FY24-25 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report Results Discussion of spending and performance results of the FY24-25 City of Austin Action Plan Agenda • Review of Federal Reporting Process • Review of FY24-25 CAPER Results • Update on FY26-27 Action Plan Process • Questions and Comments Review of Federal Reporting Process U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Reporting Overview Consolidated Consolidated Plan) Plan) (5-Year) (5-Year) Allocates federal resources to housing and community development Action Plan Action Plan (1-Year) (1-Year) Summarizes planned actions, activities and federal/non- federal resources in the Consolidated Plan Consolidated Consolidated Annual Annual Performance Performance and Evaluation and Evaluation Report (CAPER) Report (CAPER) (1-Year)* (1-Year)* End-of-year report on progress toward consolidated plan and Annual Action Plan *You Are Here: The Fiscal Year 24-25 CAPER presents results from Year 1 of the FY25-FY29 5-Year Consolidated Plan FY24-25 CAPER Financial and Performance Results Funding Source New Funding Estimated Services Actual Expenditures Services Provided SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANCEChild Care ServicesCDBG758,308 192 736,996 144 Senior ServicesCDBG129,052 125 129,052 103 Mental Health ServicesCDBG196,179 159 196,179 150 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDSAIDS Services of AustinHOPWA1,053,977 280 1,296,343 134 Project TransitionsHOPWA1,405,303 88 1,932,077 109 Integral Care ATCICHOPWA158,481 70 224,137 70 ASHwellHOPWA61,631 18 88,430 15 HOPWA - AdmHOPWA82,867 - 116,314 Total Special Needs Assistance3,845,798 932 4,719,528 725 Housing Opportunities for Persons for AIDS HOMELESS ASSISTANCETenant-Based Rental AssistanceHOME1,280,112 65 965,286 80 HOME - PI- - 15,426 - Public Facilities CDBG- - 159,083 - HOME-ARP78,900 - Homeless Supportive ServicesHOME-ARP- - 2,900 - HEARTH Emergency Solutions GrantShelter Operation and MaintenanceHESG313,922 375 313,922 444 HMISHESG21,289 - - Rapid Rehousing ProgramsHESG281,863 50 225,282 37 ESG - AdmHESG29,999 - - - Total Homeless Assistance1,927,185 490 1,760,799 561 Program / Activity FY 2024-25 Action Plan FY 2024-25 CAPER Funding Source New Funding Estimated Services Actual Expenditures Services Provided RENTER ASSISTANCEArchitectural Barrier Program - RentalCDBG- - 578 - Total Renters Assistance- - 578 - HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCEDown Payment AssistanceHOME871,337 15 412,436 13 HOME - PI400,000 - 36,994 Total Homebuyers Assistance1,271,337 15 449,430 13 HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCEArchitectural Barrier Removal - Owner CDBG1,210,594 60 1,262,983 66 CDBG - RL- - - - Minor Home RepairCDBG619,405 82 507,828 56 Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan Program HOME - PI200,000 - - CDBG365,335 6 934,352 5 CDBG - RL40,000 - 24,744 - Total Homeowners Assistance2,435,334 148 2,729,907 127 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCERental Housing Development AssistanceCDBG Pro Housing2,875,000 - - - HOME- - 957,109 18 HOME - PI200,000 2 - - HOME (CHDO)230,495 4 3,084,310 …
River Park Briefing Austin Housing | January 13, 2026 2 Background: Incentive Program Basics Incentive programs provide developers with incentives in exchange for community benefits such as affordable housing. Participation is voluntary. Programs may offer fee waivers, additional height, greater density, or modified development regulations as incentives. 3 Bonus Area is the greater of: The gross floor area that exceeds the “maximum base FAR by right” limitation The gross floor area that exceeds the “maximum height by right” limitation Corridor Mixed Use District Standards Height FAR By-Right With Bonus 60’ 2:1 160’ -- Development Bonus Development Bonus 60’ Height By-Right 60’ Height By-Right 4 Community Benefit Options Affordable Housing Open Space A minimum of 50% of the Bonus Area shall be earned through the provision of on-site affordable housing or payment of an in-lieu fee for affordable housing Bonus granted for On-Site Units: 4 bonus square feet for each 1 square foot of on-site affordable housing provided. Bonus granted for Fee-in-Lieu: 1 bonus square foot for each square foot in- lieu fee paid for affordable housing. A minimum of 25% of the Bonus Area shall be earned through the provision of publicly accessible open space Bonus granted: 10 bonus square feet for each 1 square foot of publicly-accessible open space provided. Other Community Benefits Commercial / Office Space Stormwater Flood Mitigation Additional Water Quality Bicycle Facilities 5 River Park Photo Credit: https://www.riverpark-atx.com/ 6 Section Header River Park Development Address Phase Lot Proposed Use Site Area SF FAR by Right Allowed Floor Area Within by Right FAR Allowed FAR with Bonus Proposed Gross Floor Area Gross Floor Area Above By-Right FAR Allowed Height by Right Allowed Height with Bonus Proposed Height Gross Floor Area Above By-Right Height BONUS REQUIRED Affordability (Must be at least 50% of Bonus) (4 sq ft of bonus area for each 1 sq ft of affordable housing) Open Space (Must be at least 25% of Bonus) (10 sq ft of bonus area for each 1 sq ft of open space) Additional Water Quality (Optional: Proposed 25%) (5 sq ft of bonus area for each 1 sq ft of imperious cover removed from Critical Water Quality Zone) 1800 Crossing Place 4800 E. Riverside Drive 4700 E. Riverside Drive 1900 Crossing Place 1 & 6 1 & 5 Infrastructure & Parks 2 1 Multifamily 217,364 …
