Regular Called Meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission November 20, 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 October 16, 2024. 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission on 2. Staff briefing from the Transportation and Public Works Department on the bond Staff Briefings programs DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approval of the 2025 Bond Oversight Commission Revised 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 MEETING SCHEDULE January January 15, 2025 • Presenter Capital Delivery Services on 2026 Bond Election Overview February February 19, 2025 • Presenter Affordable Housing March March 19, 2025 • No Meeting Spring Break April May June July April 16, 2025 • Presenter Health and Human Services May 21, 2025 • Presenter Watershed Protection June 18, 2025 • Presenter Financial Services Dept. July 16, 2025 • No meeting Summer Break August August 20, 2025 • EDD Art in Public Places/Maybe TBD September September 17, 2025 • Presenter Fire /EMS October October 15, 2025 • Presenter Parks and Recreation November November 19, 2025 • Presenter Transportation Public Works December December 17, 2025 • No meeting Winter Break
C I T Y O F A U S T I N | N o v e m b e r 2 0 , 2 0 2 4 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission C I T Y O F A U S T I N | N o v e m b e r 2 0 , 2 0 2 4 Bond Oversight Commission I T E M 2 Transpor tation and Mobility Bond Oversight Commission 2016 – Proposition 1 2018 – Proposition G 2020 – Proposition B P r e s e n t e r s : Anna Martin, Transportation and Public Works Eric Bailey, Capital Delivery Services C I T Y O F A U S T I N | N o v e m b e r 2 0 , 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 . 3 2016 - PROPOSITION 1 Transportation and Mobility BOND BALANCES Voter-approved $720,000,000 Appropriated Bond Oversight Commission $720,000,000 Appropriated $64,767,539 $73,021,220 Encumbered 100% 96% 53% Committed Committed Spent Committed Available Data thru Fiscal Year 2024 Data thru Fiscal Year 2023 Q1 $438,797,587 $307,082,826 $503,565,126 $380,104,046 $216,434,874 $339,895,954 C I T Y O F A U S T I N | N o v e m b e r 2 0 , 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 - PROPOSITION G Transportation Infrastructure 2020 - PROPOSITION B Transportation Infrastructure BOND BALANCES Voter-approved $160,000,000 $460,000,000 Appropriated Bond Oversight Commission $460,000,000 $160,000,000 Appropriated Appropriated $10,164,592 $27,661,039 $78,792,432 $2,846,131 Encumbered 100% 46% Committed $117,870,538 $16,882,166 $196,662,970 $45,152,159 $263,337,030 $414,847,874 100% 10% Committed Spent Committed Available Data thru Fiscal Year 2023 Q1 Data thru Fiscal Year 2024 $100,000,508 $46,553,718 $110,165,100 $74,214,757 $48,834,900 $85,785,243 C I T Y O F A U S T I N | N o v e m b e r 2 0 , 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 . 5 2016 BOND Transportation and Mobility Austin voters approved $720 million in bonds in 2016 …
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
Regular Called Meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission September 18, 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: Charles Curry, Chair John McNabb, Vice Chair Ramiro Diaz JC Dwyer Kenneth Standley Stephen Gonzalez Edward McHorse Francoise Luca Nicole Wren Santiago Rodriguez AGENDA CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 21, 2024. 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. 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission on Staff Briefings DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Staff Briefing by the Emergency Medical Services Department and the Austin Fire Department on Public Bond Projects 3. Discussion update from Capital Delivery Services regarding the Project Management Information System 4. Discussion of the Bond Election Advisory Task Force approved by City Council and its input on Task Force Reports and Recommendations DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Emergency Office Election(s) 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 – PMIS Implementation Project Management Information System • PMWeb • Systems Integration • • Features and Functions Implementation Plan and Timeline PMWeb Interface – Project Managers City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 1 PMIS Implementation – Systems and Timeline • Systems/platforms integrated: • eCAPRIS • GIS • Microstrategy • SharePoint • AdobeSign • Timeline: • February 2024 – PMIS Contract Awarded (MSA) - PMWeb • May 2024 – DO#1 Negotiated/Issued July – October 2024 DO#1 Execution • • Out-of-the-Box Module Training • System Administration: Accounts and Security Group Set Up • City of Austin Project Upload • FY25 – DO#2 – System Customization and Training City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 2 PMIS Implementation – Key Reporting Functionalities • Portfolio and Multi-Year Cap-Ex Planning with estimate-driven