Environmental Commission Special Called Meeting of the Environmental Commission - 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Events Center Room 1405, Austin, Texas 78752

Agenda — original pdf

Special Called Meeting of the Environmental Commission March 30, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. Permitting and Development Center, Events Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Environmental Commission will 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 by 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. To register to speak remotely, call or email the board liaison Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi (D-1) Rachel Scott (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Vacant (D-4) Audrey Barrett Bixler (D-5) Ana Aguirre (D-9) Colin Nickells (D-6) Richard Brimer (D-10) Jennifer Bristol (D-7) Secretary Perry Bedford (Mayor) _________________________________________________________________________________ Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Vice-Chair Agenda CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1 1. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Watershed Protection Department’s Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Forecast and Capital Improvement Program Plan—Anupa Gharpurey, Financial Manager, Erin Wood, Planner, and Annie Van Zandt, Capital Program Consultant, Watershed Protection Department (1 hour) b. Development Services Department’s Fiscal Year 2023-2027 Financial Forecast— Denise Lucas, Director; Angela Means, Assistant Director; Eric Ugalde, Financial Manager; David Hillers, Financial Manager; and Amy Hunter, Financial Manager, Development Services Department (1 hour) 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 before the meeting date. Please call Kaela Champlin at Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Environmental Commission, please contact Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, …

20220330-001a: WPD FY22-23 Forecast & CIP Plan — original pdf

Watershed Protection Department FY 2022-23 Forecast and CIP Plan 1 Overview ◦ Mission & Organizational Structure ◦ Operating Financial Forecast ◦ FY23 New Staffing Request ◦ Capital Improvement Program ◦ Project Highlights ◦ Resources 2 Our Department & Mission Established in 1991, Watershed Protection Department was charged with the goal of managing the City’s creeks, drainage systems and water quality programs. Our Mission: “…to protect the lives, property, and environment of our community by reducing the impact of floods, erosion, and water pollution.” Our Funding: Primary Source: Drainage Charge - >95% Other sources: Bonds (for Capital Projects), Development Fees, Interest Income, Grants 3 WPD Organizational Structure Watershed Protection Office of the Director Planning, Monitoring, & Compliance Field Operations Project Design and Delivery Support Services 4 FY21 Expense Budget Variance FY21 Expense Budget: $107.3M; FY21 Actual Spending: $102.3M FY21 variance: $5.0M Variance ($M) % Unspent Category Personnel expenses Contractual Services Materials and Commodities Transfer to CIP Total $1.9 $3.1 $1.0 ($1.0) $5.0 4.7% 12.6% 53.8% -2.5% 5.0% 5 Revenue & Expense Trends Rate Increase 130 125 120 115 110 105 100 95 90 85 80 75 70 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 Revenue Expenses 6 Five-Year Revenue Projection Rate Increase s n o i l l i m $ n I 125 120 115 110 105 100 95 90 85 FY 2022 Budget FY 2022 CYE FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 DUF Revenue Other Revenue In $ millions FY 2022 CYE FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 Drainage Rev. Other Revenue Total Revenue Rate Increase Med. Res. Chrg ($) FY 2022 Budget 98.7 2.0 100.7 $11.80 99.1 2.0 101.1 99.8 2.1 101.9 0% $11.80 107.0 2.2 109.2 6.8% $12.60 113.4 2.2 115.6 5.6% $13.31 116.2 2.3 118.5 2.2% $13.60 118.3 2.3 120.6 1.5% $13.80 7 Forecast Expenses by Category Category Personnel Other Program Exp. Program Expenses Transfer to CIP Other Transfers Total Transfers 2021Actual 2022CYE 2023 2022 Budget 37.9 12.0 49.9 36.4 16.0 52.4 41.8 15.3 57.1 35.0 18.4 53.4 40.2 12.6 52.8 35.0 18.1 53.1 42.6 14.2 56.8 33.0 18.5 51.5 2024 45.0 14.9 59.9 33.0 19.0 52.0 2025 46.6 14.6 61.2 35.0 19.5 54.5 2026 47.7 15.3 63.0 35.0 20.0 55.0 2027 48.7 16.1 64.8 35.0 20.6 55.6 Total Expenses 102.3 110.5 105.9 108.3 111.9 115.7 118.0 120.4 2% decrease: $2m reduction in CIP …

