MEMORANDUM TO: Boards and Commissions FROM: Kerri Lang, FSD - Budget Officer DATE: January 29, 2024 SUBJECT: FY 2024-25 Budget Process and Calendar ______ The City remains committed to an inclusive annual budget process. Resident and stakeholder feedback, including the various boards and commissions recommendations, guide City leadership during budget deliberations. The FY 2023-24 budget contained investments that aligned to boards and commissions recommendations, budget priority survey results and community conversations. These enhancements included funding to improve maintenance and security at parks, expand the Enhanced Library Card program, continue emergency shelter operations, bolster the capacity of the Downtown Austin Community Court, and renovate Zilker Park restrooms to be more inclusive with an adult-sized changing table. The Financial Services Department’s Budget and Performance Division will continue to coordinate with City departments to review recommendations passed by boards and commissions. To ensure the recommendations are voted and approved by the full commission, please post the approved recommendation to the respective board and commission website, under meeting documents. The deadline for submitting recommendations is March 31, 2024, allowing staff the necessary time to review the recommendations. For your information, the proposed calendar for the FY 2024-25 budget is shown below: • March 31 • May 3 • July 12 • July 24 • August 1 • August 14 Board and Commission recommendations due to the Budget and Performance Division Department budgets due to the Budget and Performance Division Presentation of the FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget to City Council Community Input Sessions at 10am Community Input Session at 3pm Budget Adoption Additional information can be found at www.austintexas.gov/budget. Should you have any questions, please contact our office at BudgetQA@austintexas.gov. cc: Ed Van Eenoo, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Department
African American Resource Advisory Commission SPECIAL CALLED - MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, November 28th, 2023 The AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION convened in a SPECIAL CALLED meeting on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28th, 2023, at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401/1402 Austin, Texas 79752. Chair Eliana Fowler called the BOARD NAME Meeting to order at 5:46 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Elaina Fowler, Chair (District 10) Daryl Horton, (Appointee) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cherelle Vanbrakle, Vice Chair (District 4) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Dewi Smith (District 1) Antonio Ross (District 8) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Yannis Banks – Austin Transit Partnership Zenobia Joseph – TVC Grant, transit concerns, homeless needs APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the meeting of 09/04/2023 were approved on Commissioner Smith’s motion, and Commissioner Eugene seconded on a 9/0 vote. Carver FY23 activities report by Laura Esparza, Division Manager PARD, and Carre Adams Museum Director & Curator. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by Martha Langford, Senior Participant at Gus Garcia Senior Program. 1. 2. 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS – AGENDA ITEM #7 Shanice Brim Chirine Martin Shaira Rahman Zaina Haider Karen Dominguez Zenobia Joseph DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action on Colony Park PUD. No vote. 5. The motion to approve the recommendation for regular meeting dates for FY24 was approved on Commissioner G. Smith’s motion, with Commissioner D. Smith second on a 9/0 vote. The motion to approve the nomination of Alexander Porter for mural installation at the AACHF was approved on Commissioner Eugene’s motion, and Commissioner D. Smith seconded on a 9/0 vote. Discuss possible action on Gaza's cease-fire in alignment with HRC’s resolution. No vote. Discuss and provide details for strategic planning sessions. 6. 7. 8. Chair adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.m. without objection. 2
