REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION September 9, 2024 at 4:00 PM Austin City Hall Boards and Commissions Room #1101 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Public Safety 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, call or email Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Paul Hermesmeyer David Holmes AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Angelica Reyes Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith The first five 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. 2. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on August 5, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Update from Public Safety Commissioners on the Austin Police Department Police Chief interview panel. Update on Text to 911 by Chief Jeff Greenwalt, Austin Police Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve a Recommendation to Council for Workers’ Compensation for Public Safety sworn staff to adopt a policy to remove barriers and reduce impact on staffing. Approve the formation of a Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Working Group to devise recommendations in support of the CSCRM’s project objectives until completion. WORKING GROUP UPDATES FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Update from Austin Police Department Training Academy Working Group to include the progress on the review of content so far and an outline of the work plan. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk Department, at 512-974-2792 for additional information; …
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, August 5, 2024 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 5, 2024 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, August 5, 2024, at City Hall Building, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Paul Hermesmeyer David Holmes Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Michael Sierra-Arévalo Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carlos León Patrick Jones Sonja Burns APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on June 3, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on 06/03/2024, were approved on Commissioner Bernhardt’s motion, Commissioner Nguyễn’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Smith abstained. Commissioner Reyes was absent. 2. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on July 1, 2024. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, August 5, 2024 The minutes from the meeting on 07/01/2024, were approved on Commissioner Bernhardt’s motion, Commissioner Nguyễn’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Reyes was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Fire Department, including an update on allowing a single stairway for multifamily development up to five stories. The presentation was made by Tom Vocke, Assistant Chief, Austin Fire Department. 4. Discussion of Workers’ Compensation insurance program with Public Safety Unions and City of Austin representatives. The presentations were made by Deven Desai, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, Office of the City Auditor; Susan Sinz, Director of Human Resources, Human Resources Department; Bob Nicks, President, Austin Firefighters Association; Selena Xie, President, Austin EMS Association; Michael Bullock, President, Austin Police Association; Chris Juusola, Lieutenant, Austin Police Department; Dennis Ferris, President, Austin Police Retired Officers Association; and Dawn Hirsch, Firefighter, Austin Fire Department. 5. Update from Public Safety Commissioner on their attendance of the Austin Police Department Police Chief interview panel. Postponed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve a Recommendation to Council to provide funding for SAFE Forensic Nursing Program. The following amendment was made by Commissioner Smith and seconded by Commissioner Hermesmeyer. The amendment was to remove “for forensic nursing compensation” from the final clause. The amendment failed on a 4-5 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Hermesmeyer, Holmes, Sierra-Arévalo and Smith. Those voting nay were Chair Ramírez, Vice …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION September 9, 2024 Workers Compensation Program for Public Safety Sworn Staff WHEREAS, the Austin Public Safety Commission is tasked with providing Date: Subject: Motioned by: Seconded by: Recommendation: The Public Safety Commission recommends recommendations to the Austin City Council; Emergency Medical Services Association and the Austin Police Association provided presentations, witnesses, and materials on the current challenges with the City of Austin Workers Compensation program;1 shortages at a premium labor cost to the City of Austin; enabling employees