1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 BYLAWS OF THE College Student Commission ARTICLE 1. NAME. The name of the commission is College Student Commission. ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. The College Student Commission is established to represent this constituency of the City by serving as an advisory board to the city council concerning issues affecting the quality of life for higher education students in the Austin area. The purpose of the commission is to work with local higher education institutions—Austin Community College, Concordia University, Huston-Tillotson University, St. Edward’s University and the University of Texas— and representative student bodies to develop a student quality of life initiative to analyze relevant data and feedback, and report back to Council with recommendations for new or enhanced City programs, policies or practices that would improve the quality of life of higher education students in Austin, Texas. ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP. (A) The commission is composed of fifteen commissioners appointed by the city council with three representatives from each college/university within the city of Austin. (B) A commissioner serves at the pleasure of the city council. (C) Each commission member shall be appointed for a term of up to two years beginning March 1st. (D) A commissioner may not act in an official capacity except through the action of the commission. (E) A commissioner who is absent for two consecutive regular meetings or one-third of all regular meetings in a “rolling” twelve month timeframe automatically vacates the commissioner’s position subject to the holdover provisions in Section 2-1-27 of the City Code. This does not apply to an absence due to illness or injury of the commissioner, an illness or injury of a commissioner’s immediate family member, or the birth or adoption of the commissioner’s child for 90 days after the event. The commissioner must notify the staff liaison of the reason for the absence not later than the date of the next regular meeting of the commission. Failure to notify the liaison before the next regular meeting of the commission will result in an unexcused absence. (F) At each meeting, each commissioner shall sign an attendance sheet which indicates that the commissioner does not …
ORDINANCE NO. 20171214-043 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2-1 OF THE CITY CODE TO CREATE A COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Chapter 2-1 of City Code (City Boards) is amended by renumbering the existing sections 2-1-124 (Commission/or Women) through 2-1-131 (Commission on Seniors) as sections 2-1-125 through 2-1-132, respectively, and by adding a new section 2-1-124 to read: § 2-1-124 COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION. (A) The College Student Commission is established to represent this constituency of the City by serving as an advisory board to the city council concerning issues affecting the quality of life for higher education students in the Austin area. (B) · The commission shall have 15 members nominated by the below listed higher education institutions and appointed by the city council. Each of the five higher education institutions shall nominate 3 students for appointmept by council, and each of the nominating institutions shall restrict its nominations to students currently enrolled at time of appointment. Only one nomination from each nominating institution may be from its Student Government Association or similarly-constituted body. Mandatory membership distribution is as follows: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 3 commission members from University of Texas at Austin; 3 commission members from Austin Community College; 3 commission members from St. Edward's University; 3 commission members from Concordia University; and 3 commission members from Huston-Tillotson University. Commission composition and membership qualifications contained herein are mandatory and not directory. Page 1 of2 (C) (D) (E) (F) Each commission member is exempted from any requirement to be a resident of the City in order to be eligible for appointment cir service; therefore, City Code section 2-1-21 (B) (Eligibility Requirements and Removal) is waived. The commission should have a balanced membership. including students who represent a socioeconomic and ethnically diverse population from multiple student organizations. Each commission member shall be appointed for a term of up to two years beginning March !'1 • The commission shall meet at least quarterly. The commission shall: ( 1) (2) (3) advise the council on topics that affect college students in the Austin area including, but not limited to, issues relating to transportation, housing, affordability, immigration, and public safety; evaluate and recommend programs, policies, and practices that could improve the quality of life of college students in the Austin area; and provide opportunities for college students to contribute to the City's …
