 2022 - Council authorized negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement for additional authorization with two firms ((HDR Engineering, Inc. and Allegis Group Holdings, Inc.), for the AE Staff Augmentation, Engineering, and Related Engineering Services for Electric System Engineering and Technical Services Rotation List. June 10, 2021 - Council approved a professional service agreement with one firm (Allegis Group Holdings, Inc.) for the AE Staff Augmentation, Engineering, and Related Engineering Services for Electric System Engineering and Technical Services Rotation List. March 4, 2021 - Council approved a professional service agreement with two firms (HDR Engineering, Inc. and Power Engineers, Inc.) for the AE Staff Augmentation, Engineering, and Related Engineering Services for the Electric System Engineering and Technical Services Rotation List. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 12, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission (EUC). Item 3 November 18, 2024 - Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission on a vote of 9-0 with Commissioner Kirksey off the dais and Commissioner Chapman absent. August 8, 2022 - Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission on …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for construction services for the Austin Parks and Recreation Duct Bank Civil Work project for Austin Energy with HB Trenchless LLC, in the amount of $6,643,136 plus a $664,314 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,307,450. Funding: $7,307,450 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1135 for these services. The solicitation was published on September 8, 2025, and closed on October 16, 2025. Of the four 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=14311 5>. 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 9.51% MBE and 2.45% WBE participation. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 12, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: Due to growth in the Austin downtown network area, Austin Energy (AE) recently completed construction of a third network substation in the Rainey neighborhood. The Rainey Street Substation at East Avenue and River Street allows AE to provide continued reliability to existing customers and support future growth. The Austin Parks and Recreation Duct Bank Civil Work project will enable AE to route circuits from the substation through parkland along the banks of Lady Bird Lake between Brazos Street and Trinity Street to the downtown network, ultimately allowing AE to serve network electrical loads south of the river. The project includes the construction of approximately 1,003 linear feet of electrical duct bank, new electrical manholes, tie-ins to existing electrical circuits, water and wastewater improvements, along with landscaping, sidewalk, and pavement restoration. Approximately 800 linear feet of duct bank will be installed via micro- tunneling at a depth …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued managed contact center communications and infrastructure solution for Austin Energy with Carahsoft Technology Corporation, to increase the amount by $10,000,000, and to extend the term by two years for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $21,750,000. Funding: $4,650,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining years of the contract is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $4,650,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Contract Amendment. MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2- 9A Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there was insufficient availability of MBE/WBE firms; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Prior Council Action: August 27, 2020 - Council approved a contract for managed contact center communications and infrastructure solution with Carahsoft Technology Corporation. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 12, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract is for the managed contact center communications and infrastructure solution for the Austin Utility Contact Center and Austin 3-1-1, managed by Austin Energy, and includes hosting, maintenance, and implementation services. This solution is a contact center and customer experience platform that supports voice and digital channel interactions, enabling the Utility Contact Center and Austin 3-1-1 to handle customer interactions through voice calls, interactive voice response, automatic call distribution, and digital channels. The solution is a subscription-based Software as a Service that replaced a legacy on-premise platform. Genesys, the solution provider, is discontinuing the version of the solution Austin Energy currently uses, with Item 5 no option to continue on this version beyond July 2026. The requested amendment will allow for migration to the newest version of the solution and includes all necessary services for the duration of the migration project. Contract Details: Contract Term Length of Term Contract Authorization Requested Additional Authorization Revised Total Authorization Initial Term Contract Amendment Contract Amendment …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued substation maintenance for Austin Energy with Primoris T&D Services, LLC, to increase the amount by $10,000,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $20,000,000. Funding: $10,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $10,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Procurement Language: Contract Amendment. MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2- 9C (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. Prior Council Action: September 1, 2022 - Council approved a contract for substation maintenance with Primoris T&D Services. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 12, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electrical Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract amendment is to provide continued specialized installation, maintenance, and repair services at Austin Energy substations. These services include the installation, testing, and inspection of generator breakers, switchgears, and circuit breakers. The contractor will provide onsite coordination with Austin Energy personnel for site access, transportation, work area space, utilities, and material storage. Austin Energy owns, develops, and maintains more than 74 substations throughout its service area and surrounding counties. An amendment to the contract is needed due to significant changes in system needs and project forecasts. Original estimates were based on the 2021 Capital Improvement Project forecast, which anticipated only one new substation and no substation expansion projects. However, updated estimates include seven new substations, four substation expansion projects, with the potential for four more projects. These were not in the original load demand projections but are necessary to support system growth and customer needs. These increased infrastructure requirements exceed the original contract plan, creating a need for additional funding through this amendment. Item 6 The additional funds will allow Austin Energy to hit key milestones and timelines regarding building these new substations and substation expansions. Contract Details: Contract Term Length of Term Contract Authorization Initial Term Proposed Amendment Total 5 years 5 years $10,000,000 $10,000,000 Requested Additional Authorization Revised Total Authorization $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $20,000,000 Note: …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for customer satisfaction market research for Austin Energy with Creative Consumer Research LLC, for an initial term of one year with up to four 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000. Funding: $200,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $200,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued a Request for Proposals solicitation RFP 1100 MTL3001 for these services. The solicitation was published on August 18, 2025, and closed on September 9, 2025. Of the five offers received, the proposal submitted by the recommended contractor represented best value to the City based on the solicitation’s evaluation criteria. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=142870 . 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. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 12, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide customer satisfaction studies and market research for Austin Energy. The studies will monitor the attitudes and perceptions of residential and commercial electric utility customers and provide insight into the programs and services they value. Market research will include customer satisfaction, program participation, low-income weatherization evaluations, focus groups and other citizen-focused research. The contractor will utilize data collection techniques such as telephone surveys, direct mail, focus groups, online panels, and in-person interviews. Item 7 This contract will replace an existing contract, expiring February 18, 2026. The requested authorization amount was determined using departmental estimates based on historical spend and anticipated future usage. An …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued repair, servicing, and water treatment parts for the plant demineralizer system and as needed rental of a temporary mobile demineralizer unit for Austin Energy with MPW Industrial Services Group Inc. d/b/a MPW Industrial Water Services Inc. to increase the amount by $500,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,150,720. Funding: $500,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $500,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Contract Amendment. MBE/WBE: This contract was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no certified M/WBEs; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Prior Council Action: July 20, 2023 - Council approved a contract for mobile demineralizer rental and water treatment parts with MPW Industrial Services Group Inc. d/b/a MPW Industrial Water Services Inc. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 12, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract provides as-needed rental of a mobile demineralizer, repairs, related parts and services necessary to keep high-pressure boilers and gas turbines operational during periods of high-water usage or when on-site high-purity water systems experience failures. In summer 2025, Sand Hill Energy Center experienced a high- purity water emergency that could have resulted in a forced outage. This contract allowed Austin Energy to quickly secure the necessary equipment and maintain 600 MW of generation, avoiding regulatory exposure and significant financial impact. Due to this unanticipated event, additional funding authorization is needed to continue the contract. The current demineralizer system is 22 years old and as a result, failures are occurring more frequently. The Item 8 requested amendment will ensure funding authorization to ensure continued access to mobile demineralizers, repairs, and related parts and services until the end of the contract in 2028. This contract is necessary …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for storm water ponds maintenance and repairs for Austin Energy with BPI-Bauerle Partners Inc., for an initial term of one year with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $970,000. Funding: $215,555 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $215,555 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 1100 CPG1003 for these services. The solicitation was issued on August 11, 2025 and closed on September 30, 2025. Of the three 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=142775 . 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. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 12, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide maintenance and repair services to storm water ponds maintained by Austin Energy. The contract will include preventative maintenance of vegetation control and debris removal as well as corrective maintenance on an as needed basis. These services protect water quality, help reduce flooding and minimize risk of damage to infrastructure in and around the area and are required to ensure storm water ponds operate in compliance with all local, state, and federal environmental criteria and regulations. This contract will replace an existing contract for storm water ponds maintenance and repairs. The new Item 9 contract will service seventeen sights, which is an increase of ten locations from …
