17 SP-2026-0147D - Dogs Head Development - Austin Full Purpose - Annexation 6/1/20261 of 49 17 SP-2026-0147D - Dogs Head Development - Austin Full Purpose - Annexation 6/1/20262 of 49 17 SP-2026-0147D - Dogs Head Development - Austin Full Purpose - Annexation 6/1/20263 of 49 17 SP-2026-0147D - Dogs Head Development - Austin Full Purpose - Annexation 6/1/20264 of 49 P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 Right-of-Way Vacation Transmittal Letter LandManagementROW@AustinTexas.gov | Phone: 3-1-1 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) For submittal and fee information, see AustinTexas.gov/LDE Provide a reason for the vacation by answering the following questions: 1. 2. 3. Property Type: Residential Commercial How was the area to be vacated dedicated? Plat Separate Instrument Did the City purchase the area to be vacated? (i.e., by Street Deed) Yes No 4. Is both the area to be vacated and your property in the same “subdivision”? (They must both be in the same subdivision to be eligible.) Yes No 5. 6. Is the area to be vacated a: Functional right-of-way Only dedicated on paper Are there any utility lines within the area to be vacated? Yes No If yes, what are your plans for the utilities? __________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Applicants should be advised that easements will be retained to protect existing utilities, even if utility relocation is proposed. Also, be advised that no structures may be built on, over or under the easements without a license agreement, insurance, and an annual fee. 7. How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? __________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Has a site plan been submitted for your project? Yes No Is your project a Unified Development? Yes No Is your project a S.M.A.R.T. Housing Project? Yes No When do you anticipate starting construction of the development? ______________________ What is the current zoning on the adjacent properties? ________________________________ 17 SP-2026-0147D - Dogs Head Development - Austin Full Purpose - Annexation 6/1/20265 of 49 13. 14. 15. What is the current status of the adjacent properties? _________________________________ What type of parking facilities currently exist? _______________________________________ Will your parking requirements increase with the expansion? Yes No 16. How will the increase be handled? ________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 17. Have any agreements or easements been executed with adjacent landowner(s) or in draft form? Yes …
CITY OF AUSTIN - R.O.W. VACATION MASTER COMMENT REPORT As of: July 02, 2026 PROJECT NUMBER: 2026-071422 LM PROJECT NAME: 2026-071422 LM (405 Edwin Lane) LOCATION: 405 EDWIN LN, AUSTIN, TX 78742 Review Dept. LM ATD Review Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Approved With Conditions Justin Good 512-974-1449 06/09/2026 07/02/2026 Comments: The bulk of the ROW vacation is acceptable, however I have concerns at either end regarding vehicle turnaround space. Although in the ultimate buildout there will be a connected street network, in the interim between approving the ROW vacation and the new street network opening, a dead-end condition is created on Ramirez Lane and a dead-end condition is created on Hergotz Lane (in combination with the Hergotz Lane ROW vacation request) based on the proposed requests. Consideration must be made to ensure that space is provided for drivers to use the intersection to accommodate turnaround maneuvers. Typically a long section of street that ends will include a traffic circle to accommodate turnarounds. This can be accomplished by maintaining some ROW at either end of the segment or offering public access easements. Open to other solutions as well. Approved Comments: None Justin Good 512-974-1449 07/02/2026 07/02/2026 7/2/26 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 1 17 SP-2026-0147D - Dogs Head Development - Austin Full Purpose - Annexation 6/1/20261 of 9 As of: July 02, 2026 PROJECT NUMBER: 2026-071422 LM PROJECT NAME: 2026-071422 LM (405 Edwin Lane) LOCATION: 405 EDWIN LN, AUSTIN, TX 78742 Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM Austin Resource Recovery Review Approved Michael Zavala (512) 974-1837 06/08/2026 06/08/2026 Comments: No issues with this vacation that would affect ARR services. 7/2/26 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 2 17 SP-2026-0147D - Dogs Head Development - Austin Full Purpose - Annexation 6/1/20262 of 9 As of: July 02, 2026 PROJECT NUMBER: 2026-071422 LM PROJECT NAME: 2026-071422 LM (405 Edwin Lane) LOCATION: 405 EDWIN LN, AUSTIN, TX 78742 Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM AW Infrastructure Management Approved With Conditions Eric Sermeno 512-972-0497 06/10/2026 07/02/2026 Comments: Austin Water (AW) has no objections to the request ROW Vacation but note new water, wastewater, and or reclaimed water line easements will need to be dedicated for improvements required by UIRs 6416, 6417 & 6418. Approved Eric Sermeno 512-972-0497 07/02/2026 07/02/2026 Comments: Austin Water (AW) approves the ROW vacation request. Approved Eric Sermeno 512-972-0497 06/09/2026 07/02/2026 Comments: AW has no infra in those areas ¿ clear …
To: From: Date: Subject: MEMORANDUM Planning Commission Joseph Fotinos, Project Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works June 16, 2026 F# 2026-071422 LM Street Right-of-Way Vacation of approximately 5.3307 acres abutting 405 Edwin Lane Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the street right-of-way vacation application for approximately 5.3307 acres land, being the paved/developed right-of-way abutting 405 Edwin Lane, as shown on the Santiago Del Valle Grant. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting 954.06 acres. The abutting 954.06 acres are owned by Dog’s Head Land JV, LTD, a Texas limited partnership. Per the transmittal letter dated June 4, 2026, received by the City of Austin, the applicant states, “How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? Response: Advanced manufacturing.” All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the application and recommend approval, subject to the reviewers’ conditions shown on the attached Master Comment Report. Per City Code §14-11-71 – Notice to Interested Property Owners Public notice will be sent to owners within 300’ of the area to be vacated. The director of Austin Public Works may approve the application after the 10th day that the notice is issued; and an affected property owner may submit comments regarding the proposed vacation. Public Notice was sent to appropriate parties on June 10, 2026. No objections have been received by staff as of the date of this memorandum. If objections were sent and not cleared add objection(s) to this memorandum. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on the July 14, 2026, Planning Commission agenda. Staff contact: Joseph Fotinos, Project Manager Austin Transportation and Public Works, 512-978-4659 landmanagementROW@austintexas.gov Applicant: Richard T. Suttle, Jr., rsuttle@abaustin.com, 512-435-2368 Abutting Landowner: Dog’s Head Land JV, LTD, a Texas limited partnership The applicant and/or property owner’s representative will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding future development and the vacation request. Attachments: Application Packet Master Comment Report 17 SP-2026-0147D - Dogs Head Development - Austin Full Purpose - Annexation 6/1/20261 of 1
