FY23 Cultural Funding Programs Update CITY OF AUSTIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT JUNE 28, 2022 Concerns of Inequitable Distribution* Problem: we are trying to address 50 years of inequitable distribution of funding through the Cultural Funding programs due to the historical policies, practices, and (in)accessibility of our programs. *Data shows leadership/staff demographics FY15-FY 21 only. We recognize this is only one indicator. Equitable Funding Review Goal The desired goal is to sustain and grow Austin’s cultural infrastructure so that all may share in the economic and employment benefits of the heritage preservation and creative sectors, as well as upholding the City’s commitment to racial equity per the City of Austin’s Equity Office standards and goals. Cultural Funding Review Process Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 4.5 Launch + Listen Record + Analyze Equity Audit 9 1 0 2 • 1 town hall • 2 workshops • 39 listening sessions • 540 participants • 1,160 engagement hours • Feedback compiled and synthesized • Organized into specific themes and directions for further discussion • Staff assessment of programs • Equity trainings for staff and commissions • Heritage Tourism and Music and Entertainment added • Process audit with ODD • MJR Recommendations Program Development • 1500+ hours of staff planning • 2 public presentations • Feedback: comment box, 1:1 meetings, Q+A, direct communications, Commission meetings 2 0 2 2 Program Refinement • 1 presentation • Regular VOOH and 3 guided discussions • Arts Commission chats • Feedback collection including survey • Feedback will be used to refine the program before official launch • Evaluation is ongoing! Feedback informed every aspect of program development including program priorities, application scoring, rubrics, and process improvements. Holistic Funding Ecosystem Nexus Nurture new and emerging applicants by funding creative public projects developed through community activation and/or collaboration. Elevate Creative and administrative expenses of cultural producers that amplify equity and prioritize inclusive programming. Thrive Focused investment to sustain and grow arts organizations that are deeply rooted in, and reflective of Austin’s diverse cultures. Pilot Program Nexus in Detail Goal Contract Term Type of Funding Who can apply? Selection Process Draft Total Available Funds Draft Award Amounts Draft Number of Awardees Individuals/ Groups* (*cooperatives, non-profit organizations, businesses, partnerships, etc.) Encourage new talent Nexus 6 Months Project Funding Only 3 COA Staff + Rubric ~$500,000 $5,000 100 (50 per cycle; 2 cycles/year) Pilot Program Elevate in Detail Elevate Elevate …
Exhibit A Item C-01 Housing Working Group For Planning Commission consideration, develop recommendations for changes to the City of Austin Land Development Code Chapter 25 that will increase housing availability in alignment with City of Austin Comprehensive Plan, to better meet the goals of Austin’s Strategic Housing Blueprint, and Austin Strategic Mobility Plan. Task Membership James Shieh Robert Schneider Carmen Llanes Pulido Greg Anderson Solveij Rosa Praxis Awais Azhar
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 3 CASE: C814-95-0001.02 – South Austin Medical Center ZONING FROM / TO: PUD-NP to PUD-NP, to change a condition of zoning ADDRESS: 901, 1001 West Ben White Boulevard, and 4210, 4214, 4300, 4302, 4304, 4306 James Casey Street SITE AREA: 17.30 acres PROPERTY OWNER: St. David’s Healthcare Partnership, LP, LLP (Mark Worsham) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant an amendment to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning as shown in the Revised Zoning Exhibit for the Proposed Height Increase (Attachment A). For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 2 and 3. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: June 28, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: July 28, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Southwood Neighborhood Association supports the proposed PUD amendment. Please refer to correspondence attached to the back of this Staff report. EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS TO THE STAFF REPORT: Exhibits A and A-1: Zoning Map and Aerial Applicant’s Summary Letter and Revised Zoning Exhibit for the Proposed Height Increase (Attachment A) 1998 Amended Land Use Plan (Attachment B), and Original and Amended PUD Ordinances (Attachment C) C814-95-0001.02 Page 2 Correspondence Received CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The South Austin Medical Center PUD is bounded by West Ben White Boulevard Eastbound Service Road and main lanes to the north, medical offices across James Casey Street to the east (LO-V-NP; LR-V-NP), medical offices to the south (GO-V-NP; LO-V-NP; LO-NP), and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks to the west. The PUD and surrounding properties to the east and south are located within the Hospital Special District established by the South Austin Combined (South Manchaca) Neighborhood Plan approved by Council in November 2014. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and A-1 (Aerial View). The PUD was approved by Council in June 1996 and is limited to uses allowed in the general office (GO) zoning district, along with hospital services (general) as an additional permitted use of the property, and established specific development standards including height (C814- 95-0001). The first amendment to the PUD was approved by Council in October 1998 and resulted in the addition of three adjacent lots along James Casey Street. The purpose of the PUD amendment is to facilitate the creation of additional capacity for more than 140 hospital beds. Specifically, the proposed PUD amendment would increase the allowable height from 60 feet …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 3 CASE: C814-95-0001.02 – South Austin Medical Center ZONING FROM / TO: PUD-NP to PUD-NP, to change a condition of zoning ADDRESS: 901, 1001 West Ben White Boulevard, and 4210, 4214, 4300, 4302, 4304, 4306 James Casey Street SITE AREA: 17.30 acres PROPERTY OWNER: St. David’s Healthcare Partnership, LP, LLP (Mark Worsham) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant an amendment to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning as shown in the Revised Zoning Exhibit for the Proposed Height Increase (Attachment A). For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 2 and 3. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: June 28, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: July 28, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Southwood Neighborhood Association supports the proposed PUD amendment. Please refer to correspondence attached to the back of this Staff report. EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS TO THE STAFF REPORT: Exhibits A and A-1: Zoning Map and Aerial Applicant’s Summary Letter and Revised Zoning Exhibit for the Proposed Height Increase (Attachment A) 1998 Amended Land Use Plan (Attachment B), and Original and Amended PUD Ordinances (Attachment C) C814-95-0001.02 Page 2 Correspondence Received CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The South Austin Medical Center PUD is bounded by West Ben White Boulevard Eastbound Service Road and main lanes to the north, medical offices across James Casey Street to the east (LO-V-NP; LR-V-NP), medical offices to the south (GO-V-NP; LO-V-NP; LO-NP), and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks to the west. The PUD and surrounding properties to the east and south are located within the Hospital Special District established by the South Austin Combined (South Manchaca) Neighborhood Plan approved by Council in November 2014. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and A-1 (Aerial View). The PUD was approved by Council in June 1996 and is limited to uses allowed in the general office (GO) zoning district, along with hospital services (general) as an additional permitted use of the property, and established specific development standards including height (C814- 95-0001). The first amendment to the PUD was approved by Council in October 1998 and resulted in the addition of three adjacent lots along James Casey Street. The purpose of the PUD amendment is to facilitate the creation of additional capacity for more than 140 hospital beds. Specifically, the proposed PUD amendment would increase the allowable height from 60 feet …
From: Michael Curry Sent: Monday, June 27, 2022 5:09 PM To: Shaw, Todd - BC <BC-Todd.Shaw@austintexas.gov>; Schneider, Robert - BC <BC- Robert.Schneider@austintexas.gov>; Thompson, Jeffrey - BC <bc-Jeffrey.Thompson@austintexas.gov>; Praxis, Solveij - BC <BC-Solveij.Praxis@austintexas.gov>; Mushtaler, Jennifer - BC <BC- Jennifer.Mushtaler@austintexas.gov>; Hempel, Claire - BC <BC-Claire.Hempel@austintexas.gov>; Howard, Patrick - BC <BC-Patrick.Howard@austintexas.gov>; Llanes, Carmen - BC <bc- Carmen.Llanes@austintexas.gov>; Cox, Grayson - BC <BC-Grayson.Cox@austintexas.gov>; Azhar, Awais - BC <BC-Awais.Azhar@austintexas.gov>; Anderson, Greg - BC <bc-Greg.Anderson@austintexas.gov>; Flores, Yvette - BC <bc-Yvette.Flores@austintexas.gov>; Shieh, James - BC <bc- James.Shieh@austintexas.gov>; Singh, Arati - BC <BC-Arati.Singh@austintexas.gov> Cc: Chaffin, Heather <Heather.Chaffin@austintexas.gov>; Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Subject: June 28 Agenda Items 1 and 2 - NPA-2022-0027.01; C14-2022-0021 