Regular Called Meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission May 21, 2025, 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 Zachary Bird Charles Curry Ramiro Diaz JC Dwyer Stephen Gonzalez Bob Libal Santiago Rodriguez Kenneth Standley CALL TO ORDER AGENDA 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 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission on February 19, 2025. Staff Briefings 2. Staff briefing from Capital Delivery Services on 2026 Bond 3. Staff briefing from the Austin Public Health on the bond programs DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair 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.
Capital Delivery Services Capital Delivery Services Public Improvement Bond Program Public Improvement Bond Program Integrated Bond Program Development and Delivery Plan Integrated Bond Program Development and Delivery Plan Bond Oversight Commission Update Bond Oversight Commission Update Marcus Hammer, Assistant Director Marcus Hammer, Assistant Director Capital Delivery Services Capital Delivery Services May 21, 2025 May 21, 2025 “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 1 AGENDA • CDS Overview • What is a General Obligation Bond Program? • Improved Bond Development Process • Staff Work Completed to Date • Guiding Principles, Technical Criteria, & Scoring Matrices • Progress to Date & Upcoming Milestones “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 2 Created in 2023 with the goal of reducing project delivery time Who we are • Engineers • Architects • Project managers • Community Engagement Our partners • Consultants • Contracting teams • City asset owners • Community members • Mayor & Council Role in 2026 Bond Program One City – One Team – One Approach to effectively and efficiently deliver quality public projects. • Convene asset owner departments to develop needs assessment • Guide the process to ensure projects are vetted and scopes/schedules/budgets are accurate and realistic • Coordinate projects across departments to achieve mutual benefits What is a General Obligation Bond Program? Typical Bond Projects: • Flood and Erosion Control Improvements • New or Replacement City Facilities • Rehabilitation of Existing Facilities • Housing Infrastructure/Housing Projects • Street and Thoroughfare Improvements o Sidewalks o Traffic Signals • Park and Recreation Facilities • Public Safety Facilities (Fire/EMS/Police) • Land Purchase 4 What is a General Obligation Bond Program? Types of work NOT included: • Routine operations and maintenance activities o Potholes o Minor street repair o Landscaping maintenance o General building maintenance Improvements for short term leased space • • Code enforcement initiatives • Employee salaries (including police & fire) • AE/AW Capital Projects typically funded by using debt are funded via AE and AW revenue bonds, not General Obligation debt and thus are not for the 2026 GO Bond Program City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach to Capital Delivery 5 Improved Bond Delivery Process for 2026 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Council calls for Bond Election (Aug) Bond Election (Nov) BEATF Meetings, Council, and Public Engagement HOW WE’VE …
Austin Public Health 2012 and 2018 Bond Projects Update May 2025 Filip Gecic, Austin Public Health Kalpana Sutaria, Capital Services Delivery Agenda • Department Overview • APH Bond Funding History • APH Completed Projects Austin Public Health: The Heart Mission: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of all. Low-cost vaccinations Health screenings Infant & maternal health Birth and death certificates Diabetes education and prevention classes Food truck, restaurants, pool and water feature inspections Mosquito testing and abatement Rent assistance, food pantries, job application support Austin Public Health: Centers of Service Mission:To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of all. 14 WIC Clinics 6 Neighborhood Centers 2 Shots for Tots and Big Shots Clinics + Weekly Mobile Clinics Sexual Health Clinic Refugee Services Clinic Mom's Place Lactation Support Center Office of Vital Records Bond History- Austin Public Health • Austin Public Health has received less than 1% of the City Bond Appropriation since 1998. Voters Authorized Bond Election Year Sum of APH Appropriation 1998 2000 2006 2010 2012 2013 2016 2018 2020 2022 $339,740,000 $163,400,000 $567,400,000 $90,000 $306,648,000 $65,000,000 $720,000,000 $925,000,000 $460,000,000 $350,000,000 $11,148,000 $16,000,000 Grand Totals $3,897,278,000 $27,148,000 Bond Appropriated Funds (1998 – 2022) Blue Shaded Area - $3,897,278,000 All other city departments. Orange Shaded Area - $27,148,000 Austin Public Health Funding Less than 1% APH Projects Completed With Past Bond Funding *Dove Springs Health Center *Montopolis Recreation Public Health Center *Women’s & Children’s Center *Betty Dunkerly & Animal Center Improvements *Parking Expansion at 2 APH sites 2012 Bond Projects • Parking Lot Expansion at Far South and Montopolis APH Sites (2016) • Betty Dunkerley Campus Infrastructure Improvements / Animal Center Kennel Addition (2017) • Women and Children’s Shelter Repairs and Expansion (2018) • Montopolis Recreation and Community Center - Joint Project with Parks and Recreation Department (2020) 2012 Proposition 17 Austin Public Health BOND BALANCES Voter-approved $11,145,000 Appropriated $11,145,000 Encumbered $26,658 Spent $11,082,260 Committed $11,108,918 Available Data thru Q4 FY 2024 $36,082 Parking Lot Expansion Project Scope Parking expansion at two APH Sites Drainage management Landscaping Budget $906,000 – constructed in-house by PWD Far South – Existing 21 parking spaces, 19 added, new total 40 Montopolis – Existing 13 parking spaces, 13 added, new total 26 Status – Completed in 2016 Parking Lot Expansions Betty Dunkerley Campus Project Scope Resolve drainage issues Improve campus road Construct additional sidewalks and trails Expand …