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING Draft Minutes The Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee convened in a meeting on June 9, 2022, at Street- June 9, 2022 Jones Building, 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A, Austin, TX 78702. Zoning and Platting Commission Scott Boone Hank Smith The meeting was called to order at 12:02 p.m. Joint Committee Members in Attendance: Planning Commission Grayson Cox Yvette Flores City Staff in Attendance: Matt Dugan, Housing and Planning Department Sam Henstell, Housing and Planning Department Dee Dee Quinnelly, Housing and Planning Department Mark Walters, Housing and Planning Department PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers signed up to speak 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Members Absent Cesar Acosta Carmen Llanes Pulido A motion was made to approve the minutes from the April 28, 2022 meeting by Commissioner Cox, seconded by Commissioner Smith. Vote 4-0. Commissioners Llanes Pulido and Acosta were absent. 2. NEW BUSINESS 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Industrial Study (Discussion and/or possible action). Mark Walters of the Housing and Planning Department, Inclusive Planning Division, presented the Industrial Study and led discussion and question/answer. No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m. 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 4 days before the meeting date. Please call Dee Dee Quinnelly at Planning 1 and Zoning Department, at 512-974-2036, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee, please contact Dee Dee Quinnelly at (512) 974-2036 or deedee.quinnelly@austintexas.gov. 2
1. 2. REGULAR MEETING of the EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL NOVEMBER 9, 2022, 8:30 A.M. CITY HALL, BOARD AND COMMISSION ROOM #1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Early Childhood Council 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 Caitlin Oliver, Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health, at 512-972-6205 or Caitlin.Oliver@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Cathy McHorse, Chair Raul Alvarez Eliza Gordon Johanna Hosking Pulido Cynthia McCollum Casie Schennum Ashley Bliss Lima Tom Hedrick Aletha Huston Rhonda Paver AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers to register prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS Approve the minutes of the Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on October 12, 2022 Updates from related groups (as needed), including Austin Chapter of the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children, Austin ISD, Child Care Regulation, Child Inc, E3 Alliance, Success By 6 Coalition, Workforce Solutions Capital Area, and other groups in attendance Presentation by Warner Cook and Shanisha Johnson from the Housing and Planning Department regarding the draft Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) Policy Plan Presentation by Chair McHorse about a local public-private commission that is mapping early childhood education funding in consultation with the Children’s Funding Project Presentation by Member Huston about the Texas policy summary from the 2022 Prenatal- to-3 (PN-3) State Policy Roadmap Updates from Jeremy Garza, Equity Office, regarding the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) quality of life studies and FY23 budget recommendations WORK GROUP UPDATES Update from the Quality-of-Life Study Work Group about membership and timeline Update from the FY 2023-24 Budget Work Group about the Joint Inclusion Committee Budget Workshop on November 5, 2022 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible recommendation on the draft ETOD Policy Plan Discussion and possible action on the Quality-of-Life Study, including work group membership and timeline Discussion and possible action related to FY 2023-24 budget recommendations process, including work group membership and timeline STAFF …
REGULAR MEETING of the ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 9TH, 2022 6:00 PM CITY HALL ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Yahel Baranovicht at (512) 974-1733 or Yahel.Baranovicht@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Cathy Gattuso (Vice-Chair) Gerry Acuna (Chair) District 10 Albert Swantner District 1 Melissa Caudle District 4 Ian Steyaert District 8 CALL TO ORDER District 5 Melissa Rothrock District 2 Ethan Myers District 6 Ingrid Powell District 9 AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 3 speakers signed up *prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes of the ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on September 14, 2022. Amanda Masino Mayor Jonathan Barona District 3 Kaiba White District 7 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Trash in Creeks Presentation – Andrew Clamann DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. URO Update and Proposed Implementation – Jason McCombs 4. Fleet System Enhancement Project Presentation – Marcus Gonzalez 5. 2023 ZWAC Meeting Dates – Ken Snipes DIRECTOR’S REPORT 6. Brush Collection, Solicitations Update, Performance Reports, and Statistical Reports 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 the meeting date. Please call Yahel Baranovicht at Austin Resource Recovery Department, at (512) 974-1733 for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Zero Waste Advisory Commission, please contact Yahel Baranovicht at (512) 974-1733 or Yahel.Baranovicht@austintexas.gov.
