Quality Care for Children Overcoming Homelessness Melody Garcia, Director of Programs We empower women and their children to overcome homelessness for generations to come. Saint Louise House is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the success of wo m e n a n d t h e ir c h ild r e n m o vin g fr o m h o m e le s s n e s s t o h e a lt h y in d e p e n d e n t liv e s . Ou r o r ga n iza t io n a l va lu e s o f Em p o we r m e n t , Ho p e , Gr o wt h Min d s e t , Co m m it m e n t , Hu m ilit y a n d Effe c t ive n e s s d r ive o u r p r o gr a m m o d e l o f in t e n s e p a r t n e r s h ip . Our Approach Ho u sin g Pa rt n e rsh ip Wra p a rou n d Se rvice s Saint Louise House provides 46 families safe, stable housing in two complexes in South Austin. Rents are subsidized so that families start out paying only $50 a month for the first year. With this stable housing, families can confidently take steps toward their goals. Every mother finds a partner on her journey toward stability through weekly meetings with a staff social worker who supports her in identifying her own strengths and learning to leverage her strengths to achieve her goals. Empowerment Partners connect families to resources for education and employment and building skills such as parenting, financial literacy, and more. Saint Louise House provides mothers and children highly individualized support for meeting basic needs, accessing community resources, and achieving their goals. Services include life skills workshops, children’s activities supporting social and emotional development, and direct support such as a food pantry, bus passes and flexible funds. The Importance of the Two-Gen Approach Our Impact Ho u sin g Pa rt n e rsh ip Wra p a rou n d Se rvice s • Consistent Environment: Stable housing provides a reliable and safe space, …
Place-Based Enhancement Program Economic Development Department June 2024 C I T Y O F A U S T I N Chapter 380 Revision Economic incentive programs use tax reimbursements, grants, and other financial programs to encourage desired community This often includes new jobs or new real estate and capital outcomes investment Guided by state code (Chapter 380) and City policies and priorities In Austin, these include strong community benefit requirements: Living wages Hiring harder to employ individuals 1 Childcare support Local art and music Green building Transit access C I T Y O F A U S T I N Chapter 380 Revision: State Local Code LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE TITLE 12. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SUBTITLE A. MUNICIPAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER 380. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO MUNICIPAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Sec. 380.001. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. (a) The governing body of a municipality may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs, including programs for making loans and grants of public money and providing personnel and services of the municipality, to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the municipality. 1 C I T Y O F A U S T I N Program Background In 2018 EDD Staff utilized feedback from an extensive engagement process in development of the current Program Guidelines • Community conversations included 8 Sessions, held in each Council District • Sessions’ attendance ranged from 7 to 90, with 160 unique attendees, providing 260 points of input, generating 2,500 comments • "Affordability" was a top concern for Creative Sector and Small Business participants Current Chapter 380 Policy and Program adopted by City Council At that time, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20180830- 058 authorizing the City Manager to develop a Location Enhancement Program C I T Y O F A U S T I N Program Background Location Enhancement Program core focus from Ordinance No. 20180830-058 on developing an affordable real estate program: Commercial affordability for tenants of commercial space with … particular focus on small, local, heritage businesses, non-profits, cooperatives, and the creative sector Financial challenges faced by owners of commercial spaces by providing access to capital/financing to deliver community benefits, such as affordable and public spaces, creative spaces, new goods and services, and to preserve neighborhood identity Specific market needs, such as the delivery of goods, services and transportation solutions to underinvested areas that yield …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 AVIATION DEPARTMENT OPERATING BUDGET AIRPORT OPERATING FUND (ORDINANCE NO. 20230818-008) TO RECOGNIZE ADDITIONAL REVENUE AND INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,082,451. AT THE AUSTIN-BERGSTROM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE THME CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Council amends the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Aviation Department Operating Budget Airport Operating Fund (Ordinance No. 20230818-008) to recognize revenue in the amount of $10,082,451 and increase appropriations in the amount of $10,082,451 to accommodate adjustments implemented because of the Aviation staffing market study, reflect expenses resulting from the greatly improved vacancy rate, wage and vacancy adjustments associated with contractual agreements, and increased commodity purchase needs. PART 2. The ordinance takes effect on July 29, 2024. PASSED AND APPROVED _________________________, 2024 § ______________________________ Kirk Watson Mayor § § APPROVED:____________________ ATTEST:__________________________ Page 1 of 2 Myrna Rios 31 City Clerk Page 2 of 2
