2020-21 City of Austin Proposed Budget City of Austin Taxpayer Impact Statement Estimated Annual Impact of Approved Rate and Fee Changes on a “Typical” Residential Ratepayer Service or Fee Fiscal Year 2019-20 Yearly Rate Fiscal Year 2020-21 Proposed Rate Annual Dollar Change Typical Ratepayer Defined as: Austin Energy $1,056.60 $1,015.20 ($41.40) Residential customer usage of 860 Kwh. Austin Water Austin Resource Recovery Clean Community Fee Transportation User Fee Drainage Utility Fee $969.48 $299.40 $107.40 $153.48 $141.60 $969.48 $330.60 $107.40 $156.48 $141.60 $0 $0 $0 Property Tax Bill $1,408.78 $1,428.51 $19.73 Residential customer usage of 5,800 gallons of water and 4,000 gallons of wastewater $31.20 Residential customer using a 64-gallon cart Per single-family home $3.00 Per single-family home Residential customer with 3,100 sq. ft./37% of impervious cover FY21 projected median non-senior homestead assessed value of $362,631, net of 10% homestead exemption TOTAL YEARLY IMPACT $4,136.74 $4,149.27 $12.53 Combined projected increase of 0.3% No-New-Revenue Tax Rate – The tax rate that would generate the same amount of property tax revenue as in the prior year when applied to properties taxed in both years (net of certain state-mandated adjustments). DEFINITIONS Voter-Approval Tax Rate – The tax rate that would generate the same amount of operations and maintenance property tax revenue as in the prior year when applied to properties taxed in both years (net of certain state-mandated adjustments), plus 3.5%, and plus the additional tax rate necessary to generate sufficient revenue for debt service requirements. NON-SENIOR HOMESTEADS General Homestead Exemption of 10% of Assessed Value Property Valuation Property Tax Bill (Annual) FY 2021 Assessed Value Percent Growth* Current Tax Bill Dollar Change from Previous No-New- Voter-Approval Proposed Tax Rate $0.4377 $393.93 $787.86 $1,575.72 $3,151.44 $370.27 $758.71 $1,563.19 $3,122.62 Revenue Tax Rate* $0.4229 $380.61 $761.22 $1,522.44 $3,044.88 Tax Rate* $0.4377 $393.93 $787.86 $1,575.72 $3,151.44 SENIOR/DISABLED HOMESTEADS General Homestead Exemption of 10% of Assessed Value Senior/Disabled Homestead Exemption of $88,000 Property Valuation Property Tax Bill (Annual) Current Tax Bill $0 $352.49 Proposed Tax Rate $0.4377 $8.75 $402.68 $1,159.20 $1,190.54 $2,735.86 $2,766.26 Dollar Change from Previous No-New- Voter-Approval Revenue Tax Rate* $0.4229 $8.46 $389.07 $1,150.29 $2,672.73 Tax Rate* $0.4377 $8.75 $402.68 $1,190.54 $2,766.26 $100,000 $200,000 $400,000 $800,000 $100,000 $200,000 $400,000 $800,000 7.7% 5.1% 2.0% 2.2% 8.9% 7.4% 3.0% 2.1% FY 2021 Assessed Value Percent Growth* Year $23.66 $29.15 $12.53 $28.82 Year $8.75 $50.19 $31.34 $30.40 *percent growth in property values, no-new-revenue tax rate, and voter-approval tax …
FY 2020 ELECTRIC TARIFF General Service Application: Applies to all metered, non-residential secondary voltage electric service whose point of delivery is located within the limits of Austin Energy’s service territory. These rates apply to secondary voltage less than 12,470 volts nominal line to line. The rate tables below reflect rates with effective dates of May 1, 2020. Character of Service: Service is provided under these rate schedules pursuant to City Code Chapter 15-9 (Utility Service Regulations) and the City of Austin Utility Criteria Manual, as both may be amended from time to time, and such other rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the City of Austin. Electric service of one standard character will be delivered to one point of service on the customer’s premises and measured through one meter unless, at Austin Energy’s sole discretion, additional metering is required. Terms and Conditions: Customers shall permit Austin Energy to install all equipment necessary for metering and permit reasonable access to all electric service facilities installed by Austin Energy for inspection, maintenance, repair, removal, or data recording purposes. All non-kilowatt-hour charges under this are unaffected by the application of any rider All demand (kW) is referred to as “Billed kW” and shall be measured as the metered kilowatt demand during the fifteen-minute interval of greatest use during the billing month as determined by Austin Energy’s metering equipment and adjusted for power factor and load factor corrections. When power factor during the interval of greatest use is less than 90 percent, as determined by metering equipment installed by Austin Energy, the Billed kW shall be determined by multiplying metered kilowatt demand during the fifteen-minute interval of greatest use by a 90 percent power factor divided by the recorded power factor, rounded to the nearest hundredth, during the interval of greatest use. For example, the metered kilowatt demand during the fifteen-minute interval of greatest monthly use is 13.5 kW, and the power factor during the fifteen-minute interval of greatest monthly use is 86.7 percent; therefore, the Billed kW equals 14.0 kW (13.5 kW x 0.90 / 0.87 power factor). For information on other applicable rates (i.e., power supply adjustment, community benefit, and regulatory), please see corresponding schedules in this tariff (if applicable). For definition of charges listed below, see “Glossary of Terms” at the back of this tariff. Discounts: For any Independent School District, Military base as outlined in the Public Utility …
Electric Utility Commission July 17, 2020 Minutes The Electric Utility Commission (EUC) convened a regularly scheduled meeting via videoconference/Webex. Meeting called to order by Chair Hopkins at 1:02p.m. Also present were Commissioners Boyle, Ferchill, Hadden, Reed, Trostle, Tuttle and Weldon. Commissioner Stone joined during the briefing. Commissioner Wray was absent and there is one vacancy. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approve minutes of the June 8, 2020 regular meeting. Motion (Reed) to approve minutes; seconded (Weldon); passed on a vote of 8-0, with Commissioner Stone off the dais, Wray absent and one vacancy. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type Motion (Ferchill) to recommend consent agenda (Items 2-6); seconded (Reed); passed on a vote of 8-0, with Commissioner Stone off the dais, Wray absent and one vacancy. 2. (7/30) [Purchasing] Authorize award and execution of a multi-term contract with Techline Inc, to provide network protector rebuild services, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,100,000. 3. (7/30) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with DirectApps, Inc. D/B/A Direct Technology, to provide continued maintenance, support and system upgrades to the workflow automation software solution for energy efficiency and solar rebate programs, for an increase in the amount of $1,920,000 and to extend the term by five years, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,830,000. 4. (7/30) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with J.D. Power, to provide customer satisfaction and benchmarking studies, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $506,500. 5. (7/30) [Purchasing] Authorize award of a multi-term contract with Priester-Mell & Nicholson Inc., to provide acrylic and polypropylene padlock meter seals, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $467,000. 6. (7/30) [Purchasing: Various depts; AE’s portion approximately $1.5M] Authorize award of two multi-term contracts with Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. and Balcones Recycling Inc., to provide trash, recycling, and organics collection services for City facilities, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $7,500,000, divided between the contractors. STAFF BRIEFINGS & REPORTS 7. Presentation, discussion and possible action on Austin Energy’s Proposed FY21 Budget – provided by Joseph Gonzales, Finance Director. Motion (Reed) to recommend Austin Energy’s Proposed FY21 Budget; seconded Ferchill; passed on a vote of 8-0-1, with Commissioner Stone …
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION July 17, 2020 Downtown Commission to be held June 17, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (June 16, 12:00 p.m.). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Downtown Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Mona Sanchez at mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed Mona Sanchez by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live DOWNTOWN COMMISSION JULY 17, 2020, 10:00-11:30 A.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: August Harris, Chair Meghan Skornia, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner Christopher Lehman, Commissioner Jim Schissler, Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner Ben Heimsath, Commissioner Felipe Garza, Commissioner CALL TO ORDER 1. Citizen Communications Jennifer Bristol, Vice Chair Sam Sargent, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Andrew Harrison, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby, Commissioner Kimberly Taylor, Commissioner AGENDA Each speaker will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items they have signed up to speak on in advance. 2. Approval of Minutes of the June 17, 2020 Meeting Minutes Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) 3. Annual Internal Review Report Discussion and Possible Action (10 minutes) 4. Public Safety Commission Downtown Commission Representation Discussion and Possible Action (10 minutes) 5. Working Groups A. Safety and Policing Working Group Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) B. Austin Core Transportation Plan (ACTP) Working Group Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) 6. Items from …
