ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0098(RCT) - 600 Harthan RCT DISTRICT: 9 ZONING: CS-MU-CO-HD-NP ADDRESS: 600 Harthan Street PROPERTY OWNER: 1214 West 6th, LP SITE AREA: 0.28 acres (12,197 sq.ft.) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov REQUEST: The applicant is requesting a termination of the restrictive covenant conditions for this property. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed termination of the public restrictive covenant. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: November 13, 2025: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The applicant is requesting to terminate/delete a public restrictive covenant that was recorded in 1984 on Lots and 3 of the Taylor-Smith subdivision (Please see Applicant’s Summary Letter – Exhibit C). This covenant added building restrictions to Lot 3. Building restrictions included a 6 foot setback from the common boundary line. However, in 2018 Lots 3 and 4 were re-subdivided into one lot which removed the common boundary line. (Please see Public Restrictive Covenant - Exhibit D). 10 C14-2025-0098(RCT) - 600 Harthan RCT; District 9 1 of 12 C14-2025-0098(RCT) 2 The staff recommends the applicant’s request to delete the conditions of this public restrictive covenant. Since this restrictive covenant was executed and recorded, the property in question has been re-subdivided. The area under consideration is now known as Lot A of the Amended Plat of Lots 3 and 4 Taylor-Smith subdivision. The staff supports the deletion of this public restrictive covenant because items listed in this public restrictive covenant will now be regulated under the zoning district site development standards and other requirements stipulated by the Land Development Code. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Site North South East West ZONING CS-MU-CO-HD-NP MF-4-H-HD-NP; SF-3-H-HD-NP CS-MU-CO-HD-NP; CS-MU-CO-V-NP; PUD-NP CS-MU-CO-HD-NP CS-MU-CO-V-NP LAND USES Office; Retail Multifamily Residential; Single Family Residential Office; Retail; Storage Office; Retail; Personal Improvement Services Office; Retail NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: Old West Austin WATERSHED: Lady Bird Lake (Urban) SCENIC ROADWAY: No CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR: Yes (Mopac Bridge – SDCC) SCHOOLS: Austin Independent School District Mathews Elementary School O Henry Middle School Austin High School COMMUNITY REGISTRY LIST: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Old West Austin Neighborhood Association Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Preservation Austin Shoal Creek Conservancy 10 C14-2025-0098(RCT) - 600 Harthan RCT; District 9 2 of 12 C14-2025-0098(RCT) 3 AREA CASE …
1 City Staff Watershed Protection Building Services Liz Johnston, Leslie Lilly, Elizabeth Funk Matt Hollon, Sean Watson Austin Energy Green Building Garret Jaynes, Heidi Kasper Development Services Department Farhana Biswas Kit Johnson, Nate Jackson Animal Services Emery Sadkin Planning Jordan Feldman 2 Resolution 20241121-073 ▪ Came out of a recommendation from a working group and Resolution 20210902-050 on Lights Out Austin ▪ Directs staff to: ▪ Update on Light’s Out Austin ▪ Explore integration of bird-friendly building techniques for new low-rise, mid-rise and high-rise buildings ▪ Conduct a feasibility analysis on the potential impacts of these standards ▪ Seek input from stakeholders, including developers, environmental organizations, and the public. 3 Migration and Habitat ▪ Austin was designated a Bird City in 2023 ▪ Austin within North America’s Central Flyway ▪ Over 400 species of birds ▪ Edwards Plateau and the Blackland Prairies habitat ▪ Premier destination for birdwatchers throughout most of the year. ▪ Birding generates more than $5 billion in annual ecotourism revenue in Texas ($279 billion nationwide) 4 The Problem ▪ Birds do not perceive glass as a barrier. ▪ In daytime, birds encounter reflective or translucent glass. ▪ At night, birds encounter artificial sources of light. ▪ Birds fly to these confusing features without seeing the glass barriers. ▪ The collision is deadly. An estimated 1 billion birds die every year. 5 Solutions Glass Strategies Bird-friendly design includes: ▪ Reducing the use of glass ▪ Reducing glass exposure (using solar shading, external insect/solar screens, louvers, etc.) ▪ Incorporating bird-friendly signals (markers) in or on the glass ▪ UV coating, glazing, and etched or fritted glass patterns that follow the "2x2 rule” 7 Lighting Exterior ▪ Eliminate uplighting, use fully shielded fixtures that direct light downward, and avoid event searchlights ▪ Use lighting management systems that can automatically reduce non-essential lighting during peak migration ▪ Also beneficial to bats and lightning bugs year-round ▪ Use warmer lightbulbs (as white/blue light can disorient birds) Interior ▪ Program automatic controls with timers and occupancy sensors ▪ Use window treatments to reduce light spillage ▪ Schedule janitorial services during daylight hours 8 Benchmarking What have other cities done? New York City (2021) Arlington County, VA ▪ 90% of the first 75 feet of a new building’s ▪ Bird friendly design tied to voluntary envelope use bird-friendly materials, including alterations to existing glazing. density bonus incentives ▪ Evaluates facade 8 and 36 …