to return to work; WHEREAS, all three public safety departments are facing significant staffing challenges; WHEREAS, prompt resolution of claims and obtaining medical treatment is key to WHEREAS, representatives from The Austin Firefighters Association, The Austin WHEREAS, all three public safety departments use overtime to mitigate staffing WHEREAS, of the 1260 current AFD sworn hires 63 are on limited/no duty status due to a workers comp injury representing 5%; WHEREAS, of the 572 current ATCEMS sworn hires 9 are on limited/no duty status due to a workers comp injury representing 1.6%; WHEREAS, of the 1470 current APD sworn hires 37 are on limited/no duty status due to a workers comp injury representing 2.5%; 1 Austin Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting, August 5, 2024, Item 4 https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/311493 WHEREAS, delayed recovery creates a reduced capacity in delivering emergency services to the community. WHEREAS, 13.2% of AFD claims, 17.5% of ATCEMS, and 16% of APD workers compensation claims are denied;2 WHEREAS, the City of Austin is self-insured and ultimately responsible for all decisions on workers’ compensation claims;3 WHEREAS, if workers compensation claims are denied the appeals process is lengthy during which the employee’s medical needs remain unaddressed and the city’s short-staffing due to injury is unresolved; WHEREAS, delayed recovery creates a reduced capacity in delivering emergency services to the community. WHEREAS, if a workers compensation claim is ultimately denied, the only recourse is coverage of medical claims through the City of Austin’s employee health insurance plan which the City of Austin is also responsible and self-insured; WHEREAS, a slow and perceived hostile workers compensation program is detrimental to employee morale, retention, and well being; WHEREAS, the contract with Sedgwick, the Third Party Administrator of the workers compensation program, is set to expire in March 2025 providing an opportunity to improve the program.4 BE IT RECOMMENDED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN THAT: • The City of Austin …
Overview of Workers Compensation at the City of Austin Public Safety Commission August 2024 1 History of Workers Compensation in Texas • A form of workers compensation started in Texas in 1913 or so, with many changes through the 100+ years of its existence in Texas. • What is it generally? • Workers Compensation (hereafter “WC”) provides benefits to workers that are injured or become disabled as a result of their job. • Texas is the only state where WC is optional for an employer, though it is mandatory for public employers and those entities that have a contract with a public employer. 2 Workers Compensation at the City of Austin • Most private companies pay an insurance company an annual premium to handle their WC claims, much like they pay for car insurance and liability insurance. • If you meet the eligibility requirements to be self-insured in Texas, you can provide WC insurance without purchasing private insurance. • Unlike most private entities that go out and purchase WC insurance, and most public entities in Texas do not purchase private WC insurance, they are instead self-insured. • Self insured employers have the same rights and responsibilities as those that purchase private insurance. 3 Workers Compensation at the City of Austin • The City of Austin is self insured for WC for its employees. • While most Cities in Texas are self insured, there are still administrative logistics that are very detailed that must be complied with for processing worker’s compensation claims. • There are various 3rd Party Administrators (hereafter “TPA”) that provide an expertise in processing WC claims, and the City has had various TPA’s process WC claims over the years. • The current TPA for the City of Austin is “Sedgwick”. 4 Workers Compensation at the City of Austin • At the City of Austin, Sedgwick is the TPA for all employees, not just the public safety personnel. • However, as is expected, WC claims are higher for the departments where more physical exertion is required as opposed to desk jobs. • Our highest raw number of claims comes from the public safety departments. 