Water Forward 2024 Update Water Forward 2024 (WF24) Project Plan Task 1 - Project Management Task 2 - Community Engagement Task 3. Refine planning methodology Task 4. Forecast baseline water demands Task 6. Identify water resource needs Task 7. Identify, screen, and characterize strategies Task 8. Develop and evaluate 50-yr water resource portfolios Task 5. Update climate and hydrology analysis Task 9. Develop plan recommendations and 100-yr adaptive management plan 1/2022 1/2023 1/2024 WF24 Task Progress to Date & Next Steps Task Name Progress to Date Next Steps 1 Project • Identified consultant procurement approaches • Continue consultant procurement process Management 2 Community Engagement • CAG members were selected and notified • Continued draft Education and Engagement Plan (EEP) development Workshops • Complete draft EEP • Schedule CAG meetings and Equity Grounding 3 Planning • Developed draft mission statement & guiding • Receive additional WF Task Force feedback on draft Methodology principles and received initial Task Force feedback mission statement & guiding principles 4 Demand Forecast • Began development of baseline 2020 population • Complete development of baseline 2020 population • Continued Disaggregated Demand Model (DDM) • Continue DDM structural update work and employment estimates estimates structural update work 5 Climate and Hydrology Analysis • UT developed Global Climate Model (GCM) selection • Develop time series of downscaled weather variables memo and identified downscaling methodology • Held Climate Technical Advisory Group meeting 1/28 from each GCM • Develop hydrologic models for basin gages Community Advisory Group Nine members have been selected and notified • Monthly meetings for the first several months, social media, and online engagement Goals of the CAG include: Meaningful Engagement Ensure community capacity to play a leadership role in decision-making and the implementation of decisions. Representation Include community members from historically excluded and underrepresented groups in Austin, as well as multiple Council districts Education & Outreach Education and leadership development supports residents to make informed decisions that reflect the needs and interests of their communities and share this information with others Impact Build a sustainable relationship between Austin Water and the community; participants gain ownership and understanding of city programs and remain civically involved Draft WF24 Mission Statement, Guiding Principles, and Objectives Water Forward 2024 (WF24) Project Plan Task 1 - Project Management Task 2 - Community Engagement Task 3. Refine planning methodology Task 4. Forecast baseline water demands Task 6. Identify water resource needs …
Electric Utility Commission March 21, 2022 6:00 PM Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin TX 78723 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 contact Robin Otto at Robin.Otto@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6254. AGENDA Members: Marty Hopkins, Chair (Casar) Dave Tuttle, Vice Chair (Alter) Marshall Bowen (Kelly) Randy Chapman (Pool) Cary Ferchill (Adler) Erik Funkhouser (Fuentes) Karen Hadden (Kitchen) Makenna Jonker (Harper- Madison) Cyrus Reed (Tovo) Kay Trostle (Ellis) Joli Cardenas (Renteria) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/euc Reading and Action on Consent Agenda: Items 2-19 may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Commissioner. CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speaker must be present and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approve minutes of the November 8, 2021 and February 14, 2022 meetings. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. (3/24) [Purchasing – Multi-Departmental; AE's requested authorization is $95,000.] Authorize an amendment to a contract with L.J. Power, Inc. d/b/a L.J. Power Generators for continued generator maintenance, purchase, and repair services, to increase the amount by $1,105,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,084,000. 3. (3/24) [Purchasing – Multi-Departmental; AE’s portion approximately $258K] Authorize an amendment to a contract with Assurance Software Inc. d/b/a Castellan Solutions Inc. or Castellan Solutions for continued disaster planning and disruption prevention software and services, to increase the amount by $9,200,000 and to extend the term by five years, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $9,496,000. 4. (4/7) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to a contract with Brace Integrated Services Inc. for continued insulation and heat trace services, to increase the amount by $2,751,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $8,253,000. 5. (4/7) [Austin Energy] (T2) Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of …