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200717-04 July 17, 2020 Public Safety Commission Downtown Commission Representation Chair August Harris Seconded By: Commissioner Megan Meisenbach Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation Chair August Harris moved to request that the Audit and Finance Committee approve changing Article 3, Section Ab of the Downtown Commission Bylaws to substitute a member of the Public Safety Commission for a member of the Music Commission. Vote For: Chair August Harris, Commissioner Andrew Harrison, Commissioner Christopher 6-0 Lehman, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner Jim Schissler Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner Sam Sargent, Commissioner Meghan Skornia Attest: Mona Sanchez Mona Sanchez, Commission Liaison, Economic Development Department 1 of 1
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2020 The Downtown Commission convened in a meeting on Wednesday, July 17, 2020 via videoconferencing. Downtown Commissioners in Attendance: Chair August Harris, Commissioner Christopher Lehman, Commissioner Andrew Harrison, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Jim Schissler, Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner Meghan Skornia, Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby and Commissioner Kim Taylor Downtown Commissioners Not in Attendance: Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner Sam Sargent City Staff in Attendance: Christine Maguire and Mona Sanchez, Economic Development Department 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No citizens were signed up to speak. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JULY 17, 2020 MEETING MINUTES Commissioner Megan Meisenbach motioned to approve the July 17, 2020 meeting minutes with Commissioner Schissler’s second on a vote of 9-0 with Commissioner’s Sargent and Gomez off dais. 4. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION DOWNTOWN COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE Chair August Harris motioned to request that the Audit and Finance Committee approve changing Article 3, Section Ab of the Downtown Commission Bylaws to substitute a member of the Public Safety Commission for a member of the Music Commission with Commission Megan Meisenbach second on a vote of 6-0. 5. WORKING GROUPS B. Austin Core Transportation Plan (ACTP) Working Group No progress to report. 6. ITEMS FROM OTHER COMMISSIONERS - 1 - 7. No items from Commissioners. STAFF UPDATES There were no updates from staff. 8. POTENTIAL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS o Impact of Past Housing Bonds: Affordable Units o Wayfinding Initiative Update o Small Cell Initiative / Downtown Installation o Shoal Creek Restoration o Palm School Future Recommendations o South Central Waterfront o Rezoning and Redevelopment of the Townlake YMCA o Overview of historic resources o Rainey Street Coalition and Proposed Future Development o Red Line Parkway and Potential Biking Pathway o Micro Mobility Ordinance o Pecan Streets Merchant Association and Activity on East Sixth Street o Downtown Resiliency o Congress Avenue Healthy Streets Initiative ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:48 a.m. 10. The minutes were approved on this the 16th day of September 2020 on Commissioner Meisenbach’s motion and Commissioner Schissler’s second on a vote of 9-0 with Commissioner Sargent and Commissioner Gomez off dais. - 2 -
Design Commission July 17, 2020 Design Commission to be held July 17th with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (7/16/2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July Special Called Design Commission Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1243 or aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live SPECIAL CALLED DESIGN COMMISSION FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020 3:00PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT MEMBERS: David Carroll, Chair (District 1) Martha Gonzalez (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Melissa Henao-Robledo, Vice-Chair (District 5) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) Beau Frail (District 6) Jessica Rollason (District 7) Aan Coleman (District8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District10) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion): a. Courtesy briefing of the Master Plan for John Trevino Jr. Metro Park at Morrison Ranch (Charles Mabry, COA and David Malda, GGN) b. Courtesy briefing for the Arts in Public Places Program by the Cultural Arts Division within the Economic Development Department (Sue Lambe, COA and Curt Gettman,) 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the June 22nd meeting minutes; b. LiaisonReports: report from collaborative commissions from their most recent meeting 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; b. c. Items from Commission Members; Items from CityStaff; 4. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is …
Art in Public Places Program Art in Public Places (AIPP) is a program of the Cultural Arts Division within the Economic Development Dept. Municipal Code TITLE 7 LIBRARIES AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES CHAPTER 7-2 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES Voyage to Soulsville John Fisher, 1986 Carver Museum Confabulating Orbits, Ben Livingston, 1996 Austin Convention Center El futuro es una página en blanco…. Connie Arismendi, 2005 Terrazas Branch Library Reflections on the Brazos, Ryah Christensen, 2015 2nd Street & Brazos Since 1985, the Art in Public Places (AIPP) program has executed the Art in Public Places Ordinance, commissioning and managing works of public art for City of Austin facilities. 300+ works of art now in the AIPP collection $16,000,000+ SD23 Outcome: Culture and Lifelong Learning - encourages dialogue within and between communities; advances public understanding of creative expression Water Tower Bike Rack Alan Knox Westenfield Pool Open Room Austin R+R Studios Sand Beach Park Larry Monroe Forever Bridge Stefanie Distefano Blunn Creek Aquifer LAMA Ventures Second Street District AIPP Staff In 2020, AIPP Project Managers (6) and Collection Managers (1) will oversee the selection, approval processes, community engagement efforts, and project management for 70+ Commissions, donations, and repairs Austin Convention Center Marshalling Yard and Warehouse AIPP Project Artwork Budget: $100,000 Austin Convention Center Marshalling Yard and Warehouse AIPP Project Tentative AIPP Project Schedule June 2020 Approval of Prospectus by AIPP Panel and Austin Arts Commission July - Sept 2020 Artist Selection and Approval Oct ’20 - Feb 2021 Community Engagement and Design March – May 2021 Installation/Fabrication June 2021 Target Substantial Completion of Warehouse Construction July 2021 Target AIPP Project Completion/ Community Dedication Event Artwork Budget: $100,000 questions? Susan Lambe Art in Public Places Program Program Manager (512) 974-7852 susan.lambe@austintexas.gov Curt Gettman Marshalling Yard and Warehouse AIPP Project Manager (512) 974-9310 curt.gettman@austintexas.gov
Art in Public Places City of Austin Cultural Arts Division 5202 E. Ben White Blvd. Suite 400 Austin, Texas 78741 512.974.7700 / aipp@austintexas.gov Austin Convention Center Marshalling Yard and Warehouse AIPP Project Artwork Budget: $100,000 Project Summary The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development De- partment seeks to commission a local artist or artists to create a durable, permanent exterior public artwork at the site of the new Austin Convention Center Marshalling Yard and Warehouse. The artist will engage with members of the community to develop a design for the artwork—which might be an exterior mural on the fa- çade of the warehouse or, alternatively, a freestanding work located elsewhere at the site. AIPP and the artist will work closely with the project team to determine the medium and exact artwork location. Tentative AIPP Project Schedule June 2020 Approval of Prospectus by AIPP Panel and Austin Arts Commission July - Sept 2020 Artist Selection and Approval Oct ’20 - Feb 2021 Community Engagement and Design March – May 2021 Installation/Fabrication June 2021 Target Substantial Completion of Warehouse Construction July 2021 Target AIPP Project Completion/Community Dedication Event ACC Marshalling Yard and Warehouse AIPP Project Overview
