Item 13- AE Logo — original pdf
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Item 13- Recommendation 20251020-013 AE Logo — original pdf
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20251020-013 October 20, 2025 Subject: Recommendation Allowing Austin Energy to Retain Current Logo Motioned By: Seconded By: Recommendation The Electric Utility Commission recommends to the City Council that Austin Energy be allowed to retain their current logo. Rationale: • The current Austin Energy logo has been in use for almost 30 years and incorporates design elements that had been in use in the various City of Austin Electric Utility Department logos for decades prior to the adoption of the current logo. • Austin Energy has attained well-deserved national name recognition, and its logo is widely recognized throughout the electric utility industry. Additionally, the logo is proudly worn by current and former AE employees. • Transitioning to the proposed new logo, even over an extended period of time, will be a costly effort. Given the current financial challenges facing AE and the City as a whole, retaining the current logo seems to be the more prudent use and stewardship of the AE ratepayers’ money. Vote: Against: Abstentions: Absent: Attest: 1 of 1
Item 2- RCA Industrial Control Systems Technology — original pdf
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for an Industrial Control Systems Technology solution to ensure compliance with upcoming North American Electric Reliability Corporation - Critical Infrastructure Protection regulations and audit readiness for Austin Energy with Freeit Data Solutions Inc., for an initial term of one year with up to four 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $4,105,000. Funding: $1,300,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued a Request for Proposals solicitation RFP 1100 PAB3020 for these goods and services. The solicitation published on April 28, 2025, and closed on June 12, 2025. Of the eight offers received, the proposal submitted by the recommended contractor represented best value based on the solicitation’s evaluation criteria. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=142045 . MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 20, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract is to provide Austin Energy with an Industrial Control Systems Technology solution-including hardware, software, implementation, training, maintenance, and support-to ensure compliance with upcoming North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection regulations and audit readiness. The Industrial Control Systems Technology platform will enable detection and monitoring of Austin Energy’s Item 2 substation technology assets. Key functionalities include vulnerability and threat management, monitoring of NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection network baseline traffic, and integration with technologies that observe and monitor traffic within encapsulated containers. These capabilities are critical to ensuring audit readiness and …
Item 3- RCA Security Services — original pdf
Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued security services for Austin Energy with Universal Protection Service LP/Allied Universal Security Services to increase the amount by $180,045 and to extend the term by two years for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $256,045. Funding: $90,023 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $90,023 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Contract Amendment. MBE/WBE: Cooperative Agreements are exempt from the MBE/WBE Procurement Program.; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 20, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This amendment will allow for continued armed guard services at Austin Energy’s System Control Center (SCC). These services are essential for meeting the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection standards, which mandate the protection of critical transmission assets from physical threats to ensure grid reliability. Following comprehensive risk assessments, Austin Energy determined that threats at SCC cannot be mitigated through passive barriers or unarmed personnel alone. Armed security is therefore required to ensure operational resilience at this high-risk facility. Additionally, the use of armed guards directly addresses a prior audit finding that identified deficiencies in physical security measures. In accordance with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection requirements, the contract will supply one armed security guard on duty around the clock at SCC. Given the current global threat environment and increasing risks to electric utility infrastructure, immediate and sustained action is necessary. Item 3 Contract Details: Contract Term Length of Term Contract Authorization Initial Term Proposed Amendment Total 1 year 2 years 3 years $76,000 $76,000 Requested Additional Authorization Revised Total Authorization $180,045 $180,045 $76,000 $180,045 $256,045 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage.
Item 4- RCA Meter Data Management System Support and Maintenance Services — original pdf
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for Meter Data Management System support and maintenance services for Austin Energy with Landis+Gyr Technology Inc., for an initial term of one year with a 1-year extension option in an amount not to exceed $528,370. Funding: $253,677 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $253,677 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Sole Source. MBE/WBE: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 20, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract is for the ongoing support and maintenance of Austin Energy’s Meter Data Management System (MDMS) solution, which is essential to daily metering operations. The MDMS solution enables continuous collection, validation, processing, and storage of electric usage data and events and ensures that this data is accurate, reliable, and readily available for billing and analysis. Landis + Gyr Technology Inc. is the current provider of these services. The MDMS solution and its maintenance and support service agreements are proprietary to Landis+Gyr Technology Inc. and not available through other contractors. Without this contract, Austin Energy would be unable to maintain the storage and management of meter data, leading to disruptions in meter data collection and storage. Item 4 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Total Length of Term 1 year 1 year 2 years Contract Authorization $253,677 $274,693 $528,370 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage.