Electric Utility Commission March 21, 2022 6:00 PM Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin TX 78723 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 contact Robin Otto at Robin.Otto@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6254. REVISED AGENDA Members: Marty Hopkins, Chair (Casar) Dave Tuttle, Vice Chair (Alter) Marshall Bowen (Kelly) Randy Chapman (Pool) Cary Ferchill (Adler) Erik Funkhouser (Fuentes) Karen Hadden (Kitchen) Makenna Jonker (Harper- Madison) Cyrus Reed (Tovo) Kay Trostle (Ellis) Joli Cardenas (Renteria) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/euc Reading and Action on Consent Agenda: Items 2-19 may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Commissioner. CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speaker must be present and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approve minutes of the November 8, 2021 and February 14, 2022 meetings. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. (3/24) [Purchasing – Multi-Departmental; AE's requested authorization is $95,000.] Authorize an amendment to a contract with L.J. Power, Inc. d/b/a L.J. Power Generators for continued generator maintenance, purchase, and repair services, to increase the amount by $1,105,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,084,000. 3. (3/24) [Purchasing – Multi-Departmental; AE’s portion approximately $258K] Authorize an amendment to a contract with Assurance Software Inc. d/b/a Castellan Solutions Inc. or Castellan Solutions for continued disaster planning and disruption prevention software and services, to increase the amount by $9,200,000 and to extend the term by five years, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $9,496,000. 4. (4/7) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to a contract with Brace Integrated Services Inc. for continued insulation and heat trace services, to increase the amount by $2,751,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $8,253,000. 5. (4/7) [Austin Energy] (T2) Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition …
Item 24 EUC Report re Council Action March 21, 2022 Items below recommended by EUC November 8; Council approved on date indicated in parenthesis. 2. (11/18) [Purchasing] Authorize award of a contract with KBS Electrical Distributors Inc. to provide a station service voltage transformer in an amount not to exceed $67,000. 3. (11/18) [Purchasing] Ratify a contract with Control Components Inc, to provide an intermediate pressure drum control valve and spare parts, in the amount of $75,400. 4. (11/18) [Capital Contracting] Authorize negotiation and execution of a construction contract with MasTec North America, Inc., for Underground Electrical Civil Construction Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity contract in the amount of $24,000,000 for an initial 2-year term, with four 1-year extensions of $12,000,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $72,000,000. 5. (12/2) [Purchasing Multi Departmental; AE’s estimated portion is $6.3M] Authorize award of two contracts with Community Trucking LLC, and Green Dream International d/b/a GDI, to provide flexible base, surface rock and 3x5 rock, each for a term of five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $7,570,000, divided between the contractors. 6. (12/2) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to a contract with Texas Electric Cooperatives, for the continued purchase of electric meters for use throughout the Austin Energy service area, to increase the amount by $10,000,000 and to extend the term by 18 months, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $40,000,000. 7. (12/2) [Purchasing] Ratify a contract with Techline Inc. to provide distribution steel poles, in an amount of $750,000. 8. (12/2) [Purchasing] Authorize additional expenditures to a contract with Techline Inc., to continue providing distribution steel poles, in the amount of $3,750,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $4,500,000. 9. (12/2) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a cooperative contract with Accenture LLP, to provide implementation and managed services, related maintenance and support for the Sitecore web content management solution, for a term of three years in an amount not to exceed $2,306,000. 10. (12/2) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to a contract with GE Energy Management Services Inc, for continued maintenance and support of the GE Smallworld Geographic Information Systems software suite, to increase the amount by $399,325 and to extend the term by one year, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $5,716,354. 11. (12/2) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to a contract with Eaton Corporation, for prevention maintenance and corrective …
Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract with L.J. Power, Inc. d/b/a L.J. Power Generators for continued generator maintenance, purchase, and repair services, to increase the amount by $1,105,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,084,000. (Note: This contract was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2- 9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods and services required for this contract, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities and an insufficient number of certified M/WBEs; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Aviation, Building Services Department, Austin Energy, Austin Fire Dept., Austin Water, Fleet Mobility Services, Communication and Technology Management, Austin Public Library Dept., Austin Convention Center, Watershed Protection Department. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $1,105,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of various City departments. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment. Prior Council Action: August 18, 2016 – Council approved the original contract, item 56, on an 11-0 vote. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to Sandy Wirtanen, at 512-974-7711 or sandy.wirtanen@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: Additional Backup Information: The contract provides inspection, maintenance, repair, and purchase of back-up generators for City facilities. The generators are inspected and have preventative maintenance performed quarterly and annually. More than 35 locations are covered under this contract. The services provided under the contract meet the National Fire Protection Association standard for emergency and standby power systems. In addition to preventative maintenance, the contract also provides routine and emergency repair services. In the event a generator is being serviced or repaired, and a need for a generator is identified, the contractor will provide a temporary replacement generator until the City’s unit is returned. The increased authorization will allow for the purchase of back-up generators to continue operations in the event of an emergency or disaster ensuring essential personnel have access to the City network and the essential function of all workspaces. ..Strategic Outcome(s) Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All. . Item 3 Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract with Assurance Software Inc. d/b/a Castellan Solutions Inc. or Castellan Solutions for continued disaster planning and disruption prevention software and services, to increase the amount by $9,200,000 and to extend the term by five years, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed …
ARTS COMMISSION MEETING March 21, 2022 AT 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Arts 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 Jesús Pantel at jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-9315. AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michelle Polgar – Chair, Celina Zisman – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, Acia Gray, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Heidi Schmalbach, Rick Van Dyke 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the regular Arts Commission meeting on: i. January 31, 2022 ii. February 24, 2022 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Chair’s Report – Commissioner Polgar i. Communication Guidelines b. Art in Public Places Liaison Report - Commissioner Barnes c. Austin Economic Development Corporation/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee Report – Carl Settles d. Downtown Commission Report – Commissioner Mok 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Community Navigators Update – Donald Jackson, Economic Development Department Business Process Consultant b. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager Manager c. Cultural Funding Review Process Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division d. Art in Public Places 2021 Year in Review – Marjorie Flanagan, Acting Art in Public Places Program Manager 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Miscellaneous Discussion and Possible Action Items i. Feedback on City budget priorities ii. Legal Consideration Related to Equity in Economic Development Department Hotel Occupancy Tax Funded Programs iii. Future Emergency Funding Priorities 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Cultural Funding Review Process i. Public Engagement Process Relating to Draft Guideline Release ii. Discussion and Possible Action on CFR Timeline b. Discussion and Possible Action on Community Navigators and Fiscal Sponsorship c. Discussion and Possible Action on Working Groups and Working Group Updates i. Joint Music/Arts Commission Working Group to identify additional funding resources and …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, March 21, 2022 7:00 p.m. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas 78752 Some commissioners 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 their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register email or call staff liaison Alyssa Parra at 512-974-2934 or Alyssa.Parra@AustinTexas.gov District Commissioner 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Kannou (Kimberly) Curette VACANT Victor Martinez Holly Kirby Katie Jones Rebecca Dreke VACANT VACANT District 9 10 Mayor At-Large At-Large At-Large At-Large Commissioner Nan Dowling Brandon Wollerson Marti Bier VACANT Charles Curry Ryn Gonzales (Chair) Melissa Taylor (Vice Chair) CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – Each speaker will have 3 minutes to speak. 1. MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- March 7, 2022 3. REGULAR BUSINESS – The commission may act or make recommendations on the following topics: a. Discussion and possible action on FY 2022-23 budget recommendations. (Sponsor: Gonzales, Strategic Outcome: Government That Works for All) b. Discussion and possible action to appoint an alternate representative to the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC). (Sponsor: Curry, Strategic Outcome: Government That Works for All) c. Discussion of vacant commission seats. (Sponsor: Gonzales, Strategic Outcome: Government That Works for All) ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Staff Liaison Alyssa Parra at 512-974-2834 or email Alyssa.parra@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission, please contact Alyssa Parra at (512) 974-2834.
