2026 Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule January 12, 2026 July 27, 2026 January 26, 2026 August 10, 2026 February 9, 2026 August 24, 2026 February 23, 2026 September 14, 2026 March 9, 2026 September 28, 2026 March 23, 2026 October 12, 2026 April 13, 2026 April 27, 2026 May 11, 2026 October 26, 2026 November 9, 2026 November 23, 2026* May 25, 2026* December 14, 2026 December 28, 2026 June 8, 2026 June 22, 2026 July 13, 2026 DRAFT 2026 MCS Commission Meeting Schedule *Conflicts with Holiday
2025 Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule January 13, 2025 July 14, 2025 January 27, 2025 February 10, 2025 February 24, 2025 March 10, 2025 March 24, 2025 April 14, 2025 April 28, 2025 May 12, 2025 June 9, 2025 June 23, 2025 July 28, 2025 August 11, 2025 August 25, 2025 September 8, 2025 September 22, 2025 October 13, 2025 October 27, 2025 November 17, 2025 December 8, 2025 MCS Commission Meeting Schedule approved on September 9, 2024.
BOA Variance Request 3123 Edgewater Drive City of Austin Board of Adjustment Gary Cooley Case # C15-2025-0018 ITEM03/1-PRESENTATION Variance Request Summary Proposed Project: Remove existing deck and replace with a two-car attached garage with storage space. Reasonable Use: Addition of an attached garage to provide safety and security of family members and property due to prior garage being on adjacent lot after subdivision Hardship: • Application of Lake Austin (LA) zoning Impervious Coverage and set back restrictions on lot minimum of one Acre have been misapplied to 1/3 Acre lot size property Location of Lake Austin Estates subdivision property lines and house position on the lot have limited building options • Community Support: • All adjacent property owners have provided letters of support Variance Request • 25-2-551 (C) (3) (a) Impervious Coverage maximum of 35% increased to 45% (estimated and will most likely below this figure) • 25-492 Rear yard set back of 20ft reduced to 10ft and side yard setback of 10ft reduced to 5ft ITEM03/2-PRESENTATION Existing LA Zoning Proposed Existing Deck • Application of LA zoning imposes more onerous setback and impervious coverage limitations • Proposed removal of existing wood deck • Replace deck with two car garage in line with existing structures at 10’ rear setback and 5’ side setback • Increase Impervious Coverage from 37% to 45% (estimated figure and will most likely be below this figure) ITEM03/3-PRESENTATION 3123 Edgewater Dr. – Front view Replacement of existing deck with attached two car garage ITEM03/4-PRESENTATION 3123 Edgewater Dr. – Rear yard and side yard Existing Deck to be removed and replaced with new two car garage Existing structure at 10ft Setback ITEM03/5-PRESENTATION Existing Floor plan and Structure ITEM03/6-PRESENTATION Proposed Project • Removal of existing deck • Build an attached two car garage • Addition of two storage rooms • Required side set back of 5’ and rear set back of 10’ Increase impervious coverage from 37% to 45% • (estimated and may not be required) ITEM03/7-PRESENTATION Impervious Barrier – Increase to 45% 25-2-551 (C) (3) (a) Impervious Coverage maximum of 35% increased to 45% (estimated and will most likely below this figure) • Current property is at 37.4% • Project plan • Eliminate Deck, AC Pad and Fire Pit • Garage Addition • Estimated 40% • Project plan – Patio Options • Eliminate Deck, AC Pad and Fire Pit • Garage Addition • Additional Options for landscape …
BOA Variance Presentation: Property Address: 1750 Channel Road, Austin, TX 78746 Case Number: C15-2025-0026 Site Plan #: SP-2025-0119D Presenter: Stephen Hawkins, Aqua Permits ITEM04/1-PRESENTATION 1750 Channel Road: ITEM04/2-PRESENTATION Seeking Variance From: LDC 25-2-1176(A)(1): "A dock may extend up to 30 feet from the shoreline [into the lake], except that the director may require a dock to extend a lesser or greater distance from the shoreline if deemed necessary to ensure navigation safety" To Allow For: -The permitting and construction of a NEW boat dock 37' 3" from the shoreline into the lake. ITEM04/3-PRESENTATION 1750 Channel Road ITEM04/4-PRESENTATION 1750 Channel Road ITEM04/5-PRESENTATION 1750 Channel Road ● ● ● ● Shown here is the site as seen today in an image taken from City of Austin GIS. The existing boat dock was constructed in the early 1980’s and is a grandfathered structure. The existing boat dock extends 37’ 9” from the shoreline. The existing boat dock is being removed and replaced with a new boat dock in the same general location. This new boat dock design conforms to all current code requirements, including height allowances, in regards to boat docks on Lake Austin. ITEM04/6-PRESENTATION 1750 Channel Road ● This image shows the neighboring docks along this stretch of lake channel, taken from COA GIS ● Most of the neighboring boat docks have all existed in a non-compliant, but grandfathered form, for at least 40 years or more. ● These docks historically have been constructed to extend greater than 30’ from the shoreline, as the depth of the lake in this area is too shallow to operate a functional boat dock at the 30’ length. ● Modern watercraft requires at least 4 ft. of water depth to operate - in this area the water depth is too shallow inside of the 30’ setback. ITEM04/7-PRESENTATION 1750 Channel Road The maximum length from shoreline allowed for a boat dock in Land Development Code 25-2-1176(A)(6) is insufficient in its application for this property. Due to the existing shallow lake conditions along this stretch of Lake Austin, the dock will need to be constructed at a greater length than the allowable 30’ from shoreline. Dredging of the lake bed is restricted to 25 cubic yards per address by code - in this location the amount of dredge needed to create basic navigability would exceed that amount (see below exhibit). Therefore, building deeper into the lake is required. …