Item 5- RCA SUSE information technology management products and services — original pdf
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for SUSE information technology management products and services for Austin Energy with SHI-Government Solutions Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,050,000. Funding: $357,729 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $357,729 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Multiple cooperative purchase programs were reviewed for these goods and services. Austin Financial Services and Austin Energy have determined this contractor best meets the needs of Austin Energy to provide these goods and services required for the City. MBE/WBE: Cooperative contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 20, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract is for the purchase of SUSE operating systems and services for Austin Energy. SUSE is an operating system based on Linux, similar in function to Windows but often used in specialized environments. It provides a stable and secure platform for running operational technology software applications. The Linux foundation of SUSE allows it to be highly customizable and purpose-built to meet specific user needs, such as those in critical infrastructure and industrial control systems. At Austin Energy, virtual machines that fall under federally-mandated reliability compliance requirements run on SUSE. The software will provide system management solutions to automate, update, patch, and upgrade Linux servers. Additionally, SUSE virtual machines can be used to run multiple operating systems on a single host, helping to reduce overall costs. SUSE supports the technical and operational requirements for National American Electric Reliability Corporation -regulated entities by providing secure, hardened, and auditable Linux environments that align with the critical infrastructure protection standards. This contract will replace an existing contract, expiring October 31, 2025. Shi-Government Solutions Inc. is the current provider of these goods and services. Item 5 …
Item 6- RCA Electrical Switchgear Preventative Maintenance — original pdf
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for electrical switchgear preventative maintenance and installation for Austin Energy and Austin Aviation with Absolute Testing Services, for an initial term of one year with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $3,615,000. Funding: $582,084 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy, and $522,500 available in the Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy, Austin Aviation. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $582,084 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding in the amount of $522,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 1100 MMH1025 for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on June 9, 2025 and closed on July 24, 2025. Of the two offers received, the bid submitted by the recommended contractor was the lowest responsive bid received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=142475 . MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities, therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 20, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract provides testing, maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical switchgear and related components across multiple City facilities. Electrical switchgear controls, protects, and isolates electrical equipment ensuring continuity of power to City facilities. It is vital during power outages, natural disasters, Item 6 and inclement weather enabling power distribution to critical systems. Regular testing and maintenance of switchgear and related components reduces the risk of electrical faults, shorts, and fires within these complex electrical systems. …
Item 7- RCA Meter Testing Software, Hardware & Services — original pdf
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for maintenance, support, and upgrade of meter testing software and updated hardware for Austin Energy with Radian Research Inc., for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,917,207. Funding: $1,427,961 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Sole Source. MBE/WBE: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 20, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide Austin Energy with continued maintenance, support and a software upgrade to its existing WATT-Net meter test data management solution which provides meter tracking, forecasting, and configuration. This software manages and tracks configurations and statuses of over 600,000 meters installed at customer premises or currently in inventory. The software upgrade will provide full meter asset lifecycle management including receiving meters, adding them to inventory, programming data requirements, deploying meters to customers, and collecting all associated meter attributes. This contract will also include the purchase of updated electric meter test equipment that will be used to ensure all meters meet accuracy requirements per American National Standards Institute standards and Public Utility Commission requirements. The meter test equipment will modernize and unlock new meter test capabilities including testing multiple meters at once, increasing throughput, advanced testing to support generation customers, service switch operation testing, and radio verification testing. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these services. The WATT-Net software and test equipment are exclusively available from Radian Research Inc. and are not authorized for resale by other contractors. Item 7 If a contract is not approved, Austin Energy’s ability to track, forecast, and configure meters in accordance with established operational standards may be impacted. Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional …
Item 8- RCA Emergency Response Training — original pdf
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for emergency response training tailored to industrial work environments for Austin Energy with Lee Vernon/True North Medical & Safety LLC, for an initial term of one year with up to two one-year year extension options in an amount not to exceed $375,000. Funding: $100,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $100,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued a Request for Proposals solicitation RFP 1100 DCM3036 for these services. The solicitation was published on May 26, 2025, and closed on July 1, 2025. Of the four offers received, the proposal submitted by the recommended contractor represented best value to the City based on the solicitation’s evaluation criteria. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=142114 . MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (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. However, the recommended contractor identified subcontracting opportunities. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 20, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract is to provide Austin Energy with professional field and classroom trainers specializing in custom education and emergency planning services tailored to industrial work environments. Training includes field-based trauma response, field- based CPR/Automated External Defibrillator, confined space entry, confined space and high angle rescue, and associated hazardous environment training. Emergency planning services include confined space entry planning, confined space entry rescue standby services, and high angle rescue services. Item 8 This is a new contract, and spending estimates are based on a combination of previous costs to provide field- …
Item 9- EUC 2026 Meeting Schedule — original pdf
Electric Utility Commission 2026 Meeting Schedule The Electric Utility Commission meets monthly on the second Monday of the month, unless otherwise determined by the Commission. If the regular meeting day conflicts with a holiday, the meeting will be held on the following Monday. Meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. in the Shudde Fath Conference Room at Austin Energy Corporate Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd., Austin, TX. Changes to the above regarding date, time or location will be noted on meeting agendas. Meeting Dates January 12, 2026 February 9, 2026 March 9, 2026 April 13, 2026 May 11, 2026 June 8, 2026 July 13, 2026 August 10, 2026 September 14, 2026 October 19, 2026 November 9, 2026 Cancelled Dates Agenda Item Submittal Date October 12, 2026* December 14, 2026** *Meeting date moved due to Columbus Day **EUC does not meet in December Item 9
Item 9- EUC 2026 Meeting Schedule v2 — original pdf
Electric Utility Commission 2026 Meeting Schedule The Electric Utility Commission meets monthly on the second Monday of the month, unless otherwise determined by the Commission. If the regular meeting day conflicts with a holiday, the meeting will be held on the following Monday. Meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. in the Shudde Fath Conference Room at Austin Energy Corporate Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd., Austin, TX. Changes to the above regarding date, time or location will be noted on meeting agendas. Meeting Dates January 12, 2026 February 9, 2026 March 9, 2026 April 13, 2026 May 11, 2026 June 8, 2026 July 20, 2026 August 10, 2026 September 14, 2026 October 12, 2026 November 9, 2026 Cancelled Dates July 13, 2026* December 14, 2026** Agenda Item Submittal Date December 29, 2025 January 26, 2026 February 23, 2026 March 30, 2026 April 27, 2026 May 22, 2026 July 6, 2026 July 27, 2026 August 31, 2026 September 28, 2026 October 26, 2026 *Post budget presentation to Council **EUC does not meet in December Item 9 v2
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION October 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the ARTS COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely 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 Jesús Varela at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Gina Houston - Chair, Acia Gray - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Heidi Schmalbach, Muna Hussaini, Celina Zisman, Faiza Kracheni, Sharron B Anderson, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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. Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on September 22, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation on Rally Austin’s Proposal for the 2026 City of Austin Bond Election by David A. Colligan, Chief Operating Officer, Rally Austin. 3. Presentation on Art for All by Raasin McIntosh, Founder & CEO, and Mike Kim, COO of Raasin in the Sun. 4. Discussion on Commissioner Keys’ concerns coming from artists and arts advocates and discuss some quicker payment processes 5. Discussion on Commissioner Keys’ request/need for a City public and public/private space utilization report to access the current state, use, and costs of some public and public- private multiuse, creative, and recreational facilities/spaces. STAFF BRIEFINGS 6. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor. 7. Staff briefing regarding update on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor. 8. Staff briefing regarding an update on the AACME Funding Programs Application Cycle by Laura Odegaard, Acting Division Manager, AACME. 9. Staff briefing regarding an update on Art in Public Places by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Manager. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 10. Sunset the Community Feedback on most recent release of the Cultural Funding Programs Working Group 11. Establish a Working Group to review/update Arts …
