Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for electric distribution vegetation management pre-planning services for Austin Energy with Eocene Environmental Group, or one of the other qualified offerors, for an initial term of three years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $24,000,000. Funding: $1,010,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $1,010,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued a Request for Proposals solicitation RFP 1100 LLM3002 for these services. The solicitation was published on September 1, 2025, and closed on October 14, 2025. Of the nine 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=142507 . 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: March 9, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide pre-planning services for Austin Energy’s vegetation management around distribution electrical facilities. Pre-planning services include coordination and assignment of work to vegetation management contractors, performance of quality control audits, notification and coordination with property owners, and development of detailed vegetation management work plans. These services support capital improvement projects, distribution maintenance on circuits, grid and substation facilities, customer requests regarding outages or complaints, after-hours or storm restoration events, and vegetation suppression. Item 8 The current contract for these services will expire April 17, 2026. The recommended contractor is not the current provider of these …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for construction services for the Lady Bird Lake Bore for Pedernales Reconductor for Austin Energy with Austin Underground, Inc., in the amount of $2,733,915 plus a $273,391 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,007,306. Funding: $3,007,306 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Procurement Language: ustin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1056 for these services. The solicitation was issued on May 13, 2024, and closed on October 2, 2025. Of the five offers received, the bids submitted by the recommended contractor were the lowest responsive bids received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=141090. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 72.31% MBE and 0.15% WBE. 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: March 9, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Lady Bird Lake Bore for Pedernales Reconductor project is located East of Interstate 35 and crosses under Lady Bird Lake with the entry/exit points being Edward Rendon Sr. Park and Peace Point Park respectively. This project proposes an infrastructure replacement of the Austin Energy Pedernales 04 and 06 electric feeders which have reached the end of their useful lifespan. This upgrade is necessary due to the load growth along South Pleasant Valley Road and East Riverside Drive. This project will also address system stability and reliability in the region. The project itself consists of the installation of an approximately 1,400 linear foot directional bore under Lady Bird Lake. This bore will allow for an immediate upgrade of the infrastructure feeding the area, as well as providing additional spare conduits to accommodate for future growth. In addition to the bore, the entry/exit points of this project also include two electrical manholes and …
Transmission Import Capacity Critical Importance to Austin Zero Carbon 2035 Goals Al Braden Electric Utility Commission March 9, 2026 Item 12 AE Constrained By Import Capacity • Austin Energy challenged to import enough power. • Not enough import capacity to close lines to modernize and upgrade them. • Not enough in-town generation to support the line outages needed for that work either. • Peakers wouldn’t be ready till 2030 or later. • Transmission is an important tool in our toolbox. • We can build incremental transmission improvements, batteries and solar in that same time – eliminating the need for more fossil plants. AE Grid Based On Historic Gas Generation • Austin relied on in-town generation with gas and oil since 1950’s. • External transmission lines to Fayette and South Texas Project only. • Austin is limited to bringing power from the east, requiring more equipment for voltage support to the west side of Austin. • Transmission links between DFW and San Antonio run to our east – providing indirect access to our wind and solar energy. • Sister cities are encircled by energy beltways - allowing power import from many directions. • Austin’s in-town generation never required extensive transmission lines to the outside world when we were a smaller gas-powered city – until our commitment to transition to renewables a decade ago. Transmission Required to Close Gas Plants • Early wind and solar projects could be handled by the CREZ lines and our import capacity. • As renewables grew in West Texas, congestion costs and price separation became serious problems. • 2020 Generation Plan – AE argued it couldn’t meet our renewable goals and retire our gas plants without additional transmission lines. • Closing the Decker steam units in 2022-2023 left a 700 MW local generation gap. Aging Decker peakers could add 200 MW. Closing Sand Hill in 2035 as the Generation Plan calls for add another 600 MW shortfall. • We need a major commitment to transmission capacity, batteries and local solar generation at all scales to reach that 2035 goal. • Just ten years left! Many of these upgrades may take almost that long. Transmission Plan looked at many scenarios, including closing the gas plants. Elevate Importance of Transmission • By ERCOT market design, transmission providers cannot coordinate with generators. AE generation and transmission can’t collaborate on a common plan. Only public information can be shared. • AE …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Animal Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nekaybaw Watson at nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Dr. Paige Nilson, Chair, D4 Koby Ahmed, Mayor Ryan Clinton, Travis County Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Jennifer Daniel, D6 Erin Ferguson, D8 Ann Linder, Vice Chair, D3 Whitney Holt, D5 Sarah Huddleston, D9 David Loignon, D10 Nancy Nemer, Travis County Jo Anne Norton, Parliamentarian, D7 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular meeting on February 9, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports. Presentation by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services. DICUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Approve the addition of new members to the Budget Working Group. Approve a FY27/FY28 Budget Recommendation to Council to convert two animal care positions to regular full-time employees from temporary employees. Approve a FY27/FY28 Budget Recommendation to Council to provide funding in the general budget for two dog walkers. Approve a FY27/FY28 Budget Recommendation to Council to provide funding in the general budget for one animal enrichment specialist. Approve a FY27/FY28 Budget Recommendation to Council to provide funding in the general budget for expected, ongoing, necessary hardware upgrades. 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 …
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 9, 2026 The Animal Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Nilson called the Animal Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Dr. Paige Nilson, Chair, D4 Ann Linder, Vice Chair, D3 Jennifer Daniel, D6 Erin Ferguson, D8 Jo Anne Norton, Parliamentarian, D7 Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Koby Ahmed, Mayor Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Whitney Holt, D5 Sarah Huddleston, D9 Nancy Nemer, Travis County Commissioners Absent: David Loignon, D10 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Sara Mitran – Austin Resource and Recovery Deceased Animal Procedure Robyn Katz Gonzalez – State of Animals in ATX Craig Nazor – Birds and Bats Rochelle Vickery – Dog pickup and care assistance near airport Pat Valls Trelles – Introduction and support of Rochelle Vickery Shelly Leibham – Spay and Neuter Event Reminder APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on January 12, 2026. The minutes from the Animal Advisory Commission regular meeting on January 12, 2026 were approved during the Animal Advisory Commission regular meeting on February 9, 1 2026 on Vice Chair Linder’s motion, Parliamentarian Norton’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Loignon was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. 4. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports. 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 on the Austin Animal Services Department 30-60-90-day horizon plan. Presentation by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services. Presentation given by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services. Staff briefing regarding an overview of the Austin Animal Services FY 26-27 budget. Presentation by Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services and Melissa Pool, Chief Administrative Officer, Austin Animal Services. Presentation given by Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services and Melissa Pool, Chief Administrative Officer, Austin Animal Services. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. 6. Update from the Pet Friendly Policy Working Group regarding updates from previous meetings and legislative priorities. Withdrawn Update from the Strategic Plan Working Group regarding progress in most recent meeting. Update given by Commissioner Ferguson. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Approve a list of legislative priorities to be supported by the commission for the upcoming legislative session. …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026, AT 3:00 P.M. CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the College Student Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Abrianna Citta, 210-232-4773, abrianna.citta01@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Andrew Lyon, Chair, Austin Community College Elisha Mac Gregor, Austin Community College Sage Zuniga, Austin Community College Mekides Guta, Concordia University Lorian Lopez, Concordia University Aidyn Ogle, Concordia University Aidan Cournoyer, University of Texas at Austin Carson Domey, University of Texas at Austin Kritika Ramesh, University of Texas at Austin Caleb Brizuela, Vice Chair, Huston-Tillotson University Camila Colin, St. Edward’s University Caroline Schilling, St. Edward’s University AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the College Student Commission Regular meeting on January 9th, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve a recommendation to Council on 6th Street Micromobility Lanes. 3. Approve a recommendation to Council on the UNO (University Neighborhood Overlay) Amendments and Student Housing. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 4. 5. 6. Update from TRANSPORTATION working group on their priorities. Update from MENTAL HEALTH working group on their priorities. Update from HOUSING working group on their work around student housing availability. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Dr. Chiquita Eugene at the Youth Initiatives Office, at chiquita.eugene@austintexas.gov or (512-972- 5003) to request service or for additional information. For more information on the College Student Commission, please contact Dr. Chiquita Eugene at (512-972-5003).
COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 9, JANUARY, 2026 The College Student Commission convened in a regular meeting on 9, January, 2026 at 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 in Austin, Texas. Chair Lyon called the College Student Commission Meeting to order at 3:22 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Andrw Lyon, Camila Colin, Carson Domey, Sage Zuniga Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely:, Aidan Cournoyer, Lorian Lopez, Elisha MacGregor, Caroline Schilling PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The motion to approve the minutes of the COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on DECEMBER 12th, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Domey’s motion, Commissioner Zuniga’s second on a 8-0 vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Central Texas Food Bank regarding the College Food Access Program by Emily Larson and Anurita Mittra—presenters were unable to attend; slides were shared and reviewed by commissioners. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 3. Update from TRANSPORTATION working group on their priorities. Update by Chair Lyon. Update from MENTAL HEALTH working group on their priorities. Update from Chair Lyon. Update from HOUSING working group on their priorities. Update from Chair Lyon. 4. 5. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 6. None 1 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. None Chair Lyon adjourned the meeting at 3:42 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the January 9, 2026, meeting on Commissioner Domey’s motion, Commissioner Zuniga’s second on a 8-0 vote. 2
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL College Student Commission Recommendation Number 20260306-02: 6th Street Design WHEREAS, 6th Street serves as a key connection between the University of Texas area, downtown, and transit services frequently used by college students, and functions as a late night transportation corridor and entertainment district; and WHEREAS, 6th Street experiences sufficient pedestrian activity to have been closed to vehicular traffic on weekend nights (Thursday through Sunday). This indicates significant non-automotive travel particularly during evening and late night hours; and WHEREAS, the nearest active transportation counter at East 4th Street and Waller Creek recorded 521,445 pedestrians and cyclists in 2025, signaling substantial travel along this general downtown corridor; and WHEREAS, college students are disproportionately reliant on walking, biking, and micromobility for affordable transportation, shown in increased micromobility use around UT Austin and downtown. This is often due to lower rates of personal vehicle ownership. College students are therefore uniquely impacted by the design of 6th Street; and WHEREAS, 6th Street’s role as a nightlife district increases the importance of safe, non-automotive transportation options for students, as students traveling late at night face higher injury risk; and WHEREAS, the lack of clear separation between pedestrians, cyclists, and micromobility users increases collision risk and reduces safety and comfort for everyone; and WHEREAS, protected bike lanes support students using bicycles, e-bikes, and micromobility devices, including dockless scooters and services such as CapMetro’s Bikeshare, reducing the need for these devices to operate on sidewalks that are regularly crowded with pedestrians, as on 6th Street; and WHEREAS, safe and accessible transportation options contribute to student well being, campus connectivity, and overall quality of life in Austin; and WHEREAS, in Recommendation 20251201-007, the Bicycle Advisory Council and Pedestrian Advisory Council jointly recommended Alternative 1 and opposed Alternative 3; and WHEREAS, the 6th Street Survey Results and Public Engagement Report found that 63% of 3,723 respondents supported Alternative 1, which included bicycle and scooter lanes with curb insets for vehicle access, while only 27% of 3,706 respondents supported Alternative 3, which included no bicycle or scooter lanes and vehicle curb access on only one side; and WHEREAS, the Urban Transportation Commission recommends that Austin Transportation and Public Works advance Alternative 1 or Alternative 2 for the 6th Street Mobility and Revitalization Project, while City Staff recommended advancing Alternative 3 to final design; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the College Student Commission, in alignment with the …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL College Student Commission Recommendation Number 20260306-03: UNO Amendments and Student Housing WHEREAS, the City of Austin both historically and in the present day continues to have a young college student population that is greater than or equal to approximately 100,000 students; and WHEREAS, housing affordability has become an increasingly significant challenge for college students across the City of Austin, particularly for the majority of students at major Austin-area colleges and universities, including the University of Texas at Austin, Austin Community College, St. Edward’s University, Huston-Tillotson University, and Concordia University Texas, who, due to limited on-campus housing capacity, rely on the private rental market for housing during the academic year; and WHEREAS, 48% of renters in District 9, including the area of West Campus, are “rent-burdened,” where a tenant spends more than 30% of their monthly income on housing; and WHEREAS, students attending institutions located near central Austin, including The University of Texas at Austin, Huston-Tillotson University, and Austin Community College’s Highland and Rio Grande campuses, face additional heightened housing pressures due to rising rents, limited supply, and competition with non-student renters; and WHEREAS, student-oriented rental housing in Austin has experienced substantial rent increases in recent years, disproportionately impacting students who rely on fixed financial aid packages, part-time employment, or family support; and WHEREAS, the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) area, particularly West Campus, experiences uniquely intense housing demand due to its proximity to The University of Texas at Austin, resulting in rental prices that significantly exceed the Austin citywide median and serve as a benchmark for influencing student housing costs more broadly; and WHEREAS, rising rents in central Austin neighborhoods have contributed to the displacement of students attending institutions without large on-campus housing availability, including Austin Community College and Huston-Tillotson University, forcing many students to seek housing farther from campus and increasing transportation costs and commute times; and WHEREAS, students at smaller and private institutions such as St. Edward’s University and Concordia University Texas face similar affordability pressures, as limited on-campus housing availability and surrounding neighborhood zoning constraints restrict access to lower-cost off-campus options; and WHEREAS, these affordability challenges affect students across institutional types, including community colleges, public universities, and private universities, demonstrating that student housing insecurity is a citywide issue not confined to a single campus or neighborhood; and WHEREAS, land-use and zoning policies such as the University Neighborhood Overlay play a critical role in shaping housing …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4TH, 2026, AT 2:30 P.M. CITY HALL, BOARD & COMMISSION ROOM, ROOM 1101 301 W. 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Austin Travis County Public Health 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 remotely, contact Daniela Romero, daniela.romero@austintexas.gov or Juanita Jackson at Juanita.jackson@austintexas.gov. telephone. To to speak register CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS OR COMMISSIONERS: Natalie Poindexter, Chair Enrique Lin Shiao, Vice Chair Jawad Ali Chris Crookham Cara Dahlhausen Jacob Whitty Martha Lujan William Rice EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Adrienne Sturrup, Director, Austin Public Health Dr. Desmar Walkes, Austin/Travis County Public Health Authority Ana Almaguel, Division Director, Travis County Health & Human Services Perla Cavazos, Deputy Administrator, Central Health AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Health Commission Regular Meeting on February 4th, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. Presentation by the Refugee Collective. Presentation by Meg Erskine, Co-Founder and CEO. Review and discuss goals set for FY 2026. Receive updates from commissioners on assigned action items. Discussion of draft recommendation “Bridging Public Health Funding” created by Commissioner Chris Crookham. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please contact Daniela Romero at Austin Public Health, at daniela.romero@austintexas.gov, or Juanita Jackson at Juanita.jackson@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Public Health Commission, please contact Daniela Romero at daniela.romero@austintexas.gov or Juanita Jackson at Juanita.jackson@austintexas.gov.
