Boards & Commissions Report Economic Prosperity Commission October 15, 2025 Resolution 20241212-133 directed the City Manager, in coordination with the City Clerk’s Office, to establish a sunset review process for governance bodies, enabling regular and staggered evaluations of their scope and duties. An initial framework update was presented to the Audit and Finance Committee on February 19, 2025, after which the Committee instructed staff to finalize a consistent and transparent review model. A proposed framework was formally introduced on July 16, 2025, and the Committee approved a pilot implementation, requesting preliminary findings by October 15, 2025. This report summarizes the pilot's results, including an overview of the body under review, legal considerations, self-evaluations by members and staff liaisons, community feedback, and an initial staff recommendation. Economic Prosperity Commission Report Highlights October 15, 2025 Executive Summary Objective To conduct an evaluation of the scope and duties of the Economic Prosperity Commission using a predetermined multi-step framework. What We Found The Economic Prosperity Commission advises Council on matters related to construction and job creation. There are currently two vacancies on the Commission. They have held seven meetings in 2025 with two meetings canceled due to lack of quorum. They have additional meetings scheduled for November and December. The Commission is not bound by any legal obligations that require its continuation. As detailed in a self-evaluation completed by the Commissioners, the Commission approved two recommendations this year. These were identified as closely aligned to the Commission’s core mission. The Commission also noted that it received numerous staff briefings and updates throughout the calendar year. The Commission reports having high commissioner and community engagement. They also note that public participation is moderate but that they host meetings with stakeholders in the community and invite leaders and organizations to provide data-focused presentations. City Staff reported that the Commission's actions and recommendations throughout the year mostly complied with City Council directives and bylaws. Staff also notes that over the past five years, they have approved fewer than ten recommendations which may be attributed to the Commission's broad scope, which has made it difficult for commissioners to identify and prioritize specific issues for action. Additionally, the Commission has struggled to maintain quorum. Staff also noted considerable overlap between the scope of the Commission and City Council's Economic Opportunity Committee (EOC). They find the Commission duplicates work already being undertaken by the EOC, City staff, and external organizations. …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Economic Prosperity Commission Recommendation 20251119-00x: Summer Youth Employment & Workforce Development Date: November 19th, 2025 Subject: Recommendations for Summer Youth Employment & Workforce Development Motioned By: Aaron Gonzales Seconded By: Raquel Valdez Sanchez The Economic Prosperity Commission recommends several key actions to strengthen the Summer Youth Employment Program and better prepare Austin’s future workforce. These policy recommendations outline how the City of Austin can make strategic investments that improve career pathways and long- term income opportunities for high school students from low-income households. The Economic Prosperity Commission encourages the Austin City Council to do the follow low to no cost actions ● Centralize the application process for both students and employers (ECHO) across City and County programs. ● Improve coordination and resource-sharing among all SYEP partners (County, City, and AISD). ● Connect P-TECH internships offered through AISD with Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) apprenticeship opportunities. ● Establish requirements for Chapter 380 businesses to employ high-school students for summer jobs and make financial contributions to SYEP. They have a vested interest in developing a skilled local workforce ● Develop an outreach and awareness strategy targeting Infrastructure Academy partners, Capital Idea, AFL-CIO, AFSCME, Skillpoint Alliance, the startup community, Chambers of Commerce, and other key workforce-industry groups. ● Ensure employer-funded internships, with payment structures aligned to employer tax status to unlock additional external funding opportunities. ● Coordinate job-shadowing days through SYEP so AISD students can visit internship sites prior to the summer—open to both program participants and non-participants. This can support students who lack documentation (e.g., Social Security