18 SP-2026-0147D - Dogs Head Development - Austin Full Purpose - Annexation 6/1/20261 of 63 18 SP-2026-0147D - Dogs Head Development - Austin Full Purpose - Annexation 6/1/20262 of 63 18 SP-2026-0147D - Dogs Head Development - Austin Full Purpose - Annexation 6/1/20263 of 63 18 SP-2026-0147D - Dogs Head Development - Austin Full Purpose - Annexation 6/1/20264 of 63 P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 Right-of-Way Vacation Transmittal Letter LandManagementROW@AustinTexas.gov | Phone: 3-1-1 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) For submittal and fee information, see AustinTexas.gov/LDE Provide a reason for the vacation by answering the following questions: 1. 2. 3. Property Type: Residential Commercial How was the area to be vacated dedicated? Plat Separate Instrument Did the City purchase the area to be vacated? (i.e., by Street Deed) Yes No 4. Is both the area to be vacated and your property in the same “subdivision”? (They must both be in the same subdivision to be eligible.) Yes No 5. 6. Is the area to be vacated a: Functional right-of-way Only dedicated on paper Are there any utility lines within the area to be vacated? Yes No If yes, what are your plans for the utilities? __________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Applicants should be advised that easements will be retained to protect existing utilities, even if utility relocation is proposed. Also, be advised that no structures may be built on, over or under the easements without a license agreement, insurance, and an annual fee. 7. How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? __________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Has a site plan been submitted for your project? Yes No Is your project a Unified Development? Yes No Is your project a S.M.A.R.T. Housing Project? Yes No When do you anticipate starting construction of the development? ______________________ What is the current zoning on the adjacent properties? ________________________________ 18 SP-2026-0147D - Dogs Head Development - Austin Full Purpose - Annexation 6/1/20265 of 63 13. 14. 15. What is the current status of the adjacent properties? _________________________________ What type of parking facilities currently exist? _______________________________________ Will your parking requirements increase with the expansion? Yes No 16. How will the increase be handled? ________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 17. Have any agreements or easements been executed with adjacent landowner(s) or in draft form? Yes …
CITY OF AUSTIN - R.O.W. VACATION MASTER COMMENT REPORT As of: July 02, 2026 PROJECT NUMBER: 2026-071407 LM PROJECT NAME: 2026-071407 LM (8700 Hergotz Lane) LOCATION: 8700 HERGOTZ LN, AUSTIN, TX 78742 Review Dept. LM ATD Review Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Approved With Conditions Justin Good 512-974-1449 06/09/2026 07/02/2026 Comments: The bulk of the ROW vacation is acceptable, however I have concerns at the western end near Edwin Lane regarding vehicle turnaround space. Although in the ultimate buildout there will be a connected street network, in the interim between approving the ROW vacation and the new street network opening, a dead-end condition is created on Hergotz Lane based on the proposed request. If the ROW vacation ended east of Edwin Lane, then drivers could use the intersection as a turnaround area. Typically a long section of street that ends will include a traffic circle to accommodate turnarounds, so alternatively this option can be considered. Otherwise, turnarounds can be accomplished by maintaining ROW through the Edwin Lane intersection or offering a public access easement. Open to other solutions as well. Approved Comments: None Justin Good 512-974-1449 07/02/2026 07/02/2026 7/2/26 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 1 18 SP-2026-0147D - Dogs Head Development - Austin Full Purpose - Annexation 6/1/20261 of 9 As of: July 02, 2026 PROJECT NUMBER: 2026-071407 LM PROJECT NAME: 2026-071407 LM (8700 Hergotz Lane) LOCATION: 8700 HERGOTZ LN, AUSTIN, TX 78742 Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM Austin Resource Recovery Review Approved Michael Zavala (512) 974-1837 06/08/2026 06/08/2026 Comments: No issues with this vacation that would affect ARR services. 7/2/26 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 2 18 SP-2026-0147D - Dogs Head Development - Austin Full Purpose - Annexation 6/1/20262 of 9 As of: July 02, 2026 PROJECT NUMBER: 2026-071407 LM PROJECT NAME: 2026-071407 LM (8700 Hergotz Lane) LOCATION: 8700 HERGOTZ LN, AUSTIN, TX 78742 Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM AW Infrastructure Management Rejected Comments: Austin Water (AW) does not recommend the requested ROW vacation at this time. AW needs to retain easement rights of sufficient width if the right of way is vacated. Additionally, new AW easements will need to be dedicated to cover the improvements required by UIRs 6416, 6417 & 6418. Eric Sermeno 512-972-0497 06/10/2026 Approved With Conditions Eric Sermeno 512-972-0497 06/11/2026 07/02/2026 Comments: In exchange for the requested 2.9026 acres (126,437 square feet) partial vacation of Hergotz Lane, Austin Water (AW) must retain …
To: From: Date: Subject: MEMORANDUM Planning Commission Joseph Fotinos, Project Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works June 16, 2026 F# 2026-071407 LM Street Right-of-Way Vacation of approximately 2.9026 acres abutting 8700 Hergotz Lane Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the street right-of-way vacation application for approximately 2.9026 acres land, being the paved/developed right-of-way abutting 8700 Hergotz Lane, as shown on the Santiago Del Valle Grant. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting 1,336.63 acres. The abutting 1,336.63 acres are owned by Dog’s Head Land JV, LTD, a Texas limited partnership. Per the transmittal letter dated June 4, 2026, received by the City of Austin, the applicant states, “How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? Response: Advanced manufacturing.” All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the application and recommend approval, subject to the reviewers’ conditions shown on the attached Master Comment Report. Per City Code §14-11-71 – Notice to Interested Property Owners Public notice will be sent to owners within 300’ of the area to be vacated. The director of Austin Public Works may approve the application after the 10th day that the notice is issued; and an affected property owner may submit comments regarding the proposed vacation. Public Notice was sent to appropriate parties on June 10, 2026. No objections have been received by staff as of the date of this memorandum. If objections were sent and not cleared add objection(s) to this memorandum. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on the July 14, 2026, Planning Commission agenda. Staff contact: Joseph Fotinos, Project Manager Austin Transportation and Public Works, 512-978-4659 landmanagementROW@austintexas.gov Applicant: Richard T. Suttle, Jr., rsuttle@abaustin.com, 512-435-2368 Abutting Landowner: Dog’s Head Land JV, LTD, a Texas limited partnership The applicant and/or property owner’s representative will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding future development and the vacation request. Attachments: Application Packet Master Comment Report 18 SP-2026-0147D - Dogs Head Development - Austin Full Purpose - Annexation 6/1/20261 of 1
From: Shoshana Krieger Sent: Monday, July 13, 2026 4:52 PM To: Estrada, Nancy <Nancy.Estrada@austintexas.gov>; Harden, Joi <Joi.Harden@austintexas.gov> Cc: Woods, Alice - BC <BC-Alice.Woods@austintexas.gov>; mariocantu; Aabiya Baqai Subject: Postponement Request: Items 8 & 9 Congress Views 2025-116856 ZC External Email - Exercise Caution Good afternoon Nancy and Joi: I am writing with regard to Items 8 & 9, case # 2025-116856 ZC, 6111 S. Congress Avenue, formerly the home of the Congress Mobile Home Park community. We would like to request a postponement of the matter to allow for us to be able to conduct outreach to the former residents who were displaced from the community so they are aware of the item and have the opportunity to engage in the process if they so desire. It is our understanding that the applicant will accept a four week postponement request and a four week postponement suffices for us at this time. I do want to note that our original request was 6 weeks as we believe the Chair of the neighborhood contact team may have a work conflict on the August 11th meeting but it is our understanding that he will see if he can resolve that conflict. Please let us know if you need anything else from us and we super appreciate your work on this matter. Thank you, Shoshana Krieger Project Director Building and Strengthening Tenant Action (BASTA) a project of Texas RioGrande Legal Aid 4920 N IH 35 Austin TX 78751 512.782.0354 (direct) 512.447.3940 (fax) 08 NPA-2025-0020.04 - Congress Views; District 21 of 1
