TO: Planning Commission M E M O R A N D U M FROM: Christopher Bueckert, Real Estate Services Agent Land Development Engineering, Transportation and Public Works Department DATE: 7/31/2025 SUBJECT: F# 2024-132059 LM Alley Right-of-Way Vacation approximately 501 square feet abutting 1200 West Gibson Street Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the alley right-of-way vacation application for an approximately 501 square foot portion of land, being the unpaved/undeveloped Right-of-way abutting 1200 West Gibson Street, being a portion of a 20’ alley in Block 18, South Heights, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in Volume 1, Page 112, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting parcel. The abutting property is owned by Same But Different, LLC, a Texas limited liability company. Per the transmittal letter dated September 30, 2024, received by the City of Austin, the applicant states, “How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? Response: The area proposed to be vacated will be incorporated into the adjacent property at 1200 West Gibson Street and developed consistent with the zoning district.” All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the application and recommend approval, subject to the reviewers’ conditions shown on the attached Master Comment Report. Per City Code §14-11-71 – Notice to Interested Property Owners Public notice will be sent to owners within 300’ of the area to be vacated. The director of the Public Works Department may approve the application after the 10th day that the notice is issued; and an affected property owner may submit comments regarding the proposed vacation. Public Notice was sent to appropriate parties on May 21, 2025. No objections have been received by staff as of the date of this memorandum. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on the August 12, 2025, Planning Commission agenda. Staff contact: Christopher Bueckert, Real Estate Services Agent Transportation and Public Works Department, 512-974-1780, landmanagementROW@austintexas.gov Applicant: Drenner Group, PC, Leah M. Bojo, 512-807-2918, lbojo@drennergroup.com Abutting Landowner(s): Same But Different, LLC, a Texas limited liability company The applicant and/or property owner’s representative will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding future development and the vacation request. 14 2024-132059 LM - 1200 W Gibson Street; District 91 of 2 Attachments: Application Packet Master Comment Report 14 2024-132059 …
Right of Way Vacation Application LandManagementROW@AustinTexas.gov | Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) For submittal and fee information, see www.austintexas.gov/department/land-management File No. ___________________ Department use only Section 1: TYPE OF VACATION DATE: __________________ Department use only Encroachment Type: Street Alley ROW Hundred Block: ___________________________ Name of Street/Alley/ROW: ________________________________ Is it constructed? Yes No Property Address: _________________________________________________________________ Purpose of Vacation: _____________________________________________________________________ Section 2: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION ADJACENT TO AREA TO BE VACATED Appraisal District Parcel #: ________________ Survey & Abstract No. ________________________ Lot(s) ______________ Block_________________Outlot _________________________________ Subdivision Name: ________________________________________________________________ Plat Book: ______________ Document No: ______________ or Volume___________, Page_________ Neighborhood Association Name: __________________________________________________________ Address including zip code: _______________________________________________________________ Section 3: RELATED CASES & PROJECT NAME (if applicable) Existing Site Plan: Yes No File Number: _________________________________________ Subdivision Case: Yes No File Number: _________________________________________ Building Permit: Yes No File Number: _________________________________________ Name of Development Project: ______________________________________________________ Is this a S.M.A.R.T. Housing Project? Yes No (If yes, attach signed certification letter from NHCD) Is this within the Downtown Austin Plan Boundaries? Yes No City of Austin | Right of Way Vacation Application 2/22/24 | Page 2 of 5 14 2024-132059 LM - 1200 W Gibson Street; District 91 of 22 Right of Way Vacation Application LandManagementROW@AustinTexas.gov | Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) For submittal and fee information, see www.austintexas.gov/department/land-management Section 4: HISTORIC DESIGNATION Historical Designation: Yes No Historical Zoning: Yes No Property in Historical Zoning District: Yes No Section 5: APPLICANT INFORMATION Applicant Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Firm: ____________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________ City: ___________________________________________ State : ______ Zip Code: ____________ Email: ____________________________________________________ Phone: ________________ Section 6: OWNER, LIENHOLDER & VESTING DEED INFORMATION (If multiple owners please attach separate sheet.) Conveyed to (Current Owner) Name: ______________________________________ (as shown on Deed) Owner Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________ __________ City: _________________________________________ State:__________ Zip Code: __________ Email: ________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ Lienholder Name: __________________________________________________________________ Lienholder Mailing Address: ________________________________________________ __________ City: ________________________________________ State:_________ Zip Code:________ Email: _______________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ City of Austin | Right of Way Vacation Application 2/22/24 | Page 3 of 5 14 2024-132059 LM - 1200 W Gibson Street; District 92 of 22 Right of Way Vacation Application LandManagementROW@AustinTexas.gov | Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) For submittal and fee information, see www.austintexas.gov/department/land-management Conveyed by: Special Warranty Deed Warranty Deed Deed with Vendor’s Lien Quitclaim Deed Deed without Warranty Dated: ___________ County instrument is recorded in: ___________________ Document No: ____________________ or Volume________________ Page__________________ Deed Records Real Property Records Official Public Records Section …
GOVALLE/JOHNSTON TERRACE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN CONTACT TEAM “Strength Through Unity” To: Austin City Council and Planning Commission From: Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Re: Paydar Properties (CA) (Reza Paydar, Owner) 20 Strandtman Cv, Austin, TX 78702 Proposed zoning change from LI-CO-NP to LI-PDA-NP Case # NPA-2024-0016.04/ C14-2025-0004 Dear Council and Planning Commissioners, Please accept this letter on behalf of the Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team as an expression of: SUPPORT this project at 90’/60’ maximum building heights with the prescribed affordable housing formula and Community benefits including: 1. 10% of the multi-family rental units would be reserved as affordable for occupancy by households earning no more than 80% MFI. 2. A $250,000 contribution will be made to the Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation with the goal of providing additional affordable housing in the Govalle/Johnson Terrace neighborhood following the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the City of Austin. 3. An additional $50,000 contribution will also be made to the Colorado River Conservancy following the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the City of Austin. The Contact Team is OPPOSED to this project with a building height of 120’/90’. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have regarding this case. Thank you, Candace Fox, Chair Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team c13fox@gmail.com 512-203-5208
