2025 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING DATES AND DEADLINES Austin City Hall 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX, 78701 Council Chambers Room 1001| 6:00 PM Meeting Date 1ST and 3RD Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. (Unless otherwise noted) January 7th January 21st February 4th February 18th *March 3rd, March 4th, or March 5th March 18th April 1st April 15th May 6th May 20th June 3rd June 17th July 1st July 15th August 5th August 19th September 2nd September 16th October 7th October 21st *November 3rd, November 4th, or November 5th November 18th December 2nd December 16th Materials Deadline 5 days prior to Meeting by close of business (5:00 p.m.) (No exceptions) January 2nd January 16th January 30th February 13th *February 26th, February 27th, or February 28th March 13th March 27th April 10th May 1st May 15th May 29th June 12th June 26th July 10th July 31st August 14th August 28th September 11th October 2nd October 16th *October 29th, October 30th, October 31st November 13th November 21st December 11th
BUS ACCESS ROUTE STOP PROPOSED R1-1 SIGN AND STOP BAR (TYP.) PROPOSED CONCRETE SIDEWALK PROPOSED CONCRETE SIDEWALK PEDESTRIAN CROSSING PROPOSED R1-1 SIGN AND STOP BAR (TYP.) STOP PEDESTRIAN CROSSING BUILDING 3 BUS QUEUING LANE TOTAL LENGTH 808 LF (19 TOTAL BUS CAPACITY) PEDESTRIAN CROSSING STADIUM TENNIS PEDESTRIAN CROSSING SOFTBALL PROPOSED CONCRETE SIDEWALK BUILDING 2 PASSENGER VEHICLE DOUBLE QUEUING LANES TOTAL LENGTH 647 LF (34 TOTAL PASSENGER VEHICLE CAPACITY) PROPOSED CONCRETE SIDEWALK PEDESTRIAN CROSSING PROPOSED "DO NOT ENTER" SIGN PROPOSED "ONE WAY" SIGN PARENT ACCESS ROUTE QUEUE (2960 LF) MULTIPURPOSE ACTIVITY CENTER BUILDING 1 PROPOSED R1-1 SIGN AND STOP BAR (TYP.) STOP SPECIAL EDUCATION BUS QUEUING LANE TOTAL LENGTH 925 LF (22 TOTAL BUS CAPACITY) PEDESTRIAN CROSSING PEDESTRIAN CROSSING PROPOSED CONCRETE SIDEWALK BASEBALL PEDESTRIAN CROSSING STOP PROPOSED R1-1 SIGN AND STOP BAR (TYP.) STOP PROPOSED R1-1 SIGN AND STOP BAR (TYP.) STOP PROPOSED R1-1 SIGN AND STOP BAR (TYP.) > 10 > 20 > 30 > 40 50 < 40 < 30 < 20 < 10 < STADIUM > 10 > 20 > 30 > 40 > 50 40 < 30 < 20 < 10 < PEDESTRIAN CROSSING PROPOSED CONCRETE SIDEWALK PROPOSED CONCRETE SIDEWALK TBM #3 PROPOSED BUS EXIT PROPOSED BUS ENTRANCE RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT TO CREEDMOOR-MAHA WATER SUPPLY CORP. DOCUMENT NO. 2006162561 O.P.R.T.C.TX. TBM #2 00 120' 240' GRAPHIC SCALE 120' LEGEND PROPERTY LINE BUS ACCESS ROUTE QUEUE SPECIAL ED. ACCESS ROUTE QUEUE PARENT ACCESS ROUTE QUEUE 1 2 ' - 0 " 1 2 ' - 0 " 40'-0" 25'-0" T C E J O R P A H K 3 9 0 7 1 0 6 6 0 E T A D 4 2 0 2 R E B O T C O 10/4/2024 C W I V C E B L : Y B D E N G S E D I : Y B D E K C E H C : Y B N W A R D N W O H S S A : E L A C S T N E M E G A N A M S S E C C A N A L P 4 L O O H C S H G H S Y A H I D R E L L I V S R E N R U T S I N T S U A F O Y T C I S …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday October 15, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair NAME called the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Felix De Portu Alejandra Flores Taylor Major Ryan Puzycki Carrie Thompson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: William Floyd Lonny Stern Board Members/Commissioners absent: Scott Boone David Fouts Besty Greenberg APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on October 1, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of October 1, 2024, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Vice Chair Greenberg, and Commissioners Boone and Flouts were absent. 1. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2 Zoning: C14-2024-0130 - Pfugerville ISD Support Services; District 1 2021 Crystal Bend Drive, Walnut Creek Location: Owner/Applicant: Pflugerville Independent School District (Craig Pruett) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Gil Engineering (Monica Silva) I-RR to P Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of P was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Vice Chair Greenberg, and Commissioners Boone and Flouts were absent. 3. Conditional Use SP-2024-0140CS - Tower Ventures-Jester Blvd.; District 10 7805-1/2 Jester Boulevard, Bull Creek Permit: Location: Owner/Applicant: Jester Club, Inc. Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Vincent Gerard and Asssociates, Inc. (Hunter Biechlin) Conditional Use Permit Recommended Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2140, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov Development Services Department The motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit, with a 29-foot adjustment, for SP- 2024-0140CS - Tower Ventures-Jester Blvd located at 7805-1/2 Jester Boulevard was approved on Commissioner Major’s motion, Commissioner Flores’ second, on an 8-0 vote. Vice Chair Greenberg, and Commissioners Boone and Flouts were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and action on a recommendation to Council related to restricting commercial uses on Imagine Austin corridors. Sponsors: Commissioner Puzycki and Commissioner Stern. The motion to move this recommendation, as amended, to the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee and the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee was approved on Chair Smith’s motion, Commissioner Major’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Vice Chair Greenberg, and Commissioners Boone and Flouts were absent. 5. Discussion and action to approve the Zoning and Platting Commission …
1 0 0 1 W E S T H O W A R D L A N E 1 1 - 1 9 - 2 0 2 4 • Rezoning from CS to LI-CO • Conditional Overlay Prohibiting • Basic Industry • Recycling Center • Resource Extraction • Stockyards Rezoning Request 2 Aerial 3 Aerial 4 Built 1995 – Proposed Expansion 5 Aerial with Land Uses 6 Jurisdiction 7 Zoning – CS 8 Zoning – CS 9 • City Staff Support • Respectfully Request Zoning and Platting Commission Support • Questions? • Thank you for your time!
5 7 0 1 D i e h l T r a i l 1 1 - 1 9 - 2 0 2 4 Request - Restrictive Covenant Amendment • Acreage: 17.081 acres • Zoning: MF-4-CO • Developed: 307 Multifamily Units (18 units per acre) • 1984 City Public Restrictive Covenant (C14-84-022) • Maximum density of 30 units per acre • 2008 Zoning Ordinance 20080131-101 (C14-2007-0211) • Maximum density of 18 units per acre Aerial Zoomed Out 3 Aerial Zoomed In 4 Zoning Map Zoomed In 5 1984 Restrictive Covenant 6 2008 Zoning Ordinance 7 2013 - IMT @ Riata - 307 Multifamily Units 8 307 Multifamily Units 9 • Respectfully Request Zoning and Platting Commission • City Staff Support Support • Questions? • Thank you for your time!
North Trail Office Site Plan Approval Summary The applicant is proposing a low-profile, low-density office use on Loop 360. The property’s location along a Hill Country Roadway requires the site plan be presented to the commission. Staff has confirmed that the site plan meets all requirements needed for approval. Hill Country Roadway Site Plan 25-5-142 – Land Use Commission Approval “Land Use Commission approval of a site plan is required for… development in a Hill Country Roadway Corridor.” 25-2-147 – Action By the Land Use Commission “The Land Use Commission shall approve a site plan for development in a Hill Country Roadway Corridor if the Land Use Commission determines that the proposed development complies with the requirements of this title.” The Property The property is proposed for a low-profile, low-density office use. Standard Uses Impervious Cover Building Cover Height FAR Water Quality Detention Pond Project Office 15.5% 8.6% 28 ft. 0.26 : 1 10% more volume than required 15% larger than required The property is proposed for a low-profile, low-density office use. The project will take access off of Loop 360. The property abuts a Loop 360 ‘cut’ wall, limiting the project’s visibility from the highway. The property abuts a Loop 360 ‘cut’ wall, limiting the project’s visibility from the highway. The property abuts a Loop 360 ‘cut’ wall, limiting the project’s visibility from the highway. The proposed building is a compatible distance (over 350 ft.) from the closest residential structure. Key Takeaways The project complies with all applicable rules and regulations, meeting the Land Development Code’s threshold for commission approval. The project provides lower intensity than the applicant is entitled, with lower impervious cover than otherwise allowed. The project commits to better outcomes than are otherwise required, with larger water quality and detention facilities than required.
