Existing Buildings Currently, the UMLAUF’s primary program spaces are the gallery, terrace, and Crenshaw building, complemented by the sculpture garden and Pitts Pavilion for outdoor events. The historic homestead is inaccessible to the public. Temporary structures fulfill programmatic needs, however, the home has been currently used as office space and storage due to space constraints. Other temporary structures are serving as offices, operational spaces, and storage. The plan acknowledges and integrates the architectural character of the gallery, Crenshaw, and historic homestead in its design guidelines, ensuring a cohesive and harmonious aesthetic that respects the legacy and uniqueness of each structure within the UMLAUF site. Museum Gallery + Terrace Roberta Crenshaw Building Umlauf Home Umlauf Studio Art Pavilion (temporary structure) Shed (temporary structure) L A D Y B I R D L A K E B A R T O N C R E E K N R O A D 3 6 O R T O A ZIE M 2 1 5 BARTON BLVD B A R T O N S P RIN G S R O A D 4 B A R T O N B LV D S U N SET VIE W CLIFF DRIVE VIRGINIA AVE ANALYSIS | 81 UMLAUF HPEU PLAN Existing Buildings Museum Gallery + Terrace Roberta Crenshaw Building Umlauf Home Umlauf Studio Art Pavilion (temporary) Accessible to the public Accessible to the public Currently inaccessible to the public Currently inaccessible to the public Currently inaccessible to the public Year built: 1991 Year built: 2001 Year built: 1950 Year added: 2018 Current uses: • Museum gallery • Lobby + ticketing area • Admin + operations • Terrace for open events • Restrooms • Storage Current uses: • Meeting room • Educational programs • Private restroom Year built: Late 1920’s, purchased by the Umlauf’s in 1944 Current uses: • Admin + operations (in some rooms) • Storage Current uses: • Storage Current uses: • Admin + operations ANALYSIS | 82 UMLAUF HPEU PLAN Outdoor Spaces + Landscape Features The community’s feedback highlights a strong preference for the UMLAUF’s outdoor spaces. These areas, including outdoor structures and landscape features, significantly enhance the exploration of the sculpture garden, supporting diverse programs like weddings, public events, and outdoor workshops. Each outdoor space possesses a distinct character that harmoniously blends with the site landscape and contributes to a unique and immersive experience. The site’s water features —an ornamental pond (with …
HPEU PLAN | 109 UMLAUF HPEU PLAN HPEU PLAN | 110 UMLAUF HPEU PLAN 05.1 Historic Preservation UMLAUF HPEU PLAN Historic Preservation Introduction This assessment is based on visual observations conducted during a field investigation on July 28, 2023, a review of original architectural drawings by Jessen, Jessen, Millhouse & Greeven dated April 24, 1956, and a review of the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (NPS Form 10-900) prepared by Hutson Gallagher, Inc. and Katie Robinson Edwards, UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum Executive Director and Curator, dated July 30, 2022. The purpose of this assessment report is to document the existing conditions of the home, studio, and garden and to make general recommendations for the restoration of the same, considering programmatic needs and following the guidelines set forth in the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Charles and Angie Umlauf purchased their home in 1944. The original structure dates to the late 1920s, and was a one-story, gable-roof structure with limestone walls, a wood-framed pier-and-beam floors and wood roof structure. In 1950, Charles built a studio approximately 100 feet to the east of the house. The studio is a single- story, shed roof structure with slab-on-grade foundation, wood framed walls with wood siding and wood framed roof. In 1956, the Umlauf’s engaged Jessen, Jessen, Millhouse & Greeven to design an addition to enlarge the house. The addition built upon the original stone structure, creating an L-shaped plan with three bedrooms on the main level and a lower level with an additional bedroom, bathroom, and mechanical room. The renovation produced a minimalist aesthetic typical of mid-century, modern design. HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 112 UMLAUF HPEU PLAN Secretary of the Interior’s Standards Preservation The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties is the professional standard for the preservation of historic buildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts, established by the Secretary of the Interior under the National Historic Preservation Act. The Standards develop four treatments for addressing historic properties: preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, and reconstruction. The Standards include Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings. These Guidelines contain baseline consistencies with specific direction for each treatment approach. Preservation is defined as the act or process of applying measures necessary to sustain the existing form, integrity, and materials of a historic property as it has evolved over time. Work, including preliminary measures to …