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Boudreaux, Marcelle Drew Zerdecki Leah Bojo; Re: Request to Postpone Planning Commission Hearing – C14-2025-0057 (1430 Collier Street) Monday, August 11, 2025 12:41:27 PM Thank you. I’ll note this as NH PP request to August 26, with applicant agreement. With both sides in agreement, this will likely be offered for consent for consideration by Commission. Marcelle Boudreaux City of Austin Planning Department Planner Senior P: 512-974-8094 E: marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov From: Drew Zerdecki <vp-zoning@zilkerneighborhood.org> Sent: Monday, August 11, 2025 12:20:04 PM To: Boudreaux, Marcelle <Marcelle.Boudreaux@austintexas.gov> Cc: Leah Bojo <lbojo@drennergroup.com>; Subject: Re: Request to Postpone Planning Commission Hearing – C14-2025-0057 (1430 C - Exercise Caution Hi Marcelle - While I think a longer extension is called for, unless Leah jumps in to offer one, we do accept. Please let me know when that's on the consent agenda. Many thanks - Drew On Mon, Aug 11, 2025 at 7:55 AM Boudreaux, Marcelle <Marcelle.Boudreaux@austintexas.gov> wrote: Drew- Please note that from the hearing on August 12, the Commission can grant a postponement of only 60 days (to available hearing date). That date is September 23. Please let me know if the Neighborhood agrees to Leah’s date for requesting postponement. 10 C14-2025-0057 - 1430 Collier Street; District 9 1 of 4 Thanks! Marcelle Boudreaux City of Austin Planning Department Planner Senior P: 512-974-8094 E: marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov From: Leah Bojo <lbojo@drennergroup.com> Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2025 2:25:10 PM To: Drew Zerdecki <vp-zoning@zilkerneighborhood.org>; Boudreaux, Marcelle <Marcelle.Boudreaux@austintexas.gov> Beeler, Melissa <Melissa.Beeler@austintexas.gov>; Qadri, Zo <Zo.Qadri@austintexas.gov>; Leffler, Ben <Ben.Leffler@austintexas.gov>; Alter, Ryan <Ryan.Alter@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: Request to Postpone Planning Commission Hearing – C14-2025-0057 (1430 Collier Street) External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Drew, I can agree to a postponement until the Aug 26th meeting, but we cannot push out further than that. Please let me know if this works for you. I will make myself available in the next couple of weeks to talk both on the phone and in-person, and of course we can continue discussion until the City Council hearing. If there are any specific questions I can answer in the meantime related to the items you list below, I hope you’ll let me know. This project is being zoned to DB90 and would therefor provide the affordable housing required by that program – likely rental units at either 10% @ 50% MFI or 12% @ 60% MFI. Thank you and I look forward to talking! Leah M. …
Parking and Transportation Management Districts Update City of Austin Planning Commission Joseph Al-hajeri, Parking Enterprise Manager | August 12, 2025 AGENDA • History • Parking District Areas •Parking District Funding • Projects 8/8/2025 2 HISTORY • 2006 - Austin established it's first parking benefit district (PBD) in West Campus as a pilot program, funded by a federal grant (RESOLUTION NO. 20050728-013). • 2011 – PBD ordinance was adopted by Council • 2013 – West Campus PBD was approved and adopted by Council. • Once the pilot program was completed the City created a new parking district designation called a parking and transportation management district (PTMD). This new district was more community representative and allowed for paid parking revenue to be spent on additional Transportation related projects. (Council Ordinance 20141211-216) 3 HISTORY CONT. To become a PTMD, an area with paid on-street parking must add at least 100 new paid, on-street parking spaces. An area without paid on-street parking must have at least 200 on-street parking spaces to convert to paid spaces. The goal of this requirement is to promote parking turnover and reduce high commuter idle. The PTMD dedicates 51 percent of the public paid parking revenue, less City expenses, to help with mobility improvements projects within the established district and can include: • Park Maintenance • Signage • Wayfinding • Sidewalk Improvements 4 PARKING DISTRICT AREAS District Names Map of Active Districts • West Campus (PBD): Est. 2013 • East Austin: Est. 2015 • Mueller: Est. 2015 • Colorado River: Est. 2018 • South Congress: Est. 2023 5 PARKING DISTRICT PROJECT FUNDS • West Campus (PBD): Est. 2013 • Colorado River: Est. 2018 • Available Funds: $2,420,435.90 • Available Funds: $5,197.38 • East Austin: Est. 2015 • South Congress: Est. 2023 • Available Funds: $2,669,660.71 • Available Funds: $444,295.51 • Mueller: Est. 2015 • Available Funds: $1,073,966.47 6 HOW PROJECTS ARE IDENTIFIED PTMD funds are used for projects to enhance mobility in the area. Projects can originate from different sources, but generally come from: PTMD committee • Residents and merchants representing the interests of the PTMD area. Internal • City of Austin departments with mobility projects needing additional funds. • Parking Enterprise team will also identify projects within the PTMD. General Public • The general public is encouraged to pitch ideas to the PTMD committees. 7 PROJECTS East Austin PTMD Mueller PTMD • 500 Brushy St - pedestrian walkway …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Maxwell called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Imad Ahmed Greg Anderson Peter Breton Casey Haney Joshua Hiller Felicity Maxwell Adam Powell Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Patrick Howard Danielle Skidmore Commissioners Absent: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Anna Lan Alice Woods Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members Absent: T.C. Broadnax Candace Hunter Richard Mendoza 1 Vacancy on the dais. 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, July 22, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Breton’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Lan was off the dais. Vice Chair Woods and Commissioner Barrera- Ramirez were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0019.01 - Red River; District 9 Location: 4305, 4307 and 4309 Red River Street, Boggy Creek Watershed; Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Sierra Halo, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase) Single Family to Mixed Use land use (as amended) Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of Mixed Use land use, as amended, for NPA-2024-0019.01 - Red River, located at 4305, 4307 and 4309 Red River Street, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Breton’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Lan was off the dais. Vice Chair Woods and Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0121 - Red River; District 9 4305, 4307 and 4309 Red River Street, Boggy Creek Watershed; Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Sierra Halo, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase) SF-3-CO-NP to GR-MU-CO-NP (as amended) Staff Recommends GR-MU-V-CO-NP Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of GR-MU-CO-NP for C14-2024-0121 - Red River, located at 4305, 4307 and 4309 Red River Street, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Breton’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Lan was off the dais. Vice Chair Woods and Commissioner Barrera- Ramirez were absent. 2 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0016.04 - Strandtman Cove; District …
Regular Called Meeting of the Impact Fee Advisory Committee August 12, 2025, 4:30 PM Hybrid Meeting held via WebEx and in person at: The City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Tx Members of the public wishing to speak during public communication must register in advance by emailing their name, email address and/or phone number to Nathan.Aubert@austintexas.gov no later than Monday, August 11, 2025, at 12 p.m. If you experience technical difficulties calling in, please call Nathan Aubert at (512) 974-7050. Please indicate in your email if you’d like to speak on a specific item. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Brian Grace Vacant, Chair Vacant Saba Hatami Susan Turrieta, Vice Chair Harrison Hudson Andrew Urban CALL TO ORDER – August 12, 2025, 4:30 p.m. AGENDA 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. Speakers who would like to address items ON the agenda will be called on by the Chair to speak for up to three-minutes when that item is taken up. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Impact Fee Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on May 13, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Staff presentation on the recent state legislative session, highlighting new laws that directly impact the ongoing Street Impact Fee study update. 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 Tyler Farrar at the Austin Transportation and Public Works Department at 512-974-7050, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Impact Fee Advisory Committee, please contact Nathan Aubert at nathan.aubert@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-7136 or visit www.austintexas.gov/ifac.