RESPONSE TO COUNCIL RESOLUTION 20241121-073 BIRD-FRIENDLYDESIGN REPORT11 Briefing regarding Staff’s response to Council Resolution 20241121-0731 of 37 10/15/2025 Response to 20241121-073 Table of Contents Executive Summary .............................................................................................................................. 4 Overview of Bird Friendly Design .......................................................................................................... 5 Migration and Habitat in Austin............................................................................................................ 5 Glass and Building Design Elements ..................................................................................................... 6 Lighting Standards to Minimize Light Pollution .................................................................................... 9 Behavioral practices ............................................................................................................................ 10 Benchmarking Report on Bird Friendly Design in North America ....................................................... 11 New York City, NY ............................................................................................................................... 11 Madison, WI ........................................................................................................................................ 12 Portland, ME ....................................................................................................................................... 12 Berkeley, CA ........................................................................................................................................ 13 Toronto, ON ........................................................................................................................................ 13 Arlington County, VA........................................................................................................................... 14 Bird Friendly Design in Austin ............................................................................................................. 15 Austin Energy Green Building ............................................................................................................. 15 Lights Out Austin! ................................................................................................................................ 16 Site Specific Regulations ..................................................................................................................... 16 Glass and Lighting Requirements in Code ........................................................................................... 17 Case Studies of Bird Friendly Projects in Austin.................................................................................. 17 Considerations for New Construction ................................................................................................. 19 Co-Benefits of Bird Friendly Design .................................................................................................... 19 The 100/100/100 rule ......................................................................................................................... 21 Best Practices for Low-, Mid-, and High-Rise Buildings ...................................................................... 21 Feasibility of Bird Friendly Building in Austin ....................................................................................... 23 Cost Estimates ..................................................................................................................................... 23 Building Plan Review ........................................................................................................................... 25 Inspection and Compliance ................................................................................................................. 26 Education ............................................................................................................................................ 26 Stakeholder Engagement .................................................................................................................... 26 Boards and Commissions ................................................................................................................... 28 Staff Considerations ........................................................................................................................... 29 1. Land Development Code Amendment ............................................................................................ 29 11 Briefing regarding Staff’s response to Council Resolution 20241121-0732 of 37 10/15/2025 Response to 20241121-073 2. Austin Energy Green Building Program and Policy Updates ........................................................... 29 3. Residential Educational Campaign .................................................................................................. 30 Contributors: ..................................................................................................................................... 31 References:........................................................................................................................................ 32 Appendix A: Benchmarking Data and Regulations ............................................................................... 33 Appendix B: Austin Energy Green Building Program Requirements ..................................................... 34 Appendix C: Stakeholder Engagement Plan ........................................................................................ 36 Appendix D: Bird Friendly Design for Residential ................................................................................. 37 11 Briefing regarding Staff’s response to Council Resolution 20241121-0733 of 37 10/15/2025 Response to 20241121-073 Executive Summary implementation, In response to City Council Resolution 20241121-073, staff conducted comprehensive research on bird- friendly building design including stakeholder engagement with developers, environmental organizations, and the public through virtual sessions, public tours of the Austin Airport IT building, and professional roundtable discussions in collaboration with the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The following analysis provides an overview of the impact that building collisions have on bird populations and how Austin can address the problem through assessing local case studies, cost feasibility, and regulatory frameworks from peer cities including New York, Madison, Portland, Toronto, Berkeley, and Arlington County, VA. The report explores …
