AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026 The African American Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility. Chair Anderson called the African American Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alexandria Anderson, Chair Justin Parsons, Vice Chair Roger Davis Nelson Linder Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Sophia Dozier Joi Harden Kyron Hayes Mueni Rudd Greg Smith Commissioners Absent: Dr. Chiquita Eugene Daryl Horton Antony Jackson Kenneth Loyde Antonio Ross Emmy Goss-Weisberg PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on April 7, 2026. The minutes from the meeting of April 7, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Davis’ motion, Vice Chair Parsons’ second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Eugene, Horton, Jackson, Loyde, Ross, and Weisberg were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding of American Gateways in the FY 2026-2027 Budget. The motion to approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding of American Gateways in the FY 2026-2027 Budget was approved on Vice Chair Parsons’ motion, Commissioner Dozier’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Eugene, Horton, Jackson, Loyde, Ross, and Weisberg were absent. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding of the Career, Research, Learning and Development Institute (CARLDI) in the FY 2026-2027 budget. The motion to approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding of the Career, Research, Learning and Development Institute (CARLDI) in the FY 2026- 2027 budget was approved on Commissioner Dozier’s motion, Commissioner Davis’ second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Eugene, Horton, Jackson, Loyde, Ross, and Weisberg were absent. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding social services in the FY 2026-2027 Budget. The motion to approve a Recommendation to Council regarding social services in the FY 2026-2027 budget was approved on Commissioner Dozier’s motion, Commissioner Hayes’ second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Eugene, Horton, Jackson, Loyde, Ross, and Weisberg were absent. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding for Mama Sana Vibrant Woman in the FY 2026-2027 Budget. The motion to approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding for Mama Sana Vibrant Woman in the FY 2026-2027 budget was approved on Vice …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE 2026 BOND ELECTION ADVISORY TASK FORCE MONDAY, May 4, 2026, AT 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, EVENTS CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force may be participating by video conference. 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, contact Nicole Hernandez, 512-974-7644, nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT MEMBERS: Mary Hager, Chair Ana Aguirre Nicole Conley Richard DePalma Robert Fiedler Donald Jackson Noelita Lugo Luke Metzger Kenneth Standley Ben Suddaby Heyden Walker CALL TO ORDER Frances Jordan, Vice Chair Tina Cannon Charles Curry JC Dwyer Jeremiah Hendricks Andrew Kogler Garry Merritt Katrina Miller Rachel Stone David Sullivan Kaiba White AGENDA 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 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force Regular Called meeting on April 27, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Approve final 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force recommendations. Approve the Policy recommendations to be included in the Bond Election Advisory Task Force final recommendation. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Nicole Hernandez at Austin Capital Delivery Services Department, at 512-974-7644 and nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force, please contact Nicole Hernandez at 512-974-7644 or nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov.
BEATF WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS - OPTION 3 $ 766,525,000.00 Updated 5.4.26 AFFORDABLE HOUSING TOTAL Development of Affordable Housing $ 200,000,000.00 $ 200,000,000.00 26.09% 100.00% Staff $ 25,000,000 $ - GHG Emissions % based on total 26.09% TOTAL Building Renovations and Replacements Parkland Acquisition Aquatic Program Parkland Infrastructure Program Recreation and Senior Center Improvement Program $ $ $ $ $ $ 175,000,000.00 22.83% 140,000,000 60,000,000.00 34.29% 55,000,000 6807 7.83% 45,000,000.00 25.71% 40,000,000 40,000,000.00 22.86% 15,000,000 10,000,000.00 5.71% 5,000,000 5.87% 5.22% 1.30% $ $ $ $ $ $ Colony Park Public Health Center/Library Northeast Public Health Center $ 85,100,000.00 64.91% $ - 5387.76 11.10% $ - 0.00% - $ 7184 0.00% Carver Museum Animal Service Center Campus Improvements Homeless Strategy Office $ 18,000,000.00 13.73% $ - $ $ 3,000,000.00 2.29% 3,000,000 $ $ 2.35% 0.39% 20,000,000.00 11.43% 10,000,000 1,593 2.61% 25,000,000.00 12.50% 25,000,000 8,289 3.26% PARKS AND OPEN SPACE Staff GHG Emissions % based on total TOTAL FACILITIES AND ASSETS Staff GHG Emissions $ $ 131,100,000.00 17.10% 28,000,000 20,860.76 % based on total TRANSPORTATION AND ELECTRIFICATION TOTAL Local Mobility - New Sidewalks Vision Zero Program Local Mobility - Safe Routes to School Local Mobility - Urban Trails Local Mobility - Bikeways Program Local Mobility - Transit Enhancements Program Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Bridge Rehabilitation & Reconstruction Program 147,000,000.00 19.18% 133,000,000 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 60,000,000.00 40.82% 33,000,000 -3656 7.83% 25,000,000.00 17.01% 30,000,000 -1898 3.26% 10,000,000.00 6.80% 10,000,000 -1143 1.30% 10,000,000.00 6.80% 30,000,000 -372 1.30% 15,000,000.00 10.20% 15,000,000 -860 1.96% 6,000,000.00 4.08% 7,000,000 -827 0.78% $ 13,000,000.00 8.84% $ - -70588 1.70% $ $ 8,000,000.00 5.44% 8,000,000 10666 1.04% Staff GHG Emissions −68,678 % based on total TOTAL Open Space Acquisition Small Scale Stormwater & Drainage Asset Management Stormwater & Drainage Partnership Opportunities Stormwater Resilience Program STORMWATER Staff GHG Emissions % based on total 113,425,000 14.80% 147,100,000 53804 12,000,000 10.58% 10,000,000 -3508 1.57% 9,000,000 7.93% 7,000,000 7247 1.17% 14,000,000 12.34% 15,000,000 3,000,000 2.64% 3,000,000 11273 ? 1.83% 0.39% Tannehill Creek - Bartholomew Park Stormwater Treatment Retrofit $ 1,400,000 1.23% 1,400,000 1039 0.18% Walnut Creek - North Acres Storm Drain Tannehill Creek - Morris Williams Stormwater Improvements Boggy Creek - Kealing park Green Infrastructure Program Walnut Creek - McNeil Drive Low Water Crossing Improvements Colorado River- CAPEX Water Quality Control Williamson Creek - Brassiewood Dr Ph 3 Neighborhood Stormdrain Improvements Boggy Creek - MLK …
BEATF Policy Recommendations The BEATF recommends the City Council consider the following policy recommendations: • City Council should actively pursue the participation of other taxing jurisdictions (Travis County, AISD) in capital projects benefitting their shared constituent taxpayers. • City Council should undertake a detailed cost analysis for each project/program in the bond package so that affordability (in the context of the City’s operating budget) can be considered when determining which projects/programs are considered for bond funding. • City Council should investigate alternative funding mechanisms for storm water projects, including modifications to the calculation of the drainage utility fees. • City Council should communicate to the public about the cost to the voter of the bond in at least the following 2 ways: o What is the monthly cost to the average voter? o What is the cost of inaction (failure to fund needed projects)? • City Council should require holistic community engagement before advancing a capital project. • City Council should review opportunities for the use of energy savings performance contracts. • City Council should, in connection with the work of future bond task forces, require that Staff include in its proposed project information an analysis of the savings realized by completion of the project.