20220330-001b: DSD FY23-27 Financial Forecast — original pdf

Fiscal Year 2023 – 2027 Financial Forecast Environmental Commission March 30, 2022 Presentation Overview • Development Services • Budget Process • Funding Sources • Revenue Outlook • Fee Methodology • Proposed Operating Budget • Forecasts and Measures Department and Budget Process Development Services Mission: To support a vibrant community through responsible development. Goal/ Indicator Conduct timely plan reviews and inspections Percent of DSD controlled activities on-time Protect and renew Austin’s tree canopy Percentage of Austin’s total land area covered by the tree canopy 425 Full-Time Employees 36 Temporary Employees Properly steward financial resources Percent of operating expenses held in reserve Fiscal Year 2021 Budget: $64.2M Provide excellent customer service Percentage of customers reporting satisfied or very satisfied on Customer Satisfaction Poll Development Services Office of the Director • Equity & Inclusion • Executive functions Customer & Employee Experience • Customer Experience • Finance • Human Resources • • Stakeholder & Community Engagement Information Technology Building Plan Review • Austin Center for Events • Building Plan Review Land Development Review Construction & Environmental Inspections • Community Tree Preservation • Land Use Review • Public Projects Review • Regulatory Policy & Administration • Transportation & General Permit Review • Building Inspections • Environmental Inspections • Gen. Permit, Telecom & Excvtn Inspections • Site & Subdivision Inspections Budget Process • Required by City Charter • Ensures proper spending and monitoring of taxes and fees paid by public Budget Kick-off January 2022 Budget Engagement Mar – Apr 2022 Budget Public Hearings August 2022 Budget Development Jan – Mar 2022 Budget Submitted May 2022 Budget Adoption August 2022 Funding Sources, Revenue & Fee Methodology Funding Sources FY 2022 Forecast $69.62M FY 2023 Forecast $69.59M $9.81 General Fund $7.35 Other $23.55 Development Fees $28.91 Building Safety $9.27 General Fund $6.27 Other $24.81 Development Fees $29.23 Building Safety Revenue Outlook Five-Year Revenue Forecast 3.5% 3.2% $72.03 3.3% $74.32 3.4% $76.76 $79.35 $84.00 $78.00 $72.00 $66.00 $60.00 $54.00 $69.35 $69.62 $69.59 0.4% FY21 0.0% FY22 Actuals FY20 4.0% 3.5% 3.0% 2.5% 2.0% 1.5% 1.0% 0.5% 0.0% -0.5% FY23 FY24 FY25 Revenue Growth in % FY26 FY27 Forecast Five-Year Forecast Program FY19 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 Building Safety $27.16M $27.22M $30.24M $28.91M $29.23M $30.11M $31.01M $31.95M $32.90M Development Fees $24.95M $20.92M $23.19M $23.55M $24.81M $25.91M $26.82M $27.83M $28.95M Other General Fund $5.36M $5.81M $6.88M $7.35M $6.27M $6.46M $6.65M $6.85M $7.06M $16.55M $7.54M $9.03M $9.81M $9.27M $9.55M …