Whereas, the responsibilities of Quality of Life Commissions includes annual budget recommendations to City Council, and Whereas, informed recommendations require a knowledge of the current Adopted Budget, as well as departmental plans and performance and input from the communities we serve, and Whereas, this process is best served by an established and consistent process from year to year, Now therefore be is resolved that the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission recommends to City Council that their adopted budget schedule each fiscal year include provisions for Commissions including: • Budget Office briefing on the Adopted Budget for Quality of Life Commissions not later than October 31 of each fiscal year, • Budget Office briefing on the Proposed Budget process and outlook not later than November 31 of each fiscal year, • Commission recommendations to City departments and City Council not later than March 31 of each fiscal year • Budget Office briefing on the City Manager’s Proposed Budget within two weeks of the presentation to City Council outlining the status of Commission budget recommendations.
Whereas, the City of Austin has used tax supported bond proceeds to incentivize the development of affordable housing and has entered into contracts with selected developers to achieve this purpose, and Whereas, the developer contracts create additional obligations on developers regarding tenant selection and rental rates, and Whereas, there is a public interest in ensuring that the resulting affordable housing be equally available to all those qualified on an income basis regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, familial status, disability, marital status, student status, creed, national origin, or source of income, and Whereas, access to affordable housing also means that residents must be able to live there free from discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, familial status, disability, marital status, student status, creed, national origin, or source of income, and Whereas, public comments at town hall meetings have indicated a perception that the City’s affordable housing efforts have not adequately addressed diversity, inclusion and respect for all, Now therefore be it resolved that the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission recommends to City Council that, Tax supported affordable housing development contracts include language that requires tenant application and selection processes to convey that affordable housing is supportive to all regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, familial status, disability, marital status, student status, creed, national origin, or source of income, and That annual reporting of complete demographic information regarding the tenant application and selection process be required of developers and made available by the City to the community to support the perception of diversity, inclusion and respect with regard to the City’s affordable housing efforts.
Recommendation for Continued Funding for Youth LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Services Whereas, the recently completed LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life study reported that survey responses indicated a high risk of serious mental health issues, including depression (42%) and suicidal ideation (12%), and Whereas, 52% of survey respondents also rated their overall mental health since the COVID pandemic as fair, poor, or very poor, a sizeable increase in mental health concerns, and Whereas, an additional community survey reported that more than half (53.5%) of respondents rated their mental health as poor or fair with youth and transgender/gender-expansive individuals indicating a higher percentage of very poor and poor mental health since the pandemic, and Whereas, a 2018 report by the Journal of the American Medical Association indicated that LGBTQ youth were 3.5 times as likely to attempt suicide as their heterosexual peers, transgender teens were 5.87 times more likely, gay and lesbian youth were 3.71 times more likely, and bisexual youth were 3.69 times more likely to attempt suicide than teens who identified as heterosexual, Now therefore be it resolved: that the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission recommends to City Council that the FY22-23 Budget continue funding of existing youth LGBTQIA+ focused mental health services at the current level of $100,000 through Austin Public Health’s Health Equity contracting portfolio.
