The Austin HIV Planning Council invites you to attend the Community Presentation on the Assessment of the Austin Area HIV System On Monday, March 29th at 6pm EGM consulting will be presenting on the results from their assessment of the Austin Area HIV System. They will be discussing the challenges, successes, and gaps in the HIV care system. Join us on Zoom: Meeting ID: 874 0356 3687 Passcode: 183890 Call in with: 346-248-7799 For more Info: @AustinHIVPC hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov
Mechanical and Plumbing Board March 26, 2021 Mechanical and Plumbing Board to be held March 26, 2021 at 9:00 AM with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (March 25, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Mechanical and Plumbing Board Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-550-5836 or at rick.arzola@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to rick.arzola@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Tablero mecánico y de plomería 26 de marzo de 2021 La Junta de Mecánica y Plomería se llevará a cabo el 26 de marzo de 2021 a las 9:00 a.m. con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (25 de febrero de 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión de la Junta de Mecánica y Plomería, los residentes deben: Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta al 512-550-5836 oa rick.arzola@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. Una vez que se haya llamado …
2021 Uniform Mechanical Code Meeting Purpose To present proposed changes to the 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code Reducing Amendments GOAL: To minimize the number of amendments and return to published code. Amendments were reduced by more than 50% compared to the 2015 adoption process. About 24 sections were amended with 16 of the major changes detailed in the following slides. Reasons for amendments: 1. Council mandated 2. Business needs (chapter 1) 3. Additional options for the public with exempts from permitting 4. Clarification purposes 5. ISO rating Amendment 1 104.1.1 Special Inspections Program for Timed Inspections Commercial Mechanical Change-Out Program. For buildings not covered under the Residential Code, the building official may establish, by rule, an inspection program for commercial mechanical components identified in this section for buildings not covered under the Residential Code or a Special Inspections Program change-out program authorized in other technical or building codes. The buildings must be located within the zoning jurisdiction of the City, outside of the zoning jurisdiction under agreement with a municipal utility district, or where the City provides electrical service. The program applies to replacing roof top equipment; refrigeration equipment; and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. Note: Renamed to remove confusion with the special inspection process in the IBC, and made a clarification about buildings not covered under the IRC. Amendment 2 CHAPTER 2: DEFINITIONS 202.1.1 Supplemental Definitions. The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this code and amend or supplement the definitions in Chapter 2 Section 202 (General Definitions) of in the 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code, as published: Alternate Water Source. Non-potable source of water that includes but is not limited to recycled manufacturing process water, air conditioner condensate, rainwater, storm water, gray water, black water, cooling tower blow down, and foundation drain water. Bleed-off (Blowdown). Means The circulating water in a cooling tower which is discharged to help keep the dissolved solids in the water below a maximum allowable concentration limit. Blow-Down Meter. Means A meter that tracks the amount of water discharged from a cooling tower system. Concentration. Means Re-circulated water in a cooling tower that has elevated levels of total dissolved solids as compared to the original make up water. Conductivity Controller. Means A device used to measure the conductivity of total dissolved solids in the water of a cooling system to and control the discharge of water in order to maintain efficiency. Cooling Tower. Means …
2021 Uniform Plumbing Code Meeting Purpose To present proposed changes to the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code Reducing Amendments GOAL: To minimize the number of amendments and return to published code. Amendments were reduced by more than 50% compared to the 2015 adoption process. The following slides detail some of the major changes proposed in the ordinance. Reasons for amendments: 1. Council mandated 2. Business needs (chapter 1) 3. Additional options for the public with exempts from permitting 4. Clarification purposes 5. ISO rating Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Modified to align definitions and terms with the published code. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Deleted to allow homeowners to do work on alternative water systems. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Modified to avoid confusion with the IBC Special Inspection Program, to limit where timed inspections occur and to be specific to occupied structures. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Modified to provide additional allowances for the Building Official and clarification regarding tubs and showers. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Modified to maintain consistency with other codes. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code 108.0 The Building Criteria Manual. Additional information on procedures and rules related to administering the Residential Code is available in the Building Criteria Manual. Note: Creating a pointer to BCM to facilitate the process for changes. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Deleted to be consistent with published code definitions and terms. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Replacing the word ‘auxiliary’ with ‘alternative’ throughout the amendments to match published code. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Adding the 100 gallon rule to the amendment for water protection purpose. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Modified to simplify language. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Deleted outdated flood requirements, already exist in IBC. Flood administrators review for these requirements as does the building designer. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Deleted outdated flood requirements, already exist in IBC. Flood administrators review for these requirements as does the building designer. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Modified to meet intent of the code. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Deleted due to additional requirements that …
2021 Technical Code Engagement Comment Summary March 1, 2021 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE (UMC) Question/ Comment: The City of Austin received a letter in favor of adopting the Uniform Mechanical Code from Stan’s Heating, Air & Plumbing. A copy of that letter has been attached for reference. Question/ Comment: The City of Austin received letters in favor of adopting the International code over the Uniform code from the organizations listed below. These letters have been attached for reference. • • American Planning Association Texas Chapter (APATX) Building Officials Association of Texas (BOAT) Building Owners and Managers Association Austin (BOMA) • Home Depot • International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) International Code Council International Code Council Bluebonnet Chapter • • • • Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) and Texas Pool and Spa Coalition (TPSC) Smart Vent Products, Inc. & Floodproofing.com South-central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource (SPEER) Target Texas Fire Protection Associations (TFPA) • • • • 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code Comment Summary Page 1 of 6 March 2021 Chapter Officers Chance Sparks, AICP, CNU-A President 512.312.0084 Chance.Sparks@freese.com Heather Nicks, AICP President-Elect 903-245-4459 hnick@tylertexas.com Gary Mitchell, AICP Treasurer (281) 721-4105 gary@kendigkeast.com> Christina Sebastian, AICP Secretary 972.941.5760 christinas@plano.gov Doug McDonald, AICP Past-President 214.801.7792 president@apatexas.org Lee Battle, AICP TML Affiliate 214-509-4163 lbattle@cityofallen.org Executive Administrator Mike McAnelly, FAICP 9629 Fallbrook Drive Dallas, Texas 75243 214.850.9046 administrator@apatexas.org APA Texas Chapter texas.planning.org February 19, 2021 City of Austin P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767-1088 Attn: Honorable Mayor and City Council of Austin; City of Austin Plumbing and Mechanical Board; and City of Austin Development Services Department The Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association (APATX) strongly encourages the City of Austin to consolidate its plumbing and mechanical codes under the International Code Council (ICC) series of codes, with appropriate local amendments consistent with regional practices. Texas has consolidated most other construction-related codes under the ICC series of codes, with the plumbing and mechanical codes remaining an anomaly. Local Government Code Section 214.212 requires cities to use the International Residential Code (IRC), which references the International Plumbing Code (IPC) and International Mechanical Code (IMC). Numerous amendments are required for the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) to correlate with the other building codes adopted and enforced in Texas, Austin, and the overall region. Austin’s regulatory approach to construction does not exist in a vacuum—it functions within a regional regulatory ecosystem and arguably …
2021 Technical Code Engagement Comment Summary March 1, 2021 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE (UPC) Question/ Comment: American Planning Association Texas Chapter (APATX) Building Officials Association of Texas (BOAT) Building Owners and Managers Association Austin (BOMA) • Home Depot • International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) International Code Council International Code Council Bluebonnet Chapter • • • • The City of Austin received letters in favor of adopting the International code over the Uniform code from the organizations listed below. These letters have been attached for reference. • • Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) and Texas Pool and Spa Coalition (TPSC) Smart Vent Products, Inc. & Floodproofing.com South-central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource (SPEER) Target Texas Fire Protection Associations (TFPA) • • • • 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code Comment Summary Page 1 of 3 March 2021 Chapter Officers Chance Sparks, AICP, CNU-A President 512.312.0084 Chance.Sparks@freese.com Heather Nicks, AICP President-Elect 903-245-4459 hnick@tylertexas.com Gary Mitchell, AICP Treasurer (281) 721-4105 gary@kendigkeast.com> Christina Sebastian, AICP Secretary 972.941.5760 christinas@plano.gov Doug McDonald, AICP Past-President 214.801.7792 president@apatexas.org Lee Battle, AICP TML Affiliate 214-509-4163 lbattle@cityofallen.org Executive Administrator Mike McAnelly, FAICP 9629 Fallbrook