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Wednesday – November 9, 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 October 12, 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. Digital Inclusion Week 2023 Art Competition Update (Jesse Rodriguez, Program 3. Grant for Technology Opportunities Program 2023 Update (Jesse Rodriguez, Program Manager) Manager) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Digital Inclusion Town Hall Listening Session Report (Commission Discussion and Action) 5. Digital Inclusion Town Hall Listening Session Planning (Discussion and Action) 6. FCC Broadband Standards (Discussion and Action) 7. Intelligent Infrastructure Resolution (Discussion and Action) Working Group Updates Policy Working Group 8. Update from Digital Inclusion, Civic Engagement, and Strategic Technology and Telecom 9. Update from Knowledge, Information, and Data Stewardship Working Group 10. 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 date. Please call Jesse Rodriguez at the Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs Department, at jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through …
Regular Meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission November 9, 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 October 12, 2022, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL 2. Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Matous Construction Ltd., for Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Gas Scrubber Systems Renewal project in the amount of $6,375,000 plus a $637,500 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,012,500. (District 1) 3. Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Matous Construction, Ltd., for the Wild Horse Ranch Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Expansion project in the amount of $69,530,500 plus a $6,953,050 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $76,483,550. (District 1) 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’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Water and Wastewater Commission, please contact Blanca Madriz at Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov. 4. Recommend approval to execute and negotiate an agreement with Texas Gas Service (Texas …
Item 10 # 22-3482 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 8, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with JKB Construction Company, LLC, for the Barton Hills Water & Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project in the amount of $4,824,374 plus a $482,438 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,306,812. (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 8.19% MBE and 1.24% WBE participation. Lead Department Financial Services Department 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 four 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. Prior Council Action N/A Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action November 9, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information The Barton Hills Water & Wastewater Pipeline Renewal: Horseshoe Bend Area is part of the Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace and upgrade deteriorated 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 wastewater lines in poor condition and in need of replacement within the project area. This project consists of the replacement of existing water and wastewater mains located within the Barton Hills Horseshoe Bend area, on Barton Skyway, Barton Parkway, Arpdale Street, De Verne Street, Wilke Drive, and Airole Way. The water system renewal includes approximately 9,451 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 515 linear feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer lines, manholes, and service lines to individual properties. Item 10 # 22-3482 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 8, 2022 Due to the potential for unknown subsurface conditions, a 10% contingency in funding has been included to allow for the expeditious processing of any change orders. A contingency is an additional amount of money added to the …
Item 11 # 22-3407 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 1, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval for additional contingency for the construction contract with Cedar Hills Construction, LLC for the Southwest Allandale Neighborhood Water and Wastewater System Renewal in the amount of $635,456 for a total amount not to exceed $5,845,461. (District 10) MBE/WBE This request is for additional contingency only. MBE/WBE goals will be established if a change order is requested. Lead Department Financial Services Department 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 competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation process. 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: November 9, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Southwest Allandale Neighborhood Water and Wastewater System Renewal project is part of the Austin Water Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace, or upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks. These water mains are in poor condition and impact service delivery. In addition, the program coordinates and includes wastewater lines in poor condition and in need of replacement within the project area. Construction of this project began in May 2022. Due to unforeseen conditions beyond the contractor’s control, change orders to date have exhausted most of the original contingency. The wastewater portion of work is approximately 75% complete, but additional eight and 12-inch water mains, service lines to individual properties, manholes, and associated appurtenances are needed to complete the work. As a result of this, additional contingency is requested to fund the remaining work. This project is located within zip code 78731 (District 10). Cedar Hills Construction, LLC is located in Leander, Texas. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment Item 11 # 22-3407 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 1, 2022 AUTHORIZATION HISTORY AMOUNT DATE DESCRIPTION $4,676,368.50 3/24/2022 $467,636.85 3/24/2022 $66,000.00 3/24/2022 (Council) – Construction contract with Cedar Hills Construction, LLC (Council) – 10% Contingency (Administrative Authority) $635,455.28 12/1/2022 Proposed (Council) – Construction Contingency $5,845,460.63 Total Contract Authorization CONTRACT HISTORY AMOUNT $4,676,368.50 $351,820.00 $111,627.00 DATE DESCRIPTION …
