REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17,2026, 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Economic Prosperity 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 Chelsea Pfeifer at chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2498. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Appointment Nicole Tomaszewski Ofelia Zapata District 1 District 2 Commissioner Zain Pleuthner VACANT Appointment District 7 District 8 Raquel Valdez Sanchez District 3 Aaron Gonzales (Chair) District 9 Michael Nahas Kevin Roberts Shakeel Rashed CALL TO ORDER District 4 District 5 District 6 Aditi Joshi District 10 Jake Randall (Vice Chair) Mayor PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission regular meeting on May 20, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Presentation by Chair Gonzales on recent discussions with the City Manager team regarding the upcoming budget cycle 2026-27. Discussion on the preservation of programs and initiatives for budget cycle 2026-27. 4. 5. Discussion on community groups relevant for prospective Commission focus areas and collaboration opportunities. Discussion on AI’s potential impact on the Austin labor market, including a possible recommendation. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve a recommendation regarding Communities In Schools funding. 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 Chelsea Pfeifer at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2498 or chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission please contact Chelsea Pfeifer at 512-974-2498 or chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov.
ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room #1101, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Chair Gonzales called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:33 P.M. Commissioners in Attendance: Aaron Gonzales, Chair Kevin Roberts Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Aditi Joshi Zain Pleuthner Shakeel Rashed Raquel Valdez Sanchez Ofelia Zapata PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on April 15, 2026. The minutes from the Economic Prosperity Commission regular meeting on April 15, 2026 were approved on Chair Gonzales’ motion, Commissioner Roberts’ second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Zapata was off the dais. Commissioners Tomaszewski, Commissioner Nahas and Vice Chair Randall were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding the outcomes from a recent economic mobility study and the impact on quality of life for students served by Communities In Schools. Presentation by Sharon Vigil, 1 Chief Executive Officer, Communities In Schools of Central Texas, Jacob Reach, Chief Operations Officer, Communities In Schools of Central Texas. The presentation was made by Jacob Reach, Chief Operations Officer, Communities In Schools of Central Texas. Presentation on an Economic Snapshot of Central Texas by Chair Gonzales. This item was withdrawn without objection. Discussion of possible recommendation regarding Economic Impact of needed infrastructure. Discussed. Discussion of Impact Assessment Framework and its application to possible AI policy recommendation. This item was withdrawn without objection. 3. 4. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Staff Briefing from Economic Development Department regarding department changes The meeting adjourned at 7:06 pm on Commissioner Valdez Sanchez motion, Commissioner Joshi’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Zapata was off the dais. Commissioner Tomaszewski, Commissioner Nahas and Vice Chair Randall were absent. 2
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Economic Prosperity Commission Recommendation Number: [YYYYMMDD-XXX]: Continuation and Expansion of Funding for Communities In Schools of Central Texas to Safeguard Student Success, Workforce Development and Regional Economic Mobility WHEREAS, the Economic Prosperity Commission is charged with advising governing bodies on policies that foster economic development, poverty reduction, workforce readiness, and long-term financial stability for all residents; and WHEREAS, systemic barriers to academic success—including financial instability, food insecurity, lack of mental health resources, and housing insecurity—directly impact a student’s future employability and earning potential; and WHEREAS, Communities In Schools (CIS) of Central Texas serves as a critical economic stabilizer by placing dedicated professionals directly on school campuses to deliver integrated student supports, evidenced based mental health counseling, and crisis intervention; and WHEREAS, independent economic research demonstrates that access to the CIS model significantly boosts a student's lifetime earnings and reduces long-term reliance on public assistance programs, thereby generating a measurable, positive return on public investment; and WHEREAS, CIS of Central Texas consistently achieves proven outcomes, including a 99% school retention rate and a 99.3% graduation rate among case-managed seniors, directly supplying the regional economy with a qualified, high-school-educated workforce; and WHEREAS, current budgetary pressures on local school districts and municipal budgets threaten the continuity of these essential on-campus support systems, putting vulnerable student populations at risk of academic disconnection; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Economic Prosperity Commission formally affirms that funding for Communities In Schools of Central Texas is a vital component of the region’s economic development strategy and workforce pipeline. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Economic Prosperity Commission strongly recommends that the Austin City Council prioritize, maintain, and where possible, expand dedicated funding allocations for CIS of Central Texas in the upcoming fiscal year budget. . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Economic Prosperity Commission urges local municipal leaders to collaborate with regional school districts and philanthropic partners to establish sustainable, multi-year funding mechanisms that protect these campus-based interventions from annual budget volatility. Seconded By: Date of Approval: Motioned By: Vote: For: Against: Abstain: Off the dais: Absent: Attest: _____________________________________________
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Economic Prosperity Commission Recommendation Number: 20260617-006: Advancing Economic Mobility Through retaining and strengthening Student, Family, and Workforce Development Supports WHEREAS, the Economic Prosperity Commission is charged with advising governing bodies on policies that foster economic development and long term job creation, poverty reduction, future workforce readiness, and long-term financial stability for all residents; and WHEREAS: According to the 2024 AISD Annual Report, 50.2% of students are economically disadvantaged which translates to an estimated 34,500 Austin-area youth and students as being economically vulnerable. While the broader population of approximately 180,000 Austin residents under age 18 benefit from a stronger student-support and youth workforce-development system. WHEREAS, students and families face barriers to academic success including financial instability, food insecurity, limited access to mental health resources, and housing insecurity; directly negatively impacting the ability for students to fill open jobs and their economic earning potential WHEREAS, school-based and community-based organizations serve as a critical economic stabilizer that help students address these barriers, remain connected to school, graduate, and prepare for employment career pathways, postsecondary education, and support students long- term economic mobility. WHEREAS, independent economic research demonstrates that access to integrated student support models, including campus-based case management, significantly boosts a student's lifetime earnings and reduces long-term reliance on public assistance programs. In addition, these programs are also critical in preventing youth from entering the juvenile justice system, taken together these programs generate a measurable, positive return on public investment. WHEREAS, organizations such as Communities In Schools of Central Texas and other qualified nonprofit, school-based, and community-based partners CIS of Central Texas consistently achieves proven outcomes, affecting 20,000+ students across 50+ schools in the City of Austin, including a 99% school retention rate and a 99.3% graduation rate among case-managed seniors, directly supplying the regional economy with a qualified, high-school-educated workforce; and include eligible educational support providers such as CIS. WHEREAS, Community in Schools and other qualified nonprofit, school-based, and community- based partners CIS of Central Texas increases attendance of students, adding over 22,000 days compared to their baseline grading period; providing increased state funding valued up to $1.1 million to the Austin Independent School District through increased attendance and retention of students. . WHEREAS, school closures have resulted in academic disruptions to students and their families. These disruptions are occurring simultaneously to current budgetary pressures on local school districts and municipal budgets threaten the continuity of these essential …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DOWNTOWN COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Downtown 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 Ryan Sperling, 512-974-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ed Ishmael, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Pat Buchta David Carroll Kevin Chen Joe Silva Jennifer Franklin AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kimberly Levinson, Vice Chair Gina Houston Charles Peveto Sania Shifferd Bat Taniguchi Philip Wiley Nathan McDaniel 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 Downtown Commission regular meeting of May 20, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing regarding downtown crime statistics, APD priorities and needed resources for downtown, protocols for dealing with the unhoused, and Immigrations & Customs Enforcement (ICE) interactions and cooperation. Presentation by Michael Chancellor, Assistant Chief – Patrol, Austin Police Department. 