Drive Dallas, Texas 75243 214.850.9046 administrator@apatexas.org APA Texas Chapter texas.planning.org February 19, 2021 City of Austin P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767-1088 Attn: Honorable Mayor and City Council of Austin; City of Austin Plumbing and Mechanical Board; and City of Austin Development Services Department The Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association (APATX) strongly encourages the City of Austin to consolidate its plumbing and mechanical codes under the International Code Council (ICC) series of codes, with appropriate local amendments consistent with regional practices. Texas has consolidated most other construction-related codes under the ICC series of codes, with the plumbing and mechanical codes remaining an anomaly. Local Government Code Section 214.212 requires cities to use the International Residential Code (IRC), which references the International Plumbing Code (IPC) and International Mechanical Code (IMC). Numerous amendments are required for the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) to correlate with the other building codes adopted and enforced in Texas, Austin, and the overall region. Austin’s regulatory approach to construction does not exist in a vacuum—it functions within a regional regulatory ecosystem and arguably a statewide and national ecosystem, given Austin’s growing profile. Austin remains the only city in the region and one of only seven statewide to continue using the UPC and UMC. Within those seven …
STAFF DRAFT PRE-LAW DEPT REVIEW ORDINANCE NO. 20170608-056 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ARTICLE 8 OF THE CITY CODE; AMENDING CHAPTER 2-1 RELATING TO THE MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, AND SOLAR BOARD AND ELECTRIC BOARD; AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 5 OF CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-12 TO ADOPT THE 2021 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS; AND CREATING OFFENSES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. City Code Chapter 25-12 is amended to repeal Article 8 (Solar Energy Code). PART 2. City Code Section 2-1-161 (Mechanical, Plumbing, and Solar Board) is repealed and replaced with a new Section 2-1-161 to read as follows: § 2-1-161 MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD. A. The Mechanical and Plumbing Board should include members who are qualified by experience and training to consider matters pertaining to the installation and design of mechanical and plumbing systems, including the following individuals: a. licensed air conditioning contractor; b. licensed master plumber; c. representative of a natural gas utility; d. professional engineer; or e. citizen of the City. B. A City employee may not be a member of the board. C. The board shall hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official relating to the application and interpretation of Chapter 25-12, Article 5 (Mechanical Code) and Article 6 (Plumbing Code). D. The board may not waive a requirement of the Mechanical Code or the Plumbing Code. E. The board shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant. F. The building official shall retain a copy of each written decision and findings. G. An interested party aggrieved by the board's decision may appeal the decision to the city council consistent with the appeal procedures set forth in Chapter 25-1 (General Requirements and Procedures). H. In addition to the information required to file an appeal under Chapter 25-1 (General Requirements and Procedures), a notice of appeal filed under this subsection must include a statement containing facts which show that the decision that forms the basis of the appeal was incorrect because it was inconsistent with a City ordinance or state law or because a finding of fact by the board was clearly contrary to the evidence before the board. I. The board shall conduct public hearings and take public comment before recommending city council adopt a model code. PART 3. City Code Section 2-1-142 (Electric Board) is amended to …
2021 Uniform Plumbing Code Meeting Purpose To present proposed changes to the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code Reducing Amendments GOAL: To minimize the number of amendments and return to published code. Amendments were reduced by more than 50% compared to the 2015 adoption process. The following slides detail some of the major changes proposed in the ordinance. Reasons for amendments: 1. Council mandated 2. Business needs (chapter 1) 3. Additional options for the public with exempts from permitting 4. Clarification purposes 5. ISO rating Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Modified to align definitions and terms with the published code. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: State plumbing license laws already cover this exemption. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Modified to avoid confusion with the IBC Special Inspection Program, to limit where timed inspections occur and to be specific to occupied structures. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Modified to provide additional allowances for the Building Official and clarification regarding tubs and showers. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Modified to maintain consistency with other codes. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code 108.0 The Building Criteria Manual. Additional information on procedures and rules related to administering the Residential Code is available in the Building Criteria Manual. Note: Creating a pointer to BCM to facilitate the process for changes. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Deleted to be consistent with published code definitions and terms. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Replacing the word ‘auxiliary’ with ‘alternative’ throughout the amendments to match published code. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Added the 100 gallon rule to the amendment for water protection purpose. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Modified to simplify language. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Deleted outdated flood requirements, already exist in IBC. Flood administrators review for these requirements as does the building designer. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Deleted outdated flood requirements, already exist in IBC. Flood administrators review for these requirements as does the building designer. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Modified to meet intent of the code. Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code Note: Deleted due to additional requirements that don’t exist for …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Commission on Seniors Meeting March 26th, 2021 Commission on Seniors to be held March 26th, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (March 25th, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the March 26th, 2021 Commission on Seniors Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-972-5019 or Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Commission on Seniors FECHA de la reunion (March 26th, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (March 25th, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-972-5019 or Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar). • Una vez que se haya …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Meeting of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Friday, March 26th 2021 Zero Waste Advisory Commission to be held Friday, March 26th, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Thursday, March 25th, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2435 Dwight.Scales@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to (512) 974-2435 Dwight.Scales@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Zero Waste Advisory Commission FECHA de la reunion (Friday, March 26th, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación Thursday, March 25th, 2021 (antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512)974-2435 Dwight.Scales@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe …
COMMISSION ON SENIORS RECOMMENDATION 20210326-04Ai FY 2022Budget Recommendation For Planning and Increased Support To Serve the Needs of Older Adults Experiencing Homelessness March 26, 2021 FY2022 Budget Recommendations Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation The Commission on Seniors recommends the City Council direct the City Manager to implement the following budget recommendations: Seconded By: Temperley Van Sickle 1. The Austin Public Health Homeless Services Division should develop and implement a strategy for serving the needs of older adults experiencing homelessness. Implementation should begin no later than January 1, 2022. The plan should: a. Identify the housing, health care, social, and other needs of older adults experiencing homelessness, including disability, long term care, dementia care, and caregiver support and develop programs to meet those needs; b. Ensure coordinated entry appropriately matches older adults with their needs; c. Include strategies to prevent older adults becoming homeless, such as deeply affordable housing and caregiver support; d. Develop the strategy in consultation with providers serving older adults and providers serving people experiencing homelessness (such as the collaborative described below). 2. At least $2,000,000 of the FY22 budget for supportive housing and other services to prevent homelessness should be dedicated to serving adults aged 55 and older. Of this funding at least $300,000 should be budgeted for Rapid Rehousing for Older Adults (compared to the current budget of $157,750). The remainder should be used to begin implementing the strategy plan for older adults experiencing homelessness and older adults at risk of homelessness (described above). Rationale: Data provided by ECHO about the population experiencing homelessness in the Austin area shows that for all clients who entered a program between Oct 2019 and Oct 2020, 26% were age 50 or older. Nationally, data shows the number of older adults in the homeless population is growing rapidly and will continue to grow for the next decade. 1 The number of older adults in the population of people experiencing homeless requires us to revisit and adapt assistance programs that were designed to address the needs of a much younger group and fail to account for medical, social, and emotional needs that emerge later in life. Older adults experiencing homelessness have diverse needs related to their housing, health care, social, and other needs. Further, the stresses of homelessness cause premature aging; Austin already classifies aged 55 and older in this population as older adults. In October 2020, a collaborative was formed …