Posting Language Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Aviation Department Operating Budget Airport Operating Fund (Ordinance No. 20230818-008) to recognize additional revenue in the amount of $10,082,451 and increase appropriations in the amount of $10,082,451 to accommodate adjustments implemented because of the Aviation staffing market study, and reflect expenses resulting from the improved vacancy rate, wage and vacancy adjustments associated with contractual agreements, and increased commodity purchase needs. Lead Department Aviation Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $10,082,451 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Aviation Department Operating Budget Airport Operating Fund. Additional Aviation Department revenue in the amount of $10,082,451 is also recognized. A fiscal note is attached. Prior Council Action: N/A For More Information: Ghizlane Badawi, Aviation, Chief Executive Officer, 512-530-8846 Rajeev Thomas, Aviation, Chief Financial Officer, 512-530-2463 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: Airport Advisory Commission – June 12, 2024 Additional Backup Information: This budget amendment is to accommodate adjustments resulting from a greatly improved vacancy rate that outperformed expectations, wage and vacancy adjustments associated with contractual agreements, increased commodity purchases, and to reflect expenses associated with the implementation of the Aviation staffing market study. This amendment will increase appropriation to the Department of Aviation and will be funded from operating revenues within the Airport Operating Fund without impact to the General Fund. The Department of Aviation in collaboration with the City of Austin Human Resources Department, is in the final stage of the Aviation staffing market study. The market study compared the salary ranges for positions at the Department of Aviation with comparable airports in other markets. Changes to salary ranges resulting from conclusions of the market study will be implemented within FY2023-2024 and will have a financial impact on the operating expenses of the Department of Aviation. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Aviation’s vacancy rate surged to as high as 40% as a result of increased number of FTEs necessitated by greatly increased passenger traffic and by challenges recruiting and retaining staff. The Department has worked to address the hiring and retention issues and has far outpaced the forecasted improvement in vacancy rate included in the FY2023-2024 Budget. As of May 2024, the Department has a vacancy rate of 20% and forecasts this will continue to improve through the end of the fiscal year. This has driven a significant variance compared to the approved FY2023-2024 Budget due …
OPERATING BUDGET FISCAL NOTE DATE OF COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: DEPARTMENT(S): FUND: 7/18/24 Aviation Airport Operating SUBJECT: Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2023‐2024 Aviation Department Operating Budget Airport Operating Fund (Ordinance No. 20230818‐008) to recognize additional revenue in the amount of $10,082,451 and increase appropriations in the amount of $10,082,451 to accommodate adjustments implemented because of the Aviation staffing market study, and reflect expenses resulting from the improved vacancy rate, wage and vacancy adjustments associated with contractual agreements, and increased commodity purchase needs. Facilities Management, Operations, and Airport Security Support Services Airport Planning & Development Business Services CURRENT YEAR IMPACT: Beginning Balance Total Revenue Total Transfers In Total Available Funds Department Requirements Total Department Requirements Total Other Requirements Total Transfers Out Total Requirements Excess (Deficiency) of Total Available Funds Over Requirements Ending Balance Full‐time Equivalents FIVE‐YEAR ESTIMATED IMPACT: 2023‐24 Approved 0 This Action 2023‐24 Amended 0 289,208,645 10,082,451 299,291,096 16,658,692 16,658,692 305,867,337 10,082,451 315,949,788 85,141,445 46,218,424 8,161,976 14,238,156 153,760,001 3,992,124 6,129,000 1,752,000 101,000 618,000 8,600,000 91,270,445 47,970,424 8,262,976 14,856,156 162,360,001 3,992,124 82,987,480 1,482,451 84,469,931 240,739,605 10,082,451 250,822,056 65,127,732 65,127,732 65,127,732 65,127,732 674.00 0.00 674.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 Total Revenue Total Expenses 10,082,451 10,082,451 0 0 0 0 0 0 ANALYSIS / ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This budget amendment is to accommodate adjustments resulting from a greatly improved vacancy rate that outperformed expectations, wage and vacancy adjustments associated with contractual agreements, increased commodity purchase needs and implementation of the Aviation staffing market study. This amendment will increase appropriation to the Department of Aviation and will be funded from operating revenues within the Airport Operating Fund without impact to the General Fund. The Department of Aviation in collaboration with the City of Austin Human Resources Department, is in the final stage of the Aviation staffing market study. The market study compared the salary ranges for positions at the Department of Aviation with comparable airports in other markets. Changes to salary ranges resulting from conclusions of the market study will be implemented within FY2023‐2024 and will have a material financial impact on the operating expenses of the Department of Aviation. In the wake of the COVID‐19 pandemic, the Department of Aviation’s vacancy rate surged to as high as 40% as a result of increased number of FTEs necessitated by greatly increased passenger traffic and by challenges recruiting and retaining staff. The …