Master Plan for John Treviño Jr. Metropolitan Park at Morrison Ranch Design Commission Meeting Charles Mabry, Associate Project Manager, PARD David Malda, Principal, GGN July 17, 2020 • 330 acres of former ranch 5 I-3 Walter E. Long Metro Park Park Context • 2003: Purchased by PARD • 2006: Named after John Treviño Jr., former Council Member and Mayor Pro Tem • 5,000 feet of Colorado River frontage • 2/3 of the site lies in the 100-year floodplain and TX-130 • Located at 9501 FM-969 between US-183 Ladybird Lake 3 8 1 S U e r o R i v d o l o r a C Decker Ln F M 9 6 9 Treviño Park M 973 F 0 R 13 S US 71 Austin-Bergstrom Intl Airport John Treviño Jr. at City of Austin park dedication in 2016 (Image credit: BetoATX) 2 MONTOPOLISDEL VALLECENTRAL EAST AUSTINDOWNTOWN AUSTIN Master Plan Schedule 2019 MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC FEB MAR APR 2020 JAN Discovery Site Analysis Existing Conditions, Opportunities, and Challenges Report Develop Shared Vision Story Gathering Community Meeting #1 Summary What We’ve Heard: Vision & Values Community Meeting #2 Summary Focused Engagement Phases Ongoing Community Engagement Explore Concepts Preliminary Concepts Community Meeting #3 Summary Develop Master Plan Preferred Master Plan Community Meeting #4 Summary Document and Refine Draft Master Plan Report Boards and Commisions Review and Adopt City Council Final Master Plan Report 3 Public Engagement: Approach Meetings and Events • 4 community meetings (two on-site at Treviño Park) • 11 Small Group Discussions • 3 Technical Advisory Group (TAG) Meetings Surveys • 3 community surveys (digital and print in English and Spanish) Individual outreach • Engagement with individuals, 16+ organizations, 3 neighborhood associations, and 5 local schools • In-person outreach in East Austin: 3 school events, 5 neighborhood/organization events, and 5 church services July 8 community meeting nature talk + hike December 7 community meeting with organization partners 4 Public Engagement: Listening 1) Site, parks, and your story • Connection to place • Notes & postcards • Oral histories • Survey: 398 respondents (41% responses from neighboring zip codes*) Community Priorities: 2) What we heard • Park Vision and Values • Opportunity to share feedback to date and confirm understanding of community goals Nature Stewardship + Education 3) An ideal day at Treviño Park • Site character, activities, design concepts • Survey: 222 respondents …
DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2020 3:00 PM Special Meeting of the Design Commission - Remotely; Via WebEx MEETING MINUTES Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 3:05 p.m. COMMISSION MEMBERS ✓ David Carroll, Chair (District 1) _ Martha Gonzalez, Vice-Chair (District 2) ✓ Samuel Franco (District 3) ✓ Josue Meiners (District 4) ✓ Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) ✓ Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) ✓ ✓ ✓ Beau Frail (District 6) Jessica Rollason (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) • “✓” Denotes Commission Members who were in attendance CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING & ZONING STAFF ✓ Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison ✓ Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison ✓ Patrick Colunga, Staff Liaison CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether The University Hills Library Parking Lot Expansion, addressed at 4701 Loyola Lane, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; ( Aldo Sotelo Stantec, Paul Sanchez City of Austin) • The Commission supported the project as it conforms with City of Austin Design Standards; The motion was made by Chairman D.Carroll and seconded by Commission E. Taniguchi. • The recommendation motion was approved on a unanimous vote of [7‐0‐0]. Page 1 of 2 b. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether 321 W. 6th Street, addressed at 321 W. 6th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; Talmadge Smith Page Think, Richard Shuttle Armbrust & Brown, PLLC. A motion was made by Commissioner B. Luckens; seconded by Commissioner S. Franco; that the project did not comply with the Urban Design Guidelines; however, the commission fell short of votes in support of the motion. A recommendation was not made. • Commissioner B. Frail - Made a friendly motion to request a local artist. Commissioner B. Luckens and Commissioner S. Franco accepted. • The motion was voted [5‐1‐2]. c. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether Hanover Brazos Street, addressed at 201 E. 3rd Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; Craig Krupitzer SCB. The motion that the project complies with Urban Design guidelines was made by Commissioner J. Meiners; and seconded by Commissioner E. Taniguchi. • The motion was approved on a unanimous vote [7‐0‐0]. 2. …
Design Commission July 17, 2020 Design Commission to be held July 17th with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (7/16/2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July Special Called Design Commission Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1243 or aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live SPECIAL CALLED DESIGN COMMISSION FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020 3:00PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT MEMBERS: David Carroll, Chair (District 1) Martha Gonzalez (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Melissa Henao-Robledo, Vice-Chair (District 5) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) Beau Frail (District 6) Jessica Rollason (District 7) Aan Coleman (District8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District10) REVISED AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion & Possible Action): a. Courtesy briefing of the Master Plan for John Trevino Jr. Metro Park at Morrison Ranch (Charles Mabry, COA and David Malda, GGN) b. Courtesy briefing for the Arts in Public Places Program by the Cultural Arts Division within the Economic Development Department (Sue Lambe, COA and Curt Gettman,) c. Discussion and possible action on Downtown Pavers. 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the June 22nd meeting minutes; b. LiaisonReports: report from collaborative commissions from their most recent meeting 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; b. c. Items from …
Special Meeting of the Design Commission - Remotely; Via WebEx DESIGN COMMISSION FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020 3:00 PM MEETING MINUTES Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 3:02 p.m. COMMISSION MEMBERS ✓ David Carroll, Chair (District 1) ✓ Martha Gonzalez, Vice-Chair (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) ✓ Josue Meiners (District 4) ✓ Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) ✓ Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Beau Frail (District 6) Jessica Rollason (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) • “✓” Denotes Commission Members who were in attendance CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING & ZONING STAFF ✓ Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison ✓ Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison ✓ Patrick Colunga, Staff Liaison CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Courtesy briefing of the Master Plan for John Trevino Jr. Metro Park at Morrison Ranch (Charles Mabry, COA and David Malda, GGN) Charles Mabry presented and answered questions from Commissioners. No action taken. Page 1 of 2 b. Courtesy briefing for the Arts in Public Places Program by the Cultural Arts Division within the Economic Development Department (Sue Lambe, COA and Curt Gettman,) Sue Lambe, and Curt Gettman presented and answered questions and comments from Commissioners. No action taken. No Action taken. c. Discussion and possible action on Downtown Pavers. Commissioner A. Coleman and Vice Chair Robledo will be drafting a proposal which will be shared at the next Design Commission, with the intent to submit a letter to city council to request action for possible changes. 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the June 22nd meeting minutes; The motion to approve the minutes as drafted was made by Commissioner A. Coleman and seconded by Commissioner J. Meiners. The motion was approved on a unanimous vote of [8‐0‐0]. b. Liaison Reports: report from collaborative commissions from their most recent meeting Commissioner M. Henao-Robledo met with the downtown commission and discussed the proposed convention center expansion. Chairman D. Carroll met with the Joint Sustainability committee regarding revisions to the Climate Plan with joint stain committee about climate plan revision. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; b. Items from Commission Members; None; None; c. Items from City Staff; Working group scheduled for next Thursday, July 23rd, 2020; 14th and Guadalupe ADJOURNMENT at 4:25pm Page 2 of 2