COMMISSION ON SENIORS RECOMMENDATION 20210326-04Aii FY 2022 Budget Recommendation and Related Recommendations on Expanding Access to Online Connectivity for Older Adults Date: Subject: March 26, 2021 FY2022 Budget Recommendation and Related Recommendations on Expanding Access to Online Connectivity and Digital Literacy for Older Adults Varteressian Seconded By: Angel Motioned By: Recommendation The Commission on Seniors recommends the City Council direct the City Manager to take the following actions to expand access to the Internet to underserved people and communities in Austin. This includes older adults for whom access to the Internet means access to healthcare, economic activity, and social interaction for wellbeing. Research has shown that older adults, especially in communities of color and those with lower incomes, often lack access to the Internet, devices, and digital literacy skills. (See Rationale below). These recommendations include actions that can be taken immediately outside the budget process and recommendations for the FY 2022 budget: 1. Allocate a minimum of $25,000 in the Programming budget of Austin Public Library to develop, implement and promote digital literacy training for older adults that is designed using best practices in older adult learning. 2. Allocate a minimum of $25,000 from the budgets of Austin Public Library and the Parks and Recreation Department to continue and expand the targeted distribution of technology (loaned devices, hot spots and training) to older adults to address social isolation and other needs during the pandemic. APL reprogrammed $11,000 in 2020 and worked with PARD to provide digital devices, hotspots and specialized training to older adults who could no longer participate in in- person programming at PARD and APL sites due to the pandemic. These needs will continue as Austin slowly returns to normal. Further, absent the pandemic there are older adults who are homebound and will benefit from online access to city programs and other services. 3. Allocate a minimum of $150,000 from Austin Public Health’s budget for grants to organizations providing connectivity (devices, internet, and training) to older adults in Austin that need access to the Internet. It is estimated that $150,000 could support access, devices, and training 200-250 older adults for one year. Grantees should be required to leverage other available funding from state and federal programs and enroll clients in the Emergency Broadband Benefit (see description below). 4. Direct Austin Public Health, Austin Public Library, the Parks and Recreation Department, the Housing and Planning Department and any other …
COMMISSION ON SENIORS RECOMMENDATION 20210326-04Aiii FY 2022Budget Recommendations Education and Outreach on Senior Homestead Tax Exemption Varteressian March 26, 2021 Seconded By: Nicola FY2022 Budget Recommendations Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation The Commission on Seniors recommends the City Manager designate at least $20,000 for door to door and community-based education and outreach on the Senior Homestead Tax Exemption. These funds should be allocated from any funds designated for anti-displacement efforts or the most appropriate funding source. Rationale: In 2018 the Commission on Seniors adopted Recommendation Number: 20181114- 4B: Recommendation on Senior Property Tax Assistance, calling for education and outreach to older adults on the Senior Homestead Tax Exemption. Community comments regarding anti-displacement identified high property taxes as a barrier to affordability for older adults living in gentrifying parts of Austin. Further, the Commission heard from older adults that they were unaware of, or needed assistance to, apply for the exemptions they were entitled to. The Council passed Resolution 20190822-070 endorsing the Commission on Seniors resolution. The Council receives periodic updates on implementation of the resolution. http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/pio/document.cfm?id=354893 A relatively new state law makes older adults who have inherited their homes with other relatives eligible for a 100% exemption by filing an updated application with the appraisal district. See : https://law.utexas.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2020/08/2020-12-ECDC-heirproperty_2pg.pdf The Commission on Seniors recommends that the next step to implement this resolution is in-person, community-based interaction with households identified as potential beneficiaries of the Senior Homestead Tax Exemption. This could occur with door to door visits, and/or community-based meetings. Both options should be possible in coming months as more older adults receive the COVID vaccine. While there have been difficulties in identifying specific households, the neighborhoods at risk of gentrification are well-known. A contract or grant with a community-based organization would be used to hold community events and, if appropriate, go door to door, to assist older adults in completing the required paperwork to receive these exemptions and potentially save thousands of dollars on their property taxes. Vote For: Briesemeister, Varteressian, Angel, Bordie, Hauser, Lugo, Nicola, Temperley, Van Sickle, Spain Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Cagle, Kareithi, Garcia-Pittman, Jackson Attest: Janee Briesemeister, Chair