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20260112-12 Revised January 12, 2026 Subject: Recommendation regarding consideration of gas peaker units for Austin Energy Motioned By: Seconded By: Recommendation: The Electric Utility Commission recommends to the City Council that the full process for evaluating carbon-free alternatives and engaging the community committed to in the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035 is conducted in a robust and transparent manner before any action is taken regarding the purchase or commitment to purchase any natural gas peaking generators. This includes: 1. A full review of the results of the all-resources RFP at the Electric Utility Commission and City Council to consider all alternatives for both generation and energy management within the Austin load zone that could avoid the need for gas peakers. 2. Commitment to the identified implementation process that must include feasibility, pre-development, development and construction phases. Each phase should include the presentation of detailed results to the City Council, including incorporation of City Council feedback and community input. 3. The process includes robust community engagement with potential evening meetings to solicit feedback on possible sites for any possible additional local resources, including gas peakers, if identified as necessary. 4. Continued analysis and work on projects that increase local transmission capacity to increase reliability, reduce congestion costs and bring more power into Austin Energy’s service area, including the reduction in the need to add local power generation. 1 of 3 Item 12 v2 The analysis of all the alternatives, including any potential gas peakers, shall include, but not be limited to, 1. Economic modeling of the most viable alternatives over a twenty five-year timeline. 2. Modeling of the carbon emissions and other air pollution emissions of each of the options. 3. Analysis of important changes in the ERCOT market and infrastructure since the 2023 and 2024 Generation Plan modeling, including, as appropriate, approval of the 765 KV grid backbone, implementation of Real-Time Co-Optimization Plus Batteries (RTC+B), other completed and planned transmission upgrades, solar and energy storage deployment in ERCOT, additional loads on the system, volatility, and regulations that could affect Austin Energy’s load zone requirements and potential costs from 2025 to 2035. 4. Review and analysis of the Austin Energy utility scale batteries to be installed by 2027 as to their effectiveness in providing significant in-load zone power requirements. 5. Capability of new resources to provide ERCOT black start capability that are …
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, January 12, 2026 ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, January 12, 2026 The Electric Utility Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Chair David Tuttle called the Electric Utility Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Commissioner Dave Tuttle, Chair; Commissioner Lauren Bellomy; Commissioner Cesar Benavides: Commissioner Al Braden: Commissioner Chris Gillett; Commissioner Chris Kirksey; and Commissioner Cyrus Reed. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Raul Alvarez; Commissioner Jonathon Blackburn; Commissioner Joshua Rhodes; and Commissioner Kaiba White, Vice Chair. Commissioners Absent: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • David Leuesque – eight questions regarding reliability • Jorge Viero – opposition of deposits for gas peakers • Jen Cregar – support of commission’s recommendation, item 12 • Matt Weldon – support of commission’s recommendation, item 12 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular Called Meeting on November 10, 2025. The motion approving the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission meeting on November 10, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Bellomy’s motion, Commissioner Braden’s second on a 10-0 vote with Commissioner Alvarez o(cid:431) the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for customer satisfaction and benchmarking studies for residential and business utility customers for Austin Energy with J.D. Power, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,100,000. Funding: $320,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, January 12, 2026 The motion to recommend approval authorizing a contract for customer satisfaction and benchmarking studies for residential and business utility customers for Austin Energy with J.D. Power, was recommended on Commissioner Reed’s motion, Commissioner Bellomy’s second on a 10-1 vote with Vice Chair White voting against. 3. Recommend approval authorizing an amendment to the contracts for engineering services for the Austin Energy Sta(cid:431) Augmentation, Engineering, and Related Engineering Services for Electric Systems and Technical Services Rotation List with HDR Engineering Inc. and Allegis Group Holdings, Inc. to increase the amount by $15,000,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $85,875,000. Funding: Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. The motion to recommend …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026, AT 5:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHELMINO DELCO DRIVE, AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy 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 Amanda Rohlich, (512) 974-1364, Amanda.Rohlich@austintexas.gov. CURRENT AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MEMBERS: Joi Chevalier, Chair Lisa Barden, Vice-Chair Andrea Abel Marissa Bell Beth Corbett Nitza Cuevas Hilda Gutiérrez Kacey Hanson Seanna Marceaux Erin McDonald Natalie Poulos Matt Simon Andrew Smith AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Board Member roll call and introduction of new and existing board members. 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 Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Regular Meeting on Monday, November 17, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Austin-Travis County Food Plan Implementation. Presentation by Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager, Austin Climate Action & Resilience and Yaira Robinson, Assistant Director of Environmental Programs, Travis County. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Report out from Joint Sustainability Committee on November 19, 2025. Discuss the Regional Food System Council Local Collaborative Coalition and opportunities to participate. Report out from the working group to expand access to nutritious foods through improvement to existing materials and resources and explore alternate or expanded hours for existing resources. Report out from the working group to participate in the USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) application for funding for conservation easements as a regional partnership. Report out from the working group to explore revenue generators such a sugar sweetened beverage tax, a surplus food donation requirement for events, and/or a percent conservation fund from all land purchases or new developments. Review Board Member Assignments. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. Discuss and take possible action on the Joint Sustainability Committee liaison appointment. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 10. Presentation from Austin Economic Development on Del Valle …
