COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Wednesday – September 11th, 2024 – 6:30PM City Hall – Boards and Commission – Room 1101 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email Dan Martinez at dan.martinez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Steven Apodaca, Chair Keith Pena-Villa Thomas Rice Suzanna Heritage Sumit DasGupta AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carina Alderete, Vice Chair Brian AM Williams Gabriel Nwajiaku Ibiye Anga The first ten speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES the Community Technology and Telecommunications 1. Approve the minutes of Commission meeting on July 10th, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation on Austin Urban Technology Movement’s Awareness to Employment AUTMHQ) (Michael Ward President CEO, and Jr, programing 3. Briefing on budget amendment related to artificial intelligence focused training and upskilling for City of Austin Employees (Daniel Culotta, Chief Innovation Officer, City of Austin Office of Innovation) 4. Presentation on the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s notice of funding opportunity for the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program and the Digital Empowerment Community of Austin’s (DECA) collective proposal plan (Jamie Castleberry, Director of Grants, Goodwill Central Texas) 5. Announcement of awardees for the Grant for Technology Opportunities Program Mini and Capacity pathways (Dan Martinez, Business Process Specialist, City of Austin Community Technology Division) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approval of a working group to draft a recommendation regarding the level of public surveillance across Austin 7. Approval of Grant for Technology Opportunities Program Updates for FY25 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 …
Artificial Intelligence at the City of Austin: Governance, training, & strategy for City-wide AI tools Daniel Culotta | Chief Innovation Officer | August 14, 2024 Contents 1. History 2. Policies and Guidelines 3. Training 4. Security and Monitoring 5. Governance 6. Pilots, Studies, Tools, and Use Cases 7. Future 2 Background Increasing staff inquiries on AI use, availability, rules, etc. Form AI working group to create guidelines, research how AI is used in the org. Update security and privacy policies. Summer 2023 Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Summer 2024 Begin AI tool and use research Guidelines, GovAI Coalition, Training Use cases and Council Resolution Departments create applications and use cases. City Council passes resolution to form an AI Advisory Committee, security guidelines, and workforce plan. Continue to participate in GovAI Coalition working groups, help develop templates. Governance City core team works on resolution, recruits AIAC and facilitates meetings. Core team creates AI plan to fulfill AIAC recommendations and advance internal AI strategy. Working group continues internal research, benchmarking. Create Generative AI Standards. Join GovAI Coalition with gov partners to share experiences and resources. Provides data ethics, governance, and AI tool training to City staff. City of Austin AI Strategy Pillars Policies & Guidelines asdf Training Governance Security & Monitoring Tools & Use Cases 4 Policies & Guidelines Training Security & Monitoring Governance Tools & Use Cases Policies and Guidelines Current COA policies and guidelines ● City of Austin Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2-11 Additional plans and guidelines in development Vendor FactSheet ● Vendor Agreement ● ● Use Case Template Information Management Security and Privacy Controls Policy Information Privacy Program Charter ● ● ● Data Classification Policy ● Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan ● Policy Clarification on the Use of AI Services for City Data Processing ● Generative AI Standards ● Acceptable Use Policy ● ● Employees required to report AI use Employees required to cite use 5 Policies & Guidelines Training Security & Monitoring Governance Tools & Use Cases Training and Workforce Readiness Training ● Provide training via courses, learning cohorts, speakers, use cases, and online resources ● Developing mandatory training on proper use and policies ● Developing and consolidating training and skills-building resources accessible to all employees ● More extensive training for specific use cases Workforce Readiness ● Gathering feedback and data on use cases, tools, readiness ● Identify, assess, and prioritize high-value use cases, processes, work flows ● Identify potentially …
Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program Intro • Launched as a product of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, Division F, Title III, also known as the Digital Equity Act. • This is the third grant opportunity funded by this bill, which has a total allocation of $2.75 billion, administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). o $60 million – State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program o $1.44 billion - State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program o WE ARE HERE: $1.25 billion – Competitive Grant Program NTIA Grant Funding Objectives 1. Develop and implement digital inclusion activities that benefit one or more of the Covered Populations; 2. Facilitate the adoption of broadband by the Covered Populations in order to provide 3. educational and employment opportunities; Implement training programs for the Covered Populations that cover basic, advanced, and applied skills; Implement workforce development programs; 4. 5. Make available equipment, instrumentation, networking capability, hardware and software, or digital network technology for broadband services to Covered Populations at low or no cost; 6. Construct, upgrade, expand, or operate new or existing public access computing centers for Covered Populations through community anchor institutions;Collaborative Strategies Covered Individuals: 1. Individuals who live in covered households; 2. Aging individuals; 3. Incarcerated individuals (as defined by the State or Territory), other than individuals who are incarcerated in a Federal correctional facility; 4. Veterans; 5. Individuals with disabilities; 6. Individuals with a language barrier, including individuals who— a. Are English learners; and b. Have low levels of literacy; 7. Individuals who are members of a racial or ethnic minority group; and 8. Individuals who primarily reside in a rural area. Eligibility to Apply 1. A political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality of a State, including an agency of a State that is responsible for administering or supervising adult education and literacy activities, or for providing public housing, in the State. 2. An Indian Tribe, an Alaska Native entity, or a Native Hawaiian organization (“Native Entity”). 3. A foundation, corporation, institution, or association that is – a. a not-for-profit entity; and b. not a school. 4. A community anchor institution. 5. A local educational agency. 6. An entity that carries out a workforce development program. 7. A partnership between any of the entities described in paragraphs (1) through (6). Applying entity must not be a current or past administrating entity for State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program or …