Item 12 # 22-3409 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 1, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an amendment to the professional services agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., for engineering services for the Fallwell Lane Capital Renewal project in the amount of $5,000,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $8,000,000. MBE/WBE This amendment will be awarded in compliance with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program) and City Code 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 29.57% DBE. Lead Department Financial Services Department Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Shay Ralls Roalson Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $500,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water for local match against a total grant of $5,000,000. Purchasing Language: Original contract was awarded through a qualifications-based selection process. Prior Council Action: August 3, 2017 – Council approved a professional services agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. for the Fallwell Lane Capital Renewal Project for a total contract amount of $3,000,000. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 9, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: On October 31, 2013, and again on October 30, 2015, flood waters severely damaged Fallwell Lane and threatened the raw water intake structure at Austin Energy’s substation, Sand Hill Electrical Center. Austin Water’s South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant in the area east of SH130 also suffered serious damage. Onion Creek flood waters inundated low areas as they flowed into the Colorado River. Bank erosion was severe, and extensive restoration and stabilization are required. Temporary measures have been put in place to allow local traffic to utilize Fallwell Lane. A permanent solution to reconstruct or realign key access roads, retrofit water intake structures, and stabilize berms and channels to guard against flood overflows from Onion Creek are needed to protect critical City infrastructure from future flood events. Based on the Preliminary Engineering Report, a decision was made to separate the project into two phases. Phase A will realign Fallwell Lane, relocate and extend water lines, and protect the Colorado Riverbank from damaging the adjacent Fallwell Lane caused by Onion Creek overflows. Phase B will Item 12 # 22-3409 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 1, 2022 provide berms, levees, and floodwalls to protect critical …
Item 13 # 22-3389 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 1, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval of an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Public Works Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20220817-004) to accept and appropriate grant funds in an amount of up to $5,000,000.00 from the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Texas COVID-19 Pandemic (DR4485) Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant program administered through the Texas Department of Emergency Management; and amending the Public Works Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20220817-004) to transfer in and appropriate up to $5,000,000.00 for the Fallwell Lane, Sand Hill Energy Center, and the South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Access and Flood Potential Mitigation project. Lead Department Public Works Department Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Shay Ralls Roalson Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $500,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Capital Budget of Austin Water for the local match against a total grant of $5,000,000. A fiscal note is attached. Prior Council Action: May 19, 2022 – Council authorized the grant application via Resolution No. 20220519-030. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 9, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: On October 31, 2013, and again on October 30, 2015, flood waters severely damaged Fallwell Lane and threatened the raw water intake structure at Austin Energy’s substation, Sand Hill Electrical Center. Austin Water’s South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant in the area east of SH130 also suffered serious damage. Onion Creek flood waters inundated low areas as they flowed into the Colorado River. Bank erosion was severe and extensive restoration and stabilization are required. Temporary measures have been put in place to allow local traffic to utilize Fallwell Lane. A permanent solution to reconstruct or realign key access roads, retrofit water intake structures, and stabilize berms and channels to guard against flood overflows from Onion Creek is needed to protect critical City infrastructure from future flood events. The City was selected to receive federal grant funding for a flood control project that will protect critical infrastructure through the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant program. This action also amends the Public Works Department capital budget by appropriating the one-time FEMA grant funds in the amount of up to $5,000,000.00. These funds will be used for the Fallwell Lane, Sand Hill Energy Center, …