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026, 4:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Public Safety 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, contact Chelsea Pfeifer at chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2498. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Enrique Duran II, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Daniel Godwin David Holmes Michael Sierra-Arévalo CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Vice Chair Denise L Eger Kimberly Hidrogo Timothy Ruttan Yasmine Smith 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on April 6, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. Austin Fire Quarterly Report. Presentation by Tom Vocke, Assistant Chief, Austin Fire. Discussion of Austin Firefighters Association budget and sworn staff priorities. Presented by David Girouard, President, Austin Firefighters Association. Discussion of Austin Police Oversight Mediation Program and responses to questions from Recommendation 20250908-006. Presented by Gail McCant, Director, Austin Police Oversight. Discussion of sexual assault data with Austin Police, SAFE Alliance, BRAVE Alliance, Travis County District Attorney’s Office, and Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT). Presented by Deanna Lichter, Commander, Austin Police, Marcy Alonzo, Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Police, Andrea Austin, Director, Travis County District Attorney’s Office, Alison Kolb, Vice President, SAFE Alliance, Noor Wehbe, Nurse Educator, BRAVE Alliance. Wildfire Readiness Update. Presentation by David Skowron, Division Chief, Austin Fire. 6. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 7. Approve a recommendation from the Collective Sex Crime Response Model working group regarding SARRT. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, April 6, 2026 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Enrique Duran II Kimberly Hidrogo Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on March 2, 2026. The March 2, 2026 meeting minutes were approved as amended with the following amendment on Commissioner Duran’s motion, Vice Chair Ruttan’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Smith was off the dais. Commissioners Holmes and Sierra-Arévalo were absent. The amendment was under FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: “Austin Police Oversight discussion on Mediation Remediation program” DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of small vehicle use by public safety departments with Rick Harland, Assistant Director, Austin Fleet Mobility Services. Presentation was made by Rick Harland, Assistant Director, Austin Fleet Mobility Services, Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical 1 Services, Tom Vocke, Assistant Chief, Austin Fire, Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police. 2. 4. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Police. Presentation by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police. Presentation was made by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police. Discussion of Austin Police operating procedures for disclosure of bodycam footage to Travis County post arrest with Austin Police, Travis County Attorney’s Office and Travis County Defender's Office. Presentation by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police, Lucio del Toro, First Assistant County Attorney, Travis County Attorney’s Office, Adeola Ogunkeyede, Chief Public Defender for Travis County, Travis County Defender’s Office. Presentation was made by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police, Lucio del Toro, First Assistant County Attorney, Travis County Attorney’s Office, Adeola Ogunkeyede, Chief Public Defender for Travis County, Travis County Defender’s Office. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from the Collective Sex Crime Response Model working group. Update was given by Chair Ramírez. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. Commissioner Duran was elected as Chair on Commissioner Ruttan’s motion, Chair Ramírez’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Holmes and Sierra-Arévalo were absent. Commissioner Ramírez was elected as Vice Chair on Commissioner Bernhardt’s motion, Commissioner Godwin’s second on …
Mediation Program Public Safety Commission May 4, 2026 1 Agenda 01 About Austin Police Oversight 02 Authority 03 About Mediation 04 Process 05 Benefits 2 1. About Austin Police Oversight 3 About Austin Police Oversight The mission of Austin Police Oversight is to provide impartial oversight of the Austin Police Department’s conduct, practices, and policies to enhance accountability, inform the public to increase transparency and create sustainable partnerships throughout the community. ACCOUNTABILITY TRANSPARENCY PARTNERSHIPS 4 About Austin Police Oversight WHAT WE DO WHAT WE DO NOT DO Separate, independent, civilian oversight Review all community complaints We have full access to all APD databases Make recommendations to the Chief of Police & City Manager related to discipline, administrative policies and training Educate community members about the complaint process, our reports and recommendations, and their rights when interacting with law enforcement We do NOT work for or report to APD orthe Chief of Police We do NOT oversee other law enforcement agencies We do NOT oversee criminal cases We do NOT administer discipline to officers We are NOT the final decision-makers on issues related to discipline and training 5 2. Authority 6 Authority: Meet and Confer Agreement Mediation authorization is established in the 2024 Meet and Confer Agreement between City of Austin and the Austin Police Association (APA) in Article 17, Disciplinary Actions, Demotion, & Appeals. Section 16—The CITY shall implement a voluntary mediation process concerning both citizen and internal complaints. The ASSOCIATION may appoint two persons to work with the CITY in developing the specific operating procedure. The process shall include and be based upon the following concepts: a) Mediation shall be an option offered to the complainant at any time during the investigatory process in which the Chief deems appropriate. Mediation shall only be offered in cases in which allegations are for minor policy violations, such as rudeness. The Chief or their designee shall have final authority as to whether mediation is an appropriate avenue for remedy. b) For a complaint to proceed to mediation, both the Officer and the complainant must voluntarily agree. c) Once mediation has been agreed to, the matter cannot be returned to the Department to be handled as a disciplinary matter. 7 Authority: General Orders Mediation authorization is also established in the Austin Police Department (APD) General Orders: 902.6.5 Investigations Handled Through Mediation As an alternative to the normal IA …
Briefing: Public Safety Commission Recommendation 20250908-006 Austin Police Oversight | 05.04.2026 Overview Purpose: Provide the Public Safety Commission with a summary of APO’s responses to recommendation 20250908-006 Scope: Annual Reporting, Compliance, public data accessibility, Complaints process & outcomes, CPRC, Miscellaneous Annual Reporting PSC Request: Present the most recent Annual Report at a publicly posted Council Meeting. APO Response: • 2024 Report presented via memo on October 13, 2025, to Mayor and Council • 2024 Report published October 14, 2025 • Council presentation on December 9, 2025 Compliance APOA Austin Police Oversight Act PSC Recommendation: Published compliance Plan. APO Response: • APO already complies with the Act; a separate plan is not required. Complaint Database PSC Recommendation: Create a Searchable, Public Complaint Database APO Response: • Complaint documentation is already searchable online • The interface was challenging • March 19, 2026, COA new website launched CPRC Support/ Staff Liaison PSC Recommendation: Assign City Clerk Staff as CPRC liaison. APO Response: • APO has not articulated any strain on staff resources. • Will collaborate with CMO and City Clerk’s Office to address any challenges. Annual Report Timeline PSC Questions: Annual Report Schedule, Edit and Review Authority. APO Response: • All department annual reports will be released after the City Manager’s Year in Review. • APO aim is Q4 each Year • Austin Communication and Engagement and the City Manager’s Office have review, edit, and approval authority of APO’s Annual Report. Compliance PSC Questions: Posting requirement, Reporting Gaps, Data Infrastructure APO Response: • All Complaints submitted to APO in 2025 are published on APO’s website. Anonymous Complaints are not separated out. • APO does not publish Compliments • Oral & Written reprimands are reported in aggregate numbers and published as part of our annual report. • Compliant Process & Outcomes PSC Questions: Training & Case Management APO Response: • Complaint Staff receive ongoing training • Options for filing • Supervisor Referral outcomes • Complaint trends Community Police Review Commission PSC Questions: Case review, vacancies, case briefings & recommendations, APO Response: • Working groups for case triage established • Vacancies filled by alternates • Case briefings will take place in closed session • Document storage on CPRC website Miscellaneous PSC Questions: Press Conf. Funding, Website accessibility, Hiring APO Response: • APO participation in critical incidents press conferences is a national best practice supporting transparency and real-time monitoring. • No additional funding allocation during budget …