Subject: Concerns Regarding the North Trail Development Proposal To: Members of the Zoning and Platting Commission, Alison Alter, and Ashley Fisher From: 2222 CONA Subject: Opposition to Case SPC-2023-0357C – North Trail Office Park Development The North Trail Office Park development, as proposed, raises significant concerns regarding environmental impact, infrastructure strain, and community well-being. While the applicant asserts compliance with regulatory standards, the following issues highlight why this project should not proceed as currently designed: 1. Environmental Risks – Bull Creek • Proximity to Bull Creek: The development site is directly adjacent to Bull Creek, a critical water feature and floodplain (Zone AE per FEMA). Although the plan claims no development within the floodplain, construction activities and increased impervious cover could disrupt natural water flow, increase runoff, and jeopardize the creek's ecological balance. • Biofiltration and Detention Issues: The proposed partial biofiltration system and detention pond rely on assumptions that may not fully mitigate runoff or long-term pollution risks. Inadequate maintenance of these systems could result in sedimentation, water quality degradation, and downstream flooding, which would harm the sensitive Bull Creek watershed. Increased Runoff Potential: Post-development for the underground parking and office the runoff characteristics indicate a significant shift in site hydrology. Even with mitigation measures, the increased impervious cover poses risks of erosion, sediment transport, and habitat destruction. • 2. Environmental Risks - Bluff Instability and Setback Issues • Erosion Risks: Construction activities near the bluff—particularly grading, excavation, and stormwater outflow—could exacerbate erosion and destabilize the bluff. The use of a flow-spreading wall may help diffuse stormwater but does not address the potential for subsurface water movement that could undermine the bluff’s stability over time. The bluff CEF, under Austin’s Environmental Criteria Manual (ECM), may require additional protections. These features appear to be inadequately addressed in the site plan. • Slope Conditions: Nearly half the site consists of slopes greater than 15%, and the bluff itself represents an area of extreme sensitivity. Development on and around such steep terrain increases the risk of structural instability, sediment transport, and bluff failure, especially during heavy rainfall. • Downstream Impacts: Any destabilization of the bluff could lead to sediment deposition into Bull Creek, adversely affecting water quality, aquatic habitats, and the surrounding watershed. 3. Traffic and Connectivity Concerns • Increased Traffic on Loop 360: The projected 1,439 daily trips from the proposed office development will exacerbate congestion on Loop 360, a corridor …
Cultural Arts Funding Update Economic Development Department November 19, 2024 Agenda Cultural Funding Review Process History Overview (FY24 Funding Requests/Distribution) 1. FY25 Launch Calendar 2. Past and Planned Promotion/Marketing of Programs 3. 4. Highlights of Awardees from AAPI led organizations 5. Questions Noting: All Cultural Funding programs are funded via Hotel Occupancy Tax. There are other programs run in our department, and with Rally Austin (a Local Government Corporation) utilizing other funding sources. Examples: - Creative Space Assistance Fund (General Fund, EDD) - Iconic Venue Fund (Managed by Rally Austin) C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding Review Process History Cultural Funding – Reminders 2017: Cultural Funding Program Responsiveness Working Group 2018: Funding cuts for the first time (11%) COA Equity Statement: Strategic Direction 2023 Problem: Address 50 years of inequitable funding distribution. C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding Review Process — Community Led C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding Review Process – MJR Partners Report https://www.austintexas.gov/department/cultural-funding C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding Review Process – Pilot Programs Approved by Arts Commission June 29, 2022 Solution: Holistic Funding Ecosystem addressing past disparities in funding. Note: Current Guidelines for these Pilot programs do not prevent awardees from being eligible in the following year of funding opportunities. C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding – Pilot Program Investment Outcomes Grantee Investment by Demographics FY2015 - 2021 C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding – Pilot Program Investment Outcomes Grantee Investment by Demographics FY2015 - 2021 Grantee Investment by Demographics FY 2023 - 2024 C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding – Pilot Program Investment Outcomes Note: 2015-2021 Investment was 18% Majority Diverse; 25% Equally Led; 57% Majority White/Prefer not to answer. C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding Program Overview – FY 2024 Awards $17,475,000 Awarded (FY 25-26 Thrive, FY24 Elevate, FY24 Nexus) $3.3M Increase from previous cycle (FY23-FY24 Thrive, FY23 Elevate, FY23 Nexus) $63 Million In Total Requested Funds 366 Total Awards (FY 25-26 Thrive, FY24 Elevate, FY24 Nexus) 190 New to COA Cultural Funding Awardees 77% Majority Diverse Led 66% Women/Non-Binary …
