Draft Memorandum To: Alan Pani, City of Austin From: Darin Smith, Luke Foelsch, and Kaavya Chhatrapati; Economic & Planning Systems Subject: Downtown Density Bonus Program Update Analysis EPS #251105 Date: March 27, 2026 Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (EPS) was retained by the City of Austin (“City”) to analyze a potential recalibration of the City’s Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDB) in light of anticipated updates to the existing Downtown Plan and recently updated height limits in the Downtown area. Since its adoption in 2013, the DDB has been a widely- utilized voluntary incentive mechanism to secure affordable housing or in-lieu fee payments when a developer seeks to achieve additional density above existing zoning standards. The City seeks to study a recalibration of the program’s in-lieu fee levels to ensure they remain appropriately balanced to produce the desired level of community benefits without stifling new development. This memorandum presents the Key Findings, summarizes the analytic approach and its results, then presents recommendations to inform adjustments to the City’s Downtown Density Bonus Program. Key Findings 1. Current market conditions are unfavorable for new construction, but these factors can be expected to improve. Both residential and commercial building types Downtown have higher vacancies and lower rents today than were achievable just a few years ago, while construction costs have continued to escalate. These dynamics have caused a lull in new development and land transactions in Downtown Austin, and calibrating a density bonus program based on these current market conditions is challenging because pro formas do not suggest feasible projects under either base zoning or with added height/density. However, as supply and demand rebalance in Downtown Austin, high-rise construction will likely be feasible again and developer interest in the density bonus program may mirror the program’s past appeal and success. 23 C20-2024-018 - Downtown Density Bonus Update Phase I1 of 73 Downtown Density Bonus Program Update Analysis Page 2 2. The existing DDB fees represent only a small fraction of project costs and therefore are not among the primary determinants of a project’s feasibility. Across the prototypes and scenarios tested, market conditions regarding rents, vacancies, and construction costs drive swings in feasibility, while the current DDB in-lieu fees at $5 to $12 per bonus square foot are small relative to overall costs and value gaps. Under unfavorable market conditions (as seen in today’s market), the fee level is not the cause of infeasibility. Under …
C20-2024-018 REZONING AND ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2024-018 Downtown Density Bonus (DDB) Update Description: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create Downtown Density Bonus 400 Combining District (DDB400) and rezone property generally located west of north Interstate 35, east of Nueces Street, south of E 11th Street, and north of Lady Bird Lake to apply DDB400 and to create Downtown Density Bonus 850 Combining District (DDB850). Background: Initiated by City Council Resolution No. 20240718-185 and Ordinance No. 20251023-063. The Downtown Density Bonus program, or the DDB program, was first adopted by Ordinance 20130627-105 in 2013 to promote a vibrant, dense, and pedestrian-friendly downtown area while also encouraging the development of affordable housing and other community benefits. In Texas, local governments are not allowed to use zoning laws to require affordable housing. For this reason, bonus programs are an effective way for the City to encourage private developers to provide affordable housing units in exchange for increased entitlements, such as greater height or floor-to-area ratio (FAR) above a development’s base zoning. The Downtown Density Bonus program leverages Downtown's growth to create a more vibrant city center and provide benefits for the city as a whole. Since the program’s original adoption, the DDB program regulations were amended in 2014, 2019, 2023, and 2025 by the following ordinances: Ordinance No. 20140227-054, Ordinance No. 20191031-037, Ordinance No. 20230504-030, Ordinance No. 20230504- 031, Ordinance No. 20231029-052, and Ordinance No. 20251023-063. Most of these ordinances added clarifying language or maps, with the exceptions being those from 2014 and 2025. The 2014 amendment allowed properties within the Rainey Street Subdistrict to participate in the program, as well as added additional community benefit options development could choose from, such as achieving a 3-star Austin Energy Green Building rating, preservation of a historic structure on-site, the provision of a public plaza, and many other benefits. The 2025 amendment updated the program’s language and eligibility map to reflect the updated maximum base height allowance of 350 feet for properties zoned as Central Business District (CBD). Since its adoption in 2013, the DDB program has facilitated the development of over 8,000 planned and built housing units, and 90% of eligible projects have used the program. Additionally, the program has generated over $13 million in affordable housing fees-in-lieu (FIL) that go towards the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, which is roughly 40% of the total FIL generated from all Density …
C20-2024-018 REZONING AND ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET (ADDENDUM) Amendment: C20-2024-018 Downtown Density Bonus (DDB) Update Addendum Description: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create Downtown Density Bonus 400 Combining District (DDB400) and rezone property generally located west of north Interstate 35, east of Nueces Street, south of E 11th Street, and north of Lady Bird Lake to apply DDB400 and to create Downtown Density Bonus 850 Combining District (DDB850). Revisions to the Staff Proposal: Staff is proposing several revisions to the proposal included in the published staff report based on stakeholder feedback and continued review by agency partners: Revision 1: Modify Non-Residential Redevelopment Requirements The proposal reflected in the staff report includes certain requirements when redeveloping multifamily or commercial property. The redevelopment requirements support the goals of the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Policy Plan and the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint by increasing the supply of affordable housing while preserving existing affordable housing and community spaces. Staff is proposing to modify the previously proposed redevelopment requirements for some existing legacy non-residential structures, extending the required period of operation for cocktail lounge, creative space, food sales, and small format uses. Through stakeholder engagement staff have heard concerns with the proposed language regarding the redevelopment requirements for the existing non-residential structures. • EXISTING NON-RESIDENTIAL SPACE means a: o adult care services use (general or limited) that has operated for a minimum of 12 continuous months; o child care services use (general or limited) that has operated for a minimum of 12 continuous months; o cocktail lounge use that has operated for a minimum of 10 20 continuous years; o creative space use that has operated for a minimum of three 10 continuous years; o food sales use that has operated for a minimum of 10 20 continuous years with a gross floor area of 20,000 square feet or less; or o small format use that has operated for a minimum of 10 20 continuous years with a gross floor area of 5,000 square feet or less. • SMALL FORMAT USE means a use described in Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) that allows one or more of the following occupancies: o general retail sales; o personal services; o restaurant (general or limited). 1 23 C20-2024-018 - Downtown Density Bonus Update Phase I1 of 2 C20-2024-018 Staff will continue to review these requirements and refine the language and applicability in Phase 2 of the Downtown Density …
