REGULAR MEETING of the AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) July 10, 2024 3:00 PM 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR., ROOM 1405 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Commission may be participating via videoconference. Livestream of the meeting will be available at ATXN1 https://www.austintexas.gov/watch-atxn-live Audio of the meeting will be available as an alternative to attending in person. Please email Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com by Noon of the day of the meeting for dial-in details. Public comment for general communication and for specific agenda items will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. In person registration is available for speakers who sign up at the meeting location prior to the meeting being called to order. Registration to speak remotely is available for speakers who have provided an email to Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com, no later than Noon of the day before the meeting. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Chad Ennis Scott Madole Doyle Valdez Fang Fang Jeff Eller Wendy Price Todd, Chair Bakari Brock, Vice-Chair Patrick Rose, Secretary Raymond Young Jeremy Hendricks Jonathan Coon AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public communication for items not on the agenda. The first 5 registered speakers will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is not posted on the agenda. Please see further instructions on registration above. Public communication for items included in the agenda as a Discussion/Action item. Registered speakers will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory 1 Commission on an item that is posted as a Discussion/Action item, but may not address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item posted as a Briefing. Please see further instructions on registration above. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the AAC regular meeting on June 12, 2024 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. May 2024 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer 3. Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development 4. Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects Update provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer 5. Update on cargo facility lease agreements with Air General, Inc. and DHL Express, Inc. presented by John Gallo, Commercial Management Division Manager DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and possible action to approve the Airport Advisory Commission Annual Internal Review covering the period between July 1, 2023 thru June 30, 2024 and upcoming year’s goals. 7. Authorize execution …
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES June 12, 2024 The Airport Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on June 12, 2024 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1405 Austin, Texas. Wendy Price Todd called the regular meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Wendy Price Todd, Chair Raymond Young Scott Madole Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Bakari Brock, Vice-Chair Patrick Rose, Secretary Chad Ennis Jonathan Coon Commissioners Absent: Jeremy Hendricks Fang Fang Jeff Eller Doyle Valdez PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Andy Saenz – Flint Hills Pipeline Project 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the regular AAC meeting on May 8, 2024. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Madole; Commissioner Young seconded. Motion passed on a 9-0-0-2 vote. Commissioners Hendricks and Valdez were absent at this vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. April 2024 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer 3. Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development 4. Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects Update provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer 5. Update on AUS virtual ramp control implementation provided by Rick Belliotti, Acting Chief Experience and Performance Officer DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Aviation Department Operating Budget Airport Operating Fund (Ordinance No. 20230818-008) to recognize additional revenue in the amount of $10,082,451 and increase appropriations in the amount of $10,082,451 to accommodate adjustments implemented because of the Aviation staffing market study, reflect expenses resulting from the greatly improved vacancy rate that outperformed expectations, wage and vacancy adjustments associated with contractual agreements, and increased commodity purchase needs. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Brock; Commissioner Young seconded. Motion passed on a 10-0-0-1 vote. Commissioners Hendricks absent at this vote. 7. Approve a resolution authorizing acceptance of grants from the Federal Aviation Administration, the Department of Homeland Security, and other state and federal agencies to the City of Austin, Department of Aviation, for Austin-Bergstrom 2 International Airport for Fiscal Years 2025-2027 in an amount not to exceed $500,000,000. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Young; Commissioner Coon seconded. Motion passed on a 10-0-0-1 vote. Commissioners Hendricks absent at this vote. 8. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for a technology service solution including support with Creative Enterprise Solutions, LLC d/b/a Beyond20, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to …
