REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 15, 2024 – 12:00 PM CITY HALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference. 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 Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, tim.dombeck@austintexas.gov. Kim Taylor (D-8) Holly Reed (D-10) CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Lane Becker (Mayor), Chair Pedro Villalobos (D-2) Nicole Merritt (D-3) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first ten 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 Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee on September 20, 2023. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on the monthly Parks and Recreation Department contract report summarizing new and ongoing contract development that requires City Council approval and/or committee and board recommendations. (PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Park Access for All). Presenter(s): Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor II, Parks and Recreation Department. Page 1 of 2 1. 2. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Presentation, discussion and refer to the Parks and Recreation Board a recommendation to approve the Parks and Recreation Board 2024 Annual Concession Report. (Sponsors: Becker, Villalobos) (PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Operational Efficiency, Park Access for All). Presenter(s): Karen Charles, Contract Management Specialist III; Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor II, Parks and Recreation Department. Discussion and approval of setting the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee 2025 regular meeting schedule. (Sponsors: Becker, Villalobos) 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 Tim Dombeck at Parks and Recreation Department, at (512) 974-6716 tim.dombeck@austintexas.gov, for …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE convened in a SPECIAL CALLED meeting on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024, at 1183 CHESTNUT AVE in Austin, TX. Chair Becker called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE Meeting to order at 12:02 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Lane Becker. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nicole Merritt, Holly Reed (joined at 12:08 p.m.), Pedro Villalobos. Board Members Absent: Kim Taylor. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee on January 19, 2024. The minutes from the regular meeting of January 19, 2024, were approved on Chair Becker’s motion, Board Member Villalobos’ second, on a 3-0 vote. Board Member Reed off dais. Board Member Taylor absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on the monthly Parks and Recreation Department contract report summarizing new and ongoing contract development that requires City Council approval and/or committee and board recommendations Denisha Cox, Contracts Management Supervisor II, Parks and Recreation Department gave a briefing and answered clarifying questions on the reasoning for the extensions, whether the extension will come back to the Parks Board. 2. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 No action was taken on this item. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Presentation, discussion and refer to the Parks and Recreation Board a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve the inter local agreement between AISD and the City of Austin to provide culture and language revitalization programs. Michelle Rojas, Culture and Arts Education Manager, Parks and Recreation Department gave a presentation and answered questions on the reasoning for a one- year contract with five one-year extensions, the points of negotiation, and the impact to PARD budget. The motion to recommend to Austin City Council to approve the inter local agreement between AISD and the City of Austin to provide culture and language revitalization programs was approved on Board Member Villalobos’ motion, Board Member Reed’s second on a 4-0 vote. Board Member Taylor absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM None. Acting Chair Villalobos adjourned the meeting at 12:28 p.m. without objection. These minutes were approved at DATE Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee meeting on …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE 2025 MEETING SCHEDULE (3rd Friday every two months beginning in January at 12:00 p.m.) January 17, 2025 March 21, 2025 May 16, 2025 July 18, 2025 September 19, 2025 November 21, 2025
Parks and Recreation Department Contracts Under Development Concessions and Contracts Committee Nov-24 Contract/Project Contract Type Phase NCP S / NS CCC PARB Council Notes Watercraft Concession at Barton Creek Recreation Management System Software Interlocal Agreement with AISD/S.A.F.E. (Swimming and Fitness Education) Swim Concession P/D N TBD TBD TBD Services P/D NCP Feb-25 Feb-25 Mar-25 Interlocal P/D NCP NS Jan-25 Jan-25 Feb-25 S S Interlocal Agreement with AISD/ Go Project Interlocal P/D NA NS TBD TBD TBD PARD is awaiting further direction from Central Procurement and Real Estate Services regarding next steps in the procurement process. In the meantime, a contract extension for one-year with a one-year option was offered to the concessionaire to avoid a break in services. The new solicitation was released on September 16, 2024 and closed October 31, 2024. Eight responses were received. Those deemed responsive will be evaluated. Project SAFE is an aquatic safety education and swim training program provided to the Austin Independent School District by the City of Austin’s Aquatic Division. Each spring, students are invited to their nearby City of Austin-operated aquatic facility for a two-week long learn-to-swim session. Each day, participants will get an opportunity to engage in curriculums approved by the internationally recognized Starfish Aquatics Institute. It is the City's hope that participation in the program leads to greater water safety practices among the participants. At the conclusion of the