305 S. Congress PUD Presentation to the Parks and Recreation Board August 5, 2021 Atha Phillips Environmental Program Coordinator Environmental Officer’s Office Scott Grantham Planner Principal, Park Planning Parks & Recreation Department Agenda • Proposed PUD environmental attributes and status • Proposed superiority • Code modifications • Staff evaluation • Staff proposed conditions for superiority Proposed PUD Lady Bird Lake Possible Superiorities 1. Proposing to remove invasive species along the shoreline and restore with natives (This is considered a “soft” superiority since the work proposed within the parkland would require restoration since it is located within the floodplain and CWQZ). 2. Proposing to save or transplant all heritage trees and preserve 77% of trees overall. 3. Parkland dedication exceeding current code requirement (15% site acreage, credited)* Dedication of parkland is contingent on the following rights in perpetuity: • • • • Owner maintains approval rights to program all park events. Details to be finalized as part of the 3.51 million square feet approved in the PUD. Easements to build the park plan proposed in the PUD. Air rights for tower crane(s) over the park for project construction, repair or replacement. final Operations and Maintenance Agreement. • Maintenance to be contracted by owner or the Austin Economic Development Corporation and paid for by a TIF or other similar public funding mechanism. Maintenance shall be performed at a level similar to a class A private sector park similar in quality to the 9-acre park in the Domain. Homeless encampment and camping is prohibited. Easements/license agreements/encroachment agreements to repair, replace or construct park. improvements or any repairs, replacement or construction of building(s) or project improvements. • • • • Owner maintains right to add tie backs into the park during construction and has the right to abandon subsurface tie backs in place 4. Commitment to build park amenities at value exceeding current code requirement.* * Further clarity needed on these commitments. Code Modifications-Environmental 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Section 25-2-1176(A)(1) is modified to allow construction of the pier to extend up to 70' from the shoreline. Section 25-2-1176(A)(4) is modified to exceed the allowed 20% of the shoreline. 25-8-63(11)(a)(IV) is modified to allow the project to exceed 15% of site area allowed by code. Section 25-8-261 and the ECM is modified to allow development within the Critical Water Quality Zone that is in accordance with the PUD Land Use Plan and Open …
2016 PLAN vs 2020 MODIFIED PLAN 2016 SCW Plan 2020 Modified SCW Plan DRAFT | October 19, 2020 DRAFT | October 19, 2020 2020 Modified Plan focuses on two properties - Statesman & Crockett. Combined, these two properties reflect 30 acres or roughly 30% of the properties in the SCW District. In the SCW Vision, these two properties contribute 65% of District’s Open Space through the Waterfront Park Sequence and Crockett Square; 70% of District’s New Streets - most notably extension of Barton Springs Road and accommodating the proposed alignment of CapMetro’s Blue Line; and 62% of Projected District Buildout. A fundamental difference between the 2016 Physical Framework and the 2020 Modified Physical Framework is in the location and alignment of future streets and the open space network on the two largest properties – colloquially known as the Statesman Site and the adjacent Crockett Property. R D T F A WAT ERFRONT PARK INT ERNAL ST REETS BARTON SPRINGS EXT ENSION CROCKET T SQUARE Barton Springs E Riverside S C o n g r e s s Statesman Property Crockett Property ENHANCED GREEN CONNECTOR T F ● A ● ● R D ● ● ● Block Structure reflects idealized district vision Barton Springs Alignment: ○ ○ 1.6 acres dedicated right-of-way, primarily on the “Crockett” property Requires co-development and City intervention and funding to complete as envisioned. Open Space Requirements (flexible layout): ○ Waterfront Park - 7.0 acres park ○ Plazas @ “Statesman” - 2.6 acres ○ Plaza @ “Crockett” - Crockett Square - 1.3 acre Block Structure follows the flexible guidelines laid out in the 2016 Plan and reflects on-the-ground realities Barton Springs Alignment: ○ 1.6 acres dedicated right-of-way, primarily on the “Statesman” property Open Space Requirements (flexible layout): ○ Waterfront Park - 7.0 acres - flexible layout ○ ○ ○ Plazas @ “Statesman” - 1.8 acres Plaza @ “Crockett” - Crockett Square - 1.6 acres Enhanced Green Connector @ “Crockett” - 0.6 acres The 2016 Physical Framework assumed a co-development of these two properties that would allow for the primary new collector street, East Barton Springs Road, to cross both properties but primarily built on the Crockett Property. According to the adopted SCW Plan in 2016, this new street and its location would have been facilitated by a recommended development corporation and funded through recommended tax-increment financing. Given that neither of these recommendations have been initiated, the 2016 recommended …
DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210805-1A August 06, 2021 Honorable Mayor Adler Honorable City Council Members City Manager Spencer Cronk Re: Downtown Density Bonus Program Dear Mayor and City Council Members, Given that the Design Commission is the Gatekeeper of the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP), we believe our input is valuable to the work that is currently underway to revise the fees for this program. To this end, we have attached two resolutions recently passed by the Design Commission related to this work. The first resolution speaks to how the fees-in-lieu should be spent, while the second resolution is more comprehensive and recommends additional changes to the structure of the DDBP. As the Design Commission reviews all of the DDBP projects, we believe we have a great understanding of the program’s successes and failures and it is in this vein that we offer our resolutions to improve the program for your consideration so that it may provide more benefit to our community. Sincerely, David Carroll Chair City of Austin Design Commission RESOLUTION ON HOW DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS FEES-IN-LIEU SHOULD BE USED WHEREAS, currently all