20260520-004, City Land Acquisition for Montopolis-Fairway Properties Recommendation — original pdf

Recommendation

. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Environmental Commission Recommendation 20260520-004: City Land Acquisition for Montopolis-Fairway Properties WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission was given a presentation regarding the Austin City Council proposed purchase of property located at 6202 and 6204 Caddie Street, 1600, 1604, 1606, 1608, 1610, 1612, and 1614 Montopolis Drive, and 6205, 6211, and 6215 Fairway Street; and, WHEREAS, the Montopolis area has a high concentration of multi-family, commercial, and industrial zoning; and, WHEREAS, buildings under these zoning categories have been constructed at the permitted restriction of 80% impervious coverage, worsening the urban heat island effect, erosion of the Colorado River, and flooding without natural drainage from green spaces that once had Montopolis as one of the most undeveloped neighborhoods in East Austin. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT NOW RESOLVED, that the Environmental Commission supports the Austin City Council purchasing the Montopolis-Fairway Properties to responsibly develop community-focused and environmentally friendly affordable housing and green space in the area to benefit the Montopolis community and Southeast Austin. Date of Approval: May 20, 2026 Motioned By: Secretary Qureshi Seconded By: Commissioner Sullivan Vote: For: 8-0 Chair Krueger, Secretary Qureshi, Commissioners Brimer, Changsut, Fierro, Fleury, Morrison, and Sullivan Against: None Abstain: None Off the dais: None Absent: Vice Chair Bristol and Commissioner Luecke Attest: _____________________________________________ Mariana Krueger, Chair