Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for construction services for the District Cooling Plant No.1 Condenser Water System Replacement with Flintco LLC, in the amount of $24,850,775 plus a $2,485,078 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $27,335,853. Funding: $27,335,853 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Item 3 ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued a Competitive Sealed Proposal solicitation CSP 6100 CLMB347 for these services. The solicitation was published on April 13, 2026, and closed on June 22, 2026. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of offer 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=142713. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through the achievements of Good Faith Efforts with 4.00% MBE and 22.35% 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: September 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: District Cooling Plant No.1 (DCP1) is one of three district cooling plants which collectively provide chilled water service to over fifty downtown customers including hotels and office buildings via the underground chilled water distribution system. The aging cooling towers at Austin Energy’s DCP1 were placed in service in 1999 and are approaching the end of manufacturer’s recommended service life of 20 to 30 years. The piping and fittings are showing deterioration, creating a risk for leaks and system failures. Additionally, control valves are failing more frequently, causing unplanned maintenance, downtime, and costs associated with repairs. This project will replace aging and degrading condenser water system at DCP1. Major elements of the scope of work include replacement of cooling towers, condenser water pumps, piping, controls and structural repairs. The new condenser water system will have an expected lifespan of 30 years and improve the system’s performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Due to the potential for unforeseen conditions of the aging …
Item 4 Posting Language ..Title Authorize two contracts for 19 percent aqueous ammonia, required for the catalytic reduction systems to operate properly, for Austin Energy with Baker Services, Inc. and GC3 Specialty Chemicals Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,210,000. Funding: $20,167 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. $242,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 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 $20,167 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. $242,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 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 AGM1006 for these goods and services. The solicitation was published on May 11, 2026, and closed on June 9, 2026. Of the seven offers received, the recommended contractors submitted the lowest responsive offers. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids rece ived, 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=143951 . MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. 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 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide bulk aqueous ammonia for Sand Hill Energy Center on an as-needed basis. Aqueous ammonia is used to reduce nitrous oxide emissions by converting it to nitrogen and water. Aqueous ammonia is required for the catalytic reduction systems to operate properly. These new contracts will replace the existing contract, which expires August 24, 2027, but is being resolicited early because Austin Energy expects to exhaust the contract's …
Item 5 Posting Language ..Title Authorize five contracts for distribution electrical services for Austin Energy with Gridco, Inc., MasTec North America, Inc., Pike Corporation d/b/a Pike Electric LLC or Power Contracting LLC, Renegade Group, LLC d/b/a Renegade Well Services, LLC or Renegade Well Services, and Southeast Power Corporation, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $200,000,000, divided among the contracts. Funding: $80,000,000 is available in the Capital 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 $80,000,000 is available in the Capital 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 LLM3007 for these services. The solicitation was published on March 30, 2026, and closed on May 12, 2026. Of the 13 offers received, the proposals submitted by the recommended contractors 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 at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=143796 . MBE/WBE: These contracts will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the combined MBE/WBE goal with 1.83% participation. 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: September 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide staff augmentation to support distribution electrical services for Austin Energy. It supplements Austin Energy’s workforce by supplying qualified contract labor, equipment, and resources necessary to perform critical utility operations. These resources support Austin Energy’s Electric Systems Resiliency Plan and Development Process initiatives and enhance readiness for emergency response. The scope of the contract has been expanded to address growing operational demands associated with third- party projects, grid hardening, and load growth. This additional support will help Austin Energy maintain Item 5 …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for generator rotor purchase and assembly for Austin Energy with WEG Electric Corp., in an amount not to exceed $1,750,000. Funding: $550,000 is available in the Capital Budget. $1,200,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Item 6 ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $550,000 is available in the Capital Budget. Funding in the amount of $1,200,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. 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: September 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract provides for the purchase of one complete, spare rotor assembly. Although Austin Energy is committed to using these units as little as possible, a spare rotor assembly will enable Austin Energy to increase reliability and availability during critical periods of peak power demand. The authorized repair facility for the Decker Creek Power Station, Pratt & Whitney FT4 generation units is in Massachusetts and the process to ship, repair and return a rotor takes minimally five months. Maintaining a fully assembled spare rotor will minimize repair downtime, maintain black-start capability, and strengthen reliability. WEG Electric Machinery is the original equipment manufacturer of the Pratt & Whitney FT4 and is the sole source of proprietary drawings, material specifications, dimensional tolerances, and design criteria required to manufacture the generator rotor assembly. Without this contract, Austin Energy would not have a spare rotor assembly on hand to respond quickly to a rotor failure.
