2-story Duplex 2-story Duplex Church Property – Community Garden Land Use Map 1-story Duplex SUBJECT SITE 2-story Duplex Commercial Warehouse & Office Single Family Industrial Warehouse & Outdoor Storage Commercial – Radio Tower Single Family 1609 Matthews Lane – C15-2022-0060 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – September 12, 2022 Item 8/1-PRESENTATION Single Family 1609 Matthews Lane – C15-2022-0060 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – September 12, 2022 Item 8/2-PRESENTATION Reasonable Use – 1609 Matthews Lane – C15-2022-0060 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – September 12, 2022 Item 8/3-PRESENTATION Reasonable Use – 1609 Matthews Lane – C15-2022-0060 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – September 12, 2022 Item 8/4-PRESENTATION Basis for Variance Request Reasonable Use of the property is impeded 1. Compatibility Regulations – Inappropriately applied 2. Hardships: • 4 Heritage Trees • Critical Water Quality Zone • Public Utility Easements Impact: significant amount of buildable area lost 1609 Matthews Lane – C15-2022-0060 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – September 12, 2022 Item 8/5-PRESENTATION Annexation & Compatibility Annexation: November 1984 LDC Code Amendment – effective January 1985: 1609 Matthews Lane – C15-2022-0060 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – September 12, 2022 Item 8/6-PRESENTATION 1984 Aerial 1609 Matthews Lane – C15-2022-0060 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – September 12, 2022 Item 8/7-PRESENTATION 1609 Matthews Lane – C15-2022-0060 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – September 12, 2022 Item 8/8-PRESENTATION Site Constraints 1609 Matthews Lane – C15-2022-0060 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – September 12, 2022 Item 8/9-PRESENTATION 1609 Matthews Lane – C15-2022-0060 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – September 12, 2022 Item 8/10-PRESENTATION 1609 Matthews Lane – C15-2022-0060 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – September 12, 2022 Item 8/11-PRESENTATION 1609 Matthews Lane – C15-2022-0060 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – September 12, 2022 Item 8/12-PRESENTATION 1609 Matthews Lane – C15-2022-0060 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – September 12, 2022 Item 8/13-PRESENTATION 1609 Matthews Lane – C15-2022-0060 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – September 12, 2022 Item 8/14-PRESENTATION 6ft of topographic change 1609 Matthews Lane – C15-2022-0060 City of Austin – Board of Adjustment – September 12, 2022 Item 8/15-PRESENTATION
August 2022 August 2022 Animal Services Report AUSTIN ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT Animal Services News Animal Protection • Austin Animal Center will reopen for adoption and reclaim on Sundays beginning September 25. • The live outcome rate for August was 97.63 percent. • A total of 1,167 animals were brought to the shelter which included 619 dogs, 487 cats, 25 wild animals, 17 rabbits, 10 guinea pigs, three domestic birds, two ferrets, two hamsters, and one turtle. • A total of 805 animals were adopted (414 cats, 379 dogs, and 11 small pets). • A total of 94 dogs, cats, and birds were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 44 animals to their owners in the field. • Officers handed out 37 fencing assistance applications and implanted 6 microchips. • Officers impounded 136 injured animals and delivered 71 wildlife animals to Austin Wildlife Rescue. • Officers entered 212 rabies exposure reports and submitted 27 specimens for rabies testing. Seven bats tested positive for rabies and an additional two were considered non-negative due to being too decomposed to test. • 17 total coyote related activities o 6 sightings o 6 wild sick o 2 wild injured o 2 observations o 1 encounter • Out of 17 coyote related activities, 9 fell within the reported behavior types (sighting, encounter, and incident) Incidents: Pets were factor in 100% of these encounters. • o 1 incident involved a coyote taking an off leash outside cat from the unfenced front yard • Out of 17 related activities, 8 fell within the reported behavior types (wild sick, wild speak, and wild injured) Volunteer, Foster, and Rescue Programs • A total of 341 volunteers donated 5,002 hours of volunteer service. August 2022 Animal Services Report • A record 94 volunteers participated in our Clear the Shelter event on August 27th, cleaning kennels, guiding visitor interactions, making pet ID tags, and much more. • The Volunteer Coordinators held four orientations for new volunteers, introducing 88 people to the shelter programs. 112 new volunteers attended their first training or mentor shifts in August. • Six groups of 56 volunteers donated 112 hours towards dog walking and cat care. • 14 Community Service Restitution individuals performed 220 hours of laundry, dishes, and other duties as assigned. • 197 animals were adopted directly from foster care. • More than 270 different people/families fostered. • 238 …
