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REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION October 19, 2026, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 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 Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME), at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Gina Houston - Chair, Muna Hussaini - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Heidi Schmalbach, Kirtana Banskota, Bailey Pownall, 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 July 20, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on actions taken at the October 5th Art in Public Places Panels by Commissioner Schmalbach. 3. Update on actions taken at the September 16th Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Houston. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Jesús Pantel, ACME Cultural Funding Supervisor. 5. Staff briefing regarding update on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, ACME Cultural Funding Supervisor. 6. Staff briefing regarding an update on the ACME Funding Programs by Laura Odegaard, ACME Division Manager, Cultural Affairs & Investments. 7. Staff briefing regarding an update on Art in Public Places by Jaime Castillo, ACME Art in Public Places Manager. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Establish an Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (ACME) Funding Appeals Working Group to review appeals from organizations who were not chosen for funding. 9. Approve a recommendation for the Northeast Service Center: Suspended 3D Art in Public Places Artist Selection. 10. Approve a recommendation for the Northeast Service Center: Cistern Murals Art Call. 11. Approve a recommendation of the Special Meeting of the Art in Public Places Deaccession Review, Art in Public Places artworks at …
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Item 04 - HOT-Update_Oct2026_AC.pdf — original pdf
Hotel Occupancy Tax Update Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment | October 16, 2026 Hotel Occupancy Tax – September 2026 Approved Budget September Year-to-date H/MOT Penalties & Interest Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax Total Revenue $511,252 $166,777,013 $167,288,265 Transfer to Cultural Arts Fund $15,968,425 $19,027 $387,821 $406,848 $38,854 $814,970 $172,916,688 $173,324,810 $16,592,241 • Total HOT Collections September 2026 = $406,848 4% above FY26 Approved Budget of $167,288,265 • • Cultural Arts Fund September 2026 = $38,854 • 4% above FY26 Approved Budget of $15,968,425 2 Hotel Occupancy Collections – Significant Contributing Events • Austin Pride Parade & Festival • Zilker Summer Musical • The Drop-In, a Levitt VIBE Austin Music Series, powered by KUTX AUS Passenger arrivals: 874,638 (Aug 2026) 3 HOT Cultural Arts Fund – Quarterly Comparison $18,000,000 $16,000,000 $14,000,000 $12,000,000 $10,000,000 $8,000,000 $6,000,000 $15.65 M $15.57 M $15.34 M $12.9 M $3,967,678 $4,181,190 $4,014,342 $16.59 M $4,303,843 $4,317,350 $3,112,547 $4,298,427 $4,045,329 $4,150,573 $4,529,604 $3,982,424 $4,075,609 $4,112,939 $4,397,401 Q4 (July, Aug, Sept) Q3 (April, May, June) Q2 (Jan, Feb, Mar) Q1 (Oct, Nov, Dec) $4,000,000 $3,066,137 $2,000,000 $0 $2,374,915 $3,398,832 $3,266,808 $3,058,166 $3,361,392 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 4 Questions? 5
Item 06 - ArtsCommission_Oct2026_Funding Update.pdf — original pdf
Funding Programs Update Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment | Oct 19, 2026 FY26 Funding Disbursement Status (as of 10/16/26) Program Total Awardees Total Funds # of Awardees Paid % of Awardees Paid $ of funds disbursed % of funds disbursed ALMF Elevate CSAP HPG Thrive Nexus 396 277 22 22 35 76 $7,045,000 $12,616,773 $1,320,000 $3,000,274 $3,850,000 $505,000 385 273 21 20 32 61 97% 99% 95% 91% 91% 80% $4,695,000 $11,000,089 $919,741 $1,904,021 $3,208,500 $374,500 TOTAL 829 $28,337,047 792 96% $22,101,851 67% 87% 70% 63% 83% 74% 78% 2 2027 ACME Grants Applications Window: July 7, 2026 – August 18, 2026, at 6:59 PM Contract Period: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027 (or December 2028 for 2-year contracts) 2027 Grant Panel Process! ▪ 60 Panels (Elevate, Heritage Preservation, Thrive) ▪ 330+ trained Panelists (panelists score against a detailed rubric) ▪ 900+ applications moved to Panel Process ▪ 12-26 applications reviewed per Panel Meeting ▪ 20 interpreters scheduled throughout the month (Spanish and American Sign Language) ▪ 5-8 Panelists review every application (Olympic scoring before final scores) ▪ 2-3 Panels Meetings per day ▪ 5 weeks (Tues-Saturday) ▪ NOTE: Full Scores, Comments, and Panel Meeting Recordings will be available to applicants when Notification letters go out in November. 4 120 Ineligible Applicants (not moving to Panel Meetings) Elevate (88 ineligible) Thrive (19 ineligible) • Insufficient 2-year Austin-based • Annual expenses below arts production history • Not primarily arts-focused • Unclear or unverifiable documentation (un-dated or incomplete work samples) • Ineligible activities proposed (studio build out, events outside the Austin, events not open to the public) $60,000. This was verified with documented IRS filings. • Geographic ineligibility (outside the Austin MSA) • Not meeting the definition of an arts nonprofit • Duplicate lead applicants Heritage Preservation (13 ineligible) • Sites not historically designated, or lack of evidence confirming eligibility status. • Incomplete bid packages or missing required documentation. • Applicant type not eligible under program rules. • Insufficient organizational operating history. • Activities proposed outside the contract period. 5 $23 Million in Funds Available in 2027 $65+ million in requests Austin Live Music Fund Elevate Heritage Preservation Thrive • $6 million • $11 million • $3 million • $3 million • ~290 awards ($5k - $70k) • 1,044 Applicants • 56 Venues • 65 Promoters • 923 Musicians • ~250 awards($30k- $80k) • 854 Applicants • 257 Arts 501c3s • …
Item 07 - Staff_Briefings_10192026.pdf — original pdf
Arts Commission Staff Briefings Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment Arts Commission | October 19, 2026 Exhibition Updates Two Live by Star, Angel Alcala AIPP Exhibition Update People’s Gallery at City Hall Opening Reception - October 2, 2026 782 attendees Exhibition runs October – May 2028 Over 150 of Artworks 105 artists + 2 community organizations 3 Collection Updates Nightwing, Dale Whistler Collection Updates Item 11 Deaccessions at AUS • Timeline implications • Relocation options • Legal and regulatory considerations • Funding and feasibility • Artist follow up 5 Project Updates The Gathering Place, Samara Barks Absolute Equality: Unity Tunnel by Reginald Adams 2026 CODAworx Winner for Best Collaboration! The CODAawards honor excellence in commissioned art around the world. This year’s jurors were particularly impressed by the collaborative spirit behind “Unity Tunnel,” describing the project as “the very definition of collaboration.” 7 Absolute Equality: Unity Tunnel by Reginald Adams 2026 IAP2 Project of the Year for Creativity and Innovation! The IAP2 judges highlighted the project’s innovative use of sound baths, quiet reflection, and guided meditation to build trust and create culturally appropriate spaces for community voice, an approach they described as both unique and deeply effective. They noted that community enthusiasm “went above and beyond decision-making and led to their investment into the art-making,” resulting in physical contributions literally embedded into the final artwork. 8 Diplomatic Souvenir Sanctuary Collection by Lys Santamaria Artist Narrative: These handcrafted souvenirs represent Austin’s spirit of migration, diversity, connection, and community, offering international partners a meaningful piece of Austin to take with them. • Monarch Butterfly: A symbol of migration, hope, freedom, and the universal search for belonging and sanctuary. • Open Hands: Represent Austin’s diverse community and the exchange of giving and receiving between people and the land. • Together: The imagery reflects Austin as a place where individual journeys are celebrated and communities come together to create a more connected future. 9 Program Updates Tau Ceti by Josef Kristofoletti AIPP Resolution No. 20250306-029 Economic Opportunity Committee September 25, 2026 Art in Public Places Panel Arts Commission City Council October 5, 2026 October 19, 2026 October 22, 2026 November 5, 2026 11
Item 08 - Appeals Working Group Slide.pdf — original pdf
ACME Funding Appeals Process ▪ Appeals: Applicants have 10 business days after award announcements to submit official appeal. Form Link will be in Award Notifications ▪ Only three reasons for an eligible appeal (Appendix C of Guidelines) ▪ Panel Administration error ▪ Conflict of Interest ▪ Reviewer or staff error ▪ Appeals Process ▪ Appeal Eligibility Review – ACME staff screens the appeal to determine whether it meets the established grounds. If eligible, the appeal moves to the next step. ▪ Appeal Considerations – Appeal requests are reviewed by ACME staff and the Appeals Working Group. ▪ Recommendation and Decision – ACME staff to the Appeals Working Group make decisions on the appeals based on the above criteria. The decision is then communicated in writing to the appellant. ▪ All decisions are final. ▪ Appeals Working Group (2 Arts Commissioners, 2 Music Commissioners) ▪ Working Group Recommendations will go to Arts Commission meeting for approval 1