Public Safety Commission Quarterly Austin Fire | Tom Vocke | Chief of Staff | FY26 Q2 Emergency Response Time Trends 130,000 110,000 90,000 70,000 11:00 10:00 9:00 8:00 7:00 6:00 Incident Volume (All Priorities) 103,626 109,280 110,304 108,750 107,659 89,541 89,563 81,973 86,636 87,935 92,612 89,797 86,974 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26* Response Times (Priorities 1-3, 4M) 8:51 9:00 9:13 9:12 9:24 9:35 Response Time Standard: 8 minutes 9:58 10:28 9:55 10:28 10:32 10:25 10:22 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 YTD *Projected number based on current YTD call volume. On Jul 8, 2025, the Chief Medical Officer evaluated medical dispatching in collaboration with ATCEMS and AFD, which will have an effect on call dispatching/volume. 2 Facility Improvement Projects Recently Completed Projects: Station 17 Remodel completed in February Station 33 Internal ceiling replacement completed in March Fire Station 17 Day Room Before and After Remodel 3 Automatic Aid Dispatching the closest unit to a 911 call, regardless of department or jurisdiction. Auto Aid contributes to decreased response times for Austin and Travis County. Recent Success: On March 25th, a fire at 5920 J M Holloway Ln spread quickly consuming trees, several parts vehicles, debris, and tires due to dry conditions with shifting winds. A tender from ESD 11 (Tender 1101) and ESD 12 (Tender 1201) were dispatched due to water supply issues. ESD 11’s skid steer also responded to assist with overhaul. Both ESD 11 and ESD 12 sent an engine to assist. In total, this fire had 31 units on scene. AFD, ESD 11, and ESD 12 responding to a fire together. 4 Overdose Response FY26 Q2 All AFD personnel are trained on Naloxone administration and each unit carries the medication. The increase in FY25 Q2 may be due to new reporting requirements for Narcan use starting Dec 2024. 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 154 115 75 122 117 81 140 106 71 88 63 51 97 66 50 106 76 58 FY25 Q1 FY25 Q2 FY25 Q3 FY25 Q4 FY26 Q1 FY26 Q2 Total calls where Narcan was given Number of times AFD administered or assisted Patient improvement cases 5 Investigations Percent of Arson Fires Cleared: - FY 25 Q3: - FY 25 Q4: - FY26 Q1: - FY26 Q2: 50% 36% 36% 44% National …
Public Safety Commission Wildfire Readiness Update Austin Fire | David Skowron | Division Chief, Wildfire Division | FY26 Q1&2 BE IT RESOLVED... "Provide a progress report every six months to the Public Safety Commission for the following important components of a comprehensive WUI risk reduction plan." Council Resolution NO. 20160512-016 The information presented in this update are maintained in real-time through dynamic data. 2 1) The number of local CWPPs completed and implemented is 26. Local level CWPPs are community-led initiatives that Austin Fire facilitates and supports. The Division's FAC team has prioritized re-engaging and supporting these communities. One community has become FireWise in 2026, with four more on the way this year. 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 CWPPs By Year 5 4 3 4 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2004 2008 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2017 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Year to date 3 2) The number of local CWPPs started but not completed is 21. The Community Risk Assessment (CRA) and Action Plan are important steps in the Firewise USA recognition process. When combined, CRAs and Action Plans act as a supplement to the Austin Travis County CWPP. Engaged Communities by Council District 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 5 4 3 3 1 0 0 2 2 1 CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 CD 4 CD 5 CD 6 CD 7 CD 8 CD 9 CD 10 Engaged Communities by Council District 4 3) The percentage of high-risk WUI areas in which identification of potential local CWPP planning areas is still ongoing is 46%. Of the 14% of Austin classified as high-risk, 54% is covered by a local level CWPP, and 46% are identified as opportunity zones where a local level CWPP could be implemented. 5 4) The number of public presentations in the past six months is 29. The number of home assessments provided in Q1 and Q2 is 157. Division has a goal of 500 SIZE evaluations per year. Number of SIZE Completions by Month (Q1 & Q2) 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 October November December January February March Number of SIZE Completions by Month (Q1 & Q2) 6 5) The number, size type and location of fuel mitigation activities in the last six months. 14 prescribed fires completed at over 1800 acres, by assisting partner agencies. …
April 3, 2026 RE: Austin/Travis County SARRT’s Call to Action Who We Are The Austin/Travis County Sexual Assault Response & Resource Team (A/TC SARRT) is one of the oldest and most highly regarded coordinated community responses in the state of Texas comprised of law enforcement, prosecutors, forensic nurses, mental health providers, advocates, and survivors unified in the response to post-pubescent adolescent and adult sexual assault victims. For over two decades, the A/TC SARRT’s mission has been to enhance the local response to sexual assault through ongoing collaboration, training, and coordination among agencies charged with responding to these crimes. What We Stand For The A/TC SARRT is committed to the following principles as we evaluate the future of forensic exam services in Austin and Travis County: • Survivor-Centered Care: All decisions must be grounded in trauma-informed practice, cultural humility, and accessibility including meaningful choice in who provides their care. This includes removing barriers for LGBTQ+ individuals, foreign- born survivors, and other populations who face systemic obstacles to care. • Provider Standards: Forensic exam providers must deliver the highest standard of care through certified practitioners who demonstrate cultural competence, trauma- informed approaches, and current best practices in forensic examination and must meet the Forensic Exam Provider Requirements as outlined by the A/TC SARRT. Providers must also maintain responsive partnership with coordinated community response teams and the trust necessary to serve survivors effectively. The A/TC SARRT expects all providers to meet and maintain these standards as a condition of community support. • Systemic Accountability: All service providers in the continuum of service, including healthcare and law enforcement partners, must be held to the highest standards of care, including compensation structures that reflect the true cost and value of forensic examination services and legislative mandates. The Issue The A/TC SARRT is aware of SAFE Alliance's memorandum to Mayor Kirk Watson dated February 23, 2026, announcing the discontinuation of forensic examination services at Eloise House effective May 31, 2026. SAFE Alliance has been a cornerstone of this community's response to sexual violence, and we recognize the serious financial pressures driving this decision. We recognize that this moment calls for a more resilient long-term infrastructure. The A/TC SARRT's position is that the path forward must be grounded in an evidence based multi- provider model, one that sustains both SAFE Alliance and Brave Alliance, distributes capacity across the system, and ensures no single point of failure for …
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Public Safety Commission Recommendation Number XXXXXXXX-XXX: Long Term Infrastructure for Sexual Assault Forensic Examination and Survivor Services WHEREAS, The Austin Public Safety Commission serves as an advisory body to the city council on all budgetary and policy matters concerning public safety; and WHEREAS, the Public Safety Commission has been monitoring the progress, risks, and concerns of the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Working Group since November 2023. WHEREAS, the CSCRM has identified and presented on capacity constraints limiting forensic exams since 2024 to the Public Safety Commission . WHEREAS, the Public Safety Commission considered a recommendation to allocate additional investments as part of FY24-25 budget to support additional positions and fund forensic nursing staff at competitive market rates.1 WHEREAS, the Austin Travis County Sexual Assault Response & Resource Team (A/TC SARRT) is one of the oldest and most highly regarded coordinated community responses in the state of Texas comprised of law enforcement, prosecutors, forensic nurses, mental health providers, advocates, and survivors unified in the response to post-pubescent adolescent and adult sexual assault victims. WHEREAS, the A/TC SARRT, an integral member and collaborative force on the CSCRM Working Group, has identified a need for “more resilient long term infrastructure” in response to SAFE Alliance’s potential discontinuation of forensic examination services at Eloise House by May 31, 2026 calling for (1) the recognition of all providers as essential, (2) the establishment of equitable contracts with hospital networks, (3) equitable law enforcement contracts with all qualified providers, and (4) a survivor-oriented and strategically located city and/or county owned facility. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Public Safety Commission endorses the SARRT’s April 3, 2026 letter and recommends City Council, City Manager’s Office, and Austin Police Department pursue contracts to distribute capacity across the system. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Public Safety Commission recommends City Council and City Manager’s Office explore and support the establishment and funding of city and/or county-owned facilities for forensic examination and services to sexual assault survivors. 1 https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=433391 . Date of Approval: Motioned By: Seconded By: Vote: For: Against: Abstain: Off the dais: Absent: Attest: _____________________________________________