Sitewide Strategies Vertical Geo- exchange Well Abate Asbestos Solar Ready Fixed-Tilt Solar Overhangs Rain Garden Views to Nature Ground Source Heat Pumps, High Filtration (MERV 16), Dehumidification Underground Rainwater Tank Replenish Mid-Level Planting Remove Invasives Use Natives KEY Health Energy Ecology Water Carbon Resilience Interim Ponds Filter Strip Ground Source Heat Pumps, High Filtration (MERV 16), Dehumidification Curb and Gutter Rainwater Tanks Bioswale Ecological Carbon Sequestration Deep Dig Out for Flooding Capacity Stone Path Edges Flush Mount Solar Terrace Vegetation Down to Creek Low Carbon Concrete Vertical Geo- exchange Well Existing Building Reuse SUSTAINABILITY + RESILIENCE | 187 UMLAUF HPEU PLAN Maintenance While initial decisions greatly influence the durability of both the buildings and the site, it is imperative to prioritize ongoing operations and maintenance to ensure the facilities remain functional and accessible to the public in the future. The UMLAUF is steadfast in its commitment to maintaining non- traditional sustainability systems such as solar, rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling, and more. The plan recommends convening fully integrated meetings with all stakeholders, including operations and maintenance personnel, at the project’s inception. Throughout the process, operations or maintenance teams will be kept informed and engaged to ensure their endorsement and familiarity with the integrated systems with a commitment to training and upskilling personel. Upon project completion, it is recommended to compile a comprehensive maintenance manual for both the buildings and the site, ensuring the continuity of sustainability initiatives for years to come. In alignment with Austin’s Zero Waste citywide initiative, further exploration is encouraged to develop an operations, maintenance, and events plan aimed at achieving zero waste objectives. Aside: Conversations in this process have spurred evaluating sustainability in the perspective of not just the built environment, but also in relation to operations and the organization. The UMLAUF team is re-thinking event-related environmental impacts and community engagement programs in hopes that the operations and organization can leave a positive impact on the environment and community. SUSTAINABILITY + RESILIENCE | 188 UMLAUF HPEU PLAN Sustainability Glossary CERTIFICATIONS Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) – cultivates innovation in building for the enrichment of the community’s environmental, economic, and human well-being. Known as the first rating system in the U.S. for evaluating the sustainability of buildings, AEGB created a model for many other cities as well as direction for the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED certification system. (Definition was paraphrased directly from Austin Energy’s website.) Leadership in …
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C i t y o f A u s t i n Design Commission Project Review Application Photo courtesy of Jorge E. Rousselin C i t y o f A u s t i n Design Commission Project Review Application The Design Commission provides advisory recommendations to the City Council to assist in developing public policy and to promote excellence in the design and development of the urban environment. The Design Commission reviews three types of projects: 1. City projects (see page 3 for process) The Commission reviews all municipal buildings and associated site plans to ensure they demonstrate compliance with city design and sustainability standards (Council Resolution No. 20071129-046), including those seeking Subchapter E Design Standards Alternative Equivalent Compliance (AEC) (Council Resolution No. 20100923-086). 2. Density Bonus projects (see page 4 for process) The Commission reviews density bonus projects for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin in accordance with the Gatekeeper requirements of LDC 25-2-586 for the Downtown Density Bonus Program. 