Versión en español a continuación. Urban Renewal Board Meeting August 16, 2021, 5:30 – 9:30 pm Urban Renewal Board to be held August 16, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (August 15, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 16, 2021 Urban Renewal Board Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3458 or laura.keating@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to laura.keating@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Urban Renewal Board FECHA de la reunion (16 Agosto, 2021, 5:30 – 9:30 pm) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (15 Agosto, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: junta en 512-974-3458 or • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de laura.keating@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 2021, 5:30-9:30 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Members in Attendance Manuel Escobar, Chair Derrell Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Kobla Tetey Nathaniel Bradford Member Absent Jacqueline Watson Danielle Skidmore PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. Staff in Attendance Erica Leak Mandy DeMayo Travis Perlman David Colligan Matthew Kwatinetz Laura Keating Megan Santee, URB legal counsel Lisa Rodriguez to oversee is DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 5:39pm with 5 members present. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 agenda items and items not posted on the agenda. No speakers registered to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the July 19, 2021, Meeting Minutes. On Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, the URB’s July 19, 2021, minutes were approved unanimously. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action from the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and City staff regarding an approach to the property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E 11th St and 920 E 11th St). Matthew Kwatinetz (AEDC consultant) presented and responded to questions. Mandy DeMayo (Housing & Community Development Officer) also responded to questions. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Escobar adjourned the meeting at 7:17 pm without objection. 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 Laura Keating at Housing and Planning Department, at (512-974-3458 or laura.keating@austintexas.gov), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Renewal Board, please contact Laura Keating at (512-974-3458 or laura.keating@austintexas.gov).
DRAFT To: City Council of Austin From: Urban Renewal Board Date: August 16, 2021 Subject: Response to Planning Commission’s action on the Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts The Urban Renewal Board (URB) engaged in a multiyear effort to update the Urban Renewal Plan (URP) and the East 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs). The goal of this effort was to update the zoning regulations to support the URP and to provide consistency and clarity regarding entitlements. The Board’s recommendations were formed with the assistance of consultants, staff, and community input. The following response to Planning Commission’s (PC) amendments to the URP and NCCDs is to provide more background on the URB’s recommendations. The URB crafted and recommended the following vision statement for the URP: Champion sustainable revitalization reflecting diversity, achieving equity, and preserving East Austin’s cultural history. While the URB agrees with PC that development should be community informed, compatible, and mixed use and previously considered the inclusion of this language in the vision statement, the URB does not believe this language should be the vision statement. This will be supported by establishing strategic goals or other elements of the URP. On 11th Street, Council Resolution 20200423-039 directed modifications to the NCCD to both put in place the zoning to support the URP to maximize the value of the Urban Renewal Agency’s properties while continuing to promote the vision set but the community and succinctly and clearly communicate property owners’ entitlements. The URB considered and accepted the recommendation from staff and consultants that site development standards such as height, setbacks and impervious cover will effectively control the size of development and floor-to-area ratio (FAR) standards are not needed. On 12th Street, Council Resolution 20210127-054 directed modifications to the NCCD to both update the zoning regulations to ensure consistency with anticipated modifications to the URP and include any additional amendments necessary to succinctly and clearly communicate property owners’ entitlements. The URB does not believe a reduction to currently existing height and FAR entitlements recommended by PC aligns with this direction. The URB refined the list of allowed land uses in the URP and NCCDs to support and active street and uses that serve the community. With respect to hotel-motel uses on 11th Street, the URB accepted the recommendation from staff and consultants that the corridor has developed sufficiently to permit hotel- motel use generally, which …