cards) and reach those currently underserved. ● Increase public access to data on student outcomes and overall program performance. ● Create employer-friendly guides that explain how hosting high-school interns can benefit their organizations. The Economic Prosperity Commission encourages the Austin City Council to pursue the following actions requiring investment by private companies, community college partners, or the city ● AI literacy certifications embedded into the curriculum in summer youth employment tracks Rational: Operations and Meeting Student Demand Informing these recommendations, we met with the Travis County Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), the City of Austin’s Summer Youth Employment Program, a committee of founding members of the City’s program, and reviewed peer-city models. Through this process, we learned that of the 717 students who applied to the City’s program, only 213 were offered jobs. The County’s program showed similar trends. This gap is largely …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2025, AT 2:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Bond Oversight Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nicole Hernandez, 512-974-7644, nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT [BOARD MEMBERS OR COMMISSIONERS John McNabb, Chair Zachary Bird JC Dwyer Bob Libal Santiago Rodriguez Austin Wright AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Charles Curry, Vice Chair Ramiro Diaz Stephen Gonzalez Russell Korte Kenneth Standley 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 Bond Oversight Commission Regular meeting on October 15, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding 2018 Bond Prop B and C. Presentation by Rachel Morris, Capital Improvement Program Manager and Liana Kallivoka, Assistant Director, Austin Parks and Recreation. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Discussion of Austin Capital Delivery Services Project Management Information System. Discussion on the 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force recent meeting items. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the 2026 annual schedule of the Bond Oversight Commission. 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 Nicole or Delivery Hernandez nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov , to request service or for additional information. 512-974-7644 Services, Capital Austin at at For more information on the Bond Oversight Commission, please contact Nicole Hernandez at 512-974-7644 or nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov.
C I T Y O F A U S T I N | N O V E M B E R 1 9 , 2 0 2 5 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission C I T Y O F A U S T I N | N o v e m b e r 1 9 , 2 0 2 5 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission Our Vision Ensure efficiency, equity, timeliness, and accountability in the implementation of existing and future City bond programs. Our Goals The mayor and council shall work with the commission to set priorities and goals for each new bond issue to be submitted to the voters. The commission shall advise the council on proposed bonds and the implementation of projects approved in bond elections. Our Mission The commission shall monitor the city manager's plans relating to the issuance of bonds and the implementation of projects approved in bond elections, including the review of future potential bonds, the annual appropriation of bond funds, and any changes in the amount of bond funds issues or cash commitments made. C I T Y O F A U S T I N | N o v e m b e r 1 9 , 2 0 2 5 Bond Oversight Commission I T E M 1 . PARKS AND RECREATION Bond Oversight Commission 2018 BOND Proposition C – Parks and Recreation P r e s e n t e r : R a c h e l M o r r i s , P L A , S I T E S A P C a p i t a l I m p r o v e m e n t P r o g r a m M a n a g e r C I T Y O F A U S T I N | N o v e m b e r 1 9 , 2 0 2 5 B o n d O v e r s i g h t C o m m i s s i o n | p g . 4 2018 BOND, PROPOSITION C Parks The issuance of $149,000,000 in tax supported general obligation bonds and notes for planning, acquiring, constructing, renovating, improving and equipping public parks, Bond Oversight Commission recreation centers, natural areas, and other related facilities, including, without limitation, playgrounds, hike and …