Historic Landmark Commission Community Interest Announcement Walking Tour of Permitting and Development Center March 21, 2022 at 3:30 PM City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission business will occur. Please contact Historic Preservation Office with any questions. Amber Allen preservation@austintexas.gov 512-974-3393
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FINANCIAL COMMITTEE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2022 – 12:00PM MINUTES The Financial Committee convened in a meeting on Monday, February 28, 2022, at 1183 Chestnut Avenue in Austin, TX Vice-Chair DePalma called the meeting to order at 12:05 PM. Committee Members in Attendance: Richard DePalma, Patrick Moore, Lisa Hugman and Kimberly Taylor Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley, Jodi Jay, Daniel Paciocco, Vanorda Richardson, Christa McCarthy, Nan Dowling and Tim Dombeck PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Financial Committee regular meeting of November 18, 2021 were not voted on due to a clerical error. Those minutes will be voted on at the next Financial Committee meeting. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation, discussion and possible action with regards to the Department Aquatics Division budget as it relates to staffing, wages, operational items, security expenses and other expenses. Vanorda Richardson, Jodi Jay and Daniel Paciocco, Parks and Recreation Department, made a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action with regards to the Department Summer Camps and supplemental summer programming budget as it relates to staffing and operational items. Page 1 of 2 Christa McCarthy and Vanorda Richardson, Parks and Recreation Department, made a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. 3. Presentation, discussion and possible action with regards to FY23 PARD Under Resourced Service Expectations. Vanorda Richardson, Parks and Recreation Department, made a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. 4. Discussion of proposed Parks and Recreation Board Financial Committee agenda topics for 2022. Board Members discussed the item. No action was taken on the item. C. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None. Vice-Chair DePalma adjourned the meeting at 1:45 PM. Page 2 of 2
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FINANCIAL COMMITTEE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2021 – 12:00PM MINUTES The Financial Committee convened in a meeting on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 1183 Chestnut Avenue in Austin, Texas. Chair Faust called the meeting to order at 12:08pm. Committee Members in Attendance: Chair Sarah Faust, Richard DePalma, Lisa Hugman, Kimberly Taylor and Dawn Lewis, Ex-Officio Staff in Attendance: John Nixon, Vanorda Richardson, Nicholas Johnson, Ed Morris, Nan Dowling and Sammi Curless CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Financial Committee special meeting of October 25, 2021 were approved on Committee Member De Palma motioned; Committee Member Lisa Hugman seconded for a 4-0 vote with one vacancy. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation and discussion regarding the Fiscal Year 2023 budget development process. Presenter(s): Vanorda Richardson, Financial Manager III, Parks and Recreation Department 2. Discussion and possible action on Park Districts and Park Fees in follow-up from August 18, 2021 presentation. 3. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Board regarding Hotel Occupancy Tax. Presenter(s): Sarah Faust, Committee Chair Committee Member De Palma motioned; Committee Chair Faust seconded with a 4-0 vote including one vacancy 4. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Committee annual report and Page 1 of 2 review of Committee topic list. Presenter(s): Sarah Faust, Committee Chair 5. Discussion and possible action on the 2022 Committee meeting schedule Presenter(s): Sammi Curless, Business Process Specialist, Parks and Recreation Department. Committee Member De Palma motioned; Committee Member Lisa Hugman seconded on a 4-0 vote with one vacancy C. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Unmet Needs/Priority List Chair Faust adjourned the meeting at 1:49pm. Page 2 of 2
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FINANCIAL COMMITTEE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2021 – 12:00PM MINUTES The Financial Committee convened in a meeting on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 1183 Chestnut Avenue in Austin, Texas. Chair Faust called the meeting to order at 12:08pm. Committee Members in Attendance: Chair Sarah Faust, Richard DePalma, Lisa Hugman, Kimberly Taylor and Dawn Lewis, Ex-Officio Staff in Attendance: John Nixon, Vanorda Richardson, Nicholas Johnson, Ed Morris, Nan Dowling and Sammi Curless CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Financial Committee special meeting of October 25, 2021 were approved on Committee Member De Palma motioned; Committee Member Lisa Hugman seconded for a 4-0 vote with one vacancy. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation and discussion regarding the Fiscal Year 2023 budget development process. Vanorda Richardson, Parks and Recreation Department, gave a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. 2. Discussion and possible action on Park Districts and Park Fees in follow-up from August 18, 2021 presentation. Board Member DePalma gave a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. Page 1 of 2 3. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Board regarding Hotel Occupancy Tax. Chair Faust gave a presentation and answered questions. Vice-Chair De Palma motioned; Committee Chair Faust seconded with a 4-0 vote including one vacancy. 4. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Committee annual report and review of Committee topic list. Presenter(s): Sarah Faust, Committee Chair Chair Faust gave a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. 5. Discussion and possible action on the 2022 Committee meeting schedule Sammi Curless, Parks and Recreation Department, gave a presentation and answered questions. Vice Chair De Palma motioned; Committee Member Lisa Hugman seconded on a 4-0 vote with one vacancy C. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Unmet Needs/Priority List Chair Faust adjourned the meeting at 1:49pm. Page 2 of 2
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET Date: March 21, 20222 Subject: Parks and Recreation Department FY 23 Operating Budget MOTION BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE: RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Board Finance Committee reviewed the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Forecast and Department Overview at its meeting on March 21, 2022; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Board Finance Committee finds that the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget items are all necessary in order to achieve the PARD Strategic Direction 23 goals of: activating and enhancing urban park spaces to provide flexible and diverse programming; aligning accessible and diverse programs and services with community needs and interests; ensuring the parks system preserves recreational and natural spaces to serve as a respite from urban life; and expanding and improve access to parks and facilities for all; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Board recognizes that the loss of Parks and Recreation Department fee revenue in Fiscal Year 2022 due to the COVID-19 global pandemic was significant yet the demand for PARD facilities and programming continues to grow moving into the 2023 fiscal year; and THEREFORE, the Parks and Recreation Board Finance Committee recommends approval of the Parks and Recreation Department FY 2023 Operating Budget as presented in the FY 2023 Budget Forecast. Page 1 of 2 VOTE: For: Against: Abstain: Absent: Attest [Staff or board member can sign]: ____________________________________ Page 2 of 2
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION REGARDING FISCAL YEAR 2023 UNDER RESOURCED SERVICE EXPECTATIONS Date: March 21, 2022 Subject: Parks and Recreation Department FY 2023 Under Resourced Service Expectations MOTION BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE: RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Board Finance Committee “Finance Committee” reviewed the Parks and Recreation Department Financial Services Division Under Resourced Service Expectations at its February 28, 2022 meeting and the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Forecast and Department Overview at its March 21, 2022 meeting; and WHEREAS; the Finance Committee finds that the FY 2023 Under Resourced Service Expectations, including: addressing homelessness, safety and security; increasing human resources support; advancing equity; and meeting customer service expectations for condition and quality of parks and facilities are all critical needs that are essential to meeting the service expectations of our community, but lack resources, and; WHEREAS, the Finance Committee finds that funding of the FY 2023 Under Resourced Service Expectations is necessary to achieving the Strategic Direction 23 goals of: activating and enhancing urban park spaces to provide flexible and diverse programming; aligning accessible and diverse programs and services with community needs and interests; ensuring the parks system preserves recreational and natural spaces to serve as a respite from urban life; and expanding and improve access to parks and facilities for all; and THEREFORE, the Finance Committee recommends to the Parks and Recreation Board that it recommend to the Austin City Council that it provide allocations in addition to the Parks and Recreation Department FY 2023 Budget Forecast sufficient to fully fund the Under Resourced Service Expectations, as described in Attachment A. VOTE: For: Against: Abstain: Page 1 of 2 Absent: Attest [Staff or board member can sign]: ______________________________________ Page 2 of 2