Health Assessment on the Asian and Asian American Community in Austin Asian American Quality of Life Shetal Vohra-Gupta, Ph.D., MSW, Assistant Professor Cheng Chow, MPhil, PhD Student Steve Hicks School of Social Work The University of Texas at Austin Chinese Americans: 24% (5.4 million) Indian Americans: 21% (4.6 million) Filipinos:19% (4.2 million) Roots in Vietnam (2.2 million), Korea (1.9 million) and Japan (1.5 million) each have a population of at least 1 million. Asian population is on the rise in Texas The number of Asian Americans in Texas increased by 91,921 people from 2022 to 2023, amounting to over 1.7 million people in total. The fastest growing numbers were in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area, with 10.5% increase from 2022 to 2023 – First among U.S. metro areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Credit: Elijah Nicholson-Messmer Older age groups – the sharpest increase Social services? Healthcare access? Affordability? Chronic health conditions? Caregiver resources? Transportation? Social isolation? Support infrastructure? Source: U.S. Census Bureau Credit: Elijah Nicholson-Messmer Diversity of Asian population in Austin Ethnicity Total Asian Asian Indian Chinese Vietnamese Korean Filipino Pakistani Taiwanese Japanese Nepalese Two or more Asian groups Population 80,245 30,361 15,246 9,659 6,738 4,790 2,135 1,943 1,507 1,412 1,344 1,212 Share 100.0% 37.8% 19.0% 12.0% 8.4% 6.0% 2.7% 2.4% 1.9% 1.8% 1.7% Other Central Asian 1.5% Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates Asian American Health Assessment Health issues identified Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Cancer, Hepatitis B, Tuberculosis, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Access Barriers Recommendations suggested Improve OUTREACH to subpopulations Focus on PREVENTION Increase ACCESS to health care Provide CULTURALLY SENSITIVE health care Asian American Quality of Life Survey Asian American Quality of Life Survey Major findings (N=2,609) • A majority of the survey participants (90.8%) were foreign-born immigrants • More than 28% of the overall sample had at least one chronic disease • Tobacco use more prevalent among Korean and Vietnamese while Koreans and Filipinos were least likely to engage in physical exercise and a healthy diet. • More than 11% reported an experience of unmet health care needs during the past 12 months (particularly in Koreans [15.4%] and Vietnamese [17.1%]) -inconsistent with the findings from national data (2.8% among Asians) • 20% of the sample reported the need for transportation and interpretation (particularly high in Koreans [29.5%], Chinese [24.0%], and Vietnamese [22.4%]) • The prevalence of mental distress and serve mental illness was 44.2% …
REGULAR MEETING of the AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2024, 6:00 PM CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Austin Travis County Food Policy Board 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 Amanda Rohlich, 512-974-1364, Amanda.Rohlich@austintexas.gov. Larry Franklin Hilda Gutierrez Kacey Hanson Natalie Poulos Matt Simon Andrew Smith CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Andrea Abel Lisa Barden, Vice-Chair Marissa Bell Mark Bethell Joi Chevalier, Chair Beth Corbett AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Board member roll call. 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 Approve the minutes of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Regular Meeting from Monday, October 21, 2024. 2. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS Briefing on Strategy 9.1 of the Austin Travis County Food Plan (Launch an inclusive, community-based food collaborative or network that brings together businesses, community-based organizations, educational institutions, government, funders, and other stakeholders to support the implementation of the Austin/Travis County Food Plan, prioritizing community involvement on a regular basis.), Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager, City of Austin. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Continue conversation from September and October Strategic Planning meetings and discuss Board Members’ priority strategies from the Austin/Travis County Food Plan. 5. Review Board Member Assignments FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion and scheduling of 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 Amanda Rohlich at Office of Sustainability, at 512-974-1364, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board, please contact Amanda Rohlich at Office of Sustainability, at 512-974-1364.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION November 18, 2024 ▪ 6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS/SHUDDE FATH CONFERENCE ROOM 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Electric Utility Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Amy Everhart, at Amy.Everhart@AustinEnergy.com or via phone at 512-322-6087. AGENDA Members: Dave Tuttle, Chair Kaiba White, Vice Chair Ayo Akande Raul Alvarez Cesar Benavides Jonathon Blackburn Randy Chapman Chris Kirksey Cyrus Reed Joshua Rhodes Vacant CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular Meeting on October 21, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Cap Ex South, CKT987&1031 Structure Relocation 2021 Project for the public use of relocating various structures along the existing circuits 926, 927, 987, and 988 requiring relocation to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I-35) as part of its I-35 Capital Express program, requiring the acquisition of 0.3596 of one acre (15,662 square feet) of permanent electric transmission and distribution easement, being out of the Santiago Del Valle Survey, Abstract No. 24, being a portion of the remainder of Lot 1, Block A, Amended Plat of Lots 1, 2, 5 and 6 of the South Bend Subdivision, a Subdivision recorded November 13, 2001, in Document No. 200100339, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $839,319 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioners’ award. The owner of the needed property is the Housing Authority of the City of Austin. The property is located at 8515 South I-35, Austin, Texas 78744. The property is currently appraised at $839,319 and the general route of the project is along Interstate-35 from State Highway 71 south to State Highway 45. Funding: Funding is …
..Body Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Cap Ex South, CKT987&1031 Structure Relocation 2021 Project for the public use of relocating various structures along the existing circuits 926, 927, 987, and 988 requiring relocation to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I- 35) as part of its I-35 Capital Express program, requiring the acquisition of 0.3596 of one acre (15,662 square feet) of permanent electric transmission and distribution easement, being out of the Santiago Del Valle Survey, Abstract No. 24, being a portion of the remainder of Lot 1, Block A, Amended Plat of Lots 1, 2, 5 and 6 of the South Bend Subdivision, a Subdivision recorded November 13, 2001, in Document No. 200100339, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $839,319 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioners’ award. The owner of the needed property is the Housing Authority of the City of Austin. The property is located at 8515 South I-35, Austin, Texas 78744. The property is currently appraised at $839,319 and the general route of the project is along Interstate-35 from State Highway 71 south to State Highway 45. Funding: Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Lead Department Financial Services Department Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Michael Gates, Financial Services Department, (512) 974-5639; Brandon Williamson, Financial Services Department, (512) 974-5666; Amy Everhart, Austin Energy (512) 322-6087; Elaine Veselka, Austin Energy, (512) 322-6667; Tina Little, Austin Energy, (512) 322-6396. Council Committee, Boards, and Commission Action: November 18, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: Various structures along the existing circuits 926, 927, 987, and 988 require relocation to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I-35) as part of its I-35 Capital Express program. TxDOT’s I-35 Capital Express South project runs along I-35 from State Highway 71 south to State Highway 45. The relocation of the circuit adjacent to the properties located at 6900 and 6940 South I-35 requires the City to purchase an electric easement across Lots 1, 2, 5, and 6 of the South Bend Subdivision, a Subdivision recorded November 13, 2001, in Document No. 200100339, Official Public Records, …
..Body Posting Language ..Title Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement consisting of approximately 0.1952 acres (8,505 square feet) of land and a 12-month temporary construction easement consisting of approximately 0.0280 acres (1,220 square feet) of land, out of the William Cannon League Survey No. 19, Abstract No. 6, generally located at 8300 South Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas 78745, and being a portion of the remainder of Lot 3A, Mrs. Sosa J. Spillmann Estate, a subdivision recorded in Book 8, Page 15 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, from Hazel Rose Investments Limited Partnership, in an amount not to exceed $549,900, including closing costs. Funding: Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Lead Department Financial Services Department Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Michael Gates, Financial Services Department, 512-974-5639; Brandon Williamson, Financial Services Department, 512-974-5666; Amy Everhart, Austin Energy, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322- 6087; Elaine Veselka, Austin Energy, VP Electric Systems Engineering and Technical Services, (512) 322- 6667; Tina Little, Austin Energy, Director, Electric Systems and Shared Services, (512) 322-6396. Council Committee, Boards, and Commission Action: November 18, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: Various structures along the existing circuits 926, 927, 987, and 988 require relocation to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I-35) as part of its I-35 Capital Express program. TxDOT’s I-35 Capital Express South project runs along I-35 from State Highway 71 south to State Highway 45. The relocation of the circuit adjacent to the property at 8300 South I-35 requires the City to purchase an electric easement and a temporary construction easement out of the William Cannon League Survey No.19, Abstract No.6, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of the remainder of Lot 3A, Mrs. Sosa J. Spillmann Estate, a subdivision recorded October 15, 1956, in Book 8, Page 15 of the Plat Records, Travis County, Texas. An independent, third-party appraisal was procured to establish the fair-market value of the proposed acquisition. The appraisal supports the purchase price of $545,659. The amount of the purchase price plus closing costs is not to exceed $549,900.