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Chairman Shaw and Commissioners, Please see the attached letter submitted on behalf of the Bryker Woods Neighborhood Association. Greg Underwood, BWNA President, is out of town and asked me to file this with you. Thank you, Michael Curry -----Original Message----- From: A X Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 9:03 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Subject: Case No NPA-2022-007.01 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi Maureen - I’d like to lodge my objection to this rezoning request for 1809 W 35th Street. Given the significant development efforts in our area (Oakmont, Rosedale, Ridglea, etc), what is COA doing to ensure sufficient and sustainable infrastructure for the number of rezoning changes? The nearby Grove (mixed use) and Westminister developments have increased traffic and non-stop construction/noise for 2-3 years. Our neighborhoods are now more unsafe and less enjoyable than they were 10 years ago. Urban density does not lead to better and more affordable housing (see Austin, Seattle, and Portland as examples). Other than MEA Real Estate Ventures would like to make money, how does rezoning this property improve our neighborhood and quality of life? Thanks for listening, Angela
Potential Fare Programs Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission | June 28, 2022 Agency Core Values INNOVATION EQUITY SUSTAINABILITY TRANSPARENCY SAFETY 2 Agenda • Fare Strategy Review • Potential Fare Programs powered by Amp • Fare Capping • Equifare • Title VI Analysis • Community Engagement • Next Steps 3 Fare Strategy Review Addresses transit affordability and other population needs (i.e., low income and per Title VI, race, color, etc.) Incorporates alternative fare structures (e.g., capped fares for all riders) Supports equity in future fare adjustments in alignment with Project Connect Integrated Financial Model Equity CapMetro Fare Strategy Technology Encourages increased ridership while maintaining sustainable revenue stream Maintains and creates programs for various demographics (e.g., senior citizens, military, employer- sponsored, ILAs) Encourages contactless payments, other innovations and integrations 4 CapMetro wants to make our fares more equitable. We know that our customers pay for their transit passes one trip at a time instead of taking advantage of the savings that come with day or monthly passes. Proposed Fare Programs powered by Amp Fare Capping Equifare Fare capping limits how much you pay for all your trips in a day, week or month. An additional discounted fare category for income-eligible customers 5 What is Fare Capping? Fare capping limits how much you pay for all your trips in a day, week or month. Fare capping makes sure that customers: • Never pay more than the total cost of a Day Pass in a calendar day • Never pay more than the total cost of a monthly pass in a calendar month 6 Here's how fare capping works on MetroBus: When you pay for 2 single rides in one day, you earn a Daily Cap and ride free the rest of the day. Your daily spending is capped at $2.50 total! 7 Fare Capping - Monthly Cap When you pay for 33 single rides in a calendar month, you earn a Monthly Cap, and ride free the rest of the month. • Your monthly spending is capped at $41.25 total! • Monthly Cap • 33 Paid Rides • 17 Days of Riding • Benefit: ride free up to 14 days per calendar month 8 How to Get Fare Capping: Amp Account • Get Amp, by physical card or CapMetro App • Load money to your account - this is called stored value! • Tap your card or scan your app to …
To: Elon Musk 1 Tesla Road Austin, TX 78725 June 14, 2022 Communities Request Dialogue and Partnership from Tesla towards Sustainable Development in Del Valle Given that: Tesla’s arrival in 2020 – with significant tax abatements – was met with community optimism that the company would provide high quality jobs for residents of southeastern Travis County, along with many other hoped-for community benefits. Given that: Tesla has rapidly constructed one of the nation’s largest car factories east of Austin, adjacent to communities of color that have historically endured environmental injustices, making dialogue with Tesla’s neighbors all the more necessary. Given that: Tesla needs to have frequent and sufficient contact with the community most impacted by their project, and expectations that the company go beyond the limited requirements of their economic incentive deal with Travis County. THEREFORE, to address community concerns, we propose a series of public meetings with Tesla, in collaboration with Travis County and the City of Austin—in order to ultimately reach a written “contract with the community” that would help guide the company as