BOA Variance Presentation Property Address: 1752 Channel Road, Austin, TX 78746 Case Number: C15-2025-0027 Site Plan #: SP-2025-0119D Presenter: Stephen Hawkins, Aqua Permits ITEM05/1-PRESENTATION 1752 Channel Road: ITEM05/2-PRESENTATION Seeking Variance From: LDC 25-2-1176(A)(1): "A dock may extend up to 30 feet from the shoreline [into the lake], except that the director may require a dock to extend a lesser or greater distance from the shoreline if deemed necessary to ensure navigation safety" To Allow For: -The permitting and construction of a NEW dock that extends 46' 1" from the shoreline into the lake. ITEM05/3-PRESENTATION 1752 Channel Road ITEM05/4-PRESENTATION 1752 Channel Road ● ● ● ● Shown here is the site as seen today in an image taken from City of Austin GIS. The existing boat dock was constructed between 1960-1970 and is a grandfathered structure. The existing boat dock extends 49’ 9” from the shoreline. The existing boat dock is being removed and replaced with a new boat dock in the same general location. This new boat dock design conforms to all current code requirements, including height allowances, in regards to boat docks on Lake Austin. ITEM05/5-PRESENTATION 1752 Channel Road ● This image shows the nearby docks along this stretch of lake channel ● Most of the neighboring boat docks have all existed in a non-compliant, but grandfathered form, for at least 40 years or more. ● These docks historically have been constructed to extend greater than 30’ from the shoreline, as the depth of the lake in this area is too shallow to operate a functional boat dock at the 30’ length. ● Modern watercraft requires at least 4 ft. of water depth to operate - in this area the water depth is too shallow inside of the 30’ setback. ITEM05/6-PRESENTATION 1752 Channel Road The maximum length from shoreline allowed for a boat dock in Land Development Code 25-2-1176(A)(6) is insufficient in its application for this property. Due to the existing shallow lake conditions along this stretch of Lake Austin, the dock will need to be constructed at a greater length than the allowable 30’ from shoreline. Dredging of the lake bed is restricted to 25 cubic yards per address by code - in this location the amount of dredge needed to create basic navigability would exceed that amount (see below exhibit). Therefore, building deeper into the lake is required. ITEM05/7-PRESENTATION 1752 Channel Road ● Our proposed site plan …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION September 8, 2025, 6:00 p.m. Austin City Hall, Room 1101 301 West 2nd St Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Animal Advisory 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 or in person, contact Nekaybaw Watson at nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Dr. Paige Nilson, Chair, D4 Koby Ahmed, Mayor Ryan Clinton, Travis County Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Erin Ferguson, D8 Whitney Holt, D5 Ann Linder, Vice Chair, D3 Sarah Huddleston, D9 David Loignon, D10 Nancy Nemer, Travis County Jo Anne Norton, Parliamentarian, D7 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 minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on August 11, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports provided by Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. 3. Staff briefing on Updated Process for Euthanasia Notification by Rolando Fernandez, Interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Austin Animal Services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Update on the implementation of the prohibition of the purchase of and usage of all glue traps at City-owned and/or City-managed facilities based on the Animal Advisory Commission’s Recommendation 20241014-007. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the Animal Advisory Commission Annual Internal Review. 6. Approve an update to the membership of the Strategic Plan Working Group. 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 contact Nekaybaw Watson at nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2562 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Animal Advisory Commission, please contact …
REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT September 8, 2025 AT 5:30PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required email for elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-2202. remote participation by telephone. To remotely, register speak to CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice-Chair) ___Thomas Ates ___Jeffery Bowen ___Sameer S Birring ___Bianca A Medina-Leal ___Yung-ju Kim ___Brian Poteet ___Niccolo A Sacco ___Margaret Shahrestani ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Corry L Archer-Mcclellan (Alternate) ___Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) The Board of Adjustment may go into closed session to receive advice from legal counsel regarding any item on this agenda (Private consultation with legal counsel – Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code). AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment meetings on August 11, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for August 11, 2025 PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. New Sign cases: 2. C16-2025-0005 Jonathan Perlstein for Elizabeth McFarland 4700 Weidemar Lane On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2, PART3, PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-127 (Multi-Family Residential Sign District Regulations): (E) (2) (a) to exceed total sign area of 35 square feet (maximum allowed) to 192 square feet (requested) (facing south on building extension, not directly facing Weidemar Ln) (E) (2) (a) to exceed total sign area of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 96 square feet (requested) for Halo signs in order to provide signage for Alexian St. Elmo in a “MF-6-CO- NP”, Multi-Family – Conditional Overlay - Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (East Congress Neighborhood Plan), Multi-Family Residential Sign District. Land Development Code Section 25-10-127 Multi-Family Residential Sign District Regulations (A) (E) (1) …
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION September 8, 2025 6:30 PM Austin Central Library 710 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Music 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, call or email Shelbi Mitchell, 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Pedro Carvalho – Vice Chair, Joe Silva – Parliamentarian, Scott Strickland – Secretary, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Clarissa Cardenas, Clayton England, Cornice “Ray” Price Jr., Penny Jo Pullus, Celeste Quesada AGENDA CALL TO ORDER MUSICAL PERFORMANCE 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 minutes of the Music Commission meeting on August 4, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on Live Music Fund collections by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Austin Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment. 3. Staff briefing on FY23 Austin Live Music Fund final reports by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Austin Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment. 4. Staff briefing on Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) live music performances/booking by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Austin Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. 2026 Bond Program following presentation by Eric Bailey, Deputy Director, Austin Capital Delivery Services. 6. Downtown Commission engagement following update by Anne-Charlotte Patterson Communications Director, District 10. 7. Short-Term Rentals (STR) HOT collections following update by Anne-Charlotte Patterson Communications Director, District 10. 8. ACME funding guidelines final draft update by Morgan Messick, Assistant Director, Austin Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 9. Discussion and possible action on recommendation of the updated ACME funding guidelines. 10. Approval of Emmett Beliveau’s nomination to the Rally Austin Board of Directors, Theresa Alvarez, CEO & President, Rally Austin. 11. Approval of recommendation for performance rights organizations and transparency in licensing revenue distribution practices following presentation by Secretary Strickland. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Monday, September 8, 2025, 4:00 PM Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, #1101 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Public Safety 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 or in person, call or email Christi Vitela, 512-974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Angel Carroll Enrique Duran II Kimberly Hidrogo David Holmes Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 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. 2. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on July 7, 2025. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on August 4, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services. Introduction and overview of the Forensic Science Department. Presentation by Dr. Dana Kadavy, Director, Forensic Science Department. Discussion of the Office of Police Oversight's compliance with the Austin Police Oversight Act and Resolution 20230921-099. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the review of the Office of Police Oversight’s compliance with the Austin Police Oversight Act. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 7. Update from the Public Safety Commission’s Collective Sex Crimes Response Model Working Group on the progress, risks, and adjustments to reporting schedule of data. 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 Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk Department, at 512-974-2792 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay …
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, July 7, 2025 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 7, 2025 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Tim Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Angel Carroll Enrique Duran II Kimberly Hidrogo David Holmes Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carlos Soto – Community Advancement Network Rubén Rivera Clemente – Harassment APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on May 5, 2025. The minutes were approved at the July 7, 2025, meeting on Vice Chair Ruttan’s motion, Commissioner Bernhardt’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Smith abstained. Commissioners Nguyễn, Orr, and Sierra-Arévalo were absent. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on June 2, 2025. The minutes were approved at the July 7, 2025, meeting on Vice Chair Ruttan’s motion, Commissioner Bernhardt’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Nguyễn, Orr, and Sierra-Arévalo were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Approve the Public Safety Commission 2024-2025 Annual Internal Report. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, July 7, 2025 The motion to approve the Public Safety Commission 2024-2025 Annual Internal Report was approved on Vice Chair Ruttan’s motion, Commissioner Bernhardt’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Nguyễn, Orr, and Sierra-Arévalo were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Police Department and update on the Automated License Plate Reader Program. Presentation by Robin Henderson, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department. The presentation was made by Robin Henderson, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department. 4. 5. Chair Ramírez requested the most recent Berry Dunn Report. Commissioner Bernhardt requested the next quarterly update include attrition rates for each of the academies and progress towards the 30 by 30 goal. Vice Chair Ruttan asked if the increases in Kidnapping/Abduction (100) and Drug/Narcotic Offenses (35A, 35B) and Pornography/Obscene Material (370) could be attributed to changes in enforcement patterns or whether it was a random variation. Discussion of bylaw amendment process, current bylaws, and potential changes. Discussed. Discussion of sexual assault data with Austin Police Department Sex Crimes Unit, Austin- Travis County Sexual Assault Response & Resource Team (SARRT), The …
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, August 4, 2025 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 4, 2025 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, August 4, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:12 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Tim Ruttan, Vice Chair Enrique Duran II Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Pierre Nguyễn Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Edward Sledge – General railroad crossing DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Fire Department. The presentation was made by Rob Vires, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department. 3. Discussion of the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget and impact on public safety departments. Discussed. 4. Update on the 89th Texas Legislature and impacts on public safety. Presentation by Carrie Rogers, Intergovernmental Relations Officer, Austin Office of Intergovernmental Relations. The presentation was made by Rick Ramírez, Deputy Intergovernmental Relations Officer, and Christopher Coppola, Division Chief, Law Department. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATION 5. Training Academy Working Group recommendation to the Public Safety Commission. Discussed. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, August 4, 2025 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding implementation, tracking, and transparency of recommendations made for Austin Police Department’s Cadet Training Academy. The motion to approve the Recommendation to Council regarding implementation, tracking, and transparency of recommendations made for Austin Police Department’s Cadet Training Academy failed on a Commissioner Smith’s motion, Commissioner Sierra-Arévalo’s second, on a 4-0 vote. Commissioners Duran and Nguyễn abstained. Commissioners Bernhardt, Carroll, Hidrogo, Holmes, and Orr were absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on July 7, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes from the meeting on July 7, 2025, failed on Vice Chair Ruttan’s motion, Commissioner Duran’s second on a 5-0 vote. Commissioner Sierra-Arévalo abstained. Commissioners Bernhardt, Carroll, Hidrogo, Holmes, and Orr were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion of Police Academy Office of Police Oversight Office of Violence Prevention Forensic Science Department ADJOURNMENT Chair Ramírez adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m. without objection. 2
MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION September 8, 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 Regular Called Meeting on August 11, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for the continued maintenance, support, and upgrade of the Integrated Tools for Operations Application for Austin Energy with Daniel L Sun Inc. d/b/a Sun-Net Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,400,000. Funding: $112,326 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 continued manual meter reading services for electric and water utility meters for Austin Energy and Austin Water with Bermex, Inc., to increase the amount by $5,200,000 and to extend the term by two years for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $38,127,110. Funding: $2,475,787 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 a district energy and cooling billing solution for Austin Energy with RE/SPEC Inc., for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $985,000. Funding: $300,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy, $171,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin …
RCA Agenda Item - Acquisition – CapExCentral Tract 5 Requested Council Date: 09/25/2025 Deadline for Requested Council Date: 08/26/2025 District: 3 Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire approximately a 0.0179 acre (780 square feet) of permanent electric transmission and distribution easement generally located out of 50 Waller Street, Austin, Travis County, Texas 78702, out of Outlot 55, Division “O”, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 17, Block 2, Elm Grove, a subdivision of record in Book 2, Page 241, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 17 and the south 30 feet of Lot 16, Block 2, in said Elm Grove subdivision conveyed to Lila Holdings, LLC by General Warranty Deed dated January 20, 2023, as recorded in Document No. 2023011921, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas for a total amount not to exceed $91,702 including closing costs. Funding: $91,702 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Lead Department Financial Services Department Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action – N/A For More Information Brandon Williamson, Financial Services Department, 512-974-5666; Michael Gates, Financial Services Department, 512-974-5639; Amy Everhart, Austin Energy, Director, Local Government Issues 512-322- 6087; David Tomczyszyn, Austin Energy, VP Electric Systems Engineering and Technical Services, 512-322- 6821 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action September 8, 2025: To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission Additional Backup Information This proposed acquisition is required to relocate various structures along the existing Circuit 1015 to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation’s expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I-35) as part of its I-35 Capital Express program. The I-35 Capital Express Lady Bird Lake project runs along I-35 from Holly Street to SH71/ Ben White Blvd. An independent, third-party appraisal was procured to establish the fair-market valuation of the proposed acquisition. The appraisal supports the purchase price of $90,299. The amount of the purchase price plus closing costs is not to exceed $91,702. The State of Texas will reimburse the City for the cost to acquire these property rights, pursuant to both the Standard Utility Agreement executed between the parties regarding the relocation of Circuit 1015 and the Settlement Agreement in Case No. C-1-PB-24-001200 in Travis County Probate Court No. 1, concerning the State’s condemnation of the City’s property at 1007 Lambie Street. Page 1 of 1 Item …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize execution of all documents and agreements necessary for a water utility service contract with Manville Water for the property located at 14910 Cameron Road, Austin, TX 78660. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director, Local Government Issues, 512-322-6087; Robin Cappello, Director, AE Corporate Support Services 702-496-3171; Andrew Moore, Strategic Facilities Project Manager, 512-974-7604. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 8, 2025- To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This item will authorize the execution of a water utility service contract with Manville Water for service to the Austin Energy Cameron Warehouse. The City of Austin entered into a purchase and sale agreement with Trammel Crow Company for the land, building, tenant improvements and furniture, fixtures and equipment. The project is complete, and the purchase has been executed, the existing Manville Water service needs to be transferred to Austin Energy. The purchase of the property was completed in May 2025 and is scheduled to be operational in August 2025. The facility is a critical infrastructure investment designed to enhance the operational efficiency, resiliency, and service capabilities of Austin Energy. This 155,000-square-foot facility, with the potential for future expansion to 175,000 square feet, will serve as a central hub for transmission, substation, and distribution warehousing, smart metering testing, electrical relay laboratory operations, and an Austin 311 backup call center. Strategically located to consolidate multiple existing storage locations, the facility will reduce drive times, streamline inventory management, and improve supply chain efficiency. The project prioritizes sustainability, featuring rainwater collection adaptability, solar panel readiness, and a well-being-focused design that enhances employee safety and operational conditions. This facility represents a long-term commitment to supporting the City’s growing energy needs while advancing operational reliability and emergency response capabilities. Item 11
