REGULAR MEETING of the AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) March 13, 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. 1. Approve the minutes of the AAC regular meeting on February 14, 2024 APPROVAL OF MINUTES STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. January 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. Fiscal Year 2024 Grant Plan Update presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer 6. AUS Wayfinding Update presented by Jennifer Williams, Planning and Design Management 7. Update on Fixed Based Operations at AUS presented by John Gallo, Commercial Management Officer Division Manager DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 8. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for AirportIQ airport management …
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 14, 2024 The Airport Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on February 14, 2024 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1405 Austin, Texas. Chair Wendy Todd called the regular meeting to order at 3:04 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Wendy Price Todd, Chair Bakari Brock Chad Ennis Raymond Young Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Patrick Rose Jonathan Coon Commissioners Absent: Jeremy Hendricks Doyle Valdez Scott Madole Fang Fang Jeff Eller PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Willy Gonzalez – Unite Here Local23 – Living Wage Lucia Momtanez – Delaware North – Living Wage Barbara Dunmore – HMS Host – Living Wage Hope Landing – Paradies – Living Wage Shakeel Ahmed – Journey of DBE sub consultant becoming a prime 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the regular AAC meeting on January 10, 2024. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Ennis; Commissioner Young seconded. Motion passed on a 9-0-0-2 vote. Commissioners Hendricks and Valdez were absent at this vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. December 2023 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief, Finance. 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, Division Manager, Planning and Development. 5. City of Austin FY2025 Budget Timeline and Deliverables presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer. 6. AUS Special Events Response and Operations presented by Sam Haynes, Public Information and Marketing Division Manager. 7. Recognition of recent leadership staff promotions and reassignments. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 8. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation by the Airport Advisory Commission supporting improved roadway safety measures. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Fang Fang; Commissioner Eller seconded. Motion passed on a 9-0-0-2 vote. Commissioners Hendricks and Valdez were absent at this vote. 2 9. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for preconstruction and construction services for the Barbara Jordan Terminal (BJT) Optimization – Phase 2 (Area 2) project with The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, in an amount not to exceed $150,000,000. [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 10.41% DBE participation.]. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Todd; Commissioner Ennis seconded. Motion passed on a 9-0-0-2 vote. Commissioners Hendricks and Valdez were absent at this vote. 10. …
MEMORANDUM TO: Airport Advisory Commissioners FROM: Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, Aviation Department SUBJECT: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Update DATE: March 13, 2024 January 2024 Financial Results Passenger traffic totaled 1,483,372 in January 2024, a decrease of 1.6% compared to January 2023. Average daily departures have decreased from 242 in January 2023 to 224 in January 2024, a decrease of 18 daily departures or 7.4%. The decline in activity in the period results primarily from changes in service offered by air carriers starting in January 2024. Table #1 FY 2024 January FY 2023 January Variance Fav (Unfav) FY 2024 YTD FY 2023 YTD Variance YTD Fav (Unfav) Enplanements Landing Weights Cargo Tonnage Operating Revenue Airport OPEX Total Requirements Net Income Before Federal Relief Federal Relief Reimbursement 725,594 742,726 (2.3%) 3,617,713 3,544,910 1,005,631,458 1,082,486,235 (7.1%) 4,603,871,850 4,447,068,625 11,579 11,871 (2.5%) 49,187 50,320 2.1% 3.5% (2.3%) $23,599,287 $11,939,946 $18,726,328 $4,872,958 $0 $20,615,661 $2,983,626 $103,080,908 $88,464,857 $14,616,051 $9,053,257 ($2,886,689) $47,947,655 $36,338,774 ($11,608,881) $14,962,587 ($3,763,741) $75,101,742 $59,984,572 ($15,117,170) ($780,115) $27,979,166 $28,480,284 ($501,119) ($5,668,284) $0 $21,664,065 ($21,664,065) Net Income After Federal Relief $4,872,958 $11,321,357 ($6,448,399) $27,979,166 $50,144,349 ($22,165,183) $5,653,073 $5,668,284 Table #1 illustrates January 2024’s enplanements totaled 725,594, a decrease of 2.3% compared to January 2023. Landing weights totaled 1 billion pounds in January 2024 representing a decrease of 7.1% compared to January 2023. Cargo volume totaled 11,579 tons in January 2024 representing a decrease of 2.5% compared to January 2023. The decline in cargo volume YTD compared to the prior year is the result of declines in mail cargo and tonnage carried from major cargo carriers. January 2024 operating revenue totals $23.6M, an increase of 14.5% or $3.0M compared to January 2023. The increase in operating revenue primarily results from updated airline rates for FY24 and changes to the parking rate structure from prior year. January 2024 operating revenue is composed of 49.2% airline revenue, 49.2% non-airline revenue, and 1.6% interest income. Airport operating expenses totaled $11.9M for the month, an increase of 31.9% or $2.9M compared to January 2023. The increase in operating expenses results from higher personnel costs from increased headcount and wage adjustments, and contractual costs including parking services, consulting contracts, and baggage handling system maintenance. AUS reported a $4.9M surplus in January 2024 compared to a surplus of $5.7M (before federal relief funding) in January 2023. Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results FY2024 Year to Date (YTD) Operating Revenue totals $103.1M …
March 2024 Air Service Snapshot AUS monthly seat comparisons, September ‘23 – June ‘24, compared to 2019 (pre‐Covid) (chart one) and compared to previous year (chart two): Highlights of recent air service announcements/developments include: Aeromexico upgauged MEX service from 99‐seat E190 to 160‐seat B737‐800 eff. June 21 Air Canada will resume service to YVR on May 1 with 3/Wk; added 4th weekly YVR for June 6‐Oct 25; dropped YVR flights on Thursdays in October; will start new nonstop service to YUL eff. May 3 with 4 weekly flights on A220‐300 (137 seats); AC downgauged YYZ from 169‐seat 737 MAX8 to 137‐seat A220‐300 from June 15 – July 31, and will switch back on Aug 1 with the 169 seat 737 MAX8 Alaska dropped plans for seasonal BOI service from May 16 – Aug 19; BOI is now discontinued; suspended SJC from Mar 14 – April 1; discontinued SJC after April 11 Allegiant extended schedules for May 15 ’24 – Aug. 13 ’24 and will serve 18 markets; new 2/Wk service to EUG starts May 31 ’24; G4 extended schedules for Aug. 14 ‘24 – Nov. 12 ’24 and will serve 10 markets American summary of 2024 service pulldown: o Discontinued ABQ, BZN, CVG, CZM, EGE, ELP, IAD, JAX, MBJ, MCI, MEM, OKC, RSW, SMF, TPA &TUL o PUJ – last flight Mar. 30; LIR – last flight April 2 o NAS – will operate in Mar. but April‐Aug. flights dropped o PVR – last flight April 3; RNO – will resume May 6 o Suspended RDU from Feb 1 through April 4; suspended IND, MSY & PSP for March o Added Saturday only service to ECP and VPS for June 8 – August 3 o Will end ASE service this Summer on August 5 instead of September 3 o Added 3 roundtrips to AGS in April for the Masters and 2 roundtrips to SDF in May for the Kentucky Derby Delta will add BNA 3x MAF 3x & MFE 3x eff. April ‘24; also increase CVG 1x→2x & RDU 2x→3 same day; added AGS roundtrips on April 10 & 15 for the Masters golf tournament Frontier extended schedules for April 10‐Aug 12 and will serve DEN 1x LAS 5/Wk; loaded new CLE service for May 16 ‐ Aug 11 Hawaiian added HNL 4th weekly flight for May 25 – Sept 2 …
FY24 Grant Plan Updates AAC Meeting: 03/13/24 FY24 Planned Grants Project Grant Type Amounts Atrium Infill Midfield Taxiway Year 3 Total ATP ATP ATP $25,260,000 $14,250,000 $39,510,000 This award was the third highest amount for Year 3 among the airports. 1 BIL ATP Year 3 Investments (FY24) • Atrium Infill $25,260,000 : The Barbara Jordan Terminal Atrium Infill project will increase public space in the central area of the terminal with the construction of a slab in the existing atrium on the ticketing/concourse level of the terminal building. The additional space will allow for general circulation space. The project also includes fire/life safety systems, mechanical, electrical and plumbing work, and enhancement of structural capacity to allow for floor construction on the apron level. • Midfield Taxiway $14,250,000 : The dual parallel Midfield Taxiways need to be demolished and rebuilt in a new location to make way for a new 20 - 40 gate concourse. This is an enabling project for the new concourse. This project will design and construct two parallel Midfield Taxiways with connectors and access to the maintenance ramp. It includes bridges for vehicle access to the midfield and FAA Tower, utility relocation, drainage improvements, demolition of existing pavements and infrastructure, new fencing, modifications to service roads, and provides connectivity between the east and west side of the airfield. 2 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) The annual AIG allocation is based on the AIP primary and cargo entitlement formulas. Thus the percentages by HUB description are: The annual ATP competitive process is broken up by HUB as well, with dollar value maximums by HUB: • Large HUB 41.6% • Medium HUB 14.4% • Small HUB 13% • Non-HUB/Non-primary 31% • Large HUB 55% • Medium HUB 15% • Small HUB 20% • Non-HUB/Non-primary 10% 3 FAA BIL Grants • Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG): funds are specific, annual allocations to each eligible airport. This law has a 5 year rollout plan that distributes roughly $3B a year to airports based on formula allocations. • Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – Airport Terminal Program(ATP): funds are awarded annually through a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) process specifically for airport terminal improvements. This law has a 5 year rollout plan that distributes roughly $1B a year to airports based on competitive application. • The FAA adopted the BABA (Buy American Build American) Act via an executive order as of …