5 State of the current contract with Sedgwick • Our current contract with Sedgwick is set to expire in March of 2025, and the COA had conducted a RFP process to find a new TPA for a new multi year agreement. • However, we have …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2024 MEETING MINUTES MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2024 The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, August 26, 2024, at the Human Resources Department, Learning & Research Center (LRC) 5202 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite 500, Austin, TX 78741. Commissioners in Attendance: Kevin Mullen, Chair Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair Melissa Rogers John Umphress Commissioners Absent: Mapi Vigil Staff in Attendance: Susan Sinz, Municipal Civil Service Director, HRD Nathan Brown, Assistant Director, HRD Matthew Chustz, Municipal & Civil Service Manager, HRD Abby Varela, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator, HRD Sylvester Martin, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator, HRD Cyndi Gordon, Civil Service Coordinator, HRD Rogue Huitron, Civil Service Coordinator, HRD Meca Thompson, Civil Service Coordinator, HRD Omar Francia, IT Systems Administrator, HRD CALL TO ORDER Chair Kevin Mullen called the Commission meeting to order at 9:05 AM. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on June 10, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of June 10, 2024, were approved Vice Chair Gupta’s motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second on a 4-0 vote. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2024 MEETING MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING 2. Conduct a hearing in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Jonathan Kringen regarding their Discharge from the Austin Police Department. Chair Mullen accepted a request to reschedule the hearing from Jonathan Kringen’s representative. Both parties have agreed to reschedule the hearing for Monday, September 9, 2024. 3. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Jonathan Kringen regarding their Discharge from the Austin Police Department. No deliberation was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Action and approval on the appeal filed by Jonathan Kringen regarding their Discharge from the Austin Police Department. No decision was rendered in this matter. 5. Discussion and approval of the 2024 Municipal Civil Service Commission Annual Review and Report. Discussion was held on the Annual Internal Review and Report of the Municipal Civil Service Commission. The Annual Internal Review and Report was approved on Commissioner Umphress’ motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second on a vote of 4-0. 6. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates, times, and locations. Discussion …
2025 Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule January 13, 2025 January 27, 2025 July 14, 2025 July 28, 2025 February 10, 2025 August 11, 2025 February 24, 2025 August 25, 2025 March 10, 2025 March 24, 2025 April 14, 2025 April 28, 2025 May 12, 2025 June 9, 2025 June 23, 2025 September 8, 2025 September 22, 2025 October 13, 2025 October 27, 2025 November 10, 2025 December 8, 2025 December 22, 2025 May 26, 2025** November 24, 2025 **Conflicts with City of Austin holiday
2024 Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule January 8, 2024 January 22, 2024 July 8, 2024 July 22, 2024 February 12, 2024 August 12, 2024 February 26, 2024 August 26, 2024 March 11, 2024* September 9, 2024 March 25, 2024 September 23, 2024 October 14, 2024 October 28, 2024 November 18, 2024 December 9, 2024 April 8, 2024 April 22, 2024 May 13, 2024 June 10, 2024 June 24, 2024 MCS Commission Schedule approved on August 28, 2023. * Meeting cancelled at November 13, 2023 MCS Commission Meeting.
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION September 9, 2024 6:30 PM AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY, SPECIAL EVENTS ROOM 710 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Music 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, call or email Shelbi Mitchell, 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Parliamentarian, Scott Strickland – Secretary, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Pedro Carvalho, Leonard Davila, Lauryn Gould, Cornice “Ray” Price Jr., Celeste Quesada CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on August 5, 2024. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. MUSICAL PERFORMANCE The Modernettes STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Live Music Fund collections briefing by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. FY24 Austin Live Music Fund briefing by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. City of Austin paid opportunities for musicians briefing by Greg Gonzalez, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. Update on live musical performances for Music Commission meetings by Vice Chair Patterson. 3. 4. 5. DISCUSSION ITEMS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Shelbi Mitchell at the Economic Development Department, at 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Music Commission, please contact Shelbi Mitchell at 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov.