Downtown Density Bonus Program fee-in-lieu funds collected by the City are spent solely for the Housing Voucher Program; and WHEREAS, Housing Vouchers are an important component to affordable housing, but they do not help add any affordable housing units; and WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint calls for the creation of 60,000 affordable housing units throughout the city; and WHEREAS, the new Downtown Density Bonus fee-in-lieu structure will result in more fees than are currently being collected; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE DESIGN COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: In order to meet the City’s stated affordable housing goals, we recommend that Council direct the City Manager to allocate Downtown Density Bonus fees-in-lieu to be used for building affordable housing units in Austin. The Housing Voucher Program could continue to receive the same amount of funding that it does today, but the additional fees being collected from the new fee structure should be earmarked for projects that will generate affordable housing units. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: Examples of how this could be accomplished are: distributing these funds to the Austin Economic Development Corporation to help achieve their affordable housing development goals; and distributing to the Austin Housing Finance Corporation to award more funding to affordable housing developers for the construction of affordable housing in Austin. …
DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, August 5, 2021 5:30 PM VIA REMOTE WebEx Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 5: 33 p.m. Member List David Carroll – Chair (District 1) Jessica Rollason – Vice-Chair (District 7) X X X Martha Gonzalez (District 2) X Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) “X” Denote Commission Members who were in attendance X Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison X Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison X Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: None. 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): CITY OF AUSTIN HOUSING AND PLANNING STAFF X Melissa Hanao-Robledo (District 5) X X X Jen Weaver (District 6) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations related to the Downtown Density Bonus Program. • Chair D. Carroll informed the committee that the Working Group has provided three recommended resolutions for the Downtown Density Bonus program o Resolution on how Downtown Density Bonus Fees-In-Lieu Should be used o Resolution for the Tiered Downtown Density Bonus Program o Resolution on Downtown Density Bonus Fees-In-Lieu Calibration. Page 1 of 2 • Commissioner B. Luckens made a motion to adopt the Resolution on how Downtown Density Bonus Fees-In-Lieu Should be used, seconded by Commissioner E. Taniguchi. o The motion was approved [ 7 ayes, 0 nays, 1 Abstain] • Commissioner B. Whatley made a motion to adopt the Resolution for the Tiered Downtown Density Bonus Program, seconded by Commissioner E. Taniguchi. o The motion was approved [ 7 ayes, 0 nays, 1 Abstain] • The resolution on Downtown Density Bonus Fees-In-Lieu Calibration has been tabled for the next regular Design Commission August 23rd meeting, with no objection. ADJOURNMENT by consensus at: 6:31 PM. Page 2 of 2
Versión en español a continuación. Environmental Commission Regular Meeting August 4, 2021 Environmental Commission to be held August 4, 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 3, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 4, 2021 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@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 Kaela.Champlin@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 1 Reunión del Environmental Commission FECHA de la reunion (4 de agosto de 2021) 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 (3 de agosto de 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: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@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 …
Versión en español a continuación. Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting 08/04/2021 Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to be held 08/04/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (08/03/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@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 matthew.dugan@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 Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission FECHA de la reunion (08/04/2021) 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 (08/03/2021 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: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@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 llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar con el enlace …
CITY of AUSTIN Administrative Bulletin Title City of Austin Social Media Guidelines Administrative Bulletin Number 08-05 Effective Date March 24, 2011 Revised ___ Annually X As Needed Prepared by Communications & Public Information Department Original Date 3/24/2011 Revised 1/22/2019 Manager’s Approval PURPOSE Third-party Social Media Platforms are effective resources for sharing information and outreach with the community. Likewise, Public Engagement Platforms used for civic participation have become valuable resources for obtaining feedback and facilitating a two-way dialogue with residents, stakeholders and visitors. All such platforms are components of the City of Austin’s communication strategy and are governed by this administrative bulletin, which is designed to provide standards and procedures for the appropriate use of social media for City business. This policy does not apply to use of social media by City employees outside of their job scope and responsibilities. Personal use of social media by employees on City time is covered under the City’s personnel policies. POLICY City of Austin policy requires that the use of Social Media Platforms for conducting City business shall be approved by the Communications and Public Information Office (CPIO) in order to ensure compliance with records control schedules and overall communication strategies. City Social Media Accounts shall conform to specific requirements