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Wayfinding Presentation Airport Advisory Commission, March 2024 Jennifer Williams, P.E. – Planning and Design Management Officer Signage + Wayfinding Standards Signage + Wayfinding Study Purpose: To provide standards for more streamlined, consistent, and clear messaging to meet the needs of all passengers. Analysis of current signage shows: ● Inconsistent lighting ● No hierarchy of sign information ● Regular weight of font used ● Symbols and Arrows are too small ● Inconsistent terminology ● Too much information per sign panel ● Conflicting placement with surrounding environment Results upon completion will be posted: austintexas.gov/page/construction-and-design-resources- airport Types of Signage These signage types will be included in the Signage + Wayfinding Guidelines: ● Internal ● External ● Wayfinding ● Campus Signage Example of Visual Zoning Diagram New guidelines will address: ● ADA Requirements ● Visibility ● Lighting ● Signage Placement Bike Path Wayfinding from SH71 to Barbara Jordan Terminal The Events to Date: ● Shared Use Path was installed in 2016 from SH71 to Barbara Jordan Terminal to support Imagine Austin initiative. ● City of Austin Transportation Public Works Department (TPW) & Aviation Department (DOA) Joint Effort ○ Planners from TPW and DOA created plan with DOA Maintenance to fabricate and deploy wayfinding on the bike path to and from the Airport that meets consistent bike signage throughout Austin. ● TPW provided signage templates consistent with Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD) to DOA to fabricate signage. ● February 2024: Signage “blanks” were sourced through a City vendor and the sign-making process was initiated. ● March 2024: Sign installation currently underway. Thank You
1. REGULAR MEETING of the TOURISM COMMISSION BOARD March 13, 2024, at 2:30 pm City Hall Chambers Room 1001 301 W. Second St Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Tourism Commission Board may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Felicia Ojeda, 512.404.4022 or felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Daniel Ronan, Chair Aileen Bazan Mike Cannatti Stefani Mathis John Riedie Bishop Chappell Ed Bailey, Vice Chair Greg Chanon Rachel Magee Anna Panossian Christian Tschoepe 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 Approve the minutes of the Tourism Commission Board Regular Meeting on February 14, 2024. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of the Red River Cultural District regarding City Council’s vote in support of a city funding. Presentation by Dr. Karl Gebhardt, Chair of the University of Texas at Austin Department of Astronomy, regarding the importance of the upcoming April 8,2024 Eclipse. Presentation by Tom Noonan, President and CEO of Visit Austin, regarding an update on the Tourism Public Improvement District (TPID) and tourism impact in Austin. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve a recommendation from the Parks and Environment Working Group regarding how to identify park amenities to leverage tourism funding for park-specific projects that can benefit parks and environment in our community. Discussion and approval of the remaining 2024 calendar dates for the Tourism Commission meeting dates and location changes, if necessary. Discussion and approval of the upcoming Agenda topics for the 2024 calendar year for editing or approving of agenda topics. WORKING GROUPS Update from the Short-Term Rental Working Group on any new reports regarding STRs recommendations. Update from the Parks and Environment Working Group regarding the recent recommendation and dissolving of the working group. call FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with …
PARKS AND ENVIRONMENT WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS March 7, 2024 PARKS AND ENVIRONMENT WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 1 | Page Table of Contents Introduction A. Directive from Tourism Commission B. Overview of Working Group Recommendation Process C. Overview Description of Parks and Environment Funding Opportunities Exhibit A - Parks and Environment Working Group Recommendations Identifying Park Amenities to Leverage Tourism Funding for Park-Specific Projects I. PARKS AND ENVIRONMENT WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 2 | Page I. Introduction This document provides recommendations from the Parks and Environment Working Group to identify park amenities to leverage tourism funding for park-specific projects that can benefit parks and environment in our community. The document was prepared as a collaborative effort of the appointed members of the Parks and Environment Working Group which currently includes Commissioners Ronan and Cannatti, and also includes community/stakeholder representatives Molly Alexander (formerly, Downtown Austin), Hanna Cofer (The Trail Conservancy), George Cofer (formerly, Hill Country Conservancy), Clark Hancock (Save Barton Creek Association), Kayla Reese (Austin Parks Foundation), Ted Siff (Shoal Creek Conservancy), Chuck Smith (Pease Park Conservancy), and Scott Joslove (Texas Hotel and Lodging Association). A. Directive from Tourism Commission On February 20, 2020, the Tourism Commission appointed the Parks and Environment