CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-2 DATE: Monday October 11, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0062 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: David Cancialosi OWNER: Christen Steen ADDRESS: 3401 RIVERCREST DR VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (C) (3) (a) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent or less from 35 percent (allowed) to 48 percent (requested), (53% existing) (b) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of 15 percent and not more than 25 percent from 10 percent (allowed) to 49 percent (requested), (54.25% existing) (c) increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope with a gradient of more than 25 percent and not more than 35 percent from 5 percent (allowed) to 18 percent (requested), (4.41% existing) (d) increase maximum impervious cover on a slope gradient greater than 35 percent to 3 percent (requested), (0.83% existing) in order to erect a Single-Family + associated improvements in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. Note: This section of the Land Development Code applies to lots that are included in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982 or a tract that is not required to be platted. For the above address the Subdivision Plat was recorded on January 4, 1965 The overall change in IC is from 21.51% to a proposed 20.89% IC, or 8,084 SF IC to 7,883 SF IC, when calculated on a gross lot area basis. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA JULY 12, 2021 POSTPONED TO AUGUST 9, 2021; Aug 9, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to October 11, 2021; Board Member Brooke Bailey seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO October 11, 2021; Oct 11, 2021-POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 8, 2021 BY BOARD MEMBERS (Due to not enough Board Members present at the meeting) FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet F-3 DATE: Monday October 11, 2021 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0085 _______Thomas Ates _______Brooke Bailey _______Jessica Cohen _______Melissa Hawthorne _______Barbara Mcarthur _______Rahm McDaniel _______Darryl Pruett _______Agustina Rodriguez _______Richard Smith _______Michael Von Ohlen _______Nicholl Wade _______Kelly Blume (Alternate) _______Carrie Waller (Alternate) _______Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: David Cancialosi OWNER: Estates at Lake Austin, LP ADDRESS: 1717 CHANNEL RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin District Regulations) (B) (1) (a) from shoreline setback requirements to reduce the shoreline setback from 75 feet (required) to 25 feet (requested) along a man-made inlet in order to erect a Single-Family + associated improvements in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING SEPT 13, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Postpone to October 11, 2021; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 11-0 vote; POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 11, 2021; Oct 11, 2021-POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 8, 2021 BY BOARD MEMBERS (Due to not enough Board Members present at the meeting) FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: ______________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison ____________________________ Jessica Cohen Madam Chair for
AGENDA MEETING MINUTES October 11, 2021 The Board of Adjustment meeting convened on Monday, October 11, 2021. Some members of the Board of Adjustment may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Jessica Cohen (Chair) called the Board Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Board Members in Attendance (in person): Jessica Cohen (Chair), Barbara Mcarthur, Darryl Pruett, Richard Smith, Nicholl Wade, Kelly Blume (Alternate) Board Members in Attendance (virtually via teleconference): N/A Board Members Absent: Thomas Ates, Brooke Bailey, Rahm McDaniel, Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair), Agustina Rodriguez, Michael Von Ohlen, Carrie Waller (Alternate) City Staff in Attendance: Elaine Ramirez (Board Liaison), Erika Lopez (Board Attorney) City Staff -: Diana Ramirez (Board Secretary) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Board of Adjustment will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Board of Adjustment may also announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda.NONE A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM Staff requests approval September 13, 2021 draft minutes A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 A-1/1 Board Member Richard Smith motions to approve the minutes for September 13, 2021, Board member Barbara Mcarthur seconds on a 6-0 vote; APPROVED MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 13, 2021. B. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B-1 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda Requesting postponements by applicant for Items C-1, F-1 and D-1 Board member Darryl Pruett motions to postpone Items C-1, F-1 to November 8, 2021 and D-1 to April 11, 2022, Board member Richard Smith seconds on a 6-0 vote; APPROVED POSTPONED ITEMS C-1, F-1 TO NOVEMBER 8, 2021 AND D-1 TO APRIL 11, 2022 AS REQESTED BY APPLCIANTS. Due to not enough Board Members present at the meeting Items E-1, E-2, E-3, E-4, F-2 and F-3 will be postponed to November 8, 2021. Madam Chair Jessica Cohen motions to Postpone Items E-1, E-2, E-3, E-4, F-2, and F-3 to November …