Regular Meeting of the Construction Advisory Committee Tuesday, August 12, 2025 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM One Texas Center – Directors Conference Room 505 Barton Springs Road, 13th Floor Austin, Texas Some members of videoconference. http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live If the Construction Advisory Committee may be participating by at: the meeting you may televised, online view 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 Vanessa Ibanez at 512-974-1058 or vanessa.ibanez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD COMMISSIONERS: Clint Chapman, Chair Michelle Dahlstrom Bianca Medina-Leal Calvin Williams CALL TO ORDER Riley Drake, Vice Chair Mustafa Khan Ryan Pollock AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five 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 Construction Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on June 10, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on Capital Delivery Services updates regarding active projects, monthly CIP spend, projects awarded and upcoming bid opportunities – Genest Landry DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Presentation regarding Wage Theft Ordinance – Sean Forkner Presentation regarding Prevailing Wage – Judith Gonzalez 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 Vanessa Ibanez with Capital Delivery Services Department, at 512-974-1058, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Construction Advisory Committee, please contact Vanessa Ibanez at 512-974-1058
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING August 12, 2025 – 6:30 pm Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions – Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. 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, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3108 or edward.blake@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jo Anne Ortiz Public Sector Appointee Cassandra Medrano South Austin Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Nyeka Arnold North Austin Valerie Menard St. John’s Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Sonia Martinez East Austin Lyric E. Wardlow Public Sector Appointee Ebonie D. Trice Colony Park Tisha-Vonique Hood Public Sector Appointee Taniquewa S. Brewster Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland Vacant Private Sector Appointee Vacant Public Sector Appointee Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. 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 1. Approve the July 8, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action on the updated gap financing application process, highlight recent rewards, and request two Community Development Commissioners to volunteer to the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) (Chris Duran, Financial Analyst IV and Ellis Morgan, Financial Analyst IV, Austin Housing). 3. Discussion and possible action on the proposed 2026 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan (Jill Smith, Acting Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). PUBLIC HEARING 4. Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2026 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan, as required by 1) US Department of Health and Human Services, and 2) the Texas Administrative Code, Title 10, Part 1, …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DRAFT MEETING MINUTES JULY 8th, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on JULY 8, 2025, at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center- Room 1405, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cynthia Jaso Lyric Wardlow Sonia Martinez Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cassandra Medrano Ebonie Trice Jenny Achilles (Vice Chair) Jo Anne Ortiz Nyeka Arnold Raul Longoria Taniquewa Brewster Tisha-Vonique Hood Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Valerie Menard Staff Members in Attendance: Angel Zambrano Ed Blake Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) Mandy DeMayo Nefertitti Jackmon CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Jaso called the meeting to order at 6:32 PM, with 11 members in attendance. Commissioner Brewster joined the dais at 8:11 PM. Vice Chair Achilles left the dais around 8:39 PM, reducing the total number of commissioners present to 10. After resolving technical issues, quorum was achieved at 8:50 PM, with 8 commissioners present. 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. Elisa R. Montoya and Bertha Delgado signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the June 10th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Medrano’s motion, Commissioner Lyric seconded, the June 10th, 2025, minutes were approved on an 8-0-0 vote. Commissioners Tisha, Brewster, and Longoria were off the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action to approve the Annual Internal Review (Chair Elias). Nefertitti Jackmon presented on behalf of Chair Elias. 3. Discussion and action to approve the City's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Action Plan that will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of the City's application for federal funding (Mandy DeMayo Interim Director, Housing Department). Mandy DeMayo presented. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Angel Zambrano presented. 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 by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. …
City of Austin Housing Department Community Development Commission August 2025 Meeting Discussion of the Housing Development Assistance Gap Financing Program & the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) Agenda HDA Gap Financing Application Process: High-Level Overview Housing Investment Review Committee Recent Example RHDA & OHDA Projects Q&A Request: Nomination of 2 HIRC Members HDA Gap Financing Application Process: High Level Overview The Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) is a public, nonprofit corporation and instrumentality of the City of Austin, with a mission to generate and implement strategic housing solutions for the benefit of low- and moderate- income residents in Austin. The Housing Development Assistance (HDA) division administers multiple programs. Including: developer incentives, fee waivers, issuance of tax- exempt bonds, and gap financing. Gap financing in affordable housing development is typically the final piece of funding needed after other sources have been assembled. Rental and ownership gap financing programs provide funding through loans to developers in exchange for affordability restrictions on the property. 4 Overview of New HDA Funding Application Process Initial Staff Application Review: Eligibility Checklist & Application Scoring Housing Department Leadership Team Meeting & Funding Recommendations to the AHFC Board Staff Application Processing, Underwriting & Analysis Interdepartmental Review Panel Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) Meeting AHFC Board Consideration & Funding Award Move forward to loan closing process 5 Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) HIRC Background The Austin City Council adopted a Resolution in 2007 which established a Housing Bond Review Committee that was retitled the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) in 2018. Per the Resolution, the HIRC is to be comprised of 3 members of the public at- large and 2 Community Development Commission (CDC) Commissioners. The present-day HIRC is tasked with the biannual review of RHDA and OHDA project applications. The HIRC does not recommend applications for financing, but rather, plays an important role in the application review process, identifying areas of concern or approval associated with respective developments. 7 HIRC Member Responsibilities HIRC members are responsible for the following on a biannual basis: 1.) Review of RHDA & OHDA applications. 2.) Attendance of HIRC pre-meeting with staff (typically virtual). 3.) Attendance of HIRC meeting with applicants and staff (typically virtual). 4.) Submission of post-HIRC meeting feedback on each project to staff. HIRC Meeting Format Staff presents a slide for each project application. Developer gives a high-level summary of the project. HIRC members and staff have the opportunity to …