2024 GTOPs Mini + Capacity Awardees August 13, 2024 What’s Inside What is GTOPs? GTOPs Mini GTOPs Capacity 2 1 What is GTOPs? 3 GTOPs Vision and Mission Digital Inclusion Vision A community where all citizens have access to the internet, devices, and knowledge needed to fully participate in digital society Digital Inclusion Mission To provide matching grant funds to Austin organizations for projects that create digital opportunities and promote digital equity in innovative ways. 4 GTOPs 2024 Grant ● Total funding for all pathways: $400,000 Award Pathways: $315,000 5 $25,000 $60,000 2 GTOPs Mini 6 Scoring Process Overview Application Phase • Organizations submit application, budget of request, performance measures and annual revenues 11 applications received (5 less than last year) 6 awarded and fully funded (1 more than last year) • • Evaluation Phase • Originally had 5 reviewers, 3 of which could not commit to panel duties • An additional 3 panelists were brought in from known and trustworthy past GTOPs collaborators 7 Alejandra B. - Age 15 GTOPs Mini Final Decision - Awarded Organization Award Request Averaged Score Latinitas $10,000 Museum of Human Achievement $10,000 Art Spark Texas Changing Expectations Economic Growth Business Incubator E4 Youth Inc $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 89 84.6 78.6 78.6 75.4 75.2 8 GTOPs Mini Final Decision - Not Selected Organization Award Request Averaged Score Austin Urban Technology Movement $10,000 Black Mamas Village $10,000 Texas Folklife Resources $8,500 BRAVE Communities Open Austin $10,000 $10,000 73 73 72 68.4 61.4 9 GTOPs Mini - Awarded Projects Welcome to my Homepage Digital Artist Residency ● Online program teaching web design for creative means TRUE TALES by Disability Advocates ● Teaching disabled clients to use creative media tools to record and publish podcasts Family Tech Literacy and Exploration ● Two gen model to assist parents and youth in digital literacy and STEM exploration workshops 10 GTOPs Mini - Awarded Projects Small Biz Tech Clinic ● 8 hour bootcamp for small business owners to learn how to tackle common tech obstacles Digital Skills Training and Support for Educators ● Workshops for teachers to learn to integrate digital tools into their curricula Youth Creating AI Chatbots with Microsoft Copilot Studio ● Transition the program from IBM Watson to Microsoft CoPilot Studio. Students create AI chatbots to discuss social justice 11 3 GTOPs Capacity 12 Scoring Process Overview Application Phase • Organizations submit application and annual revenues • …
few hours of the cablecast. Schedules and video can be Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission http://www.austintexas.gov/cttc REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday –September 11th, 2024 – 6:30PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions – Room 1101 301 W 2nd St., Austin, TX 78701 Please go to http://www.austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/10_1.htm for backup materials associated with this agenda. All ATXN (City Channel 6) programming is cablecast on Spectrum, Grande Communications, and Google Fiber on their cable channel 6, on AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 and webcast online. Over 20 meetings per month, including this commission meeting, are available on demand online, typically within a found at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/atxn-video-archive. The Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission convened in a REGULAR meeting on Wednesday, September 11th, 2024, at 301 W 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Current Commission Members Keith Pena-Villa ‐ Mayor Kirk Watson Brian AM Williams ‐ Council Member Natasha Harper‐Madison, District 1 Steven Apodaca – Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, District 2 Carina Alderete ‐ Council Member José Velásquez, District 3 Suzanne Heritage ‐ Council Member José “Chito” Vela, District 4 Thomas Rice‐ Council Member Ryan Alter, District 5 Gabriel Nwajiaku‐ Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, District 6 Vacant ‐ Council Member Leslie Pool, District 7 Vacant ‐ Council Member Paige Ellis, District 8 Ibiye Anga – Council Member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri, District 9 Sumit DasGupta ‐ Council Member Alison Alter, District 10 Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in person: Steven Apodaca, Chair Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Carina Alderete, Vice-Chair Sumit DasGupta Ibiye Anga 1 Brian AM Williams Keith Pena-Villa Gabriel Nwajiaku Suzzane Heritage Board Members/Commissioners Not in Attendance: Thomas Rice CALL TO ORDER Chair Apodaca called the Community Technology and Telecommunications Meeting to order at 6:47 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Liani Lye of Open Austin spoke to the commission regarding the city’s integration of AI into their day-to-day operations, calling for public concerns to be addressed before AI integration. Kevin Welch of EFF Austin spoke to the commission regarding the same subject and emphasized the privacy and security concerns regarding AI and called for regulations to prevent misuse. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission special called meeting on July 10th, 2024. Motion to approve the minutes made by …
3. 4. 5. 6. REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2024 AT NOON CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Halana Kaleel, 512- 972-5019, Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov. CURRENT MEMBERS: Richard Bondi, Chair Gretchen Flatau, Vice-Chair Mariana Gonzalez Austin Adams Suzanne Anderson Jacqueline Angel Jennifer Scott Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte Vacancies since Sep 2024: Mayor’s Office, Travis County Martin Kareithi Gloria Lugo Tina Rodriguez Teresa Ferguson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER/ATTENDANCE PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve the minutes of the August 14th, 2024 Regular Commission on Aging Meeting. Discussion and possible action on proceeding with only one Commission on Aging member on workgroup calls with the vendor for the Commission on Aging Quality of Life Study. Discussion and possible action on authorizing Commission on Aging members to represent and speak on behalf of the Commission on Aging at the Commission Budget Townhalls for FY25 City of Austin Budget. Discussion and possible action on Ageism Awareness Day Activities being planned by the Commission on Aging. Discussion and possible action on submitting an Ageism Awareness Day Proclamation to Austin City Council. Discussion and possible action on getting the City of Austin to identify an Implicit Bias Day and the necessary steps involved. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Discussion and possible action on the annual Age Friendly Austin Community Feedback Survey including assigning Commission on Aging Members to review questions. Discussion and possible action on authorizing Commission on Aging members to speak on behalf of the Commission on Aging at the Aging is Living Conference. Discussion and possible action to recommend to the Austin City Council to adopt the Equity Based Preservation Plan. Discussion and possible action on participation and attendance of Commission on Aging Workgroups so that workgroups can be effective in proceeding and achieving their assigned tasks. Discussion and possible action on revising the Commission on Aging Bylaws Article 8. Committees/Workgroups to remove Section D, …
2. Commission on Aging Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 The Commission on Aging convened in a regular meeting at Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401/1402-Training, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas, 78752 and remotely. Vice-Chair Flatau called the Commission on Aging Meeting to order at 12:04pm. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Richard Bondi, Vice Chair Gretchen Flatau, Teresa Ferguson, Henry Van de Putte, Preston Tyree, Emily De Maria Nicola, Mariana Gozalez, Martin Kareithi (entered the dais at 12:20pm), Suzanne Anderson, Tina Rodriguez, and Jennifer Scott. Board Members/Commissioners not in Attendance: Austin Adams, Jacqueline Angel, Fred Lugo, and Gloria Lugo. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • Carlos Soto, Research Analyst with the Community Advancement Network (CAN), represents stakeholders that work together to address community needs. This includes mental health and wellness services, community resource guides, and language access. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the June 12th, 2024, Regular Commission on Aging Meeting. • The minutes from the meeting of June 12th, 2024, were approved by Commissioner Tyree’s motion, Commissioner Van de Putte’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Adams, Angel, Kareithi, Fred Lugo, and Gloria Lugo were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action to form a working group to draft a recommendation on creating an Implicit Bias Day in Austin (Chair Bondi). a. Chair Bondi discussed the idea of having an Implicit Bias Day. b. Recommendation to form a working group to draft a recommendation on creating an Implicit Bias Day was approved on Commissioner Van De Putte’s motion, Chair Bondi’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Adams, Angel, Kareithi, Fred Lugo, and Gloria Lugo were absent. c. Workgroup members will include Chair Bondi, Commissioners Scott, and Tyree. Discussion and possible action on forming a Working Group to collaborate with the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities to identify common priorities, goals, and opportunities for collaboration (Chair Bondi). 