Panelists Portland, OR Ursula Barton Removing barriers for a diversity of voices to be present in decision making, leadership, and access to resources has been my main focus since 2016 when I was a founding member of NTX LVL, a fem identifying lead activism group that threw art centered events to raise money for BIPOC lead non-profits focused on building equity by centering the voices and needs of the BIPOC community. Working within this group for 2.5 years taught me a lot about my roll in the organization, as well as in the community. As an able bodied cis white woman, I learned that building equity is a call to action, to continuously examine my own biases, access, and recourses that I have as a result of a system that has been built to benefit me, and to intentionally use my time and privilege to meaningfully and authentically help in the dismantling of systems of white supremacy, ableism, sexism, and discrimination. I understand equity as not giving the same to everyone, but creating opportunities that specifically seeks to rebalance the generations of blocked access to important resources and power, and to make certain to consider the context of this compounded effect on marginalized communities when building a team, offering support, and working to build a more just system to replace the unjust one we currently operate in. NXT LVL dissolved in 2018, so I expanded my storefront and gallery space, Jailbreak Studios, to build on our mission, centering marginalized voices in Portland's art scene. It's an honor to work with 40+ artists from underrepresented communities, supporting and providing space for them to tell their own stories through their art. I think America needs to be better at listening to marginalized voices, centering their experiences, and sharing access and power with a diversity of backgrounds to effectively build equity within any system. Ilyana Bocanegra Illyana Bocanegra (they/them) is a filmmaker and designer living in Austin with 7+ years of visual communication design in TV/Film, print media, and web applications; Technical expertise in producing, directing, and making creative content for individuals, brands, small businesses, and non-profits. My connection to equity begins with my identity as a Mexican-American artist, educator, and organizer. I understand the complicated nature of our current power structures and how they affect people like me. I've participated in panel conversations for Austin Design Week where my creative partners and …
Thrive Review Panelist Update ARTS COMMISSION OCTOBER 17, 2022 Panel Recruitment: July 7th – Sept 30th Learn more, Apply, Share: https://bit.ly/3OlqgBq Note: to be considered for the Thrive Panel, please apply by September 30th Panel Training Paid Training ($300) Multi-lingual; Videos and pdfs Three modules: ◦ Equity and Unconscious bias (including an Austin context and guided discussion) ◦ Panel Expectations, Program Guidelines, Rubrics, Cultural Tourism requirements ◦ Technical Training for using the portal system to score applications Application assignments after training Panel Composition + Selection Panels will include: Selection Process: • A mix of local and out of town panelists (including community members) • A mix of arts administrators and practicing arts professionals • A mix of artistic discipline expertise • Equity expertise • Community-based artistic practice expertise • Non-profit expertise • 1+ month before close of an application, staff will select a minimum of 15 potential panelists per panel • Secondary form (detailed experience, availability) • All panels will have an odd number of panelists • 7-9 candidates must be available on the day-of meeting(s) Thrive Panel Operations Operations: applicants • Public can watch the "day-of" panels • There will be no interaction between panelists and • Panelists will be paid for training, reviewing applications, meeting days • There will be one multidisciplinary panel Thrive Panel Details Thrive – 7-9 Panelists • One multidisciplinary panel will review all Thrive applications • The panel will review and score applications prior to panel meeting(s) • The ~50 top scoring applications will be reviewed/discussed during the panel meeting • Panelists have the option to make a passion plea for an applicant (not top scoring) they feel has merit to be discussed at the virtual panel meeting • Panelists will be paid for training ($300), reviewing/scoring applications ($300), and up to 3 meeting days ($300/day) Thrive Panel Review Details Plan A – 59 or fewer Thrive Applications Plan B – 60 or more Thrive Applications • 7 Panelists; 2 Alternates • All 9 complete training • All 9 will score applications • 7 Panelists attend Meeting days to discuss • Alternates are on call for the Meeting dates • 3 Readers to review and score ALL answers to “Key Constituencies” question • Top 50 Scores move to full Panel Total Applicants + Demographics Female Male Non-Binary PNA Asian Black Hispanic Multi Pacific Islander PNA Not Listed White LGBTQIA+ Disability 233 Total Applicants 70 …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 17, 2022 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022, at the Permitting and Development Center - 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Manuel Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Manuel Escobar (Chair), Nathaniel Bradford, Amit Motwani, and Jacqueline Watson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: N/A Board Members Absent/off the dais: Vice Chair Darrell Pierce, Commissioner Skidmore, and Commissioner Tetey were absent. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No members of the public signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s September 19, 2022, meeting. The minutes from the meeting of September 19, 2022, were approved on Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Bradford’s second, on a 4-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including engagement to date and preliminary program scenarios/ preliminary financial analysis (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and consultants) Anne Gatling-Haynes presented. 1 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 17, 2022 Presentation and discussion related to urban renewal district precedents and approaches, and discussion of the future vision of the URB (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and Chair Escobar) This item was postponed until the next meeting. Update of licensee use of property covered by the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and Capitol View Arts (Vice Chair Pierce, Clifford Gillard, Capitol View Arts) This item was postponed until the next meeting. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action regarding Council action on the E. 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs), and the Urban Renewal Plan (URP) (Chair Escobar) Chair Escobar led the discussion; no further action was taken. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair (Clerk’s Office) Commissioner Motwani moved to continue with the existing slate of Commissioner Escobar as Chair and Commissioner Pierce as Vice Chair. Commissioner Watson seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 4-0, on the condition that Commissioner Pierce is still willing to serve as Vice Chair. Staff will verify with Commissioner Pierce before the next meeting. Discussion and possible action related to the 2023 regular URB meeting schedule (Clerk’s Office) On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Bradford’s second, the 2023 URB meeting …
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022 The Electric Utility Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, October 17, 2022, at 4815 Mueller Blvd in Austin, Texas. Chair Hopkins called the Electric Utility Commission Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Marty Hopkins, Chair; Dave Tuttle, Vice Chair; Cary Ferchill; Makenna Jonker; Marshall Bowen; Randy Chapman; Cyrus Reed Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Kay Trostle PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were 5 speakers. 1. Bill Oakey - spoke about the Base Rate proposal 2. Lanetta Cooper – spoke about the Base Rate proposal, representing 2WR 3. Dale Bulla – spoke about electric school buses and vehicle to grid technology 4. Ashley Fisher - spoke about the Base Rate proposal, representing Solar and Storage Coalition 5. Gene Cherry –spoke about concerns related to the Value of Solar program APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on September 12, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of 09/12/2022 were approved on Commissioner Chapman’s motion, Commissioner Reed’s second on a (8-0) vote with Commissioner Hadden absent and two vacancies. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS The motion to approve recommendations 2-10 were approved on Commissioner Ferchill’s motion, Commissioner Reed’s second on a (8-0) vote with Commissioner Hadden absent, and two vacancies. 1 2. Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a multi-term cooperative contract with SHI-GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS Inc, to provide Novell SUSE software maintenance and support for up to three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $495,000. 3. Recommend approving issuance of a five-year production-based incentive (PBI) to Paloma Ridge Owner, LLC, for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 13620 N FM 620 Rd, Austin, TX 78717, in an amount not to exceed $2,041,981. 4. Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract with Texas AirSystems, LLC for modular heat exchanger skids, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $25,000,000. 5. Recommend authorizing an amendment to a contract with Motorola Solutions Inc to provide support hosting services and related adjuncts and interfaces for the existing Customer Service Request System utilized by Austin 3-1-1 Citywide Information Center, to increase the amount by $2,500,000 and to extend the term by up to five years, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $5,000,000. 6. Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract …
ARTS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES October 17, 2022 ARTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES October 17, 2022 The Arts Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on October 17, 2022, at Austin City Hall, Board & Commissions Room at 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Acting Chair Barnes called the Arts Commission Meeting to order at 6:04 PM Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Brett Barnes, Acia Gray, Monica Maldonado Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Celina Zisman - Chair, Lulu Flores, Michelle Polgar PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Hector Ordaz spoke on the Thrive program. Sylvia Orozco spoke about HOT funds. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on September 19, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of September 19, 2022 were approved on Commissioner Polgar’s motion, Commissioner Maldonado second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Garza, Mok, and Schmalbach absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report regarding the path ahead by Chair Zisman Skipped agenda item. Discussion of the Art in Public Places Liaison Report by Commissioner Gray No report as there was no Art in Public Places panel meeting. Discussion of the Austin Economic Development Corporation/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee by Austin Economic Development Corporation Board Member Carl Settles A presentation was made by Board Member Settles. Discussion of the Downtown Commission by Commissioner Mok No report was made. Presentation by Melissa Ayala and Donald Miller of Waterloo Greenway on Creek Show A presentation on Waterloo Greenway and Creek Show was made by Melissa Ayala and Donald Miller. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ARTS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES October 17, 2022 STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager The presentation was made by Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager in the Economic Development Department. Staff briefing regarding the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager, and Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager The presentation was made by Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager, and Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager, in the Economic Development Department Staff briefing regarding the Thrive review panelists by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor and Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager The presentation was made by Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager in the Economic Development Department and Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve Thrive review panelists The motion to approve Thrive review panelists was approved …
REGULAR MEETING of the MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Friday, October 14, 2022, 5:30 p.m. – Adjournment Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities may be 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 comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is liaison at for Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov remote participation. To register, email the board required The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Jonathan Franks, Chair Emily Shryock, Vice Chair Diana Anzaldua Taurean Burt Kathryn Broadwater Vacant CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Joey Gidseg Diane Kearns-Osterweil Robin Orlowski Jennifer S. Powell Deborah Trejo AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the minutes from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities June 10, 2022, Regular meeting. 19, 2022, Special meeting. 2. Approval of the minutes from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities August STAFF BRIEFINGS AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS 3. Staff briefing regard an update on Office of Civil Rights Support (Pantoja/Alexander) 4. Staff update on Minutes (Pantoja/Alexander) 5. Staff briefing on internal and external communication within the Commission (OCR) DISCUSSION ITEMS Committee. 6. Discussion and possible presentation from Jeremy Garza about Joint Inclusion 7. Presentation by Small & Minority Business Resources to discuss the Certification, Compliance, Resources Overview and 2022 Disparity Study 8. Discussion on the services that Danny G. McBeth Recreation Center provides to the Austin community and how they can serve the commission's mission and goals. (Trejo/Franks) DISCUISSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. Discussion and possible creation/appointment of working group for the Joint Inclusion Committee. 10. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to require certified ASL interpreters to be dispatched onsite with deaf survivors. 11. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation on the Downtown Commission's position on the use of scooters in the downtown areas and its impact on people with disabilities. 12. Discussion and possible action regarding a media request for the Commission’s feedback on the improvement of safety of people with mobility impairments. 13. Discussion and action to vote on the 2023 Commission meeting schedule. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE OCTOBER 13th, 2022 AT 12-1PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 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 Sam Henstell at sam.henstell@austintexas.gov and 512-978-1885. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING COMMISSION Yvette Flores, Chair Grayson Cox Carmen Llanes Pulido Robert Schneider ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION Hank Smith, Vice Chair Scott Boone Carrie Thompson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee Meeting on June 9th, 2022. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action of Calendar for FY 22-23 Discussion and possible action of Pre-planning for FY22-23 2. 3. 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 at the Housing sam.henstell@austintexas.gov and 512-978-1885, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee, please contact Sam Henstell at sam.henstell@austintexas.gov and 512-978-1885. Planning Department, Sam Henstell and call at
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Wednesday – October 12, 2022 – 6:30 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions - Room 1101 301 W. 2nd Street - Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Technology and Telecommunications 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 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 Jesse Rodriguez at jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Nehemiah Pitts III, Chair Malcolm Yeatts Dave Floyd Nicole Thompson Steven Apodaca, Vice Chair Cristina Garza Maxine Eiland Sumit DasGupta AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission Regular meeting on September 14, 2022 STAFF AND COMMUNITY BRIEFINGS (A member of the public may not address a board at a meeting on an item posted as a briefing) 2. City of Austin Analysis of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency (Daniel Culotta, Interim