MEMORANDUM TO: Airport Advisory Commissioners FROM: Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, Aviation Department DATE: July 10, 2024 May 2024 Financial Results SUBJECT: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Update Passenger traffic totaled 2,068,404 in May 2024, a new record and an increase of 4.4% compared to May 2023. Average daily departures decreased from 269 in May 2023 to 267 in May 2024, a decrease of 2 daily departures or 0.7% resulting primarily from changes in service offered by air carriers. Table #1 Enplanements Landing Weights Cargo Tonnage Operating Revenue Airport OPEX Total Requirements FY 2024 May FY 2023 May Variance Fav (Unfav) FY 2024 YTD FY 2023 YTD Variance YTD Fav (Unfav) 1,056,171 1,013,953 4.2% 7,301,887 7,179,925 1,210,805,893 1,205,890,302 0.4% 9,009,399,679 8,952,126,481 13,217 11,992 10.2% 100,264 99,427 1.7% 0.6% 0.8% $28,166,172 $23,956,126 $4,210,046 $208,493,255 $178,979,293 $29,513,963 $11,769,616 $9,327,751 ($2,441,865) $98,505,176 $76,877,985 ($21,627,191) $19,142,322 $15,513,032 ($3,629,290) $153,536,257 $124,437,148 ($29,099,109) Net Income Before Federal Relief $9,023,850 $8,443,094 $580,756 $54,956,998 $54,542,144 $414,854 Federal Relief Reimbursement $0 $2,394,363 ($2,394,363) $0 $35,040,097 ($35,040,097) Net Income After Federal Relief $9,023,850 $10,837,458 ($1,813,608) $54,956,998 $89,582,241 ($34,625,244) Table #1 illustrates May 2024’s enplanements totaled 1,056,171, an increase of 4.2% compared to May 2023. Landing weights totaled 1.2 billion pounds in May 2024 representing an increase of 0.4% compared to May 2023. Cargo volume totaled 13,217 tons in May 2024, an increase of 10.2% compared to May 2023. May 2024 operating revenue totals $28.2M, an increase of 17.6% or $4.2M compared to May 2023. The increase in operating revenue primarily results from updated airline rates for FY24, changes to the parking rate structure from prior year, and increases in non-airline revenues from increased passenger traffic. May 2024 operating revenue is composed of 45.4% airline revenue, 52.7% non-airline revenue, and 1.9% interest income. Airport operating expenses totaled $11.8M for the month, an increase of 26.2% or $2.4M compared to May 2023. The increase in operating expenses results from higher personnel costs from increased headcount and wage adjustments, costs associated with APD and ARFF units, and contractual costs including parking services and baggage handling system maintenance. AUS reported a $9.0M surplus in May 2024, an increase of $0.6M or 6.9% compared to May 2023. Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results FY2024 Year to Date (YTD) Operating Revenue totals $208.5M compared to $179.0M in FY2023, a 16.5% increase. Airport Operating Expenses totaled $98.5M YTD in FY2024 compared to $76.9M in FY2023, a 28.1% increase. Net …
July 2024 Air Service Snapshot AUS monthly seat comparisons, January-December 2024, compared to 2019 (pre-Covid) (chart one) and compared to previous year (chart two): Source: Cirium schedule data. Highlights of recent air service announcements/developments include: Aeromexico upgauged MEX service from 99-seat E190 to 160-seat B737-800 for June 21– Aug. 19, 2024, also Oct. 21-22, 2024 and Dec. 20, 202424 – Jan. 6, 2025 Air Canada resumed service to YVR on May 1, 2024 (served through Oct. 21) & started new service to YUL eff. May 3, 2024 (served through Oct. 22); reduced YVR from 4/Wk to 3/Wk for June-August 2024; Alaska suspended SJC after April 11, 2024 Allegiant new 2/Wk service to EUG started May 31, 2024 (served through Aug. 13); discontinued IAD & OMA after Aug 12; suspended LAS for Aug 13-Jan 6; Allegiant will close its AUS crew base on January 7, 2025 which means service permanently cancelled to BZN, FSD, SDF & SNA after this Summer American summary of 2024 service changes: o Discontinued ABQ, BZN, CVG, CZM, EGE, ELP, IAD, JAX, LIR, MBJ, MCI, MEM, NAS, OKC, PUJ, PVR, RSW, SMF, TPA &TUL o RNO – resumed May 6 o Added Saturday only service to ECP and VPS for June 8 – August 3 o Added 3 roundtrips to AGS in April for the Masters and 2 roundtrips to SDF in May for the Kentucky Derby o AA will discontinue IND service, last op on August 5 o AA added roundtrip service to MSN on Aug 18 (Sun) and 21 (Wed) for the Epic UGM Conf o Following flights added for college football games: DTW round trip on Sept 6 and 8 ATL-AUS on Oct 18 and AUS-ATL on Oct 20 XNA roundtrip on Nov 15 and 17 LEX-AUS on Nov 22 and AUS-LEX on Nov 24 Copa upgauged PTY from 737-800 (154-166 seats) to MAX9 with lie flat seats (174 seats) for May- November and now extended through April, 2025 Delta started BNA 3x MAF 3x & MFE 3x on April 22; added AGS roundtrips on April 10 & 15 for the Masters golf tournament; added service for college football games for the following weekends: Gainesville (GNV) & TPA on Nov. 9, XNA on Nov. 16 & Lexington (LEX) on Nov. 23; DL reduced MAF from 3x->2x eff. Oct. 7, but added new service …
Cargo Facility Lease Briefing Airport Advisory Commission July 10, 2024 John A. Gallo, C.M., ACE Commercial Management – Division Manager Air General – Cargo East Facility 9402 Freight Lane • Air General Lease • 17,698 sq. ft. of building to support their current and future needs • 12,768 sq. ft. of cargo handling area and 20% of the available employee parking area • International Belly Freight – British Airways, KLM, etc… • 10 Year Term - $4.51 million in rental revenue to be collected over the ten year term 2 Air General – Cargo East Facility 9402 Freight Lane 3 DHL Express – CargoPort Building 9401 Cargo Avenue • DHL Express Lease • 44,549 sq. ft. of cargo building space to support their operation • 58,604 sq. ft. of aircraft apron space to support aircraft operations • International and Domestic Cargo • 5 year term with a 5 year option for a total of 10 years • $4.4 million dollars in rental revenue for the first 5 years • $8.8 million dollars in rental revenue for the full 10 years 4 DHL Express – CargoPort Building 5 Thank You! Visit FlyAustin.com for the latest AUS news & info 6