Live Music Fund Event Program Proposed Guidelines Music & Entertainment Division Economic Development Department 8/16/2021 DRAFT MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT DIVISION T H E L I V E M U S I C F U N D, E S TA B L I S H E D B Y C I T Y O R D I N A N C E N O. 2 0 1 9 0 9 1 9 - 1 4 9 O N S E P T E M B E R 1 9 , 2 0 1 9 , I S B A S E D O N R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S F R O M 2 0 1 7 ’ S V I S I TO R TA S K F O R C E ' S F I N A L R E P O RT. Live Music Fund Event Program • 2021 Inaugural Music & Entertainment Cultural Funding Program sourced from Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) revenue from Austin's hotel and convention industries. • The Live Music Fund Event Program supports live and virtual music shows and special events that can be marketed to local audiences, potential and visiting tourists, and conventions delegates. Priority will be given to activities that promote a more equitable and diverse live music industry in Austin. C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 00/00/00 2 LIVE MUSIC FUND EVENT PROGRAM Purpose • Encourages, promotes, improves, and showcases Austin’s diverse live music industry through supporting live and virtual music events. • Supports Austin’s independent promoters, professional musicians & bands that produce and promote live and virtual shows that can be marketed to local audiences, visiting and potential tourists, and conventions delegates. Funding & Contracts: • $5,000 to $10,000 • Contract Period: 1 Year • Awards paid over a 12-month contract period with 50% up front, then drawn down monthly for eligible reimbursable expenses, with final 10% upon receipt of final report C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 00/00/00 3 LIVE MUSIC FUND EVENT PROGRAM Key Elements • Preservation – Enriching …
Cultural Arts Fund and American Rescue Plan Act Update Sylnovia Holt Rabb, Deputy Director Economic Development Department August 16, 2021 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – Collection through July 2021 Tfr to Cultural Arts Fund Approved Budget 7,790,403 Amended Budget 7,790,403 July w/Encumb Year-to-date w/Encumb 1,883,020 4,901,658 4,296,896 3,493,507 Year-End Estimate Year-End Variance Fav(Unfav) Year-End % Variance Fav(Unfav) 44.8% C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 3 Staff Recommendation – Cultural Art Fund • Adopt the proposed budget as presented in the City Manager’s budget proposal • Mid-Year Budget amendment if FY21 CYE comes in higher than projected • Continue using actuals versus projection C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 4 Staff Recommendation – $500,000 one- time Staff recommends adding one-time fund to the Austin Arts and Non-Profit Relief Grant Austin Arts and Non-Profit Relief Grant stats: • 217 application received • 196 eligible • 100 funded – $2 million ARPA • 50 funded - $1M – Budget Stabilization Fund • 25 organizations could be funded from $500K C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 5 American Rescue Plan Act Spending Framework – Creative Sector - $6 million investment Services and Activities Arts Ecosystem TOTAL INVESTMENT REQUIRED Approved Funding $6.0M $6.0M What we’ve heard and what we know: • Creative community needs cash in hand now. Venues are hurting. Creative Worker Relief Program was oversubscribed. Arts and Culture Non-Profit Relief Program was oversubscribed. • • • C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E …
Arts & Culture Non-Profit Relief Grant Outcomes ARTS COMMIS S ION AUGUS T 16, 2021 Arts & Culture Non-Profit Relief: Background o $2 million (part of City’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation) o 100 one-time, flat, unrestricted grants of $20,000 o Application period: July 14 – August 2nd o Notifications: Week of August 16th o Funding distribution: Week of August 23rd o Changes o Not reimbursement driven o 100% of awards based on score (Equity, Organization, Urgency) o Simplified application Arts & Culture Non-Profit Relief Applicants o 217 Total Applicants o 196 Eligible o 21 Ineligible (Not Arts & Culture NP; Not 501c3) o 163 Eligible Applicants are Cultural Funding Recipients (83%) o 45 Eligible Applicants have a Venue (23%) o 15 Eligible Applicants have received Shuttered Venue Operator funding (8%) o 96 Applicants did not receive previous NP Relief Grants (49%) o All applicants were scored