Regular Called Meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission October 16, 2024, 2:00 P.M to 4:00 P.M Austin City Hall, Boards & Commissions Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin TX 78701 Some members of the BOARD/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, call or email Nicole Hernandez, 512-974-7644, nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: John Mc Nabb, Chair Nicole Wren, Vice Chair Zachary Bird Charles Curry Ramiro Diaz JC Dwyer AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Stephen Gonzalez Francoise Luca Edward McHorse Santiago Rodriguez Kenneth Standley PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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 September 18, 2024. 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission on 2. Staff Briefing from the Parks and Recreation Department on Public Bond Projects Staff Briefings DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approval of the 2025 Bond Oversight Commission Meeting Schedule 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 Nicole Hernandez, Capital Delivery Department, at 512-974-7644, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Bond Oversight Commission, please contact Nicole Hernandez at 512-974-7644.
BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISION 2025 DRAFT MEETING SCHEDULE January 15, 2025 • Possible election run offs January March May June July February February 19, 2025 March 19, 2025 • AISD Spring Break April April 16, 2025 May 21, 2025 June 18, 2025 • Next day is COA Holiday July 16, 2025 • Maybe consider a summer break August August 20, 2025 September September 17, 2025 October 15, 2025 November 19, 2025 December 17, 2025 • Maybe consider a winter break October November December
C I T Y O F A U S T I N | O C T O B E R 1 6 , 2 0 2 4 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission C I T Y O F A U S T I N | O c t o b e r 1 6 , 2 0 2 4 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 | O c t o b e r 1 6 , 2 0 2 4 Bond Oversight Commission I T E M 1 . PARKS AND RECREATION Bond Oversight Commission 2018 BOND Proposition C – Parks and Recreation P r e s e n t e r : R a c h e l M o r r i s , P L A PA R D A c t i n g C a p i t a l I m p r o v e m e n t P r o g r a m M a n a g e r C I T Y O F A U S T I N | O c t o b e r 1 6 , 2 0 2 4 B o n d O v e r s i g h t C o m m i s s i o n | p g . 4 2018 BOND, PROPOSITION C Parks The issuance of $149,000,000 in tax supported general obligation bonds and notes for planning, acquiring, constructing, renovating, improving and equipping public parks, Bond Oversight Commission recreation centers, natural areas, and other related facilities, including, without limitation, playgrounds, hike and bike trails, sports …
Bond Oversight Commission REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, October 16, 2024 The Bond Oversight Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair John Mc Nabb called the Bond Oversight Meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: John McNabb, Chair Nicole Wren, Vice Chair Charles Curry Ramiro Diaz JC Dwyer Kenneth Standley Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Edward McHorse Santiago Rodriguez Zachary Bird PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2024. 1. Approve the minutes of the Bond Oversight Commission Regular meeting on September 18, The minutes were approved at the October 16, 2024, meeting on Commissioner Diaz’s motion, Commissioner Standley’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Luca and Commissioner Gonzalez absent. 1 Staff Briefings 2. Staff Briefing by the Parks and Recreation Department on Public Bond Projects The presentation was made by Rachel Morris, Interim Capital Improvement Program Manager Asset Management and Liana Kallivoka Assistant Director of the Austin Parks & Recreation Department. Steve Grace Assistant Director also presented information on the spenddown on PARD Bonds. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approval of the 2025 Bond Oversight Commission Meeting Schedule There was no action taken on this item and it will be rediscussed and voted on at the November 2024 Bond Oversight Commission Meeting. Chair John McNabb adjourned the meeting at 3:11 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the November 20, 2024 meeting on Commissioner Diaz’s motion, Commissioner Standley’s second on a 9-0 vote 2 3