DRAFT C20-2024-018 DDB Phase I Downtown Density Bonus Urban Design Standards These standards would apply only to projects seeking Downtown Density Bonus entitlements and are intended to implement public realm and pedestrian environment objectives that currently apply under §25-2-586. In order to participate in the proposed Downtown Density Bonus (DDB) program, projects would be required to adhere to all mandatory design standards and a minimum number of additional urban design standards from a menu of options. For Phase I of the Downtown Density Bonus update, the proposed requirements would be: - - Projects zoned –DDB400 must adhere to all mandatory standards and at least 7 out of the 14 menu standards to participate in the DDB program Projects zoned –DDB850 must adhere to all mandatory standards and least 10 out of the 14 menu standards to participate in the DDB program In future phases of the Downtown Density Bonus program update, additional combining districts may be created that have different requirements for the minimum number of urban design standards that must be met. Additionally, subdistricts may be created that provide additional urban design standards or requirements based on the unique character of specific areas (such as the Red River Cultural District). Additional design standards may be added in the future. If additional design standards are added to the menu, the minimum number of standards that must be met may be modified. The Urban Design team in Austin Planning will review site plans and determine compliance with the urban design standards. Mandatory Urban Design Standards Screening Requirements (A) Utility equipment, mechanical equipment, and solid waste collection areas, including loading docks, truck parking, outdoor storage, trash collection, trash compaction, and other service functions: a. are prohibited in the area between a building and a street; b. must not be visible from a street, adjacent property lines, or the property lines across adjacent public streets; and c. must be screened or located in a public alley. (B) This subsection applies to a site with frontage on an alley 20 feet or more wide. 23 C20-2024-018 - Downtown Density Bonus Update Phase I1 of 7 DRAFT C20-2024-018 DDB Phase I a. A transformer room or utility vault must be adjacent to and accessible from the alley, unless Austin Energy determines placement is required in another location. b. A pump room, sprinkler room, or other utility or mechanical room must be adjacent to and accessible …
FY 2026-2027 CIP List of Recommendations Austin Planning | May 12, 2026 AGENDA Charter Requirements Background Information Next Steps 2 Charter Requirements Austin City Charter, Article X § 4. The Planning Commission – Powers and Duties (4) Submit annually to the city manager, not less than 90 days prior to the beginning of the budget year, a list of recommended capital improvements, which in the opinion of the commission are necessary or desirable to implement the adopted comprehensive plan or element or portion thereof during the forthcoming five-year period. 3 Background Information Organized by the eight Priority Programs in Imagine Austin Imagine Austin staff asked Priority Program Champions to provide a list of CIP items that would be necessary or desirable to implement the goals of Imagine Austin The list contains both items that are remaining from last year and that are new this year 4 Next Steps Submit to the city manager, no later than May 31, 2025, the recommended list of capital improvements, which in the opinion of the commission are necessary or desirable to implement the adopted comprehensive plan or element or portion thereof. 5 Contact Christopher Crain, Planner Senior Christopher.Crain@austintexas.gov Chris Ryerson, Division Manager Chris.Ryerson@austintexas.gov
City of Austin Planning Commission Meeting Backup: May 12, 2026 Item Number: 24 FY2026-2027 Capital Improvement Recommendations Item: 24 Description: FY2026-2027 Capital Improvement Recommendations Background: Required by City Charter, Article X. Planning, Section 4. The Planning Commission – Powers and Duties: “The Planning Commission shall: (4) Submit annually to the city manager, not less than 90 days prior to the beginning of the budget year, a list of recommended capital improvements, which in the opinion of the commission are necessary or desirable to implement the adopted comprehensive plan or element or portion thereof during the forthcoming five-year period.” Summary of Item: These capital improvements are intended to further the City’s long-term vision and aspiration of being a “beacon of sustainability, social equity and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its citizens and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all” (Imagine Austin Vision, p.2). Imagine Austin has eight Priority Programs that provide the structure and direction to implement the plan’s policies and actions: Invest in a compact and connected Austin Sustainably manage our water resources Continue to grow Austin’s economy by investing in our workforce, education systems, entrepreneurs, and local businesses Use green infrastructure to protect environmentally sensitive areas and integrate nature into the city Grow and invest in Austin’s creative economy Develop and maintain household affordability throughout Austin Create a Healthy Austin Program Revise Austin’s development regulations and processes to promote a compact and connected city This List of Recommendations is organized by these eight Priority Programs. In the lists below, items with an asterisk (*) are substantially the same as proposed in the FY 25-26 Capital Improvement Memo of Recommendations and remain relevant today. Invest in a Compact and Connected Austin Implement the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP). * • • Align investments with the updated Bicycle Plan, Urban Trails Plan, Sidewalks, Crossings, and Shared Streets Plan, Transit Enhancement Infrastructure Report (TEIR), and Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Report. * • Continue to deliver Mobility Bond improvements funded in 2016, 2018, and 2020, as identified in the 2026 Local Mobility Annual Plan. * Page 1 of 6 24 Imagine Austin PC FY26-27 CIP List of Recommendations1 of 6 • Expand the amount of Vision Zero safety improvements to address the disproportionate share of people …
Item #2 - NPA-2026-0022.01.SH - Rowen Vale; District 9 Late Back-Up Communication Received for May 12, 2026 PC hearing From: vicky canto Sent: Friday, May 8, 2026 3:11 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Subject: 1710 Brackenridge Street Neighborhood Plan Amendment Hello Maureen, I am reaching out because I am the owner of 1801 Brackenridge Street, and I received two notices in the mail regarding the zoning change as well as the Neighborhood Plan Amendment to 1710 Brackenridge Street. Attached is my comment form in connection with the proposed Neighborhood Plan Amendment stating that I object to the proposed project and amendment. Thank you, 02 NPA-2026-0022.01.SH - Rowen Vale; District 91 of 3 Vicky Vicky Canto c: 617.733.3230 From: Shi Winch < Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2026 10:16 AM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Subject: Case Number NPA-2026-0022.01.SH Case Number NPA-2026-0022.01.SH Maureen Meredith Planning Commission (May 12, 2026) City Council (May 21, 2026) I object Oppose. 02 NPA-2026-0022.01.SH - Rowen Vale; District 92 of 3 S. Winchester 1701 Drake Ave. AND 1613 Drake Ave.78704 02 NPA-2026-0022.01.SH - Rowen Vale; District 93 of 3
