Old Lampasas Dam TX07295 Parks and Recreation Board January 22, 2024 Introductions Project Sponsor Team: Marie Lancaster, E.I.T. Henry Price, P.E. Project Manager: Minda Sarmiento, P.E. Project Consultant: Kim Patak, P.E. “Watershed Protection protects lives, property and the environment of our community by reducing the impact of flood, erosion and water pollution.” Project Location Project MAP Project Location Old Lampasas Dam Project History 1984 1997 2010 Summer 2011 Spring 2013 PROJECT HALT Fall 2022 Fall 2024 Spring 2018 Project restarts DESIGN PHASE CITY SITE PLAN PERMITTING Construction starts ~18 months Dam built Parcel annexed as parkland Tropical Storm Hermine Preliminary Engineering Report starts Project starts • • Service spillway damage Embankment damage • Coordination with: ➢ PARD mitigation ➢ USACE permit ➢ USFWS permit TCEQ Dam Safety Program Texas Administrative Code Title 30, Part 1, Chapter 299: Dams and Reservoirs ➢ Old Lampasas is a high hazard dam in poor conditions Inundation Map ➢Over 30 downstream structures at risk of flooding ➢2 roads at risk of flooding ➢6 low water crossings at risk of flooding ➢Pedernales Electric substation Low water crossing Pedernales Electric Holes on slope Erosion on slope Trees on embankment Collapsed slope Project Scope • Replace damaged, existing principal spillway with new 42-inch diameter pipe • Replacement of the existing wastewater line through the embankment of the dam • Removal of existing trees and boulders on dam footprint • Installation of a new Flood Early Warning System instrumentation Project Scope • Armoring of the existing plunge pool to reduce future erosion impacts • Construction of a new auxiliary spillway • New maintenance drive to give the City access to maintain the dam • Raise and reinforce dam structure to contain the worst case scenario flood and meet City and State Dam Safety criteria Project Scope • Propose new outflow structure that provides extended detention for additional water quality benefits • Improve habitat for Jollyville Plateau Salamander • Estimated construction cost $12.8M Project Design Scope Possible Construction Impacts and Benefits to Parkland ➢Impacts: • Trail closures (detours) • Truck staging and traffic (no closure) • Boulder and tree removal • Material and equipment staging areas ➢Benefits: • Reuse of tree material and boulders for • City parks Improvements to the dam to meet City and State criteria (safer park and trails) • Modernization and rehabilitation of City infrastructure on parkland N WPD Request ➢Make a recommendation to City Council …
ATTACHMENT "A" - M.O.U. MITIGATION FEES CALCULATION WORKSHEET - SUMMARY Temporary Use - Staging and Storage Calculated Fee $70,652 Project: Old Lampasas Dam Modernization 7492.029 MOU 24-001 TOTAL = $70,652 ATTACHMENT "A" - M.O.U. MITIGATION FEES CALCULATION WORKSHEET Temporary Use TCAD Land Value of Adjacent Properties ($): $285,000 Project: Old Lampasas Dam Modernization 7492.029 MOU 24-001 Average Lot Size (sq. ft.): 13,838 Average for Selected Lots Value per Square Ft. ($): $21 Average Requested Area (sq. ft.): 15,246 Submitted by Requesting Department/Entity Preliminary Annual Value of Requested Area ($) $314,010 Area requested multiplied by Value per Square Ft. Adjusted Annual Value of Requested Area ($) $47,101 (15% Rate of Return) Monthly Value of Requested Area ($) $3,925 Adjusted Annual Value divided by 12 Daily Temporary Use Rate ($): $131 Monthly Value divided by 30 (Average number of days in a month) Days Requested: 540 Submitted br Requesting Department/Entity Temporary Use Rate ($): $70,652 Daily Temporary Use Fee multiplied by Days Requested Prop ID Avg Sq Ft Land Value 164664 164668 543167 543170 12,670 20,057 7,671 14,952 13,838 $440,000 $400,000 $150,000 $150,000 $285,000 Totals 10204 Luckleven Cv 10203 Luckleven Cv 8620 Toro Creek Cv 8617 Toro Creek Cv
DRAFT THIS DOCUMENT IS RELEASED FOR THE PURPOSE OF INTERIM REVIEW UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF KIMBERLY K. PATAK, P.E., TEXAS NO. 97367 ON 07/11/2023. IT IS NOT TO BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION, BIDDING OR PERMIT PURPOSES. FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC. TEXAS REGISTERED ENGINEERING FIRM F- 2144 PROJECT NAME CLIENT % SUBMITTAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST Bull Creek - Old Lampasas #3 Dam Modernization (Pond ID No. 1475) City of Austin 100% Design Submittal - Boulder and Tree Removal and Haul Off ESTIMATED BY SLB/PSK/EA DATE GROUP PM QC CHECKED BY WEH/JR 7/11/2023 1149 Kimberly Patak FNI PROJECT NUMBER AU311230 ITEM Contingency DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL DAM INFRASTRUCTURE AND E&S CONTROLS SS000100-A SS000100-B SS000100-C SS000100-D * Removal and Haul-Off of Boulders Tagging, Removal, and Haul Off of Trees under 8" Diameter Tagging, Removal, and Haul Off of Trees between 8" and 19" Diameter Tagging, Removal, and Haul Off of Trees over 19" Diameter 1,327,200 776,250 261,105 12,155 2,376,710 475,342 2,852,052 142,603 2,994,655 66,182 3,060,836 OPINION OF PROBABLE TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST (2023 COSTS) 229,563 COST ESCALATION FACTOR 3,290,399 OPINION OF PROBABLE TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST (2024 COSTS) The Engineer has no control over the cost of labor, materials, equipment, or over the Contractor's methods of determining prices or over competitive bidding or market conditions. Opinions of probable costs provided herein are based on the information known to Engineer at this time and represent only the Engineer's judgment as a design professional familiar with the construction industry. The Engineer cannot and does not guarantee that proposals, bids, or actual construction costs will not vary from its opinions of probable costs. 9,480 1,125 309 13 SUBTOTAL CONTINGENCY SUBTOTAL 5 SUBTOTAL ROCIP VIII CHARGE $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Total Mobilization Payment 140 690 845 935 5% 2.21% CY EA EA EA 20% 15% 700S-TM 7.5% % NOTES: 1 2 3 FNI OPCC classified as an AACE Class 3 Estimate with accuracy range or -15 to + 20. FNI OPCC does not include costs associated with engineering fees, permits, surveying, etc. * = 20% Contingency was added to this bid item as it has been determined to be an Item of Risk Page 1 of 1
M E M O R A N D U M O F U N D E R S T A N D I N G M.O.U. # 24-001 Jorge L. Morales, P.E., CFM Director, Watershed Protection Department Kimberly McNeeley, CPRP Director, Parks and Recreation Department CIP ID: 7492.029 FDU: 4850 6307 2105 1/10/2024 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Old Lampasas Dam Modernization DATE: The Watershed Protection Department (WPD) plans to implement repair and modernization improvements on a dam facility located on the Upper Bull Creek Greenbelt within an existing drainage and public utility easement. The project will provide upgrades that are required to meet dam safety rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and City of Austin Drainage Criteria Manual. WPD has requested the use of parkland located at 8020 Spicewood Springs Rd, the southeast corner of Spicewood Springs Road and Old Lampasas Trail, for a temporary construction storage and staging area as shown on Attachment B (Location Map). Parkland mitigation was calculated as shown on Attachment A (Mitigation Calculation Worksheet). WPD agrees to provide materials to benefit the PARD Cities Connecting Children to Nature Program which will be transferred at WPD’s expense to the PARD Maintenance Facility at 9608 Decker Lane. Temporary Use: 15,246 sq. ft. = Total Parkland Mitigation Amount = Credit for materials and work performed = Mitigation Balance = Chapter 26 Administrative Fee = WPD agrees to perform future inspections and maintenance of the dam and related structures, including mowing or maintaining vegetative cover, removal of debris, maintenance of drainage features, gates, fencing, bollards, access drives and any other related structural repairs as needed. The estimated project start date is September 2024. The estimated duration of parkland use is 540 Calendar Days. Estimated Date of Final Completion (restoration complete and accepted by Environmental Inspector and PARD; parkland open for public use) is February 2026. Extension/modification of parkland use must receive prior written approval from PARD. Additional fees may be required. $70,652 $70,652 $3,290,399 (Attachment C) $-0- $4,000 1 of 2 Phone Number: 512-974-1347 Phone Number: 512-974-9458 Watershed Protection Point of Contact: Marie Lancaster E.I.T Parks and Recreation Point of Contact: Gregory Montes ____________________________________________________________ Kimberly McNeeley, CPRP Director, Parks and Recreation Department CONCURRENCE ____________________________________________________________ Jorge L. Morales, P.E., CFM Director, Watershed Protection Department Date Date Attachments: A (Mitigation Calculation Worksheet) B (Location Map) C (Work Performed Cost Estimate) 2 of 2