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) BYLAWS OF THE COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ARTICLE 1. NAME. The name of the board is the COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION. ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. The purpose of the board is to advise the city council on regarding issues that include: community technology; telecommunications services; new sources of funding for access television projects; new sources of funding for community technology projects; allocation of annual financial support; digital equity issues; broadband development and access; digital skills; internet affordability and accessibility; the evaluation of the performance of access television contractors and other community technology contractors, including development of criteria to be used for evaluations; and information and communications technology facilities and services that are operated by the City for public use, including the City website, internet services and open government technology. The Commission shall conduct public hearings regarding issues that include: (1) The performance of access television contractors, and other community technology contractors. ; and (2) The identification of community cable, telecommunications, internet, broadband access, device and other technology needs and resources. (3) Artificial Intelligence and other emerging technologies. The Commission shall promote access to telecommunications services, community technologies, and the internet by methods including: (1) Promoting public awareness, use, and viewership of access television programming and other community media; (2) Identifying community technology needs and problems in the City and defining innovative programming approaches to those needs and problems enabling / enhancing public awareness of telecommunications policy and community technology issues. public awareness of telecommunications policy and community technology issues. (3) Collecting community input via open sessions, as and when needed, to address topics relevant to this commission. The Commission shall support the Grant for Technology Opportunities (GTOPs) in the following ways: (1) Advise city staff on the selection and approval of volunteer grant review panelists to evaluate and score GTOPs applications. (2) Appoint commission members to serve as non-voting chairs (ex-officio chair) of grant review panels as needed to provide guidance and leadership to review panelists and to support the process of GTOPs protests. (3) Appoint commission members to serve as voting review panel members as needed. (4) Advise staff on the final allocation of GTOPs awards The Commission shall serve as a coordinating forum for issues relating to the provision of every different type of telecommunications services and community technologies, by receiving reports and recommendations …
few hours of the cablecast. Schedules and video can be Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission http://www.austintexas.gov/cttc REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday –June 12th, 2024 – 6:30PM Permitting and Development Center – Event Center – Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr - Austin, TX 78752 Please go to http://www.austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/10_1.htm for backup materials associated with this agenda. All ATXN (City Channel 6) programming is cablecast on Spectrum, Grande Communications, and Google Fiber on their cable channel 6, on AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 and webcast online. Over 20 meetings per month, including this commission meeting, are available on demand online, typically within a found at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/atxn-video-archive. The Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission convened in a REGULAR meeting on Wednesday, June 12th, 2024, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Current Commission Members Keith Pena-Villa ‐ Mayor Kirk Watson Brian AM Williams ‐ Council Member Natasha Harper‐Madison, District 1 Steven Apodaca – Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, District 2 Carina Alderete ‐ Council Member José Velásquez, District 3 Vacant ‐ Council Member José “Chito” Vela, District 4 Thomas Rice‐ Council Member Ryan Alter, District 5 Gabriel Nwajiaku‐ Council Member Mackenzie Kelly,District 6 Vacant ‐ Council Member Leslie Pool, District 7 Vacant ‐ Council Member Paige Ellis, District 8 Ibiye Anga – Council Member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri, District 9 Sumit DasGupta ‐ Council Member Alison Alter, District 10 Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in person: Steven Apodaca, Chair Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Carina Alderete, Vice-Chair Thomas Rice Sumit DasGupta 1 Gabriel Nwajiaku Ibiye Anga Brian AM Williams Board Members/Commissioners Not in Attendance: Keith Pena-Villa CALL TO ORDER Chair Apodaca called the Community Technology and Telecommunications Meeting to order at 6:49 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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. No members of the public were signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission special called meeting on May 8th, 2024. Motion to approve the minutes made by Vice Chair Alderete and seconded by Commissioner Williams. The minutes from (5/8/2024) were approved on a vote of 6-0. Commissioner Nwajiaku abstained. DISCUSSION ITEMS “New Goodwill T.E.C.H. program initiative for community device distribution” Presentation by Goodwill Central Texas (Lindsey McQuistion, Manager of Career Services, Goodwill Central Texas” The presentation on the …
