REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FEBRUARY 23, 2026 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board 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, click here: https://forms.office.com/g/zsh2afJDcV or call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Stephanie Bazan (D-5), Chair Kathryn Flowers (D-4), Vice Chair Shelby Orme (D-1) Pedro Villalobos (D-2) Nicole Merritt (D-3) Luai Abou-Emara (D-6) Diane Kearns-Osterweil (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) AGENDA Jennifer Franklin (D-9) Ted Eubanks (D-10) Lane Becker (Mayor) CALL TO ORDER 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. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of February 2, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for the Austin Parks and Recreation Operations and Maintenance Team crews, who work tirelessly performing routine maintenance as well as repairs and renovations throughout the Austin park system. (Sponsors: Bazan, Flowers) (APR Long Range Strategies: Operational Efficiency, Park Access for All). Presenter(s): Charles Vaclavik, Operations and Maintenance Division Manager; Joe Diaz, Facility Process Manager; Nate Thayer, Parks Grounds Manager, South District; Merrideth Jiles, Parks Grounds Manager, Citywide Services; Albert Homann, Building Services Manager; Felix Padron, Parks Grounds Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation. Page 1 of 3 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to authorize a contract for a recreation management software system for Austin Parks and Recreation with the recommended vendor, RecTrac, LLC d/b./a Vermont Systems, for an initial term of two years with up to four two-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000. (Sponsors: Bazan, Flowers) (APR Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Park Access for All). Presenter(s): Steve Hammond, Golf Division Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation. Presentation, …
Operations and Maintenance Operations and Maintenance Austin Parks and Recreation Board | February 23, 2026 Operations and Maintenance Charles Vaclavik, Division Manager 20,790 Acres of Parkland 382 Parks Service FT’s 1,360 Acres Mowing 287 Miles of Trails Trails Grounds Maintenance 25 Recreation and Senior Centers 200 Playgrounds Facility Maintenance Playgrounds Horticulture Graffiti 2 Work Orders closed in FY25 Includes Work Orders opened via 3-1-1 and those opened by staff (i.e. routine maintenance and issues found during inspections) Mowing/ Fields Service Trails Park Maintenance Playgrounds Electric Building Maintenance Plumbing Horticulture Graffiti Abatement 3 Operations and Maintenance is… Cutting grass, line trimming, leaf blowing, trash pickup, cleaning and refreshing restrooms, cutting back vegetation, repairing and restoring court surfaces, parking lots, walking paths, creating new trails, safety inspections, lawn care, field maintenance, flower beds and landscaping, plumbing, electric, irrigation, HVAC, sign fabrication, graffiti removal, maintenance and repair for rec centers, office buildings, dog parks, playscapes, disc golf, splash pads, benches, decks, bleachers, concession stands, boat docks, drinking fountains, pedestrian bridges and more! Joe Diaz Facilities Process Manager Daily Operations Parks North, Parks South, Facilities, Citywide Services, Trails 242 Full Time Employees 25 Seasonal/Temp Employees 4 Operations and Maintenance is… Joe Diaz Facilities Process Manager Acting Parks Ground Manager, North District Mowing, Daily Service, Lakes • 48 Crew Members • 660 Mowed Acres 5 Featured Crew: North Service Crew Members Parks Developed Acres Restrooms Trash Cans Mutt Mitts 6 Operations and Maintenance is… Nate Thayer Parks Grounds Manager South District Mowing, Daily Service, Zilker Park • 51 Crew Members • 700 mowed acres 7 Featured Crew: Zilker Servicing Team Crew Members Acres to Cover Doing it all for Zilker (and beyond!): Cleaning restrooms, emptying trash, picking up litter, cleaning minor graffiti, restocking mutt-mitts, playground inspections and event coordination. Sites include: • Zilker Metro Park and Playground • Zilker Clubhouse • Barton Creek Greenbelt • Michael Butler Park • Michael Butler Shores • Vic Mathias/Auditorium Shores • Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge 8 Operations and Maintenance is… Merrideth Jiles Parks Grounds Manager Citywide Services Playgrounds, Horticulture, Graffiti Abatement • 32 Crew Members 9 Featured Crew: Playgrounds Crew Members Nature Play Sites Playgrounds Playground Maintenance Means: • Regular safety inspections • Monthly application of timber oil at Nature Play sites • Biannual changing of engineered wood fiber at all sites • Biannual power wash of all equipment • Replacement of safety mats as needed • All repairs as …
