Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm 1. January 27, 2026 2. February 24, 2026 3. March 24, 2026 4. April 28, 2026 5. May 19, 2026* 6. June 23, 2026 7. July 28, 2026 8. August 25, 2026 9. September 22, 2026 10. October 27, 2026 11. November 17, 2026* 12. December 15, 2026* *revised due to holiday
Language Access Plan for Citywide Emergencies Houmma Garba - CPIO David Alcorta – HSEM Language Access Plan for Citywide Emergencies: Background The City Auditor conducted two audits: one in 2016 and another in 2021, involving language access services provided by the City, which culminated in a special report and staff response. The audits found that the City may not be meeting the needs of all non-English speaking Austinites because written policies did not align with actual practice. Additionally, the Auditor found that the City did not effectively communicate with community members before and during Winter Storm Uri in 2021, especially in language other than English. Because of this, limited English proficiency (LEP) Austinites may not have had the same access to important information and may have been disproportionately impacted. Austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/auditor/audit_reports/language_access_follow_up_may_2023.pdf Language Access Plan for Citywide Emergencies: Language Access Translation: The conversion of written communication from one language to another in a written form. An accurate translation is one that conveys the intent and essential meaning of the original text. Interpretation: Definitions The oral rendition of a spoken message from one language to another, preserving the intent and meaning of the original message. Threshold Language: The most common spoken languages in Austin other than English. Based on this data, and data on the percentage of people who identify as not speaking English “very well” is how HSEM determined the languages to provide translation and interpretation for. Language Access Plan for Citywide Emergencies: Limited English Proficiency What does Limited English Proficiency mean? Limited English Proficiency (LEP) A person with limited English proficiency (LEP) cannot speak, read, write or understand the English language at a level that permits him or her to interact effectively with City staff. Individuals who communicate with American Sign Language are covered in this definition, although other Federal laws and regulations such as the Americans with Disabilities Act apply and should be considered separately. Hello! ¡Hola! 你好！ 안녕하세요! Xin chào! नमस्ते! မဂင်္လာပါ! Collaborative Partners In 2022, CPIO, HSEM and a collaboration of the City’s departmental Language Access team members established an Emergency Language Access working group. • Communiations and Public Information Office • Homeland Security & Emergency Management • Ausitn Energy • Austin Water • Austin Public Health • And review by numerous community organizations. The Working Group planning activities included: • Gathering LEP relevant data about existing City services and the communities the City serves. • A review …
BRING UNIVERSAL TECH MOVEMNT TO A COMMUNITY NEAR YOU Transforming Tech, One Career at a Time About Us Universal Tech Movement (UTM) is a community-driven EdTech 501(c)(3) nonprofit that connects communities to the tech industry through workforce readiness, innovation, and economic advancement. Through employer, gonvernmental partnerships, UTM opens career pathways, supports business creation, and equips individuals to enter the tech industry, advance across it, and become engaged techies who strengthen the ecosystem. The Purpose Expanding Universal Tech Movement’s workforce readiness, innovation, and economic advancement services statewide will unlock transformative opportunities. Our efforts strengthen communities, create jobs, and fuel lasting economic growth. With our proven Universal Tech Pathways program, UTM is driving career advancement, business support, and innovation across the state. Beyond Training Barriers to opportunity are deep-rooted and complex. To fully succeed, participants need more than training — they need holistic support for stability and well-being. No single organization can do this alone. Universal Tech Movement serves as the gateway for communities to access digital equity, career opportunities, workforce readiness, innovation, and economic advancement — building a thriving tech ecosystem for all. Quality of Life Service Providers Digital Equity & Workforce Collaborators Lead Partner Universal Tech Movement Digital Equity Skills Training Job Placement Business Creation Innovation Tech Ecosystem for All Driving Innovation With Our Partners 1.Launch programs in key zip codes to build lasting and inclusive local tech ecosystems. 2.Collaborate with funders, employers, and community organizations to implement our proven model and grow the tech talent pool. 3.Expand opportunity in the tech ecosystem while addressing workforce needs and community challenges. 4.Investments change career trajectories and ensure long-term workforce readiness, innovation, and economic growth. Our Impact Participants • 1000+ served across Texas, • 49% male, 48% female, and 3% other Participant Ages • 5% under 18 • 25% ages 18-25 • 38% ages 26-35 • 30% ages 36-59 • 2% over 60 Race & Ethnicity • 55% Black • 24% Hispanic • 9% Multiracial • 9% White • 2% Asian • 1% Other Level of Income • Poverty line for a family of 5: $37,650 • 60% below poverty line • 60% earn < $13,000/year • 80% earn < $50,000/year Universal Tech Movement is headquarterd in Austin, TX with participants in 111 unique zip codes across Texas. Most frequent counties are Travis, Williamson, Bell, Tarrant, Harris, & Hays. Engaged in approximately 8 major Texas metropolitan communities: Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, …
REGULAR MEETING of the HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Monday, September 22, 6:00 p.m. Austin City Hall, Room 1101 301 W. 2nd St AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Ryan Sperling at ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov or 512-974-3568 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Kolby Duhon, Chair (He/They) Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam (He/Him) Jeffrey Clemmons Harriett Kirsh Pozen Maryam Khawar Gabriella Zeidan, Vice Chair Danielle Bryant Morgan Davis (He/Him) Mariana Krueger (She/Her) Tannya Oliva Martínez AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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 Human Rights Commission regular meeting on July 28, 2025. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 2. Update from the Budget Working Group regarding the steps the group has taken since its formation, including contact with Council members and planned next steps. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion regarding a potential recommendation to promote safety, dignity, and equity in Restroom Access in City of Austin Facilities. DISCUSSION & ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve the formation of an Austin Human Rights Resource Guide Working Group to gather resources, design, and identify printing methods for an Austin Human Rights Resource guide. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be 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 contact Ryan Sperling, Office or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. the City Clerk 974-3568 (512) of at For more information on the Human Rights Commission, please contact Ryan Sperling at (512) 974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 28, 2025 The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 301 West 2nd St, Boards and Commissions Room in Austin, Texas. Chair Duhon called the Human Rights Commission meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kolby Duhon (Chair) Gabrielle Zeidan (Vice Chair) Jeffrey Clemmons Harriet Kirsh Pozen Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam Danielle Bryant Morgan Davis Mariana Krueger Tannya Oliva Martinez PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Zenobia Joseph – Gus Garcia/ Northeast YMCA Homeless Needs APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on June 23, 2025. The minutes of the June 23, 2025, meeting were approved on Vice Chair Zeidan’s motion, Commissioner Bryant’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Krueger and Oliva Martinez were off the dais. Commissioner Khawar was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Introduction of the City Manager to the commission. 1 The presentation was made by T.C. Broadnax, City Manager, Austin Office of the City Manager. 3. Staff briefing regarding an introduction and an overview of Austin Equity and Inclusion by the Commission’s new Executive Liaison Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity and Inclusion, Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion, and Enrique Serrano, Civil Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. The presentation was made by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity and Inclusion, and Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. Commissioner Oliva Martinez requested data regarding housing. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation regarding the Austin Community College Board of Trustee’s recent vote in protection of immigrant communities. Presentation by Julie Ann Nitsch, Austin Community College Trustee. The presentation was made by Julie Ann Nitsch, Austin Community College Trustee. 5. Update regarding actions by the Texas State Legislature in 2025 relating to human rights. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve the 2024-2025 Annual Internal Review Report. The motion to approve the 2024-2025 Annual Internal Review Report was approved on Vice Chair Zeidan’s motion, Commissioner Clemmon’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Aslam was off the dais. Commissioner Khawar was absent. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 7. Update from the intergroup relations working group about its most recent working group meeting and progress on the working group goals. Commissioner Clemmons provided an update. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Update from the Budget Working Group Joint Inclusion Committee Update Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding …
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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 301 W. 2nd St., Boards & Commissions Room, in Austin, Texas. Chair Duhon called the Human Rights Commission meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kolby Duhon (Chair) Morgan Davis Tannya Oliva Martinez Mindy Morgan Avitia Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Danielle Bryant Mariana Krueger Gabriella Zeidan PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on July 28, 2025. The July 28, 2025 minutes were approved on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Davis’ second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Bryant was off the dais. Commissioners Aslam, Kirsh Pozen, and Khawar were absent. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 2. Update from the Budget Working Group regarding the steps the group has taken since its formation, including contact with Council members and planned next steps. Item 2 was taken up after item 3 without objection. Update by Chair Duhon. 1 DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion regarding a potential recommendation to promote safety, dignity, and equity in Restroom Access in City of Austin Facilities. Discussion was held. DISCUSSION & ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve the formation of an Austin Human Rights Resource Guide Working Group to gather resources, design, and identify printing methods for an Austin Human Rights Resource guide. The motion to approve the formation of an Austin Human Rights Resource Guide Working Group to gather resources, design, and identify printing methods for an Austin Human Rights Resource guide was approved on Chair Duhon’s motion, Vice Chair Zeidan’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Aslam, Kirsh Pozen, and Khawar were absent. WG Members: Bryant, Davis, Oliva Martinez, Morgan Avitia. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Approval of JIC primary and alternate representatives – Duhon, Davis Approve a recommendation to promote safety, dignity, and equity in Restroom Access in City of Austin Facilities – Duhon, Morgan Avitia Update from the Human Rights Resource Guide Working Group – Bryant, Krueger Update from the Budget Working Group – Bryant, Duhon Update from the Community Dialogue Working Group – Duhon, Zeidan Approve updates to working group membership - Duhon, Davis Discussion regarding how the Human Rights Commission can use its resources to support the Equity Office in light of the Department of Justice investigation – Morgan Avitia, Duhon ADJOURNMENT Chair Duhon adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m. without …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MONDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND 2025, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, RM. 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone or Teams. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak, call or email the Office of Support, (737)- 825-1684 or hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Marquis Goodwin, Vice Chair Kristina McRae-Thompson, Secretary Alicia Alston Joe Anderson, conflicted Liza Bailey Aran Belani Ashley Garling Jeremy Caballero Judith Hassan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 9/19/2025 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 HIV Planning Council regular meeting on August 25th, 2025. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflicts of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Briefing 5. Administrative Agent Staff Briefing 6. Part B Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Discussion of Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) kickoff agenda and date 8. HIV Surveillance Data Presentation given by Flor Ayala-Hernandez DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. Discussion and approval of edits to governing documents a. Policies and Procedures b. By-laws c. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 10. Discussion and approval of HIV Planning Council Member Applicants a. Adryan Brown b. Henry Chan 11. Discussion and approval of Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Planning Council budget 12. Discussion and approval of funds for HIV Planning Council meet and greet 13. Discussion and approval of funds for World AIDS Day event COMMITTEE UPDATES 14. Care Strategies and Engagement Committee 15. Finance and Assessment Committee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 16. Discussion of workplan calendar and social calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items 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 …
REGULAR MEETING of the DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2025, 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Design 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, call or email Nicole Corona, at 512-974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Saira Khan Conners Ladner Marissa McKinney Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes Brendan Wittstruck The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on August 25, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the Green Infrastructure in the Right of Way. Presented by Michelle Marx, Transportation and Public Works Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Discussion and action to recommend that City Council adopt Staff’s recommendations related to Resolution 20241121-073 on Bird-Friendly Design. Presented by Leslie Lilly, Watershed Protection Department. Discussion and action to select Downtown Density Bonus Program projects from the past ten years to conduct analysis on outcomes. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Vice Chair Meiners. Discussion and action to approve the Design Commission annual schedule for 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. 7. Discussion of analysis on the Design Commission's recommendations and the final approved Downtown Density Bonus Program projects from the past ten years. Discussion of the draft Urban Design Guidelines regarding the sections: Introduction, Core Principle A: Protect Pedestrians and Bicyclists from the Elements, and Core Principle B: Protect Sidewalk and Bikeway Users from Motor Vehicles. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 8. 9. 10. Update from the representative of the Downtown Commission regarding the meeting on September 17, 2025. Update from the representative of the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding the meeting on June 25, 2025, and August 27, 2025. Update from the representative of the Southcentral Waterfront Advisory Board …
DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2025 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Salinas called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jon Salinas, Chair Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula David Carroll Kevin Howard Saira Khan Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes Brendan Wittstruck – Commissioner Wittstruck joined the meeting at 6:20 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Marissa McKinney PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on June 23, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of 06/23/2025 were approved on Commissioner Carroll’s motion, Commissioner Aradhyula’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Wittstruck was off the dais. Commissioners Gelles and Ladner were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the update to the Urban Design Guidelines. Presented by Jorge Rousselin, Planning Department. 1 The presentation was made by Jorge Rousselin and Stephen Crews, Planning Department. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Discussion of the draft Urban Design Guidelines. The item was discussed. Discussion of analysis on the Design Commission's recommendations and the final approved Downtown Density Bonus Program projects from the past ten years. The item was discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. 7. Discussion and action to select Downtown Density Bonus Program projects from the past ten years to conduct analysis on outcomes. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Vice Chair Meiners. The motion to select the Downtown Density Bonus Program project 321 W. 6th St to conduct analysis on the Design Commission's recommendation, and the final approved project was approved on Commissioner McKinney’s motion, Chair Salinas’ second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Gelles and Ladner were absent. Discussion and action to select a member for the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Commissioner Wittstruck. The motion to select Commissioner Gelles as a member of the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group was approved on Commissioner Howard’s motion, Chair Salinas’ second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Gelles and Ladner were absent. Select a representative for the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board per City Code §2- 1-172. The motion to select Commissioner McKinney as the representative for the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board was approved on Chair Salinas’ motion, Commissioner Howard’s second, on a 9-0 vote. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 8. 9. Update from the representative of the Downtown …