PMWeb Update to BOC Austin Capital Delivery Services | November 19, 2025 Agenda PMWeb Overview Implementation Plan and Timeline Outcomes, Applications, and Limitations 2 PMWeb Overview Web-based Portfolio, Program, and Project (PPP) Management software “PMIS” Key Modules: Estimating Planning Document Control Cost Control Scheduling System Integration 3 PMWeb Overview 4 Implementation Plan and Timeline City of Austin Contract Awarded in February 2024; NTE $5M; 5-Year Performance Period PMWeb Integration and Software as a Service (SaaS) Provisioning Modular Implementation Approach Requirements/Business Needs Review Customization/Integration Programming and Processing User Testing Full Implementation/”Go-Live” Milestones Year 1 (FY25) – Project/Company Records, Daily Progress Reports, Quantity Book, SharePoint Integration Year 2 (FY26) – RFIs, Change Orders, Submittals, Punchlist Year 3-5 – Schedule, Invoicing, Remaining Functionalities and System Integrations 5 Outcomes, Applications, and Limitations Full-Service PM Software vs FM Framework (eCapris) Complete System/Document/Correspondence Integration Improved Scheduling and Reporting Capability Programmable/Visual Workflows “Windows”/MS Standard Interfaces and Web-Based Environment Applications Primary - PM Daily Operations Additional - End User Audiences (BOC Reporting) Data and Reports Compatible with Public-Facing Dashboards and Reports Keys to Success Deliberate/Phased Integration Procedures and Protocols for Adoption and Standardization: Disciplined PM and Staff Updates Data Quality Reviews/ Audit and Verification 6 Questions? 7
2026 Bond Oversight Commission Meeting Schedule Month January 21, 2026 February 18, 2026 March 18, 2026 April 15, 2026 May 20, 2026 June 17, 2026 July 15, 2026 August 19, 2026 September 16, 2026 October 21, 2026 November 18, 2026 Topic/Presenter Must Occur ATPW ($837M/$216M – 26%) No Meeting Spring Break *** 2026 Bond Election by CDS*** Officer Elections AH ($600M/$170M – 28%) *** 2026 Bond Election by CDS*** FSD Annual Bond Sale AED ($12M/$2.5M – 21%) Annual Review due end of month (7/1/2025-6/30/2026) No Meeting Summer Break TBD TBD APR ($221M/$52M – 24%) Adopt Schedule for Next Year (Bond Results Known) December 16, 2026 No Meeting Winter Break ATPW ($837M/$216M – 26%) APR ($221M/$52M – 24%) AED ($12M/$2.5M – 21%)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 2004 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the 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 Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS Judah Rice, Chair Jeffrey Acton Trey McWhorter AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order or, for remote participation, no later than noon the day before the meeting, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on July 22, 2024. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on October 17, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing regarding previous historic sign cases in Austin and good practices from other cities. Presentation by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Austin Planning. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. Discussion of Historic Sign Standards. Discussion of ways to approach concerns about structural issues in older buildings. 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 Cara Bertron at Austin Planning at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Operations Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov.
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Friday, October 17, 2025 – 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center Conference Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: x x x Jeffrey Acton Trey McWhorter Judah Rice DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Feedback on educational and outreach material use cases • Historic Preservation staff shared draft use cases with committee members • Committee members discussed identified gaps in educational and outreach materials and shared additional considerations for prioritizing material creation and updates 2. Potential update to historic sign standards • Committee members suggested moving this item to a future meeting to allow for more time to prepare and invite guest speakers 3. Ways to approach concerns about structural issues in older buildings • Committee members suggested moving this item to a future meeting to allow for more time to prepare and invite guest speakers 4. Cadence of in-person and hybrid meetings • • • Committee meetings occur once a month Only the Chair must be present in person for meetings, other committee members may join remotely Chair can appoint someone to chair for them if they are unable to attend the meeting in person 5. Discussion of items for future Committee agendas • • November Committee meeting to address historic sign standards and Historic Landmark Commission bylaws Future Committee meeting to discuss ways to approach concerns about structural issues in older buildings ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974- 3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Operations Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at 512- 974-1446.
