OUR MISSION The Red River Cultural District is a creative community providing authentic Austin experiences through diverse local music, art and food for every fan and guest. In an ever-changing ATX, our nonprofit seeks to preserve and grow Red River's creative, business, and music scene. As a community rooted in artists, musicians, performers, music venues, cultural institutions and small businesses, the District embodies the soul and heart of Austin. WHO is the RED RIVER Cultural District The District is managed by the Red River Merchant’s Association, a coalition of 50+ businesses including live music venues, food, hospitality, entertainment businesses and also the Austin Symphony Orchestra, First Baptist Church, German-Texan Heritage Society and Waterloo Greenway. The District was designated a State Cultural District in 2020 by the Texas Commision on the Arts and a local Cultural District by the City of Austin in 2013. RED RIVER Cultural District IMPACT • Conserve Austin's only walkable live music hub of over dozen independent music venues • Support thousands of local musicians and performers annually through direct financial support • Foster 1000+ music and service industry jobs in the district • Backbone to major tourism and economic generators including SXSW, ACL, Levitation, Oblivion Access, GTHS Oktoberfest and more RED RIVER Cultural District IMPACT • Local, State, and Federal Policy advocacy for live music ecosystem and small and local business assistance • Creative economy hub including opportunities for photographers, video production, designers, fashion, artists, and more • Destination for local and Texas music heritage • Industry Development Incubator RED RIVER Cultural District IMPACT • $200K in direct pandemic relief to music and service industry to 3,000 individuals served • Curb appeal, district identify and safety enhancements $1.5M+ improvements • Local, State, Federal Policy and Program Advocacy and Education FREE Signature Music Festivals Our premier all-ages district-wide festivals Free Week and Hot Summer Nights fuel community growth in the traditionally dog-days of summer and dead of winter. • Support with direct payment 300+ musicians, artists, and performers per festival over 3 days • Average 15,000+ attendees of locals and visitors • Leverage industry support and causes through partnerships • Average 15-25% first time performers during either fest Hot Summer Nights 2023 Highlights 30+ Million media impressions in July alone including the front page of the Austin Chronicle Total Participating Venues: 14 total (largest participation yet) Total Music Acts: 130 Our largest Hot Summer Nights Estimated total …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Austin Tourism Commission Recommendation Number: 20240214-005: The STR Working group outlines a multi-pronged approach to address the challenges posed by unlicensed short-term rentals (STRs) in Austin, Texas. The goal is to foster a responsible and sustainable STR ecosystem that benefits both the tourism industry and residents. WHEREAS, STRs operate in Austin, leading to lost revenue from hotel occupancy taxes, permit fees, and indirect costs such as increased enforcement and strain on City infrastructure; WHEREAS, Unreliable data hinders accurate estimates of lost tax revenue and poses risks related to inaccurate property information, host background checks, and health hazards; and WHEREAS, Legal limitations, such as the Zaatari vs. City of Austin case, restrict the City's ability to directly eliminate Type 2 STR licenses. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Austin Tourism Commission recommends the City Council: • Require more information from applicants for STR licenses and maintain a database; Focus on underreported Hotel Occupancy Taxes (HOT) which leads to a loss in revenue. While the revenue generated from permit fees may seem insignificant compared to HOT revenue, permit fees are crucial in driving license adoption. This, in turn, helps drive compliance for licenses and maximizes HOT revenue, leading to a more efficient and effective system; • Enhance transparency and streamline licensing by simplifying the application process, implementing online systems, and addressing open citations by implementing an efficient tax and permit fee system; Prioritize safety and community well-being by upholding safety regulations through proactive inspections, addressing noise complaints, and promoting responsible guest behavior; Foster collaborative partnerships by building strategic partnerships with platforms, neighborhood associations, and the Austin Police Department; • • • 1 DRAFT • Rectify open citations held by non-compliant hosts and ensure accurate property listings via an accountable process to notify short-term rental platforms to remove hosts as appropriate. Once the necessary validations are completed, the property listings may be reposted; • Implement platform fees and hold platforms accountable for aiding non-compliance; • Explore innovative funding models for cultural & arts preservation and offering discounts and incentives for compliant and sustainable STRs; • Create performance benchmarks and an honorary "Best Practices" badge for STRs that consistently meet performance benchmarks; and • Continuously assess and adapt to changes in the Austin STR ecosystem by maintaining open communication channels, leveraging data-driven insights, and embracing consistent program review and adaptation. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: (Unanimous on a …