Emergency Medical Services Incident and Response Data FY24 Q3 Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff 1 Incidents, Patient Contacts, Transports January 2021– August 2024 Incidents | Patient Contacts | Patient Transports January 2021 - August 2024 14000 12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 0 1 2 - n a J 1 2 - b e F 1 2 - r a M 1 2 - r p A 1 2 - y a M 1 2 - n u J 1 2 - l u J 1 2 - g u A 1 2 - p e S 1 2 - t c O 1 2 - v o N 1 2 - c e D 2 2 - n a J 2 2 - b e F 2 2 - r a M 2 2 - r p A 2 2 - y a M 2 2 - n u J 2 2 - l u J 2 2 - g u A 2 2 - p e S 2 2 - t c O 2 2 - v o N 2 2 - c e D 3 2 - n a J 3 2 - b e F 3 2 - r a M 3 2 - r p A 3 2 - y a M 3 2 - n u J 3 2 - l u J 3 2 - g u A 3 2 - p e S 3 2 - t c O 3 2 - v o N 3 2 - c e D 4 2 - n a J 4 2 - b e F 4 2 - r a M 4 2 - r p A 4 2 - y a M 4 2 - n u J 4 2 - l u J 4 2 - g u A Incidents Patient Contacts Patient Transports 2 P1 Compliance by District FY24 Q3 Priority 1 Compliance by District FY24 Q3 73.00% 71.76% 71.58% 70.76% 69.27% 72.26% 67.91% 65.52% 82.45% 55.34% 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 % Goal Met 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 3 P1 Response Interval by District FY24 Q3 Priority 1 Response Interval by District FY24 Q3 12.55 12.33 12.55 12.50 12.28 12.57 12.73 13.27 11.95 11.05 8.14% 6.66% 9.09% 7.93% 7.09% 7.48% 6.75% 6.38% 7.61% 6.31% 1 2 3 4 …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 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. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Amy Everhart, at Amy.Everhart@AustinEnergy.com or via phone at 512-322-6087. AGENDA Members: Dave Tuttle, Chair Kaiba White, Vice Chair Ayo Akande Raul Alvarez Cesar Benavides Jonathon Blackburn Randy Chapman Cyrus Reed Joshua Rhodes Vacant Vacant CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular Meeting on August 12, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for a Permanent Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement, consisting of approximately 0.153 acres (6,668 square feet) of land in two parts (3,709 square feet and 2,959 square feet) generally located at 6900 South Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas 78745 and being a portion of Lots 1A and 2A, Forrest C. Walker Subdivision, a Subdivision recorded in Book 75, Page 219; and a Temporary Construction Easement, consisting of approximately 0.0734 acres (3,196 square feet) of land generally located at 6940 South Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas 78745 and being a portion of Lot 2A Forrest C. Walker Subdivision, a Subdivision recorded in Book 75, Page 219 Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, from Long Real Estate Holdings, LLC. The property is currently appraised at $556,853, subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioner’s award. 3. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for a Temporary Construction Easement, consisting of approximately 0.0703 acres (3,062 square feet) of land generally located at 8309 South Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas 78744 (PID 430743) and being out of the Santiago …
Affordability Impact Statement 2024 International Energy Conservation Code Commercial Provisions Date: 8/14/2024 Proposed Regulation The proposed adoption of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code Commercial Provisions and local amendments would replace the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code Commercial Provisions and corresponding local amendments. The proposed local amendments have been reduced, clarified, and amended to support Austin’s climate and energy efficiency goals. Land Use/Zoning Impacts on Housing Costs The proposed changes would have a neutral impact on housing costs via land use and zoning. There are no direct impacts anticipated on land use or zoning due to these amendments. Impact on Development Cost The proposed changes would have a negative impact on construction costs for mid-rise and high-rise multifamily buildings. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Pacific Northwest National Lab (PNNL) is responsible for developing final cost-effectiveness reports on the energy codes at both national and state levels. As of August 2nd, this report is unavailable for the 2024 IECC Commercial Provisions. In the meantime, Austin Energy conducted local modeling using the same set of building prototypes developed by the DOE to standardize the analysis of energy savings and costs related to the energy code. The table and information below provide details on potential cost impacts amendments to the model code and appendices, per Austin Energy’s local modeling. Measure Incremental First Cost per Dwelling Unit Incremental First Cost per Apartment Building 2024 IECC Model Code Overall Model code item – Renewable Energy Unavailable $490 Unavailable $39,000 Appendix