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for fiber network services for Austin Energy with Logix Holding Company d/b/a Logix Fiber Networks, for an initial term of one year with up to one one-year extension option in an amount not to exceed $600,000. Funding: $25,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. $300,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Item 7 Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $25,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Energy. $300,000 is available the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Energy is designating this purchase as a Critical Business Need in accordance with Senate Bill 7, as adopted by the City as Resolution No. 040610-02. MBE/WBE: This contract is 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: September 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide Austin Energy with continued access to two critical fiber optic connections. The dedicated connections serve as the foundation for enterprise-wide systems, including telephony, internet access, and essential applications such as the Customer Care & Billing system and allow for redundancy in disaster recovery situations. The connections are vital to both internal operations and customer-facing services, and any disruption to this infrastructure would significantly impact billing processes, service reliability, compliance obligations, and customer experience. This two-year contract will ensure Austin Energy can rely on this infrastructure while concurrently preparing for a competitive solicitation. Without this contract, Austin Energy would lose connection to its off-site cloud systems, which support critical operations and services that directly affect customers. Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Length of Term 1 year 1 year Contract Authorization $300,000 $300,000 Total 2 years $600,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage. Item 7
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for emergency and non-emergency spill response, clean-up and restoration services for Austin Energy with Triumvirate Environmental Services, LLC for an initial term of two years with up to three additional one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000. Funding: $350,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Item 8 ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $350,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 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 DCM3046 for these services. The solicitation was published on April 13, 2026, and closed on May 28, 2026. Of the four 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 at: https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=14340. MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the service 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: September 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The purpose of this contract is to provide emergency and non-emergency response, clean-up and restoration services for both hazardous and non-hazardous oil and chemical spills. Response services include oil spills from electrical equipment (which may contain Polychlorinated Biphenyls ), hazardous materials spills, clean- up and restoration of contaminated areas, and other environmental project support tasks that require trained environmental technicians. This is replacing the current contract which expires on November 8, 2026. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these services. An evaluation team with expertise in this area evaluated the offers and scored Triumvirate Environmental Item …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued data acquisition and handling system technical emissions monitoring software support services for Austin Energy with CEMTEK Environmental, Inc./KVB Enertec, to increase the amount by $550,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $860,749. Funding: $550,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Item 9 ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $550,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Procurement Language: Contract Amendment. 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: September 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract is for maintenance and service, spare parts, and software support for the Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) equipment at Decker Creek Power Station and Sand Hill Energy Center. The CEMS includes analyzers used to measure stack emissions and related equipment, proprietary programmable logic controllers, and a proprietary data acquisition and handling system software platform. Units 5, 6, & 7 at Sand Hill Energy Center are in need of upgrades on the analyzers and controllers due to obsolete parts and software. The three units combine for total of 400 megawatts of generation with Unit 5 representing over 300MWs alone and lead times on parts have continued to increase. The Continuous Emissions System including analyzer operation and emissions recording and reporting are regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Environmental Protection Agency. Failure to have a working CEMS system in place can result in regulatory punitive measures including monetary penalties. Item 9 Contract Details: Contract Term Length of Term Contract Authorization Initial Term Contract Amendment Total 5 years 5 years $310,749 $310,749 Requested Additional Authorization Revised Total Authorization $500,000 $500,000 $310,749 $500,000 $810,749 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 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: Jules Maron, Chair, D3 Jo Anne Norton, Vice Chair, D7 Jennifer Daniel, Parliamentarian, D6 Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Erin Ferguson, D8 Whitney Holt, D5 Sarah Huddleston, D9 David Loignon, D10 Dr. Paige Nilson, D4 Sonal Patel, Travis County Nancy Nemer, Travis County Erin Van Landingham, D1 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 August 10, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports and dog breed labeling. Presentation by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services. DICUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Approve the creation of a working group exploring compliance with the Texas Health and Safety Chapter 8-23. Approve the creation of a working group to study the impact of and write recommendations to Council regarding Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) combo testing. 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 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 10, 2026 The Animal Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Maron called the Animal Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Jules Maron, Chair, D3 Jo Anne Norton, Vice Chair, D7 Jennifer Daniel, Parliamentarian, D6 Erin Van Landingham, D1 Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Koby Ahmed, Mayor Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Erin Ferguson, D8 David Loignon, D10 Nancy Nemer, Travis County Dr. Paige Nilson, D4 Commissioners Absent: Whitney Holt, D5 Sarah Huddleston, D9 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Max Oliver – Long Stay Concerns Julie Oliver – Better coding for current dog tracking program Suzie Chase – Austin Pets Alive! Progress Pat Valls-Trelles – Donation Fund and Agenda Item Discussion Requests 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on July 13, 2026. The minutes of the July 13th regular meeting of the Animal Advisory Commission as were approved during the August 10th meeting on Vice Chair Norton’s motion, Parliamentarian Daniel’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Holt and Huddleston were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports and budget breakdown. Presentation by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services. Presentation given by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services. Staff briefing regarding Dangerous and Vicious Dog classification, declaration, and processing out of shelters. Presentation by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Rebekha Montie, Program Manager II, Austin Animal Services. Presentation given by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Rebekha Montie, Program Manager II, Austin Animal Services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. Quarterly report from Austin Pets Alive! Presentation by Mara Hartsell, Quality of Care Director, Austin Pets Alive! and Rory Adams, Director of Strategic Customer Service, Austin Pets Alive! This item was taken up fifth. Presentation given by Mara Hartsell, Quality of Care Director, Austin Pets Alive! Discussion regarding the Feline Leukemia (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) Intake Testing Policy for cats Austin Animmal Services memo. This item was taken up fourth. Discussion held by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Dr. Debbie Elliot, Program Manager, Veterinary Services. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 6. Final update from the off-leash dog working group regarding their final …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION NO KILL COMMITTEE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026, AT 4:00PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the No Kill Committee 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 Nekaybaw Watson, nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov, 512-974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nancy Nemer, Travis County, Chair Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Erin Ferguson, D8 Whitney Holt, D5 David Loignon, D10 Erin Van Landingham, D1 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the special called meeting of the Animal Advisory Commission’s No Kill Committee on July 13, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of definition of no kill thresholds. 3. Discussion regarding ways to increase the overnight Emergency Services budget for Austin Animal Services and other solutions for injured homeless animals in Austin/Travis County for afterhours services. 4. Discussion regarding ways to open intake at Austin Animal Services. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the change in meeting frequency from every other month to once a quarter. 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 at Austin City Clerk’s Office Department, at 512-974-2562 or nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the No Kill Committee please contact Nekaybaw Watson at 512-974-2562 or nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov.