WORKING DOCUMENT: Tourism Commission Road Map March 2024 – December 2024 Agenda Topics, Potential Speakers & Community Presenters Note: All meetings take place on Wednesdays from 2:30pm-4:30pm in City Council Chambers. 1. March 13, 2024 – The Tourism Outlook: From Green Space to Outer Space • Potential Speakers: Visit Austin Update • Potential Community Presenters: Austin Park Foundation & Chair of Astronomy Department at the University of Texas Austin 2. 3. 4. April 10, 2024 – A Good Time: Food & Beverage • Potential Speakers: Restaurant Associations, Food Journalists • Potential Community Presenters: Independent Restaurants May 8, 2024 – National Tourism Week: Music Makers & Marketers • Potential Speakers: Music Venues • Potential Community Presenters: Event Promoters June 12, 2024 – Cultural Hubs: Museums & Cultural Sites • Potential Speakers: Texas Association of Museums & the Texas Historical Commission • Potential Community Presenters: Museums & Independent Cultural Sites 5. July 10, 2024 – Coming Together: Conventions & Special Events • Potential Speakers: Convention Organizers & the City of Austin Convention Center Department • Potential Community Presenters: Local Event Companies 6. 7. August 14, 2024 – Proposed: No Meeting September 11, 2024 – Funding Austin Tourism: City HOT Tax • Potential Speakers: City of Austin Chief Financial Officer & Economic Development Department • Potential Community Presenters: Doherty Arts Center 8. October 9, 2024 – Across the Town: From Districts to Downtown • Potential Speakers: City of Austin Economist, Downtown Austin Alliance & • Potential Community Presenters: Palm District Cultural Organizations & Preservation Austin Local Tour Guides 9. November 13, 2024 – Open Topic • Potential Speakers: • Potential Community Presenters: December 11, 2024 – Proposed: No Meeting 10. DRAFT
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING FEBRUARY 14TH, 2024 AT NOON CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION 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, call or email Halana Kaleel, 512‐972‐5019, Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov. CURRENT MEMBERS: Richard Bondi, Chair Gretchen Flatau, Vice‐Chair Austin Adams Jacqueline Angel Patricia Bordie Gloria Lugo Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte Vacancy since January 2024‐District 1 Vacancy since May 2023‐District 6 Emily De Maria Nicola Teresa Ferguson Mariana Gonzalez Martin Kareithi Fred Lugo AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the January 10th, 2023 Regular Commission on Aging Meeting. STAFF BRIEFINGS/ANNOUNCEMENTS 2. Staff briefing regarding Age‐Friendly Austin Update, Halana Kaleel, Public Health Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. FY 24‐29 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Assessment Presentation & Discussion (Housing Department: Chris Duran, Senior Research Analyst; Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist; Jamey May, Housing & Community Development Officer; Austin 4. 5. 6. 7. 9. 10. Public Health: Helen Howell, Austin Public Health Social Services Funding Specialist Senior) Update and discussion on the Age Friendly Community Engagement Survey Distribution and Results (Staff Liaison Halana Kaleel). Discussion on FY25 Commission on Aging Process and Planning for Budget Recommendations (Chair Bondi). Discussion on updating the goals, strategies, and metrics of the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan (Chair Bondi and Staff Liaison Halana Kaleel). Discussion and update on planning for Older Americans Month 2024 (Chair Bondi). DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Presentation from April Geruso, City of Austin Planning Department, about updating the 2012 Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, and possible action to appoint a representative to support the development and implementation of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Engagement Process. Discussion and possible action on pursuing designation as a Dementia‐Friendly City (Chair Bondi). Discussion and possible action on the annual Commission on Aging Community Service Awards (Chair Bondi). FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL FINANCE/ALLOCATIONS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING/NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2024, 1:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, RM. 1203 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join 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. To register to speak remotely, call or email the Office of Support, (512)-972-5841, HIVPlanningCouncil@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL FINANCE/ALLOCATIONS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING/NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Ashley Garling, Committee Chair Kelle’ Martin Kristina McRae-Thompson Gin Pham AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 2/13/2024 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. September 20, 2023 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support staff report 5. Administrative Agent report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 10. Workplan Calendar review ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items 6. Discussion and approval of recommended reallocations 7. Discussion and approval of FY24 Planning Council Budget and Stigma Index Proposal 8. Discussion and approval of National Week of Prayer Event Budget 9. Discussion and approval of topic for Needs Assessment Year 2 Literature Review The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Nathalia Delgadillo at (512) 972-5841.