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY OCTOBER 20, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. 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 Hunter Maples, (512) 974- 3120 or hunter.maples@austintexas.gov. The Urban Renewal Board reserves the right to go into closed session to discuss any of the items on this agenda as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Byron Davis Kobla Tetey Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Jacqueline Watson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon the day before 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. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on September 15, 2025. 1 of 2 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Pleasant Hill Collaborative) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair Discussion and approval of Urban Renewal Board regular meeting schedule for 2026 EXECUTIVE SESSION 5. 6. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to …
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING of the LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, October 20, 2025, at 6:30 P.M. Austin City Hall, Boards & Commissions Room 1101 301 W 2nd St., Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Ryan Sperling, Office of the City Clerk, at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Appointment Kitty McLeod, Vice Chair (she/they) District 1 Commissioner Mariana Krueger (she/her) Appointment District 9 District 10 VACANT Rocío Fierro-Pérez (she/her/ella) Mayor VACANT VACANT Morgan Davis (he/him) Taylor Treviño (she/her) Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder KC Coyne, Chair (they/them) Steven Rivas (he/him) Brigitte Bandit (they/she) Jerry Joe Benson (he/him) Asher Knutson (he/him) J. Scott Neal (he/him) Garry Brown CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 AGENDA The first ten 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. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission's regular meeting of September 15, 2025. Page 1 of 4 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing regarding the Homeless Strategy Office’s current homelessness response efforts and key metrics, use of funding that targets trans community needs, and potential commission support. Briefing by David Gray, Director, Homeless Strategy Office. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation informing commissioners about the new ASHwell Community Center. Presentation by Cy Herrera, Executive Director, ASHwell. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve the 2026 Annual Meeting Schedule of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission. 5. Approve a Recommendation for Equal Access to IVF Benefits. 6. Approve a Recommendation for a Proclamation for Transgender Day of Remembrance. 7. Approve a Recommendation to Review Austin Pride. 8. Approve a Recommendation to Promote Safety, Dignity, and Equity in Restroom Access in City of Austin Facilities. 9. Discussion regarding the removal of rainbow crosswalks at 4th and Colorado streets, and possible action to approve a recommendation to prevent their removal. 10. Approve changes …
Customer Energy Solutions FY 25 Savings Report — original pdf
Customer Energy Solutions FY25 YTD MW Savings Report As of August 2025 Energy Efficiency Services EES- Appliance Efficiency Program EES- Home Energy Savings - Rebate EES- AE Weatherization & CAP Weatherization - D.I. * EES- School Based Education * EES- Strategic Partnership Between Utilities & Retailers * EES- Multifamily Rebates EES- Multifamily WX-D.I.+ EES- Commercial Rebate EES- Small Business Energy Efficiency TOTAL Demand Response (DR) - Annual Incremental DR- Power Partner DR- Commercial Demand Response (frmly Load Coop) Demand Response (DR) TOTAL Green Building GB- Residential Ratings GB- Residential Energy Code GB- Multifamily Ratings GB- Multifamily Energy Code GB- Commercial Ratings GB- Commercial Energy Code Green Building TOTAL MW Goal 2.50 0.90 0.70 0.30 1.75 0.90 1.60 6.50 1.50 16.65 MW Goal 6.40 2.00 8.40 MW Goal 0.35 1.48 1.34 4.41 4.60 1.71 13.89 MW To Date 1.53 0.30 0.67 0.09 0.89 2.66 1.52 2.61 0.93 11.20 MW To Date 9.93 3.08 13.01 MW To Date 0.22 1.24 1.87 3.93 2.07 1.48 10.81 Thermal Energy Storage TOTAL 0.00 0.00 Percentage 61% 34% 96% 29% 51% 295% 95% 40% 63% Percentage 140% 154% Percentage 63% 84% 140% 89% 45% 86% Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Customers Customers Customers Products Products Apartments Apartments Customers Customers 2,199 298 845 2,043 133,683 2,748 4,658 115 72 12,978 3,074.19 429.45 1,276.18 458.57 7,188.35 5,681.00 4,129.18 8,505.66 1,699.96 32,442.54 Rebate Budget $ 1,200,000 $ 1,550,000 $ 5,450,000 $ 350,000 $ 1,250,000 $ 1,250,000 $ 2,200,000 $ 2,250,000 $ 800,000 $ 16,300,000 Spent to Date $ 929,158 $ 781,854 $ 7,699,779 $ 100,863 $ 852,379 $ 2,005,964 $ 2,370,684 $ 1,234,127 $ 595,170 $ 16,569,978 Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Devices Customers 7,281 190 7,471 0 0 0.00 Rebate Budget $ 1,600,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 3,600,000 $ $ $ 830,253 1,008,776 1,839,029 Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Rebate Budget Spent to Date Customers Customers Dwellings Dwellings 1,000 sf 1,000 sf 285 1,594 4,752 7,731 3,760 5,420 14,362 0 256 1,719 4,022 4,610 5,827 4,785 9,955 0 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - CES MW Savings Grand TOTAL Residential Totals Commercial Totals MW Goal 38.94 MW To Date 35.02 Percentage Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date 34,811 42,397.92 Rebate Budget $ 19,900,000 Spent to Date $ 18,409,008 16.88 14.06 19.05 20.43 113% 145% 155,634 21,853 24212.12 19431.87 $ $ 14,850,000 2,010,206 …