The Trail Conservancy | Holly Project Parks and Recreation Board Christine Chute Canul, Partnership Manager Nick Blok, The Trail Conservancy January 2024 Vision Plan & Existing Conditions Existing Conditions Holly Shores/ Edward Rendon Sr. at Festival Beach Vision Plan ( plan identifies ADA accessible paths, improved pedestrian and cycle trails, and enhanced lake edge habitat) View from new Lakefront Trail 2 Community Engagement Community Engagement 1: In-person event on June 8th, 2019 Community Engagement 2: In-person event on December 7th, 2019 Community Engagement 3: Virtual event on June 24th, 2021 “Realigning the path along the waterfront and adding a fishing pier are great additions to this area of the Trail. It should remain primarily a neighborhood park and these plans will accomplish that while also stabilizing the banks.” “Build it!” “I love the addition of the ADA accessible fishing pier. It gives a safe space to view the water & reduces erosion caused by not having a designated space.” How well do the recommendations in this plan preserve the natural character of the area while providing functional gathering space under the tree canopy and along the waterfront? Community Engagement 2019 April – In-depth Interviews – Community Leaders April 29 – ETLCNA Town Hall – 6 to 8 p.m. May 18 – Project Kick-off Event – Camacho Activity Center – 9 to 12 p.m. June 8 – Public Open House – Camacho Activity Center – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 12 – Festival Beach Community Garden – Terrazas Branch Library – Group Presentation – 6 to 8 p.m. June 13 – Rebekah Baines Johnson Center (RBJ Center) – Group Presentation – 3 to 4 p.m. June 15 – Holly Project – Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail – Tabling/Intercepts – 8 to 10 a.m. June 19 – East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Contact Team – Group Presentation – Terrazas Branch Library – 6 to 8:30 p.m. August 1 – ETLCNA – Neighborhood Meeting – 6 to 7:30 p.m. December 7 – Public Open House – Camacho Activity Center – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 24 – Public Open House – Virtual Meeting – 6 to 7 p.m. 2021 4 Site Plan Site Plan 5 Project Materials Fishing Pier Perspective Project Material Inspiration 6 Recommendation Make a recommendation to Council to approve the negotiation and execution of a Parkland Improvement and Maintenance Agreement with The Trail Conservancy for the Holly Project. 7
LOCAL STANDARDS OF CARE • State of Texas Human Resource Code Ch. 42 exempts municipalities of Child Care Licensure • Annually adopts standards of care by ordinance after a public hearing • Specific to elementary-age (ages 5-13) programs • Ordinance must include: • Minimum staffing/supervision ratios • Minimum staff qualifications • Minimum facility, health and safety standards • Mechanisms for monitoring and enforcing ordinance • Means of distribution Athletic Programs • Adult and Youth Sports • Youth Sport Organizations • Tournament/Facility Rentals • Tennis Facilities and Contract Instructors • Community Volunteer Program
ORDINANCE NO. 20230413-055 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING LOCAL STANDARDS OF CARE FOR THE PARKS AND RECREAT ON DEPARTMENT'S YOUL PECREA ONAL PROGRAMS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. AUTHORITY. The Council adopts these local standards of care for the Parks and Recreation Department' s youth recreational programs pursuant to Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.041 (Required License) and its home rule authority. PART 2. DEFINITIONS. In this ordinance: (A) ACTIVITY LEADER means a person responsible for the direct care or supervision of participants. The term excludes a person whose primary duties include administration, clerical support, food preparation, or facility maintenance. (B) DEPARTMENT means the Parks and Recreation Department. (C) DIRECTOR means the director of the Parks and Recreation Department. (D) DESIGNEE means a person appointed by the director to act on the director's behalf. (E) (F) FACILITY means a building or improvement operated or used by the department in conducting a recreational program. PARTICIPANT means a child aged five to 13 years old who is enrolled in a recreational program and is under the supervision of department staff. (G) RECREATIONAL PROGRAM means a fee-based children's program or activity offered and supervised by the department that requires a participant to enroll or register to participate. (H) VOLUNTEER means a person assisting without remuneration in the care or supervision of participants. Page 1 of 7 PART 3. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION. (A) The department shall operate recreational programs in compliance with appropriate State law, this ordinance, and the department's rules adopted by this ordinance. (B) The director, or designee, shall administer the programs. PART 4. PROGRAM RULES; MONITORING. The director shall adopt rules relating to the operation of the programs. A rule adopted under this ordinance may be more restrictive than the minimum standards adopted by this ordinance. The director shall monitor the programs to ensure compliance with the standards adopted by this ordinance and the rules. PART 5. REQUIRED SUPERVISION FOR NON-AQUAT C RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS. (A) (B) (A) Except as provided in Subsection (B) and Part 6 (Required Supervisionfor Aquatic Recreational Programs) below, the department shall provide activity leaders during a recreational program at a minimum as follows: one activity leader for each 12 participants five to nine years old; and one activity leader for each 15 participants ten to 13 years old. (B) The department shall provide activity leaders during a recreational program designed for …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION YYYYMMDD-XXX Seconded By: Date: Subject: Zilker Park Transportation Motioned By: Whereas Zilker Park, is a major summer tourist destination with a sample peak-use day of July 2, 2023, with recorded Barton Springs Pool admissions of over 11.5K visitors in one day1 Whereas over 70% of peak-day visitors to the water zones of Zilker Park are tourists from out-of-town who may need tailored information for how to access the crowded water zones of the park;2 Whereas during the Barton Springs Bathhouse Rehabilitation project, commencing in early 2024 Zilker Park associated roadways and 140 parking spaces will be obstructed by construction equipment and supplies, limiting access to the north entrance of the bathhouse during the 14 months of construction; Whereas the Parks and Recreation Board (PARB) recently passed a recommendation “that the Austin City Council direct the Transportation and Public Works Department to develop a Transportation Plan for visitors to Barton Springs during the Bathhouse Rehabilitation construction”;3 Whereas the PARB created a Zilker Shuttle Working Group to address transportation issues within Zilker Park Whereas several requests to perform transportation studies of Zilker Park and vicinity have yet to be fulfilled, including a Council Resolution No. 20180628-072 from 2018 to “Conduct a traffic and parking study to be completed no later than December 21, 2019, and brief Council by January 30, 2020, regarding determinations and recommendations for improvements”; Whereas in May of 2022 Council Member Ann Kitchen requested a Work Session briefing regarding transportation challenges around Zilker Park with a presentation by ATD and CapMetro with potential solutions to moving more people without cars into and around this area;4 Whereas, on May 12, 2022, Asst. City Manager Gina Fiandaca acknowledged CM Kitchen’s request, and recommended that Austin Transportation Department be the lead and that a Traffic Impact Analysis, and a Transportation Demand Management / Mobility study be performed5 Whereas, both CM Ann Kitchen and ACM Gina Fiandaca believed that shuttles would likely be a part of the solution 1 Visitor count on Sunday July 2nd, 2023.pdf 2 C201348_PARD_Final_Binder2_Redacted.pdf 3 https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=416247 4 Email #1 - 05-05-2022 CM Ann Kitchen to City Managers requesting ATD and CapMetro presentation to upcoming work session.png 5 Email #2 - 05-12-2022, Fiandaca, Gina request staff in multiple departments to collaborate to create the requested presentation.png 1 of 2 Whereas, several dynamic changes inside the park in 2024 will make a transportation professional’s analysis and …
Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Cain, DeAndre" <DeAndre.Cain@austintexas.gov> Date: July 5, 2023 at 9:47:04 AM EDT To: Diana Prechter <dianaprechter@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Visitor count on Sunday July 2nd? Hello, It was a pleasure speaking with you, I have added all the attendance records from the various sources we use and I can give you an approximate number. It looks like we had around 11,565 people enter the gate on Sunday July 2nd. Hope this information helps, DeAndre’ Cain Aquatic Supervisor City of Austin, Parks and Recreation Aquatic Division Office: 512-974-9349 deandre.cain@austintexas.gov From: Diana Prechter <dianaprechter@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 3:06 PM To: Cain, DeAndre <DeAndre.Cain@austintexas.gov> Subject: Visitor count on Sunday July 2nd? You don't often get email from dianaprechter@gmail.com. Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Hello Deandre, I was so pleased to meet you and speak with you today. Thanks for taking the time. I am gathering data from Sunday July 2, 2023. Can you tell me the total number of visitors that day at Barton Springs Pool? Thanks for your help. Cheers, Diana Prechter 512-922-0113 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook or forward to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov.