Item 14 # 22-3385 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 1, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2022A, in a principal amount not to exceed $5,900,000. Lead Department Financial Services Department Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Environmental, Planning & Development Services, Kevin Critendon Fiscal Note This item has no anticipated fiscal impact. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 9, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 (the “District”), a political subdivision of the State of Texas, was created under the laws of the State of Texas by House Bill No. 1756, Acts of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session (2011), codified as Chapter 8376, Texas Special District Local Laws Code (the “Enabling Legislation”), and operates under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The Enabling Legislation became effective May 23, 2011, and created the District, subject to the consent of the City of Austin (the “City”) to the creation. The City consented to the creation of the District by Council action taken March 22, 2012 (the “Consent Ordinance”) and under the terms of the Consent Agreement among the City, the District, and Carma Easton LLC, a Texas limited liability company (the “Developer”) dated effective as of April 13, 2012 (the “Consent Agreement”). The City and the District entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement dated as of June 5, 2012 (as amended, the “SPA”), as authorized by Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code, which sets forth the terms and conditions of the City’s annexation of the land within the District and on which the District will continue to exist as a limited district, Pilot Knob Limited District No. 2 (the “Limited District”), in accordance with Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code, and the Enabling Legislation following the City’s full-purpose annexation of the land within the District as provided in Consent Agreement and the SPA. The District, which currently contains 557.187 acres of land, is located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City in southeast Travis County, Texas. The District is located approximately eight miles southeast of the City’s downtown, about 1 mile east of McKinney Falls Parkway, about a half mile west of U.S. Highway 183, and just west of FM 1625. …
Item 15 # 22-3387 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 1, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2022A, in the amount of $13,000,000. Lead Department Financial Services Department Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Environmental, Planning & Development Services, Kevin Critendon Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 9, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 (“District”), a political subdivision of the State of Texas, was created under the laws of the State of Texas by House Bill No. 1758, Acts of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session (2011), codified as Chapter 8377, Texas Special District Local Laws Code (“Enabling Legislation”), and operates under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The Enabling Legislation became effective May 25, 2011, and created the District, subject to the consent of the City of Austin (“City”). The City consented to the creation of the District by Council action taken March 22, 2012 (“Consent Ordinance”) and under the terms of the April 13, 2012 Consent Agreement among the City, the District, and Carma Easton LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“Developer”). The City and the District entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement dated as of June 4, 2012 (“SPA”), as authorized by Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code. The SPA sets forth the terms and conditions of the City’s annexation of the land within the District and frames the terms by which the District will continue to exist as a limited district, Pilot Knob Limited District No. 3, following the City’s full-purpose annexation of the land within the District as provided in Consent Agreement and the SPA. The District, which currently contains 677.567 acres of land, is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City in southeast Travis County, Texas. The District is approximately eight miles southeast of the City’s downtown, adjacent to the east side of McKinney Falls Parkway and approximately one mile west of U.S. Highway 183. An extension of William Cannon Drive, the initial phases of which are under construction, bisects the District in an east-west direction. Cottonmouth Creek traverses the District in a north-south direction. The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is approximately four miles to the northeast …
Item 16 # 22-3369 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 1, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval for Service Extension Request No. 5575 for wastewater service to a 0.62-acre tract located at 10802 D K Ranch Road within the Drinking Water Protection Zone, the City’s Limited Purpose Jurisdiction and Austin Water’s service area. Lead Department Austin Water Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Environmental, Planning & Development Services, Kevin Critendon Fiscal Note There is no anticipated fiscal impact. Prior Council Action October 14, 2021 - Karanam Subdivision (SER-5067) was approved by Council on a 10-0 vote Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action October 19, 2022 - Recommended by the Environmental Commission on a 9-0 vote. November 9, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information The Karanam Subdivision project consists of approximately 0.62 acres of land located at 10802 D K Ranch Road (the “Property”). The Property is located entirely within the City of Austin’s (the “City”) Limited Purpose Jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area for wastewater, the Drinking Water Protection Zone, and the Bull Creek Watershed. A map of the property location is attached. Applicant: Guru Prasad Karanam (the “Owner”) is proposing to develop approximately two single-family homes. The Owner requested that the City provide wastewater utility service to the Property as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 5575. The Property is currently developed with an existing single-family home served by an on-site sewage facility (OSSF) and receives City of Austin retail water service. The Owner is proposing to subdivide the Property into two lots and will abandon the existing OSSF. Austin Water will provide retail water service to each proposed single-family home. City Code § 25-9-35 requires City Council approval for this SER because the Property is located within the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside the City’s full-purpose corporate limits. The City will not cost participate on this project. City Council on October 14, 2021, approved SER-5067 for wastewater service to the Property; however, the previously approved SER expired since the Owner did not submit a development application within the 180-day expiration window (LDC 25-9-39). The proposed development under this current request is identical to the previous request. Item 16 # 22-3369 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 1, 2022 Infrastructure Improvements: To serve the Property, the Owner will be required to construct approximately …