CG – Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Appendix CH – Space Hea�ng Electric-Ready Provisions Appendix CH – Water Hea�ng Electric-Ready Provisions Appendix CH – Cooking Electric-Ready Provisions Appendix CH – Clothes Drying Electric-Ready Provisions Appendix CI – Demand Responsive Controls Appendix CJ – Electrical Energy Storage System Total $360* $200 $200* $100 $0 $0 $385 $28,440* *If parking is provided $15,500 $15,800* *for individual water heating $7,900 $0 $0 $30,400 Over $1,735 Over $137,040 Source: Austin Energy • Model Code Item: Renewable Energy Systems: The 2024 IECC model code mandates that buildings include renewable energy systems, such as solar panels. However, exceptions exist for smaller projects or areas where installing solar panels isn’t feasible, like downtown Austin. For a typical 10-story, 79-unit apartment building, the required solar system would cost approximately $39,000, or $490 per unit. The payback period for this investment, considering current energy rates, would be around 22 years. • Model Code: Additional …
Affordability Impact Statement 2024 International Energy Conservation Code Residential Provisions Date: 8/14/2024 Proposed Regulation The proposed adoption of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code Residential Provisions and local amendments would replace the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code Residential Provisions and corresponding local amendments. The proposed local amendments have been reduced, clarified, and amended to support Austin’s climate and energy efficiency goals. Land Use/Zoning Impacts on Housing Costs The proposed changes would have a neutral impact on housing costs. No direct impacts to land use or zoning are anticipated as a result of these amendments. The cost impact varies across different housing types, with some experiencing increases and others decreases. The changes support energy efficiency improvements which can lead to long-term cost savings. Impact on Development Cost The proposed updates to the energy conservation code have a mixed impact on development costs in the short-term, with potential long-term benefits for household affordability. Local modeling estimates a decrease in construction costs of $396 per affordable single-family home, $244 per standard single-family home, and an increase of $427 per low-rise multifamily unit. • Affordable single-family homes would see an overall decrease of $396 per house. Major cost savers include the decrease in attic insulation ($905 savings). Major cost drivers include the requirement updates to interior lighting controls ($123 cost) and adoption of Appendix RE for EV readiness ($124 cost). The savings are anticipated to increase after occupancy with energy efficiency savings of up to $52 per year; roughly 3.6% energy savings. Peak demand will be decreased by 0.029 kW, which will help to keep rates lower in the future. • Higher-cost single-family homes would experience an estimated decrease of $244 per house. Major cost savings include the reduction in attic insulation ($844 savings). Cost increases include interior lighting controls with sensors ($176 cost) and adoption of Appendix RE for EV readiness ($124 cost). The savings will further increase after occupancy with the increased energy efficiency and savings of up to $52 per year; roughly 4.5% energy savings. Peak demand will be decreased by 0.113 kW, which will help to keep rates lower in the future. • Low-rise multifamily developments (4 stories or less) would see an overall increase of $427 per unit. Major cost increases include adopting Appendix RE for EV readiness ($325 costs) and interior lighting controls ($105 costs), though due to Austin’s recent elimination of parking requirements, EV readiness would only …
TITLE 25. - LAND DEVELOPMENT. CHAPTER 25-12. - TECHNICAL CODES. ARTICLE 12. ENERGY CODE. ARTICLE 12. ENERGY CODE. § 25-12-261 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE. (A) The International Energy Conservation Code, 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council ("2024 International Energy Conservation Code") and Appendices CG, CH, CI, CJ, RE, RF, RJ, and RK, are adopted and incorporated by reference into this section with the deletions and amendments in Subsections (B), (C), and (D) and Section 25-12-263 (Local Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code). (B) The following commercial provisions of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code are deleted. A subsection contained within a deleted section or subsection is not deleted, unless specifically listed below: (C) For purposes of commercial energy efficiency compliance with ASHRAE standards, as allowed under the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code, the following provisions of the 2022 edition of ASHRAE standard 90.1 (ASHRAE 90.1-2022), published