Regular Meeting of the Construction Advisory Committee December 8, 2020 The Construction Advisory Committee to be held Tuesday, December 8, 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 (Monday, December 7, by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the December 8, 2020 Construction Advisory Committee Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3957 and Shelley.Franklin@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 Shelley.Franklin@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 Construction Advisory Committee December 8, 2020 1:00-2:30 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Mayoral – Jolsna Thomas, Committee Member District 1 – Calvin Williams, Committee Member District 2 – Juan Pedro Munoz, Committee Member District 3 – Bob Batlan, Vice Chair District 4 – Lyn Nance-Hendricks, Chair District 5 – Candelario Vazquez, Committee Member District 6 – Vacant District 7 – Bobby Smith, Committee Member District 8 – Sean Forkner, Committee Member District 9 – Anna Bocchini, Committee Member District 10 – Carson Fisk, Committee Member AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. November 10, 2020 2. DIRECTORS REPORT a. Update on Public Works Projects and the ongoing response to COVID-19 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on program updates from the Small and Minority Business Resource Department participation, outreach efforts, and effects of COVID on the program b. Discussion of economic incentives provided to small business in relation to construction …
Reunión especial del Comité Asesor de Construcción 08 de diciembre de 2020 El Comité Asesor de Construcción se llevará a cabo el 08 de diciembre de 2020 con Modificaciones de Distancia Social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (lunes 07 de diciembre antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión del Comité Asesor de Construcción del 08 de diciembre de 2020, los residentes deben: • Llamar o enviar un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta al 512-974-3957 y Shelley.Franklin@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 junta, los residentes recibirán un correo electrónico o una llamada telefónica con el número de teléfono para llamar el día de la reunión programada. • Los oradores deben llamar por lo menos 15 minutos antes del inicio de la reunión para poder hablar, no se aceptarán personas que llamen tarde y no podrán hablar. • Los oradores se colocarán en fila hasta que llegue el momento de hablar. • Los folletos u otra información se pueden enviar por correo electrónico a Shelley.Franklin@austintexas.gov antes del mediodía del día anterior a la reunión programada. Esta información se proporcionará a los miembros de la Junta y la Comisión antes de la reunión. • Si esta reunión se transmite en vivo, los residentes pueden ver la reunión aquí: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Comité Asesor de Construcción 08 de diciembre de 2020 1:00-2:30 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCIA MIEMBROS ACTUALES DE LA JUNTA: Alcaldía – Jolsna Thomas, miembro del Comité Distrito 1 – Calvin Williams, miembro del Comité Distrito 2 – Juan Pedro Munoz, miembro del Comité Distrito 3 – Bob Batlan, Vice Presidente Distrito 4 – Lyn Nance-Hendricks, miembro del Comité District 5 – Candelario Vazquez, miembro del Comité District 6 – Sean Forkner District 7 – Bobby Smith, miembro del Comité District 8 – Vacante District 9 – Anna Bocchini, miembro del Comité District 10 – Carson Fisk, miembro del Comité AGENDA CONVOCATORIA …
Disparity Study & MBE/WBE Program Overview Construction Advisory Committee November 10, 2020 . EDWARD CAMPOS, INTERIM DIRECTOR Objectives 2 PROVIDE A GENERAL OVERVIEW OF A DISPARITY STUDY HIGHLIGHT THE SMBR PROGRAM PROVIDE DETAILS REGARDING MBE/WBE REQUIREMENTS IN CONTRACTING What is a Disparity Study? 3 Examines the procurement history of a government agency during a specific time frame to determine if there is statistical and or anecdotal information to suggest that the agency’s past or current practices in the solicitation and award of contracts have been exclusionary, disparate or discriminatory in nature in the awarding of contracts to minority-owned, women‐owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MWDBEs). Why is a disparity study necessary? 4 Legally required to continue the City’s MBE/WBE Program. Assists with making recommended improvements to the MBE/WBE Program. Provides a legal defense regarding the City’s established MBE/WBE Goals. What are the legal requirements of a disparity study? 