1 a. Recommendation to form a working group to collaborate with the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities to identify common priorities, goals, and opportunities for collaboration was approved on Commissioner Anderson’s motion, Chair Bondi’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Adams, Angel, Kareithi, Fred Lugo, and Gloria Lugo were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Introductions to the new Commission on Aging Commissioners Suzanne Anderson and Jennifer Scott (Chair Bondi and Vice-Chair Flatau). a. Commissioners Anderson, Scott, and Rodriguez introduced themselves. b. Commissioner Anderson is representing District …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 BYLAWS OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING ARTICLE 1. NAME. The name of the board is COMMISSION ON AGING ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. The purpose of the board is to serve as an advisory board to the council concerning the quality of life for older adults in the Austin area and to help ensure they are productive, independent, and healthy. ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP. (A) The board is composed of fifteen members. Two members are nominated by the Mayor and each council member nominates one member. One member is appointed by Travis County Commissioners Court. One member is appointed by the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area. One member is appointed by Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority. (B) The commission should include members who are representatives of or sensitive to the needs of the older adult population. Members should have substantive knowledge on issues concerning older adults including but not limited to health, affordable housing, basic needs, transportation, social engagement and inclusion, and caregiver support. The commission should be inclusive and represent a diversity of ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, socioeconomic status, and national origin; and include older adults who are representatives of the Austin community. (C) A member serves at the pleasure of the appointing body. (D) City appointed board members serve for a term of four years beginning March 1st on the year of appointment. County-appointed board members serve for a term of two years beginning in February of the year of appointment. The tenure of a board member nominated by a council member runs concurrently with the tenure of the city council member who nominated the member. (E) An individual board member may not act in an official capacity except through the action of the board. (F) A board member who is absent for three consecutive regular meetings or one-third of all regular meetings in a “rolling” twelve-month timeframe automatically vacates the member’s position subject to the holdover provisions in Section 2-1-27 of the City Code. This does not apply to an absence due to illness or injury of the board member, an illness or injury of …
COMMISSION ON AGING | SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Planning Process HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Michelle Benavides Mary Jo Galindo*1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* 1 JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 Julia Brookins* Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko 1 Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Ursula A. Carter Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Plan Goals 107 recommendations 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Make preservation more accessible 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Images, clockwise from top left: Parade and mural unveiling (The Austin Chronicle), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support displacement prevention and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Engage new partners and audiences • Help community members access knowledge and resources • Support people doing the work: homeowners and tenants, craftspeople, commissioners, and staff Images, clockwise from top left: Bertha Rendon Delgado, San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation, Austin Asian American Film Festival How We Preserve Be strategic and effective. • Update designation criteria to reflect modern standards • Support the stewards of Austin’s historic properties • Be strategic with review • Improve enforcement processes • Implement the plan collaboratively Selected Recommendations 1) Gather stories that tell Austin’s diverse history across different cultures and languages. 2) …
1 Age-Friendly Austin Community Feedback Survey 2024 Welcome to our Age-Friendly Survey. We are interested in the opinions of older adults that reside within our local community. Your feedback will help the Commission on Aging make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council regarding the City of Austin's upcoming budget. The survey will ask you to share thoughts regarding topics that impact your daily life. Please answer the questions as you understand them. We want to ensure that we capture your honest opinion. We greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. This survey will take about 15-25 minutes. This survey is confidential. There will be an opportunity to give additional feedback and comments at the end of the survey. All questions on this survey are optional. 1. How long have you lived in Austin? ☐ 35 years or more but fewer than 45 years ☐ 45 years or more ☐ I do not live in the City of Austin 2. How would you rate Austin as a place for people to live as they age? ☐ Fewer than 5 years ☐ 5 years or more but fewer than 15 years ☐ 15 years or more but fewer than 25 years ☐ 25 years or more but fewer than 35 years ☐ Excellent ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Fair ☐ Poor Section 1: Outdoor and Public Places Public places to gather — indoors and out. Green spaces, safe streets, sidewalks, outdoor seating, and accessible buildings (with elevators, stairs with railings, adequate lighting, etc). 3. When using parks or recreational opportunities near your residence, do you typically encounter any of the following? Please select all that apply. ☐ Lack of parks or recreational opportunities near my residence ☐ Lack of available transportation to parks or recreational opportunities. ☐ Safety concerns at parks and recreational opportunities (i.e. limited lighting, uneven walkways, illicit behavior, etc.) ☐ Lack of accessibility (i.e. no sidewalks, elevators, wheelchair ramps, etc.) ☐ Lack of ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Accommodations ☐ I have no issues accessing parks or recreational opportunities. ☐ I do not access parks or recreational opportunities. ☐ Other (please specify) Section 2: Transportation Transit options can include walking, taking the bus, rideshare (Lyft, Uber, etc.), driving, carpooling, or Senior Transportation Services (i.e. Drive a Senior), etc. 4. What modes of transportation do you prefer to use? Select your 3 most-used options. 2 …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT THE EQUITY-BASED PRESERVATION PLAN Draft for commission consideration WHEREAS, Austin’s existing plan to guide historic preservation policies, programs, and activities was adopted in 1981; and WHEREAS, both Austin and the historic preservation field have changed substantially in the past 43 years; and WHEREAS, the Historic Landmark Commission initiated the development of a new preservation plan for Austin in 2021; and WHEREAS, the resulting Equity-Based Preservation Plan (the preservation plan) was developed by a community working group with members from across Austin bringing diverse lived experiences as well as professional and community expertise; and WHEREAS, broad, inclusive outreach and engagement around the draft preservation plan reached more than 2,500 people throughout the city to review and comment on the plan’s goals and recommendations; and WHEREAS, the Commission on Aging received a briefing on the draft preservation plan at its May 2024 meeting; and WHEREAS, older adults were well-represented in engagement, with 29% of respondents to the plan’s community survey 65 years old or older; and WHEREAS, the community working group and Historic Landmark Commission revised and finalized the preservation plan based on public feedback; and WHEREAS, the preservation plan aligns with and furthers the goals of the Commission on Aging, particularly recommendations related to telling Austin’s full history, recognizing cultural heritage, and stabilizing communities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: The Commission on Aging recommends that City Council adopt the Equity-Based Preservation Plan and support its timely implementation.