Special Meeting of the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force July 17, 2020 at 1pm Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force to be held July 17, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, July 16th by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 17th Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-972-0194 or marisa.flores@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 30 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to marisa.flores@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Page 1 of 2 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting July 17, 2020 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force July 17, 2020 at 1:00pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING For more information go to: AGENDA Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Vanessa Puig-Williams Sarah Richards Lauren Ross Voting Members: Sharlene Leurig - Chair Jennifer Walker – Vice Chair Todd Bartee Diane Kennedy Perry Lorenz Robert Mace Hani Michel Bill Moriarty Ex Officio Non-Voting Members: Austin Water: Kevin Critendon Austin Energy: Kathleen Garrett Austin Resource Recovery: Tony Davee Neighborhood Housing and Community Development: Sam Tedford Office of Innovation: Kerry O’Connor Office of Sustainability: Lucia Athens Parks and Recreation: Liana Kallivoka Watershed Protection: Mike Kelly 1. CALL TO ORDER – July 17, 2020 at 1:00pm 2. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES a. Approval of the meeting minutes from the May 4, 2020 Task Force meeting 3. …
Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Packet Index July 17, 2020 Page 2 6 9 Item Agenda Minutes Presentation Special Meeting of the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force July 17, 2020 at 1pm Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force to be held July 17, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, July 16th by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 17th Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-972-0194 or marisa.flores@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 30 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to marisa.flores@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Page 1 of 2 7/16AIWRPCTF2 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting July 17, 2020 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force July 17, 2020 at 1:00pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING For more information go to: AGENDA Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Vanessa Puig-Williams Sarah Richards Lauren Ross Voting Members: Sharlene Leurig - Chair Jennifer Walker – Vice Chair Todd Bartee Diane Kennedy Perry Lorenz Robert Mace Hani Michel Bill Moriarty Ex Officio Non-Voting Members: Austin Water: Kevin Critendon Austin Energy: Kathleen Garrett Austin Resource Recovery: Tony Davee Neighborhood Housing and Community Development: Sam Tedford Office of Innovation: Kerry O’Connor Office of Sustainability: Lucia Athens Parks and Recreation: Liana Kallivoka Watershed Protection: Mike Kelly 1. CALL TO ORDER – July 17, 2020 …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO BE HELD AT Via Video Conference Call +1 (312) 757-3121 Access Code: 653-997-133 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, July 16, 2020 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS Citizens Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the June 18, 2020 Board Meeting 2. Update on HACA's actions related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and update on HACA's Resident and Client Support Center 3. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02661: Update of Travel Policy, ratified effective Fiscal Year 2020 4. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02662: Approval of updates to the Capitalization Policy 5. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02663: Action Plan for Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program for Project Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) 6. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02659: Awarding a Contract for Agency Wide Ground Maintenance Services HACA-19-P-0234 7. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02657 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) approving resolution of Austin Affordable PFC, Inc. providing for the issuance of its Multifamily Housing Governmental Note (Franklin Park), Series 2020 (the “Note”) and to take such other actions necessary or convenient to facilitate the development of Franklin Park 8. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02664: Resolution authorizing the Housing Authority of the City of Austin to take the following actions with regard to the Arbors at Tallwood Apartments (the “Development”) in Austin, Texas: (A) acquire the site of the Development; (B) lease the Development site to the owner of the Development; and (C) such other actions necessary or convenient to carry out this Resolution 9. Update on AAHC's acquisition and development programs EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer …
Regular Meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission July 15, 2020 Water and Wastewater Commission to be held Wednesday, July 15, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance by Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 15, 2020 Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-0115 or Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Tuesday, July 14, 2020. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov by Noon, Tuesday, July 14, 2020. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Water and Wastewater Commission July 15, 2020 – 1:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Jesse Penn (District 1) Nhat Ho (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) CALL TO ORDER A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Grant Fisher (District 9) Mia Parton (District 6) Vacant (District 7) Susan Turrieta (District 10) Christy Williams (District 8) Approval of minutes from the June 8, 2020 Water & Wastewater Commission Special Called Meeting. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to award two multi-term contracts with Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. and Balcones Recycling Inc., to provide trash, recycling, and organics collection services for City facilities, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $7,500,000, divided between the contractors. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $480,000. 2. Recommend approval to award …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation COA Strategic Direction: Government That Works For All Health and Environment July 15, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing July 30, 2020 Client: Danielle Lord, Anna Bryan-Borja Agenda Item Recommend approval to award two multi-term contracts with Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. and Balcones Recycling Inc., to provide trash, recycling, and organics collection services for City facilities, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $7,500,000, divided between the contractors. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $480,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $250,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget of various City departments. (need funding amount for AW FY19-20 Operating Budget) The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 1500 SLW1035 for these services. The solicitation issued on March 9, 2020 and it closed on April 7, 2020. Of the three offers received, the recommended contractors submitted the lowest responsive offers. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A July 8, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Zero Waste Advisory Commission. July 13, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. July 15, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: These contracts will provide collection, transportation, processing, and disposal of refuse, recycling, brush, and compostable materials generated by City facilities including all dumpsters/containers, staff labor, vehicles, and equipment. The contractors will also cover additional collection needs for City co-sponsored events. Per the direction of the City Council on February 20, 2020, none of the waste from these contracts will be disposed of at the Austin Community Landfill. Austin Resource Recovery does not provide waste collection services to City facilities due to the type of equipment required. Under these contracts most collection containers will be serviced on a weekly basis, with some sites utilizing roll-off containers, compactors, and balers that will be serviced as needed. Collection services for landfill waste and organics …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment July 15, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Capital Contracting Office July 30, 2020 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Aldo Ranzani, Dedurie Kirk, Kevin Koeller, Shay Roalson, Tomas Rodriguez Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Santa Clara Construction Ltd. (MBE) for Harmon Avenue Area Water and Wastewater System Renewal project in the amount of $3,153,642 plus a $315,364 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,469,006. (Districts 4 and 9) Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Lowest responsive bid of seven bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. N/A July 15, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. 