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Southeast Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Jason Lucio, Membership Chair May 11, 2026 Planning Commission Alice Woods, Chair, District 2 Casey Haney, Vice-Chair, Mayor’s Representative Felicity Maxwell, Secretary, District 5 Imad Ahmed, Parliamentarian, District 6 Chris Gannon, District 1 Brian Bedrosian, District 4 Adam Powell, District 7 Danielle Skidmore, District 9 Jessica Cohen, BoA Representative Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, District 3 Anna Lan, Mayor’s Representative Peter Breton, District 8 Joshua Hiller, District 10 Candace Hunter, AISD Representative RE: NPA-2023-0014.04 / C14-2025-0065 — 4302 Nuckols Crossing Dear Chair Woods and Honorable Commissioners: I write on behalf of the Southeast Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team (SCNPCT) as a follow up to the March 15, 2026, letter from our Immediate Past Chair, Ana Aguirre, regarding the above- referenced cases. We appreciate the Commission’s grant of the postponement so that the SCNPCT could attempt to work with the applicant to address our longstanding concerns about traffic, safety, and the suitability of this site for the proposed upzoning. Regrettably, in the nearly two months since that postponement, the applicant has not provided the Contact Team with any concrete plan that would resolve those concerns. Following the postponement, representatives of LOC Consultants attended the SCNPCT’s April 13, 2026, regular meeting. At that meeting, our members asked the LOC representatives what the plans were for traffic flow at the site and how vehicles entering and exiting the proposed development would interact with the adjacent travel lanes serving the Ekos Development immediately to the south. The LOC representatives stated that the property owner would be willing to donate land to the City of Austin to allow for the widening of Nuckols Crossing Road, and one of the representatives told us directly that, in his view, it made no sense to proceed with development on this site unless the road is widened. LOC indicated they would get back to the Contact Team regarding traffic options. On April 23, 2026, the Contact Team followed up by email with LOC Consultants (Stuart and Joshua). That email asked the applicant’s team for specifics on: (i) plans for traffic flow and lane interactions with the neighboring Ekos and Woodway Village properties and the busy Viewpoint Drive intersection; (ii) whether the City would accept the offered right-of-way donation and widen Nuckols Crossing Road, and the timeline for any such actions; and (iii) how residents of the proposed development at 4302 Nuckols would enter and exit the …
Dear Planning Commissioners, On behalf of the Highland/Skyview Contact Team, I am writing in support of the rezoning and NPA request for 7003, 7005, and 7007 Guadalupe Street. The Contact Team voted to support this case 5-0, with 1 abstention and support from 4 non-voting members. Our support is based on both the merits of the project and the applicant’s constructive engagement with the neighborhood. The applicant met with the Contact Team, listened to concerns, and made meaningful changes in response to neighborhood concerns. In addition, this property is well suited to the proposed intensity of use, as it is located within ¼ mile of Crestview Station, which features transit and diverse commerce. Moreover, this property has the advantage of being adjacent to a neighborhood park towards its rear, minimizing potential conflict with existing SF homeowners and tenants. The applicant has also worked with us on commitments intended to ensure the project benefits Highland. The application has agreed to the following, which is being formalized as MOU: 1. Continued good faith efforts to request from city staff that parkland dedication fees from the project be directed, to the extent feasible, toward the Highland Neighborhood Park trail system, including along Waller Creek. 2. A $20,000 contribution to the Austin Parks Foundation’s Highland Neighborhood Park Fund, to be held in escrow until approval of the requested zoning request. 3. Continue working with the Contact Team on an existing draft of prohibited CS uses to align the commercial space with neighborhood-scale retail. 4. Make a good-faith effort to evaluate infrastructure that could support kitchen-capable commercial space, including civil water and wastewater capacity. We understand planning staff have recommended MS-6 zoning, instead of CS zoning. However, the neighborhood has been clear that it wants active, neighborhood-scale ground-floor retail in this location. Many residents chose Highland because of its potential for true transit-oriented development. Although MF zoning will increase housing density, destinations and retail are key to a truly walkable neighborhood. We recognize that mixed-use development can sometimes feel out of scale in an area that has not yet fully grown into that vision, but without allowing both housing and active commercial uses near transit, we will not realize the walkable, transit-oriented environment long planned for Crestview/Highland. Sincerely, Alejandro de la Vega Chair, Highland/Skyview Contact Team 08 NPA-2024-0018.01 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 41 of 1
Dear Planning Commissioners, On behalf of the Highland/Skyview Contact Team, I am writing in support of the rezoning and NPA request for 7003, 7005, and 7007 Guadalupe Street. The Contact Team voted to support this case 5-0, with 1 abstention and support from 4 non-voting members. Our support is based on both the merits of the project and the applicant’s constructive engagement with the neighborhood. The applicant met with the Contact Team, listened to concerns, and made meaningful changes in response to neighborhood concerns. In addition, this property is well suited to the proposed intensity of use, as it is located within ¼ mile of Crestview Station, which features transit and diverse commerce. Moreover, this property has the advantage of being adjacent to a neighborhood park towards its rear, minimizing potential conflict with existing SF homeowners and tenants. The applicant has also worked with us on commitments intended to ensure the project benefits Highland. The application has agreed to the following, which is being formalized as MOU: 1. Continued good faith efforts to request from city staff that parkland dedication fees from the project be directed, to the extent feasible, toward the Highland Neighborhood Park trail system, including along Waller Creek. 2. A $20,000 contribution to the Austin Parks Foundation’s Highland Neighborhood Park Fund, to be held in escrow until approval of the requested zoning request. 3. Continue working with the Contact Team on an existing draft of prohibited CS uses to align the commercial space with neighborhood-scale retail. 4. Make a good-faith effort to evaluate infrastructure that could support kitchen-capable commercial space, including civil water and wastewater capacity. We understand planning staff have recommended MS-6 zoning, instead of CS zoning. However, the neighborhood has been clear that it wants active, neighborhood-scale ground-floor retail in this location. Many residents chose Highland because of its potential for true transit-oriented development. Although MF zoning will increase housing density, destinations and retail are key to a truly walkable neighborhood. We recognize that mixed-use development can sometimes feel out of scale in an area that has not yet fully grown into that vision, but without allowing both housing and active commercial uses near transit, we will not realize the walkable, transit-oriented environment long planned for Crestview/Highland. Sincerely, Alejandro de la Vega Chair, Highland/Skyview Contact Team 09 C14-2024-0036 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 41 of 1
EMLK Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Re: 1811 Airport rezoning Case C14-2026-0002 May 10, 2026 Hello Planning Commissioners, The EMLK NPCT offers the following letter of recommendation regarding the potential rezoning of 1811 Airport Blvd. The immediate neighbors have met repeatedly among themselves in the MLK Neighborhood meetings and conveyed their input to the EMLK NPCT. EMLK Contact Team met multiple times with the agent during the spring of 2026 and supports the immediate neighbors’ concerns with the rezoning, and are against rezoning the property. Neighbor concerns that have not been sufficiently addressed: ● Building a 90ft building so close to a single family neighborhood will result in a tremendous decline of quality of life due to this property already being on a 20 ft elevation and therefore will cast immense shadows and decrease privacy on these streets, 14 ½ St, 16th St, 17th St, 18th St, Tillery St, and Loreto Dr. This is an historic neighborhood where homes in the area were frequented with jam sessions by the likes of Ray Charles, Janis Joplin, and Willie Nelson, to name a few, which for many decades was also underserved. The neighborhood was the first suburb (primarily Black at the time) to be built east of East Austin (Austin American Statesman newspaper coverage of the neighborhood was recently published a few months ago). The increased and unabated overbuilding in this historic primary single family community will result in the destruction of it. It will result in the running off of the residents, another Clarksville. There has been no consideration of the historic or cultural preservation needed in this area. ● The affordability calculation across the city means that even “affordable” units will not be attainable for residents in this area - the average income in this zipcode is lower than the targeted MFI percentages. Trading additional height which hurts existing residents, to get a benefit which is not realized, is not a deal that makes sense. ● The traffic backup at MLK is currently very bad, during rush hour and also during all hours of the day. Neighbors struggle to get into their neighborhood currently and there is no clear plan to avoid even more traffic backups with another development of hundreds of apartments. ● Infrastructure in this neighborhood is already stressed and likely to get worse with hundreds more housing units. Electricity outages have occurred multiple times already during 2026, water …