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SPECIAL-CALLED MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2024, 5:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, RM. 1203 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting Public comment will be allowed online via Teams or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either online 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 JASEUDIA KILLION, (512) 972-5806, Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Tarik Daniels, Vice Chair Ashley Garling, FASPNA Committee Chair Glenn Crawford, Interim GMCS Committee Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 1/21/2023 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, 1. September 12, 2023 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS and/or service standards STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Report 5. Administrative Agent Report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and approval of 2024 Kickoff Meeting Agenda 7. Discussion and approval of meeting times and locations for 2024 8. Discussion and of open officer positions 9. Discussion of agenda setting and meeting structure COMMITTEE UPDATES 10. Governance/Membership and Care Strategies Committee 11. Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 12. Discussion of Workplan calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items 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. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Jaseudia Killion at (512) 972-5806.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Monday, January 22, 2024 6:00 p.m. – Adjournment Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 AGENDA Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3253 or Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Idona Griffith, Chair (She/Her) Kolby Duhon, Vice Chair (He/They) Alicia Weigel (She/They) Lorraine M. Garcia Gabriella Zeidan Michael Stevenson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES Muneeb ‘Meebs’ Aslam (He/Him) Morgan Davis (He/Him) Mariana Krueger (She/Her) Jeffrey Clemmons Srini Raghavan 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission meeting on November 27, 2023 2. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission special meeting on Dec 11, 2022 STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introduce the new Commissioner and allow opportunity for introductions. 4. Discussion with a member from Austin Police Department to hear about APD’s goals and 5. Update from the Join Inclusion Committee by Morgan Davis or Meebs Aslam 6. Commissioner Davis to present and share information about ATX Kind DISCUSSION ITEMS 2024 objectives 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 email Damian Pantoja at damian.pantoja@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION JANUARY 22, 2024 6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS/SHUDDE FATH CONFERENCE ROOM 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Electric Utility Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Robin Otto, at Robin.Otto@austinenergy.com or via phone at 512-322-6254. AGENDA Members: Dave Tuttle, Chair Kaiba White, Vice Chair Raul Alvarez Cesar Benavides Jonathon Blackburn Randy Chapman Mick Long Cyrus Reed Kay Trostle Vacant Vacant CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular meeting on November 13, DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of two contracts for tree growth regulator services with Edko LLC and T&S Growth Solutions, LLC, each for up to three years for total contract amounts not to exceed $5,000,000, divided between the contractors. 3. Recommend authorizing execution of two contracts for batteries, battery banks and battery testing services with Direct Current Preventive Maintenance LLC d/b/a DCPM and Exponential Power Inc. each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $3,500,000 divided between the contractors. 4. Approve the creation of a Budget & Audit working group to provide recommendations on the FY 24/25 Austin Energy budget to the Commission. (Sponsors: Chapman, Trostle) 2023. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Presentation by Abbe Ramanan, Clean Energy Group, regarding green hydrogen. 6. Discussion on hydrogen technology by Michael Hoffman, Austin Energy Environmental Services Manager; Michael Webber, University of Texas; Patrick Drupp, Sierra Club; Joseph Benoit, PSM; and moderated by Dana Harmon. 7. Discussion of the Resource Generation Plan Working Group’s draft recommendations. 8. Discussion of report regarding City Council action on items previously reviewed by the EUC. 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 …
Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Authorize negotiation and execution of two contracts for tree growth regulator services with Edko LLC and T&S Growth Solutions, LLC, each for up to three years for total contract amounts not to exceed $5,000,000, divided between the contractors. [Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (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]. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $1,388,889 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) 1100 DCM3019 for these services. The solicitation was issued on May 22, 2023, and closed on June 13, 2023. Of the four offers received, the recommended contractors submitted the best evaluated responsive offers. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. 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: November 13, 2023– To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contracts will provide Austin Energy with tree growth regulator services around utility lines and within electrical system easements, rights-of-way, substation facilities, and generating plants. Managing vegetation around energized utility lines is critical to ensuring the public’s safety. Tree growth regulators are increasingly being integrated into programs across the United States to change the way trees are cared for under power lines, around the power lines, and along right-of-ways. Tree growth regulators can also extend prune cycles on given circuits which can promote safety, which results in fewer opportunities for an incident to occur on circuits as well keeping trees out of power lines. The contractors will apply herbicides to manage and suppress vegetation growth in accordance with public safety, environmental, aesthetic and animal care requirements. The contractors will also notify and discuss with property owners any …
