Item 05 - Latino Artist Access Program — original pdf
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Item 07 - HOT-Update_04-20-26 — original pdf
Hotel Occupancy Tax Update Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment | April 20, 2026 Hotel Occupancy Tax – March 2026 Approved Budget March 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 $123,045 $2,022,944 $2,145,989 $204,942 $560,590 $80,683,327 $81,243,917 $7,758,794 • Total HOT Collections March 2026 = $2,145,989 • 49% of FY26 Approved Budget of $167,288,265 • Cultural Arts Fund March 2026 = $204,942 2 Hotel Occupancy Collections – Significant Contributing Events • Austin Marathon and Half Marathon • San Antonio Spurs at Moody Center • The ATX Open AUS Passenger Totals: 1,482,483 (February 2026) 3 HOT Cultural Arts Fund – FY26 Progress Approved Budget $15,968,425 CAF Actuals $7,758,794 4 HOT Cultural Arts Fund – Quarterly Comparison $15.65 M $15.57 M $15.34 M $12.9 M 5 Questions? 6
Item 08 - CAFP-Update_04-20-26.pdf — original pdf
Cultural Arts Funding Update Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment | April 20, 2026 Agenda 1. Contracts & Payments 2. Grant Funded Activities 2 Contracts & Payments Contracts & Payments (as of 4/19/26) FY24 Elevate FY25 Nexus FY25-26 Thrive (Year 1) FY25-26 Thrive (Year 2) Total Contracts Signed & Processed Contracts Test payments issued & verified Payment 1 Issued Payment 2 Issued Payment 3 Issued 230 230 (100%) 230 (100%) 230 (100%) 229 (99%) 190 (83%) 104 103 (99%) 103 (99%) 103 (99%) 39 (38%) n/a 35 35 (100%) 35 (100%) 35 (100%) 32 (91%) 23 (66%) See year 1 35 (100%) 35 (100%) 9 (26%) N/A N/A Total Dist. to date Total Allocation $9,056,250 (98%) $9,265,000 $483,000 (93 %) $520,000 $3,610,000 (94%) $886,500 (23%) $3,850,000 $3,850,000 4 Grant Funded Activities Cultural Funding Grantee Activities Austin Latinx New Play Festival April 23-25 Teatro Vivo (District 9) – Zach Theatre 2026 Rhythm Routes April 25 Dance Africa Fest (District 1) – Blue Moon Dance Co Origin Stories at Esquina Tango May 1 Beerthoven (District 9) – Esquina Tango 6 FY 24-25 Cultural Funding Grantee Activities Space May 2-3 SoCo Women’s Chorus (District 3) – First Austin Church Film in ATX: 4th Annual Film Festival May 3 The Gallery ATX (ETJ) – Hyperreal Film Club Ajanta May 9 Agni Foundation for the Arts (District 3) – East Side Performing Arts 7 Questions? 8
Item 09 - Arts Commission_April2026_Funding Update — original pdf
Funding Programs Update Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment | April 20, 2026 Updated Awards ▪ 717 Awards (1,606 applications submitted) ▪ $24 million in grant awards ($67+ million in requests) Austin Live Music Fund Creative Space Assistance Program • 395 awards • $7.03 million • 22 awards • $1.32 million Elevate • 278 awards • $12.6 million Heritage Preservation Grant • 22 awards • $3 million 2 Awardee Status (as of noon on 4/20/26) Program Total Awardees Pre-Contract Phase I Pre-Contract Phase II Finance Form Phase Contracting Phase Ready for Payment Have already attended Pre- Contract Meeting/ received link to watch recording. Pre-Agreement Form not Submitted yet. Pre-Agreement Form submitted and needs COA review/approval; OR need updates from awardee; OR previous contract needs to be closed out. Approved to receive Finance Form; OR Waiting on awardee to verify Test Payment Ready to sign Agreement when available! ALMF Elevate CSAP HPG TOTAL 395 278 22 22 717 13 25 2 1 41 44 142 10 16 212 267 86 7 4 364 71 25 3 1 100 18% 9%2 14% 5% 14% 3 Appeals Process ▪ Funding Appeals Request Form Deadline: March 30th ▪ Only three reasons for an eligible appeal (Appendix C of Guidelines) ▪ Panel Administration error; Conflict of Interest; Reviewer or staff error ▪ 88 Appeals Submitted (4 in Spanish) ▪ Staff Role: ▪ Compiled information/ completed a preliminary analysis ▪ Sent analysis to Appeals Working Group ▪ 6 deemed Eligible to move forward to Appeals Working Group ▪ 1 Austin Live Music Fund; 1 Heritage Preservation Grant; 4 Elevate ▪ Appeals Working Group (2 Arts Commissioners, 2 Music Commissioners): ▪ Met on Friday, April 17th ▪ Action for approval: April 20th Arts Commission meeting 4 Nexus Program Updates ▪ Nexus Program ▪ Application: March 10th - April 16th ▪ 452 applications submitted (8 in Spanish) ▪ $500k available for 75 awards (17% of applications) ▪ $5k and $10k level ▪ Outreach: ~20,242 people reached through multi-lingual postcards, newsletters, community events, and radio placements ▪ 84 people received direct Application Assistance: ▪ 166.5 staff hours of assistance through workshops, office hours, and 1:1 meetings ▪ Next steps: ▪ 15 reviews will be trained next week. Assignments begin May 4th. No panel meeting – it is an independent review of at least 2 reviewers per application, and scores are averaged. ▪ Award announcements mid-June! 5 Next Steps: Process Improvements …
Item 12 - AIPP_Resolution_AC briefing_4.20.2026 — original pdf
Art in Public Places Resolution No. 20250306-29 Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment Art in Public Places | April 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 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 Alternate compliance fees (donation to public art fund) collected can be utilized for maintenance of the AIPP collection • Ordinance update encouraging private developments to incorporate public art, providing an option to incorporate public art …
Item 12_25-1922 Draft Ordinance Amending Chapter 7-2 Final — original pdf
City of Austin File ID: xx-xxxx Council Meeting Backup: Date ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 7-2 RELATING TO THE CITY’S ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. City Code Section 7-2-1 (Definitions) is amended to alphabetize the list, revise existing definitions, and add new definitions to read: In this chapter: (1) ART means a unique work of art or an artistically designed art feature that enhances the aesthetics of a building, bridge, streetscape, park, or other project for which funds are appropriated as described in this chapter and includes a mural, sculpture, garden, water feature, or other feature that appeals to the senses or the intellect. (2) [CONSTRUCTION] CAPITAL PROJECT COST means the cost of a project to the City as determined in accordance with Section 7-2-6 ([Construction] Capital Project Cost Calculation). (3) CULTURAL DISTRICTS means districts primarily focused on preserving, promoting, or celebrating the cultural heritage, arts, and creative expression of a community. (4) DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM means a program that provides modifications to Title 25 (Land Development) and other regulatory-related benefits in exchange for community benefits. (5) GUIDELINES means the established process for how the City implements the Art in Public Places program, including but not limited to the selection, purchase, commission, placement, maintenance, and repairs of works of art generated. (6) (7) PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) means a development that combines two or more zoning uses on a property. PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT means land or property development or redevelopment undertaken on private property. 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 4/20/2026 9:55 AM Page 1 of 10 COA Law Department 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 City of Austin File ID: xx-xxxx Council Meeting Backup: Date (8) PRIVATE PROPERTY means property or assets owned by individuals, businesses, or organizations that are not controlled by a governmental or public entity. (9) PROGRAM MANAGER means the individual designated in Section 7-2-2 (Art In Public Places Program Manager). (10) PROJECT means a capital project funded in whole or in part by the City: (a) to construct or remodel a building, …
Item 12_Arts Commission Letter_04.17.26 — original pdf
The AIPP Panel unanimously voted not to approve the proposed changes to the AIPP ordinance at this time, pending greater clarity on how redefining capital project costs will impact the AIPP budget. We appreciate the extensive work that has gone into this process over the past year in response to the City Council’s directive. This effort was intended to strengthen the program, bring greater transparency to elements of the public art commissioning process, and better support artists. We are aligned with the proposed ordinance updates, with one exception: the redefinition of capital project costs. The Panel’s priority is to ensure that the AIPP program is funded at a true 2% level in a manner that is transparent, consistent, and aligned with national best practices. The AIPP program was originally established by ordinance in 1985, born from the dedicated advocacy of local artists, institutional leaders, and community supporters who wanted to see the creativity of Austin reflected in our shared built environment. In 2002, the ordinance was revised, again through local advocacy, to increase the allocation from 1 to 2% and to remove certain deductions included in the original framework. We can see this intent not only in the language of the 2002 ordinance but in archival records of past AIPP and arts commission meetings. This intent has been confirmed by community members who served on these bodies at that time. As currently proposed, however, the revised definition of capital project costs may result in a net reduction in funding for AIPP. The Panel has requested transparent accounting of how sponsoring departments have calculated AIPP allocations over the past two decades, but this data has not yet been provided. Based on our current understanding, departments have largely calculated AIPP contributions based on hard construction costs, despite the ordinance outlining allowable deductions from total project cost. If so, the effective percentage allocated to AIPP has been meaningfully below 2%. Moving forward without clarification risks codifying a system that continues to underfund the program. For the Panel, the central question is: What percentage of total capital project spending has historically been allocated to AIPP, and what percentage would be allocated under the proposed framework? Without this information, it is not possible to determine whether these changes advance or undermine the ordinance’s original intent. This is not solely a technical matter; it is a matter of public trust, transparency, and alignment with voter and …