3. Update on the Central City District Plan. Briefing by Olivia Beams, Planner III and Chris Ryerson, Division Manager, Austin Planning. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation to provide an overview of Visit Austin’s activities and role in downtown. Presentation by Tom Noonan, CEO, Visit Austin. 5. Presentation regarding the 2026 State of Downtown Report. Presentation by Davon Barbour, President & CEO, Downtown Austin Alliance. 6. Discussion regarding the Austin Historical Association, a possible tour, and topics for a future presentation request. 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 Ryan Sperling at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For …
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026 The Downtown Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 301 W 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Ishmael called the Downtown Commission Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Ralph E. Ishmael Jr. (Chair) Gina Houston David Carroll Nathan McDaniel Charles Peveto Sania Shifferd Philip Wiley Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Kevin Chen Jennifer Franklin Bat Taniguchi PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Shelby Evans – Eloise House + SAFE funding Sophia Mirto – Forensic Exam Funding Dan Weber – Eloise House + SAFE funding APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular meeting of April 15, 2026. There was a motion by Commissioner McDaniel, seconded by Commissioner Wiley, to approve the April 15, 2026 meeting minutes with an amendment to strike “s” from “McDaniels”. The motion was approved on a 6-0 vote. Vice Chair Levinson and Commissioner Buchta were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan and progress towards 50/50 Mode Share. Presentation by Cole Kitten, Division Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. 1 Withdrawn without objection. 3. Update regarding the new convention center. Presentation by Katy Zamesnik, Interim Director, Austin Convention Center. The presentation was made by Katy Zamesnik, Interim Director, Austin Convention Center. 4. Presentation regarding the Red River Cultural District’s economic impact on the downtown area. Presentation by Nicole Klepadlo, Executive Director, Red River Cultural District. The presentation was made by Nicole Klepadlo, Executive Director, Red River Cultural District. 5. Update regarding Arts Commission activities and concerns related to the Downtown Commission’s scope. Update by Commissioner Houston. 6. Update regarding Public Safety Commission activities and concerns related to the Downtown Commission’s scope. Update by Commissioner Bernhardt. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Sobering center – Mcdaniel, Ishmael Presentation from APD on family violence investigations and sexual assault response. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m. without objection on Commissioner Shifferd’s motion, Commissioner McDaniel’s second. 2
101 Tom Noonan, President & CEO Spring 2026 About Visit Austin ➔ Visit Austin is the official Destination Marketing Organization for the City of Austin ➔ 501(c) 6 Corporation / 501(c) 3 Foundation ➔ Contracted in 1996 as an independent entity to market Austin ➔ Primary goal is to promote Austin as a premier meeting and visitor destination ➔ Funded through a percentage of local bed tax revenues ➔ Destination Marketing Association Certified What We Do ➔ Increase visitation and spending ➔ Serve as the primary booking entity for the Austin Convention Center ➔ Solidify Austin’s reputation as the Live Music Capital of the World® ➔ Promote local businesses ➔ Boost meetings travel ➔ Recruit sports events ➔ Champion Austin as a welcoming destination ➔ Attract filmmakers ➔ Promote and hire local musicians ➔ Drive media exposure In Short, We Are The Economic Engine For The City Of Austin. Visit Austin Departments ➔ Operations and Finance ➔ Convention Sales ➔ Destination Services ➔ Austin Sports Commission* ➔ Marketing, Communications & Tourism ➔ Music & Film* ➔ Partnerships ➔ Visit Austin Foundation* ➔ Visitor Services ➔ Administration Visit Austin Boards ➔ Visit Austin Board of Directors ➔ Visit Austin Executive Committee ➔ Visit Austin Sports Commission Board of Directors ➔ Visit Austin Foundation Board of Directors ➔ ATPID Board Each Board meets quarterly to review business activities. Visit Austin Board of Directors About the Visit Austin Board ➔ Visit Austin Board of Directors is currently made up of 33 members, 51% of which must be hospitality professionals, who are required to meet within 45 days of the close of each quarter to approve the financial statements and review the organization’s activities. ➔ The Board’s role is to provide guidance and oversight, in addition to reviewing and approving to the following annual items: ● Financial Audit ● Visit Austin Sales Goals ● Visit Austin Budget ● The Marketing plan ● The Annual Review of the President & CEO ➔ Board members are required to attend 75% of the annual meetings and are eligible to serve (3) 2-year terms. The Board Chair must agree to serve a minimum of a 2-year term. ➔ Rob Gillette, GM of Renaissance Austin is the current Board Chair. Joanna McCreary, Vice Chair will begin her term as Board Chair in the fall of 2026. r e t s o R d r a o B n i …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS On Wednesday Jun 17, 2026 at 7pm City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401/1402 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission on Veterans Affairs may be participating by video conference. 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 Jesus Simental at 512-974-7742 or email at jesus.simental@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Michael Mcinerney – Chair Jose Reyes – Vice Chair William Dahlstrom Armando Gonzales Bryce Laake-Stanfield Anita Roberts Christopher Wilson Lucas Castillo Fansu Ku Amber Cress VACANT – D1 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES AGENDA 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Veteran Affairs Regular Meeting of May 20, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion by Joshua Shaver, Military Program Manager at Samaritan Center, to provide information on what services are offered through holistic counseling, integrative medicine, peer support, and education. 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 Please call Jesus Simental at (512) 974-7742 or jesus.simental@austintexas.gov at Equity and Inclusion Department to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Commission on Veterans Affairs, please contact Jesus Simental at 512-974-7742 or jesus.simental@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026, AT 2:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Bond Oversight 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 Hernandez, 512-974-7644, nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS OR COMMISSIONERS Ramiro Diaz, Vice Chair Charles Curry Bob Libal Santiago Rodriguez John McNabb, Chair Zachary Bird Stephen Gonzalez Russell Korte Kenneth Standley Austin Wright AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Bond Oversight Commission Regular meeting on May 20, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding Upcoming General Obligation Bond Sale. Presentation by Belinda Weaver, Treasurer, Austin Financial Services and Joseph Kellar, Division Chief, Austin Financial Services. Staff briefing regarding Capital Spending Report as presented in the Q2 Financial Report. Presentation by Katie Stewart, Manager, Austin Budget and Performance Organizational Excellence, and Yvette Mendoza, Acting Budget and Performance Manager, Austin Budget and Organizational Excellence. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and action to approve a recommendation to Council regarding the 2026 Bond Election. 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 Hernandez or Delivery nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov , to request service or for additional information. 512-974-7644 Services, Capital Austin at at For more information on the Bond Oversight Commission, please contact Nicole Hernandez at 512-974-7644 or nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov.