LIBRARY COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING October 9, 2021 – 10 a.m. Central Library 710 W. Cesar Chavez St. AUSTIN, TEXAS The Library Commission shall make recommendations to the city council on matters relating to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the public libraries. Section 2-1-150 of the City Code. CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Julia Aguilar; Patricia Dabbert, Chair; JC Dwyer; Eric Frierson; Lynda Infante; Ryan Marquess; Courtney Rosenthal; Steven Self, Vice-Chair; and Lily Trieu AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Citizen Communication: General The first 5 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. 1. Team Building Excercise 2. Discussion of Potential Agenda Topics for Future Meetings, October 2021 – March 2022 ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. Please call Sharon Herfurth at the Library Department, at 512- 974-7420 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Library Commission, please contact Sharon Herfurth at 512- 974-7420 or sharon.herfurth@austintexas.gov
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 9 October, 2021 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING 9 October, 2021 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the Central Library, 710 W Cesar Chavez, in Austin, Texas. Chair Dabbert called the Board Meeting to order at 10:14 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair, Patricia Dabbert; Vice Chair, Steven Self; Commission Members Julia Aguilar, JC Dwyer, Eric Frierson, and Lily Trieu Board Members Absent: Commission Members Lynda Infante, Ryan Marquess, and Courtney Rosenthal Citizen Communication: None 1. Team Building Exercise Commissioners introduced themselves and Vice Chair Self explained the role of a Commissioner. 2. Discussion of Potential Agenda Topics for Future Meetings, October 2021 – March 2022 The following topics were proposed: October - Overview of Metrics That APL Uses to Measure its Success; Transportation Accessibility for Central Library; Reactivating Fine Free Libraries Working Group November – Usage Data & Demographics of Library Users; Redistricting & Demographics of Austin Residents; Outreach & the Bookmobile December – Reception for Library Foundation & Austin History Center Association board members; Library hours; Accessibility to technology (laptops, tablets, hot spots); Community Services January – Fine Free Libraries Working Group Update; Security February – Facilities Update; Recycled Reads; Use of Central Rental Spaces March – Project Outcome; Civic Engagement Adjournment: Chair Dabbert adjourned the meeting at 11:49 a.m. without objection.
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES October 8, 2021 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Austin City Hall, Boards & Commissions Room, Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People With Disabilities may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jonathan Franks, Chair Emily Shryock, Vice Chair Diana Anzaldua Taurean Burt Kathryn Broadwater CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Joey Gidseg Diane Kearns-Osterweil Robin Orlowski Jennifer S. Powell Deborah Trejo Speakers will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. Consider approval of the minutes from the Mayor’s Committee for People with 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Disabilities June 11, 2021 Meeting. 2. NEW BUSINESS: Program Into the Civil Rights Office. A. Discussion and possible action regarding moving the Americans with Disabilities Act B. Discussion and possible action regarding Funding for Healthcare Navigation and Liaison Programs Benefiting Austin’s Immigrant Communities. C. Discussion and possible action regarding Family Connects in Response to the Resilient ATX Resolution. D. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation for a joint initiative by the City and County to create a downtown mental health diversion program. E. Discussion and possible action on a grant to address community-identified transportation challenges in North Austin's Georgian Acres neighborhood. F. Presentation by Brandi Bufford, Marketing Communications Consultant, Communication and Public Information Office, discussion and possible action regarding the City’s branding initiative to establish a consistent and clear City of Austin brand identity under SD 23. 3. OLD BUSINESS A. Discussion and possible action regarding American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services and participation for people with disabilities during City Council meetings and press conferences, COVID-19 announcements, and other videos. 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Jonathan Babiak, Office of Civil Rights, at (512) 974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov, for additional information. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities, please contact Jonathan Babiak at (512) …