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) 2026 Community Action Plan and Budget Community Development Commission August 12, 2025 Jill Smith, Acting Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit Public Hearing Requirements The proposed estimated 2026 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan performance activities are distributed and public comment is solicited. The proposed activities as described in the Budget and Community Action Plan are in accordance with the Community Services Block Grant Act. The CSBG Act states the purpose is “to provide assistance to States and local communities, working through a network of community action agencies and other neighborhood-based organizations, for the reduction of poverty, the revitalization of low-income communities, and the empowerment of low-income families and individuals in rural and urban areas to become fully self-sufficient” Community Action Plan Components 1. Top 5 needs 2. Poverty rates 3. Provision of Nutritious Foods 4. Case Management Services 5. Gaps in Services & Performance Targets 6. Service Locations Top 5 Needs* Housing Basic Needs Employment Health Income/Financial *Ranked in order of importance according to the 2024 CSBG Community Needs Assessment Deep Poverty Rates in 2022 7.4 6.6 6.5 6.1 4.1 3.7 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 5.8 4.3 2 Travis County (total 12.1% of people) Texas (18.1 % of people) United States (16.3% of people) 50% or less (deep poverty) 100% federal poverty line 125% or less near poverty Source: ACS 2022 1-Year Estimate Poverty Rates by Race & Ethnicity 19.7 18.6 21.3 16.8 8.4 9.2 9.5 10.1 15.3 12.8 10.4 6.6 25 20 15 10 5 0 Travis County Texas United States White (not Hispanic) Black or African American Asian Hispanic or Latino Source: ACS 2022 1 year estimates Neighborhood Center Locations Neighborhood Center Locations Provision of Nutritious Foods Food Pantry Services Fresh Food for Families Healthy Options Program for the Elderly (HOPE) Mobile Food Pantry Food Recovery Programs Case Management Services Self Sufficiency Case Management ➢ Assistance to help clients achieve and maintain incomes above 125% of the FPIL (Federal Poverty Income Limits) for at least 90 days. Includes: ➢ Assessment and Service Plan ➢ Employment Support-Job search assistance, Job readiness, Job Retention ➢ Linkage to education and training, other social services ➢ Housing (rent assistance) & transportation (bus passes) ➢ Crisis intervention & short-term counseling ➢ Budgeting and financial counseling ❖ Services provided by licensed social workers. National Performance Indicators …
Notice of Public Hearing 2026 Proposed Community Action Plan And 2026 Budget for the Community Services Block Grant When: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 6:30 pm Where: Boards and Commissions Room at City Hall 301 West 2nd Street, Room 1101 Austin, Texas 78701 For more Information contact: Angel Zambrano 512-972-6750 Angel.Zambrano@ austintexas.gov Parking at City Hall Parking garage will be validated Aviso de audiencia pública Plan de Acción Comunitaria propuesto 2026 y Presupuesto de 2026 para el Programa de Subsidio Globales para los Servicios Comuni- tarios (CSBG) Cuándo: Martes 12 de Agosto de 2025 6:30 pm Dónde: Sala de juntas y comisiones en City Hall 301 West 2nd Street, #1101 Austin, Texas 78701 El estacionamiento a City Hall Ayuntamiento será validado Para más información, comuníquese con: Angel Zambrano 512-972-6750 Angel.Zambrano @austintexas.gov
Self Sufficiency Case Management Services Neighborhood Services Unit Jill Smith, LMSW Self Sufficiency Services CY 2025 + 75 households served (thru 06/30) + 17 people in 12 households transitioned out of poverty by providing 3 months of income documentation + 42 household assisted to reduce/eliminate income barriers with financial assistance J u l y 2 0 2 5 S S C M 2 Satisfaction Survey + In July, e-mails were sent to 79 client e-mail addresses. + 10 or 13% of clients e-mailed responded. + 80% would recommend the program to a friend or relative 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 80% of clients would recommend this service to a friend or relative. 7 1 2 Agree Not Sure Strongly Agree J u l y 2 0 2 5 S S C M 3 80% of clients report being satisfied with the Self-Sufficiency program. 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 1 1 1 Neutral Satisfied Unsatisfied Very Satisfied J u l y 2 0 2 5 S S C M 4 90% of clients agreed their case manager was easy to contact. 0 2 4 6 8 10 Strongly Agree 9 Strongly Disagree 1 J u l y 2 0 2 5 S S C M 5 80% of clients agree their case manager helped them find services (e.g., jobs, healthcare, supports, etc.) Disagree 10% Not Sure 10% Agree 20% Strongly Agree 60% J u l y 2 0 2 5 S S C M 6 80% of clients agree their case manager cared about and listened to their needs. Not Sure 10% Disagree 10% Strongly Agree 80% J u l y 2 0 2 5 S S C M 7 85% of clients report case management has made them more self-sufficient Disagree 10% Agree 20% Strongly Agree 70% J u l y 2 0 2 5 S S C M 8 When asked what additional services would be helpful, clients said… Positive Experience Additional Needs + “I facing an eviction. No rental assistance around much. The City been a blessing they helped me.” + I got denied for my food stamp renewal. I know I qualify again. But I have had to wait for my appointment with Community foundation center. For the last month I have been struggling getting food. I've utilized the food pantries in my area, but they are exhausted …
EAST AUSTIN PARKING UPDATE Community Development Commission Curtis Rogers, Parking Enterprise Project Coordinator | August 12, 2025 AGENDA • Background • Curb Management Solutions • Community Engagement • Feedback / Adjustments to Plan • Phase 1 Parking Changes (limited rollout) • Timeline • Future Steps 2 BACKGROUND - PTMD • PTMD = Parking & Transportation Management District. • East Austin PTMD established in 2015. • 51% of parking revenue for district mobility improvements. 3 BACKGROUND – PARKING CHALLENGE Parking Challenge • • Pressure from downtown and East 6th St. have led to more residents asking to restrict parking on their blocks. Drivers continue to park farther east, leading to more parking restrictions, block-by-block. Proposed Solution • TPW created a comprehensive plan to address challenges for residents, businesses, and needs of workers/visitors to the area. 4 CURB MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Paid Parking (Metered and/or Mobile) • Paid Parking is a tool to encourage turnover and increase availability for short-term parking needs. Hybrid RPP Parking • Piloted in South Congress area, allows public parking during the day with meters/signage, with resident-only parking generally in the evenings. RPP-permitted vehicles are allowed to park at all times in Hybrid zones. Residential Permit Parking (RPP) • RPP allows residential areas to restrict parking to local residents and their guests during peak parking hours. 5 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT • Dec 2024 – Community meeting at Sanchez Elementary School • Feb 2025 – Presentation and discussion with East Cesar Chavez Contact Team • April 2025 – Distributed flyers to homes in potential expansion zone for online survey & meeting date • April 2025 – Presentation and discussion with community at Christ Church 6 FEEDBACK / ADJUSTMENTS What We Heard • • • Residents like existing RPP Residents need help near Saltillo/Scoot Inn/Cosmic and I-35 crossings Sanchez Elementary Parents Need Options Updates Based on Feedback • • • Add Pay-to-Park and Hybrid near Saltillo/Scoot Inn/Cosmic and ECC & 35 Add Hybrid on 1200 Holly St Limit expansion to observe changes and introduce neighborhood to Hybrid • Work with Sanchez Elementary to offer parking assistance to parents 7 Current Parking Regulations RPP P2P 2 HOUR RPP = Residential Permit Parking P2P = Pay to Park Current + Proposed Phase 1 Parking Regulations RPP P2P 2 HOUR New P2P Hybrid RPP RPP = Residential Permit Parking P2P = Pay to Park TIMELINE Community meeting at Sanchez Elementary School Dec 2024 Dropped flyers …