1. 2. REGULAR MEETING of the EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL FEBRUARY 14, 2024, 9:00 A.M. CITY HALL, BOARD AND COMMISSION ROOM #1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Early Childhood Council 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, call or email Caitlin Oliver, Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health, at 512-972-6205 or Caitlin.Oliver@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Cathy McHorse, Chair Alice Navarro Corie Cormie Choquette Hamilton Maggie Jaime Casie Schennum Leonor Vargas John Green-Otero, Vice Chair Brianna Menard Eliza Gordon Tom Hedrick Cynthia McCollum Ellana Selig AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers to register 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 Approve the minutes of the Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on January 10, 2024 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation from April Geruso, Planning Department, about updating the 2012 Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, and possible action to appoint a representative to support the development and implementation of the Imagine Austin comprehensive engagement process Discussion and possible action to change the meeting date for the ECC regular meeting in April Discussion about the budget recommendation process and possible action to establish the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Workgroup DISCUSSION ITEMS Updates from related groups (as needed), including Austin Chapter of the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children, Austin ISD, Child Care Regulation, Child Inc, E3 Alliance, Success By 6 Coalition, Workforce Solutions Capital Area, Travis County, and other groups in attendance Update from Brooke Freeland, United Way for Greater Austin, about the 2024 Best Place for Working Parents initiative Presentation and discussion regarding the Fiscal Year 2024-2029 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Assessment Presenters: • Chris Duran, Housing Department Senior Research Analyst • Julie Smith, Housing Department Community Engagement Specialist • Jamey May, Housing Department Housing & Community Development Officer • Helen Howell, Austin Public Health Social Services Funding Specialist Senior Updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) ECC representative, Leonor Vargas, regarding the discussion …
REGULAR MEETING of the AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) February 14, 2024 3:00 PM 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR., ROOM 1405 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Commission may be participating via videoconference. Livestream of the meeting will be available at ATXN1 https://www.austintexas.gov/watch-atxn-live Audio of the meeting will be available as an alternative to attending in person. Please email Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com by Noon of the day of the meeting for dial-in details. Public comment for general communication and for specific agenda items will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. In person registration is available for speakers who sign up at the meeting location prior to the meeting being called to order. Registration to speak remotely is available for speakers who have provided an email to Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com, no later than Noon of the day before the meeting. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Chad Ennis Scott Madole Doyle Valdez Fang Fang Jeff Eller Wendy Price Todd, Chair Bakari Brock, Vice-Chair Patrick Rose, Secretary Raymond Young Jeremy Hendricks Jonathan Coon AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public communication for items not on the agenda. The first 5 registered speakers will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is not posted on the agenda. Please see further instructions on registration above. Public communication for items included in the agenda as a Discussion/Action item. Registered speakers will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory 1 Commission on an item that is posted as a Discussion/Action item, but may not address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item posted as a Briefing. Please see further instructions on registration above. 1. Approve the minutes of the AAC regular meeting on January 10, 2024 APPROVAL OF MINUTES STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. December 2023 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer 3. Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development 4. Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects Update provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer 5. City of Austin FY2025 Budget Timeline and Deliverables presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief 6. AUS Special Events Response and Operations presented by Sam Haynes, Public Information and 7. Recognition of recent leadership staff promotions and reassignments Financial Officer Marketing Division Manager DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS improved roadway safety measures. 8. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation by …