Pathways to Health Equity Addressing Needs Today & Building a Healthier Tomorrow ANDREW LEVACK Senior Program Officer September 11, 2024 Strategic Vision and Direction Vision for Central Texas Mission for the Foundation Core Values Guiding Principles Strategy A vibrant and inclusive community in which every individual can flourish and reach their full potential. To advance health equity in Central Texas through investment and action. • Collaboration • Community • Compassion • Innovation • Stewardship • Listen, learn and evolve • Use an equity lens in our work • Embrace effective risk-taking • Make data-driven decisions aligned with evidence, strategy, and community voice • Measure outcomes and strive for high-impact work We focus on removing barriers to better living today and changing systems and conditions to improve outcomes for a healthier community tomorrow. How We Impact Our Community Grantmaking Mobile Dental Program Scholarship Programs Communications Learning & Evaluation What Guides Our Work Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) As elements of the assessments and data are nearly identical, groups are encouraged to collaborate and utilize existing reports as appropriate. 2022 CHNA Overarching Themes Impacting Health Outcomes Population explosion and rising cost of living Economic stability and non-medical drivers of health Behavioral health, stress, and well-being Access and affordability of healthcare Impact of racism and discrimination 2024 - 2030 Pathways to Health Equity Centering on Health Equity, we focus on removing barriers to better living today and changing systems and conditions to improve outcomes for a healthier community tomorrow. Scan here to view our Strategic Plan: Aspirational Ways to Change our Work as a Foundation 1. Focus more of our investments and action in communities with the greatest health needs in our geography, and acknowledging that some of these communities are also the populations and places which the Foundation knows the least; 2. Increase our focus on upstream efforts; 3. Be more collaborative, connected, responsive, and region-wide; 4. Involve deeper community engagement; 5. Use of a wider variety of tools to create meaningful change; 6. Operate as a unified foundation with alignment on shared goals, processes that support greater connectivity, and culture change. ▪ Multi-year Support: Offering longer ▪ Inclusion: Committing to inclusive ▪ Genuine Communication: Being open about decision-making processes, expectations, and learning to build trust and partnership. practices that support the voices and leadership of marginalized communities. Trust-Based Philanthropy What does it look like in practice: ▪ Unrestricted Funding: general operating …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Aging Recommendation Number: (20240911-9): Recommendation to Council to Adopt the Equity-Based Preservation Plan WHEREAS, Austin’s existing plan to guide historic preservation policies, programs, and activities was adopted in 1981; and WHEREAS, both Austin and the historic preservation field have changed substantially in the past 43 years; and WHEREAS, the Historic Landmark Commission initiated the development of a new preservation plan for Austin in 2021; and WHEREAS, the resulting Equity-Based Preservation Plan (the preservation plan) was developed by a community working group with members from across Austin bringing diverse lived experiences as well as professional and community expertise; and WHEREAS, broad, inclusive outreach and engagement around the draft preservation plan reached more than 2,500 people throughout the city to review and comment on the plan’s goals and recommendations; and WHEREAS, the Commission on Aging received a briefing on the draft preservation plan at its May 2024 meeting; and WHEREAS, older adults were well-represented in engagement, with 29% of respondents to the plan’s community survey 65 years old or older; and WHEREAS, the community working group and Historic Landmark Commission revised and finalized the preservation plan based on public feedback; and WHEREAS, the preservation plan aligns with and furthers the goals of the Commission on Aging, particularly recommendations related to telling Austin’s full history, recognizing cultural heritage, and stabilizing communities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: The Commission on Aging recommends that City Council adopt the Equity-Based Preservation Plan and support its timely implementation. Date of Approval: September 11th, 2024 Record of the vote: Vice-Chair Flatau’s motion, Commissioner Tyree’s second, 10-0 vote, Commissioners Gonzalez, Scott, and Van de Putte were absent. Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
REGULAR MEETING of the AIRPORT ADVIS ORY COMMISS ION (AAC) September 11, 2024 3:00 PM CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 (Boards and Commissions Room) 301 W. 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating via videoconference. Livestream of the meeting will be available at ATXN1 https://www.austintexas.gov/watch-atxn-live Audio of the meeting will be available as an alternative to attending in person. Please email Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com by Noon of the day of the meeting for dial-in details. Public comment for general communication and for specific agenda items will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. In person registration is available for speakers who sign up at the meeting location prior to the meeting being called to order. Registration to speak remotely is available for speakers who have provided an email to Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com, no later than Noon of the day before the meeting. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Chad Ennis Scott Madole Doyle Valdez Fang Fang Jeff Eller Wendy Price Todd, Chair Bakari Brock, Vice-Chair Patrick Rose, Secretary Raymond Young Jeremy Hendricks Jonathan Coon AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public communication for items not on the agenda. The first 5 registered speakers will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is not posted on the agenda. Please see further instructions on registration above. 1 Public communication for items included in the agenda as a Discussion/Action item. Registered speakers will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is posted as a Discussion/Action item, but may not address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item posted as a Briefing. Please see further instructions on registration above. 1. Approve the minutes of the AAC regular meeting on August 14, 2024 APPROVAL OF MINUTES STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on July 2024 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer 3. Briefing on Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development 4. Briefing on Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer 5. Briefing on Hilton Austin Airport Hotel Management Agreement between Austin-Bergstrom Landhost Enterprises, Inc. and Boykin Prospera, LLC provided by Tracy Thompson, Chief of External and Business Affairs DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 6. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for design and construction support services …
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES August 14, 2024 3:00 PM The Airport Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on August 14, 2024 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1405 Austin, Texas. Vice-Chair Brock called the regular meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Bakari Brock, Vice-Chair Chad Ennis Scott Madole Fang Fang Doyle Valdez Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Wendy Price Todd, Chair Patrick Rose, Secretary Jeff Eller Jeremy Hendricks Jonathan Coon Commissioners Absent: Raymond Young PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Michael Nahas – Boards and commissions access to public message board 6 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the regular AAC meeting on August 14, 2024. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Ennis; Commissioner Fang seconded. Motion passed on a 8-0-1-2 vote. Commissioner Madole abstained and Commissioners Young and Coon were absent at this vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. June 2024 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer 3. Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development 4. Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects Update provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer 5. Update on City of Austin Construction Training Program presented by Michelle Pierre, Contract Management Supervisor II, Financial Services Department 6. Update on AUS Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program presented by Ramonika Carr, Guest Services Officer 7. Update on AUS Short-Term Financing presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer (RCA for recommendation coming in September) 8. Presentation of the Department of Aviation Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 9. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation from the Opportunity Working Group of the Airport Advisory Commission to expand Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Hendricks; Commissioner Valdez seconded. Motion passed on a 9-1-0-1 vote. Commissioner Ennis opposed and Commissioner Young was absent at this vote. 7 10. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation by the Airport Advisory Commission supporting the development of a public message board system for use by City boards and commissions. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Todd; Commissioner Eller seconded. Motion passed on a 10-0-0-1 vote. Commissioner Young was absent at this vote. 11. Authorize negotiation and execution of a lease with Air General, Inc., for certain premises consisting of approximately 17,701 square feet of building space, 12,768 square …