it makes plans for corporate social responsibility programs in the future. Our coalition of groups, as the Tesla Outreach Community Alliance (or TOCA), has begun this process by laying out the following list of potential efforts we hope that Tesla would undertake, divided into four categories: On Labor • Develop plans to hire otherwise qualified people living near the plant who need language training or other language accommodations On Partnership • Develop plans – including job fairs – to hire people who do not have access to web recruiting tools • Improve plans to hire otherwise qualified people who are reentering from the criminal legal system • Establish a Community Advisory Panel of neighbors and grassroots groups • Report regular status updates to the public on the progress towards these community needs • Fund anti-displacement programs to support neighboring communities On the Environment On Infrastructure of Austin • Improve protection of water quality from stormwater runoff and hazardous waste, and ensure air quality is not degraded • Develop an ecological conservation and restoration plan for Tesla’s riverfront property, and plans for a community park • Enhance measures to mitigate flood risk for downstream communities • Help fund the extension of water and sewer pipelines to connect nearby neighborhoods to utility service from the City • Commit to the completion of the Harold Green Road …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD June 27, 2022 – 6:00 PM City Hall Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board will be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-6716 or Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS: Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9), Chair Sarah Faust (D-5), Vice-Chair Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Anna Di Carlo (D-2) Patrick Moore (D-3) Kathryn Flowers (D-4) Lisa Hugman (D-6) Nancy Barnard (D-7) AGENDA Kim Taylor (D-8) Dawn Lewis (D-10) Richard DePalma (Mayor) 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. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of May 23, 2022. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation, discussion and possible action on Permanent Wastewater Use and Temporary Work Area, not to exceed 600 Calendar Days on parkland located at Jimmy Clay Golf Course, Roy Kizer Golf Course, Onion Creek Soccer Complex, Onion Creek Metropolitan Park N. Entrance, and Onion Creek Metropolitan Park S. Entrance. Total Mitigation is $818,542. (SD23 Strategies: Govt that Works for All) Presenter(s): Brent Crawford, Project Manager, Austin Water 2. Briefing on Equity Office history, purpose, and updates on the work within the City and Parks and Recreation department. (Sponsors: DePalma) (SD23 Strategies: Economic Opportunity & Affordability, Health & Environment, Culture & Lifelong Learning, Govt that Works for All; PARD Long Range Strategies: Operational Efficiency, Park Access for All, Program Alignment) Page 1 of 2 3. Briefing on the progress of the draft Commercial Parkland Dedication Ordinance for commuters and associated community feedback and resources. (SD23 Strategies: Economic Opportunity & Affordability, Health & Environment, Culture & Lifelong Learning, Mobility, Govt that Works for All; PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Urban Public Spaces, Park Access for All) Presenter(s): Paul Books, Planner III, Robynne Heymans, …
Onion Creek Reclaimed Water Main Phase 1 (South Austin PARD areas) Parks & Recreation Board | June 27, 2022 Brent Crawford, EIT Austin Water What is Reclaimed Water? Benefits Reduces potable water demand Increases potable water savings Enhances water quality downstream of treatment plants Usage Irrigation Water Tower Cooling Manufacturing Toilet Flushing PARD Annual Irrigation Savings $1.44 million / 406 million gallons water saved Bartholomew District Park Morris Williams Golf Jimmy Clay Golf Course Govalle Neighborhood Course Onion Creek Metro Park Republic Square Roy G. Guerrero Metro Roy Kizer Golf Course Park Park Wooldridge Square Hancock Golf Course Onion Creek Reclaimed Main Phase 1 Nearly 3.5 miles of new reclaimed water main Sponsored by Austin Water, managed by Public Works $140,000 additional irrigation savings • Dove Springs ball and soccer fields • Onion Creek soccer complex • Onion Creek Metro Park Also serves public & private customers • Goodnight Ranch • Widen Elementary • Mendez Middle School Parkland Easements and Impacts Mitigation Overview Project Location: 5400 Jimmy Clay Drive thru 8652 Nuckols Crossing Road Austin, TX 78744 Easements needed in 5 parks 1.) Dove Springs Soccer Fields 2.) Clay- Kizer Golf Course 3.) Onion Creek Soccer Fields 4.) Onion Creek Metro Park (N. Entrance) 5.) Onion Creek Metro Park (S. Entrance) Construction duration = September 2022 to July 2024 Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) to be used for creek crossings (trenchless) Plans in place to mitigate impacts to park visitors All parkland will be restored to existing condition or better Dove Springs EASEMENTS NEEDED: Permanent Reclaimed Waterline: 0.610 acres Temporary Construction: 2.366 acres Usage • Staging Area (90 ft X 277 ft) • Access from George St. (45 ft X 300 ft) • HDD Staging Area (100 ft X 200 ft) IMPACTS MITIGATION: Pathway to be maintained to Recreation Center Permanent & Temporary Use Mitigation will not apply per PARD service request (No Ch.26) Jimmy Clay EASEMENTS NEEDED: Permanent Reclaimed Waterline: 0.909 acres Temporary Construction: 2.250 acres Usage: • Access from Jimmy Clay Dr. / HDD Staging Area (90 ft X 180 ft) IMPACTS MITIGATION: Traffic Control for Jimmy Clay Parking Lot Golf Cart Paths, Asphalt, Curb & Gutter of parking lot to be …
M E M O R A N D U M O F U N D E R S T A N D I N G M.O.U. # 22-003 Robert Goode, P.E. Interim Director, Austin Water Department Kimberly McNeeley, CPRP Director, Parks and Recreation Department TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Onion Creek Reclaimed Water Main DATE: Austin Water is allowed to use the parkland located at Jimmy Clay Golf Course, Roy Kizer Golf Course, Onion Creek Soccer Complex, Onion Creek Metropolitan Park (N. Entrance), and Onion Creek Metropolitan Park (S. Entrance) as indicated in the attachments. 6/15/2022 TCAD Value per Square Foot Area Required for Temporary Use (Square Feet) $8 $7 $7 98,010 253,020 107,208 Duration (days) Area Required for Permanent Use (Square Feet) Temporary Use Calculated Fee1 Permanent Use Calculated Fee2 90 60 60 39,596 30,928 29,550 $29,950 $44,631 $112,932 $76,377 $19,620 $75,711 $7 59,369 206 23,226 $35,228 $56,197 Parkland Jimmy Clay Golf Course Roy Kizer Golf Course Onion Creek Soccer Complex Onion Creek Metropolitan Park (N. Entrance) Onion Creek Metropolitan Park (S. Entrance) $10 144,521 662,128 184 600 51,836 175,136 $113,466 $242,894 Total: $185,792 $507,007 $749,902 [1] Includes 15% rate of return for temporary uses [2] Includes adjustment for 35% construction disturbance value based on limitations on future development of parkland. Roy Kizer Golf Course Revenue Mitigation Daily Rate $ $ 2,288 No. of Days Mitigation Amt. 30 68,640 Mitigation to be paid to PARD Golf Division = $332,530 (Clay/Kiser/Revenue loss) Mitigation to be paid to PARD = $486,014 (Onion Creek Soccer Complex, Onion Creek Metro N. Entrance, Onion Creek Metro S. Entrance) Total Mitigation Amount to be paid to PARD = $818,542 Extension/modification of parkland use must receive prior written approval from PARD. Additional fees will be assessed at the same daily rate as stated in Attachment “A” of this M.O.U. 1 of 2 Phone Number: 512-974-3542 Austin Water Department Point of Contact is: Brent Crawford Parks and Recreation Department Point of Contact is: Gregory Montes Phone Number: 512-974-9458 Parks & Recreation Board: City Council Approval: ____________________________________________________________ Kimberly McNeeley, CPRP Director, Parks and Recreation Department CONCURRENCE ____________________________________________________________ Robert Goode, P.E. Interim Director Director, Austin Water Date Date Attachment A: Mitigation Calculation Attachment B: Map Exhibit 2 of 2
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ATTACHMENT "A" - MOU MITIGATION FEES CALCULATION WORKSHEET - SUMMARY Project: Onion Creek Reclaimed Water Line MOU # 22-003 Parkland Jimmy Clay Golf Course Roy Kizer Golf Course Onion Creek Soccer Complex Onion Creek Metropolitan Park (N. Entrance) Onion Creek Metropolitan Park (S. Entrance) [1] Includes 15% rate of return for temporary uses TCAD Value per Square Foot $8 $7 $7 $7 $10 Area Required for Temporary Use (Square Feet) 98,010 253,020 107,208 59,369 144,521 662,128 Duration (days) Area Required for Permanent Use (Square Feet) Temporary Use Calculated Fee1 Permanent Use Calculated Fee2 Golf Course Revenue Mitigation 90 60 60 206 184 600 39,596 30,928 29,550 23,226 51,836 175,136 $29,950 $44,631 $19,620 $35,228 $113,466 $242,894 $112,932 $76,377 $75,711 $56,197 $185,792 $507,007 Total: $68,640 $68,640 $818,542 [2] Includes adjustment for 35% construction disturbance value based on limitations on future devevelopment for that portion of parkland (see tab for Disturbance Value Table) [3] Golf Course Revenue Mitigation (Daily Rate $2,288) x (No. Days 30) Jimmy Clay Golf Course Property ID Land Value 295484 295485 295486 295487 Avg Square Feet 7,517 7,361 7,224 7,350 7,363 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 Avg/SF $8 Roy Kizer Golf Course Property ID Land Value 296185 296184 