Backup — original pdf
2026 Proposed URB Meeting Schedule S M January T T W 1 8 15 S 3 10 5 4 12 17 11 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 F 2 9 16 6 13 7 14 February S F T T W S M 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 12 11 10 14 13 9 8 15 19 20 21 18 17 16 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 March S F T T W S M 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 12 14 13 11 10 9 8 15 19 20 21 18 17 16 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 April May June S M S T W 4 1 11 8 5 18 15 12 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 F 3 10 17 T 2 9 16 6 13 7 14 July S M S T W 4 1 11 8 5 12 18 15 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 F 3 10 17 T 2 9 16 6 13 7 14 T S M T W F 1 8 15 S 2 9 7 5 3 16 14 12 10 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 4 11 18 6 13 August T T W F S M S 1 8 5 2 15 9 12 16 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3 10 17 4 11 18 6 13 7 14 S M 1 8 15 S F T W 6 5 3 2 12 13 10 9 7 19 20 17 16 14 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 T 4 11 18 September S M S T W 5 2 1 12 9 8 6 13 19 16 15 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 T 3 10 17 F 4 11 18 7 14 S M October T T W 1 8 15 S 3 10 5 4 17 12 11 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 F 2 9 16 6 13 7 14 November S F T T W S M 7 6 5 …
Item 1: September 15, 2025 Draft MInutes — original pdf
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, DATE, 2025 The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a special called meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 6:30 PM at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd St., Austin, Texas 78701, Boards & Commissions Room 1101. Commissioners in attendance in person: KC Coyne (Chair) Kitty McLeod (Vice Chair) Brigitte Bandit Jerry Joe Benson Garry Brown Asher Knutson Mariana Krueger Steven Rivas Commissioners in attendance remotely: Morgan Davis Taylor Treviño Rocío Fierro-Pérez Chair Coyne called the meeting to order at 6:33 pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Muna Hussaini – Hate Crimes Task Force Katie Lorenz – COA “Fertility Benefit” APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission's regular meeting of August 18, 2025. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Brown’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioners Andersen and Neal were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding the City’s Fertility Assistance Program and In vitro fertilization benefit gaps. Presentation by Selena Xie. The presentation was made by Selena Xie. 3. Update on LGBTQIA+-related bills in the special session of the Texas state legislature. Presentation by Miriam Laeky, Government Affairs Director, Equality Texas. The presentation was made by Miriam Laeky, Government Affairs Director, Equality Texas. Page 1 of 4 4. Discussion regarding the state of transgender rights in Texas and how the commission can respond in Austin. Discussed. 5. Discussion regarding a potential survey to engage the community about areas of concern regarding the pillars included in the commission’s 2024-2025 annual report. Discussed. 6. Discussion regarding the results of Austin Pride 2025. Discussed. 7. Discussion on the formulation of budget recommendations for the FY2026-27 budget. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Approve the formation of a working group to formulate budget recommendations for the City of Austin FY2026- 27 Budget. The motion to approve the formation of a working group to formulate budget recommendations for the City of Austin FY2026-27 Budget was approved on Commissioner Brown’s motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioners Andersen and Neal were absent. Members: Benson (Chair), McLeod, Brown, Rivas, Coyne 9. Approve changes to commission working group membership. Discussed. No action was taken. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 10. Update from the Community Safety Working Group regarding planning for the upcoming Community Safety Town Hall and outreach assignments. Update by Commissioner Benson FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Recommendation …
Item 4: Draft Annual Meeting Schedule — original pdf
LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule City Hall, Boards & Commissions Room 1101 301 W 2nd St. Austin, Texas Monday, January 19, 2026, 6:30 PM (MLK Jr. Day) Monday, February 16, 2026, 6:30 PM (President’s Day) Monday, March 16, 2026, 6:30 PM Monday, April 20, 2026, 6:30 PM Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:30 PM Monday, June 15, 2026, 6:30 PM Monday, July 20, 2026, 6:30 PM Monday, August 17, 2026, 6:30 PM Monday, September 21, 2026, 6:30 PM Monday, October 19, 2026, 6:30 PM Monday, November 16, 2026, 6:30 PM Monday, December 21, 2026, 6:30 PM
Item 5: Draft Recommendation — original pdf