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Mobility Services Organizational Structure Jim Dale, Deputy Director Transportation and Public Works 1 February 6, 2024 Mobility Services Organizational Structure DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW Mission: We are a highly reliable organization that builds and maintains mobility infrastructure for our community. Vision: Austin is the model for safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation. Recent bond programs, from 2016, 2018 and 2020, are funding a wide range of projects across the city. 2 Mobility Services Organizational Structure Anthony Segura Anthony Segura Assistant Director Assistant Director Business Support Services Business Support Services Karla Taylor Karla Taylor Chief of Staff Chief of Staff Upal Barua, P.E. Upal Barua, P.E. Acting Assistant Director Acting Assistant Director Transportation Services Transportation Services Transportation Public Works Organizational Structure Richard Mendoza, P.E. Richard Mendoza, P.E. Director Director Jim Dale, P.E. Jim Dale, P.E. Acting Deputy Director Acting Deputy Director Reiner Hershaw Reiner Hershaw Acting Assistant Director Acting Assistant Director Street & Bridge Street & Bridge Operations Operations Anna Martin, P.E. Anna Martin, P.E. Assistant Director Assistant Director Engineering & Engineering & Project Delivery Project Delivery Lewis Leff Lewis Leff Acting Assistant Director Acting Assistant Director Strategic Mobility Strategic Mobility Services Services Pirouz Moin, P.E. Pirouz Moin, P.E. Assistant Director Assistant Director Civil Engineering Civil Engineering Services Services Finance Finance Public Information Public Information Street & Bridge Street & Bridge Operations Operations Transportation Transportation Engineering Engineering Vision Zero Vision Zero Office of the City Office of the City Engineer Engineer Strategic Mobility Strategic Mobility Projects Projects Transportation Transportation Development Development Human Resources Human Resources Administration Administration District Maintenance District Maintenance Project Delivery Project Delivery Sign & Markings Sign & Markings Sidewalks and Urban Sidewalks and Urban Trails Trails Strategic Projects Strategic Projects Transportation Transportation Development Development Services Services Data & Technology Data & Technology Services Services Legislative Affairs Legislative Affairs Utilities & Structures Utilities & Structures Active Active Transportation & Transportation & Street Design Street Design Arterial Arterial Management Management Community Services Community Services Strategic Strategic Communications & Communications & Outreach Outreach Land Development Land Development Engineering Engineering Performance Performance Management Management Pavement Pavement Operations Operations Office of Special Office of Special Events Events Emergency Emergency Management Management Smart Mobility/TDM Smart Mobility/TDM Systems Systems Development Development Parking Enterprise Parking Enterprise Urban Forestry Urban Forestry Right of Way Right of Way Management Management Logistics Logistics 3 PWD/ATD DEPARTMENTS MERGER With the recent merger of the Public Works Street and Bridge Operations Divisions with the …
Austin Light Rail Update Urban Transportation Commission 1 FEBRUARY 6, 2024 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION & INTEGRATED APPROACH WORK EFFORTS SCOPING 22 Upcoming Public Outreach Federal Process: NEPA MEETING LOCATION DATE/TIME University of Texas, Eastwoods Room, 2nd floor (ground level), Texas Union 2308 Whitis Ave, Austin, TX 78712 Thursday, February 1, 2024 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Montopolis Recreation and Community Center 1200 Montopolis Dr., Austin, TX 78741 Saturday, February 10, 2024 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. League of Women Voters, Cafetorium 3908 Avenue B, Suite 105, Austin, TX 78751 Virtual Open House Twin Oaks Library, Rooms 1 & 2 1800 S. 5th St., Austin, TX 78704 St. David's Episcopal, Sumners Hall 301 E. 8th St., Austin, TX 78701 Monday, February 12, 2024 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday, February 22, 2024 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 27, 2024 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 29, 2024 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. 