initiative collaboration and approval • One-click Project, Budget, Estimate, and Schedule information for Initiatives you choose to fund • Cost Management (Automated cash flow and earned value reporting, robust multi-currency and real-time BI Reporting, etc.) • Scheduling, built-in integration to MS Project/Primavera. Capability to re-import a schedule without losing existing links to other objects in the system. • Ready to use out-of-the-box for everything from cash flow projection orders all the way up to multi-year capital improvement projects. unlimited PDFs. • Customizable user home page with flexibility and easily changeable nomenclature, populated drop-down lists and • Centralized Project and Program tracking with rapid access to project details from summary portfolio views, Google Maps views and interactive dashboards. Situations that could lead to a crisis quickly bubble to the surface, so that corrective action may be taken early. City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 3 PMIS Implementation – Key Reporting Functionalities City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 4
Joint Fire & EMS Station Updates for New Construction Projects FS 1/EMS 6, FS 3, FS 22/EMS 12 – Rebuild and Renovations Projects Presented by Michelle Noriega, AIA, CEM, LEED AP Capital Delivery Services Project Manager SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 1 DEL VALLE FIRE/EMS STATION FS 50 / EMS 37 – STATUS: OPERATIONAL • TOTAL PROJECT COST: $12.5M • OPENED JULY 2020 • CONSTRUCTED JUNE 2019 – JUNE 2020 • DESIGN START – JANUARY 2019 City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 2 TRAVIS COUNTRY FIRE/EMS STATION PICTURE FS 51 / EMS 39 – STATUS: OPERATIONAL • TOTAL PROJECT COSTS: $15.6M • OPENED JULY 2021 • CONSTRUCTED JULY 2020 – JULY 2021 • DESIGN STARTED JUNE 2019 City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 3 DAVENPORT RANCH FIRE/EMS STATION FS 52 / EMS 40 – STATUS: OPERATIONAL • TOTAL PROJECT COSTS: $17.7M • OPENED MARCH 2023 • CONSTRUCTED DECEMBER 2021 – JANUARY 2023 • DESIGN STARTED SEPTEMBER 2020 City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 4 GOODNIGHT RANCH FIRE/EMS STATION FS 53 / EMS 41 – STATUS: OPERATIONAL, IN WARRANTY PHASE • TOTAL PROJECT COSTS: $20.0M • OPENED FEBRUARY 2024 • CONSTRUCTED JANUARY 2023 – FEBRUARY 2024 • DESIGN STARTED OCTOBER 2021 City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 5 CANYON CREEK FIRE/EMS STATION FS 54 / EMS 42 – STATUS: IN CONSTRUCTION • TOTAL PROJECT COSTS: $19.8M • TO BE OPENED JANUARY 2025 • CONSTRUCTION START: NOVEMBER 2023 • CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION: DECEMBER 2024 (ANTICIPATED) • DESIGN STARTED JULY 2022 City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 6 CENTRAL FIRE STATION 1 / EMS 6 FS 1 / EMS 6 - STATUS: OPERATIONAL, IN WARRANTY PHASE • TOTAL PROJECT COSTS: $12.1M • OPENED JULY 2024 • CONSTRUCTED APRIL 2023 – JULY 2024 • DESIGN STARTED JUNE 2020 City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 7 FIRE STATION 3 FS 3 - STATUS: OPERATIONAL, IN WARRANTY PHASE • TOTAL PROJECT COSTS: $4.5 M • OPENED OCTOBER 2023 • CONSTRUCTED FEBRUARY 2023 – OCTOBER 2023 • DESIGN STARTED JUNE 2020 City of Austin | …
FIRE/EMS PROGRAM UPDATE September 18, 2024 Alison Von Stein Project Manager Capital Delivery Services EMS / FIRE RENOVATIONS PROGRAM HIGH LEVEL PROJECT STATUS 1. EMS 1 – UNDER CONSTRUCTION, SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION NOVEMBER 2024 2. EMS 5 – UNDER CONSTRUCTION, SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION NOVEMBER 2024 3. EMS 7 / FIRE 8 – UNDER CONSTRUCTION, SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION NOVEMBER 2024. 4. EMS 10 / FIRE 25 – UNDER CONSTRUCTION, SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION NOVEMBER 2024. 5. EMS 13 / FIRE 23 – UNDER CONSTRUCTION, SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION NOVEMBER 2024. City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 2 EMS 5 Renderings of Proposed Renovation and AIPP artwork CURRENT STATUS 85% CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION SCHEDULED SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION - NOVEMBER 2024 RENOVATION SIZE ORIGINAL BUILDING AREA: 3,280 SF BUILDING AREA FOR CURRENT RENOVATION: 7,834 SF SCOPE AND JUSTIFICATION FOR RENOVATION The facility is being renovated and enlarged to meet the service needs of the community which has experienced increasing call volume. The project adds a vehicle bay for a 2nd ambulance and expands living quarters to house a supervisor and personnel for the 2nd ambulance. In addition, upgrades are being made to meet current ADA and fire code requirements and provide adequate bathrooms for gender equality. The project is targeted to achieve LEED Silver certification. Pre-renovation Photo City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 3 EMS 1 Renderings of Proposed Renovation and AIPP artwork CURRENT STATUS 82% CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION SCHEDULED SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION - NOV. 2024 RENOVATION SIZE ORIGINAL BUILDING AREA: 3,260 SF BUILDING AREA FOR CURRENT RENOVATION: 5,094 SF SCOPE AND JUSTIFICATION FOR RENOVATION The facility is being renovated and enlarged to meet the service needs of the community which has experienced increasing call volume. The project adds a vehicle bay for a 2nd ambulance and expands living quarters to house a supervisor and personnel for the 2nd ambulance. In addition, upgrades are being made to meet current ADA and fire code requirements and provide adequate bathrooms for gender equality. The project is targeted to achieve LEED Silver certification. Pre-renovation Photo City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 4 EMS 7 / FIRE 8 Renderings of Proposed Renovation and AIPP Artwork CURRENT STATUS 83% CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION SCHEDULED SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION - NOV. 2024 RENOVATION SIZE ORIGINAL BUILDING AREA: 9,290 SF BUILDING AREA FOR CURRENT RENOVATION: 9,824 SF SCOPE …
Fire Department RENOVATION DEFINITION IT IS IMPORTANT FOR US TO DEFINE TWO DIFFERENT LEVELS OF RENOVATION : RENOVATION LEVEL I – SCOPE OF WORK IS LIMITED TO THE REMOVING OF ASBESTOS AND LEAD CONTAMINANTS, UPGRADING HVAC SYSTEMS, RENEWING MECHANICAL DUCTING SYSTEMS, UPGRADING LIGHTING/FIXTURES FOR MORE ENERGY EFFICIENCY, MODERNIZING ALERTING SYSTEMS WHICH AID IN SLEEP AND REST CYCLES, RE-CONDITIONING KITCHEN CABINETS, COSMETIC RENEWAL FOR BAYS AND COMMON AREAS, UPGRADING PLUMBING FIXTURES FOR EFFICIENCY AND WATER-SAVING, SEWER LINE RECONDITIONING, REPLACING WATER HEATERS, CONVERTING ELECTRICAL TO GAS APPLIANCES WHEN POSSIBLE, REPLACING WINDOWS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT GLAZING AND FRAMES, INSULATING AND SEALING DOORS. RENOVATION LEVEL II – THE SCOPE OF WORK IS LIMITED TO ALL ITEMS LISTED IN LEVEL I WITH THE ADDITION OF RE-STRUCTURING OF THE STATION LAYOUT INCLUDING THE ALTERATION OF STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS TO ACCOMMODATE MODERN TRAFFIC PATTERS AND LIVING SPACE INTERACTION. LEED INTEGRATION THE CITY OF AUSTIN RECOMMENDS A SILVER LEED CERTIFICATE. CERTIFICATE STANDARDS ARE AS FOLLOWS: ENERGY: CORE PERFORMANCE, ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE, AIR BARRIER AND OPAQUE ENVELOPE PERFORMANCE, LIGHTING CONTROLS, MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS, DOMESTIC HOT WATER SYSTEM EFFICIENCY. HEALTH: INDOOR AIR QUALITY, SAFE INTERIOR PAINTS AND COATINGS, FURNITURE AS WELL AS INSULATION PRODUCTS, ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS, OCCUPANT ACCESS TO DAYLIGHT AND GLARE REDUCTION, ASBESTOS AND LEAD ABATEMENT, OCCUPANT COMFORT VERIFICATION AND ACTION PLAN, OCCUPANT THERMAL CONTROLS, NO CARPET, ACCESS TO OPERABLE WINDOWS, OCCUPANT LIGHTING CONTROL, ACOUSTICS. MATERIALS: BUILT-IN RECYCLING CENTER, BUILD FOR DURABILITY AND MINIMIZE MATERIAL USAGE, WASTE MANAGEMENT, MAINTAIN EXISTING STRUCTURE 70% (LEVEL I) 85% (LEVEL II). LAND: MINIMAL LANDSCAPE - UPKEEP RETAINING WELLS, SEWER SYSTEMS AND GENERAL APPEARANCE OF STATION. WATER: HIGH EFFICIENT FLUSHING VALVES, LOW FLOW FAUCETS AND SHOWER HEADS. RENOVATION IS NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE THE SILVER LEED CERTIFICATION. Fire Department 2018 Bond Update 2018 Bond Proposition “F” TimeLine: ( as defined in contract with Voters) 8 years $13.0 Million Committed Renovations / Repairs as of 09/04/24 $11.2 Million 86% Future Planned Projects For FY 25- 26 $ 1.8 Million 14% Fire Station 15 Renovation Level I 829 Airport Blvd Scope Highlights Include: Replaced flooring Upgrade Incoming Electrical Power and Replace Main Electrical Panels Refresh paint and ceiling Add New Kitchen Hood and Ansul System Bringing Station Up to Fire Code. Kitchen refresh Replace HVAC Equipment and Windows with Energy Efficient Options. Fire Station 18 Renovation Level II Early Demo 6311 Berkman Drive Scope Highlights Include: …
RESOLUTION NO. 20240829-138 WHEREAS, on July 18, 2024, City Council overwhelming approved Resolution No. 20240718-093 which directed the City Manager to bring to Council a comprehensive bond package in order to allow for a bond election no later than November 2026; and WHEREAS, the City has a variety of critical infrastructure needs that would be well addressed by a bond election, including housing, transportation, facilities for animal shelter, libraries, parks, land acquisition, drainage/flood mitigation, and other public asset improvements; and WHEREAS, the City is recognized as a global leader in climate mitigation through City Council adoption of the Climate Protection Plan (Resolution No. 20070205-23), and the Austin Community Climate Plan (Resolution No. 20140410-024), creation of the Joint Sustainability Committee and plan implementation (Resolution No. 20150604-048), adoption of the Austin Climate Equity