Item 17 # 22-3442 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 8, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a cost participation agreement with Kor Real Estate Partners, LLC for the City to reimburse the developer for an amount not to exceed $4,680,000.00 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized water main and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 5206 that will provide water service to a proposed mixed- use development located at 4400 E. SH 71. Lead Department Austin Water Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Environment, Planning and Development Services, Kevin Critendon Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action November 9, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information The Barkley Meadows project consists of approximately 43.91 acres of land located at 4400 E. SH 71 (the “Property”). The Property is located entirely within the City of Austin’s (the “City”) 2-Mile Extra- Territorial Jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area for water, the Desired Development Zone, and the Dry South and Onion Creek Watersheds. A map of the property location is attached. Kor Real Estate Partners, LLC (the “Applicant”) is proposing to develop approximately 450 multi- family units and approximately 165 single family residences. The Applicant requested that the City provide water utility service to the Property as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 5206. Austin Water will also provide retail wastewater service to the Property. In accordance with Chapter 25-9 of the City Code, the City has asked the Applicant to oversize the water main in order to serve additional properties within the Central water pressure zone consistent with the City’s long range planning goals for this area. If approved by City Council, the City will cost participate in this construction project only to the extent of the City’s proportionate share of the oversized main. The proposed oversized improvements include construction of approximately 11,755 feet of 24-inch water transmission main from the existing 24-inch water transmission main located in Ross Road, west along E. SH 71 to the subject tract, southwest through the subject tract, northwest towards SH 130, and then south-southwest along SH 130 to the existing 24-inch water transmission main located in Pearce Lane. The City will reimburse the Applicant for an …
Item 2 # 22-3403 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 1, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Matous Construction Ltd., for Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Gas Scrubber Systems Renewal project in the amount of $6,375,000 plus a $637,500 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,012,500. (District 1) 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 6.09% MBE and 1.34% WBE participation. Lead Department Financial Services Department 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 two 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. Prior Council Action N/A Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action November 9, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information The Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) was originally built in 1977 and receives wastewater flow from Austin Water's wastewater collection system. Over the years, the treatment plant has undergone numerous improvements and upgrades to modernize treatment methods as well as expand treatment capacity to 75 million gallons per day (MGD). Treated plant effluent is discharged into the Colorado River. A portion of the treated effluent is used for non-potable water (NPW) on the plant site and supplies much of the City’s Reclaimed Water program including irrigation and cooling towers. This project is needed to improve safety in the chlorination and dechlorination buildings. Walnut Creek WWTP uses chlorine gas for disinfection and sulfur dioxide gas for dechlorination. The project consists of improvements to scrubbing and general ventilation at both the chlorination and dechlorination buildings. Improvements to the chlorine building include the replacement of the Item 2 # 22-3403 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 1, 2022 emergency chlorine gas scrubber, extending scrubbing to the chlorination room, and various other ventilation improvements. Improvements to the sulfur dioxide (dechlorination) building include adding a second blower to the existing sulfur dioxide scrubber and other ventilation improvements. The project also includes improvements to electrical …
Item 3 # 22-3405 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 1, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Matous Construction, Ltd., for the Wild Horse Ranch Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Expansion project in the amount of $69,530,500 plus a $6,953,050 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $76,483,550. (District 1) MBE/WBE This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 9.16% MBE and 1.65% WBE participation. Lead Department Financial Services Department 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 two bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation process. 