From: Shoshana Krieger Sent: Monday, July 13, 2026 4:52 PM To: Estrada, Nancy <Nancy.Estrada@austintexas.gov>; Harden, Joi <Joi.Harden@austintexas.gov> Cc: Woods, Alice - BC <BC-Alice.Woods@austintexas.gov>; mariocantu; Aabiya Baqai Subject: Postponement Request: Items 8 & 9 Congress Views 2025-116856 ZC External Email - Exercise Caution Good afternoon Nancy and Joi: I am writing with regard to Items 8 & 9, case # 2025-116856 ZC, 6111 S. Congress Avenue, formerly the home of the Congress Mobile Home Park community. We would like to request a postponement of the matter to allow for us to be able to conduct outreach to the former residents who were displaced from the community so they are aware of the item and have the opportunity to engage in the process if they so desire. It is our understanding that the applicant will accept a four week postponement request and a four week postponement suffices for us at this time. I do want to note that our original request was 6 weeks as we believe the Chair of the neighborhood contact team may have a work conflict on the August 11th meeting but it is our understanding that he will see if he can resolve that conflict. Please let us know if you need anything else from us and we super appreciate your work on this matter. Thank you, Shoshana Krieger Project Director Building and Strengthening Tenant Action (BASTA) a project of Texas RioGrande Legal Aid 4920 N IH 35 Austin TX 78751 512.782.0354 (direct) 512.447.3940 (fax) 09 C14-2025-0096 - Congress Views; District 21 of 1
Steering Committee Members: Stephen L. Amos, Chair Mark Ashby, Jeff Callahan, Scott Campbell, Marc Carlson, Hunter Coleman, Evelyn Fujimoto, Adrienne Goldsberry, Nick Mehl, William Osborn, Charlie Rice, Paul Shattuck, Shawn Shillington July 15, 2026 Re: Item No. 12 - C14-2025-0003 Letter of Support for amending the Rezoning of W. 6th Street & Walsh Street Dear Chair Woods and Commissioners, On behalf of the Old West Austin Neighborhood Association (OWANA), we write to express our support for amending Ordinance No. 20250724-173 to increase the maximum floor area ratio (FAR) from 1:1 to 6.75:1. This case was previously approved by City Council on July 24, 2025, with additional conditions as outlined in Council Member Qadri's motion sheet. The requested increase to a 6.75:1 FAR is consistent with the Restrictive Covenant negotiated between OWANA and the applicant. As part of that collaborative process, OWANA agreed to support the additional development capacity in exchange for enforceable commitments governing design, operations, and neighborhood compatibility. The Restrictive Covenant provides ongoing oversight and accountability through fundamental design standards and operational limitations that clearly define acceptable uses and ensure the project remains compatible with the surrounding neighborhood over time. These negotiated commitments provide confidence that the increased FAR will be accompanied by meaningful protections for the neighborhood's historic character, livability, and quality of life, while allowing the site to accommodate responsible, much-needed housing and redevelopment. In conclusion, OWANA is proud to support this proposal. The project reflects thoughtful urban planning, meaningful community engagement, and a commitment to preserving what makes the Old West Austin neighborhood special. It demonstrates that increased density and historic preservation can coexist when approached with care, collaboration, and creativity. We respectfully ask the Planning Commission to support this amendment to the rezoning, including the increase in maximum FAR to 6.75:1, on the consent agenda. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Stephen L. Amos Steering Committee Chair Old West Austin Neighborhood Association 12 C14-2025-0003 - 6th and Walsh; District 91 of 1
Guerrero, Gabriel From: Sent: Cc: Subject: Hello Commissioner, Victoria <Victoria@throwerdesign.com> Monday, July 13, 2026 7:23 PM Ron Thrower; Guerrero, Gabriel PC - #14 - Powell Lane Site Plan Extension - SP-2017-0387C(XT3) External Email - Exercise Caution Item #14 is a request to extend a site plan that was originally approved in 2019 and has been a Pandora’s Box of issues since the current landowner took possession of the property in late 2021. The issues were significant, causing for a series of corrections to the site plan as well as extensions as time is needed to rectify the issues. The latest correction was approved just 4 days before the site plan was set to expire. This extension request is for 5 years. The following is a timeline for your reference: Code Violation issued for illegal development and use (previous owner) Site Plan application SP2017-0387C filed with the City of Austin (previous owner) Site Plan application SP2017-0387C – APPROVED (previous owner) Property changed ownership to current owner (Quality Foundation Repair) Zoning application filed to achieve Construction Sales & Service use SP Extension #2 APPROVED, new expiration date: May 1, 2026 Re-zoning recommended by Planning Commission SP Correction #1 APPROVED, as a result of discussions with neighborhood re: January 2017 September 2017 May 2019 November 2021 February 2022 May 2022 1-year SP Extension APPROVED May 2023 July 25, 2023 November 2023 privacy fence and razor wire fence November 2023 April 2024 site plan (had to wait for zoning approval). August 2025 permits. April 21, 2026 April 24, 2026 Rezoning APPROVED by City Council SP Correction #2 APPROVED, to amend the zoning and the use documented on the SP Correction #3 FILED – necessitated as a result of trying to achieve building SP Correction #3 APPROVED SP Extension #3 requested before SP expires on 5/1/2026. The property has been used as a construction sales & service use since the mid 90’s and starting in 2016, there were a series of code violations issued to the previous landowner. Current ownership sought to rectify matters, necessitating the various processes listed above. This site plan extension will allow the landowner to move forward with building permits necessary to bring the property and development into compliance with zoning and building code regulations, ultimately resulting in a certificate of occupancy. 1 14 SP-2017-0387C(XT3) - Powell Lane Plaza - Site Plan Extension; District 41 of 2 Should you have questions …