1. 2. Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission October 6, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Environmental Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi (D-1) Rachel Scott (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Katie Coyne (D-4) Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol (D-7) Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Vacant (D-6) Audrey Barrett Bixler (D-5) Linda Guerrero (D-9) Chair _________________________________________________________________________________ Richard Brimer (D-10) Perry Bedford (Mayor) Secretary Agenda CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers should sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order; you will receive a three-minute allotment to discuss topics not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the September 15, 2021 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Introduction with Councilwoman Fuentes and flood resilience priorities (25 minutes) b. Briefing on the Village of Webberville’s request to release approximately 31 acres of Austin’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) to be included in Webberville's ETJ— Andrei Lubomudrov, Senior Planner, Housing and Planning Department (30 minutes) 1 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Name: 305 South Congress Planned Unit Development (PUD), C814-89-0003.02 Applicant: Richard Suttle, Armbrust & Brown, PLLC Location: 305 South Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78704 Council District: District 9 Environmental Review Staff: Atha Phillips, Environmental Program Manager, Watershed Protection Department Zoning Case Manager: Kate Clark, Senior Planner, Housing and Planning Department Watershed: Colorado River Basin Request: To amend the current PUD Staff Recommendation: Current proposal is not recommended but staff recommend with the conditions attached in backup materials. (1 hour) 4. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Forestry Committee –Pam Thompson, Richard Brimer, and Linda Guerrero b. Report on the Joint Sustainability Committee – Katie Coyne c. Report on the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee – Kevin Ramberg d. Report on the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and Parks and Recreation Board –Linda Guerrero and Pam Thompson e. Report on the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board – Linda Guerrero FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) October 6, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC); Event Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon AGENDA Meeting Goals: Discussion and Approval of Draft Final Map; Receive Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public comment will be allowed in-person. All speakers must register in advance and identify the subject matter to be discussed up to 20 minutes after the start of the meeting. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting or throughout the meeting where appropriate. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the Sept. 29, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. 2. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Discussion of Draft Final Map by Item B. Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees 1. Social Media/Press Release Working Group 2. Advertising/Website Working Group 3. Public Forum Working Group 4. Finance Subcommittee 5. Final Report Subcommittee C. Housekeeping FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Matt Dugan at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, please contact Matt Dugan at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov or Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 and lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov.
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) September 29, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC); Event Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Members in Attendance Christina Puentes, Chair Luis Gonzalez, Vice Chair Joshua Blank Erin Dempsey Camelia Falcon (virtually) Errol Hardin Shaina Kambo Sterling Lands Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Selina Yee Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Staff In Attendance Matthew Dugan, City's Planning Manager Gary Luedecke and Rain Burchfield, City's IT George Korbel, Mapping Specialist (virtually) David Richards, Legal Counsel (virtually) Christine Granados, ICRC Administrative Manager Draft Minutes Meeting Goals: Discussion of Public Forum Feedback; Receive Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. with 11 members present. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No citizen communication. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the Sept. 15, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. The Sept. 15, 2021, meeting minutes were approved without objection. 2. POSSIBLE EXECUTIVE SESSION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Texas Government Code Annotated §551.071 The ICRC commission adjourned to an Executive Session to consult with Legal Counsel in accordance with Texas Government Code Annotated §551.071. The Executive Session was held. No formal action was taken. 3. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Discussion on public forum feedback On Commissioner Hardin's motion, Commissioner Blank's second, the ICRC unanimously approved allowing a number of commissioners, less than a quorum, to synthesize the information from the Sept. 29 meeting and all future public input to draft proposed motions for the Oct. 6, 2021 meeting. B. Updates from working groups/subcommittees On Vice Chair Gonzalez's motion, Commissioner Schneider's second, the ICRC unanimously approved the final round of public forums on Saturday, Oct. 16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at South Austin Recreation Center; Monday, Oct. 18, 6-8 p.m. via Zoom and Wednesday, Oct. 20, 6-8 p.m. at the Dell Jewish Community Center. 1. Social Media/Press Release Working Group No update. No update. 2. Advertising/Website Working Group 3. Public Forum Working Group Update 4. Finance Subcommittee No update. 5. Final Report Subcommittee Commissioner Blank gave an update. C. Housekeeping FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Address map change suggestions Updates from working groups/subcommittees Housekeeping items ADJOURNMENT Chair Puentes …
Water and Wastewater Commission October 6, 2021 — 6:00 p.m. Austin City Hall 301 W. Second Street Austin, Texas For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) William Atallah (District 6) Judy Musgrove (District 7) Commissioners: William Moriarty (Mayor) Jesse Penn (District 1) Vacant (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Christy Williams (District 8) Grant Fisher (District 9) Susan Turrieta (District 10) 1. Approval of minutes from the September 1, 2021 Water & Wastewater Commission regular meeting. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with Merrick Industries, Inc., to provide liquid carbon feeders, in the amount not to exceed $80,945. 2. Recommend approval to award multi-term contracts with Ferguson Waterworks, Core and Main, LP and ACT Pipe and Supply, Inc., to provide fire hydrant parts, for up to five years for a total contract amount not exceed $2,640,590 divided among the three contractors. 3. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a cooperative contract with immixTechnology, Inc. for maintenance and support of Infor software used for tracking and recording service requests, work orders, and asset inspections, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $2,520,000. 4. Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with PGC General Contractors, LLC, for the Handcox Water Treatment Plant Process Building HVAC Improvement project in the amount of $902,765 plus a $90,276.50 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $993,041.50. (District 6) 5. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the relocation and adjustments of existing water and wastewater lines and appurtenances in conflict with the I-35 Capital Express North Roadway Project in the amount of $8,160,611.06 plus a 10% contingency of $816,061.11 for a total amount not to exceed $8,976,672.17. (Districts 1, 4, & 7) The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment, Safety COA Strategic Direction: October 6, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing October 21, 2021 Client: Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with Merrick Industries, Inc., to provide liquid carbon feeders, in the amount not to exceed $80,945. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Sole Source. N/A Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: October 6, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. The contract will provide liquid carbon feeders at Davis Water Treatment Plant to enable plant operators to properly dose Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC) slurry from bulk storage tanks via two carbon feed pumps. These feeders are vital to the process and the current feeders are approximately 40 years old and have required extensive maintenance in the last two years to keep them running. The liquid carbon feeder system is manufactured and fitted in form and function solely by Merrick Industries, Inc. and is exclusive to Merrick Technologies, Inc. Austin Water estimates that using any other system will require between $1.8 million and $5 million dollars to replumb the designated area to accommodate alternately sourced feeders. The liquid feeders and accessories contain unique characteristics necessitating a sole source purchase.