20220330-001a: WPD Financial Forecast & CIP Plan Recommendation — original pdf

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220330 001a Date: March 30, 2022 Plan Subject: Watershed Protection Department FY 2023 Forecast and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Seconded by: Pam Thompson Motion by: Jennifer Bristol RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission is charged with the review and recommendation of the Watershed Protection Department’s (WPD) annual Financial Forecast and five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Plan; WHEREAS, the proposed FY23 Financial Forecast is estimated to be $108.3M, which reflects a 2% budget reduction from FY 2022; and WHEREAS, the FY22-FY27 Capital Improvement Program outlines WPD’s projected major improvements during the next five years based on existing funds and anticipated revenues; and WHEREAS, the Watershed Protection Department has provided a PowerPoint presentation detailing the totals and breakdown of the FY23 operating budget and FY23-27 CIP which is included in the backup for this agenda item; and WHEREAS, the WPD has made significant strides to address its primary objectives and has critical goals and initiatives for future improvements. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends approval of the Watershed Protection Department’s FY 2023 Financial Forecast and Five-Year CIP program with the following: VOTE 9-0 For: Bedford, Scott, Thompson, Barrett Bixler, Nickells, Bristol, Ramberg, Aguirre, Brimer Against: None Recuse: None Absent: Qureshi 1 Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2

20220330-001b: DSD FY23-27 Financial Forecast Recommendation — original pdf

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220330 001b Date: March 30, 2022 Seconded by: Kevin Ramberg Subject: Development Services Department FY 2023-2027 Financial Forecast Motion by: Jennifer Bristol RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission is charged with the review and recommendation of the Development Services Department (DSD) forecast and annual operating budget; and WHEREAS, the Development Services Department operating budget for FY 2022 is proposed at $69.62M and 69.59M for FY 2023; and WHEREAS, the Development Services Department has provided a presentation detailing the totals and breakdown of the funding forecast for FY 2023 through FY 2027 which is included in the backup for this agenda item. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends approval of the Development Services Department’s FY 2023 through 2027 Operating Budget and Five-Year Revenue Financial Forecast. VOTE 8-1 For: Bedford, Scott, Barrett Bixler, Nickells, Bristol, Ramberg, Aguirre, Brimer Against: Thompson Recuse: None Absent: Qureshi Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 1

Approved Minutes — original pdf

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 30, 2022 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at the Permitting and Development Center (PDC) Room 1405, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Commissioners attending in person: Perry Bedford Rachel Scott Kevin Ramberg Jen Bristol Colin Nickells Commissioner attending remotely: Ana Aguirre Rick Brimer Audrey Barrett Bixler Pam Thompson Commissioners absent: Haris Qureshi Staff in Attendance: Morgan Byers Kaela Champlin Katie Coyne Anupa Gharpurey David Hillers Sara Hartley Amy Hunter Rick Holloway Liz Johnston Pam Kearfott Mike Kelly Keith Mars Angela Means Jorge Morales Naomi Rotramel Eric Ugalde Annie Van Zandt Jennifer Verhulst Erin Wood 1 CALL TO ORDER Chair Ramberg called the meeting to order at 6:04 P.M. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. None 1. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Watershed Protection Department’s Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Forecast and Capital Improvement Program Plan—Anupa Gharpurey, Financial Manager, Erin Wood, Planner, and Annie Van Zandt, Capital Program Consultant, Watershed Protection Department (1 hour) A motion to recommend Watershed Protection Department’s Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 Forecast and Capital Improvement Program Plan was approved on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Qureshi was absent. Chair Ramberg called a 5-minute recess at 7:26 P.M. Chair Ramberg called the meeting to order at 7:34 P.M. b. Development Services Department’s Fiscal Year 2023-2027 Financial Forecast— Denise Lucas, Director; Angela Means, Assistant Director; Eric Ugalde, Financial Manager; David Hillers, Financial Manager; and Amy Hunter, Financial Manager, Development Services Department (1 hour) A motion to recommend Development Services Department’s Fiscal Year 2023- 2027 Financial Forecast was approved on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Ramberg’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Qureshi was absent. ADJOURNMENT Chair Ramberg adjourned the meeting at 9:00 P.M. 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 before the meeting date. Please call Kaela Champlin at Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For …