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Bond Oversight Commission Discussion Items January 17, 2024 Executive Lead: Stephen Grace, PE Capital Delivery Support Assistant Director “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 1 Discussion Items • Municipal Capital Project Public Dashboards • Capital Project Information Available from Project Health Assessments • Non-Construction Bond Programs • Audit and Finance Presentations City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 2 Discussion Items Municipal Capital Project Public Dashboards City of Austin Capital Projects (austintexas.gov) https://capitalprojects.austintexas.gov/projects City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 3 Discussion Items City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 4 Discussion Items City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 5 Discussion Items Municipal Capital Project Public Dashboards 2017 Dallas Bond Program 2017 Dallas Bond Project (dallascityhall.com) https://dallascityhall.com/departments/public-works/dallasbondprogram/Pages/default.aspx City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 6 Discussion Items Municipal Capital Project Public Dashboards City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 7 Discussion Items Municipal Capital Project Public Dashboards • Discussion: • How does Commission think this can be a value for Council? For the Public? • What are the key items Commission would like to maintain or improve visibility? • Other recommendations? City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 8 Discussion Items Capital Project Information Available from Project Health Assessments • Overview • Discussion Items • Portfolio, Program, and Project Data Examples City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 9 Capital Project Information Available from Project Health Assessments Discussion Items • Overview • Content • Portfolio Level Review • Program Review / Individual Bonds • Project Review • Purpose • • Status Update (Scope, Schedule, Budget) Issue Resolution or Elevation Initial/Pilot - TPW (Mobility Bonds) • Audience • • Next – PARD • Next – Remaining Bond Infrastructure • Next – AW, WPD, AUS City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 10 Discussion Items Capital Project Information Available from Project Health Assessments City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 11 Discussion Items Capital Project Information …
20240117-002: Townlake Concessions Report Recommendation — original pdf
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20240117-002 Date: January 17, 2024 Subject: 2023 Annual Report of City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department Managed Concessions on Lady Bird (Town) Lake Motion by: Jennifer Bristol Seconded by: Peter Einhorn WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission has received a staff briefing of the 2023 Annual Report of City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) Managed Concessions on Lady Bird (Town) Lake. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Board regarding the concessions for Lady Bird Lake. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends continuation of the concession contracts on Lady Bird Lake with the following conditions: Environmental Commission Conditions: 1. Study and report the impact on watercraft rentals and use due to toxic algae and extreme heat. 2. Report back to commission about shuttles or transportation for underserved populations or people with limited abilities to the concessions and park. 3. Continue reporting on the public benefit concessions provide. 4. PARD staff should continue to review the number of public and private watercraft that are typically on Lady Bird Lake, what the safety strategies of City of Austin, and their ability to meet capacity. 5. Provide an update on any new concessions. 6. Provide information on how carrying capacity is being addressed. 7. Report on the Zilker Eagle reconstruction, track realignment, and environmental impacts be included in the final 2024 report. VOTE: 10-0 For: Ramberg, Bedford, Bristol, Brimer, Einhorn, Kruger, Nickells, Qureshi, Schiera, Sullivan Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: Cofer Absent: None Approved By: 1 Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2
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in a REGULAR meeting on ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, January 17, 2024 The ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION convened Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramberg called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Perry Bedford, Jennifer Bristol, Haris Qureshi, Kevin Ramberg, and David Sullivan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Richard Brimer, Peter Einhorn, Hanna Cofer, Mariana Krueger, Colin Nickells, Melinda Schiera Commissioners Absent: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Alicia Valdes -Tree planting event APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on December 6, 2023 The minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular meeting on December 6, 2023 were approved on Commissioner Bedford’s motion, Commissioner Qureshi’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Nickells and Cofer abstained. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a recommendation to Austin City Council regarding the creation, continuation, termination, and status of a concession including issuance of a Request for Proposal for a concession in Town Lake Metropolitan Park for inclusion in the joint report between the Parks and Recreation Board and the Environmental Commission that is provided to City Council annually. Presenter(s): Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor II and Pat Rossett, Business Process Consultant, Parks and Recreation Department 1 Speakers Denisha Cox, PARD (Parks and Recreation Department) Kimery Duda, Expedition School Patricia Rossett, PARD Suzanne Piper, PARD A motion to support the 2023 Annual Report of Austin Parks and Recreation Department Managed Concessions was approved on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Einhorn’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Cofer recused. COMMITTEE UPDATES 3. Update from the Urban Forestry Committee – Richard Brimer (Committee Chair), Mariana Krueger, Colin Nickells, and Melinda Schiera Commissioner Brimer shared an update on the Urban Forestry Committee and asked members to share agenda items. 4. Update from the Joint Sustainability Committee – Haris Qureshi (member) and Richard Brimer (alternate member) Commissioner Qureshi shared an update on a resolution on energy solutions from the Joint Sustainability Committee. 5. Update from the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee – Jennifer Bristol 6. Update from the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and Parks and Recreation Board – Perry Bedford, Hanna Cofer, Haris Qureshi, and Kevin Ramberg 7. Update from the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board – David Sullivan Commissioner Sullivan shared an update from the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS …
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WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 17, 2024 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on January 17, 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Boulevard, Austin, Texas. Chair Turrieta called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 6:01 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: William Moriarty (remote), Jesse Penn, Alex Navarro, Mike Reyes, Shwetha Pandurangi, Judy Musgrove (remote), Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, Marcela Tuñón Sion, Chair Susan Turrieta Commission Members Absent: Sam Angoori, Sabrina Reichert PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers registered to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 1. Approval of minutes from the November 8, 2023, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes from the November 8, 2023, regular meeting were approved with edits to Item 13 recognizing Commissioner Alex Navarro’s appointment to Austin Water’s Cost of Service Public Involvement Committee on Commissioner Navarro’s motion and Commissioner Maxwell-Gaines’ second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Pandurangi off the dais, and Commissioners Angoori and Reichert absent. 2. Recommend approval to execute a contract for underwater diving inspections with Specialty Offshore, Inc., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $740,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Tuñón Sion’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Pandurangi off the dais, and Commissioners Angoori and Reichert absent. 3. Recommend approval to execute a contract for hydrogen peroxide solution, feed system, and maintenance with US Peroxide, LLC d/b/a USP Technologies, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $3,275,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Maxwell-Gaines’ second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Pandurangi off the dais, and Commissioners Angoori and Reichert absent. 4. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the relocation and adjustments of existing water and wastewater lines and appurtenances in conflict with the TxDOT Loop 360 at RM2222 and Courtyard Roadway Project in the amount of $8,871,283.20 plus a 10% contingency of $887,128.32 for a total amount not to exceed $9,758,411.52. (Districts 8 & 10) Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Tuñón Sion’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Pandurangi off the dais, and Commissioners Angoori and Reichert absent. 5. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute …
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5. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Wednesday, January 17, 2024 – 11:00 A.M. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the committee may participate 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 the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: X abs X Raymond Castillo, Chair Tara Dudley Ben Heimsath MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 7, 2022 September 20, 2023 October 25, 2023 1. 2. 3. No action taken. 