Housing Authority of the City of Austin Bringing Opportunity Home Calderón DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Santa Rita Courts Sylvia Calderón, Chief Operating Officer Ann Gass, Director of Strategic Housing Initiatives January 13, 2026 SANTA RITA COURTS Current State SANTA RITA COURTS Current State SANTA RITA COURTS Status Update Subject to change SANTA RITA COURTS West - Phase 1 WEST - PHASE 1 96 units Subject to change SANTA RITA COURTS West – Dwelling Units Subject to change SANTA RITA COURTS High Quality Pre-K Subject to change SANTA RITA COURTS East - Phase 2 EAST - PHASE 2 104 units Subject to change SANTA RITA COURTS East – Dwelling Units and Courtyard Subject to change SANTA RITA COURTS East – Dwelling Units and Amenity Area Subject to change SANTA RITA COURTS Unit Breakdown Subject to change SANTA RITA COURTS Development Timeline December 2025: Resident relocation complete January 2026: Demolition begins Mid 2026: Construction begins Late 2027: First units available Subject to change SANTA RITA COURTS Status Update
From: Leah Bojo Sent: Monday, January 12, 2026 2:44 PM To: Charles d'Harcourt; Estrada, Nancy <Nancy.Estrada@austintexas.gov> Cc: Drew Raffaele; HNA Zoning Committee; HNA Executive Committee; Deller, Natalie <Natalie.Deller@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: Agreement on C814-06-0175.07 postponement External Email - Exercise Caution Hi, yes we agree. Thank you! Leah M. Bojo, AICP, Director of Land Use & Entitlements 2705 Bee Caves Road, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78746 Drenner Group, PC | www.drennergroup.com From: Charles d'Harcourt Date: Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:12 PM To: Nancy Estrada <nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov> Cc: Leah Bojo, Drew Raffaele, HNA Zoning Committee, HNA Executive Committee, Natalie Deller <natalie.deller@austintexas.gov> Subject: Agreement on C814-06-0175.07 postponement Hi Ms. Estrada (CC: Leah Bojo and Drew Raffaele of the Drenner Group, the Hancock Neighborhood Association's zoning and executive committees, and Natalie Deller from the district 9 council office), I don't think we've met or corresponded before, but I'm the president of the Hancock Neighborhood Association, a volunteer organization representing residents of the Hancock neighborhood, which includes the 1012 Concordia Avenue property whose rezoning is requested through case C814-06-0175.07. Our neighborhood association's executive committee and Leah Bojo and Drew Raffaele, who represent the owners of this property, met today and agreed to a postponement of the review of this case to the planning commission's February 10th meeting. This will give our association members time to discuss and vote on an official association position on the case, and time for further discussion between the 10 C814-06-0175.07 - East Avenue PUD Amendment #7, Parcel A; District 91 of 2 neighborhood and the applicants if these are necessary. Please feel free to contact me by email or at the phone number below if you have any questions about this or the neighborhood association, and thanks for your work managing this case, - Charles ________________________________________________________________________ Charles d'Harcourt, Hancock Neighborhood Association volunteer and current president +1 512 484 9625 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 08 C14-2025-0080 - 1811 East Cesar Chavez; District 12 of 2
From: Alejandra De Angulo Sent: Monday, January 12, 2026 3:37 PM To: Estrada, Nancy <Nancy.Estrada@austintexas.gov> Subject: Objection to Rezoning Request: Case number (C814-06-0175.07) External Email - Exercise Caution Ms. Estrada, As a resident within 500 feet of the proposed building, I am writing to formally express my objection to the applicant’s request to significantly increase the maximum allowable building height for Parcel A of the East Avenue PUD, Case Number C814-06-0175.07 (hearing date 1/13/26) The proposed increase, from an already substantial 160 feet to an extreme height of up to 270 feet, is completely out of scale with the surrounding neighborhood. The tallest existing building in this area is approximately 70 feet. A structure nearly four times that height would dramatically and irreversibly alter the neighborhood's established character, scale, and traditional development patterns. This proposal raises several serious concerns: 1. Blocking Sunlight: A building of this height would cast extensive shadows on surrounding homes and buildings, reducing natural light and negatively impacting the quality of life. 2. Loss of Privacy: The extreme height creates direct privacy impacts for nearby shorter residential buildings that were never designed to coexist with a 250+ foot structure. 3. Street Capacity and Safety: The surrounding streets are narrow and already strained. They are not designed to safely or efficiently accommodate the increased traffic this development would generate. 4. Parking Deficiencies: The proposal does not adequately address parking needs, which will inevitably spill into surrounding residential streets. 5. Traffic Congestion: Increased density without proportional infrastructure improvements will worsen congestion and reduce safety for residents, pedestrians, and cyclists. Planned Unit Developments are intended to result in superior development compared to conventional zoning. This request does the opposite by prioritizing maximum height and 10 C814-06-0175.07 - East Avenue PUD Amendment #7, Parcel A; District 91 of 13 intensity over compatibility, livability, and neighborhood context. I urge the Planning Commission to deny this request or require substantial reductions that align with the existing neighborhood scale and infrastructure capacity. Development should respect and enhance the community and not overwhelm it. Thank you for your time and for including this objection in the official record. Please feel free to contact me if you need any additional information. Sincerely, Alejandra Resident 3500 Harmon Avenue, 78705 Alejandra De Angulo, PhD CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious …
January 12, 2026 RE: E. 1st Street Grocery, 1811 E. Cesar Chavez Street; C14-2025-0080 Dear Planning Commission and City Staff, On behalf of the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan Contact Team (ECC-NPCT), I am writing to share our perspective regarding East 1st Street Grocery’s request to rezone a portion of its property at 1811 E. Cesar Chavez Street to CS-1 for use as a liquor store. Members of the ECC-NPCT have engaged in extensive dialogue with the property owner and their representatives to discuss both the potential benefits and impacts of the proposed rezoning. Through these conversations, the ECC-NPCT has come to believe that, if appropriately conditioned, the project has the potential to deliver neighborhood benefits, including improved site design, increased coordination with safety and improvement efforts, and greater alignment with broader planning goals for the area. Based on this understanding, the ECC-NPCT supports the proposed rezoning in principle, subject to final agreement on site design and operational conditions. This support is offered with the clear understanding that the CS-1 zoning would apply only to approximately 1,000 square feet dedicated to liquor store use, not to the remainder of the property. The ECC-NPCT and the applicant share a vision for a vibrant, walkable, pedestrian-oriented corridor that supports small, locally serving businesses while remaining compatible with surrounding residential uses. As part of this shared vision, there is alignment on supporting the long-term goal of making the alley behind East 1st Street Grocery a safer, more pedestrian- and bicycle-oriented space. The ECC-NPCT intends to continue working collaboratively with the applicant to ensure that the site plan and redevelopment do not negatively impact neighboring properties or the alley project. Conditions under discussion include, but are not limited to: ● Taking reasonable measures to orient parking and vehicular circulation to minimize impacts on adjacent properties and the alley ● Coordinating with nearby neighbors on surface treatments, including consideration of alternatives to traditional asphalt or concrete ● Improved lighting designed to enhance safety and neighborhood aesthetics ● Landscaping at the rear of the property to provide screening and visual buffering ● Protections related to noise, trash, and loitering to minimize impacts on nearby residences ● Proposed hours of operation of 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Monday through Saturday, with closure on Sundays and major holidays ● A commitment that the CS-1 zoning will not be used for on-premise alcohol consumption (such as a bar, lounge, …
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 9th, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on DECEMBER 9th, 2025, at CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSION ROOM, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Noe Elias, Chair, Montopolis Jenny E. Achilles, Vice Chair, Private Sector Cynthia Jaso, Dove Springs Raul E. Longoria, South Austin Sonia Martinez, East Austin Tisha-Vonique Hood, Public Sector Valerie Menard, St. John’s Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cassandra Medrano, South Austin Ebonie Trice-Oliver, Colony Park Jo Anne Ortiz, Public Sector Lyric E. Wardlow, Public Sector Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Nyeka Arnold, North Austin Taniquewa S. Brewster, Rosewood-Zaragosa Staff Members in Attendance: Angel Zambrano Deletta Dean Lorena Lopez Chavarin Marla Torrado Nefertitti Jackmon CALL TO ORDER Chair Elias called the meeting to order at 6:34 PM, with 11 members 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. None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the CDC Regular meeting on November 18th, 2025. On Commissioner Longoria's motion, Commissioner Tisha seconded, and the November 18th 2025, minutes were approved on a 10-0-1 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. Angel Zambrano presented. 3. Staff briefing regarding Austin Housing activities and programs. Presentation by Nefertitti Jackmon, Community Displacement Prevention Officer, Austin Housing. Nefertitti Jackmon presented. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion on “Mapping Displacement: Gentrification and Displacement in Austin”. Discussion led by Genesis Pedraza, Madi Gutierrez and Alexia Ledera from Land-Justice Community School. Genesis Pedraza, Madi Gutierrez and Alexia Ledera presented. 5. Question and concerns about HUD federal reporting and community engagement processes. Discussion led by Vice Chair Jenny Achilles. Commissioner Achilles presented. 6. Discussion on River Park Development and possible impact on the current communities. Discussion led by Vice Chair Jenny Achilles. This item was postponed to a future date by Chair Elias. 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 …