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Joint Sustainability Committee Recommendation 20251119-010: Support for investing in farmland preservation and access in Austin and Travis County Date of Approval: November 19, 2025 WHEREAS, the 2022 City of Austin State of the Food System Report indicates that less than 0.6% of the food consumed in Travis County is produced locally, and that approximately 16.8 acres of farmland are lost daily to development pressure, underscoring the critical need for agricultural land preservation efforts; and WHEREAS, farmland in Central Texas is continuing to increase in value and decrease in quantity, the opportunity to preserve a meaningful amount of farmland will disappear as development spreads and farmland is permanently converted to other uses; and WHEREAS, it is recognized by the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact and demonstrated by the Carbon Cycle Institute that agricultural land managed according to regenerative principles is vital to local food security, watershed protection, emergency preparedness, and climate resilience; and WHEREAS, farmland preservation supports multiple City priorities, including increasing local food production, improving water quality, wildlife habitat preservation, ecosystem biodiversity, stormwater management, carbon sequestration, and recreation; and WHEREAS, the Austin/Travis County Food Plan, approved by Austin City Council in October 2024, includes strategic, measurable, and time-bound goals and strategies to strengthen food security, promote environmental sustainability, and address climate change; and WHEREAS, Goal 1 of the Austin/Travis County Food Plan prioritizes expanding community food production, preserving agricultural lands, and increasing the amount of farmland dedicated to regenerative food production in Austin and Travis County; and WHEREAS, Strategy 1.1 of the Food Plan calls for the preservation of land for food production in Central Texas through conservation easements, fee-simple purchases, and land-banking, ensuring that farmland remains dedicated to agricultural use; and WHEREAS, Strategy 1.2 of the Food Plan directs the City of Austin to pursue capital funding sources to finance the preservation of land for agricultural use through conservation easements or direct purchases; and WHEREAS, preserving agricultural land also supports the goals of the Austin Climate Equity Plan by promoting sustainable land use and reducing carbon footprints through localized food production; and WHEREAS, Natural Systems Goal 2 of the Austin Climate Equity Plan aims to protect 500,000 acres of farmland across the five-county region through legal conservation or regenerative agriculture programs by 2030; and WHEREAS, the ATCFPB passed Recommendation Number: 20250310-06A: Support for Agricultural Land Acquisition and Preservation in March 2025 encouraging the city to increase …
COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, November 19, 2025 The COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS convened in a REGULAR Meeting on WEDNESDAY, November 19, 2025, at the City of Austin Permitting & Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752. Chair Michael Mcinerney called the COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS MEETING to order at 7:16pm CST. Commissioners in Attendance: Michael Mcinerney Armando Gonzales Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Amber Schleuning Christopher Wilson Jose Reyes William Dahlstrom Commissioners Absent: Anita Carmichael Roberts Kimberly Frantz Bryce Laake-Stanfield Staff in Attendance: Jesus Simental – Veterans Administrator, Office of Equity and Inclusion PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the meeting of 10/15/2025 were approved on Commissioner Christopher Wilson motion, second by William Dahltrom on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Kimberly Frantz, Anita Carmichael Roberts, and Bryce Laake- Stanfield were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Postponed discussion on holding a community input meeting for input on FY27 budget priorities until December meeting. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approved the creation of a working group to develop FY27 Budget priorities to be held in January, motion by Chair Michael Micinerney second by Armando Gonzales on a 6-0 vote, members include Michael Mcinerney, Amber Schleuning, Christopher Wilson, Jose Reyes, and Armando Gonzales. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 4. Chair Michael Mcinerney discussed bringing in organizations to do presentations including Texas Legal Services Center and the services they provide for veterans, Homeless Strategy Office to educate the commission on the process that homeless veterans go through to get housed. Get an update on homeless veteran working group and request a presentation from Travis County Veteran Treatment Court. ADJOURNMENT END: 7:26 PM 5. Chair Michael Mcinerney made the motion to adjourn, Christopher second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Kimberly Frantz, Anita Carmichael Roberts, and Bryce Laake- Stanfield were absent. The minutes were approved at the 17 December 2025 meeting on Commissioner Christopher Wilson motion, Armando Gonzales second on a 6-0 vote, Bryce Laake- Stanfield, Kimberly Frantz, and Amber Schleuning were absent.
Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Downtown Commission Regular Called Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 19, 2025 The Downtown Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Austin City Hall Boards and Commissions, Room 1101, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ishmael called the Downtown Commission Meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Ed Ishmael, Chair Kimberly Levinson, Vice Chair Pat Buchta David Carroll Gina Houston Nathan McDaniel Charles Peveto Nancy Pollak Sania Shifferd Philip Wiley COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Jennifer Franklin Nkiru Gelles PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission Regular Called meeting on October 15, 2025. 1 Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 19, 2025 The minutes from the meeting on October 15, 2025, were approved on Vice Chair Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Peveto’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Pollak abstained. Commissioner Coufal was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Presentation regarding Staff’s response to Council Resolution 20241121-073 related to Bird- Friendly design by Leslie Lilly, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, Austin Watershed Protection. The presentation was made by Leslie Lilly, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, Austin Watershed Protection. Presentation regarding the Central City District Plan by Shanisha Johnson, Principal Planner, Austin Planning. The presentation was made by Shanisha Johnson, Principal Planner, Austin Planning. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. Presentation by Central Health regarding an overview of services as it relates to downtown Austin. Presentation by Virginia Potter, Development Director, Central Health. The presentation was made by Virginia Potter, Development Director, Central Health, and J.P. Eichmiller, Vice President of Strategy, Central Health. Presentation by Safe Streets Austin regarding one-way to two-way street conversions downtown. Presentation by Adam Greenfield, Advocacy Director, Safe Streets Austin. The presentation was made by Adam Greenfield, Advocacy Director, Safe Streets Austin. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding one-way to two-way street conversions downtown. Discussed. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion of ways to save money and how commissions can assist the City of Austin Formation of a Budget Working Group Recommendation to Council regarding the addition of the Downtown Commission as a stakeholder in the Central City District Plan Planning Process. ADJOURNMENT 2 Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 19, 2025 A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:43 p.m. was approved on Vice Chair Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Shifferd’s second a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Coufal was absent. …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 2004 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT COMMISSIONERS Judah Rice, Chair Jeffrey Acton Trey McWhorter MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order or, for remote participation, no later than noon the day before the meeting, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on July 22, 2024. Minutes not available for approval. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on October 17, 2025. MOTION: Approve the minutes by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote: 3-0. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing regarding previous historic sign cases in Austin and good practices from other cities. Presentation by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Austin Planning. Staff briefing not available. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion of Historic Sign Standards. • Commissioners reviewed suggestions from Commissioner Koch, including to clearly define hardship and when exceptions to the historic sign standards may be made, non- complying signs, and unique district character. • Commissioners reviewed good practices from other cities, including standards for both new and historic signs. Commissioners appreciated example graphics of recommended and not recommended work, as well as tables outlining sign requirements by neighborhood. • Commissioners discussed the issue of outdated standards and other documents being available online without context that they are obsolete. • Make the process for historic sign review clear, including 5-day administrative approval. • Discuss neon signs and the percentage of window coverage: are these priorities? Should they be changed? • Commissioners will do field research to identify effective and iconic signs for comparison against the historic sign standards, including on both older/historic and new large-scale buildings. • Discuss historic signs with Preservation Austin, sign fabricators, and historic sign restoration companies. Integrate historic sign standards into Historic Design Standards in the future. • • Consider significant murals on buildings that themselves may not be eligible for landmark designation. • Mary Marrero, Austin Law, responded to commissioner questions. 5. Discussion of ways to approach concerns about structural issues in older buildings. • Item will be discussed at a future meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Meeting minutes approved at …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION November 18, 2025 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. Members: Charlotte Davis, Chair Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Kamil Cook Trey Farmer CALL MEETING TO ORDER AGENDA GeNell Gary Joseph Gerland Harry Kennard Martin Luecke Raphael Schwartz Alison Silverstein Danielle Zigon 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 Resource Management Commission Meeting on October 21, 2025. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff Briefing on Austin Water’s quarterly report on Water Management Strategy Implementation for Q3, Kevin Kluge, Water Conservation Division Manager, Austin Water. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and recommend a policy for the Texas Gas Service franchise negotiations. 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 Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at 512-322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com .