Item 13 - AIPP_AUS WGE Sculptural Seating_Final Design — original pdf
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport West Gate Expansion Sculptural Seating AIPP Project Final Design Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment Art in Public Places | April 20 WGE Sculptural Seating (formerly Playscape) Project Phase Designing (Final) Artist(s) Name Reinaldo Correa Art Commission $445,820 Funding Type CIP Sponsor Dept Austin Aviation (AUS) Managing Dept Austin Aviation (AUS) Council District 2 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 3600 Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX 78719 2 WGE Sculptural Seating Overview Project Overview: • Originally scoped as a Playscape for people of all ages in the Austin- Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) West Gate Expansion (WGE) • When Austin Aviation expressed the need for the WGE to have a play area specifically for children during Concept Design review, the artwork design was reconceived as a playful sculptural seating element in the hold room adjacent to the original play area site Project Goals: • Advance the power of connection by engaging and entertaining young travelers and those who are young at heart • Hands-on infrastructure • Interactive elements with design flexibility and the ability to add new components • Accessible for users of all abilities Eligibility: • Local | Texas | National AUS WGE – Artwork Location 3 WGE Sculptural Seating – Scope of Work Revised Scope of Work: • Primary artwork use is seating, minimum 12 seats • Maintain modularity of artwork design as well as whimsical, artistic elements • Modules loose from floor, movable by 2 people • Materials = comfortable, durable, easily maintained Revised Timeline: • 2024 – Contract Executed + Community Engagement • 2025 – Concept Design Review + Revised Concept Design Review • March-April 2026 – Final Design Review • May-August 2026 – Fabrication • September 2026 – WGE Site Fully Opened + Artwork Installed AUS WGE – Artwork Site 4 WGE Sculptural Seating – Artist Introduction Artwork Examples (if applicable) Reinaldo Correa, Artist Prarie Revival, 2017 5 Community Engagement Community engagement sticker activity at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, November 2024 Community-designed stickers During our on-site engagement, each participant was invited to draw their Austin story using custom stickers, creating spontaneous compositions that captured personal memories, landmarks, music, food, nature, and moments of connection unique to their experience of the city. These layered sticker drawings became a powerful visual archive of Austin as seen through many lenses. This collected imagery is now translated into a dynamic graphic language that are integrated via vinyl expressions applied to the top …
Item 14_2026 Eligible Appeals Summary — original pdf
Eligible Appeals – Working Group Report Executive Summary Overview A total of 88 appeals were submitted across ACME funding programs (84 in English, 4 in Spanish). This report covers only those 6 Appeals identified as eligible based on ACME’s formal appeal requirements outlined in Appendix C: Appeals Process of the Funding Guidelines. Under Appendix C, an appeal may proceed only when it clearly demonstrates: 1. Panel Administration Error 2. Conflict of Interest 3. Reviewer or Staff Error involving information that was correctly submitted but overlooked or misrepresented Appeals cannot proceed when they are based on reviewer disagreement, funding thresholds, applicant mistakes, guideline disagreement, or submission of new information after the deadline. Process Context All appeal requests were submitted through the official ACME Appeals Form. Per ACME procedure: 1. ACME Staff First-Level Review a. Staff screens each appeal to determine whether it meets one or more of the qualifying grounds under Appendix C. b. Appeals lacking specificity, evidence, or qualifying grounds do not advance. 2. Appeals Working Group Review – April 17 (Friday) a. For appeals that pass staff screening, the Working Group will review cases and staff recommendations. b. The Working Group consists of two Arts Commissioners and two Music Commissioners. c. The group will confirm, modify, or overturn staff’s eligibility determinations, and issue formal recommendations. 3. Report Out to Full Arts Commission – April 20 (Monday) a. The Working Group’s recommendations are presented to the full Arts Commission for a vote. b. Final determinations are then communicated to applicants. This report provides cleaned, standardized language for the Working Group’s review and documentation. Funding impact • ALMF – Scott D. McIntosh: Staff identifies a valid +3 point correction based on documented evidence of artist development; revised score exceeds the award threshold. o Recommend: approve appeal & award $20,000. • Elevate – Artly World; Alyssa Taylor Wendt; Ben Randall; David Pope (Script School): Each shows a qualifying reviewer/staff oversight (e.g., overlooked evidence or materials); however, even with corrections, final scores remain below funding thresholds. o Recommend: approve appeal; outcome unchanged (no award). • Heritage – Esther’s Follies: Written reviewer comments contained a copy paste error (from another program), but verbal remarks and numerical scoring were correct; the adjusted average ‑ still falls below the threshold. o Recommend: approve appeal; outcome unchanged (no award). Case Write Ups 1) Artly World ‑ Program: Elevate Eligible Ground(s): Reviewer error — possible overlook of outreach …
Item 14_2026 Ineligible Appeals Summary — original pdf
INELIGIBLE APPEALS – WORKING GROUP REPORT Executive Summary Overview A total of 88 appeals were submitted across ACME funding programs (84 in English, 4 in Spanish). This report covers only those appeals identified as ineligible based on ACME’s formal appeal requirements outlined in Appendix C: Appeals Process of the Funding Guidelines. Under Appendix C, an appeal may proceed only when it clearly demonstrates: 1. Panel Administration Error 2. Conflict of Interest 3. Reviewer or Staff Error involving information that was correctly submitted but overlooked or misrepresented Appeals cannot proceed when they are based on reviewer disagreement, funding thresholds, applicant mistakes, guideline disagreement, or submission of new information after the deadline. Process Context All appeal requests were submitted through the official ACME Appeals Form. Per ACME procedure: 1. ACME Staff First-Level Review a. Staff screens each appeal to determine whether it meets one or more of the qualifying grounds under Appendix C. b. Appeals lacking specificity, evidence, or qualifying grounds do not advance. 2. Appeals Working Group Review – April 17 (Friday) a. For appeals that pass staff screening, the Working Group will review cases and staff recommendations. b. The Working Group consists of two Arts Commissioners and two Music Commissioners. c. The group will confirm, modify, or overturn staff’s eligibility determinations, and issue formal recommendations. 3. Report Out to Full Arts Commission – April 20 (Monday) a. The Working Group’s recommendations are presented to the full Arts Commission for a vote. b. Final determinations are then communicated to applicants. This report provides cleaned, standardized language for the Working Group’s review and documentation. Key Findings Across All Ineligible Appeals • Most appeals challenged reviewer opinions or eligibility outcomes — not appealable under Appendix C. • Many applicants misunderstood funding thresholds, program requirements, or their own responsibility to provide sufficient evidence. • Several appeals lacked specific identification of error, cited incomplete or corrupted uploads, or attempted to introduce new information. • No ineligible appeal, if granted, would have resulted in an award because scoring gaps remained too large. Funding Impact Only one case involved a potential scoring correction, but even after considering the adjustment, the applicant would not reach the relevant funding threshold. Thus, none of the ineligible appeals would have resulted in a different funding decision. AUSTIN LIVE MUSIC FUND (ALMF) – INELIGIBLE APPEALS Across ALMF, the majority of appeals did not meet the eligibility criteria outlined in Appendix C of …
Item 14_Appeals Working Group Recommendations — original pdf
Appeals Working Group – Appeals Recommendations Report Overview The Appeals Working Group met on Friday, April 17, 2026, with the following in attendance: • Arts Commissioner Sharron Anderson • Arts Commissioner Muna Hussaini • Music Commissioner Clarissa Cardenas • Music Commissioner Clayton England Recommendations The Appeals Working Group made the following recommendations: • ALMF – Scott D. McIntosh: o Approve appeal o Approve award of $20,000. • Elevate – Artly World; Alyssa Taylor Wendt; Ben Randall: o Approve appeal o Funding outcome unchanged (no award). • Elevate –David Pope (Script School): o Approve appeal o Funding outcome unchanged (no award). o Further recommendation for staff to investigate if Reviewer bias affected other Reviewer scores • Heritage – Esther’s Follies: o Approve appeal o Funding outcome unchanged (no award).