3. Advisory Recommendations for Private projects (see page 3 for process) The Commission will consider Project Review Applications from private projects during its regularly scheduled monthly public meetings and may issue an advisory recommendation in the form of a Project Review Letter to the Applicant. Design Commission - Project Review Application Page 2 Photo courtesy of Jorge E. Rousselin This Project Review Application must be submitted before your project can be presented to the Design Commission for their review. Design Commission requests project be presented in their Conceptual/ Schematic Design phase. This application primarily addresses inhabited buildings and structures and their effect on the public realm; please refer to Appendix A for infrastructure type projects. The Commission’s review of projects is based on the planning/design principles in the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin. Ensure that all applicable principles are addressed in the application questions and in your presentation. The Design Commission supports the vision and principles of Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, especially those that affect the urban environment and fabric. All projects should consider this vision and principles, many of which are similar to the Urban Design Guidelines. Refer to Appendix C for the most pertinent sections of Imagine Austin. The Design Commission expects the applicant’s design team to present their project with those most knowledgeable and encourages the inclusion of sub-consultants at the presentation, when deemed necessary. EXHIBITS TO PRESENT 1. Completed Project Review …
UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum Historic Preservation, Expansion, and Unification (HPEU) Plan Exhibits for the Design Commission Monday, August 26, 2024 1. Completed Project Review Application a. Included in submission materials topography 2. Existing zoning classification, adjacent zoning & uses, future land use map classification, a. A full analysis of the site can be found in the HPEU Plan pp. 61-91, which is included with the submission materials. b. Zoning: Please see the HPEU Plan p. 73. c. Topography: Please see the HPEU Plan p. 209 for a Topographic and Tree Survey. d. Future Land Use Map: Zilker does not have a FLUM 3. Vicinity plan, including public transportation and connectivity on-site and within quarter mile 1 a. See the HPEU plan p. 63 and: 4. Site plan and landscape plan a. Site Plan: See the HPEU Plan p. 94 Illustrative Plan b. Landscape Plan: See the HPEU Plan pp. 122-136 5. Ground level, basement plan, and typical floor plan a. The HPEU Plan includes the addition of 2 buildings to the UMLAUF site. b. “The Gateway”: See the HPEU Plan pp. 98-101 c. “The Treehouse”: See the HPEU Plan pp. 104-110 6. Elevations and/or 3d views a. The HPEU Plan includes the addition of 2 buildings to the UMLAUF site. b. “The Gateway”: See the HPEU Plan pp. 98-101 c. “The Treehouse”: See the HPEU Plan pp. 104-110 7. Any letters of support or findings by other commissions 2 a. At the time of the submission of these materials, the HPEU Plan had been reviewed by the Art Commission and Historic Landmark Commission, who both unanimously voted to approve a recommendation of the plan to City Council. 8. Staff reports, if any a. Not Applicable at this time. 9. Records of public participation a. See the HPEU Plan pp. 31-60. 3
UMLAUF Historic Preservation, Expansion, and Unification Plan Our Mission Cultivating community, curiosity, and connection through nature, contemporary artists, and the work of Charles Umlauf. Charles Umlauf 1910 - 1994 Barton Creek Zilker Neighborhood Michael Ray Charles Luis Jiménez Sedrick Huckaby Jennifer Ling Datchuk &Tammie Rubin Historic Homestead Existing Sculpture Garden Existing Museum New Building “The Treehouse” New Building “The Gateway” Natural Zone Historic Preservation Accessibility Art + Education Mobility Community Sustainability TAG sessions Work sessions Public Sessions Community Events Online Survey Natural Zone Garden + Museum Stormwater Runoff From Barton Blvd. Opportunity for City Welcome Zone Food truck area Food truck area The Treehouse Harmonize Synergize Materiality Topography Views Transparency Interpretive Biophilia The Gateway The Gateway The Gateway The Gateway 1,525 sq. feet indoor program space The Treehouse The Treehouse The Treehouse The Treehouse 4,700 sq. feet indoor program, event, and exhibition space Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 umlaufsculpture.org/visionplan
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Permitting and Development Center 2024 DESIGN COMMISSION MEETING CALENDAR 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 PDC Room 1405| 6:00 PM Materials Deadline 10 days prior to Meeting by close of business (5:00 p.m.) (No Exceptions) Files no larger than 12MB January 12th February 16th March 15th April 12th May 3rd June 14th Not Applicable August 16th September 13th October 18th November 1st November 29th Meeting Date Mondays at 6:00 p.m. (Unless otherwise noted) January 22nd February 26th March 25th April 22nd 1May 13th June 24th July – No Meeting August 26th September 23rd October 28th 2November 11th 3December 9th 1 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 2nd Monday due to Memorial Day Holiday 2 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 2nd Monday due to Thanksgiving Holiday 3 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 2nd Monday due to Christmas Holiday
DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2024 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, June 24, 2024, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco in Austin, Texas. Chair Salinas called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jon Salinas, Chair David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard Brita Wallace Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Ben Luckens PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on May 13, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 5/13/2024 were approved on Commissioner Salinas’ motion, Commissioner Howard’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Ladner, Lee, McKinney, Wittstruck were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action to approve the Design Commission Annual Internal Review The motion to approve the Design Commission Annual Internal Review was approved on Chair Salina’s motion, Commissioner Howard’s second on a 7-0 vote. 1 3. 4. 5. Select a representative to serve on the Downtown Commission in accordance City Code § 2- 1-140. No action was taken. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding the meeting on May 31, 2024. Update was given by Commissioner Carroll. Update from the representative of the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding the meeting on May 22, 2024. Update was given by Chair Salinas. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT Chair Salinas adjourned the meeting at 6:43 p.m. without objection. 2
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD AUGUST 26, 2024 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. For remote participation, registration must be completed no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak, click here: https://forms.office.com/g/M9ygQPCMFF or call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and may be allowed up to three (3) minutes to provide their comments. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Pedro Villalobos (D-2), Chair Kathryn Flowers (D-4), Vice Chair Shelby Orme (D-1) Nicole Merritt (D-3) Stephanie Bazan (D-5) Cathleen Eady (D-6) VACANT (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) Jennifer Franklin (D-9) Holly Reed (D-10) Lane Becker (Mayor) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of July 22, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for staff and programming at the Old Bakery and Emporium, Brush Square Museum and the Elisabet Ney Museum. (Sponsors: Villalobos, Flowers). (PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Operational Efficiency, Park Access for All). Presenter(s): Herlinda Zamora, Cultural & Arts Education Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. Discussion and approve a recommendation related to City Ordinance No. 20191205-070 that authorized, on an expedited basis, a concession for The Expedition School, waiving the requirements of City Code Section 8-1-74 (Review of a Proposal Seeking a Concession) and an amendment to the Holly Shores/ Edward Rendon Sr. Vision Plan. (Sponsors: Reed, Taylor) 2. 3. Page 1 of 2 Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to find that the Hays Common Municipal Utility District application is superior with respect to parkland dedication. (Sponsors: Villalobos, Flowers). (PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Urban Public Spaces. Presenter(s): Thomas Rowlinson, Principal Planner, Parks and Recreation Department. Discussion and approve appointments to the Parks and Recreation Board seat on the Joint Sustainability Committee. (Sponsors: Becker, Bazan). 4. 5. 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on Parks …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Presentation on: Hays Common Municipal Utility District Application August 26, 2024 Thomas Rowlinson, Principal Planner Development Overview Existing Use: Undeveloped Proposed Use: Single family with 700 residential units plus commercial use located at FM 1626 and SH 45. MUDs require City consent for their creation. Downtown Airport PROJECT LOCATION 2 Development Overview Site is 498 acres. It includes a section of Little Bear Creek to the south. It is adjacent to the 45S Trail along the highway, with planned connections to the Violet Crown Trail. 3 Development Overview Site is partially in the City of Austin extraterritorial jurisdiction, and partially outside the city limits. Site is divided across Travis County and Hays County. Site would come into the City’s jurisdiction via strategic partnership for annexation. 