Annual Internal Review 7/1/2023 to 6/30/2024 AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION The Board/Commission mission statement (per City Code 2-1-105) is: The commission shall: (1) review and make recommendations to the council on aviation projects that the Department of Aviation proposes for the capital improvements program; (2) review and make recommendations to the council on proposed aviation grants, including airport trust funds administered by the Federal Aviation Administration; (3) review and make recommendations to the council on aviation contracts that are presented by the Department of Aviation to the council for action; (4) review and make recommendations to the council on the annual operating budget proposed by the Department of Aviation; and (5) review and make policy recommendations to the council on the quality of services at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to citizens of Austin and customers of the airport and long term planning of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. Eleven monthly meetings and one orientation (July 2023) were conducted. Public Communication included Transportation wayfinding (July 2023); Environmental issues and community engagement (September 2023); Jet-A Fuel Pipeline (November 2023) and (June 2024); Labor and Wage issues (February 2024) Staff Briefings included Finance Report; Air Service Update; Journey with AUS projects; in addition to Discussion Items that include the actions taken by City Council on contracts reviewed and recommended by the Airport Advisory Commission. Commissioners comprising less than quorum participated in Community Interest Events that included Open Houses, Ribbon Cuttings, Groundbreaking Ceremonies, and Air Service Celebrations throughout the year. July 2023 Approved an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Aviation Department Operating Budget Airport Capital Fund (Ordinance No. 20220817-004) to increase the transfers out in the amount of $88,000,000 and amend the Aviation Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20220817-004) to transfer in and appropriate $88,000,000 for the payment of the settlement to Lonestar Holdings, LLC as approved by City Council on June 1, 2023. Established the Acceleration Working Group related to expediting the Airport Expansion and Development Program. August 2023 Authorized execution of a contract to provide baggage handling system replacement parts, with EPS Logix, INC and Liber Holdings LLC for a five-year contract in an amount not to exceed $875,000. Authorized negotiation and execution of a contract to provide maintenance, support, and related repair parts …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 24-4903, Agenda Item #: 60. 7/18/2024(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize execution of a contract for airfield lighting and fixture replacement parts with Global Access Supply, Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,000,000. [Note: 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 goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established]. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Department of Aviation. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $50,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 8100 KMF1022REBID for these goods. The solicitation was issued on March 25, 2024, and closed on April 23, 2024. Of the two offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. 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=140582. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 10, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide replacement parts for airfield lamps and fixtures at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The replacement parts are used to maintain the visual aid of the runway and taxiway systems to keep the airport functioning safely and efficiently in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. The Department of Aviation’s goal is to operate reliable and efficient airport infrastructure and a City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 7/3/2024 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 24-4903, Agenda Item #: 60. 7/18/2024(cid:4) performance indicator of that goal is successfully passing annual inspections conducted by the FAA. The contract replaces a contract that expires September 22, 2024. Requested authorization is based on historical spending and departmental estimates of future needs. The recommended contractor is not the current provider for these goods. …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 24-4953, Agenda Item #: 59. 7/18/2024(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for preconstruction and construction services for the Airport Expansion and Development Program Utility Infrastructure Campus Wide project with Sundt/Archer Western, a Joint Venture, for a total contract amount not to exceed $120,000,000. [Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program) and City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 9.89% DBE participation]. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Capital Delivery Services. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Capital Budget of the Aviation Department. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQS) 6100 CLMA054 for these services. The solicitation was issued on February 19, 2024, and closed on March 29, 2024. Two offers were received; the recommended contractor submitted the best-evaluated responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=140362. Prior Council Action: November 30, 2023 - Council approved construction manager-at-risk methodology. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 10, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: Journey With Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport's multi- year airport expansion, development and improvement program. The vision of the Journey With AUS is to meet the current and future needs of our growing region while staying true to our roots and elevating the City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 7/5/2024 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 24-4953, Agenda Item #: 59. 7/18/2024(cid:4) passenger journey with an authentic Austin and Central Texas experience. The Utility Infrastructure Campus-Wide (UICW) project focuses on upgrading and adding essential utility systems, including electrical, information technology, storm drainage, water quality, and deicing systems. This upgraded infrastructure will support the increased demands of the expanded airport and ensure future growth can be accommodated. The construction manager-at-risk firm will provide preconstruction and …
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Summary Participation goal stated in the solicitation was 6.32% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). The recommended firm provided a DBE Compliance Plan that met the goals of the solicitation and was approved by the Small and Minority Business Resources Department. The alternate firm provided a DBE Compliance Plan that met the goals of the solicitation and was approved by the Small and Minority Business Resources Department. TOP RANKED FIRM: NON DBE TOTAL – PRIME Sundt/Archer Western, a Joint Venture, Irving, TX DBE TOTAL – SUBCONSULTANTS Sundt/Archer Western, a Joint Venture – Total Participation: (Consulting services) SNAP Management Group, Inc., Austin, TX (Consulting services) Adisa Communications, Austin, TX (Engineering consulting services) PM Dynamics, LLC, Prosper, TX (Management, construction consulting services) DAVCAR Inc., Austin, TX Arora Engineers, LLC, Irving, TX (Engineering Consulting Services) 0.32% 3.48% 2.02% 3.43% SECOND RANKED FIRM: Flatiron Constructors, Inc. – Total Participation: NON DBE – PRIME Flatiron Constructors, Inc., Austin TX DBE TOTAL – SUBCONSULTANTS 86.26% 86.26% 9.89% 0.64% 92.57% 92.57% 7.43% 1.10% (Quality control, constructability review) (All other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) 2.94% (Small and Minority Business Consulting) 3.39% Ascent Project Controls Solutions, Mound, TX CAS Consulting & Services, Inc., Austin, TX Haynes-Eaglin-Waters, LLC, Austin, TX
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 24-5097, Agenda Item #: 60. 7/18/2024(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for design, installation, implementation, and staffing of a virtual ramp control system with Saab, Inc. d/b/a Saab, for up to ten years for a total contract amount not to exceed $45,000,000. [Note: 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 goods and services required for this solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no solicitation goals were established. However, the recommended contractor identified subcontracting opportunities]. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Department of Aviation. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $8,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of the Department of Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) 8100 DJJ3005 for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on April 8, 2024, and closed on May 30, 2024. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of the offer received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=140661. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 10, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide virtual ramp control (VRC) system design, installation, operation, and implementation at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The VRC system allows ramp control personnel to manage aircraft movements under all weather conditions without interruption. The system integrates with various technologies and end devices to enhance operational awareness and safety for aircraft parking and ramp movements, City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 7/5/2024 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 24-5097, Agenda Item #: 60. 7/18/2024(cid:4) encompassing the current terminal and concourse ramp areas, as well as future ramp areas. The VRC system offers a complete turnkey solution covering design, configuration, testing, training, and staffing support services for ramp control management. Additionally, a comprehensive concept of operations plan …
Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 Optional Extension 4 Total Length of Term 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years 10 years Contract Authorization $9,000,000 $9,000,000 $9,000,000 $9,000,000 $9,000,000 $45,000,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage.