T H E R E F U G E E C O L L E C T I V E 2024 Impact Report Producing Possibilities for Refugees Through Food & Fiber C E O R E F L E C T I O N S To Our Beloved Community: In 2024 we celebrated 15 years of creatively responding to the needs of Austin's refugee community. Our story has deep roots. It begins with four unlikely friends who met serendipitously and shared their unique perspectives and experiences to form the Multicultural Refugee Coalition in 2009. From 1946-1966, Central Presbyterian Church sponsored a family to support community development efforts in rural DR Congo, one of which was to teach sewing to local women. This was the family of our co-founder Sarah Stranahan, who many years later, taught sewing to refugee women here in Austin that began our work in the textile space. We cherish the beautiful light-filled space we get to work out of in the historic Central Presbyterian Church today for our office and textile studio, and love knowing that these roots run deep. During the Civil War in Liberia in 1989, Johnson Doe and Paul Tiah were from opposing counties. After many years in refugee camps in the Ivory Coast and Sierra Leone, both made their way to Austin, Texas through the federal refugee resettlement program. Paul arrived first in 2003 and invited Johnson over for dinner once he had arrived in 2004, since they were from the same country and spoke the same dialect. Even though they were supposed to be considered enemies, through love, acceptance, and reconciliation efforts they not only became the best of friends but consider themselves brothers. It is through their love and perseverance that they wanted to start an organization to support other refugees resettled to Austin and provide encouragement and resources to ease their journey. Finally, as a conservation biologist, I was yearning for a more international experience and the world came to me in my own community when I began teaching ESL to refugees in 2006 and met so many people sharing their desires and dreams in their new city of Austin that it changed my life forever. Some of these shared dreams included getting their hands in the dirt growing culturally desired food for their communities and being able to have the resources to sew things for their families. Through our …
-Providing Livelihood Opportunities for Refugees in Austin, Texas -Food Access for the Refugee Community -Implementing Texas’ First Resilient Farm Plan therefugeecollective.org Refugee Collective Farm Staff Matt Simon- Farm Director Matt Simon has been the Refugee Collective Farm Director since 2020. Prior to taking on this role, he managed another certified organic farm, Green Gate Farms, in nearby Bastrop, Texas. His knowledge of all aspects of vegetable production anchor the farm’s food access and regenerative agriculture efforts. Sarah Sims- Community Farmer Program Manager Sarah Sims brings over a decade of experience in refugee-serving organizations, with a focus on program design, data systems, and continuous improvement. Prior to joining The Refugee Collective, she led state- and federal-level mental and physical health promotion initiatives. Sarah is passionate about designing programs that are both data- informed and deeply responsive to the lived experiences of participants. The Refugee Collective Producing Possibilities through Food and Fiber -20 acre Certified Organic farm employs 8 year round refugee team members and 4 seasonal team members growing organic vegetables and eggs for our CSA and Wholesale Outlets -Textile Studio employs 4 year round team members in private label production and our own line of “Farm to Fiber” products which utilize natural dyes grown at the farm. Also piloting flax fiber production. -Wraparound Support for our refugee team members including rides to and from the farm for work and paid English instruction What is Regenerative Agriculture? -Includes common Organic practices such as crop rotation, cover cropping, compost application, and refraining from using chemical inputs that destroy life in the soil -In addition Regenerative Agriculture employs No-till planting methods, the establishment of Trees and other Perennials, and the integration of Animals into the Cropping System. -These are all codified in our Resilient Farm Plan, the First of its kind in Texas -Focus is on increasing biodiversity both above and below ground to build a more resilient, carbon rich system that produces more nutrient dense vegetables and animal products, leading to improved health outcomes Farm Livelihoods and Food Access for the Refugee Community -Through ARPA funding and other sources, we’ve built the capacity to send 50-80 Weekly CSA Shares to Refugee Households through partners including Global Impact Initiative, World Relief, IACT, and Literacy Coalition -Community Farmer Program provides education and resources to empower refugees to feed their own communities -78,000 lbs. of Organic Produce To Refugee Households since Fall of ‘22 through …
NEW LEAF AGRICULTURE EVALUATION REPORT 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 Introduction Methods, Quantitative Data Results, Quantitative Data Methods, Qualitative Data Results, Qualitative Data Conclusion Acknowledgements UTHealth | New Leaf Agriculture Report 2024 INTRODUCTION The Multicultural Refugee Coalition (MRC) is a non-profit organization in Austin, Texas, which creates refugee livelihoods through employment, training, and education. Since its inception in 2009, MRC has supported nearly 1,000 refugees from 20 countries by employing and training refugee farmers ensuring their long-term success as engaged community members. One of MRC’s programs, New Leaf Agriculture, is based on a 20- acre USDA-certified organic farm where refugee farmers learn about Central Texas agriculture methods and practice organic and regenerative farming techniques. The program is also designed to provide supplemental income to farmers and increase farmers’ families’ and their communities’ healthy food access. One component of the New Leaf Agriculture program focuses on primary farmers. Primary farmers are refugee farmers who work on the 20-acre farm and are full-time employees of MRC. They have a scheduled work time, are paid a wage, and receive additional benefits such as free transportation and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. A second component of the New Leaf Agriculture program focuses on community farmers. Community farmers are refugee farmers who each manage a 750 sq. ft. production-size plot on the New Leaf Agriculture farm and earn supplemental income through produce sales. Before receiving a plot, farmers participate in a six-week training course on regenerative farming practices in Central Texas. New Leaf Agriculture provides supplies, land, education, and culturally specific seeds to the community farmers. Farmers choose which crops to grow, focusing on what they and their community desire, and farm according to their schedule. Produce grown by farmers is bought by MRC and then distributed either by the farmers to their communities or through partnerships with local organizations. UTHealth | New Leaf Agriculture Report 2024 As recipients of the Refugee Agricultural Partnership Program (RAPP) grant, MRC is expanding its New Leaf Agriculture program by providing agricultural land and training for at least 80 refugees. Evaluation of the program will be conducted yearly by The University of Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health (UTHealth) research team over three years. The evaluation is formative in design and fulfills the purpose of tracking the program’s progress toward anticipated short- and long-term outcomes while contributing to continuous …
AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION Wednesday, February 4th, 2025 AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 4th, 2026 The Austin Travis County Public Health Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Natalie Poindexter called the Austin Travis County Public Health Commission Meeting to order at 2:47 pm. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Natalie Poindexter, Chair Jawad Ali Chris Crookham Jacob Whitty Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Enrique Lin Shiao, Vice Chair Cara Dahlhausen William Rice Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Martha Lujan Ex-Officio and Staff in Attendance: Dr. Desmar Walkes, Austin/Travis County Public Health Authority Perla Cavazos, Deputy Administrator, Central Health Ana Almaguel, Division Director, Travis County Health & Human Services Daniela Romero, Staff, Austin Public Health Ex-Officio and Staff in Attendance Remotely: Megan Cermak Juanita Jackson Ex-Officio and Staff Absent: Adrienne Sturrup PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Sharon Behill, CEO of Communities In Schools of Central Texas, advocated for the protection of prevention-focused social services amidst ongoing city budget cuts. She emphasized that school-based "upstream" interventions for student mental health and trauma are vital, cost- effective investments that prevent more expensive long-term crises in public safety and emergency systems. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Austin Travis County Public Health Commission regular meeting on February 4th, 2026. The minutes for the regular meeting of January 7th, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Jacob Whitty’s motion, Commissioner William Rice second on a 7-0 vote. (Absent: Commissioner Martha Lujan) DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Presentation by One Voice on impacts of federal funding cuts. Presentation by Sam Woollard, Peter Arellano and Lynne Skinner. Received updates from commissioners on assigned action items. External Coordination: Although absent, Commissioner Luhan is reportedly coordinating future discussions with the Public Safety Commission and Capital Metro. Sexual Health Funding: Efforts to secure data from Austin Public Health (APH) are ongoing. The Commission discussed postponing this item temporarily due to budget uncertainties or shifting the focus to qualitative outcomes rather than just funding. Member Updates: Brief updates were noted regarding recommendations from Commissioners Dahlhausen and Commissioner Crookham, which were slated for the subsequent agenda items. Refugee Clinic: Commissioner Ali introduced Refugee collective CEO to staff. Staff is coordinating presentations for next meeting. 4. Discussed draft recommendation “Bridging Public Health Funding” created by Commissioner Chris Crookham. Commissioner Chris Crookham presented a draft recommendation addressing the …
ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION REFORM COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026, AT 11:00 A.M. UNIVERSITY HILLS BRANCH LIBRARY 4721 LOYOLA LN AUSTIN, TEXAS 78723 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 Elizabeth Nelson, 512-974-6492, Elizabeth.Nelson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT [BOARD MEMBERS OR COMMISSIONERS]: Ian Steyaert, Chair; Gerald Acuna; and Seth Whaland AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up [prior*] to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Construction and Demolition Reform Committee meeting on October 9, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding construction and demolition recycling and processing facility municipal case studies. Presentation by Elizabeth Nelson, Planner Principal, Austin Resource Recovery. 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 Elizabeth Nelson at Austin Resource Recovery Department, at 512-974-6492 or Elizabeth.Nelson@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Zero Waste Advisory Commission, please contact Gustavo Valle at 512-974-4359 or Gustavo.Valle@austintexas.gov.