1 City Staff Watershed Protection Building Services Liz Johnston, Leslie Lilly, Elizabeth Funk Matt Hollon, Sean Watson Austin Energy Green Building Garret Jaynes, Heidi Kasper Development Services Department Farhana Biswas Kit Johnson, Nate Jackson Animal Services Emery Sadkin Planning Jordan Feldman 2 Resolution 20241121-073 ▪ Came out of a recommendation from a working group and Resolution 20210902-050 on Lights Out Austin ▪ Directs staff to: ▪ Update on Light’s Out Austin ▪ Explore integration of bird-friendly building techniques for new low-rise, mid-rise and high-rise buildings ▪ Conduct a feasibility analysis on the potential impacts of these standards ▪ Seek input from stakeholders, including developers, environmental organizations, and the public. 3 Migration and Habitat ▪ Austin was designated a Bird City in 2023 ▪ Austin within North America’s Central Flyway ▪ Over 400 species of birds ▪ Edwards Plateau and the Blackland Prairies habitat ▪ Premier destination for birdwatchers throughout most of the year. ▪ Birding generates more than $5 billion in annual ecotourism revenue in Texas ($279 billion nationwide) 4 The Problem ▪ Birds do not perceive glass as a barrier. ▪ In daytime, birds encounter reflective or translucent glass. ▪ At night, birds encounter artificial sources of light. ▪ Birds fly to these confusing features without seeing the glass barriers. ▪ The collision is deadly. An estimated 1 billion birds die every year. 5 Solutions Glass Strategies Bird-friendly design includes: ▪ Reducing the use of glass ▪ Reducing glass exposure (using solar shading, external insect/solar screens, louvers, etc.) ▪ Incorporating bird-friendly signals (markers) in or on the glass ▪ UV coating, glazing, and etched or fritted glass patterns that follow the "2x2 rule” 7 Design Strategies ▪ Incorporate physical barriers and architectural design that improve glass visibility ▪ Options include: ▪ Exterior screens ▪ Shutters ▪ Awnings ▪ Facades ▪ Structural shading systems Tracy Aviary, Salt Lake City, Utah 8 Lighting Exterior ▪ Eliminate uplighting, use fully shielded fixtures that direct light downward, and avoid event searchlights ▪ Use lighting management systems that can automatically reduce non-essential lighting during peak migration ▪ Also beneficial to bats and lightning bugs year-round ▪ Use warmer lightbulbs (as white/blue light can disorient birds) Interior ▪ Program automatic controls with timers and occupancy sensors ▪ Use window treatments to reduce light spillage ▪ Schedule janitorial services during daylight hours 9 Benchmarking What have other cities done? New York City (2021) Arlington County, VA …
RULES OF PROCEDURE THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AUSTIN, TEXAS 1.000 MEETINGS 1.100 The regular meetings of the Commission shall be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m., unless otherwise determined by the Commission. 1.200 If the Commission’s workload requires a meeting to continue beyond the scheduled time, the meeting may be reconvened on the following day. The continued meeting shall be considered a continuation of the same session. Before adjourning the initial meeting, the Commission shall announce the exact time and location for reconvening. 1.300 Special meetings may be called by the Chair and shall be called upon the request of three or more Commissioners. 1.400 Written notice of any meeting shall be sent to all Commissioners at least two days in advance. 1.500 The Commission shall consider its regular meeting in the following order: 1. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Chair Announcements 4. General Public Communication (3 minutes per speaker; no donation of time) 5. Reading of Proposed Consent Agenda 6. Vote and Disposal of Consent Agenda, including Minutes 7. Determination of Discussion Postponement Items 8. Discussion Cases (including Staff Presentations, Applicant or Applicant Representative Presentations, and Public Comment) 9. Other Business 10. Adjournment 1.501 Except for Call to Order, General Public Communication, and Adjournment, items may be taken out of order with unanimous consent or by a two-thirds vote of the Commission. For unanimous consent, the Chair may ask if there is any objection to the proposed action, and if there is none, announce the result. 1.502 The Consent Agenda may be acted upon by one vote without separate discussion, unless an item is pulled for individual consideration. 1.600 Staff shall follow the sequence established in § 1.500. Staff shall also notify interested parties in advance that items appearing later in the agenda may be postponed to a future meeting. 1.700 After consideration of the Consent Agenda and Postponements, the Chair may address interested parties regarding matters remaining on the agenda and recommend that matters be postponed to the next Commission meeting. 1.800 At 10:00 PM, the Commission may, in its discretion, extend the meeting if necessary. 2.000 AGENDA AND BACKUP 2.100 Preliminary backup documents for all items requiring Commission consideration, including neighborhood plan amendments, rezonings, historic zonings, PUD amendments, conditional use permits, site plan approvals, restrictive covenant amendments, variances, and appeals, shall be in writing …
RULES OF PROCEDURE THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AUSTIN, TEXAS 1.000 MEETINGS 1.100 The regular meetings of the Commission shall be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m., unless otherwise decided determined by the Commission. 1.200 If it should become necessary because of workload that any regular meeting be continued to the following day, such a meeting will reconvene on the day following and this second meeting shall be considered as part of the same session. The Planning Commission shall state the time and location certain for the second meeting prior to ending the first meetingIf the Commission’s workload requires a meeting to continue beyond the scheduled time, the meeting may be reconvened on the following day. The continued meeting shall be considered a continuation of the same session. Before adjourning the initial meeting, the Commission shall announce the exact time and location for reconvening. 1.300 Special meetings may be called by the Chair and shall be called if requiredupon the request by of three or more Commissioners. 1.400 Notices of meetings shall be in writing and Written notice of any meeting shall be sent to all Commissioners at least two days in advance of the meetings. 1.500 The Commission shall consider matters before it at its regular meeting according toin the following ordscheduler and shall hear matters in the order of business: . The schedule shall be posted according to the following schedule, but may be modified at any meeting by unanimous consent of members present. 1. Determination of Quorum and Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Chair Announcements 1.4.General Approval of MinutesPublic Communication (3 minutes per speaker; , with no donation of time) 5. Reading of Proposed Consent Agenda Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.5", Hanging: 0.5" Formatted: Indent: Hanging: 0.5" Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.5", Hanging: 0.44" Formatted: Indent: Left: 0", First line: 0.5" 6. Vote and DisposalApproval of Consent Agenda, including Minutes 2.7.Agenda and PostponementsDetermination of Discussion Postponement Items 3.8.Discussion and Action on Neighborhood Plans and Associated Zoning Cases (including Staff Presentations, Applicant or Applicant Representative Presentations, and Public Comment) Discussion and Action on Ordinance Amendments Zoning Cases Subdivision Cases Site Plan Cases Commission Requested Briefings Staff Initiated Briefings 9. Other Business 10. Adjournment 1.56010 An item eExcept for Call to Order, General Public Formatted: Indent: Left: 1" Communication, and Adjournment, items may be taken out of its proper order withthrough unanimous consent …
RCA Cover Sheet for ZWAC-Revised May 2022 DIGITAL PLATFORM FOR WASTE AND COLLECTION SERVICES Council: 11/20/2025 ZWAC: 11/12/2025 OVERVIEW 1. Requested Contract Term, Authorization, and Current Budget Length of contract and total authorization: Authorize a contract for Digital Platform for Waste and Collection Services for Austin Resource Recovery Department with Routeware, Inc., for a term of 3 years in an amount not to exceed $594,000. ARR current fiscal year budget: Funding in the amount of $198,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 2. Solicitation Information Solicitation No: N/A # of bids received: N/A # of non-responsive bids received: N/A Length of time solicitation was out on the street: N/A Was the time extended? N/A Issued date: N/A Closed date: N/A Major Scope Change(s): The following items have been added to the SOW: • An appointment scheduler that allows customers to schedule appointments at the Recycle and Reuse Drop-off Center; • A special collections tool that allows customers to schedule on-demand bulk, brush and HHW; • A waste sorting game that allows customers to test their sorting knowledge; and • A mobile app for customers to access all the ReCollect tools easily. 3. Previous/Current Contract Information Previous contract: Yes Contract number: NC200000022 Contract length and authorization: 5 Years with one 1-year holdover, $372,998.02 Contract actual spend: $317,589.04 Current status: Active, new contract needed due to current contract expiring. Contract execution date: 12/04/2019 Contract expiration date: 12/03/2025 RCA Cover Sheet for ZWAC-Revised May 2022 4. Notes/Other This contract will provide Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) with a mobile application, which allows customers to view their collection schedules; schedule bulk, brush and household and hazardous waste collection; schedule appointments at the Recycle and Reuse Drop-off Center; and search proper disposal methods for various items. The platform also enables ARR to send time-sensitive alerts and service updates directly to users. This contract supports the City’s efforts to keep residents informed and educated about their solid waste services, promotes proper disposal, recycling and waste management practices. While some vendors may offer individual components of these services, no other vendor delivers the full suite of features in a single, integrated package. The full suite of required includes customer collection calendars, service alert messaging, collection features reminders, campaign messaging, a disposal lookup tool, a waste sorting game, …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-2417, Agenda Item #: 49. 