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES June 12, 2024 The Airport Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on June 12, 2024 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1405 Austin, Texas. Wendy Price Todd called the regular meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Wendy Price Todd, Chair Raymond Young Scott Madole Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Bakari Brock, Vice-Chair Patrick Rose, Secretary Jeff Eller Chad Ennis Jonathan Coon Commissioners Absent: Jeremy Hendricks Doyle Valdez Fang Fang PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Andy Saenz – Flint Hills Pipeline Project 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the regular AAC meeting on May 8, 2024. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Madole; Commissioner Young seconded. Motion passed on a 9-0-0-2 vote. Commissioners Hendricks and Valdez were absent at this vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. April 2024 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. Update on AUS virtual ramp control implementation provided by Rick Belliotti, Acting Chief Experience and Performance Officer DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Aviation Department Operating Budget Airport Operating Fund (Ordinance No. 20230818-008) to recognize additional revenue in the amount of $10,082,451 and increase appropriations in the amount of $10,082,451 to accommodate adjustments implemented because of the Aviation staffing market study, reflect expenses resulting from the greatly improved vacancy rate that outperformed expectations, wage and vacancy adjustments associated with contractual agreements, and increased commodity purchase needs. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Brock; Commissioner Young seconded. Motion passed on a 10-0-0-1 vote. Commissioners Hendricks absent at this vote. 7. Approve a resolution authorizing acceptance of grants from the Federal Aviation Administration, the Department of Homeland Security, and other state and federal agencies to the City of Austin, Department of Aviation, for Austin-Bergstrom 2 International Airport for Fiscal Years 2025-2027 in an amount not to exceed $500,000,000. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Young; Commissioner Coon seconded. Motion passed on a 10-0-0-1 vote. Commissioners Hendricks absent at this vote. 8. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for a technology service solution including support with Creative Enterprise Solutions, LLC d/b/a Beyond20, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 12, 2024 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on June 12, 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Boulevard, Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 6:00 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: William Moriarty (remote), Sabrina Reichert (remote) Mike Reyes, Vice Chair Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, Marcela Tuñón Sion (remote), Chair Susan Turrieta (remote), Jesse Penn, Judy Musgrove Commission Members Absent: Alex Navarro, Shwetha Pandurangi, Sam Angoori PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers registered to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the May 8, 2024, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes from the May 8, 2024, regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Musgrove’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Navarro, Angoori, Pandurangi and Tuñón Sion absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute ten professional services contracts for engineering services for the 2024 Large Scale Water and Wastewater Facilities Engineering Services Rotation List with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.; Kennedy Jenks Consultants, Inc.; CDM Smith, Inc.; CAS Consulting and Services, Inc.; Hazen & Sawyer DPC; HDR Engineering, Inc.; AECOM Technical Services, Inc.; Carollo Engineers, Inc.; Freese & Nichols, Inc.; and CP&Y, Inc., d/b/a STV Infrastructure, for total contract amounts not to exceed $38,500,000.00, divided among the firms. No recommendation was made by the Water and Wastewater Commission due to a lack of the affirmative vote with recusals from Commissioners Penn, Reyes and Tuñón Sion and Commissioners Navarro, Angoori and Pandurangi absent. 3. Recommend approval to execute a contract for construction services for the Longhorn Dam Safety Improvements project with Jay-Reese Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $3,531,000 plus a $353,100 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,884,100. (District 3) Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Musgrove’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioner Reyes recusing and Commissioners Navarro, Angoori and Pandurangi absent. 4. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract for sewer inspection equipment, parts, and services with CLS Sewer Equipment Co. Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,310,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Musgrove’s motion and Commissioner Penn’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Navarro, Angoori and Pandurangi absent. …
TOURISM COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES (12, JUNE, 2024) TOURISM COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 12, JUNE 2024 The TOURISM COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on 12, JUNE 2024, at 301 w. Second St. in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair, Ed Bailey called the TOURISM COMMISSION Meeting to order at 3:08 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Commissioners Ed Bailey, Mike Cannatti, Greg Chanon, Stefani Mathis, John Riedie and Christian Tschoepe Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Chair Daniel Ronan and Commissioner Aileen Bazan Board Members/Commissioners Absence: Commissioners Bishop Chappell and Anna Panossian APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the TOURISM COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on May 8, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 5/8/2024 were approved on Commissioner Chanon’s motion and Commissioner Riedie second on a 7-0-1 vote. Commissioners Aileen Bazan, Ed Bailey, Greg Chanon, Stefani Mathis, John Riedie, Daniel Ronan, and Christian Tschoepe approved the vote. Commissioners Bishop Chappell and Anna Panossian were absent. Commissioner Mike Cannatti abstained. Commissioner Cannatti did inquire the Approved minutes during the May meeting regarding the April 10 minutes. More planned discussion with guidance from the clerk’s office during our July minutes. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff Liaison, Felicia Ojeda briefed the board on the important deadline for the Annual Internal Review, upcoming schedule changes for upcoming meetings, and vacancy for District 4. 1 TOURISM COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS variety of items (12, JUNE, 2024) 3. 4. 5. 6. Catherine Whited, Co-Chair of the Austin Museum Partnership, presented on Austin Museum Economy and its impact on Tourism. Rowena Dasch, Executive Director of the Neill-Cochran House Museum, presented on the Neill-Cochran House Museum and implications for Museum Tourism in Austin. Brittany Petrilli, Executive Director of the Texas Association of Museums, presented on the Texas Museum Economy in Texas and implications for Austin, Texas Tourism Economy. Discussion of the Annual Internal Review for the Tourism Commission Board for August 2023- June 2024. a. Commissioner Mathis requested to see the previous year report to review as well. b. Review the statements from last year’s goals and objectives section. c. Commissioner Cannatti suggested to add in Item A for the Goals and Objectives in the new year: i. Continue discussions that aid in increasing “TOURISM” and HOT tax revenue… Motion to adjourn the meeting by Commissioner Riedie and seconded by Commissioner Mathis. Vice Chair Bailey adjourned the meeting at 4:40pm due to lack of quorum. The minutes were approved at …
EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 12, 2024 EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2024 The Early Childhood Council convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at City Hall, Board & Commission Room #1101, 301 West Second Street in Austin, Texas. Chair McHorse called the Early Childhood Council Meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair McHorse and Members Hedrick, McIllwain, Navarro, and Selig. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Vice Chair Hamilton and Members Cormie, Gordon, Green-Otero, McCollum, Schennum, and Vargas Staff in Attendance: Caitlin Oliver, Cindy Gamez, Rachel Farley, and Alejandra Mireles 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. There was no public comment. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on May 8, 2024 The minutes from the meeting on 5/8/2024 were approved unanimously on Member Navarro’s motion and Member Hedrick’s second, on an 11-0 vote. Member Schennum was absent at time of the vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and vote to approve Quality-of-Life (QoL) Study Workgroup membership EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 12, 2024 Member Vargas moved to approve Monica Guzmán, policy director at Go Austin/Vamos Austin (GAVA), as a community member of the ECC QoL Study Workgroup. Member Green-Otero provided a second, and the motion passed unanimously on an 11-0 vote. Member Schennum was absent at time of the vote. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 3. Updates from the ECC QoL Study Workgroup regarding the first meeting with the study vendor The QoL Study Workgroup met with the study vendor, Decision Information Resources, Inc., on June 11, 2024, to discuss the timeline for the Austin Families with Young Children Study and initial tasks. The Workgroup and vendor established meeting norms, communication expectations, and decided some first steps included connection with the Commission on Women and the City of Austin demographer. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation regarding the services Any Baby Can and the Ready Families Collaborative plan to provide with the APH Early Childhood RFP funding Presenters: • Rebecca Elizondo—Chief Program Officer • Maddie Glover—Director of Data, Reporting, and Evaluation Rebecca Elizondo and Maddie Glover presented the following information: • Any Baby Can is a nonprofit that has been partnering with …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING June 11, 2024 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Board and Commission – Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3108 or edward.blake@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jo Anne Ortiz Public Sector Appointee Steven Brown Public Sector Appointee Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Gavin Porter Sr. Public Sector Appointee Vacant North Austin Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Julia Woods South Austin Vacant Public Sector Appointee Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Estevan Delgado Private Sector Appointee Michael Tolliver Colony Park Bertha Delgado East Austin Vacant Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. Approve the May 14, 2024, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. 2. Briefing on the CDC Annual Internal Review (Housing Staff) APPROVAL OF MINUTES BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS PUBLIC HEARING 3. Presentation and discussion of input heard during the 2024 Community Needs Assessment (Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist, Housing Department) 4. Conduct a public hearing to receive comment on community needs for the City's Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan that will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of the City's application for federal funding. DISCUSSION ITEMS (continued) 5. Presentation and discussion regarding outcomes for Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) for April 2024 (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) 6. Presentation and discussion on the Home Delivery Program provided by Central Texas Food …