against the established Matrix A Reminder: Scoring Matrix Priorities Category Criteria Percentile Equity • Demographics of Board (Race/ethnicity; Gender; LGBTQIA; Disability) • Demographics of Executive Director or person serving in a leadership role (Race/ethnicity; Gender; LGBTQIA; Disability; Veteran) Organization • Number of Employees (FTEs) • Annual Revenues • • Operates a venue/creative space Populations served Urgency Effects from COVID-19 pandemic • • Has not received any other City funding • Has not received Shuttered Venue Operations Grant program 40% 31% 29% AC NP Relief Grant - Board % BIPOC l e b g i i l E l l A 0 0 1 p o T AC NP Relief Grant - Board % Gender l e b g i i l E l l A 0 0 1 p o T AC NP Relief Grant - Board Demographics Board – LGBTQIA: 0 % Board – LGBTQIA: 1% - 49% Board – LGBTQIA: 50%+ Board – Disability Community: 0% Board – Disability Community: 1% - 49% Board – Disability Community: 50%+ All 196 Eligible Top 100 41% 50% 9% 64% 34% 2% 33% 52% 15% 59% 37% 4% AC NP Relief Grant - ED Race/Ethnicity All Eligible Top 100 AC NP Relief Grant - ED Gender All Eligible Top 100 AC NP Relief Grant - ED Demographics All 196 Eligible Top 100 ED – LGBTQIA: No ED – LGBTQIA: Yes ED – LGBTQIA: Prefer not to answer ED ED – Disability Community: No ED – Disability Community: Yes ED – Disability Community: Prefer …
Cultural Arts Funding Update Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager Economic Development Department August 16, 2021 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 1 We are listening! What we’ve heard in just one week: • How can program funds be used? • Mechanics and selection of review panels/panelists • Scoring and points, especially as relate to applicant demographics • What does “Nexus” stand for? • What is the Thrive cohort model? • How does fiscal sponsorship work in the new programs? • What is “community focus” as we’ve mentioned? • Who defines “equity”? • Where does my organization fit into these new programs? • Where do I as an individual artist fit into these new programs? • Can we apply for more than one program? • What are the deadlines to apply? • Will there be a limit to how many years a contractor can be funded? • Do these programs prioritize first-time and historically marginalized applicants? Is race the only factor that is considered in the eligibility or scoring? • C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 What is the data telling us? Sources of data: • Equitable Economic Resiliency Framework (released summer 2020), contains national and local disaggregated data on economic conditions for BIPOC community members • Cultural Funding Program historical data (including how many contractors are funded and at what budget and award levels on the whole and for each program, demographic breakdowns, award requests compared to contract awards, matrix variables, numbers and demographics of new applicants) • City Equity Office and City Office of Design and Delivery studies • Grantmakers in the Arts/Americans for the Arts/Bloomberg - equitable cultural programming/funding/grantmaking • Peer cities • Contractor feedback to staff and MJR (Interim Report) • Contractor feedback to contract administrators over the years • Arts Commission Funding Working Group historical dialogue • Lessons learned from past programs and pilots C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 3 What are the next steps/things to remember? • …
La Silla Del Sol by Jonas Criscoe and Mai Gutierrez TEMPO 2021 Final Design Approval AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION AUGUST 16, 2021 TEMPO | 2021 As a reminder—and for the benefit of out new Commissioners--TEMPO 2021 is funded through Hotel Occupancy Tax. This year it will be a 12-month, exterior exhibition to connect tourists and convention delegates to Austin culture through public art. The program is open to 2D, 3D, sound and time-based artists. 10 short-term or time-based exterior artworks • Austin Public Library Branch locations (one per district) • One year installation exhibition • Virtual speaker series - each artist at each location • Video summary of all ten artworks Program Facts and Project Goals TEMPO 2021 artworks and speaking engagements will be featured on Visit Austin P R O J E C T G O A L S • Expose citizens to contemporary artworks by local artists; Foster engagement between artist, artwork and the community; Link local artists with resources and city assistance to develop skills and Facilitate public discussion, civic dialogue, and collaborative partnering Promote new interest and increased participation in, and focus on, Promote tourism and the convention and hotel industry through arts • • • • • experience; for programming; public art; activity. TEMPO | 2021 JURY ADVISORS Jury and Project Advisors Brian