Item 15 – Rawson Saunders School CUP Applicant/Neighborhood Agreed Conditions Gabriel, Thank you for all your hard work on this case. This note is to confirm that the Applicant and the Neighborhood have come to agreement on the following conditions and ask that these be read into the record as conditions of the CUP. They are: 1. Maximum of 200 students 2. A fence will be erected on Hillview Rd. to prevent walk-through access to get to the school property 3. The school/owner of the property will accommodate all school/owner generated parking and queuing off-street 4. Students will not be permitted to drive to or park on campus. 5. The school/owner will not object to and will work with the adjacent Church to accomplish the following: a. Close access from the existing parking lot to McCullough. b. Make McCullough No Parking or Resident-Only Parking during business hours. c. Fence the church property along McCullough at our expense (ornamental fence just tall enough to keep people from hopping over it) d. Remove the stairs that people use to walk from McCullough to the church property. Thank you, and please let us know if you need any other documentation of these conditions from us. Nikelle Meade Partner HUSCH BLACKWELL 111 Congress Avenue Suite 1400 Austin, TX 78701-4093 Direct: 512-479-1147 Mobile: 512-992-6001 15 SPC-2026-0111AE - Rawson Saunders School CUP; District 101 of 18 CIVIL ENGINEER MILIAN CONSULTING LLC ALEJANDRA FLORES S., P.E. 501 N IH 35 #209C AUSTIN TEXAS 78702 830.513.9451 OWNER AUSTIN AREA SCHOOL FOR DYSLEXICS INC. 2614 EXPOSITION BLVD: ATTN: LAURA STEINBACH AUSTIN, TX 78703 SITE PLAN DEVELOPMENT NOTES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. NO PORTION OF THIS SITE IS LOCATED WITHIN THE 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN, FIRM PANEL FM 48453C0445K. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS DATED JANUARY 22, 2020. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE TAYLOR SLOUGH SOUTH WATERSHED, WHICH IS CLASSIFIED AS A WATER SUPPLY SUBURBAN WATERSHED. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN THE EDWARDS AQUIFER RECHARGE ZONE PER TCEQ QUADRANGLE MAP. NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: WEST AUSTIN NEIGHBORHOOD GROUP PROPERTY ZONING: SF-3-NP PROPOSED LAND USE: PRIVATE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES GROSS ACREAGE: 1.755 ACRES LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION: N/A COMPLIANCE WITH THE COMMERCIAL AND MULTI-FAMILY RECYCLING ORDNANCE IS MANDATORY FOR MULTI-FAMILY COMPLEXES, BUSINESS AND OFFICE BUILDINGS. THIS SITE PLAN IS SUBJECT TO SUBCHAPTER E OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE (COMMERCIAL DESIGN STANDARDS). NO CONSTRUCTION IS AUTHORIZED WITH THIS …
16 SPC-2025-0314A - Rifugio Austin School CUP; District 91 of 2 Guerrero, Gabriel From: Sent: To: Subject: Gayle Truax <gayle.truax@gmail.com> Tuesday, July 14, 2026 12:56 PM Guerrero, Gabriel Case SPC-2025-0314A You don't often get email from gayle.truax@gmail.com. Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Hello Gabriel, I am attaching the form with my objection. My handwriting is terrible! Below is what I wrote if you want to cut and paste it to your document Concerns 1. With. A large school across the street, we are decreasing the residential charm of our street 2. No stated/proposed number of students-could be 50 even if proposing 10 at this time. Case in point: expansion of Griffin School across the street has increased noise, activity and parking in our neighborhood 3. How is noise level measure to be considered a disturbance 4. I request a delay in approval. My neighbors are not aware of above factors (number of students, allowable noise level) 5. There was a wrong email given on the 11 page documents “Planning commission site plan review sheet”. My email was not delivered. Other emails may have gone unanswered. Again, please delay Thanks for your help, Gabriel 1 16 SPC-2025-0314A - Rifugio Austin School CUP; District 92 of 2
From: To: Subject: Date: David Tuffly LandUseLiaison REJECT Dogs Head proposal Monday, July 13, 2026 8:36:30 PM [You don't often get email from https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] . Learn why this is important at External Email - Exercise Caution My name is David Tuffly and I’m a Travis County resident. I don’t want this Dog head proposal to go forward because it wasn’t reviewed by environmental committee. Tirz means most tax revenue will stay in the Dogs head area but NOT enough for city and county. Also, I don’t want this land to be used for data centers or military tech development. Do NOT pass the Dogs Head proposal! Thank you, David Sent from my iPhone CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 17 SP-2026-0147D - Dogs Head Development - Austin Full Purpose - Annexation 6/1/20261 of 1
From: To: Subject: Date: David Tuffly LandUseLiaison REJECT Dogs Head proposal Monday, July 13, 2026 8:36:30 PM [You don't often get email from https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] . Learn why this is important at External Email - Exercise Caution My name is David Tuffly and I’m a Travis County resident. I don’t want this Dog head proposal to go forward because it wasn’t reviewed by environmental committee. Tirz means most tax revenue will stay in the Dogs head area but NOT enough for city and county. Also, I don’t want this land to be used for data centers or military tech development. Do NOT pass the Dogs Head proposal! Thank you, David Sent from my iPhone CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 18 SP-2026-0147D - Dogs Head Development - Austin Full Purpose - Annexation 6/1/20261 of 1
Rouda, Randall From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Ben Snyder Tuesday, July 14, 2026 7:55 AM Rouda, Randall; Jason Rodgers RE: [EXTERNAL] RE: SP-2025-0251C 815 W 11th Street Office Building (W/R SP-2024-0104C) External Email - Exercise Caution We are ok with a postponement for two weeks. BEN SNYDER Senior Vice President Square One • 1000 Westbank Dr. Ste. 4A, Austin, Texas 78746 Follow our latest news: Square One • Project Control • LinkedIn Purpose: To build a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and the communities we serve. Quality: Square One is committed to customer compliance and empowering employees to deliver our services right, the first time, on time, every time. This electronic communication and its attachments contain confidential information. They are forwarded to you without passing through our standard review process. Design data and recommendations included herein should not be used for final design. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately. From: Rouda, Randall <Randall.Rouda@austintexas.gov> Sent: Monday, July 13, 2026 3:58 PM To: Jason Rodgers Cc: Ben Snyder Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: SP-2025-0251C 815 W 11th Street Office Building (W/R SP-2024-0104C) ; James Legeai CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. My apologies. I just saw that the Commission has received a request from the Board of Directors (BoD) of Old Austin Neighborhood Association (OANA) to postpone the hearing for two weeks. Do you agree to that postponement or would you prefer to ask the Commission to discuss whether to postpone the hearing or conduct the hearing on July 14th as currently scheduled. 1 13 SP-2025-0251C - 815 W 11th Street Office Building; District 91 of 20 Randall Rouda Senior Planner, Land Use Review Austin Development Services Office: 512-974-3338 From: Rouda, Randall Sent: Monday, July 13, 2026 3:50 PM To: 'Jason Rodgers' >; James Legeai Cc: Ben Snyder Subject: RE: SP-2025-0251C 815 W 11th Street Office Building (W/R SP-2024-0104C) Please see the attached agenda for tomorrow’s Planning Commission Hearing. The item is currently expected to be presented on the Consent Calendar, however, I do recommend registering as a speaker to be prepared in the event the item is pulled for discussion. You can register at the following link: https://forms.office.com/g/W9r6dSSkUG Let me know if you have any questions prior to …
Rouda, Randall From: Sent: To: Cc: Blake Sunday, July 12, 2026 2:13 PM Rouda, Randall; Holden, Erik Subject: SP-2025-0251C; 815 W. 11th Street Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged External Email - Exercise Cau(cid:17)on 12 July 2026 Randall Rouda, Case Manager Development Services Department City of Aus(cid:17)n Case Manager: Please consider this email a formal request from the Board of Directors (BoD) of Old Aus(cid:17)n Neighborhood Associa(cid:17)on (OANA) to postpone the above referenced site plan waiver public hearing for two weeks. An officer of the neighborhood associa(cid:17)on will be in a(cid:50)endance at the scheduled mee(cid:17)ng on Tuesday 14 July in order to speak to this request, if necessary. Thank you for your service to the City, and our regards, Blake Tolle(cid:50), Secretary Old Aus(cid:17)n Neighborhood Associa(cid:17)on CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use cau(cid:17)on when clicking links or opening a(cid:50)achments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" bu(cid:50)on in Outlook. For any addi(cid:17)onal ques(cid:17)ons or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@aus(cid:17)ntexas.gov". 1 13 SP-2025-0251C - 815 W 11th Street Office Building; District 91 of 1