M/WBE Summary The Small and Minority Business Resources Department (SMBR) determined that no goals are appropriate for this solicitation. Although no goals have been established for this solicitation, the firm was required to comply with the City’s MBE/WBE Procurement Program if areas of subcontracting were identified. The following recommended firm has complied with the City’s MBE/WBE Procurement Program in subcontracting areas identified and were approved by SMBR. NON - MBE/WBE TOTAL - PRIME SAAB, Inc. d/b/a SAAB, East Syracuse, NY NON MBE/WBE – SUBCONTRACTORS Garver, LLC, Frisco, TX (virtual ramp control system installation) Robinson Aviation (RVA), Inc., Oklahoma City, (ramp control operations, staffing, training) 52.04% 47.96% 2.96% 45.00% Revised 1/2023
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 24-4897, Agenda Item #: 55. 7/18/2024(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services contract for engineering services for AUS Building Commissioning Services with Arup US, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $24,000,000. [Note: 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 15.00% MBE and 5.00% WBE participation]. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Department of Aviation. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital and/or Operating and Maintenance Budget of the Department of Aviation. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQS) 6100 CLMP373 for these services. The solicitation was issued on March 25, 2024, and closed on April 24, 2024. Of the 11 offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the best-evaluated responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=140198. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 10, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: As a standard business practice, the City routinely engages the services of professional commissioning firms to perform commissioning services associated with construction or improvement of City capital assets. Commissioning is an integral part of any built project which requires measured levels of performance. The City has utilized commissioning services for decades, and this contract provides the best avenue for project teams and building operations to create and maintain optimal performance. Commissioning has been critical to the attainment of the objectives of the Green Building Policy and required green rating attainment throughout the various iterations starting in 2000, 2007, and recently the revised version in 2021 (Resolution No. 20210902- City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 7/3/2024 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 24-4897, Agenda Item #: 55. 7/18/2024(cid:4) 042). This project seeks to bring on a firm that can provide commissioning services across the Airport Expansion and Development Program and Rolling Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) within …
Being Watched Embedding Ethics in Public Cameras Building technical, legal, and social approaches to maximize the trusted use of public camera-generated video data Technology & Information Policy Institute Dr. Sharon Strover, Leo Cao University of Texas at Austin September 13, 2023 Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission, Austin TX & Good Systems Agenda Project Overview Research Approaches Major Issues & Questions Preliminary Conclusions Next Steps A multi -component research approach Understand conceptions of privacy among citizens, local journalists, and city officials Identify open records law at State level and relevant data management issues Build and test differential access models Design smart city literacy training and initiate citizen engagement for traffic control Research Approaches Rely on experts, city officials, ordinary people, and city units in order to understand variations in informational norms. Delphi survey interviews case studies (e.g., Austin Public Library) focus groups public survey (fall 2023) workshops Toward Differential Access & Civic Policies Smart City Technologies Austin Fire Department ShotSpotter (not in use in Austin, as of 2021) H.A.L.O. cameras CCTV cameras traffic cameras red light cameras Austin Transportation Department Privacy, Contexts, and Publicness contextual integrity approach to examine norms& critical social values actors: subjects, senders, receivers types of information transmission principles– consent, reciprocity, etc. contexts e.g., How do you think about camera-mounted drones used by fire departments when fighting fires? s ubje ct: drone s , ca me ra s s e nde r: fire de pa rtme nt re ce ive r: re s ide nts , city units type s : ima ge s of pe ople , buildings , e tc. tra ns mis s ion: purpos e s , be ne fits , goa ls Research Methods qualitative illuminate meanings, values & norms associated with public technology + privacy seven focus groups: identify benefits and concerns seniors; students; EFF; civic activists; tech workers; tech executives; library users in-depth case study: Austin Public Library tour of camera system infrastructure, group & individual interviews w/ IT, Security, Frontline staff interviews with other City units: Fire Department; Mobility (transportation); Chief Privacy Officer; Innovation Officer Core Findings: Focus Groups benefits & concerns security aspects of surveillance tech younger people assume no privacy anyway; make sure tech is used for "good" …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2023 to 6/30/2024 Community Technology & Telecommunications Commission (CTTC) 1. Describe the board's actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board's mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. (C) The commission shall advise the city council regarding issues that include: (1) Community technology; (2) Telecommunications services; (3) New sources of funding for access television projects; (4) New sources of funding for community technology projects; (5) Allocation of annual financial support; (6) The evaluation of the performance of access television contractors and other community technology contractors, including development of criteria to be used for evaluations; and (7) Information and communications technology facilities and services that are operated by the City for public use, including the City website, Internet services and open government technologies. (D) The commission shall conduct public hearings regarding issues that include: (1) The performance of access television contractors and other community technology contractors; and (2) The identification of community cable, telecommunications, and technology needs. (E) The commission shall promote access to telecommunications services and community technologies by methods including: (1) Public awareness, use, and viewership of access television programming and other community media; (2) Identifying community technology needs and problems in the City and defining innovative programming approaches to those needs and problems, and (3) Public awareness of telecommunications policy and community technology issues. (F) The commission shall serve as a coordinating forum for issues relating to the provision of every different type of telecommunications services and community technologies, by receiving reports and recommendations from other City boards and commissions and from City departments and forwarding these to the city council. (H) The Commission may create a Grant Review Committee consisting of up to seven members to review grant applications, conduct interviews, and evaluate applications for the purpose of providing recommendations to the Commission for grant awards under the City's Grant for Technology Opportunities program. The Commission may appoint persons to the Grant Review Committee who are not members of the Commission, but must appoint one member of the Commission to the Grant Review Committee who shall serve as ex-officio chair of the Grant Review Committee. All members of the Grant Review Committee are subject to Article 4 of Chapter 2-7 of the Code (Code of Ethics). Activities and Engagement: AI Advisory Committee Representation for the …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Community Technology & Telecommunications Commission Recommendation Number: (YYYYMMDD-XXX) (XXX is the agenda item number): WHEREAS, the City Council Message Board is running on software whose last major update was in 2007, the time before smartphones. The software is named “phpBB”, where “BB” stands for “bulletin board”, a technology from the era of dial-up modems. WHEREAS, Austin is known as a technology city. We are home to chip manufacturers like IBM, NXP, AMD, and Samsung. WHEREAS, Austin has a significant presence of technology companies such as Apple, Google, Dell, and Meta and Indeed. WHEREAS, Austin is home to the University of Texas at Austin, one of the top technology universities in the world. WHEREAS, Technology is part of Austin’s brand and our city’s government should be using the most modern applications available. WHEREAS, the city council message boards of Port Aransas and Amarillo are using WordPress, a newer software than Austin’s. WHEREAS, there is a new generation of collaboration software based on instant messaging and designed with smartphones in mind. This includes such proprietary apps such as Slack and Discord, as well as open-source alternatives like Zulip and Matrix. This innovative technology is being used by the boards of for-profit and nonprofit organizations to communicate and collaborate. WHEREAS, our Mayor, Kirk Watson, when in the Texas Senate, authored and championed changes to the Texas Open Meetings Act . The addition of Section 551.006 to the Texas Government Code permits government bodies to use online real-time communication that is visible to the public. Thus enabling the Austin City Council Message Board which now has thousands of posts and millions of views. WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Boards and Commissions play an important role in city government. They are vital in adjudication, monitoring rights, monitoring the environment, and oversight of critical industries. They improve Austin by cherishing amenities, fostering the arts, and providing expert advice to City Council and serve as the inclusive interface for communities that are often overlooked by the government. WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Boards and Commissions do not have message boards and, therefore, still suffer under the restrictive provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act prior to the addition of Section 551.006 by then Senator Kirk Watson. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Technology Commission recommends the City of Austin: 1. Research and implement modern technology solutions for the current City Council Message Board. 2. Develop …
EMMA S. BARRIENROS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2024 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters – Mueller Assembly Room 1111A located at 4815 Mueller Blvd in Austin, Texas 78723. (Some members of the ESB-MACC Advisory Board participated via videoconference.) Vice Chair Amaro called the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Meeting to order at 6:06pm. Board Members in Attendance: Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Angelica Navarro, Chair Noemi Castro, Member Lily Zamarripa-Saenz, Vice Chair Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member (Arrived at 6:12pm) Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Member Anthony Martinez, Member John Estrada, Member Eduardo “Eddie” Rodriguez, Member Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member (Arrived at 6:13pm/Left at 7:32pm) Board Members Absent: Gerardo Gandy, Member Staff in Attendance: Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager Marie Ortiz, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Supervisor Tina Davila, ESB-MACC Administrative Specialist PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speaker 1: Bertha Rendon Delgado, citizen and activist voiced her concern regarding the MACC’s mission statement. She stated she felt the MACC was not fulfilling their mission, commenting that there was a lack of arts and cultural advocating for the Latinx community in their programming and events by not providing musical experiences and cultural activities. She believed with the new budget, the board would have an opportunity to make sure they were implementing a way to bring back Chicano, Mexican American, and Tejano music when planning future events. She commented that they should start by creating working groups that would allow the community to be involved in sharing their ideas to provide transparency and inclusiveness and felt it was important not to make decisions based on statistics and surveys only. She also let the board know they were doing a great job and she supported them but felt there was a gap that needed to be fixed. Speaker 2: Anna Maciel, former ESB-MACC Advisory Board Member signed up to speak on agenda item 3, “Presentation by Heidi Tse, Capital Delivery Project Manager and Miro Rivera Architects in collaboration with Tatiana Bilbao Studios on Phase 2 Construction Project Updates” and item 5, “Update on Awards of Excellence Working Group”. Chair Navarro commented that Maciel would be called to speak on the item during each discussion. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the Regular meeting of April 3, 2024, were approved …