Item 09 - AIPP_NESC_Suspended3DArtwork_Artist_Selection.pdf — original pdf
NESC Suspended 3D Artwork Artist Selection Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment Art in Public Places Panel | October 5, 2026 Item # 5 Artist Selection October 5, 2026 Tau Ceti by Josef Kristofoletti NESC Suspended 3D Artwork Project Phase Selecting: Artist Selection Artist(s) Name Digital Artist (Carlyn Ray) Art Commission $300,000 Funding Type CIP/Bond Sponsor Dept Austin Resource Recovery Austin Fleet Mobility Services Managing Dept Austin Financial Services Council District 1 NESC location: 8301 Johnny Morris Rd 3 NESC Project Overview Northeast Service Center: • Public Private Partnership (P3) • AFS: managing dept, Austin Public Facilities Corporation • New campus will consolidate services to one location • ARR: trash collection, recycling, composting, large brush collection and bulk items • AFMS: vehicle maintenance needs for City of Austin AIPP Participation: • Second AIPP project within P3 delivery model • $3 million in Art Commissions • AIPP developed opportunities & budgets • Phased approach: second oppoertunity, additional opportunities in 2026 NESC location: 8301 Johnny Morris Rd 4 NESC Site & AIPP Opportunities North Campus: Austin Resource Recovery Garage Façade Interior Hanging Artwork $1,800,000 $ 300,000 Cistern Murals x 2 Sculptures x 5 Total AIPP Opportunities South Campus: Austin Fleet Mobility Services $ 300,000 $ 600,000 $3,000,000 5 NESC Suspended Artwork – Art Call Scope of Work: • Site-specific permanent artwork • Suspended 3D artwork on the grand staircase • Encouraged use of recycled materials • Engage stakeholders and community • Artwork integrated into building design, including coordination with project team • Artist(s) that can meet installation timeline Considerations: • Users and visitors of the site (administrative building is open to the public) • Longterm maintenance, building is open 24/7 Eligibility: • Texas-based mid-career public artist Administrative Building Lobby, Grand Staircase Mid-career: public artists are recognized in their fields and have a track record of exhibits, engaging communities, and completed projects in the public art realm. Minimum of five relevant completed projects with budgets up to $100,000. 6 NESC Suspended Artwork – Art Call Artwork location on grand staircase in administrative building lobby 7 NESC: Suspended 3D Artwork Artist Selection Panelists Voting Panelists: Megan Echols, Austin Visual Artist Ender Martos, Austin Visual Artist Kimberly Mirelez, Art Administrator, San Antonio Public Art Program Manager Advisors (non-voting panelists): Richard McHale, ARR Director, Sponsor Representative Rick Harland, AFMS Assistant Director, Sponsor Representative Paul Suttles, STG Design, Design Team Representative AIPP …
Item 10 - AIPP_NESC_Cisterns_ArtCall.pdf — original pdf
OPEN CALL FOR PUBLIC ART Art in Public Places Project Northeast Service Center Cistern Murals - District #1 Call open – [DAY, DATE] Deadline for Submissions – [DAY, DATE, TIME CENTRAL] Submit all information via PublicArtist.org Call Summary Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment’s Art in Public Places (AIPP) Program in partnership with Austin Financial Services (AFS), Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) and Austin Fleet Mobility Services Department (AFMS), seeks to commission one Austin-based emerging artist or artist team to work with our partners, design team and community stakeholders to design, fabricate, and install a two murals on cisterns sited at the north and south campus for the new Northeast Service Center (NESC) campus at 8301 Johnny Morris Rd, Austin, TX 78724. Budget Description | Budget $300,000 As per City of Austin Ordinance, 2% of capital project costs are set aside to commission public art through the AIPP Program. The total award for the artist contract is $300,000 ($150,000 per mural) and is paid over the course of the commission with milestones at community engagement, design, fabrication, installation, and closing. AIPP recommends that selected artist or artist-led teams budget 10% for contingency, and budget the remainder for all other project expenses including but not limited to: insurance, promotion, community engagement, design, all engineering, fabrication, materials, subcontractors, travel, transportation, shipping, permits and installation. Project Description AIPP in partnership with AFS, ARR, and AFMS seeks an artist or artist team to create two site-specific murals for the NESC campus. The selected artist will work with ARR, AFMS, other City Departments, project consultants, and community stakeholders to develop, design, fabricate and install artworks to enhance the NESC campus. The public art opportunity includes two site-specific artworks that will be applied to new corrugated metal water tanks (cisterns). The two cisterns are located at the north and south campus and can be seen from Johnny Morris Road. The two murals should stand alone and work together with a cohesive theme. The selected artist should take into consideration the users of the site, public who visit the site, as well as pedestrian and vehicular traffic from the street. Additionally, the selected artist will be asked to take into consideration themes of the campus mission and goals when developing an artwork theme. The campus completed design and began construction in 2025 with a tentative operation start date for August 2027. The selected artist is responsible for all …
Item 10 - AIPP_NESC_Cisterns_ArtCall_PPT.pdf — original pdf
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Item 12 - AIPP_Panel_ResolutionNo20250306-029_RecommendationLetter_101426.pdf — original pdf
To: Arts Commission From: Art in Public Places Panel Date: October 14, 2026 Re: Recommendation on Art in Public Places Ordinance Amendments The Art in Public Places (AIPP) Panel recommends that Council preserve its preferred allocation of 2% of total capital project cost, with no deductions, and adopt the administrative improvements proposed in the ordinance update. Recognizing the need to resolve the ongoing disagreement over the calculation method and establish a clear, consistent, auditable policy, the Panel is also presenting a compromise: an allocation of 1.75% of total capital project cost, with no deductions. This compromise accepts a reduction in the percentage in exchange for a transparent formula applied consistently across City capital projects. It does not represent the Panel's preferred outcome, nor does it diminish the need to reconcile historical discrepancies in AIPP allocations. The Panel has unanimously voted on three occasions not to accept the proposed ordinance amendments. Our disagreement has been narrow and specific: the proposed changes to the allocation calculation and the addition of eligible cost deductions, in the context of unresolved discrepancies and incomplete historical accounting. The information provided by City staff indicates a meaningful gap between the intent of the current ordinance and the allocations recorded in practice. Without a complete reconciliation, the Panel cannot confidently determine the full extent of that gap or establish that the proposed calculation will correct it. The Panel is concerned that the proposed amendments could formalize a calculation that further reduces the effective investment in public art without first resolving these discrepancies. The Panel recommends one clear formula: calculate the AIPP allocation as a fixed percentage of the total capital project cost, without deducting categories of expense before applying that percentage. This approach provides a consistent, auditable standard for every department and every eligible capital project. The Panel's compromise of 1.75% is not offered lightly. It represents a meaningful concession intended to resolve the disagreement over the calculation base while preserving a substantial and predictable investment in public art. We ask Council to consider this compromise rather than adopt a construction- cost calculation that risks further reducing the program's allocation. The City's own benchmarking supports a simplified calculation. According to the City's survey of peer cities, more than 70% calculate their public art allocation on total project cost without first carving out categories of expense. A consistent, no-deduction formula would align Austin with this prevailing approach while making …
Item 12 - AIPP_Resolution_101926.pdf — original pdf