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATIONS UNDER REVIEW FOR MARCH 4, 2026 MEETING This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 3 business days prior to the meeting. 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. Speaker Registration will open once the formal agenda is posted. For questions, please email preservation@austintexas.gov. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on February 4, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS Historic Zoning 2. C14H-1987-0016 – 810 W. 10th St. Mayer-Howse House Council District 9 Proposal: Recommend ordinance cleanup via Commission-initiated historic zoning to Planning Commission and City Council. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 National Register Historic District Permit Applications 3. HR-2025-145729 – 2100 Barton Springs Rd. Zilker Park Barton Springs Bridge Council District 8 Proposal: Construct a new bridge, reconstruct trails, and restore the stream bank. (Postponed by HLC on February 4, 2026) Applicant: Paulinda Lanham City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 4. 5. 6. 7. LM-2025-155778; HR-2026-014183 – 617 Congress Ave. Congress Avenue National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Reconfigure the primary facade and construct a balcony. Applicant: Jeff Schindler; Jeb Barmish City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 HR-2026-014204 – 809 Congress Ave. Congress Avenue National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a compatible building, retaining the Congress Avenue facade. Applicant: Carson Nelson City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 HR-2026-010143 – 1611 Preston Ave. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Reconfigure existing front wall and construct an addition. Applicant: Meegan Beddoe City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 PR-2026-015633 – 1508 Pease Rd. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Construct a new residence. Applicant: Paul Zubeldia City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Demolition and Relocation Permit Applications 8. PR-2026-012921 – 844 Airport Blvd. Council District 3 Proposal: Demolish a restaurant. Applicant: Katie Congdon; Douglas Frey City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. 10. Approve budget …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Historic Landmark 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, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. For questions, please email preservation@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS BEN HEIMSATH, CHAIR (D-8) CARL LAROSCHE (D-6) ROXANNE EVANS, VICE CHAIR (D-2) TREY MCWHORTER (D-10) JEFFREY ACTON (MAYOR) TONYA PLEASANT-WRIGHT (D-1) JAIME ALVAREZ (D-7) JUDAH RICE (D-4) HARMONY GROGAN (D-5) BAT TANIGUCHI (D-9) KEVIN KOCH (D-3) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on February 4, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS Historic Zoning 2. C14H-1987-0016 – 810 W. 10th St. Mayer-Howse House Council District 9 Proposal: Recommend ordinance cleanup via Commission-initiated historic zoning to Planning Commission and City Council. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from general office- equitable transit-oriented development-equitable transit-oriented density bonus (GO- ETODDBETOD) district zoning to general office-historic landmark-equitable transit-oriented development-equitable transit-oriented density bonus (GO-H-ETOD-DBETOD) district zoning as a means of correcting the existing administrative record. National Register Historic District Permit Applications 3. 4. HR-2025-145729 – 2100 Barton Springs Rd. Zilker Park Barton Springs Bridge Council District 8 Proposal: Construct a new bridge, reconstruct trails, and restore the stream bank. (Postponed by HLC on February 4, 2026) Applicant: Paulinda Lanham City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Comment on and release the plans, encouraging the applicant to comply with THC feedback when received. Request that the applicant follow the appropriate City process if other contributing structures are to be removed or modified. LM-2025-155778; HR-2026-014183 – 617 Congress Ave. Congress Avenue National Register …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Permits in National Register Historic Districts March 4, 2026 HR-2025-145729 Zilker Park National Register Historic District 2100 Barton Springs Road 3 – 1 Proposal Construct a new bridge in place of the existing contributing bridge. Reconstruct trails. Restore stream bank. Project Specifications The proposed new bridge will replace the existing 1925/1946 Barton Creek bridge at Barton Springs Road and Azie Morton Road. Extreme deterioration and deferred maintenance necessitate bridge removal, with structural elements’ degradation beyond repair and safety concerns, including flood control and pedestrian safety issues, driving Council approval in 2023. The selected design appears to be the most compatible of three options. Proposed materials will match the existing bridge’s concrete and asphalt construction. The proposed bridge utilizes a set of arched piers, reflective of the existing bridge’s design, oriented transverse to the superstructure of the bridge. This orientation provides a maximum amount of visibility through the bridge. The abutment at the park side has been pushed back to create open space accommodating the park train and pedestrian path. The handrail on the park side of the bridge utilizes a robust steel design with heavy concrete pilasters that pay homage to the existing bridge and divert debris during flood events. The bridge has been widened to accommodate two lanes of traffic, planters, and seating with shade devices on either side. Streetscape elements have been selected to blend with the bridge’s surroundings and will be minimally visible above the handrail. Proposed lighting is simple in design. The proposed stream bank and pedestrian pathways are supported by ashlar masonry and stone veneer retaining walls. Design Standards The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Sites and streetscapes 1. Vegetation, topography, and landscaping 1.1 Do not grade, fill, or excavate unless it is to solve a drainage or flooding problem. 1.2 Retain permanent landscape features that define the character of the property and the district. Protect them when constructing new buildings or additions. The proposed project slightly changes the topography surrounding the bridge to alleviate flooding and allow for pedestrian use of the surrounding bank. No additional character-defining landscape features appear to be affected at this phase of the project. Changes to character-defining landscape features will require additional HLC review. …
Barton Springs Road Bridge Capital Delivery Services | 04 Feb 2026 Project Project Background Background Project History About the Bridge Nearly 100years old built in 1926 20,000 Vehicles per day 1946 Bridge Expansion Key Entrance to Zilker Park and for Major City Events 3 Project Site Protect Park Monuments Bridge Site Challenge and Constraint Categories: Park and Historic Environmental Roadway Intersection Bridge 4 Project Purpose and Need Project Needs Project Goals / Outcomes Age of Structure 100 yrs old, Associated structural degradation Safety Barton Springs roadway not aligned Hillside instability at Umlauf Gardens Provide 75 Year Bridge Service Life Improve Safety Stabilize Umlauf Gardens Insufficient Paths Not enough bike or pedestrian paths on bridge Add Multi-modal and Connect with Park Trails Intersection Congestion At Barton Springs / Azie Morton intersection Reduce Congestion with addition of right turn 5 Project Purpose and Need Roadway Alignment Issues 6 Project Purpose and Need Goal During Construction Maintain two-way traffic during construction Maintain the Azie Morton / Barton Springs intersection during construction 20,000 Vehicles per day on Barton Springs Road (cid:127) Important commuter route (cid:127) Key access to Zilker Park (cid:127) Access to many special events (Trail of Lights, Austin City Limits, Blues on the Green, Zilker Park) 7 Project Options Project Options Rehabilitation or Replacement Options 9 Project Elements Elements Required for Rehabilitation or Replacement Bike Lanes Sidewalk / Path Shared Use Path Proposed Bridge Widened Bike Lane Accommodates Accommodate hiking Trails Wider Ped. Paths off-road biker trail users Accommodates Pedestrians for Special Events Multimodal areas to accommodate off-road hike and bike trail users Longer service life length Wider bridge Better alignment for safety Dedicated bike lanes 10 Bridge Inspection Bridge Inspection Findings Deck (with integral longitudinal joint), floor beams, and spandrel columns exhibited the most degradation. All structural components exhibited some degradation. Degraded Concrete Spandrel Column Spalling Exposed and Corroded Rebar Exposed and Corroded Rebar 11 Rehabilitation Options Spandrel Columns Arch Ribs Bridge Inspection Findings Rehabilitation for increased service life requires removal of deck, floor beams, and spandrel columns Demolish the structure to the arch ribs. Significant work is needed: major rehabilitation or bridge replacement. Do Nothing is not an option 1 Preserve Rehabilitation Option 1 is not feasible 12 Rehabilitation Options Improve Paths Arch ribs …