Working Group look into (1) Chapter 351 funding options for using hotel occupancy tax funds to benefit parks and/or environment, (2) Chapter 334 funding options for using hotel occupancy tax funds to benefit parks/environment, (3) park amenities to leverage tourism funding for park- specific projects, and (4) Palm Park HOT funding options. On May 10, 2021, the Working Group presented a set of recommendations for Topics 1-2 that were adopted by the Tourism Commission for recommendation to Council. However, the Working Group did not address Topics 3 or 4. Accordingly, the Working Group has not been closed since these topics remained to be addressed. B. Overview of Working Group Recommendation Process With discussions initiated on July 26, 2022, the Working Group has worked virtually to explore Topic 3 for the purpose of identifying park amenities to leverage tourism funding for park-specific projects. This topic is not limited to the hotel occupancy tax funding constraints provided by Chapters 351 and 334 of the Texas Tax Code, but should explore other funding sources. While there was an interruption in their work in late 2022, the Working Group has since worked collaboratively to identify and recommend a number of potential funding sources, starting with funding …
CITY OF AUSTIN TOURISM COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Recommendation Number: 20240313-XXX: These recommendations from the Tourism Commission’s Parks and Environment Working Group identify park amenities to leverage tourism funding for park- specific projects that can benefit parks and environment in our community. WHEREAS, the City of Austin is regarded as one of the most environmentally conscious cities in the country, with our parks, preserves, open spaces, waterways, spring-fed pools and greenbelt trails attracting tourists and citizens alike to Austin’s parks and environment; WHEREAS, Austin’s tourism industry actively uses our parks and environmental attractions to promote tourism to Austin, as readily seen from Visit Austin’s website listing Austin parks and environmental attractions (https://www.austintexas.org/things-to-do/history/austin-parks-recreation/), featuring Barton Springs Pool, Zilker Metropolitan Park, Mt. Bonnell, Lady Bird Lake Butler Trail, and many more; WHEREAS, traditional funding sources for parks and environment spaces have struggled to keep up with our growing city, and have even dwindled over the years, especially with recent state law changes which prevent the City of Austin from collecting parkland development funds, decreasing the amount of parkland the city can require, and limiting the ability of municipalities to raise property tax revenue that could otherwise be used to pay for park and environment projects; and WHEREAS, the Tourism Commission was established to provide expertise and recommendations to the City Council concerning issues related to and that promote tourism, and in this role, seeks to find ways for both the tourism industry and the citizens of Austin to benefit; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Environment Working Group was appointed to prepare recommendations to identify park amenities to leverage tourism funding for park-specific projects that can benefit parks and environment in our community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Austin Tourism Commission encourages the Austin City Council to consider and direct staff to consider the funding opportunities in the Parks and Environment Working Group Recommendations (attached) for park-specific projects that can benefit parks and environment in our community. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
WORKING DOCUMENT: Tourism Commission Road Map April 2024 – December 2024 Agenda Topics, Potential Speakers & Community Presenters Note: All meetings take place on Wednesdays from 2:30pm-4:30pm in City Council Chambers (unless modified by venue availability) April 10, 2024 – A Good Time: Food & Beverage • Potential Speakers: Restaurant Associations, Food Journalists • Potential Community Presenters: Independent Restaurants May 8, 2024 – National Tourism Week: Music Makers & Marketers • Potential Speakers: Music Venues • Potential Community Presenters: Event Promoters June 12, 2024 – Cultural Hubs: Museums & Cultural Sites • Potential Speakers: Texas Association of Museums & the Texas Historical Commission • Potential Community Presenters: Museums & Independent Cultural Sites July 10, 2024 – Coming Together: Conventions & Special Events • Potential Speakers: Convention Organizers & the City of Austin Convention Center Department • Potential Community Presenters: Local Event Companies August 14, 2024 – No Meeting September 11, 2024 – Funding Austin Tourism: City HOT Tax • Potential Speakers: City of Austin Chief Financial Officer & Economic Development Department • Potential Community Presenters: Doherty Arts Center October 9, 2024 – Across the Town: From Districts to Downtown • Potential Speakers: City of Austin Economist, Downtown Austin Alliance & • Potential Community Presenters: Palm District Cultural Organizations & Preservation Austin Local Tour Guides November 13, 2024 – Open Topic • Potential Speakers: • Potential Community Presenters: December 11, 2024 – Proposed: No Meeting 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Wednesday – March 13th, 2024 – 6:30PM Austin City Hall – Boards and Commission Room– Room 1101 Some members of the BOARD/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, email Dan Martinez at dan.martinez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nehemiah Pitts III, Chair Keith Pena-Villa Cristina Garza Gabriel Nwajiaku Amarige Azzam AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Steven Apodaca, Vice Chair Carina Alderete Thomas Rice Maxine Eiland Sumit DasGupta The first ten speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will 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 Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission Regular meeting on December 13th, 2023. 