2026 Human Induced Sources of Erosion on the Colorado River at Montopolis via LiDAR Imaging Liesel Papenhausen, Tim Goudge Foundational Ideas Impervious Cover Urban Stream Syndrome Total Impervious Cover in the LCR ➢ Fractional Impervious Cover Raster ○ Annual National Land Cover Database NLCD Foundational Ideas Suspended sediment removal leads to exaggerated downstream erosion Erosion Deposition Gully Erosion Montopolis vs Control Site Cumulative Distribution Curve - USGS Monitoring Site Thank you! 2025 If you have any questions, contact: liesel@utexas.edu, tgoudge@jsg.utexas.edu
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026, AT 5:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHELMINO DELCO DRIVE, AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Amanda Rohlich, (512) 974-1364, Amanda.Rohlich@austintexas.gov. CURRENT AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MEMBERS: Joi Chevalier, Chair Lisa Barden, Vice-Chair Andrea Abel Marissa Bell Beth Corbett Nitza Cuevas Hilda Gutiérrez Kacey Hanson Seanna Marceaux Erin McDonald Natalie Poulos Matt Simon Andrew Smith AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Board Member roll call and introduction of new and existing board members. 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 Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Regular Meeting on Monday, November 17, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Austin-Travis County Food Plan Implementation. Presentation by Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager, Austin Climate Action & Resilience and Yaira Robinson, Assistant Director of Environmental Programs, Travis County. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Report out from Joint Sustainability Committee on November 19, 2025. Discuss the Regional Food System Council Local Collaborative Coalition and opportunities to participate. Report out from the working group to expand access to nutritious foods through improvement to existing materials and resources and explore alternate or expanded hours for existing resources. Report out from the working group to participate in the USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) application for funding for conservation easements as a regional partnership. Report out from the working group to explore revenue generators such a sugar sweetened beverage tax, a surplus food donation requirement for events, and/or a percent conservation fund from all land purchases or new developments. Review Board Member Assignments. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. Discuss and take possible action on the Joint Sustainability Committee liaison appointment. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 10. Presentation from Austin Economic Development on Del Valle …
MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION January 12, 2026 ▪ 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. 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 to speak remotely, contact Nici Huff, at Nici.Huff@AustinEnergy.com or via phone at 512-972-8621. Members: Dave Tuttle, Chair Kaiba White, Vice Chair Raul Alvarez Lauren Bellomy CALL TO ORDER Cesar Benavides Jonathon Blackburn Al Braden Chris Gillett AGENDA Chris Kirksey Cyrus Reed Joshua Rhodes 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 November 10, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for customer satisfaction and benchmarking studies for residential and business utility customers for Austin Energy with J.D. Power, 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: $320,000 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 an amendment to the contracts for engineering services for the Austin Energy Staff Augmentation, Engineering, and Related Engineering Services for Electric Systems and Technical Services Rotation List with HDR Engineering Inc. and Allegis Group Holdings, Inc. to increase the amount by $15,000,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $85,875,000. Funding: Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. 4. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for construction services for the Austin Parks and Recreation Duct Bank Civil Work project for Austin Energy with HB Trenchless LLC, in the amount of $6,643,136 plus a $664,314 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,307,450. Funding: $7,307,450 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. 5. Recommend approval authorizing an amendment to a contract for …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for advanced utility control systems professional services for Austin Energy with Freeit Data Solutions Inc. for an initial term of one year with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $750,000. Funding: $100,000 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 Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $100,000 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. Procurement Language: Multiple contractors within this cooperative purchasing program were reviewed for these services. The Financial Services Department and Austin Energy have determined this contractor best meets the needs of Austin Energy to provide these 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 services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting goals established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 12, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide a broad range of specialized technical support services including day-to-day trouble shooting, compliance, and operational support for the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Energy Management System (SCADA/EMS). The ADMS is a critical utility platform that improves distribution system reliability to enhance customer service while reducing operating costs, and provides an automated, integrated solution for system operators to proactively manage the Austin Energy network. The SCADA/EMS is a mission-critical system essential for safely and reliably operating and managing the utility’s transmission and distribution systems, and addressing needs for compliance with North American Energy Reliability Corporation and Critical Infrastructure Protections. This contract will replace an existing contract which expires on March 11, 2026. The requested authorization amount was determined using departmental estimates based on historical spend and anticipated future usage. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these services. Item 10 The Texas Department of Information Resources is a cooperative purchasing association recognized under Texas procurement statutes. Cooperative associations, themselves or using …
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20260112-012 January 12, 2026 Subject: Recommendation regarding consideration of gas peaker units for Austin Energy Motioned By: Seconded By: Recommendation The Electric Utility Commission recommends to the City Council that no action be taken regarding the purchase or commitment to purchase any natural gas peaking generators before the process committed to in the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035 has been fully completed, including: 1. A full review of the results of the forthcoming all-resources RFP at the Electric Utility Commission and City Council to consider all alternatives for both generation and energy management within the Austin load zone - including transmission upgrades - that could identify the best alternatives to employ. 2. Austin Energy conduct a feasibility analysis and present the detailed results to the Electric Utility Commission and City Council. 3. The process includes robust community engagement with potential evening meetings to solicit feedback on possible sites for any possible additional gas peakers. The analysis of the alternatives shall include, but not be limited to, 1. Economic modeling of the most viable alternatives over a ten-year timeline. 2. Modeling of the carbon emissions and other air pollution emission of each of the options. 3. Analysis of important changes in the ERCOT market since the 2023 and 2024 Generation Plan modeling, including, approval of the 765 KV grid backbone, Real- Time Co-Optimization Plus Batteries (RTC+B), other completed and planned transmission upgrades, energy storage deployment in ERCOT, additional loads on the system, volatility, and regulations that could affect Austin Energy’s load zone requirements from 2025 to 2035. 1 of 2 Item 12 4. Review and analysis of the Austin Energy utility scale batteries to be installed by 2027 as to their effectiveness in providing significant in-load zone power requirements currently provided by the existing 200 MWs of Decker peakers. 5. Engineering analysis of cost and timeline to transition the ERCOT black start capability from the Decker peakers to one or more peaker units at Sand Hill. Rationale: The world is visibly suffering the damaging effects of a heating climate, human caused by burning fossil fuels. The Paris Climate agreement established a goal of limiting global temperature increase to a maximum rise of 1.5 degrees C. That amount of warming is already being reached in just ten years and continues heating on a dangerous trajectory. Mayor Watson attended the COP30 Conference in Belem, …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for customer satisfaction and benchmarking studies for residential and business utility customers for Austin Energy with J.D. Power, 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: $320,000 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 Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $320,000 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. Procurement 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 Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 12, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide continued customer satisfaction and annual benchmarking studies from 2025 through 2030 for both residential and business utility customers for Austin Energy. The studies include industry benchmarking surveys and utility market research which compile customer satisfaction data from a scoring index. J.D. Power retains exclusive ownership of its proprietary Customer Satisfaction Index model, along with all related surveys, reports, data, deliverables, platforms, and software developed through its utility benchmarking studies. Access to and use of the J.D. Power electric utility benchmarking studies and associated intellectual property require a formal licensing agreement. This proprietary model offers a comprehensive view of customer attitudes, behaviors, and preferences through six factors: Billing and Payments, Customer Service, Power and Reliability, Price, Corporate Citizenship, and Communication, enabling Austin Energy to strategically identify and implement initiatives that enhance customer satisfaction. Without this contract, Austin Energy would not have the ability to continue benchmarking and measure customer satisfaction through the six factors captured through J.D. Power’s surveys. Item 2 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 Total Length of Term 2 years 1 year 1 year 1 year 5 years Contract Authorization $440,000 $220,000 $220,000 $220,000 $1,100,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage.
Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to the contracts for engineering services for the Austin Energy Staff Augmentation, Engineering, and Related Engineering Services for Electric Systems and Technical Services Rotation List with HDR Engineering Inc. and Allegis Group Holdings, Inc. to increase the amount by $15,000,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $85,875,000. Funding: Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Procurement Language: Contract Amendment. MBE / WBE: This amendment will be awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date for HDR Engineering is 5.17% MBE and 2.73% WBE. Current participation to date for Allegis Group Holdings, Inc., is 24.59% MBE and 11.35% WBE. Prior Council Action: December 12, 2024 - Council authorized negotiation and execution of amendment to the professional services agreement for additional authorization with two firms (HDR Engineering, Inc. and Allegis Group Holdings, Inc.) for the AE Staff Augmentation, Engineering, and Related Engineering Services for Electric System Engineering and Technical Services Rotation List. September 1, 2022 - Council authorized negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement for additional authorization with two firms ((HDR Engineering, Inc. and Allegis Group Holdings, Inc.), for the AE Staff Augmentation, Engineering, and Related Engineering Services for Electric System Engineering and Technical Services Rotation List. June 10, 2021 - Council approved a professional service agreement with one firm (Allegis Group Holdings, Inc.) for the AE Staff Augmentation, Engineering, and Related Engineering Services for Electric System Engineering and Technical Services Rotation List. March 4, 2021 - Council approved a professional service agreement with two firms (HDR Engineering, Inc. and Power Engineers, Inc.) for the AE Staff Augmentation, Engineering, and Related Engineering Services for the Electric System Engineering and Technical Services Rotation List. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 12, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission (EUC). Item 3 November 18, 2024 - Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission on a vote of 9-0 with Commissioner Kirksey off the dais and Commissioner Chapman absent. August 8, 2022 - Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission on …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for construction services for the Austin Parks and Recreation Duct Bank Civil Work project for Austin Energy with HB Trenchless LLC, in the amount of $6,643,136 plus a $664,314 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,307,450. Funding: $7,307,450 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1135 for these services. The solicitation was published on September 8, 2025, and closed on October 16, 2025. Of the four offers received, the bid submitted by the recommended contractor was the lowest responsive bid received. 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=14311 5>. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 9.51% MBE and 2.45% WBE participation. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - 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: January 12, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: Due to growth in the Austin downtown network area, Austin Energy (AE) recently completed construction of a third network substation in the Rainey neighborhood. The Rainey Street Substation at East Avenue and River Street allows AE to provide continued reliability to existing customers and support future growth. The Austin Parks and Recreation Duct Bank Civil Work project will enable AE to route circuits from the substation through parkland along the banks of Lady Bird Lake between Brazos Street and Trinity Street to the downtown network, ultimately allowing AE to serve network electrical loads south of the river. The project includes the construction of approximately 1,003 linear feet of electrical duct bank, new electrical manholes, tie-ins to existing electrical circuits, water and wastewater improvements, along with landscaping, sidewalk, and pavement restoration. Approximately 800 linear feet of duct bank will be installed via micro- tunneling at a depth …