Austin-Travis County Food Plan ATCFPB January 2026 – Staff Update City of Austin Food Plan Updates Milan Urban Food Policy Pact North American Regional Gathering City of Austin ACAR will co-host the first ever North and Central American gathering in March 2026. We will be sharing more about how the Food Policy Board can be involved with this exciting event. City Staff Report Back to Council Regarding the Food Plan ● City staff provided another Memo to Council in November 2025 ● City staff will provide a next Memo in Spring 2026 Food Plan Implementation Collaborative Contract ● City and County staff developed an Interlocal Agreement to support a Food Plan implementation collaborative (Strategy 9.1) ● City staff released an RFP for support of an implementation collaborative. The RFP has closed and staff have evaluated the proposals and selected a consultant. ● The contract was approved on the December 11th City Council. ● Woollard Nichols Tores (WNT) was selected as the Consultant. Food Plan Implementation Convening ● First Food Plan Implementation Convening occurred on May 9th, 2025 ● Food Plan webinar occurred on August 7th, 2025 ● WNT will be presenting to the Food Policy Board in March 2026 ● Future Implementation work will be lead by WNT Food Plan - Relevant Budget Events ● The City has revised the FY26 budget (base & amendments) that was approved by Council in September. ● Austin Public Health had to cut existing social service contracts across the board by 10%. City of Austin 2026 Bond Travis County Food Plan Updates Navigating Processes + Update to Commissioners Court ● All six County member seats are up for (re)appointments. County members, please reach out to me if you need support! ● Working toward a Court item to ask Commissioners Court to extend County terms from 2 to 4 years ● Working toward a Food Plan implementation update for Commissioners Court Thank You! www.austintexas.gov/food /austinsustainability
Austin Public Health WIC:Recent Participation Trends Our Concerns: Downward trends are expected from October from December, due to theholidays. Clinics have reduced hours and clients may travel for theholidays and miss appointments.2025, however, the loss of participants was more than double the typicaldecrease we usually see.We are unsure of the root cause. We are continuing to post on socialmedia, sending reminder text messages for redemption, and following upwith community partner referrals3 Ensuring all categorically eligible citizens are being referred to WIC to screen for program eligibility Call to Action:
AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 12, 2026 AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026 The Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board (ATCFPB) convened on Monday, January 12, at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1406, Austin, TX 78752. Board Members in Attendance: Joi Chevalier - Chair, Lisa Barden - Vice-Chair, Andrea Abel, Marissa Bell, Beth Corbett, Nitza Cuevas, Hilda Gutiérrez, Kacey Hanson, Seanna Marceaux, Erin McDonald, Natalie Poulos, Matt Simon, Andrew Smith Board Members Absent: None Staff in Attendance: Edwin Marty (City of Austin - remote), Angela Baucom (City of Austin), Amanda Rohlich (City of Austin), Yaira Robinson (Travis County) CALL TO ORDER Joi Chevalier called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kelly Nichols – APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Board Member Andy Smith motioned to approve the meeting minutes from the Regular Meeting on November 17, 2025, with Marissa Bell seconding the motion. Minutes passed on a 13-0. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Austin-Travis County Food Plan Implementation. Presentation by Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager, Austin Climate Action & Resilience and Yaira Robinson, Assistant Director of Environmental Programs, Travis County (see back-up materials for presentation). DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Report out from Joint Sustainability Committee on November 19, 2025. Presented recommendation to support farmland acquisition and preservation to the JSC and it was approved with one minor clarification of language. There were other presentations and discussion regarding solar on City facilities, Commercial Landscape Survey, and Austin Resource Recovery Fleet Electrification. AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 12, 2026 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Discuss the Regional Food System Council Local Collaborative Coalition and opportunities to participate. Report out from the working group to expand access to nutritious foods through improvement to existing materials and resources and explore alternate or expanded hours for existing resources. Meeting on Friday to determine meeting cadence and SPOC to serve in Hilda’s absence. Report out from the working group to participate in the USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) application for funding for conservation easements as a regional partnership. Took presentation to Bond Election Advisory Task Force working group for potential inclusion in bond election. They wanted to know details about implementation. Report out from the working group to explore revenue generators such a sugar sweetened beverage tax, a surplus food donation requirement for events, …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Animal Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nekaybaw Watson at nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Dr. Paige Nilson, Chair, D4 Koby Ahmed, Mayor Ryan Clinton, Travis County Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Jennifer Daniel, D6 Erin Ferguson, D8 Ann Linder, Vice Chair, D3 Whitney Holt, D5 Sarah Huddleston, D9 David Loignon, D10 Nancy Nemer, Travis County Jo Anne Norton, Parliamentarian, D7 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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 Animal Advisory Commission Regular meeting on December 8, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports. Presentation by Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation from Stephanie Bilbro, Director of Operations, Austin Pets Alive! regarding the quarterly reports and an update on the Barn Cats Program. 4. Final update on the recruitment process for the Austin Animal Services Director by Susana Carbajal, Assistant City Manager. DICUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a list of legislative priorities to be supported by recommendations for the upcoming legislative session. 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 email or call Nekaybaw Watson at Austin City Clerk’s Office, at nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov or 512-974- 2562 to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Animal Advisory Commission, please contact Nekaybaw Watson at nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2562.