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: October 6, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Water October 14, 2021 Client: Kevin Critendon Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an interlocal agreement with Northern Arizona University for research relating to the Balcones Canyonland Preserve, in an amount not to exceed $295,000. This item has no anticipated fiscal impact. Amount and Source of Funding October 6, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: N/A N/A N/A This action authorizes the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Northern Arizona University (NAU) to provide training and conduct research to support the protection and management of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve (BCP). NAU will train Austin Water BCP staff and volunteers to participate in research on key soil biota (mycorrhizal fungi). This research will enable Austin Water’s BCP staff to develop management programs that support healthy soils, which are key to protecting the native plant communities and the species that depend on them, thereby ensuring the environmental integrity of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve. The Balcones Canyonlands Preserve was established in 1996 under a federal Endangered Species Act permit to provide mitigation for development and protect endangered and rare species and their habitats, including the Golden-cheeked Warbler, karst invertebrates, and rare plants. The scope of this project entails applied research to support translating basic soil/mycorrhizal science into specific management actions, developing volunteer-driven programs to support ongoing adaptive management, working with local scientists, and collaborating with international experts on mycorrhizal eco-hydrology and ecology. Mycorrhizal fungi serve as extensions of plant roots, transporting water and nutrients through the soil and sequestering carbon derived from photosynthesis. They provide diverse ecosystem services that support land management goals including: 1) improving plant survival, growth, and water relations in the face of multiple stressors (i.e., climate change, fire risks, oak wilt), 2) decreasing erosion and increasing soil moisture and water quality (protecting public and private drinking water), and 3) increasing plant health and resilience, known to improve plant resistance to pathogens. These mycorrhizal communities are often impacted by a variety of habitat alterations. Research demonstrates that appropriately tailored mycorrhizal restoration and management can return native mycorrhizal communities and boost management outcomes from the ground up. This project will integrate basic mycorrhizal research with site-specific, applied studies …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works for All COA Strategic Direction: October 6, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services October 14, 2021 Client: Kevin Critendon Agenda Item Recommend approval of an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Combined Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund (Ordinance No. 20210811-001) to increase the transfer in from the Water and Wastewater Reserve Fund by $20,000,000 and increase other operating requirement expenditures by $20,000,000 for the purpose of defeasing and redeeming certain outstanding bonds secured by the Reserve Fund. This item has no fiscal impact. Amount and Source of Funding October 6, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: N/A N/A N/A Debt Service Reserve funds are utilized to provide additional security to bond holders. As bonds mature or are refinanced with obligations that do not require a Debt Service Reserve fund, the reserve funds on hand can be utilized for debt service. The funds on hand can be utilized by contributing the funds as part of the refinancing transaction or they can be utilized to defease outstanding obligations. To utilize the excess reserve funds, the Combined Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund’s requirements must be increased. There will be a $0 net impact as the reserve proceeds will serve as “Revenue” to offset the increased requirements. A defeasance is a method of using available cash to pay off outstanding debt. The cash is placed in an escrow account held by a trustee to make principal and interest payments on the required payment date for the bonds being defeased. The obligations payable from the escrow are no longer secured by or payable from the revenues initially pledged to their payment. OPERATING BUDGET FISCAL NOTE DATE OF COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: DEPARTMENT: FUND: 10/14/21 Austin Water Combined Utility Revenue Bond SUBJECT: Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Combined Utility Revenue Bond Fund (Ordinance No. 20210811-001) to authorize the use of Parity Water/Wastewater Obligation funds held in the Reserve Fund of $20,000,000 for the purpose of defeasing and redeeming certain outstanding bonds secured by the Reserve Fund for a net impact of $0 to the ending balance. CURRENT YEAR IMPACT: Beginning Balance Revenue Interest Other Revenue Total Revenue Transfers In Austin Water Utility TRF WWW Reserve Fund Total Transfers In Total Available Funds Other Requirements Interest payment …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works for All COA Strategic Direction: October 6, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing October 21, 2021 Client: Joseph Gonzales Agenda Item Recommend approval to award three multi-term contracts with Ferguson Waterworks, Core and Main, LP, and ACT Pipe and Supply, Inc., to provide fire hydrant parts, each for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,640,590, divided among the contractors. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $528,118 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids IFB 2200 WJT1006 for these goods. The solicitation issued on May 24, 2021 and it closed on June 10, 2021. Of the three offers received, the recommended contractors submitted 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 Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A the October 6, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods 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 all the necessary fire hydrant parts to be utilized by Austin Water to ensure resiliency for the critical operations and fire protection requirements of the water distribution system in accordance with City, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and American Water Works Association water distribution system standards and requirements. The contract will replace a contract that expires on December 23, 2021. The requested authorization amount is based on historical spending and forecasted needs. Contract Detail: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 TOTAL Length of Term 2 yrs. 