Chief 3. Digital Inclusion Week 2023 Art Competition Update (Jesse Rodriguez, Program Innovation Officer) Manager) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Commission 2023 Schedule (Discussion and Action) 5. FCC Broadband Standards (Discussion and Action) 6. The Digital Inclusion Strategic Plan (Discussion and Action) 7. Intelligent Infrastructure Resolution (Discussion and Action) 8. Digital Inclusion Town Hall Listening Session Planning (Discussion and Action) 9. Discussion on the process for Citizen participation in Council meetings (Discussion and Action) Working Group Updates Policy Working Group 10. Update from Digital Inclusion, Civic Engagement, and Strategic Technology and Telecom 11. Update from Knowledge, Information, and Data Stewardship Working Group 12. Update from Technology, Infrastructure, and Innovation 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 …
Regular Meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission October 12, 2022 — 6:00 pm Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Boulevard Austin, Texas Some members may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-972-0115 or Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov . To register to speak in person, people must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Commissioners: William Moriarty (Mayor) Jesse Penn (District 1) Alex Navarro (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Vacant (District 6) Judy Musgrove (District 7) Vacant (District 8) Grant Fisher (District 9) Susan Turrieta (District 10) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the September 14, 2022, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL 2. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with Alfa Laval Inc. to provide belt press parts for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $525,000. 3. Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with M. A. Smith Contracting Co., Inc., for the Zilker Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Rebid project in the amount of $9,105,250.25 plus a $910,525.03 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $10,015,775.28. (District 5). 4. Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with MWH Constructors, Inc., for the South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Trains A & B Improvements project in the amount of $116,000,852.00, plus a $11,600,085.20 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $127,600,937.20. (District 2). 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 Blanca Madriz at Austin Water, 512-972-0115 for additional information; TTY users’ …
Water Forward 10/12/2022 Water Forward Overview Water Forward is Austin’s 100-year integrated water resource plan to develop and implement diverse and environmentally conscious water management strategies to adapt to growth, drought, and climate change and ensure a sustainable, resilient, equitable, and affordable water future for our community for the next 100 years. Plan DriversPlan Drivers Population Growth Climate Change Water Forward 2018 (WF18) Developed by Austin Water with the Council- appointed Water Forward Task Force and community input Technical work supported by engineering, climate science, and hydrology consultants Approved by Council in November 2018 WF18 Strategies • Indirect Potable Reuse Future Demands with Implemented Strategies d n a m e d f o F A 0 0 0 1 d n a D C P G , 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 l n o i t a u p o P 4,000,000 3,000,000 2,000,000 1,000,000 2020 2040 2070 0 2115 WF18 Implementation Progress My ATX Water Advanced Metering Infrastructure project begun 0 2 0 2 Onsite Water Reuse System (OWRS) regulatory framework and incentive approved by Council 1 2 0 2 Execution of consultant contract for Aquifer Storage and Recovery Pilot and Program Management project approved by Council Water benchmarking, onsite water reuse, and extension of reclaimed water connection requirements approved by Council New Voluntary Reclaimed Water Connection incentive developed Region K water plan adopted by Texas Water Development Board ASR preliminary storage zone screening completed and aquifers in Travis, Bastrop, and Lee Counties identified for detailed study My ATX Water: installation of 74,000 meters completed Water Forward 2024 plan update process begun 2 2 0 2 Irrigation and Landscape Ordinance Currently in the stakeholder engagement phase Ordinance will apply to new single-family residences and will set requirements for conserving water in irrigation systems and landscapes speakupaustin.org/irrigation-and-landscape-ordinance-update-for-single-family-residential Water Use Benchmarking www.austintexas.gov/page/water-benchmarking Onsite Water Blackwater Reuse Pilot OSCAR (On-Site Collection and Reuse) and CLARA (Closed-Loop Advanced Reclaimed Assembly) austintexas.gov/department/oscar-and-clara-pilot-project-faq Onsite Water Reuse System Program Phase I went into effect December 2020 Phase 2 to take effect December 2023 Voluntary* OWRS Program New OWRS regulations in Title 15 (Utility Regulations) for the design, permitting and operation and maintenance of multi- family & commercial systems Encourage voluntary adoption of OWRS in new development to test out the new regulatory framework with pilot incentive *Mandatory for 100 ton+ cooling towers Mandatory OWRS Program …