Plan in 2021, multiple strategies related to solar use, water conservation, electric vehicle use, recycling in parks, use of low-carbon concrete, sustainable City procurement, and Resolution No. 20240215-025 to create an Environmental Investment Plan; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 20240215-025, re-affirmed Austin's commitment to the target of net-zero community-wide emissions by 2040, as outlined in the Austin Climate Equity Plan, resulting in the Joint Sustainability Committee and City staff providing recommendations to the City Council to address shortfalls in the City's environmental investments which necessitate the creation of a comprehensive climate implementation program in which a bond election could, and likely must, play an important and critical part; and Page 1 of 7 WHEREAS, the City values the community input that is part of a public process, and the City has initiated and completed several plans and reports to identify and assess City service needs and potential components of a climate program as part of a public process to help determine what should be included on a ballot as part of a comprehensive bond program which will, in part, support a comprehensive climate implementation program; and WHEREAS, the plans and reports to identify and assess City service needs and potential components of a climate program include, but are not limited to the: • Environmental Investment Plan; • Joint Sustainability Committee Report; • Austin Climate Equity Plan; • Water Forward; • Watershed Protection Strategic Plan; • One Austin: The Climate Resilience Action Plan; • Austin Strategic Mobility Plan; • Austin Energy Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan; • Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint; • Austin Travis County Food Plan; • Parks and …
Bond Oversight Commission REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, September 18, 2024 The Bond Oversight Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Charles Curry called the Bond Oversight Meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Charles Curry, Chair Ramiro Diaz JC Dwyer Kenneth Standley Nicole Wren Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Francoise Luca Edward McHorse John Mc Nabb, Vice Chair Santiago Rodriguez PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2024. 1. Approve the minutes of the Bond Oversight Commission Regular meeting on August 21, The minutes were approved at the September 18, 2024, meeting on Commissioner Diaz’s motion, Commissioner Nicole Wren’s second on an 7-0 vote with Commissioner John Mc Nabb and Commissioner Kenneth Standly abstaining and Commissioner Stephen Gonzalez absent. 1 Staff Briefings 2. Staff Briefing by the Emergency Medical Services Department and the Austin Fire Department on Public Bond Projects The presentation was made by Robert Menchaca Chief Admin Officer Austin Fire, and Capital Delivery Services Project Managers on construction updates for Fire and EMS. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion update from Capital Delivery Services regarding the Project Management Information System Steve Grace provided an update on the Project Management Information System and its capabilities and the expected modules that will be added in mid-October/November. Discussion of the Bond Election Advisory Task Force approved by City Council and its input on Task Force Reports and Recommendations Commissioners who have served prior on the Bond Election Advisory task force discussed their experiences and problems identified, project on ballot, community input, cost overruns and time delays, defining the ballot DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Emergency Office Election(s) The motion to approve John McNabb as Chair was approved on Commissioner Wren’s motion, Commissioner Ramiro Diaz’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Stephan absent. The motion to approve Nicole Wren as Vice Chair was approved on Commissioner Standley’s motion and Commissioner Dwyer’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Stephan Gonzalez, absent. 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, 2 3. 4. Capital …
Regular Called Meeting of the Bond Oversight Committee August 21, 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: Charles Curry, Chair John McNabb, Vice Chair Ramiro Diaz JC Dwyer Stephen Gonzalez CALL TO ORDER AGENDA Edward McHorse Santiago Rodriguez Kenneth Standly Nicole Wren 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 May 15, 2024. Staff Briefings 2. Staff briefing on the Annual Bond Sale by Financial Services Department DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the approval of the proposed Bond Sales 4. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the Bond Oversight Commissions Bond Framework in the implementation of capital program 5. Approve the Annual Internal Review and Report 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.