17 C14-2026-0007 - Eastside Hub; District 11 of 2 does not accurately represent existing site conditions, surrounding residential development, or the real-world drainage impacts already affecting neighboring properties. For these reasons, I respectfully request that the Planning Commission deny or postpone Case No. C14-2026-0007 until updated studies, accurate mapping, and a comprehensive environmental review can be completed. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Tonya Pleasant-Wright CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at " ". 17 C14-2026-0007 - Eastside Hub; District 12 of 2
Nancy Estrada City of Austin Planning Department 1000 E 11th St. Austin, TX 78702 05/08/2026 Re: Postponnment request for C14-2025-0123 located at 7401 W US 290; a 2.17 acre tract of land out of Lot 1 Block 5 of the Oak Hill Heights, section 5 subdivision; TCAD Parcel 315132 (the “Property”) Dear Mrs. Estrada: Please accept this letter as a formal request for postponement for case # C14-2025-0123 from the May 12 Planning Commission hearing to the May 26th Planning Commission hearing. If you have any questions regarding this request or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience. Very truly yours, Amanda Couch Brown 214-695-9219 | AMANDA.BROWN@HDBROWNCONSULTING.COM | HDBROWNCONSULTING.COM 18 C14-2025-0123 - 7401 Hwy 290 Rezoning; District 81 of 1
Downtown Density Bonus Update – Phase I Engagement Summary Resolution 20240718-185 directed City Staff to “...engage area stakeholders on proposed changes to the Downtown Density Bonus program, in alignment with existing density bonus recalibration and streamlining efforts,” on proposed changes initiated by the Resolution. To support the community engagement activities, staff launched a Speak Up Austin site in December 2025 to act as a landing page for information on the Resolution action items, the Downtown Density Bonus Program as it exists today, and how to participate in the engagement process. This page was updated in April 2026 to include information on staff’s proposal for Phase I of the update. To date, the site has received nearly 1,500 views by interested community members. Beginning in November 2025 with early engagement and throughout the creation of the draft proposal, staff have connected with interested stakeholder groups. Staff have met on multiple occasions with members of the Downtown Austin Alliance, the Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association, the Real Estate Council of Austin, and The Red River Cultural District to gather feedback on the Resolution and provide updates on the progress toward the action items of the Resolution. Staff have also given presentations on the proposed updates to the Austin Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the Urban Land Institute Affordability Strategic Council and gathered valuable feedback through these meetings. Additionally, staff have worked closely with the Central City District Plan (CCDP) team to ensure alignment of the CCDP creation and the Downtown Density Bonus update. This included facilitation of activities at CCDP Stakeholder Advisory Group meetings and supporting the April virtual and an in-person CCDP Open Houses to present on the Downtown Density Bonus Program updates and collect community feedback. Stakeholder Meetings held to Date: • Austin Chapter of the American Institute of Architects • Central City District Plan Stakeholder Advisory Group • Downtown Austin Alliance • Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association • Real Estate Council of Austin • The Red River Cultural District • Urban Land Institute Affordability Strategic Council Staff developed a public survey to gather additional feedback from the community on their experiences with the current Downtown Density Bonus Program and what aspects of the program they value the most. The survey was published on December 22nd, 2025, and was provided to over 350 individuals or groups in direct emails or through City newsletters. Staff developed the list of individuals …
Downtown Density Bonus Update – Phase I Engagement Summary Resolution 20240718-185 directed City Staff to “...engage area stakeholders on proposed changes to the Downtown Density Bonus program, in alignment with existing density bonus recalibration and streamlining efforts,” on proposed changes initiated by the Resolution. To support the community engagement activities, staff launched a Speak Up Austin site in December 2025 to act as a landing page for information on the Resolution action items, the Downtown Density Bonus Program as it exists today, and how to participate in the engagement process. This page was updated in April 2026 to include information on staff’s proposal for Phase I of the update. To date, the site has received nearly 1,500 views by interested community members. Beginning in November 2025 with early engagement and throughout the creation of the draft proposal, staff have connected with interested stakeholder groups. Staff have met on multiple occasions with members of the Downtown Austin Alliance, the Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association, the Real Estate Council of Austin, and The Red River Cultural District to gather feedback on the Resolution and provide updates on the progress toward the action items of the Resolution. Staff have also given presentations on the proposed updates to the Austin Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the Urban Land Institute Affordability Strategic Council and gathered valuable feedback through these meetings. Additionally, staff have worked closely with the Central City District Plan (CCDP) team to ensure alignment of the CCDP creation and the Downtown Density Bonus update. This included facilitation of activities at CCDP Stakeholder Advisory Group meetings and supporting the April virtual and an in-person CCDP Open Houses to present on the Downtown Density Bonus Program updates and collect community feedback. Stakeholder Meetings held to Date: • Austin Chapter of the American Institute of Architects • Central City District Plan Stakeholder Advisory Group • Downtown Austin Alliance • Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association • Real Estate Council of Austin • The Red River Cultural District • Urban Land Institute Affordability Strategic Council Staff developed a public survey to gather additional feedback from the community on their experiences with the current Downtown Density Bonus Program and what aspects of the program they value the most. The survey was published on December 22nd, 2025, and was provided to over 350 individuals or groups in direct emails or through City newsletters. Staff developed the list of individuals …