2. Approve the minutes of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission Regular meeting on January 11th, 2023. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. TARA Office briefing on the Request for Proposals for Community Technology Access Lab Management Services (Jesse Rodriguez – Program Manager, Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs Division of the Financial Services Department, City of Austin) DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. “You’re Being Watched – AI & Surveillance in Public Places” Presentation (Sharon Strover – Director, Technology & Information Policy Institute, Phillip G. Warner Regents Professor of Communication, Moody College of Communications, University of Texas at Austin) 5. FY 24-29 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Assessment Presentation & Discussion (Chris Duran, Senior Research Analyst; Julie Smith Community Engagement Specialist) 6. Discussion Over Possible Follow Up Actions Regarding the Texas Digital Opportunity Plan Comment Period 7. Digital Inclusion Town Hall – University Hills (2/17/2024) Report out and discussion over possible follow up action. 8. Austin Community College Digital Inclusion Town Hall for Veterans & Military Families (3/23/24) Planning Discussion DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. Finalize language for and approve FY25 budget recommendations 10. Discussion over the Grant for Technology Opportunities Program and the appointment of the Ex Officio Chair role FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the …
Regular Meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission March 13, 2024 — 6:00 pm Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Boulevard Austin, Texas Some members may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc 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, call or email the board liaison at 512- 972-0115 or Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov . To register to speak in person, people must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Commissioners: William Moriarty (Mayor) Jesse Penn (District 1) Alex Navarro (District 2) Sabrina Reichert (District 3) Mike Reyes, (District 4) Sam Angoori (District 5) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Judy Musgrove, Vice-Chair (District 7) Christopher Maxwell-Gaines (District 8) Marcela Tuñón Sion (District 9) Susan Turrieta, Chair (District 10) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION 1. Approval of minutes from the January 17, 2024, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. 2. Approval of minutes from the February 14, 2024, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. 3. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute of a contract for supervisory control and data acquisition equipment and software installation and support services with Control Panels USA, Inc., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $2,100,000. 4. Recommend approval for Service Extension Request No. 4622R for wastewater service to a 77.78-acre tract located at 9209 Ledgestone Terrace within the Drinking Water Protection Zone, the City’s 2-mile Extra- Territorial Jurisdiction and Austin Water’s service area. 5. Recommend approval for a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for funding from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for a 20-year low-interest loan in the amount not to exceed $25,000,000 as part of the TWDB’s State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) loan program, for the additional cost The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days …
Item 3 # 24-4086 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 13, 2024 Council: March 21, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract for supervisory control and data acquisition equipment and software installation and support services with Control Panels USA, Inc., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $2,100,000. MBE/WBE This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Lead Department Financial Services Department Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Charles Celauro Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $175,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of the Austin Water Department. 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) 2200 DJJ3002 for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on October 23, 2023, and closed on November 28, 2023. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services, website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Document. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 13, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract is for supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) equipment and software installation and support services for Austin Water (AW). AW uses SCADA systems to monitor and control the various water and wastewater facilities, including treatment plants, water distribution pump stations, reservoirs, and wastewater collection lift stations. The contractor will implement small SCADA improvement projects and provide SCADA support services for AW’s mission-critical SCADA systems. The required services will be performed on a scheduled and as-needed basis and will include the installation of associated hardware and software, programming, configuration, troubleshooting, and emergency support. An evaluation team with expertise in this area evaluated the offers and scored Control Panels USA, Inc. as the best to provide these services based on system concepts and solution and program, demonstrated applicable experience, personnel, small business preference, local business preference, and price.
Item 4 # 24-4119 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 13, 2024 Council: March 21, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval for Service Extension Request No. 4622R for wastewater service to a 77.78- acre tract located at 9209 Ledgestone Terrace within the Drinking Water Protection Zone, the City’s 2-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction and Austin Water’s service area. Lead Department Austin Water Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Environmental, Planning & Development Services, Kevin Critendon Fiscal Note There is no anticipated fiscal impact. Prior Council Action: June 11, 2020 Council approved Service Extension Request No. 4622 for wastewater service May 18, 2023 Council approved Service Extension Request No. 5650 for water service. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 6, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Environmental Commission. March 13, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Ledgestone (Revised) project consists of approximately 77.78 acres of land located at 9209 Ledgestone Terrace (the “Property”). The Property is located entirely within the City of Austin’s (the “City”) 2-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area for wastewater, the Drinking Water Protection Zone, and the Slaughter Creek Watershed. A map of the property location is attached. Applicant: Endeavor (the “Owner”) is proposing to develop approximately 500 multi-family units, 11,620 sq. ft. retail space, and 8,000 sq. ft. restaurant space. The Owner requested that the City provide wastewater utility service to the Property and Austin Water has determined the service requirements as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 4622R. West Travis County Public Utility Agency (PUA) will provide retail water service to the Property. City Code § 25-9-35 requires City Council approval for this SER because the Property is located within the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside the City’s full-purpose corporate limits. All costs will be paid by the Owner. City Council on June 11, 2020, approved SER-4622 for wastewater service to the Property; however, the Owner is now requesting to amend the previously approved SER due to a change in the project’s intensity, proposed land use, lot configuration, and anticipated wastewater demands (LDC 25-9- 39(C)3). The proposed development under this current request includes the subdivision of the Property for retail and restaurant use along US 290 Hwy, in addition to the previously proposed multi- Item 4 # 24-4119 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 13, 2024 Council: March 21, 2024 family use on …
Item 5 # 24-4190 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 13, 2024 Council: April 18, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval for a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for funding from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for a 20-year low-interest loan in the amount not to exceed $25,000,000 as part of the TWDB’s State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) loan program, for the additional cost incurred from the development and implementation of Austin Water’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) program, aka Austin’s Smart Water Meter System (My ATX Water). Lead Department Austin Water Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Financial Services, Joseph Gonzales Fiscal Note Funding is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Prior Council Action: April 21, 2016 - Council authorized the City Manager to apply for funding from the TWDB for a 20-year SWIFT loan, not to exceed $80,195,000, for the development and implementation of Austin Water’s AMI project. December 7, 2017 - Council approved a consulting services contract with West Monroe Partners, LLC for advanced metering infrastructure program management. February 20, 2020 - Council approved an amendment to the consulting services contract West Monroe Partners, LLC for three additional phases of consulting for the advanced metering infrastructure program. March 26, 2020 – Council authorized execution of a ten-year multi-term contract with Aclara Technologies, LLC and a five-year multi-term contract with Watersmart Software, Inc. for the advanced metering infrastructure program, for total contract amounts not to exceed $95,000,000 divided between the contractors. On March 23, 2023 – Council Authorized amendments to two contracts for Advanced Metering Infrastructure systems, including meters, meter installation, a data platform, and customer portal with Meter Reading Holding, LLC d/b/a Aclara Technologies, LLC or Aclara Smart Grid Solutions, LLC and with Vertex U.S. Holdings, Inc., d/b/a VertexOne Software LLC or Watersmart Software, Inc. to increase the amount by $7,934,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $103,000,000, divided between the contractors. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 13, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Item 5 # 24-4190 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 13, 2024 Council: April 18, 2024 Additional Backup Information: This action will authorize Austin Water to apply for a new low-interest loan from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), not to exceed $25,000,000 to complete Austin Water’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project, also known as MyATX Water. This new loan …
Item 6 # 24-4121 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 13, 2024 Council: March 21, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an interlocal agreement with the cities of Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Leander for the reimbursement of costs related to the expansion of the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System and authorizing the City's share of funding for capital improvements to the East Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant in an amount not to exceed $12,600,000. Lead Department Austin Water. Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Customer Experience, Randi Jenkins Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $12,600,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Department. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Prior Council Action: July 23, 2009- Council approved an interlocal agreement to purchase the City’s share of the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System from the Lower Colorado River Authority. September 22, 2011- Council approved an agreement with the Brazos River Authority for the operation and maintenance of the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System. March 6, 2014- Council approved an interlocal agreement with the Cities of Round Rock, Leander, and Cedar Park concerning the capacity, operation, maintenance, and improvements to the Southwest Interceptor of the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System. May 18, 2017- Council approved negotiation and execution of interlocal agreements with the cities of Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Leander for the reimbursement of costs related to the expansion of the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System. May 7, 2020 – Council approved negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with the cities of Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Leander to increase Austin’s reimbursement share related to the expansion of the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 13, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System (“Brushy Creek System”) is a wastewater system located in southern Williamson County. The cities of Austin, Round Rock, and Cedar Park jointly purchased the Brushy Creek System from the Lower Colorado River Authority in 2009, and each City is a partial owner of the Brushy Creek System. The City of Leander joined the other cities in 2011. Two wastewater treatment plants of the Brushy Creek System are located in the City of Round Rock’s Item 6 # 24-4121 …
Item 7 # 24-4153 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 13, 2024 Council: April 4, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract for professional services for the Southwest Pressure Zones Pump Station/Reservoir Study project with HDR Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000. (District 5) MBE/WBE This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority- Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 8.00% MBE and 3.00% WBE participation. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Environmental, Planning & Development Services, Kevin Critendon Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQS 6100) CLMP363 for these services. The solicitation was issued on November 8, 2023 and closed on December 11, 2023. Of the three offers received the recommended contractor submitted the best evaluated responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services, website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Document. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 13, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: On a maximum demand day, the Davis Lane Pump Station operates at 75% effective capacity - the highest of any other distribution pump station. To improve redundancy and relieve the utility’s reliance on the Davis Lane Pump Station, this study is necessary to identify, analyze, and recommend a feasible secondary facility and transmission. This preliminary engineering report will provide a recommendation for an additional reservoir/pump station facility and related transmission that will provide full redundancy to the existing Davis Lane Pump Station. The report will include a feasibility assessment with the possibility of multiple options, an environmental impact analysis, and potential land acquisition for a future facility site. Recommended improvements shall address the hydraulic, mechanical, civil, structural, electrical power distribution, instrumentation & controls, and environmental aspects of the distribution system. Item 7 # 24-4153 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 13, 2024 Council: April 4, 2024 There is no anticipated impact to the traveling public as this is a modeling study only and the Davis Lane Pump Station is closed to the public. This request allows for the development of an agreement with the firm. If the City is …