Art in Public Places Resolution No. 20250306-29 Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment Arts Commission October 19, 2026 Resolution No. 20250306-029 Directives Policy Updates Include 2% Public-Private Partnerships Encourage 2% Other Private Developments Allow flexible use of funds for artwork care, relocation, and re-installation Art Placement Flexibility Curatorial Services for major projects Programmatic Updates Communication Updates Address obstacles to local participation Clearly explain rights & responsibilities to artists Support for artists on private property Engage stakeholders (artwork removal) Chapter 7-2 review and associated program 2 Stakeholder Engagement External Engagement AIPP Panel Working Group + Arts Commission • Community advisory committee of the Arts Commission • Austin community arts professionals in design/architecture and visual arts fields Targeted focus groups and 1-1 conversations • Artists who experienced deaccessions, removals, and relocation of artworks • Curators, fabricators, and developers working in public art Internal Engagement Cross-Departmental Working Group • 17 departments reviewed recommended changes City Council Offices + CMO • Mayor Watson, Mayor Pro Tem Vela, Council Members Alter, Qadri, and Ellis Improve program clarity and communications Key Takeaways • • Clarity around the AIPP program • Define roles and responsibilities • Where to find resources • Simplified visual flowcharts • Information sessions 3 Public-Private Partnership (P3s) Directive: Include public-private partnership capital projects (P3), while exempting affordable housing costs, where applicable, and providing a process for alternative compliance that meets or exceeds City standards • AFS explained what city council referred to as a P3 project is more accurately described as an alternate delivery model that utilizes a Public Facilities Corporation. • Ordinance update requiring capital projects utilizing alternate delivery models (including the use of a Public Facilities Corporation); allocate 2% of project cost (affordable housing exempt) • Policy updates to incorporate clear definitions (Public Facilities Corporation) • Allow alternate delivery models to utilize AIPP’s prequalified artist pool for faster delivery method • Develop a decision tree to collaborate with AFS Redevelopment team for AIPP inclusion Big Chiller Buses by Ann Adame; Austin Convention Center 4 Alternate compliance fees (donation to public art fund) collected can be utilized for maintenance of the AIPP collection Private Developments Directive: Include a review of public art requirements in other private development regulations and programs, including but not limited to planned unit developments, density bonus programs, and Cultural Districts • Ordinance update encouraging private developments to incorporate public art, providing an option to incorporate public art into the …
Item 13 - AIPP_Panel_Members_Reappointment.pdf — original pdf
Art in Public Places Panel Panelist Reappointment Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment Arts Commission | October 19, 2026 Bernardo Diaz – Artist / Art Professor Art in Public Places - Panel Applicants Bernardo Diaz – Artist / Art Professor Art in Public Places - Panel Applicants Bernardo Diaz – Artist / Art Professor CV – Bernardo Diaz, b. 1983 Rochelle, IL Southern Methodist University – Master of Fine Arts – 2011 Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi – Master of Arts – 2009 Texas A&M International University – Bachelor of Arts – 2007 Solo Exhibitions – 2014 - 2024 Group Exhibitions – 2008 – 2023 Juried Exhibitions – 2008 – 2021 Projects – 2011 – 2020 #1 Please describe your past experience with or interest in public art: I have a strong interest in public art and public space, both formally and theoretically. My experience includes community arts and socially engaged art initiatives with grassroots organizations, non-profits, and higher education institutions. This work earned me a nomination for Texan of the Year by Loray Polk and the Dallas Morning Times. I have taught courses in Art as Social Practice at SMU and currently serve as an Art Appreciation Professor. In my lectures and discussions, I cover topics such as the rhetoric of art and space, murals, graffiti, street art, public art and performances, land art, and issues related to hostile architecture. While I'm not as familiar, I also have a growing interest in the role of new media processes in public space, especially as it relates to nomadic deployment of new media works. Art in Public Places - Panel Applicants Bernardo Diaz – Artist / Art Professor #2 Describe any special qualifications or experience you have that is related to the duties of an AIPP Panel member: With a BA, MA, and MFA in Studio Art, I bring a comprehensive knowledge base that may complement that of the current AIPP Panel Members. My experience as a juror and curator for various art projects is detailed in my CV and I can happily share more details about these experiences. I have also been a practicing artist for over two decades, not including my early creative endeavors as a child. :) #3 Please indicate your affiliations with any arts organization(s) and your role, such as Board of Directors, Advisory board, Staff, Member, or Volunteer. Please also indicate if any are Austin org. …
Austin Public Library Centennial Celebration — original pdf
Library Commission Community Interest Announcement Austin Public Library Centennial Celebration Celebration of Austin Public Library Centennial Saturday, October 17, 2026, 9 AM – 5 PM Austin Central Library 710 West Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX 78701 A quorum of Library Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no commission business will occur. For more information, please contact: Laura Carmona Polio 512-974-9624 Laura.Polio@austintexas.gov
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION (CPRC) FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026, 3:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, ROOM 1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Community Police Review Commission may be par(cid:415)cipa(cid:415)ng by videoconference. The mee(cid:415)ng may be viewed online at: h(cid:425)p://www.aus(cid:415)ntexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comments 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. Registra(cid:415)on no later than noon the day before the mee(cid:415)ng is required for remote par(cid:415)cipa(cid:415)on by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please call or email Ryan Alvarez at 512-974-9090 or Ryan.Alvarez@aus(cid:415)ntexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Carlos Alfonso Greaves, Chair Ruben De La Paz Christopher Harrris Lauren Peña Kathryn Russell CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Laura Cortes Franco, Vice Chair Darrick Eugene Marissa Johnson Lee Peterman Celesta Williams AGENDA Speakers who sign up prior to the mee(cid:415)ng 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. 2. Approve the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission regular-called mee(cid:415)ng on August 21, 2026. Approve the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission regular-called mee(cid:415)ng on September 18, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing by Director Gail McCant regarding updates related to Aus(cid:415)n Police Oversight (APO), including an overview and key highlights; administra(cid:415)ve and opera(cid:415)onal updates; commission support and follow-up; community engagement; policy highlights; and upcoming items and priori(cid:415)es. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion of and approval of the Community Police Review Commission mee(cid:415)ng schedule for the 2027 calendar year. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 5. Update from the CPRC Year in Review Working Group regarding prepara(cid:415)on of the Commission's Year in Review report. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Aus(cid:415)n is commi(cid:425)ed to compliance with the Americans with Disabili(cid:415)es Act. Reasonable modifica(cid:415)ons and equal access to communica(cid:415)ons will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommoda(cid:415)ons no later than 48 hours before the scheduled mee(cid:415)ng. Please call or email Ryan Alvarez at Aus(cid:415)n Police Oversight at 512-974-9090 or Ryan.Alvarez@aus(cid:415)ntexas.gov, to request service or for addi(cid:415)onal informa(cid:415)on. For more informa(cid:415)on on the Community Police Review Commission, please contact Ryan Alvarez at 512- 974-9090 or …
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Gustavo Valle, 512-974-4350, Gustavo.Valle@austintexas.gov. CURRENT [BOARD MEMBERS OR COMMISSIONERS]: Gerry Acuna, Chair Ian Steyaert, Vice Chair Melissa Caudle Michael Drohan CALL TO ORDER Caitlin Griffith John L. Harris Ali Ishaq Iris Suddaby AGENDA Seth Whaland Miriam Athmer Tarik Aossey 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 Zero Waste Advisory Commission Regular meeting on August 19, 2026 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve a recommendation to council to authorize a contract for multiple material rate studies for Austin Resource Recovery with Resource Recycling Systems, Inc. D/B/A Rrs, for an initial term of three years with up to three additional 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,100,000. Funding: $350,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Approve the 2027 Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting Schedule. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. 5. Staff briefing on the historical overview of the FM812 Landfill by Gena McKinley, Deputy Director of Austin Resource Recovery Staff briefing on the status of Austin Resource Recovery Operational and Administrative projects by Gena McKinley, Deputy Director of Austin Resource Recovery FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Gustavo Valle at Austin Resource …