4 Parks and Open Space Public parkland to be dedicated: 16.09 acres Publicly accessible open space: 35.41 acres Little Bear Creek Trail Area: 3.74 acres Minimum amount required for superiority: 20.38 acres Parks and Open Space • Amount of parkland exceeds what would be required under current code, since only City of Austin extraterritorial jurisdiction code requirements would apply to a portion of the site. • Open space will be publicly accessible. • MUD commits to +10% per dwelling unit in excess of current park development fee, meaning greater park development than required under current code. • MUD commits to creating a public trail along Little Bear Creek that may not otherwise be feasible under current code. PARD staff currently supports this MUD application for superiority with respect to parkland dedication. 6 Board Consideration Recommend to Austin City Council to find that the Hays Common Municipal Utility District application is superior with respect to parkland dedication. 7
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2024, AT 9:00 AM HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E. BEN WHITE BLVD., SUITE 500, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78741 Some members of the Municipal Civil Service Commission may be participating by videoconference. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law, regarding any item on this agenda. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely 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 Matthew Chustz, (512)974-2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. John Umphress, Commissioner Mapi Vigil, Commissioner CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Kevin Mullen, Chair Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair Melissa Rogers, Chair CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on June 10, 2024. PUBLIC HEARING 2. Conduct a hearing in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Jonathan Kringen regarding their Discharge from the Austin Police Department. 3. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Jonathan Kringen regarding their Discharge from the Austin Police Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Action and approval on the appeal filed by Jonathan Kringen regarding their Discharge from 5. Discussion and approval of the 2024 Municipal Civil Service Commission Annual Review 6. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates, times, and locations. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS the Austin Police Department. and Report. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be …
ORDINANCE NO. 20191205-070 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A BOATING CONCESSION ON LADY BIRD LAKE FOR TEE EXPED-7-ON SCILOOL; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF CITY CODE SECTION 8-1-74 (REVIEW OF A PROPOSAL SEEKING A CONCESSIONj; AND AMENDING THE HOLLY SHORES/EDWARD RENDON, SR. PARK MASTER PLAN TO INDICATE THE LOCATION OF - E EX?ED 7-ON SC. 00-'S BOATING CONCESSION. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Findings The City Council finds that: (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Residents of Austin who live east of IH-35 and north of Lady Bird Lake have no opportunity to access rental canoes, stand-up paddleboards, and other watercraft without traveling west of the highway or south of the lake. The Expedition School has been providing City-contracted instructor classes on Festival Beach near Camacho Recreation Center since 2006. The Expedition School has the capacity to offer a wide range of programs and activities, including team-building exercises, life-saving training, paddling adventures, safety plans and programs, and outdoor education. The Expedition School has received awards from the Austin Police Department, Keep Austin Beautiful, the American Red Cross, and Down Home Ranch. The Expedition School has removed more than 17 tons o f trash and 3 tons of recycling from Lady Bird Lake since its inception. The Expedition School works with the visually-impaired, the hearing-impaired, and other residents with special needs. (G) Alumni of the Expedition School have saved 92 lives. (H) More than 150,000 athletes have been safely supported by Expedition School staff during sporting events. Surrounding residents and community groups have written letters of support for a (I) Page 1 of 3 boating concession operated by the Expedition School, including the Holly Neighborhood Coalition and the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Contact Team. Kimery Duda, founder of the Expedition School, is a well-respected member of Austin's adventure sports community and a leader in safety and safety advocacy. The continued community services provided by the Expedition School at its current location are at risk due to a lack of operating revenue and due to the fact that the standard recreation instructor contract between the City and the Expedition School does not provide for concession opportunities. The Expedition School has the capacity to offer affordable rental equipment to students, but standard recreation instructor contracts do not provide for concessions. (J) (K) (L) (M) A concession contract would allow the Expedition School to continue enriching the lives …