program, registration information will be provided for students to continue their learning by participating in additional City of Austin Parks and Recreation programs. The City and AISD entered into an agreement in 2005 relating to an educational program known as the GO PROJECT that is a community-based transition program for students with disabilities who are 18-22 years of age and that enables students to move beyond the high school setting and finish their education in a college or work environment. The City provides facilities for AISD's use in providing such classes to the identified students and is interested in continuing to do this. As the current agreement in almost 20 years old, the City wants to revisit and refresh the agreement to better meet all needs. Interlocal ACC Welding Program Partnership Interlocal P/D NA NS TBD TBD TBD Creating a partnership with Austin Community College’s (ACC) welding program. This program will allow students to gain firsthand experience working with historical iron fencing dating back to the 19th century. LEGEND 11/13/2024 Contract/Project …
2024 ANNUAL CONCESSION REPORT Presented by Karen Charles and Denisha Cox Contracts and Concession Committee Meeting November 15, 2024 AUSTIN CITY CODE Austin City Code § 8-1-73 requires that on or before January 31st of each year, the director shall deliver a report to the Parks and Recreation Board and the Environmental Commission on the concessions granted under this division. The annual report, prepared under this section, shall include: • The name of each concession operating in Town Lake • An income and expenditure statement for each • The total number of watercrafts rented in Town Lake Metropolitan Park; concession; Metropolitan Park; and by a concession. • A statement describing any problems caused or created 2 Concessions Austin Rowing Club at Waller Creek Boathouse Butler Pitch and Putt EpicSUP Expedition School Lone Star Riverboat Cruises Rowing Dock Texas Rowing Center Zilker Café (temporarily closed) Zilker Eagle Railroad Zilker Park Boat Rentals 3 3 Contract Terms 4 FY24 Gross Sales, Expenditures, and Payments to the City s n o i l l i M $3.5 $3.0 $2.5 $2.0 $1.5 $1.0 $0.5 $0.0 Butler Pitch and Putt (Pecan Grove Golf Partners) EpicSUP Expedition School Lone Star Riverboats Rowing Dock Texas Rowing Center Gross Sales Reported Expenditures Payments $3,167,723 $1,087,331 $255,218 $346,788 $213,122 $42,302 $28,877 $12,986 $2,712 $1,111,905 $1,098,532 $91,995 $1,696,571 $1,226,323 $175,953 $2,453,441 $2,102,044 $359,170 Austin Rowing Club at Waller Creek Boathouse $3,387,564 $3,064,653 $12,000 Zilker Eagle $315,563 $268,229 $- Zilker Park Boat Rentals $976,444 $645,066 $92,985 5 $18,000,000 $16,000,000 $14,000,000 $12,000,000 $10,000,000 $8,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,000,000 $2,000,000 $- Annual Gross Sales Since 2020 Total Gross Sales FY20 $6,722,615 FY21 $12,380,735 FY22 $15,994,081 FY23 $13,554,936 FY24 $13,482,808 6 6 Capital Improvements Butler Pitch and Putt – $93,894 • New well water pump • Seasonal tree maintenance • Sod/Turfgrass installation • Updates to the putting green drainage system • Metal roof installation over outdoor trellis structures Rowing Dock – $6,676 • Ground Improvements 7 Concessions Outside of Lady Bird Lake Permit Type Term Permits Issued Cost / Permit Revenue Commercial Use – Food or Other Specific Park Use Commercial Use – Fitness Trainers Commercial Use – Performing Artists Golf Concessions (4 golf courses) TOTAL REVENUE COLLECTED Six month Single day Six month Single day N/A 22 (7,120 attendees total) 62 29 N/A $500-$1500 $50 $50/trainer $20/sound $0.45/attendee $10 N/A $22,825 $4,434 $280 $497,829 $525,368 8 Parks and Recreation Board Recommendations Environmental Impact In new …
Contents 4 4 6 7 8 11 13 14 Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................................................. 1 Concession Locations ........................................................................................................................................................... 2 Concession Contracts ........................................................................................................................................................... 4 Contract Terms Solicitations and New Contracts Rowing Dock ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Zilker Café ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Contract Extensions Rowing Dock ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Austin Rowing Club at Waller Creek Boathouse ................................................................................................................ 6 EpicSUP/The Trail Conservancy .......................................................................................................................................... 7 Rowing Dock ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Zilker Park Boat Rentals...................................................................................................................................................... 8 Zilker Eagle ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Concession Sales, Payments, and Expenditures ................................................................................................................. 10 Expiring Contracts Other Contract Changes Revenue Share Payments Capital Improvements Public Benefit Butler Pitch and Putt ........................................................................................................................................................ 14 Rowing Dock ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Austin Rowing Club .......................................................................................................................................................... 15 Butler Pitch and Putt ........................................................................................................................................................ 