Item 002 - Material Rate Studies RCA (DRAFT) — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN RECOMMENDATION FOR COUNCIL ACTION CONTRACTOR: RESOURCE RECYCLING SYSTEMS, INC. D/B/A RRS COUNCIL DATE: 11/05/2026 SUBJECT: Authorize a contract for multiple material rate studies for Austin Resource Recovery with Resource Recycling Systems, Inc. D/B/A Rrs, for an initial term of three years with up to three additional 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,100,000. Funding: $350,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. LEAD DEPARTMENT: Austin Financial Services CLIENT DEPARTMENT(S): Austin Resource Recovery FISCAL NOTE: Funding in the amount of $350,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. PROCUREMENT: Austin Financial Services issued a Request for Proposals solicitation RFP 1500 RGW3011 for these services. The solicitation was published on April 27, 2026, and closed on June 2, 2026. Of the five offers received, the proposal submitted by the recommended contractor represented best value to the City based on the solicitation’s evaluation criteria. 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=143475 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 services required for this solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Austin Financial Services – Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTION: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Zero Waste Advisory Commission ADDITIONAL BACKUP INFORMATION (RCA BODY) The contract will provide services for the City to participate in three studies, including a community wide Capture Rate Study, Per Capita Disposal Rate Study, and a combined Diversion Rate and Waste Characterization Study. The contract will allow the City to plan, conduct and process data on both Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) collected and non-ARR collected trash, recycling and organics material streams for both residential and commercial customers. In November 2023, Austin City Council approved the 2023 Austin Resource Recovery Comprehensive …
Item 003 - 2027 ZWAC Draft Meeting Schedule — original pdf
Zero Waste Advisory Commission DRAFT 2027 Meeting Schedule The Zero Waste Commission meets monthly on the second Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise determined by the Commission. Meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 301 W. 2nd Street. Changes to the above regarding date, time or location will be noted on meeting agendas. Meeting Dates January 13 February 10 April 14 May 12 June 9 July 14 August 11 September 8 October 13 November 10 Cancelled Dates March 10 December 8
Item 004 - Historical Overview of the FM812 Landfill Presentation — original pdf
History of FM812 Landfill Austin Resource Recovery | 10/14/2026 Gena McKinley, Deputy Director Site Overview FM812 – Background Location: Travis County, near Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Size: Approximately 391 Acres MSW Permits: 360 & 360A, later upgraded to Subtitle D Standards Lifespan: 1960’s to 2009 3 Facility Usage Transition In 1995, TCEQ approved converting the FM 812 Landfill acreage to a Type IV facility accepting only construction, demolition, and land-clearing debris—no household putrescible waste. Type I operations are suspended in February 1999 and by June 1999, Type IV operations commences at FM812. 4 ARR C&D Tonnage Figures: 2001-2008 C&D Tonnage 35000 30000 25000 20000 15000 10000 5000 0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Year 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Disposal Quantity (Metric Tons) 17,281 19,460 25,830 31,732 32,998 26,500 14,514 3,628 5 Landfill Fee Schedule: 2001 – 2008 Uncompacted Load (per cubic yard) 2001-2002 2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 $ 5.50 $ 5.50 $ 5.50 $ 6.50 $ 6.50 $ 6.50 $ 6.50 $ 6.50 6 Current FM 812 Projects • AE Lay-down Yard and Vehicle Parking: 10 acres off FM 973 • Solar Array: 58.224 acres; UPower selected vendor for AE project • Leachate line construction: 180 days to complete from project commencement 7 Questions
Item 005 - ARR Operations and Administrative Projects Update — original pdf
To: From: Date: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Gena McKinley, Deputy Director, Austin Resource Recovery October 14, 2026 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Recycling Reset On July 23rd, the Austin City Council approved ARR’s request to authorize the negotiation and execution of the third and final amended and restated service schedules to the City’s existing Single -Stream Recycling contracts with Circular Services and Texas Disposal Systems. The timeline for the final reset officially began with notifying the vendors in November of 2025. In February of 2026, the vendors submitted their initial pricing proposals to the City a t which point, contract negotiations commenced. ARR has now concluded its negotiations with both vendors and execution of the contracts was effective October 1, 2026. Food Rescue Mini-Summit for Businesses (District 3) Join local food service businesses, food rescue organizations, nonprofits, government partners, and other food system stakeholders for an interactive Food Rescue Mini-Summit lunch and learn for food-permitted businesses focused on building a stronger, more connected food rescue ecosystem in Austin. This event is being hosted by the Food Plan Implementation Collaborative, with organizing members from Austin Climate Action & Resilience, Austin Resource Recovery, the Travis County Environmental Resilience Program, The Central Texas Food Bank, Keep Austin Fed, and more. It will take place at 11:00 a.m. on October 19 at 979 Springdale Rd, Ste. 153. More information at: eventbrite.com/e/food-rescue-mini-summit-for-businesses- tickets-2001405147673. Austin City Limits (District 8) Austin Resource Recovery provided trash, recycle and compost services outside the footprint for Austin City Limits music festival between October 2 through 11. ARR placed bins along Barton Springs, Sterzing, Toomey and Lamar and on the Pfluger and Crenshaw Bridges to collect waste from festival goers walking to and from Zilker Park. Crews swept as needed and maintained the bins throughout the festival. Viva la Vida (District 9) Austin Resource Recovery will provide trash, recycle, and compost services for Viva la Vida, a City Co- sponsored event on Saturday, October 24. ARR will set out bins the morning of the event, service them throughout, and collect them shortly after the event ends. Universal Recycling Ordinance Online Reporting Mailer (All Districts) The City of Austin requires owners and managers of multifamily properties and businesses to ensure that their employees and tenants have convenient access to trash, recycling, and composting. Property managers must submit an annual diversion report between October 1 and February 1 …
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026 – 5:30 P.M. AUSTIN WATER HEADQUARTERS WALLER CREEK CENTER 625 E 10TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Water and Wastewater Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Vicky Addie, 512-972-0332, vicky.addie@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Chair (District 8) Andrew Maas (Mayor) Alex Navarro (District 2) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Mike Reyes (District 4) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Marcela Tuñón, Vice Chair (District 9) Vacant (District 3) Alex Ortiz (District 7) Jesse Penn (District 1) Shannon Trilli (District 10) Speakers signed up to speak at 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 Water and Wastewater Commission regular meeting held September 16, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for Hexagon Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Software Platform for Austin Water with Thundercat Technology, Llc, for an initial term of twelve months with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,090,146. Funding: $266,102 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Recommend approval of a contract for Infor Public Sector software maintenance and support, used to manage water distribution system assets and work orders, for Austin Water with DLT Solutions LLC d/b/a DLT Solutions, for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $393,300 with up to two one-year extension options each in variable amounts for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,252,200. Funding: $393,300 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Recommend approval of a contract for engineering services for the 2026 Reservoir …
Item 01 - Draft Minutes for September 16th Meeting — original pdf
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 625 E 10th Street in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Penn called the Water and Wastewater Commission meeting to order at 5:32 pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Jesse Penn, Mike Reyes, Shannon Trilli, and Evan Wolstencroft Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón, Alex Ortiz, and Shwetha Pandurangi PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on August 19, 2026. The minutes from the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on August 19, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion, Commissioner Trilli’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Maas, Maxwell-Gaines and Navarro absent, and Commissioner Pandurangi off the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for pump parts, components, and repair services for Emerson, Mueller, RF Valves, and Flowserve equipment for Austin Water with Scruggs Distribution LLC d/b/a The Scruggs Company, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,230,000. Funding: $37,167 is available in the FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water; $446,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Trilli’s motion, Commissioner Reyes’ second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Maas, Maxwell-Gaines and Navarro absent, and Commissioner Pandurangi off the dais. 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 2026-2027 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 1 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 per project for all other projects. Funding in the amount of $4,000,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion, Commissioner Reyes’ second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Maas, Maxwell-Gaines and Navarro absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS …
Item 02 - Hexagon Enterprise Asset Management Software — original pdf
Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for Hexagon Enterprise Asset Management software platform, to manage vertical infrastructure assets, for Austin Water with Thundercat Technology, LLC, for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $266,200 with up to two one-year extension options in estimated amounts of $449,300 and $374,900, respectively, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,090,400. Funding: $266,200 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $266,200 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Multiple cooperative purchase programs were reviewed for the Hexagon Enterprise Asset Management software platform. Austin Financial Services has determined this contractor best meets the needs of Austin Water to provide the Hexagon Enterprise Asset Management software platform required for the City. MBE/WBE: Cooperative Agreement contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14th, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide essential support, maintenance, licensing, and subscriptions as needed for Hexagon Enterprise Asset Management (EAM). Austin Water uses the system to manage vertical infrastructure assets, including treatment plants, lift stations, and facility assets that rely heavily on Hexagon EAM, which supports daily operational activities including preventive maintenance, asset lifecycle tracking, and reliability-centered operations for critical above-ground assets. Ensuring continued support for this system directly advances Austin Water’s strategic priorities of service excellence, proactive infrastructure, and reliability by maintaining a stable platform for data-driven decision-making and operational performance. This contract will partly replace the existing contract, which expires November 3, 2026. The current estimates were determined on current and future growth of the Hexagon EAM software platform. The recommended contractor is not the current provider for these services. Cooperative associations, themselves or using a lead government, competitively solicit and award contracts that are eligible for use by other qualified state and local governments. Due to their substantial volumes, larger than any one …
Item 03 - Infor Public Sector Software Maintenance and Support — original pdf
Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: November 5, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for Infor Public Sector software maintenance and support, used to manage water distribution system assets and work orders, for Austin Water with DLT Solutions LLC d/b/a DLT Solutions, for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $393,300 with up to two one- year extension options each in variable amounts for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,252,200. Funding: $393,300 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $393,300 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Multiple cooperative purchase programs were reviewed for these services. Austin Financial Services and Austin Water have determined this contractor best meets the needs of Austin Water to provide these services required for the City. MBE/WBE: Cooperative Agreement contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide essential support, maintenance, and licensing for the Infor Public Sector (IPS) software platform, which Austin Water uses to manage horizontal infrastructure assets across the water distribution system. IPS is the foundational system for creating, tracking, and coordinating service requests and work orders, as well as maintaining accurate records for meters, pipelines, valves, hydrants, and other linear assets in the distribution network. Austin Water depends upon IPS to support daily operational activities including field dispatching, asset data management, and responsive maintenance across the utility’s extensive horizontal network. Ensuring continued support for the IPS platform directly advances Austin Water’s proactive infrastructure management and operational reliability through maintaining a stable system that enables real-time coordination, accurate asset information, and data-driven decision-making for distribution system operations. This contract will partly replace a contract expiring November 3, 2026, which is being divided into two contracts, one for the Infor Public Sector software platform and one for Hexagon Enterprise Asset Management, because a single vendor cannot provide …
Item 04 - 2026 Reservoir Improvement Program Contract — original pdf
Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for engineering services for the 2026 Reservoir Improvement Program Contract for Austin Water with Freese and Nichols, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000. Funding: $10,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding: $10,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services Department issued a Request for Qualifications solicitation RFQS CLMP396 for these services. The solicitation was issued on May 12, 2026, and closed on July 8, 2026. Of the two responses received, the recommended firm was selected as the most highly qualified provider of the services. A complete solicitation package, including a log of responses 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=143946. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 16.50% MBE and 9.00% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The City of Austin owns and operates approximately 44 potable and reclaimed water storage reservoirs. These reservoirs maintain system pressure, store treated water, and provide critical emergency and fire flow capacity during outages and peak demand periods. Many of these reservoirs have been in service for decades and wear out on a predictable maintenance cycle. Typical wear and maintenance for these reservoirs consists of corrosion, water quality risks, and emergency repairs that also require the reservoirs to be taken out of service. To address these needs, Austin Water established an annual capital program, the Reservoir Improvement Program, to perform a yearly evaluation of tanks and address which ones require rehabilitation. Historically, Austin Water has utilized multi-year engineering contracts to keep the recurring work on schedule and to avoid procuring services tank-by-tank each cycle. The most recent contract for this work was in 2018 for the 2018 Reservoir Improvements Program Contract. This request is for authority to negotiate and execute a new multi-year engineering services agreement to continue the Reservoir Improvement Program. The consultant contracted for these services, will provide condition assessments, recommendations, design, construction documents, and construction-phase support needed to …
Item 05 - Ullrich Water Treatment Plant Inherently Safer Disinfection Conversion — original pdf
Item 5 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Ullrich Water Treatment Plant Inherently Safer Disinfection Conversion for Austin Water with MGC Contractors in the amount of $81,555,085 plus a $8,155,509 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $89,710,594. Funding: $89,710,594 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued a Competitive Sealed Proposal solicitation CSP CLMB344 for these services. The solicitation was issued on April 27, 2026, and closed on July 23, 2026. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offer 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=140457. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 10.54% MBE and 2.02% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Ullrich Water Treatment Plant was commissioned in 1969 and supplies a large portion of potable water to the City of Austin. Ullrich Water Treatment Plant currently uses gaseous chlorine and anhydrous ammonia disinfection systems, which requires the bulk delivery, storage and handling of these hazardous chemicals. This project is intended to convert from gaseous chlorine and anhydrous ammonia to on-site generation of sodium hypochlorite (OSGSH) and liquid ammonium sulfate (LAS), respectively, which are both inherently safer technologies for water treatment disinfection. The OSGSH system will use electrolysis to convert sodium chloride (salt) and water into 0.8% sodium hypochlorite. The LAS system will store and feed ammonia in a liquid, non-hazardous form. This project will eliminate the need for the use of gaseous chlorine and anhydrous ammonia for disinfection, representing a major safety improvement for the City and the surrounding community. A critical component of this project is the need to maintain operation of the plant, including disinfection processes, throughout these improvements. A temporary sodium hypochlorite storage and feed system will be utilized while the gaseous chlorine system is demolished and replaced with the OSGSH system. …