TITLE 8. - PARKS AND RECREATION. CHAPTER 8-1. - PARKS ADMINISTRATION. ARTICLE 5. - TOWN LAKE METROPOLITAN PARK. Division 2. Concessions in Town Lake Metropolitan Park. Division 2. Concessions in Town Lake Metropolitan Park. § 8-1-71 CONCESSIONS AUTHORIZED. (A) If authorized by the director, a person may operate a food or beverage, rental, or service concession in Town Lake Metropolitan Park. (B) A person under the age of 18 engaging in the occasional sale of nonalcoholic beverages may not be required to obtain authorization under this section. Source: 1992 Code Section 11-3-1; Ord. 031009-11; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20190307-014, Pt. 9, 3-18-19; Ord. No. 20190919-038, Pt. 4, 9-30-19; Ord. No. 20240229-046, Pt. 9, 3-11-24. § 8-1-72 BOATING CONCESSIONS. (A) Subject to the restrictions in this section and authorization by council, a person may operate a concession for a boating activity on Town Lake Metropolitan Park and the Colorado River adjacent to Town Lake Metropolitan Park. (B) On Town Lake Metropolitan Park, between Tom Miller Dam and Lamar Boulevard, a person must obtain a (1) to rent to the public a boat designed for recreational rowing, including a canoe, kayak, racing shell, or rowboat; (2) to operate an excursion boat; or (3) to maintain a landing for an excursion boat that is not a permanent mooring. (C) On Town Lake Metropolitan Park, between Lamar Boulevard and Congress Avenue, a person must obtain a (1) to rent to the public a boat that requires little or no skill to operate, including a paddleboat; (2) to operate an excursion boat; or (3) to maintain a permanent mooring for an excursion boat. (D) On Town Lake Metropolitan Park, between Congress Avenue and Longhorn Dam, a person must obtain a concession: concession: concession: (1) to rent to the public a boat designed for recreational rowing, including a canoe, kayak, racing shell, or rowboat; (2) to operate an excursion boat; or (3) to maintain a landing for an excursion boat that is not a permanent mooring. (E) In the river basin immediately upstream from Longhorn Dam, a person must obtain a concession to rent a sailboat to the public. (F) On the Colorado River, between Longhorn Dam and U.S. Highway 183, a person must obtain a concession to rent a boat designed for recreational rowing that can withstand swiftly flowing water and fluctuating water Austin, Texas, Code of Ordinances (Supp. No. 165) Created: 2024-07-02 11:44:00 [EST] …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Stephanie Hayden-Howard, LMSW, Assistant City Manager FROM: Kimberly A. McNeeley, M. Ed., CPRP, Director Austin Parks and Recreation Department Kimberly McNeeley Digitally signed by Kimberly McNeeley Date: 2022.12.20 10:32:30 -06'00' DATE: December 15, 2022 SUBJECT: Contract Term for Expedition School Boating Concession Per Ordinance No. 20191205-070 (see attached), City Council directed the City Manager to find a suitable location for the Expedition School boating concession and to amend the Holly Shores/Edward Rendon, Sr. Park Vision Plan to indicate the boating concession location. Since this action the Expedition School was granted the use of a temporary operating location (18 months) at the Festival Beach Boat Ramp since PARD’s use of the Camacho Dock for programming had increased thus restricting additional use by the Expedition School (see attached Mayor And City Council Members Memorandum – December 15, 2020). Moreover, PARD staff, working with the Expedition School, identified a long-term location at Edward Rendon Senior Park Festival Beach Lagoon west end for the operation of the watercraft concession. The long-term site is undeveloped and will require a considerable vendor investment ($1.46M). The proposed improvements would include long-term site design, planning, permitting and preparation; and construction of an ADA accessible dock, storage, walkways, landscaping, shading and a staging area. The anticipated time period for the proposed improvements is approximately two years. To provide the Expedition School sufficient time to make the necessary parkland improvements, staff is proposing an interim period of two years with an initial 10-year contract term with two five-year extensions for a total 22-year contract. The interim two—year period would allow the vendor to make the necessary site improvements that are required for the operation of the concession. This initial interim two-year period will also include specific development and fundraising benchmarks. Failure to meet the established benchmarks will be considered a contract violation and grounds for considering termination. While this is not typical, it is deemed an appropriate measure to ensure the project progresses in a timely manner to deliver a quality service to the Austin community. Assuming the Expedition School successfully accomplishes the established benchmarks, the Department recommends a 10-year contract term with two five-year extensions for a total 22-year contract. While the initial ten-year period with two extension falls in line with the current standard Page 1 of 3 for other concessionaires. PARD’s preferred term exceeds Corporate Purchasing’s …