REGULAR MEETING of the AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) February 14, 2024 3:00 PM 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR., ROOM 1405 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Commission may be participating via videoconference. Livestream of the meeting will be available at ATXN1 https://www.austintexas.gov/watch-atxn-live Audio of the meeting will be available as an alternative to attending in person. Please email Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com by Noon of the day of the meeting for dial-in details. Public comment for general communication and for specific agenda items will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. In person registration is available for speakers who sign up at the meeting location prior to the meeting being called to order. Registration to speak remotely is available for speakers who have provided an email to Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com, no later than Noon of the day before the meeting. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Wendy Price Todd, Chair Bakari Brock, Vice-Chair Patrick Rose, Secretary Raymond Young Jeremy Hendricks Jonathan Coon Chad Ennis Scott Madole Doyle Valdez Fang Fang Jeff Eller AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public communication for items not on the agenda. The first 5 registered speakers will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is not posted on the agenda. Please see further instructions on registration above. Public communication for items included in the agenda as a Discussion/Action item. Registered speakers will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory 1 1 Commission on an item that is posted as a Discussion/Action item, but may not address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item posted as a Briefing. Please see further instructions on registration above. 1. Approve the minutes of the AAC regular meeting on January 10, 2024 APPROVAL OF MINUTES STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. December 2023 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer 3. Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development 4. Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects Update provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer 5. City of Austin FY2025 Budget Timeline and Deliverables presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief 6. AUS Special Events Response and Operations presented by Sam Haynes, Public Information and 7. Recognition of recent leadership staff promotions and reassignments Financial Officer Marketing Division Manager DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS improved roadway safety measures. 8. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation …
Regular Meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission February 14, 2024 — 6:00 pm Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Boulevard Austin, Texas Some members may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc 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, call or email the board liaison at 512- 972-0115 or Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov . To register to speak in person, people must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Commissioners: William Moriarty (Mayor) Jesse Penn (District 1) Alex Navarro (District 2) Sabrina Reichert (District 3) Mike Reyes, (District 4) Sam Angoori (District 5) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Judy Musgrove, Vice-Chair (District 7) Christopher Maxwell-Gaines (District 8) Marcela Tuñón Sion (District 9) Susan Turrieta, Chair (District 10) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 1. Approval of minutes from the January 17, 2024, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. 2. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract for architectural services for the Waller Creek Restack Plan with Robert Jackson and Michael McElhaney Architects, Inc., in amount not to exceed $3,000,000. (District 9) 3. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract for electrolytic cells and parts with Psi Water Technologies, Inc., for a term of three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $303,106. 4. Recommend approval to execute a contract for construction services for the 38th and 40th Streets Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project with Cedar Hills Construction, LLC, in the amount of $4,760,554 plus a $476,055 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,236,609. (District 9) 5. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract for engineering service for Handcox Water Treatment Plant Resiliency Improvements with Carollo Engineers, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $8,912,000. (District 10) The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 …
Item 2 # 24-3751 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 14, 2024 Council: February 29, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract for architectural services for the Waller Creek Restack Plan with Robert Jackson and Michael McElhaney Architects, Inc., in amount not to exceed $3,000,000. (District 9) MBE/WBE This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 9.07% MBE and 3.30% WBE participation. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Business Services, Anna Bryan-Borja Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQS) 6100 CLMP358 for these services. The solicitation was issued on August 18, 2023, and closed on September 20, 2023. Of the eight offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the best evaluated responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services, website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Document. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 14, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Waller Creek Center is a ten-story office building that was constructed in the 1980’s. The Waller Creek Restack project will be the first major effort to renovate and improve the building since its purchase by the City. The renovation will maximize the space in the building to accommodate current and future staffing needs, standardize the space, and provide uniformity throughout the building. The renovation will provide an efficient, modern, and productive work environment that will focus on sustainability, resiliency, and flexibility. The final design will align with the current design standards utilized in City offices, will provide interior architecture cohesiveness throughout Waller Creek Center, and will be LEED Silver certified. Each floor of Waller Creek Center is approximately 13,000 square feet and accommodates various Austin Water program areas and divisions. These program areas and divisions perform various support functions for the utility and will require individual space planning and programming; each floor will require MEP engineering and structural engineering as well. The renovation will cause minimal impact to the public; however, the floors that are under construction will not be open to staff or the public. Austin Water staff will continue to occupy the Item …