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION NO KILL COMMITTEE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES JULY 13, 2026 The Animal Advisory Commission No Kill Committee convened in a special called meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Holt called the Animal Advisory Commission No Kill Committee Meeting to order at 4:03 pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Whitney Holt, Chair, D5 Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Erin Ferguson, D8 David Loignon, D10 Erin Van Landingham, D1 Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nancy Nemer, Travis County PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Robyn Katz – No Kill Concerns DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Discussion of definition of no kill thresholds. Discussion was taken second. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve an Annual Schedule for the No Kill Committee. This item was taken first. The motion to approve an annual meeting schedule for the Animal Advisory Commission No Kill Subcommittee to occur every other month was approved on Commissioner Dulzaides’ motion, Commissioner Loignon’s second on a 6-0 vote. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The meeting of the Animal Advisory Commission No Kill Subcommittee was adjourned on Commissioner Loignon’s motion, Commissioner Dulzaides’ second without objection at 5:18PM. 2
Austin-Travis County Food Plan ATCFPB September 2026 – Staff Update City of Austin Food Plan Updates City Staff Updates ● City staff sent City Council a Food Plan Update Memo on May 5th 2026. Next Memo in October. ● Funding from the MUFPP Award will be released via a RFA in fall 2026 ● ACAR has hired a new Food and Climate Program Coordinator - Mali Calvo ● Social Service contracts are being reviewed and finalized. Staff will report back in October. City Staff Updates Implementation Collab ● To be covered by WNT City of Austin 2026 Budget Next Steps ● Council approved the budget on August 12th ● Austin Public Health has sent a communication to all funded social services regarding their FY27 allocations. ● APH Chronic Disease has cut $400,000 in funding for ‘Fresh for Less’ in FY27, including contracts with Farmshare Austin, CTFB, and UT Public Health. ● During FY27, the City of Austin will conduct a Council-directed evaluation and redesign of its social services portfolio. As a part of this process, all agreements, regardless of their renewal date, will end on September 30, 2027. ● In the coming months, new solicitations will be issued for services to begin on October 1, 2027. City of Austin 2026 Bond - Next Steps ● August 6th 2026: City Council voted for a $295 million bond proposition, focused exclusively on Park and libraries. ○ Parks and Recreation - $260 million ○ Libraries - $35 million ● November 3, 2026: Bond election Travis County Food Plan Updates County Budget Process Update, FY27 ● Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Development & Tax Rate Information landing page ● Next steps: ○ September 15th: Tax Rate Adopted ○ September 29th: FY27 Budget Adopted Thank You! www.austintexas.gov/food /austinsustainability
Animal Services Office Statistical Report – August2024-2026 August 2026 Intake August2025 Intake August2024 Intake August 2026 Adoption August2025 Adoptions August2024 Adoptions August 2026 RTOs August2025 RTOs August2024 RTOs August 2026 Animal Euthanized August2025 Animals Euthanized August2024 Animals Euthanized August 2026 Live Release Rate August2025 Total Live Release Rate August2024 Total Live Release Rate August 2026 Vaccinations – 2985 vaccinations were provided to animals in care of Austin Animal Services. August2025 Vaccinations - 2954 vaccinations were provided to animals in care of Austin Animal Services. August2024 Animal Vaccinations August 2026 – Spay/Neuter at AAC August2025 Spayed/Neuter at AAC August2024 Spayed/Neutered at AAC August 2026 Deaths in Care August2025 Animal Deaths at AAC/Foster August2024 Animal Deaths at AAC/Foster August 2026 Animals Transferred (includes 55 cats that went through SNR) August2025 Animals Transferred (includes 64 cats that went through SNR : August2024 Animals Transferred August 2026 Animals Lost, Stolen or Missing August2025 Animal Lost, Stolen or Missing August2024 Animals Lost, Stolen or Missing August 2026 SNR Program – As noted above, 55 cats went through SNR August2025 SNR Program – As noted above, 64 cats went through SNR August2024 SNR Program August 2026 Intact Animals Adopted/RTO August2025 Intact Animals Adopted/RTO August2024 Intact Animals Adopted/RTO
Updates, Reports and Briefings Austin Animal Services | September 14, 2026 Spay/Neuter Numbers from Contracts Information from FY2026 Monica Dangler, Director Two clinics $342,858.00* 1,226 Nov. 1,000 Feb. Wellness is included in the flat-rate payment. *Total does not include soft/supporting costs (e.g. dumpsters, staff time, restrooms, other rentals, etc.) Spay/neuter $535,537.00 2,263 dogs 2,836 cats Wellness $368,629.92 Spay/neuter $184,950.00 2,055 cats Wellness $27,078.00 Total $904,166.92 Total $212,028.00 Contracts in FY26 October 2025 – August 2026 Austin Animal Services provides spay/neuter and wellness (vaccinations, preventative services, etc.) to community-owned animals. Wellness costs represent a critically important (but overlooked) aspect of Austin’s No Kill plan. Helping families keep their animals healthy through low- cost/free services means keeping animals in their forever home! Vendor Emancipet Austin Humane Society Greater Good (GoodFix) Totals S/N Totals 5,099 2,055 2,226 9,380 S/N Costs $535,537.00 $184,950.00 $342,858.00 Wellness Costs $368,629.92 $27,078.00 * $1,063,345.00 $395,707.92 3 Monthly Reporting August 2026 Jason Garza, Assistant Director 1,126 animals were impounded this month. Animals Impounded A breakdown of impounded animals by species and/or age. Wildlife 56 Critters 3 Puppies 107 1,034 5-year average 1,009 903 August Intake Over Time This chart shows the number of animals impounded this month, ranked by fiscal year. Cats 268 Kittens 384 Dogs 308 6 2 Y F 5 2 Y F 4 2 Y F 5 August 2026 had a live-release rate of 97.28 percent. Live Outcomes by Animal Type This chart shows how many of each animal type had a positive or live outcome during August. Breakdown per Outcome Type This chart shows the breakdown of each kind of live outcome by the number of animals with that live outcome. Each bar is equal to 100% of the outcome category. Puppies 92 Dogs 318 Critters 10 Kittens 400 Cats 326 Puppies 1 Kittens 1 Cats 15 Dogs 66 Critters 7 Kittens 229 Puppies 56 Cats 198 Dogs 213 Kittens 1 Critters 3 Kittens 169 Cats 29 Puppies 35 Cats 1 Cats 83 Dogs 39 Adopted Returned to Owner Returned to Habitat Rescue Transfer Escaped 6 704 animals were adopted this month. Adoptions Over Time (Month, Fiscal Year) This chart shows the number of adoptions per month, ranked by fiscal year. FY24 | 735 FY26 | 704 FY25 | 695 FY23 | 661 Adoptions by Type (Age, Breed) This chart shows the total number of adoptions per animal type. Critters 7 Kittens 229 Puppies 56 …