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN (“City”) and The Expedition School (“Contractor”) for Boating Concession on Lady Bird Lake Contract Number: NR210000001 The City accepts the Contractor’s Offer for the above requirement and enters into the following Contract. This Contract is between The Expedition School having offices at 4306 Las Palmas Dr, Austin, TX 78759 and the City, a home- rule municipality incorporated by the State of Texas. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given in the Solicitation. 1.1 This Contract is composed of the following documents in order of precedence: 1.1.1 This Document 1.1.2 Terms and Conditions dated 10/21/2020 incorporated herein and attached as Exhibit A hereto. 1.1.3 Contractor’s Proposal,incorporated herein and attached as Exhibit B hereto. Revenue. The Contractor shall pay the City in accordance with the Contract requirements: 1.2 1.2.1 Contractor shall pay the City without demand, at the Office of the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department for the City of Austin by the 10th of each month, a minimum flat monthly fee of 10% of gross revenue minus sales tax. Revenue is to include sale of merchandise, rentals, classes, safety and education courses, teambuilding events, youth programs and memberships. 1.3 Term of Contract. This Contract shall remain in effect for an initial term of 18 months or the City terminates the Contract. 1.4 Designation of Key Personnel. The City and the Contractor resolve to keep the same key personnel assigned to this engagement throughout its term. In the event that it becomes necessary for the Contractor to replace any key personnel, the replacement will be an individual having equivalent experience and competence in executing projects such as the one described herein. Additionally, the Contractor shall promptly notify the City and obtain approval for the replacement. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Contractor’s and City’s key personnel are identified as follows: Standard Contract Template Rev. 08-07-2020 1 List of Exhibits Exhibit A Terms and Conditions Exhibit B Contractor’s Proposal Exhibit C Ordinance NO. 20191205-070 Standard Contract Template Rev. 08-07-2020 3 The Contractor agrees that the Contract shall be governed by the following terms and conditions. EXHIBIT A CITY OF AUSTIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS GENERAL 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 TERM OF CONTRACT: A. The Contract shall commence upon execution unless otherwise specified and shall continue in effect until all obligations are performed in accordance with the Contract. Upon written notice …
City of Austin Parks Board Members, June 17,2024 Hello, this is Bertha Rendon Delgado President of East Town Lake this letter is in reference to the Expedition school that has taken over our new building Lorraine Camacho Activity Center that was name after (Grandma Comacho) that was proposed as our Neighborhood Elderly Center in our barrio. In the last two decades we have watched our beloved activity center be taken over by an PAID Instructor who founded this Large operation that has overgrown to be housed in our beloved Edward Rendon Sr. Holly Shores Master Plan. We have questioned the PARD Staff Former Director Kimberely on how they have been permitted to be housed here in our public park facility not giving the community access.. So many residents are very concerned on how this operation is being operated, the special privileges of receiving an approval of request that was made by the Expedition School dated in 2019 as the last item on the Agenda for that year without any public input brings a red flag to this. The Edward Rendon Holly Shores Master Plan has an ordinance in place that there is no concession can take place unfortunately special favors have been awarded to the Expedition School this contract has expired as well has not been good stewards in our community. There has been major complaints brought to our attention with evidence of the people participating in this Expedition School so call program that has NOT been following safety procedures and the City of Austin Parks can be held liable if an incident occurs here especially in the water here are the following listed: ● Adults renting from this concession not being mandated as well as wearing safety life jackets in the colorado river known as Lady Bird lake ● Destroying the nature of the grass lawns with the U Haul trucks, large storage metal bins & canoes The large amount of trash that is left behind by these users ● Adults drinking alcohol during the time of rental on the water ● ● Children Jumping off the small bridge over the lagoon ● Swimming in a very dangerous water with no lifeguard there is a no swimming ban in place for decades due to drownings. Today the request from our neighborhood concerned residents is to ask for a postponement on this item we have a lot of discussion as …