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) REGULAR MEETING July 14, 2026 – 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND STREET, 78701 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the CDC 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 Miguel Lopez, (512) 975-1575, Miguel.lopez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Noe Elias, Chair, Montopolis Jenny E. Achilles, Vice Chair, Private Sector Tisha-Vonique Hood, Public Sector Raul E. Longoria, Public Sector Cassandra Medrano, South Austin Jo Anne Ortiz, Public Sector Lyric E. Wardlow, Vice Chair, Public Sector Taniquewa S. Brewster, Rosewood-Zaragosa Cynthia Jaso, Dove Springs Sonia Martinez, East Austin Valerie Menard, St. John’s Ebonie Oliver, Colony Park 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 CDC Regular meeting on June 9, 2026. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding Rental Assistance and Tenant Stabilization Services. Presentation by Ursula Henderson, Program Manager II, and Susan Watkins, Division Manager, Austin Housing. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Presentation and discussion on the “Displacement in Austin StoryMap,” a tool that illustrates the impacts of displacement and tracks progress on the City’s Displacement Mitigation Strategy. Presentation by William Swinton-Ginsberg, Planner Senior, and Dr. Marla Torrado, Housing Division Manager, Austin Housing. Discussion on the City Council resolution directing the City Manager to provide a monthly report of all rezoning applications for properties with existing multifamily housing to the CDC. Discussion led by Chair Elias. PUBLIC HEARING 5. Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment on the proposed 2027 Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Budget and Community Action Plan, as required by 1) US Department of Health and Human Services, and 2) the Texas Administrative Code, Title 10, Part 1, Chapter 6, Subchapter B, §6.206. Public Hearing held by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and approve a …
Austin Public Health Report on PY26 Community Action Plan MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Basic Needs; Employment; Health; Income Community Services Block Grant 2026 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report July 14th, 2026 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low-income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s seven (7) Neighborhood Centers. Mission: The Neighborhood Services Unit aims to improve the lives and health of people experiencing poverty by providing public health and social services and connecting residents of Austin and Travis County to community resources. ◼ Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); ◼ Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); ◼ Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality-of-life issues); ◼ Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures Categories Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total 2026 Contract Budget $ $ $ $855,640 Cumulative Expenditures through 5/30/26 $270,866.98 $157,429.35 $ $428,296.33 Percent of Total 50% 1 Neighborhood Services Unit Success Stories A patient, who was a minor, and her mother presented to an Austin Public Health’s Neighborhood Center requesting a pregnancy test. The result was positive, triggering immediate medical, legal, educational, and language-access interventions. Mandatory reporting procedures were followed and Austin Public Health coordinated a multi-agency meeting with Child Protective Services (CPS), Austin Police Department, the patient’s family, and interpreters (to ensure safety and understanding). Initial prenatal coordination included scheduling the first OB appointment, providing prenatal vitamins, completing a CHIP intake, and supplying educational materials. However, repeated missed appointments revealed deeper barriers: the family’s primary language was an Indigenous Maya language rather than Spanish and the patient’s mother was unable to read or write. These …
Housing Assistance Through May 2026 Power BI Desktop 51%-75% 76%-100% 126%-150% 151%-175% 176%-200% 0 0%-25% 26%-50% 101%-125% >200 $1,782.05 Average Payment Households Provided Housing Assitance by Race/ Ethnicity White 14.78% Black or African American 43.48% 70 Households Who Have Avoided Eviction 178 Individuals Who Have Avoided Eviction 4,329 Number of Phone Calls to the Rent and Utility Assistance Phone Line this Month Hispanic or Latino or Spanish Origins 40% https://demographics-austin.hub.arcgis.com/ $233,448.36 Rent & Utility Funding Spent Basic Needs Assistance Through May 2026 Power BI Desktop 22,667 Services Provided 6,248 Households Served Households Served by Race/Ethnicity Top Ten Zip Codes Served 78741 78702 78723 78753 1.4% 5.65% 6.67% 15.75% 43.44% Hispanic, Latino/Latina, or Spanish No 'Race/Ethnicity' Entered Black or African American White Two or More Races Asian Prefer Not to Answer Some Other Race or Ethnicity 78744 78724 78745 (Blank) 78752 25.58% 78617 Rent/Utility Assistance By Zip Code Basic Needs Services by Zipcode Power BI Desktop Employment Services Through May 2026 Power BI Desktop 41 Annual Goal Progress Towards Annual Goal of 41 Person Transitioning Out of Poverty 19 (46.34%) Transitions Remaining Goal 22 (53.66%) 328 Number of Case Managment Services Provided 22 Persons Sucessfully Transitioned Out of Poverty Health Services Through May 2026 Power BI Desktop 177 Health Screening Events 1,546 Nursing Care Sessions
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 9TH, 2026 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on TUESDAY, JUNE 9TH, 2026, at CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSION ROOM in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jenny E. Achilles Lyric E. Wardlow, Vice Chair Raul E. Longoria Sonia Martinez Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ebonie Oliver Jo Anne Ortiz Tisha-Vonique Hood Taniquewa S. Brewster Valerie Menard Staff Members in Attendance: Angel Zambrano Chanda Gaither Lorena Lopez Chavarin (Remotely) Miguel Lopez Nefertitti Jackmon Nicole Joslin Veronica Samo CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Lyric E. Wardlow called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. 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. Commissioner Raul Longoria provided public comment. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the CDC Special Called meeting on April 4, 2026, and the CDC Regular meeting on May 12, 2026. The minutes from the Community Development Commission regular meeting on May 12th, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Tisha's motion, Commissioner Achilles’s second, on an 8-0 vote. The minutes from the Community Development Commission Special Called Meeting on April 4th, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Achilles’s motion, Commissioner Tisha seconded on an 8- 0 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Community Services Block Grants (CSBG) activities and outcomes. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. The presentation was made by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment concerning the City of Austin’s Fiscal Year 26- 27 Annual Draft Action Plan. Public Hearing held by Deletta Dean, Department Director, Austin Housing. The public hearing was conducted, and the public hearing was closed by Vice Chair Lyric. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation and discussion on Land Trust and Community Land Trusts. Presentation by Nicole Joslin, Housing and Community Development Officer and Chanda Gaither, Housing Development Manager, Austin Housing. The presentation was made by Chanda Gaither, Housing Development Manager, and Nicole Joslin, Housing and Community Development Officer, Austin Housing. 5. Presentation and discussion of the redevelopment of the 16th and 18th blocks of East 11th street. Presentation by Lex Miller, Director of Real Estate, Rally Austin. The …
