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Environmental CommissionFeb. 19, 2026

20260219-003: FY25 Annual Concession Report presentation original pdf

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2025 Annual Concession Report Environmental Commission February 19, 2026 AUSTIN CITY CODE Austin City Code § 8-1-73 requires that on or before January 31st of each year, the director shall deliver a report to the Parks and Recreation Board and the Environmental Commission on the concessions granted under this division. The annual report, prepared under this section, shall include: The name of each concession operating in Town Lake Metropolitan Park; • • An income and expenditure statement for each concession; • • A statement describing any problems caused or created by a concession. The total number of watercrafts rented in Town Lake Metropolitan Park; and 2 Concessions Austin Rowing Club at Waller Creek Boathouse Butler Pitch and Putt EpicSUP Expedition School Lone Star Riverboat Cruises Rowing Dock Texas Rowing Center Zilker Café (temporarily closed) Zilker Eagle Railroad Zilker Park Boat Rentals 3 3 Contract Terms 4 Concession Legacy Policy and Procedure Update Background Criteria • May 2025 APR began work to update the policy and procedures for concessions in the City park system. • A Legacy Concession is an existing concession operating in the Parks System under an agreement with the City that: • City Code Title 8 grants the APR director the authority and responsibility to execute policies and procedures for concessions in CoA parks in accordance with City policies and best practices. • Original policy and procedures were superseded on March 12, 1998, and adopted by Council Resolution 900312-25. • Revised policy approved by City Council under resolution 20251106-043 on November 6, 2025.  Has been continuously owned and operated in the same park location by the same person, Local Business or a family member of the person or owner of the Local Business for at least 20 years;  Operated under same or similar name throughout its existence;  Contributes to the City’s history and culture; and  Maintained its physical features in good condition. 5 s n o i l l i M $3.5 $3.0 $2.5 $2.0 $1.5 $1.0 $0.5 $0.0 Butler Pitch and Putt (Pecan Grove Golf Partners) EpicSUP Expedition School Lone Star Riverboats Rowing Dock Texas Rowing Center Austin Rowing Club at Waller Creek Boathouse Zilker Eagle Zilker Park Boat Rentals Gross Sales $3,162,289 Reported Expenditures $2,081,685 Payments $270,181 $239,133 $179,217 $29,312 $16,687 $11,138 $1,553 $965,154 $932,214 $96,953 $1,561,592 $2,213,668 $3,521,710 $1,304,846 $1,935,634 $3,680,983 $673,691 $572,637 $149,523 $297,949 $266,423 $- $822,596 $589,319 $75,506 FY25 …

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Environmental CommissionFeb. 19, 2026

20260219-003: FY25 Annual Concession Written Report original pdf

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Contents Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................................................. 1 Concession Locations ........................................................................................................................................................... 2 Concession Contracts ........................................................................................................................................................... 3 Contract Terms New Concessions Solicitations 3 4 4 Zilker Café ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Contract Extensions 5 Austin Rowing Club at Waller Creek Boathouse ................................................................................................................ 5 Lone Star Riverboat ............................................................................................................................................................ 6 Rowing Dock ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Zilker Park Boat Rental ....................................................................................................................................................... 6 APR Concession Policy and Procedure Update 7 Parkland Operation and Management Agreements............................................................................................................. 8 POMA Concessions 9 EpicSUP............................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Texas Rowing Center ........................................................................................................................................................ 10 Problem Areas, Challenges, and Strategic Actions ............................................................................................................. 11 Audit of Agreements with Trail Conservancy Austin Rowing Club Expedition School Zilker Eagle Waterway Ban Barton Creek Concession Feasibility Barton Creek Streambank Restoration 11 11 12 13 14 15 15 Watercraft Census ............................................................................................................................................................. 16 Concession Sales, Payments, and Expenditures ................................................................................................................. 19 Revenue Share Payments 20 Capital Improvements and Equipment Updates ................................................................................................................ 23 Butler Pitch and Putt ........................................................................................................................................................ 23 Rowing Dock – $80,887 .................................................................................................................................................... 23 i Lone Star Riverboat - $55,000 .......................................................................................................................................... 23 Texas Rowing Center - $171,994 ...................................................................................................................................... 24 Austin Rowing Club - $55,803 .......................................................................................................................................... 24 Zilker Park Boat Rental - $500 .......................................................................................................................................... 24 Public Benefit .................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Austin Rowing Club .......................................................................................................................................................... 25 Butler Pitch and Putt ........................................................................................................................................................ 25 EpicSUP............................................................................................................................................................................. 25 Expedition School ............................................................................................................................................................. 25 Lone Star Riverboat .......................................................................................................................................................... 26 Rowing Dock ..................................................................................................................................................................... 26 Texas Rowing Center ........................................................................................................................................................ 26 Zilker Park Boat Rentals.................................................................................................................................................... 27 Zilker Eagle ....................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Concessions Outside of Town Lake Park ............................................................................................................................ 28 Short-Term Permits Concessions at Golf Courses 28 28 Parks and Recreation Board Recommendations ................................................................................................................ 29 Environmental Commission Recommendations ................................................................................................................. 29 Appendix 1. Austin Parks and Recreation Concession Policy and Procedure Update ......................................................... 32 Appendix 2. Temporary Concessions and Commercial Use Report FY25 ............................................................................ 33 Appendix 3. Austin Lake Water Protection Plan and Marine Waste Information ............................................................... 36 ii Executive Summary The mission of Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) is to inspire Austin to learn, play, protect and connect by creating diverse programs and experiences in sustainable natural spaces and public places. In carrying out its mission, APR has established nine permanent concessions in Town Lake Park that provide recreation services. These services include rentals of canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards (SUPs); rowing instruction and memberships; food and beverage sales; short-course golf; excursion boats; and a mini train. The concessions were established pursuant to City of Austin Code Section 8-1-71, which authorizes the director of Austin Parks and Recreation to allow a concessionaire to operate a food or beverage, rental, or service …

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Environmental CommissionFeb. 19, 2026

2026219-002: Austin Youth Riverwatch Presentation original pdf

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From streams to Stewardship AYRW Mission, programs, & impact Melinda Chow Fidel Campuzano Gonzalez Jasalyn Franco OurMissionAustin Youth River Watchtransforms and inspires youththrough environmental education,community engagement, andadventure. A Brief History 1990s 2000s 2019 & 2020s Today 1991: Jack Goodman and Wes Halverson founded the Colorado River Watch Foundation. Dani Apodaca is the first youth program director. 1999: Elisabeth Welsh, a River Watcher, becomes program director. 2019: New logo. 2020: Austin Environmental Leaders career-focused young adult intern program added. 2022: Distributed leadership structure begins. Community demand for AYRW equity-centered environmental education programming continues to grow! 2008: Office moves toHornsby Bend.2014: Restoration added toprogramming.2016: Name changes officiallyto Austin Youth River Watch.2017: Programming expands,more environmental topics. value: Equity We believe in operating an equity-centered organization and incorporating antiracist practices at all levels and aspects of what we do as Austin Youth River Watch. Removing barriers, understanding different needs Representing lived experiences Prioritizing staff care - equitable wages, benefits, time off, supportive organizational culture Community-centric fundraising and development Prioritize person-centered approaches, recognizing each person’s uniqueness Equity - in practice In our programs, we provide: Free, participation in all activities, including all equipment and supplies Transportation Food, and additional meals support Stipends Bilingual (Spanish) communication Technology support - loaned laptops and hotspots Representative lived experiences in board and staff Person-centered approaches to each student additional values Belonging - We believe that when people can bring their true selves into our programs and spaces, they are empowered to thrive with us and beyond us. At AYRW, belonging means creating a community where every individual feels seen, valued, and included. Fun - We believe that when we laugh, explore, and share joy, we’re not just making memories--we’re building a community where everyone feels connected and valued. At AYRW, fun is the glue that holds us together and keeps us motivated to do our best. additional values Environmental Stewardship - We believe in a culture that fosters the next generation of environmental stewards, collectively building connections within our community and our ecosystems. Lifelong Learning - We believe that lifelong learning inspires curiosity, drives innovation, enriches cultural understanding, and cultivates a deep, enduring connection to the natural world. OUR IMPACT AYRW students are primarily from the Eastern Crescent. Highest concentrations live in 78723, 78724, and 78753. The work of our students impacts all 10 Austin city council districts, and nearly all of Austin’s watersheds. Afterschool crews DEL VALLE HIGHSCHOOL …

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Environmental CommissionFeb. 19, 2026

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20260219-003: Austin Parks & Recreation Concessions Recommendation original pdf