4. MOTION: Approve meeting minutes on a motion by Castillo, Heimsath seconding. Vote: 2- 0 DISCUSSION ITEMS November 15, 2023 Community Ambassadors and Mini-Grant Partner Organizations Ten community ambassadors selected Five Partner Organizations selected: Anderson Community Development Corporation, Creative Action, East Austin Conservancy, Taiwanese American Professionals – Austin Chapter, Tomorrow’s Promise Foundation Public release of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan Draft plan will be released on Feb. 6 Update Historic Landmark Commission members via Feb. 7 briefing and preservation plan newsletter Make Commission involvement clear in outward-facing communication Launch event Community kickoff event on Feb. 13 Future outreach and engagement around the draft plan Offer commissioners the opportunity to co-present with staff Request that Preservation Austin underrepresented heritage interns brief the full Commission on their work in May When meeting with Council members’ offices about the draft (late summer), invite commissioners FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commission Commissioners noted that they would like to discuss a budget recommendation for the ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Adjourn on a motion by Castillo, Heimsath seconding. Vote: 2-0 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 the board liaison at the Historic Preservation Office at (512) 974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas …
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Bond Oversight Commission REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, January 17, 2024 The Bond Oversight Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Charles Curry called the Bond Oversight Meeting to order at 2:03 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Charles Curry, Chair Ramiro Diaz Nicole Wren Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Stephen Gonzalez Francoise Luca Edward McHorse Santiago Rodriguez Kristen Weaver PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Bond Oversight Commission Regular meeting on November 15, 2023. The minutes from the meeting of November 15, 2023, were approved on Commissioner Ramiro Diaz’s motion, Commissioner Nicole Wren’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioner, Santiago Rodriguez and Commissioner, Kristin Weaver off the dais and Commissioner John McNabb absent. 1 3. 4. 5. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Municipal Capital Project Public Dashboards. Discussion on the City of Austin’s Capital Project Explorer view of timelines, scopes, and cost information available in comparison to the example of the DTX Bond Dashboard. Discussion will continue at the February meeting for Commissioners to provide feedback and items for consideration as Capital Delivery rebuilds the current dashboard. Capital Project Information Available from Project Health Assessments Discussion on monthly Project Health Assessments information and its contents, including both public and non-public information, and the content available as of now and how Capital Delivery can translate the output of PHA’s to an oversight level. Non-Construction Bond Programs Discussion of the non-construction bond programs and how those funds are being tracked. Capital Delivery will extend and invite Health and Affordable Housing to provide update in the coming months. Inclusion of Audit and Finance Presentations Discussion on Audit and Finance presentation that reconciliation presentations are no longer needed at Bond Oversight Commission. 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 Nicole Hernandez, Capital Delivery Department, at 512-974-7644, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Bond Oversight Commission, please contact Nicole Hernandez at 512- 974-7644. Chair Charles Curry adjourned the meeting at 3:47 p.m. without …
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COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2024 The COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS convened in a REGULAR Meeting on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2024, at the City of Austin Permitting & Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752. Chair CHRISTOPHER WILSON called the COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS MEETING to order at 7:01pm CST. Commissioners in Attendance: Christopher Wilson (Chair) Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Amber Schleuning Armando Gonzales Curtis Wyman Mark Balch Maria Brown-Spence Patrick Bissett Philip Reichert William Dahlstrom Commissioners Absent: Kevin Lenau (absent) Staff in Attendance: Jesus Simental – Veterans Administrator, Office of Civil Rights PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the meeting of 11/15/2023 were approved on Chair Christopher Wilson motion, second by William Dahlstrom on a 9-0 vote. K. Lenau was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Commissioner Maria Brown-Spence stated she had no update on working group to research nonprofits that service veterans of Austin and Travis County. Chair Wilson volunteered to research these nonprofits. Question was asked if there is a list anywhere that list all these nonprofits in an effort to seek out areas where the Veterans Affairs Boards and Commissions can assist. Question was also asked as to where the funding goes that the city receives for veteran programs. Commissioner Maria Brown-Spence agreed to find someone that can speak on this subject. 3. It was determined that no other alternative locations will be considered and that the Commission on Veterans Affairs will continue meeting at it’s current location at PDC. 4. Discussed the best method to solicit speaks is by finding a list of nonprofits and have Chair Wilson solicit organizations to speak in an effort to determine the needs of our veterans in our community. Target speakers will be the Veterans Administration and nonprofits that assist veterans. 5. Discussed the status of the needs assessment that was submitted in July 2023, each of the commissioners agreed to reach out to their appointed council member to inquire of the status of the request. In addition, the commissioners inquired about studies that have been done in the past to include the city funded study by Combined Arms and other needs assessments studies funded by the state including a study by Texas A&M University conducted in 2020 and a study conducted by Texas State University conducted in 2017. Staff liaison, Jesus Simental, agreed to forward …
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DOWNTOWN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2024 The Downtown Commission convened the regular meeting on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street in hybrid meeting format. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE August Harris, Chair Ralph E Ishmael, Jr. Vice-Chair Liz Coufal Darilynn Cardona-Beiler Kimberly Levinson Spencer Schumacher Sania D. Shifferd Jen Weaver COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY Darilynn Cardona-Beiler Jennifer Franklin Kimberly Levinson Taylor Major Amy Mok Tania Ortega Ann Charlotte Patterson CALL TO ORDER Chair Harris called the meeting of the Downtown Commission to order at 5:32 pm APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission November 20, 2023, Special Called meeting. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Commissioner Levinson and seconded by Commissioner Shifferd on a vote of 9-0. Commissioners Lavigne, McKinney, Holmes and Laroche were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEM 2. Discussion and possible action for the Commission to draft a recommendation to Council to prioritize community engagement with regards to the Convention Center expansion. A motion to approve the drafting of a recommendation similar to the Music Commission Recommendation 20231106-11 with the additional provision of a member of the Downtown Commission becoming a member of the Advisory Board by Commissioner Ishmael and seconded by Commissioner Levinson on a vote of 9-0. Commissioners Lavigne, McKinney, Holmes and Laroche were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Stevie Greathouse of the Planning Department presented on the Palm District Plan. Presentation was made by Stevie Greathouse, Capital Program Consultant, Planning Department. 4. Laura Dierenfield of the Transportation and Public Works Department presented on the Seaholm District Multimodal Connectivity Projects. Presentation was made by Laura Dierenfield, Division Manager, Transportation and Public Works Department. 5. Discussion of recent activities and actions taken by the Arts Commission. Commissioner Amy Mok updated the Commission on a partnership between the Austin Economic Development Corporation and the Austin Playhouse. Additionally, the Commissioner updated the Commission on another initiative on a community discussion on neighborhood connections with arts. 6. Discussion of recent activities and actions taken by the Historic Landmark Commission. Withdrawn. 7. Discussion of recent activities and actions taken by the Music Commission. Commissioner Ann Charlotte Patterson updated the Commission on discussions and actions by the Music Commission including a presentation on future funding needs of the Red River Cultural District. 8. Discussion of recent activities and actions taken by the Parks & Recreation Board. Commissioner Franklin had no updates at this …
REVISED APPROVED MEETING MINUTES — original pdf
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 17, 2024 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on January 17, 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Boulevard, Austin, Texas. Chair Turrieta called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 6:01 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: William Moriarty (remote), Jesse Penn, Alex Navarro, Mike Reyes, Shwetha Pandurangi, Judy Musgrove (remote), Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, Marcela Tuñón Sion, Chair Susan Turrieta Commission Members Absent: Sam Angoori, Sabrina Reichert PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers registered to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 1. Approval of minutes from the November 8, 2023, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes from the November 8, 2023, regular meeting were approved with edits to Item 13 recognizing Commissioner Alex Navarro’s appointment to Austin Water’s Cost of Service Public Involvement Committee on Commissioner Navarro’s motion and Commissioner Maxwell-Gaines’ second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Pandurangi off the dais, and Commissioners Angoori and Reichert absent. 2. Recommend approval to execute a contract for underwater diving inspections with Specialty Offshore, Inc., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $740,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Tuñón Sion’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Pandurangi off the dais, and Commissioners Angoori and Reichert absent. 