296183 296182 Avg Square Feet 13,464 7,396 6,534 6,621 8,504 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 Avg/SF $7 Onion Creek Soccer Complex Property ID Land Value 296379 296378 296377 296376 Avg Square Feet 6,356 7,505 8,124 11,620 8,401 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $66,000 $61,500 Avg/SF $7 Onion Creek Metro Park N. Entrance Property ID Land Value 556062 556061 556017 556018 Avg Square Feet 8,757 9,109 10,002 6,849 8,679 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 Avg/SF $7 Onion Creek Metro Park S. Entrance Property ID Land Value 774096 774097 774040 774041 Avg Square Feet 5,171 5,933 8,005 4,620 5,932 $60,000 $60,000 $63,000 $60,000 $60,750 Avg/SF $10 Disturbance Values Area can still be developed with minimal or no limitations (underground work/materials with no/few above ground appurtenances/fixtures) Area can still be developed with moderate limitations (underground work/materials with some small/medium appurtenances/fixtures) Development severely limited (underground work/materials with large or several small/medium appurtenances/fixtures) No future park development possible in the area - dedicated to installation (underground and/or surface appurtenances/fixtures) 35% 50% 75% 100%
History of Equity Office & PARD Efforts In 2015: Austin is the best place to live in the nation according to U.S. News and World Report & One of the most economically segregated cities in the U.S. according to the Martin Prosperity Institute Community Organized for Accountability And Led To… • In 2015, Council passed a resolution creating the Equity Office to administer an Equity Tool • After an extensive search and interview process, Chief Equity Officer Brion Oaks was hired in October 2016 “Maintaining the Spirit of the Resolution” • Brion intentionally followed the resolution, engaging the community whose organizing resulted in the Office • Co-created the Equity Assessment Tool, and defined “equity” for the City of Austin • Volunteers dedicated over 900 hours in the process 5 City Equity Definition Racial equity is the condition when race no longer predicts a person’s quality of life outcomes in our community. The City recognizes that race is the primary determinant of social equity and therefore we begin the journey toward social equity with this definition. The City of Austin recognizes historical and structural disparities and a need for alleviation of these wrongs by critically transforming its institutions and creating a culture of equity. A Framework for Equity Equity Lens What do you know about the racial history of Austin? Indigenous Peoples and Land Indigenous Peoples and Land Acknowledging How We Got Here Inheriting inequality “As greater Austin booms, the poisonous legacy of segregation continues to cut off the African-American population from economic opportunities and its own cultural anchors, threatening the whole region's potential.” -An American-Statesmanthree-part series http://projects.statesman.com/news/economic-mobility/ 1928 Plan “There has been considerable talk in Austin, as well as other cities, in regard to the race segregation problem. This problem cannot be solved legally under any zoning law known to us at present. Practically all attempts of such have been unconstitutional.” pg. 66 First Ward Boundaries of Austin’s First Ward or “Austin’s Mexico” 6th Street to the North Colorado River to the South Congress Avenue to the East Rio Grande Street to the West Many families settled along Shoal Creek Creating the “Negro District” A New Deal program was proposed that would reinforce segregationist boundaries in Austin and throughout the country. The program, designed to restore household wealth during the Great Depression, used redlining -- the practice of denying goods or services to racially determined neighborhoods -- to specifically exclude …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MAY 23, 2022 MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a regular meeting on Monday, May 23, 2022, at 301 W. Second Street, Austin Texas Chair Cottam Sajbel called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM Board Members in Attendance: Laura Cottam Sajbel, Dawn Lewis, Richard DePalma, Nina Rinaldi (arrives 6:11 PM), Anna Di Carlo, Patrick Moore, Lisa Hugman. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Sarah Faust (left at 8:20 PM), Nancy Barnard. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Laura Spraggins – Festival Beach Community Garden Claire Krebbs – Festival Beach Community Garden Lauren Loney - Festival Beach Community Garden Brian Cassidy – Bridges on the Park Condominium Association Scott Cobb – Barton Springs Lifeguard Malcom Yeatts – EROC Contact Team Sharon Blythe – Friends of Austin Memorial Park Zack Jurasek – Glow Row Kevin Renis – Austin Rowing Club Michael Cannatti – Barton Springs Conservancy Hoppy Goddin - Bridges on the Park Condominium Association Aubrea Rudder – Austin Rowing Club A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board Member Moore made a motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting of April 25, 2022. Board Member Hugman seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 9-0 with Board Member Taylor absent and one vacancy. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the City of Austin’s food plan development process. Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager, City of Austin Office of Sustainability gave a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. Page 1 of 3 2. Briefing on the terms of the Park Operations and Maintenance Agreement with The Trail Foundation for portions of the Town Lake Metropolitan Park. Christine Chute Canul, Program Manager II, Parks and Recreation Department and Heidi Anderson, CEO, The Trail Foundation gave a briefing and answered questions. 3. Briefing on the progress of the draft Commercial Parkland Dedication Ordinance and associated community feedback and resources. Robynne Heymans, Planner Sr., Parks and Recreation Department gave a briefing and answered questions. 4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the recommendation to approve the conditional use permit (CUP) at Republic Square for the dale of alcohol. Reynaldo Hernandez, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Department gave a presentation and answered questions. Board Member Barnard made a motion to postpone action on the Republic Square CUP until the June 2022 meeting of the …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Briefing on: Parkland Dedication Requirements for Commercial Developments Paul Books, Planner III; Robynne Heymans, Planner Senior; Thomas Rowlinson, Principal Planner; Randy Scott, Program Manager - Parks and Recreation Department June 27th, 2022 1 Updated Formula Required parkland = 9.4 acres X Functional Population 1,000 people • 9.4 acres per 1,000 people equals the established parks level of service • Functional Population is the estimated commuter workforce of a new development discounted by their relative opportunity to access parkland, representing the full-time equivalent population of new development • Functional Population = SF per Employee X Occupancy Rate X Operation Time X Percent Commuter from Outside City Limits Sources: 1. City of Austin Demographer 2. U.S. Census OnTheMap Figures are preliminary and subject to change 2 2 Updated Functional Population Office: 300 sq ft / person1 X occupancy rate for use (92 percent)2 X operation time (23.8 percent) X percent commuter (58 percent)3 Retail: 550 sq ft / person1 X occupancy rate for use (95 percent)4 X operation time (37.5 percent) X percent commuter (58 percent)3 Industrial: 2,500 sq ft / person1 X occupancy rate for use (94 percent)2 X operation time (70.8 percent) X percent commuter (58 percent)3 2. Austin area occupancy rates for office and industrial derived from the Chamber of Commerce 'Austin Area Profile' reflecting occupancy by use in Q2 2021 Sources: 1. Employee density based on conservative estimates by the U.S. Green Building Council 3. U.S. Census OnTheMap, LEHD 2019 4. Retail occupancy based on NAI Partners report published in Q2 2021 Figures are preliminary and subject to change 3 3 Updated Requirements Land Dedication – 9.4 Acres per 1,000 functional population Fee-in-Lieu – $3,781.32 per functional population Development Fee – $351.85 per functional population Per SF by Use Category: Retail Office Fee-in-Lieu Development Fee Total: $1.6007/SF $0.1489/SF $1.7497/SF $1.4206/SF $0.1322/SF $1.5528/SF Industrial $0.5838/SF $0.0543/SF $0.6382/SF Figures are preliminary and subject to change 4 4 Preliminary Community Input SpeakUp Austin – 196 Respondents (May 9-June 10) - Survey remains open till July 10th How often do you access public parks before, during, or after work? How do you think a commercial parkland dedication ordinance might impact a business' operations for employees, visitors, or patrons? Reoccurring Themes Changes in commuting patterns due to COVID-19 Impacts on affordability Applicability and Exemptions Procedures and Clarifications • • • • 5 50.8% 17.9% 11.8% 11.3% 8.2% 16.4% …