Water Management Strategy Implementation REPORT Third Quarter 2025, July - September | November 2025 Resource Management Commission, November 18, 2025 Contents Third Quarter Summary Water Conservation Updates Water Loss Reduction Updates Reclaimed Water and Onsite Reuse Updates Conservation Outreach Updates Water Supply Project Updates Water Use and GPCD Notes Regarding Data 2 Third Quarter Summary The Water Management Strategy Implementation Report is intended to provide transparency and accountability regarding the execution of strategies from the 2024 Water Conservation Plan and the 2024 Water Forward Plan. The plans include proactive and substantial demand management strategies and innovative local supply strategies, but the hard work necessary to complete the strategies and meet the goals are illustrated in the implementation reports. The third quarter of 2025 (July – September) includes what is typically the hottest and driest part of the year in Central Texas. In early July, Central Texas was struck by severe storms that caused severe damage and loss of life but filled Lakes Buchanan and Travis from 50 percent storage capacity to over 90 percent. On September 2, the City of Austin returned to the baseline Conservation Stage water restrictions from Stage 2 Drought restrictions. While the city’s water supply was nearly full, the latter two months of the quarter proved to be the typical hot and dry Texas summer. 3 Water Conservation Updates New Community Outreach Grants to support innovative, community-lead conservation initiatives. (WCP, p. 40) Applications accepted Oct. 15 – Nov. 30 Up to $3,000 Irrigation enforcement: 480 Customer 311 reports, 1,700 warnings, 243 citations Stakeholder engagement for new Uniform Plumbing Code landscape irrigation restrictions (pressure reduction and 50% irrigation area in new homes) Categorized all commercial, institutional, and industrial customer with North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code to aid in high use/leaks identification and the establishment of water use benchmarks Began inclusion of conservation programs in the utility’s enterprise customer relations management software. 4 Water Conservation Metrics Residential Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Drought Survival Tools Irrigation Upgrades Rainwater Harvesting Rebates WaterWise Landscape WaterWise Rainscape Other Residential Programs Q3 2024-Q2 2025 Q3 2025 5 Water Conservation Metrics Commercial Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 5 4 3 2 1 0 4 4 4 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 Bucks for Business Other …
Draft Resource Management Commission Resolution on Texas Gas Service Franchise October 20, 2025 Introduction The City of Austin (The City) has a 20-year franchise agreement with Texas Gas Service (TGS), which is the company’s license to operate in the city limits. That franchise agreement expires in October of 2026. The renewal of the franchise is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to correct or reform longstanding problems that include high rates, high fuel costs, poorly designed rate structures, poorly performing energy conservation programs, scant funding to assist low-income ratepayers, and lack of progress in shrinking the company’s carbon footprint with the company. 1.0 Selection of Company and Term of Franchise WHEREAS, Texas Gas Service, the fifth consecutive owner of the main private gas utility that has provided service in the city limits of Austin since the 1870s, has never participated in a competitive process to determine if the company offers ratepayers adequate or better service; and WHEREAS, the current term of the franchise is 20 years (a 10-year initial period with a subsequent 10-year automatic renewal with minimal conditions), is too long a time period to lapse without a revised regulatory agreement; and 1.1 High and Inequitable Rates WHEREAS, retail residential gas rates have gone up about 132% between 2016 and 2025, which is 96% above inflation; and WHEREAS, Texas Gas Service has proposed three rate increases in since 2024; and WHEREAS, these rate increases are largely driven by the cost of capital expansion or improvements of the system, and no city or state regulator has the ability to prevent these expenditures prior to their occurrence; and WHEREAS, TGS does not collect full payment for new infrastructure (known as Contribution in Aid of Construction or Capital Recovery Fees) required for new customers, thus subsidizing new customers while increasing gas bills of existing customers; and WHEREAS, the recent combination of TGS Central Texas and Gulf Coast regions for purposes of ratemaking has raised Austin’s bills while lowering bills in the Coastal region; and 1.2 Rate Structure (Conservation-Based Rates that Also Help Low-Income Customers) WHEREAS, Austin’s municipal utilities have progressive tiered rates that charge less per unit for less usage, while Texas Gas Service has historically maintained a regressive flat rate, which discourages conservation and adversely affects lower-income ratepayers who typically consume less energy; and 1.3 Low-Income Assistance WHEREAS, TGS currently has no customer assistance program that reduces monthly gas bills for low-income customers; and …