11/20/2025(cid:4) Posting Language Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Resource Recovery Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20250813-008) to accept and appropriate $35,000 in grant funds from Keep Austin Beautiful (KAB), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, for the purchase and installation of public litter and recycling containers. Funding: $35,000 is available from KAB. A City funding match is not required. Lead Department Austin Resource Recovery Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $35,000 is available from Keep Austin Beautiful. A City funding match is not required. A fiscal note is attached. Prior Council Action: Click or tap here to enter text. For More Information: Richard McHale, Director, Austin Resource Recovery, 512-974-4301; Amy Slagle, Assistant Director, Austin Resource Recovery, 512-974-4302. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: Click or tap here to enter text. Additional Backup Information: Keep Austin Beautiful (KAB) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging the community in building a cleaner, more beautiful Austin through education, volunteerism, and community partnerships. Established in 1985, KAB works collaboratively with residents, schools, and local businesses to promote litter prevention, waste reduction, and environmental stewardship. Each year, the organization mobilizes thousands of volunteers in citywide cleanup and beautification events, provides environmental education programs to students, and supports neighborhood groups in local improvement projects. Through these initiatives, Keep Austin Beautiful plays a vital role in enhancing the city’s sustainability goals and strengthening community pride across Austin. Keep Austin Beautiful (KAB) will grant to the City of Austin $35,000 for the purchase and installation of public litter and recycling containers. Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) will support the procurement, placement, installation, and ongoing maintenance of the litter and recycling containers in locations consistent with City operational priorities. ARR and KAB will collaborate on container branding with both organizations’ logos displayed to recognize the partnership and grant support. City of Austin Page 1 of 1 Printed on 11/6/2025 powered by Legistar™ DRAFT(cid:5) (cid:6)
Towards a Circular City Maddie Morgan Circular Economy Program Manager Why we do this work Zero Waste Goal Reduce waste by 90% Climate Equity Plan Net-zero community- wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 New Plastics Economy Global Commitment Reduce & eliminate problematic plastics 2 3 Circular Economy Program Support Circular Businesses Change Behavior Lead by Example 4 Supporting Circular Businesses and Entrepreneurs In partnership with Economic Development Technical assistance Conduct individual business consultations to understand challenges, growth opportunities, and provide resources Entrepreneurs, small to medium sized enterprises, nonprofits Goal: meet with 20 enterprises quarterly 6 Roundtables and networking events Host roundtables and workshops, as time and bandwidth allows Circular Connect and Share: annual networking and professional development event 7 Circular Showcase Est. 2020 Pitch competition for circular businesses $10,000 cash prize Applications open thru November 16. Eligibility requirements: Focused on circular economy, zero waste or sustainability In operation for at least 12 months < $500,000 in lifetime outside funding Annual revenue between $35,000 and $250,000 or raised > $100,000 to date Located within Austin city limits www.austintexas.gov/circularshowcase Save the date! May 14, 2026 8 Circular Accelerator Est. 2023 Three-month program with evening workshops and business coaching Culminates in soft pitch; top 3 earn spot in Showcase to compete for $2,000 Applications open thru November 16 Eligibility requirements: Idea focused on circular economy, zero waste or sustainability Annual revenue < $35,000 Outside funding < $35,000 Founder or representative lives or attends school in Austin city limits www.austintexas.gov/circularshowcase 9 Encouraging Circular Behaviors Austin Reuse Directory Online resource for Austinites to find where to donate, buy used, rent, refill and fix items. ~550 listings Annual campaign Recently added ability to track what search combinations people are making FY25: Added 50 new listings 22,500 visitors 10% return rate Newly added community event calendar featuring reuse, repair and upcycling events in the area www.austinreusedirectory.com 11 12 13 MoveOutATX Est. 2018 End-of-July program to rehome usable items during West Campus move-out Host temporary donation stations Partner with 6-10 reuse organizations Facilitate the Free Furniture Market (est’d in 2022) Tons diverted Furniture pieces rehomed Economic value 21.5 271 819 3,738 $46,537 $639,247 FY25 Since FY18 austintexas.gov/moveoutatx 14 Fix-It Austin Est. Fall 2015 Repair education …
To: From: Date: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Richard McHale, Director, Austin Resource Recovery November 12, 2025 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Circular Accelerator and Showcase Applications Open The City of Austin offers pathways to support circular entrepreneurs and small to mid-sized enterprises. Opportunities to compete for cash prizes and improve their circular business ideas through workshops and technical assistance is available every year through the Circular Showcase and Circular Accelerator programs. Applications will be open October 13 to November 16. For more information visit https://austintexas.gov/circularshowcase. Brownfields Community Wide Assessment Grant The City of Austin was awarded a $500,000 grant from the EPA to assess and sustainably reuse brownfield sites. Brownfields are defined as real property where expansion, redevelopment, or reuse may be hindered by the potential presence of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants. Over a four-year period, this funding will support environmental site assessments, asbestos and lead paint surveys, as well as cleanup and reuse planning. These efforts facilitate turning underutilized properties into assets benefitting the community, including affordable housing, parkland, and green spaces. Learn more at: https://www.austintexas.gov/brownfields International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Certification The department is seeking possible certification from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in December 2025. ISO is a non-governmental body that establishes voluntary standards to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency across products, services, and systems. Solid Waste Service departments in San Antinio and Dallas have achieved this certification demonstrating commitment to improve ISO operational efficiency and at: https://www.iso.org/home.html. confidence. More information on customer increase Fix-It Austin Toy Hospital On November 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. Fix-It Austin hosted a Toy Hospital. Residents learned how to repair broken toys with guidance from skilled volunteers. Learn more at: https://www.austintexas.gov/fixit. Cyclovia ATX On November 8, Austin Resource Recovery provided full-service support for Cyclovia ATX (formerly Viva Streets). Trash and recycling bins were placed across nine designated zones within the Mueller neighborhood and surrounding areas. Additionally. street sweeping services were be provided for bike lanes for the event. Veterans Day Parade On November 11, The Veterans Day Parade was held on Congress Avenue. Austin Resource Recovery staff and vehicles participated in the parade and provided street sweeping services. Central City District Plan: Open Houses Austin Resource Recovery will partner with Austin Planning at their upcoming Open Houses for the Central City District Plan. The in-person event will take place at ACC Rio Grande …
To: From: Date: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Richard McHale, Director, Austin Resource Recovery November 12, 2025 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Circular Accelerator and Showcase Applications Open The City of Austin offers pathways to support circular entrepreneurs and small to mid-sized enterprises. Opportunities to compete for cash prizes and improve their circular business ideas through workshops and technical assistance is available every year through the Circular Showcase and Circular Accelerator programs. Applications will be open October 13 to November 16. For more information visit https://austintexas.gov/circularshowcase. Brownfields Community Wide Assessment Grant The City of Austin was awarded a $500,000 grant from the EPA to assess and sustainably reuse brownfield sites. Brownfields are defined as real property where expansion, redevelopment, or reuse may be hindered by the potential presence of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants. Over a four-year period, this funding will support environmental site assessments, asbestos and lead paint surveys, as well as cleanup and reuse planning. These efforts facilitate turning underutilized properties into assets benefitting the community, including affordable housing, parkland, and green spaces. Learn more at: https://www.austintexas.gov/brownfields International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Certification The department is seeking possible certification from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in December 2025. ISO is a non-governmental body that establishes voluntary standards to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency across products, services, and systems. Solid Waste Service departments in San Antinio and Dallas have achieved this certification demonstrating commitment to improve ISO operational efficiency and at: https://www.iso.org/home.html. confidence. More information on customer increase Fix-It Austin Toy Hospital On November 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. Fix-It Austin hosted a Toy Hospital. Residents learned how to repair broken toys with guidance from skilled volunteers. Learn more at: https://www.austintexas.gov/fixit. Cyclovia ATX On November 8, Austin Resource Recovery provided full-service support for Cyclovia ATX (formerly Viva Streets). Trash and recycling bins were placed across nine designated zones within the Mueller neighborhood and surrounding areas. Additionally. street sweeping services were be provided for bike lanes for the event. Veterans Day Parade On November 11, The Veterans Day Parade was held on Congress Avenue. Austin Resource Recovery staff and vehicles participated in the parade and provided street sweeping services. Central City District Plan: Open Houses Austin Resource Recovery will partner with Austin Planning at their upcoming Open Houses for the Central City District Plan. The in-person event will take place at ACC Rio Grande …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 – 4:00 P.M. AUSTIN WATER HEADQUARTERS WALLER CREEK CENTER 625 E 10TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Water and Wastewater 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 Vicky Addie, 512-972-0332, vicky.addie@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Chair (District 8) Amanda Marzullo (District 3) Alex Navarro (District 2) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Mike Reyes (District 4) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) Marcela Tuñón, Vice Chair (District 9) William Moriarty (Mayor) Alex Ortiz (District 7) Jesse Penn (District 1) Shannon Trilli (District 10) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up to speak at 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 Water and Wastewater Commission Regular meeting on October 15, 2025. 