Annual General Obligation Bond Sale & CIP Update Joey Kellar, Division Chief – Treasury Steven Linett – Budget and Performance Manager General Obligation Debt • Property Tax Rate has 2 components Tax Rate Operating & Maintenance (O&M) (General Fund) Debt (Debt Service Fund) • Debt Service tax rate set each year at level needed to fund principal and interest payments on debt issued and pledged with property tax • Pays both existing debt service and debt service associated with upcoming General Obligation bond sale General Obligation (GO) Debt • GO Debt = Public Improvement Bonds, Certificates of Obligation, and Contractual Obligations – $1.68 billion in outstanding General Obligation debt – Issued once per year – Backed by property (ad valorem) taxes and “full faith and credit” of the City Types of GO Debt Purpose Voter Approval City Term Public Improvement Bonds (PIBs) Capital Improvement projects and capital assets Yes 20 years Certificates of Obligation (COs) Real property: land, buildings, right of way, construction of a public work No 20 years Contractual Obligations (PPFCOs) Personal property: equipment, machinery, vehicles, information technology No 7 years Steps to Sell or Issue Debt Spring 2023 Develop CIP Plan August 2023 for FY2023-24 Annual Capital Budget Appropriations Reimbursement Resolutions Spring/Summer/Fall 2024 Develop Bond Sale Schedule Preliminary Official Statement Council Action on Bond Sales Bond Sales and Closing • Work on upcoming bond sale began Spring 2023 • Debt to be sold in upcoming bond sale supports projects and appropriations (authority to spend) previously approved by City Council • Use of Reimbursement Resolution allows projects to begin now and get funded later • Consistent with IRS regulations • Consistent with Financial Policies regarding cash management • Results in lower interest costs GO Bond Sale – Series 2024 September Sale: Public Improvement Bonds (PIBs) - $256.80 M • 2012 Bond Program: $2.20M • Transportation - $2.20 M • 2016 Bond Program (Transportation): $39.00 M • 2018 Bond Program: $142.60 M • Affordable Housing - $25.00 M • Parks and Recreation - $30.00 M • Flood Mitigation/Open Space/Water Quality - $15.00M • Library & Cultural – $14.90 M • Public Safety - $10.40 M • Health - $7.300 M • Transportation - $40.00 M • 2020 Bond Program: $66.00 M • 2022 Bond Program: $7.00 M GO Bond Sale – Series 2024 • Entire bond sale supports projects and related appropriations already approved by City Council • After …
Bond Oversight Commission REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, August 21, 2024 The Bond Oversight Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Charles Curry called the Bond Oversight Meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Charles Curry, Chair Ramiro Diaz JC Dwyer Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Stephen Gonzalez Francoise Luca Edward McHorse Santiago Rodriguez Nicole Wren PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Bond Oversight Commission Regular meeting on May 15, 2024. The minutes were approved at the August 21, 2024, meeting on Commissioner Ramiro Diaz’s, motion, Commissioner Stephen Gonzalez second on an 8-0 vote with Vice Chair John McNabb and Commissioner Kenneth Standley absent. Staff Briefings 2. Staff briefing on the Annual Bond Sale by Financial Services Department 1 The presentation was made by Joey Kellar, Division Chief Treasury and Steven Linett, Budget and Performance Manager on Annual General Obligation Bond Sale and CIP Update. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the approval of the proposed Bond Sales Approved with amendments on Commissioner JC Dwyer’s, motion, Commissioner Ramiro Diaz’s second on an 8-0 vote with Vice Chair John McNabb and Commissioner Kenneth Standley absent. 4. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the Bond Oversight Commissions Bond Framework in the implementation of capital program Approved on Commissioner Ramiro Diaz’s, motion, Commissioner JC Dwyer second on an 8-0 vote with Vice Chair John McNabb and Commissioner Kenneth Standley absent. 5. Approve the Annual Internal Review and Report Approved on Commissioner Nicole Wren’s, motion, Commissioner Ramiro Diaz’s second on an 8-0 vote with Vice Chair John McNabb and Commissioner Kenneth Standley absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Next month presentations on EMS/Fire Emergency Election(s) 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. 2 Chair Charles Curry adjourned the meeting at 3:31 p.m. without objection. The …
Regular Called Meeting of the Bond Oversight Committee May 15, 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: Charles Curry, Chair John McNabb, Vice Chair Ramiro Diaz Stephen Gonzalez Francoise Luca CALL TO ORDER AGENDA Edward McHorse Santiago Rodriguez Nicole Wren 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. 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission on APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 17, 2024. Staff Briefings DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Briefing by Financial Services Department on the Capital Project Development Process 3. Discussion on the Capital Improvement project benchmarks 4. Discussion on the departmental presentation schedule for the remaining calendar year DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Adoption of the Bond Oversight Commission proposed Bond Framework Resolution 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 Commission Discussion Items May 15, 2024 Executive Lead: Stephen Grace, PE, PMP Assistant Director Capital Delivery Services “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 1 Discussion Items - Discussion Item #3: Capital Improvement Project Benchmarks - Discussion Item#4: Future Departmental Presentation Recommendation City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 2 Discussion Item #3 Capital Improvement Project Benchmarks - Preliminary - Design - Bid/Award/Execution - Construction - Post-Construction City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 3 Discussion Item #3 City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 4 Discussion Item #4 Future Departmental Presentation Recommendation January February March April May June July August September October November December No presenters Affordable Housing Bond HWA Cancelled No presenters FSD Bond Framework No meeting Holiday FSD Annual GO Bond Sale/Annual Internal Review Fire/EMS TPW Mobility Bond PARD WPD TBD City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 5