3. Recommend approval to execute a contract for hydrogen peroxide solution, feed system, and maintenance with US Peroxide, LLC d/b/a USP Technologies, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $3,275,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Maxwell-Gaines’ second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Pandurangi off the dais, and Commissioners Angoori and Reichert absent. 4. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the relocation and adjustments of existing water and wastewater lines and appurtenances in conflict with the TxDOT Loop 360 at RM2222 and Courtyard Roadway Project in the amount of $8,871,283.20 plus a 10% contingency of $887,128.32 for a total amount not to exceed $9,758,411.52. (Districts 8 & 10) Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Tuñón Sion’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Pandurangi off the dais, and Commissioners Angoori and Reichert absent. 5. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute …
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION January 16, 2024 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by 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 Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. AGENDA Charlotte Davis Trey Farmer GeNell Gary Shane Johnson Members: Louis Stone, Chair Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Kate Bren Melissa Carugati 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 Chelsey Scaffidi Alison Silverstein Vacant 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Regular Meeting on November 14, 2023. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approving an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Austin Energy Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance 20230816-008) to accept and appropriate $855,340 in grant funds from the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant, a funding opportunity from the Office of State and Community Energy Programs at the U.S. Department of Energy for Austin Energy Commercial Energy Efficiency Services Programs. 3. Recommend approving issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Pathways at Chalmers West, LP, for the installation of solar electric systems on their facilities located at 1600 East 3rd Street, Buildings 1, 2, and 3, Austin, TX, 78702, in an amount not to exceed $251,140. 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 Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at 512-322- 6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com . 4. Discussion on repurposing the GreenChoice Program. (Sponsors: Robbins, Stone, …
Customer Energy Solutions FY 24 Savings Report — original pdf
Non-Public - AE# Customer Energy Solutions FY24 YTD MW Savings Report As of November 2023 EES- Appliance Efficiency Program EES- Home Performance ES - Rebate EES- AE Weatherization & CAP Weatherization - D.I. * EES- School Based Education * EES- Strategic Partnership Between Utilities & Retailers * EES- Multifamily Rebates EES- Multifamily WX-D.I.+ EES- Commercial Rebate EES- Small Business Energy Efficiency TOTAL Demand Response (DR) - Annual Incremental DR- Power Partner DR- Commercial Demand Response (frmly Load Coop) Demand Response (DR) TOTAL Green Building GB- Residential Ratings GB- Residential Energy Code GB- Multifamily Ratings GB- Multifamily Energy Code GB- Commercial Ratings GB- Commercial Energy Code Green Building TOTAL CES MW Savings Grand TOTAL Residential Totals Commercial Totals 12 Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date MW Goal 2.60 0.90 0.44 0.30 1.75 0.65 1.00 6.00 2.00 15.64 MW Goal 6.40 2.00 8.40 MW Goal 0.26 1.63 3.00 6.00 4.20 3.90 19.00 MW To Date 0.36 0.06 0.04 0.04 0.32 0.36 0.44 0.83 0.02 2.47 MW To Date 3.33 3.33 MW To Date 0.07 0.31 0.44 1.01 1.70 0.86 4.39 Percentage 14% 6% 9% 14% 18% 56% 44% 14% 1% Percentage 52% 0% Percentage 27% 19% 15% 17% 41% 22% Customers Customers Customers Products Products Apartments Apartments Customers Customers Devices Customers Customers Customers Dwellings Dwellings 1,000 sf 1,000 sf Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Rebate Budget Spent to Date 677.78 78.22 70.09 225.13 1,141.76 891.86 2,078.89 46.56 5,210.29 0 0.00 82 430 505 1,292 2,172 2,786 7,266 508 56 55 1,003 32,238 1,461 1,292 22 2 4,399 2,344 2,344 85 397 948 1,852 1,098 2,491 3,282 0 Rebate Budget $ 1,500,000 $ 1,600,000 $ 2,577,000 $ 350,000 $ 1,250,000 $ 900,000 $ 1,800,000 $ 2,250,000 $ 1,100,000 $ 13,327,000 Spent to Date $ 220,234 $ 96,065 $ 364,599 $ 49,518 $ 150,316 $ 662,819 $ 518,306 $ 536,929 $ 11,989 $ 2,610,775 Rebate Budget $ 1,600,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 3,600,000 $ 254,230 $ 254,230 $ 9,300 $ 47,000 $ 56,300.00 $ - 0 $ - $ - MW Goal 43.04 MW To Date 10.20 Percentage Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date 10,025 12,476.44 Rebate Budget $ 16,983,300 Spent to Date $ 2,865,005 15.93 19.11 5.33 12.01 33% 63% 39,439 6,389 3596.66 6778.33 $ $ 11,577,000 2,058,425 $ $ 2,316,087 3,350,000 Thermal Energy Storage TOTAL 0.00 0.00 1/10/2024 …
Item 2- RCA: Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant — original pdf
..Title Posting Language Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Austin Energy Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance 20230816-008) to accept and appropriate $855,340 in grant funds from the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant, a funding opportunity from the Office of State and Community Energy Programs at the U.S. Department of Energy for Austin Energy Commercial Energy Efficiency Services Programs. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Prior Council Action: Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $855,340 is available from the Department of Energy. No city funding match is required. A fiscal note is attached. For More Information: Amy Everhart, Local Government Issues Director (512) 322-6087; Joseph Teng, Manager, Energy Efficiency Services (512)-482-5439 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 16, 2024- To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: In November 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded the City of Austin (Austin Energy or AE) a $855,340 agreement for a two-year Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant (EECBG) program funded by the U.S. Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP). Austin Energy is committed to using these funds at community-facing City-owned facilities. The objective of these funds is to accelerate energy efficiency projects at City of Austin community-facing facilities. Over the next two years, the utility will work with City staff to identify and implement energy efficiency upgrades at the Austin Public Library, Austin Public Health, and Parks and Recreation Department facilities. Improvements to HVAC equipment, building envelope, lighting, and other building systems will reduce energy use, produce fewer greenhouse gases, and enhance facility comfort. Austin Energy expects to administer this grant funding with existing Commercial Energy Efficiency program staff and guidelines. Austin Energy has a long history of providing energy-efficiency incentives in the community to ensure clean, affordable, and reliable electricity – and reduce the need to build new fossil-fuel powerplants. Because of Austin’s emphasis on conservation and protecting the environment, Austin Energy’s energy-efficiency programs have garnered national attention and became a model for the federal government’s ENERGY STAR program. Currently, Austin Energy targets carbon-free generation by 2035 to support the City of Austin’s efforts towards our community-wide goals to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, as outlined in the Austin Community Climate Plan. Grant funds help Austin Energy meet these carbon reduction targets that benefit the climate and community and is part of the utility’s strategy to lead the clean- energy …
Item 3- RCA: Capacity Based Incentive — original pdf
..Title Posting Language Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Pathways at Chalmers West, LP, for the installation of solar electric systems on their facilities located at 1600 East 3rd Street, Buildings 1, 2, and 3, Austin, TX, 78702, in an amount not to exceed $251,140. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $251,140 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: June 3, 2021- Council approved issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Pathways at Chalmers East, located at 300 Chicon St. August 8, 2019- Council approved issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Pathways at Chalmers South, located at 1638 E 2nd St. For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Tim Harvey, Customer Renewable Solutions Manager (512) 482-5386 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 16, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this CBI to the Customer for the installation of solar electric system(s), detailed in the table below at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system size, cost, proposed incentive, and environmental benefits.: Solar System Details* Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered 251 208 371,407 $504,034 $251,140 49.8% Environmental Benefits** and Emission Reduction Equivalencies*** Reduction of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in tons Reduction of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) in pounds Reduction of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) in pounds Equivalency of Vehicle Miles Driven Equivalency of Cars on Austin Roadways Equivalency of Trees Planted Equivalency of Forest Acreage Added *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements ** Environmental Benefits based on the US Energy Information Association’s state-wide electricity profile *** According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator 175 260 260 406,982 35.3 2,625 189 The Pathways at Chalmers West is the third project of The Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA). Chalmers West will have 156 affordable housing units. This proposed system is estimated to offset 79% of the interconnected meters projected annual energy consumptions. The purpose of the installation is to provide affordable, renewable energy to underserved populations and leverage the Value-of-Solar benefit to reduce electric bills for the occupants of the multifamily affordable housing properties. In order …
Item 5- Briefing GreenChoice — original pdf