Item 3 # 24-3902 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 14, 2024 Council: February 29, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract for electrolytic cells and parts with Psi Water Technologies, Inc., for a term of three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $303,106. MBE/WBE Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Lead Department Financial Services Department Client Department Austin Water Interim Assistant Director of Operations, Mercedes Lopez-Garcia Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $35,362 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Sole Source. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 14, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide the City with approved original equipment manufacturer (OEM) electrolytic cells and repair parts provided by the contractor. This will achieve microbial inactivation requirements specified in the United States Environmental Protection Agency drinking water regulations administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the more intensive City treatment goals. This is replacing a contract that will expire March 10, 2024. The requested authorization amount for this contract was determined using departmental estimates based on historical spending, along with a small annual increase to account for an increase in repairs due to aging equipment. The contractor is the sole manufacturer and supplier of the proprietary electrolytic cells. If the City is unable to secure a contract, proper maintenance and unscheduled repairs would not be accomplished, risking component failures. These failures will affect Austin Water Treatment Operations, limiting production of safe drinking water for the City.
Item 4 # 23-3891 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 14, 2024 Council: February 29, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval to execute a contract for construction services for the 38th and 40th Streets Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project with Cedar Hills Construction, LLC, in the amount of $4,760,554 plus a $476,055 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,236,609. (District 9) 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 7.64% MBE and 0.89% WBE participation. Lead Department Financial Services Department Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Charles Celauro. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $4,648,353.85 is available in the Capital Budget Austin Water. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) CLMC1012 for construction services. The solicitation was issued on October 30, 2023, and closed on December 7, 2023. Of the four offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services, website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Document. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 14, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The 38th and 40th Streets Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project is part of the Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace, and upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks, that are in poor condition, and that impact service delivery. In addition, the program coordinates and includes wastewater lines in poor condition and in need of replacement within the project area. This project consists of the repair and replacement of existing water and wastewater mains located within the general boundaries of Red River Street (west), East 40th Street (north), North IH35 South Bound Service Road (east), and East 37th Street (south). The water system renewal includes approximately 2,650 linear feet of 8-, 12-, and 16-inch main along with service lines to individual properties and appurtenances. The wastewater system renewal includes 2,610 linear feet of 8-inch main, service lines to individual properties, and manholes. This item includes three allowances. An allowance of $10,000 will be used to address contaminated soil and water, if encountered. An allowance of $360,000 will …
Item 5 # 23-3894 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 14, 2024 Council: February 29, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract for engineering service for Handcox Water Treatment Plant Resiliency Improvements with Carollo Engineers, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $8,912,000. (District 10) MBE/WBE This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 7.47% MBE and 2.99% WBE participation. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Charles Celauro Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of the Austin Water Department. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQS) CLMP359 for these services. The solicitation was issued on September 19, 2023, and closed on November 9, 2023. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services, website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Document. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 14, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The City of Austin utilizes surface water resources from impoundments of the Colorado River for its potable water supply. Austin Water operates three existing Water Treatment Plants (WTPs), which are the Ullrich WTP, the Davis WTP and the Handcox WTP. The Ullrich WTP and Davis WTP draw water from Lake Austin and Handcox WTP draws water from Lake Travis. The Handcox Water Treatment Plant, located at 6800 RM 620 North, Austin, TX. 78732, was completed in 2014 and has a rated treatment capacity of 50 million gallons per day (MGD), in accordance with the operating permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Since Winter Storm Uri, Austin Water maintains a minimum available treatment capacity from all three water treatment plants at all times, which limits the ability to take equipment offline for regular maintenance. During the original construction of Handcox WTP, process redundancy was removed to reduce construction cost. This project will bring Handcox to the level of process redundancy at Ullrich and Davis WTPs. The contract will provide qualified professional engineering services for the planning, design, construction, and warranty phase services for the Handcox Water Treatment Plant Resiliency Item 5 # 23-3894 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 14, …
Item 6 # 24-3932 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 14, 2024 Council: March 7, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an interlocal agreement between the City of Austin (“City”) and Travis County to jointly fund the design and construction of oversized reclaimed water mains and appurtenances within the Central Business District that will provide service to Travis County’s Civil and Family Court Building (“TCCFC”) at 1700 Guadalupe St. and Travis County’s Probate Court Building (“TCPC”) at 200 W. 8th St. (District 9) Lead Department Austin Water. Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Environmental, Planning and Development Services, Kevin Critendon Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 14, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The City of Austin owns and operates a reclaimed water system which takes highly treated wastewater effluent from its wastewater treatment plants and provides that water for non-potable uses to off-set potable water demand in the city. The City and Travis County propose to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement regarding the construction of oversized reclaimed water mains to provide reclaimed water service to the Travis County Civil and Family Court (“TCCFC”) building at 1700 Guadalupe St. and the Travis County Probate Court (“TCPC”) building at 200 W. 8th St. Austin Water has existing reclaimed water mains within E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and W. 7th St., from which extensions will be made to serve TCCFC and TCPC. The City is proposing to oversize the reclaimed water mains in order to serve additional properties within the Central Service reclaimed water pressure zone consistent with the City’s long range planning goals for this area. If approved by City Council, the City will fund design, permitting, and construction of these projects and Travis County will reimburse the City over a specified period of time for its proportionate share of the oversized reclaimed water mains. The proposed oversized improvements include: • • Construction of approximately 2,750 feet of 16-inch reclaimed water main from the existing 12-inch reclaimed water main at E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and San Jacinto Blvd. and extend west along E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., south along San Antonio St., east along E. 18th St., and terminate near the Guadalupe St. intersection. Construction of approximately 850 feet of …
Item 7 # 24-3949 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 14, 2024 Council: March 7, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract for HACH reagents, lab supplies, parts, and services with Hach Company d/b/a HACH CO or OTT HydroMet, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $4,926,408. MBE/WBE Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department Austin Water Interim Assistant Director of Operations, Mercedes Garcia-Lopez Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $985,281 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Sole Source. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 14, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide service and parts for reagents, probes, and lab supplies that are specific and proprietary to the HACH instruments used at water and wastewater treatment plants, in addition to Laboratory, Water Distribution, and Wastewater Collection Divisions of Austin Water. The supplies and services are used in field process analysis, on-line analyzers, and benchtop lab meters for water quality compliance and process control monitoring. Analyses are required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and may be performed hourly, daily, weekly, and/or monthly to ensure compliance. HACH Company d/b/a HACH CO or OTT HydroMet is the manufacturer and sole authorized distributor of these services and parts, reagents, probes, and lab supply which are required to be used with this lab equipment to protect the warranty and ensure accurate results. This contract will replace a contract that expires on October 13, 2024. The recommended contractor is the current provider of these services. The requested authorization amounts were determined using departmental estimates and historical spending. If a contract is not secured, Austin Water will not meet the requirements of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality which could result in a disruption of services to the public.