Annual General Obligation Bond Sale Belinda Weaver, Treasurer Joey Kellar, Division Chief – Treasury General Obligation Debt • Property Tax Rate has 2 components Tax Rate Operating & Maintenance (O&M) (General Fund) Debt (Debt Service Fund) • Debt Service tax rate is set each year at level needed to fund principal and interest payments on debt issued and pledged with property tax • Pays both existing debt service and debt service associated with upcoming General Obligation bond sale 2 General Obligation (GO) Debt • GO Debt = Public Improvement Bonds, Certificates of Obligation, and Contractual Obligations – $2.383 billion in outstanding General Obligation debt – Issued once per year – Backed by property (ad valorem) taxes and “full faith and credit” of the City Types of GO Debt Purpose Voter Approval City Term Public Improvement Bonds (PIBs) Capital Improvement projects and capital assets Yes 20 years Certificates of Obligation (COs) Real property: land, buildings, right of way, construction of a public work No 20 years Contractual Obligations (PPFCOs) Personal property: equipment, machinery, vehicles, information technology No 7 years 3 Steps to Sell or Issue Debt Spring 2025 Develop CIP Plan August 2025 for FY2025-26 Annual Capital Budget Appropriations Reimbursement Resolutions Spring/Summer/Fall 2026 Develop Bond Sale Schedule Preliminary Official Statement Council Action on Bond Sales Bond Sales and Closing • Work on upcoming bond sale began Spring 2025 • Debt to be sold in upcoming bond sale supports projects and appropriations (authority to spend) previously approved by City Council • Use of Reimbursement Resolution allows projects to begin now and get funded later • Consistent with IRS regulations • Consistent with Financial Policies regarding cash management • Results in lower interest costs 4 GO Bond Sale – Series 2026 September Sale: Public Improvement Bonds (PIBs) - $304.81 M • 2006 Bond Program (Cultural Arts): $1.50 M • 2012 Bond Program: $1.50 M • Transportation - $1.50 M • 2016 Bond Program (Transportation): $40.00 M • 2018 Bond Program: $86.81 M • Affordable Housing - $10.00 M • Parks and Recreation - $22.00 M • Flood Mitigation/Open Space/Water Quality - $25.00M • Library & Cultural – $17.00 M • Public Safety - $0.4 M • Health - $0.41 M • Transportation - $12.00 M • 2020 Bond Program (Transportation): $120.00 M • 2022 Bond Program (Affordable Housing): $55.00 M 5 GO Bond Sale – Series 2026 • Entire bond sale supports projects …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026, AT 6 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting 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 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. If you have questions regarding speaker registration, please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith, Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg, Vice Chair (District 10) Ryan Puzycki, Secretary (District 7) Alejandra Flores, Parliamentarian (District 5) Luis Osta Lugo (Mayor’s Representative) Scott Boone (District 1) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Andrew Cortes (District 4) Christian Tschoepe (District 6) Taylor Major (District 9) Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Steve Maddoux, 512-974-6080 Page 1 of 6 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four 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 Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Zoning: Location: C14-2026-0009 - 11819 IH-35 Zoning - 7.71 acres; District 5 11809, 11809 ½, & 11819 South Interstate Highway-35 Service Road Northbound, Onion Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Protestant Episcopal Church Council of the Diocese of Texas (Michael Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Hilfinger) H.D. Brown Consulting, LLC (Amanda Brown) I-SF-2 to GR-MU-CO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Austin Planning 3. Zoning: Location: C14-2026-0025 - 11819 IH-35 Zoning - 1.9 acres; District 5 11819 & 11819 ½ South Interstate Highway-35 Service Road Northbound, Onion Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Protestant Episcopal Church Council of the Diocese of Texas (Michael Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Hilfinger) H.D. Brown Consulting, LLC (Amanda Brown) Unzoned to GR-MU-CO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Austin Planning Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Steve Maddoux, 512-974-6080 Page 2 of 6 …
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ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0009 - 11819 IH-35 Zoning – 7.71 acres DISTRICT: 5 ADDRESS: 11819, 11809 and 11809 1/2 S Interstate Highway-35 Service Road Northbound ZONING FROM: I-SF-2 SITE AREA: 7.71 acres TO: CS-MU-CO GR-MU-CO PROPERTY OWNER: Protestant Episcopal Church Council of the Diocese of Texas (Michael Hilfinger, Director of Real Estate and Facilities) APPLICANT/AGENT: HD Brown Consulting, LLC (Amanda C. Brown) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: The staff recommends GR-MU-CO, Community Commercial-Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit the following uses on the property: Automotive rentals, Automotive sales, Bail bond services, Commercial off-street parking, Drop-off recycling collection facility, Exterminating services, Indoor entertainment, Outdoor entertainment, Pawn shop services and Urban farm. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 16, 2026 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 02 C14-2026-0009 - 11819 IH-35 Zoning - 7.71 acres; District 51 of 11 C14-2026-0009 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property under consideration is 7.71 acre undeveloped lot that takes access to the Interstate Highway-35 Northbound Service Road. This tract of land was granted an Interim-SF-2 designation when it was annexed by the city in 2014. The lots to the north, south and east have multifamily zoning (MF-2-CO and MF-4 respectively). To the west there is a religious assembly use (St. Alban’s Episcopal Church) that is located in the county and ROW/Interstate Highway-35. The applicant is requesting to establish permanent commercial-mixed use zoning to develop a retail use/service station at this location (please see Applicant's Request Letter - Exhibit C). The staff is recommending Community Commercial-Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay Combining District zoning as the property backs up to a multifamily development and will have a secondary access to Mayall Trail, a level 1/Residential designated street. The proposed GR-MU-CO zoning is consistent with planning principles as this site takes its primary access to the IH-35 frontage road and will provide services to the surrounding residential developments and the community at large. The applicant has proposed a conditional overlay to prohibit the more intensive commercial uses as the planned retail development will be adjacent to multifamily residential uses. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Community Commercial district is intended for office and commercial uses serving neighborhood and community needs, including both unified shopping centers and individually developed commercial …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0009 – 11819 IH-35 Zoning – 1.9 acres DISTRICT: 5 ADDRESS: 11819 and 11819 ½ South Interstate Highway-35 Service Road Northbound ZONING FROM: Unzoned TO: CS-MU-CO GR-MU-CO SITE AREA: 1.90 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Protestant Episcopal Church Council of the Diocese of Texas (Michael Hilfinger, Director of Real Estate and Facilities) APPLICANT/AGENT: HD Brown Consulting, LLC (Amanda C. Brown) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends GR-MU-CO, Community Commercial-Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit the following uses on the property: Automotive rentals, Automotive sales, Bail bond services, Commercial off-street parking, Drop-off recycling collection facility, Exterminating services, Indoor entertainment, Outdoor entertainment, Pawn shop services and Urban farm. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 16, 2026 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 03 C14-2026-0025 - 11819 IH-35 Zoning - 1.9 acres; District 51 of 11 C14-2026-0025 ISSUES: 2 There is an associated annexation request for this property, case C7a-2026-0002, in review by the Jurisdictional Matters Division. The annexation case will be heard in conjunction with the zoning application at City Council. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The site in question is a 1.9 acre undeveloped lot that is part of a larger tract that takes access to the Interstate Highway-35 Northbound Service Road. The lots to the north, south and east have multifamily zoning (MF-2-CO and MF-4 respectively). To the west there is a religious assembly use (St. Alban’s Episcopal Church) that is located in the county/ETJ and Interstate Highway-35. The applicant is requesting to annex this site into the city and to establish permanent zoning to permit a convenience store/gas station development at this location (please see Applicant's Request Letter - Exhibit C). The staff is recommending Community Commercial-Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay Combining District zoning as the property backs up to a multifamily development and will have a secondary access to a level 1/Residential designated street, Mayall Trail. GR-MU-CO zoning is appropriate at this location as this site takes primary access to the IH-35 frontage road and will provide services to the surrounding neighborhood and the community at large. The applicant has proposed a conditional overlay to prohibit the more intensive commercial uses as the proposed retail development will be adjacent to higher intensity residential uses. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. …
MICHELE ROGERSON LYNCH 512.404.2251 mlynch@mwswtexas.com Via Online Submittal June 4, 2026 Andrea Bates, Interim Director of Planning City of Austin Planning Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Re: Request for Indefinite Postponement for Case No. C14-2024-0092 located at 2206 Allred Drive, Austin, Texas 78748 (the “Property”) Dear Ms. Bates: On behalf of the owner of the Property, and as their designated agent, I respectfully request an indefinite postponement of the above-referenced zoning case from the June 16, 2026, Zoning and Platting Commission agenda. We continue to work collaboratively with City staff and the surrounding neighbors to address ongoing matters related to the proposed request and therefore need additional time. Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions or require additional information. Yours truly, Michele Rogerson Lynch METCALFE WOLFF STUART & WILLIAMS, LLP 221 W. 6th Street ·Suite 1300 ·Austin, Texas 78701 ·512.404.2200 · (Fax) 512.404.2245 www.mwswtexas.com 04 C14-2024-0092 - Allred, Riddle, and W. Slaughter; District 51 of 1
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN EXTENSION REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SPC-01-0456C(XT3) ZAP HEARING DATE: June 16, 2026 PROJECT NAME: St. Michael’s Episcopal Church – Extension III ADDRESS OF SITE: 1500 N. Capital of Texas Highway SB COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: N/A WATERSHED: Lake Austin and Bee Creek JURISDICTION: Full-Purpose APPLICANT/ OWNER: St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, John Newton 1500 N. Capital of Texas Highway SB Austin, TX 78746 AGENT: Drenner Group, Amanda Swor 2705 Bee Cave Road, Suite 100 Austin, TX 78664 (512) 327-1474 (512) 807-2904 CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512) 974-2140 Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting a 10-year extension to a previously approved site plan. Construction has completed or begun on all phases of development except for what is indicated in blue on Exhibit B – Built and Unbuilt Exhibit. Future phases to be constructed include parking, one driveway, an education building, a chapel expansion, a plaza and related features (sidewalks, landscaping, etc.) All other utilities, driveways, drainage and water quality features have been constructed. PROJECT BACKGROUND: This site plan was originally approved on April 16, 2002, and included a 10-year project life for the master planned project, until April 16, 2012. In December 2012, City Council approved a Managed Growth Agreement that extended the site plan expiration date from April 16, 2012 until December 6, 2027 (City File # SPC-01-0456C(XT2).MGA). Please see Exhibits D – Applicant’s Summary Letter and E – Managed Growth Agreement Ordinance. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval to extend this site plan permit by ten years, from December 6, 2027, to December 6, 2037, based on the case meeting criteria from LDC Section 25-5-62(C)(1)(a). 25-5-63(C) Extension of released site plan by the Land Use Commission: “the Land Use Commission may extend the expiration date of a released site plan beyond the date established by this chapter if the Land Use Commission determines that the request complies with the requirements for extension by the director under 25-5-62 (Extension of Released Site Plan by Director).” 25-5-62(C) The director may extend the expiration date of a released administrative site plan one time for a period of one year if the director determines that there is good cause for the requested extension; and: 05 SPC-01-0456C(XT3) - St. Michael's Episcopal Church - Extension III; District 101 of 16 (1) the director determines that: a) the site plan substantially complies with the requirements that apply to …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 2, 2026 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026 MEETING MINUTES The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Ryan Puzycki Andrew Cortes David Fouts Luis Osta Lugo Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Christian Tschoepe Lonny Stern Commissioners Absent: Alejandra Flores Scott Boone Taylor Major PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, May 19, 2026, were approved on the consent agenda, on Chair Smith’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Parliamentarian Flores, Commissioner Boone, and Commissioner Major were absent. 1 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 2, 2026 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2 Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2026-0001 - 3416 Davis Lane; District 5 3416 Davis Lane, Williamson Creek 3416 Davis Lane AGV LLC Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan) GR-CO to GR-CO, to change conditions of zoning Recommended Reese McMichael, 512-974-7633, reese.mcmichael@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The public hearing was closed on Secreary Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner Fouts’ second, on an 8-0 vote. Parliamentarian Flores, Commissioner Boone, and Commissioner Major were absent. The motion to approve a conditional use permit failed on Vice Chair Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Stern’s second, on a 4-4 vote. Those voting aye were Vice Chair Greenberg, and Commissioners Fouts, Stern, and Tschoepe. Those voting nay were Chair Smith, Secretary Puzycki, and Commissioners Cortes and Osta Lugo. Parliamentarian Flores, Commissioner Boone, and Commissioner Major were absent. The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of GR-CO, to change conditions of zoning, for C14-2026-0001 - 3416 Davis Lane; District 5, located at 3416 Davis Lane, was approved on Commissioner Osta Lugo’s motion, Commissioner Cortes’ second, on a 6-2 vote. Vice Chair Greenberg and Commissioner Stern voted nay. Parliamentarian Flores, Commissioner Boone, and Commissioner Major were absent. 3. Extension of Time: SP-2017-0248C(XT3) - Deerfield Lane 1C; District 8 3601 Davis Lane, Williamson Creek Location: Owner/Applicant: WW Deerfield LTD/Waters Southwest Agent: Request: LJA Engineering, Inc. (Reese Hurley, PE) The applicant is requesting a three-year extension from March 1, 2026 …