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 12.08.2025 ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025 The Animal Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Austin City Hall 301 W 2nd Street, Room 1101 Austin, Texas. Chair Nilson called the Animal Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Dr. Paige Nilson, Chair, D4 Jennifer Daniel, D6 Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Erin Ferguson, D8 Jo Anne Norton, D7 Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ann Linder, Vice Chair, D3 Koby Ahmed, Mayor Ryan Clinton, Travis County Whitney Holt, D5 Sarah Huddleston, D9 Nancy Nemer, Travis County Jo Anne Norton, Parliamentarian, D7 Commissioners Absent: David Loignon, D10 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Robyn Katz Gonzales- State of Animals in Austin Beverly Luna- General Animal Issues and Emergency Services Andrea Greig-Shelter Procedures Rochelle Vickery- Happy Holidays and Good Fix Julie Oliver- Unjust Termination Pia Phillips- Meeting Procedures Pat Valls Trelles- History of No Kill in Austin 1 ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 12.08.2025 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission regular meeting on November 10, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of November 10, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Norton’s motion, Commissioner Dulzaides’ second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Clinton abstained. Commissioner Holt was off the dais. Commissioner Loignon was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports. Presentation by Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. The presentation was made by Jason Garza, Deputy Director of Animal Services, Austin Animal Services and Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Update on the recruitment process for the Austin Animal Services Director. Presentation by Rodney Crain, Senior Consultant, MGT. Presentation was made by Rodney Crain, Senior Consultant, MGT. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Will be emailed to staff liaison. The motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:48 p.m. was approved on Commissioner Daniel’s motion, Commissioner Dulzaides’ second without objection. The minutes were approved at the DATE meeting on BOARD MEMBER’s motion, BOARD MEMBER second on a (vote count). 2 ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 12.08.2025 3
Fiscal Year 2026 December 2025 § 3-1-27 - Reporting by Animal Shelter (1) Number of impounded animals December 2025 (FY26) saw 627 domestic animals impounded at AAS. There was an 8.87% decrease from November 2025 which brought in 688 domestic animals the shelter. to number This the categories of wildlife, bird (wildlife), opossums, and reptile (wildlife). excludes (2) Number of animals euthanized a description of the animal, including age, species, and size, and the reason for euthanasia Species Primary Breed Owl Domestic Shorthair American Shorthair Reason Injured Injured Injured Bird (wildlife) Cat Cat Cat Cat Cat Cat Cat Cat Cat Cat Cat Cat Dog Dog Dog Dog Dog Dog Dog Dog Dog Dog Dog Kitten Kitten Kitten Kitten Kitten Domestic Shorthair Neurological Domestic Shorthair Neurological Domestic Shorthair Su(cid:431)ering Domestic Shorthair Su(cid:431)ering Domestic Medium Hair Su(cid:431)ering Domestic Shorthair Su(cid:431)ering Domestic Shorthair Su(cid:431)ering Domestic Shorthair Su(cid:431)ering Domestic Shorthair Su(cid:431)ering Domestic Medium Hair Toxicity American Pit Bull Terrier DB4 Bite Golden Retriever DB4 Bite American Pit Bull Terrier Court Order Border Collie Court Order American Pit Bull Terrier Court Order American Pit Bull Terrier Court Order Labrador Retriever English Bulldog Poodle - Miniature Dachshund Su(cid:431)ering Su(cid:431)ering Su(cid:431)ering Su(cid:431)ering Chihuahua - Smooth Trauma Domestic Shorthair Domestic Shorthair Agonal Agonal Domestic Shorthair Su(cid:431)ering Domestic Shorthair Su(cid:431)ering Domestic Shorthair Su(cid:431)ering Wildlife Bat - Little Brown Myotis Rabies Risk Wildlife Fox - Grey Rabies Risk Wildlife Bat - Unspecified Rabies Risk Wildlife Raccoon Rabies Risk Wildlife Bat - Little Brown Myotis Rabies Risk Wildlife Bat - Little Brown Myotis Rabies Risk Wildlife Raccoon Wildlife Raccoon Rabies Risk Rabies Risk Wildlife Bat - Unspecified Rabies Risk Wildlife Skunk - Striped Su(cid:431)ering Puppy Chihuahua - Smooth Su(cid:431)ering (3) Live-release rate for non-wildlife animals December 2025 (FY26) saw a for live-release of domestic 94.98%. rate animals This means that of all outcomes for the month of December, 94.98% were positive and involved rescue adoption, transfer, return-to-owner, etc. (4) Animals adopted December 2025 (FY26) saw a slight dog adoptions after December 12th. decrease in to is due temporary the This emergency implementation of procedures during the Canine Pneumovirus outbreak at Austin Animal Services. (5) Animals returned to owner December 2025 (FY26) saw 68 animals reclaimed. Animal Protection O(cid:431)icers (APOs) returned 22 animals to their owners in the field. (6) Animals in foster care in the month and on day of reporting 301 di(cid:431)erent people/families fostered. As of January 8, there are …