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) 2027 Community Action Plan & Budget Community Development Commission Austin Public Health/Neighborhood Services Unit | July 14, 2026 Public Hearing Requirements ▪ The proposed estimated 2027 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan performance activities are distributed and public comment is solicited. The proposed activities as described in the Budget and Community Action Plan are in accordance with the Community Services Block Grant Act. ▪ The CSBG Act states the purpose is “to provide assistance to States and local communities, working through a network of community action agencies and other neighborhood-based organizations, for the reduction of poverty, the revitalization of low-income communities, and the empowerment of low-income families and individuals in rural and urban areas to become fully self-sufficient” 2 Community Action Plan Components 1. Top 5 needs 2. Poverty rates 3. Provision of Nutritious Foods 4. Case Management Services 5. Gaps in Services & Performance Targets 6. Service Locations 3 Top 5 Needs* Housing Basic Needs Employment Health Income/Financial *Ranked in order of importance according to the 2024 CSBG Community Needs Assessment 4 Deep Poverty Rates in 2024 7 6.4 6 6.1 4.1 3.6 6 4.6 2.7 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Travis County (13.3% of people) Texas (17.5% of people) United States (15.7% of people) 50% or less (deep poverty) 100% federal poverty line 125% near poverty Source: ACS 2024 1-Year Estimate 5 Poverty Rates by Race & Ethnicity 17.3 17.5 18.4 17.8 20.3 16.2 8.3 8 9.1 9.7 5.5 5.3 25 20 15 10 5 0 Travis County (13.3% of all people) Texas (17.5 of all people) United States (15.7% of all people) White (not Hispanic) Black or African American Asian Hispanic or Latino Source: ACS 2024 1 year estimates 6 Neighborhood Center Locations Source: U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-year estimates 7 Provision of Nutritious Foods ▪ Food Pantry Services ▪ Fresh Food for Families ▪ Healthy Options Program for the Elderly (HOPE) ▪ Mobile Food Pantry ▪ Food Recovery Programs 8 Case Management Services ▪ Self Sufficiency Case Management ➢ Assistance to help clients achieve and maintain incomes above 125% of the FPIL (Federal Poverty Income Limits) for at least 90 days. ▪ Includes: ➢ Assessment and Service Plan ➢ Employment Support-Job search assistance, Job readiness, Job Retention ➢ Linkage to education and training, other social services ➢ Housing (rent assistance) & transportation (bus …
Subrecipient: City of Austin Program Year: 2027 Outcomes FNPI 1 Employment Outcomes FNPI 1a The number of unemployed youth who obtained employment to gain skills or income. FNPI 1b The number of unemployed adults who obtained employment (up to a living wage). FNPI 1c FNPI 1e FNPI 1f FNPI 1h The number of unemployed adults who obtained and maintained employment for at least 90 days (up to a living wage). The number of unemployed adults who obtained employment (with a living wage or higher). The number of unemployed adults who obtained and maintained employment for at least 90 days (with a living wage or higher). The number of employed participants in a career-advancement related program who entered or transitioned into a position that provided increased income and/or benefits. FNPI 1h.1 Of the above, the number of employed participants who Increased income from employment through wage or salary amount increase. FNPI 1h.2 Of the above, the number of employed participants who increased income from employment through hours worked increase. FNPI 1h.3 Of the above, the number of employed participants who increased benefits related to FNPI 1z.1 employment. The number of unduplicated persons who achieved a household income above 125% transitioning to self-sufficiency Identify Need Target SRV 1 SRV 1a-f Services Employment Services Identify Need Estimate Skills Training and Opportunities for Experience 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 20 SRV 1a Vocational Training 7 SRV 1b On-the-Job and other Work Experience 10 SRV 1c Youth Summer Work Placements 5 SRV 1d Apprenticeship/Internship 15 SRV 1e Self-Employment Skills Training 15 SRV 1f Job Readiness Training 15 SRV 1g-h Career Counseling 6 SRV 1g Workshops 41 SRV 1h Coaching Job Search Coaching Resume Development Interview Skills Training Job Referrals SRV 1i-n SRV 1i SRV 1j SRV 1k SRV 1l SRV 1m Job Placements SRV 1n SRV 1o-p SRV 1o SRV 1p Coaching Interactions with employers Pre-employment physicals, background checks, etc. Post Employment Supports SRV 1q Employment Supplies SRV 1q Employment Supplies 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 20 20 10 5 20 10 3 FNPI 2 Education and Cognitive Development Outcomes FNPI 2a The number of children (0 to 5) who demonstrated improved emergent literacy skills. Identify Need Target SRV 2 Education and Cognitive Development Services Identify Need Estimate Outcomes Services FNPI 2b FNPI 2c The number of children (0 to 5) who demonstrated skills for school readiness. …
Displacement in Austin Storymap Community Development Commission meeting, July 14, 2026 Austin Housing | Displacement Prevention William Swinton-Ginsberg – Planner Senior & Marla Torrado – Division Manager Background The Displacement StoryMap translates complex housing and displacement data into a public-facing resource accessible to residents, policymakers, and community stakeholders. The project combines historical data, analysis of displacement, and information about City programs and community partnerships to explain how Austin has changed and how the City is responding. 2 Goals & Audience The StoryMap uses maps and data to tell the story of displacement in Austin and share the impact of Austin Housing’s Displacement Prevention Division's work Our audience: 1. Austin residents 2. Community organizations and stakeholders 3. Policymakers 3 What’s in the StoryMap? The StoryMap examines displacement in Austin through two connected lenses: 4 Mapping Displacement in Austin Defining Displacement Displacement occurs when residents have fewer real choices to stay in their homes or neighborhoods because of rising housing costs, eviction, redevelopment pressure, or other neighborhood changes. 6 Where can an education worker afford to rent? 2000 7 Where can an education worker afford to rent? 2024 2000 8 Predominant Race & Ethnicity 2000 9 Predominant Race & Ethnicity 2000 2024 10 Predominant Industry of Employment 2000 11 Predominant Industry of Employment 2000 2024 12 How Austin Housing is Responding How Displacement Prevention Works We maximize our impact by combining three approaches: 14 Residents Receiving Services Through Displacement Prevention in FY2025 Home Repair 15 Residents Receiving Services Through Displacement Prevention in FY2025 Home Repair Community Initiated Solutions 16 Residents Receiving Services Through Displacement Prevention in FY2025 Home Repair Community Initiated Solutions I Belong in Austin 17 Residents Receiving Services Through Displacement Prevention in FY2025 w/Displacement Risk Areas Home Repair Community Initiated Solutions I Belong in Austin 18 Additional Contents Overview of Displacement Navigator Program Description and map of Displacement Risk Area analysis Map of City affordable housing portfolio (pictured to the right) Resources for residents seeking information on Displacement Prevention services and other Austin Housing programs 19 Next Steps Released to the public on July 7th Continued outreach and sharing with residents, community organizations, and housing stakeholders Ongoing updates and refinement as new data, programs, and displacement prevention initiatives evolve Storymap can be viewed at austintexas.gov/housing 20 Questions?