Joseph TEMPO 2D alumni Yareth Fernandez TEMPO alumni Dharmesh Patel AIPP Panel alumni Lulu Flores Arts Commission Bears Rebecca Fonte Arts Commission Tammie Rubin AIPP Panel Chair Derrick McKnight Austin Public Health Jieun Beth Kim Austin Public Library Delano Brown Parks and Recreation Complete list of TEMPO 2021 projects (10 in all) • Five designs were approved by AIPP Panel on 6/7/21 and approved by Arts Commission at the June and July meetings. • The five remaining designs are being presented here tonight. F I N A L D E S I G N Proposed Budget: $10,000 Spicewood Branch Library (District 6) F I N A L D E S I G N Proposed Budget: $10,000 Spicewood Branch Library (District 6) November 17, 2020 Request for Proposal NEXT STEPS TEMPO | 2021 (RFP) OPEN Meetings December 12, 2020 Virtual Artist Information January 26, 2021 Request for Proposal (RFP) Close February 11, 2021 Deadline Extension Close April 5, 2021 Selection Process Approval April 6, 2021 Finalist announced April 20, 2021 Contract + Artist Cohort Kick off …
AIPP Spicewood Springs Road Regional Mobility Project Prospectus ARTS COMMISSION AUGUST 16, 2021 Sponsor Project – Mobility and Water Improvements Approximately $17 million in 2016 regional Mobility Bond funds was dedicated to Spicewood Springs Road from Mesa Drive to Loop 360. The stated goal of 2016 Mobility Bond projects is to address congestion and enhance safety. Scope of Improvements: •Continue roadway cross section two vehicle lanes with left turn-lane Mesa Drive to Loop 360. •Convert existing 6 ft sidewalk to an 8 ft shared use path (SUP) •Drainage and water quality improvements •Water distribution system improvements to be funded by Austin •Wastewater System Improvements to be funded by Austin Water AIPP Spicewood Springs Road Regional Mobility Project District 10 Project Location AIPP Spicewood Springs Road Regional Mobility Project Community Focus Group Brainstorming Event July 14, 2021 PROJECT GOALS - Respect wildlife and integrate with the natural beauty of the corridor - Be safe to people and animals, easily maintained, and vandal-resistant in an exterior environment - Align with the character of the community and human history of the site - Enhance public space while seamlessly integrating with the corridor construction - Contribute to the depth and breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection. AIPP Spicewood Springs Road Regional Mobility Project District 10 AIPP Spicewood Springs Road Regional Mobility Project Artwork Budget: $182,000 ARTIST ELIGIBILITY Interested artists from the Corridor Pre-Qualified Artist Pool will be eligible for this selection. Applications not meeting all eligibility criteria will be withdrawn from consideration. SELECTION CRITERIA - Artistic merit and technical expertise; - Ability to engage the community in which the artwork is being proposed; and - Demonstrated success completing works of art. CORRIDOR PREQUALIFIED ARTIST POOL Jurors: Tres Hernandez, Landscape Architect Associate, TBG Partners Coka Treviño, Artist and Curator, Big Medium Marsha Dorsey-Outlaw, Artist (Houston) Karmimadeeborah McMillan, Artist (NYC) Kelly Porter, AICP Regional Planning Manager Capital Area MPO Project Advisors: Kathleen Rubin, Interim Complete Communities Manager, Corridor Program Office, City of Austin Lynn Osgood, Executive Director, Civic Arts Lisa Byrd, Consultant, Creative Cultural Works Krissie Marty, Associate Artistic Director & Community Collaborations Director, Forklift Danceworks Jana McCann, Architect/Urban Designer and CEO of McCann Adams Studio Tammie Rubin, AIPP Panel Stephanie Lemmo, AIPP Panel Jaime Castillo, Austin Arts Commission Chair AIPP Spicewood Springs Road Regional Mobility Project District 10 Art in Public Places Tentative Schedule (Subject to Change) 2021 August Prospectus Approval by …
Urban Renewal Board Austin Economic Development Corporation August 16, 2021 AEDC Board Created by Nominating Bodies (“Nominators”) Austin EDC AEDC | 2 Timeline – 18 months from approval of MOU Market Research Aug-Sept 2021 MOU with AEDC/URB and ILA update Sept/Oct 2021 Pre-Release Outreach Sept/Oct 2021 RFP Release Oct 2021 Responses Due Jan/Feb 2022 Selection & COA Approval Jan/Feb 2023 Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 3 RFP Release Timeline Pre-Issuance City of Austin/AEDC/URB Memo of Understanding (MOU) Contract for Services of AEDC approved by COA Host public information session and conduct outreach Pre-release approval terms agreed (URB, Council, HPD/AHFC) Publish notice of RFP Issue RFP Post Issuance Pre-Response Meeting Receive & Post Responses to Q&A Responses Due – Negotiate at least 2 respondents to fully negotiated documents (everything except signature) Blind Briefing Approvals (URB, COA) Selection and Council Approval Austin EDC As