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. RECOMMENDATION TO AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL Environmental Commission Recommendation Number: 20260219-003: The creation, continuation, terminations, and status of a concession including issuance for a Request for Proposal for a concession in Town Lake Metropolitan Park WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission has received a staff briefing of the 2025 Annual Report of Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) Managed Concessions on Lady Bird (Town) Lake. WHEREAS: The Annual Concession Report is created as the result of an Austin City Code provision. That ordinance states: § 8-1-73 - DEPARTMENT REPORT AND BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS. (A) On or before January 31st of each year, the director shall deliver a report to the board and the Environmental Commission on the concessions granted under this division. (B) A report prepared under this section shall include: (1) the name of each concession operating in Town Lake Metropolitan Park; (2) an income and expenditure statement for each concession; (3) the total number of watercrafts rented in Town Lake Metropolitan Park; and (4) a statement describing any problems that are caused or created by a concession. (C) The board and the Environmental Commission may make a recommendation related to: (1) continuing an existing concession; (2) terminating an existing continuation; and (3) issuing a request for proposal for an expiring or new concession under this division. See Austin City Code § 8-1-73. • NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Environmental Commission approves the 2025 concessions report acknowledging that the reporting requirements were met and additionally recommends that: Future joint reports should include information from contractors detailing the environmental stewardship initiatives and accomplishments they achieved, in specific qualitative and quantitative terms. We specifically request detailed metrics regarding erosion control, streambed restoration, grassland maintenance, trash pick-up, water quality, and biodiversity. . • Future reports should include information regarding environmental equity in terms of access and concession usage. • Include concessions from parks other than Lady Bird Lake. • Delay the implementation of Phase II of the Parks Operations and Maintenance Agreements with the Trail Conservancy until the financial audit is finalized and made public, and until it can be updated to include requirements for bi-annual environmental impact assessments. Date of Approval: February 19, 2026 Motioned By: Mariana Krueger Seconded By: Richard Brimer Vote: 7-1 For: Isabella Changsut, Justin Fleury, Mar Moretta-Urdiales, David Sullivan, Mariana Krueger, Annie Fierro, and Martin Luecke Against: Richard Brimer Abstain: None Off the dais: None Absent: Jennifer Bristol, Haris Qureshi, …

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Environmental CommissionFeb. 19, 2026

20260219-004: Interactive Digital Kiosks Recommendation original pdf

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. RECOMMENDATION TO AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL Environmental Commission Recommendation Number 20260219-004: Potential City Council action that would authorize larger signs, including wayfinding kiosks, in the public right-of-way that include electronic images, lights, and off-premises advertising WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission was given a presentation by the Interactive Kiosk Experience (IKE) Smart Cities at the January 28, 2026 special called meeting and additional background from City Staff was requested at that meeting to be presented at the Feb 19, 2026 meeting, and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission supports strengthening the ridership and experience for public transit, and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission believes amending Code Chapter 25-10 would open the door for larger electronic way-finding signs and billboards as there has already been an increase from Resolution 20241212-138 from “wayfinding kiosks should not have screens exceeding 65-inches and, for transit stations, 75-inches” to currently recommending 86-inches, and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission is concerned about increasing energy consumption during a time when the City is also calling for a reduction in energy use and sustainability, and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission supports the City Council resolution on Artificial Intelligence (20250424-055) that highlighted various environmental concerns regarding the rapid growth of data centers and their high energy use and water consumption. These signs have the capacity to geofence locations, and elicit interactions with users that could provide the vendor with large amounts of data, and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission agrees with the Planning Commission, Chair, Alice Woods in her statement that this would be a “seismic change” in the City’s regulations and opens the door for an increase in outdoor digital advertising, and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes very little public engagement has occurred on an issue deserving of more transparency. THEREFORE the Environmental Commission recommends that, • The City uphold the current code regarding billboards and digital signs and not weaken or change it. • Ensure no digital billboards are allowed within the City’s limits. . • If, against the wishes of the Environmental Commission, the City Council allows for this code change, then the City will explore options to make each kiosk self-sufficient with solar or other alternative energy options. • Allow the City to shut down kiosk and billboard operation during storms, heat waves or other events that require energy to be saved or reduced. • Ensure that data on users or passersby is not collected– ever. • Reduce light pollution by limiting hours …

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Environmental CommissionFeb. 19, 2026

20260219-004: Interactive Digital Kiosks presentation original pdf

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Interactive Digital Kiosks Austin Economic Development | February 18, 2026 Agenda  Program Overview & Goals  Benefits & Applications  Financial & Civic Benefits  Advertising Content Regulations  Code Amendment Changes  Implementation Roadmap & Next Steps  Q&A 2 Program Overview & Goals • Deploya networkof interactivedigital kiosksin high-pedestrian areas. • Promotelocal businesses,arts, culture, and civic resourcesat no costto the City. • Support economic opportunity throughdiscovery, navigation,and mobilehandoff. • Leveragecity-facingad inventoryfor PSAsand City communications. • Inclusiveand accessibleto all. 3 Benefits & Applications Hardware specifications, applications, and accessibility features Hardware Specifications 9' 8' 7' 6' 5' 4' 3' 2' 1' 37.5" 12.5" 5 Local Events The Events application helps users discover everything that’s happening in the city today, tomorrow, and all year long. EVENT LISTINGS EVENT DESCRIPTION AND DETAILS MOBILE EXTENSION E V ENTS SEND TO MOBILE DEVICE 6 Concerts & Live Music The Concerts & Music application lists all concerts and live music events for the city, geolocated by proximity to the kiosk with seamless navigation to ticketing and directions. CONCERT LISTINGS MAP VIEW FILTER LISTINGS CONCERT DETAILS &DESCRIPTION CONCERTS + M U SIC DISTANCE FROM KIOSK CONCERT VENUE GET DIRECTIONS MOBILE EXTENSION SEND TO MOBILE DEVICE 7 Public Transit This application features public transit routes surrounding the kiosk and offers real-time schedules and departures, bus stops and bike share locations. TRANSIT ROUTES IKE displays a list of real-timetransit routes near the kiosk to your destination. ROUTE DETAILS Select preferred route to discover upcoming departuretimes and nearby stops. MAP VIEW Toggle the view from route listings to seenearby route options on a map. SEARCH FOR LOCATION SCAN QR CODE FOR TRANSIT APP DEPARTURE TIMES TRANSIT PUBLICTRANSIT SELECTED TOGGLE BETWEEN VIEWS TRANSIT ROUTES TRANSIT STOPS 8 Inclusive & Accessible  Platform designed to serve the needs of all community members. The kiosks are 100% ADA compliant and have been reviewed by an accessibility specialist.  The kiosks feature scrollable on-screen content and an accessibility feature that adjusts the height of the content for users in wheelchairs. Low-vision users are able to resize and/or change the text to high- contrast mode for additional focus on text and graphic elements. WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY TOOL Repositions on-screen content to lower reach VISUAL SUPPORT TOOLS HIGH CONTRAST MODE COMPARISON Default Interface High Contrast Mode LARGE TEXT MODE COMPARISON Default Interface Large Text Mode LIGHT AND DARK MODE COMPARISON Light Mode Dark Mode 9 …

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Environmental CommissionFeb. 19, 2026

Approved Minutes original pdf

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SPECIAL-CALLED MEETING ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MINUTES THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026 The Environmental Commission convened in a special-called meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Kreuger called the Environmental Commission meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Mariana Krueger, Vice Chair Richard Brimer Justin Fleury Martin Luecke David Sullivan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Isabella Changsut Annie Fierro Mar Moretta-Urdiales PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Craig Nazor, bird-friendly building construction, watershed restoration, and tree planting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on February 4, 2026. The minutes from the Environmental Commission regular meeting on February 4, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Brimer’s motion, Commissioner Sullivan’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Chair Bristol, Secretary Qureshi, and Commissioner Morrison were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation on Austin Youth River Watch’s mission and programming. Presentation by Melinda Chow and Fidel Campuzano Gonzalez, Co-Executive Directors, and Jasalyn Franco, Program Specialist, Austin Youth River Watch. The presentation was made by Melinda Chow and Fidel Campuzano Gonzalez, Co- Executive Directors, and Jasalyn Franco, Program Specialist, Austin Youth River Watch. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Presentation, discussion, and action regarding a recommendation to Austin City Council on the creation, continuation, terminations, and status of a concession including issuance for a Request for Proposal for a concession in Town Lake Metropolitan Park for inclusion in the joint report between the Parks and Recreation Board and the Environmental Commission that is provided to City Council annually. Presentation by Karen Charles, Contract Management Specialist, and Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor, Austin Parks and Recreation. There was a motion to approve the recommendation to Council to approve the 2025 concessions report, acknowledging that the reporting requirements were met, and additionally recommend that future joint reports include the following: • • Information from contractors detailing the environmental stewardship initiatives and accomplishments they achieved, in specific qualitative and quantitative terms, and specifically request detailed metrics regarding erosion control, streambed restoration, grassland maintenance, trash pick-up, water quality, and biodiversity Information regarding environmental equity in terms of access and concession usage Include concessions from parks other than Lady Bird Lake • • Delay the implementation of Phase II of the Parks Operations and Maintenance Agreements with the Trail Conservancy until the financial audit is finalized and made public, and until it …