MEMORANDUM TO: Airport Advisory Commissioners FROM: Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, Aviation Department DATE: September 11, 2024 SUBJECT: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Update July 2024 Financial Results Passenger traffic totaled 2,039,531 in July 2024, a decrease of 0.1% compared to July 2023. Average daily departures decreased from 273 in July 2023 to 264 in July 2024, a decrease of 9 daily departures or 3.4% resulting primarily from domestic capacity reductions to better match demand by air carriers. Table #1 Enplanements Landing Weights Cargo Tonnage Operating Revenue Airport OPEX Total Requirements FY 2024 July FY 2023 July Variance Fav (Unfav) FY 2024 YTD FY 2023 YTD Variance YTD Fav (Unfav) 1,014,354 1,010,768 0.4% 9,339,027 9,211,343 1,194,530,732 1,216,773,511 (1.8%) 11,360,732,335 11,349,334,923 12,957 9,927 30.5% 125,898 120,239 1.4% 0.1% 4.7% $29,082,408 $25,449,068 $3,633,340 $266,075,251 $229,376,435 $36,698,816 $12,836,364 $10,980,565 ($1,855,800) $123,471,721 $99,445,482 ($24,026,239) $18,917,999 $17,441,843 ($1,476,156) $192,543,471 $159,927,107 ($32,616,364) Net Income Before Federal Relief $10,164,409 $8,007,225 $2,157,184 $73,531,779 $69,449,328 $4,082,451 Federal Relief Reimbursement $0 $1,947,342 ($1,947,342) $0 $39,173,376 ($39,173,376) Net Income After Federal Relief $10,164,409 $9,954,567 $209,842 $73,531,779 $108,622,704 ($35,090,925) Table #1 illustrates July 2024’s enplanements totaled 1,014,354, an increase of 0.4% compared to June 2023. Landing weights totaled 1.19 billion pounds in July 2024 representing a decrease of 1.8% compared to July 2023. Cargo volume totaled 12,957 tons in July 2024, an increase of 30.5% compared to July 2023. July 2024 operating revenue totals $29.1M, an increase of 14.3% or $3.6M compared to July 2023. The increase in operating revenue primarily results from updated airline rates for FY24, changes to the parking rate structure from prior year, and increases in non-airline revenues. July 2024 operating revenue is composed of 46.2% airline revenue, 51.8% non-airline revenue, and 2.0% interest income. Airport operating expenses totaled $12.8M for the month, an increase of 16.9% or $1.9M compared to July 2023. The increase in operating expenses results from higher personnel costs from increased headcount and wage adjustments, costs associated with APD and ARFF units, parking management costs, information systems consulting and maintenance costs, and elevated commodity purchases. Debt service funded by operating revenue decreased 13.9% or $0.7M in July 2024 compared to the prior year because of the application of interest earned on the 2013 bank loan, 2014 bond issuance, and 2017 bond issuance. AUS reported a $10.2M surplus in July 2024, an increase of $2.2M or 26.9% compared to July 2023. Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results …
September 2024 Air Service Snapshot AUS monthly seat comparisons, April ‘24-March ‘25, compared to 2019 (pre-Covid) (chart one) and compared to previous year (chart two): Source: Cirium schedule data. Highlights of recent air service announcements/developments include: Aeromexico upgauged MEX service from 99-seat E190 to 160-seat B737-800 for June 21– Aug. 19 ’24, also Oct. 21-22 ’24 and then Oct. 28 ’24 onwards permanently Air Canada resumed seasonal service to YVR on May 1 ’24 (served through Oct. 21 ‘24) & started new seasonal service to YUL eff. May 3 ’24 (served through Oct. 22); reduced YVR from 4/Wk to 3/Wk for June ‘24-August ‘24 Allegiant new 2/Wk service to EUG started May 31 ’24 (served through Aug. 13 ‘24); discontinued IAD & OMA after Aug 12 ‘24; suspended LAS starting Aug 13 ’24; will close its AUS crew base on Jan 7, 2025 which means service permanently cancelled to BZN, FSD, SDF & SNA after this Summer; extended schedules for Feb 12 – May 13 and will serve 6 markets from AUS: AVL, CVG, DSM, GRR, PVU, & TYS American summary of 2024 service changes: o Discontinued ABQ, BZN, CVG, CZM, EGE, ELP, IAD, JAX, LAS, LIR, MBJ, MCI, MCO, MEM, MSY, NAS, OKC, PUJ, PSP, PVR, RNO, RSW, SMF, TPA & TUL o LAS, MCO & MSY service will end on Oct 6 ‘24 o Last flights to IND & RNO on August 5 ‘24 o RDU will be suspended from Dec 19 ‘24 – April 3 ‘25 o Added Saturday only service to ECP and VPS for June 8 – August 3 ‘24 o Added 3 roundtrips to AGS in April ’24 for the Masters and 2 roundtrips to SDF in May ’24 for the Kentucky Derby o AA added roundtrip service to MSN on Aug 18 (Sun) and 21 (Wed) for the Epic UGM Conf o Following flights added for college football games: DTW round trip on Sept 6 and 8 ATL-AUS on Oct 18 and AUS-ATL on Oct 20 XNA roundtrip on Nov 15 and 17 LEX-AUS on Nov 22 and AUS-LEX on Nov 24 British Airways downgauged LHR from A350-1000 (331 seats) to B777-200ER (272 seats) starting March 29, 2025 Copa upgauged PTY from 737-800 (154-166 seats) to MAX9 with lie flat seats (174 seats) eff. May ‘24 Delta summary of 2024 service changes: …
Journey With AUS - Airport Expansion & Development Program Active Projects Update Airport Advisory Commission September 2024 Lyn Estabrook Deputy Chief – Planning & Development Table of Contents ● Utilities Infrastructure Campus-Wide ● Central Utility Plant Relocation ● Parking and Landside: West Garage Lot B ● West Gate Expansion ● Cargo Development East ● Fuel Facility ● West Infill and TSA Checkpoint 3 Expansion ● Airfield Infrastructure – Midfield Taxiways ● Concourse B and Tunnel ● Arrivals and Departures Hall 2 Utility Infrastructure Campus-Wide (UICW) ● Latest Updates ○ UICW Professional Engineering Services: Phase A Contract Execution with HDR on August 30, 2024 ○ UICW Construction Manager at Risk Council Award to Sundt/Archer Western, a Joint Venture July 18, 2024 ○ Construction Manager at Risk Pre-Construction Service Notice To Proceed in September 2024 ● Anticipated Timeline Procurement: Q3 2024 ○ Design: Q3 2024 – Q3 2025 Preconstruction: Q3 2024– Q3 2025 ○ Build: Q4 2025 – Q3 2027 ○ ○ 3 Central Utility Plant Relocation ● Latest Updates ○ Revised Preliminary/Schematic Design Phase Proposal Received Aug 22, 2024, based on Design Criteria Manual Revision 2 issued Aug 7, 2024. ○ Design Build Contract Execution/Notice to Proceed – In Negotiation – Anticipated in Sept 2024. ○ Design Builder to provide Design Criteria Manual validation with Scope, Cost and Schedule – Per Design Criteria Manual Revision 2. ● Anticipated Timeline ○ Procurement: Contract Execution, anticipated Sept 2024 ○ Design: Q3 2024 – Q3 2025 ○ Build: Q2 2025 – Q1 2028 4 Current Central Utility Plant Parking and Landside: West Garage Lot B ● Latest Updates ○ ○ ○ Proposed Architecture + Engineering and Construction Manager at Risk contracts executed Project initiated with kickoff meetings discussing digital governance, document control, and permitting Site Development Permit process initiated ● Anticipated Timeline ○ Procurement: Complete ○ Design: Q3 2024 – Q3 2025 ○ Build: Q3 2025 – Q1 2028 5 Conceptual rendering West Gate Expansion ● Latest Updates ○ ○ Slab-on-grade preparation on northside footprint Southside grade beams excavated, formed and concrete placed ○ Underground utilities north and south being installed ○ Gate 11 Passenger Boarding Bridge replacement underway and scheduled to re-open early August ○ Column lifting ceremony July 30, 2024 6 ● Anticipated Timeline ○ Build: Q2 2023 – Q1 2026 Demolition of Barbara Jordan Terminal glass end wall begins Cargo Development East ● Latest Updates ○ Security System and connection to …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 24-5578, Agenda Item #: 36. 9/26/2024(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for design and construction support services for the Arrivals and Departures Hall with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP, in an amount not to exceed $45,000,000. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Capital Delivery Services. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of the Department of Aviation. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQS) 6100 CLMP376 for these services. The solicitation was issued on April 30, 2024, and closed on June 5, 2024. Of the 11 offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the best evaluated responsive statement of qualifications. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers 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=140981>. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 and City Code Chapter 2- 9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 10.25% DBE participation. Prior Council Action: December 14, 2023 - Council approved a Construction Manager at Risk methodology. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized contract Person’s identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 11, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: Journey With AUS is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport's multi-year airport expansion, development and improvement program. The vision of Journey With AUS is to meet the current and future needs of our growing region while staying true to our roots and elevating the passenger journey with an authentic Austin and Central City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 9/4/2024 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 24-5578, Agenda Item #: 36. 9/26/2024(cid:4) Texas experience. This project is for the Arrival and Departures Hall (A/D Hall) and is one major element of the Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) and will be designed and constructed while other components are underway. The new A/D Hall will establish a gateway and a new “front door” for the airport and passengers traveling through AUS. The initial phase Base …
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Summary Participation goal stated in the solicitation was 8.68% DBE. The recommended firm provided a DBE Compliance Plan that met the goals of the solicitation and was approved by the Small and Minority Business Resources Department. The alternate firm provided a DBE Compliance Plan that met the goals of the solicitation and was approved by the Small and Minority Business Resources Department. TOP RANKED FIRM: Austin Commercial, LP – Total Participation: NON-DBE TOTAL – PRIME Austin Commercial, LP, Austin, TX DBE TOTAL – SUBCONSULTANTS Haynes Eaglin Waters, LLC, Pflugerville, TX (small and minority business consulting services) 2.56% Baer Engineering & Environmental Consulting, Inc, Austin, TX Quest Project Controls, Inc DBA CM Solutions, Austin, TX (environmental consulting) (project scheduling, construction) Snap Management Group, Inc, Austin, TX (communications: public relations consulting) .64% Olivier, Inc, Inc, Austin, TX (administrative & general management consulting) Austin Permit Service, Inc, Austin, TX (document preparation services) Digital Building Services, LLC, Miami, FL (drafting services) SECOND RANKED FIRM: Hensel Phelps Construction Company – Total Participation: NON-DBE TOTAL – PRIME Hensel Phelps Construction Company, Austin, TX 91.26% 91.26% 8.74% 2.30% .75% .69% .77% 1.03% 91.14% 91.14% DBE TOTAL – SUBCONSULTANTS Haynes Eaglin Waters, LLC, Pflugerville, TX (construction management services, minority & small business consulting) 1.09% Spire Consulting Group, LLC, Austin, TX (project scheduling, construction) Tina Curry-Logan (TLC Estimating, LLC) Houston, TX (construction estimating services) 8.86% 3.12% 4.65%
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 24-5577, Agenda Item #: 35. 9/26/2024(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for construction services for the Arrivals and Departures Hall with Austin Commercial LP, in an amount not to exceed $820,000,000. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Capital Delivery Services. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of the Department of Aviation. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Qualifications RFQS 6100 CLMA055 for these services. The solicitation was issued on May 20, 2024, and closed on July 18, 2024. Of the four offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the best evaluated responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers 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=140528>. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 and City Code Chapter 2- 9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 8.74% DBE participation. Prior Council Action: December 14, 2023 - Council approved a Construction Manager at Risk methodology. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized contract Person’s identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 11, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: Journey With AUS is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport's multi-year airport expansion, development and improvement program. The vision of the Journey With AUS is to meet the current and future needs of our growing region while staying true to our roots and elevating the passenger journey with an authentic Austin City of Austin Page 1 of 3 Printed on 9/3/2024 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 24-5577, Agenda Item #: 35. 9/26/2024(cid:4) and Central Texas experience. This project is for the Arrival and Departures Hall (A/D Hall) and is one major element of the Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) and will be designed and constructed while other components are underway. This project will dramatically enhance the traveler experience at AUS, addressing critical space constraints and elevating the airport’s functionality. It is arguably the most transformative of the AEDP projects, but also …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 24-5579, Agenda Item #: 37. 9/26/2024(cid:4) Posting Language Approve a resolution finding the use of the design-build method of contracting, as authorized by Subchapter G, Chapter 2269 of the Texas Government Code, is the project delivery method that provides the best value to the City for the following project: Integrated Baggage Handling System. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Financial Services Department. Amount and Source of Funding A Recommendation for Council Action with the not to exceed contract amount for each resultant contract will be presented to Council once the design-build selection has been completed. Purchasing Language: This request is for Council to authorize the use of the design-build method; therefore, no solicitation has yet been initiated. MBE / WBE: (Note: MBE/WBE goals will be established prior to issuance of this solicitation). For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission on September 11, 2024. Additional Backup Information: State Statute governs construction procurement for municipalities. The standard method of contracting used for construction services is competitive bidding where the contract is awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Texas Government Code Chapter 2269 allows for methodologies alternate to low bidding method which may provide the best value to the municipality. These alternate methodologies include Competitive Sealed proposals, Construction Manager at Risk, Design-Build, and Job Order Contracting. Texas Local Government Code Section 252.022(d) allows the City to adopt and use an alternative method such as design-build under Chapter 2269 of the Texas Government Code if such a method provides a better value for the City. This project will consist of two continuous phases: design of the project and building of the project. The design- build method is the most effective delivery method for meeting schedule constraints within the project budget as each phase of design and construction services is carefully negotiated. Design-build is a method of City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 9/4/2024 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 24-5579, Agenda Item #: 37. 9/26/2024(cid:4) construction procurement under which design and construction services are contracted through one entity, either a joint venture between a design consultant and a constructor or from a single entity with both capabilities. A design-build firm will …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 24-5709, Agenda Item #: 9/26/2024(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for soil relocation with Triumvirate Environmental d/b/a Gruene Environmental Services, in an amount not to exceed $1,138,448. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Department of Aviation. Purchasing Language: Professional Service. Fiscal Note Funding for the total contract amount is available in the Capital Budget of the Department of Aviation. MBE/WBE: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 11, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: Journey With AUS is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport's (AUS) multi-year airport expansion, development, and improvement program. The vision of the Journey With AUS program is to meet the current and future needs of our growing region while staying true to our roots and elevating the passenger journey with an authentic Austin and Central Texas experience. The Midfield Taxiway Project is one of the first Airport Expansion and Development Program projects. It is a critical project in that it is an enabling project for the future Concourse B and follow-on Airport Expansion and Development Program projects. A soil stockpile lies within the alignment of the new midfield taxiways and needs to be moved. The pile originates from previous onsite construction activities and will be relocated onsite. AUS requests authorization to contract with a company experienced in soil site preparation and transport. This work will meet all regulatory requirements and operational needs. City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 9/3/2024 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 24-5709, Agenda Item #: 9/26/2024(cid:4) Delay on the approval of this contract will have a negative impact on the current Airport Expansion and Development Program schedule. This project is located within zip code 78719 (District #2). City of Austin Page 2 of 2 Printed on 9/3/2024 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6)
M/WBE Summary The Small and Minority Business Resources Department (SMBR) determined that no goals are appropriate for this solicitation. Although no goals have been established for this solicitation, the contractor was required to comply with the City’s MBE/WBE Procurement Program if areas of subcontracting were identified. The following recommended contractor has complied with the City’s MBE/WBE Procurement Program in subcontracting areas identified and were approved by SMBR. The contractor cannot estimate how much work will go toward the subcontractors. NON - MBE/WBE TOTAL - PRIME Faith Group, LLC, St. Louis, MO WBE TOTAL – SUBCONTRACTOR (FW) Kandha Consulting Corp, Leander, TX Project controls and change management consulting services NON - MBE/WBE – SUBCONTRACTORS Tech4TH Solutions, Schaumburg, IL Enterprise architecture strategy The JW Group, Landenberg, PA Information and data system governance services 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Revised 1/2023
Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 Total Length of Term 2 years 1 year 1 year 1 year 5 years Contract Authorization $1,500,000 $160,000 $170,000 $170,000 $2,000,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage.
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 24-5530, Agenda Item #: 15. 9/26/2024(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for developing an information technology master plan with Faith Group, LLC, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,000,000. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Department of Aviation. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of the Department of Aviation. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Qualifications Statements solicitation RFQS 8100 DJJ4000 for these services. The solicitation was issued on January 15, 2024, and closed on February 20, 2024. Of the four offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the best evaluated responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers 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=139653. MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. However, the recommended contractor identified subcontracting opportunities. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 11, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide the Airport with an Information Technology (IT) Master Plan. This plan will guide the Airport in planning, procuring, implementing, and managing both current and future technology investments and resources. The IT Master Planning process will evaluate the current IT environment and offer a strategic roadmap to align the efforts and resources of the Airport's Information Systems Division with industry best City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 9/4/2024 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 24-5530, Agenda Item #: 15. 9/26/2024(cid:4) practices and standards, as well as the short and long-term goals of the Airport and the City. The previous Airport IT Master Plan completed in 2014 has successfully guided the implementation of technology-related projects in alignment with organizational goals and objectives. The new plan will provide similarly actionable projects, informing both minor and major IT initiatives for …
Fang Fang Doyle Valdez Jeff Eller AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES September 11, 2024, 3:00 PM The Airport Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on September 11, 2024 at 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas in City Hall, Room 1101 (Boards and Commissions Room). Chair Wendy Price Todd called the regular meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Wendy Price Todd, Chair Patrick Rose, Secretary Jeremy Hendricks Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Bakari Brock, Vice Chair Jonathan Coon Commissioners Absent: Raymond Young Chad Ennis Scott Madole PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUNTES 1. Approve the minutes of the regular AAC meeting on August 14, 2024. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Hendricks; Commissioner Rose seconded. The motion passed on a 8-0-0-3 vote. Commissioners Young, Ennis, and Madole were absent at this vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS Officer Development 2. Briefing on July 2024 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial 3. Briefing on Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service 4. Briefing on Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer 5. Briefing on Hilton Austin Airport Hotel Management Agreement between Austin- Bergstrom Landhost Enterprises, Inc. and Boykin Prospera, LLC provided by Tracy Thompson, Chief of External and Business Affairs DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 6. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for design and construction support services for the Arrivals and Departures Hall with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP, in an amount not to exceed $45,000,000. [Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 and City Code Chapter 2- 9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 10.25% DBE participation.] A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Rose; Commissioner Hendricks seconded. The motion passed on a 8-0-0-3 vote. Commissioners Young, Ennis, and Madole were absent at this vote. 7. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for construction services for the Arrivals and Departures Hall with Austin Commercial LP, in an amount not to exceed $820,000,000. [Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 and City Code Chapter 2- 9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 8.74% DBE participation.] A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Eller; Commissioner Valdez seconded. The motion passed on …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 @ 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS ASSEMBLY ROOM 1111 4815 MUELLER BOULEVARD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers 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 to speak remotely, call or email Kate Clark at kate.clark@austintexas.gov or 512-974-7875. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Michael Jones, Chair Rick Krivoniak, Vice Chair Richard Brimer Andrew Clements Corky Hilliard Christopher Jackson Martin Luecke David Neider Kenneth Ronsonette Joshua Rudow Kathy Sokolic AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on August 13, 2024. STAFF BRIEFING to Berkman Dr. 2. Update by Capital Delivery Services regarding the East 51st Street Mobility Project from I-35 3. Update by Transportation and Public Works staff regarding the Mueller Parking and Transportation Management District (PTMD). WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 4. Update from the Mueller Transition Working Group on finalizing their recommendations and next steps. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Discussion by Catellus regarding improvements to the Aldrich Street District Garages. 6. Discussion by RMMA PIAC on the possibility of establishing a public Community Center within the boundaries of the Mueller Redevelopment. 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 Kate Clark with the Financial Services Department (FSD), at 512-974-7875, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission, please contact Kate Clark with Financial Services Department at 512-974-7875.