Anti-Displacement Community Acquisition Program (ADCAP) Review and Recommendations for Consideration Chase Bryan, Senior Planner Housing Department August 2025 Content ADCAP Background & Overview Findings from the Staff Report Recommendations from the Staff Report Implementation Options & Next Steps ADCAP Background & Overview Creation 2020 community advocacy for rapid acquisition funds for 501(c)3 community development organizations, allocated from the $300 million in Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funding ADCAP created in December 2021 after direction from Council Resolution No. 20210204-062 $8 million allocation 2 main functions of ADCAP: – Protect housing and land from speculation in gentrifying areas – Support nonprofit community development organizations 4 ADCAP Guideline Overview Zero-interest forgivable or non-forgivable loans (AHFC discretion) for real property acquisition Rolling application with a relatively quick award timeline Available to 501(c)3 nonprofit developers Small sites (1 acre or less) May only be used within a Displacement Risk Census Tract and within 1 mile of a Project Connect bus or rail line Income requirements: – At least half of the housing units must be affordable to households earning 50%MFI (rental) or 80%MFI (owner) – Affordability periods are 40 years for rental and 99 years for ownership 5 ADCAP Awards to Date, 2022-2024 6 ADCAP Awards to Date $8 million allocated $3,600,000 awarded $4,400,000 remaining Project Owners + Partners 8402 Garcreek Cir. 3306 Vintage Hills 300 Carmen Court 302 Carmen Court 8301 Riverstone Dr. 806 Vargas Rd. 8418 Riverstone Dr. Austin Revitalization Authority Austin Revitalization Authority Austin Revitalization Authority Austin Revitalization Authority Austin Revitalization Authority + Equidad ATX Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation Austin Revitalization Authority Affordable (income- restricted) Units 4 units, rental, (4) 2- bed 4 units, rental, (4) 2- bed 4 units, rental, (2) 2- bed, (2) 1-bed 4 units, rental, (2) 2- bed, (2) 1-bed 3 units, ownership, (4) 3-bed 2 units, ownership, (1) 2-bed, (1) 3-bed 4 units, rental, (4) 2- bed Award Amount $458,000 $780,000 $650,000 $650,000 $150,163 $240,000 $674,000 Lot Size (acres) Year of Acquisition 0.36 0.23 0.21 0.22 0.31 0.15 0.23 2022 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024 2024 7 ADCAP Awards to Date $8 million allocated $3,600,000 awarded $4,400,000 remaining Project Owners + Partners 8402 Garcreek Cir. 3306 Vintage Hills 300 Carmen Court 302 Carmen Court 8301 Riverstone Dr. 806 Vargas Rd. 8418 Riverstone Dr. Austin Revitalization Authority Austin Revitalization Authority Austin Revitalization Authority Austin Revitalization Authority Austin Revitalization Authority …
Subrecipient: City of Austin Program Year: 2026 FNPI 1 FNPI 1a FNPI 1b FNPI 1c FNPI 1e FNPI 1f FNPI 1h Outcomes Employment Outcomes The number of unemployed youth who obtained employment to gain skills or income. The number of unemployed adults who obtained employment (up to a living wage). The number of unemployed adults who obtained and maintained employment for at least 90 days (up to a living wage). The number of unemployed adults who obtained employment (with a living wage or higher). 3 3 3 The number of unemployed adults who obtained and maintained employment for at least 90 days (with a living wage or higher). The number of employed participants in a career-advancement related program who entered or transitioned into a position that provided increased income and/or benefits. FNPI 1h.1 Of the above, the number of employed participants who Increased income from employment through wage or salary amount increase. FNPI 1h.2 Of the above, the number of employed participants who increased income from employment through hours worked increase. FNPI 1h.3 Of the above, the number of employed participants who increased benefits related to FNPI 1z.1 employment. The number of unduplicated persons who achieved a household income above 125% transitioning to self-sufficiency 3 3 3 3 3 3 Identify Need Target SRV 1 SRV 1a-f Services Employment Services Identify Need Estimate Skills Training and Opportunities for Experience 15 SRV 1a 5 SRV 1b On-the-Job and other Work Experience Vocational Training 15 SRV 1c Youth Summer Work Placements 5 SRV 1d Apprenticeship/Internship 10 SRV 1e Self-Employment Skills Training 10 SRV 1f Job Readiness Training 10 SRV 1g-h Career Counseling 4 SRV 1g Workshops 43 SRV 1h Coaching Job Search Coaching Resume Development Interview Skills Training Job Referrals SRV 1i-n SRV 1i SRV 1j SRV 1k SRV 1l SRV 1m Job Placements SRV 1n SRV 1o-p SRV 1o SRV 1p SRV 1q SRV 1q Employment Supplies Coaching Interactions with employers Pre-employment physicals, background checks, etc. Post Employment Supports Employment Supplies 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 20 20 10 5 20 15 3 Outcomes FNPI 2 FNPI 2a FNPI 2b FNPI 2c Education and Cognitive Development Outcomes Identify Need Target The number of children (0 to 5) who demonstrated improved emergent literacy skills. The number of children (0 to 5) who demonstrated skills for school readiness. The number of children and youth who demonstrated improved positive approaches …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 12th, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on AUGUST 12th, 2025, at the Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions – Room 1101, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cynthia Jaso Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Sonia Martinez Raul Longoria Valerie Menard Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cassandra Medrano Jenny Achilles (Vice Chair) Jo Anne Ortiz Lyric Wardlow Taniquewa Brewster Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Ebonie Trice Nyeka Arnold Tisha-Vonique Hood Staff Members in Attendance Chase Bryan Chris Duran Ed Blake Ellis Morgan Jill Smith Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) Nefertitti Jackmon Marla Torrado CALL TO ORDER Chair Noe Elias called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM, with 9 members in attendance. 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. No speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the July 8th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Ortiz seconded, and the July 8th, 2025, minutes were approved on an 8-0-0 vote. Commissioner Medrano was off the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action on the updated gap financing application process, highlight recent rewards, and request two Community Development Commissioners to volunteer to the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) (Chris Duran, Financial Analyst IV, and Ellis Morgan, Financial Analyst IV, Austin Housing). Chris Duran and Ellis Morgan presented. Commissioner Menard and Commissioner Medrano were nominated to the Housing Investment Review Committee. Both accepted the nomination. PUBLIC HEARING 3. Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2026 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan, as required by 1) US Department of Health and Human Services, and 2) the Texas Administrative Code, Title 10, Part 1, Chapter 6, Subchapter B, §6.206 (Jill Smith, Acting Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Jill Smith presented. Chair Noe Elias closed the public hearing. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Jill Smith, Acting Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Jill Smith presented. 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 …