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Water and Wastewater CommissionFeb. 18, 2026

Agenda original pdf

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026 – 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) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Marcela Tuñón, Vice Chair (District 9) Vacant (Mayor) Alex Ortiz (District 7) Jesse Penn (District 1) Shannon Trilli (District 10) 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 held January 14, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Merion Circle Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal for Austin Water with Packsaddle Management, LLC/Packsaddle Management, in the amount of $2,044,030 plus a $204,403 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,248,433. Funding: $2,248,433 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Colony Park Water Pipeline Renewal for Austin Water and Austin Transportation and Public Works with HEI Civil Texas, LLC, in the amount of $7,126,352 plus a $712,636 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,838,988. Funding: $7,596,635 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water, $242,353 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works. Recommend approval to authorize additional expenditures for the construction contract for the Polybutylene Water Services Replacement Program project for Austin Water with Austin Underground Inc., to increase the amount by $366,015 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $10,800,369. Funding: $366,015 is available in …

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Water and Wastewater CommissionFeb. 18, 2026

Item 01 - Draft Minutes from January 14, 2026 original pdf

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WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 14, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular meeting on January 14, 2026 at Waller Creek Center, 625 E 10th Street, Austin, Texas. Commission Members in Attendance: Amanda Marzullo, Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, William Moriarty (remote), Alex Navarro (remote), Alex Ortiz (remote), Shwetha Pandurangi, Mike Reyes, Shannon Trilli (remote), Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón (remote), and Evan Wolstencroft Commission Members Absent: Jesse Penn Chair Maxwell-Gaines called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 4:04 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Santiago Tza Wan - Impact of TxDOT’s IH-35 wastewater pipeline relocation on Festival Beach Food Forest Forest Angelina Alanis - Impact of TxDOT’s IH-35 wastewater pipeline relocation on Festival Beach Food APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the December 10, 2025 special called meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion and Commissioner Marzullo’s second on a 10-0 vote with Commissioner Penn absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction for Upper Harris Branch Wastewater Interceptor - Phase I project with S. J. Louis Construction of Texas LTD, in the amount of $18,814,463.36 plus a $1,881,446.34 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $20,695,909.70. Funding: $20,695,909.70 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended on Commissioner Marzullo’s motion and Commissioner Reyes’ second on a 10-0 vote with Commissioner Penn absent. 3. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for Williamson Creek Wastewater Interceptor for Austin Water with Williamson Creek Constructors JV in the amount of $125,580,000 plus a $12,558,000 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $138,138,000. Funding: $138,138,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion and Commissioner Pandurangi’s second on a 10-0 vote with Commissioner Penn absent. 4. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services for the Williamson Creek Wastewater Interceptor for Austin Water with CAS Consulting and Services authorizing an additional $7,443,884 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $14,490,600. Funding: $7,443,884 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Page 1 of 3 Recommended on Commissioner Marzullo’s motion and Commissioner Reyes’ second on a 10-0 vote with Commissioner Penn absent. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services for the Travis Heights Reclaimed Water Main project for …

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Water and Wastewater CommissionFeb. 18, 2026

Item 02 - Merion Circle Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal original pdf

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Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 18, 2026 Council: February 26, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Merion Circle Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal for Austin Water with Packsaddle Management, LLC/Packsaddle Management, in the amount of $2,044,030 plus a $204,403 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,248,433. Funding: $2,248,433 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1139 for these services. The solicitation published on October 13, 2025, and closed on November 20, 2025. Of the four 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=1426 63. 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 7.82% MBE and 2.18% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 18, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Merion Circle Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project is part of the Renewing Austin Program. This ongoing program replaces and upgrades deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks that impact service delivery. The program also includes wastewater lines to be replaced and upgraded due to deterioration and aging. This project consists of repairing and replacing existing water and wastewater mains along Merion Circle, Newport Lane, Langwood Drive, and Barons Court. Water system renewal includes approximately 1,600 linear feet of water main along with service lines to individual properties and associated easement. Wastewater system renewal includes approximately 1,100 linear feet of water main, manholes, and service lines to individual properties. This item includes one allowance, in the amount of $20,000, to address remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater. An allowance is an amount that is specified and included in the construction contract or specifications for a certain items of work when details are not determined at the time of bidding. Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 18, …

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Item 03 - Colony Park Water Pipeline Renewal original pdf

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Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 18, 2026 Council: February 26, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Colony Park Water Pipeline Renewal for Austin Water and Austin Transportation and Public Works with HEI Civil Texas, LLC, in the amount of $7,126,352 plus a $712,636 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,838,988. Funding: $7,596,635 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water, $242,353 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $7,596,635 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding in the amount of $242,353 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1137 for these services. The solicitation was issued on September 15, 2025, and closed on November 20, 2025. Of the five 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=1430 50. 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 9.03% MBE and 1.82% WBE participation. Additional Backup Information: The Colony Park Water Pipeline Renewal project is part of the Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace and upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks that impact service delivery. This project consists of replacing existing water mains located within the general area bounded by Loyola Lane, Johnny Morris Road, and Colony Loop Drive. The water system renewal includes fittings and approximately 12,740 linear feet of water main along with service lines to individual properties. The improvements also include the removal of approximately 11,270 linear feet of existing asbestos cement water mains. Roadway improvements to Johnny Morris Road will extend the left turn lane along Johnny Morris from Loyola Lane to the second driveway into Barbara Jordan Elementary School. Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 18, 2026 Council: February 26, 2026 Due to the potential for encountering unknown …

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Water and Wastewater CommissionFeb. 18, 2026

Item 04 - Polybutylene Water Services Replacement original pdf

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Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 18, 2026 Council: February 26, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize additional expenditures for the construction contract for the Polybutylene Water Services Replacement Program project for Austin Water with Austin Underground Inc., to increase the amount by $366,015 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $10,800,369. Funding: $366,015 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Additional Authorization. MBE / WBE: This contract was awarded in compliance with Austin City Code 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 94.73% MBE and 0.00% WBE. Prior Council Action: December 9, 2021 – Council approved a contract with Austin Underground, Inc. for the Polybutylene Water Services Replacement Program project. March 27, 2025 – Council approved additional 10% contingency for the Polybutylene Water Services Replacement Program project. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 18, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Water’s (AW) distribution system is large and complex, consisting of approximately 3,900 miles of water mains and serving approximately one million customers. Distribution system assets require ongoing repair and replacement to prevent leaks and loss of valuable treated water because of deterioration due to environmental conditions and aging. Due to unexpected conditions encountered during construction, the need to repave roads with higher quality asphalt, and additional field-verified deviations with existing utilities; the project’s contingency funds have been depleted. The original Council authorization allowed for a 10% contingency to cover unknown risks associated with the project. It is anticipated that the current 20% contingency limit and administrative authority of $66,000, will not be sufficient for the project based on change orders currently under consideration related to the required project scope of work. A 4.24% additional contingency is requested to ensure a timely and efficient change order processing for a successful project completion. Approval of this request will increase the total project contingency plus Administrative Authority to 25%. Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 18, 2026 Council: February 26, 2026 Water service lines made of polybutylene or polyethylene fail at a much higher rate compared to other materials such as copper or high-density polyethylene. Failure rates for polybutylene or polyethylene pipes …

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Water and Wastewater CommissionFeb. 18, 2026

Item 05 - Parts, Supplies, Repair Services Contract original pdf

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Item 5 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 18, 2026 Council: February 26, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for catalog parts, supplies, and repair services 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 $1,850,000. Funding: $246,667 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 $246,667 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: February 18, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide the City with essential equipment for pump, motor parts, and repair services from DeZurik, Watson Marlow, Rotork, Saf-T-Flo, Moyno, Huber Tech, Hayward Gordon, Halogen, Evoqua, Integrity, and Pure Air manufactures for water and wastewater operations. These parts and services are vital for preventing system failures and ensuring reliable infrastructure performance. Environmental Improvement (EI²) is the sole authorized distributor and service provider representative for these key manufacturers. If the contract is not approved, procurement timelines would increase significantly, leading to extended downtime for critical equipment. 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 $740,000 $370,000 $370,000 $370,000 $1,850,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage.