C-2 - Draft Interim Bridge Status Memorandum – Feb 2022 Barton Springs Rd. Bridge over Barton Creek Interim Bridge Status REVISIONS Project: City of Austin – Barton Springs Road Bridge over Barton Creek Document: Interim Bridge Status Memorandum Revision Date of Issue Description D0 D1 D2 01/17/19 01/25/19 02/24/22 Draft Issue for Internal Comment Draft Issue for City Management Team Review/Comment Draft Issue for City Management Team Review/Comment Statement of Limitations This report is intended for the City of Austin and is not to be distributed to third parties outside the City’s organization. This interim memo provides an update regarding the status of the conceptual design work performed by URS for the proposed facility. This work is ongoing and not complete. Information included in this memo is subject to change prior to release of the Final Bridge Conceptual Engineering Report. Page ii Barton Springs Rd. Bridge over Barton Creek Interim Bridge Status CONTENTS PAGE 1. 2. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................ 1 Background ........................................................................................... 1 1.1 Project Objectives .................................................................................. 1 1.2 Bridge Engineering Process ...................................................................... 2 1.3 1.3.1 Preliminary Selection and Concept Engineering – Process Phase 1 ...... 2 1.3.2 Preliminary Selection and Concept Engineering – Process Phase 2 ...... 3 1.3.3 Preliminary Selection and Concept Engineering – Process Phase 3 ...... 3 2.4 2.5 SUMMARY OF RESULTS ................................................................................. 4 Bridge Cultural/Historical Background ....................................................... 4 2.1 Barton Springs/Azie Morton Road Intersection Assessment .......................... 4 2.2 Roadway Alignment Concepts (Rehabilitation vs Replacement) .................... 4 2.3 2.3.1 Rehabilitation Option .................................................................... 4 2.3.2 Replacement Option ..................................................................... 5 Maintenance of Traffic / Construction Phasing ............................................ 5 2.4.1 Phase 1 (Figure 2-3) ..................................................................... 5 2.4.2 Phase 2 (Figure 2-4) ..................................................................... 6 2.4.3 Phase 3 (Figure 2-5) ..................................................................... 6 2.4.4 Final Tasks – Complete Construction............................................... 7 Bridge Rehabilitation Summary ................................................................ 7 2.5.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 7 2.5.2 Bridge Rehabilitation Feasibility ...................................................... 7 2.5.3 Description of Existing Condition .................................................... 7 2.5.4 Service Life Estimates ................................................................... 8 2.5.5 Existing Structure - Load Capacity Estimates ................................... 9 2.5.6 Rehabilitation Concept and Components ........................................ 10 2.5.7 Rehabilitation Renderings ............................................................ 11 2.5.8 Estimated Costs ......................................................................... 11 Bridge Replacement Summary ............................................................... 12 2.6.1 Introduction .............................................................................. 12 2.6.2 Bridge Replacement Feasibility ..................................................... 12 2.6.3 Replacement Concept and Components ......................................... 12 2.6.4 Estimated Costs ......................................................................... 13 Conceptual Zilker Park/Pedestrian Opportunities ...................................... 13 2.7.1 Structure/Tree Protection and Mitigation ....................................... 14 2.7.2 Zilker Park – Zilker Zephyr .......................................................... 14 2.7.3 Zilker Park Hike/Bike Trail ........................................................... 14 2.7.4 Barton Springs Road ................................................................... …
C-4 - Rehabilitation vs Replacement Memo – September 2022 City of Austin Barton Springs Road Bridge over Barton Creek Rehabilitation vs. Replacement Memorandum CIP ID 5873.031 URS Corporation 9400 Amberglen Blvd. Austin, TX 78729 (512) 419-5897 TX Firm F-3162 7650 W. Courtney Campbell Cswy. Tampa, FL 33607-1462 (813) 286-1711 September 28, 2022 Final (F1) This document is released under the authority of Robert B. Anderson Texas PE No. 111066 Barton Springs Road Bridge over Barton Creek Rehab vs. Replacement Memo REVISIONS Project: City of Austin – Barton Springs Road Bridge over Barton Creek Document: Rehab vs. Replacement Memo Revision Date of Issue Description D0 D1 D2 F1 08/22/2022 Draft Issue for Internal Comment 09/12/2022 Revised Draft Issue post PWD comments 09/19/2022 Revised Draft Issue cost table and replacement comparison 09/28/2022 Final Issue Contents 1. 2. 3. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................ 3 Purpose and Need .................................................................................. 3 1.1 Bridge Cultural / Historical Background / Existing Condition ......................... 3 1.2 DESIGN CONCEPTS ....................................................................................... 5 Design Elements Common to Both Rehabilitation and Replacement .............. 5 2.1 Rehabilitation Option .............................................................................. 5 2.2 Replacement Option ............................................................................... 7 2.3 COMPARISON OF PRELIMINARY REPLACEMENT / REHABILITATION CONCEPTS .................................................................................................. 10 4. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS ......................................................... 12 Statement of Limitations This report is intended for the City of Austin and is distributed to third parties outside the City’s organization, with their consent. This interim memo provides a direct comparison between the rehabilitation and replacement options for the Barton Springs Road Bridge over Barton Creek and provides a recommendation from the design team. This report is intended to outline the current design approach and highlight the pros and cons associated with the rehabilitation and replacement concepts. To limit the size and focus of this memo, the detailed work associated with existing bridge inspection and preliminary concept development and analysis are incorporated by reference. Page 2 of 13 Barton Springs Road Bridge over Barton Creek Rehab vs. Replacement Memo 1. INTRODUCTION This section of the report summarizes the purpose and need for the project and provides some Cultural and Historical Background. 1.1 Purpose and Need The purpose and need for this project is centered on safety-related bridge improvements that address the following items: Insufficient bike / pedestrian paths (functionally obsolete); Age of structure / structural degradation; Bridge roadway lanes not aligned with lanes east of Azie Morton; Hillside instability (rock fall) and obsolete retaining wall on Azie Morton east side …
Project No. 0121-014 15 ft 2 ft 8 ft 18.5 ft 33.5 ft 40 ft SAMPLE PHOTOGRAPHS – W-1 Barton Springs Road Bridge Improvements Austin, Texas Sheet 1 of 2 40 ft – Del Rio Clayshale Project No. 0121-014 44 ft – Georgetown Limestone 45 ft 50 ft 55 ft 50 ft 60 ft SAMPLE PHOTOGRAPHS – W-1 Barton Springs Road Bridge Improvements Austin, Texas Sheet 2 of 2 Project No. 0121-014 15 ft 2 ft 7 ft 18.5 ft 33.5 ft 39 ft SAMPLE PHOTOGRAPHS – W-2 Barton Springs Road Bridge Improvements Austin, Texas Sheet 1 of 2 40 ft – Del Rio Clayshale 41.5 ft – Georgetown LS Project No. 0121-014 45 ft 55 ft 50 ft SAMPLE PHOTOGRAPHS – W-2 Barton Springs Road Bridge Improvements Austin, Texas 50 ft 60 ft Sheet 2 of 2 1 ft 7 ft 18.5 ft 28.5 ft Project No. 0121-014 15 ft 34.3 ft SAMPLE PHOTOGRAPHS – W-3 Barton Springs Road Bridge Improvements Austin, Texas Sheet 1 of 2 35 ft – Del Rio Clayshale Project No. 0121-014 39 ft – Georgetown Limestone 40 ft 45 ft 45 ft 50 ft SAMPLE PHOTOGRAPHS – W-3 Barton Springs Road Bridge Improvements Austin, Texas Sheet 2 of 2 0 ft 6 ft – Buda Limestone Project No. 0121-014 5.5 ft 10 ft SAMPLE PHOTOGRAPHS – W-4 Barton Springs Road Bridge Improvements Austin, Texas Sheet 1 of 6 10 ft 20 ft Project No. 0121-014 15 ft 20 ft 23 ft – Del Rio Clayshale 25 ft SAMPLE PHOTOGRAPHS – W-4 Barton Springs Road Bridge Improvements Austin, Texas 30 ft Sheet 2 of 6 30 ft 40 ft 35 ft 45 ft Project No. 0121-014 40 ft 50 ft SAMPLE PHOTOGRAPHS – W-4 Barton Springs Road Bridge Improvements Austin, Texas Sheet 3 of 6 Project No. 0121-014 55 ft 60 ft 50 ft 60 ft Core loss due to core barrel jam - 65 to 70 ft 65 ft 70 ft SAMPLE PHOTOGRAPHS – W-4 Barton Springs Road Bridge Improvements Austin, Texas Sheet 4 of 6 Core loss due to core barrel jam - 70 to 72 ft 70 ft Project No. 0121-014 75 ft 80 ft 80 ft – Georgetown Limestone 85 ft SAMPLE PHOTOGRAPHS – W-4 Barton Springs Road Bridge Improvements Austin, Texas 90 ft Sheet 5 of 6 Project No. 0121-014 95 ft 100 ft 90 ft 100 ft 105 ft …
D-2 - Initial US Army Corps of Engineers Meeting – Nov. 2022 D-3 - Section 106 Evaluation – January 2023 SECTION 106 EFFECTS ASSESSMENT OF THE BARTON SPRINGS ROAD BRIDGE CITY OF AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS January 2023 Section 106 Effects Assessment of the Barton Springs Road Bridge, Austin, Travis County, Texas Prepared by: Kurt Korfmacher Architectural Historian and Principal Investigator And Erica Koteras Historian Consulting Firm: AmaTerra Environmental, Inc. Contact Information: 11842 Rim Rock Trail Austin, TX 78737 Telephone: (512) 329-0031 January 2023 Barton Springs Road Bridge Section 106 Evaluation ABSTRACT At the request of URS Corporation and on behalf of the City of Austin (City), AmaTerra Environmental, Inc. (AmaTerra) conducted an assessment of effect to the Barton Springs Road Bridge in Austin, Travis County, Texas. Barton Springs Road Bridge is a contributing resource to the Zilker Park Historic District, a property listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The City proposes improvements to Barton Springs Road that would necessitate changes to the bridge, potentially including replacement of the existing bridge with a new structure. As the proposed undertaking would require permitting from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), it is subject to the requirements of Section 106 (36 CFR Part 800) of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). As the City is a political entity of the State of Texas, the Antiquities Code of Texas (Texas Natural Resources Code, Title 9, Chapter 191) and its associated regulations (13 TAC 26) also apply. In October 2022, professional historians meeting the Secretary of Interior Standards conducted an evaluation of the proposed project and its potential for effect on the NRHP-listed bridge and related contributing resources to the Zilker Park Historic District per Section 106 guidelines. Zilker Park Historic District is listed in the NRHP under Criteria A and C at the local level in the areas of Architecture, Conservation, Entertainment/Recreation, and Landscape Architecture, with a period of significance of 1917-1947. Both Barton Springs Road Bridge and the Main Entrance Piers (contributing) are within the project area. The proposed bridge improvements are associated with a larger overall plan for Zilker Park known as the Zilker Park Vision Plan. This ambitious multi-year proposal would make major changes to large sections of Zilker Park to improve pedestrian flow and access, improve safety, restore and protect the natural environment, and make general improvements to how the park is accessed and …