Item 06 - West Congress (Radam-St. Elmo) Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project — original pdf
Item 6 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: November 5, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the West Congress (Radam/St. Elmo) Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project for Austin Water with Facilities Rehabilitation Inc., in the amount of $2,837,732 plus a $283,774 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,121,506. Funding: $3,121,506 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding: $3,121,506 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1162 for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on July 13, 2026, and closed on August 20, 2026. Of the nine offers received, the bids submitted by the recommended contractors were the lowest responsive bids received. 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=143555. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 98.23% MBE and 1.77% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The West Congress (Radam/St. Elmo) Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project is part of the Renewing Austin Program's ongoing effort to replace and/or upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains and wastewater lines with a documented history of poor conditions and negative impact service delivery. This project is located on W St Elmo Rd between S 1st St and Lareina Dr, Clifford Dr west of S 1st St, Radam Ln east of S 1st St, and Richland St between Radam Ln and Normandy St within the West Congress neighborhood. The water system renewal includes approximately 4,200 linear feet of water mains and service lines to individual properties and associated fittings. The wastewater system renewal includes approximately 1,330 linear feet water main, manholes, and service lines to individual properties. Due to the potential for encountering unexpected circumstances, a 10% contingency in funding has been included to allow for the expeditious processing of any change orders to cover any unforeseen construction costs associated with the project. Item 6 Water & …
Item 07 - Biomass Characterization Testing — original pdf
Item 7 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: November 5, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for biomass characterization testing, used to monitor the operational health of wastewater treatment plants, for Austin Water with Hydro Solutions, Inc. d/b/a Effluency, LLC, for a term of three years in an amount not to exceed $260,000. Funding: $79,445 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $79,445 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Sole Source. MBE/WBE: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide essential toxicity testing, biological health assessments, and low level propylene glycol analysis needed to monitor the operational health of the City’s wastewater treatment plants and ensure compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality discharge permits. These tests identify inhibitory compounds, evaluate microbial conditions, and support industrial discharge management at Austin Water facilities. The required testing methods rely on specialized laboratory capabilities not available within Austin Water. These services are necessary to detect potential impacts from industrial users, identify sources of biological inhibitors, and mitigate treatment process disruptions. These services are sole source because Hydro Solutions, Inc d/b/a Effluency, LLC is the only laboratory that can offer biomass characterization testing that includes oxygen uptake rate, adenosine triphosphate generation rate, exocellular polymer analysis, quantification of ammonia oxidizing bacteria and nitrite oxidizing bacteria using most probable number testing, and floc size distribution. The contract replaces a contract expiring on November 17, 2027. The contract is being replaced early due to increased demand for these services. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these services. If a contract is not secured, the City will lose critical monitoring capacity, increasing the risk of undetected inhibiting compounds, operational instability, and potential violations of state issued discharge permits.
Item 08 - Calcium Hypochlorite Tablets and Granules — original pdf
Item 8 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: November 5, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize two contracts for calcium hypochlorite tablets and granules, used for cleaning and disinfection in water treatment operations, for Austin Water with Leslie's Poolmart Inc. d/b/a Leslie's Swimming Pool Supplies and Joseph G Pollard Co. Inc. d/b/a Pollardwater, for an initial term of two years in an estimated amount of $240,000 with up to three one-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $120,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $600,000 divided among the contractors. Funding: $110,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $110,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 2200 BYS1058 for these goods. The solicitation was published on July 13, 2026, and closed on August 11, 2026. Of the four offers received, the bids submitted by the recommended contractors were the lowest responsive bids received. 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=144369 . MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the 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. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contracts will provide calcium hypochlorite tablets and granules to support Austin Water treatment operations. These materials are used for plant cleaning and disinfection processes necessary to maintain safe and compliant operations and support plant discharge permit requirements. The contracts replace a contract expiring May 22, 2028. The contract was resolicited early due …
Item 09 - Service Extension Request No. 6451 for 1107 Castle Ridge Road — original pdf
Item 9 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of Service Extension Request No. 6451 for wastewater service to a 2.85-acre tract located at 1107 Castle Ridge Road within the City’s Drinking Water Protection Zone, the City’s two-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction and Austin Water’s wastewater service area. This action concerns land located within the Barton Springs Zone. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. The property owner will pay the related infrastructure costs to connect to Austin Water’s wastewater system. Prior Council Action: October 10, 2024 – Council approved Service Extension Request No. 5845 on consent, but this approval expired on April 8, 2025. April 23, 2026 – Council denied Service Extension Request No. 6290. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 4, 2024 - Not recommended by the Environmental Commission on a vote of 7-1 with Commissioner Nickels voting against the motion to deny the Service Extension Request and Commissioners Cofer and Schiera absent. September 11, 2024 - Water and Wastewater Commission’s motion to recommend approval received five affirmative votes and one dissenting vote. The motion failed for lack of a six-vote affirmative majority with Commissioner Moriarty voting against. Commissioners Turrieta, Musgrove, and Sion were absent. January 28, 2026 – Not recommended by the Environmental Commission on a vote of 7-0 with Commissioners Kruger, Fierro, Luecke, and Morrison absent. February 18, 2026 – Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a vote of 7-2 with Commissioners Trilli and Ortiz voting against and Commissioner Marzullo absent. October 7, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Environmental Commission. October 14, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The 1107 Castle Ridge Road project consists of approximately 2.85 acres (Property). The Property is located entirely within the City’s 2-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area for wastewater, the Drinking Water Protection Zone, and the Barton Creek Watershed. A map of the property location is attached. The proposed project is identical to the project that Council approved on October 10, 2024 as wastewater SER-5845 and to the project that Council denied on April 23, 2026 as wastewater SER- 6290. Owner: Parkside Homes, LLC (Owner) is proposing to develop three single-family homes. The Owner requested that the City provide retail wastewater service to the Property and Austin Water has determined the service requirements as proposed …
Item 10 - Wholesale Wastewater Service for Comanche Canyon Ranch ETJ PUD — original pdf