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Water and Wastewater CommissionFeb. 18, 2026

Item 06 - Liquid Phosphate Contract original pdf

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Item 6 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 18, 2026 Council: February 26, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for liquid phosphate for Austin Water with Shannon Chemical Corp., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000. Funding: $666,667 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 $666,667 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: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 2200 JRN1041 for these goods. The solicitation was published on September 22, 2025, and closed on October 23, 2025. Of the four 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=1431 70. MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2- 9B (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. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide a continuous supply of liquid phosphate to Austin Water's drinking water treatment plants. The phosphate functions by removing calcium and magnesium ions, which are naturally present in the raw water supply and are primary contributors to scale formation. The addition of liquid phosphate during the water treatment process helps preserve the integrity and efficiency of the distribution system by preventing scale buildup that can lead to restricted water flow, reduced pipe capacity, and increased maintenance and operational costs. This contract will replace the current contract, which expires on May 31, 2028. The City is resoliciting early due to increased costs. Requested authorization is based on historical spending and departmental estimates of future needs. The recommended contractor is not the current provider for these goods. Without the routine application of liquid phosphate, scale would accumulate significantly over time, negatively impacting water quality, increasing the risk of service interruptions, and accelerating the degradation of the …

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Water and Wastewater CommissionFeb. 18, 2026

Item 07 - Service Extension Request - 1107 Castle Ridge Road original pdf

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Item 7 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 18, 2026 Council: February 26, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of Service Extension Request No. 6290 for wastewater service to a 2.85-acre tract located at 1107 Castle Ridge Road within the Drinking Water Protection Zone, the City’s 2-mile Extra- Territorial Jurisdiction and Austin Water’s wastewater service area. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. The property owner will pay the related infrastructure costs to connect to Austin Water’s wastewater system. ..De Lead Department Austin Water. Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. The property owner will pay the related infrastructure costs to connect to Austin Water’s wastewater system Prior Council Action: October 10, 2024 – Council approved Service Extension Request No. 5845 on consent, but this approval expired on April 8, 2025. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 4, 2024 – Not recommended by the Environmental Commission on a vote of 7-1 with Commissioner Nickels voting against the motion to deny the Service Extension Request and Commissioners Cofer and Schiera absent. September 11, 2024 - Water and Wastewater Commission’s motion to recommend approval received five affirmative votes and one dissenting vote. The motion failed for lack of a six-vote affirmative majority on Commissioner Reyes’ motion to approve, Commissioner Penn's second, and with Commissioner Moriarty voting no. Commissioners Turrieta, Musgrove, and Sion were absent and there were two vacancies. January 28, 2026 – Not recommended by the Environmental Commission on a vote of 7-0 with Commissioners Kruger, Fierro, Luecke, and Morrison absent. February 18, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The 1107 Castle Ridge Road project consists of approximately 2.85 acres (Property). The Property is located entirely within the City’s 2-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area for wastewater, the Drinking Water Protection Zone, and the Barton Creek Watershed. A map of the property location is attached. The proposed project is identical to the project that Council approved on October 10, 2024 as wastewater SER-5845 and which subsequently expired on April 8, 2025. Owner: Parkside Homes, LLC (Owner) is proposing to develop three single-family homes. The Owner requested that the City provide retail wastewater service to the Property and Austin Water has determined the service requirements as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 6290. Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 will provide retail water service to …

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Water and Wastewater CommissionFeb. 18, 2026

Item 08 - Shady Hollow Municipal Utility District Contract Extension original pdf

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Item 8 Water & Wastewater Commission: February 18, 2026 Council: March 12, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of the extension of a contract with Shady Hollow Municipal Utility District (District) for the City to provide wholesale water and wastewater services to the District. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. No significant terms changes are anticipated for this proposed contract extension. ..De Lead Department Austin Water. Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. No significant terms changes are anticipated for this proposed contract extension. Prior Council Action: May 21, 2020 - City Council approved Resolution No. 20200521-010 relating to negotiation of an amendment of the City's Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) with the District. . October 15, 2020 - City Council authorized negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the District for the transfer of the District’s former water and wastewater system back to the District with reimbursement to the City in the amount of $714,387 for costs related to improvements to the system, and additional consideration to the City provided in related agreements with the District. December 10, 2020 - Council authorized negotiation and execution of a contract with the District for the City to provide wholesale water and wastewater services to the District. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to Vicky Addie, 512-972-0332 or vicky.addie@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 18, 2026 - to be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: In 1980 the City granted consent to the creation of the Shady Hollow Municipal Utility District in order to facilitate development of the area. Terms and conditions contained in a consent agreement and provisions of related agreements between the City and the District indicate that as the area developed, the parties anticipated the District would become part of the City through annexation. In September 1980 the City and the Shady Hollow Municipal Utility District (District), previously known as Southwest Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 1, entered into an agreement for the City to provide wholesale drinking water service to the District. The parties entered into a subsequent agreement for the City to provide wholesale wastewater service in October 1993, with an amendment executed in April 1996. In accordance with the terms of the 2013 Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA), the City began providing retail water and wastewater service in April 2018 to approximately …

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Water and Wastewater CommissionFeb. 18, 2026

Item 09 - Emergency Management Presentation original pdf

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Austin Water Emergency Management & Preparedness Water & Wastewater Commission February 18, 2026 Agenda  All Hazards Emergency Management Richard Beaman Emergency Management Division Manager, Austin Water  Emergency Communications Amy Petri Interim Chief of Staff, Austin Water  Winter Preparedness Activities Stephanie Sue Water Treatment Operations Manager, Austin Water 2 All Hazards Emergency Management Richard Beaman Emergency Management Division Manager, Austin Water Continuous Emergency Management  VEOCI software used for daily reporting, as well as routine and emergency incident tracking.  AW pioneered use of VEOCI and is now used by other City departments.  Facility all-hazards check-lists and Continuity of Operations Plans posted and accessible in VEOCI. 4 Continuous Emergency Management  Multiple emergency tabletop exercises are organized and held in partnership with other City departments and agencies.  Monthly emergency notification, life safety plan, shelter in place and/or emergency evacuation drills are conducted throughout our system.  Department Operations Center emergency activation thresholds are set and monitored continuously. 5 Incident Management Team Incident Management Team  Three rotating shifts during emergency activations; designated staff on call 24/7 during normal operations.  34 positions can be filled by 196 trained staff.  Clearly defined roles for all positions. Incident Command System Training  Online and in-person  Role specific  Hosting and instructing FEMA ICS-300 (Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents) classes in February, April, and July 6 Operational Readiness  Water treatment plants maintain a baseline capacity of 235 MGD for operational and system readiness.  Equipment, materials, and people staged ahead of incoming weather.  Generators are in place at critical facilities, with emergency backup generator contracts that can be called in immediately.  Plans, supplies and equipment are in place for community-wide potable water distribution.  Pre-designation of critical and essential personnel; emergency operations procedures and schedules in place. 7 Emergency Supplies Hub Warehouse Equipped for Incidents and Emergencies  Shelter in place supplies for staff: cots, blankets, meals ready to eat, bottled water, and hygiene kits  Emergency water distribution supplies for customers: bottled water, water totes, fire hydrant adaptors Two Potable Water Trucks Bottled Water Contracts Ready  Local vendor with supply on hand  Second vendor for multiple truck load shipments 8 Employee Preparedness  All hazard training and safety briefings  Personal protective equipment provided - coats, gloves, head cover, and other durable clothing  Warming and cooling stations  Weather forecast …

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Water and Wastewater CommissionFeb. 18, 2026

Item 10 - 2025 Q4 Report - Water Management Strategy Implementation original pdf

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Water Management Strategy Implementation REPORT Fourth Quarter 2025, October - December February 2026 Contents  Fourth Quarter Summary  Water Conservation Updates  Water Loss Reduction Updates  Reclaimed Water and Onsite Reuse Updates  Conservation Outreach Updates  Water Supply Project Updates  Water Use and GPCD  Notes Regarding Data 2 Fourth Quarter Summary The Water Management Strategy Implementation Report is intended to provide transparency and accountability regarding the execution of strategies from the 2024 Water Conservation Plan and the 2024 Water Forward Plan. The plans include proactive and substantial demand management strategies and innovative local supply strategies, but the hard work necessary to complete the strategies and meet the goals are illustrated in the implementation reports. While the combined water storage in Lakes Buchanan and Travis stayed about 80 percent full throughout the fourth quarter of 2025, Central Texas entered moderate and severe levels of hydrologic drought and remained throughout the quarter. These dry conditions resulted in summer-like water use levels in October before lessening in November. 3 Water Conservation Updates  Annual WaterWise Irrigation Program seminar was held on November 6, 2025. Over 130 irrigators and landscapers attended the seminar to learn about landscaping and irrigation.  Irrigation inspection anniversary – since October 2024, 1,600 new residential automatic irrigation systems have been inspected to meet State and Austin regulations, providing more efficient and effective landscape irrigation.  In 2025, customers saved over 30 million gallons from rebate programs, the highest in 5 years. 4 Water Conservation Metrics Residential Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Drought Survival Tools Irrigation Upgrades Rainwater Harvesting Rebates WaterWise Landscape WaterWise Rainscape Other Residential Programs Q4 2024-Q3 2025 Q4 2025 5 Water Conservation Metrics Commercial Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 5 4 3 2 1 0 4 4 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Bucks for Business Other Commercial Programs Q4 2024-Q3 2025 Q4 2025 6 Water Conservation Metrics Compliance Assessments Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities 86% 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities 85% 96% 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Landscape Irrigation Assessment Cooling Tower Assessment Vehicle Wash Assessment Q4 2024-Q3 2025 Q4 2025 Q4 2024-Q3 2025 Q4 2025 7 Water Conservation Strategy Milestones (Water Conservation Plan, p. 35-36, Water Forward Plan, p. 34, 36) 2025 Milestones Commercial Incentives Progress Pilot an …