Barn Cat Program APA! Barn Cat Program Overview APA!’s Barn Cat Program provides Travis County’s only consistent live outcome for a specific group of cats who cannot be adopted or safely returned outdoors. These cats are typically truly feral or unsocialized—they avoid human interaction, may be fearful or aggressive in indoor settings, and do not thrive in indoor home environments. Many are not eligible for TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) or SNR (Shelter-Neuter-Return) including: ● ● Zoning restrictions (e.g., high-density housing, highways) Lack of a safe return location When return or adoption aren’t viable options. APA!’s program offers a lifesaving, humane alternative by placing these cats in: ● Outdoor homes (barns, sheds, warehouses, etc.) ● With daily food, water, and shelter ● After a 2–4 week acclimation period and with adopter vetting and education Why this program exists The problem we’re solving • A small subset of cats entering Austin Animal Services and other shelters are not safe or appropriate for traditional indoor adoption (e.g., truly feral/fearful). • When TNR or SNR is not viable, these cats have no other live outcome. • Barn cat placement is a humane, managed alternative: it saves lives while reducing pressure on shelter housing and behavior resources. How this fits with community cat strategies ● ● ● ● ● Return is preferred whenever possible; barn placement is used when return is not feasible. Placements are screened and supported—this is not “release and hope.” Provides a humane outcome for cats who would otherwise be at high risk of euthanasia. Creates managed placements with caretaker responsibility (daily care + shelter). Relieves pressure on shelter space and behavior resources by moving the right population that is least likely to succeed as indoor pets. Barn Cat Eligibility “Barn” can include • Barns, sheds, stables • Warehouses / businesses • Workshops / garages • Other safe, ventilated enclosures Minimum eligibility (must meet all) This is not • Apparently healthy • Not declawed • History of living outside • Not a candidate for return • Dumping cats outside • A substitute for TNR/Return when return is possible • A placement for cats who can thrive as indoor pets Safeguards: how we minimize risk Medical + identification Home screening Acclimation + follow-up • Spay/neuter • Vaccines • Microchip • Parasite prevention • Ear-tipped • Caretaker commits to daily food + water • Safe shelter structure (barn/shed/etc.) • Avoid high-risk placements near busy roads • …
Outcome vs. Intake FY 26 Information is from October 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025 Intake Year (fiscal) Dog totals Cat totals Totals Outcome Year (fiscal) Dog totals Cat totals Totals Difference of outcomes - intakes Dog totals Cat totals Totals Cats - Outcomes Adoption RTO/RTO Adopt Transfer Euthanasia Died Missing SNR (former SCRP) Total Dog - Outcomes Adoption RTO/RTO Adopt Transfer Euthanasia Died Missing Total 2026 966 1323 2289 2026 922 1335 2257 2026 -44 12 -32 2026 809 59 196 74 35 2 160 1335 2026 410 173 289 37 12 1 922
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2026, AT 5:30PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities 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 Nekaybaw Watson, Nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov, 512-974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Conor Kelly, Chair Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Gabriel Arellano Lisa Chang DeLawnia Comer-HaGans CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Audrea Diaz Mickey Fetonte Lynn Murphy Elizabeth Slade Kristen Vassallo 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 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on December 12, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding budget priorities from past budget cycles and new budget priorities. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Approve a list of legislative priorities for the federal and state government. Update membership for Budget Working Group. (Current members: Chair Kelly, Commissioners Chang and Vassallo) 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 Nekaybaw Watson or nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. Austin City Clerk’s Office, 512-974-2562 at at For more information on the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities, please contact Nekaybaw Watson at nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov.