CITY OF AUSTIN RECOMMENDATION FOR COUNCIL ACTION CONTRACTOR: H2I GROUP, INC SUBJECT: Authorize a contract for the purchase and installation of laboratory hoods for Austin Energy with H2I Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $150,000. Funding: $150,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. LEAD DEPARTMENT: Financial Services Department CLIENT DEPARTMENT: Austin Energy FISCAL NOTE: $150,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. PURCHASING: 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: 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 goods and services required for this solicitation, there were exempt from MBE/WBE Procurement Program, therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department – Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTION: September 8, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission ADDITIONAL BACKUP INFORMATION (RCA BODY) This contract is for the purchase and installation of two 4’ Protector XL Benchtop Hoods and a 4’ Protector Premier Benchtop Hood. Laboratory hoods exhaust toxic chemicals from the work area. Chemists often use solvents, acids, and other toxic chemicals when processing samples for analysis and this work is carried out inside a hood that is designed to exhaust these chemicals away from the analyst. Sourcewell is a Minnesota services 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 contracts also results in lower administrative costs and time savings. The laboratory’s current hoods are more than 20 years old and have reached the end of service life. Properly functioning exhaust hoods are critical to the safety of all laboratory employees. The laboratory’s hoods are no longer serviceable and must be replaced. Failure to replace these hoods could result in a safety issue or temporary shutdown of critical …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for the continued maintenance, support, and upgrade of the Integrated Tools for Operations Application for Austin Energy with Daniel L Sun Inc. d/b/a Sun-Net Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,400,000. Funding: $112,326 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 $112,326 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: Sole Source. MBE/WBE: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. 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 8, 2025- To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract is to provide Austin Energy with continued maintenance and support of the Integrated Tools for Operations Application (iTOA). This solution is used by various departments within Austin Energy to schedule distribution and transmission outages with the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, coordinate outages with other utilities, support crew safety, and for compliance reporting. The contract will also include a software upgrade to maintain the solution’s effectiveness and to deliver improved functionality to Austin Energy users. iTOA is compliant with the North American Electric Reliability Council - Transmission Availability Data System, Phase-I requirement and fulfills compliance with the protocols of the Texas Nodal Market. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these services. The iTOA product is solely manufactured by Daniel L Sun Inc. d/b/a Sun-Net Inc. and requires maintenance to be solely supplied by the contractor. Without this contract, Austin Energy would be unable to maintain the iTOA subscription responsible for crew safety and would be unable to implement the iTOA upgrade, resulting in software performance issues. Item 2 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Total Length of Term 3 years 1 year 1 year 5 years Contract Authorization $750,500 $496,000 $153,500 $1,400,000 Note: Contract authorization amounts are …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued manual meter reading services for electric and water utility meters for Austin Energy and Austin Water with Bermex, Inc., to increase the amount by $5,200,000 and to extend the term by two years for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $38,127,110. Funding: $2,475,787 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, Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $2,475,787 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: Contract Amendment. MBE/WBE: This contract was previously awarded in accordance with the City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority-Owned and WomenOwned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this contract, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Prior Council Action: May 4, 2017 - Council approved a contract for manual meter reading services for electric and water utility meters with Bermex, Inc. March 24, 2022 - Council approved an amendment for continued manual meter reading services for electric and water utility meters with Bermex, Inc. 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 8, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract amendment will provide Austin Energy (AE) and Austin Water (AW) with critical continued manual meter reading services and photo capture for water and electric utility meters for timely customer billing. The scope of services includes all necessary software, hardware, labor, vehicles, and related equipment. Under this contract, the contractor also provides essential meter-related activities, such as delivering collection notices and working a subset of field activities for AW. AW’s portion of meter reading costs are recovered through AE’s Utility Billing System Support allocation. Both utilities utilize Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) as its standard metered service; however, some meters require manual meter reads due to customer-elected opt-outs or remaining conversions to AMI. Item 3 Additionally, this contract has a dependency on the Customer Care & Billing System and supporting systems, which are in the midst of an 18 to …
