WORKING DOCUMENT: Tourism Commission Road Map April 2024 – December 2024 Agenda Topics, Potential Speakers & Community Presenters Note: All meetings take place on Wednesdays from 2:30pm-4:30pm in City Council Chambers (unless modified by venue availability) April 10, 2024 – A Good Time: Food & Beverage • Potential Speakers: Restaurant Associations, Food Journalists • Potential Community Presenters: Independent Restaurants May 8, 2024 – National Tourism Week: Music Makers & Marketers • Potential Speakers: Music Venues • Potential Community Presenters: Event Promoters June 12, 2024 – Cultural Hubs: Museums & Cultural Sites • Potential Speakers: Texas Association of Museums & the Texas Historical Commission • Potential Community Presenters: Museums & Independent Cultural Sites July 10, 2024 – Coming Together: Conventions & Special Events • Potential Speakers: Convention Organizers & the City of Austin Convention Center Department • Potential Community Presenters: Local Event Companies August 14, 2024 – No Meeting September 11, 2024 – Funding Austin Tourism: City HOT Tax • Potential Speakers: City of Austin Chief Financial Officer & Economic Development Department • Potential Community Presenters: Doherty Arts Center October 9, 2024 – Across the Town: From Districts to Downtown • Potential Speakers: City of Austin Economist, Downtown Austin Alliance & • Potential Community Presenters: Palm District Cultural Organizations & Preservation Austin Local Tour Guides November 13, 2024 – Open Topic • Potential Speakers: • Potential Community Presenters: December 11, 2024 – Proposed: No Meeting 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Wednesday – March 13th, 2024 – 6:30PM Austin City Hall – Boards and Commission Room– Room 1101 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email Dan Martinez at dan.martinez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nehemiah Pitts III, Chair Keith Pena-Villa Cristina Garza Gabriel Nwajiaku Amarige Azzam AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Steven Apodaca, Vice Chair Carina Alderete Thomas Rice Maxine Eiland Sumit DasGupta The first ten speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission Regular meeting on December 13th, 2023. 2. Approve the minutes of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission Regular meeting on January 11th, 2023. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. TARA Office briefing on the Request for Proposals for Community Technology Access Lab Management Services (Jesse Rodriguez – Program Manager, Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs Division of the Financial Services Department, City of Austin) DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. “You’re Being Watched – AI & Surveillance in Public Places” Presentation (Sharon Strover – Director, Technology & Information Policy Institute, Phillip G. Warner Regents Professor of Communication, Moody College of Communications, University of Texas at Austin) 5. FY 24-29 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Assessment Presentation & Discussion (Chris Duran, Senior Research Analyst; Julie Smith Community Engagement Specialist) 6. Discussion Over Possible Follow Up Actions Regarding the Texas Digital Opportunity Plan Comment Period 7. Digital Inclusion Town Hall – University Hills (2/17/2024) Report out and discussion over possible follow up action. 8. Austin Community College Digital Inclusion Town Hall for Veterans & Military Families (3/23/24) Planning Discussion DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. Finalize language for and approve FY25 budget recommendations 10. Discussion over the Grant for Technology Opportunities Program and the appointment of the Ex Officio Chair role FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the …
Regular Meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission March 13, 2024 — 6:00 pm Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Boulevard Austin, Texas Some members may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512- 972-0115 or Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov . To register to speak in person, people must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Commissioners: William Moriarty (Mayor) Jesse Penn (District 1) Alex Navarro (District 2) Sabrina Reichert (District 3) Mike Reyes, (District 4) Sam Angoori (District 5) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Judy Musgrove, Vice-Chair (District 7) Christopher Maxwell-Gaines (District 8) Marcela Tuñón Sion (District 9) Susan Turrieta, Chair (District 10) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION 1. Approval of minutes from the January 17, 2024, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. 2. Approval of minutes from the February 14, 2024, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. 3. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute of a contract for supervisory control and data acquisition equipment and software installation and support services with Control Panels USA, Inc., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $2,100,000. 4. Recommend approval for Service Extension Request No. 4622R for wastewater service to a 77.78-acre tract located at 9209 Ledgestone Terrace within the Drinking Water Protection Zone, the City’s 2-mile Extra- Territorial Jurisdiction and Austin Water’s service area. 5. Recommend approval for a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for funding from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for a 20-year low-interest loan in the amount not to exceed $25,000,000 as part of the TWDB’s State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) loan program, for the additional cost The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days …
Item 3 # 24-4086 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 13, 2024 Council: March 21, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract for supervisory control and data acquisition equipment and software installation and support services with Control Panels USA, Inc., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $2,100,000. MBE/WBE This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Lead Department Financial Services Department Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Charles Celauro Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $175,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of the Austin Water Department. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) 2200 DJJ3002 for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on October 23, 2023, and closed on November 28, 2023. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services, website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Document. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 13, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract is for supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) equipment and software installation and support services for Austin Water (AW). AW uses SCADA systems to monitor and control the various water and wastewater facilities, including treatment plants, water distribution pump stations, reservoirs, and wastewater collection lift stations. The contractor will implement small SCADA improvement projects and provide SCADA support services for AW’s mission-critical SCADA systems. The required services will be performed on a scheduled and as-needed basis and will include the installation of associated hardware and software, programming, configuration, troubleshooting, and emergency support. An evaluation team with expertise in this area evaluated the offers and scored Control Panels USA, Inc. as the best to provide these services based on system concepts and solution and program, demonstrated applicable experience, personnel, small business preference, local business preference, and price.
Item 4 # 24-4119 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 13, 2024 Council: March 21, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval for Service Extension Request No. 4622R for wastewater service to a 77.78- acre tract located at 9209 Ledgestone Terrace within the Drinking Water Protection Zone, the City’s 2-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction and Austin Water’s service area. Lead Department Austin Water Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Environmental, Planning & Development Services, Kevin Critendon Fiscal Note There is no anticipated fiscal impact. Prior Council Action: June 11, 2020 Council approved Service Extension Request No. 4622 for wastewater service May 18, 2023 Council approved Service Extension Request No. 5650 for water service. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 6, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Environmental Commission. March 13, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Ledgestone (Revised) project consists of approximately 77.78 acres of land located at 9209 Ledgestone Terrace (the “Property”). The Property is located entirely within the City of Austin’s (the “City”) 2-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area for wastewater, the Drinking Water Protection Zone, and the Slaughter Creek Watershed. A map of the property location is attached. Applicant: Endeavor (the “Owner”) is proposing to develop approximately 500 multi-family units, 11,620 sq. ft. retail space, and 8,000 sq. ft. restaurant space. The Owner requested that the City provide wastewater utility service to the Property and Austin Water has determined the service requirements as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 4622R. West Travis County Public Utility Agency (PUA) will provide retail water service to the Property. City Code § 25-9-35 requires City Council approval for this SER because the Property is located within the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside the City’s full-purpose corporate limits. All costs will be paid by the Owner. City Council on June 11, 2020, approved SER-4622 for wastewater service to the Property; however, the Owner is now requesting to amend the previously approved SER due to a change in the project’s intensity, proposed land use, lot configuration, and anticipated wastewater demands (LDC 25-9- 39(C)3). The proposed development under this current request includes the subdivision of the Property for retail and restaurant use along US 290 Hwy, in addition to the previously proposed multi- Item 4 # 24-4119 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 13, 2024 Council: March 21, 2024 family use on …
Item 5 # 24-4190 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 13, 2024 Council: April 18, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval for a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for funding from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for a 20-year low-interest loan in the amount not to exceed $25,000,000 as part of the TWDB’s State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) loan program, for the additional cost incurred from the development and implementation of Austin Water’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) program, aka Austin’s Smart Water Meter System (My ATX Water). Lead Department Austin Water Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Financial Services, Joseph Gonzales Fiscal Note Funding is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Prior Council Action: April 21, 2016 - Council authorized the City Manager to apply for funding from the TWDB for a 20-year SWIFT loan, not to exceed $80,195,000, for the development and implementation of Austin Water’s AMI project. December 7, 2017 - Council approved a consulting services contract with West Monroe Partners, LLC for advanced metering infrastructure program management. February 20, 2020 - Council approved an amendment to the consulting services contract West Monroe Partners, LLC for three additional phases of consulting for the advanced metering infrastructure program. March 26, 2020 – Council authorized execution of a ten-year multi-term contract with Aclara Technologies, LLC and a five-year multi-term contract with Watersmart Software, Inc. for the advanced metering infrastructure program, for total contract amounts not to exceed $95,000,000 divided between the contractors. On March 23, 2023 – Council Authorized amendments to two contracts for Advanced Metering Infrastructure systems, including meters, meter installation, a data platform, and customer portal with Meter Reading Holding, LLC d/b/a Aclara Technologies, LLC or Aclara Smart Grid Solutions, LLC and with Vertex U.S. Holdings, Inc., d/b/a VertexOne Software LLC or Watersmart Software, Inc. to increase the amount by $7,934,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $103,000,000, divided between the contractors. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 13, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Item 5 # 24-4190 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 13, 2024 Council: April 18, 2024 Additional Backup Information: This action will authorize Austin Water to apply for a new low-interest loan from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), not to exceed $25,000,000 to complete Austin Water’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project, also known as MyATX Water. This new loan …
Item 6 # 24-4121 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 13, 2024 Council: March 21, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an interlocal agreement with the cities of Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Leander for the reimbursement of costs related to the expansion of the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System and authorizing the City's share of funding for capital improvements to the East Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant in an amount not to exceed $12,600,000. Lead Department Austin Water. Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Customer Experience, Randi Jenkins Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $12,600,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Department. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Prior Council Action: July 23, 2009- Council approved an interlocal agreement to purchase the City’s share of the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System from the Lower Colorado River Authority. September 22, 2011- Council approved an agreement with the Brazos River Authority for the operation and maintenance of the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System. March 6, 2014- Council approved an interlocal agreement with the Cities of Round Rock, Leander, and Cedar Park concerning the capacity, operation, maintenance, and improvements to the Southwest Interceptor of the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System. May 18, 2017- Council approved negotiation and execution of interlocal agreements with the cities of Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Leander for the reimbursement of costs related to the expansion of the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System. May 7, 2020 – Council approved negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with the cities of Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Leander to increase Austin’s reimbursement share related to the expansion of the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 13, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System (“Brushy Creek System”) is a wastewater system located in southern Williamson County. The cities of Austin, Round Rock, and Cedar Park jointly purchased the Brushy Creek System from the Lower Colorado River Authority in 2009, and each City is a partial owner of the Brushy Creek System. The City of Leander joined the other cities in 2011. Two wastewater treatment plants of the Brushy Creek System are located in the City of Round Rock’s Item 6 # 24-4121 …
Item 7 # 24-4153 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 13, 2024 Council: April 4, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract for professional services for the Southwest Pressure Zones Pump Station/Reservoir Study project with HDR Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000. (District 5) MBE/WBE This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority- Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 8.00% MBE and 3.00% WBE participation. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Environmental, Planning & Development Services, Kevin Critendon Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQS 6100) CLMP363 for these services. The solicitation was issued on November 8, 2023 and closed on December 11, 2023. Of the three offers received the recommended contractor submitted the best evaluated responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services, website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Document. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 13, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: On a maximum demand day, the Davis Lane Pump Station operates at 75% effective capacity - the highest of any other distribution pump station. To improve redundancy and relieve the utility’s reliance on the Davis Lane Pump Station, this study is necessary to identify, analyze, and recommend a feasible secondary facility and transmission. This preliminary engineering report will provide a recommendation for an additional reservoir/pump station facility and related transmission that will provide full redundancy to the existing Davis Lane Pump Station. The report will include a feasibility assessment with the possibility of multiple options, an environmental impact analysis, and potential land acquisition for a future facility site. Recommended improvements shall address the hydraulic, mechanical, civil, structural, electrical power distribution, instrumentation & controls, and environmental aspects of the distribution system. Item 7 # 24-4153 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 13, 2024 Council: April 4, 2024 There is no anticipated impact to the traveling public as this is a modeling study only and the Davis Lane Pump Station is closed to the public. This request allows for the development of an agreement with the firm. If the City is …
Item 8 # 24-4164 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 13, 2024 Council: April 4, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval to execute a contract for hydro-blast cleaning services with Meylan Enterprises, Inc., for a term of five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $775,000. MBE/WBE This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Lead Department Financial Services Department Client Department Austin Water Acting Assistant Director of Operations, Mercedes Garcia-Lopez Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $77,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 AMA1095 for these services. The solicitation was issued on November 20, 2023, and closed on December 19, 2023. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services, website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Document. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 13, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide hydro-blast cleaning services for rapid mix basins and filter plates at Austin Water’s Davis Water Treatment Plant. Davis Water Treatment Plant has three rapid mix basins and 27 filter plates that require hydro-blast cleaning. The rapid mix basins are used in the process of water softening, which causes a thick layer of scale to build up on all submerged surfaces of the rapid mix basins. The filter plates are located at the bottom of concrete filter boxes that are used as part of the filtration process to treat drinking water. Settled water runs through the filter boxes to remove smaller particles, which remain in the water following coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation. The contract will allow for the hydro-blasting and cleaning of three rapid mix basins and six (of 27 total) filter plates annually. If a contract is not secured, the City would be forced to procure these services on an as-needed basis which could potentially result in higher prices and lead to equipment failures due to corrosion buildup. …
Item 9 # 24-4220 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 13, 2024 Council: March 21, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval for an ordinance amending Exhibit A to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 City Fee and Fine Ordinance (Ordinance No. 20230816-007) to add an Austin Water Reclaimed Water Utility fee in lieu of providing an onsite water reuse system. Lead Department Austin Water Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Financial Services, Joseph Gonzales Fiscal Note Fiscal note is attached. Prior Council Action: August 16, 2023 – Council approved Ordinance No. 20230816-007 authorizing fees, fines, and other charges to be set or charged by the City for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, beginning on October 1, 2023, and ending on September 30, 2024. March 7, 2024 – Council approved, as amended, Ordinance No. 20240307-037 amending Chapter 25- 9 (Water and Wastewater) that included the establishment of a fee in lieu for certain onsite water reuse requirements. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 13, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Water continues to expand its centralized reclaimed water infrastructure (known as “purple pipe”) throughout Austin. This system delivers non-drinking water for irrigation, cooling towers, toilet/urinal flushing, and virtually any use not requiring higher-quality drinking water. Expanding the use of reclaimed water builds the City’s resilience against drought and climate change by diversifying our water supply. Reclaimed water is a renewable resource that is less expensive to treat, and users are charged lower rates. All customers benefit from the expansion of the reclaimed water system, which is a key strategy in Austin’s Water Forward 100-year water supply plan. City Code Chapter 25-9 specifies the types of properties that are required to connect to Austin Water’s centralized reclaimed water system or, if they are located beyond the required connection distance, to construct an onsite water reuse system. Onsite water reuse systems collect alternative water from sources such as rainwater and condensate from heating and air conditioning systems for non-drinking water uses. Qualifying projects required to install an onsite water reuse system as of April 1, 2024, will be eligible to apply for this fee, to be approved by the Austin Water Director. Item 9 # 24-4220 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 13, 2024 Council: March 21, 2024 This action proposes the amount for the fee in lieu to be equivalent to the cost to install 500 feet of …
3. REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING MARCH 13TH, 2024 AT NOON CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 Some members of the BOARD/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 Halana Kaleel, 512‐972‐5019, Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov. CURRENT MEMBERS: Richard Bondi, Chair Gretchen Flatau, Vice‐Chair Mariana Gonzalez Austin Adams Jacqueline Angel Emily De Maria Nicola Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte Vacancy since March 2024‐AAA Vacancy since January 2024‐District 1 Vacancy since May 2023‐District 6 Martin Kareithi Fred Lugo Gloria Lugo Teresa Ferguson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS/ANNOUNCEMENTS 2. Approve the minutes of the February 14th, 2024 Regular Commission on Aging Meeting. Staff Briefing regarding Age‐Friendly Austin Update, Nicole Howe, Age Friendly Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health. Staff Briefing of the Age‐Friendly Austin Community Feedback Survey After Action Report, Halana Kaleel, Public Health Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion on updating the goals, strategies, and metrics of the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and approval of the Commission on Aging FY24 Budget Recommendations including Outreach Funding for Emergency Preparedness, GO Repair Additional Funding, Temporary Space at Gus Garcia Recreation Center, Increased Funding for Emergency Housing and Utility Assistance, Additional Immunizations Funding, Leading Pedestrian Interval and Audio Pedestrian Signals, Equity Office, PARD Initiatives, and Budget Tracking. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. Update from the Age Friendly Domains 4‐6 Working Group on Older Americans Month at Conley‐Guerrero Senior Activity Center, Saturday, May 4th and alignment with emergency preparedness efforts. 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 Halana Kaleel at Austin Public Health, at 512‐972‐5019, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information …
HLC A RCHI TE CTU RAL RE VIE W COMMI T T E E MEXIC-ARTE MUSEUM 4 1 9 C O N G R E S S A V E N U E March 13, 2024 1 HLC ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE | March 13, 2024Mexic-Arte Museum CONGRESS AVENUE HISTORIC DISTRICT K i l l : I lo ZOO S T R E E T | M i| 1J—J _ 1 (a) n IJ CJ . :^ ^ — ^ — ^ — _ J l ! (?) i « . m HI;i li IV C O L O R A DO S T R E ET KEY C O N T R I B U T I NG C O M P A T I B LE I N T R U S I ON D I S T R I C T B O U N D A RY I l > < k i li i k i l i i r i it I g e d l i is m 2 HLC ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE | March 13, 2024Mexic-Arte Museum Display Ad 212 -- No Title The Austin American (1914-1973); Jul 19, 1936; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Austin American Statesman pg. I3 Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. 3 HLC ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE | March 13, 2024Mexic-Arte Museum Mexic-Arte Museum • Founded in 1984 by Austin artists Sylvia Orozco, Sam Coronado, and Pio Pulido, the museum is dedicated to the presentation and promotion of Mexican, Latino, and Latin American art and culture. • Designated by the 78th legislature as the Official Mex- ican and Mexican American Fine Art Museum of Texas, Mexic-Arte began its exhibition schedule with the Day of the Dead Festival in 1984. • The museum moved to its current location on Congress Avenue in 1988. Since then, it has built upon a diverse se- ries of programs and presentations to introduce the best of the emerging artists of the U.S., Mexico, and Latin America to the art scene in Austin. • The museum maintains a permanent collection and archive of collected works for use in changing exhibits. Over 75,000 visitors come to the museum each year. Educational pro- gramming for school children is provided at the site. • Mission Statement The Mexic-Arte Museum is dedicated to enriching the community through education programs, exhibitions, and the collection, preservation, …
Fixed Base Operators at AUS Airport Advisory Commission, March 13, 2024 John Gallo, C.M., ACE Division Manager - Commercial Management Fixed Base Operators - FBO An FBO is a fixed-base operator, which is a company that is given permission by an airport to operate on its premises to provide aeronautical services for aircraft, passengers, and crew. Generally, FBOs are the main providers of services in general aviation, corporate aviation and recreational flying. What Services Does an FBO Provide? • An FBO provides a wide variety of services that usually focus on the maintenance of the aircraft. Depending on the size of the airport, there may be more than just basic services for crew and passengers. Some of these additional services may include: Aerial photography, aircraft rental and sales, private jet charter, pilot instruction, vehicle services, conference facilities, pilot’s lounges, sightseeing flights and tours, aerial advertising and surveying. What Services Are Available for the Aircraft? • The services that are available for the aircraft can vary depending on the size of the airport, but can include: Aircraft storage services, Parking, Tie-down, Hangar, Fueling and Maintenance and Repair. 2 Fixed Base Operators - AUS Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has three FBOs that operate pursuant to leases: • Atlantic Aviation, Signature Flight Support and Million Air • Each FBO currently has 7 hangars with more being planned for development • Over 50 acres of apron space to service aircraft during daily operations and special events like Formula1, NASCAR and SXSW • Around 45,000-50,000 General Aviation operations annually 3 Fixed Base Operators 4 April AAC Meeting MillionAir Lease RCA • MillionAir is the 2nd largest FBO operator at AUS with 1.7 million square feet of leasehold and has provided FBO services since 2016. In 2023 they contributed $386,000 in fuel flowage fees to the airport. • MillionAir has requested a restatement and extension of their current lease to provide for an expansion of facility at AUS. MillionAir will be investing 50-55 million dollars ramp and operational for additional hangars, areas. their current • An RCA to authorize the negotiation and execution of a Restated Lease with MillionAir will be presented at the April AAC Meeting. City Council action is scheduled for April 18, 2024. 5 Thank You! Visit FlyAustin.com for the latest AUS news & info 6