Item_10_AIPP Staff Briefing_20260420 — original pdf
Art in Public Places Panel Staff Briefings Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment Art in Public Places Panel | April 6, 2026 AIPP Exhibition Open Calls austintexas.gov/AIPP People’s Gallery at City Hall 301 W. 2nd St. Austin, TX 78701 Exhibition will run October 2026 – May 2028 Changing Exhibits at AUS airport 3600 Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX 78719 12 galleries Exhibition will run October 2026 – August 2027 No submission fees. Applications close May 31, 2026 acme@austintexas.gov AIPP Coordinators – Jieun Beth Kim & Brittany Heinchon 2 Item # 2 Staff Briefings April 6, 2026 Blossom Gazes, Yuliya Lanina Beverly Sheffield Pool Shimmer by artist Sun McColgin Pool Grand Re-opening and Artwork unveiling Thursday, April 30, 2026 2:30pm 7000 Ardath St. Austin, TX 78757 AIPP Coordinator – Lindsay Hutchens 4 Dove Springs Health Facility Educate, Motivate, Inspire by artist Amado Castillo III Paloma Pavilion by artist Mai Gutierrez Artwork Celebration! Wednesday, May 6, 2026 4:00pm – 5:30pm 58111 Palo Blanco Ln Austin TX 78744 AIPP Coordinator – Frederico Forte 5 AIPP Resolution No. 20250306-029 6
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION (CPRC) FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026, 3:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, ROOM 1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 The 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, please call or email Ryan Alvarez at 512-974-9090 or Ryan.Alvarez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Carlos Alfonso Greaves, Chair Ruben DeLaPaz Terry Flood Christopher Harris Lee Peterman Celesta Williams AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Laura Cortes Franco, Vice Chair Darrick Eugene Marissa Johnson Lauren Pena Kathryn Russell Speakers who sign 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. 2. Approval of the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission regular-called meeting of February 27, 2026. Approval of the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission regular-called meeting of March 20, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing regarding progress of work with the Police Technology Unit on an internal drive for the CPRC to access case files. 4. 5. 6. Staff briefing regarding updates related to Austin Police Oversight, including an overview and key highlights; administrative and operational updates; commission support and follow-up; community engagement; policy highlights; and upcoming items and priorities from Director Gail McCant. Staff briefing on the Austin Police Oversight (APO) Mediation Program. Staff briefing on the Public Safety Commission’s September 2025 recommendation, including review of written responses to Recommendation No. 20250908-006. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. 8. Discussion of a recommendation regarding the creation of a publicly accessible CPRC communication platform to enhance transparency and ensure compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Discussion of the recommendation to the Austin City Council, City Manager, and the Austin Police regarding transparency, accessibility, and the public presentation of data related to interactions with federal immigration authorities. 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 …
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Item 1 - REVISED - CPRC Minutes (02/27/2026) - Approval Pending — original pdf
Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Friday, February 27, 2026 COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION (CPRC) REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026 The Community Police Review Commission convened for a regular-called meeting on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers (1001), located at 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Carlos Greaves, Chair, called the Community Police Review Commission meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Carlos Greaves, Chair Ruben De La Paz Darrick Eugene Terry Flood Lee Peterman Kathy Russell Commissioners Absent: Laura Cortes Franco, Vice Chair Christopher Harris Lauren Peña PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Peter Hunt spoke about a January 5 incident in South Austin in which APD officers responding to a disturbance reportedly identified an ICE administrative warrant for a woman at the scene and referred her to ICE, after which she was taken into custody and deported. He suggested the CPRC consider conducting a community review of the interaction to determine whether proper procedures were followed and noted that a formal complaint may not be possible since the individual involved is no longer in the country. He also raised broader concerns about APD policies related to administrative warrants. Judy Bradford presented testimony on behalf of a community member identified as “MTL,” describing a racially motivated attack near her home that was not reported to police due to fear and distrust of law enforcement. Ms. Bradford stated that this fear may discourage residents from reporting crimes and asked the Commission to review claims that officers may not always distinguish between judicial and administrative warrants. Ian McAdams spoke about concerns regarding cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. He stated that local police do not have independent authority to 1 Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Friday, February 27, 2026 detain individuals solely for civil immigration violations and raised concerns that such actions could present constitutional issues. Mr. McAdams encouraged greater transparency regarding any operational or financial impacts related to coordination between local law enforcement and federal immigration agencies. Jim Crosby read testimony from a community member named “Donna” regarding a September 2024 traffic accident after which she was reportedly arrested, taken to jail, and later placed on an immigration hold. The testimony stated she remained detained for several months and experienced significant personal and family hardship, raising concerns about the arrest and detention process. Chanda …
Item 2 - REVISED - CPRC Minutes (03/20/2026) - Approval Pending — original pdf
Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Friday, March 20, 2026 COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION (CPRC) REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026 The Community Police Review Commission convened for a regular-called meeting on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions (1101), located at 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Carlos Greaves, Chair, called the Community Police Review Commission meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Carlos Greaves, Chair Laura Cortes Franco, Vice Chair Terry Flood Christopher Harris Marissa Johnson Lauren Peña Kathy Russell (arrived online at 3:08 PM) Commissioners Absent: Ruben De La Paz Darrick Eugene Lee Peterman Celesta Williams (arrived online at 4:47 PM and departed at 5:03 PM) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jacqueline Harrington spoke regarding concerns about an Austin Police Department investigation involving her home and an elderly individual, Don Grant. She alleged that the investigation, led by Officer Smith, relied on invalid property records and failed to verify key details, resulting in criminal charges against both herself and Mr. Grant. She stated that Mr. Grant’s charges have since been dismissed, while her case remains pending. Ms. Harrington also expressed concerns about previously filed reports being closed without investigation and requested further review of the matter. Peter Hunt provided comments on recent updates to the Austin Police Department General Orders, particularly regarding coordination with federal immigration authorities. He noted support for certain changes, including clearer language on administrative warrants and documentation requirements. However, he raised concerns about the order in which officers may contact federal authorities prior to supervisory review, stating this could impact community trust. He also suggested clarifying language related to “arrestable offenses” to better align with local policy. 1 Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Friday, March 20, 2026 Theresa Hayes spoke about multiple arrests she described as unjustified and raised concerns about her interactions with law enforcement when attempting to file reports. She referenced ongoing legal matters, including a federal lawsuit, and alleged misconduct involving various agencies. She also discussed personal impacts related to these incidents and expressed concerns about barriers to filing reports and receiving assistance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission regular-called meeting of February 27, 2026. The Commission considered approval of the February 27, 2026, meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Terry Flood and seconded by Chair Carlos …
Item 4 - CPRC Recruitment — original pdf
WWW.ATXPOLICECOMMISSION.ORG Apply to serve on the Community Police Review Commission! What is happening? • The Community Police Review Commission is now accepting applications to serve on the commission. • Community members can apply to serve on the commission at atxpolicecommission.org. The deadline to apply is 11:59PM on Friday, May 22, 2026. • Learn more about the eligibility requirements, role, and responsibilities below. What is the Community Police Review Commission? • The Community Police Review Commission is a board of the City that is independent of and separate from the Austin Police Department and Austin Police Oversight. • The commission consists of eleven unpaid volunteers selected from a pool of qualified candidates from the community at large. Commissioners are appointed by the City Manager and serve for a term of four years. • The commission meets publicly in person on the third Friday of the month. Meetings are held in the Boards and Commissions Room at Austin City Hall (301 W 2nd St #1120, Austin, TX). • Commission meetings are also recorded and broadcast on ATXN, the City of Austin’s public access channel. Community members can watch live or archived videos at atxn.gov. • The commission operates in accordance with the regulations of City Code Chapter 2-1 ("City Boards"). Why is the commission looking for more members? • Community Police Review Commission members are unpaid volunteers from across the community. • The responsibilities for serving on the commission (outlined below) are a significant time commitment. Different life circumstances, like work or family responsibilities, have led commissioners to step away from service. • To ensure the commission is fully operational, it is accepting applications to build a pool of potential candidates to backfill open positions. What are the eligibility requirements to serve as a commissioner? Per the Austin Police Oversight Act, to be eligible to serve on the commission, an applicant must attest that: WWW.ATXPOLICECOMMISSION.ORG a) They are independent of and unconnected to any member of a police department or association representing police officers, b) They have never been employed or contracted by any police department or association, c) They have not held employment in a police department or police association at any time. Additionally, per State Senate Bill 1957, commissioners are required to complete a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI). Under this law, a person is not eligible to serve if they have been: • Convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication …
Item 5 - APO Mediation Program Overview — original pdf
APO Mediation Program Overview Police–community mediation is a structured, voluntary process that helps resolve conflicts between community members and police o(cid:431)icers through dialogue rather than discipline or force. It focuses on rebuilding trust, improving communication, and creating mutually acceptable solutions. Police–community mediation is a confidential, facilitated conversation between a community member and a police o(cid:431)icer, guided by a neutral mediator. It is used when someone files a complaint or when a conflict arises that would benefit from dialogue rather than punitive action. Austin Police Oversight’s (APO) Complaint Mediation Program emphasizes collaboration, respect, and voluntary participation. APO has entered into an Agreement with the Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) to establish a collaborative framework to provide mediation services for interactions between members of the public and APD o(cid:431)icers in which the public has submitted a complaint regarding alleged police misconduct. The goal of mediation is to provide a safe, confidential, and voluntary space where conflicts between complainants and o(cid:431)icers can be communicated openly to work towards mutually acceptable resolutions, facilitated by an impartial third- party mediator. APO’s Mediation Policy will be in compliance with the following directives: 1. 2024 Agreement between City of Austin and the Austin Police Association (APA) Article 17, Disciplinary Actions, Demotion, & Appeals • Section 16 2 Austin Police Department (APD) General Orders GO 902.6.5 Investigations Handled Through Mediation 3 Austin Police Oversight (APO) Complaint Division Operational Procedures Chapter 10 Mediation
Item 5 - Austin Police Oversight - Mediation Program — original pdf
Mediation Program Community Police Review Commission April 17, 2026 1 Agenda 01 About Austin Police Oversight 02 Authority 03 About Mediation 04 Process 05 Benefits 2 1. About Austin Police Oversight 3 About Austin Police Oversight The mission of Austin Police Oversight is to provide impartial oversight of the Austin Police Department’s conduct, practices, and policies to enhance accountability, inform the public to increase transparency and create sustainable partnerships throughout the community. ACCOUNTABILITY TRANSPARENCY PARTNERSHIPS 4 About Austin Police Oversight WHAT WE DO WHAT WE DO NOT DO Separate, independent, civilian oversight Review all community complaints We have full access to all APD databases Make recommendations to the Chief of Police & City Manager related to discipline, administrative policies and training Educate community members about the complaint process, our reports and recommendations, and their rights when interacting with law enforcement We do NOT work for or report to APD orthe Chief of Police We do NOT oversee other law enforcement agencies We do NOT oversee criminal cases We do NOT administer discipline to officers We are NOT the final decision-makers on issues related to discipline and training 5 2. Authority 6 Authority: Meet and Confer Agreement Mediation authorization is established in the 2024 Meet and Confer Agreement between City of Austin and the Austin Police Association (APA) in Article 17, Disciplinary Actions, Demotion, & Appeals. Section 16—The CITY shall implement a voluntary mediation process concerning both citizen and internal complaints. The ASSOCIATION may appoint two persons to work with the CITY in developing the specific operating procedure. The process shall include and be based upon the following concepts: a) Mediation shall be an option offered to the complainant at any time during the investigatory process in which the Chief deems appropriate. Mediation shall only be offered in cases in which allegations are for minor policy violations, such as rudeness. The Chief or their designee shall have final authority as to whether mediation is an appropriate avenue for remedy. b) For a complaint to proceed to mediation, both the Officer and the complainant must voluntarily agree. c) Once mediation has been agreed to, the matter cannot be returned to the Department to be handled as a disciplinary matter. 7 Authority: General Orders Mediation authorization is also established in the Austin Police Department (APD) General Orders: 902.6.5 Investigations Handled Through Mediation As an alternative to the normal …
Item 6 - Public Safety Rec. 20250908-006 (APO Responds) 11.21.2025 — original pdf
1520 Rutherford Lane Austin, TX 78754 Austin Police Oversight Public Safety Commission Recommendation 20250908-006 Response to recommendations: An immediate presentation of the last completed Annual Report to a publicly posted Austin City Council meeting as mandated by the ordinance; and On April 23, 2025, the 2023 report was presented to the Mayor and Council via Memo from the CMO. https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/pio/document.cfm?id=450217 On May 19, 2025, the Office of Police Oversight’s 2023 Annual Report memo was included on the Public Safety Committee agenda for information only, not discussion. https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=451734 The 2024 Annual Report was presented to the Mayor and Council via memo on October 13, 2025, and published on APO’s website on October 14, 2025. APO will present the 2024 Annual Report to Council on December 9, 2025. A documented and published plan for compliance with the Austin Police Oversight Act; and Austin Police Oversight (APO) complies with the Austin Police Oversight Act and therefore does not require a separate, documented plan for compliance. The Act requires, among other provisions, that the office provide at least once per year both a written and an oral report to the City Council during an open session regarding the results of office activities. Austin Police Oversight has fulfilled the written reporting requirement and will present the oral report to City Council in its December meeting, covering activities from 2023 and 2024. A searchable database of complaint documentation in an accessible format that can be used in translation and accessibility software by the general public; and The complaint documentation is searchable and publicly accessible on the Austin Police Oversight website, though its current layout can be challenging to navigate. As part of an ongoing platform rebuild, the next phase will introduce a more intuitive and user-friendly design to further improve the experience Assignment of a staff liaison from the City Clerk’s office to the Community Police Review Commission to help alleviate strain on Office of Police Oversight staff resources while providing a level of consistency and expertise for open meetings that is consistent with city standards. Austin Police Oversight (APO) has not articulated any strain on staff resources related to its support of the Community Police Review Commission (CPRC). Should any challenges arise in support of the Commission, APO will work collaboratively with the City Manager’s Office and the City Clerk’s Office to address or mitigate any impacts on staff capacity. 512-974-2000 | austintexas.gov Responses to …
item 7 - Creation of a Publicly Accessible Communication Platform — original pdf
Community Police Review Commission City of Austin Resolution No. [_] A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE CREATION OF A PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE COMMUNICATION PLATFORM TO ENHANCE TRANSPARENCY WHILE ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT AND APPLICABLE CONFIDENTIALITY LAWS WHEREAS, the Community Police Review Commission (“CPRC”) is tasked with reviewing police conduct, policies, and oversight matters of significant public concern, including Internal Affairs investigations and related materials, pursuant to its authority under applicable City ordinances; and WHEREAS, the CPRC’s responsibilities require the review of substantial volumes of records, including investigative files, body-worn camera footage, and policy documentation, necessitating sufficient time and coordination to conduct thorough and informed evaluations; and WHEREAS, the CPRC currently conducts official deliberations during its posted public meetings, typically held once per month, which may limit the Commission’s ability to efficiently address complex and time-sensitive matters; and WHEREAS, the Texas Open Meetings Act requires that meetings of a governmental body be open to the public and defines “meeting” and “deliberation” to include written and electronic communications among a quorum regarding public business; and WHEREAS, TOMA prohibits deliberation among a quorum outside of a properly noticed meeting and has been interpreted by Texas courts and the Attorney General to prohibit “walking quorums,” including serial or sequential communications that collectively involve a quorum; and WHEREAS, TOMA permits the one-way dissemination of information and administrative coordination, provided such communications do not constitute deliberation or involve interactive exchanges among a quorum; and WHEREAS, the establishment of a publicly accessible, City-managed communication platform would enhance transparency, improve public access to information, and support the CPRC’s ability to share non-deliberative information in compliance with TOMA; and WHEREAS, any such platform must be carefully structured to prevent interactive or sequential communications that could constitute deliberation outside of a posted meeting; and WHEREAS, the CPRC recognizes its obligation to protect confidential, privileged, and legally restricted information, including but not limited to personnel records, internal affairs investigative materials, and information protected under state or federal law, including the Texas Public Information Act; and WHEREAS, the development of such a platform should occur in consultation with the City Attorney’s Office to ensure full compliance with TOMA, the Texas Public Information Act, and all applicable confidentiality requirements; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission recommends the Austin City Council direct the City Manager to …