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 72.95% MBE and 0.83% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The Harmon Avenue Area Water & Wastewater Renewal Project is part of the Renewing Austin Program. Renewing Austin is an ongoing program to replace and upgrade deteriorated and aging water lines with a documented history of multiple breaks. In addition, the program coordinates and includes wastewater lines in need of replacement within the project area. The project will reduce further expenditures from the Operating and Maintenance budget of Austin Water by preventing repeat water main breaks, sewer leaks and sewer overflows. The work consists of removing and replacing existing water and wastewater mains in the Harmon Avenue Area, bound by Koenig (north), Airport Blvd. (west), East 48th Street (south) and IH-35 (east). Water system upgrades include approximately 8,660 linear feet of 6-inch and 8-inch Ductile Iron and PVC pipe along with all services and appurtenances. Wastewater system upgrades include approximately 5,580 linear feet of 8-inch PVC pipe, manholes, and service connections. This item includes one allowance. The allowance of $20,000 will be used to address contaminated soil and water removal encountered during construction. An allowance is an amount that is specified and included in the construction contract or specifications for a certain item(s) of work whose details are not yet determined at the time of bidding. The project proposes lane closures and/or detours during off-peak traffic hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation July 15, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Capital Contracting Office July 30, 2020 Safety COA Strategic Direction: Client: Tiger Davis, Gareth Nicely, Shay Roalson, Micheal Singleton Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Westar Construction, Inc., for the Glenlake Pump Station Bypass Improvements project in the amount of $672,760.50 plus a $67,276.05 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $740,036.55. (Districts 6, 10). Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Lowest responsive bid of four bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation N/A July 15, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. 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 11.12% MBE and 27.44% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: Glenlake MUD was acquired by the City of Austin and the current facility does not meet Austin Water standards. Austin Water has determined that a new connection with the River Place System will allow this site to be decommissioned. The project consists of the construction of a ductile iron water main connecting two different water pressure zones to provide redundant water service to the area. Currently, sixteen residents receive water from the pump station. A back loop to this area provides flow to those residents and backup flow to the other residents downstream. Flow meters are proposed as part of the Austin Water’s leak detection program. Instrumentation, supervisory control and data acquisition, and appurtenances are proposed to provide automatic digital data transmission to Austin Water Central Command Station to help quickly identify unusual high-water demand which indicate potential breaks. The existing water tanks and pump house will be decommissioned and removed from the property. This project is primarily in the City of Austin right-of-way. During construction, detours are proposed for lane and intersection closures. Delaying execution of this contract would prolong use of aged or substandard facilities and could result in the disruption of water service to the residents. 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 …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment July 15, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Capital Contracting Office July 30, 2020 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Bill Stauber, Shay Roalson, Erik Kunkel Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a professional services agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders for Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP300 to provide engineering services for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion to 100 Million Gallons Per Day project in an amount not to exceed $15,000,000. (District 1) Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Staff recommendation is the most qualified firm out of three firms evaluated through the City’s qualification-based selection process. N/A July 15, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. 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. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion is permitted to treat and discharge an average daily flow of 75 million gallons per day (MGD) and a 2-hour peak flow of 165 MGD. The treated plant effluent discharges into Segment No. 1428 of the Colorado River Basin. A portion of the plant’s effluent is used for non-potable water on the plant site and supplies much of the City’s growing Reclaimed Water Program. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulates the quality of effluent discharged into the Colorado River and the quality of reclaimed water. This project will expand the plant to treat and discharge an annual average daily flow of 100 MGD and a 2-hour peak flow of 300 MGD. The expansion is needed based on projected future flows of wastewater into the plant. Wastewater treatment plant expansions are regulated by TCEQ. Rule 305.126 of the Texas Administrative Code states: “Whenever flow measurements for any sewage treatment plant facility in the state reaches 75% of the permitted average daily or annual average flow for three consecutive months, the permittee must initiate engineering and financial planning for expansion and/or upgrading of the wastewater treatment and/or collection facilities. Whenever the average daily or annual average flow reaches 90% of the permitted average daily flow …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Safety, Mobility July 15, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Public Works Department July 30, 2020 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Greg Kirton, Kevin Koeller, Shay Roalson, Paulinda Lanham Agenda Item Recommend approval to execute an amendment to the professional services agreement with URS Corporation for engineering services for the Redbud Trail Bridge over Lady Bird Lake project in the amount of $9,279,993, for a total contract amount not to exceed $11,293,575. (District 10) Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $8,491,617 is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of the Public Works Department. Funding in the amount of $788,376 is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Original contract was awarded through a qualifications-based selection process. March 7, 2019 – Council approved a Supplemental Amendment to support a second phase of preliminary engineering services. May 21, 2015 – Council approved a professional services agreement with URS Corporation for the Redbud Trail Bridge over Lady Bird Lake project. July 15, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This amendment will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 4.17% MBE and 2.74% WBE. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: in and both bicycle increase directions; The Redbud Trail (Emmett Shelton) Bridge, built in 1948, consists of two bridges (400 feet and 120 feet long) linking the east and west banks of Lady Bird Lake with Red Bud Isle in the middle. The bridges carry over 16,000 vehicles per day and provide the exclusive route for construction and operational truck traffic to and from the City’s Ullrich Water Treatment Plant. Contributing factors requiring its replacement include increased traffic loads; steel fatigue life; history of scour remediation; narrow traffic lanes; and insufficient bicycle/pedestrian paths and roadway shoulders. The western roadway approach has a steep, sharp curve and is unaligned with the bridge, and has significant traffic collision history. In order to meet current standards, the City desires the one replacement bridge to be longer, higher (low chord above the 100-year flood event), and with an expanded cross-section. The bridge will also maintain access to Red Bud Isle. The benefits of a replacement bridge are as follows: provide a 100-year life for this …