Technical Advisory Review Panel | Green Infrastructure Working Group Austin Roadmap for Advancing Green Infrastructure in the Right-of-Way This report is a product of the Technical Advisory Review Panel (TARP) – Green Infrastructure Working Group Facilitated by Austin Transportation & Public WorksSeptember 2025 WHY Street Trees Matter in Austin Austin’s streets are critical public spaces that must balance safety, utility reliability, and climate resilience. Street trees are vital infrastructure to achieving that balance. This initiative reframes trees as essential public infrastructure and integrates them into planning, utility coordination, permitting, and design from the outset so that tree needs are consistently addressed to deliver safer, healthier, and more resilient streets for all Austinites. Benefits of Street Trees Council Resolution No 20240321-039 Heat Mitigation Safety Air Quality Public & Mental Health Climate Resilience Review and identify barriers to installation and maintenance of green infrastructure Develop recommendations for modifying existing codes, criteria manuals, and regulations Coordinate with relevant departments to align standard and practices with the goal of enhancing green infrastructure Work with the Technical Advisory Review Panel Economic & Public Resource Value Water Quality & Flood Management (TARP) Ecosystem Benefits Process Process These recommendations are a product of the Technical Advisory Review Panel (TARP) TARP Stakeholder recommended actions for facilitating street trees within Austin's rights-of- way CITY AND DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP * *Staff review and evaluation of TARP recommendations are ongoing Technical Advisory Review Panel Green Infrastructure Working Group Department Staff: Austin Development Services Austin Energy Austin Parks and Recreation Austin Planning Austin Transit Partnership Austin Transportation and Public Works Austin Water Austin Watershed Protection Development Professionals: Arborholic Bartlett Coleman and Associates Entellus HNTB Lionheart McCann Adams Studio Nora Engineering Stanley Studios TBG Partners Consultant Team: AECOM Urbinden 1 2 3 Involve the rules, codes, and standardsthat restrict or complicate greeninfrastructure in the right-of-wayInvolve challenges in securingapprovals, permits, and meetingrequirementsRelate to institutional challenges suchas coordination, structure, andresource allocationREGULATORY FOUNDATIONSPolicy and manual updates to removeobstacles and support right-of-waydesign frameworksStreamline permits and procedures foreasier green infrastructureimplementationPROCESS IMPROVEMENTSIntegrate green infrastructure intocapital projects and improvement plansCAPITAL PLANNING &PROJECTSEstablish funding, tools, andprocedures for ongoing managementof assetsMAINTENANCEBARRIER IDENTIFICATIONPRECEDENTS & BEST PRACTICES RECOMMENDED ACTIONSAssessed the main challenges toplanting and maintaining streettrees in Austin’s right-of-wayReviewed how other citiesovercame similar challengesthrough policy, permitting,and funding strategiesThe final phase findings intoactionable recommendationstailored to Austin, organizedinto four categoriesREGULATORY BARRIERSPERMITTING BARRIERSPROGRAMMATIC BARRIERS REGULATORY FOUNDATIONS PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS MAINTENANCE CAPITAL PLANNING & PROJECTS TARP-RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE Regulatory Foundations Transportation/Right-of-Way …
Project Case Number Project Location In Date Bonus Request (FAR) Bonus Request (Height in ft Bonused Sq. Ft. Status of Project Design Commission (Working Group Date) Date Reviewed by Design Commission Design Commission Outcome DDBP Case Tracking Aspen Heights Apartments (now Rise) SP-2013-0434C 805 Nueces Street (516 W. 8th Street) 11/1/2013 8 5th & West SP-2013-0454C 501 W. 5th Street 1/31/2014 19.7 7th & Congress (Element & Aloft Hotels) SP-2014-0068C 619 & 621 Congress Ave. (109 E. 7th Street) 5/15/2014 21.2 5th & Brazos SP-2014-0406C 501 Brazos 10/3/2014 19.7 Third and Shoal SP-2015-0346C 607 W. 3rd 4/4/2016 10.2 Waterloo Park Tower SP-2016-0106C 1201 Red River 1/25/2017 405 Colorado SP-2016-0260C 405 Colorado 7/21/2016 Marriott at Cesar Chavez SP-2016-0300C 304 E. Cesar Chavez 10/6/2016 48 East Ave Apts SP-2016-0391C 48 East Avenue 8/9/2016 15 13 15 15 1400 Lavaca (now SXSW Center) SP-2016-0452C 1400 Lavaca 10/3/2016 4.11 Town Lake Lofts SP-2017-0107C 16 N I-35 Service Dr 7/22/2016 15 700 11th St SP-2017-0166C 700 11th St 9/7/2017 10.43 6th + Guadalupe SP-2017-0301C.F1 600 Guadalupe Street 5/24/2018 Block 71 (UT System Property) SP-2017-0311C 200 W. 6th St 10/26/2017 25 25 300 Colorado SP-2018-0096C 300 Colorado Street 5/22/2018 15.71 91 Red River SP-2018-0111C 91-93 Red River Street 7/5/2018 13.12 200 430 328 420 391 371 363 381 342 171 352 344 838 555 455 326 86,840 Approved with Memo 194,854 Approved with Memo 11/25/2013 2/24/2014 Recommendation of Compliance with additional recommendations (see letter) Recommendation of Non-Compliance with list of means for compliance (see letter) 145,977 Approved with Memo 5/27/2014 Recommendation of Compliance 408,999 Approved with Memo 10/27/2014 Recommendation of Compliance 77,720 Approved with Memo 4/25/2016 Recommendation of Compliance 133,140 Approved with Memo 3/27/2017 Recommendation of Compliance 85,634 Approved with Memo 1/9/2017 4/24/2017 & 5/22/2017 Recommendation of Non-Compliance 243,677 Approved with Memo 05/22/2017 & 6/05/2017 Recommendation of Compliance 125,055 Approved with Memo 1/23/2017 Recommendation of Compliance 66,600 Approved with Memo 11/28/2016 Recommendation of Compliance 109,214 Approved with Memo 12/19/2016 Recommendation of Compliance 85,702 Approved with Memo 10/23/2017 Motion for Recommendation of Compliance failed for lack of votes 565,109 Approved with Memo 8/27/2018 Recommendation of Compliance 1,296,080 Approved with Memo 11/27/2017 Recommendation of Compliance 191,424 Approved with Memo 6/25/2018 Recommendation of Compliance 164,768 Approved with Memo 9/24/2018 Recommendation of Compliance City of Austin - Planning Zoning Department - Urban Design Division - December 2018 The Travis Ph.1 SP-2018-0159C 80 Red River Street 2/22/2019 The Travis Ph.2 SP-2018-0159C …
Permitting and Development Center 2026 DESIGN COMMISSION MEETING DATES AND DEADLINES 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 PDC Room 1405| 6:00 PM Meeting Date 4th Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. (Unless otherwise noted) January 26th February 23rd March 23rd April 27th 1May 18th June 22nd July – No Meeting August 24th September 28th October 26th 2November 16th 3December 14th Materials Deadline 10 days prior to the Meeting by close of business (5:00 p.m.) (No Exceptions) January 16th February 13th March 13th April 17th May 8th June 12th Not Applicable August 14th September 18th October 16th November 6th December 4th 1 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 3rd Monday due to Memorial Day Holiday 2 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 3rd Monday due to Thanksgiving Holiday 3 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 2nd Monday due to Christmas Holiday
MEMORANDUM TO: Site Plan and Building Permit Case Managers FROM: Jerry Rusthoven$ Housing & Planning Department DATE: September 8,2027 RE Density Bonus for 321 W. 6th Street under SP-2019-0516C, Expected address: 321 W. 6th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 This memorandum grants approvalto 321 W. 5th Street (the Project) subject to the stated conditions and requirements as of the date listed above. This memorandum also summarizes the requirements that must be met for the above-mentioned project to be granted the entitlements listed below through the Downtown Density Bonus Program as described in City Code section 25-2-586. The entitlements described below are associated only with the Project as described in the attached documents and site plan No. SP-2019-0516C and cannot be transferred to a different project. lf an applicant proposes a different project on the same site and seeks to use a Density Bonus, the applicant must re-apply for the Downtown Density Bonus Program using the rules in effect at the time of application. The entitlements granted herein do not run with the land. "A Certificate of Occupancy shall not be granted for this Project until atl requirements below are met. This memorandum shall be attached to allsite plan applications and building permit applications and the following note shall be placed in AMANDA and on the cover of all site plan applications and building permit applications: 'ACertificate of Occupancy shall not be granted for this Project untilall requirementsspecifiedinthememo f,EDensity Bonusfor32l W. 6th Street dated September 8, 2021 are met." Staffshallverify that all requirements have been met before issuins a certificate of occupancv by checking with Aaron D. Jenkins of the Zonirg &Urban Design Division, Housing and Planning Department, aaron.ienkins@austintexas.gov or (512) 97 4-t243. Requirements to be fulfilled before a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) may be granted for this project: 1. GreatStreets lmprovements: Complete construction of allGreat Streets improvements along all of the project's public right-of-way frontages consistent with the City of Austin Great Streets Standards and in accordance with the attached executed public restrictive covenant and Gatekeeper requirements of Ordinance No. 2014A522-A77. City of Austin Zoning & Urban Design Staff will inspect construction for compliance prior to granting a CO. Page 1 of 2 2. AEBG requirement: Prior to issuance of a CO, achieve a minimum two-star rating under the AEGB program using the ratings in effect at the time the Project is registered with the Austin Energy Green Building Program. 3. …
Contents - The previous draft of guidelines and core principles can be found at this link Assignments KEY- David Marissa Kevin Brendan Sophia WORKING DRAFT1 Introduction PURPOSE APPLICABILITY These categories determine if a project must comply with a specific design guideline. Private Projects Applies to: ● All projects participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP), and ● All private projects for which the City Council or the Planning Commission requests a review by the Design Commission. The applicability extends to these projects regardless of their participation in a density bonus program. The Design Commission will advise the Planning Commission and City Council based on the values and intent of the Urban Design Guidelines as is applicable or appropriate to the project. . Public Projects Applies to all municipal buildings and associated site development including any components of these projects that include Alternative Equivalent Compliance. The Design Commission reviews all municipal buildings and associated site development projects to ensure they demonstrate compliance with city design and sustainability standards (Council Resolution No. 20071129-046), including those seeking Subchapter E Design Standards Alternative Equivalent Compliance (AEC) (Council Resolution No. 20100923-086). Public Infrastructure Applies to all infrastructure projects commissioned by the City of Austin. (Resolution 20100819-035) All projects requiring a right-of-way vacation are required to be reviewed by the Design Commission (Council Resolution No. 20100805-028). Infrastructure is the constructed physical and biophysical elements, facilities, and systems of the built environment that provide a shared foundation for sustaining the health, safety, and welfare of a community. Infrastructure includes, but is not limited to, the following aspects of WORKING DRAFT2 planning and design: air quality management, communication, energy production and transmission (chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal), public safety (support for policing and fire suppression), transportation and movement, waste management (refuse recycling and disposal; sewage treatment), and water management (storage, conveyance, distribution, purification). SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE In order for a project to be considered in Substantial Compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines, projects must address each core principle by complying with All Tier 1 Design Guidelines applicable to their project type as well as 12 of the Tier 2 Design Guidelines applicable to their project type. PRIORITIES Tier 1 Tier 1 indicates design guidelines that are mandatory. Applicants must demonstrate compliance with all Tier 1 Guidelines applicable to their project type. Tier 2 Tier 2 indicates design guidelines that are optional but highly recommended. Applicants may choose which …