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ANNUAL BOARD MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO BE HELD AT Via Video Conference Call Please join from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/320742061 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 320-742-061 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, March 25, 2021 12:00 PM 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT ITEMS Citizens Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on February 18, 2021 Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02695: Approval to ratify all actions taken by the Board of Commissioners during FYE 2021, in order to resolve any irregularities which may have occurred regarding a quorum or vote by the Commissioners as reflected within the approved minutes and resolution ACTION ITEMS Update on HACA's actions related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and update on HACA's Resident and Client Support Center Update on impacts to the Housing Authority of the City of Austin properties resulting from the February 2021 Winter Storm Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02696: Operating Budgets for the Fiscal Year April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022 Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action regarding Resolution No: 02702: Approval of revision to HACA's retirement plan to add an Employee Loan provision Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02697: Authorizing HACA to Project-base 100 (one-hundred) Housing Choice Vouchers in response to a Request for Proposal issued on December 23, 2020 Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02698: Authorizing HACA to Project-base 25 (twenty-five) Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Housing Choice Vouchers in response to a Request for Proposal issued on January 14, 2021 Update on AAHC's acquisition and development programs 10. 11. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02699: Resolution authorizing the Housing Authority of the City of Austin to take such actions necessary or convenient to amend the Bylaws of Austin Affordable PFC, Inc. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02700: Resolution authorizing the Housing Authority of the City of Austin to take such actions necessary or convenient to amend the Bylaws of South Congress Public Facility Corporation EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUAL BOARD MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION TO BE HELD AT Via Video Conference Call Please join from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/320742061 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 320-742-061 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, March 25, 2021 12:00 PM 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT ITEMS Citizens Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on February 18, 2021 Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 00180: Approval to ratify all actions taken by the Board of Directors during FYE 2021, in order to resolve any irregularities which may have occurred regarding a quorum or vote by the Directors as reflected within the approved minutes and resolution ACTION ITEMS Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00177 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to participate in the housing tax credit application for Fox Hollow Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00178 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to participate in the housing tax credit application for The Clovis at McKinney Falls Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00181 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to: (i) facilitate the refinancing of The Pointe at Ben White, which consists of affordable housing units and associated amenities built upon land ground-leased from the Housing Authority of the City of Austin; (ii) cause AAHC’s wholly owned, subsidiary limited liability company, Ben White Development GP, LLC (the “General Partner”) to execute an amendment to the amended and restated agreement of limited partnership of Ben White Development, LP (the “Partnership”) and other related documents; (iii) cause the Partnership to enter into financing for the Project; and (iv) cause AAHC and/or the General Partner and/or the Partnership to execute any such …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUAL BOARD MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AFFORDABLE PFC, INC. TO BE HELD AT Via Video Conference Call Please join from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/320742061 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 320-742-061 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, March 25, 2021 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT ITEMS Citizens Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on February 18, 2021 Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 00085: Approval to ratify all actions taken by the Board of Directors during FYE 2021, in order to resolve any irregularities which may have occurred regarding a quorum or vote by the Directors reflected within the approved minutes and resolution ACTION ITEMS Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00083 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable PFC, Inc. (“PFC”) amending the Bylaws of the PFC Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00084 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable PFC, Inc. (“PFC”) appointing and ratifying Officers of the PFC Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00081: Resolution declaring intent to issue bonds to provide for a multifamily residential rental development for persons of low and moderate income (Fox Hollow); prescribing certain terms and conditions of such bonds; authorizing the filing of an application for allocation of Private Activity Bonds with the Texas Bond Review Board; and containing other provisions relating to the subject. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00082: Resolution declaring intent to issue bonds to provide for a multifamily residential rental development for persons of low and moderate income (Clovis at McKinney Falls); prescribing certain terms and conditions of such bonds; authorizing the filing of an application for allocation of Private Activity Bonds with the Texas Bond Review Board; and containing other provisions relating to the subject 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; …