Recommendation for Water & Wastewater Commission Government That Works For All COA Strategic Direction: July 15, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Water July 30, 2020 Client: Colleen Kirk, Kevin Critendon Agenda Item Recommend approval to increase the City’s participation in the cost participation agreement with Philip Boghosian Living Trust to a maximum amount not to exceed $6,797,190 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized wastewater interceptor, lift station and force main related to Service Extension Request No. 4038R that will provide wastewater service to a proposed mixed use development located at Slaughter Lane and Thaxton Road. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. August 22, 2019 – Council authorized the negotiation and execution of a cost reimbursement agreement. July 15, 2020 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Purchasing Language: N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: N/A MBE/WBE: The 116 Ac Thaxton Road Tract project consists of approximately 116.47 acres of land located north and south of Slaughter Lane and west of Thaxton Road (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 wastewater, the Desired Development Zone, and the Marble Watershed. A map of the property location is attached. Philip Boghosian Living Trust (the ”Applicant”) is proposing to develop approximately 340 single-family homes, 350 multi-family units, and 30,000 sq. ft. office space. Service Extension Request (SER) No. 4038 was approved to extend City wastewater utility service to the Property; however, that wastewater service plan is now being amended as proposed in SER No. 4038R. Additionally, the Applicant is proposing to develop an adjacent 90 acre tract with approximately 217 single-family homes and 500 multi-family units and has requested the City provide wastewater utility service as proposed in SER No. 4616, which includes the same wastewater improvements as proposed in SER No. 4038R. Austin Water will provide retail water service to both of the Applicant’s projects. Prior Council Action: City Council on August 22, 2019 authorized the negotiation and execution of a Cost Reimbursement Agreement (“Agreement”) between the City and the Applicant to allow for reimbursement up to $5,388,877.00 for hard costs and soft costs for the oversized portion of the wastewater improvements required in the original SER-4038. The …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works For All COA Strategic Direction: July 15, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Water July 30, 2020 Client: Michael Carolan, Jay Porter, Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 15-10 of the Austin City Code regarding Wastewater Pretreatment Regulations to maintain compliance with federal and state regulations. There is no anticipated fiscal impact. Amount and Source of Funding July 31, 2003 – City Council approved on a 5-0 vote. July 15, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Purchasing Language: N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: N/A Under federal EPA regulations [Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 403 (40 CFR 403] and state Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations (Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Part 1, Chapter 315), Austin Water’s wastewater collection system and treatment plants are designated as a Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW). These regulations mandate that a POTW must modify its pretreatment program periodically and submit the program modification to TCEQ for approval. These required periodic updates are intended to make sure that regular studies of pollutant loadings to POTWs are conducted to assure that appropriate Technically Based Local Limits (TBLL) are in place to prevent upsets, interference or pass through at the POTW’s treatment plants or within its collection systems. These mandated local updates are also intended to make sure that POTWs continue to have legal authority to enforce pretreatment regulations in a manner consistent with updates to federal and state regulations. In response to numerous changes made to the federal regulations in 40 CFR 403 as a part of EPA’s Pretreatment Streamlining Rules, Austin Water submitted proposed changes to TCEQ for its approved pretreatment program in 2011. These proposed changes included numerous updates to Chapter 15-10 of the Austin City Code and a highly detailed TBLL evaluation report. The review and approval process for the program re-authorization by TCEQ has been unprecedently long and this has been a state-wide issue for TCEQ. After submitting the proposed changes to TCEQ in 2011, Austin Water finally received prerequisite approval from TCEQ on May 11, 2020, to proceed with adopting the attached proposed changes to Chapter 15-10 of the Austin City Code. The proposed changes fall into one of four categories as described below (a much more detailed stakeholders’ meeting presentation of …
Recommendation for Water & Wastewater Commission July 15, 2020 Government That Works For All COA Strategic Outcome: Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Client: July 30, 2020 Austin Water David Anders, Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a financing agreement with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for a 20-year low-interest loan in the amount of $16,995,000 through TWDB’s State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) loan program, for the implementation of Austin Water’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) program, aka Austin’s Smart Water Meter System (My ATX Water). AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING The option for funding the $80,195,000 commitment is included in the Proposed Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget Appropriation and included in the Fiscal Year 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Spending Plan for Austin Water. The option for funding the $16,995,000 is included in the Proposed Fiscal Year 2020- 2021 Operating Budget. Purchasing Language: N/A Prior Council Action: April 21, 2016 - Council authorized the City Manager to apply for funding from the TWDB for a 20-year SWIFT loan, not to exceed $80,195,000, for the development and implementation of Austin Water’s AMI project. December 7, 2017 - Council approved a consulting services contract with West Monroe Partners, LLC for advanced metering infrastructure program management. February 20, 2020 - Council approved an amendment to the consulting services contract West Monroe Partners, LLC for three additional phases of consulting for the advanced metering infrastructure program. March 26, 2020 – Council authorized execution of a ten-year multi-term contract with Aclara Technologies, LLC and a five-year multi-term contract with Watersmart Software, Inc. for the advanced metering infrastructure program. Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2020 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. MBE/WBE: N/A On July 21, 2016 the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved the City of Austin’s application for a low interest, multi-year loan in the amount of $80,195,000 through the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) for the implementation of Austin Water’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project. On December 7, 2017, Council authorized Austin Water to negotiate and execute a consulting services agreement with West Monroe Partners, LLC. The consultant assisted in identifying the best value AMI program options and in the production of AMI system solicitation documents. On February 20, 2020 Council authorized an amendment to the existing contract with West Monroe Partners LLC, for continued consulting services to provide program …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works For All COA Strategic Direction: July 15, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Water David Anders Client: August 12, 2020 Recommend approval of Austin Water’s FY 2020-2021 proposed Operating Budget, Capital Budget, new appropriations, 5-Year CIP spending plan and system-wide rate revenue changes. Agenda Item Amount and Source of Funding July 15, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. N/A Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: N/A N/A N/A This action authorizes approval of Austin Water’s FY 2021 Operating Budget, capital budget appropriations and 5-year spending plan, and the proposed system-wide rate revenue changes. Council is scheduled to adopt the budget on August 12, 2020. The City Code in Section 15-9-3 specifically requires a public hearing prior to the City Council approving any changes in electric, water, wastewater, and garbage collection rates. Austin Water’s proposed changes to the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget includes the following changes to the current water and wastewater rates for all retail Non-CAP Residential customers, blocks 1-3 for water and blocks 1-2 for wastewater: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS AUSTIN WATER PROPOSED WATER & WASTEWATER RATES FY 2020-21 PROPOSED RATES EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2020 Rate Information Pending CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS AUSTIN WATER PROPOSED WATER & WASTEWATER RATES FY 2020-21 PROPOSED RATES EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2020 Rate Information Pending CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS AUSTIN WATER UTILITY PROPOSED RECLAIMED WATER RATES FY 2020-21 PROPOSED RATES EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2020 Backup Pending
