Special Meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission August 26, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Bond Oversight Commission to be held August 26, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (August 25, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 26, 2020 Bond Oversight Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at: Megan Bell (512) 974-2532 or megan.bell@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 megan.bell@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 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AUGUST 26, 2020, 1:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Santiago Rodriguez, Chair Sumit DasGupta, Vice Chair Sarah Cook Brennan Griffin John Mcnabb Wolfgang Niedert CALL TO ORDER Claire O’Neal Jay Sands Reedy Spigner III Roy Waley CJ Zhao AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the minutes from the July 15, 2020 Bond Oversight Commission special meeting 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Staff updates from Parks and Recreation, Austin Public Health, and Watershed Protection on 2012 and 2018 Bond Programs 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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 Megan Bell, Financial …
BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AUGUST 26, 2020 1:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MINUTES The Bond Oversight Commission convened in a special meeting on August 26, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications. Chair Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 1:06 PM Board Members in Attendance: Santiago Rodriguez, Chair Sumit DasGupta, Vice-Chair John McNabb Wolfgang Niedert Claire O’Neal Jay Sands Roy Waley Steven Linett, Parks and Recreation Tina Van Wie, Financial Services Staff in Attendance: Megan Bell, Financial Services Morgan Byars, P.E., Watershed Protection Filip Gecic, Austin Public Health CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION None. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes for the special meeting of July 15, 2020 were approved as posted with motion by Vice-Chair DasGupta, Commissioner Waley second and all votes in favor. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS (Discussion) Staff from Parks and Recreation, Austin Public Health, and Watershed Protection provided updates on 2012 and 2018 Bond Programs. Steven Linett, Parks and Recreation gave an overview of the following Parks bond programs: 2012 Bond (Proposition 14, Parks), 2018 Bond (Proposition C, Parks). He provided information on bond finances, the prioritization process, delivery contracts, parkland acquisition, program highlights, recently completed projects, upcoming highlights, and resources. Next, Filip Gecic, Austin Public Health reviewed financial information and project highlights for the following programs: 2012 Bond (Proposition 17, Health), 2018 Bond (Proposition E, Health & Human Services). Lastly, Morgan Byers, P.E., Watershed Protection covered the following programs: 2012 Bond (Proposition 13, Open Space), 2018 Bond (Proposition D, Flood Mitigation, Open Space & Water Quality Protection). He reviewed financial information, results of bond spending, program goals, current and future project highlights, and resources. Staff answered questions from the Commissioners after each program presentation and after the meeting via email. BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES June 12, 2020 a. Staff updates from the Public Safety and Affordable Housing bond programs were requested 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS for September 2020. 5. ADJOURN Chair Rodriguez adjourned the meeting at 2:30 PM without objection. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Megan Bell, Financial Services Department, at 512-974-2532, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. …
C I T Y O F A U S T I N | A u g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 2 0 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission C I T Y O F A U S T I N | A u g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 2 0 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission Our Vision Ensure efficiency, equity, timeliness, and accountability in the implementation of existing and future City bond programs. Our Goals The mayor and council shall work with the commission to set priorities and goals for each new bond issue to be submitted to the voters. The commission shall advise the council on proposed bonds and the implementation of projects approved in bond elections. Our Mission The commission shall monitor the city manager's plans relating to the issuance of bonds and the implementation of projects approved in bond elections, including the review of future potential bonds, the annual appropriation of bond funds, and any changes in the amount of bond funds issues or cash commitments made. C I T Y O F A U S T I N | A u g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 2 0 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission b. Health A G E N D A ITEM 2 – STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Parks and Recreation 2012 BOND, Proposition 14 – Parks 2018 BOND, Proposition C – Parks Presenter: Steven Linett 2012 BOND, Proposition 17 – Health 2018 BOND, Proposition E – Health & Human Services Presenter: Filip Gecic c. Watershed Protection 2012 BOND, Proposition 13 – Open Space 2018, Proposition D – Flood Mitigation, Open Space & Water Quality Protection Presenter: Morgan Byars, P.E. C I T Y O F A U S T I N | A u g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 2 0 Bond Oversight Commission I T E M 2 A . PARKS AND RECREATION Bond Oversight Commission 2012 BOND Proposition 14 – Parks 2018 BOND Proposition C – Parks P r e s e n t e r : S t e v e n L i n e t t C I T Y O F A U S T I N | A u g u s t 2 6 , 2 0 2 0 | B o n d O v e r s i …