Recommendation of Vendor to Provide Recreation Software Services Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Austin Parks and Recreation | February 23, 2026 Contract Purpose To obtain a qualified and experienced vendor to provide a comprehensive Recreation Management software application with implementation services to serve a multifunctional urban Parks and Recreation Department in most aspects of its operation. The application must align with the City’s Technology Road Map, only fully cloud-hosted solutions were considered. 2 Background Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) oversees 355 parks, manages over 20,000 acres of parkland, and 107 buildings and facilities. APR utilizes the recreation management software system to manage: All program registration, Facility and campsite reservations, Equipment rentals, Golf tee time reservations, Point-of-sale purchases, Pass management, Visitor tracking, and Related services. The system processes over $29M in revenue annually. 3 Background (cont’d.) The system is also used to report performance measures data to make business planning decisions. The recreation management software system is critical for APR to: To meet service demands, Provide quality customer service, and Manage data on revenue and participant performance measures. The system manages: Customer accounts, Program/activity/class records, Participant enrollments, and Revenue data and other relevant data about APR programs and participants, which is critical for understanding the community’s needs and determining where the City’s parks programming resources are most needed. 4 RFP Process The Austin Financial Services issued a Request for Proposals solicitation (RFP 8600 GAZ3028) for a contract to provide a recreation management software system for APR. Issued September 16, 2024 Closed October 31,2024 Eight offers received A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available on the City website Austin Finance Online. 5 Vendor Evaluation An evaluation team, with expertise in recreation software, evaluated the 8 offers received and scored RecTrac, LLC d/b/a Vermont Systems as the best firm to provide the requested services based on: Product solution and approach, Prior experience and references, Price, Local business presence, and Small business presence. 6 Contract Term and Value Contract Term Length of Term Contract Authorization Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 Optional Extension 4 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years $324,000 $358,000 $395,000 $439,000 $484,000 Total 10 …
South Shore Planned Unit Development Amendment Austin Parks and Recreation | February 23, 2026 Development Overview Planned Use Development (PUD) approved in 2009, most regulations vested to 2009 Amendment Proposes to annex 1.4 acres into the PUD (Area 8) Existing use: Commercial Proposed use: Multifamily Max height for additional parcel:180 feet (current heigh limited to 96 feet in the Waterfront Overlay) PROJECT LOCATION 2 Development Overview Additional 1.4 acres Area 8 Original 20 acres Original 2009 PUD restricted parkland dedication(PLD) to the 2007 Ordinance. PUD does not seek Parkland Superiority. Amendment in review: • Adds a 1.4 acre tract, • Increases allowable height to 180’, • Modifies the Waterfront Overlay, and • Vests the additional acreage to 2007 Parkland Dedication Fees. 3 Amendment Details Applicant proposed PUD amendment adds a provision to vest the additional area to 2007 Parkland Dedication requirements of $650/ residential unit. 4 Parkland Dedication Requirements Original PUD area has no onsite parkland dedicated. Current parkland dedication code requires $4,676.52/ unit paid at the time of Certificate of Occupancy. Land considered for parkland dedication requirements must meet Parkland Dedication Operating Procedures standards and be within a ¼ mile service area of the site. Staff recommend bringing additional area into compliance with current parkland dedication code. 5 Parks Board Recommendation Make a recommendation to City Council regarding the Parkland Dedication Requirements for the South Shore PUD Amendment. 6 Thank you
Chapter 26 Compliance Austin Parks and Recreation | February 2026 Agenda Definitions Federal, State and Local Laws Goals and Purpose Process Process Flow Chart Roles and Responsibilities Community Engagement Review and Mitigation Calculation Land Value Facility and Amenity Value Impacts to Programming Mitigation Fund Administration Spending Criteria Throughout this presentation updates to procedures are highlighted in red 2 Definitions • Federal, State and Local Laws • Goals and Purpose Federal, State and Local Laws Law/Code Applicability Key Requirements U.S. DOT Act – Section 4(f) Transportation projects using federal funds • Analysis of alternatives • All possible planning to minimize harm • Net analysis of project impact and benefits/mitigation to select options Land and Water Conservation Fund – Section 6(f) Lands acquired or improved with LWCF Grants Federal approval required for any conversion • • Replacement land of equal value, usefulness, and location Teas Parks and Wildlife Code – Chapter 26 