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION REGARDING LIFEGAURDS AND SEASONAL EMPLOYEES Date: March 21, 2022 Subject: Parks and Recreation Department Lifeguard Shortage MOTION BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE: RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Board Finance Committee “Finance Committee” reviewed a presentation regarding Aquatics Budget and Staffing at its February 28, 2022 which demonstrated that hiring of lifeguards has been difficult due to previous pandemic induced hiring freezes and other economic factors; and WHEREAS; the Parks and Recreation Department notified the Finance Committee that it will be offering an incentive bonus to temporary life guards that join the staff and stay through the summer season; WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department subsequently announced that Barton Springs Pool will be closed indefinitely for two days a week due to a staffing shortage of approximately 20 open water certified life guards needed in order to safely guard Barton Springs Pool and to provide training to newly recruited life guards; and WHEREAS, the Finance Committee is concerned with the closure of any swimming pools during the spring and summer swim seasons due to staffing issues because swimming is a critical form of exercise and outdoor recreation for our community; and WHEREAS, the Finance Committee is especially concerned with the closure of Barton Springs Pool during the entry fee season, as the closure of Barton Springs in the spring season is estimated to cost $9,000.00 per day in lost revenue and would cost much more during the summer season; and WHEREAS, the Finance Committee finds that staffing at the swimming pools that are open-year round and in particular Barton Springs, which requires specially trained open water certified lifeguards, has become especially difficult due to rising costs of living in Austin and wages for part-time and temporary employees that have not risen proportionally; THEREFORE, the Parks and Recreation Board Finance Committee recommends to the Parks and Recreation Board that it recommend that the Parks and Recreation Department and Austin City Council to pursue all available measures to increase staffing to sustainable levels for all Page 1 of 2 aquatics facilities, with particular emphasis on Barton Springs, including but not limited to the following measures: 1) increasing pay rates for all lifeguards and in particular open water certified lifeguards; 2) increasing the number of year-round full time employee open water certified lifeguards to ensure continuous open operation of Barton Springs Pool; 3) increasing staff support positions …
Office of Urban Redevelopment, San Antonio Urban Renewal Board Meeting 3/21/22 Office of Urban Redevelopment (OUR SA) Established in 1957 as San Antonio Development Agency Rebranded to OUR SA in 2010 In 1993, the mission of the Agency was redefined to focus on affordable housing efforts inside Loop 410 In 1995, San Antonio Affordable Housing, Inc. (SAAH) was established by City Ordinance as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit component of OUR SA Board members of SAAH are either the existing Commissioners of OUR SA or may be appointed by the OUR SA board in accordance with the Corporation’s Bylaws 2 Mission OUR SA mission: To development and implement strategies to eliminate community slums and blighted areas and also meet the revitalization, redevelopment, rehabilitation and conservation directives as identified by City management and approved by City Council. SAAH mission: To develop affordable housing, improve the existing affordable housing stock, and combat community deterioration through housing and community development related programs and activities. 3 Projects REnewSA Housing Program SAAH/OUR SA Disposition Program Infill Pilot Program (completed) Neighborhood Stabilization Program Land Banking Program (completed) (completed) City of San Antonio Foreclosed Properties in District 2 4 Infill Pilot Program (IPP) In 2011, the IPP was with a budget of $1.5 million from the General Fund Vacant lots were acquired by SAAH and sold to builders for the construction of new energy efficient, affordable homes Construction financing, City fee waivers, grants and discounted lot pricing were provided to the builders to ensure affordability The Program was completed and the remaining construction funds of $616,000 were reassigned to the REnewSA Affordable Housing Program 5 REnewSA Housing Program Through SAAH, this program strategically deploys community development tools to create value from vacant through neglected and underutilized properties Has acquired vacant infill lots to sell to builders for the construction of new energy efficient affordable homes Similar to the Infill Pilot Program This program is mentioned int San Antonio Tomorrow, the City’s comprehensive plan 6 SAAH/OUR SA Disposition Program OUR SA and SAAH had an inventory of 64 vacant lots in 2009 to sell to builders/developer for economic development purposes In 2009, the Board charged OUR SA staff to dispose of these properties according to the respective funding source restriction To date, all have been …