in terms of account administration and content moderation to ensure content meets appropriate legal and professional standards. This policy applies to all City of Austin departments, offices, divisions, and City staff using social media in an official City capacity. DEFINITIONS Social Media Platforms are third-party sites and applications that allow for the creation of user accounts, content, and interaction around a post, event, group, or other area of interest (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, Periscope, etc.). Social Media Platforms are used as a communications tool to maximize public views for general awareness, emergency alerts, promotions, and advertising campaigns. Public Engagement Platforms are third-party sites and applications that allow administrators to obtain public feedback digitally, encouraging civic participation and community dialogue (EngagementHQ, PublicInput, SurveyMonkey, etc.). Public Engagement Platforms are used to gather community feedback and manage online stakeholder engagement processes. Direct Messaging is the capability on some Social Media Platforms to communicate privately with followers by direct message (DM). City Social Media Account is an official City of Austin account on a Social Media Platform approved to conduct City business that is managed by City staff authorized to do so as part of an employee’s job. …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) July 28, 2021 at 6:00 pm Via Videoconferencing CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Members in Attendance Christina Puentes, Chair Luis Gonzalez, Vice Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Prabhu Kannan Dr. Sterling Lands Selina Yee Errol Hardin Brigham Morris Eugene Schneider Members Absent Sara Inés Calderón Hoang Le Erin Dempsey Staff In Attendance Matthew Dugan, City's Acting Planning Manager Dick Richards, Legal Counsel George Korbel, Mapping Specialist Christine Granados, ICRC Administrative Manager draft MINUTES Meeting Goals: Receive Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:02pm with 9 members present. Commissioner Kambo joined the meeting at 6:10pm and Commissioner Schneider joined at 6:16p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Peck Young addressed the ICRC. David King addressed the ICRC. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the July 21, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. The July 21, 2021, meeting minutes were approved without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Update from Public Forum Working Group: 1. Public Forum Venue Updates 2. Discussion and Possible Action on Change of Membership Vice Chair Gonzalez gave the updates. B. Update from Communications Working Group Commissioner Falcon gave the update. C. Update from Hiring Working Group D. Update from Finance Subcommittee Commissioner Morris gave the update. E. Update from Final Report Working Group Commissioner Kannon gave the update. F. Update on Employee Contracts Commissioner Yee gave the update and mapping specialist George Korbel discussed his mapping expertise. Administrative Manager, Christine Granados gave the update. G. Updates from City 1. Update on Public Hearing Logistics 2. Update on Emails (Admin Manager & ICRC Commissioners) Acting City Planning Manager Matthew Dugan gave the update. H. Housekeeping Chair Puentes clarified decorum for commissioners and staff during public forums at the start of the meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Discussion of city emails and administrative manager email from City • Public forum update public calendar • Travis County voter registration director invited guest • Austin ISD invited guest TBD • Updates from working groups and subcommittees • Discussion of how to handle emails coming in from public • Discussion on maps, information and accuracy to the …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of Austin – Travis County Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board August 4, 2021 Austin – Travis County Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board to be held August 4, 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 3, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 4, 2021Austin – Travis County Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-972-7234 or milissa.warren@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (August 3, 2021). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start 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 milissa.warren@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 this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Austin – Travis County Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board FECHA de la reunion August 4, 2021 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 (August 3, 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 512-972-7234 or • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de milissa.warren@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo …
Water and Wastewater Commission August 4, 2021 — 6:00 p.m. Waller Creek Center, Room 104 625 East 10th Street Austin, Texas For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Vacant (District 6) Judy Musgrove (District 7) Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor) Jesse Penn (District 1) Vacant (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Christy Williams (District 8) Grant Fisher (District 9) Susan Turrieta (District 10) Approval of minutes from the July 14, 2021 Water & Wastewater Commission regular meeting. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to award a multi-term contract with ECS Environmental Solutions, to provide installation, removal and rental of activated carbon-based odor control units, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $481,295. 2. Recommend approval to award a multi-term contract with Univar Solutions USA Inc., for fluorosilicic acid, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,550,000. 3. Recommend approval of amendments to three existing cooperative contracts with Carrier Corporation; Johnson Controls Inc.; and Trane U.S. Inc.; for continued chiller systems maintenance, repair, inspection, and installation, for an increase of $4,675,000, for revised total contract amounts not to exceed $12,928,937, divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $750,000. 4. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for the relocation and adjustments of existing water and wastewater lines and appurtenances in conflict with the TXDOT Loop 360 at Westlake Roadway Project in the amount of $7,010,054 plus a 10% contingency of $701,005.40 for a total amount not to exceed $7,711,059.40. (District 10) 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 Blanca Madriz at Austin Water, 512-972-0115 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Water and Wastewater Commission, please contact …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: August 4, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing August 26, 2021 Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to award a multi-term contract with ECS Environmental Solutions, to provide installation, removal and rental of activated carbon-based odor control units, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $481,295. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $8,022 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 WJT1005 for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on May 3, 2021 and it closed on May 27, 2021. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bid received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A August 4, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract is for rental of two odor control units to relieve wastewater odors at Westbank Lift Station and the Agave neighborhood. These areas have a history of odor complaints originating from the local wastewater systems and this contract will serve as an interim solution until a permanent solution is utilized. Additionally, a Notice of Violation has been issued by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for the Agave neighborhood demanding that Austin Water take the necessary steps to relieve the system of nuisance odors. These rental units will also allow the engineering team to determine the flow rate Item needed to keep the respective system in negative pressure such that localized odors do not escape it through sewer access points such as clean outs, manholes, vents, etc. If the City is unable to secure a contract the Westbank Lift Station and the Agave neighborhood will continue experiencing nuisance odors that will affect the everyday lives of the local residents. …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: August 4, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing August 26, 2021 Client: Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval to award a multi-term contract with Univar Solutions USA Inc., for fluorosilicic acid, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,550,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $25,833 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 SLW1054 for these goods. The solicitation issued on May 10, 2021 and it closed on May 25, 2021. Of the four offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A August 4, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract will provide fluorosilicic acid to Austin Water for use as an approved water treatment chemical. Fluorosilicic acid is used in the water treatment process to provide a fluoride supplement aiding in public dental health. This contract is replacing a contract expiring on August 30, 2021. The requested amounts were determined by departmental estimates using historical, current, and projected spending data. The recommended contractor is not the current provider of these goods. Contract Detail: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 TOTAL Length of Term 2 yrs. 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 5 yrs. Contract Authorization $ 620,000 $ 310,000 $ 310,000 $ 310,000 $1,550,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage. PRICE ANALYSIS a) Solicitations: 48 notices were sent, including 5 WBE firms with no M/WBE firms responding. b) Cost Analysis: The Proposed contract pricing is consistent with an 1.02% increase represented in the market.
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation COA Strategic Direction: Economic Opportunity and Affordability August 4, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing August 26, 2021 Client: Anna Bryan-Borja Agenda Item Recommend approval amendments to three existing cooperative contracts with Carrier Corporation; Johnson Controls Inc.; and Trane U.S. Inc.; for continued chiller systems maintenance, repair, inspection, and installation, for an increase of $4,675,000, for revised total contract amounts not to exceed $12,928,937, divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $750,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budgets of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendments May 24, 2018 – Council approved the original contract, item 26, on a 10- 0 vote with Council Member Troxclair absent. August 4, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. August 9, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. August 10, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods and services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The proposed amendments will increase authorization on contracts for chiller systems maintenance, repair, inspection, and installation services for various City departments. The need for the increase is due to un-forecasted maintenance and repairs across multiple City departments. City departments require consistent and reliable preventative maintenance and repair services for City facilities chiller systems. Chiller systems include air-cooled chillers, chilled water systems, pumps, and cooling towers that make up a part of the facility’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Services provided will include monthly or quarterly preventative maintenance, annual inspections, unscheduled repairs, and the installation of repair parts or replacement of like systems. Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Proposed Amendments TOTAL Length of Term 53 mos. 53 Current Contract Authorization $8,253,937 $8,253,937 Revised Total Requested Additional Authorization Authorization $4,675,000 $4,675,000 $8,253,937 $4,675,000 $12,928,937 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage.