REGULAR MEETING of the MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:30 pm City of Austin Permit and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive – Room 2002 Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of this MBE/WBE Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES The public will be allowed to speak at the Advisory Committee meeting remotely by phone or in-person at the address listed above. To participate remotely, speakers must register in advance with the board liaison before the registration deadline. Public Communication: General The first 10 speakers will be allowed to speak on any topic that is not posted on the agenda. The Committee Chair will call upon speakers at the beginning of the meeting. A person may not speak at general communication more often than once out of every three regularly scheduled committee meetings. Public Comment on Agenda Items Members of the public may speak on any item posted to the agenda. Speakers will be called upon when this agenda item is taken up by the Committee Chair. How to Register to Speak Remotely All speakers are required to register for remote participation. Registered speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak by telephone only. The deadline for registering is 12:00pm on the day before the meeting. To register to speak, email the board liaison, Nakia James at nakia.james@austintexas.gov before the deadline. Once registration closes, the board liaison will send all speakers an email to confirm registration, provide instructions on speaking at the meeting, and the number to call in on the day of the meeting. How to Sign-Up to Speak In-Person Speakers that would like to address the committee in person will be allowed to sign up until 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If you require Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the MBE/WBE and Small Business Procurement Program Advisory Committee, contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026, AT 4:30 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401 6310 WILHELMINA DECLO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Impact Fee Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Tyler Farrar at (512) 974-7050, Tyler.Farrar@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Bobak Tehrany, Chair Saba Hatami Harrison Hudson, Vice Chair Susan Turrieta Brian Grace Andrew Urban AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three 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 Impact Fee Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on February 10, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion and input on potential revisions to the Street Impact Fee (SIF) Ordinance and Code from IFAC members. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Discussion and possible action on the water and wastewater Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report for October 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, as set forth in the functions of the advisory committee, Austin City Code and Chapter 395.058 of the Texas Local Government Code. Discussion and possible action on the transportation and public works Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report for October 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, as set forth in the functions of the advisory committee, Austin City Code and Chapter 395.058 of the Texas Local Government Code. 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 Tyler Farrar at Austin Transportation and Public Works at (512) 974-7050 or Tyler.Farrar@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Impact Fee Advisory Committee, please contact Tyler Farrar at 512) 974- 7050 or Tyler.Farrar@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026, AT 10:00 A.M. ONE TEXAS CENTER, DIRECTORS CONFERENCE ROOM 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD, 13TH FLOOR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Construction Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference. If televised, 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 Vanessa Ibanez, 512-974-1058, vanessa.ibanez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Clint Chapman, Chair Riley Drake Bianca Medina-Leal Ryan Pollock Calvin Williams AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Cameron Dodd, Vice Chair Abigail Leighton Christian Patrik Noah Shaffer The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Construction Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on April 14, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on Austin Capital Delivery Services updates regarding active projects, monthly CIP spend, projects awarded and upcoming bid opportunities. Presentation by Genest Landry, Assistant Director, Austin Capital Delivery Services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by Workers Defense Project regarding Better Builder Program. Presentation by Nora Gonzalez, Better Builder Coordinator. 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 Vanessa Ibanez or vanessa.ibanez@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. Austin Capital Delivery Services Department, 512-974-1058 at at For more information on the Construction Advisory Committee, please contact Vanessa Ibanez at 512-974-1058 or vanessa.ibanez@austintexas.gov.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING May 12, 2026 – 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND STREET, 78701 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the CDC 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 Miguel Lopez, (512) 975-1575, Miguel.lopez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Noe Elias, Chair, Montopolis Jenny E. Achilles, Private Sector Tisha-Vonique Hood, Public Sector Raul E. Longoria, South Austin Cassandra Medrano, South Austin Tiffany Moore, Public Sector Ebonie Oliver, Colony Park Nyeka Arnold, Vice Chair, North Austin Taniquewa S. Brewster, Rosewood-Zaragosa Cynthia Jaso, Dove Springs Sonia Martinez, East Austin Valerie Menard, St. John’s Jo Anne Ortiz, Public Sector Lyric E. Wardlow, Public Sector 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 CDC Regular meetings held on March 10, 2026, and April 14, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. PUBLIC HEARING 3. Public Hearing on Needs Assessment for Annual Action Plan. Public Hearing held by Veronica Samo, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, and Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Housing. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation on the report and findings set to be considered by the Infrastructure Working Group. Discussion led by Commissioner Tiffany Moore. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Election of Community Development Commission Vice Chair. Election will be held by the presiding officer. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. Update from the CDC Strategy Working Group. Discussion led by Commissioner Tisha. 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 …
My Community Needs The Annual Action Plan decides how to distribute approximately $14 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The programs from this grant fund affordable housing, job creation, and public service needs for low- and moderate-income families, persons with disabilities, and seniors. Tuesday, May 12th at Community Development Commission Austin City Hall (301 W. 2 Street) nd Thursday, May 21st at Austin City Council Austin City Hall (301 W. 2 Street) nd Learn more at SpeakUpAustin.org/MyCommunityNeeds Share your community needs by attending a Public Hearing and/or filling out the Needs Assessment Survey that informs the Action Plan. (512) 974-3100 | Housing@AustinTexas.govAustinTexas.gov/Housing | SpeakUpAustin.org/HousingHub El Plan de Acción Anual decide cómo distribuir aproximadamente $14 millones en subvenciones de Servicios de Vivienda de Austin y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (HUD). Los programas de esta subvención financian viviendas asequibles, la creación de empleo y las necesidades de servicios públicos para familias de ingresos bajos y moderados, personas con discapacidad y personas mayores. Mis necesidades comunitarias Martes 12 de mayo en la Comisión de Desarrollo Comunitario Ayuntamiento de Austin (301 W. 2nd Street) Jueves 21 de mayo en el Ayuntamiento de Austin Ayuntamiento de Austin (301 W. 2nd Street) Obtenga más información en SpeakUpAustin.org/MyCommunityNeeds_esp Comparta las necesidades de su comunidad asistiendo a una Audiencia Pública y/o completando la Encuesta de Evaluación de Necesidades que informa el Plan de Acción. (512) 974-3100 | Housing@AustinTexas.govAustinTexas.gov/Housing | SpeakUpAustin.org/HousingHub