Bird Friendly Design in Austin Austin Watershed Protection Leslie Lilly City Staff Wa t e r s h e d P r o t e c t i o n Liz Johnston, Leslie Lilly, Elizabeth Funk Matt Hollon, Sean Watson A u s t i n E n e r g y G r e e n B u i l d i n g Garret Jaynes, Heidi Kasper D e v e l o p m e n t S e r v i c e s D e p a r t m e n t Farhana Biswas B u i l d i n g S e r v i c e s Kit Johnson, Nate Jackson A n i m a l S e r v i c e s Emery Sadkin P l a n n i n g Jordan Feldman 2 Resolution 20241121-073 • Came out of a recommendation from a working group and Resolution 20210902-050 on Lights Out Austin • Directs staff to: • Update on Light’s Out Austin • Explore integration of bird-friendly building techniques for new low-rise, mid-rise and high-rise buildings • Conduct a feasibility analysis on the potential impacts of these standards • Seek input from stakeholders, including developers, environmental organizations, and the public. 3 Migration and Habitat • Austin was designated a Bird City in 2023 • Austin within North America’s Central Flyway • Over 400 species of birds • Edwards Plateau and the Blackland Prairies habitat • Premier destination for birdwatchers throughout most of the year. • Birding generates more than $5 billion in annual ecotourism revenue in Texas ($279 billion nationwide) 4 The Problem Bird collisions have both local relevance and enormous impact. Birds do not perceive glass as a barrier. In daytime, birds encounter reflective or translucent glass. In nighttime, birds encounter artificial sources of light. Birds fly to these confusing features, without seeing the glass barriers. The collision is deadly. An estimated 1 billion birds die every year. 5 Solutions Glass Strategies B i r d - f r i e n d l y d e s i g n i n c l u d e s : • reducing the use of glass • reducing glass exposure (using solar shading, external insect/solar screens, louvers, etc.) • incorporating bird-friendly signals (markers) in or on the glass • UV coating, glazing, and etched or …
RESOLUTION NO. 20241121-073 WHEREAS, the City of Austin is committed to promoting environmental sustainability and biodiversity as a key part of its climate resilience and sustainability initiatives; and WHEREAS, Texas is recognized nationally and internationally for its important migration corridors for birds, with approximately one of every three birds migrating through the U.S. in the spring, and one of every four birds migrating through the U.S. in the fall, or nearly two billion birds, passing through every year; and WHEREAS, tourism generated from bird-watching brings more than $1.8 billion into the state’s economy annually; and WHEREAS, bird populations face significant threats from collisions with buildings, particularly due to glass structures and night lighting, which result in one billion bird fatalities every year from collisions with manmade structures in the United States; and WHEREAS, Audubon Texas initiated the Lights Out, Texas! campaign of education, awareness, and action that focuses on protecting the billions of migratory birds traveling through Texas; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 20210902-050 previously directed the City Manager to initiate a program to turn off non-essential lighting in City buildings where feasible during peak fall and spring bird migration periods; and WHEREAS, Audubon Texas and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department created the Bird City Texas campaign to promote science-based bird conservation initiatives and community-centric action; and Page 1 of 4 WHEREAS, the City of Austin became a Bird City in 2023; and WHEREAS, the Travis Audubon Society has been a leading conservation organization in Travis County since 1952, and in 2024, they contracted with bird- friendly design expert Heidi Trudell to present a report on bird friendly building design to the South-Central Waterfront Commission, Design Commission and Environmental Commission; and WHEREAS, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in partnership with the American Bird Conservancy, DarkSky International, and Yale University has developed Bird-Friendly Building Toolkits that provide strategies and guidelines for designing and retrofitting low-rise, mid-rise and high-rise buildings to reduce bird collisions through the use of bird-friendly materials, lighting strategies, landscaping, and architectural designs; and WHEREAS, cities across the United States, including New York, Madison, San Francisco and twenty-three other cities, have successfully adopted bird- friendly building standards, demonstrating the feasibility and benefits of such measures; and WHEREAS, the integration ofbird-friendly building design supports Austin's existing efforts to protect wildlife habitats, promote urban biodiversity and sustainable development practices and provides an opportunity to lead by example in environmental stewardship; …
RESPONSE TO COUNCIL RESOLUTION 20241121-073 BIRD-FRIENDLYDESIGN REPORT 9/10/2025 Response to 20241121-073 Table of Contents Executive Summary .............................................................................................................................. 4 Overview of Bird Friendly Design .......................................................................................................... 5 Migration and Habitat in Austin............................................................................................................ 5 Glass and Building Design Elements ..................................................................................................... 6 Lighting Standards to Minimize Light Pollution .................................................................................... 9 Behavioral practices ............................................................................................................................ 10 Benchmarking Report on Bird Friendly Design in North America ....................................................... 11 New York City, NY ............................................................................................................................... 11 Madison, WI ........................................................................................................................................ 12 Portland, ME ....................................................................................................................................... 12 Berkeley, CA ........................................................................................................................................ 13 Toronto, ON ........................................................................................................................................ 13 Arlington County, VA........................................................................................................................... 14 Bird Friendly Design in Austin ............................................................................................................. 15 Austin Energy Green Building ............................................................................................................. 15 Lights Out Austin! ................................................................................................................................ 16 Site Specific Regulations ..................................................................................................................... 16 Glass and Lighting Requirements in Code ........................................................................................... 17 Case Studies of Bird Friendly Projects in Austin.................................................................................. 17 Considerations for New Construction ................................................................................................. 19 Co-Benefits of Bird Friendly Design .................................................................................................... 19 The 100/100/100 rule ......................................................................................................................... 21 Best Practices for Low-, Mid-, and High-Rise Buildings ...................................................................... 21 Feasibility of Bird Friendly Building in Austin ....................................................................................... 23 Cost Estimates ..................................................................................................................................... 23 Building Plan Review ........................................................................................................................... 25 Inspection and Compliance ................................................................................................................. 26 Education ............................................................................................................................................ 26 Stakeholder Engagement .................................................................................................................... 26 Boards and Commission ..................................................................................................................... 28 Staff Recommendations ..................................................................................................................... 29 1. Land Development Code Amendment ............................................................................................ 29 9/10/2025 Response to 20241121-073 2. Austin Energy Green Building Program and Policy Updates ........................................................... 