3 AUSTIN LIGHT RAIL PHASE 1- BASE DESIGN 9.8-mile Light Rail Transit (LRT) branched line, including 15 stations located north, south, and east of downtown Austin Light rail embedded in center of street PRIORITY EXTENSIONS Not included in the NEPA analysis Could be accelerated if additional funding becomes available 4 AUSTIN LIGHT RAIL ADVANCING DESIGN Evaluating design options identified through previous public engagement, technical and design opportunities STATION LOCATIONS Evaluating and optimizing proposed station locations MULTIMODAL INTEGRATION Study area to extend light rail bridge south of Lady Bird Lake Study area to locate bike and pedestrian facilities next to light rail, east of I-35 (center-running) along Riverside Drive Evaluate proposed end of line facilities and site locations 5 AUSTIN LIGHT RAIL NORTH SECTION Evaluate proposed end of line facilities and site locations 6 6 AUSTIN LIGHT RAIL DOWNTOWN SECTION DESIGN OPTION Option to add station near Wooldridge Square 7 7 DESIGN OPTION Option to locate station in private joint development off-street AUSTIN LIGHT RAIL SOUTH SECTION DESIGN OPTION (STUDY AREA) Study area to extend light rail bridge south of Lady Bird Lake Evaluate proposed end of line facilities and site locations DESIGN OPTION Consider options with and without Travis Heights station 8 8 AUSTIN LIGHT RAIL SOUTH SECTION DESIGN OPTION (STUDY AREA) FOR SOUTH OF LADY BIRD LAKE 1 OPTION Evaluating light rail running at street level 2 OPTION Evaluating light rail running on extended bridge 99 AUSTIN LIGHT RAIL …
MetroBike Strategic Expansion Plan II February 2024 Agenda • Introductions • Current MetroBike System • Service Area • CapMetro & City of Austin Partnership • Strategic Expansion Plan II • Our Goals • Our Tools • Our Ask • Q&A 2 The Current MetroBike System • Stations: • Small service area • Placed in areas of high foot traffic • Quality bike facilities were the main consideration in placement • Bikes: • Mix of electric and classic • Many nearing end-of-life • Most are classic • Overall: • System mainly sees trips from UT and Downtown • Average length of trips: ~2mi 3 CapMetro and City of Austin Partnership CapMetro • Marketing • Operations & Maintenance Right of Way Coordination City of Austin • Permitting • Capital 4 The Strategic Expansion Plan II What Are We Looking For? Connections to Transit Options Equity in Expansion Sustainable Options for the Community • Supports existing • Expanding service • Promotes public services • CapMetro Rapid • Makes the “bikeshed” more accessible in historically disinvested communities • More options for most reliable riders health • Solving for the first & last mile • Opportunities grow exponentially 6 How Are We Accomplishing It? Community Connectors MetroBike Survey City of Austin Partnership • A survey, incentivized • Key partner for by a $75 gift card raffle, is gathering information about how people use MetroBike • Closes March 22 permitting and active transportation coordination. • Provides essential capital and right-of- way capacity. • Involved members of the community that help CapMetro connect to their specific networks. • Five Community Connectors from across the expansion area, with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 7 The Survey Design • Operational Questions • Demographic Questions Publicity • Event Outreach • Social Media • At-Station Signage Evaluating the Data • Benchmarks • Insights 8 2024 Community Engagement Timeline Month February March April May June Community Engagement Pop-ups, Tabling, and other Events SXSW Activation, Survey Closes Interim Public Engagement Report Community Bike Ride Final Engagement Report 9 What Do We Want You To Do? 1 2 3 Take the Survey and Sign Up for More Info! Signal Boost! Facebook | X (Twitter) Use MetroBike! 10 Thank you!