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Regular Meeting Minutes The Art in Public Places Panel convened a regular meeting on Monday, September 14, 2026, virtual regular meeting. Chari Kristi-Anne Shaer called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM. Panel Members in Attendance: Kristi-Anne Shaer – Chair, Vice Chair – Lindsey Millikan, Heidi Schmalbach – Arts Commission Liaison, Bernardo Diaz, Andrew Danziger, and Fatima Carbajal. Panel Members Absent: Camille Jobe. Staff in Attendance: AIPP Manager: Jaime Castillo; AIPP Coordinator Senior: Rebecca Rende; AIPP Coordinator Lindsay Hutchens; ACME Assistant Director: Morgan Messick; and ACME Interim Chief Administrative Officer: Candice Cooper. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular meeting on August 3, 2026. Andrew Danziger made a motion to approve of the minutes from Art in Public Places Regular Panel Meeting on Monday, August 3, 2026, Bernardo Diaz seconded. Motion passes 5-0. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Art in Public Places Program, including Conservation, Current Projects and Milestones. Presentation by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Manager, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from August 17, 2026, Arts Commission Meeting. Presentation by Heidi Schmalbach, Arts Commission Liaison. Bernie Diaz made a motion to move Item 5: Discussion of the Northeast Service Center: Garage Façade Art in Public Places Concept Design before Item 4: Discussion of Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment Creative Reset. Commissioner Heidi Schmalbach seconded. Motion passes 6-0. 4. 5. 6. 7. Discussion of Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment Creative Reset. Presentation by Candice Cooper, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, and Morgan Messick, Assistant Director, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. Discussion of the Northeast Service Center: Garage Façade Art in Public Places Concept Design. Presentation by Bridge Projects, Art in Public Places Artist, and Rebecca Rende, Art in Public Places Coordinator Senior, Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. Discussion of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Art in Public Places Projects 50% Final Design Update. Presentation by Alex Irrera, Art in Public Places Coordinator Senior, Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. Item pulled by Art in Public Places Manager, Jaime Castillo, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. Discussion of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Uplifted Ground Art in Public Places Project. Presentation by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Manager, Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. 9. …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM02 DATE: Monday, September 14, 2026 CASE NUMBER: C15-2026-0029 ____-____Thomas Ates (D1) (Resigned) ____Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ____-____VACANT (D3) ____Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ____Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ____Y____Haseeb Abdullah (D6) ____-____Sameer S Birring (D7) (Resigned) ____Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ____Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ____-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ____-____Jeffery L Bowen (M) OUT ____-____Corry L Archer-MccClellan (Alternate) (M) ____Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ____-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Stephen Hawkins OWNER: Agustin Gonzalez ADDRESS: 3011 WESTLAKE DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant has requested variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length from 30 feet (required) to fifty feet (50’) (requested), in order to erect a boat dock in a “LA” Lake Austin zoning district. Note: Land Development Code, 25-2-1176 Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses (A) A dock or similar structure must comply with the requirements of this subsection. (1) A dock may extend up to 30 feet from the shoreline, except that the director may require a dock to extend a lesser or greater distance from the shoreline if deemed necessary to ensure navigation safety. BOARD’S DECISION: AUGUST 10, 2026 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jeffery Bowen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to postpone to September 14, 2026, Board member Melissa Hawthorne second on 10-0 votes; POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 14, 2026. September 14, 2026 Vice Chair’s motion to postpone to October 12, 2026, Board member Melissa Hawthorne second on 7-0 votes; POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 12, 2026, NOT ENOUGH BOARD MEMBERS FOR VOTING PURPOSES. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Maggie Shahrestani Vice-Chair for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM03 DATE: Monday September 14, 2026 CASE NUMBER: C15-2026-0030 ____-____Thomas Ates (D1) (Resigned) ____Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ____-____VACANT (D3) ____Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ____Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ____Y____Haseeb Abdullah (D6) ____-____Sameer S Birring (D7) (Resigned) ____Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ____Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ____-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ____-____Jeffery L Bowen (M) OUT ____-____Corry L Archer-MccClellan (Alternate) (M) ____Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ____-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) OWNER/APPLICANT: Xiao Huang ADDRESS: 2805 SARATOGA DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) (D) from setback requirements for a front setback of 40 feet (required) to 7 feet (requested) in order to erect a four-foot high (4’) attached uncovered wood deck in front of an existing single-family residence in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: September 14, 2026 Vice Chair’s motion to postpone to October 12, 2026, Board member Melissa Hawthorne second on 7-0 votes; POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 12, 2026, NOT ENOUGH BOARD MEMBERS FOR VOTING PURPOSES. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Maggie Shahrestani Vice-Chair for