29 3. Residential Educational Campaign .................................................................................................. 30 Contributors: ..................................................................................................................................... 31 References:........................................................................................................................................ 32 Appendix A: Benchmarking Data and City Regulations ........................................................................ 33 Appendix B: Austin Energy Green Building Program Requirements ..................................................... 34 Appendix C: Stakeholder Engagement Plan ........................................................................................ 36 Appendix D: Bird Friendly Design for Residential ................................................................................. 37 9/10/2025 Response to 20241121-073 Executive Summary implementation, In response to City Council Resolution 20241121-073, staff conducted comprehensive research on bird- friendly building design including stakeholder engagement with developers, environmental organizations, and the public through virtual sessions, public tours of the Austin Airport IT building, and professional roundtable discussions in collaboration with the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The following analysis provides an overview of the impact that building collisions have on bird populations and how Austin can address the problem through assessing local case studies, cost feasibility, and regulatory frameworks from peer cities including New York, Madison, Portland, Toronto, Berkeley, and Arlington County, VA. The report explores how Austin's built environment and land development regulations present many opportunities for bird-friendly design implementation, including already existing regulatory mechanisms and programs like Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning and the Austin …
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION September 22, 2025, at 6:00 PM Austin Energy, Mueller Assembly Rm 1111a (115). 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 Some members of the ARTS 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, call or email Jesús Varela at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Gina Houston - Chair, Acia Gray - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Heidi Schmalbach, Muna Hussaini, Celina Zisman, Faiza Kracheni, Sharron B Anderson, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on August 18, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation on future funding by Dr. Lilia Rosas of Red Salmon Press 3. Presentation on a nomination to the Rally Austin Board of Directors by Theresa Alvarez, President and CEO of Rally Austin. 4. Presentation on the 2026 Bond Measure by Eric Bailey, Deputy Director, Capital Delivery Services. 5. Update on actions taken at the September 17th Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Schmalbach 6. Update on actions taken at the September 17th Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Houston 7. Discussion on Arts Commission Roles including Bylaws STAFF BRIEFINGS 8. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor. 9. Staff briefing regarding update on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor. 10. Staff briefing on the Artist in Residence Program for Our Future 35 by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor. 11. Staff briefing regarding an update on Art in Public Places by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Manager. 12. Staff briefing on the recommended changes to Ordinance Chapter 7-2 per Resolution No. 20250306-029 by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Manager. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 13. Approve the Final Design for the Duncan Park Art …
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Capital Delivery Services Capital Delivery Services Public Improvement Bond Program Public Improvement Bond Program Integrated Bond Program Development and Delivery Plan Integrated Bond Program Development and Delivery Plan Arts Commission Update Arts Commission Update Eric Bailey Eric Bailey Deputy Director Deputy Director Capital Delivery Services Capital Delivery Services September 22, 2025 September 22, 2025 “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 1 AGENDA Improved Bond Development Process • CDS Overview • What is a General Obligation Bond Program? • • Staff Work Completed to Date • Guiding Principles, Technical Criteria, & Scoring Matrices • Progress to Date & Upcoming Milestones “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 2 Created in 2023 with the goal of reducing project delivery time Who we are • Engineers • Architects • Project managers • Community Engagement Our partners • Consultants • Contracting teams • City asset owners • Community members • Mayor & Council Role in 2026 Bond Program One City – One Team – One Approach to effectively and efficiently deliver quality public projects. • Convene asset owner departments to develop needs assessment • Guide the process to ensure projects are vetted and scopes/schedules/budgets are accurate and realistic • Coordinate projects across departments to achieve mutual benefits What is a General Obligation Bond Program? Typical Bond Projects: • Flood and Erosion Control Improvements • New or Replacement City Facilities • Rehabilitation of Existing Facilities • Housing Infrastructure/Housing Projects • Street and Thoroughfare Improvements o Sidewalks o Traffic Signals • Park and Recreation Facilities • Public Safety Facilities (Fire/EMS/Police) • Land Purchase 4 What is a General Obligation Bond Program? Types of work NOT included: • Routine operations and maintenance activities o Potholes o Minor street repair o Landscaping maintenance o General building maintenance Improvements for short term leased space • • Code enforcement initiatives • Employee salaries (including police & fire) • AE/AW Capital Projects typically funded by using debt are funded via AE and AW revenue bonds, not General Obligation debt and thus are not for the 2026 GO Bond Program City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach to Capital Delivery 5 Improved Bond Delivery Process for 2026 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Council calls for Bond Election (Aug) Bond Election (Nov) BEATF Meetings, Council, and Public Engagement HOW WE’VE DONE BONDS …
Hotel Occupancy Tax Update Arts Commission Meeting September 22, 2025 Hotel Occupancy Tax – August 2025 Approved Budget Amended Budget August w/ Encumb Year-to-date w/Encumb Year-End Estimate Total Revenue $169,901,585 $169,901,585 $41,199,921 $160,546,805 $165,125,757 Transfer to Cultural Arts Fund $16,217,879 $16,217,879 $3,934,592 $15,332,220 $15,762,004 • Total HOT Collections August 2025 = $41,137,300 • 94% of FY25 Approved Budget of $169,901,585 • Cultural Arts Fund August 2025 = $3,934,592 C I TY O F A U S T I N Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Significant Contributing Events • Independence Day – July 3-4 o Texas Music Scene Independence Eve Party featuring Reckless Kelly o Austin Symphony Orchestra July 4th Concert and Fireworks o Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic and Fireworks • Zilker Summer Musical – July 11-August 16 • Wellness Wonderland – July 12 • Bob Bullock Birthday Bash – July 13 • Hot Summer Nights – July 18-20 • Classic Game Fest – July 25-27 AUS Passenger Totals: 2,036,077 (July 2025) C I TY O F A U S T I N HOT Cultural Arts Fund - FY25 C I TY O F A U S T I N HOT Collections (FY22 – FY25) C I TY O F A U S T I N Questions? Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME)
Office of Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME) Cultural Arts Funding Update September 22, 2025 Agenda 1.Contracts & Payments 2.Cultural Arts Funding Updates 3.Grant Funded Activities Contracts & Payments Contracts & Payments (As of 9/19/25) FY23 Elevate FY24 Elevate FY24 Nexus (Spring/ Summer) FY25-26 Thrive (Year 1) FY25-26 Thrive (Year 2) Total Contracts Signed & Processed Contracts Test payments issued & verified Payment 1 Issued Payment 2 Issued Payment 3 Issued 199 199 (100%) 199 (100%) 199 (100%) 198 (99%) 194 (98%) 230 229 (99%) 229 (99%) 229 (99%) 216 (94%) 57 (25%) 51 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 49 (96%) n/a Total Dist. to date $6,221,000 (99%) $8,386,000 (91%) Total Allocation $6,250,000 $9,265,000 $245,000 (96%) $255,000 35 33 (94%) 34 (97%) 33 (94%) 32 (91%) 1 (3%) $3,268,500 (85%) See year 1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A (N/A) $3,850,000 $3,850,000 *Each grant has a different reporting deadline. Final Payments are issued upon successful close out of Final Report. Cultural Arts Funding Updates Launch Update • October 21 – AACME grant funding opportunities launch • December 4 – Final deadline to submit Eligibility Form Grant Funded Activities FY 24-25 Cultural Funding Grantee Activities ICMCA presents renowned Sitarist - Pandit Kushal Das October 5 ICMCA (MSA) – Unity Church of the Hills Deaf Film Festival October 11 – 12 Deaf Film Festival (District 3) – Texas School for the Deaf Creative Fusion October 12 Angela Thornton (District 1) – Kenny Dorham’s Backyard C I TY O F A U S T I N FY 24-25 Cultural Funding Grantee Activities Yollotl: Encuentro del Corazón October 17 – 19 colectivo IN SITU (District 1) – Multiple venues Eastside Kings Festival October 18 – 19 Eastside Kings Foundation (District 8) – Multiple venues Groundwork Music Project's Second Sunday Concert Second Sunday monthly through December 2 Groundwork Music Project (District 2) – Cherrywood Coffee House C I TY O F A U S T I N Questions? Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME) Thank You For Your Partnership
• Project: Duncan Park • Artist(s): Andre Fuqua • Phase: Final Design • Sponsoring Department: Parks and Recreation • Project Budget: $48,000 • Council District: District 9 • Project Manager: Ryan Runcie AIPP PANEL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #5 DATE:8/4/2025 AIPP Corridor Construction - Duncan Park Mirror of the Earth, 2025 A low profile, metal sculpture that represents the power, presence, and importance of water in shaping Austin’s Downtown community Artist: André Fuqua | andrefuqua.com | @drefuqua Community Engagement In Person and Virtual Meetings Group Community Redesign Presentation Individual Charles Peveto, Community Member Date June 7 2025 Date May 19 2023 Ivey Kaiser, Executive Director, Shoal Creek Conservancy April 26 2023 Sierra DaSilva, Watershed Coordinator, Shoal Creek Conservancy Jon Rookstool, Retail Sales Manager, REI Ted Siff, President, OANA April 21 2023 Michael Portman, resident of Nokonah Building, Board Member, OANA Todd Moon, 9th Street Jumps, Long-time Volunteer & Advocacy Lead April 19 2023 Archival research at Austin History Center on Shoal Creek and flooding in Austin Artist: André Fuqua | andrefuqua.com | @drefuqua A park with many perspectives T E E R T S H T 9 Duncan Park Site Visit 7/26/2023 2008, 9th Street BMX, Photo Archive Duncan Park Site Visit 8/30/2023 2008, 9th Street BMX, Photo Archive Artist: André Fuqua | andrefuqua.com | @drefuqua Inspiration - Water and Reflectivity Puddling water on landscape at Duncan Park, 2025 Artist: André Fuqua | andrefuqua.com | @drefuqua Looking North towards 10th Street NOTE: The work will be flat and elevated 4 - 5 in above the ground Reflective Stainless Steel puddle pieces Note: This is a detail for (1) distinct piece of the sculpture. The full art work will be composed of 5 distinct shapes to create the full sculpture 316L Stainless Steel waterjet cut 1 8 thick 316L SS #8 mirror polished face epoxy layer 1 4 in thick sheet threaded leveling rod U-channels welded to base plate of each piece leveling rods embedded in concrete to attach plates nuts and washers used to attach plates to leveling rods Leveling Mechanism Note: All pieces of leveling mechanism fabricated from 304 stainless steel 1 8 inch thick #8 mirror finish 316 stainless steel face plate 1 4 in thick 304 stainless steel base plate 4 in 2 in depth of rod 6 in depth of concrete U-channel welds 2 in nut and leveling washer nut and flat washer threaded rod Concrete and …
• Project: Givens Pool • Artist(s): Melissa Borrell • Phase: Final Design • Sponsoring Department: Parks and Recreation • Project Budget: $170,000 • Council District: District 1 • Project Manager: Ryan Runcie AIPP PANEL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #8 DATE:9/8/2025 Making Waves at Givens Pool Melissa Borrell Final Design Making Waves at Givens Pool Making Waves artwork is a tribute to Dr. Givens, providing much needed shade at the pool that has been and continues to be a favorite community gathering spot for generations of residents of the neighborhood. The title alludes to both the changes that Dr. Givens fought for and made in the city as well as the literal waves that happen in the pool as people play, cool off, and splash. The colorful artwork has a kinetic visual element that changes depending on the viewing angle. The red and yellow colors represent the movement of the sun over the course of the day from sunrise to sunset. Viewed from one direction the background of yellow daytime sun will be more visible and red will be more apparent from the opposite side referencing the sunset hours. Making WavesMelissa Borrell -Givens Pool Final Design Making Waves at Givens Pool - Various Views Making WavesMelissa Borrell -Givens Pool Final Design 1 2 3 4 5 47'-3 5/8" 17'-4 3/8" 1'-4 7/8" 41'-5" 5" CONCRETE SLAB-ON-GRADE REINFORCED W/ #4 @ 12" O.C. EA. WAY, SEE STRUCTURAL NOTES FOR BUILDING PAD PREPARATION 16'-0" 44'-5 1/8" 40'-6 7/8" " 6 - ' 1 1 " 2 - ' 4 1 " 0 1 - ' 1 1 " 6 6 S307 SHADE CANOPY FOUNDATION BY SHADE CANOPY MFR. 7.00° 5 1 1 ' - 6 7 / 8 " 0'- 0 " = 1 R 6 S307 6 S307 16'-0" 13'-7 3/8" 26'-8 1/8" 19'-6" 19'-6" NEW POOL DECK ON GRADE 2 S304 6 S304 SHADE CANOPY FOUNDATION BY SHADE CANOPY MFR. R = 1 0 '- 0 " 6 S307 / " 8 1 7 - ' 8 19'-6" 153'-5 1/2" " 2 - ' 3 . Q S 1 S305 A B 6 S307 R= 10'-0" 11'-5 3/4" SHADE CANOPY FOUNDATION BY SHADE CANOPY MFR. 4 5 . 0 0 ° 6 S307 19'-6" 18'-11 1/8" 27'-5 5/8" / " 4 1 0 - ' 9 1 " 6 13'-5 5/8" 12'-11 5/8" " 0 - ' 5 1 EXISTING 2'-0"W X …
• Project: Montopolis Pool • Artist(s): Britt Johnson • Phase: Final Design • Sponsoring Department: PARD • Project Budget: $100,000 • Council District: 3 • Project Manager: Bryana Iglesias MAP AIPP PROJECT BRITTANY JOHNSON MURALIST • PAINTER • DESIGNER JANUARY 2025 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT REPORT OVERVIEW Community-Centered Focus: Reflecting Montopolis’ values and aspirations. Engagement Activities: Surveys, workshops, and events for input. Key Themes: Diversity, joy, unity, and connection to nature. Project Goal: Celebrate Montopolis through community-inspired art. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT REPORT ACTIVITIES Held workshops & Events: Spray Paint Workshop at Something Cool Studios. Community tabling event at Montopolis Rec Center. Targeted workforce development skills in the arts while gaining feedback. Surveys: I helped people answer questionnaires in English and Spanish. 36 responses were collected. Canvassing: Group discussions with community members and staff. Attended Varisty painting class. Community Input: Desire for vibrant colors, inclusivity, family life depictions, nature, and unity. CONCEPT & NARRATIVE PRELIMINARY MURAL CONCEPT The proposed mural, titled "Flowing Together: Celebration of Montopolis Pool & Park," is inspired by Community Engagement results. will depict families enjoying the pool, surrounded by local flora and fauna. Designed with bright, realistic colors transitioning through a gradient, the mural will evoke love, belonging, and nostalgia. Combining abstract and realistic elements, the artwork aims to reflect the community’s identity, creating a meaningful and uplifting centerpiece for Montopolis. Concept A1 • Woman and child gathering wildflowers, wearing backpacks from activities between families afterschool • Mexican textile patterns in background • Eastern Blue bird native to austin migrating to Mexico symbol of hope and happiness • Pink evening primrose Concept C1 • Woman swimming underwater • Freshwater fish and turtle native to austin lakes • Mexican textile patterns • Surreal abstract elements Concept A3 • Boy and adult holding hands at park • Purple coneflowers • Monarch and bats • Kids playing with Austin skyline • African textile patterns Concept C3 • Senior woman swimming • Ruby throated humming bird, native to austin and symbol of goodluck • Agave plant and trumpet flowers • African textile patterns SITE LOCATION C3 A3 C1 A1 C1 A1 C3 A3 Edge to Metal Box 26” Edge to Panel 19.75’ 8” 10” 26” Edge to Panel 8” 10” WALL ART PANEL Metal Box WALL ART PANEL A1 C1 26” Edge to Panel 26” Edge to Panel 26” Edge to Panel 8” 10” 8” 10” WALL ART PANEL WALL ART PANEL FORM & …
Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (AACME) Artist In Residence (AIR) Program Update September 22, 2025 Agenda 1.Program Overview 2.Timeline 3.Selected Artists Program Overview Our Future 35 Artist Residence Our Future 35 Artist in Residence, a program developed and launched in Partnership with Austin Transportation and Public Works Residency Goals: To use art as a method to foster connection among • community • • To integrate the rich cultural history of neighborhoods su rrounding IH-35 into the OF35 planning process To benefit Austin's local art community Ideal Applicants: • From or with experience of East Austin • Has worked with and among community • Is aware of IH-35's history and cultural context • Can demonstrate social practice in their art • Can produce art that shares stories, preferable in multiple mediums Artist in Residence Timeline Opened call July 2024 Top Artist Interviews September 2024 Contract process paused for Council Action on Our Future 35 Caps November 2025- May 2025 New funds allocated, Artists under contract August 2025 August 2024 October 2024 May 2025 August 2026 Application Deadline Artist Selected NEA Rescinded Award Final Reports Due Selected Artists Cat Carter Cat Carter is a multidisciplinary creative director, artist, and founder of SuperWoman Records, a nonprofit record label empowering women through music, storytelling, and community-driven initiatives. Her work bridges art, culture, and equity—using music, events, and publishing to create platforms that amplify marginalized voices and inspire new possibilities. • Founder & CEO of SuperWoman Records, the first Black woman–led nonprofit record label and festival in Austin. • Recipient of the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity’s ERA program, attending the world’s leading creative festival to represent women-led innovation in music and culture. • Creative producer and visionary behind SheXSW and the SuperWoman Records Festival, merging music, fashion, and community to create groundbreaking cultural experiences. Launched SuperWoman Records Publishing and published its first book, The House the 90s Built, expanding into literature and cultural storytelling. • Proposed Event: Candy Coated 35 The 35 Project is a cultural storytelling campaign rooted in rhythm, memory and reclaiming space. It will include music, oral histories, live performance and visual art TENTATIVE Activation Timeline (Nov 2025 – Mar 2026) November Slowed, Throwed & Candy Coated — Live KAZI DJ Set December The Chrome Mirror — Kya Monee at Riches Art Gallery January The Divide Cypher — Rooftop or Lot Overlooking I-35 February Black Girl Future — Film Night …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2025, 2:00 PM HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT’S LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E BEN WHITE, BLDG. 500 AUSTIN, TX 78741 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jolsna Thomas, Chair Mitchell Kreindler Farah Ahmed, Vice Chair Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Matthew Chustz, 512-974-2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. The committee may go into a closed session under the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from legal counsel on any item on this agenda. CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting on September 9, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and action to certify the promotional eligibility list from the Austin Fire Department Battalion Chief written promotional examination administered on August 5, 2025, and assessment center administered on August 23, 2025, in accordance with the City of Austin’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Austin Firefighters Association, Article 16, Section 4. 3. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates and times. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Staff briefing from the Civil Service Office regarding promotional examination processes, disciplinary hearings, and fitness-for-duty actions. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be 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 Matthew Chustz at the Human Resources Department, at 512-974-2859, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the City of Austin Firefighters’, …