Item 8 - Draft Recommendation - APD Immigration Data Transparency — original pdf
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION | C ITY OF AUSTIN APD Immigration Data Transparency Recommendation COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION FORMAL RECOMMENDATION TO: Austin City Council • City Manager • Austin Police Department RE: Transparency, Accessibility, and Public Presentation of Data Concerning Austin Police Department Interactions with Federal Immigration Authorities WHEREAS CLAUSES — FINDINGS OF FACT WHEREAS, The Community Police Review Commission (CPRC) was established pursuant to the voter-approved Austin Police Oversight Act to strengthen civilian oversight, transparency, and public accountability in policing practices within the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, the CPRC serves as an advisory oversight body charged with promoting public understanding of policing practices and improving access to information necessary for meaningful community oversight; and WHEREAS, transparent and accessible public information is essential to maintaining community trust, ensuring accountability, and enabling residents to understand how public safety policies are implemented in practice; and WHEREAS, the Austin Public Safety Commission adopted Recommendation 20260202-007 requesting expanded data collection and publication regarding interactions between the Austin Police Department (APD) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); and WHEREAS, community concerns and public testimony have highlighted gaps between required data collection and the accessibility, clarity, and usability of publicly available information; and WHEREAS, the publication of raw datasets alone does not constitute meaningful transparency without contextual explanation, accessible presentation, and equitable public access; and WHEREAS, effective civilian oversight requires that data be understandable to residents without specialized technical expertise while maintaining appropriate privacy protections and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local law; and WHEREAS, consistent and comprehensible reporting supports both informed policymaking and responsible public discourse regarding public safety practices; and WHEREAS, the CPRC recognizes staffing, operational, and administrative constraints faced by APD while affirming that transparency is a core, non-discretionary component of public accountability; Drafted by: Vice-Chair Laura Cortes Franco | Sponsored by: Commissioner Terry Flood Page 1 COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION | C ITY OF AUSTIN APD Immigration Data Transparency Recommendation WHEREAS, these recommendations are intended to strengthen public trust, improve policy implementation, and ensure that transparency efforts meaningfully support civilian oversight and informed community engagement; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, The Community Police Review Commission recommends coordinated action by the Austin City Council, the City Manager, and the Austin Police Department to ensure that data related to APD interactions with federal immigration authorities is publicly accessible, clearly presented, and structured to support meaningful civilian oversight consistent with existing Council …
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026 – 4:00 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) Amanda Marzullo (District 3) 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 (Mayor) 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 March 11, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main project for Austin Water with Austin Underground, Inc., in the amount of $3,699,813 plus a $369,982 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,069,795. Funding: $4,069,795 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Northwest A & B Zone Waterline Extensions and Pressure Reducing Valves project for Austin Water with DeNucci Constructors, LLC, in the amount of $6,897,348 plus a $689,735 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,587,083. Funding: $7,587,083 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for center pivot irrigation units service for Austin Water with Leonard Water Services in an amount not to exceed $247,758. Funding: $247,758 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to file an application with the Texas Water Development Board for a low-interest …
Item 01 - Draft Minutes from March 11, 2026 — original pdf
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 11, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular meeting on March 11, 2026 at Waller Creek Center, 625 E 10th Street, Austin, Texas. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón (remote), Alex Navarro, Shwetha Pandurangi, Mike Reyes, Shannon Trilli, and Evan Wolstencroft (remote) Commission Members Absent: Amanda Marzullo, Alex Ortiz, and Jesse Penn Chair Maxwell-Gaines called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 4:09 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the February 18, 2026 regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes from the Water and Wastewater Commission regular meeting held on February 18, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion and Commissioner Trilli’s second on a 6-0 vote with three commissioners absent and Commissioner Navarro was off the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 11 were acted on with one motion. 2. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for one-inch river rock for the waterline bedding material for Austin Water with Community Trucking LLC, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000. Funding: $175,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion and Commissioner Trilli’s second on a 6-0 vote with three commissioners absent and Commissioner Navarro off the dais. 3. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services for the Upper Harris Branch Interceptor project for Austin Water with Doucet & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $979,529 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $4,044,907. Funding: $979,529 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion and Commissioner Trilli’s second on a 6-0 vote with three commissioners absent and Commissioner Navarro off the dais. Page 1 of 3 4. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for engineering services for the Thousand Oaks Interceptor project for Austin Water with CAS Consulting and Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000. Funding: $4,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion and Commissioner Trilli’s second on a 6-0 vote …
Item 02 - Construction Contract for West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main — original pdf
Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: April 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main project for Austin Water with Austin Underground, Inc., in the amount of $3,699,813 plus a $369,982 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,069,795. Funding: $4,069,795 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 an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1101 for these services. The solicitation was issued on November 17, 2025, and closed on February 5, 2026. Of the three 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=142113 . 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 98.18% MBE and 1.65% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main project is identified in Austin Water’s 2011 Reclaimed Water Infrastructure Master Plan Update and the 2013 Completing the Core Plan as a construction project necessary to complete a core loop through downtown Austin. Completing the core loop interconnects Austin Water’s reclaimed water systems north and south of the Colorado River, adds customers, increases reliability, and builds economies of scale. This segment connects to the forthcoming South 1st St Reclaimed Water Main project and an existing line ending south of the river. The West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main project has the potential to serve properties along the alignment, including Vic Mathias Park at Auditorium Shores. The work includes installation of approximately 2,800 linear feet of ductile iron and high-density polyethylene reclaimed water mains along West Riverside Drive. Due to the potential for encountering unknown underground utilities during construction, 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 2 …
Item 03 - Northwest A & B Zone Waterline Extensions and Pressure Reducing Valves — original pdf
Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: April 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Northwest A & B Zone Waterline Extensions and Pressure Reducing Valves project for Austin Water with DeNucci Constructors, LLC, in the amount of $6,897,348 plus a $689,735 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,587,083. Funding: $7,587,083 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 an Invitation for Bids IFB 6100 CLMC1151 for these services. The solicitation published on January 19th, 2026, and closed on February 19th, 2026. Of the three 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=1432 28. 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 7.33% MBE and 0.64% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Water’s potable water distribution system is fundamental for the conveyance of water to customers. The water distribution system is a large and complex system, consisting of approximately 3,900 miles of water mains and serving approximately one million customers. Due to age, growth, and system expansion, water distribution system assets require upgrades to meet customer supply needs. The Northwest A & B Zone Waterline Extensions and Pressure Reducing Valves project will help improve water pressure and flow to residents and fire hydrants. This project will also connect several waterline dead ends for optimized hydraulic looping within the newly defined Northwest B Reduced Pressure Zone. Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: April 23, 2026 This project consists of installing approximately 9,210 linear feet of waterlines along Rain Creek Parkway, Amberly Place, Floral Park Drive, Ladera Vista Drive, Sierra Nevada Drive, Fireoak Drive, Colina Lane, Danwood Drive, Bunting Drive, Salton Drive, and undeveloped right-of-way from west of Danwood Drive to the east of Taylor Draper Cove. Existing …
Item 04 - Center Pivot Irrigation - Service Contract — original pdf
Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: April 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for center pivot irrigation units service for Austin Water with Leonard Water Services in an amount not to exceed $247,758. Funding: $247,758 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding for the total contract amount of $247,758 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. 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: April 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide repair and restoration of two irrigation center pivot units. These pivots are critical for irrigating treated stabilization pond water, which reduces flow to wastewater treatment plants, supports process stability, and ensures compliance with Texas Commission on Environment Quality regulations. Leonard Water Services is the sole authorized Central Texas dealer for Valmont Inc. parts, with exclusive access to Original Equipment Manufacturer components and certified repair procedures. If this contract is not approved, the pivots will remain inoperable, increasing plant loading, risking treatment performance, and jeopardizing environmental compliance.
Item 05 - Texas Water Development Board SWIFT Loan for West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main — original pdf
Item 5 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: April 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to file an application with the Texas Water Development Board for a low-interest loan in the amount not to exceed $5,000,000 from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas loan program for Austin Water’s West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main project. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. The additional funding needed for this project is contingent upon available funding in future budgets of Austin Water. ..De Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. The additional funding needed for this project is contingent upon available funding in future budgets of Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 15, 2026– To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This action will authorize Austin Water to apply for a low-interest loan not to exceed $5,000,000 from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for the construction phase of Austin Water’s West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main project (Project). The Project aims to increase the use of reclaimed water and decrease the demand for potable water. It will accomplish this by installing 2,800 linear feet of 24-inch reclaimed water main to expand the reclaimed water distribution system along West Riverside Drive. Approximately 2,150 linear feet will be installed using conventional open trench methods. The remaining 650 linear feet will be installed using horizontal directional drilling (HDD). The HDD method is utilized to avoid conflicts with West Bouldin Creek and the Union Pacific railroad bridge. The Project will enhance the centralized direct non-potable reuse service area and increase the number of reclaimed water users in Austin. The Project, which is currently in the bid phase, is part of a series of initiatives designed to provide more reliable service to reclaimed water customers. Once completed, it will deliver reclaimed water to customers for various non-potable uses, such as irrigation, toilet flushing, and industrial applications. This Project will be located in Council District 9. Water and Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 City Council Meeting: April 23, 2026 IA Austin Water Project Location: 5267.097 West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main I RIO GRANDE ST J /\ ----_; I I _J � � ,._ {3 � � "--- � W4rH sr ) ,._ W3Ro f 0 ff] CJ I t r--__ sr0,_;::. ---� � -- i [[; JI: I/ 7111 …
Item 06 - Texas Water Development Board SWIFT Loan for South 1st Street Reclaimed Water Main — original pdf
Item 6 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: April 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to file an application with the Texas Water Development Board for a low-interest loan in an amount not to exceed $11,000,000 from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas loan program for Austin Water’s South 1st Street Reclaimed Water Main project. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. The additional funding needed for this project is contingent upon available funding in future budgets of Austin Water. Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. The additional funding needed for this project is contingent upon available funding in future budgets of Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This action will authorize Austin Water to apply for a low-interest loan in an amount not to exceed $11,000,000 for the construction phase of Austin Water’s South 1st Street Reclaimed Water Main project (Project). The Project aims to increase the use of reclaimed water and decrease the demand for potable water. It will accomplish this by installing 5,300 linear feet of 24-inch (30-inch HDPE) reclaimed water main to expand the reclaimed water distribution system on Monroe Street and South 1st Street. In Monroe Street, the reclaimed water main will be installed using conventional open trench methods. The crossing of East Bouldin Creek will be completed via jack and bore. Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is the main method of installation in South 1st Street. There are two separate HDD segments totaling approximately 4,000 linear feet. The use of HDD will significantly reduce the impact to traffic in the area and cross East Bouldin Creek without impacts (trenchless installation). This Project will enhance the centralized direct non-potable reuse service area and increase the number of reclaimed water users in Austin. The Project is part of a series of initiatives designed to provide more reliable service to reclaimed water customers. Currently, Project is in the design phase. Once completed, it will deliver reclaimed water to customers for various non-potable uses, such as irrigation, toilet flushing, and industrial applications. This Project will be located in Council District 9. Water and Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 City Council Meeting: April 23, 2026 IA Austin Water Project Location: 5267.044 South 1st St Reclaimed Water Main Project Limits …
Item 07 - Texas Water Development Board Loan for Galvanized Water Service Line Replacement Program — original pdf
Item 7 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: April 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to file an application with the Texas Water Development Board for a low-interest loan in the amount not to exceed $6,000,000 from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Lead Service Line Replacement Program for Austin Water's Galvanized Water Service Line Replacement Program. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. The additional funding needed for this program is contingent upon available funding in future Austin Water budgets. Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. The additional funding needed for this program is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This action will authorize Austin Water to apply for a low-interest loan in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000 from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for the construction phases of Austin Water's Galvanized Water Service Line Replacement Program (Program). TWDB administers low-interest loans through the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Lead Service Line Replacement program to provide low-cost financial assistance for the identification, planning, design, and replacement of service line materials required to comply with the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions. This program offers a below-market fixed interest rate, which will save Austin Water customers from higher financing costs compared to traditional revenue bond financing. Lead has not been permitted in public pipeline infrastructure since the 1950’s and Austin Water has removed pre-existing lead lines during normal maintenance activity and water line rehabilitation projects since the 1960’s. In 2016, Austin Water began a comprehensive record review and material inventory of all public water service lines, including public and private side indicators, in compliance with the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions. In 2024, Austin Water completed investigations of all drinking water service lines in its system. This work included reviewing records such as plumbing codes, City ordinances, property development dates, and utility workorder files, as well as completing over 52,000 field inspections at meter boxes. Austin Water has no known lead water service lines in its inventory. In addition to lead, EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) requires the replacement of any galvanized drinking water service line that is, was, or may have been downstream …
Item 08 - Krieg Fields Reclaimed Water Line Permanent Restoration Project — original pdf