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: August 4, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Public Works August 26, 2021 Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Authorize negotiation and execution of an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for the relocation and adjustments of existing water and wastewater lines and appurtenances in conflict with the TXDOT Loop 360 at Westlake Roadway Project in the amount of $7,010,054 plus a 10% contingency of $701,005.40 for a total amount not to exceed $7,711,059.40. (District 10) Amount and Source of Funding Funding is included in the Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Budget of Austin Water. August 4, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: N/A N/A N/A This project is for the relocation and adjustments of existing water and wastewater lines and appurtenances in conflict with the Loop 360 Road project from Westlake Drive to Plaza on the Lake. The total construction cost for Austin Water facilities is estimated to be $7,010,054. The work consists of relocating approximately 11,080 feet of water and 1,685 feet of wastewater lines, including appurtenances. TXDOT project scope includes lowering Loop 360 to become an underpass at Westlake Drive and Cedar Street. The construction of this relocation will be included in the TXDOT contract. TXDOT anticipates starting the letting (bid) process for the roadway and utility construction in January 2022. Austin Water’s existing water and wastewater lines are required to be adjusted to accommodate the proposed roadway improvements, and this agreement will allow the infrastructure in conflict to be relocated and adjusted. Executing this Agreement will bring together the efforts of TXDOT and Austin Water in the design and construction of the roadway improvements and utility adjustments to reduce impacts to the public and save cost. The City will provide construction inspection and testing for this project and agrees to provide funding to TXDOT for construction of water and wastewater lines and appurtenances, including the cost of any change orders made necessary by field changes to address unanticipated conditions under the terms and conditions in this agreement. TXDOT shall obtain the written approval of the City for all change order requests prior to TXDOT issuing the approved change order to the contractor. Due to the potential for unknown subsurface conditions and utility conflicts …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: August 4, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Water August 26, 2021 Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with PGC General Indefinite Contractors, LLC, Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract in the amount of $4,000,000 for an initial 1-year term, with two, 1-year extension options of $4,000,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $12,000,000. - Emergency and Lift Station for Facilities Amount and Source of Funding Funding for the initial amount of $4,000,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Only one bid received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: August 4, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 7.19% MBE and 1.48% WBE participation. A previous contract was developed to support facility needs such as emergency response services as well as non-emergency improvements for components of the Austin Water system. That contract was approved by Council in 2014 and has been completed and fully expended. This is the third in a sequence of contracts to deliver necessary emergency and non-emergency lift station services. Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contracts provide for an indefinite quantity of services for a fixed time, usually an initial term with extension options. They are commonly used when precise quantities of supplies or services, above a specified minimum, cannot be determined. Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contracts help streamline the contract process and service delivery and allow the City the flexibility to add work as needs arise or change. As each project is defined, a specific work assignment will be assigned to the contractor who will complete the scope of work for the unit prices included in the contract. Work deadlines will be established for each work assignment. This contract will be used by Austin Water Facility Engineering to address facility emergencies and maintain lift stations. The work includes but is not limited to emergency on call response, operations support, and the rehabilitation of existing facilities. The contractor will provide on-call or emergency response services …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment August 4, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Capital Contracting Office August 26, 2021 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Austin Underground, Inc. for Springdale and 290 Water Line Improvements project in the amount of $6,437,898 plus a $643,789.80 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,081,687.80. (District 1) Amount and Source of Funding Funding is included in the Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Lowest responsive bid of six bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. N/A August 4, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 98.34% MBE and 1.65% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: Austin Water’s water distribution system is fundamental for the conveyance of water to Austin Water’s customers. The system is a large and complex, consisting of approximately 3,900 miles of water mains and serving approximately one million customers. Due to deterioration from time and environmental conditions, water distribution system assets require ongoing repair and replacement in order to prevent leaks and loss of valuable treated water. The water system in the US Highway 290 and Springdale Road area has aging high pressure water mains that have a documented history of multiple breaks, are in poor condition, and impact service delivery. This project extends the 16-inch water network in the North Pressure Zone to serve ongoing development and is an important part of a larger plan to convert a portion of the Central Pressure Zone south of US Hwy 290 to the North Reduced Pressure Zone. Construction will be coordinated with a proposed Travis County sidewalk project on Springdale Road. The Springdale/290 Water Line Improvements project consists of the