E-1 - Open House Boards E-2 - Public Comments – April 2023 Barton Springs Road Bridge Over Barton Creek Project Public Meeting Summary (April 2023) Contents Public Engagement Process ................................................................................................................................................ 2 Public Comment Results ..................................................................................................................................................... 2 Overall Sentiment Analysis ............................................................................................................................................ 2 Public Comments ............................................................................................................................................................. 3 No Changes to Bridge ‐ roughly 20% ........................................................................................................................ 3 Against Replacement ‐ roughly 5% ........................................................................................................................... 3 In Favor of Rehabilitation ‐ roughly 30% .................................................................................................................. 3 In Favor of Replacement – 30% .................................................................................................................................. 3 Undetermined/Miscellaneous – 10% ......................................................................................................................... 3 Results for Optional Demographic Questions ................................................................................................................. 3 Appendix: All Comments ................................................................................................................................................... 8 1 Public Engagement Process On April 4, 2023, the Austin Transportation & Public Works Department (TPW) conducted its first in‐person public meeting on the Barton Springs Road Bridge Project. Although this meeting was postponed from March 2, 2023, due to local weather conditions, the virtual public meeting went online on March 2 as planned and remained live through April 18 when all public comments were due. The purpose of this in‐person and virtual meeting was to present the project and to gather community feedback on various alternatives for improving safety and mobility for the Barton Springs Road Bridge. Many of the existing bridge’s features are functionally obsolete and require rehabilitation or replacement to ensure safety and longevity. Promotion of the public meeting (both in‐person and virtual) included a flyer mailout to the project stakeholder list of individuals and organizations; placement of meeting signs in the neighborhoods in and around the project area; postings on social media sites (NextDoor, Facebook, and Twitter); and a media advisory. Public Comment Results Public comments were gathered in two ways: on paper during the in‐person public meeting on April 4, 2023 and online as part of the virtual public meeting that started on March 2. All comments were due on April 18. Both in‐person and online, meeting participants were asked to share their feedback in one open‐ended question: Do you have any comments or questions for the project team? The online version also included optional demographic questions. The online survey was open from March 2 – April 18 whereas the in‐person public meeting took place on one evening (April 4). A total of 187 comments were received during the comment period; 11 of those comments were gathered during the in‐person meeting while the remainder were submitted online. Overall there were 1,677 views of the virtual public meeting, 189 participated in …
City of Austin 301 W. Second Street Austin, TX Recommendation for Action File #: 23-3600, Agenda Item #: 79. 12/14/2023(cid:4) Posting Language Conduct a public hearing and approve the recommended alternative in the Preliminary Engineering Report to replace the Barton Springs Road Bridge over Barton Creek. Lead Department Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. For More Information: James Snow, Director, Capital Delivery Services, 512-974-9795; Eric Bailey, Interim Deputy Director, Capital Delivery Services, 512-974-7713; Paulinda Lanham, Capital Delivery Project Manager, Capital Delivery Services, 512-974-7974. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 10, 2022 - Update on the Barton Springs Road Bridge over Barton Creek project to the Mobility Committee. Update only, no action taken. May 11, 2023 - Briefing on the Barton Springs Road Bridge project and mobility elements of the Zilker Park Vision Plan to the Mobility Committee. Briefing only, no action taken. October 27, 2023 - Briefing on the Barton Springs Road Bridge project to the Mobility Committee. Additional Backup Information: The Barton Springs Road Bridge over Barton Creek is located near the intersection of Azie Morton Road and Barton Springs Road. The location of the bridge, at the entrance to Zilker Park, is a focal point of key community events such as Austin City Limits Musical Festival, South-By-Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Music Festival, Barton Springs, Trail of Lights, and Blues on the Green. Barton Springs Road and the associated bridge is also a key connection for vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian access linking Mopac to downtown and the South Lamar/Congress Avenue corridors, as well as providing the primary northern entrance to the Zilker and Barton Hills neighborhoods via Azie Morton Road, located immediately east of the bridge. The full bridge replacement option provides the most cost-effective and the longest useful life The Barton Springs Road Bridge over Barton Creek requires rehabilitation or replacement. It was originally built in 1925 and was expanded on one side in 1946. Structurally it is in fair condition, however, the existing bridge dimensions, sidewalks, and bike lanes do not meet with current design standards. The roadway west of Azie Morton Road is not aligned with the roadway east of Azie Morton Road. The project will reduce congestion and provide benefits to the local neighborhoods, commuters (all travel modes), and local businesses, as well as Zilker Park users and event attendees. City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on …
Barton Springs Road Bridge Preliminary Design - Bridge Architecture Design Report 12 August 2025 Contents This PDF is an interactive document. Click on each number to navigate to the corresponding section. The menu icon on the bottom left returns you to this Table of Contents Introduction Design Concept Cut Sheets About the Bridge Site Context About Austin Project Needs & Goals Overall Bridge Concept Details Lighting Concept Lighting Equipment Surface Material Wall Finish INTRODUCTION 01 Prepared for Ramsey CountyBarton Springs RoadBarton SpringsRoad BridgeZilker ParkColorado RiverBarton CreekBartonSpringsPoolDowntownAustin 01 / Introduction Barton Springs Bridge Background Built in 1925, the Barton Springs Road Bridge provides access over Barton Creek along Barton Creek Road at the entrance to Zilker Park. The bridge was widened to its current form in 1946, which includes two traffic lanes in each direction. The bridge also features narrow sidewalks along each side, guard rails and a sidewalk underneath. While the existing bridge is structurally in fair condition, many of its features are functionally obsolete and it requires replacement to ensure safety and longevity. Given that the existing bridge present mobility challenges for vehicles, bikes and pedestrians, this project will provide needed mobility enhancements for all users. Intersection improvements to nearby Barton Springs Road and Azie Morton Drive are necessary as part of this project. In November 2020, Austin voters approved $102 million for major infrastructure projects, with the possibility of allocating a portion of that funding to address the Barton Springs Road Bridge. In December 2023, Austin City Council officially recommended replacing the bridge and advanced the project to the design phase. The City of Austin received a $32 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation in November 2024 to help fund construction of the new bridge. 4 AECOMPrepared for The City of Austin Longitudinal Beam - Exposed Rebar Spandrel Column - Spalling 01 / Introduction Condition Assessment • Deck (with integral longitudinal joint), floor beams, and spandrel columns exhibited the most degradation. • All structural components exhibited some degradation. • Rehabilitation for increased service life would need to remove deck, floor beams, and spandrel columns, stripping structure to arch ribs as a starting point. • These results remove Rehabilitation Option 1 as feasible alternative since that option was the “low-impact”, “preserve-structure” option. • Based on the above, we are now focused on Rehabilitation Option 2 and on potential bridge replacement options. 5 Longitudinal Beam - Exposed Rebar …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts March 4, 2026 HR-2026-014183 Congress Avenue Historic District 617 Congress Avenue 4 – 1 Proposal Rehabilitate a primary elevation on an altered compatible building. Project Specifications 1) Remove existing stucco slipcover at streetfacing façade. Retain general layout of ground floor entry. 