BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2024-0003 BOA DATE: January 8th, 2024 ADDRESS: 2408, 2410, 2414, 2418, COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 2422 & 2428 E. 7th St. OWNER: DC-2422 LLC AGENT: Richard Suttle ZONING: CS-CO-NP (Govalle) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: N 70.17 FT OF LOT 6 BLK 9 OLT 23&231/2 DIV A LINCOLN PLACE VARIANCE REQUEST: a. increase the height limit from two (2) stories and 30 feet to three (3) stories and 35 feet. b. increase the height limit from three (3) stories and 40 feet to four (4) stories and 45 feet. c. increase the height limit from 40 feet plus one foot for each 10 feet of distance to 58 feet. SUMMARY: erect an Office ISSUES: COR ordinance overturned and directly adjacent to the Metro Rail line ZONING LAND USES Site North GR-MU-CO-NP; SF-3-NP CS-CO-NP South CS-CO-MU-NP East West CS-CO-NP CS-CO-MU-NP General Commercial Services Community Commercial-Mixed-use; Single- Family General Commercial Services-Mixed-use General Commercial Services General Commercial Services-Mixed-use NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Central Austin Concerned Architects Del Valle Community Coalition Non-Profit East Austin Conservancy El Concilio Mexican-American Neighborhoods Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Greater East Austin Neighborhood Association Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Preservation Austin Red Line Parkway Initiative SELTexas ITEM05/1 Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application - - - 0204100905, 0204100906, 0204100907, 0204100908, 0204100910 For Office Use Only Case # __________________ ROW # ___________________ Tax # ____________________ 13251886 C15-2024-0003 Section 1: Applicant Statement Street Address: __________________________________________________________________ 2408, 2410, 2414, 2418, 2422 and 2428 E. 7th Street Lots 2-6, Block 9 of the Lincoln Place Subdivision of Outlots 23 and 23 1/2 Division A ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________ 2-6 _____________________________ 9 _________________________________ 23 and 23 1/2 _____________________________ A ___________________________________________________________________ CS-CO-NP Council District: 3 (Govalle) ________________________________________________ Richard Suttle ________________________________________________ DC-2422 LLC December 8 2023 ______________________________________________________________ Office ____________ | Board of Adjustment General/Parking Variance Application | Page 4 of 8 ITEM05/2 25-2-1063(C)(1) to increase height limit from 2 stories and 30' to 3 stories and 35’ in height, 25- ____________________________________________________________________________ 2-1063(C)(2) to increase height limit from 3 stories and 40' to 4 stories and 45’ in height & 25-2- ____________________________________________________________________________ 1063(C)(3) to increase height limit from 40’ plus one foot for each 10’ of distance in excess of ____________________________________________________________________________ 100’ from property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive to 58’. We are only asking for an additional 5’ ____________________________________________________________________________ in …
December 27, 2023 Richard Suttle 100 Congress Ave, Ste 1300 Austin TX, 78701 Re: C15-2024-0003 Property Description: N 70.17 FT OF LOT 6 BLK 9 OLT 23&231/2 DIV A LINCOLN PLACE Dear Richard, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Section 25-2-1063(C) at 2428 E 7th Street. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Cody Shook, Planner III Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881 Cody.Shook@austinenergy.com