replacement of existing water mains located within the general boundaries of the Chimney Hill and Walnut Trace Subdivisions on either side of Springdale Road. The water system renewal work consists of installing two pressure reducing valve stations to reduce the pressure in the Chimney Hill and Walnut Trace Subdivisions; one remote terminal unit and antenna; approximately 400 linear feet of 6-inch polyvinyl chloride pipe (PVC); 8,000 linear feet …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: August 4, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Water August 26, 2021 Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute of an amendment to the existing interlocal agreement (ILA) with Travis County for relocation and adjustments of existing water lines and appurtenances in conflict with Travis County’s roadway improvements on Elroy Road between McAngus Road and Kellam Road to increase Austin’s contribution for design and construction costs by $220,375.67 for a total not to exceed $416,762.67 Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding August 22, 2019 — Approved authorization to negotiate and execute an interlocal cooperation agreement with Travis County for relocation and adjustments of existing water lines and appurtenances in conflict with the County’s Elroy Road Improvement Project. The Council also authorized payment to the County in the amount of $178,534 plus a $17,853 contingency for a total amount of $196,387 for the relocation and adjustments. August 4, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Purchasing Language: N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: N/A The Elroy Road Improvement Project is a Travis County Bond Project that is being managed by the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) with Travis County oversight. The existing two-lane rural roadway is being widened to a four-lane major urban arterial roadway with a continuous center left turn lane, sidewalks, and bicycle lanes on both sides of Elroy Road between McAngus Lane and Kellam Road. As a result of unforeseen changes that occurred during construction, this amendment updates the Interlocal Agreement approved by Council on August 22, 2019. The main change is related to the addition of 742 linear feet of new 12-inch water line that was not part of the original interlocal agreement and was needed to be relocated due to conflicts identified during construction. Other costs included in this amendment include material cost increases and additional design costs. The original Interlocal Agreement authorized Austin Water to pay Travis County an estimated amount not to exceed $ 196,387. The additional funding being requested is for $220,375.67 broken down as follows: $180,607.46 for construction, $30,737.84 for design, and $9,030.37 for 5% contingency. The additional funds requested will fund the project through construction completion. The construction of the …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works for All COA Strategic Direction: August 4, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Water August 26, 2021 Client: Kevin Critendon Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a cost participation agreement with Stillwater Capital Investments, LLC for the City to reimburse the developer for an amount not to exceed $1,930,850 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized lift station and force main related to Service Extension Request No. 5078 that will provide wastewater service to a proposed residential development located at 13338 Old San Antonio Road. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is included in the Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Budget of Austin Water. August 4, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: N/A N/A NA The Stillwater Old San Antonio Rd project consists of approximately 36.15 acres of land located at 13338 Old San Antonio Road (the “Property”). The Property is located within the City of Austin’s (the “City”) 2-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area for wastewater, the Desired Development Zone, and the Onion Creek Watershed. A map of the property location is attached. Stillwater Capital Investments, LLC (the “Applicant”) is proposing to develop approximately 163 single-family homes. The Applicant requested that the City provide wastewater utility service to the Property as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 5078. Additionally, the Applicant is proposing to develop an adjacent 22- acre tract with approximately 371,280 square feet of office-warehouse and has requested the City provide wastewater utility service as proposed in SER No. 5085. Upon the Property’s release from Creedmoor-Maha’s water service area (CCN), the Applicant has requested Austin Water also provide retail water service to the Property. In accordance with Chapter 25-9 of the City Code, the City has asked the Applicant to oversize the lift station and force main in order to serve additional properties within the Onion Creek drainage basin consistent with the City’s long range planning goals for this area. If approved by City Council, the City will cost participate in this construction project only to the extent of the City’s proportionate share of the oversized lift station and force main. The proposed oversized improvements include construction of an oversized lift station located within the Property and approximately …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation August 4, 2021 Government That Works for All COA Strategic Direction: August 11, 2021 (Budget Reading) Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Water Client: Joseph Gonzales Agenda Item Recommend approval of Austin Water’s Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Proposed Operating Budget, Capital Budget, new appropriations, and 5-Year Capital Improvement (CIP) spending plan. Amount and Source of Funding August 4, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. N/A Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: N/A N/A N/A This action authorizes approval of Austin Water’s FY 2021-2022 Operating Budget, capital budget appropriations and 5-year spending plan. Council is scheduled to adopt the budget on August 11, 2021. The City Code in Section 15-9-3 specifically requires a public hearing prior to the City Council approving any changes in electric, water, wastewater, and garbage collection rates. Austin Water has not proposed water or wastewater service rate changes for FY 2021-2022.