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION SHEET Agenda Item: Recommendation on Public Access Easements (PAEs) Sponsor: Commissioner Lonny Stern Date: _________________ Action Requested Approve a recommendation to the Austin City Council to initiate development of a Public Access Easement (PAE) policy within the Land Development Code. Summary This item recommends that City Council direct the City Manager to develop an ordinance requiring or incentivizing Public Access Easements (PAEs) in certain developments to improve pedestrian and bicycle connectivity. The recommendation emphasizes Joint Use Access Easements (JUAEs) as the preferred implementation method, allowing public access to be co-located within existing fire lanes, utility easements, and access drives. Why This Matters • Many developments are internally connected but not publicly permeable Small connections can significantly improve transit access and safety • • This is a low-cost, high-impact way to build a connected network over time Key Elements • Applies to mixed-use, commercial, and multi-family developments (threshold-based) • Allows co-location within fire lanes/utilities (JUAE preferred) • Establishes minimum design standards • Provides flexibility through administrative approval • May count toward pedestrian/open space requirements Requested Outcome ZAP recommends that City Council adopt a resolution directing staff to: • Develop ordinance language • Conduct stakeholder engagement • Return with implementation framework Attachments • Draft Recommendation • Backup A: Policy Concept Summary • Backup B: Illustrative Code Framework 06 Draft Recommendation - Zoning and Platting Commission Public Access Easement1 of 7 A Recommendation for Public Access Easements in New Development WHEREAS The Zoning & Platting Commission (ZAP) recognizes that Austin’s continued growth presents both challenges and opportunities to improve connectivity, safety, and access for people traveling by foot, bicycle, and transit; and WHEREAS many mixed-use, commercial, and multi-family developments include internal circulation elements such as fire lanes, utility easements, and private access ways that could provide meaningful public connections if made accessible; and WHEREAS gaps in connectivity between parcels, streets, trails, and transit stops contribute to longer travel distances, reduced safety, and limited access to mobility options; and WHEREAS cities across the United States have successfully implemented public access easement requirements to expand pedestrian networks and improve multimodal access without requiring full public right-of-way dedication; and WHEREAS the Commission finds that requiring or incentivizing Public Access Easements (PAEs)— particularly when co-located within Joint Use Access Easements (JUAEs)—can provide significant public benefit while minimizing impacts to development feasibility; WHEREAS large development sites without publicly accessible through-connections may create “superblock” …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION June 16, 2026 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. Members: Charlotte Davis, Chair Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Kamil Cook CALL MEETING TO ORDER AGENDA Trey Farmer Harry Kennard Martin Luecke Raphael Schwartz Alison Silverstein PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Special Called Resource Management Commission Meeting on May 19, 2026. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing on highlights of Austin Water’s 2026 Q1 Report on Water Management Strategy Implementation by Kevin Critendon, Assistant Director, Environmental, Planning and Development Services, Austin Water. 3. Staff briefing on the Drought Forecast Update by Kevin Critendon, Assistant Director, Environmental, Planning and Development Services, Austin Water. 4. Staff briefing on Large Industrial and Commercial Customer Water Usage and Conservation Trends by Kevin Critendon, Assistant Director, Environmental, Planning and Development Services, Colleen Kirk, Managing Engineer, Katherine Jashinski, Supervising Engineer, and Christina Romero, Interim Assistant Director, Austin Water. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Recommend approval of the Austin Water Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for approval to include in the 5-year Capital spending plan as required by Financial Policy #8. 6. Discussion and recommendation regarding an audit of Austin Energy’s District Energy and Cooling System. 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 Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com to request service or for additional information. For more information on the …
Water Management Strategy Implementation REPORT First Quarter 2026, January - March May 14, 2026 Contents First Quarter Summary Water Conservation Updates Water Loss Reduction Updates Reclaimed Water and Onsite Reuse Updates Conservation Outreach Updates Water Supply Project Updates Water Use and GPCD Notes Regarding Data 2 Fourth Quarter Summary The Water Management Strategy Implementation Report is intended to provide transparency and accountability regarding the execution of strategies from the 2024 Water Conservation Plan and the 2024 Water Forward Plan. The plans include proactive and substantial demand management strategies and innovative local supply strategies, but the hard work necessary to complete the strategies and meet the goals are illustrated in the implementation reports. Austin’s first quarter water use was similar to previous years. Water loss mitigation activities and the development of the reclaimed system continued. While water conservation rebates are generally modest during the first three months of the year, the utility was putting down roots through: Customer outreach, Community events, Pilots of water loss-mitigation equipment, and Progressing with reclaimed water system projects. 3 Water Conservation Updates New water conservation community outreach grant (up to $3,000) was awarded to 5 organizations Shoal Creek Conservancy, 2026 Waterwise Landscapes Tour, March 21 Spring community events focusing on landscaping Landscape transformation limit on irrigation systems for new homes will be clarified as a Rule in late 2026 4 Water Conservation Metrics Residential Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Drought Survival Tools Irrigation Upgrades Rainwater Harvesting Rebates WaterWise Landscape WaterWise Rainscape Other Residential Programs Q1 2025-Q4 2025 Q1 2026 5 Water Conservation Metrics Commercial Rebate Programs 5 4 3 2 1 0 Approved Rebates 4 4 3 1 1 Bucks for Business Q1 2025-Q4 2025 Q1 2026 6 Water Conservation Metrics Compliance Assessments Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Landscape Irrigation Assessment Cooling Tower Assessment Vehicle Wash Assessment Q1 2025-Q4 2025 Q1 2026 Q1 2025-Q4 2025 Q1 2026 7 Water Conservation Strategy Milestones (Water Conservation Plan, p. 35-36, Water Forward Plan, p. 34, 36) 2026 Milestones Commercial Incentives Progress Identify opportunities for CII facility owners/managers to benefit from the My ATX Water alerts and information. Landscape transformation Coordinate with Austin …
Drought Outlook Austin Water | Resource Management Commission Meeting | June 16, 2026 Highland Lakes Inflows 2 Lakes Buchanan & Travis Combined Storage 3 U.S. Drought Monitor 4 NOAA 3-month Outlook: July – September The seasonal outlooks combine long-term trends, soil moisture, and El Nino/Southern Oscillation. 5 NOAA El Niño/Southern Oscillation Forecast El Niño is likely to emerge soon (82% chance in May-July) and continue through the Northern Hemisphere winter 2026-27 (96% chance in Dec 2026 – Feb 2027). 6 Lakes Buchanan & Travis Combined Storage Projections 7 Questions? 8