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM04 DATE: Monday December 11, 2023 CASE NUMBER: C15-2023-0048 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___-____VACANT (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y____Jeffery Bowen (D6) ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___Y____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) ___-____Kelly Blume (Alternate) (M) ___-____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Stephen Hawkins OWNER: Willow Beach, LLC ADDRESS: 1446 ROCKCLIFF RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (5) (a) to increase the footprint of a boat dock from 1,200 square feet (maximum allowed) to 2,235 square feet (requested), in order to erect a second boat dock in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Note: Land Development Code, 25-2-1176 Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and other Lakefront Uses (A) A dock or similar structure must comply with the requirements of this subsection. (5) The footprint of a dock, including the portion of a cut-in slip, attached access structures, or roof overhang, may not exceed: (a) 1,200 square feet for a dock that is accessory to a principal residential use BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Maggie Shahrestani motions to postpone to January 8, 2024; Board member Jeffery Bowen seconds on 10-0 votes; POSTPONED TO JANUARY 8, 2024. FINDING: ITEM06/1 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Madam Chair forITEM06/2 ITEM06/3 ITEM06/4 ITEM06/5 ITEM06/6 ITEM06/7 ITEM06/8 ITEM06/9 ITEM06/10 ITEM06/11 ITEM06/12 ITEM06/13 BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2023-0048 BOA DATE: December 11th, 2023 ADDRESS: 1446 Rockcliff Rd OWNER: Willow Beach LLC COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 AGENT: Jon Fichter – Aqua Permits ZONING: LA LEGAL DESCRIPTION: ABS 72 SUR 1 BROWN W ACR 8.8930 VARIANCE REQUEST: increase the footprint of a boat dock from …
AQUA PERMITS LLC AUSTIN TEXAS DESIGN, PERMITTING, CONSULTING, Y MAS ON THE SHORE OF LAKE AUSTIN IN THE BEAUTIFUL STATE OF TEXAS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. K C O D F F I L C K C O R D R F F I L 6 4 C 7 8 K 7 S C A O X E R T N 6 4 T S 4 U A 1 , I 12/19/2022 DATE SCALE see bar scale ENGINEER . . DRAFTER AQUA PERMITS FILE SP-2023-0147D SHEET PLAT 2 OF 6 ITEM06/23
LAKE AUSTIN SHORELINE 492.8' MSL LAKE AUSTIN LAKE AUSTIN LA ZONING LA ZONING LOC FTC SF TP LEGEND LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION FLOATING TURBIDITY CURTAIN SILT FENCING TREE PROTECTION SHORELINE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION CEF WETLAND 150' CEF WETLAND BUFFER 156'-5" 10' PROPERTY SETBACK 6' 492' 496' LAKE AUSTIN LAKE AUSTIN LA ZONING LA ZONING SEE PG 4 FOR ENLARGED DOCK LIGHTING PER LDC 25-2-1176 LAKE AUSTIN SHORELINE 492.8' MSL 6 5 8" STEEL PILINGS DRIVEN TO REFUSAL 490' 492' LOC LOC L O C LOC LOC C T F L O C FTC 2'-10" 11'-2" FTC 33'-7" 33'-7" 5'-7" FTC 11'-2" LOC LO C FTC L O C 28'-10" L O C FTC 25' L O C FT C L O C 4'-2" LO C 7'-8" LOC TP 28'-4" LOC TP LOC P T P T T P LOC T P 50% CRZ 50% CRZ 100% CRZ 100% CRZ LO C F T C 2'-10" FTC LO C 29'-1" F T C LO C 28'-6" C T F LO C LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION FLOATING TURBIDITY CURTAIN PROPOSED TWO-STORY, TWO-SLIP 1100 SQ FT BOAT DOCK 114'-8" EXISTING PORTION OF BOARDWALK TO REMAIN, RE-DECK TO MATCH DOCK TREE # 5005 TREE # 5006 TREE PROTECTION FENCING 10' PROPERTY SETBACK EXISTING DECK STRUCTURE TO REMAIN 6' 75' CWQZ SETBACK 496' COA AND FEMA FULLY DEVELOPED FLOODPLAIN LINE COA AND FEMA FULLY DEVELOPED FLOODPLAIN LINE PROPOSED PLAN EXISTING PLAN SITE PLAN NOTES: - - - - - - - - - ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTOR HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ADD AND/OR MODIFY EROSION/ SEDIMENTATION CONTROLS ON SITE TO KEEP PROJECT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN RULES AND REGULATIONS. [LDC 25-2-183] NO WATER OR WASTEWATER UTILITIES ARE PROPOSED WITH THIS DEVELOPMENT. ALL AREAS DISTURBED IN THE CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE SHOULD BE RESTORED AS PER STANDARD SPECIFICATION 609.S. NO DREDGE PROPOSED ALL WORK TO BE PERFORMED FROM BARGE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS ARE PROHIBITED WITHIN THE SHORELINE SETBACK AREA [LDC 25-2-551(8)(3)] THE PROPOSED BOAT DOCK WILL BE AT LEAST 66% OPEN [LDC25-2-1176(A)(8)(B)] NO PILINGS TO BE DRIVEN WITHIN THE 50% CRZ ALL MATERIALS ON LAND TO BE PERMEABLE FLOATING TURBIDITY CURTAIN Floatation Water Surface Filter Cloth Skirt (Variable Depth) Ballast Chain Channel Bottom BOARDS FENCE LOCATION PRIOR TO CLEARING, GRADING AND PAVING PERMEABLE PAVING AREA CURB FENCE LOCATION DURING PERMEABLE PAVING INSTALLATION CRZ BOARDS TEMPORARY ACCESS ROAD, EXISTING ROADWAY OR EASEMENT AS APPROVED CRZ WOOD CHIP MULCH AREA 100 …