All municipal parkland • Analysis of alternatives • All reasonable planning to minimize harm • Public notice and public hearing Austin City Charter – Article II Powers of the Council City of Austin dedicated parkland • Council cannot sell, lease, convey, or alienate parkland • Requires voter approval for conversion of parkland 4 Goals and Purpose Protect Parkland Ensuring that use of parkland is a last resort and only when there is no feasible alternative Minimize Harm Collaborating with requesting departments to include all planning to minimize harm to parkland Ensure Transparency Allow for meaningful public participation Maintain Parkland Value Maintain the recreational and community value of parkland through appropriate mitigation measures Support Public Needs Balance the protection of parks with the need for critical infrastructure projects benefitting the community 5 Process • Change of Use Process • Roles and Responsibilities • Community Engagement Change of Use Process City-Sponsored Project External Project • City retains ownership of • Must be government agency parkland • Internal Change of Use Process • Must comply with State and Federal Regulations • Internal Change of Use Process through Parks and Recreation Board and City Council (State, County, School District, etc.) • Must comply with State and Federal Regulations • Condemnation process required for conveyance of parkland. 7 Permanent and Temporary Use of over 6 mo. Temporary use under 6 mo. …
South 1st Street Reclaimed Water Main Parks and Recreation Board Chris Irwin Capital Delivery Services Monday, February 23, 2026 Agenda Project Summary Background Route Evaluation Chapter 26 Minimize Impacts Timeline 2 Project Summary The project consists of 5,500 linear feet of reclaimed water main Approximately 1,550 linear feet of 30-in HDPE pipe installed using conventional open trench The remaining 30-in HDPE installed using Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Project drivers: increase redundancy and reliability extend service area offset drinking water use 3 Background Completing the Core 5 projects to connect SAR and Walnut Creek WWTPs Connect north and south systems Provide redundancy and reliability Expand the reclaimed water system Allows more users and developments to use reclaimed water in the future, which will reduce potable water usage 4 Route Evaluation Best route and method based on the following constraints and considerations: Not allowed to attach pipe to bridge Proposed and existing reclaimed lines on W Riverside - Proposed reclaimed line @ Newton and W Monroe - Limit impacts to traffic in area HDD Segment 2 HDD Segment 1 5 Site Evaluation With the route selected, options for permanent easement are limited due to the following constraints: Radius of HDD pipe crossing under creek Proposed and existing reclaimed lines on W Riverside - Pipe will be installed in existing South 1st Street Right of Way 6 Easement Evaluation – Option A Temporary easement required for both options Decreases road damage and closures Limits access disruption for Long and Palmer Events Center Creates a safer work environment for contractor and public 7 Easement Evaluation – Option B Temporary Easement required for both options Multiple, significant road closures Disruption to access for Long and Palmer Events Center/Parking HDD work in Right of Way adding risk for contractor and public 8 Chapter 26 State Law PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE CHAPTER 26. PROTECTION OF PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATIONAL LANDS Sec. 26.001. PROTECTED LAND; NOTICE OF TAKING. (a) A department, agency, political subdivision, county, or municipality of this state may not approve any program or project that requires the use or taking of any public land designated and used prior to the arrangement of the program or project as a park, recreation area, …
Circuit of the Americas Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment #3 Austin Parks and Recreation | Scott Grantham | February 23, 2026 Background PUD approved in 2020, with Parkland superiority. PUD amendment zoning case (amendment #3) currently in review. PUDs are evaluated for superiority to existing City requirements. Parks and Recreation Board (PARB) will make a recommendation to Council. K COTA PUD 2 2 Background Staff finding is that current proposal removes parkland superiority. Applicant has stated they are OK moving forward without parkland superiority. Current proposal still includes some parkland language. K COTA PUD 3 3 Original COTA PUD and Parkland Original Development Plan: Racetrack, Amphitheater, Retail, Condos, Hotel Park Plan: Construct park with amenities, dedicate to the City of Austin, triggered by first residential or hotel site plan Location: “Area 8” Northeast of the existing racetrack and amphitheater, off Kellam Road, north of Elroy Road, accessible via driveway (Public Access Easement) Park (original proposal) Amphitheater Racetrack 4 Original COTA PUD and Parkland • Dedication of Parkland • 11.38 acres • Recordation of 30’ Public Access Easement • Construction of 2 Soccer Fields, and Parking Lot, etc. (next slide) • Calculation in 2020 showed superiority. Entrance Sign Access Drive 2 Soccer Fields CEF – Old Stock Tank Parking Lot 5 Original COTA PUD and Parkland Two soccer fields (330’ x 220’ each). Irrigation system for soccer fields. Parking lot (50 spaces). 