Federal Grants Outlook: 2024 Maximizing local funds by leveraging available resources 1 2/6/2024 TPW – Federal Grants Outlook Overview Significant grant opportunities available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Local bond funding available to leverage as match for federal funding sources Challenge: how to match up projects with funding opportunities (both in terms of criteria and timelines)? Minimum funding threshold must be relatively high to account for added costs 2 2/6/2024 TPW – Federal Grants Outlook 2024 Grant Outlook for TPW Winter/Spring Summer/Fall • Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant • MEGA/INFRA Grant • Bridge Investment Program (BIP) • Reconnecting Communities Grant follow-up • Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) • Awaiting announcement on Neighborhood Access and Equity grant application (Reconnecting Communities) • Potential Transportation Alternatives pass-through funds 3 2/6/2024 TPW – Federal Grants Outlook RAISE GRANT Bergstrom Spur Trails to Transit Project • $25 million for six-mile Bergstrom Spur trail and associated transit improvements • $6.1 million match available through 2020 Mobility Bond Funds • Previously applied for similar project in 2022 • Partnership application with CapMetro for transit enhancements component • Council action set for February 14, 2024 • Application due February 28, 2024 4 2/6/2024 TPW – Federal Grants Outlook Bridge Investment Program Grant Barton Springs Road Bridge Reconstruction • Around $32 million for reconstruction of Barton Springs Road Bridge • $8 million match available through local mobility bond funds • Working closely with Capital Delivery Services on submission • Council action scheduled March 7, 2024 • Application due March 19, 2024 5 2/6/2024 TPW – Federal Grants Outlook Proposed Climate Pollution Reduction Grant • Construction Partnership Program - Transportation Demand Management Plan • The Construction Partnership Program - Transportation Demand Management Plan (CPP- TDMP) will address Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) caused by the multi-year construction disruptions of I-35 Capital Express, Project Connect Light Rail Transit, and other major mobility projects in Austin • Funding requested to implement mobility hubs and other supportive infrastructure for people to access transit, private shuttles, bike share, micro mobility, and carpool/vanpool meetup points. • Total $16.5 million requested through Office of Sustainability (coordinating Department) • Complete applications must be submitted no later than April 1, 2024 6 2/6/2024 TPW – Federal Grants Outlook I-35 Cap and Stitch Grant Opportunities Options for funding cap and stitch improvements over I-35 • Mega and INFRA …
Federal Grants Outlook: 2024 Maximizing local funds by leveraging available resources 1 2/6/2024 TPW – Federal Grants Outlook Overview Significant grant opportunities available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Local bond funding available to leverage as match for federal funding sources Challenge: how to match up projects with funding opportunities (both in terms of criteria and timelines)? Minimum funding threshold must be relatively high to account for added costs 2 2/6/2024 TPW – Federal Grants Outlook 2024 Grant Outlook for TPW Winter/Spring Summer/Fall • Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant • MEGA/INFRA Grant • Bridge Investment Program (BIP) • Reconnecting Communities Grant follow-up • Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) • Awaiting announcement on Neighborhood Access and Equity grant application (Reconnecting Communities) • Potential Transportation Alternatives pass-through funds 3 2/6/2024 TPW – Federal Grants Outlook RAISE GRANT Bergstrom Spur Trails to Transit Project • $25 million for six-mile Bergstrom Spur trail and associated transit improvements • $6.1 million match available through 2020 Mobility Bond Funds • Previously applied for similar project in 2022 • Partnership application with CapMetro for transit enhancements component • Council action set for February 14, 2024 • Application due February 28, 2024 4 2/6/2024 TPW – Federal Grants Outlook Bridge Investment Program Grant Barton Springs Road Bridge Reconstruction • Around $32 million for reconstruction of Barton Springs Road Bridge • $8 million match available