Animal Services Office Statistical Report – August 2020-2022 August 2022 Intake August 2021 Intakes August 2020 Intakes August 2022 Adoptions August 2021 Adoptions August 2020 Adoptions August 2022 RTOs August 2021 RTOs August 2020 RTOs August 2022 Animals Euthanized August 2021 Animals Euthanized August 2020 Animals Euthanized August 2022 Total Live Release Rate August 2021 Total Live Release Rate August 2020 Total Live Release Rate August 2022 Animal Vaccinations August 2021 Animal Vaccinations August 2020 Animal Vaccinations August 2022 Spayed/Neutered at AAC August 2021 Spayed/Neutered at AAC August 2020 Spayed/Neutered at AAC August 2022 Animal Deaths at AAC/Foster August 2021 Animal Deaths at AAC/Foster August 2020 Animal Deaths at AAC/Foster August 2022 Animals Transferred: August 2021 Animals Transferred August 2020 Animals Transferred August 2022 SNR Program August 2021 SNR Program August 2020 SNR Program August 2022 Intact Animals Adopted/RTO August 2021 Intact Animals Adopted/RTO August 2020 Intact Animals Adopted/RTO
Business Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Monday, September 12, 2022 The Business Committee Meeting to be held 9/12/2022 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via Microsoft Teams and in-person. All speakers must register in advance (9/11/2022 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 12, 2022 HIV Planning Council Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Versión en español a continuación. Reunión del Business Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council la folletos junta en FECHA de la reunion (Lunes, 29 de Agosto, 2022) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (9/11/2022 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al …
1. REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT September 12, 2022 AT 5:30PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 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 email elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-2202. remote participation by telephone. To remotely, register speak to CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: ___Thomas Ates ___Brooke Bailey ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair) ___Barbara Mcarthur ___Darryl Pruett ___Agustina Rodriguez ___Richard Smith ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Nicholl Wade ___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ___Carrie Waller (Alternate) ___Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on August 8, 2022. On-Line Link: Draft minutes August 8, 2022 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Discussion of staff and applicant requests for postponement and withdrawal of public hearing cases posted on the agenda. New Sign cases: 3. C16-2022-0005 Jaden Rodriguez for Leo Garcia 7712 Elroy Road On-Line Link: Item-3; AE REPORT; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-130 (Commercial Sign District Regulations) (G) (1) from sign height of 30 feet above frontage street pavement grade (maximum allowed) to 40 feet (requested) above frontage street pavement grade in order to provide signage for The Circuit of the Americas in a “PUD”, Planned Unit Development zoning district. Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-130 Commercial Sign District Regulations. (A) This section applies to a commercial sign district.(B) One Freestanding sign is permitted on a lot. Additional freestanding signs may be permitted under Section 25-10-131 (Additional Freestanding Signs Permitted). (G) The sign height may not exceed the greater of: (1) 30 feet above frontage street pavement grade; or (2) 6 feet above grade at the base of the sign. New Variance cases: 4. C15-2022-0065 Daniel Strinden 1700 …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2022, AT 9:30 A.M. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E. BEN WHITE BLVD, SUITE 500, ROOM 249 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78741 Some members of the Municipal Civil Service Commission may be participating by videoconference. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law, regarding any item on this agenda. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Matthew Chustz, (512)974-2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Andy Mormon, Chair Kevin Mullen, Commissioner McKenzie Frazier, Commissioner CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL John Umphress, Commissioner Kavita Gupta, Commissioner The first ten (10) speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 25, 2022. 1. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on July PUBLIC HEARING 2. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Raymond Armstrong regarding their Denial of Promotion from Austin Resource Recovery. 3. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed Raymond Armstrong regarding their Denial of Promotion from Austin Resource Recovery. 4. Possible action and decision on the appeal filed Raymond Armstrong regarding their Denial of Promotion from Austin Resource Recovery. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Municipal Civil Service Director regarding the interview process. 6. Discussion and possible action regarding the approval of the 2023 Municipal Civil Service regular meeting schedule. 7. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates, times, and locations. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 – 12:00 PM BRITTON, DURST, HOWARD, AND SPENCE BUILDING 1183 CHESTNUT AVE AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 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 BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Patrick Moore (D-3), Chair Richard DePalma (Mayor) Sarah Faust (D-5) Kathryn Flowers (D-4) Lisa Hugman (D-6) Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-10), Ex-Officio AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: 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 Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Finance Committee regular meeting on July 11, 2022. 1. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding the Parks and Recreation Department’s approved fiscal year 2023 Budget. (SD23 Strategies: Govt that Works for All; PARD Long Range Strategies: Operational Efficiency) Presenter(s): Vanorda Richardson, Financial Manager III, Parks and Recreation Department 3. 4. 5. Staff briefing regarding operation and maintenance of City owned cemeteries, and the Perpetual Care Fund. Presenter(s): Lucas Massie, Assistant Director and Tonja Walls-Davis, Division Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of the purpose, scope and goals of the Parks and Recreation Board Finance Committee. Discussion of the calendar year 2023 meeting schedule of the Parks and Recreation Board Finance Committee. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Tim Dombeck at Parks and Recreation Department, at 512-975-6716, 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 Parks and Recreation Department, at 512-975-6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov.
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Monday, July 25, 2022 MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JULY 25, 2022 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 25, 2022, at the Human Resources Department, Learning & Research Center (LRC) 5202 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite 500, Austin, TX 78741. Commissioner McKenzie Frazier called the Commission meeting to order at 9:32 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: McKenzie Frazier, Vice Chair John Umphress Kavita Gupta Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Andy Mormon, Chair Commissioners Absent: Kevin Mullen Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal & Civil Service Manager Jennifer Stanko, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Mecia Griffin, Civil Service Coordinator Oscar Gonzales, IT Systems Administrator Angelica Gomez, Administrative Specialist APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on March 14, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of 3/14/2022 were approved on Commissioner Umphress’ motion, Commissioner Gupta’s second on a 4-0 vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Conduct officer election for the Vice Chair of the Municipal Civil Service Commission. The motion to elect Commissioner McKenzie Frazier as the Vice Chair of the Municipal Civil Service Commission was approved on Chair Mormon’s motion, Commissioner Umphress’ second on a vote of 4-0. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Monday, July 25, 2022 MEETING MINUTES PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Dayne Williams regarding their Denial of Promotion from Austin Resource Recovery. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Dayne Williams regarding their Denial of Promotion from Austin Resource Recovery. 3. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Dayne Williams regarding their Denial of Promotion from Austin Resource Recovery. Vice Chair Frazier recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go to closed session at 3:25 p.m. The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Dayne Williams regarding their Denial of Promotion from Austin Resource Recovery. Closed session ended and Vice Chair Frazier called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 3:51 p.m. 4. Possible action and decision on the appeal filed by Dayne Williams regarding their Denial of Promotion from Austin Resource Recovery. The motion to deny Dayne Williams’ appeal and uphold the decision made by the City of Austin in the Denial of Promotion …
2022 Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule Monday, January 10, 2022 Monday, July 11, 2022 Monday, January 24, 2022 Monday, July 25, 2022 Monday, February 14, 2022 Monday, August 8, 2022 Monday, February 28, 2022 Monday, August 22, 2022 Monday, March 14, 2022 Monday, September 12, 2022 Monday, March 28, 2022 Monday, September 26, 2022 Monday, April 11, 2022 Monday, October 10, 2022 Monday, April 25, 2022 Monday, October 24, 2022 Monday, May 9, 2022 Monday, November 14, 2022 Monday, May 23, 2022 Monday, December 12, 2022 Monday, June 13, 2022 Monday, June 27, 2022 Approved by Commission 9/27/21
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Monday, September 12th, 2022 – 4:30 PM Street Jones Building City of Austin Historic Preservation Office Conference Room 400A 1000 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas 78702 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, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Amber Allen at (512) 974-3393. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Terri Myers Kevin Koch Beth Valenzuela AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) 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. CALL TO ORDER BRIEFINGS 1. 2. 3. 4. 