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REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 AT 8:00AM ONE TEXAS CENTER, STE 125, TRAINING ROOM 505 BARTON SPRINGS RD AUSTIN, TEXAS 78704 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Edna Staniszewski at edna.staniszewski@austintexas.gov or at (512) 974-1260. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Lea Downey Gallatin, Chair Dr. Anu Kapadia, Vice Chair Kergin Bedell Karly Jo Dixon Mikaela Frissell Faye Mills Amanda Marzullo Katy Jo Muncie Rev. Dr. Josh Robinson Roy Woody AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 including individuals that wish to share first-hand accounts regarding their experiences being served through Austin’s homelessness system . APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR CALLED MEETING on JULY 18, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Status update following the Gallatin/Kapadia) – Bailey Gray, Business Process Specialist. implementation of the Apricot Software – (Downey 3. Status of Austin Community Court operational areas including performance measures and services delivered through Community Services, Court Services, Homeless Services and Support Services – (Downey Gallatin/Kapadia) Jennifer Sowinski, Clinical Operations Manager; Chris Anderson, Court Operations Manager; and Robert Kingham, Court Administrator. ACTION ITEMS 4. Adopt meeting schedule for 2026 (Downey Gallatin/Kapadia) – Robert Kingham, Court Administrator. 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 Edna Staniszewski at Downtown Austin Community Court, at (512) 974-1260), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board, please contact Edna Staniszewski at (512) 974-1260 or at edna.staniszewski@austintexas.gov.
Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board DACC Service and Data Overview Board Packet – September 19, 2025 Community Services Community Services Program (CS) – Participants fulfill community service hour requirements through public space cleaning, beautification projects, graffiti abatement, and working at DACC’s Edgar Fincher III Program Garden, which donates all food and eggs to local providers who feed the homeless community. o Number of Community Services Requests Completed FY 2025 (Oct. 2024-Aug. 2025): 746 FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 – Aug. 2024): 983 o Acreage of Work Completed FY 2025 (Oct. 2024-Aug. 2025): 24.06 FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 – Aug. 2024): 25.39 Violet KeepSafe Storage Program (VKS) – Free storage located downtown with secure bins to store vital documents, family memories, clothing, bedding, and more. Operates 7:00am- 11:00am and 1:00pm-7:00pm, seven days a week. Program employs people with lived experience to improve service experience and create workforce opportunities. o Number of Active VKS Participants FY 2025 (Oct. 2024-Aug. 2025): 588 FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 – Aug. 2024): 616 o Number of Interactions with VKS Participants FY 2025 (Oct. 2024-Aug. 2025): 27,270 FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 – Aug. 2024): 24,390 Court Services Restorative justice and problem-solving court – Fine-only court with emphasis on alternative resolutions, and provides an immediate connection to onsite case managers, basic needs, and social service resources. DACC resolves Class C criminal offenses in catchment area, and Proposition B and State camping ban cases citywide. o Number of Cases Filed FY 2025 (Oct. 2024-Aug. 2025): 2,931 FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 – Aug. 2024): 2,778 o Number of Cases Docketed FY 2025 (Oct. 2024-Aug. 2025): 7,799 FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 – Aug. 2024): 6,579 Clinical Diversion Program (CDP) – Dedicated case managers serve people engaging in Court Services to improve connection to case management and social services, while also improving appearance and case completion rates. o Number of CDP Clients: FY 2025 (Oct. 2024-Aug. 2025): 361 FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 – Aug. 2024): 284 o Number of Cases Resolved through Participation in CDP: FY 2025 (Oct. 2024-Aug. 2025): 459 FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 – Aug. 2024): 436 DACC Mobile Court Pilot – This Pilot, initiated by Council Resolution 20230816-016, is intended to connect people in the community with solutions for resolving cases while providing immediate connection to services and …
APRICOT: MIGRATION, IMPLEMENTATION, ADVANCEMENT, AND BEYOND ADVISORY BOARD UPDATE SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 BAILEY GRAY, LCSW-S, MPAFF BUSINESS PROCESS SPECIALIST DATA MAXIMIZATION An effort to streamline, maximize, and prioritize our data as a department to successfully share our story and impact. In March 2024 we began exploring a new tool to enable the Homeless Services unit to track, input, and report data. A set of interview questions and a criteria matrix were developed with the Communication and Technology Management Department (CTM) Interviews were conducted with agencies who used one of the eight software's as their primary means of collecting, analyzing, and distributing data. Strengths: social service oriented, trusted by multiple community partners, scalable, long- term technical support, reporting capabilities, and experience with HMIS Weaknesses: potential integration issue, and no internal communication feature In Use By: The Other Ones Foundation, Family Eldercare, Mobile Loaves & Fishes, SAFE Alliance, Austin Public Health, Housing Authority of the City of Austin, and Texas Department of Public Safety WHY APRICOT? IMPLEMENTATION Goals: Storytelling, Specification, and Bring Under One Roof Amendment to existing Travis County EMS contract with Apricot, a product of Bonterra Impact Management. Spreadsheets incorporated during implementation: referrals, behavior plans, CF!V potential resident tour attendance, incentive provision, housed clients, and phone distribution 26-week timeline including 24 1:1 sessions with Bonterra Senior Solutions Consultant 5 custom reports built, including Performance Measures previously captured in eCourt Recurring Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) export set up for external reporting MIGRATION AND ROLL OUT 21,000 eCourt cases associated with the Homeless Services unit existed. Decision made to exclude records without engagement since January 2015 to ameliorate migration concerns. Three 4-hour training sessions offered by Apricot training team covered system navigation and key features 14,943 Client Records 101,304 Case Notes 7,874 Contact Information Records 14,910 Service Records 663 Housing Information Records We were ‘Dark’ from 6:00pm Tuesday, April 28th -8:00am Monday, May 5th ADVANCED SUPPORT Advanced Support Consulting (ASC) designed to provide clients with personalized consultation and in-product development Initial Contact Term included 54 ASC hours that expire on 09/30/2025 Integrated DPS Appointment tracking, Supervisor 1:1s, CDP and/or Mobile Court Reporting, outcome orientation with Housed Client Spreadsheet In progress: Intake Form for external agencies, ICM waitlist, lobby sign-in, and additional Supervisor 1:1 HOUSED CLIENTS HEAT MAP REPORTING GRAPHIC EXAMPLE NEXT STEPS • Homeless Services Supervisory staff are building out training how-to • Apricot Contract …
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DACC ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES (19, SEPTEMBER 2025) DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 The DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD convened in a REGULAR CALLED meeting on 19, SEPTEMBER 2025, at 505 BARTON SPRINGS RD in Austin, Texas. CALL TO ORDER Chair Lea Downey Gallatin called the DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD Meeting to order at 8:12 a.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Lea Downey Gallatin, Vice Chair Dr. Anu Kapadia, and Mikaela Frissell Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Karly Jo Dixon, Amanda Marzullo, Dr. Josh Robinson, and Roy Woody PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING on JULY 18, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of July 18, 2025, were approved on Vice Chair Dr. Anu Kapadia’s motion, Board Member Mikaela Frissell’s second on an (7-0) vote. 1 DACC ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES (19, SEPTEMBER 2025) DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Status update the Galatin/Kapadia) – Bailey Gray, Business Process Specialist. implementation of following the Apricot Software – (Downey Update included the migration, implementation, advancement and beyond of the software program. 3. Status of DACC operational areas including performance measures and services delivered through Community Services, Court Services, Homeless Services and Support Services – Jennifer Sowinski, DACC Clinical Operations Manager, Chris Anderson, DACC Court Operations Manager, and Robert Kingham, DACC Court Administrator. Update included Community Services requests completed, number of Violet Keepsake participants, court cases filed, court cases docketed, number of clients in Community Court’s Clinical Diversion Program, number of Walk-in Case Management interactions, and number of clients connected to housing. ACTION ITEMS 4. Adopt meeting schedule for 2026 (Downey Gallatin/Sontheimer) – Robert Kingham, Court Administrator, DACC. After some discussion, Board chose to modify the date on March 20, 2026 to March 27, 2026. The 2026 Meeting schedule was adopted with the revised date in March with Board Member Amanda Marzullo’s motion, Dr. Anu Kapadia’s second on an (7-0) vote. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 9:35 a.m. The minutes were approved at the November 21, 2025 meeting on Board Member Katy Jo Muncie’s motion, Board Member Josh Robinson’s second on a (6-0) vote. 2