Water and Wastewater Commission Austin Water Proposed FY2021 Budget July 15, 2020 Presentation Outline • Proposed Budget Overview • Sources - Revenue • Uses - Expenses • Significant Budget Changes • Debt Management Strategies • Average Residential Bills / CAP Customer Bills • Capital Improvement Budget • Affordability Metrics • Fund Summary 2 Proposed Budget Overview • 0% Rate Revenue Increase for 2021 – Continued improvements to affordability – CAP customer rate reduction for COVID-19 extended for all of 2021 • $4.38 average bill reduction • Continued debt management strategies – Debt defeasances and refinancing – $40 million debt defeasance in FY 2020 resulting in $40.2 million in debt savings – $46.5 million decrease in FY 2021 debt service requirements due to all previous defeasances and refundings since 2016 • 18 new full-time positions – 4 operations positions, 1 engineering program position, 3 environmental planning & development program positions, 5 support services positions, 3 positions supporting AMI and 2 positions supporting Water Forward 3 Sources of Funds Austin Water Revenue and Transfers In: FY 20 Amended: $ 630.0 million FY 21 Proposed: $ 614.2 million $290.5 $296.8 $269.9 $256.7 $350 $300 $250 $200 $150 $100 $50 $0 $2.3 $2.3 $14.5 $12.2 Water Services Wastewater Services Reclaimed Water Other Revenue Transfers In Services FY 20 Amended FY 21 Proposed 52.8 46.2 4 $300 $250 $200 $150 $100 $50 $0 Uses of Funds Austin Water Expenses and Transfers Out: FY 2021 Positions: 1,236 FY 20 Amended: $620.8 million FY 21 Proposed: $616.3 million 18.0 $236.7 $221.9 $186.5 $173.7 $190.0 $184.7 $22.4 $21.2 Operations Other Programs and Requirements Debt Service Transfers FY 20 Amended FY 21 Proposed 5 Significant Budget Changes Description Increase in cash transfers for pay-as-you-go CIP financing Increase in Balcones Canyon Preserve and Longhorn Dam operating costs by decreasing in Expense Refunds from the General Fund 18 new full-time positions Increase in employee wages enhancement (2%) Increase in AMI metering contract warranty and annual maintenance costs New On-site Reuse Incentive Grant Increase in building inspections, maintenance and repairs Increase in City Administrative Support Costs Decrease in General Fund Transfer Decrease in debt service requirements Decrease in transfers for debt defeasance Amount $10.0 million $2.1 million $2.0 million $1.9 million $1.2 million $1.0 million $0.9 million $0.9 million ($0.9 million) ($12.8 million) ($15.0 million) 6 Debt Management Strategies • Capital Recovery Fees (“CRF”) – Projected CRF net revenues of $32 million …
Water Forward Update Marisa Flores Gonzalez Water Resources Program Manager 7/15/2020 Current Water Supplies Water Forward Strategies Advanced Metering Infrastructure Austin’s Smart Water Meter System Onsite Reuse Planning and Development Center pilot commissioning ongoing through Fall 2020 Staff has developed a draft Onsite Reuse Regulatory Framework Stakeholder engagement currently planned for Fall 2020 Centralized Reclaimed Water Staff is continuing work on the Centralized Reclaimed Master Plan update Protecting our Core Colorado River Supplies Region K Initially Prepared Plan moving towards adoption in early Fall 2020 Aquifer Storage and Recovery Austin’s ASR project will consist of a pilot and full-scale ASR AW in the final phases of procuring a pilot and program management consultant Timeline of ASR Implementation FY20-23: Identify where to pilot FY28-29: Preliminary engineering for full- scale ASR FY31-35: Construction of full- scale ASR 2020 2025 2030 2035 FY24-27: Design, construct, and test ASR pilot. Develop recommendations for full-scale ASR FY29-30: Design for full- scale ASR Questions and Discussion
Approved: July 15, 2020 Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2019 to 6/30/2020 Water and Wastewater Commission 1. The Board/Commission mission statement is set forth in 2-1-186 of the Code of the City of Austin, Texas which states: (A) The Water and Wastewater Commission members should reside inside the utility's service area. Not more than two members should be involved in development or development-related activities. (B) The purpose of the Water and Wastewater Commission is to: (1) review, analyze, and advise the City Council on the policies and resources relating to the city water and wastewater utility and water quality; and (2) assist the City Council in ensuring that the City's residents are provided with an adequate, economical, and potable supply of water and a stable, economical and environmentally safe system of wastewater disposal. (C) The Commission shall act as an advisory body to the City Council and shall review programs and make recommendations regarding: (1) the protection and integrity of the water resources for the City; (2) minimization of water quality impacts to downstream areas; (3) implementation of programs that achieve goals and objectives relating to water supply management, water demand management, and land water quality control; (4) the fiscal solvency of said programs; and (5) the fiscal health of the utility. 7/1/2019 – 6/30/2020 Annual Internal Review (D) The Commission may conduct an annual review of the commission’s goals and objectives, and the activities needed to achieve these goals and objectives in the following areas, for the year covered by the program: (1) water supply distribution; (2) water demand and conservation management; (3) wastewater treatment and collection; (4) water quality; (6) utility operating budget; (7) rates and fees; and (8) citizen education. (5) service area master planning and capital improvement project development; (E) The Commission may review and make reports and recommendations to the City Council, or other appropriate Boards and Commissions, concerning the following matters: (1) water and wastewater capital improvement program proposals; (2) water and wastewater bond programs; (3) monitoring of capital recovery fee revenues on a quarterly basis, and review of capital recovery fee dollar amount on an annual basis from the effective date of capital recovery fee ordinance; (4) review of the City's annual budget proposal for the water and wastewater utility; (5) quarterly review of water and wastewater ending balances; (6) cost effectiveness and financial impact on water supply …
WATER & WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT Overview A P P R O V E D : J U L Y 1 5 , 2 0 2 0 The Committee appreciates the opportunity to review Austin Water Utility’s FY 2020-2021 (FY21) budget material and provide the following summary to the Water and Wastewater Commission.** Budget Committee Members: Susan Turrieta, Chair Travis Michel, Vice Chair Grant Fisher William Moriarty Jesse Penn Budget Review Executive Summary The ramifications of COVID 19 has and continues to impact the revenue stream of the water utility. The financial services program area is monitoring the situation and has adjusted the budget for the remainder of FY20 and the proposed FY21 to adapt to these unprecedented circumstances. The stay at home and social distancing practices has caused an increase in residential revenue, and a decrease in multifamily and commercial revenue. With the most current available data (April and May of 2020), the financial staff has used a programmatic yet conservative approach to forecast revenue for the remainder of FY20 and adjust the proposed budget for FY21. The FY20 forecast and FY21 budget also considers the additional onetime $5,925,000 transfer to the customer assistance program that took place in FY20, and the 10% utility bill rate reduction that has been implemented from April-October 2020. However, Austin Water has proposed the extension of the CAP customer 10% rate reduction to blocks 1-3 for water and 1-2 for wastewater throughout FY21. With the recent adjustments made to the revenue stream the utility is projected to still maintain adequate reserves and maintain a debt service coverage ratio that is within the industry standard. As the COVID 19 situation is extremely dynamic and unpredictable it will be important for the Utility to consistently review, forecast and adjust and budget as we move forward in FY 2021. Budget Review The Budget Committee reviewed the Utility’s revenue and expenditure history and forecasts through FY25. The Committee also reviewed a draft of proposed modifications to the FY21 budget. All of this information is based on actuals as of May, 2020 and is subject to change with more current projections, updates and possible directives from the Budget Office. The following items represent the key items reviewed and highlights of each. 1. FY 2019-20 (FY120) Budget a. Budget vs Actual i. Water revenues for FY20 are currently estimated to be 0.38% less than budgeted ii. Water consumption …
Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Approved August 21, 2020 July 15, 2020 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular meeting on July 15, 2020 via videoconference in Austin, Texas. AGENDA Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Mia Parton (District 6) Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Jesse Penn (District 1) Nhat Ho (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) Vacant (District 7) Commissioners in Attendance: William Moriarty, Jesse Penn, Nhat Ho, Travis Michel, Chien Lee, Christiane Castleberry, Christy Williams, Grant Fisher, Susan Turrieta CALL TO ORDER Christy Williams (District 8) Grant Fisher (District 9) Susan Turrieta (District 10) The meeting was called to order at 1:02 pm by Chair Chien Lee. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION None. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the June 8, 2020 Water and Wastewater Commission special called meeting were approved on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Turrieta’s motion and Commissioner Penn’s second with Commissioner Parton absent. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to award two multi-term contracts with Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. and Balcones Recycling Inc., to provide trash, recycling, and organics collection services for City facilities, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $7,500,000, divided between the contractors. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $480,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Ho’s Motion and Commissioner Castleberry’s Second with Commissioner Parton absent. 2. Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Santa Clara Construction Ltd. (MBE) for Harmon Avenue Area Waste and Wastewater System Renewal in the amount of $3,153,642 plus a $315,364 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,469,006. (Districts 4 and 9) Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2020 Commission on a 6-0 vote on Commissioner Ho’s Motion and Commissioner Michel’s Second with Commissioners Lee, Turrieta and Penn recusing and Commissioner Parton absent. 3. Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Westar Construction, Inc. for the Glenlake Pump Station Bypass Improvements project in the amount of $672,760.50 plus a $67,276.05 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $740,036.55 (Districts 6 and 10). Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Ho’s Motion and Commissioner Castleberry’s Second with Commissioner Parton absent. 4. Recommend approval …
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission July 15, 2020 at 3:00 P.M. Environmental Commission to be held July 15, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (day before the scheduled meeting, July 14, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 15, 2020 Environmental Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the commission liaison at: Kaela Champlin (512) 974-3443 or Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 1 2. 3. Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission July 15, 2020 3:00 P.M. To 4:30 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live COMMISSIONERS: Andrew Creel (D-1) Curtis Smith (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Ryan Nill (D-4) Mary Ann Neely (D-5) Katie Coyne (D-6) Peggy Maceo (D-7) Linda Guerrero (D-9) Chair _________________________________________________________________________________ (Mayor) Vice Chair Wendy Gordon (D-10) Perry Bedford Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Secretary Agenda CALL TO ORDER 1. (5 minutes) APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the June 17, 2020 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Update on the Environmental Commission Annual Internal Review—Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair (5 minutes) PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Name: Circuit of the Americas (COTA) Planned Unit Development, C814-2018-0122 Applicant: Michele Rogerson-Lynch Location: 9201 Circuit of the Americas (District 2) Watershed: Dry Creek East and Maha Creek Staff: Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office Request: To create a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended with conditions (30 …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2018 to 6/30/2019 ___Environmental Commission____ (Official Name of Board or Commission) The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: Per section 2-1-144(F) of the City Code, the Environmental Commission may: 1) review and analyze the policies relating to the environmental quality of the city; (2) act as an advisory board to the city council, the city manager, and the department in their efforts to oversee the protection and integrity of the natural environment; (3) promote growth management and land use planning, minimize degradation of water resources, protect downstream areas, and promote recreation opportunities and environmental awareness; and (4) advise and recommend on any issue which the commission determines necessary or advisable for the enhancement and stewardship of the urban forest both public and private. (G) The commission shall: (1) assist the city council, the city manager, and the department in studying, promoting and enforcing environmental protection policies to assure the health, safety, welfare and quality of life of all citizens within the City's incorporated boundaries as well as those within its extraterritorial jurisdiction where the boundaries apply; and (2) oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive plan for the planting, maintenance, and replacement of trees in the City's jurisdiction, and revise the plan as necessary. When a portion of the plan has been developed and established, it shall be submitted to the city council for adoption before implementation. Annual Review and Work Plan Year 2019 Page 2 (H) The commission shall advise the city council, the city manager, and the department concerning policies, projects, and programs that affect the quality of life or have the potential to affect the environment, including those that relate to or affect: (1) water quality: (a) watershed protection; (b) urban runoff; (c) innovative wastewater treatment; (d) regional wastewater treatment; (e) improvement and protection of the Colorado River and the Edwards Aquifer; and (f) wastewater irrigation; (2) growth management and land use planning: (a) municipal utility district review; (b) capital improvement project review; and (c) the comprehensive plan; (3) construction controls for erosion and sedimentation; (4) City environmental policies regarding monitoring and enforcement; (5) solid waste disposal plan alternatives; (6) watershed protection: (a) flood control; (b) erosion control; (c) water quality; and (d) utility management; (7) roadway planning; (8) beautification; (9) recreation resources; (10) public education on environmental matters; (11) hazardous waste materials management; …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING DATE: July 15, 2020 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: PUD: Circuit of the Americas (COTA) C814-2018-0122 NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Michele Rogerson-Lynch LOCATION: 9201Circuit of the Americas COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2 WATERSHED: Dry Creek East and Maha Creek REQUEST: To create a Planned Unit Development (PUD) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS: Staff recommended with conditions 1. Water quality for all new development shall consist of 100% green storm water infrastructure 2. Impervious cover limited to 68% 3. Dedicate 11.38 gross acres of parkland 4. Provide 298 acres of Open Space 5. Restore 14.36 acres of wetlands 6. Re-permit and construct US Army Corps of Engineers creek restoration 7. Install 400 native trees minimum size 2" caliper and water trees for establishment. Trees shall not count towards any other landscape requirement 8. Provide .88 acres of water quality treatment to mitigate asphalt trail 9. Restore vegetation along asphalt trail per Sheet 9 10. Requirements outlined in conditions #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9 shall be constructed with the first site plan requiring a building permit and only a site plan for the recreation fields associated with PA 4 shall proceed these requirements Circuit of the Americas (COTA) C814-2018-0122 Atha Phillips, Environmental Program Coordinator Environmental Officer’s Office Downtown Austin Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone North HWY 71 ABIA Site Location North Site Location North Site Data: • 1153 acres • Full-Purpose Jurisdiction • Watersheds: Dry Creek East and Maha Creek • Council District: 2 Critical Water Quality Zone Wetlands (typical) 100-year Floodplain Project History: • Resolution 201220629-002: Allowed the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Circuit of the Americas • On July 31, 2011, the City entered into an agreement with Circuit of the Americas • The agreement had several requirements that have been tracked by the Economic Development Department. Some of the requirements include: • Air quality and emissions standards • Recycling program • Transportation management strategies • Renewable energy requirements • Land preservation and restoration • Locate a 5-acre community garden • Follow Environmental Board recommendations • Plant at least 800 trees • Protect existing wetlands and critical environmental features • Buildings shall meet AEGB 2-star rating or LEED Silver Environmental Board recommendations: Comply with commercial landscape standards Comply with parking lot shading requirements Investigate the restoration of riparian of Dry Creek Demonstrate …