early as August – day-for-day schedule delay until approved Decide what success looks like prior to release Anticipating approximately 12 weeks for responses, 6 months negotiation AEDC | 4 RFP Approvals Matrix Consulted (C), Approval (A), Public Vote (V) Pre-Issuance URB City Staff City Council AEDC AEDC & URB Memo of Understanding (MOU) Contract for Services of AEDC approved by COA (ILA) & Council authorization of URB role Host public information session and conduct outreach Pre-release approval terms agreed (URB, Council, HPD/AHFC) Post Issuance Publish notice of RFP Issue RFP Pre-Response Meeting Receive & Post Responses to Q&A Blind Briefing Approvals (URB, COA) Selection and Council Approval Austin EDC Responses Due – Negotiate at least 2 respondents to fully negotiated documents V C A C A C C C A V C C C C A C C C A V V A V V V V A A A V AEDC | 5 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Highlights URB and AEDC • AEDC Role • Government and Community Relations (including community outreach) • Technical Assistance for respondents • Draft and issue RFP • Transaction negotiations • Long term asset management (parcels remain owned by City in ground lease to respondents) • Approvals Process • See previous slide • AEDC Compensation • One time transaction fee paid by developer • Annual asset management fee paid out of rent from ground lease • Funding • Cultural Trust, URB Budget, Housing Trust Fund • Ability to act as developer & asset manager Austin EDC Next Steps| 6 Next Steps with …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2020 to 6/30/2021 _______South Central waterfront Advisory Board_______ (Official Name of Board or Commission) The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: To provide continuity and communication among stakeholders and advocates as the SCW Plan moves towards implementation, as well as provide recommendations to the City Council and City Boards as ‘Next Steps’ proceed, as outlined in this plan. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. Over the course of 2020-2021 the Board, thanks to the hard work of city staff and its consultants, as well as actions taken by Council, has made much progress on its four key initiatives. Of the many actions taken by the board this year, Recommendation Number: 20210602- 3a, a resolution recommending a South Central Waterfront Committee of the Austin Economic Development Corporation Board helped us to achieve one of the most important milestones which were set up by the board prior. This action gave clear direction as to the governance structure of the South Central Waterfront. The recommendation was made with the assistance of city staff and various stakeholders. It was provided to both the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and City Council. The board awaits the AEDC and Council’s adoption and implementation of its recommendation in its entirety. Annual Review and Work Plan Year Page # Other actions taken by the board which are in accordance with its charge are as follows: Advised on: • • AEDC and their charge on SCW Implementation SCW 2020 Implementation Update including: o Provided a physical framework update to the board and public o Provided an infrastructure and open space project costs update t the board and public o Provided a financial framework update to the board and public 2. Determine if the board’s actions throughout the year comply with the mission statement. The Board’s actions are in accordance with its charter. The actions we have taken follow the ‘Next Steps’, found on page 110 of the Vision Framework Plan. 3. List the board’s goals and objectives for the new calendar year. In previous years, the board identified four important work areas for the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board: • Regulating Plan and District Guiding Documents • Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone • …
Date: Subject: ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210816.5.b.i-ii August 19, 2021 Arts Commission Recommendations regarding FY 22 Budget Items relating to funding for the Arts and expenditure of American Rescue Plan Funds (ARPA) for relief programs for the arts community Recommendations The Arts Commission recommends the following: 1. The use of a one-time $500,000 infusion from reserves (transfer in from Development Services Department) to increase the funding for the Austin Arts and Culture Non-profit Relief Grant in order to serve an additional 25 grant applicants. 