Community Services Block Grant 2025 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report August 12, 2025 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s seven (7) Neighborhood Centers. Mission: The Neighborhood Services Unit improves the lives and health of people experiencing poverty by providing public health and social services and connecting residents of Austin and Travis County to community resources. ◼ Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); ◼ Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); ◼ Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality of life issues); ◼ Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures Categories 2025 Contract Budget Cumulative Expenditures as of 6/30/25 % of Total Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $1,140,731.00 $261,182.13 $148,654.38 $135 $409,971.51 36% 1 Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 17 Success Rate% 40% Austin Public Health Report on PY24 Community Action Plan MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Basic Needs; Employment; Health; Income Report Date June FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % 4 4E 5 5B 5D SRV 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Housing Households who avoided eviction Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well being Individuals who improved skills related to the adult role of parents/caregivers Service Description Rent Payments Utility Payments Immunizations (Flu) Food Distribution Case Management Eligibility Determinations Transportation Emergency Clothing 3A.1 Total number of volunteer hours donated to the Agency Programmatic/Administrative Updates 1000 366 366 37% #Enrolled #Achieved 20 50 37 49 19 44 Success Rate % 95% 88% …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES (Corrected) AUGUST 12th, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on AUGUST 12th, 2025, at the Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions – Room 1101, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cynthia Jaso Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Sonia Martinez Raul Longoria Valerie Menard Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cassandra Medrano Jenny Achilles (Vice Chair) Jo Anne Ortiz Lyric Wardlow Taniquewa Brewster Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Ebonie Trice Nyeka Arnold Tisha-Vonique Hood Staff Members in Attendance Chase Bryan Chris Duran Ed Blake Ellis Morgan Jill Smith Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) Nefertitti Jackmon Marla Torrado CALL TO ORDER Chair Noe Elias called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM, with 10 members in attendance. 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. No speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the July 8th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Ortiz seconded, and the July 8th, 2025, minutes were approved on an 8-0-0 vote. Commissioners Medrano and Lyric were off the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action on the updated gap financing application process, highlight recent rewards, and request two Community Development Commissioners to volunteer to the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) (Chris Duran, Financial Analyst IV, and Ellis Morgan, Financial Analyst IV, Austin Housing). Chris Duran and Ellis Morgan presented. Commissioner Menard and Commissioner Medrano were nominated to the Housing Investment Review Committee. Both accepted the nomination. 3. Discussion and possible action on the proposed 2026 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan (Jill Smith, Acting Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Brewster seconded, and the proposed 2025 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan was approved on a 9-1-0 vote. Commissioner Menard abstained. 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 by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Community Development …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES (Corrected) AUGUST 12th, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on AUGUST 12th, 2025, at the Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions – Room 1101, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cynthia Jaso Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Sonia Martinez Raul Longoria Valerie Menard Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cassandra Medrano Jenny Achilles (Vice Chair) Jo Anne Ortiz Lyric Wardlow Taniquewa Brewster Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Ebonie Trice Nyeka Arnold Tisha-Vonique Hood Staff Members in Attendance Chase Bryan Chris Duran Ed Blake Ellis Morgan Jill Smith Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) Nefertitti Jackmon Marla Torrado CALL TO ORDER Chair Noe Elias called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM, with 10 members in attendance. 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. No speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the July 8th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Ortiz seconded, and the July 8th, 2025, minutes were approved on an 8-0-0 vote. Commissioners Medrano and Lyric were off the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action on the updated gap financing application process, highlight recent rewards, and request two Community Development Commissioners to volunteer to the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) (Chris Duran, Financial Analyst IV, and Ellis Morgan, Financial Analyst IV, Austin Housing). Chris Duran and Ellis Morgan presented. Commissioner Menard and Commissioner Medrano were nominated to the Housing Investment Review Committee. Both accepted the nomination. 3. Discussion and possible action on the proposed 2026 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan (Jill Smith, Acting Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Brewster seconded, and the proposed 2025 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan was approved without modifications on a 9-1-0 vote. Commissioner Menard abstained. 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 by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the …
AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE August 12, 2025 --12:00pm Hybrid Regular Called Meeting Waller Creek Center, Room 104 625 East 10th Street Austin, Texas 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 For more information go to: Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force 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. The first 10 speakers to register will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns not on the agenda. To register, contact Emily Rafferty at emily.rafferty@austintexas.gov. The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on if applicable, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT TASK FORCE MEMBERS: Voting Members: Bill Moriarty Sarah Faust Hani Michel Perry Lorenz Todd Bartee Robert Mace, Vice Chair Paul DiFiore Madelline Mathis Jennifer Walker, Chair Ex Officio Non-Voting Members: Austin Water: Kevin Critendon Austin Energy: Kathleen Garrett Austin Resource Recovery: Donald Hardee Housing: Chase Bryan Innovation Office: Daniel Culotta Office of Climate Action and Resilience: Zach Baumer Parks and Recreation: Liana Kallivoka Watershed Protection: Ramesh Swaminathan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER – PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the meeting minutes from the Regular Called Task Force meeting on June 10, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on Lower Colorado River and Highland Lakes water supply conditions 3. Update on Austin Water’s water distribution system water loss and mitigation FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURN 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 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Liaison, Emily Rafferty at 512-972-0427, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force, please contact Emily Rafferty at 512-972-0427 or emily.rafferty@austintexas.gov.
MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION August 11, 2025 6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS/SHUDDE FATH CONFERENCE ROOM 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Electric Utility Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Nici Huff, at Nici.Huff@AustinEnergy.com or via phone at 512-972-8621. AGENDA Cesar Benavides Jonathon Blackburn Al Braden Chris Gillett Chris Kirksey Cyrus Reed Joshua Rhodes Members: Dave Tuttle, Chair Kaiba White, Vice Chair Raul Alvarez Lauren Bellomy 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 Special Called Meeting on July 17, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for vacuum interrupter switches for Austin Energy with Techline Inc., for a term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000. Funding: $166,667 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 3. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for manhole covers, boxes, and accessories for Austin Energy with Techline Pipe LP, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,100,000. Funding: $18,333 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 4. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for an amendment to a contract for continued service of the UPLAN network management and modeling software, support, and subscription services for Austin Energy with LGC Consulting, to increase the amount by $540,000 and to extend the term by two years for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,019,667. Funding: $270,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 5. Recommend approval authorizing a contract …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for arc flash study, hazard assessment, and mitigation consulting services for Austin Energy with E-hazard Management, LLC, for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000. Funding: $1,000,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $1,000,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Qualifications Statements solicitation RFQS 1100 DCM4005 for these services. The solicitation was issued on December 9, 2024, and closed on February 6, 2025. Of the 26 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=141807 . MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in accordance with the 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: August 11, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract is for system-wide arc flash studies as well as hazard assessment and mitigation consulting services for Austin Energy’s electrical systems and all physical buildings. An arc flash is a type of electrical explosion that is caused by a fault in an electrical system. The scope of services includes all engineering work necessary to complete the arc flash study, such as short-circuit analysis, equipment evaluation, and coordination studies. Findings from the study will inform the development of a detailed hazard assessment and will guide implementation of hazard mitigation strategies, including safe work practices and policy updates. Item 10 An evaluation team …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize four contracts for temporary technology staffing with Genius Road, LLC d/b/a Genius Road; Internal Data Resources, Inc. d/b/a Idr, Inc. d/b/a Idr;; Tryfacta Inc.; and Workquest, each for a term of one year, and authorize amendments to 25 cooperative contracts for continued temporary technology staffing with Abacus Technical, LLC.; Allied Consultants, Inc.; Amer Technology Inc.; Apex Inc.; Athomtech, Inc.; Bansar Technology; C&T Information Technology Consulting Inc.; COGENT Infotech Corporation; Conquest Consulting LLC; Dynamic Computing Services Corporation; E-Consulting Inc.; EKHP Consulting; Esolvit, Inc.; GB Tech, Inc.; GTS Government Solutions, Inc. d/b/a GTS Technology Solutions; HT Staffing, LLC; Infojini Inc.; Luna Data Solutions, Inc.; National Human Resources Group, Inc.; Neos Consulting Group LLC; Nipun Systems Inc.; Sistema Technologies, Inc.; Soal Technologies, LLC.; Steck Systems, Inc; TEXAS GovLink, Inc. to extend the terms by one year and to increase the combined amounts for all contracts by $18,000,000 for revised total contract amounts for all 29 contracts not to exceed $83,500,000, divided among the contractors. Funding: $18,000,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $18,000,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment. MBE/WBE: This contract was previously awarded in accordance with the City Code Chapter 2-9C 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. Prior Council Action: July 28, 2022 - Council approved 31 contracts for technology staff augmentation with 31 contractors. 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: August 11, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: Contract amendments with 25 technology staffing firms for one additional year and new one-year contracts with four additional contractors will provide Austin Energy with the continued expertise to augment its permanent workforce. Functions of technology staff through these contracts include project managers to support critical Austin Energy projects through the technology planning and implementation phases, technical training, and technology consulting. These services are needed to allow Austin Energy to bring in Item 11 targeted expertise. Austin Energy’s technology staffing model consists of permanent City staff and temporary …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize issuance of rebates for multifamily and commercial customer energy efficiency measures by Austin Energy during Fiscal Year 2025-26 in the aggregate amounts of $3,830,000 for multifamily programs and $3,375,000 for commercial programs, for a total combined budget amount of $7,205,000. Funding: $7,205,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $7,205,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Energy Operating Budget. Prior Council Action: September 26, 2024 - Council approved issuance of rebates for commercial and multifamily customer energy efficiency measures during Fiscal Year 2024-2025. For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director, Local Government Relations (512) 322-6087; Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6327 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 11, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission August 19, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy’s energy efficiency rebate programs provide customer incentives to reduce energy demand and associated costs, benefiting all electric utility customers and the utility. Aggregate authority for the issuance of rebates has been requested and approved in FY2020 thru FY2025. This authorization will allow Austin Energy to continue to issue rebates to multifamily, commercial and small business customers during Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for energy efficiency improvements in accordance with program guidelines and up to a combined amount of $7,205,000. The aggregate rebate approval request reflects our continued commitment to be responsive and flexible to customer needs by reducing the wait time needed to be reimbursed for energy efficiency upgrades. Multifamily customers receive an average of three upgrades per unit (e.g., smart thermostats, lighting, solar screens, HVAC tune-up, etc.), helping to reduce their energy costs. New construction incentives are also available for Multifamily properties pursuing passive building certification. This demonstration program will incentivize four to five affordable housing projects for predesign and post construction milestones. The aggregate approval ensures program continuity by assuring that contractors and property managers/owners will receive rebate funding promptly after work has been completed. Item 12
Posting Language ..Title Authorize issuance of commercial and multifamily solar incentives during Fiscal Year 2025-2026, in an aggregated amount not to exceed $5,300,000 for customer-sited commercial solar installations and $2,000,000 for customer- sited multifamily installations, for a total combined budget amount of $7,300,000 to qualifying solar incentive projects. Funding: $7,300,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Energy Operating Budget. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $7,300,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Energy Operating Budget. Prior Council Action: September 26, 2024 - Council approved issuance of rebates for commercial and multifamily customer energy efficiency measures during Fiscal Year 2024-2025. For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director, Local Government Relations (512) 322-6087; Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6327 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 11, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission August 19, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission Additional Backup Information: The purpose of the Austin Energy solar incentives is to expand adoption of customer-sited solar. The Performance-Based Incentive (PBI) solar program offers commercial customers payments based on the metered solar production of their approved PV system for the first 5 years of operation. The Austin Energy Solar Capacity-Based Incentive (CBI) Programs support solar installations via a one-time, upfront rebate payment. These programs advance the stated goals of expanding locally-sited solar, carbon reduction, and resiliency. The authorization of aggregate authority for the issuance of solar incentives will allow Austin Energy to continue to issue solar incentives to multifamily, commercial and small business customers during Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (FY2026) for customer-sited solar installations in accordance with program guidelines and up to a combined amount of $7,300,000. This aggregate rebate approval request reflects our continued commitment to be responsive and flexible to customer needs. The process allows Austin Energy to approve projects for construction and avoid the one to two months of delay that would have otherwise occurred while moving through the RCA process. Item 13