INTERIOR CLIMATE CONTROLS: INTERIOR FINISH WORK SHALL NOT PROCEED UNTIL INTERIOR WALLS ARE SUFFICIENTLY DRIED TO RECEIVE NEW FINISHES. CONTRACTOR SHALL MONITOR WALL MOISTURE CONTENT ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS AND SHALL REPORT FINDINGS TO ARCHITECT. SHEET LIST SITE MAP ABBREVIATIONS GENERAL NOTES STREET VIEW @ @FF A/C A-V ACCOM ACOUST ACT ADA ADD'L ADJ ADMIN AFF AHJ AHU ALT ALUM ANOD AP APPROX ARCH ASPH ASST ASTM AUTO AV AVG BB BRD BIT BLDG BLK(G) B.M. BM(S) BOC BOS BTTM BRK BRNZ BSMT BTWN BUR C CAB C.B. CF CG CHAN CI CJ CL CLG CLOS CLR CMU CO COL COM CONC CONN CONST CONT CONTR COORD CORR CST CT CTR(D) CU CVR CW DBL DED DEMO DET DF DH DIA DIAG DIFF DISC DISP DIM DIV DN DP DPM DR DS DW DWG DWLS DWR At At Finished Floor Air Conditioning Audio-Visual Accommodate Acoustical Acoustical Tile Americans w/ Disabilities Act Additional Adjacent Administration Above Finished Floor Authority Having Jurisdiction Air Handling Unit Alternative/Alternate Aluminum Anodized Access Panel Approximate Architect Asphalt Assistant American Society for Testing & Materials Automatic Audio Visual Alarm Average Ball-Bearing Board Bitumen Building Block(ing) Benchmark Beam(s) Back of Curb Bottom of Structure Bottom Brick Bronze Basement Between Built-up Roofing Conduit Cabinet Catch Basin Cubic Feet Corner Guard Channel Cast Iron Control Joint Center Line Ceiling Closet Clear Concrete Masonry Unit Cased Opening Column Communication Concrete Connection Construction Continuous Contractor Coordination or Coordinate Corridor Cast Stone Ceramic Tile Center(ed) Copper Cover Cold Water Double Dedicated Demolish, Demolition Detail Drinking Fountain Double Hung Diameter Diagonal(ly) Diffuser Disconnect Dispenser Dimension Division Down Deep Damp-proof Membrane Door Downspout Drywall Drawing Dowels Drawer E EA EJ ELECT ELEV EMER EML EQ EQUIP EXH EXP EXP. BT. EXST'G EXT EWC East Each Expansion Joint Electrical Elevation Emergency Expanded Metal Lath Equal Spacing, Equivlant to Equipment Exhaust Expansion Expansion Bolt Existing Exterior Electric Water Cooler FACP FB FD FDN FE FF(E) FH FHC FIN FIXT FL FLG Fire Alarm Control Panel Face Brick Floor Drain Foundation Fire Extinguisher Finished Floor (Elevation) Fire Hydrant Fire Hose Cabinet Finish(ed) Fixture Flow Line Flashing FLR FLUOR FO FOF FOS FP FR FS FT FTG FURN FURR FUT FV FXD Floor Fluorescent Finished Opening Face of Finish Face of Stud Fire Proof Fire Resistant Full Size Feet/Foot Footing Furnished/Furniture Furring Future Field Verify Fixed GA GALV GC GFI GL GLZ GPM GR GRND GYP BD Gauge Galvanized …
Historic Architecture & Conservation Conserving the Past and Designing for the Future April 24, 2019 – Revision 1 Mr. Greg Smith, Coordinator, Federal Programs Texas Historical Commission P.O. Box 12276 Austin, Texas 78711-2276 Re: Dear Mr. Smith, Circa 1854 Zimmermann House Located at 9019 Parkfield Drive, Austin I am writing to request that you consider the circa 1854 Zimmermann House, located at 9019 Parkfield Drive in Austin, for the National Register of Historic Places. As you are aware, this house is the oldest of only two remaining structures associated with the historic Fiskville community that was settled in 1846 by Josiah Fisk. Following the typical Germanic settlement pattern of the era, immigrant Edward Zimmermann purchased the land in 1854 and moved his family to the property. He built this fachwerk house and his family lived in it as as their first home while he built their larger stone house, estimated completion date of 1867, nearby on what is now known as Payton Gin Road where it remains today. Zimmermann’s two houses and the nearby historic cemetery are the last remaining vestiges of the original Fiskville community, that subsequently disappeared once annexed by the City of Austin in the mid-1960s. This house also retains a high degree of historic architectural integrity with regards to its original construction and subsequent building campaigns. The original half-timber framing structure is approximately 80% intact, including its original ceiling joists and roof trusses. Although the door and windows have been replaced there are two original windows extant on the structure. Interior finishes also appear to be intact beneath the circa 1970’s wood paneling installed over them. As for the circa 1855 addition, also built by Zimmermann to expand his outpost, that is an early wood frame construction that also retain original interior finishes. As requested, the following material has been attached to aid your consideration of this property: • Current photographs with a plan showing photo locations; • An overview of the Property’s history and Physical Evidence extant today; • Timeline of Events and Activities; • Biographies of /Early Property Owners; • Historic maps and aerial photos • Scaled floor plan showing changes I appreciate your time considering this request. We are excited to be the new stewards of this uniquely special historic property, and we look forward to its restoration. Please let us know if you need additional information or have any questions. Yours sincerely, …