Rental Assistance Program Briefing Austin Housing | July 14, 2026 Agenda • Housing Assistance Need • I Belong in Austin Program Summary • Questions and Comments $3M $48 Million 3 $3M $48 Million 4 Rental Affordability Gap The primary rental affordability gap for rental units in Austin is experienced by households earning 60 percent of MFI or less. Households earning 50 percent of MFI or less experience particularly large affordability challenges (Housing Affordability Gap Analysis, bae urban economics, March 18, 2026) An approximately 34,000 unit shortage for households at 30% AMI and below (FY25-29 City of Austin Consolidated Plan) 5 I Belong in Austin Funding Fiscal Year 2024 2025 2026 Funding Amount $11.6M $6.2M $3M Households served 1,742 925 414* *as of 6/30/26, final FY26 numbers will be available after 9/30/26 6 I Belong in Austin Demographics of Households Served Households FY24 FY25 FY26* Hispanic Black/African American White Other 53% 52% 37% 29% 28% 45% 15% 14% 11% 7% 6% 3% *as of 6/30/26, final FY26 numbers will be available after 9/30/26 7 I Belong in Austin Recipients 8 I Belong in Austin Applications FY26 FY24-26 Income Brackets Percent Income Brackets Percent Zero Income 21% Zero Income 18% "Extremely Low" (30% or Below AMI) 61% "Extremely Low" (30% or Below AMI) 59% "Very Low" (50% or Below AMI) Excess of 80% AMI "Low" (80% or Below AMI) 13% 3% 2% "Very Low" (50% or Below AMI) Excess of 80% AMI "Low" (80% or Below AMI) 18% 3% 2% 9 I Belong in Austin Applications 10 Program Insights 6-month Post-assistance survey 74% indicated ability to maintain stable housing continuously since receiving rental assistance. Building ecosystem by strengthening relationships between service partners On-going stakeholder engagement informs program updates 11 Questions and Comments
Community Development Commission Quarterly Report Commission Mission Advise the council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with emphasis on federally funded programs. Section 2-1-128 of the City Code. Current Alignment with the Commission Mission and Opportunities to Collaborate Throughout the reporting period, the Community Development Commission carried out its advisory role by reviewing housing and community development programs, evaluating federally funded initiatives, and providing policy recommendations to City Council. The Commission's work emphasized affordable housing, housing stability, rental assistance, permanent supportive housing, community development investments, and oversight of federally funded programs, consistent with its responsibilities under City Code. Given the Commission’s focus on community development, equity, housing stability, and federally funded programs, there are opportunities for continued collaboration with the Joint Inclusion Commission and other quality-of-life commissions whose work also intersects with the needs of historically impacted communities. Approved Recommendations: The Community Development Commission approved and forwarded the following recommendations to Austin City Council: • Recommendation Number: (20250909-7) Reopen the ADCAP Application to coincide with the beginning of the Fiscal Year 2026 • Recommendation No. 20260310-007 – FY 2026–2027 Budget Recommendations • Recommendation No. 20260414-005 – Acquisition of the Montopolis-Fairway Property • Recommendation No. 20260414-006 – Rental Assistance Program Recommendations • Recommendation No. 20260609-006 – Preservation of Local Housing Voucher Funding for Permanent Supportive Housing Residents Through these recommendations, the Commission provided input on budget priorities, housing affordability, rental assistance, and the preservation of critical housing resources for Austin residents. All recommendations were closely aligned with the Commission’s mission, as they addressed the needs of low-income residents and the community at large. Mission-Related Activities Beyond Formal Recommendations The Commission advanced its mission through ongoing policy discussions, oversight activities, and strategic alignment around shared priorities. These activities included discussions related to housing and community development, federal program oversight, CAPER review, Community Development Block Grant monitoring, performance measurement, demographic and geographic reporting, and accountability for federally funded programs. Commission Retreat and Priority Areas At the April 2026 Commission Retreat, commissioners discussed shared priorities and reached consensus on several focus areas to guide the Commission’s future work. Housing stability emerged as the Commission’s primary policy focus, including affordable housing development, displacement prevention, rental assistance, housing affordability, housing access, and increased support for households with the greatest housing needs. Commissioners also identified community health and human services, infrastructure and transportation, digital equity, and …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: 20260604-002: Emergency Budget Recommendation for SAFE Alliance - Eloise House Date of Approval: June 4, 2026 Recommendation: The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission recommends that the Austin City Council and the Mayor’s Office, in partnership with Travis County allocate a minimum of $430,000 in funding to preserve Eloise House as a community-based, non-hospital forensic exam and advocacy center operated by SAFE Alliance from June 9 through September 30, 2026, and $200,000 to keep the SAFE domestic violence shelter open from October 2026 through October 2027. The Commission further recommends that the City commit to a sustainable, multi-year funding strategy that ensures continuity of SAFE’s full wraparound model without displacement into hospital settings. Services include: ● Forensic exams ● Trauma-informed advocacy ● Shelter ● Legal services ● Culturally responsive care Finally, the Commission calls on the Austin City Council to immediately pause the Mayor’s proposed transition of forensic nursing services to hospital systems and BRAVE Alliance, and to require a meaningful community input process that centers survivors, advocates, and the communities most impacted before any transition moves forward. A press release is not a plan. Survivors and the organizations that serve them deserve a seat at the table before services that took decades to build are dismantled in weeks. Description of Recommendation to Council: Eloise House, operated by SAFE Alliance, is the only non-hospital forensic exam facility in Austin. It provides sexual assault forensic exams and rape kits at no cost to survivors, in a setting purporse built for: ● Trauma-informed care ● Outside the emergency room ● Free from billing ● Staffed by advocates who remain with survivors throughout the process The Mayor’s May 5, 2026 announcement proposed transitioning forensic nursing services to hospital systems and BRAVE Alliance, a Cedar Park-based organization with no demonstrated capacity at Austin’s scale. This Commission asks Council to reject that transition and instead fund Eloise House directly, preserving the co-located model of exam, advocacy, and wraparound care that has made it the destination of choice for survivors; accounting for 95% of all forensic exams in the region. Funding of at least $630,000 would allow SAFE to sustain approximately 600 forensic exams annually, maintain 24/7 SAFEline access, and continue serving the more than 700 survivors per day who rely on SAFE’s shelter, counseling, legal support, and preservation programming. SAFE Alliance - …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026, AT 9:30 AM AUSTIN HUMAN RESOURCES, LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E. BEN WHITE BLVD., SUITE 500, AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Municipal Civil Service Commission may be participating by videoconference. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law, regarding any item on this agenda. 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 Matthew Chustz, 512-974-2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Kevin Mullen, Chair Ron Bennett John Umphress AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair Cortney Carothers The first ten (10) speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on May 11, 2026. HEARING 2. 3. 4. Conduct a hearing in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Reginald Williams regarding their Demotion and Disciplinary Probation from Austin Resource Recovery. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Reginald Williams regarding their Demotion and Disciplinary Probation from Austin Resource Recovery. Action and approval on the appeal filed by Reginald Williams regarding their Demotion and Disciplinary Probation from Austin Resource Recovery. STAFF BRIEFING 5. Staff briefing regarding the contingent hire temporary waiver of the Municipal Civil Service Rules, including Rule 4.03, to exempt specific Positions from Posting or application requirements, while maintaining provisions of the Competitive Process to allow conditional offers based on Merit and Fitness. Presentation by Rebecca Kennedy, Deputy Director, Austin Human Resources. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Discussion …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday May 11, 2026 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026 The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 5202 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite 500, in Austin, Texas. Chair Kevin Mullen called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to order at 9:35 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kevin Mullen, Chair Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair Melissa Rogers John Umphress PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting on March 23, 2026. The minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on March 23, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Rogers’ motion, Commissioner Umphress’ second on a 4-0 vote. HEARING 2. Conduct a hearing in open or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Keiona Ausbie regarding their Discharge from Austin Police. The Municipal Civil Service Commission considered a request from Victoria Lewis-Dunn, representative of Keiona Ausbie, to have their appeal heard in closed session pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Local Government Code (personnel exception). The motion to conduct the hearing in closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Local Government Code (personnel exception), was approved on Chair Mullen’s motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second on a 4-0 vote. Chair Mullen recessed the meeting to go into closed session at 9:50 a.m. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday May 11, 2026 The hearing on the appeal filed by Kieona Ausbie regarding their Discharge from Austin Police was conducted in closed session pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Local Government Code (personnel exception). 3. Deliberate in open or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Keiona Ausbie regarding their Discharge from Austin Police. The Municipal Civil Service Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Keiona Ausbie regarding their Discharge from Austin Police, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception). Chair Mullen reconvened the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting at 6:37 p.m. 4. Action and approval on the appeal filed by Keiona Ausbie regarding their Discharge from Austin Police. The motion to grant Keiona Ausbie’s appeal, to rescind the decision made by the City of Austin in the Discharge of Keiona Ausbie from Austin Police, and …