..Body Posting Language ..Title Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement for engineering services for the Austin Energy Staff Augmentation Engineering and Related Engineering Services for Electric System Engineering and Technical Services Rotation List with the following two firms (or other qualified responders): HDR Engineering, Inc. and Allegis Group Holdings, Inc. in the amount of $22,500,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $70,875,000. Funding: -Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Austin Energy. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Purchasing Language: Two contracts were awarded through a qualifications-based selection process. MBE / WBE: This amendment will be awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 3.85% MBE and 2.98% WBE. Prior Council Action: September 1, 2022 - Council approved an amendment to the professional services agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. and Allegis Group Holdings, Inc. for the AE Staff Augmentation, Engineering and Related Engineering Services for Electric System Engineering and Technical Services Rotation List. June 10, 2021 - Council approved a professional services agreement with Allegis Group Holdings, Inc., for the AE Staff Augmentation, Engineering and Related Engineering Services for Electric System Engineering and Technical Services Rotation List. March 4, 2021 - Council approved a professional services agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., and POWER Engineers, Inc. for the AE Staff Augmentation, Engineering and Related Engineering Services for Electric System Engineering and Technical Services Rotation List. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department – Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 18, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The firms serve as professional consultants, providing technical consultation and advice for the Electric System Engineering and Technical Services group of Austin Energy. Services generally include producing turnkey project and construction drawing packages, as well as providing engineering, technical and drafting personnel to augment Austin Energy workspaces. The work products produced by this contract directly help Austin Energy safely deliver clean, affordable, and reliable energy to customers. These services include, but are not limited to, the following: • Transmission Design • Substation Design • Switchyard Design for Clean Energy Interconnects • Relay …
Electric Utility Commission Resolution 20241118-XXX on Austin Energy Resource Plan WHEREAS, on August 8, 2019, the Austin City Council adopted a resolution declaring a climate emergency and calling “for an immediate emergency mobilization to restore a safe climate” and directing the city manager to take a number of steps to accelerate local greenhouse gas emissions reductions, including from Austin Energy; and WHEREAS, in 2020, the Austin City Council adopted the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030, which states that “Austin Energy will maintain an energy supply portfolio sufficient to offset customer demand while eliminating carbon and other pollutant emissions from its electric generation facilities as rapidly as feasible within the limitations set by the Austin City Council.” and states that “and all generation resources will be carbon-free by 2035;” and WHEREAS, the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 also states that “Austin Energy will no longer purchase, contract for or build long-term generation or storage resources that emit new carbon”; and WHEREAS, in 2021, the Austin City Council adopted the Austin Climate Equity Plan, which includes community-wide greenhouse gas reduction goals to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, with about 75% reduction by 2030; and WHEREAS, electrification is a key strategy for reducing and eliminating greenhouse gas emissions in many sectors and Carbon-Free electricity is needed to achieve those goals; and WHEREAS, on June 8, 2023, the Austin City Council adopted a resolution endorsing the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty and a plan for “transitioning to a 100 percent clean energy economy, phase out fossil fuel production, and invest in communities on the frontlines of environmental injustice;” and WHEREAS, ground level ozone and particulate matter air pollution in the Austin region already exceed the health-based standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and CAPCOG has identified that increased NOx emissions from electric generating units, including Austin Energy's power plants, as highly correlated with high local ozone measurements; and WHEREAS, the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 references an affordability goal and affordability remains important to many customers, but the workshops that Austin Energy hosted as part of this process to update the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan revealed that a large majority of participants are supportive of allowing rate increases beyond the current goal of two percent per year, so long as low-income customers are shielded …