Item 8 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: May 7, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Krieg Fields Reclaimed Water Line Permanent Restoration Project for Austin Water with Arguijo Corporation in the amount of $1,298,197, plus a $129,820 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,428,017. Funding: $1,428,017 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1148 for these services. The solicitation published on January 19th, 2026, and closed on February 19th, 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=143582. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 8.94% MBE and 1.74% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: During an October 2015 storm, the existing 16-inch reclaimed water main in the Country Club West Creek on the east side of Krieg Fields was exposed and damaged. The damaged main was a source of reclaimed water for a large volume customer, the Krieg Softball Complex, and provided a bulk fill station for Austin Parks and Recreation. The replacement main was part of a larger project sponsored by Austin Watershed Protection; however, the proposed elevation would not guarantee the new reclaimed water main against future damage, Austin Water decided to remove the scope. This project will replace the reclaimed water main with approximately 1,150 feet of 16-inch ductile iron, 20- inch High-Density Polyethylene pipe (HDPE), and its accessories. Because the soil in the area erodes easily, the longterm fix is to install the new pipe deeper and outside the erosion zone using horizontal drilling. By moving the new line out of the erosion zone, the replacement main will provide customers with a more reliable and resilient source of reclaimed water. Item 8 Water & Wastewater Commission: …
Item 09 - Interlocal Agreement with CapMetro for Service Extension Request for Oversized Water Main — original pdf
Item 9 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: April 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) for the City to reimburse CapMetro for an amount not to exceed $747,500 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized water main and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 5781R2 that will provide water service to a proposed office warehouse and fleet facility development located at 10805 Cameron Road. Funding: $747,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..De Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) Demand Response Facility project consists of approximately 25 acres of land located at 10805 Cameron Road (the “Property”). The Property is located entirely within the City’s 2-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area for water and wastewater, the Desired Development Zone, and the Walnut Creek Watershed. A map of the property location is attached. CapMetro is proposing to develop approximately 60,703 sq. ft. of office and 45,093 sq. ft. of office warehouse. CapMetro requested that the City provide water utility service to the Property as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 5781R2. Austin Water will provide retail wastewater service to the Property as proposed in SER No. 5782. In accordance with Chapter 25-9 of the City’s Code, the City has asked CapMetro to oversize the water main in order to serve additional properties within the north water pressure zone consistent with the City’s long range planning goals for this area. If approved by Council, the City will cost participate in this construction project only to the extent of the City’s proportionate share of the oversized water main. The proposed oversized improvements include construction of approximately 825 feet of 16-inch water main from the existing 16-inch water main in Blue Goose Road and extending west along Cameron Road to the Property. The City will reimburse CapMetro for an overall total amount not to exceed $747,500 for hard costs and soft costs. Hard costs include, but are not limited to, construction and materials. Soft costs include, but are not limited to, preliminary engineering …
Item 10 - Oltorf at Travis Heights Pressure Zone Conversion — original pdf
Item 10 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: May 21, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize execution of a contract for the Oltorf at Travis Heights Pressure Zone Conversion project with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,073,625 plus a $507,363 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,580,988. Funding: Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services Department. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitations for Bids (IFB) 6100 CLMC1138 for these services. The solicitation was issued on December 1, 2025, and closed on February 12, 2026. Of the 6 offers received, the recommended contractors submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=143167. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 15, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Water’s water distribution system is fundamental for the conveyance of water to customers. The water distribution system is a large and complex system, consisting of approximately 3,900 miles of water mains and serving approximately one million customers. Due to age, growth, and system expansion, water distribution system assets require upgrades to meet customer demand needs. The Oltorf at Travis Heights Pressure Zone Conversion project will convert residences and businesses in the project area from the Central Pressure Zone to the higher-pressure South Reduced Pressure Zone to provide improved pressures and fire flows. The work includes installation of approximately 3,800 linear feet of 6-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch ductile iron water mains, 12 water services, 2 pressure reducing valve vaults, and approximately 490 residential pressure reducing valves (PRVs) on Mariposa Drive, South Congress Avenue, East Oltorf Street, St Edwards Drive, Alta Vista Avenue, Rebel Road, Algarita Avenue, Rosedale Terrace, East Live Oak Street. This item includes four allowances. An allowance of $50,000 is to address contaminated soil that may be encountered during construction; an allowance of $40,000 is to replace possible deficient valves found during construction; an allowance of $700,000 is for any work that may be needed on private property per City of Austin plumbing code after the installation of …
Item 11 - Elmhurst Drive Wastewater Pipe Renewal — original pdf
Item 11 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: May 7, 2026 Posting Language Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Elmhurst Drive Wastewater Pipe Renewal project with HEI Civil Texas, LLC, in the amount of $4,784,754 plus a $478,475 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,263,299. Funding $5,263,299 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Lead Department Austin Financial Services Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) CLMC 1149 for these services. The solicitation published on January 5, 2026, and closed on February 12, 2026. Of the two 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=14362 6 MBE/WBE This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the with 8.74% MBE and 1.83% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater commission Additional Backup Information: Austin Water’s wastewater collection system is a large and complex system, consisting of approximately 3,000 miles of wastewater mains and serves over one million customers. Due to deterioration from the harsh conditions of the wastewater environment, wastewater collection system assets require ongoing repair and replacement to prevent sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs). The Elmhurst Drive Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project will repair 8,600 linear feet of deteriorated wastewater mains with cured in place pipe (CIPP) and repair or replace all associated connections. The projects is located in the Town Lake Wastewater Basin, bounded by Old E Riverside Dr, Parker Ln, Taylor Gaines St, and Summit St. This infrastructure was identified for replacement through Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) inspection and selected for rehabilitation based upon the evaluation of the physical condition of the wastewater main, capacity limitations, and amount of inflow and infiltration, which is the estimated amount of groundwater or rainwater leaking into a wastewater main. In addition, the project includes the replacement of 1,300 linear feet of potable water mains determined to be in poor condition. Item 11 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: …
Item 12 - Production Meter Evaluation and Pilot Testing — original pdf
Item 12 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: May 7, 2026 POSTING LANGUAGE: Recommend approval to authorize a contract for production meter evaluation and pilot testing for Austin Water with M.E. Simpson Company, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $150,000. Funding: $150,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. LEAD DEPARTMENT: Austin Financial Services FISCAL NOTE: Funding in the amount of $150,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. PROCUREMENT: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 2200 KMF1036 for these services. The solicitation was published on January 18, 2026, and closed on February 24, 2026. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bid 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=143647 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 no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTION: April 15, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission ADDITIONAL BACKUP INFORMATION (RCA BODY) The contract will provide water production meter evaluations and pitot testing at 34 flow-metering locations to verify meter accuracy and confirm the actual volume of water being introduced into the distribution system. Pitot testing is an effective method for determining and correcting wholesale and production meter accuracy. These production meters are located throughout the water treatment plants—including below-ground vaults, service pump stations, and large-diameter pipe galleries—many of which have limited personnel access. Assessments will be conducted at the Davis, Ullrich, and Handcox Water Treatment Plants. This contract is a new contract. Requested authorization is based on the bid received for the required services. If a contract is not approved, Austin Water will be unable to validate the accuracy of its production meters. This will impact Austin Water's ability to correct plant production measurements in support of accurately quantifying real water losses in the distribution system.