through local mobility bond funds • Working closely with Capital Delivery Services on submission • Council action scheduled March 7, 2024 • Application due March 19, 2024 5 2/6/2024 TPW – Federal Grants Outlook Proposed Climate Pollution Reduction Grant • Construction Partnership Program - Transportation Demand Management Plan • The Construction Partnership Program - Transportation Demand Management Plan (CPP- TDMP) will address Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) caused by the multi-year construction disruptions of I-35 Capital Express, Project Connect Light Rail Transit, and other major mobility projects in Austin • Funding requested to implement mobility hubs and other supportive infrastructure for people to access transit, private shuttles, bike share, micro mobility, and carpool/vanpool meetup points. • Total $16.5 million requested through Office of Sustainability (coordinating Department) • Complete applications must be submitted no later than April 1, 2024 6 2/6/2024 TPW – Federal Grants Outlook I-35 Cap and Stitch Grant Opportunities Options for funding cap and stitch improvements over I-35 • Mega and INFRA …
Urban Transportation Commission Proposed Meeting Dates *Revision as of 02/06/2024 1. Jan.9,2024 2. Feb.6,2024 3. March 5, 2024 4. April 2, 2024 5. May 7, 2024 6. June 4, 2024 8. August 6, 2024 (PDC) 9. September 3, 2024 10. October 1, 2024 11. November 12, 2024 (PDC) 12. December 3, 2024 7. July 9, 2024 – Meeting Time Change to 6pm (PDC)
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20240206‐007: Vote Apportionment in CAMPO WHEREAS, the Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 directed Metropolitan Planning Organizations to “consider the equitable and proportional representation of the population of the metropolitan planning area”; WHEREAS, the current Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) Joint Powers Agreement was signed on August 5th, 2013 by the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT), City of Austin, Capital Metro, the County of Travis, the County of Williamson, and the County of Hays; WHEREAS, the CAMPO Joint Powers Agreement designates the Transportation Policy Board (TPB) as the governing body for CAMPO and is made up of 20 elected officials, including four members of the Austin City Council, and a representative from TxDOT and one from Capital Metro; WHEREAS, the City of Austin and the County of Travis collectively represent 56% of the population under CAMPO but only have 45% of the votes on the CAMPO TPB, and 11% of the of TPB Executive Committee; WHEREAS, Article V of the CAMPO Joint Powers Agreement states the agreement may be “renegotiated as necessary to meet changing conditions” by mutual agreement of the signing parties; WHEREAS, Section IX of the CAMPO Transportation Policy Board Bylaws states that the bylaws, including voting representation, “may be revised by approval of the TPB at a meeting at which a quorum, as defined herein, is present”. WHEREAS, on April 5th, 2022 the Urban Transportation Commission passed Recommendation 20220405‐002E, recommending the City Council direct CAMPO to make a number of policy changes including the use of “an equitable, scenario‐based planning approach”; and WHEREAS, on November 7th, 2023, City of Houston Proposition B passed, adding an amendment to the Houston City Charter may only participate in a Metropolitan Planning Organization if “votes on the governing board are apportioned proportionally on the basis of population notwithstanding statutory voting members.” NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends that City Council members serving on the CAMPO TPB request that the CAMPO TPB form a Select Committee on Representation to consider the following issues: i. the current voting structure of the CAMPO TPB and its impact on regional growth, inequities in resource allocation, and the organization's responsiveness to the needs of historically underrepresented and underserved communities served by the organization; ii. the effectiveness of the CAMPO TPB Executive Committee, including whether the CAMPO TPB Executive Committee is in …