Item 2 # 22-3207 Water &Wastewater Commission: October 12, 2022 Council: November 3, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with Alfa Laval Inc. to provide belt press parts for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $525,000. MBE/WBE Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Lead Department Financial Services Department – Purchasing. Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Operations, Rick Coronado Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $105,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Sole Source. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 12, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract is to provide parts for repairs and refurbishment of the belt presses at Hornsby Bend Biosolids Treatment Plant. Three belt presses are operating at all times to dewater digested sludge prior to composting. These parts will allow Austin Water staff to replace common wear parts as well as refurbishing the machines to extend their useful life. The recommended contractor is the current supplier for these parts. This is replacing a contract that expired in May 2022. If a contract is not awarded the City may experience delays in the composting process that could be avoided with preventative maintenance and these proprietary parts. Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All. a) Cost Analysis: The proposed contract pricing is consistent with a 9% increase represented in the market. PRICE ANALYSIS
Item 3 # 22-3154 Water &Wastewater Commission: October 12, 2022 Council: October 27, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with M. A. Smith Contracting Co., Inc., for the Zilker Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Rebid project in the amount of $9,105,250.25 plus a $910,525.03 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $10,015,775.28. (District 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 7.90% MBE and 0.68% WBE participation. Lead Department Financial Services Department – Capital Contracting Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Shay Ralls Roalson Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $8,819,158.28 is available in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language Lowest responsive bid of five bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services, website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Document. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action October 12, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information The Zilker Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Rebid project is part of the Austin Water Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace and upgrade deteriorating and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks, that are in poor condition, and that impact service delivery. In addition, the program coordinates and includes replacement of wastewater lines in poor condition and in need of replacement within the project area. This project consists of the repair and replacement of existing water and wastewater lines located within the general boundaries of Barton Springs in the north, Barton Creek in the west, Lamar Boulevard in the east, and Barton Skyway in the south. Streets affected by this project include: Azie Morton Road, Spofford Street, Dexter Street, Treadwell Street, Garner Avenue, Kerr Street, Margaret Street, and Collier Street. The water system renewal includes approximately 10,850 linear feet of 8- inch and 12-inch water mains along with service lines to individual properties and associated appurtenances. The wastewater system renewal includes approximately 6,425 linear feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer lines, manholes, and service lines to individual properties. The work also includes Item 3 # 22-3154 Water …
Item 4 # 22-3166 Water &Wastewater Commission: October 12, 2022 Council: October 27, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with MWH Constructors, Inc., for the South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Trains A & B Improvements project in the amount of $116,000,852.00, plus a $11,600,085.20 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $127,600,937.20. (District 2) 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 6.67% MBE and 1.39% WBE participation. Lead Department Financial Services Department – Capital Contracting Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Shay Ralls Roalson Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language Lowest responsive bid of three bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services, website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Document. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action October 12, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information The South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (SAR WWTP) is currently permitted to treat 75 million gallons a day (MGD) of wastewater. The first treatment train, Train A, was constructed between 1984 and 1986. Subsequent to that, treatment Train B and the tertiary filtration process were constructed between 1986 and 1988. The treatment plant was expanded to 75 MGD capacity with the construction of treatment Train C in 2005. The plant receives wastewater flow from Austin Water’s sanitary sewer collection system and treats it before returning it to the Colorado River. SAR WWTP is also a key facility in meeting Austin’s reclaimed water needs for non-potable water such as irrigation and cooling towers. Train A and B at the SAR WWTP make up a large portion of the plant’s treatment capacity. Due to the age and condition of the assets, rehabilitation or replacement of equipment and structures is required to extend the service life of the major treatment units. The project includes improvements to primary clarifiers, aeration basins, secondary clarifiers, chlorine contact basins, and various other treatment equipment and assets including slide gates, piping, and pumps. New electrical and controls infrastructure will also be installed to support the rehabilitated treatment units and improve …