Capital Improvement Program Budget and Finance Steven Linett | Acting Budget & Performance Manager Belinda Weaver | Treasurer Topics • Capital Improvement Program Process • 2018 Bond Development • Debt Issuance Process • Active Program Status Capital Improvement Program Process Capital Needs Identification and Planning • Concepts identified through policy and planning documents and renewal/reinvestment needs Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan Capital Budget • Documents projects which Departments reasonably expect to fund • Citywide FY24-28 Spending Plan =$11.491B • Citywide FY24 Spending Plan = $1.596B • Council approves authority to spend capital dollars (appropriations) • Citywide FY24 Appropriation: $1.764B 2018 Bond Development and Election Process • August 2016 - City Council established a Bond Election Advisory Task Force (BEATF) through a council resolution • Through 2017 - Task force and working group meetings on engagement plan, needs assessments, priorities, financial constraints • Fall/Winter 2017/2018 – Community input meetings Council • April 2018 – BEATF Recommendation to • May 2018 – Staff Updates to Recommendations Staff Starting Point Recommendation (June 2017) BEATF Recommendation and Staff Update (2018) 2018 Bond Development and Election Process • June 2018 – City Council directs City Manager to call election in November 2018 • August 2018 – City Council passes ballot language and guidance for implementation (Contract with the Voters) for $925M bond • September-October 2018 – Community open houses • November 2018 – Bond election 2018 Bond Program Implementation • November 2018 – February 2019 – Departments identify early-out project needs; work on implementation strategies & contracting needs • March 2019 – First appropriation of 2018 Bond funds ($151.2M) & reimbursement resolution • August 2019 – First authorization to issue debt tied to 2018 Bond program • October 2019 – Additional appropriations occur in FY2019 Capital Budget and subsequent years • April 30, 2024 – program 57% spent down five years out from initial appropriation Steps to Sell or Issue Debt Spring 2023 Develop CIP Plan August 2023 for FY2023-4 Annual Capital Budget Appropriations Reimbursement Resolutions Spring/Summer/Fall 2024 Develop Bond Sale Schedule Preliminary Official Statement Council Action on Bond Sales Bond Sales and Closing • Work on upcoming bond sale began Spring 2023 • Debt to be sold in upcoming bond sale supports projects and appropriations (authority to spend) previously approved by City Council • Use of Reimbursement Resolution allows projects to begin now and get funded later • Consistent with IRS regulations • Consistent with …
Bond Oversight Commission REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, May 15, 2024 The Bond Oversight Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Charles Curry called the Bond Oversight Meeting to order at 2:03 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Charles Curry, Chair John McNabb, Vice Chair Ramiro Diaz Nicole Wren Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Edward McHorse Stephen Gonzalez Santiago Rodriguez Francoise Luca PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Bond Oversight Commission Regular meeting on April 17, 2024. The minutes were approved at the May 15, 2024, meeting on Commissioner Ramiro Diaz’s, motion, Vice Chair John McNabb’s second on an 8-0 vote. Staff Briefings 2. Briefing by Financial Services Department on the Capital Project Development Process The presentation was made by Steven Linett and Belinda Weaver on the Capital Improvement Program Process, 2018 Bond Development, Debt Issuance Process and the Active Program Status. Commissioners would like community feedback. 1 DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion on the Capital Improvement project benchmarks Discussion of milestones that CDS goes through to deliver a project and the software used to track financial activity Ecapri that can track the status and deadlines. Discussion on the current mobility project. Discussion on the new system and how it will integrate with Ecapri and other City of Austin systems. 4. Discussion on the departmental presentation schedule for the remaining calendar year Discussion on the future presentation schedule and the preparation of the Annual Internal Review. The motion to approve a special called meeting on June 24, 2024, was approved on Commissioner Nicole Wren’s motion, Commissioner Ramiro Diaz’s second on a 8-0 vote DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Adoption of the Bond Oversight Commission proposed Bond Framework Resolution The motion to approve the proposed Bond Framework Resolution as amended removing the word schedule was approved on Vice Chair McNabb’s motion, Commissioner Diaz’s second on an 8-0 vote. This action was taken but will be revisited at the August 21, 2024, meeting. 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 …