SMALL MINORITY BUSINESS RESOURCES DEPARTMENT ACTIVE THIRD PARTY October 2023 PROJECT GOALS CURRENT PARTICIPATION (Goals Met to Date) MBE WBE MBE WBE Developer Project Name AA H A/NA WBE AA H A/NA WBE Contract Amount SMBR Contact Project Status % Expensed Incentive Amount Expenditures to Date Contact Name (May extend past project completion date) Sponsor Dept. Project Completion Date Consultant/ Contractor Project Type/ Phase Goal Type: C=Contract or P=Project Specific Trammel Crowe Green Water Treatment Plant Block 185 D Professional (Block 185 D) STG Design P 2.90% 9.00% 4.90% 15.80% 0.00% 1.10% 2.35% 6.10% $3,710,197.37 $3,710,197.37 Jolene Cochran EDD Design in progress 100.00% 2/1/2024 NOTE: Based on January 2024 expenditure reports. Projects are incentive based contracts approved by Council and managed by the Economic Development Department. 3:30 PM THIRD PARTY PROJECTS PAGE 1 OF 1 2/6/2024
CLMC949B Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Park Bathhouse Rehab-Rebid $1,281,922 John Wesley-Smith M. Williams 12/14/2023 No Construction Parks & Recreation SLBP Goal Information MBE/ WBE Non Sub Cost Estimate Award Amount Prime MBE AA H A/NA WBE DBE SMBR Liaison Project Manager Department Council Date Goals Met Type FY2024 Council Awards Report DECEMBER 2023 $9,300,602 Johnathan Williams B. Teague Austin Energy 12/14/2023 Yes Construction 3 CLMP357 2024 Environmental Services Rotation List TRC Environmental Corporation $9,000,000 $9,000,000 UNK 2.69 2.69 2.27 2.27 3.88 3.88 John Wesley-Smith K. Mak 12/14/2023 Yes Professional Services Transportation & Public Works Solicitation No # 1 (FB) Majestic Services, Inc. (MB) Earthco Landscape Construction, LLC (FW) Tejas Destructors, LLC Non-M/WBE Subs Total 2 CLMC1006 East Village Substation Capital Excavation Company (MB) Avery Williamson / Avery's Lawn Care & Landscaping, LLC (MH) MG Limon Corporation / Limon Construction (FA) Rama Tirumalachar / Rama Tiru (FA) KLP Commerical, LLC / KLP Construction Supply Non-M/WBE Subs Total SG GFE SG MG SG MG 29.50 74.71 $1,281,922 $368,727 $29,350 $58,200 $635,723 $9,300,602 $6,948,602 $170,000 $450,000 $20,000 $160,000 $1,552,000 Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs (MB) HVJ Associates, Inc. (MB) TLC Engineering, Inc. (MH) Acro Technologies, Inc. (MH) Crespo Consulting Services, Inc. (MH) Poznecki-Camarillo, LLC (MA) DHL Analytical, Inc. (FW) Amaterra Environmental, Inc. (FW) Dickensheets Design Associates, LLC (FW) McGray & McGray Land Surveyors, Inc. (FW) Zara Environmental, LLC Non-M/WBE Subs Total Weston Solutions, Inc. (MB) HVJ Associates, Inc. (MH) Arias & Associates, Inc. (MH) Crespo Consulting Services, Inc. (MH) Ferkam Management Corporation / Fercam Group (MH) Magnacore Drilling & Environmental Services, Inc. (MH) Zamora, LLC (MA) DHL Analytical, Inc. (FW) Amaterra Environmental, Inc. (FW) Sunland Group, Inc. (FW) Zara Environmental, LLC Non-M/WBE Subs Total Aptim Corp. / Aptim Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC (MB) HVJ Associates, Inc. (MB) Mpact Strategic Consulting, LLC (MH) Arias & Associates, Inc. (MH) Crespo Consulting Services, Inc. (MH) Edge Engineering, PLLC (MH) Magnacore Drilling & Environmental Services, Inc. (FA) Beyond Engineering and Testing, LLC (MA) Civilitude, LLC (MA) DHL Analytical, Inc. (FH) The Rios Group, Inc. (FH) Targus Associates, LLC (FW) Watearth, Inc. (FW) Zara Environmental, LLC Non-M/WBE Subs Total Intera, Inc. (FB) BeAspire Enviro Consulting (MB) TSIT Engineering & Consulting, LLC (MH) Crespo Consulting Services, Inc. (MH) Magnacore Drilling & Environmental Services, Inc. (MA) DHL Analytical, Inc. 50.86 50.86 16.69 16.69 UNK UNK UNK UNK UNK UNK UNK 1.38 2.35 2.35 1.70 …
City of Austin Small and Minority Business Resources MBE/WBE Procurement Program Good Faith Efforts Overview February 6, 2024 Felecia Shaw, Acting Assistant Director Objectives MBE/WBE Procurement Program Compliance Background GFE Minimum Requirements & Additional Considerations GFE Review Process Q & A City of Austin | SMBR 2 Good Faith Efforts – What is it? City Code 2-9(A-B)-21(E) •Firms are compliant by: •Either meeting the goals as established in the solicitation OR; •Demonstrating Good Faith Efforts for any ethic category where goals are not met (GFE). Current Minimum Requirements to Achieve Good Faith Efforts (GFE) (2-9A – B) • Notifying certified firms via fax, e-mail, mail or phone at least 10 business days prior to submission of bid/proposal • Publish notice in a local publication (i.e., newspaper, trade association publication, or social/electronic media) • Two (2) reasonable, available, and verifiable means • Follow-up with interested MBE/WBE firms • Seek services of trade associations and other minority and women community organizations • Negotiate in good faith with interested • Contact SMBR for assistance MBEs and WBEs • Select portions of work that will increase MBE/WBE opportunities Additional GFE Considerations •Whether Bidder/Proposer made efforts to assist interested MBEs/WBEs in obtaining bonding, lines of credit or insurance required by the City or consultant. •Whether the Bidder/Proposer made efforts to assist interested MBEs/WBES in obtaining necessary equipment, supplies, materials or related assistance or services. •SMBR may also consider the performance of other Bidders/Proposers successfully meeting the goals. Good Faith Effort Review •All GFE must be submitted with bid/offer at time of submission •Counselors review all documentation and complete a Good Faith Effort Analysis •Details the different requirements and efforts made by the Bidder/Offeror •Logs, emails, fax lists, advertisements/publications, contact with SMBR, etc. •Counselors also send Good Faith Effort Surveys to certified firms in categories where the goal(s) were not met. •Identifying if certified firms were contacted, if bid submitted, scope(s) of work Compliance Determination Utilizing GFE • Counselor submits compliance recommendation along with all GFE documentation and GFE Analysis for SMBR leadership review and sign-off • Opportunity for SMBR leadership to ask any questions prior to determination of compliance/non-compliance. • Approval of Compliance Plan • Deemed non-compliant (did not meet the goals, nor demonstrate GFE in lieu of meeting the goals) Awards Comparison – Goals Met vs. Good Faith Efforts Percentage Awards with Goals Met Percentage Awards with GFE FY’23 FY’22 FY’21 3-Year Award Average …
City of Austin Small and Minority Business Resources Personal Net Worth Update - 2024 Edward Campos, Director Small and Minority Business Resources Personal Net Worth (PNW) History • PNW Ordinance was adopted on June 8, 2006 • Began as a certification requirement on January 1, 2007 The amount was indexed annually based on the South Region Consumer Price Index published by the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards Initial language included for Austin Metro Area Consumer Price Index • • • The PNW limit has increased each year • Initial PNW $900K • Current PNW $2.2M City of Austin | SMBR 2 Who is considered Economically Disadvantaged? An economically disadvantaged individual is a business owner whose Personal Net Worth (PNW) does not exceed: • $2,218,934 for the MBE/WBE program May change annually • $1.32 million for the DBE/ACDBE program • An individual’s personal net worth includes only his or her share of assets and liabilities held separately AND/OR jointly City of Austin | SMBR 3 Exclusions from the PNW An individual’s PNW includes only the applicant’s share of all assets held separately and/or jointly as community property. The following may be excluded: Individual’s ownership interest in the applicant firm and/or assets titled to the firm. Individual’s equity in his or her primary residence. Tax and interest penalties that would accrue if retirement savings or investments (e.g., pension plans, individual retirement accounts, 401(k)k accounts, etc.) were distributed at present. The value of an asset or liability not shared/co-owned by the applicant. The asset value of a vehicle you are leasing. • • • • • City of Austin | SMBR 4 IPWG - PNW Recommendations IPWG’s three of their 20 recommendations related to PNW: • Recommendations 3 and 5: Keep Personal Net Worth (PNW) but modify/revisit the structure. • Recommendation 4: The City should review its use of the South Region Consumer Price Index (CPI) in establishing its PNW to determine if this index accurately reflects the unique Austin economic marketplace. In response to the recommendations, SMBR engaged local economist John Hockenyos, President of TXP, Inc. (TXP), to review SMBR’s current PNW methodology, perform a review and assessment of the PNW process, and to update and refine the methodology used to calculate the personal wealth definition of economically disadvantaged. In addition, TXP was asked to determine if the South Region CPI accurately reflects the Austin economic marketplace and …