1006 Congress Avenue – Old Lundberg Bakery Mural 316 Congress Avenue – W. B. Smith Building Proposed work 3952 Berkman Drive – Mueller Control Tower Deck and landscaping 609 Baylor Street – Castle Hill Local Historic District 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Addition/remodel 115 E. 5th Street – Heierman Building Partial demolition/addition/alteration 900 Blanco/1202 W 9th/901 Shelley – Castle Hill Local Historic District Partial demolition/addition/alteration 404 Atlanta Street – Charles Johnson House/American Legion Partial demolition/addition 1606 Niles Road – Pease Mansion Addition/remodel 1618 Palma Plaza – Old West Austin National Register District Revisions of previously HLC-approved new construction drawings (noncontributing) 2220 Barton Springs Road – Zilker Botanical Garden-Green Room Partial demolition/alterations 1515 Mohle Drive – Old West Austin National Register District Demolish a contributing building and build new construction OTHER ITEMS 12. Location change of all future ARC meetings & new ARC meeting schedule 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 the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Historic Landmark Commission, please contact Amber Allen, Planner II, at 512-974-3393; …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING JULY 11, 2022 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JULY 11, 2022 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE convened in a REGULAR meeting on MONDAY, JULY 11, 2022, at 1183 Chestnut Ave. in Austin, Texas. Chair Faust called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE Meeting to order at 12:10 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Sarah Faust, Lisa Hugman, Laura Cottam Sajbel (Ex-Officio) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Patrick Moore PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Finance Committee Regular Meeting on March 21, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of March 21, 2022 were approved on Board Member Moore’s motion, Chair Faust’s second on a 3-0 vote. Board Members DePalma and Taylor absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding the development of the Parks and Recreation Department’s FY2023 Proposed Budget. Vanorda Richardson, Financial Manager III, Parks and Recreation Department provided a briefing and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. 1. 2. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING JULY 11, 2022 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Parks and Recreation Department’s current and proposed fees. Vanorda Richardson, Financial Manager III, Parks and Recreation Department gave a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. Conduct officer elections for the Chair of the Parks and Recreation Board Finance Committee. The motion elect Patrick Moore to the officer position of Chair of the Parks and Recreation Board Finance Committee was approved on Board Member Moore’s motion, Board Member Hugman’s second on a 3-0 vote. Board Members DePalma and Taylor absent. 3. 4. Faust – Finance Committee needs to discuss process for choosing agenda items. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM Chair Moore adjourned the meeting at 1:17 p.m. without objection. After minutes have been approved, include the following statement before uploading to BCIC: The minutes were approved at the DATE meeting on BOARD MEMBER’s motion, BOARD MEMBER second on a (vote count) vote. 2
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2022-23 DRAFT Approved Budget as of September 1, 2022 Fact Sheet As of September 1, 2022, the total Fiscal Year 2023 Approved General Fund Budget for the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) is $114M (760 FTEs), and the approved Golf Fund Budget is $9.2M (47 FTEs). The General fund base budget increased by $8M (31.75 FTEs), while the Golf Budget increased by $477K (6 FTEs). Here are the budget highlights of what was adopted in the Budget for FY2023. City-wide • Across the Board Increase – A 4.0% across-the-board increase in base pay for employees who have been in a regular position hired on or before April 1, 2022 and are not covered by contract negotiations or appointed by Council. The proposed pay increase will be implemented October 1, 2022, and included in the October 14, 2022 paycheck. • Service Incentive Pay (SIP) – Regular employees who have completed five years of continuous service by December 1 will receive Service Incentive Pay in their December 9, 2022 paycheck. *New* this year is a change in the formula for calculating SIP. Civilian employees will receive $100 for every year of continuous service after five years. • Living Wage – The Living Wage will increase to $20/hour effective October 1, 2022. • Benefit Rate Change – Beginning January 1, 2023, the benefits rates for the PPO and HMO employee-only coverage will increase by $10 per pay period. Those on the CDHP employee-only coverage will remain at no cost to the employee. The premiums for all other coverages with dependents will increase by 5%. PARD General Fund • Operations and Maintenance funding: $316K – This additional funding is for the operation and maintenance of new, expanded, and redeveloped parkland and facilities for which related projects will be completed over the course of the next fiscal year. This additional funding will aid the PARD’s Grounds Maintenance, Facilities Services, Forestry and Aquatics divisions in keeping up with service demand. This funding includes 3 new Maintenance Worker III positions. • Mueller Maintenance Agreement: $33K – PARD is obligated to reimburse the Mueller Property Owner's Association (POA) for maintenance of parkland according to the Mueller Master Development Agreement. The Mueller (POA) is requesting an increase to the City's Park Maintenance Contribution due to inflation. PARD's current contribution is $111,500. For FY23, the POA is requesting the City's contribution be adjusted …
MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 5:30 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS/SHUDDE FATH CONFERENCE ROOM 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Electric Utility Commission maybe 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 by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Robin Otto, at Robin.Otto@austinenergy.com or via phone at 512-322-6254. AGENDA Members: Marty Hopkins, Chair Dave Tuttle, Vice Chair Marshall Bowen Randy Chapman Cary Ferchill Karen Hadden Makenna Jonker Cyrus Reed Kay Trostle Vacant Vacant CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular meeting on August 8, 2022. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS 2. Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract with iDefender, LLC for license agreement, maintenance, and other services to support North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection compliance reporting, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $1,277,000. 3. Recommend authorizing award of a contract with Hi-Tech Industrial Services, LLC, to provide commercial surface preparation and protective coatings, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $2,400,000. 4. Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with Altec Inc. to provide customized utility vehicles, for up to 10 years for a total contract amount not to exceed $65,520,903. 5. Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with SMS LLC DBA Security Management to provide inspection, maintenance, small project installations and hosting of the Austin Energy Security systems, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $20,000,000. 6. Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of contracts with terms of up to 15 years for capacity and energy with certain Austin Energy customers with on-site backup generation as part of a Resiliency-as-a-Service (RaaS) pilot program, for an aggregate contracted capacity of up to 25 megawatts and estimated annual contracted amount of …
EUC Report re Council Action September 12, 2022 Item 12 Items below recommended by EUC July 18; Council approved on date indicated in parenthesis. 13. (9/1) Authorize an amendment to a contract with GCA Services Group of MTN States, LP DBA GCA Services Group or ABM Industries Incorporated or ABM, for continued janitorial services, to increase the amount by $818,000 and to extend the term by one year, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $4,972,932. Items below recommended by EUC August 8; Council approved on date indicated in parenthesis. 2. (8/18) Recommendation to conduct a public hearing and consider proposed rate and fee changes for Austin Energy as part of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 proposed budget. 4. (9/1) Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with Enertech Resources LLC to provide moonlight towers maintenance, inspection, restoration, and repair for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,500,000. 5. (9/1) Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract with Primoris T&D Services, LLC for substation maintenance for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000. 6. (9/1) Recommend authorizing award and execution of a construction contract with Muniz Concrete & Contracting, Inc., for the Justin Lane Demolition and Site Preparation project in the amount of $ 1,658,248.00 plus a $ 165,824.80 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $ 1,824,072.80. 7. (9/1) Recommend approving a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interest needed for the IH-35 Capital Express Structure Relocation, North project for the public use of providing reliable, safe electricity service, which requires acquisition of real property rights consisting of one Temporary Construction Easement consisting of approximately 0.0640 of an acre (2,786 square feet) of land, in the John Applegait survey number 58, Abstract 29 and being a portion of Lot 1, Block A, Aaron Rents Subdivision No. 2 a Subdivision of Record in Book 100, Pages 23-24, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, said Lot 1 conveyed to German Nagobich, as Trustee of the Nagobich Family Revocable Trust by Special Warranty Deed, as recorded in Document No. 2007069276, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, said easement to be used for the Austin Energy IH-35 Capital Express Structure Relocation, North project, currently appraised at $2,299 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or …
Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with iDefender, LLC for license agreement, maintenance, and other services to support North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection compliance reporting, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $1,277,000. (Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C, Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Purchasing Language: Sole Source. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $530,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to Paula Barriffe, at 512-322-6118 or Paula.Barriffe@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 12, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will facilitate transition from a pay-per-license model to an Enterprise License Agreement in addition to maintenance, support, and professional services to support compliance reporting to meet North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) requirements. The Industrial Defender (iDefender) Automated Systems Manager (ASM) offers a comprehensive NERC CIP compliance solution that allows Austin Energy to meet NERC CIP compliance requirements. iDefender ASM automatically collects the necessary information across a heterogeneous asset base, analyzes it, reports anomalies, and provides a turnkey solution to compliance reporting. Austin Energy uses iDefender to monitor and alert any unauthorized changes on assets subject to NERC cyber security regulations. Failure to do so can result in fines up to $1 million/day/event. Austin Energy has successfully utilized iDefender since 2016 and requires uninterrupted support as it is a critical piece of NERC CIP reporting. iDefender, LLC owns all rights, title, and interest in the iDefender ASM suite of software solutions and is the sole provider of support and professional services. ..Strategic Outcome(s) Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All, Safety. Item 3 Posting Language ..Title Authorize award of a contract with Hi-Tech Industrial Services, LLC to provide commercial surface preparation and protective coatings, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $2,400,000. (Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were …
5. REGULAR MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Monday, September 12, 2022, at 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting Members of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL will be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed remotely via videoconference or telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item 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 participation. To register to speak, call or email Alex Irrera at alex.irerra@austintexas.gov or 512-974-7860. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Tammie Rubin–Chair, Jacob Villanueva –Vice Chair, Acia Gray–Arts Commission Liaison, Sarah Carr, Stephanie Lemmo, J Muzacz 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 Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on August 1, 2022. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion of Chair’s Report Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. DISCUSSION: Review artists Josef Kristofoletti and Matthew Mazzotta’s Mid-Design for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Terminal Expansion Phase II B ACTION: Approve artist Angel Alcala’s Final Design for the AFD/EMS Stations 25/10 6. 7. 8. 9. ACTION: Approve artists Rakhee Jain Desai and Melissa Knight’s Final Design for Pharr Tennis Center ACTION: Approve Quarter 3-Launch of new Art in Public Places projects including: project descriptions, selection processes and budgets for 22 unique AIPP project opportunities sited at nine distinct locations and facilities. ACTION: Approve Recommended Artist for the Comal Pocket Park AIPP Project – Ryan Runcie/Curt Gettman, Staff ACTION: Approve Recommended Artist for the Duncan Neighborhood Park AIPP Project – Alex Irrera/Ryan Runcie, Staff STAFF BRIEFINGS 10. Collection Manager Update – Frank Wick 11. AIPP Program Manager Update – Constance Y. White 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 Alex Irrera at the Economic Development Department, at (alex.irerra@austintexas.gov), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For …
REGULAR MEETING of the LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 7:00 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Alyssa Parra, the Commission’s staff liaison, at 512-974-2934 or Alyssa.Parra@AustinTexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Ryn Gonzales, Chair Kannou Curette Christian Vieira Dr. Victor Martinez Darcy Rendon Emily Bush Rebecca Dreke VACANT Appointment Commissioner Stakeholder Melissa Taylor, Vice Chair Katie Jones Nan Dowling Brandon Wollerson District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 Marti Bier District 5 District 6 District 7 Appointment Stakeholder District 8 District 9 District 10 Mayor Stakeholder Stakeholder Charles Curry VACANT AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up before the meeting is called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission’s Regular Meeting on August 8, 2022, and the Commission’s Special Called Meeting on August 22, 2022. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Commissioner introductions including name, pronouns, council district, and appointing council member. Staff briefing regarding the new position in the Equity Office. Presented by Jeremy Garza, Commissions & Neighborhood Liaison, Equity Office. (Sponsor: Staff; Strategic Outcome: Government That Works for All) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. Conduct officer election for the Vice Chair position. Approve the re-appointment of Charles Curry as the primary representative of our Commission on the Joint Inclusion Committee. Discussion and possible action to schedule a strategic planning retreat for the Commission before the end of 2022. Discussion and possible action on the regular meeting schedule and structure including time and date of regular meetings, returning to in-person regular meetings, and accommodations to make our meetings as enjoyable and productive as possible. 6. 7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal …