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Public Safety Commission Recommendation Number 20260504-007: Long Term Infrastructure for Sexual Assault Forensic Examination and Survivor Services WHEREAS, The Austin Public Safety Commission serves as an advisory body to the city council on all budgetary and policy matters concerning public safety; and WHEREAS, the Public Safety Commission has been monitoring the progress, risks, and concerns of the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Working Group since November 2023. WHEREAS, the CSCRM has identified and presented on capacity constraints limiting forensic exams since 2024 to the Public Safety Commission. WHEREAS, the Public Safety Commission considered a recommendation to allocate additional investments as part of FY24-25 budget to support additional positions and fund forensic nursing staff at competitive market rates.1 WHEREAS, the Austin Travis County Sexual Assault Response & Resource Team (A/TC SARRT) is one of the oldest and most highly regarded coordinated community responses in the state of Texas comprised of law enforcement, prosecutors, forensic nurses, mental health providers, advocates, and survivors unified in the response to post-pubescent adolescent and adult sexual assault victims. WHEREAS, the A/TC SARRT, an integral member and collaborative force on the CSCRM Working Group, has identified a need for “more resilient long term infrastructure” in response to SAFE Alliance’s potential discontinuation of forensic examination services at Eloise House by May 31, 2026 calling for (1) the recognition of all providers as essential, (2) the establishment of equitable contracts with hospital networks, (3) equitable law enforcement contracts with all qualified providers, and (4) a survivor-oriented and strategically located city and/or county owned facility. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Public Safety Commission endorses the SARRT’s April 3, 2026 letter and recommends City Council, City Manager’s Office, and Austin Police Department pursue contracts to distribute capacity across the system. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Public Safety Commission recommends City Council and City Manager’s Office explore and support the establishment and funding of city and/or county-owned facilities for forensic examination and services to sexual assault survivors. 1 https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=433391 . Date of Approval: May 4, 2026 Motioned By: Vice Chair Ramírez Seconded By: Commissioner Hidrogo Vote: 9-0 For: Chair Duran, Vice Chair Ramírez, Commissioner Bernhardt, Commissioner Eger, Commissioner Godwin, Commissioner Hidrogo, Commissioner Holmes, Commissioner Sierra- Arévalo, Commissioner Smith. Against: None. Abstain: None. Off the dais: None. Absent: Commissioner Ruttan. Attest: Chelsea Pfeifer (staff liaison)
OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY P.O. Box 1748, Austin, TX 78767 JOSÉ P. GARZA Telephone 512/854-9400 TRUDY STRASSBURGER DISTRICT ATTORNEY Telefax 512/854-4206 FIRST ASSISTANT Adult Monthly Sexual Assault Report (by Incident) March 20261 Case Staffing Snapshot: 03/1/26 to 03/31/262 APD Cases Total Cases Staffed Cases Not Filed by LEA Cases Declined by TCDA Cases Pending Further Investigation Cases Accepted 29 16 0 8 5 Case Prosecution Snapshot: 03/1/26 to 03/31/26 Cases Received for Prosecution Cases Rejected or Dismissed Defendant prosecuted in another case Insufficient evidence Unable to Locate or Necessary Witness Failed to Appear/Cooperate Cases Indicted Cases No Billed Cases Pled Cases Tried 35 19 0 10 6 18 4 1 1 2 7 0 7 0 1 The data summarized in this report was retrieved for analysis on April 15th, 2026 2 The case staffing totals included in this table represent sexual assault-related investigations that law enforcement detectives choose to staff with TCDA’s Sexual Assault Unit. Law enforcement agencies are not required to staff a case with TCDA before suspending an investigation or filing a case for prosecution. Ronald Earle Building, 416 W. 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Pending Cases by Year Received (as of 03/31/26) Year 2019 2020 2021 2022 # 2 1 3 10 Year 2023 2024 2025 2026 # 15 39 84 40 Cases Pled by Offense: 03/1/26 to 03/31/26 AGG SEXUAL ASSUALT ASSAULT CAUSE BODILY INJ INDECENT ASSAULT SEXUAL ASSAULT UNL RESTRAINT EXPOSE TO SBI Trial Outcomes: 03/1/26 to 03/31/26 N/A 1 2 1 2 1 N/A March 2026 Adult Sexual Assault Monthly Report (by Incident) Page 2 of 5 About this Report The Adult Sexual Assault Monthly Report endeavors to provide a monthly snapshot of adult sexual assault cases that are handled by the Travis County District Attorney’s Office (TCDA). For the purposes of this report, an adult sexual assault case can be any sexual assault case that is either staffed by TCDA’s Sexual Assault Unit before it is accepted for prosecution, or that is assigned to TCDA’s Sexual Assault Unit and is submitted, accepted, indicted, or otherwise prosecuted as one of the following offenses: Improper Sexual Activity with a Person in Custody or Under Supervision Improper Sexual Activity with a Committed Person Indecent Assault • Aggravated Kidnapping with Intent to Inflict Bodily Injury/Sexual Abuse • Aggravated Sexual Assault • Burglary of a Habitation with the Intent to Commit a Sexual Offense • • …
Sex Crimes Back Up Data Q4, 2025 & Q1, 2026 Austin Police | May 4, 2026 New Cases Sex Crimes Reported Cases (Adults Only) Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 3 Sexual Assault Cases (Adults Only) Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 4 Calls for Service Sex Crimes Calls for Service Source: CAD (Current as of: 4/22/26) 6 Case Status DA and CA Case Staffings 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 99 71 CY25 Q4 CY26 Q1 Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 8 Sexual Assault Cases Cleared- Internal Status Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 9 Suspended Pending Victim Readiness Subcategories 30% 20% 42% 2% 4% 2% Attempted to contact victim but no response Minimal response No contact information for victim Other (hospitalized/incarcerated) Victim disengaged over time Victim does not want to pursue at this time Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 10 Victim Demographics Sexual Assault Victim Demographics- Age Q4 2025 & Q1 2026 Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 12 Sexual Assault Victim Demographics- Age Range Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 13 Sexual Assault Victim Demographics- Sex Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 14 Sexual Assault Victim Demographics- Race/Ethnicity Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 15 Arrested Demographics Sexual Assault Arrested Demographics- Age Q4 2025 & Q1 2026 Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 17 Sexual Assault Arrested Demographics- Age Range Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 18 Sexual Assault Arrested Demographics- Sex Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 19 Sexual Assault Arrested Demographics- Race/Ethnicity Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 20 Suspect Demographics Sexual Assault Suspect Demographics- Age Q4 2025 & Q1 2026 Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 22 Sexual Assault Suspect Demographics- Age Range Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 23 Sexual Assault Suspect Demographics- Sex Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 24 Sexual Assault Suspect Demographics- Race/Ethnicity Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 25
Sex Crimes Update to PSC Q4, 2025 & Q1, 2026 Austin Police | May 4, 2026 Adult Sex Crimes- Data Overview Sex Crimes Calls for Service Sex Crimes Reported Cases Sexual Assault Reported Cases • Q4, 2025: 672 calls • Q1, 2026: 689 calls • Calls for service have increased, particularly since 2023, indicating growing demand for police response • Q4, 2025: 391 cases • Q1, 2026: 405 cases • Cases for all sex crimes are slightly elevated over previous years • Q4, 2025: 144 cases • Q1, 2026: 130 cases • Sexual assault cases are relatively stable compared to the previous year but higher than 2023 & 2024 Source: Versadex RMS & CAD (Current as of: 4/22/26) 2 Successes SARRT Awards • Impact Award- Kachina Clark • Inspirational Award- Hanna Senko Annual Case Review • Positive feedback for 2nd case review • Public release in next few weeks • Presentation at EVAWI Annual Conference Patrol Response Times • Updated guidance to ensure appropriate response times for sex crimes calls (September 2025) • Significant improvements Survivor Survey • Developed and launched the Survivor Survey • Focused on what is going well and how to improve 3 Successes- Data Integrity & Transparency Sex Crime Information Cases Assessing proper use of title codes and making appropriate adjustments Cases Reviewed Title Code Changes Made Other Changes Made 1,974 305 (16%) 306 (16%) Title Code Consolidation Rape, Sodomy, Sexual Assault with an Object= Sexual Assault Reduce confusion related to sexual assaults and ensure a criminal offense is applied to a case when an outcry is made Data Dashboard Interactive dashboard highlights adult sex crimes and key demographics 4 Sex Crimes Data Interactive Dashboard • Offers accessible, data-driven view of reported sex crimes in Austin • Enhances public understanding of sex crimes data • Supports evidence-based policy discussions • Allows Council and the community to track trends using a shared, consistent source of information • Reinforces APD’s commitment to accountability through open data 5 Challenges & Risks Forensic Exam Capacity Capacity constraints have been occurring for 2+ years Confidential Community Advocacy Uncertainty around service stability Need for culturally responsive services Budget Challenges Staffing constraints Impact on partners Shifting Priorities Internal and external 6