26’ driveway (within 30’ Public Access Easement) to Kellam Road; sign at entrance. Drainage and water quality facilities (for park). Trigger - Constructed and dedicated prior to first Certificate of Occupancy for any site plan with Residential or Hotel. Maintenance – To be maintained by City of Austin. 7 6 6 Amended COTA PUD and Parkland Creates options for applicant: 1. Offsite land dedication: 14+ acres within 3 miles of COTA unless approved by APR Director Land approved by APR Director In Full Purpose Jurisdiction or directly adjacent Land dedication receives commensurate credit (towards units) Soccer amenities - receives commensurate credit 2. Fee in Lieu Trigger – Park should be finished and dedicated OR fee in lieu paid by first Certificate of Occupancy for Hotel or Residential. 7 Original PUD Proposed Amendment 2 options, applicant’s choice, with APR Director approval: 1. Offsite land dedication Land Dedication 11.38 acres in Area …
Briefing Item on WWL Relocation at Festival Beach Austin Water and Austin Parks and Recreation |February 2026 Agenda Introductions Impact of TxDOT's IH-35 Expansion Project Overview of the Chapter 26 Process Efforts to Collaborate and Minimize Impacts Current Status and Next Steps 2 IH-35 CapEx Project Impact to Austin Water Infrastructure • Purpose of Relocation • Festival Beach Food Forest Partner Alternative Alignment IH-35 Project Overview TxDOT’s IH-35 CapEx expansion is comprised of three main sections (North, Central, and South), spanning approximately 26 miles Estimated total construction cost is $5.6 Billion. TxDOT contractor started overall construction on IH-35 CapEx in May 2025. Presented by AW 4 IH-35 Project Overview - Relocations Approximate Total AW Pipeline Relocations constructed by TxDOT contractor. Water Relocations – 130,000 linear-feet South → North Wastewater Relocations – 35,000 linear feet South → North Presented by AW 5 IH-35 Project Overview – Festival Beach Presented by AW 6 Alternatives Considered • Traditional trenchless crossing of IH 35 from the west side of IH 35 to the east. • Extending the relocation from the west side of IH 35 to the east to eliminate this portion of the WWL via a deep tunnel. • The recently presented community preferred alternative was evaluated earlier in the project and not selected due to elevation/depth considerations. Presented by AW 7 Factors Forcing AW’s Relocation at FBFF Future Project Current Project TxDOT will lower main lanes of I-35 between Holly St & Airport Blvd Depression of I-35 forces abandonment of wastewater infrastructure crossing the highway, to be replaced by one 72-inch tunnel TxDOT will lower Waller Street Depression of Waller Street forces abandonment of 48-inch wastewater line adjacent to Food Forest Dominant Limitation - Tight slope constraints to reconnect wastewater line downstream and continue gravity flow. Length must be minimized. Downtown Wastewater Tunnel AW 8 Timeline TxDOT IH 35 FB Food Forest 2020-21 Preliminary Engineering 2021-22 Route Analysis 2022-23 Detailed Design Council Approves Expanding the Food Forest (July 29) 2023 Council Approves TxDOT Advanced Funding Agreement (Oct. 19) 2024 Chapter 26 Presentation to Parks Board (Nov. 25) 2025 Council Approval of Chapter 26 (Jan. 30) PARKnerships takes over coordination of PIMA Partner Agreement Executed (July) Presented by AW 9 Overview of the Ch. 26 Initial Steps of the Ch. 26 Process and Oversights • • Park Boundary • WWL Alignment/Impact Area • Future Preventative …
AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR’S UPDATE February 2026 Recreation Services Division Summer Camp Registration Families who pre -qualified through the APR Financial Assistance registered for camps Saturday, January 31 st through Friday, February 6th. There were 5,675 enrollments within APR & AACME summer camp programs to youth with the greatest need of care. Youth Program Scholarships Through generous donations and support from Austin Parks Foundation, APR awarded 650 Youth Scholarships. Each child received $700.00 to be used towards program registrations. Recreation Services Division Ab ilit ie s in Act io n : Co m m u n it y Pla y Held on February 4 th at Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center, Austin Police Department cadets and over 100 adults with disabilities came together for a day of recreation. Cadets also received disability awareness training to promote respectful and inclusive interactions. Adaptive Valentine’s Day Dance Party This adaptive event held on February 13, at Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center