2. The use of $420,000 of the $6 Million in ARPA funds allocated by Council to the Arts in order to fund an additional 21 eligible applications in the Austin Arts and Culture Non-Profit Relief Grant 3. Support of the Economic Development Department staff recommendation to adopt the proposed FY22 budget as presented in the City Manager's budget proposal, specifically to maintain the hybrid option reflected in Staff’s proposal to allocate a portion of projected HOT revenue for Cultural Contracts, continue the process of transitioning to using actuals versus projections, monitor HOT revenue, and come back in October to present a mid-year budget amendment if FY21 CYE comes in higher than projected. 4. Prioritize ARPA funds allocated to the Arts for emergency relief to the arts community, get emergency funding out the door as fast as possible, and not use ARPA to back fill cultural contract funding. Description of Recommendation to Council This recommendation is in response to a request from Council, made as part of Council budget deliberation and action session on Thursday, August 12, for input on matters regarding funding for the arts through both the 2022 City Budget and the American Rescue Plan Funds. The Arts Commission took the following actions at its August 16, 2021 Commission meeting: Motion to accept the $500,000 from reserve funds from the Development Services Department to be used for the Austin Arts and Culture Non-Profit Relief Grant. By: Commissioner Flores Vote: 9-0-1 For: Commissioner Michelle Polgar (Chair) Commissioner Barnes Commissioner Flores Commissioner Schmalbach Commissioner Mok Commissioner Celina Zisman (Vice Chair) Commissioner kYmberly Keeton Commissioner Van Dyke Commissioner Gray Seconded By: Commissioner Zisman 1 of 4 Commissioner Celina Zisman (Vice Chair) Commissioner kYmberly Keeton Commissioner Van Dyke Commissioner Gray Commissioner Castillo Against: none Recused: Commissioner Castillo Absent: Commissioner Garza Motion to use $420,000 of the $6 million ARPA arts money to fund the next 21 eligible applications after the …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20210816-2a Seconded By: Tetey Date: August 16, 2021 Subject: Response to Planning Commission Action Motioned By: Motwani Recommendation Response to Planning Commission’s recommendations on the proposed modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts. Description of Recommendation to Council See attached Vote For: Escobar, Pierce, Motwani, Tetey, Watson, Bradford Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Skidmore Attest: Laura Keating 1 of 1 To: City Council of Austin From: Urban Renewal Board Date: August 16, 2021 Subject: Response to Planning Commission’s action on the Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts The Urban Renewal Board (URB) engaged in a multiyear effort to update the Urban Renewal Plan (URP) and the East 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs). The goal of this effort was to update the zoning regulations to support the URP and to provide consistency and clarity regarding entitlements. The Board’s recommendations were formed with the assistance of consultants, staff, and community input. The following response to the Planning Commission’s (PC) amendments to the URP and NCCDs is to provide more background on the URB’s recommendations. • The URB does not support the amended vision statement proposed by PC. The URB crafted and recommended the following vision statement for the URP: Champion sustainable revitalization reflecting diversity, achieving equity, and preserving East Austin’s cultural history. While the URB agrees with PC that development should be community informed, compatible, and mixed use and previously considered the inclusion of this language in the vision statement, the URB does not believe this language should be in the vision statement. These elements either are currently addressed directly in the URP and NCCDs or will be included in the strategic plan to be developed by the URB that will drive its future efforts. • The URB does not support FAR limits for Subdistrict 1, 2, and 3 in the East 11th Street NCCD. On 11th Street, Council Resolution 20200423-039 directed modifications to the NCCD to both put in place the zoning to support the URP to maximize the value of the Urban Renewal Agency’s properties while continuing to promote the vision set by the community and succinctly and clearly communicate property owners’ entitlements. The URB considered and accepted the recommendation from staff and consultants that site development standards such as height, setbacks and impervious cover will effectively control the size of …