Large Water User Overview Resource Management Commission Austin Water | June 16, 2026 Current Water Supplies Austin’s Water Supplies Supply: 325,000 Acre Feet Per Year Centralized Reclaimed System State-granted water rights to the Colorado River and a contract with the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) for Highland Lakes stored water Total supplies of up to 325,000 acre- feet per year LCRA reservation and use fees pre- paid in 1999 Additional use payments trigger when average for two consecutive years exceeds 201,000 AFY 3 3 Service Area and Requirement to Provide Service City of Austin Jurisdictions Austin Water Service Area AW's Service Area is the Council-adopted water and wastewater impact fee service area Approved/amended by Council at 5-year cadence Service outside the Service Area is prohibited, unless authorized by Ordinance Water & Wastewater impact fees are assessed within the Service Area 5 City of Austin Jurisdictions Austin Water Service Area Jurisdictions within the Service Area City's full-purpose jurisdiction Limited-purpose jurisdiction Extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) Unincorporated parts of the county (Travis, Williamson, Hays & Bastrop) 6 Austin Water Service Area Wholesale Customers deliver retail service within their designated service area and rely on the City for water and wastewater treatment 5 Surrounding Cities 5 Municipal Utility Districts 2 Water Control and Improvement Districts 5 Other Water Utilities and Water Supply Corporations 7 Austin Water and other Providers CCNs Certificates of Convenience & Necessity (CCN) within the Service Area City of Austin Water CCNs City of Austin Wastewater CCNs Administered by the Public Utility Commission of Texas Grants City the exclusive right to provide retail water or wastewater service Legal obligation to provide "continuous and adequate service" within a geographic area 8 Utility Planning, Development Process and Water Benchmarking Utility Planning Process Overview Water Forward, Integrated Water Resource Plan Planning for a reliable water supply for the next 100 years Long Range Infrastructure Plans Capital Improvement Program Planning Planning for water, wastewater, and reclaimed infrastructure for the next 50 years Infrastructure and investment decisions for the next five and ten years 10 Development Process Overview Service Extension Request Land Development Review • Subdivision Plan Review • Site Plan Review • Water Benchmarking Application Building Review • Building Permit • Construction Inspections Evaluation of suitable and sufficient service for customers seeking to connect to AW systems Engagement …
To: From: Date: Subject: MEMORANDUM Environmental Commission, Resource Management Commission, and Water and Wastewater Commission Shay Ralls Roalson, P.E., Austin Water Director May 28, 2026 Board and Commission Review of Capital Improvement Projects in the Drinking Water Protection Zone The purpose of this memorandum is to provide a report of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) located within the City’s Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ), in accordance with Austin Water’s Financial Policy No. 8. The DWPZ designation and the associated financial policy, adopted by City Council, are included in the Appendix and outline the requirements for identifying, reviewing, and obtaining Board and Commission input on capital projects within western Austin and Travis County. The DWPZ is subject to development regulations to protect water quality and contains critical water resources that support both the environment and the community. Together, these policies establish the process through which capital projects in the DWPZ are submitted as part of the annual budget process as part of Austin Water’s comprehensive five-year capital improvement plan. The Fiscal Year 27–31 CIP includes projects located throughout the Austin metropolitan area, including the DWPZ. These projects are essential improvements to maintain and enhance Austin Water’s services and operational standards. Austin Water has a robust and comprehensive asset management and capital planning program, in which condition, capacity, and level of service are reviewed annually to validate these investments in resiliency, preparedness, and proactive infrastructure management. The CIP projects in the DWPZ are shown in the attached CIP Subproject Supplemental Information Summary and Map. Should you have any questions, please contact Randi Jenkins, Deputy Director of Technical Services of Austin Water at randi.jenkins@austintexas.gov or 512-972-0133. Page 1 of 6 Date: Subject: May 28, 2026 Board and Commission Review of Capital Improvement Projects in the Drinking Water Protection Zone Index of Attachments Attachment 1: Table outlining the CIP subprojects located within the Drinking Water Protection Zone, including their descriptions, current status, and associated five-year and total spending plans. Attachment 2: DWPZ Map displaying the geographic location of all active CIP subprojects within the Drinking Water Protection Zone. Attachment 3: Appendix provides supporting definitions. Page 2 of 6 Date: Subject: May 28, 2026 Board and Commission Review of Capital Improvement Projects in the Drinking Water Protection Zone ATTACHMENT 1: PROJECT SUMMARY Page 3 of 6 Subproject IDSubproject NameSubproject DescriptionProject StatusFY27-31 Spending PlanTotal Spending Plan2015.118Davis WTP Medium Service Pump Station ExpansionThis project is for the expansion …
Resource Management Commission Resolution on Austin Energy District Energy and Cooling System WHEREAS, the City of Austin established its first District Energy and Cooling system plant in 2001; and WHEREAS, this system has now expanded to seven plants around Austin, and currently shifts about 28 MW during peak demand while providing air conditioning and refrigeration at a savings to at least 73 commercial customers; and WHEREAS, this system would not have been built without Austin Energy's support; and WHEREAS, the peak load reduction from the District Energy and Cooling System lowers Austin Energy’s wholesale electricity purchase costs for all Austin Energy customers; and WHEREAS, expansion of the District Energy and Cooling system is an important strategy to save more energy and reduce carbon emissions as the new Austin Energy generation plan is implemented; and WHEREAS, a transparent understanding of the District Energy and Cooling system’s financial health is necessary to evaluate continued public investment and long-term planning; WHEREAS, Austin Energy has not released detailed information and data relevant to the financial viability of the district chilling system and the timeline by which a sale or other alternatives for the system might proceed; WHEREAS, a report on financial options for the District Energy and Cooling System commissioned by Austin Energy was originally targeted for completion on October 1, 2025, but has still not been made public; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission recommends that the City Council: 1) Commission an audit of Austin Energy's District Energy and Cooling system to identify the drivers of its financial underperformance, assess the cost- benefit of future expansion or divestment, and to suggest potential actions Austin Energy may take to ensure its long-term financial viability; 2) Direct Austin Energy to publicly share a strategic roadmap detailing the timeline, rationale, and evaluation criteria for any planned expansion or divestment of the District Energy and Cooling system and deliver a public status report no later than September 30, 2026.