Item 10 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of the fourth amendment to the Agreement for Wholesale Wastewater Utility Service for the Comanche Canyon Ranch Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Planned Unit Development with Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 17 (WCID 17), allowing Austin Water to receive untreated wastewater for treatment, in place of treated wastewater currently provided under the existing agreement. This amendment supports WCID 17’s evaluation of decommissioning its treatment facility and reflects Austin Water’s ability to accommodate the operational change without additional efforts or cost. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. WCID 17 will assume the costs for decommissioning its Comanche Canyon Ranch Wastewater Treatment Plant. Fiscal Note Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. WCID 17 will assume the costs for decommissioning its Comanche Canyon Ranch Wastewater Treatment Plant. Prior Council Action October 30, 2003 – Council authorized the negotiation and execution of a wholesale wastewater agreement with Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 17 for the provision of wholesale wastewater service to the proposed Comanche Canyon Ranch Planned Unit Development. June 23, 2005 – Council authorized negotiation and execution of the first amendment to the wholesale wastewater agreement with Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 17 to clarify certain infrastructure ownership, operation and maintenance responsibilities. June 22, 2006 – Council authorized negotiation and execution of the second amendment to the wholesale wastewater agreement with Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 17 to expand the wholesale wastewater service area. November 8, 2007 – Council authorized negotiation and execution of the third amendment to the wholesale wastewater agreement with Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 17 to expand the wholesale wastewater service area. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 - to be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: WCID 17 provides water and wastewater services within its boundaries in northwest Travis County. The City and WCID 17 previously entered into wholesale agreements for portions of WCID 17’s service area. In July 2004, the City and WCID 17 executed a wholesale wastewater service agreement for a portion of the WCID 17 service area comprising the Comanche Canyon Planned Unit Development (Comanche Canyon PUD) which includes single family, multi-family, and commercial customers. Through this agreement, Austin Water receives …
Item 11 - Moore’s Crossing MUD of Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2026 — original pdf
Item 11 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Moore’s Crossing Municipal Utility District of Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2026, in an amount not to exceed $7,600,000. Funding: There is no fiscal impact. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services Fiscal Note There is no fiscal impact. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information: The City of Austin and the Moore’s Crossing Municipal Utility District entered into the Agreement Concerning Creation of Moore’s Crossing Municipal Utility District on March 13, 1986. The District was created by the Texas Water Commission, predecessor to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on June 17, 1987. The District consists of approximately 818 acres located in Travis County, approximately eight miles south-southeast of Austin's central business district, and is situated approximately 1.5 miles south of Austin Bergstrom International Airport. The District is located southeast of the intersection of FM 973 and Elroy Road, and traverses eastward across SH 130. The District is required to obtain City approval for all bond sales pursuant to the Consent Agreement. The City has received a request from the District to approve the District’s bond sale in the amount of $7.6 million consistent with a bond proposition approved by District voters in 1987. The total amount of bonds authorized for the District is $32 million in unlimited tax bonds. After the proposed bond issue, $11.98 million in unlimited tax bonds will remain authorized but unissued. The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to finance the water distribution, wastewater collection, and drainage facilities serving Stoney Ridge Highlands Phase 1. The remaining Bond proceeds will be used to: • Capitalize approximately 12 months interest requirements on the Bonds; • • Pay developer interest; and Pay other costs associated with the issuance of the Bonds. City staff from Austin Water, Austin Parks and Recreation, Austin Planning, Austin Energy, Austin Development Services, Austin Housing, Austin Transportation and Public Works, and Austin Watershed Protection reviewed the District’s Consent Agreement and its amendments. The District was found to be in substantial compliance with the terms of the Consent Agreement and will address unresolved concerns with a future amendment to the Consent Agreement. Austin Financial Services and the City’s Financial Advisor have reviewed the …
Item 12 - Pilot Knob MUD No. 2 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2026 — original pdf
Item 12 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2026, in an amount not to exceed $2,300,000 to be used for water, wastewater and drainage improvements in the district and related engineering costs and costs of issuing the bonds. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information: Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, was created under the laws of the State of Texas by House Bill No. 1756, Acts of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, codified as Chapter 8376, Texas Special District Local Laws Code, and operates under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The Enabling Legislation became effective June 17, 2011, and created the District, subject to the consent of the City. The City consented to the creation of the District by Council action taken March 22, 2012 (“Consent Ordinance”) and under the terms of the April 13, 2012 Consent Agreement among the City, the District, and Carma Easton LLC, a Texas limited liability company. The City and the District entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement dated as of June 4, 2012 (SPA), as authorized by Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code. The SPA sets forth the terms and conditions of the City’s annexation of the land within the District and frames the terms by which the District will continue to exist as a limited district, Pilot Knob Limited District No. 2, following the City’s full-purpose annexation of the land within the District as provided in Consent Agreement and the SPA. The District, which currently contains approximately 557.187 acres of land, is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City in southeast Travis County, Texas. The District is approximately eight miles southeast of the City’s downtown, approximately one mile east of McKinney Falls Parkway and approximately one mile west of U.S. Highway 183 and just west of Farm-to-Market 1625. An extension of William Cannon Drive, the initial phases of which are complete, is located at the northern boundary of the District. North Fork Dry …
Item 13 - Pilot Knob MUD No. 2 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2026A — original pdf
Item 13 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2026A, in an amount not to exceed $2,480,000 to be used for constructing road improvements in the District. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information: Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, was created under the laws of the State of Texas by House Bill No. 1756, Acts of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, codified as Chapter 8376, Texas Special District Local Laws Code, and operates under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The Enabling Legislation became effective June 17, 2011, and created the District, subject to the consent of the City. The City consented to the creation of the District by Council action taken March 22, 2012 and under the terms of the April 13, 2012 Consent Agreement among the City, the District, and Carma Easton LLC, a Texas limited liability company. The City and the District entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement dated as of June 4, 2012 (SPA), as authorized by Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code. The SPA sets forth the terms and conditions of the City’s annexation of the land within the District and frames the terms by which the District will continue to exist as a limited district, Pilot Knob Limited District No. 2, following the City’s full-purpose annexation of the land within the District as provided in Consent Agreement and the SPA. The District, which currently contains approximately 557.187 acres of land, is within the Limited Purpose jurisdiction of the City in southeast Travis County, Texas. The District is approximately eight miles southeast of the City’s downtown, approximately one mile east of McKinney Falls Parkway and approximately one mile west of U.S. Highway 183 and just west of Farm-to-Market 1625. An extension of William Cannon Drive, the initial phases of which are complete, is located at the northern boundary of the District. North Fork Dry Creek traverses the northern part of the District in a west to …
Item 14 - Pilot Knob MUD No. 3 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2026 — original pdf