PROPOSED PLAN (ENLARGED) FLOATING TURBIDITY CURTAIN Floatation Water Surface Filter Cloth Skirt (Variable Depth) Ballast Chain Channel Bottom BOARDS FENCE LOCATION PRIOR TO CLEARING, GRADING AND PAVING PERMEABLE PAVING AREA CURB FENCE LOCATION DURING PERMEABLE PAVING INSTALLATION CRZ BOARDS TEMPORARY ACCESS ROAD, EXISTING ROADWAY OR EASEMENT AS APPROVED CRZ WOOD CHIP MULCH AREA 100 mm - 150 mm (4"-6") DEPTH LINEAR CONSTRUCTION THROUGH TREES TREES IN PAVING AREA MINIMUM NECESSARY WORK AREA (WOOD CHIP MULCH 100 TO 150 mm 4" TO 6" DEPTH) BLDG. ADD BOARDS STRAPPED TO TRUNK DUE TO CLOSENESS OF FENCE LESS THAN 1.5 m (5') FROM TRUNK TREES NEAR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY LIMIT OF CONTRUCTION LINE AS SHOWN ON PLAN NATURAL AREAS CRITICAL ROOT ZONE (C.R.Z) RADIUS = 12mm PER mm (1 FT. PER INCH) OF TRUNK DIAMETER INDIVIDUAL TREE GROUP OF TREES CITY OF AUSTIN WATERSHED PROTECTION DEPARTMENT TREE PROTECTION FENCE LOCATIONS RECORD COPY SIGNED BY J. PATRICK MURPHY 11/16/99 ADOPTED THE ARCHITECT/ENGINEER ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR APPROPRIATE USE OF THE STANDARD STANDARD NO. 610S-1 LOC FTC SF TP LEGEND LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION FLOATING TURBIDITY CURTAIN SILT FENCING TREE PROTECTION SHORELINE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION CEF WETLAND 150' CEF WETLAND SETBACK SITE PLAN NOTES: - - - - - - - - - ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTOR HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ADD AND/OR MODIFY EROSION/ SEDIMENTATION CONTROLS ON SITE TO KEEP PROJECT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN RULES AND REGULATIONS. [LDC 25-2-183] NO WATER OR WASTEWATER UTILITIES ARE PROPOSED WITH THIS DEVELOPMENT. ALL AREAS DISTURBED IN THE CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE SHOULD BE RESTORED AS PER STANDARD SPECIFICATION 609.S. NO DREDGE PROPOSED ALL WORK TO BE PERFORMED FROM BARGE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS ARE PROHIBITED WITHIN THE SHORELINE SETBACK AREA [LDC 25-2-551(8)(3)] THE PROPOSED BOAT DOCK WILL BE AT LEAST 66% OPEN [LDC25-2-1176(A)(8)(B)] NO PILINGS TO BE DRIVEN WITHIN THE 50% CRZ ALL MATERIALS ON LAND TO BE PERMEABLE AQUA PERMITS LLC AUSTIN TEXAS DESIGN, PERMITTING, CONSULTING, Y MAS ON THE SHORE OF LAKE AUSTIN IN THE BEAUTIFUL STATE OF TEXAS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. LAKE AUSTIN SHORELINE 492.8' MSL LAKE AUSTIN LAKE AUSTIN LA ZONING LA ZONING 6 5 8" STEEL PILINGS DRIVEN TO REFUSAL 490' 492' DOCK LIGHTING PER LDC 25-2-1176 01 2 5 10 20 30 40 SCALE: 1=1' LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION FLOATING TURBIDITY CURTAIN PROPOSED TWO-STORY, TWO-SLIP 1100 SQ FT BOAT DOCK 114'-7" EXISTING PORTION OF BOARDWALK TO REMAIN, RE-DECK TO MATCH DOCK LOC LOC FTC 2'-10" …
Variance Presentation Property Address: 1446 Rockcliff Rd. Case Number: C15-2023-0048 Presenter: Jon Fichter, Aqua Permits Second Hearing ITEM06/1-PRESENTATION 1446 Rockcliff Road ITEM06/2-PRESENTATION Seeking Variance From: LDC 25-2-1176 (A)(5)- The footprint of a dock, including the portion of a cut-in slip, attached access structures, or roof overhang, may not exceed: (a) 1,200 square feet for a dock that is accessory to a principal residential use. -For the permitting and construction of a new 1135 sq ft boat dock which amounts to 2235 sq ft in total To allow: ITEM06/3-PRESENTATION Reason for Seeking Variance The existing boat dock on the property is inaccessible due to vegetation and sedimentation accumulation in the narrow channel where it resides. Our client cannot use the existing boat dock or channel leading to the existing boat dock without subjecting their boat to running aground or hitting tree roots and damaging their boat in the process. ITEM06/4-PRESENTATION First Variance Hearing Recap: The BOA were amenable to the location/square footage of the proposed boat dock. However, more information was requested regarding the existing boat dock, its current use, and the pros/cons of removal vs. repurposing the structure. Important Items to consider: ● ● ● ● The existing dock, it’s permitting history, and its location on the property. The footprint of the dock over water vs. over land. The current (permitted) use of the dock as dry storage. The impact of removing the dock to the surrounding