Item 8 # 24-4164 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 13, 2024 Council: April 4, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval to execute a contract for hydro-blast cleaning services with Meylan Enterprises, Inc., for a term of five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $775,000. MBE/WBE This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Lead Department Financial Services Department Client Department Austin Water Acting Assistant Director of Operations, Mercedes Garcia-Lopez Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $77,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of Austin Water. 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) 2200 AMA1095 for these services. The solicitation was issued on November 20, 2023, and closed on December 19, 2023. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services, website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Document. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 13, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide hydro-blast cleaning services for rapid mix basins and filter plates at Austin Water’s Davis Water Treatment Plant. Davis Water Treatment Plant has three rapid mix basins and 27 filter plates that require hydro-blast cleaning. The rapid mix basins are used in the process of water softening, which causes a thick layer of scale to build up on all submerged surfaces of the rapid mix basins. The filter plates are located at the bottom of concrete filter boxes that are used as part of the filtration process to treat drinking water. Settled water runs through the filter boxes to remove smaller particles, which remain in the water following coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation. The contract will allow for the hydro-blasting and cleaning of three rapid mix basins and six (of 27 total) filter plates annually. If a contract is not secured, the City would be forced to procure these services on an as-needed basis which could potentially result in higher prices and lead to equipment failures due to corrosion buildup. …
Item 9 # 24-4220 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 13, 2024 Council: March 21, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval for an ordinance amending Exhibit A to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 City Fee and Fine Ordinance (Ordinance No. 20230816-007) to add an Austin Water Reclaimed Water Utility fee in lieu of providing an onsite water reuse system. Lead Department Austin Water Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Financial Services, Joseph Gonzales Fiscal Note Fiscal note is attached. Prior Council Action: August 16, 2023 – Council approved Ordinance No. 20230816-007 authorizing fees, fines, and other charges to be set or charged by the City for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, beginning on October 1, 2023, and ending on September 30, 2024. March 7, 2024 – Council approved, as amended, Ordinance No. 20240307-037 amending Chapter 25- 9 (Water and Wastewater) that included the establishment of a fee in lieu for certain onsite water reuse requirements. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 13, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Water continues to expand its centralized reclaimed water infrastructure (known as “purple pipe”) throughout Austin. This system delivers non-drinking water for irrigation, cooling towers, toilet/urinal flushing, and virtually any use not requiring higher-quality drinking water. Expanding the use of reclaimed water builds the City’s resilience against drought and climate change by diversifying our water supply. Reclaimed water is a renewable resource that is less expensive to treat, and users are charged lower rates. All customers benefit from the expansion of the reclaimed water system, which is a key strategy in Austin’s Water Forward 100-year water supply plan. City Code Chapter 25-9 specifies the types of properties that are required to connect to Austin Water’s centralized reclaimed water system or, if they are located beyond the required connection distance, to construct an onsite water reuse system. Onsite water reuse systems collect alternative water from sources such as rainwater and condensate from heating and air conditioning systems for non-drinking water uses. Qualifying projects required to install an onsite water reuse system as of April 1, 2024, will be eligible to apply for this fee, to be approved by the Austin Water Director. Item 9 # 24-4220 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 13, 2024 Council: March 21, 2024 This action proposes the amount for the fee in lieu to be equivalent to the cost to install 500 feet of …