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. Prior Council Action N/A Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action November 9, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information The Wild Horse Ranch Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) was constructed in 2004 and is rated at a 0.75 million gallons per day (MGD) capacity to serve Northeast Austin, including the Harris Branch, Gilleland Creek, and portions of Wilbarger Creek basins. Due to increased growth in the service area and more stringent regulatory requirements, the plant must be expanded and upgraded. This project will expand the plant from 0.75 MGD to 2.25 MGD and convert from a conventional treatment process to a biological nutrient removal treatment process to meet more stringent effluent requirements. The project includes a new headworks, additional aeration basins, new clarifiers, new pump stations, new filters, new ultraviolet disinfection, new sludge handling facilities, new odor control, a new administration building, and a new electrical building. Also included are major improvements to the existing treatment plant including improvements to the influent lift station, aeration basins, blowers, and pump stations. Item 3 # 22-3405 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 1, 2022 This item includes six allowances. The allowance of $555,500 will be used for the equipment for the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) top end and control room. The allowance of $120,000 will be used for the security equipment. The …
Item 4 # 22-3406 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 1, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval to execute and negotiate an agreement with Texas Gas Service (Texas Gas), for the installation of a natural gas pipeline and service connection to the Rock Harbour Lift Station, in coordination with the Rock Harbour Lift Station Improvements project, in the amount of $100,991. (District 10) MBE/WBE This contract will be awarded as a sole source as provided in Chapter 252 of the Texas Local Government Code and is exempt from City Code Chapter 2-9A Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. Lead Department Financial Services Department 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 This is a sole source contract. Prior Council Action N/A Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action November 9, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information The requested action is for Council to authorize a contract with Texas Gas Service, which has been procured under authority of Section 252.022(a) (7) (C) of the Texas Local Government Code as a sole source procurement. As part of the Rock Harbour Lift Station Improvements project, a new permanent natural gas generator will be installed to mitigate risk from power outages and provide a back-up power source. To provide natural gas to this on-site generator, a new natural gas distribution pipeline and service connection is necessary. Texas Gas is the sole provider of natural gas in the area. The associated construction at the lift station, including installation of a new permanent natural gas generator, is underway as part of the Rock Harbour Lift Station Improvements project. The requested Agreement with Texas Gas will facilitate the construction of the natural gas lines to the Rock Harbour Lift Station. Approval of this Agreement will enable Austin Water to improve wastewater system resilience, mitigate risk associated with future emergency weather conditions, and provide electrical resiliency. Item 4 # 22-3406 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 1, 2022 This project is located within zip code 78726 (District 10). Strategic Outcome(s) Health and Environment
Item 5 # 22-3424 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 1, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval to execute and negotiate a professional services agreement with CDM Smith Inc., (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified respondents for Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP340 to provide engineering services for the Upper Tannehill Stormwater Improvements & Wastewater Interceptor Phase 1 project in an amount not to exceed $3,500,000. (District 1, District 4) MBE/WBE This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 15.80% MBE and 15.80% WBE participation. Lead Department Financial Services Department Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Shay Ralls Roalson Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water and the Watershed Protection Department Purchasing Language Staff recommendation is the most qualified firm out of three firms evaluated through the City’s qualification-based selection process. A complete solicitation package is available for viewing, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services, website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Document. Prior Council Action N/A Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action November 9, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information The Watershed Protection Department has identified the Tannehill Branch Creek Watershed as a priority for water quality improvements. Projects implemented in this watershed will emphasize removal of nutrients and suspended solids and improved stream hydrology and riparian habitat. Existing impoundments at the Bartholomew District Park and Morris Williams Golf Course can be retrofitted to serve as regional stormwater control measures. Benefits provided by these proposed improvements include enhanced water quality treatment, baseflow restoration, erosion mitigation, and flood risk reduction. In addition, Austin Water has reviewed its existing infrastructure in the project area and determined that its existing Upper Tannehill interceptor merits replacement based on capacity and condition Item 5 # 22-3424 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 1, 2022 considerations. This existing interceptor, installed in 1959, consists of a 24-inch reinforced concrete pipe primarily located along the Tannehill Branch creek channel and overbanks. The existing interceptor needs to be upsized to meet the current and anticipated long-range capacity needs for this portion of the wastewater collection system. This contract will provide engineering services to design and implement regional stormwater control measures and replace aging wastewater infrastructure. The stormwater …