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 5 yrs. Contract Authorization $1,056,236 $ 528,118 $ 528,118 $ 528,118 $2,640,590 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage. PRICE ANALYSIS a) Solicitations: 126 notices were sent, including 3 MBE and 0 WBE firms with no M/WBE firms responding. b) Cost Analysis: The proposed …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works for All COA Strategic Direction: October 6, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing November 4, 2021 Client: Steve Hutton Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a cooperative contract with immixTechnology, Inc., for maintenance and support of Infor software used for tracking and recording service requests, work orders, and asset inspections, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $2,520,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $462,100 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Multiple vendors within this cooperative purchasing program were reviewed for these goods and services. The Purchasing Office has determined this contractor best meets the needs of the department to provide the goods and services required at the best value for the City. N/A October 6, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods and services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract will provide maintenance and support for Infor software used for tracking and recording service requests, work orders, and asset inspections (linear and vertical) for Austin Water (AW). The maintenance will be for Infor Public Sector asset management software, its integration tool (REST services) and training module (EPAK), and the Infor/Enterprise Asset Management software currently being used for pipeline and treatment operations. AW is heavily dependent on the Infor software products for daily activities of dispatching work crews and operating the water and wastewater treatment plants in tracking maintenance history of plant assets. One of the applications – Infor IPS, is integrated with other systems within AW and other City departments like Public Works, Communications and Technology Management and Austin Energy. The integration with Austin Energy’s billing system is key to support inventory tracking and a critical AW project – My ATX Water. The State of Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative establishes competitively bid contracts that can be utilized by the State and other government agencies through a cooperative agreement. Cooperative agreements save taxpayer …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Safety COA Strategic Direction: October 6, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Capital Contracting Office October 21, 2021 Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with PGC General Contractors, LLC, for the Handcox Water Treatment Plant Process Building HVAC Improvement project in the amount of $902,765 plus a $90,276.50 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $993,041.50. (District 6) Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Lowest responsive bid of two bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. N/A October 6, 2021 — 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) through the achievements of Good Faith Efforts with 0.94% MBE and 0.55% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The Handcox Water Treatment Plant has a rated treatment capacity of 50 million gallons per day, drawing water from Lake Travis. Construction of the plant was completed in 2014, however some of the process buildings did not include HVAC systems during the initial construction of the plant. The absence of HVAC for three process buildings, the sodium hypochlorite building, the filter building, and the chemical building has created an operational difficulty due to overheating equipment and insufficient ventilation and filtration. This project consists of having HVAC systems added to the sodium hypochlorite building and the filter building backwash blower room. In addition, a salt dust collection system will be added to the sodium hypochlorite building’s brine tank salt offloading area. The project will also improve the ventilation system for the chemical building fluoride room by replacing two existing exhaust fans with larger capacity exhaust fans. Due to the potential for unknown conditions when working in an operating water treatment facility and the need to minimize construction duration and equipment downtime, a 10% contingency in funding has been included to allow for the expeditious processing of any change orders. A contingency is an additional amount of money added to the construction budget to cover any unforeseen construction costs associated with the project. By authorizing the additional contingency funding, Council is authorizing any change orders within the contingency amount. Construction work will occur …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Mobility; Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: October 6, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Public Works October 21, 2021 Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiation and execute an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the relocation and adjustments of existing water and wastewater lines and appurtenances in conflict with the I-35 Capital Express North Roadway Project in the amount of $8,160,611.06 plus a 10% contingency of $816,061.11 for a total amount not to exceed $8,976,672.17. (Districts 1, 4, & 7) Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding October 6, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: N/A N/A N/A This project includes the relocation and adjustments of existing water and wastewater lines in conflict with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) highway improvements along Interstate 35 (IH35) from SH 45 North to US 290. The work consists of relocating and construction of approximately 52,077 Linear Feet (LF) of water lines (WL) and 9,885 LF of wastewater lines (WWL) and appurtenances. This project is federally funded, per the approved Standard Utility Agreement and in accordance with the regulations for federally funded projects, TxDOT is responsible for providing 100% of the engineering and construction costs and reimbursing the City for inspection and administrative cost of the projects, except betterments. The project also provides an opportunity for Austin Water to upgrade its existing infrastructure to better serve the growing Austin metropolitan area. The requested upgrades and additions are considered “betterments” and will be constructed by the TX DOT as part of the project and funded by Austin Water Department. Of the entire 52,077 LF WL and 9,885 LF WWL, the betterment portion consists of construction of approximately 19,825 LF of WL, and approximately 3,202 LF of WWL and construction of new appurtenances including service lines, manholes, gate valves, wet connections, and air release valves within the project limits. The estimated total contract amount associated with construction, relocation, and adjustments of existing infrastructure, including betterments is $ 24,493,569.97. The ILA allows Austin Water to pay TxDOT an amount of $ 8,160,611.06 for construction of betterments plus a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $816,061.11 for a total contract amount of $ 8,976,672.17. …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Mobility; Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: October 6, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Public Works October 21, 2021 Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the relocation and adjustments of existing water and wastewater lines and appurtenances in conflict with the I-35 Capital Express South Roadway Project in the amount of $2,772,461.74 plus a 10% contingency of $ 277,246.17 for a total amount not to exceed $ 3,049,707.91. (Districts 2, 3 & 9) Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding October 6, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: N/A N/A N/A This project includes the relocation and adjustments of existing water and wastewater lines in conflict with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) highway improvements along Interstate 35 (IH 35) from SH 71/Ben White to SH 45 South. The work consists of relocating and construction of approximately 26,981 Linear Feet (LF) of water lines (WL) and 2,990 LF of wastewater lines (WWL) and appurtenances. This project is federally funded, per the approved Standard Utility Agreement and in accordance with the regulations for federally funded projects, TxDOT is responsible for providing 100% of the engineering and construction costs and, reimbursing the City for inspection and administrative cost of the projects, except betterments. The project also provides an opportunity for Austin Water to upgrade its existing infrastructure to better serve the growing Austin metropolitan area. The requested upgrades and additions are considered “betterments” and will be constructed by TxDOT as part of the project and funded by Austin Water. Of the entire 26,981 LF WL and 2,990 LF WWL, the betterment portion consists of construction of approximately 4,095 LF of WL, and approximately 2,725 LF of WWL and construction of new appurtenances including service lines, manholes, gate valves, wet connections, and air release valves within the project limits. The estimated total contract amount associated with construction, relocation, and adjustment of existing infrastructure, including the betterments is $ 22,468,943.71. The ILA allows Austin Water to pay TxDOT an amount of $ 2,772,461.74 for construction of betterments plus a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $ 277,246.17 for a total contract amount …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works for All COA Strategic Direction: October 6, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services October 14, 2021 Client: Kevin Critendon Agenda Item Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 of $11,390,000 Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2021. This item has no fiscal impact. Amount and Source of Funding October 6, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: N/A N/A N/A Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 (the “District”), a political subdivision of the State of Texas, was created under the laws of the State of Texas by House Bill No. 1758, Acts of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session (2011), Chapter 987, now codified as Chapter 8377, Subtitle F, Title 6, Texas Special District Local Laws Code (the “Enabling Legislation”) and operates under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The Enabling Legislation became effective May 25, 2011, and created the District, subject to the consent of the City of Austin (the “City”) to the creation. The City consented to the creation of the District by Council action taken March 22, 2012 (the “Consent Ordinance”) and under the terms of the Consent Agreement between the City, the District, and Carma Easton LLC, a Texas limited liability company (the “Developer”) dated effective as of April 13, 2012 (the “Consent Agreement”). The City and the District entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement dated as of June 4, 2012 (as amended, the “SPA”), as authorized by Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code, which sets forth the terms and conditions of the City’s annexation of the land within the District and on which the District will continue to exist as a limited district, Pilot Knob Limited District No. 3 (the “Limited District”), in accordance with Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code, and the Enabling Legislation following the City’s full-purpose annexation of the land within the District as provided in Consent Agreement and the SPA. The District, which currently contains 677.567 acres of land, is located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City in southeast Travis County, Texas. The District is located approximately eight miles southeast of the downtown portion of the City, adjacent to the east side of McKinney Falls Parkway and approximately one mile west …