Regular Meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission September 17, 2025 — 4:00 pm Austin Water Headquarters Waller Creek Center 625 East 10th Street, Austin, Texas Some members may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison Vicky Addie at 512-972-0332 or Vicky.Addie@austintexas.gov. To register to speak in person, people must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Commissioners: William Moriarty (Mayor) Jesse Penn (District 1) Alex Navarro (District 2) Amanda Marzullo (District 3) CALL TO ORDER Mike Reyes (District 4) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Alex Ortiz (District 7) Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, Chair (District 8) Marcela Tuñón, Vice Chair (District 9) Shannon Trilli (District 10) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the August 20, 2025 regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Recommend approval of an ordinance regarding water rates proposed by Aqua Texas, Inc., an investor- owned utility, for its Travis County customers located in the City’s corporate limits in Council Districts 5, 8, and 10. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. 3. Recommend approval to authorize two contracts for lab supplies and lab chemicals for Austin Water with Midland Scientific Inc. and VWR International LLC d/b/a VWR International, each for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in amounts not to exceed $5,000,000, divided between the contractors. Funding: $1,000,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 4. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for Wastewater Line Renewal and Spot Rehab Service Contract Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (2026 to 2028) for Austin Water with Santa Clara Construction, LTD., in the amount of $3,200,000 for a term up to three years for a total not to exceed $9,600,000. Funding: $3,200,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, August 20, 2025 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on July 16, 2025 at Waller Creek Center, 625 E 10th Street, Austin, Texas. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, William Moriarty (remote), Alex Navarro (remote), Alex Ortiz (remote), Shwetha Pandurangi, Mike Reyes, Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón, and Evan Wolstencroft Commission Members Absent: Amanda Marzullo, Jesse Penn, and Shannon Trilli Chair Maxwell-Gaines called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 4:04 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers were registered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the July 16th, 2025 regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion and Vice Chair Tuñón’s second on an 8-0 vote with three absences. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for a biogas membrane for Austin Water with EWT Holdings III Corp d/b/a Evoqua Water Technologies LLC, for a one-time purchase in an amount not to exceed $767,357. Funding: $767,357 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Recommended on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion and Vice Chair Tuñón’s second on an 8-0 vote with three absences. 3. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to a contract for continued supervisory control and data acquisition equipment, software installation, and support services for Austin Water with Control Panels USA, Inc., to increase the amount by $1,100,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,200,000. Funding: $1,028,733 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Recommended on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion and Vice Chair Tuñón’s second on an 8-0 vote with three absences. 4. Recommend approval to authorize the negotiation and execution of a cost participation agreement with Lennar Homes of Texas Land & Construction, Ltd. for the City to reimburse the developer for an amount not to exceed $6,228,082.00 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized wastewater lift station, force main, and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 5219R2 that will provide wastewater service to a proposed single-family development located at 13419 Gregg Manor Road. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion and Vice Chair Tuñón’s second on an 8-0 vote with three absences. …
Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: September 17, 2025 Council: September 25, 2025 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize two contracts for lab supplies and lab chemicals for Austin Water with Midland Scientific Inc. and VWR International LLC d/b/a VWR International, each for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in amounts not to exceed $5,000,000, divided between the contractors. Funding: $1,000,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Proposals solicitation (RFP) 2200 KMF3045 for these goods. The solicitation was issued on February 10, 2025, and closed on March 27, 2025. Of the 4 offers received, the recommended contractors submitted the best evaluated responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=141574 . MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 17, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contractors will provide laboratory chemicals and supplies for Austin Water. The laboratory chemicals and supplies provided by the contractors meet the standards prescribed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approved testing methodology. The laboratories test the water quality of drinking water, raw surface water, wastewater, bio-solids, industrial waste samples, treatment chemical samples, and other environmental water samples. These are new contracts. The requested authorization is based on departmental estimates of future needs. An evaluation team with expertise in this area evaluated these offers and scored Midland Scientific Inc. and VWR International LLC d/b/a VWR International as the best to provide these goods and services based on online website/URL and ordering (system and process), online catalog, experience and qualifications, price proposal, account and order reporting, customer and product support, local business presence, and small business presence. If these contracts are not secured, the City will lack a dependable source for laboratory chemicals and supplies. Item 3 …
Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: September 17, 2025 Council: September 25, 2025 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for Wastewater Line Renewal and Spot Rehab Service Contract Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (2026 to 2028) for Austin Water with Santa Clara Construction, LTD., in the amount of $3,200,000 for a term up to three years for a total not to exceed $9,600,000. Funding: $3,200,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Austin Water. Purchasing Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1127 for these services. The solicitation was issued on June 30th, 2025, and closed on July 31st, 2025. Of the six offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at: https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=142619 . MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 6.46% MBE and 1.27% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 17, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract is for the repair and replacement of deteriorated wastewater mains throughout the city as needed including performing emergency repairs on wastewater mains and the wastewater collection system. In general, projects are larger or more complex than Austin Water crews can complete, but too small, isolated, or time sensitive to competitively bid as individual construction contracts. This is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract which provides for an indefinite quantity of services for a fixed time, usually an initial term with extension options. They are commonly used when precise quantities of supplies or services, above a specified minimum, cannot be determined. IDIQ contracts help streamline the contract process and service delivery and allow the City the flexibility to add work as needs arise or change. As each project is defined, a specific work assignment will be assigned to the contractor who will complete the scope of work for the unit prices included in the contract. Work deadlines will be established for each work assignment. The wastewater collection system is essential for conveying wastewater to …
Item 5 Water & Wastewater Commission: September 17, 2025 Council: September 25, 2025 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue the GoPurple pilot incentive program and issue incentives on a pilot basis during Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for alternative onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for new commercial, mixed use and multi-family developments in the total aggregate amount of $4,000,000, not to exceed $1,500,000 per project for affordable housing projects exempt from the GoPurple reuse requirements and not to exceed $500,000 per project for all other projects. Funding: $4,000,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. ..De Lead Department Austin Water. Prior Council Action: November 29, 2018 – City Council approved the Water Forward Plan on a 10-0 vote. December 11, 2019 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on first reading on a 7-4 vote. February 13, 2020 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on second reading on a 7-4 vote. December 10, 2020 – City Council approved an ordinance establishing City Code Chapter 15-13 relating to treatment, monitoring and reporting regulations for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on a 10-0 vote. April 22, 2021 – City Council voted to initially approve the Pilot Incentive Program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems for Fiscal Year 2021 for the installation of alternative Onsite Water Reuse Systems up to a total aggregate amount of $1,000,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project on a 10-1 vote. September 30, 2021 – City Council voted to reauthorize the Pilot Incentive Program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems for Fiscal Year 2022 for the installation of alternative Onsite Water Reuse Systems up to a total aggregate amount of $1,000,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project on a 10-1 vote. September 29, 2022 – City Council voted to reauthorize the Pilot Incentive Program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems for Fiscal Year 2023 for the installation of alternative Onsite Water Reuse Systems up to a total aggregate amount of $1,000,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project on a 10-1 vote. March 7, 2024 – City Council voted to reauthorize …