Item 5 # 22-3168 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 12, 2022 Council: October 27, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an amendment to the professional services agreement with CP&Y, Inc., for professional engineering services for the South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Trains A & B Improvements project in the amount of $12,628,994.86 for a total contract amount not to exceed $20,578,994.86. (District 2). MBE/WBE This amendment will be awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 11% MBE and 23% WBE. Lead Department Financial Services Department – Capital Contracting Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Shay Ralls Roalson Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language Original contract was awarded through a qualifications-based selection process. Prior Council Action March 23, 2017 – Council authorized negotiation and execution of amendment for final design phase services in the amount of $4,950,000. March 20, 2014 – Council authorized a professional services agreement with CP&Y, Inc. for the South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Trains A & B Improvements project. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action October 12, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. March 8, 2017 – Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 7-0 vote with Commissioner Penn recusing and Commissioner Michel and Ho absent. March 12, 2014 – Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 6-0-1 vote with Commissioner Fishbeck abstaining. Additional Backup Information The South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (SAR WWTP) is currently permitted to treat 75 million gallons a day (MGD) of wastewater. The first treatment train, Train A, was constructed between 1984 and 1986. Treatment Train B and the tertiary filtration process were constructed between 1986 and 1988. The treatment plant was expanded to 75 MGD capacity with the construction of treatment Train C in 2005. The plant receives wastewater flow from Austin Water’s sanitary sewer collection system and treats it before returning it to the Colorado River. SAR WWTP is also a key Item 5 # 22-3168 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 12, 2022 Council: October 27, 2022 facility in meeting Austin’s reclaimed water needs for non-potable water such as irrigation and cooling towers. Train A and B at the SAR WWTP make up a large portion of the plant’s treatment …
Item 6 # 22-3175 Water &Wastewater Commission: October 12, 2022 Council: October 27, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval to execute an amendment to the Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the relocation and adjustments of existing water lines and appurtenances in conflict with the TxDOT Boyce Lane Roadway Improvements project at Harris Branch Creek in the amount of $79,599.88, for a total amount not to exceed $174,110.68. (District 1). Lead Department Public Works Department Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Shay Ralls Roalson Fiscal Note Funding in available in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Prior Council Action June 28, 2018 – Approved authorization to negotiate and execute of an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the relocation and adjustments of existing waterlines and appurtenances in conflict with the TxDOT Boyce Lane Roadway Improvements project at Harris Branch Creek in the amount of $94,510.80. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action October 12, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. June 13, 2018 – Approved by the Water and Wastewater Commission unanimously on Commissioner Castleberry’s motion and Commissioner Turrieta’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Maia, Parton & Schmitt absent. Additional Backup Information This project involved the relocation and adjustments of an existing water line and appurtenances in conflict with TxDOT’s Boyce Lane Roadway Improvements project at Harris Branch Creek project. The work consisted of relocating approximately 250 linear feet of an 8-inch diameter water line, including appurtenances. Per the approved Interlocal Agreement with TxDOT, the construction of this relocation was included in the TxDOT’s contract. The previously approved Interlocal Agreement allowed Austin Water to pay TxDOT a total not to exceed $94,510.80; estimated construction amount of $78,759.00 plus a 20% contingency of $15,751.80. Reason for the Amendment: Austin Water’s existing water and wastewater lines were required to be relocated due to conflict with TXDOT roadway improvement. Executing this Advanced Funding Agreement allowed for the relocation and construction of the City of Austin water and wastewater facilities under the TxDOT construction contract, to reduce impact to the public. Item 6 # 22-3175 Water &Wastewater Commission: October 12, 2022 Council: October 27, 2022 The July 2018 engineer’s estimate prior to TxDOT bid was $78,759.00, but the lowest bid for the work was $148,535, a difference of $69,776. In addition to the price difference, …
PENDING: WWWC Approval October 12, 2022 2023 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE *January 18, 2023 - 3rd Wednesday February 8, 2023 - 2nd Wednesday March 8, 2023 - 2nd Wednesday April 12, 2023 - 2nd Wednesday May 10, 2023 - 2nd Wednesday *June 7, 2023 - 1st Wednesday *July 19, 2023 - 3rd Wednesday August 9, 2023 - 2nd Wednesday September 13, 2023 - 2nd Wednesday October 11, 2023 - 2nd Wednesday November 8, 2023 - 2nd Wednesday *December 6, 2023 - 1st Wednesday All Water and Wastewater Commission Meetings will be held at 6:00pm. *Denotes meeting conflicts with 2nd Wednesdays. The Meeting Agenda and back up material will be available and posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date. Please contact Blanca Madriz at 512-972-0115 for additional information.