15 EpicSUP............................................................................................................................................................................. 15 Expedition School ............................................................................................................................................................. 15 Lone Star Riverboat .......................................................................................................................................................... 16 Rowing Dock ..................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Texas Rowing Center ........................................................................................................................................................ 16 Zilker Park Boat Rentals.................................................................................................................................................... 17 Zilker Eagle ....................................................................................................................................................................... 17 i Concessions Outside of Town Lake Park ............................................................................................................................ 18 Parks and Recreation Board Recommendations ................................................................................................................ 19 Environmental Commission Recommendations ................................................................................................................. 19 Short-Term Permits Concessions at Golf Courses Toxic Algae and Extreme Heat Transportation Shuttles Public Benefit Watercraft Census New Concessions Carrying Capacity Zilker Eagle Update Appendix 1. Temporary Concessions and Commercial Use Report FY24 ............................................................................ 24 Temporary Concession Permits and Commercial Use Revenue for Temporary Concessions and Commercial Use Summary of Revenue for Temporary Concessions Temporary Concession Permits – Six Month and Single Day Targeted Concessions Commercial Use – Fitness Instructors and Instructor-Led Classes Performing Artists – Balloon Artist and Face Painting Appendix 2. Austin Lake Water Protection Plan and Marine Waste Information ............................................................... 27 18 18 20 20 20 20 23 23 23 24 24 24 25 25 26 26 ii Executive Summary The mission of the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) is to inspire Austin to learn, play, protect and connect by creating diverse programs and experiences in sustainable natural spaces and public places. In carrying out its mission, PARD has established nine permanent concessions in Town Lake Park that provide recreation services. These services include rentals of canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards (SUPs); rowing instruction and memberships; food and beverage sales; short-course golf; excursion boats; and a mini train. The concessions were established pursuant to City of Austin Code Section 8-1-71, which authorizes the director of the Parks and Recreation Department to allow a person to operate a food or beverage, rental, or service concession in Town Lake Park. Additionally, Section 8-1-73 requires that on or before January 31st of …
Austin Water Lake Water Protection Program Contact: Chuck Deatherage, Supervisor, Water Protection Program, 512.972.1076, Charles.Deatherage@austintexas.gov CITY REQUIREMENTS Austin Water requires excursion boats to comply with all state and federal laws. Currently, only three excursion boats with marine sanitation devices have been permitted for use on Lady Bird Lake: Lone Star, Lone Star Riverboat (PARD Town Lake concession) • • MV Nighthawk, Capital Cruises • MV Pride and Joy, Capital Cruises City ordinance (Chapter 6-5, Article 3, Division 2) governs watercraft with marine sanitation devices. Austin Water’s Lake Water Protection Program oversees compliance by requiring each excursion boat with an on-board toilet (marine sanitation device) and each boat pump-out facility used for removing sewage from any boat or watercraft to obtain annual permits. In each case, the owner or operator must apply for a permit and follow permit display requirements. • • Excursion Boat with Marine Sanitation Device Permit Application Boat Pump-Out Facility Permit Application The ordinance authorizes the director of Austin Water to “inspect any boat, shore facility or boat pump-out facility at any reasonable time to determine compliance” with city code. Per this ordinance, Austin Water inspects each boat annually and checks for compliance with pump-out regulations. Failure to comply with any part of these rules may result in enforcement action, including fines of up to $2,000 per violation per day. Annual permit applications include the date of the most recent inspection, whether the applicant passed the inspection, and information about the waste removal method and provider. STATE REQUIREMENTS All boats and boat pump-out facilities must additionally comply with State of Texas Clean Water Certification Program requirements, whether or not the requirement to obtain a permit applies. In addition, owners and operators of all boats, marinas and shore facilities must meet other requirements related to boat sewage and sanitation facilities, including those addressing design, installation, operation, discharge prohibitions, record-keeping and waste documentation. Austin Lake Water Protection Plan and Marine Waste information FY 2019 I certify that the information provided on this application is true and correct: Owner or Operator Print Name Owner or Operator Signature Date Office Use Only Application Info: Inspection Info: Received Date Application Complete? □ Yes □ No Inspection Passed? □ Yes □ No Date Inspector Initials If inspection failed, describe all violations noted and required corrective actions below: Permit Number Decal Number Permit Issued Date Permit Expiration Date Permit Info: Please forward the report to: …