Item 13 - Contract for Cutting, Baling and Sale of Hay — original pdf
Item 13 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 POSTING LANGUAGE: Recommend approval to authorize a revenue contract for the cutting, baling and sale of hay for Austin Water with Allen Lee Click d/b/a Allen Click, for an initial term of 12-months, with up to four 12-month extension options for an estimated revenue of $1,000,000. Estimated net revenue will be allocated to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Net revenue for the remaining contract terms will be available in future budgets. LEAD DEPARTMENT: Austin Financial Services FISCAL NOTE: Estimated net revenue will be allocated to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Net revenue for the remaining contract terms will be available in future budgets. PROCUREMENT: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 MHR1015 for these services. The solicitation was published on December 22, 2025, and closed on January 29, 2026. Of the three offers received, the bid submitted by the recommended contractor was the highest responsive bid 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=143588 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 no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTION: April 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Austin Water Advisory Commission. ADDITIONAL BACKUP INFORMATION: The contract will provide farming services for the production and harvesting of hay at the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant. The Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant processes biosolids from Austin Water’s wastewater treatment plants into compost. A treated liquid stream from this process is used to irrigate hay fields onsite. Harvesting the hay removes nutrients from the wastewater, supports compliance with the facility’s Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) operating permit, and allows the harvested hay to be beneficially reused. The contract will replace an existing contract that expired on November 10, 2025. Quantities and amounts were determined by using departmental estimates, historical quantities, and forecasted usage. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these services. Austin Water does not possess the equipment, staffing, or agricultural expertise to perform the services internally, and fields may not be harvested as required, which …
Item 14 - Austin Transit Partnership Interlocal Agreement for Project Connect — original pdf
Item 14 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) to define responsibilities and commitments for the design of light rail, related improvements, and utility betterments related to Project Connect in an amount not to exceed $36,789,645 and to grant ATP temporary access to right-of-way and City property for pre- construction activities. Funding: $88,484 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy; $36,035,455 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water; and $665,706 is available in the FY27 Capital Budget of Austin Watershed Protection. ..De Lead Department Austin Project Connect Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $88,484 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding in the amount of $36,035,455 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding in the amount of $665,706 is available in the FY27 Capital Budget of Austin Watershed Protection. Prior Council Action: September 11, 2025 – City Council authorized negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Austin Transit Partnership concerning acquisition of real property in support of Austin Light Rail, a component of Project Connect. August 29, 2024 – City Council authorized negotiation and execution of an amendment to the second interlocal agreement with the Austin Transit Partnership to provide funding for the City of Austin Project Connect Office, in support of Project Connect. February 15, 2024 – City Council approved an amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement between the City, CapMetro, and the Austin Transit Partnership. June 6, 2023 – City Council approved an amendment and supplement to the Joint Powers Agreement between the City, CapMetro, and the Austin Transit Partnership. June 1, 2023 – City Council adopted modifications to light rail and implementation plans related to Project Connect and authorized an amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement to incorporate the Austin Light Rail Implementation Plan. September 1, 2022 – City Council authorized negotiation and execution of a second interlocal agreement with the Austin Transit Partnership to provide funding for the City of Austin Project Connect Office, in support of Project Connect. November 4, 2021 – City Council approved the Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Austin, CapMetro and the Austin Transit Partnership. March 4, 2021 – City Council authorized negotiation and execution of …
Item 17 - Presentation Slides for Austin Transit Partnership for Project Connect — original pdf
Austin Light Rail Update & Austin Water Infrastructure Improvements Austin Water and Wastewater Commission Austin Project Connect | April 15, 2026 Austin Light Rail Phase 1 Light rail is an expandable electric train system designed for metropolitan areas, serving as an integral part of the transit network by connecting people to essential destinations where they live, work and play. ACCESS TO: 136K CURRENT JOBS 200K+ FUTURE JOBS 15 STATIONS connecting north, south and east Austin 9.8 MILES of light rail transit 29K DAILY TRIPS on an average weekday 2 Austin Light Rail Phase 1 Austin Light Rail Timeline 3 Achieving Milestones • Advancing through the Capital Investment Grants program • Received a medium-high rating - the highest rating awarded by the Federal Transit Administration in the Fiscal Year 2026 cycle • Completed the NEPA Final Environmental Impact Statement in January 2026, the first major New Starts project to do so within the required 2-year deadline • 2026: Awarding Contracts to Build Austin Light Rail • February: ATP Board awards final design & construction contract to Austin Rail Constructors • Spring: ATP Board expected to award contract for construction of Operations & Maintenance Facility • Summer: ATP Board expected to award contract for light rail vehicles 4 Contracts to be Awarded in 2026 Civils, Rail, Stations, Systems Operations & Maintenance Facility Light Rail Vehicles • Progressive Design-Build • Progressive Design-Build • Summer 2026 Award • February 18th Board Award to Austin Rail Constructors • Phase 1: Preconstruction (continuing design and planning) • Phase 2: Construction • Q2 2026 Award • Phase 1: Preconstruction (continuing design and planning) • Phase 2: Construction • Design coordination with design-build teams • Vehicle design and manufacturing 5 LRT Contractor Preconstruction Overview Pre-Construction Activities Preconstruction (1A): Design Progression & Construction Planning 2026 2027 2028 … 2/18/2026 Board Authorization Preconstruction (1B): Final Design & Permitting Board Authorization to finish final design Construction Packages Board Authorization for Construction Packages Preconstruction (1A): Design Progression & Construction Planning • Advance design and initiate permitting • Field work and utility coordination Preconstruction (1B): Final Design & Permitting • Advance design and refine construction cost estimates to execute construction packages (may be staggered) • Constructability reviews, innovation, and integrated cost estimating • Advance Right-of-Way acquisition activities • Obtain Third Party approvals and permits • Planning for construction: phasing, sequencing, and schedule • Engage community in design and construction planning • Prepare for …
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Environmental 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 Nicole Corona, 512-974-3146, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Mariana Krueger, Chair Jennifer Bristol, Vice Chair Haris Qureshi, Secretary Richard Brimer Isabella Changsut Annie Fierro AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Justin Fleury Martin Luecke Mar Moretta-Urdiales Allison Morrison David Sullivan The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on April 1, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Presentation, discussion, and recommendation to amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) and amend Ordinance No. 20221115-048 to modify development review processes, methods to demonstrate water quality compliance, street design, and utility infrastructure design for the design and construction of certain transit system projects and related transit system infrastructure. Presented by Donna Galati, Capital Program Consultant, Austin Project Connect, donna.galati@austintexas.gov, 512-974-2733. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the Final Draft of the Rain to River Strategic Plan. Presented by Jorge Morales, Director, Austin Watershed Protection. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 4. Update from the Bird-Friendly Design Working Group regarding the meeting on April 10, 2026. 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 Nicole Corona at Austin Watershed Protection, at 512-974-3146, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Environmental Commission, please contact Nicole Corona at 512- 974-3146, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov.