DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2025 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Salinas called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes Brendan Wittstruck Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Kevin Howard – Commissioner Howard joined the meeting at 6:23 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on May 19, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of 05/19/2025 were approved on Commissioner Wittstruck’s motion, Vice Chair Meiners’ second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Howard and Murkes were off the dais. Commissioners Khan, Ladner, and McKinney were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion regarding Staff’s response to Resolution 20241121-073 on Bird Friendly Design. Presented by Leslie Lilly, Watershed Protection Department. 1 3. 4. The presentation was made by Leslie Lilly, Watershed Protection Department. Presentation and discussion regarding the update to the Urban Design Guidelines. Presented by Jorge Rousselin, Planning Department. The presentation was made by Jorge Rousselin, Planning Department. Discussion of analysis on the Design Commission's recommendations and the final approved Downtown Density Bonus Program projects from the past ten years. The item was discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and action to select Downtown Density Bonus Program projects from the past ten years to conduct analysis on the Design Commission's recommendation and the final approved project. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Vice Chair Meiners. The motion to select the Downtown Density Bonus Program Project 307 E 2nd St to conduct analysis on the Design Commission's recommendation and the final approved project was approved on Commissioner Carroll’s motion, Commissioner Wittstruck’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Khan, Ladner, and McKinney were absent. The motion to select the Downtown Density Bonus Program Project Hanover Republic Square to conduct analysis on the Design Commission's recommendation and the final approved project was approved on Commissioner Gelles’ motion, Vice Chair Meiners’ second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Khan, Ladner, and McKinney were absent. 6. Select a representative for the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board per City Code §2-1- 172. No action was taken. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. Update from the representative of the Downtown Commission regarding the meeting on May 21, 2025, and …
Contents - The previous draft of guidelines and core principles can be found at this link Assignments KEY- David Marissa Kevin Brendan Sophia WORKING DRAFT1 Introduction PURPOSE APPLICABILITY These categories determine if a project must comply with a specific design guideline. Private Projects Applies to: ● All projects participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP), and ● All private projects for which the City Council or the Planning Commission requests a review by the Design Commission. The applicability extends to these projects regardless of their participation in a density bonus program. The Design Commission will advise the Planning Commission and City Council based on the values and intent of the Urban Design Guidelines as is applicable or appropriate to the project. . Public Projects Applies to all municipal buildings and associated site development including any components of these projects that include Alternative Equivalent Compliance. The Design Commission reviews all municipal buildings and associated site development projects to ensure they demonstrate compliance with city design and sustainability standards (Council Resolution No. 20071129-046), including those seeking Subchapter E Design Standards Alternative Equivalent Compliance (AEC) (Council Resolution No. 20100923-086). Public Infrastructure Applies to all infrastructure projects commissioned by the City of Austin. (Resolution 20100819-035) All projects requiring a right-of-way vacation are required to be reviewed by the Design Commission (Council Resolution No. 20100805-028). Infrastructure is the constructed physical and biophysical elements, facilities, and systems of the built environment that provide a shared foundation for sustaining the health, safety, and welfare of a community. Infrastructure includes, but is not limited to, the following aspects of WORKING DRAFT2 planning and design: air quality management, communication, energy production and transmission (chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal), public safety (support for policing and fire suppression), transportation and movement, waste management (refuse recycling and disposal; sewage treatment), and water management (storage, conveyance, distribution, purification). SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE In order for a project to be considered in Substantial Compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines, projects must address each core principle by complying with All Tier 1 Design Guidelines applicable to their project type as well as 12 of the Tier 2 Design Guidelines applicable to their project type. PRIORITIES Tier 1 Tier 1 indicates design guidelines that are mandatory. Applicants must demonstrate compliance with all Tier 1 Guidelines applicable to their project type. Tier 2 Tier 2 indicates design guidelines that are optional but highly recommended. Applicants may choose which …
DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM (DDBP) SUBMITTAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS A property owner (Owner) or his/her representative (Applicant) acting on behalf of the Owner can initiate an administrative request to the Director of Planning (Director) seeking additional Floor-to-Area (FAR) entitlements as outlined in the Downtown Density Bonus Program as approved by Ordinance No. 20140227-054. In order for the Director to conduct an administrative review, the requirements listed below must be submitted. Once an application is deemed complete, the Director will inform the Applicant of review commencement. The following submittals are required in a complete PDF package of no more than 10 Mb in size with sheets no larger than 11x17 inches: 1. Completed DDBP Application; 2. Vicinity plan locating the project in its context, and showing a minimum 9 block area around the project; Location and nature of nearby transit facilities; 3. 4. Drawings (submitted drawings should demonstrate compliance with Subchapter E Design Standards, as applicable): o Site plan; o Landscape plan; o Floor plans; o Exterior elevations (all sides); o Three-dimensional views; 5. As part of the gatekeeper requirements, submit copy of the projects signed Austin Energy Green Building Letter of Intent; and 6. Other items that may be submitted but not required: Narrative / graphics / photos to further describe the project. 7. Coordination memo acknowledgment from the City of Austin’s Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department (NHCD) detailing affordable housing community benefits. Please contact Ms. Sandra Harkins at NHCD for more information. ATTACHMENT A DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM (DDBP) SUBMITTAL APPLICATION 1. Project Name Hanover Repulic Square 2. Case Number 3. Property Owner Name: Address: Phone: E-mail: Simms & Stein Family Trust/ Three D Properties Limited 3682 Birdsong Ave., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360/ 4014 Medic 4. Applicant/Authorized Agent Name: Address: Phone: E-mail: Michele Rogerson Lynch 221 W. 6th Street, Suite 1300, Austin, Texas 78701 512-404-2251 mlynch@mwswtexas.com 5. Anticipated Project Address: 305 W 5th Street Page 1 of 8 6. Site Information a. Lot area (also include on site plan): 17,785 SF b. Existing zoning (include any zoning suffixes such as “H,” “CO,” etc. If the property has a conditional overlay (CO), provide explanation of conditions (attach additional pages as necessary): CBD c. Existing entitlements: I. Current floor to area (FAR) limitation: 8:1 II. Current height limitation (in feet) : n/a III. Affected by Capitol View Corridors (CVCs) Yes/No? Yes No If yes, please provide specify height allowed under CVC: …
Project Case Number Project Location In Date Bonus Request (FAR) Bonus Request (Height in ft Bonused Sq. Ft. Status of Project Design Commission (Working Group Date) Date Reviewed by Design Commission Design Commission Outcome DDBP Case Tracking Aspen Heights Apartments (now Rise) SP-2013-0434C 805 Nueces Street (516 W. 8th Street) 11/1/2013 8 5th & West SP-2013-0454C 501 W. 5th Street 1/31/2014 19.7 7th & Congress (Element & Aloft Hotels) SP-2014-0068C 619 & 621 Congress Ave. (109 E. 7th Street) 5/15/2014 21.2 5th & Brazos SP-2014-0406C 501 Brazos 10/3/2014 19.7 Third and Shoal SP-2015-0346C 607 W. 3rd 4/4/2016 10.2 Waterloo Park Tower SP-2016-0106C 1201 Red River 1/25/2017 405 Colorado SP-2016-0260C 405 Colorado 7/21/2016 Marriott at Cesar Chavez SP-2016-0300C 304 E. Cesar Chavez 10/6/2016 48 East Ave Apts SP-2016-0391C 48 East Avenue 8/9/2016 15 13 15 15 1400 Lavaca (now SXSW Center) SP-2016-0452C 1400 Lavaca 10/3/2016 4.11 Town Lake Lofts SP-2017-0107C 16 N I-35 Service Dr 7/22/2016 15 700 11th St SP-2017-0166C 700 11th St 9/7/2017 10.43 6th + Guadalupe SP-2017-0301C.F1 600 Guadalupe Street 5/24/2018 Block 71 (UT System Property) SP-2017-0311C 200 W. 6th St 10/26/2017 25 25 300 Colorado SP-2018-0096C 300 Colorado Street 5/22/2018 15.71 91 Red River SP-2018-0111C 91-93 Red River Street 7/5/2018 13.12 200 430 328 420 391 371 363 381 342 171 352 344 838 555 455 326 86,840 Approved with Memo 194,854 Approved with Memo 11/25/2013 2/24/2014 Recommendation of Compliance with additional recommendations (see letter) Recommendation of Non-Compliance with list of means for compliance (see letter) 145,977 Approved with Memo 5/27/2014 Recommendation of Compliance 408,999 Approved with Memo 10/27/2014 Recommendation of Compliance 77,720 Approved with Memo 4/25/2016 Recommendation of Compliance 133,140 Approved with Memo 3/27/2017 Recommendation of Compliance 85,634 Approved with Memo 1/9/2017 4/24/2017 & 5/22/2017 Recommendation of Non-Compliance 243,677 Approved with Memo 05/22/2017 & 6/05/2017 Recommendation of Compliance 125,055 Approved with Memo 1/23/2017 Recommendation of Compliance 66,600 Approved with Memo 11/28/2016 Recommendation of Compliance 109,214 Approved with Memo 12/19/2016 Recommendation of Compliance 85,702 Approved with Memo 10/23/2017 Motion for Recommendation of Compliance failed for lack of votes 565,109 Approved with Memo 8/27/2018 Recommendation of Compliance 1,296,080 Approved with Memo 11/27/2017 Recommendation of Compliance 191,424 Approved with Memo 6/25/2018 Recommendation of Compliance 164,768 Approved with Memo 9/24/2018 Recommendation of Compliance City of Austin - Planning Zoning Department - Urban Design Division - December 2018 The Travis Ph.1 SP-2018-0159C 80 Red River Street 2/22/2019 The Travis Ph.2 SP-2018-0159C …
PROTECT Protection from the elements Protection from motor vehicles Guideline 1 : Protect pedestrians and cyclists from amplified wind Guideline 6: Guideline 2: Protect pedestrians from precipitation Provide driveway and intersection design that clearly indicates and enforces sidewalk and bikeway users have the right of way Guideline 3: Protect sidewalk and bikeway users exposure Guideline 7: Minimize crossing distances and from the sun and heat Guideline 8: Guideline 4: Design to mitigate heat island effect Guideline 5: Minimize the impact of vehicular access on the streetscape Guideline 9: Guildeline 10: Provide self enforcing physical barriers between motor vehicles and sidewalks and bikeways Slow motor vehicles to safe speeds using environmental design Ensure visibility of pedestrians and cyclists, especially at intersections, curb cuts, and areas of modal conflict P1 Guideline 1 : Protect pedestrians and cyclists from amplified wind. Encourage safe, comfortable, convenient, and enjoyable environments for pedestrians and cyclists by mitigating, disrupting, or minimizing amplified wind conditions such as down- draught (“downwash”), funneling (“channeling”), acceleration around corners (“Venturi Ef- fect”), and height/speed differential while still encouraging prevailing cool breezes during warmer months. Conditions • Structures with large flat facades, sharp corners, and simple geometries must include design interventions that demonstrate a detectable mitigation of wind amplification effects. • Wind amplification effects must be mitigated wherever they are likely to impact the sidewalk, bikeways, and other public outdoor amenity spaces, especially publicly accessible open spaces. All sides of the building must be considered. • On-site and off-site impacts of wind amplification must be considered. • Special attention should be paid to historical wind patterns, including prevailing wind direction, speeds, and seasonal variations. Examples • Street trees that buffer against wind speeds. • Ground-level wind breaks such as vegetation, furniture, or shielding structures. • Large vertical canopies at the bottom of flat facades where downdraughts may occur. Downdraught Conditions Funneling Conditions Solutions Solutions Principle 2 Activate and Engage the Public Realm To make Austin more walkable, there must be functional reasons to be on the sidewalk, and sidewalks must be visually interesting and social, with high visual and physical connectivity from the sidewalk to active ground floor uses. In addition to the sidewalk being a functional, comfortable, exciting, social, and safe environment, the experience of the non-motorist user both inside and out of a building should be pri- oritized. The pedestrian, and cyclist experience should receive at least as much con- sideration …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE AUGUST 22, 2025 – 12:00 PM CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the committee 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 Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, tim.dombeck@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Lane Becker (Mayor), Chair Pedro Villalobos (D-2) Nicole Merritt (D-3) Stephanie Bazan (D-5) Kim Taylor (D-8) CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee on November 15, 2024 and March 21, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on an upcoming a change to the Austin Parks and Recreation Concessions Policy to create Legacy Concessions. (Sponsors: Becker, Villalobos) (PARD Long Range Strategies: Operational Efficiency). Presenter(s): Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor II, Austin Parks and Recreation. Page 1 of 2 3. Staff briefing on the monthly Austin Parks and Recreation contract report summarizing new and ongoing contract development. (Sponsors: Becker, Villalobos) (PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Park Access for All). Presenter(s): Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor II, Austin Parks and Recreation. 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 Tim Dombeck at Parks and Recreation Department, at (512) 974-6716 tim.dombeck@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Parks and Recreation Board, please contact Tim Dombeck at (512) 974-6716 tim.dombeck@austintexas.gov. Page 2 of 2
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 15, 2024 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE convened in a REGULAR meeting on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, TX. Acting Chair Villalobos called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE Meeting to order at 12:09 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Holly Reed, Kim Taylor, Pedro Villalobos. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Lane Becker. Board Members Absent: Nicole Merritt. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ricardo Chavana - Economic benefit of parks as a gathering place. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee on September 20, 2024. The minutes from the regular meeting of September 20, 2024, were approved on Board Member Taylor’s motion, Board Member Villalobos’ second, on a 4-0 vote. Board Member Merritt absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on the monthly Parks and Recreation Department contract report summarizing new and ongoing contract development that requires City Council approval and/or committee and board recommendations. Denisha Cox, Contracts Management Supervisor II, Parks and Recreation Department gave a briefing and answered clarifying questions on watercraft concession at Barton Creek and whether is now under the purview of the Real Estate Office, which 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 15, 2024 concessions are being managed by PARD Partners and Phase 2 of The Trail Conservancy Parkland Operations and Maintenance Agreement. No action was taken on this item. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Presentation, discussion and refer to the Parks and Recreation Board a recommendation to approve the Parks and Recreation Board 2024 Annual Concession Report. Karen Charles, Contract Management Specialist III, Parks and Recreation Department gave a presentation and answered questions on unlicensed concessioners, The Expedition School concession agreement, conditional use permits for alcohol sales, revenue from Zilker Eagle Train and revenue sharing in new contracts. Board Members discussed tabling the approval of the 2024 Annual Concessions Report to the January 2025 meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board. No action was taken on this item. 4. Discussion and approval of setting the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee 2025 regular meeting schedule. The motion to approve setting the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee 2025 regular …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES MARCH 21, 2025 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE convened in a REGULAR meeting on FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, TX. Chair Becker called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE Meeting to order at 12:08 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Lane Becker. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nicole Merritt, Holly Reed, Pedro Villalobos. Board Members Absent: Kim Taylor. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Christ Flores - Homelessness issues and cooking concerns at Zilker Café APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee on January 17, 2025. Chair Becker noted an error on the agenda concerning the approval of minutes. The Contracts and Concession Committee did not meet on January 17, 2025. The Contracts and Concessions Committee's meeting minutes from November 15, 2024 and March 21, 2025 will be approved at the next meeting. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on an upcoming RFP solicitation for management and operation of the Zilker Café. Andrew Benford, Contract Management Specialist IV, Parks and Recreation Department gave a briefing and answered clarifying questions on grease traps security, 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES MARCH 21, 2025 alcohol sales, environmental precautions for salamanders, public input, the most recent concessionaire at this location and local preference. No action was taken on this item. 3. Staff briefing on the monthly Parks and Recreation Department contract report summarizing new and ongoing contract development and on the FY25 Annual Concession Activity Report summarizes year to date concessionaire activity per Austin City Code § 8-1-73 Annual Concession Report required data. Idella Wilson, Contract Management Specialist IV, and Pat Rossett, Business Process Consultant, Parks and Recreation Department gave a briefing and answered clarifying questions on considerations for 'historic' concessions, revenue concessions payment schedule and TTC management of concessionaires. No action was taken on this item. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Presentation, discussion and refer to the Parks and Recreation Board a recommendation to authorize the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement between the City of Austin and Austin Community College for restoration of the historic iron fencing surrounding family lots at Oakwood Cemetery. Jason Walker, Cemeteries Division Manager, Parks and Recreation Department …
Austin Parks and Recreation Policies and Procedures Update for Concessions in City Parks System Contracts and Concessions Meeting August 22, 2025 Presenters: Denisha Cox, Ed.D, MBA, MPH, CTCM, Contract Management Supervisor II Suzanne Piper, DBA, Chief Administrative Officer Commercial Visitor Services Policy for Concessions in City’s Parks System Purpose Establish Policies and Procedures intended to maintain the aesthetic and environmental quality of the Parks System, provide positive recreational experiences to park visitors, and ensure a financial return to the City from park concessions. Authority In accordance with City Code Title 8, the Austin Parks and Recreation Director has the authority and responsibility to execute policies and procedures for concessions in City of Austin parks in accordance with City policies and best practices. Supersedes Policy: • March 12, 1998, Adopted by Council Resolution 980312-25 Definitions Applicable Rules means the applicable provisions of City Code Title 8, the Park Use Rules, and these Policies and Procedures, as they may be amended from time to time. Concession means a business owned by a private citizen or a privately- owned business operating in the Parks System pursuant to an agreement between the City and the citizen or business or a permit issued by the Department. Examples include, but are not limited to, food and beverage stands, boat and watercraft recreation services, bicycle rentals, pushcarts, and souvenir stands. Legacy Concession means an existing Permanent Concession that: • Has been continuously owned and operated in the same park location by the same person or a Family Member for at least 30 years; • Has operated under the same or a similar name for the entirety of its existence; • Contributes to the City’s history and culture, as determined by the Department in its sole discretion; and • Has maintained the physical features of the Concession in good condition. Concessionaire means a private citizen or privately owned business operating a Concession. Parks System means all City of Austin parks, parkland, park amenities, facilities, buildings or bodies of water. Department means Austin Parks and Recreation. Director means the Director of the Department or designee. Permanent Concession means a Concession operating pursuant to an agreement between the City and the Concessionaire with a term of more than six months. Family Member means a biological or adoptive parent, biological or adoptive grandparent, spouse (husband, wife, domestic partner), child (biological, adopted, stepchild, foster, legal ward), sibling (biological, adopted, stepsibling), and parent, …
Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) Contracts Under Development Concessions and Contracts Committee Aug-25 Contract/Project Interlocal Agreement with AISD/ Go Project Contract Type Interlocal Phase N NCP NA S / NS NS CCC N/A PARB Feb-25 Council Apr-25 Interlocal Agreement with AISD/S.A.F.E. (Swimming and Fitness Education) Swim Interlocal N NA NS Mar-25 Mar-25 Apr-25 Interlocal ACC Welding Program Partnership Interlocal N NA NS Mar-25 Mar-25 Jul-25 Notes The City and AISD entered into an agreement in 2005 relating to an educational program known as the GO PROJECT that is a community-based transition program for students with disabilities who are 18-22 years of age and that enables students to move beyond the high school setting and finish their education in a college or work environment. The City provides facilities for AISD's use in providing such classes to the identified students and is interested in continuing to do this. As the current agreement in almost 20 years old, the City wants to revisit and refresh the agreement to better meet all needs. A draft agreement has been sent to the Legal Department for review. On February 24, 2025, the Parks and Recreation Board approved by a vote of 7-0 a recommendation that Austin City Council authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with AISD to collaborate on the GO Project, an educational program for high school aged students with disabilities. The item was approved by City Council on April 24, 2025. It has been sent to AISD for review and approval. Project SAFE is an aquatic safety education and swim training program provided to the Austin Independent School District by the City of Austin’s Aquatic Division. Each spring, students are invited to their nearby City of Austin- operated aquatic facility for a two-week long learn-to-swim session. Each day, participants will get an opportunity to engage in curriculums approved by the internationally recognized Starfish Aquatics Institute. It is the City's hope that participation in the program leads to greater water safety practices among the participants. At the conclusion of the program, registration information will be provided for students to continue their learning by participating in additional City of Austin Parks and Recreation programs. On March 21, 2025, the CCC was briefed on this item and recommended the item be approved by Park's Board. On March 24, 2025, the Park's Board recommended Council authorize the the negotiation and execution of the ILA on a …
ATTACHMENT A - EXPIRING CONTRACTS Contract Category Definition Concessions: Relationship with for-profit or non-profit where the contractual partner earns money by using parkland. The contractual partner pays a portion of the revenue to PARD. PARD periodically evaluates whether this “service” continues to be a business need priority. Formal solicitations are typical for these relationships. In some cases, Council provides specific direction*. Contractual Obligation/Services: PARD enters into an agreement either for services or to provide services. May be driven by PARD business need or it may be Council directed. PARD periodically evaluates whether this “service” continues to be a business need priority. When services are provided to PARD, PARD typically allocates a portion of the general fund or other resources to pay for the services. Interlocal Agreements: PARD enters into an agreement with another governmental entity either for services or to provide services. May be driven by PARD business need or it may be Council directed. While PARD periodically evaluates the need for the “service”, there may be other considerations for maintaining the agreements Partnership: Cooperation, collaboration, working together for public benefit with non-profit organizations. These agreements are not necessarily subject to bid processes. These partners should adhere to recently developed base terms associated with partnership levels (operations and maintenance). PLD: Parkland dedication requirement for developers. Contract Name Type of Contract Contract Description Contract Term Beginning Date Contract Term Ending Date Texas Tennis Consultants Contractual Obligations/Services Management and Operation of Caswell Tennis Center 5/15/2015 9/12/2025 Fairways Cantina Concession - Morris Williams Golf Course Concession Food and Beverage concession. Amendment One, executed 10/18/24, changed the revenue payments to ten percent (10%) of all Gross Revenues and added two additional extension options, for a total of three options: Option is 1-9/30/25 to 9/29/30; Option 2 is 9/30/30 to 9/29/35; and Option 3 is 9/30/35 to 9/29/40. 9/30/2020 9/30/2025 Capital Area Council of Governments (CACOG) Interlocal Interlocal Agreement between the COA and CACOG for delivery of congregate meals to various PARD facilities. Renews automatically each year. 4/1/2011 9/30/2025 Round Rock ISD Swimming Pool Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Interlocal Parties jointly construct, maintain, use and operate a swimming pool located on Round Rock ISD property located at Round Rock ISD Canyon Vista Middle School. 12-month extensions available annually until 9/30/2031, when the pool returns to RRISD. 6/1/2010 9/30/2025 Rowing Dock Rippner Tennis Lone Star Tennis Company Concession Paddling watercraft rental concession on Lady Bird Lake 5/1/2002 …
REGULAR MEETING of the COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION August 22, 2025, AT 3:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, Board and Commission Room 1101 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 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 please contact Dr. Chiquita Eugene by email at chiquita.eugene@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512- 972-5003. Some members of the commission may be participating by videoconference. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Elisha Mac Gregor, Austin Community College Andrew Lyon, Austin Community College Aidyn Ogle, Concordia University Lorian Lopez, Concordia University Carson Domey, University of Texas at Austin Aidan Cournoyer, University of Texas at Austin Kritika Ramesh, University of Texas at Austin Caleb Brizuela, Huston-Tillotson University Dominic Polidor, Huston-Tillotson University Camila Colin, St. Edward’s University Caroline Schilling, St. Edward’s University AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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 College Student Commission Regular Meeting from April 25, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Introduction of new commissioners. 2. 3. 4. Update on the status of recommendations 20250425-005 and 20250425-006. Discussion of current working groups and assignment of new commissioners to working groups. Discussion of housing issues across all colleges. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. 6. Update from TRANSPORTATION working group on their priorities. Update from MENTAL HEALTH working group on their priorities. 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 Dr. Chiquita Eugene at the Youth Initiatives Office, at (512-972-5003), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the College Student Commission, please contact Dr. Chiquita Eugene at (512-972-5003).
College Student Commission Meeting Minutes 25, April, 2025 COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 25, APRIL, 2025 The College Student Commission convened in a regular meeting on 4, April 2025 at 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 in Austin, Texas. Chair Charlie Mossberger called the College Student Commission Meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Charlie Mossberger, Halle Kocian, Andrew Lyon, Elisha McGreggor Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Caleb Brizuela, Jacob Hamerslough, Mariama Mbacke, Mariana Ponce PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The motion to approve the minutes of the College Student Commission Regular Meeting on April 4th, 2025, was approved on Jacob Hamerslough’s motion, Andrew Lyon’s second on an 8-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. None DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. None PUBLIC HEARINGS None 4. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Presentation by NAME, TITLE, 3-1-1, presented on how to submit service requests, code violations and other non-emergency issues through 3-1-1. Andrew Lyon was elected chair on an 8-0 vote. Caleb Brizuela was elected vice chair on an 8-0 vote. 6. 7. 1 College Student Commission Meeting Minutes 25, April, 2025 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. The motion to update the College Student Commission Bylaws from a monthly meeting requirement to 4 meetings a year was approved on Andrew Lyon’s motion, Jacob Hamerslough’s second on an 8-0 vote. The motion to amend Recommendation 20250425-005: Renewing College Food Insecurity Grant Program was approved on Jacob Hamerslough’s motion, Andrew Lyon’s second on an 8-0 vote. The motion to approve Recommendation 20250425-005: Renewing College Food Insecurity Grant Program was approved on Jacob Hamerslough’s motion, Aidyn Ogden’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Carson Domey, Dominic Polidor, and Prisca Dhital were absent. The motion to amend Recommendation 20250425-006: Designating Austin’s Public Libraries as “Book Sanctuaries” was approved on Jacob Hamerslough’s motion, Aidyn Ogden’s second on an 8-0 vote. The motion to approve Recommendation 20250425-006: Designating Austin’s Public Libraries as “Book Sanctuaries” was approved on Jacob Hamerslough’s motion, Mariama Mbkacke’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Carson Domey, Dominic Polidor, and Prisca Dhital were absent. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 13. Update from TRANSPORTATION WORKING GROUP: The Transportation Working Group had no update. Update was given by Jacob Hamerslough. 14. Update from MENTAL HEALTH WORKING GROUP. The Mental Health Working Group is interested in having more commissioners be a part of the working group. Update was given by Charlie Hamerslough. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO BE HELD AT 1124 S IH 35, TX Austin, Join Zoom Meeting https://bit.ly/45euiXM Meeting ID: 878 3154 2007 Passcode: 456973 (512.477.4488) CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL Thursday, 12:00 PM August 21, 2025 CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMUNICATION LIMITATION) TIME (NOTE: THERE WILL BE A THREE-MINUTE CITYWIDE ADVISORY BOARD UPDATE CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent considered at another not limit the possibility does the Consent circumstances Act. Government Code, Texas Open Meetings appropriate Agenda may be removed time on this agenda. of any presentation, at the request Placement or action discussion, Agenda alter any requirements of any Commissioner and on the Consent Agenda does Under no of the Texas under Chapter 551 at this meeting. CONSENT ITEMS 1.Presentation, Discussion, Summary for the Board Meeting held on July 10, 2025 and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes ACTION ITEMS 2. Update on Communities In Schools (CIS) programs and partnerships 3. Update on Boys and Girls Clubs programs and partnerships 4.Update on the HACA-Austin Pathways scholarship program 5.Update on Austin Affordable Housing Corporation activities EXECUTIVE SESSION Session ( close its meeting to the public) Pursuant with Attorney regarding legal advice, to: or pending Texas Gov't Code, consultations offer; or a settlement litigation; The Board may go into Executive a.551.071, contemplated b.551.072, c.551.074, reassignment, complaint d.551.087, duties, or charge against Texas Gov't Code, discuss an officer or employee. certain Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; evaluation, or to hear a economic development negotiations.
Regular Meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission August 20, 2025 — 4:00 pm Austin Water Headquarters Waller Creek Center 625 East 10th Street, 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 Vicky Addie at 512-972-0332 or Vicky.Addie@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) Amanda Marzullo (District 3) CALL TO ORDER Mike Reyes (District 4) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Alex Ortiz (District 7) Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, Chair (District 8) Marcela Tuñón, Vice Chair (District 9) Shannon Trilli (District 10) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the July 16, 2025 regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for a biogas membrane for Austin Water with EWT Holdings III Corp d/b/a Evoqua Water Technologies LLC, for a one-time purchase in an amount not to exceed $767,357. Funding: $767,357 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Water. 3. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to a contract for continued supervisory control and data acquisition equipment, software installation, and support services for Austin Water with Control Panels USA, Inc., to increase the amount by $1,100,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,200,000. Funding: $1,028,733 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 4. Recommend approval to authorize the negotiation and execution of a cost participation agreement with Lennar Homes of Texas Land & Construction, Ltd. for the City to reimburse the developer for an amount not to exceed $6,228,082.00 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized wastewater lift station, force main, and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 5219R2 that will provide wastewater service to a proposed …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, July 16, 2025 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on July 16, 2025 at Waller Creek Center, 625 E 10th Street, Austin, Texas. Commission Members in Attendance: William Moriarty (remote), Alex Ortiz, Shwetha Pandurangi (remote), Jesse Penn, Mike Reyes, Shannon Trilli (remote), Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón (remote), and Evan Wolstencroft Commission Members Absent: Amanda Marzullo, Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, and Alex Navarro Commissioner Penn filled in as Chair and called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 4:01 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers were registered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the June 18th, 2025 regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion and Commissioner Wolstencroft’s second on an 8-0 vote with three absences. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for a 30-year low interest loan from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loan program in the amount not to exceed $59,000,000 for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion project. Funding is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Recommended on Vice Chair Tuñón’s motion and Commissioner Ortiz’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioner Penn recusing and three absences. 3. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the ABIA North Reclaimed Water Loop Main with Austin Underground, Inc., in the amount of $1,867,239 plus a $186,724 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,053,963. Funding: $2,053,963 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended on Commissioner Ortiz’s motion and Commissioner Pandurangi’s second on an 8-0 vote with three absences. 4. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Hornsby Bend Dewatering Facility and East Stormwater Station Improvements project for Capital Delivery Services with Matous Construction, LTD in the amount of $25,622,000 plus a $2,562,200 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $28,184,200. Funding: $28,184,200 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion and Commissioner Reyes’ second on a 6-2 vote with Commissioners Moriarty and Trilli voting against and three absences. Page 1 of 3 5. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Waller Creek Center 10th Floor & Atrium Renovations with STR Constructors, LLC, …
Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: August 20, 2025 Council: August 28, 2025 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for a biogas membrane for Austin Water with EWT Holdings III Corp d/b/a Evoqua Water Technologies LLC, for a one-time purchase in an amount not to exceed $767,357. Funding: $767,357 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Water. ..De Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $767,357 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Water. MBE/WBE: 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. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 20, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide the City with a replacement biogas storage membrane for the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant. This storage membrane will replace the failing membrane currently in service and allow for the facility to continue to beneficially use the biogas produced by the treatment process. This membrane is critical to the plant’s biogas system, which fuels the onsite cogeneration unit. This is a sole source purchase as the biogas membranes are unique in design as they form a particular shape when interfacing with the existing infrastructure and restraining cables. Evoqua holds the pattern trademark for these membranes and can guarantee that the replacement membranes will fit Hornsby’s digester and profile when installed with the existing cables. Achieving a proper fit/seal is critical to prevent leakage of a potentially ignitable biogas (60% methane) which presents a safety concern. If a contract is not secured, Hornsby Bend will not be able to operate the cogeneration system and will lose the functionality of one of the eight anaerobic digesters. This will reduce the facility’s capacity and elevate its operational risk.
Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: August 20, 2025 Council: August 28, 2025 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to a contract for continued supervisory control and data acquisition equipment, software installation, and support services for Austin Water with Control Panels USA, Inc., to increase the amount by $1,100,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,200,000. Funding: $1,028,733 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $1,028,733 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment. MBE/WBE: This contract was awarded in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) with insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no goals were established. Prior Council Action: March 21, 2024 – Council approved a contract for SCADA Installation and Support Services with Control Panels USA Inc. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 20, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This amendment will provide continued supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) equipment and software installation and support services for Austin Water (AW). AW’s mission-critical SCADA systems monitor and control the various water and wastewater facilities, including treatment plants, water distribution pump stations, reservoirs, and wastewater collection lift stations. Approximately 150 of AW’s lift stations currently communicate with the SCADA system via dial-up telephone lines. The provider has announced that these lines will be discontinued by the end of this year, and AW must retrofit the lift stations with cellular routers and antennas to maintain communication. Due to the unplanned nature of this transition, AW now requires additional funding to resume its normal SCADA support and related services through the end of this contract. City of Austin Water and Wastewater Commission: August 20, 2025 Council Meeting Backup: August 28, 2025 File ID: 25-1515 Item 03 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Proposed Amendment Extension Option 1 Extension Option 2 Extension Option 3 Total Length of Term 2 years Contract Authorization $2,100,000 Requested Additional Authorization $1,100,000 Revised Total Authorization $2,100,000 $1,100,000 1 year 1 year 1 year 5 years $2,100,000 $1,100,000 $3,200,000 Note: Contract …
Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: August 20, 2025 Council: August 28, 2025 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize the negotiation and execution of a cost participation agreement with Lennar Homes of Texas Land & Construction, Ltd. for the City to reimburse the developer for an amount not to exceed $6,228,082.00 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized wastewater lift station, force main, and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 5219R2 that will provide wastewater service to a proposed single-family development located at 13419 Gregg Manor Road. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..De Lead Department Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 20, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Gregg Manor project consists of approximately 322 acres of land located at 13419 Gregg Manor Road (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 water and wastewater, the Desired Development Zone, and the Wilbarger Watershed. A map of the property location is attached. Lennar Homes of Texas Land & Construction, Ltd. (the “Applicant”) is proposing to develop approximately 1,119 single-family homes. The Applicant requested that the City provide wastewater utility service to the Property as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 5219R2. The Applicant has also been delegated authority to act on behalf of two adjacent projects (SER-5145R and SER-6005; the “Adjacent Projects”) to design and construct the common wastewater improvements required to provide wastewater utility service to each respective project. Manville Water Supply Corporation will provide retail water service to the Property and the Adjacent Projects. The Adjacent Projects are comprised of: SER-5145R, which is proposing to develop a 102.99-acre tract at 13503 Gregg Manor Road with 980,730 sq. ft. of industrial warehouse space SER-6005, which is proposing to develop a 296.71-acre tract at 15227 N. State Highway 130 with approximately 2,793,980 sq. ft. of industrial warehouse space In accordance with Chapter 25-9 of the City Code, the City has asked the Applicant to oversize the lift station, force main, and wastewater interceptor in order to serve additional properties within the Wilbarger drainage basin consistent with the City’s long …
Item 5 Water & Wastewater Commission: August 20, 2025 Council: September 11, 2025 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Colorado River Alliance (the Alliance) to provide educational and engagement activities to equip Austin Water customers with knowledge and tools needed to protect the Texas Colorado River and support its long-term viability as the primary source of Austin’s water supply. Funding: Funding in the amount of $100,000 is included in the FY 25-26 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for remaining contract terms is subject to availability in future budgets. ..De Lead Department Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $100,000 is included in the FY 25-26 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for remaining contract terms is subject to availability in future budgets. Prior Council Action: November 21, 2024 – Council adopted the 2024 update to Water Forward: Austin’s Integrated Water Resource Plan, which supports a sustainable and equitable water future for Austin’s next 100 years, as well as updates to the Drought Contingency Plan and Water Conservation Plan. A Best Management Practice identified for implementation in these plans is to expand the reach of Austin Water’s public outreach and education about water conservation through partnerships with community organizations. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 20, 2025 – to be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Under 30 Texas Administrative Code § 288, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requires the City to have a program of continuing public education and information regarding water conservation as part of the City’s Water Conservation Plan. In support of this requirement, Austin Water has maintained a long-standing partnership with the Alliance, dating back to 2015, to support educational outreach activities. The current agreement, near its expiration, between Austin Water and the Alliance is updated periodically to review the services provided by the Alliance and identify financial support needed from Austin Water. The Alliance has been responsible for management of the Texas Colorado River Mobile Learning Experience, a traveling, interactive science classroom which utilizes hands-on activities and interactive exhibits to teach middle school students about vital environmental science concepts such as point-source pollution, water conservation, and natural resource protection in alignment with Texas Essential Skills (TEKS) requirements. The new updated agreement has been expanded to support Water Forward and Water Conservation Plan goals, so that the Alliance’s traveling …
Item 6 Water & Wastewater Commission: August 20, 2025 Council: August 28, 2025 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of a financing agreement with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for a 20-year low-interest loan in the amount of $3,000,000 as part of the TWDB’s State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) loan program, for Austin Water’s polybutylene pipe replacement project (also known as the Municipal Conservation Project). Funding is contingent upon available funding in future Austin Water budgets. ..De Lead Department Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding is contingent upon available funding in future Austin Water budgets. Prior Council Action: April 16, 2025 –Water and Wastewater Commission authorized the City Manager to apply from funding from the TWDB for a low-interest SWIFT loan, not to exceed $45,000,000 for Austin Water’s polybutylene pipe replacement project. May 8, 2025 – Council authorized the City Manager to apply from funding from the TWDB for a low-interest SWIFT loan, not to exceed $45,000,000 for Austin Water’s polybutylene pipe replacement project. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 20, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: On July 24, 2025, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved the City of Austin’s application for a low interest, multi-year loan in the amount of $45,000,000 through the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) for the implementation of Austin Water’s polybutylene pipe replacement project. This multi-year loan process involves several annual loan closings with potential adjustments to loan terms. This allows Austin Water to receive a funding commitment for the CIP project, but to close on portions of the funding over a multi-year schedule. Austin Water's waterline services replacement program was established to systematically replace water service lines (the small-diameter lines that connect water mains to customer meters) in order to reduce water loss throughout Austin's distribution system. Polybutylene pipes tend to fail at a disproportionately high rate compared to other materials such as copper and high-density polyethylene (HDPE). This initiative is part of Austin Water’s conservation strategy, which seeks to minimize water loss through the replacement of outdated service lines. This proposed loan from the TWDB will be used to fund an additional phase, which will replace 6,000 polybutylene service lines across multiple Council districts. The design contract for this next phase will be brought to Council for consideration at a future meeting. This financing …
Item 7 Water & Wastewater Commission: August 20, 2025 Council: August 28, 2025 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of a financing agreement with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for a low-interest loan in the amount of $10,000,000 as part of the TWDB’s State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) loan program, for Austin Water’s Travis Heights Reclaimed Water Main project (also known as the Direct Reuse Strategy Project). Funding is contingent upon available funding in future Austin Water budgets. ..De Lead Department Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding is contingent upon available funding in future Austin Water budgets. Prior Council Action: April 16, 2025 –Water and Wastewater Commission authorized the City Manager to apply from funding from the TWDB for a low-interest SWIFT loan, not to exceed $10,000,000 for Austin Water’s Travis Heights Reclaimed Water Main project. May 8, 2025 – Council authorized the City Manager to apply from funding from the TWDB for a low-interest SWIFT loan, not to exceed $10,000,000 for Austin Water’s Travis Heights Reclaimed Water Main project. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 20, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: On July 24, 2025, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved the City of Austin’s application for a low interest loan in the amount of $10,000,000 through the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) for the implementation of Austin Water’s Travis Heights Reclaimed Water Main project. The Travis Heights Reclaimed Water Main project aims to increase the use of reclaimed water and decrease the demand for potable water. It will accomplish this by installing 4,500 linear feet of 24-inch reclaimed water main to expand the reclaimed water distribution system and in the Travis Heights neighborhood, specifically along Fairmount Avenue, Alameda Drive, East Side Drive, and Monroe Street. Austin Water anticipates bringing the related construction contract to Council for award at a future meeting. This project will be located in Council District 9. This financing agreement will cover Austin Water’s FY2025-2026 CIP spending plan costs for the project. The closing on this loan is anticipated to occur in November 2025. The City anticipates receiving up to a 25% reduction on the interest rates that TWDB obtains during their fall 2025 bond sale, based on their AAA bond rating. These reduced interest rates will save ratepayers financing costs for the funding of this …
Item 8 Water & Wastewater Commission: August 20, 2025 Council: September 11, 2025 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for Baseform software and support services for Austin Water with Baseform, Inc., d/b/a Baseform for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $921,500. Funding: $30,717 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $30,717 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Sole Source. MBE/WBE: 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. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 20, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide software and support services for the Baseform platform that calculates estimates for wastewater flow in all of Austin Water’s (AW) wastewater pipes. The software plays a critical role in reviewing AW’s wastewater collection system to ensure there is sufficient capacity for current customers and assesses capacity for proposed growth. By using this software, AW will be able to accelerate the review of Service Extension Requests and wastewater flow analysis. This is a sole source contract as the software is proprietary and there are no other known contractors, alternative solutions, known resellers, distributors, or dealers on the market. This is a new contract and not replacing an existing contract. If this purchase is not approved, AW will be unable to provide readily available wastewater flow estimates for all of its pipelines. Instead, a manual process would be required for many non-modeled pipes, which is time- consuming and increases response time in conducting capacity assessments for proposed developments. AW currently has readily available wastewater flow estimates for its modeled system pipes, however, the system models do not include all small diameter pipes. City of Austin Water and Wastewater Commission: August 20, 2025 Council Meeting Backup: September 11, 2025 File ID: 25-1652 Item 08 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 Optional Extension 4 …
Item 9 Water & Wastewater Commission: August 20, 2025 Council: September 11, 2025 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the West 35th Street Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal for Capital Delivery Services with Santa Clara Construction, LTD., in the amount of $1,928,531 plus a $192,854 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,121,385. Funding: $1,497,983 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water, and $623,402 is available in the Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection Department. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Capital Delivery Services. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $1,497,983 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding in the amount of $623,402 is available in the Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection Department. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1091 for these services. The solicitation was issued on April 21, 2025, and closed on June 12, 2025. Of the five offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at: https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=140522 . MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 68.93% MBE and 1.44% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 20, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The West 35th Street Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project is part of the Renewing Austin Program which replaces and upgrades deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks. The program also includes wastewater lines in poor condition within the project area that need replacement. In partnership with the Watershed Protection Department, this project will also upgrade storm drainpipes to reduce flooding risks. This project consists of repairing and replacing existing water and wastewater mains located within the general boundaries of West 35th Street between Exposition Boulevard and MoPac. Water system renewal includes approximately 1,395 linear feet of main along with service lines to individual properties within associated right of way. Wastewater system renewal includes approximately 630 linear feet of main, manholes, and service lines to individual properties. Storm drain improvements include replacing approximately …
REVISED Item 8 Water & Wastewater Commission: August 20, 2025 Council: September 11, 2025 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for Baseform software and support services for Austin Water with Baseform, Inc., d/b/a Baseform for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $921,500. Funding: $30,717 $184,500 is available in the FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. _____ ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $30,717 $184,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. _____ Purchasing Language: Sole Source. MBE/WBE: 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. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 20, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide software and support services for the Baseform platform that calculates estimates for wastewater flow in all of Austin Water’s (AW) wastewater pipes. The software plays a critical role in reviewing AW’s wastewater collection system to ensure there is sufficient capacity for current customers and assesses capacity for proposed growth. By using this software, AW will be able to accelerate the review of Service Extension Requests and wastewater flow analysis. This is a sole source contract as the software is proprietary and there are no other known contractors, alternative solutions, known resellers, distributors, or dealers on the market. This is a new contract and not replacing an existing contract. If this purchase is not approved, AW will be unable to provide readily available wastewater flow estimates for all of its pipelines. Instead, a manual process would be required for many non-modeled pipes, which is time- consuming and increases response time in conducting capacity assessments for proposed developments. AW currently has readily available wastewater flow estimates for its modeled system pipes, however, the system models do not include all small diameter pipes. City of Austin Water and Wastewater Commission: August 20, 2025 Council Meeting Backup: September 11, 2025 File ID: 25-1652 Item 08 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension …
Water Management Strategy Implementation REPORT Water & Wastewater Commission August 20, 2025 Second Quarter 2025, April - June August 2025 Contents 2 First Quarter Summary Notes Regarding Data Water Conservation Updates Water Loss Reduction Updates Reclaimed Water and Onsite Reuse Updates Conservation Outreach Updates Water Supply Project Updates Water Use and GPCD Second Quarter Summary The second quarter of the year (April – June) transitions from the drier winter to one of the wettest months of the year in May. Implementation efforts also transition to meet changing conditions and environments. Landscape water conservation expands for existing and new homes. Increased leak detection for small-diameter pipes. Additional reclaimed customers and usage, while approving onsite reuse permits for future development. Expanded public outreach with springtime messaging. Planning for the aquifer storage and recovery project continued, as well as an emergency implementation plan for indirect potable reuse. Water Conservation Updates Council approved Uniform Plumbing Code with 3 local amendments that implement the Water Forward 2018 Landscape Transformation strategy: • Irrigation pressure reduction components • Limitation of the size of automatic irrigation systems • Requirement of laundry to landscape plumbing Residential landscape rebates – 140% increase over 2024 year to date Staff completed water efficiency audits on 6 City of Austin facilities; immediate action at one facility lowered irrigation consumption by 88% and total use by 21% 4 Water Conservation Metrics Residential Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 5 Drought Survival Tools Irrigation Upgrades Rainwater Harvesting Rebates WaterWise Landscape WaterWise Rainscape Other Residential Programs Q2 2024-Q1 2025 Q2 2025 Water Conservation Metrics Commercial Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 5 4 3 2 1 0 6 Bucks for Business Other Commercial Programs Q2 2024-Q1 2025 Q2 2025 Water Conservation Metrics Compliance Assessments Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities 3,200 3,180 3,160 3,140 3,120 3,100 3,080 3,060 3,040 3,020 7 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Landscape Irrigation Assessment Cooling Tower Assessment Vehicle Wash Assessment Q2 2024-Q1 2025 Q2 2025 Q2 2024-Q1 2025 Q2 2025 Water Conservation Strategy Milestones 2025 Milestones Commercial Incentives Progress Pilot an increased rebate for commercial water use audits. Identify opportunities for CII facility owners/managers to benefit from the My ATX Water alerts and information. Landscape transformation Coordinate with COA Development Services Department …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, August 20, 2025 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on July 16, 2025 at Waller Creek Center, 625 E 10th Street, Austin, Texas. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, William Moriarty (remote), Alex Navarro (remote), Alex Ortiz (remote), Shwetha Pandurangi, Mike Reyes, Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón, and Evan Wolstencroft Commission Members Absent: Amanda Marzullo, Jesse Penn, and Shannon Trilli Chair Maxwell-Gaines called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 4:04 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers were registered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the July 16th, 2025 regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion and Vice Chair Tuñón’s second on an 8-0 vote with three absences. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for a biogas membrane for Austin Water with EWT Holdings III Corp d/b/a Evoqua Water Technologies LLC, for a one-time purchase in an amount not to exceed $767,357. Funding: $767,357 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Recommended on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion and Vice Chair Tuñón’s second on an 8-0 vote with three absences. 3. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to a contract for continued supervisory control and data acquisition equipment, software installation, and support services for Austin Water with Control Panels USA, Inc., to increase the amount by $1,100,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,200,000. Funding: $1,028,733 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Recommended on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion and Vice Chair Tuñón’s second on an 8-0 vote with three absences. 4. Recommend approval to authorize the negotiation and execution of a cost participation agreement with Lennar Homes of Texas Land & Construction, Ltd. for the City to reimburse the developer for an amount not to exceed $6,228,082.00 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized wastewater lift station, force main, and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 5219R2 that will provide wastewater service to a proposed single-family development located at 13419 Gregg Manor Road. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion and Vice Chair Tuñón’s second on an 8-0 vote with three absences. …
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission August 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM Permitting And Development Center, Events Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Environmental Commission will be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Elizabeth Funk, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov, no later than noon the day before the meeting. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi Justin Fleury Mariana Krueger, Vice Chair Martin Luecke Hanna Cofer, Secretary Ashika Ganguly Annie Fierro Jennifer Bristol, Chair David Sullivan Richard Brimer Isabella Changsut CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on August 6th, 2025. 1 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation on Watershed Protection Department Flood Response – John Beachy, Division Manager, Kevin Shunk, Floodplain Administrator, Watershed Protection Department 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 Elizabeth Funk, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov, Watershed Protection Department, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Environmental Commission, please contact Elizabeth Funk, (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov, Watershed Protection Department. 2
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, August 6, 2025 The Environmental Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Bristol called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Jennifer Bristol, Isabella Changsut, Justin Fleury, Annie Fierro, Martin Luecke Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Richard Brimer, Ashika Ganguly, Mariana Krueger Commissioners Absent: Hanna Cofer, Haris Qureshi PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on July 2nd, 2025 and the Special Called Meeting on July 16th, 2025 The minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on July 2, 2025 and Special Called meeting on July 16, 2025 were approved on Commissioner Sullivan’s motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Changsut and Ganguly were off the dais. Commissioners Cofer and Qureshi were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Name: RBI Austin Youth Development Complex, SP-2022-0567C Applicant: Katherine Lauer, 9442 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Plaza I, Suite 340, Austin, TX, 78759 Location: 7401 Loyola Lane, Austin, TX Council District: District 1 Staff: Eric Brown, Environmental Scientist Senior, 512-797-3139 1 Eric.brown@austintexas.gov Watershed Protection Department and Mike McDougal, Environmental Policy Program Manager, 512-974-6380 mike.mcdougal@austintexas.gov Development Services Department Applicant request: Variance request is as follows: a. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261(G) to allow floodplain modification within a CWQZ; b. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-263 to allow floodplain modification outside of a CWQZ that is in good floodplain health condition; c. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 8 feet; and d. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 8 feet. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended with conditions Speakers: Eric Brown, WPD Mohamad Abdulkader, Amanda Swor, on behalf of the applicant Matt Price, Founder of RBI Liz Johnston, WPD John Clement, WPD Johnathon McGee, Garza A motion to close the public hearing passed on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Sullivan’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Cofer and Qureshi were absent. A motion to recommend the RBI Austin Youth Development Complex, SP-2022- 0567C, with conditions passed on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Sullivan’s second on an 8–1 vote. Commissioner Krueger voted against. Commissioners Cofer and Qureshi were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation of Development Assessment Report for 600 East Riverside Drive, located at 600 and 600 ½ East Riverside Drive, CD-2025-0001 (District 9). …
Overview • Austin Flood History • Austin Flood Challenges • Flood Preparedness Strategy • Funding • Rain to River • Questions Austin Flood Challenges • Atlas 14 data shows Austin is experiencing more frequent and heavier rainfall • Austin has shallow soils and world record rainfall rates • 10% of land in Austin is in the floodplain and subject to flash flooding • More than 10,000 buildings and 400 roads are prone to flooding during a 100-year flood Flood Preparedness Strategy • Flood Mitigation • Flood Preparedness • Flood Response Flood Mitigation • Capital Improvement Projects • Floodplain & Drainage Regulations • Operations & Maintenance • Vegetation & Land Management • In-house Drainage System Upgrades Flood Preparedness • Preventative maintenance of drainage system • Pre-storm checks on critical locations • Monitor the weather for potential flooding • Coordinate with partner departments, Austin-Travis County Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) and Stakeholders • Communication & Engagement Flood Response • Flood Early Warning System (FEWS) • Watershed Protection Department Emergency Management Team • Department Operations Center • Flood Reconnaissance and Debris Management Flood Impacts & Response May 28, 2025 Department OPCON Level 2 • 8 low water crossing closures • 35 flooded structures • 2 WPD buildings impacted (back-up generation) • 298 Service Requests • 5 reconnaissance teams investigated areas with high intensity rainfall and met with impacted community members • Collaborated with Development Services Department to create resource documents and handouts for affected residents • 1,000 tons of debris removed from drainage system • Coordinated with Austin Resource Recovery and Transportation & Public Works for debris management • Participated in media requests to include in city-wide press conference Watershed Protection Department Operations Center (DOC) First time activated on May 29-30 for OPCON Level 2 Flood Impacts & Response July 5, 2025 Department OPCON Level 3 • 18 low water crossing closures; multiple closures for Spicewood Springs and Old Spicewood Springs • Residents trapped in between crossings on Spicewood Springs and needed rescue • 5 flooded structures • 170 Service Requests • Reconnaissance teams investigated areas with high intensity rainfall • Over 500 tons of debris removed from drainage system Investments to Date Historical Spending • Bond funds used towards 50 stormwater projects since 2001 • Total 114 flood projects have completed phases, costing approximately $567M • Funding sources include GO bonds, cash transfer from drainage charge revenue, and grants • Remaining …
Overview • Austin Flood History • Austin Flood Challenges • Flood Preparedness Strategy • Funding • Rain to River • Questions Austin Flood Challenges • Atlas 14 data shows Austin is experiencing more frequent and heavier rainfall • Austin has shallow soils and world record rainfall rates • 10% of land in Austin is in the floodplain and subject to flash flooding • More than 10,000 buildings and 400 roads are prone to flooding during a 100-year flood National Flood Insurance Program • Participated since 1983 • Must adopt and enforce floodplain regulations • Provides availability of federally-backed flood insurance to residents • Required for federal disaster funding 5 Purpose of Floodplain Regulations • Public safety • Reduce flood risk to residents, buildings, and roads • Minimize flood risk for new development • Make Austin more resilient 6 March 1974 - Waterway Ordinance Establishes 25-year floodplain protection, natural and traditional character Floodplain Regulation Timeline September 1974 • Austin enters FEMA emergency program • First floodplain maps 1983 Floodplain regulations become effective 2019 Floodplain regulations update in response to Atlas 14 1974 1981 1983 2003 2019 May 1981 Memorial Day Flood September 1981 Initial FEMA FIRM date • • Austin enters full NFIP 2003 Floodplain regulations amended to include administrative variance process 7 Floodplain Management Regulations Regulation Regulation Regulation Regulation Regulation Austin Austin Austin Austin Austin FEMA Min. Std. FEMA Min. Std. FEMA Min. Std. FEMA Min. Std. FEMA Min. Std. Increase in flood level No adverse impact Increase in flood level No adverse impact Increase in flood level No adverse impact Increase in flood level No adverse impact Increase in flood level No adverse impact Up to 1 foot Up to 1 foot Up to 1 foot Up to 1 foot Up to 1 foot Freeboard Freeboard Freeboard Freeboard Safe access Safe access Safe access 1 foot overall; 2 1 foot overall; 2 1 foot overall; 2 2 feet feet in some cases feet in some cases feet in some cases 1 foot above 100- 1 foot above 100- 1 foot above 100- year floodplain year floodplain year floodplain 0 feet 0 feet 0 feet 0 feet None None None Substantial Substantial improvement improvement 10-year 10-year cumulative cumulative Permit by permit Permit by permit Watershed conditions Fully developed Existing conditions 8 s g n d i l i u B f o r e b m u N 3,000 2,500 …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, August 20, 2025 The Environmental Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Bristol called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Jennifer Bristol, Hanna Cofer, Justin Fleury, Ashika Ganguly, Mariana Krueger, Martin Luecke, Haris Qureshi, David Sullivan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Richard Brimer, Annie Fierro Commissioners Absent: Isabella Changsut PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on August 6th, 2025 The minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on August 6th, 2025 were approved as amended on Commissioner Qureshi’s motion, Commissioner Sullivan’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Ganguly was off the dais. Commissioner Changsut was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation on Watershed Protection Department Flood Response – John Beachy, Division Manager, Kevin Shunk, Floodplain Administrator, Watershed Protection Department Speakers: Kevin Shunk, WPD John Beachy, WPD Francis Acuña, public comment 1 Item conducted as posted. No action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None ADJOURNMENT Chair Bristol adjourned the meeting at 8:12 pm without objection. The minutes from the August 20, 2025 regular meeting were approved at the September 3, 2025 meeting on Commissioner Sullivan’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Cofer, Fierro, Ganguly, and Qureshi were absent. Commissioner Krueger was off the dais. 2
REGULAR CALLED MEETING ELECTRIC BOARD Wednesday August 20, 2025 @ 10:00 AM- In Person/Web Ex PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 1st FLOOR, CONF RM 1401-1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 rick.arzola@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Gabe Flores-Chair (Fuentes); Delwin Goss (Velasquez); David Johnson- V Chair (Madison), Victoria Shope (R.Alter), Joseph Hernandez (Laine), Deschaine, David (Siegel); VACANT(Duchen); Michael Grant (Qadri); Joel Cochren(Page); Rogelio Wallace (Vela) Kenny King(Watson) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- 1. Approve the minutes of the Electrical Board Regular Called Meeting from March 19, 2025 DISCUSSION 2. Discussion with Austin Energy on any Austin Energy Criteria manual update or changes. 3. Discussion with Austin Energy on adding inspection process to the Electrical permit for customer inspection request. 4. Discussion on Commercial Plan Review update; Submittals, on time ratio and staffing. 5. Discussion on Building and Trade Contractor Service update; permit application process, turnaround times and staffing. 6. Discussion on Commercial and Residential Inspection update on staff vacancies and timely inspections. 7. Approve the creation of a working group for 2026 National Electrical Code technical code amendments DISCUSSION on ACTION 8.. Conduct officer elections for the chair and vice chair of the Electrical Board. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans 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 Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Electric Board APPROVED MINUTES REGULAR CALLED MEETING August 20, 2025 The Electric Board convened in a Regular Called Board Meeting on August 20, 2025, at the Permitting Development Center at 10:00 am. Board Members in Attendance: David Johnson, Delwin Goss, Michael Grant, Kenny King, Joseph Hernandez-V; Victoria Shope-V and David Deshaine Members Not in Attendance: Joel Cochren, Gabe Flores and Rogelio Wallace Staff in Attendance: Rick Arzola (DSD), Maria Jaramillo (DSD) James Epperson (DSD), Marty Starrett (DSD), Hyatt Dunn (DSD), Aaron Finney (DSD), Raistlin Chiovaro (DSD), Jessica Lopez (DSD) Robert Ruiz (AE) and Josh Contreras (AE) PUBLIC CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: No one registered to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes were approved for the March 19 ,2025 regular called meeting on board member Grant’s motion, board member Goss second the motion. Motion passed on a 7-0 vote. DISCUSSION 2. Austin Energy Criteria Manual update- Josh Contreras with Austin Energy gave updates that two rules posting for proposed changes have been submitted, 1-for the criteria manual and the other for pole attachments. These changes are relatively minor in scope and were submitted by the AE solar team. Some of these changes are to clarify the language and the others that may affect the rule a little bit more. Stakeholders had no objections to these changes and the housing authority had no issue with the affordability impact statement that was submitted. The only other change was to effect data centers only. A proposed change that was submitted by the solar team that anything more than 75 megawatts, would be served a transmission level voltage. For now, no broader changes to the criteria manual are known. 3. Austin Energy Inspection Process on Electrical Permits- Robert Ruiz with Austin Energy provided that propose changes to AE inspections process will now be available for stakeholders to schedule their AE inspections on the AB+C portal. These inspections will be found on the electrical permits with Developments Services. Type of inspections that will be able to be requested, AE modular metering inspection, CT inspections and Spot and conduit inspections. Currently looking at scheduling shut-downs as well. 4. Discussion: Plan Review updates- Commercial plan review staff James Epperson updated that for FY 2025 up to July, plan review has taken in 2700 plan reviews, sitting at 98% rate, compared to the same time last FY 2024, 3121 reviews at a 99% rate. Been a decrease of 23.5 %. …