Municipal Civil Service Municipal Civil Service Contingent Hiring Update Contingent Hiring Update Austin Human Resources | July 13, 2026 Background In October 2024, the Municipal Civil Service Commission recommended that the City Council approve a 12-month pilot to waive the posting requirement for specific positions for Citywide hiring. The City Council approved the waiver on November 21, 2024. The pilot began in January 2025 and ended in December 2025. In January 2026, the Municipal Civil Service Commission approved a recommendation extending the Contingent Hire Pilot through December 2026. The City Council approved the waiver on March 12, 2026, through December 2026. 2 Contingent Hiring Guidelines were developed stating that all departments are eligible to participate in the contingent hiring if they have titles on the approved list. The process eliminated the posting requirement for those titles. Eligible events included in the pilot: City-sponsored job fairs University job events Reentry-initiative programs Community job events City-sponsored, community, or public events where contingent offers are provided are advertised to allow current employees and temporary employees the ability to participate. 3 Contingent Hiring Process All candidates for vacant positions must complete an interview process where they are: Evaluated for Merit and Fitness Merit: Demonstrated education, training, experience, performance, knowledge, skills, ability, licenses, or certifications. Fitness: Physical and/or mental ability to do a job with or without accommodation. Screened to meet minimum & preferred qualifications Contingent offer is made Complete any assessments required for the position. Successfully pass any required background checks. Submit an application 4 Contingent Hiring Successes 2025 Austin’s 14th Annual Career Expo Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Palmer Events Center 41 vacant positions were available 108 interviews conducted 40 contingent offers made Other Various Events 26 interviews conducted 9 contingent offers made 5 Contingent Hiring Successes 2026 Austin’s 15th Annual Career Expo Wednesday, April 8, 2026, Palmer Events Center 6 job titles with multiple vacancies 121 interviews conducted 25 contingent offers made 6 Next Steps Reviewing the Hiring, Promotions, and Lateral Transfers Procedure Small group discussions hosted by the City Manager’s Office – June & July 2026 Changes to the Procedure are forthcoming AHR will work with the Law Department and the City Manager’s Office …
City of Austin Contingent Hiring Titles through December 2026 Dept. Multi Multi Multi AE Aviation Aviation Aviation Aviation Aviation Aviation Multi ARR ARR Auditor APH Multi Multi SMBR AFM Multi Muni Court APH APH Multi Muni Court Muni Court Parks Multi Multi APH AE Multi Multi AE Multi Multi AE Multi Multi Multi APD Fleet Fleet Title Accountant I Accounting Associate I Administrative Assistant AE Utility Chemist I Airport Access Control Tech Airport Agent Airport Facility Representative Guest Services Specialist Airport Operations Communications Specialist Airport Operations Specialist Architect ARR Associate ARR Operator Trainee Auditor I Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Budget Analyst I Building & Grounds Assistant Business Development Counselor I Carpenter Cashier I Clinical Case Manager Community Health Worker I Community Worker Contract Management Specialist I Court Clerk Assistant Court Clerk Assistant, Bilingual Culture & Arts Instructor Customer Service Representative Customer Svc Assoc Disease Surveillance Specialist Distribution Electrician Helper Drainage Operations & Maintenance Assistant Electrician I EMS/ADMS SCADA Analyst I Engineering Associate A Engineering Technician A Elec Power Grid (EPG) GIS Analyst I Equipment Technician I Facility Svcs Representative Financial Analyst I Fingerprint Technician Fleet Equipment Technician I Fleet Tire Technician Min Education Requirement Bachelor's with major course work in a field related to the job High school or equivalent; substitutions allowed High school or equivalent; substitutions allowed Bachelor's with major course work in a field related to the job, substitutions allowed High school or equivalent Associate Degree, substitutions allowed High school or equivalent; substitutions allowed High school or equivalent High school or equivalent Bachelor's with major course work in a field related to the job, substitutions allowed Bachelor's with major course work in a field related to the job None None Bachelor's with major course work in a field related to the job High school or equivalent Bachelor's with major course work in a field related to the job None Bachelor's with major course work in a field related to the job, substitutions allowed High school or equivalent; substitutions allowed High school or equivalent Master's Degree with major course work in a field related to the job High school or equivalent High school or equivalent Bachelor's with major course work in a field related to the job, substitutions allowed High school or equivalent High school or equivalent Associate Degree, substitutions allowed High school or equivalent High school or equivalent Bachelor's with major course work in a field related to the …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 BYLAWS OF THE Municipal Civil Service Commission ARTICLE 1. NAME. The name of the commission is the Municipal Civil Service Commission. ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. The purpose and duties of the commission are as follows: (1) hear appeals and make final, binding decisions in the case of municipal civil service employees covered under Article IX of the City Charter who have been discharged, suspended, demoted, denied a promotion, or put on disciplinary probation; (2) recommend the adoption of civil service rules after receipt of proposed rules by the Human Resources Director and perform services under the civil service rules as provided in Article IX, Section 2 of the City Charter; (3) perform other duties regarding the municipal civil service, not inconsistent with Article IX of the City Charter, that the City Council may require; (4) issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum to witnesses, whether at the request of interested parties or on its own motion, when reasonably necessary to obtain pertinent evidence at a hearing or investigation; (5) administer oaths to witnesses appearing at a hearing or investigation; and (6) conduct any investigations it may consider desirable or which it may be required to make by the City Council or the City Manager concerning the administration of municipal civil service, and report its findings and recommendations to the City Council; ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP. (A) The commission is composed of five members appointed by the city council, each a qualified voter of the City. (B) A commissioner may be removed before the end of the commissioner’s term only for cause, and after receiving a written statement of the reasons for removal and a public hearing before the City Council, if the commissioner requests a hearing. (C) Commission members shall be appointed for a term of three years, except that the initial members shall serve for a term of one, two or three years as designated in Resolution No. 20130509-036. The term expires on May 9th of the first, second or third anniversary. (D) An individual commission member may not act in an official capacity or speak on behalf of the board except …
Municipal Civil Service Commission 2027 Regular Meeting Schedule January 11, 2027 January 25, 2027 July 12, 2027 July 26, 2027 February 8, 2027 August 9, 2027 February 22, 2027 August 23, 2027 March 8, 2027 September 13, 2027 March 22, 2027 September 27, 2027 April 12, 2027 April 26, 2027 May 10, 2027 May 24, 2027 October 11, 2027 October 25, 2027 November 8, 2027 November 22, 2027 June 14, 2027 December 13, 2027 June 28, 2027 December 27, 2027
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MONDAY, July 13, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 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 Elaine Ramirez at 512-974-2202 or email elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: ___Jeffery Bowen (Chair) ___Margaret Shahrestani (Vice-Chair) ___Haseeb Abdullah ___Thomas Ates ___Sameer S Birring ___ Jessica Cohen ___ Melissa Hawthorne ___Yung-ju Kim ___Bianca A Medina-Leal ___Brian Poteet ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Corry L Archer-McClellan (Alternate) ___Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 4 speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) 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 Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on June 8, 2026 On-Line Link: June 8, 2026 draft minutes PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases New variance cases: 2. C15-2026-0023 Samantha Riddell for John L Lohr 2205 Quarry Road On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback (adjacent to W 12th St) from 25 feet (required) to 20 feet (requested) in order to rebuild a detached garage in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (West Austin Neighborhood Group) Note: Per LDC 25-2-515 Rear Yard of Through Lot for a Through Lot, a rear yard must comply with the minimum requirements applicable to a front yard. 3. C15-2026-0024 Linda Sullivan for Bennett Leventhal & Young Shin Kim 3408 Mount Bonnell Road On-Line Link: ITEM03 ADV PACKET; NO PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2- 492 (Site Development Regulations) from impervious coverage requirements to increase I.C. from 45% (maximum allowed) to 51% (requested), existing (56.25%), in order to …