brought over 200 participants with disabilities of all ages to celebrate through dance and friendship! Community Recreation Division Delores Duffie Recreation Center Thursday, February 13th, afterschool Dance Club prepares for its Annual Black History Month Program on Friday, February 27th. Hosted by the Delores Duffie after school program participants to celebrate black history month through a showcase for parents, guardians, family and friends. – Varsity Generation Dittmar Recreation Center Programming Is growing Since December, the Varsity Generation group has seen increased participation with the introduction of new activities, including Monday Mile group walks, knitting, weekly crafts, and daily board games. Exercise classes —Fun Fitness, Chair Zumba, Zumba, and Line Dancing —now attract 45 to 50 participants each and are offered Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Natural Resources Division Summer Camp Enrollment Success • Camacho Activity Center Summer Camp: 98% Capacity • Austin Nature & Science Center : 92% of Openings Filled • Teen Programs : Over 75% Spots Filled • Overall : Highest Total Enrollment Exhibit Hall Renovation • Friends of Austin Nature & Science Center secured $50K grant from Austin Parks Foundation with work complete in February 2026. • Camacho Activity Center hosted an adaptive paddle to clean up the water way. Over 300 pounds of trash was removed from the lagoon . Aquatic Division Aquatic Maintenance Has completed several key repairs and installations across multiple facilities. At Dottie Jordan, the filter water line break was repaired. Big Stacy …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 2026 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 2026 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a SPECIAL CALLED meeting on FEBRUARY 2, 2026 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Flowers called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Ted Eubanks, Kathryn Flowers, Jennifer Franklin, Diane Kearns- Osterweil. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Luai Abou-Emara, Lane Becker. Board Members Absent: Stephanie Bazan, Nicole Merritt, Shelby Orme, Kim Taylor, Pedro Villalobos. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Aly Tharp - Festival Beach Food Forrest Natalie Evans - Festival Beach Food Forrest Kit O'Connell - Festival Beach Food Forrest Lilian Bemporad- Festival Beach Food Forrest Emily Dryer - Festival Beach Food Forrest Allyson Evans - Festival Beach Food Forrest Shannon Boxell - Festival Beach Food Forrest Andromeda Smith - Festival Beach Food Forrest Angie Holiday - Fruitful Commons Sam Jett - Festival Beach Food Forrest APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of November 24, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of November 24, 2025 was approved on Board Member Kearns-Osterweil’s motion, Board Franklin’s second on a 6-0 vote. Board Members Bazan, Merritt, Orme, Taylor and Villalobos absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion and approve the Austin Parks and Recreation 2025 Annual Concession Report. Page 1 of 3 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 2026 Karen Charles, Contract Management Specialist, Austin Parks and Recreation gave a presentation and answered questions on gross sales payments, who maintains the Butler Hike and Bike Trail, and how money flows between the City and TTC via the POMA. The motion to approve the Austin Parks and Recreation 2025 Annual Concession Report failed on Board Member Franklin’s motion, Board Member Becker’s second on a 5-1 vote. Those voting aye were Vice Chair Flowers, Board Members Abou-Emara, Becker, Franklin and Kearns-Osterweil. Those voting nay were Board Member Eubanks. Board Members Bazan, Merritt, Orme, Taylor and Villalobos absent. 3. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to authorize the negotiation and execution of revenue legacy concession contract with Zilker Park Boat Rental to operate and maintain a watercraft concession at the Barton Creek location within Zilker Metropolitan Park. Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor, Austin Parks …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20260223-3 Date: February 23, 2026 Subject: Recreation Management Software Contract Motioned By: Ted Eubanks Seconded By: Diane Kearns-Osterweil Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends to Austin City Council to authorize a contract for a recreation management software system for Austin Parks and Recreation with the recommended vendor, RecTrac, LLC d/b./a Vermont Systems, for an initial term of two years with up to four two-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000. Vote: The motion to approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to authorize a contract for a recreation management software system for Austin Parks and Recreation with the recommended vendor, RecTrac, LLC d/b./a Vermont Systems, for an initial term of two years with up to four two-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 was approved on Board Member Eubanks’ motion, Board Member Kearns-Osterweil’s second on a 9-0 vote. Board Members Becker and Flowers absent. For: Stephanie Bazan, Luai Abou-Emara, Ted Eubanks, Jennifer Franklin, Diane Keans-Osterweil, Nicole Merritt, Shelby Orme, Kim Taylor, Pedro Villalobos. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Lane Becker, Kathryn Flowers. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Austin Parks and Recreation.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20260223-4 Date: February 23, 2026 Subject: Chapter 26 Auditorium Shores Water Line Motioned By: Pedro Villalobos Seconded By: Kim Taylor Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends to Austin City Council to approve 2,369 sq. ft. of permanent waterline use and 19,261 sq. ft. of temporary workspace on parkland located at Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metro Park. Total Mitigation to be paid by Austin Water Utility is $504,498. Vote: The motion to approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve 2,369 sq. ft. of permanent waterline use and 19,261 sq. ft. of temporary workspace on parkland located at Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metro Park, Total Mitigation to be paid by Austin Water Utility is $504,498 was approved on Board Member Villalobos’ motion, Board Member Taylor’s second on a 9-0 vote. Board Members Becker and Flowers absent. For: Stephanie Bazan, Luai Abou-Emara, Ted Eubanks, Jennifer Franklin, Diane Keans-Osterweil, Nicole Merritt, Shelby Orme, Kim Taylor, Pedro Villalobos. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Lane Becker, Kathryn Flowers. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Austin Parks and Recreation.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20260223-5 Date: February 23, 2026 Subject: COTA PUD Amendment Motioned By: Ted Eubanks Seconded By: Diane Kearns-Osterweil Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends to Austin City Council to not approve the Circuit of the Americas Planned Unit Development Amendment. Vote: The motion to approve the recommendation to Austin City Council to not approve the Circuit of the Americas Planned Unit Development Amendment was approved on Board Member Eubanks’ motion, Board Member Kearns-Osterweil’s second on an 8-1 vote. Those voting aye were Chair Bazan, Board Members Abou-Emara, Eubanks, Franklin, Kearns-Osterweil, Merritt, Orme and Taylor. Those voting nay were Board Member Villalobos. Board Members Becker and Flowers absent. For: Stephanie Bazan, Luai Abou-Emara, Ted Eubanks, Jennifer Franklin, Diane Keans-Osterweil, Nicole Merritt, Shelby Orme, Kim Taylor. Against: Pedro Villalobos. Abstain: None. Absent: Lane Becker, Kathryn Flowers. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Austin Parks and Recreation.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20260223-6 Date: February 23, 2026 Subject: South Shore PUD Amendment Motioned By: Jennifer Franklin Seconded By: Ted Eubanks Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board Recommends to Austin City Council to not approve the South Shore Planned Unit Development Amendment. Vote: The motion to recommend to Austin City Council to not approve the South Shore Planned Unit Development Amendment was approved on Board Member Franklin’s motion, Board Member Eubanks’ second on a 7-2 vote. Those voting aye were Board Members Abou-Emara, Eubanks, Franklin, Kearns-Osterweil, Merritt, Orme and Taylor. Those voting nay were Chair Bazan and Board Member Villalobos. Board Members Becker and Flowers absent. For: Luai Abou-Emara, Ted Eubanks, Jennifer Franklin, Diane Keans-Osterweil, Nicole Merritt, Shelby Orme, Kim Taylor. Against: Stephanie Bazan, Pedro Villalobos. Abstain: None. Absent: Lane Becker, Kathryn Flowers. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Austin Parks and Recreation.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20260223-5 Date: February 23, 2026 Subject: COTA PUD Amendment Motioned By: Ted Eubanks Seconded By: Diane Kearns-Osterweil Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends to Austin City Council to not approve the Circuit of the Americas Planned Unit Development Amendment. Vote: The motion to approve the recommendation to Austin City Council to not approve the Circuit of the Americas Planned Unit Development Amendment was approved on Board Member Eubanks’ motion, Board Member Kearns-Osterweil’s second on an 8-1 vote. Those voting aye were Chair Bazan, Board Members Abou-Emara, Eubanks, Franklin, Kearns-Osterweil, Merritt, Orme and Taylor. Those voting nay were Board Member Villalobos. Board Members Becker and Flowers absent. For: Stephanie Bazan, Luai Abou-Emara, Ted Eubanks, Jennifer Franklin, Diane Keans-Osterweil, Nicole Merritt, Shelby Orme, Kim Taylor. Against: Pedro Villalobos. Abstain: None. Absent: Lane Becker, Kathryn Flowers. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Austin Parks and Recreation.