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 4th, 2026, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Design 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 Chad Sharrard at 512- 974-8033 or chad.sharrard@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Marissa McKinney, Chair Kevin Howard, Vice Chair Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Saira Khan CALL TO ORDER AGENDA Conners Ladner Josue Meiners Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes Jon Salinas Brendan Wittstruck PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five 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 Design Commission Design regular meeting on April 27th, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action on recommendations to the proposed Downtown Density Bonus Phase I Urban Design Standards. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS City Code requires at least two board members sponsor an item to be included on an agenda. This section of the agenda provides members an opportunity to request items for future agendas. Staff should assume that if there is no objection from other members expressed at the meeting, the members’ silence indicates approval for staff to include on the next agenda. 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. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Chad Sharrard at Austin Planning at 512-974-8033 or chad.sharrard@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Design Commission, please contact Chad Sharrard at 512-974-8033 or chad.sharrard@austintexas.gov.
Downtown Density Bonus Phase 1 – Proposal Austin Planning | Design Commission | 04/27/2026 Agenda • • • Background Existing Program & Process Proposed Changes • Urban Design Standards • Community Benefits | • Downtown Density Bonus Process • Stakeholder Engagement and Timeline 2 Background City Council Resolution Downtown Density Bonus Update Resolution No. 20240718-185 in July 2024 directed staff to update the Downtown Density Bonus (DDB) program Requested: Updates to gatekeeper requirements Integration of Rainey subdistrict Creation of new subdistricts Prioritization of accessibility and shade opportunities Simplification of the affordability program Alignment of the program with the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) overlay. Downtown Density Bonus – Phase 1 In response to Senate Bill 840, Council adopted Ordinance No. 20251023-063, which amended the Central Business District Zone and directed staff to update the DDB program by June 2026 for three DDB subdistricts 4 Existing Program & Process Phase 1 - Existing Height & FAR Map After the recent adoption of the Central Business District Zone amendments and updates to the DDB, the three subdistricts in Phase 1 have the following entitlements available via the DDB program: Core Subdistrict – 350ft of height and 25:1 FAR* Rainey Subdistrict – 350ft of height and 15:1 FAR* Convention Center Subdistrict – 350ft of height and 15:1 FAR* Applicants can request Council approval to exceed these entitlements *FAR limits are only applicable to commercial developments 6 Proposed Changes Phase I – Proposed Applicability Revised to remove the Red River Cultural District from Phase I To be updated and included in Phase II of the DDB Update DDB is a voluntary program Supersedes the following overlays: Capitol Dominance Overlay Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Density Bonus Waterfront Overlay 8 Phase I – Combining Districts Each combining district will have different entitlements/requirements. Phase I will create 2 combining districts: DDB400 has +400 ft DDB850 has +850 ft Additional height is additive to the property’s base zoning height limit E.g., a CBD-DDB400 site could build up to 750 ft (350 ft base height + 400 bonus ft) Sites will be rezoned into DDB400 in Phase I. Sites will be eligible to request rezoning into DDB850 through the standard rezoning process. Max height cannot be exceeded by Council approval. …
DRAFT C20-2024-018 DDB Phase I Downtown Density Bonus Urban Design Standards These standards would apply only to projects seeking Downtown Density Bonus entitlements and are intended to implement public realm and pedestrian environment objectives that currently apply under §25-2-586. In order to participate in the proposed Downtown Density Bonus (DDB) program, projects would be required to adhere to all mandatory design standards and a minimum number of additional urban design standards from a menu of options. For Phase I of the Downtown Density Bonus update, the proposed requirements would be: - Projects zoned –DDB400 must adhere to all mandatory standards and at least 7 out of the 14 menu standards to participate in the DDB program - Projects zoned –DDB850 must adhere to all mandatory standards and least 10 out of the 14 menu standards to participate in the DDB program In future phases of the Downtown Density Bonus program update, additional combining districts may be created that have different requirements for the minimum number of urban design standards that must be met. Additionally, subdistricts may be created that provide additional urban design standards or requirements based on the unique character of specific areas (such as the Red River Cultural District). Additional design standards may be added in the future. If additional design standards are added to the menu, the minimum number of standards that must be met may be modified. The Urban Design team in Austin Planning will review site plans and determine compliance with the urban design standards. Mandatory Urban Design Standards Screening Requirements (A) Utility equipment, mechanical equipment, and solid waste collection areas, including loading docks, truck parking, outdoor storage, trash collection, trash compaction, and other service functions: a. are prohibited in the area between a building and a street; b. must not be visible from a street, adjacent property lines, or the property lines across adjacent public streets; and c. must be screened or located in a public alley. (B) This subsection applies to a site with frontage on an alley 20 feet or more wide. DRAFT C20-2024-018 DDB Phase I a. A transformer room or utility vault must be adjacent to and accessible from the alley, unless Austin Energy determines placement is required in another location. b. A pump room, sprinkler room, or other utility or mechanical room must be adjacent to and accessible from the alley unless the Fire Chief determines that placing the …
DESIGN COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING Monday, April 27, 2026 The Design Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Jon Salinas called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Salinas, Jon (Chair) Aradhyula, Ramachandra Gelles, Nkiru Howard, Kevin Murkes, Jenny Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Meiners, Josue (Vice Chair) Ladner, Conners Khan, Saira Mckinney, Melissa (arrived at 7:20) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ryan Saunders, East Cesar Chavez Contact Team-Neighborhood Association Seeking to propose two future agenda items regarding Plaza Saltillo and activating public alleyways. Ryan is a local public space activist looking to reengage Plaza Saltillo as a community space as well as speak on bringing improvements to an alley that runs parallel to East Cesar Chavez Street. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Design Commission Regular Meeting on. The minutes from the Design Commission regular meeting on March 23rd, 2026, were approved on Vice Chair Josue Meiners’s motion, Chair Jon Salinas’s second on an 8-0. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the Barton Springs Road Bridge. Presented by Eric Bailey, Austin Capital Delivery Services. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Commissioner Carroll. Postponed to Design Commission Regular Meeting on May 18, 2026. 1 3. 4. Staff briefing regarding Downtown Density Bonus Phase I Updates. Presented by Alan Pani, Austin Planning. Sponsors: Vice Chair Meiners and Commissioner Howard. Item was discussed. Staff briefing regarding the inclusion of West Campus into the Downtown area. Presented by Shanisha Johnson, Austin Planning. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Vice Chair Meiners. Postponed to Design Commission Regular Meeting on May 18, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and action to recommend to City Council whether the project Fiesta Gardens, located at 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St., complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Clayton Korte and Travis Greig of Clayton Korte. Postponed to Design Commission Regular Meeting on May 18, 2026. 6. Conduct officer elections for Design Commission Chair and Vice Chair. Kevin Howard was nominated for Vice Chair by Vice Chair Meiners and seconded by Chair Jon Salinas in a vote of 8-0. Marissa Mckinney was nominated for Chair by Nkiru Gelles and seconded by Chair Jon Salinas in a vote of 8-0. 7. Discussion and action to appoint a member of the Design Commission to serve …