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 24-4154, Agenda Item #: 4/4/2024(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for AirportIQ airport management platform software support, maintenance, and related services with GCR, Inc. d/b/a Tadera, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $1,600,000. [Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established]. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Department of Aviation. Purchasing Language: Sole Source. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $69,259 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of the Department of Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 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. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 13, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide software support, maintenance, and related services for the AirportIQ platform and its component software systems. The AirportIQ platform is designed to manage and integrate various critical, operational, and business software and processes under a single system. AirportIQ software supports multiple divisions of the Department of Aviation by managing all aspects of tenant financial compliance and airport operations including reporting, tracking, correction, and analysis of operational compliance issues such as safety and security violations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Additionally, the system provides unified safety risk management as required by Federal Aviation Administration Order 8000.369. The contract will combine two existing contracts into one. GCR, Inc. d/b/a Tadera developed and is the sole provider of the AirportIQ platform of software applications and related professional services. All software licensing subscription, upgrades, maintenance, and support City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 2/28/2024 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 24-4154, Agenda Item #: 4/4/2024(cid:4) services can only be purchased directly through GCR, Inc. d/b/a Tadera. The contractor retains the right to develop, distribute, and customize the program. City of Austin Page 2 of 2 Printed on 2/28/2024 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6)
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 24-4167, Agenda Item #: 4/4/2024(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for landing fee management software with Passur Aerospace, Inc., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $650,000. [Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established]. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Department of Aviation. Purchasing Language: Sole Source. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $45,606 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of the Department of Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 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. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 13, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract is for PASSUR Landing Fee Management (LFM) system. It provides independently verified, standardized, automated, and detailed aircraft landing data, used by Aviation accounts receivable staff to invoice passenger and cargo carriers for landing according to their contract terms. The system reduces costs for the airlines and airport by eliminating 20 staff hours of manual reporting and billing processes each month. Aircraft landing data is uploaded from the LFM system, via a proprietary interface, to the Airport’s Tenant Management and Accounts Receivables Software, allowing for verification of aircraft landing and subsequent monthly invoicing. This contract is a sole source because changing contractors would result in a substantial cost and increased staff hours in order to create a new interface for project management, technical assistance, testing, and training for Aviation and airline staff, with associated costs for Airport business partners in staff training and process changes. City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 2/28/2024 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 24-4167, Agenda Item #: 4/4/2024(cid:4) City of Austin Page 2 of 2 Printed on 2/28/2024 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6)
REGULAR MEETING of the AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) March 13, 2024 3:00 PM 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR., ROOM 1405 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Commission may be participating via videoconference. Livestream of the meeting will be available at ATXN1 https://www.austintexas.gov/watch-atxn-live Audio of the meeting will be available as an alternative to attending in person. Please email Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com by Noon of the day of the meeting for dial-in details. Public comment for general communication and for specific agenda items will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. In person registration is available for speakers who sign up at the meeting location prior to the meeting being called to order. Registration to speak remotely is available for speakers who have provided an email to Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com, no later than Noon of the day before the meeting. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Wendy Price Todd, Chair Bakari Brock, Vice-Chair Patrick Rose, Secretary Raymond Young Jeremy Hendricks Jonathan Coon Chad Ennis Scott Madole Doyle Valdez Fang Fang Jeff Eller AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public communication for items not on the agenda. The first 5 registered speakers will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is not posted on the agenda. Please see further instructions on registration above. Public communication for items included in the agenda as a Discussion/Action item. Registered speakers will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory 1 1 Commission on an item that is posted as a Discussion/Action item, but may not address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item posted as a Briefing. Please see further instructions on registration above. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the AAC regular meeting on February 14, 2024 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. January 2024 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer 3. Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development 4. Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects Update provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer 5. Fiscal Year 2024 Grant Plan Update presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer 6. AUS Wayfinding Update presented by Jennifer Williams, Planning and Design Management 7. Update on Fixed Based Operations at AUS presented by John Gallo, Commercial Management Officer Division Manager DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 8. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for AirportIQ airport …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Aging Recommendation Number: (20240313‐XXX): Additional Immunization Funding WHEREAS, persons aged 65 and older represent the fastest‐growing age group in Austin, expanding from 55,695 (7.0% of 2010 population) to 91,733 (9.5% of 2020 population), and growing at a rate of 64.7%; and WHEREAS, Austin Public Health Immunizations Unit aims to provide a vaccine safety net for vulnerable Travis County Residents; and WHEREAS, Adults ‐ in particular older adults, as noted the fastest growing age group in Austin, with the Asian older population exhibiting the fastest growth‐‐have limited options for free and low‐cost vaccinations in Austin/Travis County; and WHEREAS, the Adult Safety Net (ASN) program removed the shingles vaccine (Shingrix) in September of 2021 due to lack of funds; and WHEREAS, the ASN program removed the pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine (PCV20) in August of 2023 due to lack of funds; and WHEREAS, both of these vaccines are primarily recommended for older adults, with Shingrix being recommended for adults over 50 only; and WHEREAS, the APH Immunizations Unit purchased and administered over 900 shingles vaccines at a cost of approximately $180,000 including 300 shingles vaccines purchased so far in FY24 at a cost of $59,360; and WHEREAS, since August 2023 the APH Immunizations Unit purchased and administered over 170 doses of pneumococcal vaccine for a total of $44,465; and WHEREAS, the above purchases of these two vaccines have all been administered, the APH Immunizations Unit no longer has quantities available as a safety net for vulnerable residents; and WHEREAS, after the above dosages were administered, there’s an additional estimated unmet need of 3,500 Shingrix doses annually, representing 1,750 clients annually (Shingrix is a two‐dose series); and WHEREAS, after the above dosages were administered, there’s an additional estimated unmet need of 2,200 Pneumococcal vaccine doses annual, representing 2,200 clients annually; and WHEREAS, pricing for Shingrix vaccine is $1,862.19 for 10 doses as of 3/4/24; and WHEREAS, pricing for the PCV20 vaccine is $2,437.18 for 10 doses as of 3/4/24. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission on Aging encourages the Austin City Council to earmark and allocate $308,500 for the purchase of 1,000 additional Shringrix shingles (at two doses per person) and 500 additional PCV20 vaccines to help support at risk older adults in the Austin area. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: () Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Aging Recommendation Number: 20240313‐XXX Budget Reporting WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Boards and Commissions are tasked with making annual budget recommendations to City Council; and WHEREAS, there is currently not a central, easily accessible, publicly available repository for board and commission budget recommendations; and WHEREAS, there is currently not a central, easily accessible, publicly available way to track the status of board and commission recommendations within a fiscal year, or year over year; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Boards and Commissions serve as a liaison between city government and community members, using community guidance to inform council budget recommendations, and council budget decisions to educate community members on council priorities; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Boards and Commissions experience term limits, transitions in leadership as well as membership, and changing priorities, all of which lead to a loss in institutional knowledge; and WHEREAS, Austin is the state capital, home of the state’s legislature, many of the legislature’s staff, and local as well as state policy advocates; and WHEREAS, it is reasonable that our city has the talent, skills, and resources necessary to develop a board and commission recommendation budget tracker. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Commission on Aging recommends funding and staffing to create a digital, user friendly, publicly available board and commission budget recommendation tracker. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this digital tracker can be as simple as a regularly updated excel spreadsheet on the board and commission’s website, or as robust as the Texas Legislature Online Bill Lookup website dependent on available funding and staff capacity. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this digital tracker will be a resource for budget recommendations for each fiscal year, starting with the FY2024 budget cycle. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this digital tracker will provide a brief summary of each recommendation with a link to the full recommendation, status update of where in the budget processes it is (submitted, under review by council, etc.), and a final outcome (accepted, rejected, modified, etc.), including any revised versions of the original recommendation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this digital tracker will be a tool to increase transparency and engagement in the budget process amongst boards and commissions, city council, and the communities across Austin, furthering a shared goal of government that works for all. Date of Approval: Record of the vote: Attest: Page 1 of 1
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Aging Recommendation Number: (20240313‐XXX): Equity Office Funding WHEREAS, persons aged 65 and older represent the fastest‐growing age group in Austin, expanding from 55,695 (7.0% of 2010 population) to 91,733 (9.5% of 2020 population), and growing at a rate of 64.7%; and WHEREAS the latest City of Austin Planning Department show Austin residents are 48% white, 32% Hispanic/Latina/o/x, 8% Asian/Asian American, 7% Black/African American, and 4% Multiracial; and WHEREAS, a recent survey by the City of Austin Office of Police Oversight indicated 22% of respondents identified as part of the LGBTQIA+ community; and WHEREAS, the Age‐Friendly Austin Community Feedback Survey indicates 76% of respondents identified as heterosexual or straight, with 12% of respondents identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ population including Lesbians, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, Two‐Spirit, Non‐Binary and Gender Nonconforming; and WHEREAS, the Age‐Friendly Austin Community Feedback Survey indicates 23% of respondents were living with a disability; and WHEREAS, while not an all‐inclusive list, all of the demographics specified above are at risk for discrimination and being targeted, generally the older adults in those populations are the most vulnerable; and WHEREAS, in the last twelve months, the City of Austin has seen an increase in discrimination, targeting and persecution of multiple ethnicities; and WHEREAS, the Equity Office mission is “To provide leadership, guidance, and insight on equity to improve the quality of life for Austinites and achieve the vision of making Austin the most livable city in the nation for ALL;” and WHEREAS, the City of Austin Equity Office is currently operating without a permanently appointed Equity Officer; and WHEREAS, there are initiatives within the City of Austin to consolidate the Equity Office with other group(s). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission on Aging encourages the Austin City Council to act to maintain the autonomy of the Equity Office and further, to ensure adequate funding to hire and maintain an Equity Officer, and to designate adequate resources to Austin residents who may be experiencing discrimination, marginalization, hate crimes or persecution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission on Aging encourages the Austin City Council to support the Equity Office’s ongoing work to address the needs of Austinites and continue to convey that equity in Austin remains a high priority by retaining the Equity Office’s autonomy. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: () Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member …
. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Aging Recommendation Number: (20240313‐XXX): Expansion of Emergency Housing and Rental Assistance Program WHEREAS, those aged 65 years and older, represent the fastest‐growing age group in Austin, expanding from 55,695 (7.0% of 2010 population) to 91,733 (9.5% of 2020 population), and growing at a rate of 64.7%; and WHEREAS, Austin continues to face a housing affordability crisis, particularly impacting renters that have seen multiple years of rental increases, and WHEREAS, the Age‐Friendly Austin Community Feedback Survey indicates that older city residents want to age in‐place for as long as possible and respondents who are experiencing unstable housing cited this was due to lack of affordability and m gentrification; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin has provided funding for the RENT program, now referred to as “I Belong in Austin” which has successfully provided renters emergency assistance for rent, moving, and storage/relocation to prevent eviction, displacement and homelessness; and WHEREAS, I Belong in Austin served a significant number of Austin individuals over 60 (14% of the total served) and continues to have an extensive waitlist, over 800 people when the program began this year and quickly grow to 4,000 before being capped indicating the continuing need for assistance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission on Aging encourages the Austin City Council to allocate $15 million to support I Belong in Austin in the next fiscal year based on an evaluation of the program’s effectiveness in mitigating the affordability crisis and accomplish strategic goals related to housing stabilization, economic opportunity and affordability. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: () Attest: _____________________________________________ . (Staff or board member can sign)