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular meeting on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 301 W 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Kelly called the Commission on Immigrant Affairs meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Conor Kelly, Chair Gabriel Arellano Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Lisa Chang Audrea Diaz Mickey Fetonte Elizabeth Slade Kristen Vassallo Commissioners Absent: Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Delawnia Comer-HaGans Lynn Murphy PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Regular Meeting on November 14, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes of the November 14, 2025, regular meeting of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities was approved on Chair Kelly’s motion, 1 Commissioner Chang’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Vassallo was off the dais. Vice Chair Meyer and Commissioners Comer-HaGans and Murphy were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Gary Aaron, Senior Business Process Consultant, Austin Equity and Inclusion regarding Mapping Opportunity and identifying disparities across different Austin communities. Presentation was provided by Gary Aaron, Senior Business Process Consultant, Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion regarding Mapping Opportunity and identifying dipartites across different Austin communities. 3. Discussion regarding event mobility accessibility for Texas Tribune Festival and Trail of Lights. Discussion was postponed for the February meeting without objection. 4. Discussion regarding the identification of legislative agenda priorities to share with Austin Government Relations as they prepare for the next Texas and federal congressional sessions. Discussion was postponed until the next meeting without objection. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the addition of new members to the AWEbility Festival Working Group. The motion to approve the addition of Nina Centeno, Amanda Tuitt, and Scott Keller were approved on Commissioner Arellano’s motion, Chair Kelly’s second on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Meyer and Commissioners Comer-HaGans and Murphy were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned without objection at 6:00 p.m. on Chair Kelly’s motion, Commissioner Arellano’s second. Vice Chair Meyer and Commissioners Comer-HaGans and Murphy were absent. 2
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2026 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular meeting on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 301 W 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Kelly called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Conor Kelly, Chair Mickey Fetonte Lynn Murphy Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Gabriel Arellano Lisa Chang Kristen Vassallo Commissioners Absent: Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Delawnia Comer-HaGans Audrea Diaz Elizabeth Slade PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Regular Meeting on December 12, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes of the December 12, 2025, regular meeting of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities was approved on Chair Kelly’s motion, 1 Commissioner Vassallo’s second on a 6-0 vote. Vice Chair Meyer and Commissioners Comer-HaGans, Diaz, and Slade were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding budget priorities from past budget cycles and new budget priorities. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve a list of legislative priorities for the federal and state government. Discussed. 4. Update membership for Budget Working Group. (Current members: Chair Kelly, Commissioners Chang and Vassallo.) Withdrawn. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Set a discussion item about Bob Kafka, Co-Founder of ADAPT. Approve Budget Recommendations Joint Inclusion Commission representative update about budget recommendations the commission should consider Invite and ADA representative to speak with the commission about programmatic updates from 2025. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned without objection at 5:48 pm on Chair Kelly’s motion, Commissioner Vassallo’s second. Vice Chair Meyer and Commissioners Comer-HaGans, Diaz, and Slade were absent. The minutes of the January 9, 2026, regular meeting of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities were approved during the February 13, 2026 regular meeting of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities on Chair Kelly’s motion, Commissioner Vassallo’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Chang was off the dais. Commissioner Fetonte was absent. 2
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2026, AT 3:00 P.M. CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the College Student 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 Abrianna Citta, 210-232-4773, abrianna.citta01@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Andrew Lyon, Chair, Austin Community College Elisha Mac Gregor, Austin Community College Sage Zuniga, Austin Community Colleg Mekides Guta, Concordia University Lorian Lopez, Concordia University Aidyn Ogle, Concordia University Aidan Cournoyer, University of Texas at Austin Carson Domey, University of Texas at Austin Kritika Ramesh, University of Texas at Austin Caleb Brizuela, Vice Chair, Huston-Tillotson University Camila Colin, St. Edward’s University Caroline Schilling, St. Edward’s University 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 College Student Commission Regular meeting on December 12th, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Central Texas Food Bank regarding the College Food Access Program. Presentation by Emily Larsen and Anurita Mittra. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 3. 4. 5. Update from TRANSPORTATION working group on their priorities. Update from MENTAL HEALTH working group on their priorities. Update from HOUSING working group on their priorities. 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 Dr. Chiquita Eugene at the Youth Initiatives Office, at chiquita.eugene@austintexas.gov or (512-972- 5003) to request service or for additional information. For more information on the College Student Commission, please contact Dr. Chiquita Eugene at (512-972-5003).
COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 12, DECEMBER, 2025 The College Student Commission convened in a regular meeting on 12, December, 2025 at 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 in Austin, Texas. Chair Lyon called the College Student Commission Meeting to order at 3:17 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Andrw Lyon, Aidan Cournoyer Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely:, Caleb Brizuela, Camila Colin, Carson Domey, Elisha Mac Gregor, Aidan Ogle, Kritika Ramesh PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The motion to approve the minutes of the COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION SPECIAL CALL MEETING on NOVEMBER 25th , 2025, was approved on Commissioner Cournoyer’s motion, Commissioner Mac Gregor’s second on a 8-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding rental housing fee transparency was given by Chase Bryan, Austin Housing. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion on potential future presentations by Austin Planning and CapMetro— presentations were requested. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 4. Update from TRANSPORTATION working group on their priorities. Update by Chair Lyon. Update from MENTAL HEALTH working group on their priorities. Update from Chair Lyon. Update from HOUSING working group on their priorities. Update from Chair Lyon. 5. 6. 1 WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 7. None FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 8. None Chair Lyon adjourned the meeting at 4:10 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the December 12, 2025, meeting on Commissioner Cournoyer motion, Commissioner Mac Gregor’s second on a 8-0 vote. 2
Central Texas Food Bank Update College Student Commission Meeting January 9, 2026 CTFB | About Central Texas Food Bank Who We Are • We are the largest hunger-relief organization in Central Texas and only member food bank of Feeding Texas and Feeding America in the area. • Founded in 1981, CTFB provides food and grocery products through a network of nearly 250 nonprofit community partners and direct- service programs, serving about 93,000 people every week. • Headquartered in Austin, CTFB serves 21 counties in Central Texas. CTFB | College Student Commission 01.09.26 Food Insecurity Trends Central Texas Food Insecurity Trends 800,000 18.2% 16.4% 600,000 n o l i t a u p o P d n a s e t a R y t i r u c e s n I d o o F 19.0% 18.0% 17.0% 16.0% 15.0% 14.0% 13.0% 12.0% 11.0% 10.0% 14.0% 14.3% 437,158 458,497 612,472 537,696 400,000 200,000 0 2022 Food Insecure Population 437,158 Food Insecurity Rate 14.0% 2023 458,497 14.3% 2024 537,696 16.4% 2025 612,472 18.2% CTFB | About Central Texas Food Bank Our Programmatic Approach We believe every Central Texan should have equitable access to nutritious food. This can be done one of two ways: • Provide immediate access to nutritious food. • Provide the resources necessary for all Central Texans to access food on their own. CTFB | Our Programs + Services At-a-Glance Families Home Delivery Mobile Pantries 250+ Partner Agencies Children Afterschool + Summer Meals School + College Pantries Older Adults Monthly Food Boxes Health + Wellness Nutrition + Garden Education Food Prescriptions Pantries Empowerment Workforce Training State Benefits Assistance Employment Resources Program Overview CTFB | College Student Commission 01.09.26 College Food Access Program The College Food Access Program was developed by Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) to address food insecurity among college students across our 21-county service area. CTFB has scaled this program to 13 campuses across four counties. Through strong campus partnerships and student-led initiatives, the program provides targeted equipment support, food resources, technical assistance, and mentorship to establish and sustain low-barrier, stigma-free food access on college campuses. CTFB | College Student Commission 01.09.26 College Food Access Program in Austin/Travis County CTFB partners with five colleges/universities here in Travis County to deliver equitable, sustainable hunger-relief services tailored to each campus’s needs • Austin Community College (East View, Highland and Riverside) • Concordia University • • University of Texas …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7th, 2026, AT 2:30 P.M. CITY HALL, BOARD & COMMISSION ROOM, ROOM 1101 301 W. 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the [Commission Name] 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 remotely, contact Daniela Romero, participation by daniela.romero@austintexas.gov or Juanita Jackson at Juanita.jackson@austintexas.gov. telephone. To to speak register CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS OR COMMISSIONERS: Natalie Poindexter, Chair Enrique Lin Shiao, Vice Chair Jawad Ali Chris Crookham Cara Dahlhausen Jacob Whitty Martha Lujan William Rice Larry Wallace, Jr. EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Adrienne Sturrup, Director, Austin Public Health Dr. Desmar Walkes, Austin/Travis County Public Health Authority Ana Almaguel, Division Director, Travis County Health & Human Services Perla Cavazos, Deputy Administrator, Central Health AGENDA CALL 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 Public Health Commission Regular Meeting on November 5th, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Receive updates from commissioners on assigned action items. Discuss revised Harm Reduction Outreach Expansion recommendation. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. Discuss and approve goals for the 2026 fiscal year. Discuss and approve the 2026 annual schedule of the Public Health Commission. 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 contact Daniela Romero at Austin Public Health, at daniela.romero@austintexas.gov, or Juanita Jackson at Juanita.jackson@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Public Health Commission, please contact Daniela Romero at daniela.romero@austintexas.gov or Juanita Jackson at Juanita.jackson@austintexas.gov.