DRAFT C20-2024-018 DDB Phase I Downtown Density Bonus Urban Design Standards These standards would apply only to projects seeking Downtown Density Bonus entitlements and are intended to implement public realm and pedestrian environment objectives that currently apply under §25-2-586. In order to participate in the proposed Downtown Density Bonus (DDB) program, projects would be required to adhere to all mandatory design standards and a minimum number of additional urban design standards from a menu of options. For Phase I of the Downtown Density Bonus update, the proposed requirements would be: - - Projects zoned –DDB400 must adhere to all mandatory standards and at least 7 out of the 14 menu standards to participate in the DDB program Projects zoned –DDB850 must adhere to all mandatory standards and least 10 out of the 14 menu standards to participate in the DDB program In future phases of the Downtown Density Bonus program update, additional combining districts may be created that have different requirements for the minimum number of urban design standards that must be met. Additionally, subdistricts may be created that provide additional urban design standards or requirements based on the unique character of specific areas (such as the Red River Cultural District). Additional design standards may be added in the future. If additional design standards are added to the menu, the minimum number of standards that must be met may be modified. The Urban Design team in Austin Planning will review site plans and determine compliance with the urban design standards. Mandatory Urban Design Standards Screening Requirements (A) Utility equipment, mechanical equipment, and solid waste collection areas, including loading docks, truck parking, outdoor storage, trash collection, trash compaction, and other service functions: a. are prohibited in the area between a building and a street; b. must not be visible from a street, adjacent property lines, or the property lines across adjacent public streets; and c. must be screened or located in a public alley. (B) This subsection applies to a site with frontage on an alley 20 feet or more wide. 15 - C20-2024-018 - Downtown Density Bonus Update Phase 1 1 of 7 DRAFT C20-2024-018 DDB Phase I a. A transformer room or utility vault must be adjacent to and accessible from the alley, unless Austin Energy determines placement is required in another location. b. A pump room, sprinkler room, or other utility or mechanical room must be adjacent to …
DRAFT C20-2024-018 DDB Phase I Downtown Density Bonus Urban Design Standards These standards would apply only to projects seeking Downtown Density Bonus entitlements and are intended to implement public realm and pedestrian environment objectives that currently apply under §25-2-586. In order to participate in the proposed Downtown Density Bonus (DDB) program, projects would be required to adhere to all mandatory design standards and a minimum number of additional urban design standards from a menu of options. For Phase I of the Downtown Density Bonus update, the proposed requirements would be: - Projects zoned –DDB400 must adhere to all mandatory standards and at least 7 out of the 14 menu standards to participate in the DDB program - Projects zoned –DDB850 must adhere to all mandatory standards and least 10 out of the 14 menu standards to participate in the DDB program In future phases of the Downtown Density Bonus program update, additional combining districts may be created that have different requirements for the minimum number of urban design standards that must be met. Additionally, subdistricts may be created that provide additional urban design standards or requirements based on the unique character of specific areas (such as the Red River Cultural District). Additional design standards may be added in the future. If additional design standards are added to the menu, the minimum number of standards that must be met may be modified. The Urban Design team in Austin Planning will review site plans and determine compliance with the urban design standards. Mandatory Urban Design Standards Screening Requirements (A) Utility equipment, mechanical equipment, and solid waste collection areas, including loading docks, truck parking, outdoor storage, trash collection, trash compaction, and other service functions: a. are prohibited in the area between a building and a street; b. must not be visible from a street, adjacent property lines, or the property lines across adjacent public streets; and c. must be screened or located in a public alley. (B) This subsection applies to a site with frontage on an alley 20 feet or more wide. DRAFT C20-2024-018 DDB Phase I a. A transformer room or utility vault must be adjacent to and accessible from the alley, unless Austin Energy determines placement is required in another location. b. A pump room, sprinkler room, or other utility or mechanical room must be adjacent to and accessible from the alley unless the Fire Chief determines that placing the …
Design Commission Alternative Draft DRAFT 5/4/2026 Downtown Density Bonus Program- Urban Design Standards Downtown Density Bonus Program urban design standards apply only to projects participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program and are intended to implement public realm and pedestrian environment objectives that currently apply under §25-2-586. 1. Windows reflectance of 20% or less to be considered transparent. facade area: i. ii. iii. Mandatory Standards All projects participating in the Downtown Density Bonus (DDB) program must comply with each of the following mandatory standards: b. Glazing must have a visible light transmittance of 60% or higher and an external a. Ground story facades must include transparent windows for a minimum portion of the Primary streets: 65% (min) Side streets: 45% (min) Alley: 0% (min) DRAFT a. Entrances must be provided at the following minimum frequencies (*NOTE: Consider designing in accordance with “Provide a main street frontage” enhanced standard) i. ii. iii. d. All required entrances must be provided within 5 vertical feet of adjacent sidewalk grade and have a direct pedestrian route to the adjacent sidewalk. A direct route must be located within 25’ of the street-facing entrance. Primary street: 1 per 75’ of street frontage Side street: 1 per 100’ of street frontages Alleys: not required c. Doors exclusively designed for fire stair egress, utilities, or service entrances do not b. Doors separated by less than 25’ accessing the same tenant space do not count as count as required street-facing entrances. separate entrances. 2. Doors e. Required entrances must be sheltered. Sheltering structures must have a depth no less than 40% of their clear height and a width no less than 60% their clear height. (*NOTE: Consider designing in accordance with “Human Scale Sheltering Structures” optional standard) Downtown Density Bonus- Urban Design Standards 1 Design Commission Alternative Draft DRAFT 5/4/2026 3. Active Uses a. Ground floor pedestrian-oriented commercial spaces must comprise at least 75% of the street facing linear building frontage for a depth of no less than 24 feet. b. Pedestrian-oriented commercial spaces must have 12’ min. ceiling height for their required depth. 4. Gutters and Driplines 5. Screening i. ii. entrances. a. Building drip lines must not be located over the pedestrian clear zone or access routes to b. Gutter or downspout outlets must not direct water onto the sidewalk clear zone. a. Utility equipment, mechanical equipment, solid waste collection areas, and motor vehicle use areas except …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026, AT 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 W 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs 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 Nekaybaw Watson, 512-974-2562, nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS : Miriam Dorantes, Chair Adrian De La Rosa Aditi Joshi Diane Kanawati Melissa Ortega Caroline Solis AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Alondra Johnson, Vice-Chair Azeem Edwin Jeanne “Canan” Kaba Meghna Roy Yohana Saucedo 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 Commission on Immigrant Affairs regular meeting on April 6, 2026. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing from Austin Police Victim Services Unit regarding the services they provide specifically to their immigrant community. Presentation by Kachina Clark, Victim Services and Employee Wellness Division Manager, Tracy Morris, Victim Services Manager, and Stephanie Gonzales, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Update from Quality-of-Life Study Working Group regarding study timeline and progress made. (Commissioners: Johnson, Ortega, Joshi, Kaba, Kanawati, Edwin) 4. Discussion on future priorities and goals of the commission. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a letter of support from the Commission on Immigrant Affairs for funding and staffing support for Academia Cuauhtli. 6. Create a Budget Working Group to track the FY 2026—2027 approved recommendations of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs. 7. Discussion to review and revise the scope and priorities of the U-Visa, T-Visa Working Group. (Commissioners: Dorantes, Johnson, De La Rosa, Lincoln-Goldfinch, Saucedo, Ortega). FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Nekaybaw Watson at Austin …
COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2026 The Commission on Immigrant Affairs convened in a regular meeting on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 310 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Dorantes called the meeting to order at 6:44pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Miriam Dorantes, Chair Adrian De La Rosa Caroline Solis Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alondra Johnson, Vice-Chair Aditi Joshi Diane Kanawati Meghna Roy Melissa Ortega Commissioners Absent: Azeem Edwin Jeanne Kaba Yohana Saucedo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs Special Called Meeting on March 20, 2026. The minutes of the March 20, 2026, special called meeting of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs were approved during the regular meeting on April 6, 2026, on Vice Chair Johnson’s motion, Chair Dorantes’ second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Ortega was off the dais. Commissioners Edwin, Kaba, and Saucedo were absent. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing from Austin Police regarding an updated policy as it relates to immigration. Presentation given by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police. Presentation given by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police. 3. 4. Staff briefing from Austin Equity and Inclusion regarding the introduction of the Acting Immigration Manager and future recruitment and updates surrounding immigrant and refugee related work. Presentation given by Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion and Houmma Garba, Acting Immigration Manager, Austin Equity and Inclusion. Presentation given by Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion and Houmma Garba, Acting Immigration Manager, Austin Equity and Inclusion. Staff briefing regarding updates to the Levers of Economic Mobility. Presentation by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion. Presentation given by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., Austin Equity and Inclusion. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Presentation from Academia Cuauhtli regarding a program update, information on their spring and summer programming, and shifting funding structures. Presentation by Dr. María Del Carmen Unda, Founder, Academia Cuauhtli, Dr. Angela Valenzuela, Acedemia Cuauhtli, and Dr. Emilio Zamora, Academia Cuauhtli. Presentation given by Dr. María Del Carmen Unda, Founder, Academia Cuauhtli. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve the election of Vice Chair. The motion to elect Commissioner Johnson as Vice Chair of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs was approved on Chair Dorantes’ motion, Commissioner De La Rosa’s second on …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Commission on Immigrant Affairs Recommendation Number: 20260504-005 Support of Academia Cuauhtli Programming and Expansion WHEREAS, since its founding in 2013, Academia Cuauhtli (founded by Nuestro Grupo, a community-based volunteer organization) was established at the ESB-MACC as a free Saturday culture and language revitalization academy for elementary school children and their parents, with a curriculum focused on Indigeneity, social justice, Tejano history, traditional arts, and danza Mexica and since July 2014, Academia Cuauhtli has served as an official educational enterprise partnered with the Austin Independent School District (AISD) and Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Culture Center (ESB-MACC); WHEREAS, Academia Cuauhtli, administered through a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Austin, Austin Independent School District (AISD), and Nuestro Grupo embraces and fulfills the Commission on Immigrant Affairs mission of collaborative engagement by advocating for educational equity and well-being for immigrant, first-generation, and low socioeconomic background AISD students in collaboration with the University of Texas at Austin; WHEREAS, Academia Cuauhtli fulfills its mission expressed as “to honor our communities' cultural heritage, foster social justice, and reclaim our collective identities in pursuit of educational freedom” by serving as a means for the comprehensive advancement of the students and their parents—via its strong partnership with students’ parents—by providing a supportive and uplifting learning environment, as well as for providing for the social, and economic needs, including the extensive COVID-related assistance extended to its participant Latino families during the pandemic in Austin, Texas; WHEREAS, Academia Cuauthli fulfills its mission by enrolling from 2014-2023 over 800 AISD emergent bilingual students, trained over 250 Indigenous/Latinx public school teachers, hosted over 25 professional development workshops, initiated Cuauhtli’s Grow Your Own bilingual leadership development program for AISD teachers of color, and successfully implemented a research-university-community partnership between AISD, UT Austin’s College of Education Department of Educational Leadership and Policy faculty and graduate student researchers, the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS), the UT History Department, and the Austin community (see research publication link: https://academiacuauhtli.com/publications/); WHEREAS, Academia Cuauhtli fulfills its mission in collaboration with the City of Austin when former Mayor Adler and the 2022 City of Austin Council Members granted Academia Cuauthli a dedicated, full-time employee to manage all educational programming with funding running through the Austin Parks and Recreation Department at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, together with generous support to fund Academia Cuauhtli throughout 2022-23; WHEREAS, Academia Cuauhtli …
APD Victim Services Serving our Immigrant Communities Austin Police Department | May 4, 2026 APD Victim Services Unit Overview • One of the largest Victim Services programs within a U.S. police department. • Services are available to victims/survivors whether they choose to report the crime or not, by calling 512-974-5037. • Staff do not inquire about immigration status; if disclosed, targeted resources and referrals are provided. • Supervisors and counselors teach at the APD Training Academy. • Active members of several coalitions and groups across Austin whose goals include enhancing services to all victims/survivors of crime. 2 Overview of Victim Services Teams Crisis Response Team Investigation Response Team • Supports the Austin community 24/7 • Supports and advocates for victims after a • Provides on-scene crisis counseling • Counselors are dispatched with officers • Addresses immediate needs • Provides advocacy within law enforcement • Assists with safety planning • Shares resources and referrals crime has occurred • Counselors are co-located with unit detectives • Provides support throughout the investigation and beyond • Offers trauma-informed, short-term counseling • Provides education on Criminal Justice System 3 Reporting Options and Confidentiality • Can call the Victim Services line (512-974-5037) with no current police report on file. • Limits of confidentiality when police report has been made (Michael Morton Act). • Victim Services support provided when reporting a crime. • Collaboration and referral to trusted community organizations external to APD. 4 Contact Information • Victim Services direct line: 512-974-5037 • Victim Services email: Victim.Services@austintexas.gov • For general questions regarding immigration: APDImmigrationInfo@austintexas.gov • For submitting a U visa Certification request: APDUvisaCertification@austintexas.gov • Victim Services website: www.austintexas.gov/police/divisions/victim-services 5