by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, are deleted. A subsection contained within a deleted section or subsection is not deleted, unless specifically listed below: C201.3 C402.4 C402.5.3 Table C405.13.2 C405.15.1 CG101.2.1 Table CG101.2.1 CG101.2.2 CG101.2.5 CH103.1.1.2 CH103.1.2.1 CH103.1.2.3 2.2 4.2.1.1 5.5.3.1.4 5.5.4.1 6.5.10 6.7.3.2 7.7.3.2 7.9.1 8.4.3.1 8.7.3.1 R202 definition of "Residential Building" R402.1.2 Table R402.1.2 R402.1.3 Table R402.1.3 R402.3 R402.5.1.2 R402.5.1.3 R402.6 R403.3.7 R403.3.8 Table R403.3.8 R403.3.9 § 25-12-262 CITATIONS TO THE ENERGY CODE. CH103.1.3.1 CH103.1.3.2 CH103.1.4.1 CH103.1.4.2 CI101.1 CI102.1 9.4.1 10.5.1.1 10.7.3.1 G2.4.2 Table R405.2 Table R405.4.2(1) Table R406.2 R503.1.1.1 RJ101.1 RK101.1 (D) The following residential provisions of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code are deleted. A subsection contained within a deleted section or subsection is not deleted, unless specifically listed below: R402.5.1.2.1 R403.6.3 In the City Code, "Energy Code" means the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code adopted by Section 25-12-261 (International Energy Conservation Code) and as amended by Section 25-12-263 (Local Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code). In this article, "this code" means the Energy Code. Page 1 of 44 § 25-12-263 LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE. (A) The following provisions are local amendments to the commercial provisions of the 2024 International Conservation Code. Each provision in this subsection is a substitute for an identically numbered provision deleted by Section 25-12-261(B) or an addition to the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code. C201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Terms not defined in this code that are defined in the Building Code, …
International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Commercial - IECC [2024] Project Engagement VIEWS 223 PARTICIPANTS RESPONSES COMMENTS SUBSCRIBERS 20 0 26 2 Please provide a comment or question about the proposed Commercial provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2024 Technical Code Amendments in the space below. Please respond by July 9, 2024. July 8, 2024 Attention: Public Comments Dear Austin Energy Green Building Staff, Vehicle Readiness proposals of the 2024 International Energy Conversation Code (IECC) The Alliance for Transportation Electrification appreciates the opportunity to comment on Austin Energy’s Residential and Commercial Electric Vehicle Readiness proposals of the 2024 International Energy Conversation Code (IECC). We applaud the City’s leadership in pushing forward the energy code in a timely manner. Although many cities and states have adopted energy codes, only a handful have been proactive in adopting, updating, and enforcing the most up-to-date codes. Energy codes ensure that a building's energy use is included as a fundamental part of the design and construction process of new buildings; making an early investment in building energy improvements will pay dividends to Austin residents for years into the future. We offer the following comments on the 2024 IECC Electric Vehicle Readiness proposals for both commercial and 1. We support the residential electric vehicle readiness proposal for one-and two- family dwellings, townhomes, and residential buildings. R-2 occupancies. The residential proposal derived from Appendix RE of the 2024 IECC Residential code requires that new one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses with designated parking provide one EV capable, EV ready, or EVSE space per dwelling unit. Multifamily buildings with four stories or less must provide an EV capable space, EV ready space, or EVSE space for 40 percent of dwelling units or automobile parking spaces, whichever is less. These requirements give building owners flexibility in establishing the level of EV readiness that will fit their current and future needs, while still providing the necessary minimum EV charging load that the distribution system needs to be sized for. Moreover, the language in Appendix RE was developed as a consensus proposal during the IECC code development process with input from a diverse group of stakeholders including representatives from the home builders, electrical manufacturers, EV charging providers, and utilities. It went through several rounds of public comment and editorial changes to ensure clarity, consistency, enforceability, and technical soundness. Adopting Appendix RE outright would help staff streamline and quicken the public …