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for vacuum interrupter switches for Austin Energy with Techline Inc., for a term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000. Funding: $166,667 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $166,667 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 1100 CPG1000 for these goods. The solicitation was issued on April 28, 2025, and closed on May 27, 2025. Of the three offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=141060 . MBE/WBE: This solicitation will be awarded in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no 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. 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: August 11, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide vacuum interrupter switches for Austin Energy. Vacuum interrupter switches safely stop the flow of electricity during abnormal conditions such as short circuits or overloads by quickly breaking the connection inside a sealed vacuum, which prevents sparks and damage. Vacuum interrupter switches are a main component of load switches, generator circuit-breakers, medium-voltage circuit-breakers, and high- voltage circuit-breakers. They will be used on an as-needed basis to replace units as they reach their end of life and for new project installations. If Council does not approve the contract, restoration of power outages may be impacted. Item 2
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for manhole covers, boxes, and accessories for Austin Energy with Techline Pipe LP, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,100,000. Funding: $18,333 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $18,333 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 1100 BAS1003 for these goods. The solicitation was issued on March 17, 2025, and closed on April 22, 2025. Of the four offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=141010 . MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this solicitation, 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. 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: August 11, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract is for the purchase, delivery and placement of manhole covers, boxes, and accessories for Austin Energy. The equipment will be used for both new construction and ongoing maintenance of Austin Energy’s underground distribution and communication systems. It will also provide secure and safe access for personnel to enter underground areas where they install, operate, and maintain electrical equipment and cables. The recommended contractor was the previous provider of these goods. Without this contract, Austin Energy may be unable to maintain and install inground electrical equipment and ensure the safety of personnel working on these units. Item 3
Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued service of the UPLAN network management and modeling software, support, and subscription services for Austin Energy with LGC Consulting, to increase the amount by $540,000 and to extend the term by two years for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,019,667. Funding: $270,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $270,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget for Austin Energy, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment. MBE/WBE: This contract was awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract. Prior Council Action: November 1, 2012 - Council approved a contract for UPLAN network management and modeling software, support and subscription services with LGG Consulting. September 20, 2018 - Council approved ratification of an amendment for UPLAN network management and modeling software, support and subscription services with LGG Consulting. October 18, 2018 - Council approved an amendment for UPLAN network management and modeling software, support and subscription services with LGG Consulting. November 30, 2023 - Council approved an amendment for UPLAN network management and modeling software, support and subscription services with LGG Consulting. 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: August 11, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract amendment is for continued licenses, ongoing maintenance, and support services for UPLAN software for Austin Energy. UPLAN is a full network management and modeling system that replicates the behavior of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) market to simulate the financial and physical Item 4 operations of the entire grid. This software is the main tool used to develop and analyze scenarios that form the basis of the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, forecast the market and model the performance of Austin Energy’s generation within that forecast on a monthly basis. LCG Consulting is the …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for evaluation and reporting of energy efficiency programs for Austin Energy with LMPWorks d/b/a Brightline Group for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000. Funding: $250,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $250,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy, and funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Proposals solicitation RFP 1100 DCM3035 for these services. The solicitation was issued on February 24, 2025, and closed on March 27, 2025. Of the six 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=141573 . MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded 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: August 11, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract is to provide evaluation, measurement, verification, and reporting services for Austin Energy’s energy efficiency, demand response, green building, and renewable energy programs. The contractor will track energy savings, cost savings, reduced emissions as well as other benefits resulting from Austin Energy’s energy efficiency policies and initiatives. The contractor will also monitor progress towards goals established in the Austin Energy Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan to 2035 adopted by Council in December 2024. The recommended contractor has experience in energy efficiency solutions, utility operations, data analysis, Item 5 policy compliance, evaluation measurement, and verification and reporting services. Services include utilizing existing aggregated …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for infrastructure health management and security tools for Austin Energy with Freeit Data Solutions Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $750,000. Funding: $303,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $303,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Multiple cooperative purchase programs were reviewed for these goods and services. The Financial Services Department and Austin Energy have determined this contractor best meets the needs of Austin Energy to provide these goods and services required for the City. MBE/WBE: Cooperative Agreement contracts are exempt from City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); 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: August 11, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract is for ManageEngine products, a software suite that supports network health monitoring, cybersecurity, including fault detection and real-time change tracking, active directory management, technology asset lifecycle tracking, and system reporting. ManageEngine helps maintain the health and performance of Austin Energy’s Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), which ensures reliable and efficient utility operations. ADMS manages distribution system reliability, field crew coordination, and outage response. The software also supports the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition/Energy Management System, a mission-critical platform for safely operating and managing the electric transmission system. Overall, the ManageEngine suite helps ensure continued compliance with Electric Reliability Council of Texas requirements and supports the operation of related control and auxiliary systems. The State of Texas Department of Information Resources is a cooperative purchasing association recognized under Texas procurement statutes. Cooperative associations, themselves or using a lead government, competitively solicit and award contracts that are eligible for use by other qualified state and local governments. Due to their substantial volumes, larger than any one government could achieve independently, cooperative contracts routinely include superior terms, conditions, and pricing. Use of cooperative …