Community Needs Assessment | Phase 1 / Preliminary Findings Summary of Community Engagement May 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS Background .................................................01 Timeline ..........................................................02 Communications and Engagement Approach ...........................03-04 Goals, Tools & Tactics ................................05 Community Feedback ......................06-15 Exhibit A: Marketing and Outreach Materials ..........................17-25 Exhibit B: Community Consulations .............................................26 2024 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT BACKGROUND This report details the public engagement efforts for developing the FY25- 29 Consolidated Plan. The consolidated plan is a five-year funding strategy that guides how to distribute approximately $14 million in annual grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The public services and programs from this grant address things like affordable housing, job creation, and public service needs for low- and moderate-income families, persons with disabilities, and seniors. As required by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), a community needs assessment is conducted each year to ensure that federal funding meets the needs of the Austin community. This year, we expanded the community needs assessment so that programming funded by local dollars can also benefit from the community’s feedback. Phase 1: In this first phase of the report we outline the community needs that we have heard through the engagement process so far. This input has informed the first draft of the funding strategy for federal dollars and we are now seeking feedback on that draft. Phase 2: A second phase of the report will be produced over the next few months as engagement continues. The phase 2 report will show not only how feedback is used within the finalized consolidated plan but will also include other efforts the Housing Department is making to address community needs. 2024 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT | 01 TIMELINE STAFF CREATES FIRST DRAFT OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN APRIL 2024 FINALIZED PLAN APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL JULY 2024 COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS AND INITIAL SURVEY FEB - MARCH 2024 COMMUNITY PROVIDEDS FEEDBACK ON DRAFT PLAN MAY - JUNE 2024 COMMUNITY FEEDBACK LOOP CONTINUES AUG - SEP 2024 NEW CONSOLIDATD PLAN BEGINS OCTOBER 1, 2024 2024 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT | 02 COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT APPROACH The Housing Department engages with the community regularly at community events, through the experiences of program participants, and often for specific initiatives and projects. The engagement required for our 5-Year Federal Funding plan serves as a time to pause and assess even more intentionally and build a deeper understanding of the experiences people are …
CITY OF AUSTIN CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN A. PURPOSE Participating Jurisdictions (PJs) that receive U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entitlement grant funds must develop a Citizen Participation Plan (CPP). The CPP describes efforts that will be undertaken to encourage community members to participate in the development of the City’s federal reports: Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH), Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CPP is designed to encourage the participation of city residents in the development of the federal reports listed above, particularly those residents who are predominantly low- and moderate-income. For purposes of CDBG funding, a resident is considered to be low-income if their family income equals 50% or less of median family income (MFI), as estimated by HUD. A person is considered to be moderate-income if their family income is between 50% and 80% of MFI. Predominately low-to moderate-income neighborhoods are defined as any neighborhood where at least 51% of the residents have incomes equal to or below 80% of the MFI for any given year. The determination of whether a neighborhood meets the low-to moderate income definition is made by the City at the time a project of area-wide benefit is funded based on current data provided by HUD. The CPP also encourages local and regional institutions and other organizations (including businesses, developers, and community and faith-based organizations) to participate in the process of developing and implementing the Consolidated Plan and related reports. The City takes appropriate actions to encourage the participation of persons of minority backgrounds, persons with limited-English proficiency, and persons with disabilities. It is important to note that HUD’s use of the statutory term “citizen participation” does not in any way limit engagement and consultation with community members based on legal status or country of origin. Any person that resides in the Austin metro area is encouraged to provide input about the federal reporting process as outlined in this CPP. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. The City of Austin does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. The City of Austin considers it the right of …