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Water and Wastewater CommissionFeb. 18, 2026

Item 10 - Presentation of 2025 Q4 Report - Water Strategy Implementation original pdf

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Water Management Strategy Implementation Report - Highlights Fourth Quarter 2025, October - December Water & Wastewater Commission | February 18, 2026 Q4 Highlights  1,600 new residential automatic irrigation systems inspected since October 2024.  Over 30 million gallons saved through participation in rebate programs in 2025.  Position added and staff training completed to address water loss.  Monthly Home Water Reports had an average 68% open rate (industry average is 25%).  Onsite Water Reuse System Operator Training Manager and certificate program published. 2 Water Use and GPCD (Gallons Per Capita Daily) ) D C P G ( y a D r e p a t i p a C r e p s n o l l a G 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 GPCD by Calendar Year and Quarter CY 2018 121 GPCD CY 2019 128 GPCD CY 2020 131 GPCD CY 2021 125 GPCD CY 2022 133 GPCD CY 2023 130 GPCD CY 2024 130 GPCD CY 2025 128 GPCD 15 9 11 29 17 5 9 29 19 17 8 10 26 27 24 28 42 48 19 5 9 20 24 30 21 10 11 32 17 6 10 23 31 26 17 5 9 19 24 55 28 34 21 7 10 24 28 36 22 9 11 25 32 23 7 10 19 28 21 7 9 20 29 52 42 39 22 5 10 19 25 30 19 8 10 25 31 18 6 10 21 29 24 6 10 20 24 5 8 17 28 27 33 36 46 34 22 9 12 30 33 17 8 11 25 30 45 52 19 6 10 22 30 35 17 5 9 17 27 31 22 10 12 31 21 6 10 33 22 29 16 6 11 22 29 17 5 10 18 27 55 30 37 33 23 8 11 27 23 8 9 24 31 31 21 6 10 23 29 22 5 9 18 28 21 8 11 26 20 7 10 23 33 30 23 7 10 22 31 22 5 9 18 28 44 38 29 35 30 37 40 33 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 . 2018 2019 2020 2021 …

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Water and Wastewater CommissionFeb. 18, 2026

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Historic Landmark CommissionFeb. 18, 2026

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS Judah Rice, Chair Jeffrey Acton Trey McWhorter AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order or, for remote participation, no later than noon the day before the meeting, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on September 15, 2025. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on December 18, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of ways to approach concerns about structural issues in older buildings. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action on Historic Sign Standards. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Cara Bertron at Austin Planning at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Operations Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov.

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Historic Landmark CommissionFeb. 18, 2026

1. Minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on September 15, 2025 original pdf

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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Monday, September 15, 2025 – 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center Conference Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: x x x Jeffrey Acton Trey McWhorter Judah Rice DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Operations Committee purview, as outlined in Historic Landmark Commission bylaws • Review of Committee purview 2. Equity-Based Preservation Plan progress dashboard and implementation plan • Review of progress dashboard and progress database for the Equity-Based Preservation Plan • Explanation of how Plan recommendations were prioritized for implementation 3. Feedback on list of potential educational and outreach materials • Recommendation that materials from other departments reflect preservation good practices • Request to develop use cases and user personas to identify gaps in existing materials • Discussion of proactive outreach out to historic property owners about historic review requirements and good practices (e.g., via real estate agents) 4. Possible changes to historic preservation sections of the Land Development Code • Overview of code change process 5. Proposed near-term items for Committee review and input • Committee members can suggest items for future agendas ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974- 3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Operations Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at 512- 974-1446.

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Historic Landmark CommissionFeb. 18, 2026

2. Minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on December 18, 2025 original pdf

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT COMMISSIONERS Judah Rice, Chair Jeffrey Acton Trey McWhorter DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on July 22, 2024. MOTION: Approve the minutes from July 22, 2024 on a motion by Commissioner Rice, Commissioner Acton seconding. Vote: 3-0. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on November 19, 2025. MOTION: Approve the minutes from November 19, 2025 on a motion by Commissioner Acton, Commissioner McWhorter seconding. Vote: 3-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of Historic Sign Standards. • Commissioners reviewed photographs of existing signs and discussed how they relate to the Historic Sign Standards. • Commissioners discussed different approaches to existing historic-age signs and new signs. • Commissioners discussed potential revisions to the Historic Sign Standards, including the need for greater accessibility with examples. 4. Discussion of ways to approach concerns about structural issues in older buildings. Not discussed. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT

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Downtown CommissionFeb. 18, 2026

Agenda original pdf

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REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE DOWNTOWN COMMISSION WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2026, 5:30 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Downtown 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 remotely, contact Christi Vitela at participation by Christi.Vitela@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2792. telephone. To to speak register CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ed Ishmael, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Pat Buchta David Carroll Kevin Chen Liz Coufal Jennifer Franklin Nkiru Gelles Gina Houston AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kimberly Levinson, Vice Chair Nathan McDaniel Charles Peveto Nancy Pollak Sania Shifferd Joe Silva Philip Wiley The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission Regular Called meeting on January 21, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Presentation regarding the 6th Street Engineering Report by Anna Martin, Capital Improvement Program Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. Update on the Austin Core Transportation (ACT) Plan. Presentation by Cole Kitten, Division Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works, and Michelle Marx, Transportation Officer, Planning and Strategic Projects, Austin Transportation and Public Works. Presentation from the Downtown Austin Alliance on goals, trends, and challenges. Presentation by Davon Barbour, President & CEO, Downtown Austin Alliance. Update on the status of the Hideout Theater. Presentation by Jessica Arjet, Owner/Youth Programs Director, Hideout Theater. Update from the Arts Commission on City of Austin Cultural Arts Funding. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Approve amendments to the Downtown Commission bylaws regarding purpose and duties. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Christi Vitela at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, …

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Downtown CommissionFeb. 18, 2026

Item 1 - Draft Meeting Minutes January 21, 2026 original pdf

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Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Downtown Commission Regular Called Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 21, 2026 The Downtown Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Austin City Hall Chambers Room 1001, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Levinson called the Downtown Commission Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Ed Ishmael, Chair Kimberly Levinson, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Pat Buchta David Carroll Liz Coufal Jennifer Franklin Gina Houston Nathan McDaniel Charles Peveto Sania Shifferd Philip Wiley COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: N/A PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission Regular Called meeting on December 17, 2025. The minutes from the meeting on December 17, 2025, were approved on Commissioner McDaniel’s motion, Commissioner Peveto’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Pollak was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 21, 2026 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Presentation regarding the Downtown Density Bonus Program Update by Alan Pani, Planner Principal, Austin Planning. The presentation was made by Alan Pani, Planner Principal, Austin Planning. Presentation from the Downtown Austin Alliance on goals, trends, and challenges. Presentation by Davon Barbour, President & CEO, Downtown Austin Alliance. Withdrawn. Update on the status of the Hideout Theater. Presentation by Jessica Arjet, Owner/Youth Programs Director, Hideout Theater. Withdrawn. Update on the City of Austin Cultural Arts Funding as discussed at recent Arts Commission meetings. Postponed to the February 2026 meeting without objection. Discussion of the Central City District Plan. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. 8. Approve the formation of a working group to provide recommendations on the Central City District Plan. The motion to approve the formation of a working group to provide recommendations on the Central City District Plan was approved on Vice Chair Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Shifferd’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Pollak was absent. Chair Ishmael, Vice Chair Levinson, Commissioners Carroll, Shifferd, and Wiley were added to the working group without objection. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding Two-Way Streets in the Downtown Area. The motion to approve a Recommendation to Council regarding Two-Way Streets in the Downtown Area was approved on Vice Chair Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Carroll’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Pollak was absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Imagine Austin Overview Downtown Austin Plan Overview 50/50 Modeling – Modeshare Downtown Housing Assessment ADJOURNMENT Chair Ishmael adjourned the …

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Downtown CommissionFeb. 18, 2026

Item 2 - 6th Street Preliminary Engineering - Austin Transportation & Public Works original pdf

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6th Street Preliminary Engineering Austin Transportation & Public Works | February 18, 2026 Agenda  Safety Pilot Overview  PER Process  Review of Alternatives  Public Feedback  Staff Recommendation  Next Steps 2 6th Street Safety Pilot • Multi-department initiative to improve safety in the District • ATPW assisted with temporary materials to “test” new widened sidewalks, change in vehicle lanes • Signal timing changes to promote slow speeds, increase ped x-ing times • Close monitoring of pedestrian safety and traffic operations 3 6th St PER – Study of Long-Term Improvements  Study Area: 6th Street (IH-35 to Congress Avenue).  Purpose: Identify transportation and mobility improvements to form the long- term vision for the street.  Goal: Develop a set (1) of recommended improvements with their associated costs.  Build on lessons learned during pilot phase  Schedule: Conclude PER by end of 2025; begin design in 2026 4 Alternative 1 5 Alternative 2 6 Alternative 3 7 Public Feedback  Preserving character and supporting local businesses  Pedestrianization and car-free street  Greenery, shade and trees  Protected bike lanes  Loading zones and delivery access  Safety and cleanliness 8 Staff Recommendation: Alternative 3 9 Next Steps  Publish final Preliminary Engineering Report for 6th Street – COMPLETE  Initiate design process for 6th Street – In Progress  Explore opportunities to add/improve east-wide bike lanes in downtown – In Progress 10

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Downtown CommissionFeb. 18, 2026

Item 7 - Redlined Downtown Commission Bylaws original pdf

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 BYLAWS OF THE Downtown Commission ARTICLE 1. NAME. The name of the board is the Downtown Commission. ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. The purpose and duties of the board are as follows: The Downtown Commission shall advise the City Council and city staff regarding policies and projects impacting downtown Austin; serve as stewards for the Downtown Austin Plan Central City District Plan and, as such: serve as a sounding board for the City Council and staff on the implementation of the Downtown Austin Plan Central City District Plan and offer recommendations on amendments to the Downtown Austin Plan Central City District Plan as needed; maintain liaison relationships with city staff and other boards and commissions; and perform other activities as directed by City Council. For purposes of this section, the downtown area is the area bounded by Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Interstate Highway 35, Lady Bird Lake and Lamar Boulevard contiguous with the boundaries of the Central City District Plan. ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP. (A) The board is composed of eleven members appointed by the city council. (B) A member serves at the pleasure of the city council. (C) Board members serve for a term of four years beginning March 1st on the year of appointment. (D) An individual board member may not act in an official capacity or speak on behalf of the board except through the action of a majority of the board in which the board identifies who is authorized to speak and identifies the actions the individual board member is authorized to take or topics on which the individual board member is entitled to speak. (E) A board member who is absent for three consecutive regular meetings or one-third of all regular meetings in a “rolling” twelve month timeframe automatically vacates the member’s position subject to the holdover provisions in Section 2-1-27 of the City Code. This does not apply to an absence due to illness or injury of the board member, an illness or injury of a board member’s immediate family member, active military service, or the birth or adoption of the board member’s child for 90 …

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Downtown CommissionFeb. 18, 2026

Item 1 - Revised Draft Meeting Minutes January 21, 2026 original pdf

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Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Downtown Commission Regular Called Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 21, 2026 The Downtown Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Austin City Hall Chambers Room 1001, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ishmael called the Downtown Commission Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Ed Ishmael, Chair Kimberly Levinson, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Pat Buchta David Carroll Liz Coufal Jennifer Franklin Gina Houston Nathan McDaniel Charles Peveto Sania Shifferd Philip Wiley COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission Regular Called meeting on December 17, 2025. The minutes from the meeting on December 17, 2025 were approved on Commissioner McDaniel’s motion, Commissioner Peveto’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Pollak was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 21, 2026 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Presentation regarding the Downtown Density Bonus Program Update by Alan Pani, Planner Principal, Austin Planning. The presentation was made by Alan Pani, Planner Principal, Austin Planning. Presentation from the Downtown Austin Alliance on goals, trends, and challenges. Presentation by Davon Barbour, President & CEO, Downtown Austin Alliance. Withdrawn. Update on the status of the Hideout Theater. Presentation by Jessica Arjet, Owner/Youth Programs Director, Hideout Theater. Withdrawn. Update on the City of Austin Cultural Arts Funding as discussed at recent Arts Commission meetings. Postponed to the February 2026 meeting without objection. Discussion of the Central City District Plan. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. 8. Approve the formation of a working group to provide recommendations on the Central City District Plan. The motion to approve the formation of a working group to provide recommendations on the Central City District Plan was approved on Vice Chair Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Shifferd’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Pollak was absent. Chair Ishmael, Vice Chair Levinson, Commissioners Carroll, Shifferd, and Wiley were added to the working group without objection. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding Two-Way Streets in the Downtown Area. The motion to approve a Recommendation to Council regarding Two-Way Streets in the Downtown Area was approved on Vice Chair Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Carroll’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Pollak was absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Imagine Austin Overview Downtown Austin Plan Overview 50/50 Modeling – Modeshare Downtown Housing Assessment ADJOURNMENT Chair Ishmael adjourned the meeting …

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Downtown CommissionFeb. 18, 2026

Item 3 - Austin Core Transportation Plan Presentation original pdf

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ACT Plan Update Austin Transportation and Public Works | February 2026 ACT Plan Dates  February 18 –Downtown Commission (briefing)  March 3 – Urban Transportation Commission (briefing)  March 5 – Mobility Committee  March 26 – City Council 2 What We’ve Heard  Reflect the preferred cross section for 6th Street  Additional community engagement in 2025 determined preferred cross section  Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) nearing completion  Final ACT Plan will reflect the PER recommendations  Provide high-quality crosstown bicycle connections through downtown  Concerns about bicycle facility gaps along 5th/6th at Lamar  Final ACT Plan will highlight priority projects along West 5th and 6th streets with protected bicycle infrastructure connecting to 4th Street and Congress  Recommendations include extending bike and transit improvements along 5th and 6th streets west of Lamar  Consider additional two-way conversions 3 ACT Plan Recommendations: Balancing Multi-Modal Function ACT Plan Two-Way Conversions  Two-Way Conversions are recommended for  7th Street  9th Street  10th Street  Brazos  Directional changes are required for 8th and the rest of 7th due to TxDOT’s I-35 changes  5th and 6th remain one-way to prioritize space for transit, pedestrians and bicycles and to maintain vehicle operations One-way street Two-way street Two-way conversion 5 Downtown Context  Most downtown streets are two-way  ACT Plan adds additional two-way conversions to the network  Only six remaining one-way corridors downtown  Remaining one-way streets are our “heavy lifters”  East/west crosstown connectors  Connections to/from I-35 ramps  Transit routes One-way street Two-way street Two-way conversion 6 Transit Streets One-way streets preserve space for transit-only lanes • Replacing 3-4 general purpose vehicle lanes with 2 lanes and one transit only-lane + bike lane • Connecting east/west and north/south transit service (including Project Connect) • Improving transit speed and reliability through downtown West 6th Current: 4 Vehicle Lanes West 6th Proposed: 2 Vehicle Lanes Transit-only lanes One-way street Two-way street Two-way conversion 7 Priority Crosstown Bicycle Connections 8 Additional Bicycle Network 9 Reallocating Space from Cars to Transit/Bike/Ped Two-Way Streets Require More Space for Cars  To avoid permissive left turns (which are highly correlated with pedestrian crashes) and significant operational problems, two-way streets require left turn pockets at intersections  Two-way streets require minimum 30-33 feet of street space for cars instead of 20-22 feet  Requires tradeoffs to reduce space for …

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Downtown CommissionFeb. 18, 2026