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 Vicky Addie at Austin Water, at 512-972-0332 or vicky.addie@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Recommend approval of a contract for Wallace and Tiernan parts for critical equipment for Austin Water with Environmental Improvements, Inc. for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,261,600. Funding: $231,293 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Recommend approval of a contract for construction services for the Northwest Area Lift Station Improvements: Four Points Center Lift Station with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., in the amount of $3,774,900 plus a $377,490 …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 15, 2025 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on October 15, 2025 at Waller Creek Center, 625 E 10th Street, Austin, Texas. Commission Members in Attendance: Amanda Marzullo (remote), Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, William Moriarty (remote), Alex Ortiz, Shwetha Pandurangi, Mike Reyes (remote), Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón (remote), and Evan Wolstencroft (remote) Commission Members Absent: Alex Navarro, Jesse Penn and Shannon Trilli Chair Maxwell-Gaines called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 4:03 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers were registered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the September 17, 2025 regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes were approved with a date correction read into the record on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion and Commissioner Reyes’ second on a 7-0 vote with three absences and Commissioner Ortiz off the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for engineering services for the Pilot Knob Supply Water Transmission Main Project for Austin Capital Delivery Services with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000. Funding: $20,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion and Commissioner Reyes’ second on a 7-0 vote with three absences and Commissioner Ortiz off the dais. 3. Recommend approval to authorize a rotation list set of twelve contracts for engineering services for the 2025 Small Scale Water and Wastewater Pipeline Engineering Services Rotation List with Quiddity Engineering, LLC, Weston Solutions, Inc., Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Tetra Tech, Inc., DAVCAR, Inc., dba DAVCAR Engineering Services, Riley Mountain Engineering, LLC, Martinez, Wright & Mendez, Inc., dba MWM DesignGroup, AtkinsRealis, USA, Inc., LJA Engineering, Inc., BGE, Inc., dba Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., Doucet & Associates, Inc., and Halff Associates, Inc., for total contract amount not to exceed $26,000,000, divided among the firms. Funding: $26,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of the Austin Water. Recommended on Commissioner Ortiz’s motion and Chair Maxwell-Gaines’ second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Pandurangi and Reyes recusing and three absences. 4. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for finance consulting services for Austin Water with NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC., for an initial term of one-year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $340,000. Funding: $180,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. …
Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 12, 2025 Council: November 20, 2025 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for Wallace and Tiernan parts for critical water and wastewater equipment for Austin Water with Environmental Improvements, Inc. for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,261,600. Funding: $231,293 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $231,293 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Sole Source. MBE/WBE: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 12 , 2025 - To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide proprietary Wallace and Tiernan, industry-standard parts for critical equipment such as chlorinators, ammoniators, and Encore 700 pumps used to feed numerous treatment chemicals used at water and wastewater plants. Environmental Improvements Inc. is the exclusive distributor and authorized service provider representative for Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC, for equipment service and sales of aftermarket parts to municipal customers. The contract replaces a contract expiring August 4, 2027. The contract is being replaced early due to low remaining contract authority. Spend was higher than expected due to unexpected failures of actuators and ammoniators. Requested authorization is based on historical spending and departmental estimates of future needs. The contractor is the current provider of these goods. If a contract is not approved, it will prevent repair and maintenance of critical equipment, and interrupt the water and wastewater treatment process. Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 12, 2025 Council: November 20, 2025 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 Total Length of Term 2 years 1 year 1 year 1 year 5 years Contract Authorization $ 504,640 $ 252,320 $ 252,320 $ 252,320 $1,261,600 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage.
Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 12, 2025 Council: November 20, 2025 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Northwest Area Lift Station Improvements: Four Points Center Lift Station for Austin Capital Delivery Services with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., in the amount of $3,774,900 plus a $377,490 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,152,390. Funding: $4,152,390 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1075 for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on June 16, 2025, and closed on July 17, 2025. Of the eight offers received, the bid submitted by the recommended contractor was the lowest responsive bid received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=141652 . MBE/WBE: 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 98.42% MBE and 1.58% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 12, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This project will include improvements to a lift station identified in the Northwest Lift Station Long Range Planning Engineering Study to improve the wastewater system in Bull Creek wastewater basin. The lift station was built in 1998 as a wet well duplex station and requires rehabilitation to extend its useful life, ensuring the lift station operates in good working order and minimize ongoing maintenance costs. This project consists of rehabilitating an existing lift station to provide reliable service. The rehabilitated lift station design includes wet well coatings, valves, pumps, odor control equipment, electrical, communication, emergency generator, and resilience improvements to meet current City standards. Construction of these improvements will allow Austin Water to continue providing wastewater services to the increasing population in the area, as well as reducing noxious odors impacting the community. Due to the potential for unknown subsurface conditions a 10% contingency in funding has been included to allow for the expeditious processing of any change orders to cover any unforeseen construction costs …
Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 12, 2025 Council: November 20, 2025 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services for the Center Street Pump Station Replacement and Electrical Improvements project with CDM Smith, Inc., in the amount of $6,000,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $12,000,000 Funding: $6,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Contract Amendment. MBE / WBE: Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 21.23% MBE and 23.78% WBE. Prior Council Action: January 26, 2023 – Council approved a professional service agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for the Center Street Pump Station Replacement and Electrical Improvements project. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 12, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission January 18, 2023 – Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a vote of 6-0 vote Commissioner Michel’s motion, Chair Lee’s second, with Commissioner Penn recusing, Commissioners Musgrove and Turrieta absent and two vacancies. Additional Backup Information: The Center Street Reservoir and Pump Station Facility is part of Austin Water’s water distribution system consisting of water storage facilities, pump stations, and water pipes. The Center Street Pump Station moves water from the Central Zone of the distribution system to the south portion of the Central Zone. The Center Street Reservoir and Pump Station Facility shares site access with an EMS station, a City of Austin fuel station, and Austin Water’s Electrical and Instrumentation & Control Maintenance shop. The existing pump station and electrical substation have exceeded their useful life and require replacement to meet current Austin Water standards. The project is currently in the design phase, where the consultant, CDM Smith, Inc., is designing a new pump station and making specific improvements to the site. Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 12, 2025 Council: November 20, 2025 The services to be provided under this amendment are for continued design and bid phase engineering services to support the construction contract. It is anticipated that the new facility will be located entirely within the existing fenced area. Once the construction …
Item 5 Water & Wastewater Commission: November 12, 2025 Council: December 11, 2025 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the defeasance of certain outstanding Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, including authorizing the execution of an escrow agreement, and related documents. Funding: $46,633,211 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of the Combined Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of the Combined Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 12, 2025 – Item to be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: A defeasance is a method of using available cash to pay off outstanding debt. The cash is placed in an escrow account with an escrow agent to make principal and interest payments on the required payment date for the bonds being deceased to the redemption date. Once the escrow is funded, the debt obligations payable from the escrow are no longer secured by or payable from the revenues initially pledged to their payment and the debt is legally and financially retired. The proposed related defeasance item seeks authorization to defense, or pay off, certain maturities of the City’s outstanding Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds. This process allows Austin Water to remove the debt from its books, which reduces debt levels, reduces interest, and improves debt service coverage by lowering the burden of debt service payments in the short-term. Also, this proposed defeasance action is in direct relation to achieving Water and Wastewater System rate stability over the next few years. The source of funds for the defeasance is Impact Fee/Capital Recovery Fee (CRF), Austin Water operating funds that includes cash collected from the developers of Indian Hills and Whisper Valley pursuant to the 2007 Cost Reimbursement Agreement. Impact fee/CRF collections are restricted in use by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395.012. Allowable uses include paying costs of constructing capital or facility improvements, and pledging for payment of debt service issued to finance capital or facility improvements identified in the Impact Fee Capital Improvements Plan 5-Year Update. For this defeasance transaction, PFM Financial Advisors LLC will serve as Municipal Advisor, McCall, Parkhurst & Horton L.L.P. will serve as bond counsel, and The Arbitrage Group will serve as serving as Verification Agent.