Item 14 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2026, in an amount not to exceed $4,400,000 to be used for water, wastewater and drainage improvements in the district and related engineering costs and costs of issuing the bonds. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information: Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, was created under the laws of the State of Texas by House Bill No. 1758, Acts of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, codified as Chapter 8377, Texas Special District Local Laws Code, and operates under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The Enabling Legislation became effective June 17, 2011, and created the District, subject to the consent of the City. The City consented to the creation of the District by Council action taken March 22, 2012 and under the terms of the April 13, 2012 Consent Agreement among the City, the District, and Carma Easton LLC, a Texas limited liability company. The City and the District entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement dated as of June 4, 2012 (SPA), as authorized by Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code. The SPA sets forth the terms and conditions of the City’s annexation of the land within the District and frames the terms by which the District will continue to exist as a limited district, Pilot Knob Limited District No. 3, following the City’s full-purpose annexation of the land within the District as provided in Consent Agreement and the SPA. The District, which currently contains approximately 677.567 acres of land, is within the Limited Purpose jurisdiction of the City in southeast Travis County, Texas. The District is approximately eight miles southeast of the City’s downtown, adjacent to the east side of McKinney Falls Parkway and approximately one mile west of U.S. Highway 183. An extension of William Cannon Drive, the initial phases of which complete, bisects the District in an east-west direction. Cottonmouth Creek traverses the District in a north-south direction. The Austin-Bergstrom International …
Item 15 - Pilot Knob MUD No. 3 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2026A — original pdf
Item 15 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2026A, in an amount not to exceed $3,875,000 to be used for constructing road improvements in the District and related engineering costs and costs of issuing the bonds. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information: Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No., a political subdivision of the State of Texas, was created under the laws of the State of Texas by House Bill No. 1758, Acts of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, codified as Chapter 8377, Texas Special District Local Laws Code, and operates under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The Enabling Legislation became effective June 17, 2011, and created the District, subject to the consent of the City. The City consented to the creation of the District by Council action taken March 22, 2012 and under the terms of the April 13, 2012 Consent Agreement among the City, the District, and Carma Easton LLC, a Texas limited liability company. The City and the District entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement dated as of June 4, 2012 (SPA), as authorized by Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code. The SPA sets forth the terms and conditions of the City’s annexation of the land within the District and frames the terms by which the District will continue to exist as a limited district, Pilot Knob Limited District No. 3, following the City’s full-purpose annexation of the land within the District as provided in Consent Agreement and the SPA. The District, which currently contains approximately 677.567 acres of land, is within the Limited Purpose jurisdiction of the City in southeast Travis County, Texas. The District is approximately eight miles southeast of the City’s downtown, adjacent to the east side of McKinney Falls Parkway and approximately one mile west of U.S. Highway 183. An extension of William Cannon Drive, the initial phases of which are complete, bisects the District in an east-west direction. Cottonmouth Creek traverses the District in a north-south direction. The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport …
Item 16 - Pilot Knob MUD No. 5 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2026 — original pdf
Item 16 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 5 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2026, in an amount not to exceed $2,245,000 to be used for constructing road improvements in the District and related engineering costs and costs of issuing the bonds. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information: Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 5, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, was created under the laws of the State of Texas by House Bill No. 1760, Acts of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, codified as Chapter 8374, Texas Special District Local Laws Code, and operates under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The Enabling Legislation became effective June 17, 2011, and created the District, subject to the consent of the City. The City consented to the creation of the District by Council action taken March 22, 2012 and under the terms of the April 13, 2012 Consent Agreement among the City, the District, and Carma Easton LLC, a Texas limited liability company. The City and the District entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement dated as of June 4, 2012 (SPA), as authorized by Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code. The SPA sets forth the terms and conditions of the City’s annexation of the land within the District and frames the terms by which the District will continue to exist as a limited district, Pilot Knob Limited District No. 5, following the City’s full-purpose annexation of the land within the District as provided in Consent Agreement and the SPA. The District, which currently contains approximately 463.871 acres of land, is within the Limited Purpose jurisdiction of the City in southeast Travis County, Texas. The District is approximately ten miles southeast of the City’s downtown, adjacent to the west side of Farm-to-Markey 1625 and approximately two miles west of U.S. Highway 183. An extension of Slaughter Ln, the initial phases of which are under construction, runs along northern boundary of the District in an east-west direction. The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is approximately four miles to …
Item 17 - Draft 2027 Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Schedule — original pdf
Water and Wastewater Commission 2027 Regular Meeting Schedule • Second Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise specified) at 5:30 pm • All meetings to be held at Austin Water Headquarters, Waller Creek Center, 625 East 10th Street, Austin, Texas Wednesday, January 13, 2027 Wednesday, February 10, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, April 14, 2027 Wednesday, May 12, 2027 Wednesday, June 9, 2027 Wednesday, July 14, 2027 – Regular meeting Wednesday, July 28, 2027 – Budget meeting Wednesday, August 11, 2027 Wednesday, September 8, 2027 Wednesday, October 13, 2027 Tuesday, November 10, 2027 Wednesday, December 8, 2027
Item 19 - Large Volume Briefing — original pdf
Large Water User Policy Open House Austin Water is preparing for the future by strengthening our policies for responsible water use. 17 Austin Water is Working Today to Prepare for Tomorrow. Water Forward Austin Water’s 100-year water resource plan, Water Forward, is approved by Council and protects our water supply with strategies that respond to growth, drought and climate change. Reclaimed (Recycled) Water Since 1974, Austin Water has expanded our reclaimed (recycled) water system to deliver highly treated wastewater through purple pipes for uses like irrigation and industrial cooling. Conservation Austin Water delivers year-round initiatives to reduce customer demand and improve efficiency across our water system, including: public education, incentives, water use compliance, regulatory inspections and water loss management. COLORADO RIVERUllrichWater Treatment PlantDavis Water Treatment PlantHandcox Water Treatment PlantLAKE AUSTINLAKE BUCHANANLADY BIRD LAKETom Miller DamLonghorn DamMansfield DamLAKE TRAVISWalnut CreekWastewater Treatment PlantSouth Austin RegionalWastewater Treatment PlantLower Colorado River& Highland LakesCentralized Reclaimed SystemAustin’s drinking water comes from the Colorado River and Highland Lakes. This supply totals about 325,000 acre-feet a year, or 106 billion gallons. Annual water use is currently about 175,000 acre-feet. Austin’s Drinking Water Supply 2025 Total Water Use in Austin 2025 Reclaimed (Recycled) and Potable (Drinking) Combined Water Use City of Austin • 1.4% High Impact • City of Austin • 2.2% Wholesale • 5.8% Residential • 60.1% High Impact • Commercial • 10.2% Commercial • 20.3% 1 DRAFT Definition of High Impact Water Users Austin Water has developed this draft definition of high impact water users: “High impact water user” means one or more commercial buildings* on one or more parcels in accordance with a phased plan or approved site plan, with historical or projected water use above 85 million gallons per year**, including potable and non-potable water. *Including industrial and manufacturing facilities **Aligns with current large volume water use threshhold High Impact Water Users would be subject to new requirements, including: Separate Application process for new developments Water Budgeting requirements for new and existing high impact water users Water Conservation Plan requirements for new and existing high impact water users Annual Reporting requirements for new and existing high impact water users 2 Give us your feedback! Definition of High Impact Water Users 1 2 3 Does the proposed volume threshold of 85 million gallons per year seem appropriate? Should both potable (drinking) water and reclaimed (recycled) water use be considered to determine if a customer is a …