2) Install new windows in historic locations at second floor, with the center bay becoming a french door. 3) Construct a balcony over the sidewalk, to be accessed from the proposed second floor doorway. Architecture The existing building at 617 Congress is a three bay, two-story commercial structure that has been heavily altered from its original design. Historic photos show this address as being the middle of three matching properties along this block of Congress Avenue. Its neighbor to the north has been demolished and the property to the south has been altered, but not as much as 617 Congress. The ground floor currently has two windowed bays facing the sidewalk, with the southern bay recessed with a doorway for entry. The second floor is covered by stucco, possibly a structured slipcover, which removed the three windows originally there. There are two signs that are installed directly into the stucco cover. The condition or presence of any historic material underneath the stucco is currently unknown. Research Upon its first listing in city directories in the 1910s, the property was occupied by J.A. Jackson Jewelers through the 1930s, with occasional other tenants. After a brief period of being used by a shoe shop and cleaners, Leutwyler Jewelers took over the building and remained for almost 20 years, before becoming a menswear shop. The current use as a theatre and coffee shop began around 1999. Design Standards The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 1. General standards Removal of material from the front façade is proposed to be non-original only, specifically the stucco coating. If, during the process of removing this material, evidence of original materials, openings, or fenestration details are discovered, it is highly recommended that these guide and refine the proposed design of the project. There are general concerns about the proposal incorporating elements that were either never present historically or more decorative than …
ELEVAITON PROPOSED TO BE MODIFIED & DETAILED VIEW OF AREA TO BE MODIFIED PHOTOGRAPH OF THE 600 BLOCK OF CONGRESS ca. 1877-1878. Please note location of the building with its "twins" to either side. The intent isto remove the stucco added sometime in the 1950-60s, repair and paint the brick, reintroduce the windows and cornice elements and add anoccupiable balcony to the front of the building. PHOTOGRAPH OF THE 600 BLOCK OF CONGRESS ca. 1960s. Please note the removal of the windows and the addition of the stucco facade,masking the original elements of the building. For reference, the building to the right in this image still has the original facade with painted brick, and anadded awning (which remains today). The matching building to the left was removed as part of the construction of the Caroline Hotel. THIS CADD FILE IS ON GRID COORDINATES INT: 135 SITE NOTE LEGEND: Ⓐ BALCONY (OVERHANG) AND RAILING Ⓑ BALCONY COLUMNS AND 2'X2' FOOTING Ⓒ EXTERIOR LIGHTS (APPROXIMATE LOCATION ATTACHED TO BUILDING) Ⓐ 13.54' 12.00' WL WL WL Ⓑ WL 2 5 . 0 0 ' 2 3 . 6 6 ' Ⓑ ±R3.63' 0 4.0 9 4 Ⓑ ' 0 0 . 3 2 ' E " 3 1 5 3 ° 6 1 N 8.20' WL WL 8.13' Ⓒ 8.08' Ⓑ 8.02' 12.34' 13.19' ±R3.88' Ⓐ 1.03' 0.96' 2 5 . 0 0 ' 0.91' 0.85' Ⓓ ADA ROUTE WL WL WL 0 4.0 9 4 0 4.0 9 4 Ⓐ WL ± R 1 . 3 WL 4' WL WL 494.00 LICENSE AGREEMENT BOUNDARY 7' 1.0 R ± ±R9.43' EXISTING BUILDING 1616 W. 5TH STREET (1-STORY / 3,677 SF) ROW LINE N O R T H L A R U T C U R T S & L I V C I I G N R E E N G N E I 0 5 7.5 1 GRAPHIC SCALE 1" = 5' 10 2 LEGEND EXISTING PROPOSED DESCRIPTION S 45°56'24" W 526.54' S 45°56'24" W 526.54' LOC ELEC TELE COMM WL WWL E WW S CO SUBJECT PROPERTY BOUNDARY ADJACENT PROPERTY LINES BUILDING SETBACK EASEMENT LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION ELECTRIC BOX ELECTRIC METER GAS METER GAS VALVE UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC LINE UNDERGROUND TELEPHONE OVERHEAD UTILITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS LINE GAS LINE LIGHT POLE POWER POLE / DOWN GUY FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION FIRE HYDRANT WATER VALVE WATER METER WATER LINE WASTEWATER LINE ELECTRIC MANHOLE WASTEWATER MANHOLE STORMSEWER …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts March 4, 2026 HR-2026-014204 Congress Avenue Historic District 809 Congress Avenue 5 – 1 Proposal Demolish a building behind the front wall at an existing compatible property. Project Specifications 1) Demolish existing two-story building behind streetfacing wall, which had been covered by stucco, and since uncovered. 2) Stabilize historic sections of the front wall facing Congress Avenue, including removal of nonhistoric CMU above the brick storefront. Existing storefront features, also not of historic age, are to be removed. 3) Install temporary security walls at front storefront and rear alley. Architecture Initially built as a single-story commercial storefront, the building at 809 Congress had three bays with large display windows, an ample awning, and transom windows above. At the top of the façade was brick oriented in a decorative pattern that terminated at a triangular peak. Currently, that shape is no longer present and was replaced with a concrete masonry unit wall, which extended the overall height of the front façade and housed a second story behind it. The entire storefront has been altered and original material removed, but the overall size of the opening has not changed, allowing for a matching replacement storefront if proposed. Research This property saw many tenants and uses since it first appeared in city directories, including a beauty salon, a millinery, a cafeteria, a saloon (which became a purveyor of soft drinks during Prohibition), but its longest and most notable tenant was Stelfox Jewelers, who became a tenant in the 1940s. The most dramatic of alterations appear to have occurred in the early 2000s when it became a sandwich shop. Design Standards The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 1. General standards The proposed demolition calls for all non-historic material to be removed, with the remaining brick façade to remain. Though there is little of this material that is left intact, including the loss of the triangular peak above the storefront, what little remains is being retained and meets the design standards in these circumstances. 4. Exterior walls and trim Appropriate repair or treatment of remaining exterior material is recommended based on further exploration of existing conditions. It is recommended …
- 809 CONGRESS AVE HISTORIC REVIEW APPLICATION Austin, TX 6 2 0 2 Y R A U R B E F . M O C S R E N T R A P N E S L E N SURVEY NTS 2 02 / 2026809 CONGRESS AVE EXISTING FACADE TO BE PRESERVED CMU ABOVE FACADE TO BE REMOVED EXISTING PARTY WALL TO REMAIN TEMP WALL TO SECURE SITE EXISTING TWO STORY BUILDING TO BE DEMOLISHED EXISTING PARTY WALL TO REMAIN DEMOLITION PLAN NTS 3 02 / 2026809 CONGRESS AVE " 4 - ' 7 " 2 - ' 6 " 6 - ' 2 1 EXISTING CMU BLOCK TO BE REMOVED EXISTING FACADE TO BE PRESERVED EXISTING STOREFRONT OPENING TO BE REMOVED TEMPORARY WALL TO BE INSTALLED FOR SECURITY WEST ELEVATION 1/4" = 1'-0" 4 02 / 2026809 CONGRESS AVE HISTORIC PHOTO NTS Stelfox Fine Jewelry Jan 1, 1946 CURRENT PHOTO NTS 5 02 / 2026809 CONGRESS AVE
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts March 4, 2026 HR-2026-010143 Old West Austin Historic District 1611 Preston Avenue 6 – 1 Proposal Alter existing front elevation and construct a second-story addition. Project Specifications 1) Renovation of existing contributing property, including window and door replacement, front porch alteration, and replacement of exterior finishes. 2) Construction of a second floor addition, approximately 879 square feet. Architecture The house is a single-story asymmetrical design with a front porch at one side covered by an ample overhanging roof supported by wood posts. Its foundation is elevated on piers, and two pairs of large windows face the street. The roof is set at a moderate pitch, and the overall structure reads as horizontal, like other contributing properties in the neighborhood. Research For approximately the first two decades after its construction, the house was owned by the McCrummen family. Hugh and Mary McCrummen lived together at the address with at least one daughter until Hugh’s passing after 1952. Mary McCrummen continued to live at the address and worked as a dietitian. Design Standards The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Repair and alterations 1. General standards The alterations in this proposal call for the removal of intact historic material, though it is not determined how much of the siding was replaced since original construction. Views of the building from the 2000s show different windows were present, making the current fixtures replacements. The size and location of the addition allows approximately half the existing house to retain its form. 3. Roofs The second floor addition will remove a portion of the roof form that is visible from the street, but will retain the current form above the porch. 4. Exterior walls and trim Brick veneer is proposed at the front wall and at locations around the side and back of the existing house. 5. Windows, doors, and screens Front windows are to be replaced. However, these fixtures are not original and appear to have been replaced around 2011-2013. 6. Porches The present form of the front porch was created around the same time as the window replacements described above. Proposed alterations closer resemble the previous, possibly original, assembly. 6 – 2 …