My ATX Water PROGRAM UPDATE Rick Coronado, Assistant Director, Operations Randi Jenkins, Assistant Director, Customer Experience WATER & WASTEWATER COMMISSION MEETING October 12, 2022 Agenda Deployment Progress Lessons Learned myatxwater.org DEPLOYMENT PROGRESS Cumulative Meter Installations 43.2 Million Gallons estimated water savings through leak alert system LESSONS LEARNED INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY Pre-install field surveys DCU installation Dual Data Center failsafe Event management Equipment performance under extreme weather conditions CUSTOMER SERVICE Utilizing real-time data to address metering issues Eliminates post-billing reports and manual analysis Adjustment to Service Level Agreements Emergency Notifications Billing and Leak Notifications COMMUNICATIONS COVID19 created need to pivot to virtual communications Developed Communication Plan for Pilot based on finding from Surveys and Focus Groups Re-Evaluated Communication Plan after Pilot, and adjusted for Full Deployment COMMUNICATIONS Customer issues are minimized or non-existent when Communication Plan is followed Most successful component has been post-install email campaign Change Management to review issues from Customer’s Point of View
1. 2. REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING OCTOBER 12TH, 2022 AT NOON CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Halana Kaleel, 512-972-5019, Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov. CURRENT MEMBERS: Janee Briesemeister, Chair Richard Bondi Amy Temperley, Vice-Chair Patricia Bordie Jacqueline Angel Martha Bauman Erica Garcia-Pittman Sally Van Sickle Henry Van de Putte Martin Kareithi Peter Varteressian Luz Lopez-Guerrero Natalie Cagle Emily De Maria Nicola Fred Lugo AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the September 14th, 2022 Regular Commission on Aging Meeting. STAFF BRIEFINGS/ANNOUNCEMENTS Staff briefing regarding Age-Friendly Austin Update, Kodjo Dodo, Manager, Planning and Evaluation Unit, Austin Public Health. Boards and Commissions Fall Refresh Update including: City Issued Email Protocols, Attendance Protocols, and Hybrid Meeting Practices, Halana Kaleel, Staff Liaison, Commission on Aging, Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion: Commission on Aging Bylaws Amendment and Update. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and Possible Action on City of Austin Audit on Access to City Services for Seniors. Discussion and Possible Action: Commission on Aging 2023 Regular Meeting Schedule. 6. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from Commission Work Plan Update from the Age Friendly Action Plan Implementation Working Group Update from the Community Support and Health Services Working Group Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee Update from the Quality of Life Study Working Group Update from the Social Participation, Respect and Social Inclusion, Civic Participation and Employment Working Group Update from the Transportation, Housing, and Outdoor Spaces Working Group WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS Discussion and Possible Action to add Commissioner De Maria Nicola to the Quality of Life Study Working Group. Discussion and possible action on establishing a calendar date for a Quality of Life Study retreat. Discussion and Possible Action on establishing the Commission on Aging’s …