Regular Called Meeting of the Bond Oversight Committee April 17, 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: Charles Curry, Chair John McNabb, Vice Chair Ramiro Diaz Stephen Gonzalez Francoise Luca CALL TO ORDER AGENDA Edward McHorse Santiago Rodriguez Kristen Weaver Nicole Wren 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. 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission on APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 21, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on feedback on the Capital Project Public Improvement Bond Dashboard 3. Discussion on the progress of the 2016 Mobility Bond execution 4. Discussion on the proposed resolution for the Bond Oversight Commission to submit to Council DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Capital Project Milestones Examples of Capital Project delivery delaying factors 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 Commission Discussion Items April 17, 2024 Executive Lead: Stephen Grace, PE, PMP Assistant Director Capital Delivery Services “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 1 Agenda Items - Discussion Item #2: Feedback on the Capital Project Public Improvement Bond Dashboard - Discussion Item #3: Progress of the 2016 Mobility Bond execution - Discussion Item#4: Proposed resolution for the Bond Oversight Commission to submit to Council - Discussion and Action Item #5: Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair - Future Agenda Items City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 2 Discussion Item #2: Dashboard Discussion City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 3 Discussion Item #3: 2016 Mobility Bond Discussion 2020 bond - Power BI (powerbigov.us) City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 4 Discussion Item #4: Proposed Resolution Discussion City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 5 Discussion and Action Item #5: Elections Discussion: • Chair nominations and elections • Vice Chair nominations and elections City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 6 Future Agenda Items Public Improvement Bond Projects of Interest: - Longhorn Dam - Barton Springs Bridge - Trail Conservancy Update - Watershed Improvement Projects - PARD Project Portfolio - Fire/EMS Five New Stations Other Topics: - Capital Project Milestones - Examples of Capital Project delivery delaying factors City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 7
Bond Oversight Commission REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2024 The Bond Oversight Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Charles Curry called the Bond Oversight Meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Charles Curry, Chair John McNabb, Vice Chair Ramiro Diaz Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Francoise Luca Edward McHorse Santiago Rodriguez PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 Approve the minutes of the Bond Oversight Commission Regular meeting on February 21, 2024. The minutes were approved at the April 17, 2024, meeting on Commissioner Ramiro Diaz’s, motion, Commissioner John McNabb’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioner Stephan Gonzalez, Commissioner Kristen Weaver, and Commissioner Nicole Wren absent. 2. Discussion on feedback on the Capital Project Public Improvement Bond Dashboard. Discussion on what Capital Delivery Services is working towards on the dashboard such as easier navigation, different parameters for boards and commissions, and public. The new dashboard should reflect real-time information tied to the financial system. Discussion on the progress of the 2016 Mobility Bond execution. Discussion on information that was provided in the financial graph and opened for q&a. Discussion on the proposed resolution for the Bond Oversight Commission to submit to Council. Discussion on the concept and the feedback from FSD Commissioners provided input on the language. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair The motion to approve Charles Curry as Chair was approved on Commissioner Rodriguez’s motion, Commissioner Ramiro Diaz’s second on a 6-0 vote Stephan Gonzalez, Commissioner Kristen Weaver, and Commissioner Nicole Wren absent. The motion to approve John McNabb as Vice Chair was approved on Commissioner McHorse’s motion and Commissioner Luca’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioner Stephan Gonzalez, Commissioner Kristen Weaver, and Commissioner Nicole Wren absent. 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 …
Regular Called Meeting of the Bond Oversight Committee February 21st, 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: Charles Curry, Chair John McNabb, Vice Chair Ramiro Diaz Stephen Gonzalez Francoise Luca CALL TO ORDER AGENDA Edward McHorse Santiago Rodriguez Kristen Weaver Nicole Wren 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. 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission on APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 17, 2024. . DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding The Affordable Housing Bond Program by, Awais Azhar, Deputy Director, HousingWorks Austin 3. Discussion of feedback on the Municipal Capital Project Public Dashboard presented January 17, 2024 4. Discussion on the creation of a Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) report that show projects behind their planned execution date schedule 5.Discussion on the possible actions of the Bond Oversight Commissions role in recommendation to Council on the timing of bond elections 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.