Item 4 - Downtown Austin Alliance Presentation original pdf

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Downtown Commission February 18, 2026 DOWNTOWNAUSTIN UPDATES WHO WE ARE Our mission is to create, preserve and enhance the vibe, vitality and value of Downtown Austin for everyone. FOUNDING: 1993 DPID TERM: 2023-2032 DPID SIZE: 600 Acres ASSESSMENT RATE: $0.0925 per $100 on commercial properties valued at more than $500,000 DOWNTOWNAUSTINFAST FACTS ACTIVEURBANISM Downtown ignites, attractsand cultivates authenticarts, culture, music, natureand sense of placeSTRATEGIC PLAN PRIORITIESBUILTENVIRONMENT Downtown grows with adelightful and eclectic mixof modern investment andbeautiful public spaces,while preserving historiccharacter and funkyweirdnessMOBILITY Downtown is easier andmore enjoyable to accessand move within, hasenhanced pedestrian andtransportation facilities,and improved connectionsto neighboringcommunitiesLEADERSHIP &INFLUENCE The Downtown AustinAlliance is entrusted withthe responsibility toeffectively lead, influenceand visibly steward adowntown for allPUBLIC SPACEEXPERIENCE Downtown is clean, safeand welcoming foreveryone2023-2028PHOTO: Marina Wanders Purpose Strengthen Downtown Austin as the region’s economic and cultural engine - where business, culture, and innovation thrive. By advancing inclusive economic growth, lowering barriers to entry, and supporting a vibrant street-level economy, Downtown (in return) fuels the prosperity, identity, and competitiveness of Austin as a whole. 6 DOWNTOWNAUSTIN’SECONOMICDEVELOPMENTSTRATEGY MARKET SNAPSHOT DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE COOLS, WITH MORE ANTICIPATED IN THE NEXT CYCLE Historical Development Deliveries Since 201520152016201720182019202020212022202320242025Under ConstructionPlanned02,000,0004,000,0006,000,0008,000,00010,000,000 ACL AND FORMULA 1 BUOY HOTEL MARKET IN FINAL MONTHS OF 2025 Downtown Hotel Average Daily RateH1 2019H2 2019H1 2020H2 2020H1 2021H2 2021H1 2022H2 2022H1 2023H2 2023H1 2024H2 2024H1 2025H2 2025$0$50$100$150$200$250$300Downtown Hotel Average Occupancy RateH1 2019H2 2019H1 2020H2 2020H1 2021H2 2021H1 2022H2 2022H1 2023H2 2023H1 2024H2 2024H1 2025H2 20250%20%40%60%80%100% DESPITE HIGH VACANCY, OFFICE MARKET RATES CONTINUE TO CLIMB Downtown Office NNN Asking RentsH1 2019H2 2019H1 2020H2 2020H1 2021H2 2021H1 2022H2 2022H1 2023H2 2023H1 2024H2 2024H1 2025H2 2025$40$45$50$55$60Downtown Office Vacancy RatesH1 2019H2 2019H1 2020H2 2020H1 2021H2 2021H1 2022H2 2022H1 2023H2 2023H1 2024H2 2024H1 2025H2 20250%5%10%15%20%25% AVERAGE WEEKDAY EMPLOYEE FOOT TRAFFIC AT 86% COMPARED TO 2019 Average Weekday Inbound CommutersAverage Weekday ResidentsQ1 2019Q2 2019Q3 2019Q4 2019Q1 2020Q2 2020Q3 2020Q4 2020Q1 2021Q2 2021Q3 2021Q4 2021Q1 2022Q2 2022Q3 2022Q4 2022Q1 2023Q2 2023Q3 2023Q4 2023Q1 2024Q2 2024Q3 2024Q4 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025Q3 2025Q4 2025010203040506070 MULTIFAMILY OCCUPANCY SOFTENS AS 2025 CLOSES Downtown Multifamily Asking Rent per SFH2 2019H1 2020H2 2020H1 2021H2 2021H1 2022H2 2022H1 2023H2 2023H1 2024H2 2024H1 2025H2 2025$3.0$3.2$3.4$3.6$3.8Downtown Multifamily Occupancy RateH1 2019H2 2019H1 2020H2 2020H1 2021H2 2021H1 2022H2 2022H1 2023H2 2023H1 2024H2 2024H1 2025H2 202580%85%90%95%100% VISITOR FOOT TRAFFIC AT 94% COMPARED TO 2019 Monthly Visitors Downtown1/1/20194/1/20197/1/201910/1/20191/1/20204/1/20207/1/202010/1/20201/1/20214/1/20217/1/202110/1/20211/1/20224/1/20227/1/202210/1/20221/1/20234/1/20237/1/202310/1/20231/1/20244/1/20247/1/202410/1/20241/1/20254/1/20257/1/202510/1/202501,000,0002,000,0003,000,0004,000,0005,000,000 CONSUMER SPENDING DECREASED 21% YEAR-OVER-YEAR COMPARED TO 2024 Estimated consumer spending downtown for 2025 was approximately $2.16 billion, down …

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Downtown CommissionFeb. 18, 2026

Item 5 - Hideout Theater Presentation original pdf

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Coffee House and Theatre The Hideout Who we are Coffee,Comedy,CommunityLess than 5000 feetHome to Hundreds Coffee We are the 6th oldest coffee house in Austin Our small unassuming spot has been a gathering spot for: Artist Inspiration - we are even featured in a comicPolitical meetings of all flavors Office workers taking a breakAnd so many first dates! Shows We have between 8-12 shows a weekend Locally and Nationally recognized for: High Quality, Really Fun, Ground Breaking, Community Building Improv Shows Classes Our classes build: Confidence Creativity Friendships Cooperation Improv is good for you! Kids Classes and camps Classes for typical kids Kids with autism Other special needs Same gains as for adults JUST FOR KIDS! Focus on Art For the past 26 years we have put Artistry Fun Community Above profits We Need Help Now/Temporary: A space to put up shows (low cost) A coffee shop that we can move into and take over Classes spaces that are affordable (<$100 a night) Long Term: A building we can buy and build out Support - fiscal, physical, political . Creative Possibilities We are extremely flexible Open to any ideas: *An unocupied building *Partnerning with other spaces *Weird impractical ideas! Things we’ve tried Looking at rental properties - $60+ a SqFt Asking for city funding - hard to navagate, not proactive Rally Austin (we are going back again) Fundraiser ($130,000!!!) Loans- only at high interest rates Q & AQ & A Thank You Thank You

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Downtown CommissionFeb. 18, 2026

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Codes and Ordinances Joint CommitteeFeb. 18, 2026

2026-2-18 COJC Agenda original pdf

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PDC), ROOM 2103 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Jordan Feldman at (512) 974-7288, Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Alejandra Flores, Chair Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, Vice Chair Betsy Greenberg Lonny Stern CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Felicity Maxwell Chris Gannon Casey Haney AGENDA Speakers signed up for public communication will each be allowed three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee meeting on December 17, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve a recommendation to the Planning Commission to amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to modify existing requirements and establish new requirements related to the posting of signs that give notice of zoning and rezoning applications. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing on the February 2026 Schedule of Active Code Amendments Gantt Chart. Presentation by Jordan Feldman, Principal Planner, Austin Planning. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Jordan Feldman at Austin Planning, at (512) 974-7288, Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee, please contact Jordan Feldman at (512) 974-7288, Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov.

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Codes and Ordinances Joint CommitteeFeb. 18, 2026

2025-12-17 COJC Draft Minutes original pdf

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE DRAFT MINUTES DECEMBER 17, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PDC), ROOM 2103 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Jordan Feldman at (512) 974-7288, Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Alejandra Flores, Chair – Present in person Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, Vice Chair – Present virtually Betsy Greenberg – Present in person Lonny Stern – Present virtually Felicity Maxwell – Present virtually Alice Woods – Absent Casey Haney – Present in person AGENDA CALL TO ORDER: 6:00pm PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up for public communication will each be allowed three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee meeting on November 19, 2025. Minutes approved 5-0-1 on a motion by Commissioner Greenberg, seconded by Commissioner Haney, with Commissioner Stern abstaining and Commissioner Woods absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS DRAFT 2. Approve a recommendation to amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to authorize signs with off-premise advertising on kiosks and infrastructure located in the City’s right-of- way and to change requirements related to relocating existing non-conforming off-premise signs transportation improvements. Presentation by Patricia Link, Division Chief, Austin Law. (a/k/a billboards) when required because of relocation is Motion by Commissioner Stern, second by Commissioner Maxwell, to amend Section 25-10- 105 to remove C(1) and change C(2) to C(1) to remove the restriction on the dimensions of signs allowed in the public right of way, passes with Commissioner Greenberg against and Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez recused. Motion by Commissioner Greenberg, seconded by Chair Flores, to clarify Sections (B)(c), and (B)k of 25-10-152 passes on a 5-0-1 vote, with Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez recused. Motion by Commissioner Maxwell, seconded by Commissioner Haney, passes 4-1-1, with Commissioner Greenberg against and Commissioner Nadia Barrera-Ramirez recused. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing on the November 2025 Schedule of Active Code Amendments Gantt Chart. Presentation by Jordan Feldman, Principal Planner, Austin Planning. …

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Codes and Ordinances Joint CommitteeFeb. 18, 2026

Item 2 C20-2025-019 Zoning Sign Posting Updates Draft Ordinance original pdf

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 DRAFT (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) PART 1. Division 1, Article 6 of City Code Chapter 25-1 (General Requirements and Procedures) is amended to add a new Section 25-1-136 to read: § 25-1-136 REQUIREMENTS FOR RECORD OWNER POSTED SIGNS. (A) The record owner shall post and maintain a sign required by this title. (B) A sign must be posted not later than the 11th day before the date of the first occurrence at which: (1) (2) the Historic Landmark Commission holds a hearing on the proposed zoning or rezoning change; or the Land Use Commission holds a hearing on the proposed zoning or rezoning change. (C) The record owner must maintain a sign until Council makes a final determination on the proposed zoning or rezoning change. (D) Each sign must: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) state the type of change being proposed; include the case number; include the name and telephone number of the staff person to contact for additional information; be posted on the property subject to the proposed change; be visible from a public street; be at least 24 inches long by 48 inches wide; and be placed with less than 200 feet of separation from another required sign posted for the same application. (E) The record owner must post: (1) one sign every 200 feet along each street frontage; or (2) three signs along every street frontage regardless of street length; or (3) a maximum of 10 signs total regardless of the length or number of street frontages. (F) The record owner must verify the placement of a sign in the manner prescribed by the director of Planning. 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 (G) If the director of the Planning Department finds that a sign is placed incorrectly or is not being maintained, the record owner must correct the sign within three business days after receiving notice. (H) The record owner may remove a posted sign the day after the city council …

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Codes and Ordinances Joint CommitteeFeb. 18, 2026

Item 2 C20-2025-019 Zoning Sign Posting Updates Presentation original pdf

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Zoning Sign Posting Austin Planning | Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee February 18, 2026 Why are we here?  House Bill 24 was approved by the 89th Texas State Legislative Session in 2025.  HB 24:  Increased the threshold that certain petitions must meet to become valid, and reduced the impacts of such protests; and  Made significant changes to zoning sign posting requirements. 2 House Bill 24 at a glance 1. Establishes minimum dimensions for zoning signs. 2. Changes the duration of time that the sign must remain posted. 3. Allows municipalities to require the applicant to post a sign. 3 House Bill 24 at a glance Austin LDC Staff shall post signs No minimum dimensions Sign shall be posted within 14 days of application filing Sign may not be removed before the earliest date on which action may be taken on the application Signs must be posted every 200 feet, with a maximum of three per street frontage HB 24 Zoning Commission or applicant shall post sign At least 24” x 48” Sign shall be posted at least 10 days before the land use commission public hearing Sign must remain posted and maintained until final action is taken by City Council One sign required 4 Proposed Code Amendment  Create a new code section: § 25-1-136 Requirements for Applicant-Posted Signs  § 25-1-135 Posting of Signs will remain for non-zoning signs  Amend § 25-2-261 Notice of Application Filing to reference § 25-1-136  The applicant shall post zoning signs required by Title 25 5 Proposed Code Amendment  A sign must:  specify the type of action pending, the file number, and the name and telephone number of the person to contact for additional information;  be posted on the property affected by the proposed change;  be visible from the street;  be at least 24 inches long by 48 inches wide; and  be spaced not more than 200 feet apart from another sign for the same application.  If the street frontage of the subject property is less than 200 feet in length, only one sign is required. Not more than three signs are required per street frontage regardless of the length of the street frontage. Not more than 10 signs are required per proposed change regardless of the site area. 6 Proposed Code Amendment  The sign must be posted not later …

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Codes and Ordinances Joint CommitteeFeb. 18, 2026

Item 2 C20-2025-019 Zoning Sign Posting Updates Staff Report original pdf

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City of Austin COJC Meeting Backup: February 18, 2026 File ID: xx-xxxx ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2025-019 Zoning Sign Posting Description: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) to modify current requirements and establish new requirements related to the posting of signs that are posted to provide notice of zoning and rezoning applications. Background: On June 20, 2025, House Bill 24 (HB 24) was approved in the 89th Texas State Legislative Session. HB 24 made changes to the requirements related to certain zoning and rezoning applications. Staff is proposing a code amendment to bring the Land Development Code into alignment with State Law. The most significant proposed changes are an increase to the minimum sign dimensions and a requirement that the applicant post signs. Summary of Proposed Code Amendment: 1. Create a new section of the Land Development Code: § 25-1-136 (Requirements for Applicant-Posted Signs) which describes procedures and requirements related to the posting of zoning signs, including: • The applicant shall post zoning signs required by Title 25 • A sign must: o specify the type of action pending, the file number, and the name and telephone number of the person to contact for additional information; o be posted on the property affected by the proposed change; o be visible from the street; o be at least 24 inches long by 48 inches wide; and o be spaced not more than 200 feet apart from another sign for the same application. • If the street frontage of the subject property is less than 200 feet in length, only one sign is required. Not more than three signs are required per street frontage regardless of the length of the street frontage. Not more than ten signs are required per proposed change regardless of the site area. • The sign must be posted not later than the 10th day before the date that: o the historic landmark commission holds a hearing on the proposed change, if required; or Page 1 of 2 City of Austin COJC Meeting Backup: February 18, 2026 File ID: xx-xxxx o the land use commission holds a hearing on the proposed change. • The applicant must maintain the sign until the date of a final determination on the proposed change by the City Council. • The applicant must provide verification of the placement of the sign in the manner prescribed by the responsible director and …

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Codes and Ordinances Joint CommitteeFeb. 18, 2026

Item 3 Schedule of Active Code Amendments February 2026 Update original pdf

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Lead Case # Code Amendment FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 2026 2027 SCHEDULE OF ACTIVE CODE AMENDMENTS February 2026 AP N/A New Zoning Districts Study AP C20-2025-019 Zoning Sign Posting Updates AP C20-2024-004 ETOD Overlay (Ph. 2) + Citywide Density Bonus AP C20-2025-016 DDB/Downtown Amendments Ph. 1 AP C20-2024-003 East Riverside Corridor Plan Update AP C20-2025-013 New Zoning Districts AP C20-2024-018 DDB/Downtown Amendments Ph. 2 AP C20-2025-014 TOD Updates/Rezonings Timelines To Be Determined AP C20-2018-004 Mirrored Glass AWP C20-2022-025 Greenfield Drainage for Redeveloped Sites AP C20-2023-023 Notification Modification AP C20-2023-031 Front or Side Yard Parking Filing Deadlines AP C20-2023-032 Mobile Food Establishment Filing Deadlines AP C20-2023-036 Tenant Notification & Relocation Ph. 2 AP C20-2024-012 NBG Regulating Plan (Bonus Program) ADS C20-2024-013 Relocating Non-Zoning Regulations AP C20-2024-020 Preservation Bonus Update Ph. 2 AP C20-2025-004 Life Science Land Use AP C20-2025-011 SB 840 Related Updates to 25-2 (Ph. 1) APH C20-2025-005 Tobacco Sales Use AP C20-2025-012 SB 840 Related Updates to 25-2 (Ph. 2) AP C20-2025-017 UNO Site-Specific Amendment APR C20-2026-TBD Park Improvement Permitting Suspended/Indefinitely Postponed AP C20-2022-003 South Central Waterfront Comb. Dis. & DB ATPW C20-2023-040 Eliminate Min. Parking Requirements Ph. 2 AP C20-2024-010 UNO Update AP C20-2024-005 UNO Height Restrictions AP C20-2024-017 Planned Development Area 2 (PDA2) AP C20-2024-022 DB for Commercial Hwy. & Industrial (DB240) Staff Recommends Addressing These Items Through More Comprehensive Code Amendments CHART KEY Lead Department Address by Citywide Density Bonus: AP C20-2023-007 Town Zoning AP C20-2025-002 DB90 Fee-In-Lieu Address by New Zoning Districts: AP C20-2022-018 Noxious Land Uses AP N/A HOME Future Phases AP C20-2023-016 Single Family Ownership Bonus Program AP C20-2025-015 Coffee Shop Land Use ADS Austin Development Services AP Austin Planning APH Austin Public Health APR Austin Parks and Recreation ATPW Austin Transportation and Public Works AWP Austin Watershed Protection Land Development Code Amendment Process Initiation Development and/or Engagement Review and/or Adoption Amendments with Scheduled Review & Adoption Dates Address by DDB/Downtown Amendments Ph. 1: AP C20-2025-018 Downtown Parks Overlay District Modification Address by DDB/Downtown Amendments Ph. 2: AP C20-2024-008 Downtown Parking Modifications Ph. 2 Dates for Review and Adoption City Council Planning Commission Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee Address by TOD Updates/Rezonings: AP N/A Crestview TOD Update Other Icons Substantial Benefit to Housing Capacity/Cost N/A No Case Number TBD To Be Determined Note: Schedule …

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