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday March 23, 2026 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026 The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 5202 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite 500, in Austin, Texas. Chair Kevin Mullen called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to order at 9:32 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kevin Mullen, Chair Melissa Rogers John Umphress PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting on March 9, 2026. The minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on March 9, 2026, were approved on Chair Mullen’s motion, Commissioner Umphress’ second on a 3-0 vote. HEARING 2. Conduct a hearing in open or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Waleed Ibrahim regarding their Discharge from Austin Convention Center. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Waleed Ibrahim regarding their Discharge from Austin Convention Center. 3. Deliberate in open or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Waleed Ibrahim regarding their Discharge from Austin Convention Center. Chair Mullen recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go into closed session at 3:52 p.m. The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Waleed Ibrahim regarding their Discharge from Austin Convention Center. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday March 23, 2026 Closed session ended, and Chair Mullen called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 4:18 p.m. 4. Action and approval on the appeal filed by Waleed Ibrahim regarding their Discharge from Austin Convention Center. The motion to deny Waleed Ibrahim’s appeal and uphold the decision made by the City of Austin in the Discharge of Waleed Ibrahim was approved on Commissioner Rogers’ motion, Chair Mullen’s second on a vote of 2-1. Those members voting aye were Chair Mullen, and Commissioner Rogers. Those voting nay were Commissioner Umphress. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and review of the Municipal Civil Service Rules and procedural voting requirements. Discussion was held on the review of the Municipal Civil Service Rules and procedural voting requirements. 6. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates, times, and locations. Discussion was held to approve future meeting dates, times, and …
Municipal Civil Service Commission 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule January 12, 2026 January 26, 2026 July 13, 2026 July 27, 2026 February 9, 2026 August 10, 2026 February 23, 2026 August 24, 2026 March 9, 2026 September 14, 2026 March 23, 2026 September 28, 2026 April 13, 2026 April 27, 2026 May 11, 2026 June 8, 2026 June 22, 2026 October 12, 2026 October 26, 2026 November 9, 2026 December 14, 2026 2026 MCSC Meeting Schedule Approved on September 8, 2025
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026, AT 9:30 AM AUSTIN HUMAN RESOURCES, LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E. BEN WHITE BLVD., SUITE 500, AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Municipal Civil Service Commission may be participating by videoconference. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law, regarding any item on this agenda. 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 Matthew Chustz, 512-974-2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Kevin Mullen, Chair Mellissa Rogers Vacant AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair John Umphress The first ten (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 from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on March 23, 2026. HEARING 2. 3. 4. Conduct a hearing in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Keiona Ausbie regarding their Discharge from Austin Police. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Keiona Ausbie regarding their Discharge from Austin Police. Action and approval on the appeal filed by Keiona Ausbie regarding their Discharge from Austin Police. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Discussion and review of potential changes to the bylaws of the Municipal Civil Service Commission. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates, times, and locations. 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 …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 BYLAWS OF THE Municipal Civil Service Commission ARTICLE 1. NAME. The name of the commission is the Municipal Civil Service Commission. ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. The purpose and duties of the commission are as follows: (1) hear appeals and make final, binding decisions in the case of municipal civil service employees covered under Article IX of the City Charter who have been discharged, suspended, demoted, denied a promotion, or put on disciplinary probation; (2) recommend the adoption of civil service rules after receipt of proposed rules by the Human Resources Director and perform services under the civil service rules as provided in Article IX, Section 2 of the City Charter; (3) perform other duties regarding the municipal civil service, not inconsistent with Article IX of the City Charter, that the City Council may require; (4) issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum to witnesses, whether at the request of interested parties or on its own motion, when reasonably necessary to obtain pertinent evidence at a hearing or investigation; (5) administer oaths to witnesses appearing at a hearing or investigation; and (6) conduct any investigations it may consider desirable or which it may be required to make by the City Council or the City Manager concerning the administration of municipal civil service, and report its findings and recommendations to the City Council; ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP. (A) The commission is composed of five members appointed by the city council, each a qualified voter of the City. (B) A commissioner may be removed before the end of the commissioner’s term only for cause, and after receiving a written statement of the reasons for removal and a public hearing before the City Council, if the commissioner requests a hearing. (C) Commission members shall be appointed for a term of three years, except that the initial members shall serve for a term of one, two or three years as designated in Resolution No. 20130509-036. The term expires on May 9th of the first, second or third anniversary. (D) An individual commission member may not act in an official capacity or speak on behalf of the board except …
MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION May 11, 2026 ▪ 6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS/SHUDDE FATH CONFERENCE ROOM 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Electric Utility Commission maybe participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak remotely, contact Nici Huff, at Nici.Huff@AustinEnergy.com or via phone at 512-972-8621. Members: Dave Tuttle, Chair Al Braden, Vice Chair Raul Alvarez Lauren Bellomy CALL TO ORDER Cesar Benavides Jonathon Blackburn Chris Gillett Chris Kirksey AGENDA Cyrus Reed Kaiba White PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular Called Meeting on April 13, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for air compressor maintenance and repair services for Austin Energy with Capitol Bearing Service of Austin, Inc., for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,578,705. Funding: $315,741 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 3. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for TIBCO application integration software for Austin Energy with iBridge Group, Inc., for a term of three years in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000. Funding: $851,100 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 4. Recommend approval authorizing eleven contracts for critical electric utility supplies and equipment for Austin Energy with Apfelbaum Industrial Inc.; KBS Electrical Distributors Inc.; Kerec Co., Ltd.; Priester-Mell & Nicholson Inc.; PulseMac Solutions, LLC; Stuart C Irby Company d/b/a Stuart C Irby Co.; Sungjin Transformer Inc. d/b/a Sungjin Transformer; Taihan Electric USA Ltd.; Techline Inc.; Texas Electric Cooperatives; and Wesco Distribution, Inc., each for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to the professional services agreement for engineering services for the 2016 Large Scale General Civil Engineering Services Rotation List with Walker Partners, LLC, in the amount of $6,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $21,600,000.00. Funding: $6,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Procurement Language: Contract Amendment. MBE / WBE: This contract was awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 11.60% MBE and 4.31% WBE. Prior Council Action: November 19, 2015 - Council approved a professional services agreement with the 12 firms for the 2016 Large Scale General Civil Engineering Services Rotation List. February 15, 2018 - Council approved an amendment to the professional services agreement for engineering services for the 2016 Large Scale General Civil Engineering Services Rotation List. March 4, 2021 - Council approved an amendment to the professional services agreements with HDR Engineering, Inc. for engineering services for the 2016 Large Scale General Civil Engineering Services Rotation List. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 11, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: As a standard business practice, the City routinely engages the services of professional engineering firms to perform analysis, design, and support services associated with construction or improvement of City capital assets. Rotation List contracting allows the City to always have a group of qualified consultants available to perform a specific type of recurring work in a timely manner to meet the project and operational needs of the City. Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Interstate 35 (I-35) Capital Express Central Project includes the City of Austin’s East Avenue Duct Bank Project. The project is civil and utility engineering that supports Item 10 the installation of Austin Energy’s underground electrical duct bank system. It does not include electrical distribution engineering; rather, it provides the civil infrastructure-duct bank, vaults, trenchless crossings, permitting, and field investigations-that Austin Energy will rely on to install and connect electrical feeders in later phases of the project. The City’s project has been active …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract to replace condenser water pumps for Austin Energy with Flintco, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $5,028,323. Funding: $5,028,323 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $5,028,323 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued a Request for Proposals solicitation RFP 1100 MMH3033 for these goods and services. The solicitation was published on October 27, 2025, and closed on December 18, 2025. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of the offer received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=142876 . MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to 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: May 11, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract is to replace condenser water pumps at District Cooling Plant No. 2, a high-capacity facility in Austin Energy’s downtown district cooling system that supplies reliable chilled water services to numerous downtown buildings and businesses. The cooling plant currently uses centrifugal water and glycol chillers paired with a thermal storage ice tank. However, the existing condenser water pumps are degraded and approaching the end of their 20-year service life. As a result, they can no longer deliver the flow needed to operate the chillers at full capacity. The proposed condenser water pump replacement will significantly improve system performance by increasing condenser water flow across three water chillers and one large ice chiller. This project is the final phase of a broader, multi-year upgrade to the plant, which included a cooling tower fill replacement in 2024 and ongoing electrical and controls upgrades scheduled for completion prior to summer 2026. Item 11 Upon completion, the project is expected to increase the plant’s cooling capacity …
Posting Language ..Title Approve implementation of efficient, local, natural gas-powered peaker generation units as part of Austin Energy’s Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035. Funding: Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the additional amounts is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the additional amounts is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Prior Council Action: December 12, 2024- Approval of Austin Energy’s Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035. For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Lisa Martin, Deputy General Manager and Chief Operating Officer (512) 322-6457. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 11, 2026- To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: On December 12, 2024, Austin City Council unanimously approved ’Austin Energys Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035 <https://austinenergy.com/about/reports/generation-resource- planning>, which is a strategic pathway to meet Austin’s rising energy needs while enabling an equitable clean energy transition. This plan was drafted with strong community input and is guided by the core values of reliability, affordability, environmental sustainability, and energy equity. The 2035 Plan reaffirmed Austin Energy’s commitment to providing 100% carbon-free energy as a percent of customer load by 2035, prioritizing customer energy solutions, exiting coal as soon as feasible, reducing emissions through additional guardrails, and expanding equitable access to clean energy. Austin Energy developed the 2035 Plan to address challenges and changes the utility is seeing in the energy landscape, including: • Increased electricity demand resulting from electric vehicle adoption, electrification, large loads, and new development. • Higher electricity prices in the Austin area because of increasing transmission congestion. • Projected reliability risks from insufficient local generation that could cause local power outages and create issues with maintaining local system voltage. Physical and financial risks from extreme weather events. • As provided in the 2035 Plan, Austin Energy evaluated options to strengthen local reliability in the face of current challenges while continuing progress toward Austin’s clean energy goals. In support of reliability and affordability, the 2035 Plan allows Austin Energy to consider adding natural gas generation, only as that relates to more efficient, local peaker units. As part of the implementation process, City Council approval is required before any new utility-scale …
Gas Peakers Are New Units Economically Viable For Austin in 2030? Al Braden – Electric Utility Commission – May 11, 2026 Item 17 What Issues Are Peakers Trying To Address? 1. Austin Load Zone Power? 2. Daily Peak Prices? 3. Ancillary Services Support? 4. Black Start Capability? 5. 7 Day Problem? How can we financially justify expensive peakers that we intend to use as little as possible? Issue 1 = Austin Load Zone Power Austin Load Zone Gas Generation • Replacing Decker peakers or add to fleet? • AE has 10 peakers now – 4 @ Decker + 6 @ Sandhill = 500 MW • AE also has 300 MW Combined Cycle Gas Plant at Sand Hill. • Total in town generation of 800 MW committed to close by 2035. Austin Transmission Import Capacity • AE is transitioning from historic in-town gas generation to widely distributed renewable energy portfolio + batteries + ERCOT market. • AE spending $500 Million over next 5 years on transmission capacity – 60% to increase import capacity. • ERCOT spending over $33 Billion statewide over next 5 years to increase transmission capacity with 765KV Transmission Super-Highway. • 140MW batteries coming online by 2027 in AE Load Zone - up to 300 MW in Gen Plan by 2030 - 2X factor for import capacity. Issue 2 = Daily Peak Prices Batteries already contribute over 10% to daily peak loads. ERCOT battery fleet of 17 GW expected to double by year end. Addressing Price Spikes? The Gen Plan highlights price spikes from transmission congestion. Five factors can minimize the financial risk for Austin. Every 15 Minutes Matters! On the left, high winds overload grid causing congestion. On the right, energy is free everywhere in Texas. Both happen! It changes every fifteen minutes. Modeling the sum of all the 15-minute slices in the 8,760-hour year is needed. Five Price Spike Solutions • 1. ERCOT 765 KV Transmission Super-Highway – ease congestion. • 2. AE Transmission upgrades – minimize import constraints. • 3. Batteries eat price spikes for breakfast and dinner. • 4. Aggressive Customer Energy Solutions • 5. Hedging in Day Ahead Market. 1. ERCOT 765 KV Super-Highway 765 KV Grid will overlay existing grid, bringing 5X the power west to east. Reduce congestion and price separation - enabling AE’s distributed renewable resources to receive fair market value. 2. AE Transmission import capacity upgrades. 3. Batteries eat price …