GreenChoice Subscription Program Tim Harvey Customer Renewable Solutions Manager January 2024 © Austin Energy Agenda 2 1 3 Milestones and Data Current Program Design Discussion and Q&A 2 GreenChoice Product Overview GreenChoice (Website) Residential and Commercial 100% for most customers 9 ‘Patron’ commercial customers subscribe to fixed blocks of energy Texas Green-e® None Program Eligible Customer Class Customer Energy Offset Geographical Boundary Third Party Certification Upfront Costs Austin Energy (CRS) Austin Energy (EMO) Wind Developer Owns/Maintains System X Issues RFPs Reviews RFPs Manages Program X X X 3 Program Milestones Batch 6 GreenChoice Batch 3 GreenChoice Batch 4.1 & 4.2 GreenChoice SmartCents BusinessCents Energizer Patron 15 GreenChoice Patron 20 GreenChoice 1998 2001 2002 2004 2006 2008 2012 2015 2017 2018 2019 2021 2023 Batch 4 GreenChoice Patron 14 GreenChoice Batch 1 & 2 GreenChoice Batch 5 GreenChoice Patron 17 GreenChoice Patron Revision GreenChoice 4 GreenChoice Participation by Customer Class (CY22) Annual Customers Annual MWhs 338, 1% 220,744.24, 22.44% 27,949, 99% 762,876.76, 77.56% Residential Commercial Residential Commercial • GreenChoice premiums for FY22 were roughly $7.3M • Green Choice premiums for FY23 were roughly $-4.5M • City of Austin properties represent 45% of GreenChoice participation • Premiums directly affect Power Supply Adjustment (PSA) charges 5 Utility Wind Assets Installed Capacity (MW) 2022 Annual Production (MWhs) Contract Expiration Date Generator Whirlwind Hackberry 59.8 165.6 184,565.78 334,098.35 Los Vientos II Whitetail Jumbo Road Los Vientos III Los Vientos IV Karankawa* Raymond* Pattern Gulf* TOTAL 201.6 92.3 299.7 200 200 206.64 200 170 1,795.64 * Wind generation used to cover retail sales for the CY22 Green-e audit 437,958.15 223,745.77 1,002,282.28 676,561.62 675,736.45 592,694.36 669,700.17 306,151.78 5,103,494.71 First Year of Commercial Operation 2007 2008 2012 2012 2015 2015 2016 2019 2020 2021 2027 2023 2037 2037 2033 2040 2041 2034 2032 2041 • • In CY22 Austin Energy renewable generation represented 53% of total load 18.6% of wind energy produced was allocated to GreenChoice subscribers • Green-e Renewable Energy Credits must come from facilities built within 15 years of retail purchase • Renewable Energy LEED credits are only given to projects purchasing renewable energy from facilities built within the last 5 years Karankawa wind farm is located in south Texas. 124 turbines sit on 18,000 acres (owned by 65 landowners). It is owned by Avangrid Renewables and sells power to Austin Energy and Nike. Photo Credit: Chris Rank 6 Commercial GreenChoice Products BusinessCents Energizer Patron 20 …
Item 6- Briefing ECAD — original pdf
ECAD – Energy Conservation Audit Disclosure Ordinance History and Recommendations Jessica Galloway, CNUa Project Manager January 2024 ©Austin Energy Agenda ECAD ordinance background Energy Conversation Audit Disclosure Reporting requirements Operational successes Future ECAD operations Resources, questions & answers 2 Energy Conservation Audit & Disclosure First in the nation, Council adopted ECAD in 2008 to • Support the Climate Protection & Resource Generation Plan • Provide new energy usage tracking tools • Empower consumers through education • Educate professionals to integrate sustainable practices • Link to energy efficiency rebates and incentives ECAD Boundaries 3 U.S. City, County & State Policies for Existing Buildings Benchmarking, Transparency & Beyond 4 Reporting Requirements and Enforcement Within City of Austin and Austin Energy Service Area Applies to Requirements & Frequency Who's Responsible Notes Single Family Residential Multifamily Residential Commercial • Single family to quadplexes • At least 10 years old • Audit performed at time of sale • Good for 10 years • 5+ units • At least 10 years old • Commercial buildings • 10,000+ square feet Audit performed every 10 years Annual Energy benchmarking Seller Property owner/manager Property owner/manager • Variances for demolition • Various exemptions Needed prior to rebates Needed prior to rebates Violations are publicly reported to the City of Austin Municipal Courts 5 Energy Conservation Audit & Disclosure Audits Single Family Residential and Multifamily • Physical in-person audit of building and residence • Conducted by building science professionals • • Includes final recommendations tied directly to Austin Energy’s Energy Efficiency Services programs Audits stored in Austin Energy’s rebate system Data Collected • • • • Property data – legal Auditor information Property information Building information Year built Property Information • • Washer and dryer locations • • Water heater and thermostat Remodel and/or HVAC replacement Building Information • Windows • Roof • • HVAC inspection & duct testing Insulation 6 ` Tools for Residential Energy Efficient Decisions ECAD – Audit Leverage audit results to optimize use of partner programs Austin Energy • Home Performance with Energy Star® • Appliance rebates • Weatherization • Power Partner℠ thermostat • Austin Energy App • Green Building EPA – ENERGY STAR® • ENERGY STAR® Home Energy Yardstick • Assess a home’s energy efficiency • Key insights • Set goals for reducing consumption 7 Multifamily – Energy Guide • • • Produced by Austin Energy annually Property managers must make avaible to tenants and perspective …