ecosystem. ITEM06/5-PRESENTATION 1446 Rockcliff Road ● ● Location of existing boat dock shown in blue Existing boat dock sits at the end of a 150 foot channel shown in red ITEM06/6-PRESENTATION 1446 Rockcliff Road ● ● ● ● The existing boat dock lies tucked away at the end of this channel. Navigating the channel is challenging with the natural boundaries; adding in years of sediment buildup coupled with the advancement of wetland environments has made it increasingly impassible. Additionally, the canopy of the trees along the channel poses a risk to harming the tree or the boat. These trees often drop branches into the channel as well. ITEM06/7-PRESENTATION 1446 Rockcliff Road ● ● ● ● The existing boat dock situated at the end of the channel Note the tree canopy overhanging the boat dock. Removal of the boat dock would pose disturbance to the canopy. The prior variance hearing for this property dealt primarily with the ecological effects of removing the boat dock. …
BOA Monthly Report July 2023-June 2024 1 0 5 4 December 11, 2023 Granted 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from: a) setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback and b) impervious coverage requirements to increase I.C. 2. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback 3. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from a) setback requirements to decrease the minimum front yard setback and b) Section 25-2-1604 (Garage Placement) (C) (1) parking structure 4. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from two setback requirements: to decrease the front yard setback and to decrease the minimum interior side yards setbacks (BAAP Special Exception) Postponed 1. 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (5) (a) to increase the footprint of a boat dock Withdrawn 0 Denied Discussion Items Dec 11 Interpretations Dec 11 Special Exceptions cases Dec 11 BAAP Special Exceptions cases Dec 11 BAAP cases The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Board members absent: NONE; 2 vacant positions (D2 and Alternate) November 13, 2023 Granted 1. 25-2-814 (Service Station Use) (3) to increase the maximum number of vehicle queue lanes 2. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) to decrease the minimum lot width Postponed 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from two setback requirements, to decrease the front yard setback and to decrease the minimum interior side yards setbacks (BAAP Special Exception) 0 0 1 (Appvd Dec11) 0 (Added Dec11# 2023) 20 7 0 0 29 2 1 0 3 1 16 6 0 2 24 (Added Nov13# 2023) 0 0 1 (PP to Dec 11-due to Life safety report) 0 Withdrawn 0 Denied Discussion Items Nov 13 Interpretations Nov 13 Special Exceptions cases Nov 13 BAAP Special Exceptions cases Nov 13 BAAP cases The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Board members absent: Janel Venzant; 2 vacant positions (D2 and Alternate) October 9, 2023 Granted 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from Impervious Cover Postponed Withdrawn 0 Denied 1 Reconsideration 1. Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 2.1 (Maximum Development Permitted) to increase the F.A.R Discussion Items Oct 9 Interpretations Oct 9 Special Exceptions cases Oct 9 BAAP Special Exceptions cases Oct 9 BAAP cases The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items Board members absent: Michael Von Ohlen, Marcel Gutierrez-Garza and Thomas Ates; …
REGULAR MEETING of the LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, January 8, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas 78752 MEETING AGENDA Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in‐person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in‐person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Alyssa Parra, the Commission’s staff liaison, at 512‐974‐2934 or Alyssa.Parra@AustinTexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Dereca Sims Christian Aguirre Yuri G Barragán VACANT VACANT David Garza J. Scott Neal, Chair CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Appointment Commissioner Appointment District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 VACANT Mariana Krueger Brandon Wollerson Marti Bier Charles Curry Dr. Melissa Taylor Morgan Davis VACANT AGENDA District 8 District 9 District 10 Mayor Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder The first ten speakers signed up before the meeting is called to order will each be allowed a three‐minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Page 1 of 4 MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission’s Regular Meeting on December 12, 2023. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action to approve budget recommendations. 3. Approve a recommendation to the council on vacant commissioner positions. 4. Approve the commission's direction and strategic priorities for the next year. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from the budget working group. Members: Curry, Davis, Wollerson 6. Update from the New Commissioner & Increasing Community Input Working Group. Members: Neal, Garza, Aguirre, Sims, and Bier 7. Update from Housing Working Group. Members: Curry, Davis, Aguirre, Griffin, Hawkins, Church 8. Update from the Cultural Center Working Group. Members: Wollerson, Davis, Barragán 9. Update from the Demographic Data Working Group. Members: Curry, Aguirre FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans 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 two days (48 hours) before …
A Food Plan for Austin-Travis County ATCFPB January 8th 2024 Some Food for Thought What is a food system? The Office of Sustainability defines the food systemas an interconnected networkthat includes everything that happens with food — where and how it is grown, distributed and sold, consumed, and ideally recovered. Developing a Food Plan What is a Food Plan & why do we need one? ● A Food Plan will set clear Goals and Strategies to move toward a more equitable, sustainable & resilient food system ● The Food Plan build on several other initiatives made by the County, City, and Communities to tackle key food system issues. ● The Food Plan will center equity and the lived expertise of those most impacted by the current food system Authority for developing the Food Plan ● On June 2021 Austin City Council directed the City Manager to initiate a planning process ● Travis County Commissioners Court approved formal participation in the plan in fall 2022 Link to full resolution Austin/Travis County Food Planning Process Planning Team Coordinating and Project Managing the Planning Process ● ● ● ● ● ● City of Austin staff Travis County staff Consultant Team Equity Consultants Austin Travis Food Policy Board Executive Leadership Team Issue Area Groups Goal and Strategy Development Community Food Ambassadors Community Connections Community Advisory Committee ( CAC ) Advisory body overseeing the planning process Public Engagement General Public and Community Input The Public Engagement Phases We are here Proposed Plan Organization Plan organized by: Objectives/ Goals/ Strategies Goals/ Strategies cut across Issue Area Vision (the future we are moving toward) We envision a just, accessible, and culturally diverse food system, built by undoing inequities, that supports and sustains inclusive thriving communities, healthy ecosystems, and solutions to climate change where everyone can reach their full potential now and for generations to come. Objectives (the ends of our work/what we want to achieve) 1. Support health and eradicate food insecurity. 2. Build collective community power and coordination . 3. Improve emergency food distribution preparedness and response. 4. Invest in an equitable local food economy and workforce. 5. Sustain and restore living ecosystems. 6. Act as a climate solution. 7. Strengthen food supply chains. Sustainability & Equity Assessment Tool (SEAT) What is the tool? The purpose of the SEAT is to ensure that equity and sustainability are built into every strategy of the Austin/Travis County Food …
Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin Music Commission Austin Economic Development Corporation January 8, 2024 AEDC BOARD & TEAM Standing Committees Executive • • Governance Finance • • Strategic Planning • Real Estate Project Committees: • Cultural Trust Advisory Committee • Urban Renewal Board Partnership Working Group • + future projects Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 1.8.24 2 Cultural Trust Advisory Committee-2023 Theater Culture Dance New, No Location Visual Committee helps inform the process, Arts needs, and helps network the cultural Trust activities to various networks Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 1.8.24 3 Alissa McCainTexas Accountants and Lawyers for the ArtsAnne-Charlotte PattersonMusic CommissionBradford PattersonAEDC BOD/Landmark CommissionCarl SettlesAEDC BOD/Arts CommissionDavid GoujonArchitect, Former MACC BoardDavid W SullivanCongress for New Urbanism Central Texas, Evolve AustinEmmett BeliveauAEDC BOD/Music CommissionErica ShamlyCOA EDDIrene Chang-CiminoMusician Treatment FoundationJaime CastilloFormer Art Commissioner/Art in Public PlacesJohn RiedieAustin Creative AllianceMeghan WellsCOA EDDMichelle PolgarArts CommissionPamela Benson OwensSix SquareRebecca ReynoldsMusic Venue Alliance AustinSharron BowerATX TheaterTina CannonAEDC BOD/LGBTQ ChamberNicole KlepadloRed River Cultural DistrictAustin BertonResident/EntrepreneurRachel MurrayAISD McCallum Fine Arts Cultural Trust Program dedicated to securing affordable space for existing venues, and developing new creative space infrastructure, preventing further displacement of our creative sector Program Priorities In response to challenges/Reflecting initial seed funding • Facilitating the acquisition and preservation of existing as well as the creation of new cultural arts and music venues available for use by organizations and the public benefit • Achieve diversity, equity and inclusion, including by addressing past inequities experienced by underserved, under-represented, and marginalized individuals and groups. • Provide permanent affordability for cultural and creative purposes. • Create a sustaining pipeline of Cultural Trust infrastructure as funding sources continue to become available. Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 1.8.24 5 Cultural Trust Funds Available 12 M Creative Spaces Bond Fund • G.O. Tax Exempt Bond requirements • Acquisition & Development • Publicly accessible • Complex deal structure required for operational management 2.4 M HOT Iconic Venue • Acquisition, development, and means necessary to secure the space • Requires ‘Tourism’ function • ‘Historic Zoning’ for property tax relief • Council approval not required 5.0 M COA Budget – Iconic Venue • 15 M total over many years • More flexible than HOT funds • Council approval not required Additional funds to leverage public funds (eventually): Loans-traditional • Loans-CDFI • • Social impact investments • Grants • AHFC/LITC [NMTC]-future • All of these are …
OUR MISSION The Red River Cultural District is a creative community providing authentic Austin experiences through diverse local music, art and food for every fan and guest. In an ever-changing ATX, our nonprofit seeks to preserve and grow Red River's creative, business, and music scene. As a community rooted in artists, musicians, performers, music venues, cultural institutions and small businesses, the District embodies the soul and heart of Austin. WHO is the RED RIVER Cultural District The District is managed by the Red River Merchant’s Association, a coalition of 50+ businesses including live music venues, food, hospitality, entertainment businesses and also the Austin Symphony Orchestra, First Baptist Church, German-Texan Heritage Society and Waterloo Greenway. The District was designated a State Cultural District in 2020 by the Texas Commision on the Arts and a local Cultural District by the City of Austin in 2013. RED RIVER Cultural District IMPACT • Conserve Austin's only walkable live music hub of over dozen independent music venues • Support thousands of local musicians and performers annually through direct financial support • Foster 1000+ music and service industry jobs in the district • Backbone to major tourism and economic generators including SXSW, ACL, Levitation, Oblivion Access, GTHS Oktoberfest and more RED RIVER Cultural District IMPACT • Local, State, and Federal Policy advocacy for live music ecosystem and small and local business assistance • Creative economy hub including opportunities for photographers, video production, designers, fashion, artists, and more • Destination for local and Texas music heritage • Industry Development Incubator RED RIVER Cultural District IMPACT • $200K in direct pandemic relief to music and service industry to 3,000 individuals served • Curb appeal, district identify and safety enhancements $1.5M+ improvements • Local, State, Federal Policy and Program Advocacy and Education FREE Signature Music Festivals Our premier all-ages district-wide festivals Free Week and Hot Summer Nights fuel community growth in the traditionally dog-days of summer and dead of winter. • Support with direct payment 300+ musicians, artists, and performers per festival over 3 days • Average 15,000+ attendees of locals and visitors • Leverage industry support and causes through partnerships • Average 15-25% first time performers during either fest Hot Summer Nights 2023 Highlights 30+ Million media impressions in July alone including the front page of the Austin Chronicle Total Participating Venues: 14 total (largest participation yet) Total Music Acts: 130 Our largest Hot Summer Nights Estimated total …
The Musician Treatment Foundation of Austin Texas Inc. January 2024 The Underserved Musician Professional musicians have long been underserved patients - An estimated 40% still lack adequate health insurance - Average annual income is less than $25,000 - Difficulty obtaining timely, affordable, and appropriate speciality care - Cannot afford to pay for orthopedic surgery with or without insurance At the same time professional musicians can experience upper limb issues from accidental injury, repetitive stress, or an underlying medical condition. These injuries can happen when they are at home or away from home on tour. MTF Mission The Musician Treatment Foundation’s core mission is to help provide free upper limb orthopedic care for eligible under- and uninsured professional musicians. MTF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Austin that was created in 2017 to assist professional musicians here and across the country. MTF Approach: Physicians for Musicians MTF created its own nationwide Physicians for Musicians network of >60 experienced orthopedic surgeons in >30 cities who will waive or significantly reduce their fees and allow beneficiaries access to care both at home and on the road regardless of insurance MTF Approach: Musician Eligibility Basic eligibility criteria places little burden on beneficiaries: Low or moderate income as shown in latest tax return (<400% FPL) - Professional musician status (shown by digital music, paper, social media, or website) - - Ability to travel to the office of one of our P4M doctors - Payment of initial program fee of only $25 or $250 MTF makes referral to P4M doctor, manages costs charged if no insurance, and pays balances after insurance for care that is provided or recommended by the P4M doctor Musicians seeking help may contact us at CARE@mtfusa.org MTF Impact Since inception MTF has helped hundreds of musicians in Austin and other U.S. music cities receive surgical and nonsurgical orthopedic care for their upper extremities valued at over $2,500,000 MTF has supported dozens of beneficiaries by promoting their music and performances through Musician Spotlights in MTF’s newsletter, on MTF’s website, and via social media MTF has supported dozens of beneficiaries by including them in MTF benefit concerts MTF Supporters MTF’s Board of Directors includes distinguished professionals in business, journalism, law, and medicine as well as award-winning artists Elvis Costello and Diana Krall MTF relies on all its supporters and nonprofit partners to spread the word to reach potential MTF beneficiaries to keep the music …
MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING 1/08/2024 H O T E L O C C U P A N C Y T A X C O L L E C T I O N S L I V E M U S I C F U N D Kim McCarson Program Manager UPDATED 1.08.2024 FY 24 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY24 Amended Budget November 2023 w/ Encumbrances 171,733 FY24 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances 927,040 FY24 Year-End Estimate $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 $171,733 $755,308 FY 23 October February FY 24 November March December April January May FY 23 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY23 Amended Budget 2,954,967 September 2023 w/ Encumbrances 17,874 FY23 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances 4,472,973 FY23 Year-End Estimate 4,043,166 $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 FY 23 October April November May December June January July February August March September