Resolution for City of Austin Study on Municipal Purchase of Texas Gas Service WHEREAS, Texas Gas Service (TGS) serves 94% of gas customers in the city limits of Austin; and WHEREAS, TGS rates for Austin have soared 124% for Residential customers and 167% for Commercial customers between 2019 and 2026; and WHEREAS, TGS will not take substantive steps to lower gas rates, such as requiring new buildings and industries to pay the full cost to connect to the system; and WHEREAS, strategies to reduce fuel costs have not been publicly discussed by TGS; and WHEREAS, TGS has a regressive Residential rate structure that discourages energy conservation and punishes low-income customers, who generally use less energy than average; and WHEREAS, several strategies for gas-leak reduction that would make the system safer and more efficient have been ignored by TGS, even though these strategies would not reduce company profits; and WHEREAS, the Residential energy conservation programs TGS has administered since between 2006 and 2024 have often not been cost-effective at saving gas at or below the cost of fuel; and WHEREAS, the franchise fee the City of Austin will receive from TGS in the new franchise agreement is expected to increase, allowing a small amount of this increased money to be diverted into solving the problems listed here; and WHEREAS, purchase of the TGS system by the City of Austin to create a municipal gas utility may save Austin customers money on rates and increase revenue to the City’s General Fund; and WHEREAS, the Texas cities of San Antonio and Corpus Christi both have municipal gas utilities with lower rates than TGS; and WHEREAS, lower fuel costs might result from a potential Austin municipal gas utility that combines fuel purchases with Austin Energy; THEN BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission advise the Austin City Council to budget $100,000 to undertake a study of the costs and benefits of the City of Austin purchase the TGS system in the Austin city limits, turning it into a municipal utility; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Austin invite other large cities in the TGS greater service territory to participate in this study for the purpose of studying costs and benefits of municipalization of the TGS sysem in their own city limits.
Lowering cost and time for solar deployment in Austin Presented to EUC, RMC, AE, ADS David Levesque, Stan Pipkin 4/30/26 & 6/10/26 Desired outcome ● RMC resolution that creates a working group to find solutions ○ ○ Including all stakeholders: AE Solar, AE Metering, All ADS Dept., Contractors, etc In person meetings to review and implement options that enable achievement of our mutual goals Problem ● Complex slow process for customer sited solar in Austin which increases costs, reduces customer satisfaction, and has potential to miss our Citywide local solar goals. Goals ● 405 MW local solar by 2035 ● Within the values of Austin and Austin Energy ○ Reliable ○ Affordable ○ Clean ○ Equitable ● Healthy solar contractor industry ● Positive view of solar by Austin residents and businesses Who are we? ● Industry ○ Stan Pipkin: 20 year veteran ■ Operating as a Participating Contractor with Austin Energy in Residential, Commercial and Municipal solar projects ○ David Levesque: 1 year novice ■ Operating as Owner’s Representative for Solar Austin Community Solar Program Solutions ● Best practices that lower cost and increase speed ● Develop Repeatable, Scalable Processes ● Normalize Solar Permitting and Interconnection where possible ● Develop Processes that respond to Industry Changes and Innovations rapidly ○ Details to be discussed in the working group Proposed working group members 1. Austin Energy Solar 2. Austin Energy Metering 3. ADS Departments 4. Contractors/EPC/Installers 5. Solar Austin 6. Permit expeditors 7. Feedback from a. EUC b. RMC c. d. Solar customers via a survey TXSES 120 days start to complete on average (Permit to Closeout) This Timeline does not reflect the full elapsed time from Contract to Closeout 2025 may represent outlier due to ITC expiration time pressures Potential areas of improvement ● Single department that can make decisions ● Data management & Process ○ Capture ○ Cleanliness ○ Accuracy ○ Access ○ User experience ○ Error rates ● Time from step to step in the process ○ EECP for example Permit and Inspection Timelines AE stated times (not including ADS) Actual wait times 1. Residential 6-11 weeks 2. Commercial is longer Datasets seem siloed Jotform 1. EECP 2. AMANDA 3. AB+C 4. 5. PDFs 6. Emails 7. Chats 8. Phone calls 9. TCAD Data errors cause months of delays 1. 900 Springdale Rd. Address: 1.5 months 2. KOOP Radio Address: 3 months 3. Vesper shutdown: 1.5 months Data …
Energy Efficiency Services - Commercial and Multifamily Enrollment Pipeline 6/1/2026 Program WFS Location Name Installation Address Commercial Rebates 3-Installation 90 RAINEY STREET, LLC 610 DAVIS ST UNIT MS1 Council District 9 Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Rebates 3-Installation AAHC CDT BRIDGE AT ASHER 10505 S IH 35 SVRD NB CH 3-Installation LLC FBCC CITY POINT LP 1071 CLAYTON LN UNIT 17 3-Installation 12113 METRIC BOULEVARD HOLDINGS LLC 12113 METRIC BLVD 1 3-Installation WATER PARK BORROWER LP 3401 W PARMER LN 3-Installation ASHFORD COSTA BRAVA LP 6407 SPRINGDALE RD UNIT 1 3-Installation CATH LLC 7601 RIALTO BLVD UNIT TC Multifamily Rebates 3-Installation 740 WEST ELM LLC 1044 CAMINO LA COSTA UNIT 10 5 4 7 7 1 8 4 Measures Est. kWh Savings Est. $ Incentive Cooling Tower, HVAC, Lighting New Construction ECAD Incentive, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up Attic Insulation, ECAD Incentive, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, Supplemental Measure, HVAC Tune-Up, Water Saving Devices ECAD Incentive, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up 682,557.7300 $123,246.11 428,247.0232 $208,074.00 351,388.8342 $232,056.00 309,895.3499 $192,802.00 398,513.4860 $231,440.00 Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up 209,398.0262 $111,384.00 Attic Insulation, Duct Sealing and Remediation, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up, Water Saving Devices HVAC Tune-Up 307,351.5674 $75,902.21 130,688.6302 $108,576.00 $1,283,480.32 Rebate Fact Sheet - Energy Efficiency Services May 2026 Rebate Program Enrollment Property Information Commercial Rebates 1360039 Customer or Property HYATT CORPORATION Property Address Year Built * 208 BARTON SPRINGS RD AUSTIN, TX 78704 Total Number of Rentable Units N/A Building Total Square Feet 268087 Measure ** Rebates and Estimated Annual Savings Est. Kilowatt (kW) Reduction Est. Kilowatt- hours (kWh) Reduction Est. $/kW Rebate per Tenant Unit Total Rebate Lighting 280.3 722,019 $300 $83,984 Total *** 280.3 * Year built may not include major renovations ** Fact sheets include final inspection information, and some values may have changed since original proposal. *** Assumes 100% Occupancy 722,019 $83,984 $300 Energy Efficiency Rebates in Past 10-Years Date (Year) Measure Rebate Amount N/A Rebate Fact Sheet - Energy Efficiency Services May 2026 Rebate Program Enrollment Property Information Multifamily Income Qualified 1344354 Customer or Property Bridge at Henly Property Address Year Built * Total Number of Rentable Units Building Total Square Feet 6107 E RIVERSIDE DR UNIT CLUB AUSTIN, TX 78741 2020 368 N/A Measure ** Rebates and Estimated Annual Savings Est. Kilowatt …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20260616-006 Recommendation on Austin Energy District Energy and Cooling System WHEREAS, the City of Austin established its first District Energy and Cooling system plant in 2001; and WHEREAS, this system has now expanded to seven plants around Austin, and currently shifts about 28 MW during peak demand while providing air conditioning and refrigeration at a savings to at least 73 commercial customers; and WHEREAS, this system would not have been built without Austin Energy's support; and WHEREAS, the peak load reduction from the District Energy and Cooling System lowers Austin Energy’s wholesale electricity purchase costs for all Austin Energy customers; and WHEREAS, expansion of the District Energy and Cooling system is an important strategy to save more energy and reduce carbon emissions as the new Austin Energy generation plan is implemented; and WHEREAS, a transparent understanding of the District Energy and Cooling system’s financial health is necessary to evaluate continued public investment and long-term planning; WHEREAS, Austin Energy has not released detailed information and data relevant to the financial viability of the district chilling system and the timeline by which a sale or other alternatives for the system might proceed; WHEREAS, a report on financial options for the District Energy and Cooling System commissioned by Austin Energy was originally targeted for completion on October 1, 2025, but has still not been made public; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission recommends that the City Council: 1) Commission an audit of Austin Energy's District Energy and Cooling system to identify the drivers of its financial underperformance, assess the cost-benefit of future expansion or divestment, and to suggest potential actions Austin Energy may take to ensure its long-term financial viability; 2) Direct Austin Energy to publicly share a strategic roadmap detailing the timeline, rationale, and evaluation criteria for any planned expansion or divestment of the District Energy and Cooling system and deliver a public status report no later than September 30, 2026. Date of Approval: June 16, 2026 Vote: 7-0 Motioned By: Commissioner Kennard Seconded By: Commissioner Silverstein For: Against: Abstentions: Off Dais: Absences: Vacancies: Attest: Commissioner Charlotte Davis, Chair; Commissioner Paul Robbins, Vice Chair; Commissioner Kamil Cook; Commissioner Harry Kennard; Commissioner Martin Luecke; Commissioner Raphael Schwartz; Commissioner Alison Silverstein None None None Commissioner Trey Farmer Mayor; District 6; District 8 Natasha Goodwin, Staff Liaison
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20260616-007 Recommendation on a City of Austin Study for Municipal Purchase of Texas Gas Service WHEREAS, Texas Gas Service (TGS) serves 94% of gas customers in the city limits of Austin; and WHEREAS, TGS rates for Austin have soared 124% for Residential customers and 167% for Commercial customers between 2019 and 2026; and WHEREAS, TGS will not take substantive steps to lower gas rates, such as requiring new buildings and industries to pay the full cost to connect to the system; and WHEREAS, strategies to reduce fuel costs have not been publicly discussed by TGS; and WHEREAS, TGS has a regressive Residential rate structure that discourages energy conservation and punishes low-income customers, who generally use less energy than average; and WHEREAS, several strategies for gas-leak reduction that would make the system safer and more efficient have been ignored by TGS, even though these strategies would not reduce company profits; and WHEREAS, the Residential energy conservation programs TGS has administered since between 2006 and 2024 have often not been cost-effective at saving gas at or below the cost of fuel; and WHEREAS, the franchise fee the City of Austin will receive from TGS in the new franchise agreement is expected to increase, allowing a small amount of this increased money to be diverted into solving the problems listed here; and WHEREAS, purchase of the TGS system by the City of Austin to create a municipal gas utility may save Austin customers money on rates and increase revenue to the City’s General Fund; and WHEREAS, the Texas cities of San Antonio and Corpus Christi both have municipal gas utilities with lower rates than TGS; and WHEREAS, lower fuel costs might result from a potential Austin municipal gas utility that combines fuel purchases with Austin Energy; THEN BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission advise the Austin City Council to budget $100,000 to undertake a study of the costs and benefits of the City of Austin purchase the TGS system in the Austin city limits, turning it into a municipal utility; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Austin invite other large cities in the TGS greater service territory to participate in this study for the purpose of studying costs and benefits of municipalization of the TGS system in their own city limits. Date of Approval: June 16, 2026 Vote: 6-0-1 Motioned By: …
Lowering cost and time for solar deployment in Austin Presented to EUC, RMC, AE, ADS David Levesque, Stan Pipkin 4/30/26 & 6/10/26 Who are we? ● Industry ○ Stan Pipkin: 20 year veteran ■ Operating as a Participating Contractor with Austin Energy in Residential, Commercial and Municipal solar projects ○ David Levesque: 1 year novice ■ Operating as Owner’s Representative for Solar Austin Community Solar Program Desired outcome ● RMC resolution that creates a working group to find solutions ○ ○ Including all stakeholders: AE Solar, AE Metering, All ADS Dept., Contractors, etc In person meetings to review and implement options that enable achievement of our mutual goals Problem ● Complex slow process for customer sited solar in Austin which increases costs, reduces customer satisfaction, and has potential to miss our City local solar goals. Goals ● 405 MW local solar by 2035 ● Within the values of Austin and Austin Energy ○ Reliable ○ Affordable ○ Clean ○ Equitable ● Healthy solar contractor industry ● Positive view of solar by Austin residents and businesses Principles of solutions ● Best practices that lower cost and increase speed ● Develop Repeatable, Scalable, Resilient Processes ● Normalize Solar Permitting and Interconnection where possible ● Develop Processes that respond to Industry Changes and Innovations rapidly ○ Details to be discussed in the working group 120 days start to complete on average (Permit to Closeout) This Timeline does not reflect the full elapsed time from Contract to Closeout 2025 may represent outlier due to ITC expiration time pressures Permit and Inspection Timelines AE stated times (not including ADS) Actual wait times 1. Residential 6-11 weeks 2. Commercial is longer Datasets seem siloed Jotform 1. EECP 2. AMANDA 3. AB+C 4. 5. PDFs 6. Emails 7. Chats 8. Phone calls 9. TCAD Data errors/inconsistencies cause months of delays 1. 900 Springdale Rd. a. Address data entry error resolution missing 1.5 month delay 2. KOOP Radio a. Address data entry error resolution missing: 3 month delay 3. Haca Rosewood a. Building permit process out of step with adoption of IECC 2024: 6 month delay Data Strategy: Structured vs Unstructured Data 1. PDFs are unstructured data. Checks, computations, can’t happen without a human. When a human gets involved errors occur. 2. Databases are structured data. The software can perform automatic checks, can share data across departments, can easily create reports. a. Is the name on this application …
