BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION APRIL 21, 2021 2:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MINUTES The Bond Oversight Commission convened in a regular meeting on April 21, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications. Chair Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 2:05 PM Board Members in Attendance: Santiago Rodriguez, Chair Sumit DasGupta, Vice-Chair Sarah Cook Charles Curry Francoise Luca John McNabb Staff in Attendance: Eric Bailey, Public Works Martin Barrera, Economic Development Megan Bell, Financial Services Amica Bose, Austin Transportation Veronica Briseno, Economic Development David Colligan, Economic Development CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Susan Daniels, Corridor Program Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Economic Development Pirouz Moin, Public Works Will Mixon, Financial Services Tina Van Wie, Financial Services The minutes for the meeting of January 20, 2020 were approved as posted with a motion by Commissioner Cook, Vice-Chair DasGupta second on a 4-0 vote, with Commissioners Curry and Luca abstaining and Commissioners Spigner III, Drohan and Zhao absent. Newly appointed members, Commissioners Curry and Luca, were introduced and welcomed to the Commission. 2. DISCUSSION 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Staff update about the Mobility Bond Programs. Staff from Austin Transportation, the Corridor Program Office and Public Works gave updates on 2012, 2016, 2018, and 2020 Mobility Bond projects and programs. They provided information on: bond language and financial summaries for each program; recent and upcoming projects and program highlights; and resources. Staff answered questions from the commissioners after the presentation. b. Staff update about Cultural Facilities sponsored by the Economic Development Department. BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES April 21, 2021 Staff from the Economic Development Department gave updates on department funded Cultural Arts Facilities projects and programs in the 2006, 2012 and 2018 bond programs. They provided information on: cultural arts facilities bond investments; financial updates, recent and upcoming projects and program highlights; and resources. Staff answered questions from the commissioners after the presentation. 4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discussion and possible action on the election of new officers. Vice-Chair DasGupta was elected as Vice-Chair with a motion by Commissioner McNabb and seconded by Commissioner Cook on a 6-0 vote, with Commissioners Spigner III, Drohan, and Zhao absent. Chair Rodriguez was elected as Chair with a motion by Vice-Chair DasGupta and seconded by Commissioner Cook on a 6-0 vote, with Commissioners Spigner III, Drohan, and Zhao absent. b. Discussion and possible action on the Bond Oversight Commission 2021 Workplan Development Chair Rodriguez introduced a …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission February 17, 2021 Bond Oversight Commission to be held February 17, 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 (February 16, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 17, 2021 Bond Oversight Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison, Paige Warner, at (512) 974-2513 or paige.warner@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 paige.warner@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 Reunión del Bond Oversight Commission FECHA de la reunion (Febrero 17, 2021) al en junta correo envíe un electrónico enlace de 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 (Febrero 16, 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 (512)974-2513, la paige.warner@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 o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission January 20, 2021 Bond Oversight Commission to be held January 20, 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 (January 19, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the January 20, 2021 Bond Oversight Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison, Paige Warner, at (512) 974-2513 or paige.warner@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 paige.warner@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 Reunión del Bond Oversight Commission FECHA de la reunion (Enero 20, 2021) al en junta correo envíe un electrónico enlace de 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 (Enero 19, 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 (512)974-2513, la paige.warner@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 o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar …
C I T Y O F A U S T I N | J a n u a r y 2 0 , 2 0 2 1 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission C I T Y O F A U S T I N | J a n u a r y 2 0 , 2 0 2 1 Bond Oversight Commission Our Vision Ensure efficiency, equity, timeliness, and Bond Oversight Commission Our Mission The commission shall monitor the city manager's Our Goals The mayor and council shall work with the commission to set priorities and goals for each accountability in the implementation of existing and future City bond programs. 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. 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. C I T Y O F A U S T I N | J a n u a r y 2 0 , 2 0 2 1 Bond Oversight Commission I T E M 2 A . 2020 Active Mobility Bond: Proposition B Bond Oversight Commission E r i c B a i l e y , P u b l i c Wo r k s D e p a r t m e n t P r e s e n t e r s : A n n a M a r t i n , A u s t i n T r a n s p o r t a t i o n D e p a r t m e n t C I T Y O F A U S T I N | J a n u a r y 2 0 , 2 0 2 1 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 2020 ACTIVE MOBILITY BOND PROPOSITION B Bond Oversight Commission The issuance of $460,000,000 in tax supported general obligation bonds and notes for planning, constructing, reconstructing, and improving sidewalks, urban trails, bikeways, bridges, roads, streets, intersections, …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission December 2, 2020 Bond Oversight Commission to be held December 2, 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 (December 1, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the December 2, 2020 Bond Oversight Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison, Paige Warner, at (512) 974-2513 or paige.warner@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 paige.warner@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 Reunión del Bond Oversight Commission FECHA de la reunion (Diciembre 2, 2020) al en junta correo envíe un electrónico enlace de 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 (Diciembre 1, 2020 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 (512)974-2513, la paige.warner@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 o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar …
Bond Oversight Commission October 21, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Versión en español a continuación. Bond Oversight Commission to be held October 21, 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 (October 20, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the October 21, 2020 Bond Oversight Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at: Paige Warner (512) 974-2513 or paige.warner@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 paige.warner@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 Reunión del Bond Oversight Commission FECHA de la reunion Octubre 21, 2020 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 (Octubre 20, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Paige Warner (512) 974-2513, paige.warner@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 o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la …
C I T Y O F A U S T I N | O c t o b e r 2 1 , 2 0 2 0 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 2 1 , 2 0 2 0 Bond Oversight Commission Our Vision Ensure efficiency, equity, timeliness, and Bond Oversight Commission Our Mission The commission shall monitor the city manager's Our Goals The mayor and council shall work with the commission to set priorities and goals for each accountability in the implementation of existing and future City bond programs. 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. 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. C I T Y O F A U S T I N | O c t o b e r 2 1 , 2 0 2 0 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission 2012 BOND Proposition 16 – Public Safety I T E M 3 A . PUBLIC SAFETY 2006 BOND Proposition 7 – Public Safety 2018 BOND Proposition F – Public Safety P r e s e n t e r : T i n a V a n W i e , F i n a n c i a l S e r v i c e s C I T Y O F A U S T I N | O c t o b e r 2 1 , 2 0 2 0 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 2006 BOND, PROPOSITION 7 Public Safety The issuance of $58,100,000 in tax supported General Obligation Bonds and Notes for constructing, renovating, improving, and equipping public safety facilities, including, without Bond Oversight Commission limitation, a public safety training facility, police stations, emergency medical services buildings and facilities, a municipal courthouse, an animal shelter, and other related facilities and acquiring land and interests in land …
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Bond Oversight Commission September 16, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Versión en español a continuación. Bond Oversight Commission to be held September 16, 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 (September 15, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 16, 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 Reunión del Bond Oversight Commission FECHA de la reunion Septiembre 16, 2020 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 (Septiembre 15, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Megan Bell (512) 974-253, megan.bell@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 o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la …
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 | S e p t e m b e r 1 6 , 2 0 2 0 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission C I T Y O F A U S T I N | S e p t e m b e r 1 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 | S e p t e m b e r 1 6 , 2 0 2 0 Bond Oversight Commission A G E N D A Bond Oversight Commission Neighborhood Housing & Community Development Presenter: Mandy DeMayo ITEM 2 – STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Affordable Housing 2013 BOND, Proposition 1 – Housing 2018 BOND, Proposition A – Affordable Housing b. Bond Oversight Commission Presentation Template Appendix Overview Presenter: Paige Warner, Financial Services – Budget Office C I T Y O F A U S T I N | S e p t e m b e r 1 6 , 2 0 2 0 Bond Oversight Commission I T E M 2 A . AFFORDABLE HOUSING Bond Oversight Commission 2013 BOND Proposition 1 – Housing 2018 BOND Proposition A – Affordable Hosing P r e s e n t e r : Mandy DeMayo Neighborhood Housing & Community Development C I T Y O F A U S T I N | S e p t e m b e r 1 6 , 2 0 2 0 | B o n d O v e r s i g h t C o m m i s s i o n | p …
BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 1:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MINUTES The Bond Oversight Commission convened in a regular meeting on September 16, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications. Chair Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 1:07 PM Board Members in Attendance: Santiago Rodriguez, Chair Sumit DasGupta, Vice-Chair John McNabb Wolfgang Niedert Jay Sands Roy Waley Staff in Attendance: Megan Bell, Financial Services Mandy DeMayo, Neighborhood Housing and Community Development CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Paige Warner, Financial Services Tina Van Wie, Financial Services The minutes for the special meeting of August 26, 2020 were approved as posted with motion by Commissioner McNabb, Commissioner Waley second and all votes in favor. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Staff update about the Affordable Housing 2013 and 2018 Bond Programs Mandy DeMayo, Neighborhood Housing and Community Development gave an overview of the following Affordable Housing bond programs: 2013 Bond (Proposition 1, Housing), 2018 Bond (Proposition A, Affordable Housing). She provided information on bond language, finances, programs, recent housing developments, upcoming highlights, and resources. DeMayo answered questions from the Commissioners after the presentation. b. Staff update on the Bond Oversight Commission staff briefings presentation template Paige Warner, Financial Services gave an update on the addition of an appendix to the Bond Oversight Commission staff briefings presentation template. This appendix contains links to online resources that provide information about the City's bond programs and projects. a. Staff updates from the Public Safety bond program were requested for October 2020. 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 4. ADJOURN Chair Rodriguez adjourned the meeting at 2:16 PM without objection. BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES September 16, 2020 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 Paige Warner, Financial Services Department, at 512-974-2513, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Bond Oversight Commission, please contact Paige Warner at 512-974-2513. 2
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 …