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM04 DATE: Monday September 14, 2026 CASE NUMBER: C15-2026-0034 ____-____Thomas Ates (D1) (Resigned) ____Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ____-____VACANT (D3) ____Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ____Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ____Y____Haseeb Abdullah (D6) ____-____Sameer S Birring (D7) (Resigned) ____Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ____Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ____-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ____-____Jeffery L Bowen (M) OUT ____-____Corry L Archer-MccClellan (Alternate) (M) ____Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ____-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Ricca Keepers OWNER: Trent Trawick ADDRESS: 14200 FLAT TOP RANCH RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (C)(2) (a) from impervious requirements to increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 25 percent or less from 20 percent (maximum allowed) to 26 percent (requested) and Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (E)(2) to decrease the impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of more than 35 percent from 2% to 0% (requested), in order to complete a remodel/addition in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Note: Land Development Code Section 25-2-551 Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations SHORELINE SETBACK means a line parallel to the shoreline and at a distance from SHORELINE SETBACK AREA means an area between the shoreline and the In this section: SHORELINE means the 492.8 topographic contour line along the shores of Lake (A) (1) Austin. (2) the shoreline that is prescribed in this section. (3) shoreline setback. (C) This subsection specifies lot width and impervious cover restrictions in a Lake Austin (LA) district. (2) For a lot included in a subdivision plat recorded after April 22, 1982, impervious cover may not exceed: (a) 20 percent, on a slope with a gradient of 25 percent or less; (b) 10 percent, on a slope with a gradient of more than 25 percent and not more than 35 percent; or (c) if impervious cover is transferred under Subsection (D), 30 percent. (E) This subsection specifies additional development standards based on a slope gradient in a Lake Austin (LA) district. (1) On a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent; (a) vegetation must be restored with native vegetation, as prescribed by the Enviromental Criteria Manual, if it is disturbed or removed as a result of construction; and (b) construction uphill or downhill from the slope must comply with the Enviromental Criteria Manual. (2) on a slope …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM05 DATE: Monday September 14, 2026 CASE NUMBER: C15-2026-0035 ____-____Thomas Ates (D1) (Resigned) ____Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ____-____VACANT (D3) ____Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ____Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ____Y____Haseeb Abdullah (D6) ____-____Sameer S Birring (D7) (Resigned) ____Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ____Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ____-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ____-____Jeffery L Bowen (M) OUT ____-____Corry L Archer-MccClellan (Alternate) (M) ____Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ____-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Victoria Goodman OWNER: Mark Sainsbury ADDRESS: 4523 AVENUE G VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height from eight (8’) feet (maximum allowed) to nine feet (9’) (requested) (6 ft. solid + 3 ft. trellis), in order to maintain a fence along interior side property line (N/NE) & rear property line (E/SE) in a “SF-3-NCCD-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Conservation Combining District-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Hyde Park Neighborhood Plan). Note: The Land Development Code 25-2-899 Fences as Accessory Uses (A) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a fence: (1) is permitted as an accessory use in any zoning district; and (2) must comply with the requirements of this section. (B) In this section: (1) an ornamental fence is a fence with an open design that has a ratio of solid material to open space of not more than one to four; and (2) a solid fence is a fence other than an ornamental fence. (C) The height restrictions of this section do not apply to an ornamental fence. (D) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a solid fence constructed along a property line may not exceed a height of six feet measured from the natural grade up. (E) If there is a change in grade of at least one foot measured along any run of a solid fence along a property line, then the portion of the fence where the grade change occurs may be constructed to a maximum height of seven feet. (F) a solid fence along a property line may be constructed to a maximum height of eight feet if each owner of property that adjoins a section of the fence that exceeds a height of six feet files written consent to the construction of the fence with the building official; and (1) there is a change in grade of at least two feet within 50 feet of the boundary between adjoining properties; or …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM06 DATE: Monday September 14, 2026 CASE NUMBER: C15-2026-0036 ____-____Thomas Ates (D1) (Resigned) ____Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ____-____VACANT (D3) ____Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ____Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ____Y____Haseeb Abdullah (D6) ____-____Sameer S Birring (D7) (Resigned) ____Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ____Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ____-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ____-____Jeffery L Bowen (M) OUT ____-____Corry L Archer-MccClellan (Alternate) (M) ____Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ____-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Richard T Suttle Jr. OWNER: Erin Booth Derbas ADDRESS: 4107 LAKEPLACE LANE VARIANCE REQUESTED: LDC: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (B)(3) (a) to permit a tram (mechanical pedestrian access). And Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (E)(2) to permit 260 square feet development on a slope with a gradient of more than 35%, in order to maintain a tram in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. For the above address the Subdivision Plat was recorded on March 25, 1915. Note: Land Development Code Section 25-2-551 Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations Section 25-2-551 Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations {A} In this section: (1) SHORELINE means the 492.8 topographic contour line along the shores of Lake Austin. (2) SHORELINE SETBACK means a line parallel to the shoreline and at a distance from the shoreline that is prescribed in this section. (3) SHORELINE SETBACK AREA means an area between the shoreline and the shoreline setback. (B) This subsection specifies shoreline setbacks in a Lake Austin (LA) district. (1) The shoreline setback is: (a) 75 feet; or (b) 25 feet, if: (i) the lot is located in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982, or is a legal tract exempt from the requirement to plat; and (ii) the distance between the shoreline and the front lot line, or the property line of a l egal tract, is 200 feet or less. (E) This subsection specifies additional development standards based on a slope gradient in a Lake Austin (LA) district. (1) On a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent; (a) vegetation must be restored with native vegetation, as prescribed by the Enviromental Criteria Manual, if it is disturbed or removed as a result of construction; and (b) construction uphill or downhill from the slope must comply with the Enviromental Criteria Manual. (2) on a slope with a gradient of more than 35 percent, development is …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM07 DATE: Monday September 14, 2026 CASE NUMBER: C15-2026-0037 ____-____Thomas Ates (D1) (Resigned) ____Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ____-____VACANT (D3) ____Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ____Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ____Y____Haseeb Abdullah (D6) ____-____Sameer S Birring (D7) (Resigned) ____Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ____Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ____-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ____-____Jeffery L Bowen (M) OUT ____-____Corry L Archer-MccClellan (Alternate) (M) ____Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ____-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Soren Aandahl OWNER: Shesh Aandahl ADDRESS: 714 POST OAK ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-779 (Small Lot Single-Family Residential Use) (J)(4) from gross floor area requirements to increase unit size from 2,300 square feet (maximum allowed) to 2,886 square feet (requested) in order to enclose an existing balcony to create conditioned bedroom space in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Bouldin Creek NP). Note: Land Development Code 25-2-779 Small Lot Single-Family Residential Use (A) This section applies to a small lot single-family residential use. (B) This section supersedes the base zoning district regulations to the extent of conflict. (C) Only one dwelling unit is permitted on a lot. (D) This subsection applies to small lot single-family residential use on a property zoned single-family residence small lot (SF-4A) district or less restrictive. (J) Gross Floor Area (1) This subsection applies to a property located within the area described in Subsection 1.2.1 of Subchapter F (Residential Design and Compatibility Standards). (2) GROSS FLOOR AREA means the total enclosed area of all floors in a building with a clear height of more than six feet, measured to the outside surface of the exterior walls, except as provided in this subsection. (3) The gross floor area may not exceed the greater of 1,650 square feet or a floor-to- area ratio of 0.55. (4) The maximum unit size is 2,300 square feet. Source: Ord. 041118-57; Ord. No. 20240516-006, Pt. 5, 5-27-24; Ord. No. 20250227-039, Pt. 2, 10-1-25. BOARD’S DECISION: September 14, 2026 Vice Chair’s motion to postpone to October 12, 2026, Board member Melissa Hawthorne second on 7-0 votes; POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 12, 2026, NOT ENOUGH BOARD MEMBERS FOR VOTING PURPOSES. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in …
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 The Animal Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Maron called the Animal Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:07 pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Jules Maron, Chair, D3 Jo Anne Norton, Vice Chair, D7 Jennifer Daniel, Parliamentarian, D6 Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Sonal Patel, Travis County Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Erin Ferguson, D8 Whitney Holt, D5 Sarah Huddleston, D9 David Loignon, D10 Dr. Paige Nilson, D4 Erin Van Landingham, D1 Commissioners Absent: Nancy Nemer, Travis County PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Robyn Katz – State of Animals Rosa Garcia – Bite Instance Process, Release Major Lilly Paul Fillar- AAS Budget Matt Caballero- SBI Reform Heather Myers – SBI reporting Metric Measures Julie Oliver – Access to round the clock access Shelly Leibham – Numbers vs Animal Welfare Chas Jacquier – AAS Reporting / Public Access to Information Mia Sewell – Open intake process 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on August 10, 2026. The minutes of the August 10, 2026 regular meeting of the Animal Advisory Commission were approved as amended during the September 14, 2026 regular meeting of the Animal Advisory Commission on Vice Chair Norton’s motion, Commissioner Nilson’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Nemer was absent. The amendments by Chair Maron were to add Virus to the end of Feline Leukemia and to revise all instances of “Texas Health and Safety Chapter 8-23” to “Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 823”. The amendments were approved on the motion of Vice Chair Norton, Parliamentarian Daniel’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Nemer was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports and dog breed labeling. Presentation by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services. Presentation given by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Approve the creation of a working group exploring compliance with the Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 823. Withdrawn. Approve the creation of a working group to study the impact of and write recommendations to Council regarding Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) combo testing. The motion to approve the creation of a working …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 14, 2026 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Maggie Shahrestani called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:32 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Maggie Shahrestani-Vice Chair Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Haseeb Abdullah, Melissa Hawthorne, Yung-ju Kim, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Brian Poteet, Suzanne Valentine-Alternate Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Jeffery Bowen-Chair, Tommy Ates (Resigned), Sameer S Birring (Resigned), Michael Von Ohlen, Corry Archer-McClellan-Alternate (technical issues) APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on August 10, 2026 On-Line Link: ITEM01 August 10, 2026 draft minutes The minutes from the meeting on August 10, 2026, were approved on Vice Chair Maggie Shahrestani, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne second, on 6-0-1 Vote (Board Member Haseeb Abdullah abstained). PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases All items are postponed to October 12, 2026, not enough board members for voting purposes Previous Postponed cases: 2. C15-2026-0029 Stephen Hawkins for Agustin Gonzalez 3011 Westlake Drive On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant has requested variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2- 1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length from 30 feet (required) to fifty feet (50’) (requested), in order to erect a boat dock in a “LA” Lake Austin zoning district. A dock or similar structure must comply with the requirements of this subsection. Note: Land Development Code, 25-2-1176 Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses (A) (1) A dock may extend up to 30 feet from the shoreline, except that the director may require a dock to extend a lesser or greater distance from the shoreline if deemed necessary to ensure navigation safety. Vice Chair’s motion to postpone to October 12, 2026, Board member Melissa Hawthorne second on 7-0 votes; POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 12, 2026, NOT ENOUGH BOARD MEMBERS FOR VOTING PURPOSES. New variance cases: 3. C15-2026-0030 Xiao Huang 2805 Saratoga Drive On-Line Link: ITEM03 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) (D) from setback requirements for a front setback of 40 feet (required) to 7 feet (requested) in order to erect a four-foot high (4’) attached uncovered wood deck in front …
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 14, 2026 ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 14, 2026 The Electric Utility Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Chair David Tuttle called the Electric Utility Commission meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Commissioner Dave Tuttle, Chair; Commissioner Al Braden, Vice Chair; Commissioner Lauren Bellomy; Commissioner Chris Gillett; and Commissioner Chris Kirksey. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Cesar Benavides; Commissioner Jonathon Blackburn; and Commissioner Kaiba White. Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Raul Alvarez; Commissioner Ellu Nasser; and Commissioner Cyrus Reed. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL David Levesque- Sun Day, new 35 MW of solar coming online this year, and what is the status of solar on city buildings and landfill. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular Called Meeting on August 10, 2026. The motion approving the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission meeting on August 10, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Kirksey’s motion, Commissioner Bellomy’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Alvarez, Nasser, and Reed absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing Austin Energy to issue non-contractual rebates during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for multifamily, commercial, and residential programs that support solar and other distributed energy resources, energy efficiency, and beneficial electrification in amounts that exceed the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City Manager’s spending authority. Funding: $23,475,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. The motion to recommend approval authorizing to issue non-contractual rebates during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for multifamily, commercial, and residential programs that support solar and other distributed energy resources, energy efficiency, and beneficial ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 14, 2026 electrification, was recommended on Vice Chair Braden’s motion, Chair Tuttle’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Alvarez, Nasser, and Reed absent. 3. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for construction services for the District Cooling Plant No.1 Condenser Water System Replacement with Flintco LLC, in the amount of $24,850,775 plus a $2,485,078 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $27,335,853. Funding: $27,335,853 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. The motion to recommend approval authorizing a contract for construction services for the District Cooling Plant No.1 Condenser Water System Replacement with Flintco LLC, was recommended on Vice Chair Braden’s motion, Commissioner Gillett’s second on a 7-0 …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 14, 2026 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 5202 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite 500, in Austin, Texas. Chair Kevin Mullen called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to order at 9:36 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kevin Mullen, Chair Ron Bennet Cortney Carothers John Umphress PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting on July 13, 2026. The minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on July 13, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Umphress’ motion, Commissioner Bennett’s second on a 4-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding the Employee Relations model for tracking employee complaints. Presentation by Teena Gray-Hale, Employee Relations Manager, Austin Human Resources. Teena Gray-Hale, Employee Relations Manager with Austin Human Resources, provided a briefing regarding the Employee Relations model for tracking employee complaints. DISCUSSION 3. Discussion and review of potential changes to the bylaws of the Municipal Civil Service Commission. Chair Mullen recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting at 10:17 a.m. to enter Executive Session to receive legal counsel, pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071 (Legal Counsel exception), on potential changes to the bylaws of the Municipal Civil Service Commission. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 14, 2026 Chair Mullen reconvened the commission meeting after returning from executive session at 10:53 a.m. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates, times, and locations. Discussion was held to approve future meeting dates, times, and locations. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Mullen and Commissioner Umphress, on a 4-0 vote, requested an item on the October 26, 2026, commission meeting agenda regarding the discussion of potential changes to Bylaws of the Municipal Civil Service Commission. Chair Mullen requested Austin Human Resources provide a briefing at a Commission meeting in late spring 2027 on updates to the Employee Relations model for tracking employee complaints. Chair Mullen and Commissioner Carothers requested a future agenda item for discussion and action regarding future meeting dates, times, and location. ADJOURNMENT Chair Mullen adjourned the meeting at 11:05 a.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the October 26, 2026, meeting on Commissioner Carothers’ motion, Commissioner Bennett’s second on a 3-0 vote. 2
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 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: Lisa Chang, Chair Alejandro San Martin, Vice Chair Gabriel Arellano DeLawnia Comer-HaGans CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Lynn Murphy Katie Simon 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 August 14th , 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding processing times of rape kits and abuse reporting. Presentation by Dr. Dana Kadavy, Forensic Science Director, Austin Police and Kachina Clark, Division Manager, Austin Police. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation from SAFE ATX regarding SAFE’s disability program, interpersonal violence in the disability community and current gaps in resources. Presentation by Pierre Berastain, CEO, SAFE ATX and Serena Villa, Disability Services Project Coordinator and Educator, SAFE ATX. 4. Discussion on creating Budget Recommendation Workshops. 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.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 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: Aidan Cournoyer, Chair, University of Texas at Austin Samuel Huron, University of Texas at Austin Andrew Lyon, Vice Chair, Austin Community College Suyeon Hong, Austin Community College Kinnin (Joshua) Phillips, Austin Community College Mekides Guta, Concordia University Lorian Lopez, Concordia University Grant Zeller, Concordia University Isiah Graham, Huston-Tillotson University Olivia Hexsel, St. Edward’s University Saundra Yelenic, 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 Special Called meeting on April 28, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of new working group ideas. DISCUSSION & ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Assignment of new commissioners to the transportation working group. Assignment of new commissioners to the mental health working group. Assignment of new commissioners to the housing working group. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 6. 7. 8. Update from TRANSPORTATION working group on their priorities for the school year. Update from MENTAL HEALTH working group on their priorities for the school year. Update from HOUSING working group on their priorities for the school year. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email 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 …
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular meeting on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 301 W 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Chang called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities meeting to order at 5:57 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Lisa Chang, Chair Alejandro San Martin, Vice Chair Katie Simon Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: DeLawnia Comer-HaGans Elizabeth Slade Kristen Vassallo Commissioners Absent: Gabriel Arellano 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 June 12, 2026. The motion to approve the minutes of the June 12, 2026, regular meeting of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities was approved on Commissioner Vassallo’s motion, Vice Chair San Martin second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Arellano and Murphy were absent. 1 STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding the New Officer Involved Shooting Dashboard. Presentation by Sara Peralta, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, Austin Police Oversight and Katrina Dorsey, Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Police Oversight. Withdrawn. 3. Staff briefing regarding fair housing and disability rights. Presentation by Enrique Serrano, Civil Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. This item was taken fourth. Briefing given by Enrique Serrano, Civil Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation from the Travis County Clerk’s Office regarding election building accessibility requirements. Presentation by Dyana Limon-Mercado, Travis County Clerk, Travis County Clerk’s Office. This item was taken second. Presentation given by Dyana Limon-Mercado, Travis County Clerk, Travis County Clerk’s Office. 5. Discussion regarding the commission’s interest in a presentation from CapMetro. This item was taken third. Discussion was held. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned without objection on Vice Chair San Martin’s motion, Commissioner Vassallo’s second at 7:17 pm. 2
Committee Update Austin Forensic Science | September 11th, 2026 Sexual Assault Kit Testing Update Department Key Performance Indicator FY25 Actual FY26 Target FY26 Q1 FY26 Q2 FY26 Q3 Percent of sexual assault kit DNA analysis requests completed (analyzed) within 90 days 97% ≥ 95% 98% 96% 100% Department Performance Metric FY25 Actual FY26 Target FY26 Q1 FY26 Q2 FY26 Q3 Average Turn Around Time in Days 68 90 68 64 63 2