Item 8 # 24-4072 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 14, 2024 Council: March 7, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval of an amendment to City Code Chapter 25-9 (Water and Wastewater) relating to clarifying requirements for water conservation in the implementation of the Water Forward Plan, including distances for the Reclaimed Water Connection requirement, clarifying definitions, and modifying variances including adding certain affordable housing exemptions for Reclaimed Water Connections and Onsite Water Reuse requirements. Lead Department Austin Water Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Environmental, Planning and Development Services, Kevin Critendon Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Prior Council Action: November 29, 2018 - City Council approved the Water Forward Plan on a 10-0 vote. December 11, 2019 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on first reading, on a 7-4 vote. February 13, 2020 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on second reading, on a 7-4 vote. December 10, 2020 - City Council approved an ordinance establishing City Code Chapter 15-13 relating to treatment, monitoring and reporting regulations for Onsite Water Reuse Systems, on a 10-0 vote. April 22, 2021 – City Council voted to approve an initial Pilot Incentive Program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems for the voluntary installation of alternative Onsite Water Reuse Systems, on a 10-1 vote. May 20, 2021 – City Council adopted a resolution directing staff to prepare an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-9 (Water and Wastewater) establishing water benchmarking, expanding Reclaimed Water Connection requirements, and adding Onsite Water Reuse requirements, on an 11- 0 vote. June 10, 2021 – City Council adopted an ordinance waiving Planning Commission review of Land Development Code amendments in order to expedite implementation of water conservation strategies in the Water Forward Plan, on a 11-0 vote. September 30, 2021 – City Council adopted an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-9 (Water Item 8 # 24-4072 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 14, 2024 Council: March 7, 2024 and Wastewater) relating to establishing new requirements for water conservation in the implementation of the Water Forward Plan, including expansion of the Reclaimed Water Connection requirement, water benchmarking, and mandatory Onsite Water Reuse for certain new …
Item 9 # 24-4073 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 14, 2024 Council: March 7, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval of an amendment to City Code Chapter 15-13 (Regulation of Onsite Water Reuse Systems) relating to establishing development project requirements and adding clarifying language to onsite water reuse regulations. Lead Department Austin Water Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Environmental, Planning and Development Services Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Prior Council Action: November 29, 2018 - City Council approved the Water Forward Plan on a 10-0 vote. December 11, 2019 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on first reading, on a 7-4 vote. February 13, 2020 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on second reading, on a 7-4 vote. December 10, 2020 - City Council approved an ordinance establishing City Code Chapter 15-13 relating to treatment, monitoring and reporting regulations for Onsite Water Reuse Systems, on a 10-0 vote. April 22, 2021 – City Council voted to approve an initial Pilot Incentive Program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems for the voluntary installation of alternative Onsite Water Reuse Systems, on a 10-1 vote. May 20, 2021 – City Council adopted a resolution directing staff to prepare an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-9 (Water and Wastewater) establishing water benchmarking, expanding Reclaimed Water Connection requirements, and adding Onsite Water Reuse requirements, on an 11- 0 vote. June 10, 2021 – City Council adopted an ordinance waiving Planning Commission review of Land Development Code amendments in order to expedite implementation of water conservation strategies in the Water Forward Plan, on a 11-0 vote. September 30, 2021 – City Council adopted an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-9 (Water and Wastewater) relating to establishing new requirements for water conservation in the implementation of the Water Forward Plan, including expansion of the Reclaimed Water Connection requirement, water benchmarking, and mandatory Onsite Water Reuse for certain new Item 9 # 24-4073 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 14, 2024 Council: March 7, 2024 developments and requiring an affordability report, on a 10-1 vote. September 30, 2021 – City Council voted to reauthorize the pilot incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse …
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 10, 2024 The Airport Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on January 10, 2024 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1405 Austin, Texas. Chair Wendy Todd called the regular meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Wendy Price Todd, Chair Patrick Rose, Secretary Chad Ennis Raymond Young Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jonathan Coon Bakari Brock Jeff Eller Commissioners Absent: Scott Madole Jeremy Hendricks Fang Fang Doyle Valdez PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the regular AAC meeting on December 13, 2023. The minutes from the meeting of December 13, 2023 were approved on Commissioner Valdez’s motion and Commissioner Young seconds on an 8-0-0-3. Commissioners Brock, 1 and Rose arrived after the voting of the minutes, and Commissioner Madole was absent at this vote. Commissioner Todd requested that the record shows there were No Updates from either working group in the previous months. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. November 2023 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief, Finance. 3. Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development. 4. Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects Update provided by Lyn Estabrook, Division Manager, Planning and Development. 5. Update on the Concourse B and Connector Project presented by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer, Planning and Development, and Robert Mercado, AUS Project Manager Status of Department of Aviation Structure. 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Review City Council action at the December 14, 2023 meeting – [Item 3] Authorize funding for the Section 481 Service Fee Agreement with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for the reimbursement of CBP costs for additional or expanded services outside of CBP’s normal operating hours at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, for an additional five years in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000. Approved on consent. 8. Review City Council action at the December 14, 2023 meeting – [Item 13] Authorize negotiation and execution of three contracts for aviation information technology consultant services with the JW Group, Inc., Barich, Inc., and AECOM Technical Services, Inc., or one of the other qualified offerors, each for up to seven years for total contract amounts not to exceed $31,500,000, divided among the contractors. [Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, …
MEMORANDUM TO: Airport Advisory Commissioners FROM: Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, Aviation Department DATE: February 14, 2024 SUBJECT: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Update December 2023 Financial Results Passenger traffic totaled 1,802,593 in December 2023, an increase of 5.0% compared to December 2022. Average daily departures have increased from 237 in December 2022 to 261 in December 2023, an increase of 24 daily departures or 10.1%. Table #1 Enplanements Landing Weights Cargo Tonnage Operating Revenue Airport OPEX Total Requirements FY 2024 FY 2023 Variance December December Fav (Unfav) FY 2024 YTD FY 2023 YTD Variance YTD Fav (Unfav) 920,528 879,932 4.6% 2,892,119 2,802,184 1,169,216,644 1,069,390,635 9.3% 3,598,240,392 3,364,582,390 13,539 12,482 8.5% 37,608 38,449 3.2% 6.9% (2.2%) $24,869,685 $21,221,998 $3,647,687 $79,481,621 $67,849,196 $11,632,425 $11,778,365 $10,617,696 ($1,160,669) $36,007,709 $27,285,517 ($8,722,192) $18,564,748 $16,527,026 ($2,037,721) $56,375,414 $45,021,985 ($11,353,429) Net Income Before Federal Relief $6,304,938 $4,694,972 $1,609,966 $23,106,207 $22,827,211 $278,996 Federal Relief Reimbursement $0 $14,509,585 ($14,509,585) $0 $15,995,781 ($15,995,781) Net Income After Federal Relief $6,304,938 $19,204,557 ($12,899,619) $23,106,207 $38,822,992 ($15,716,785) Table #1 illustrates December 2023’s enplanements totaled 920,528, 4.6% higher than December 2022. Landing weights totaled 1.17 billion pounds in December 2023 representing an increase of 9.3% compared to December 2022. Cargo volume totaled 13,539 tons in December 2023 representing an increase of 8.5% compared to December 2022. The decline in cargo volume YTD compared to the prior year is the result of declines in mail cargo and tonnage carried from major cargo carriers December 2023 operating revenue totals $24.9M, an increase of 17.2% or $3.6M compared to December 2022. The increase in operating revenue results from increased passenger traffic and updated airline rates for FY24. December 2023 operating revenue is composed of 48.4% airline revenue, 50.4% non-airline revenue, and 1.2% interest income. Airport operating expenses totaled $11.8M for the month, an increase of 10.9% or $1.2M compared to December 2022. The increase in operating expenses results from higher personnel costs from increased headcount and wage adjustments, and contractual costs including parking services, consulting contracts, and baggage handling system maintenance. AUS reported a $6.3M surplus in December 2023 compared to a surplus of $4.7M (before federal relief funding) in December 2022. Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results FY2024 Year to Date (YTD) Operating Revenue totals $79.5M compared to $67.8M in FY2023, a 17.1% increase. Airport Operating Expenses totaled $36M YTD in FY2024 compared to $27.3M in FY2023, a 32% increase. Net income before federal relief funding totals …