DRAFT 2022-2023 Commuter Commercial Parkland Fee Calculation Methodology In 2022 the City Council approved Ordinance XXXXXXXXXX which created a formula to determine the commercial fees required in-lieu of parkland dedication. The Ordinance requires an annual adoption of the parkland dedication fees during the annual fee schedule process. The fee calculation methodologies are established in § 25-X-XXX The below 2022-2023 fees reflect the Council approved calculation methodology to be adopted annually. Several of the variables in the formula are static from year to year, including the square feet per person and the operations hours. Some of the variables will be reevaluated each year based on publicly available data, such as the occupancy rate and the percent commuter workforce, as well as the fees-in-lieu of parkland land dedication and park development. The only variable in the above formula that is unique to the new development is the total square feet of the development. Variables Calculation Factor Description Parkland Level of Service Service Population / Park Acres Fee In-Lieu of Land 96.70 Service Population per 1 acre Park Acres City Population 10,086.32 Park Acres (excludes Metro and District Parks) Parkland Cost Factor $365,653.44 per acre 975,321 (2021 Population) Current City Population Average land cost of acres purchased over the last five years Park Development 4,046.98 Service Population per park Facilities Level of Service Service Population / Number of Developed Parks Number of Developed Parks City Population Park Development Cost Factor 241 975,321 (2021 Population) $1,423,928.42 Count of all developed parks Current city population Cost of developing one Neighborhood Park Functional Population Office Employee Density 300 sq ft /person Office Occupancy 0.92 Office Operation Hours 0.238 Retail Employee Density 550 sq ft / person Retail Occupancy Retail Operation Hours 0.95 0.375 U.S. Green Building Council estimate of the square feet per person in LEED BD+C: New Constructionv4 - LEED v4. Appendix 2. Default occupancy counts Austin area occupancy rates derived from the Chamber of Commerce 'Austin Area Profile' reflecting occupancy by use in Q2 2021 Office use occurs 5 out of 7 days of the week, and 8 hours a day, equal to 23.8 percent (40 hours out of 168 hours a week) operation occupancy. U.S. Green Building Council estimate of the square feet per person in LEED BD+C: New Constructionv4 - LEED v4. Appendix 2. Default occupancy counts Retail occupancy rates derived from NAI Partners report published in Q2 2021 Retail use occurs …
Commercial Parkland Dedication Stakeholder and Advocate Responses 6/15/2022 Page 1 Category affordability Question Have you done an economic impact statement to measure the affordability impact of this proposed additional fee? $2 psf for office is not small and creates concern that office rents will be raised impacting jobs and pay rates. Response City Code § 2-5-2 states the that city manager shall prepare a fiscal note for a proposed ordinance, resolution, or policy that could create an expense for the City, including a modification to the City's budget, a capital improvement project, or a council initiated matter before it is submitted to the council. To clarify, the combined per square foot fee for office is $1.75. This fee would have a positive impact on the city's budget by accounting for the impact to the park system caused by new commercial development. PARD shall confirm with the Housing and Planning Department on the issuance of an Economic Impact Statement regarding affordability. affordability In the different categories, are there any excluded categories? Different types of businesses that don’t have to do parkland dedication? We are still evaluating the applicability of the ordinance based on stakeholder and survey feedback. Schools and governmental entities are both subject to different land development code requirements and would not be subject to the Commuter Commercial Parkland Dedication Ordinance. affordability In the office example, what is the proportion of the impact of the fees to the overall cost of the office development? affordability affordability Can you provide a list of all COA development related fees in addition to proposed commercial PLD fee, including a Brief explanation/estimate/range of what a developer would pay for each of the fees. Any language about why fees are not the reason for "affordability issues." What percent of the total project cost the PLD fees would be. According to a proforma prepared by Cummings in 2019, cost per square foot to build a typical commercial building is anywhere between $147/sq ft - $657/sq ft, depending on the construction type, in Dallas, Texas. This estimate only accounts for ‘hard costs’ of construction, not the land acquisition, building design or contractor/developer overhead. Cost of parkland dedication fees currently range from $0.63/sq ft to $1.75/sq ft depending on the commercial building category. This is equivalent to about 0.27- 0.42% of the ‘hard costs’. The Development Services Website lists several fee schedules for different types of developments: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/fees. …