HousingWorks Austin Affordable Housing Bonds www.housingworksaustin.org Awais Azhar (Av-es), awais@housingworksaustin.org Deputy Director HousingWorks Austin Median Family Income (MFI) City of Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint Affordable Housing Bond Priorities • • • • Affordable Housing Bond Background • • • Homes created through the 2006, 2013, and 2018 Affordable Housing Bonds 8,363 6,623 4,456 Total homes built Affordable homes for renter households earning $93,450 or less Affordable homes for renter households earning $58,400 or less 583 575 173 Affordable homes for owner households earning $93,450 Homes dedicated to Permanent Supportive Housing Homes assisted using Home Repair Program in the past fiscal year Land Acquisition • • • • • • • Economic Impact of the 2013 2018 Affordable Housing Bonds Built and rehabilitated 4,370 homes ~3,700 deeply affordable, including 830 permanent supportive homes~ $1.08 billion total construction impact Leveraged $790 million additional funds Added 7,460 jobs Bought supplies Workers spent $609 million in earnings Households living in the new affordable units saved $18.5 million Generated almost $60 million through operations and maintenance Workers spent over $42 million in income per year Employed over 700 workers, including 300 for supportive services Total ongoing impact of $101.3 million per year Generated $25 million by providing supportive services For further information go to: https://tinyurl.com/2p8j66jf 3
Bond Oversight Commission Discussion Items February 21, 2024 Executive Lead: Stephen Grace, PE Assistant Director Capital Delivery Services “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 1 Discussion Items • Capital Projects Dashboard Feedback? • Sortable/Filterable • Tied to eCapris/Working Project Management Information System • “Late” Capital Project Report • In Development, Gaps in Historic Data • Discussion on Possible Actions in Support of Commission Work Plan City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 2
Bond Oversight Commission REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, February 21, 2024 The Bond Oversight Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Charles Curry called the Bond Oversight Meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Charles Curry, Chair John McNabb, Vice Chair Ramiro Diaz Edward McHorse Kristen Weaver Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Stephen Gonzalez Francoise Luca Santiago Rodriguez PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Bond Oversight Commission Regular meeting on January 17, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of January 17, 2024, were approved on Commissioner John McNabb’s motion, Commissioner Ramiro Diaz’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Nicole Wren absent. 1 3. 4. 5. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding The Affordable Housing Bond Program by, Awais Azhar, Deputy Director, HousingWorks Austin. Discussion on the City of Austin’s 2006/2013/2018 Affordable Housing Bonds presentation its progress on projects, where funds have been spent throughout the City and eligibility for the program. Discussion of feedback on the Municipal Capital Project Public Dashboard presented January 17, 2024 Discussion on how CDS plans to build out new dashboard with framework similar to DTX Dashboard. The new CDS dashboard will be able to provide information on how bond funds are being used, funds available, and cost and schedule variances. Discussion on the creation of a Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) report that shows projects behind their planned execution date schedule. Discussion on proposing a work plan for the Bond Oversight Commission to expand the bigger picture of projects that are not on schedule. Discussion on the possible actions of the Bond Oversight Commissions role in recommendation to Council on the timing of bond elections Discussion on possible actions of the Commission’s role led to a consensus that a presentation and dialogue with the Financial Services Department will be informative and help the Commission develop a work plan for the remaining FY24 meetings. 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; …
Regular Called Meeting of the Bond Oversight Committee January 17th, 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: Charles Curry, Chair John McNabb, Vice Chair Ramiro Diaz Stephen Gonzalez Francoise Luca CALL TO ORDER AGENDA Edward McHorse Santiago Rodriguez Kristen Weaver Nicole Wren 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 November 15, 2023. DISCUSSION ITEMS Municipal Capital Project Public Dashboards Capital Project Information Available from Project Health Assessments Non-Construction Bond Programs Inclusion of Audit and Finance Presentations 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. 2. 3. 4. 5.