Austin Energy's Resource Generation Plan 2035 Workshops Presented by Lynda Rife Diverse Mix of Workshop Participants AARP ADAPT AISD ARMA Citizens Climate Lobby Hispanic Chamber Solar and Storage Coalition City of Lakeway Housing Works State of Texas City of Austin HURF Residential Customers IBEW Local 520 Ascension Downtown Commercial LGBT Chamber Texas Climate Jobs Asian Chamber Environment Texas Pecan Street Austin Chamber Foundation Communities PODER Tri-City Region Austin Critical Home Repair Coalition CCARE Central Health Habitat for Humanity Public Citizen Urban League HACA HEB RECA UT Energy Institute Sierra Club UT Students Sunrise Movement Texas Assisted Living Association Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute Overview: Workshop #3 • Austin Energy hosted their third workshop on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. • The goals of Workshop #3 were to have participants explore trade-offs between affordability, reliability and environmental sustainability, and to discuss equity as it relates to the affects of those three on those most vulnerable • The workshop had three parts: • Stakeholder Stories • Prioritizing Values • Exploring Equity Stakeholder Stories What is the impact if you lost power for the following time-periods? Time Period Impact to “You” Impact to “Your Organization” 1 hour minimal, inconvenient, annoying 8 hours somewhat substantial, financial impacts, can’t work, painful, pharmaceuticals at risk loss of revenue, damage to equipment, inconvenient, could endanger our residence due to dependency on equipment loss of revenue, possible loss of customers, damage to equipment, disruption to care 48 hours financial impacts, devastating, relocate, no work devastating, loss of revenue, damage, life- threatening What is the impact to you if your monthly electric bill increased by the following amounts? Electric Bill Increase Impact to “You” Impact to “Your Organization” $1 to $5 per month minimal, inconsequential, depends, if it gets compounded very little, modest, impactful when you look at scale, low-income already burdened $5 to $10 per month minimal, inconvenient, I would need to re-evaluate consumption impactful, significant, change spending habits When there is a day with high smog, what is the impact? Smog Impact Impact to “You” Impact to “Your Organization” Impact Level slightly affected, not affected, moderately affected, extremely affected slightly affected, moderately affected, extremely affected Impact Description limit outdoor activities, asthma can flare, allergies get worse which impacts my ability to work and exercise, can lead to getting a sinus infection, I worry about long-term health impacts limit outdoor activities, the medically vulnerable …
Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for a Permanent Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement, consisting of approximately 0.153 acres (6,668 square feet) of land in two parts (3,709 square feet and 2,959 square feet) generally located at 6900 South Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas 78745 and being a portion of Lots 1A and 2A, Forrest C. Walker Subdivision, a Subdivision recorded in Book 75, Page 219; and a Temporary Construction Easement, consisting of approximately 0.0734 acres (3,196 square feet) of land generally located at 6940 South Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas 78745 and being a portion of Lot 2A Forrest C. Walker Subdivision, a Subdivision recorded in Book 75, Page 219 Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, from Long Real Estate Holdings, LLC. The property is currently appraised at $556,853, subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioner’s award. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Michael Gates, Financial Services Department, 512-974-5639; Brandon Williamson, Financial Services Department, 512-974-5666; Amy Everhart, Austin Energy, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322- 6087; Elaine Veselka, Austin Energy, VP Electric Systems Engineering and Technical Services, (512) 322- 6667; Tina Little, Austin Energy, Director, Electric Systems and Shared Services, (512) 322-6396. Council Committee, Boards, and Commission Action: September 9, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: Various structures along the existing circuits 926, 927, 987, and 988 require relocation to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I-35) as part of its I-35 Capital Express program that runs along I-35 from State Highway 71 south to State Highway 45. The relocation of the circuit adjacent to the properties at 6900 and 6940 South I-35 requires the City to purchase an electric easement across Lots 1A and 2A, Forrest C. Walker Subdivision, a Subdivision recorded in Book 75, Page 219 of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas. The City previously acquired a waterline easement across the same property through condemnation in 1986. The City has attempted to purchase the needed properties at 6900 and 6940 South I-35, Austin, Texas. The City and property owner have been unable to agree on the value of the needed acquisition. …