Recommendation Number: (add number) Resolution from the Commission Immigrant Affairs in Support of Academia Cuauhtli Programming and Expansion April 15, 2026 WHEREAS, since its founding in 2013, Academia Cuauhtli (founded by Nuestro Grupo, a community-based volunteer organization) was established at the ESB-MACC as a free Saturday culture and language revitalization academy for elementary school children and their parents, with a curriculum focused on Indigeneity, social justice, Tejano history, traditional arts, and danza Mexica and since July 2014, Academia Cuauhtli has served as an official educational enterprise partnered with the Austin Independent School District (AISD) and Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Culture Center (ESB-MACC); WHEREAS, Academia Cuauhtli, administered through a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Austin, Austin Independent School District (AISD), and Nuestro Grupo embraces and fulfills the Commission on Immigrant Affairs mission of collaborative engagement by advocating for educational equity and well-being for immigrant, first-generation, and low socioeconomic background AISD students in collaboration with the University of Texas at Austin; WHEREAS, Academia Cuauhtli fulfills its mission expressed as “to honor our communities' cultural heritage, foster social justice, and reclaim our collective identities in pursuit of educational freedom” by serving as a means for the comprehensive advancement of the students and their parents—via its strong partnership with students’ parents—by providing a supportive and uplifting learning environment, as well as for providing for the social, and economic needs, including the extensive COVID-related assistance extended to its participant Latino families during the pandemic in Austin, Texas; WHEREAS, Academia Cuauthli fulfills its mission by enrolling from 2014-2023 over 800 AISD emergent bilingual students, trained over 250 Indigenous/Latinx public school teachers, hosted over 25 professional development workshops, initiated Cuauhtli’s Grow Your Own bilingual leadership development program for AISD teachers of color, and successfully implemented a research-university-community partnership between AISD, UT Austin’s College of Education Department of Educational Leadership and Policy faculty and graduate student researchers, the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS), the UT History Department, and the Austin community (see research publication link: https://academiacuauhtli.com/publications/); WHEREAS, Academia Cuauhtli fulfills its mission in collaboration with the City of Austin when former Mayor Adler and the 2022 City of Austin Council Members granted Academia Cuauthli a dedicated, full-time employee to manage all educational programming with funding running through the Austin Parks and Recreation Department at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, together with generous support to fund Academia Cuauhtli throughout …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. VIRTUAL MEETING Art in Public Places Panel may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Art in Public Places Panel: May Virtual Meeting | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams. 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 Art in Public Places Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-7852. CURRENT PANEL MEMBERS: Kristi-Anne Shaer, Chair Heidi Schmalbach, Arts Commission Liaison Bernardo Diaz Lindsey Millikan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Andrew Danziger, Vice Chair Fatima Carbajal Camille Jobe 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 Art in Public Places Panel Regular meeting on April 6, 2026 and Art in Public Places Special Meeting on April 15, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Art in Public Places Program, including Conservation, Current Projects and Milestones. Presentation by Jaime Castillo, AIPP Manager, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from April 20, 2026, Arts Commission Meeting. Presentation by Heidi Schmalbach, Arts Commission Liaison. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Approve a recommendation to Arts Commission for the Armadillo Water Tank Art in Public Places Project Final Design. Presentation by Bill Tavis, Art in Public Places Artist, and Bryana Iglesias, AIPP Coordinator, Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. Approve a recommendation to Arts Commission for the AFD 53 / ATCEMS 42 Goodnight Ranch Art in Public Places Project Final Design. Presentation by Re:Site Studio, Art in Public Places Artist, and Lindsay Hutchens, AIPP Coordinator, Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. Approve a recommendation to Arts Commission for the Airport Boulevard NWSE Art in Public Places Final Design. Presentation by Liza Fishbone, Art in Public Places Artist, and Frederico Forte, AIPP Coordinator Senior, Austin, Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. Approve a recommendation to …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the committee 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 Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS Judah Rice, Chair Jeffrey Acton Trey McWhorter AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order or, for remote participation, no later than noon the day before the meeting, 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 Operations Committee regular meeting on March 18, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Operations Committee workplan. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Discussion and possible action on eligible expenses for the historic district tax abatement. Discussion and possible action on Historic Sign Standards. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Cara Bertron at Austin Planning at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Operations Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS _X_ Judah Rice, Chair _X_ Jeffrey Acton ___ Trey McWhorter DRAFT MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on February 18, 2026. MOTION: Approve the minutes from February 18, 2026 on a motion by Commissioner Acton, Commissioner Rice seconding. Vote: 2-0. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding ways to approach concerns about structural issues in older buildings. Presentation by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Austin Planning, and Kalan Contreras, Principal Planner, Austin Planning. • Commissioners discussed getting feedback from applicants. • Commissioners discussed working with Austin Development Services staff to raise contractor awareness around compliance and identify issues early. • Staff provided an update on Development Services review. integrating historic preservation processes with DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of potential changes to the Land Development Code regarding historic preservation. • Commissioners discussed a conversation among the full commission about streamlining processes. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. Discussion and possible action on eligible expenses for the historic district tax abatement. • Commissioners discussed adding permanent accessibility improvements, hazardous material abatement, and indoor air quality systems to eligible expenses. Discussion and possible action on Historic Sign Standards. • Commissioners reviewed the standards and agreed to do a more detailed review at their next meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 12:48 p.m. For more information on the Operations Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov.
ELIGIBLE EXPENSES: Per 11-1-63 (6) of City Code, only work for which a certificate of appropriateness or City permit is required is included in determining whether the proposed work exceeds the specified percentage of pre-restoration value. ELIGIBLE EXPENSES: • Labor/materials related to eligible costs • Demolition related to eligible costs or to remove non-historic exterior additions and features • Repair, restoration, or replacement of historic façade and landscape features, including reconstruction of missing features • Exterior masonry and siding repair • Roofing • Foundation • Structural repairs • Gutters • Windows, including permanent weatherization measures • Exterior doors and permanent weatherization measures • Permanent HVAC systems (permanent) • Permanent eElectrical, plumbing, and gas systems (permanent) • Escalators and eElevators • Fire eEscapes • Sprinkler/fFire suppression systems • Security systems requiring installation permits (if permit required for installation) • Interior partitions, ceilings, and/or floors requiring installation permits (if permit required for installation) • Signage • Solar panels and other long-term sustainability “sustainable” improvements • Exterior paint • Exterior and interior ramps • Exterior handrails • Exterior lifts • Changes to make the exterior grade and/or existing sidewalks accessible • Repair of existing sidewalks • Widening secondary exterior doorways • Widening interior doorways • Sales tax for eligible expenses • Interior tub-to-shower conversions, except shower tiling • Other plumbing work to enhance accessibility, including lowering sinks and replacing toilets • Above listed work on outbuildings deemed contributing structures INELIGIBLE EXPENSES: • Light fixtures • Interior finish work, e.g., painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work • Appliances • Furniture • Window treatments other than permanent weatherization measures • Construction of or repair to dDecks/ and patios not original to building • Demolition costs related to removal of contributing buildings or structures • Construction of new buildings or additions • Non-historic landscape features, (e.g., retaining walls, fencing, paving, planters, vegetation, paths, or sidewalks, ) unless the changes are for accessibility purposes (see Eligible Expenses list) • Parking lot construction or expansion • Architectural and engineering fees • Building permit, variance, zoning, or platting application fees • Feasibility studies • Financing fees • Leasing expenses • Storm sewer costs • Legal and /aAccounting fees • Purchase or repair of , or repair to, construction tools and equipment • Taxes, except sales tax for eligible expenses Adopted December 2012