CHILD CARE SERVICES Workforce Solutions Capital Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available, upon request, to persons with disabilities. Relay Texas: 1.800.735.2989 (TDD) / 711 (Voice) www.wfscapitalarea.com 1 Agenda 1. Programmatic Information 2. Direct Services 3. Eligibility Requirements 4. Enrollment & Recertification Overview 5. How To Apply 6. Local Match 7. Continuity of Care 8. Special Projects 9. Quality Initiatives 10. Community Engagement 2 Programmatic Info Child Care and Development Block Grant Funding (CCDBG) • The Child Care Services (CCS) program is directed by federal and state rules, state policies and guidance, and local policies. • Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is the Lead Agency in Texas. TWC contracts with 28 Local Workforce Development Boards throughout the state. • As the Texas Workforce Development Board for Capital Area ,we are responsible for the administration of the subsidized child care program in Travis County. Funding is invested in two ways to serve the families in our community. Through direct child care services to promote economic self sufficiency for low-income families and quality investments that support healthy development and school readiness needs of children. C C E H P A 3 Direct Child Care Services Target: 2,795 children served per day PRIORITY GROUP 1 MANDATORY POP. PRIORITY GROUP 2 DISCRETIONARY POP. Guaranteed child care services • Choices Services dependent upon availability of funds • Children needing protective care • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) • Children of a qualified veteran or qualified spouse Applicant • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) • Former Choices • Children of a foster youth • Children experiencing homelessness • Children of parents on military deployment • Children of teen parents • Children with disabilities C C E H P A 4 Direct Child Care Services Target: 2,795 children served per day PRIORITY GROUP 3 BOARD-APPROVED POPULATION Services dependent upon availability of funds • Pre-K Partnerships • Former CPS • Siblings of children currently receiving care • Children of customers who are participating in TWC workforce funded programs (WIOA), the WERC Program or other Special Projects defined by the Board where child care is needed for customers to participate while working/training in a program designed to help the customer achieve self-sufficiency. • Children of young adults between the ages of 16-24 at the time of enrollment. Young adults will be participating in a program operated by an Austin Opportunity …
ARPA Funding Recommendations from Success By 6 Early & UWATX City of Austin approved $11 million for the following recommendations. Recommendation Child care fund for Workforce program grads to mitigate benefits cliff Increase Continuity of Care funding UWATX Pre-K Partnerships Hub to expand access to public Pre-K Expand/sustain family/home-based child care networks Plan and pilot non traditional hours child care system Plan and implement shared services alliance Expand wage supplements and tuition support to recruit and retain qualified early childhood educators Cost of living increase for Ready Families Collaborative programs Family Connects Program expansion by 2,000 births per year and program evaluation DVISD- Expand access to Pre-K4 for those who do not meet state income eligibility but cannot afford Pre-K 4 tuition AISD 1- Full day care for Pre-K 3 (highest option total = $4,125,000) AISD 2- Expand 2-Gen Families as Partners Program Scale United Way’s ConnectATX free navigation service 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 3-year total amounts requested Recommendation Link $4,500,000 Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $1,500,000 Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $1,200,000 Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $1,000,000 Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $1,000,000 Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $1,500,000 Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $1,000,000 Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $250,000 Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $3,540,000 Family Connects Supplemental Rec for Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $1,500,000 DVISD Supplemental Rec for Transforming the ATX Early Childhood System $1,375,000 AISD Proposals to Support High Quality Early Education $429,150 AISD Proposals to Support High Quality Early Education $550,000 UWATX Rebuilding Systems Recs- social svc navigation, WF dev't, school-age child care 14 15 16 Expand 2-Gen United Way workforce development program for young parents with low income in middle skill job training Improve school-age child care in Austin- Youth Program Quality Instrument to assess 36 sites and make site improvement plans Embed Americorps VISTA early literacy and math tutors in out of school time programs $300,000 UWATX Rebuilding Systems Recs- social svc navigation, WF dev't, school-age child care $250,000 UWATX Rebuilding Systems Recs- social svc navigation, WF dev't, school-age child care UWATX Rebuilding Systems Recs- social svc navigation, WF dev't, school-age child care $625,000 $20,519,150