5 Analyze multiple years of data. Courts recommend at least 3 to 5 years. Analysis should be relative to specific industries: construction, professional services, commodities, etc. Disparity analysis should be inclusive of surrounding markets Balanced analysis of past and present industry and contract discrimination Collect and analyze data such as availability and utilization for both minority and non- minority firms as well as subs and primes. Broad analysis for availability, capacity and willingness of firms to participate on contracts. Collect and analyze anecdotal evidence 6 Disparity Study Contact Information Study information • http://austin.disparity-study.com • austin-study@mwbelaw.com • 855-692-3529 (855-MWBELAW) City of Austin Study Manager: • Tamela Saldana, DisparityStudy@austintexas.gov 7 Cert Type CY 2019 CY 2020 Certified Firms by Type (not number of firms) MBE WBE DBE/ACDBE ACDBE Only SBE 696 612 515 78 n/a TOTAL 1823 2119 8 730 635 514 88 152 Certified Firms by Ethnicity MBE Certifications by ethnicity Asian African-American Hispanic Native American Total CY 2019 119 195 *359 23 696 WBE Certifications by ethnicity Asian African-American Hispanic Native American Caucasian Total DBE/ACDBE Certifications Asian African-American Hispanic Native American Non Minority Female Total 38 84 127 5 357 612 52 110 180 9 164 515 29 CY 2020 123 215 371 21 730 45 89 133 4 364 635 54 114 180 9 157 514 SMBR Programs 10 MBE/WBE Procurement Program – local program Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program – federal program Airport Concessions DBE Program – federal program Each unique in the applicable laws Each program acts as a …
Business Expansion Incentive Program Performance-Based Incentives Up to 50% Property Tax Reimbursement Per Job max $360/job Also Available: Up to $3,000/Job for Targeted Hiring + O P E R A T I O N A L I N C E N T I V E S 2 Minimum Requirements Minimum Requirements ‘But-For’ Statement Federal, state and local laws MBE/WBE Procurement Program requirements that allow contracting opportunities for local firms City Code City’s Living Wage Health insurance or facilitate access (+ domestic partners & dependents) Anti-harassment and anti-discrimination practices If construction: 1) Workers Compensation Insurance and OSHA 10 Training, 2) City’s Prevailing Wage Program, and 3) City’s Living Wage 3 Minimum Requirements Local Expansions 5 New Full-Time Jobs created over 5 Years Operational for >12 months within City of Austin Attractions 75 New Full-Time Jobs created over 10 Years Company has no Significant Presence in City of Austin, or project delivers new division or operation 4 Community Benefits Talent Diversity, Development Inclusion & Equity Business Type / Sector/ Industry Diversification Quality of Life Enhancements Employment Opportunity Mobility Solutions Neighborhood Connection Sustainable Business Practices 5 Executed Agreements Food retail establishment Advanced manufacturing Boutique staffing agency $50,040 over 5 years 6 Traditional Hires 4 Targeted Hires broker and distributor $25,308 over 5 years 36 Traditional Hires $60,970 over 5 years 10 Targeted Hires $1,545,000 in business personal property investment 6 7 Program Eligibility Eligible Uses Be a private for-profit business, legally organized and a going concern for at least 2 years Meet the size standards of the Small Business Administration (SBA) Demonstrate financially ability to meet repayment requirements Located in or willing to locate project in the Austin area as represented by Council 10-1 plan Commit to create no less than one job (FTE) for every $35,000 borrowed Acquisition of commercial and industrial land and buildings Renovation and new construction of commercial and industrial buildings Acquisition and installation of machinery and equipment Refinancing of existing debt to an independent institutional lender (as part of a new project creating new job opportunities) Working capital financing (only considered in conjunction with the total project and will not be financed independently) 8 Program Benefits Interest Rates: Interest rates on FBLP loans are significantly …
CITY OF AUSTIN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE DIRECTOR’S UPDATE 8 DECEMBER 2020 CONNECTING YOU ALL AROUND AUSTIN ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS BY MONTH 82 80 82 73 69 69 Jun-20 Jul-20 Aug-20 Sep-20 Oct-20 Nov-20 85 80 75 70 65 60 55 BREAKDOWN BY CLIENT Active Construction Projects by Client and Project Cost Total Projects: 82 Total Project Cost: $1.67 Billion 4 39 s n o i l l i M $900 $800 $700 $600 $500 $400 $300 $200 $100 $0 8 2 6 3 1 3 7 6 RESPONSE TO COVID CASES Number of Confirmed Positive Cases on CIP Projects: 13 (Same as November) Number of Projects with a Positive Case: 7 (Same as November) Assure ECC’s have understanding of construction requirements in Stay Home Work Safe (SHWS) Order Distribute information required by SHWS Order Actions taken by CPD • • • Monitor contractor compliance with SHWS Order • • • Confirm each project site has a designated Site Manager and COVID Safety Representative. Ensure all construction site postings have the most up to date information. Exposures and Positive cases are reported to HR SPOC and PW Safety. Based on the nature of the exposure or positive result, PWD has established guidelines that conform to CDC guidelines for necessary quarantine. Projects with positive cases had crews removed from the site. Depending on the location the project and extent of infection, project may be required to shut down and undergo a thorough disinfection before additional work and/or visits can be done. • REQUIRED POSTINGS Public Works staff requires all contractors working on CIP projects to post Construction Jobsite Guidelines from APH and monitors compliance with recommendations CITY OF AUSTIN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONNECTING YOU ALL AROUND AUSTIN