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20260511-017 May 11, 2026 Subject: Recommendation regarding 2030 focused analysis of possible gas peaker units and alternatives for Austin Energy Motioned By: Seconded By: Recommendation: The Electric Utility Commission recommends to the City Council that a full economic modeling of any additional gas peaker units, battery, solar, energy management solutions and other options that could contracted now for service by or before 2030 be presented to EUC and AEUOC for review prior to any financial commitments. Include the 2030 projected ERCOT and Austin Load Zone operating conditions, loads, generation sources and transmission capacities as well as energy management capabilities on the reliability, affordability and environmental impacts for Austin customers. Consider the impacts and contributions of ERCOT transmission and system operating improvements, Austin Energy transmission improvements, additions to Austin Energy renewable portfolio, local and remote battery deployments, local solar, aggregated Distributed Resources and Demand Management, beneficial EV integration, as well as the economic impacts of the many operating restraints to be placed on the peakers by neighborhood pollution concerns and climate Guardrails imposed by Council policy. Consider the carbon emissions and air pollution emissions of each option. Consider the important changes in the ERCOT market and infrastructure since the 2023 and 2024 Generation Plan modeling, including, construction of the 765 KV grid backbone, implementation of Real-Time Co-Optimization Plus Batteries (RTC+B), other completed and planned transmission upgrades, solar and energy storage deployment in ERCOT, 1 of 3 additional loads on the system, volatility, and regulations that could affect Austin Energy’s load zone. Review the Austin Energy utility scale and distributed batteries to be installed by 2027 and others potentially installed by 2030 as to their effectiveness in providing significant in-load zone power requirements. Evaluate the potential for Black Start capability to be maintained through upgrading Sand Hill gas peaker units to serve those requirements. Rationale: It is the Electric Utility Commission’s job to advise the Austin City Council on matters relating to Austin Energy, including implementation of the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035. The Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 states, “As part of the implementation process, City Council approval is required before any new utility-scale resource could be developed. This process has four phases — feasibility, pre- development, development and construction. These phases will incorporate regular updates to City Council, with a report to the City Council following …
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20260511-018 Date: May 11, 2026 Subject: Recommendations on AE Budget and Potential Rate Increases Motioned By: Seconded By: Recommendation Recommendation to require a separate public meeting on any rate increase proposed for FY 2027 and to initiate a rate case process with FY 2026 as the test year. Description of Recommendation to Council The Electric Utility Commission recommends that a separate public meeting to receive input should be required for any proposed residential rate increase. In addition, the Electric Utility Commission recommends that the City should begin a new rate case process in 2027, similar to the process implemented in 2016 and 2022. In terms of any rate increase that is part of the FY 2027 budget process, a separate public meeting, at a set time in the evening, should take place before consideration of any proposed change in electric rates or tariffs. In terms of a rate case, Austin City Council should begin the public portion of Austin Energy’s rate case process in 2027 to better keep Austin Energy budgets aligned with costs, while ensuring that rates are justified for all customer classes and that rate design aligns with established policy priorities. In preparation, the Austin City Council should ensure that Austin Energy conducts an assessment of its costs and revenues, using 2026 as a test case year. The City Council should direct the City Manager to initiate the process of hiring a consumer advocate to represent residential customers in the rate case and should initiate the hiring of an independent hearing examiner to preside over the rate case in 2027, with the goal of approving new rates in 2027 that are fair for all customers. Rationale: Austin Energy has an important mission to serve its customers with affordable, clean and reliable energy. The FY 2027 budget and tariffs should maintain the affordable rates approved by City Council in late 2022 and preserve the basic tenets and structure of the rate design approved. The appropriate amount for the monthly Customer Charge for residential customers and the price 1 of 2 differentiation between the residential rate tires were hotly contested issues in the last Austin Energy rate case, in 2022. Austin Energy proposed increasing the residential Customer Charge from $10 per month to $25 per month and proposed reducing the tiered rates from five to three tiers and flattening the price differentials between them. The Independent …
Methods to reduce Load Zone Price Separation -Add additional Transmission capacity -Reduce average Load Zone prices -Responsive Load or local generation within the Load Zone -Reduce the time duration of lower than contracted prices at the Generator Node -Other? The largest risk to AE customers appears to be from local Load Zone prices becoming very high for long durations AEN: Austin Energy Load Zone Generator node with its LMP (Locational Marginal Price) at that node Methods to reduce Load Zone Price Separation 1.Add additional Transmission capacity - ERCOT 765kV STEP transmission lines should help. .but how much will this help the net import capacity to the AE load zone ? 2.Reduce average AEN Load Zone prices - The Load Zone price that AE pays is the weighted average of the Nodal prices within the AEN Load Zone - Reducing the higher prices of these internal nodes should reduce the Load Zone prices 3.Responsive Load within the Load Zone and local generation 4.Reduce the time duration of lower-than-contracted prices at the Generator Node -When AE contracts for a generators power, say $35/MWH, AE guarantees that $35 price to the generator - When the Locational Marginal Price (LMP) of the ERCOT dispatch is higher than the $35 contracted price, AE benefits from the difference - When the Locational Marginal Price (LMP) of the ERCOT dispatch is lower than the $35 contracted price, AE must make up the difference to the generator 5.Other? Accretive Storage Applications A vision, but analysis needed C&I Behind the meter Demand charge reduction Storage Cost $/MWH Utility Storage: DR, 4CP and Ancillary Services + Energy Arbitrage Within Load Zone: -To reduce LMP Node prices to reduce average Load Zone Price -For VAR/Voltage support At Generator Node to reduce costs at that LMP node from transmission bottlenecks Utility Storage: VAR, Voltage support Short term peaker replacement Utility Storage: Investment Deferral or Avoided Costs for T&D, other Utility Storage: mid-long term dispatchable energy source Year
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for air compressor maintenance and repair services for Austin Energy with Capitol Bearing Service of Austin, Inc., for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,578,705. Funding: $315,741 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 $315,741 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 MMH3032 for these services. The solicitation was published on November 3, 2025, and closed on December 9, 2025. Of the four offers received, the proposals 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=142812 . MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with 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: May 11, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract is to provide repair and maintenance services for the instrument air compressors located at Decker Creek Power Station and Sand Hill Energy Center. These compressors supply pressurized air to critical instrumentation systems that support monitoring and control of power generation equipment. A failure of the instrument air system could result in equipment malfunctions and a loss of generation capacity and as such, the air compressors are considered critical components at both facilities. This contract replaces a previous contract which expired May 10, 2026. The requested authorization amount Item 2 was determined based on current market pricing and anticipated maintenance needs. …