Open Letter In Opposition for a Permit and Concession To The Expedition School et.al. *** Time Sensitive*** Date: August 2, 2024 ( Addition items to consider and amended on August 15, 2024 ) To: City of Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, City Manager TC Broadnax, City of Austin Parks Interim Director Angela Means, City ACM Stepahanie Hayden-Howard CC: City Council Member District 3 Jose Velasquez, All City Council Members CC: City of Austin Parks Board Chair Pedro Villarlobos, Vice Chair Kathryn Flowers, District 3 Board Representative Nicole E. Merritt, Holly Reed CC: City of Austin Legal Department From: East Town Lake Citizens Neighborhood Association HABLA Residences of East Austin Raza Roundtable LULAC Significant City of Austin stakeholders to submit their concerns directly to Council Applicant: MWM Design, Expedition School LLC, Expedition School Fund and Kimery Duda Regarding: Ordinance # 20191205-070 Dated December 5, 2019 (Violation 1) “An ordinance authorizing a boating concession on Lady Bird lake for the Expedition School (a) Waiving the requirements of City code Section 8-1-74 (Review of a proposal seeking a concession). (Violation 2) (b) And amending the Holly Shores/ Edward, Sr, Park Master plan to indicate the location of the Expedition school’s boating concession” (Violation 3) ____________________________________________________________________________ Violation1. Ordinance # 20191205-070 should be rescinded immediately based on a violation of City Charter. § City Charter Article 2 Chapter 7 Section A and (1). - POWERS OF THE COUNCIL. All powers and authority which are expressly or impliedly conferred on or possessed by the city shall be vested in and exercised by the council; provided, however, that the council shall have no power to, and shall not: (A) Sell, convey, lease, mortgage, or otherwise alienate any land which is now, or shall hereafter be, dedicated for park purposes, unless: (1) the qualified voters of the city shall authorize such act by adopting in a general or special election a proposition submitting the question and setting forth the terms and conditions under which such sale, conveyance, lease, mortgage, or other alienation is to be made; Amendment note: Section 7 appears as amended at the election of November 6, 2012, and later renumbered by Ord. 20121213-004. Violation 2. Ordinance # 20191205-070 should be rescinded immediately based on violation of its fiduciary duties as City Council members by omitting City Code Section 8-1-71 and Section 8-1-72. The applicants do not meet the requirements of financial capacity and requirements under this …
REGULAR MEETING of the LIBRARY COMMISSION August 26, 2024 – 6P.M. St. John Branch Library 7500 Blessings Ave. Austin, Texas This meeting is being held in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online virtual participation. Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. 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 Laura Polio, 512-974-9624, laura.polio@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair Andrea Herrera Moreno Kezia Frayjo Mark Smith AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Sheila Mehta, Vice Chair Cristina Masters Magen Davis Steve DeRosa The first five 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 Library Commission's special called meeting on August 3, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on the Poet Laureate Committee by Patti Fowler, Austin Public Library Division Manager. Staff briefing on the City of Austin Mentor and Tutor Program by Odera Anyasinti, Program Administrator, COA Mentor/Tutor. 1. 2. 3. Staff briefing on the August Director’s Report covering public programming highlights, and APL facilities updates, by Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and approval on a library commission representative on the Poet Laurette Committee. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Laura Polio at the Austin Public Library Department, at 512-974-9624 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Library Commission, please contact Laura Polio at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov. 4. 5.