RECOMMENDATION NO. [Assigned by City Clerk] A RECOMMENDATION REQUESTING CITY COUNCIL TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO REVIEW THE CITY’S IN-VITRO-FERTILIZATION (IVF) COVERAGE, AUDIT UTILIZATION AND IMPACTS, AND RETROACTIVELY REIMBURSE IMPACTED CITY EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE 2022 COUNCIL RESOLUTION, WITH SPECIFIC ATTENTION TO EQUITABLE ACCESS FOR LGBTQ/SAME-SEX COUPLES. WHEREAS, in September 2022, the Austin City Council passed a resolution directing staff to provide inclusive fertility and family-building benefits for City employees, including those in same-sex and other LGBTQ+ families; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin is a self-insured employer and therefore has the authority to design and administer benefits beyond those offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, as demonstrated by additional programs being implemented effective January 2026; and WHEREAS, City staff implemented only the vendor’s “medical infertility” program, which failed to meet Council’s stated intent, leaving a multi-year gap in access for LGBTQ+ families; and WHEREAS, employees and their families reasonably relied on the Council’s 2022 directive when making financial and personal decisions about IVF and family planning, and the City’s failure to fully implement those benefits caused financial and emotional harm; WHEREAS, the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission has heard directly from City employees who have been directly affected by this gap and who have incurred significant personal financial burden because of this oversight; and WHEREAS, inclusive reproductive healthcare access is essential to the health, safety, and well- being of LGBTQIA+ employees, and equitable benefits align with the City’s values of fairness, transparency, and inclusion; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission recommends that the City Council direct the City Manager and the Human Resources Department to audit potential gaps in coverage and their impacts, including all IVF and fertility benefit inquiries and expenses incurred by City employees between October 2022 and January 2026 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: The Commission recommends that the City Council require the Human Resources/Benefits Committee to provide annual public reports on the implementation, utilization, and accessibility of LGBTQIA+ family-building benefits to ensure accountability and transparency. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: The Commission recommends that the City Council direct the City Manager to establish a reimbursement mechanism for qualifying out-of-pocket expenses incurred by families who should have had insurance coverage; and recommends City Council allocate emergency interim funding to cover employees who incurred IVF-related expenses during the coverage gap, ensuring LGBTQ+ families are not …
Item 6: Draft Recommendation — original pdf
RECOMMENDATION NO. [Assigned by City Clerk] A RECOMMENDATION REQUESTING CITY COUNCIL TO ISSUE AN ANNUAL PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 20th, 2025 AS TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE AND DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO COORDINATE CITY PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS EFFORTS. WHEREAS, the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), observed annually on November 20, honors the memory of transgender and gender-diverse people whose lives have been lost to acts of anti- transgender violence; WHEREAS, TDOR was founded in 1999 by advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to memorialize Rita Hester, and has since grown into an internationally recognized observance affirming the dignity, resilience, and humanity of transgender communities; WHEREAS, the City of Austin is committed to advancing equity, inclusion, and safety for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive residents and employees through its policies, programs, and partnerships; WHEREAS, formal recognition of TDOR through a City of Austin proclamation and coordinated City participation would reaffirm the City’s values of respect, justice, and belonging, while providing visible support for a community that continues to experience disproportionate levels of violence, discrimination, and erasure; and, WHEREAS, many U.S. cities—including Dallas, San Antonio, Denver, and Portland—have adopted formal proclamations and partnerships for TDOR to demonstrate solidarity and public commitment to trans equity and safety; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission recommends that the City Council issue an annual proclamation recognizing November 20th, 2025 as Transgender Day of Remembrance in the City of Austin, beginning in 2025 and continuing annually thereafter. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: The Commission recommends that City Council direct the City Manager to direct appropriate City departments—including the Equity Office, Human Resources Department, and Communications and Public Information Office—to coordinate City participation, including public acknowledgment, employee education, and community engagement efforts aligned with local TDOR observances. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: The Commission recommends that City Council direct City staff to collaborate with local transgender- led organizations in planning and promoting annual TDOR observances to ensure authenticity, safety, and community representation. Sponsored by: [Commissioner Name(s)] Date Approved by Commission: [Insert Date]