PRESTON RESIDENCE 1611 PRESTON AVE. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78703 GENERAL SHEET # G0.00 SHEET NAME COVER PAGE ARCHITECTURE SHEET # D1.11 A0.01 A0.02 A0.03 A1.01 A1.11 A1.21 A1.31 A2.01 A3.01 SHEET NAME DEMO PLAN SURVEY UTILITY PLOT PLAN SUBCHAPTER F DIAGRAMS SITE PLAN GROUND FLOOR PLAN LEVEL 02 - FLOOR PLAN ROOF PLAN EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS BUILDING SECTIONS OWNER CHRIS & REBEKAH MCWHORTER 1611 PRESTON AVE. AUSTIN, TX 78703 T. 281-468-3587 ARCHITECT GOOD PARTNERS STUDIO, LLC 5707 A WILLIAM HOLLAND AVE. AUSTIN, TX 78756 T. 918-640-2001 STRUCTURAL ENGINEER ARCH CONSULTING ENGINEERS, PLLC 9901 BRODIE LANE, SUITE 160 PMB 297, AUSTIN, TX 78748 T. 512-328-5353 CONTRACTOR HILLTOWN BUILDING CO. MAX HAMBLY, ROW ID #5587740 2108 WESTOVER RD. AUSTIN, TX 78703 T. 512-748-5833 PROJECT NO. 2501 PERMIT SUBMITTAL 18 DEC 2025 SITE DIAGRAM - SEE SHEET A1.01 FOR COMPLETE SITE PLAN PROJECT DATA PRESTON AVE OWNER PROJECT ADDRESS: CHRIS & REBEKAH MCWHORTER 1611 PRESTON AVE. AUSTIN, TX 78703 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RENOVATION OF A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE JURISDICTION: ZONING: AUSTIN FULL PURPOSE SF-3-NP FIRE SUPRESSION: NOT REQUIRED; FIRE AREA UNDER 3,600 SF LOT COVERAGE LOT SIZE: MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE: MAX. IMPERVIOUS COVER: 8,408.40 SF 3,363.36 SF (40%) 3,783.78 SF (45%) PPSD. BLDG. COVERAGE: PPSD. IMPERVIOUS COVER: 2,627.00 SF (31.2%) 3,418.50 SF (40.6% VICINITY MAP H T R O N N A L P 1 SITE DIAGRAM 1" = 20'-0" G O O D P A R T N E R S A D (E) GAS METER TO BE RELOCATED; APPROXIMATE LOCATION (E) PVC CLEAN-OUT; TO BE RELOCATED AS REQUIRED CO G 6' - 9" W/D 1.5 3 (E) RIBBON DRIVEWAY TO REMAIN EXISTING FENCE TO BE REMOVED 4 GENERAL NOTES - DEMO 1. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD VERIFY ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS AND NOTIFY ARCHITECT OF DISCREPANCIES & IF ANY DEVIATIONS FROM ANTICIPATED CONDITIONS ARE DISCOVERED. 2. PROTECT FROM DAMAGE ALL EXISTING WORK THAT IS TO REMAIN OR BECOMES EXPOSED DURING DEMOLITION OPERATIONS. 3. SALVAGE ALL STONE PAVERS ON SITE FOR USE 4. ALL WINDOWS SHALL BE REPLACED; REF. ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS FOR WINDOW SIZES. NOT FOR REGULATORY APPROVAL, PERMITTING OR CONSTRUCTION G O O D P A R T N E R S G O O D P A R T N E R S . S T U D I O PRESTON RESIDENCE PROJECT NO. 2501 1611 PRESTON AVE. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78703 ISSUE DATE : Δ REVISIONS 18 DEC 2025 PERMIT SUBMITTAL ARCHITECT: MEEGAN BEDDOE …
I G N R O B H G E N I ) E ( Y A W E V R D I 31' - 6" CRZ 15' - 9" N O B B R I ) E ( Y A W E V R D I 3000 31.5" LIVE OAK 5'-0" K C A B T E S ' 5 601'-0" W/D I G N R O B H G E N I ) E ( " 0 - ' 5 2 K C A B T E S T N O R F 602'-0" 5'-0" K C A B T E S ' 5 Y A W E V R D I LEGAL DESCRIPTION E 15FT OF LOT 2 & W 45’ OF LOT 3, BLOCK 26 PEMBERTON HEIGHTS SECTION 9 GROSS FLOOR AREA: GSF GSF W/ EXEMPTION 1,978 GROUND FLOOR: SECOND FLOOR: 879 (E) ACCESSORY BLDG: 449 COVERED PATIO*: 200 1,978 879 449 0 GROSS FLOOR AREA: 3,506 SITE AREA: 3,036 GSF 8,408.4 GSF *PORCH EXEMPTION PER SUBCHAPTER F 3.3.3.A FLOOR AREA RATIO: 0.36 MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE F.A.R. IS 0.40 IMPERVIOUS COVER: BLDG. COVERAGE: BLDG. COVERAGE OTHER: COVERED PATIO: UNCOVERED WOOD DECK**: SF W/ EXEMPTION 1,978 1,978 449 449 200 200 365 182.5 FLATWORK: DRIVEWAY: TOTAL AREA: SITE AREA: 163 163 446 446 3,601 3,418.5 SF 8,408.4 SF **UNCOVERED WOOD DECK WITH DRAINAGE SPACES OVER PERVIOUS SURFACE TOTAL IMPERVIOUS COVER: 40.6% MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE IMPERVIOUS COVER IS 45% NEW CONSTRUCTION LEGEND: INDICATES LINE OF EXISTING BUILDING FOOTPRINT INDICATES NEW CONSTRUCTION NOT FOR REGULATORY APPROVAL, PERMITTING OR CONSTRUCTION G O O D P A R T N E R S G O O D P A R T N E R S . S T U D I O PRESTON RESIDENCE PROJECT NO. 2501 1611 PRESTON AVE. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78703 ISSUE DATE : Δ REVISIONS 26 JAN 2026 GENERAL NOTES - SITE PLAN 1. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL EROSION/SEDIMENT CONTROLS, TREE/NATURAL AREA FENCING, AND CONDUCT ‘PRE-CONSTRUCTION’ TREE FERTILIZATION (IF APPLICABLE) PRIOR TO ANY SITE PREPARATION WORK, INCLUDING CLEARING, GRUBBING, OR EXCAVATION, PER CITY OF AUSTIN ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA MANUAL. 2. FIELD VERIFY LOCATION OF BUILDING WITH ARCHITECT AND OWNER PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. 3. REFER TO GEOTECHNICAL REPORT FOR INFORMATION REGARDING SITE PREPARATION AND FOUNDATION STRUCTURAL RECOMMENDATIONS. 4. UTILITIES: PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION, THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY EXTENT OF UTILITY WORK WITH OWNER AND GP. GC SHALL LOCATE EXISTING GAS AND WATER METERS …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Permits in National Register Historic Districts March 4, 2026 PR-2025-015633; GF-2026-017650 Old West Austin Historic District 1508 Pease Road 7 – 1 Proposal Construct a new two-story residence on site of a previously approved relocation. Research From staff report presented at October 1, 2025 HLC, when the relocation application was heard: When first constructed in the 1930s, the house was owned by William & Kay Ransom. William Ransom worked in the family’s drug store business as a salesman. After they moved, the house was occupied for over three decades by Matthew and Ethel Balagia. During this time, Matthew Balagia worked several jobs, including as a butcher and a clerk. In their ownership of the property, there was also a garage apartment at the rear of the house that was constructed and often housed students and workers. After her husband’s passing sometime after 1977, Ethel Balagia lived at the house for several more years. Design Standards The City of Austin’s Historic Design Standards (March 2021) are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and are used to evaluate projects in National Register districts. The following standards apply to the proposed project: Residential new construction 1. Location Proposed setback from the street is 36 feet, which is less than the previously relocated structure on site. The neighboring properties on the block have varying setbacks, ranging from 25 feet to over 50 feet, so this proposed location fits within the neighborhood context. 2. Orientation Like other properties in this section of the district, the design is oriented towards the street with the front door and driveway facing the right of way. 3. Scale, massing, and height Unlike the previously relocated structure, the proposed building is a full two stories in height and, at its highest point, is slightly above 35 feet tall. There are no stepdowns as the building gets closer to the street, with the wall closest to the street being fully two stories in height. However, while the relocated structure was the shortest or least imposing on the block, the proposed design is not wholly out of scale with surrounding contributing properties. The roof pitch may create the appearance of excessive height, but the side gabled roof allows that maximum height to be located far from the street. 4. Proportions As mentioned above, neighboring contributing properties are generally tall and two stories in …
26'-2" " 2 / 1 1 7'- NEW BURIED ELEC. LINE POOL EQUIPMENT LOCATION " 1 4'- E D LIN UIL 0' B 1 1 2 CRZ 1/4 CRZ 5' BUILD LINE " 7 3'- PROVIDE 8" LAYER OF MULCH WITHIN ENTIRE AVAILABLE ROOT ZONE " 2 / 1 1 5'- 156 36'-4 1/2" 10'-0 1/2" 567.8' LOWEST ADJACENT NATURAL GRADE 260 PROPOSED POOL AUTO FILLED & HEATED 567 56'-11" 274 568 " 1 1 5'- RESIDENCE FIN. FLR. ELEV=571.5' 5 6 9 5 7 0 272 " 2 / 8 1 4'- 5' BUILD LINE E D LIN UIL 6' B 3 570.8' HIGHEST ADJACENT NATURAL GRADE " 0 3'- " 0 2'- " 0 3'- " 0 3'- " 0 3'- " 0 2'- " 0 3'- TREE PROTECTION CONC. STRIP DRIVE 24" SQ. x 5' H. BRICK COL. E T A RIC G T C E L E R 5 ' - 0 " E T U O S R S E C C A 5 7 2 " 0 9'- 1 R5'-0" 233 " 2 / 7 1 3'- DUMPSTER 5 7 1 PORT-A-POT " 2 / 2 1 5'- 36'-0" PAINTWASHOUT SPOILS CONCRETE WASHOUT WATER TRENCH WM SEWER TRENCH GAS TRENCH E C N E L F A T E 4' H. M CITY OF AUSTIN - GROSS FLOOR AREA AREA UNIT 1 - 1ST FLOOR AREA (INCL. MASONRY) UNIT 1 - 2ND FLOOR AREA (INCL. MASONRY) GARAGE UNIT 2 - 1ST FLOOR AREA (INCL. MASONRY) UNIT 2 - 2ND FLOOR AREA (INCL. MASONRY) TOTAL GROSS FLOOR AREA TOTAL LOT AREA EXISTING/ REMODELED NEW/ ADDITION 0` 0` 0` 0` 0` 0` 2,585` 1,053` 563` 0` 987` 5,188` TOTAL 2,585` 1,053` 563` 0` 987` 5,188` 9,437` UNIT 1 3,638` / 9,437` x 100 = 38.5% FLOOR-TO-AREA RATIO (FAR) UNIT 2 1,550` / 9,437` x 100 = 16.4% FLOOR-TO-AREA RATIO (FAR) ALLOWABLE FAR: 9,437` x 55% = 5,190` CITY OF AUSTIN - BUILDING COVERAGE AREA 1ST FLOOR AREA GARAGE/CARPORT ACCESSORY BUILDING (DETACHED) COVERED PORCHES TOTAL BUILDING COVERAGE TOTAL LOT AREA EXISTING/ REMODELED NEW/ ADDITION 0` 0` 0` 0` 0` 0` 2,585` 563` 0` 471` 3,619` 3,619`/ 9,437` x 100 = 38.3% PERCENTAGE OF LOT ALLOWABLE BUILDING COVERAGE: 9,437` x 40% = 3,774` CITY OF AUSTIN - IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE AREA TOTAL BUILDING COVERAGE DRIVEWAY SIDEWALKS/WALKWAYS UNCOVERED PATIOS UNCOVERED WOOD DECKS (0` @ 50%) AC/ POOL EQUIP PADS OTHER: …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Demolition and Relocation Permits March 4, 2026 PR-2026-012921; GF-2026-016460 844 Airport Boulevard 8 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1976 restaurant. Architecture This commercial structure is rectangular in plan and a single story, though the side gabled roof adds additional height, with a short wall projecting at the peak that includes signage facing Airport Boulevard. The exterior walls are clad in wood board paneling. The front dining room features large windows across the entire front elevation. At one side is a brick chimney that projects above the highest point of the roof. Research Opened in 1977 as the third location of Dan’s Hamburgers, the restaurant featured a large amount of indoor seating and coincided with an expanded menu, which included breakfast, across all locations. As with the other locations, this Dan’s was partially staffed by family as the business grew. The current appearance is relatively unchanged and, unlike some locations after 1990, it did not change names to Fran’s Hamburgers. Department Comments This application times out on May 18, 2026. Property Evaluation Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a decent example of 1970s roadside restaurant architecture. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. Staff Recommendation Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, relocation, or deconstruction and salvage over demolition, but approve the demolition permit application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Location Map 8 – 2 Property Information Photos 8 – 3 Dan’s Hamburger’s Airport Boulevard location, 1977. Source: https://www.kut.org/austin/2019-05-29/whats-the- real-story-behind-dans-and-frans-hamburgers Demoliton application, 2026 Occupancy History City Directory Research, February 2026 1959 Address not listed Historical Information 8 – 4 …