EAST 51ST STREET REVITALIZATION Project Update RMMA PIAC September 10, 2024 Building the City of Austin in collaboration with the community to enrich the experience of all who live, work, and play here. 1 BACKGROUND East 51st Street Revitalization • Location • Funding 2 PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS • Trees • Drainage • Bike paths • Sidewalks • Waterlines • Landscaped Medians 3 CURRENT STATUS Challenges • Flood Risk Reduction • Missed Deadlines • Consultant team 4 NEXT STEPS • How we move forward • Improvements to the process Assign Consultant Finish Design Submit Plans for Permit Bid Project 5 QUESTIONS? STAY INFORMED: Project Website: https://datahub.austintexas.gov/stories/s/East- 51st-Street/3cr6-y8b5/ Email us at: CapitalDelivery@AustinTexas.gov PublicInput.com/East51st Building the City of Austin in collaboration with the community to enrich the experience of all who live, work, and play here. 6
RMMA PIAC MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 10, 2024 ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 The Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at the Austin Energy Headquarters located at 4815 Mueller Boulevard Austin, TX 78723. The meeting was also offered via videoconference. Chair Jones called the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: • Michael Jones, Chair • Rick Krivoniak, Vice-Chair • Richard Brimer • Andrew Clements • Corky Hilliard Commission Members in Attendance Remotely: • Kathy Sokolic PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • Martin Luecke • David Neider • Kenneth Ronsonette • Joshua Rudow • Hayden Black Walker spoke on the staff briefings for 51st Mobility Project and Mueller PTMD, and Item 6 related to the community center. • Heather Richmond spoke on Item 6 related to the community center. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes from the Regular Meeting on August 13, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Hilliard’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second on a 9-0 vote; Commissioner Luecke was off the dais, Commissioners Jackson was absent. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Eric Bailey with Capital Delivery Services provided an update regarding the status of the East 51st Street Mobility Project including planned improvements, project challenges and next steps. 1 RMMA PIAC MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 10, 2024 3. Curtis Rogers with Transportation and Public Works provided a brief update on the Mueller Parking and Transportation Management District (PTMD), including the newly created Mueller PTMD Oversight Committee and their role in helping to identify potential new projects to implement with PTMD funds at Mueller. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 4. Update from Mueller Transition Working Group: Commissioner Hilliard provided an update on the working group’s next steps including gathering final comments from commissioners and strategizing how to move forward with their recommendations. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Discussion by Catellus regarding improvements to the Aldrich Street District Garages: Brian Dolezal provided an update on new technology and access equipment that will be installed at both district garages this fall, and additional communications and signage to help with the transition. 6. Discussion by RMMA PIAC on establishing a possible community center within the Mueller Redevelopment: Commissioners discussed the potential of a northeast Austin community center within Mueller and the possibility of combining it with an Intergenerational Resource and …
REGULAR MEETING of the PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration”. Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Claire Hempel, Chair (District 8) Awais Azhar, Vice Chair (Mayor’s Representative) Greg Anderson, Secretary (District 4) Alice Woods, Parliamentarian (District 2) Patrick Howard (District 1) Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Felicity Maxwell (District 5) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Jennifer Mushtaler (District 6) Ryan Johnson (District 7) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Grayson Cox (District 10) Alberta Phillips (Mayor’s Representative) Adam Haynes (Mayor’s Representative) Jessica Cohen, Chair of Board of Adjustment Candace Hunter, AISD Board of Trustees TC Broadnax, City Manager Richard Mendoza – Director of Transportation and Public Works EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, according to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on the agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071. Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Chrissy Mann, 512-974-2179 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first four 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 Planning Commission regular meeting on July 23, 2024, and August 13, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0018.06 - 6725 Shirley Avenue; District 4 Location: 6719, 6725 Shirley Ave and 605 William Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Brentwood/Highland Combined (Highland) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: 6725 Shirley Avenue, LLC Agent: Request: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) To change the base maximum building height from 60 feet to 120 feet with participation in …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2024 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Vice Chair Azhar called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Awais Azhar Greg Anderson Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Adam Haynes Ryan Johnson Felicity Maxwell Alberta Phillips Alice Woods Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Grayson Cox Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler Commissioners absent: Claire Hempel Danielle Skidmore Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on June 25, 2024, and July 9, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 06/25/2024 and 07/09/2024 were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Woods’ motion, Commissioner Johnson’s second, on a 10-0-1 vote. Those voting aye were Vice Chair Azhar and Commissioner’s Anderson, Barrera-Ramirez, Cox, Howard, Maxwell, Haynes, Johnson, Phillips, and Woods. Commissioner Mushtaler abstained. Chair Hempel and Commissioner Skidmore were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0029.02 - Humane Society of Austin & Travis Location: County; District 4 7600 - 7616 Bennett Ave, Buttermilk Branch Watershed; St. John/Coronado Hills (St. John) Combined NP Owner/Applicant: Humane Society of Austin & Travis County Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Bleyl Engineering (Robert Heil) Neighborhood Mixed Use and Single Family to Mixed Use land use Staff postponement request to September 10, 2024 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to September 10, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Woods’ motion, Commissioner Johnson’s second, on a 10-0-1 vote. Those voting aye were Vice Chair Azhar and Commissioner’s Anderson, Barrera-Ramirez, Cox, Howard, Maxwell, Haynes, Johnson, Phillips, and Woods. Commissioner Mushtaler abstained. Chair Hempel and Commissioner Skidmore were absent. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0014.03 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 2 Location: 4302 Nuckols Crossing, Williamson Creek Watershed; Southeast Combined NP Area (Franklin Park) NP Owner/Applicant: Katherine Barnidge Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: LOC Consultants – Civil Division (Sergio Lozano Sanchez) Single Family to Multifamily Residential land use Staff postponement request to September 10, 2024 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to September 10, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Woods’ motion, Commissioner Johnson’s second, on a 10-0-1 vote. Those voting aye were Vice Chair Azhar and …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Clair Hempel, Chair (PC) Planning Commission Members FROM: DATE: RE: Jonathan Tomko Planning Department September 5, 2024 NPA-2023-0018.06 and C14-2023-0132 – 6725 Shirley Avenue Postponement Request by Staff ************************************************************************ The cases above have been scheduled for the September 10, 2024, Planning Commission hearing. Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced rezoning case from the September 10, 2024, Planning Commission hearing to the September 24, 2024 hearing, to allow time to finalize a recommendation as the Neighborhood Traffic Analysis is not completed.
City of Austin Planning Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ ht tps:// www .a ust i nt exas. go v/ dep art me nt/ pla nni ng-d epar t me nt MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Planning Department September 3, 2024 NPA-2023-0014.04_4302 Nuckols Crossing Southeast Combined (Franklin Park) Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the September 10, 2024 Planning Commission hearing to the October 22, 2024 hearing date to allow additional time to review the plan amendment application. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request.
