REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD OCTOBER 26, 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.cloud.microsoft/g/WFF8ic6H7M or call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Stephanie Bazan (D-5), Chair Lane Becker (Mayor), Vice Chair Shelby Orme (D-1) Pedro Villalobos (D-2) Nicole Merritt (D-3) Maritza Kelley (D-4) Luai Abou-Emara (D-6) Diane Kearns-Osterweil (D-7) AGENDA Kim Taylor (D-8) Jennifer Franklin (D-9) Ted Eubanks (D-10) 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 September 28, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for Austin Parks and Recreation’s Community Recreation staff who worked to create the MLS GO youth soccer program. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Presenter(s): David Crabb, Community Recreation Division Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation. Presentation, discussion, and approve a recommendation for City Council to authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement with the Austin Independent School District to support the Literacy First Program and Tutoring Intervention Program for a 12-month term though September 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, with four 12-month renewal options in amounts not to exceed $100,000 per Page 1 of 2 renewal option, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $500,000. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Presenter(s): David Crabb, Community Recreation Division Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation for City Council to authorize a change in use of dedicated parkland, known as Waller Beach at Town Lake Metro Park (East Avenue,) to permanently use approximately 7,475 sq. ft. and temporarily use approximately 3,590 sq. ft. of parkland in order to construct Austin …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 at 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Bazan called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Stephanie Bazan, Luai Abou-Emara, Ted Eubanks, Diane Kearns- Osterweil, Nicole Merritt, Maritza Kelley. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Lane Becker, Jennifer Franklin, Shelby Orme, Pedro Villalobos. Board Members Absent: Kim Taylor. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Abby Ruiz - Givens Recreation Center Commercial Kitchen Ursula Carter - Givens Recreation Center Commercial Kitchen Charlisa McCool - Givens Recreation Center Commercial Kitchen and grease trap Julie Fisher - The Trail Conservancy Barry Rivera - Austin Parks Foundation Seth Johnson - Skaters for Austin Skateparks Cary Jackson - Skaters for Austin Skateparks Patricia Bobeck - Fishing gear, ACL and Barton Springs Bob Bowdon - Red Bud Isle security request Reese Herd II - Givens Recreation Center Commercial Kitchen and grease trap APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of August 24, 2026. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of August 24, 2026 was approved on Board Member Orme’s motion, Board Member Kearns- Osterweil’s second on a 10-0 vote. Board Member Taylor absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for Austin Parks and Recreation’s Capital Improvement and Land Acquisition staff, who dedicated years to the research, analysis and development of the Council approved 2026 Park Bond Program. Page 1 of 3 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 Liana Kallivoka, Assistant Director and Alyssa Tharrett, Project Management Supervisor, Austin Parks and Recreation gave a presentation. The motion to approve letters of support for Austin Parks and Recreation’s Capital Improvement and Land Acquisition staff, who dedicated years to the research, analysis and development of the Council approved 2026 Park Bond Program was approved on Board Member Eubanks’ motion, Board Member Merritt’s second on a 10-0 vote. Board Member Taylor absent. 3. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation for City Council to authorize a change in use of dedicated parkland, known as Hancock Golf Course, to temporarily use approximately 9,482 square feet of parkland in order to construct Austin Water infrastructure and associated improvements. Total …
Interlocal Cooperation Agreement: Literacy First Program Between the City of Austin and Austin Independent School District Austin Parks and Recreation Department Purpose of the Agreement The City of Austin supports Literacy First, a reading and writing tutoring program for students in grades K-2. Through an interlocal agreement with Austin Independent School District (AISD): The City provides $100,000 to support the program. AISD must fairly compensate the performing party for services provided under the agreement.* *Local Government Code, Chapter 791 2 Who Does Literacy First Serve? Serves Four AISD Title I Schools Allison Elementary School Ortega Elementary School Sanchez Elementary School Zavala Elementary School PR funding supported 151 AISD students in 2025–26 3 Agreement Term and History In effect since fiscal year 2006-2007 Initial term: October 1, 2026- September 30, 2027 4 AISD Services AISD shall make Literacy First available to at least 200 students attending Title I elementary schools. AISD shall waive rental fees for the City’s Creativity Club After-School Program at Oak Hill Elementary School for the duration of the Agreement. AISD shall waive rental fees and ancillary costs for City public-purpose use of identified AISD facilities. AISD shall make high school baseball fields available for public recreation during offseasons and after regular school hours through a transparent, publicly accessible reservation system. 5 AISD Services, cont’d AISD shall provide transportation for students participating in PARD after-school programs: AISD shall assist with marketing PARD programs and employment opportunities and provide current AISD staff contacts who will assist. 6 AISD Deliverables AISD shall provide the City pre- and post-program reports assessing program success, identifying issues, and recommending changes for the next mentoring year. AISD shall submit the final report to APR’s Contract Manager within 60 days after the program closes. 7 City of Austin Deliverables The City will reimburse AISD up to $100,000 per school year for Literacy First services and deliverables. Payment shall be made within 30 calendar days after program completion and receipt of: A complete and valid invoice from AISD with the program report APR Contract Manager confirmation that AISD achieved the program’s goals and objectives 8 Board Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends that City Council authorize the negotiation and execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement with AISD to support the …
CHAPTER 26 APPLICATION IH-35 CAPITAL EXPRESS CENTRAL IMPROVEMENTS REQUESTED PARKLAND DECLARATIONS OF USE Waller Beach at Town Lake Metro Park (East Avenue) Austin Parks & Recreation Board | October 2026 Mark Stanko, Project Manager, WSP Kevin Koeller, P.E. A D N E G A 1. Project Summary 2. Project Objectives 3. Stakeholder Engagement • Bi-weekly meetings • On-site meeting • Public Involvement (PI) interagency meeting • Community engagement • Verify environmental clearance and process 4. Parkland Declaration of Use Summary 5. Waller Beach at Town Lake Metro Park (East Avenue) 15” Wastewater Line Declaration of Use • • Subterranean 15” Wastewater Line Declaration of Use • Temporary Construction Declaration of Use 6. Summary of Requested Parkland Declaration of Use WSP | CAPEX Chapter 26 Application | October 2026 2 Project summary • The Capital Expressway Austin Water Standalone Utility Project (CAPEX-AWS) requires relocation of over 45,000 linear feet of water and wastewater utilities to mitigate conflicts with the proposed improvements to IH-35 by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). • These relocations are primarily in City of Austin right-of-way (ROW) but some work in private land and parkland is required. WSP | CAPEX Chapter 26 Application | October 2026 Proposed Water and Wastewater lines for the CAPEX AWS project. 3 Project Objectives • Improve safety and mobility in Austin • Provide Austin Water customers with a reliable water and wastewater system that is accessible • Relocate water and wastewater lines impacted by proposed IH-35 CapEx Project WSP | CAPEX Chapter 26 Application | October 2026 4 3. Stakeholder Engagement Meetings held to date: ▪ Bi-weekly meetings since June 2026 between TxDOT, Austin Parks and Recreation (APR), Forestry, Austin Water (AW), and other City departments. ▪ An on-site meeting with APR, AW, and TxDOT for the East Avenue Declaration of Use areas on May 29, 2026. ▪ A coordination meeting with APR and Local Parks Stewardship Coordinator from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) to confirm Section 6(f) requirements on May 29, 2026. ▪ A PI interagency meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, with APR, AW and TxDOT. ▪ Public Involvement (PI) interagency meeting on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, with APR, AW, and TxDOT. WSP | CAPEX Chapter 26 Application | October 2026 5 Summary of stakeholder engagement efforts East Avenue stakeholder engagement – June 2026 Onward: • AW and TxDOT has engaged with stakeholders in and around the East Avenue …
Date: Subject: Month Date, Year IH-35 CapEx – East Ave To: From: Date: Subject: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Shay Ralls Roalson, P.E., Director, Austin Water Jesús Aguirre, MBA, CPRE, Director, Austin Parks and Recreation Department [Month Day, Year] IH-35 CapEx – East Ave; M.O.U.# 26-002; FDU# 3920 2207 8397 and 4480 2307 5411; Project I.D. 3212.200 The purpose of this memorandum is to outline an understanding between Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) and Austin Water (AW) for the non-recreational use of parkland at Waller Beach at Town Lake Metro Park. Project Details AW is authorized to use the parkland located at Waller Beach at Town Lake Metro Park, 30 East Ave for construction of a wastewater line as indicated on Attachment “1” (Location Map). For the construction of the wastewater line, the parkland is requested for permanent and temporary use in association with the TXDOT IH35 CapEx Downtown Advance Construction (DTAC) AW Standalone Relocations: MLK to Holly Street Project. The requested area is: Permanent Wastewater Use: Permanent Subterranean Wastewater Use: Temporary Staging Use: 5,980 sq. ft. = $892,233 1,495 sq. ft. = $63,731 3,590 sq. ft. = $99,476 AW is in an agreement to provide the following mitigation ($1,055,440) in return for the permanent use and temporary use of the parkland after City Council has approved this request. The project start date is May 2030. The date of final completion is October 2030. The temporary use of parkland is approved for 156 days. 1 of 2 Date: Subject: Month Date, Year IH-35 CapEx – East Ave Requesting Department Responsibilities This MOU and associated Declaration of Use are necessitated by TxDOT’s IH-35 expansion project. The terms established in this MOU between AW and APR have been reviewed and agreed to by TxDOT. All construction work on parkland will be executed by TxDOT’s contractors, and construction documents will include language agreed to by TxDOT and the City of Austin (COA). The COA will make every effort to coordinate and enforce the terms of this MOU with TxDOT and their designated contractors. APR will continue to coordinate directly with TxDOT regarding these activities, recognizing that successful implementation is achieved through collaboration among all parties involved. It is the responsibility of the AW Project Manager and/or the Capital Delivery Services (CDS) Project Manager to notify APR of the Notice to Proceed 60 days prior to start of construction on-site. Extension/modification of parkland use must receive …
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ATTACHMENT "A" - M.O.U. MITIGATION FEES CALCULATION WORKSHEET - SUMMARY Mitigation Worksheet Summary Project: Park: Requesting Department: MOU #: IH-35 CapEx - East Ave - Waller Beach Waller Beach at Town Lake Metro Park Austin Water 26-002 Use Type Permanent Use Temporary Use TOTAL Credit for Park Improvements TOTAL Calculated Fee $955,964 $99,476 $1,055,440 $0 $1,055,440 Mitigation Worksheet for Permanent Use Project: Park: Requesting Department: MOU #: IH-35 CapEx - East Ave - Waller Beach Waller Beach at Town Lake Metro Park Austin Water 26-002 Geographic Area Code DT Identified by requested area site geography Average Value per Square Foot. ($): $426.29 Calculated by Geographic Area average Wastewater Permanent Use (sq. ft.): 5,980 Submitted by Requesting Department/Entity Preliminary Mitigation Value ($): $2,549,235 Requested Area multiplied by the Value per Square Foot Disturbance Value (%): 35.00% Based on limitations on future development for that portion of parkland (see table below) Park Use Factor (%): 0.00% Based on the recreational or park value of the proposed use. Final Mitigation Value ($): $ 892,233 Preliminary Mitigation Value multiplied by the Disturbance Value Percentage of Fee 10% 25% 35% 50% 65% 75% 90% 100% Comments Nominal effect on use and utility Subsurface or air rights that have minimal effect on use and utility Location along a property line or non usable land area Balanced use by both owner and easement holder Some impact on surface use and conveyance of ingress/egress rights Major impact on surface use and conveyance of future uses Severe impact on surface use and conveyance of future uses Permanently dedicated to installation Disturbance Values Example Uses Small subsurface water or sewer line Larger subsurface water or sewer line with minimal impacts on future development Water or sewer line, cable lines or other subsurface use with limited impacts on developable area Water or sewer line, cable lines with exceptions in the DOU allowing parklike amenities Pipelines or other limited surface impacts with maintenance requirements and limited development potential Pipelines, drainage easements, flowage easements that restrict future use Overhead electric, drainage easements, or other use with restrictions on future use ROW or other use with surface impact on parkland Areas within an existing easement or declaration of use are limited to the remaining eligible percentage. Adapted From: Right of Way Magazine "Easement Valuation" Sherwood, May/June 2006. Provided by City of Austin Office of Real Estate Mitigation Worksheet for Permanent Use Project: Park: Requesting …
Pease Park Conservancy Phase Plan Austin Parks and Recreation | October 26, 2 0 2 6 Chris t ine Chut e Ca nul, Com m unit y PARKne rs hips Ma na ge r Nic ole Ne t he rt on, CEO Pe a s e Pa rk Cons e rva nc y History of PPC partnership ▪ 2008 - Communit y init ia t ive Tre e s for Pe a s e be ga n pla nt ing a nd c a ring for t re e s a nd na t ura l a re a s . ▪ 2013 - PPC be c a me a 5 0 1(C)(3 ) non-profit orga niza t ion. ▪ 2014 - The Pe a s e Pa rk Vis ion Pla n wa s a pprove d by Counc il. ▪ 2021 - Kings bury Commons re ope ne d wit h a ne w s pla s h pa d, pla yground, re s t rooms , Tre e hous e , a nd more . The Cit y pa rt ne re d wit h PPC on t his re de ve lopme nt , ma de pos s ible wit h $ 10 million in priva t e dolla rs . ▪ 2023 – The Cit y of Aus t in e nt e re d int o a Pa rk Ope ra t ions a nd Ma int e na nc e Agre e me nt (POMA) wit h PPC. 2 2023 Park Operations and Maintenance Agreement (POMA) The Pa rk Ope ra t ions a nd Ma int e na nc e Agre e me nt (POMA) t ha t wa s e xe c ut e d in J a nua ry of 2 0 2 3 forma lize d s ha re d re s pons ibilit ie s for t he ope ra t ions , ma int e na nc e , a nd progra mming of Pe a s e Dis t ric t Pa rk be t we e n Pe a s e Pa rk Cons e rva nc y a nd t he Cit y of Aus t in ▪ POMA a re a a pproxima t e ly 75 a c re s of pa rkla nd ▪ Na t ive pla nt ings a …
The Operations and Maintenance Phase Plan for Pease District Park Austin, Texas Prepared by Pease Park Conservancy 1609 Shoal Creek Blvd. Suite 305 Austin, TX 78701 FINAL VERSION 09.10.2026 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The City of Austin is the owner of Pease District Park, bounded roughly by Lamar Boulevard, Kingsbury Street, Windsor Road, Parkway, and West 31st Street. Pease Park Conservancy (PPC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to celebrate the diverse ecology and history that make Austin’s first public park valuable and unique. We work to restore, enhance, and maintain the 84 acres of Pease Park for the sustainable use and enjoyment of all. Kingsbury Commons is the southernmost activity hub in Pease Park, consisting of approximately seven acres that were renovated in the first Park Improvement Area project, “Phase I,” completed in partnership with PPC and the City of Austin as a step in the implementation of the Pease Park Vision Plan. The Vision Plan was unanimously approved by Austin City Council in 2014. This Phase Plan has been developed as an amendment to our Park Operations and Maintenance Agreement (POMA), signed on January 12, 2023, and as an addition to the Pease Park Vision Plan. In accordance with Section 5c of the POMA, this document presents PPC’s proposal to assume additional operations and maintenance responsibilities for the park. If the City approves the Phase Plan in accordance with Section 5c, PPC shall have rights currently limited to Kingsbury expand to the entire park (see Section 6c, i-v). FINAL The public benefits of the partnership between PPC and the City of Austin are manifold. The Conservancy relieves some of the APR expense and workload for operations and maintenance of Pease Park. Pease Park visitors enjoy a higher level of service and award-winning park improvements and amenities, undertaken with community input. PPC also prioritizes ecological restoration and land management priorities in the park, working to increase biodiversity, shade, and opportunities to enjoy nature and wildlife. PPC leverages private dollars to improve and maintain Pease Park, which benefits taxpayers and improves our public lands. This document was created in coordination with PPC Staff and Board of Directors, the Austin Parks and Recreation Department (APR), and the Watershed Protection Department (AWP), and is intended to complement our earlier plans and agreements. Pease Park Conservancy Staff Amy Corbett, Director of Finance Allison Johnson, Director of Community Engagement Bret Kiester, Director of Park Operations …
Pease Park Conservancy Phase Plan In 2023, the City of Austin entered into a 25 Agreement (POMA) with Pease Park Conservancy required that PPC create a Phase Plan to take on additional responsibilities Phase Plan needs to be approved by City Council . - year Park Operations and Maintenance (PPC) for Pease District Park. The POMA in future. This Parkland in PPC’s POMA area The area covered in PPC’s POMA is approximately 75 acres of parkland between W 15th St and W 31 st St , as shown in this map from the POMA . PPC’s In the first phase of the POMA, maintenance and programming rights and responsibilities have been limited to Kingsbury Commons, which is approximately 7 acres. However, PPC has done land management, or ecological restoration, in the whole park. History of PPC partnership ▪ 2008 - The City of Austin’s partnership with PPC began with the community initiative Trees for Pease caring for trees and natural areas , planting and . ▪ 2013 - PPC became a 501 (C)(3) non - profit organization. ▪ 2014 - The Pease Park Vision Plan is published. ▪ 2021 - Kingsbury Commons reopened with a new splash pad, playground, and more. The City partnered with PPC on this redevelopment , made possible with $1 0 million in private dollars. Treehouse , ▪ 2023 – The City of Austin entered into a POMA with PPC for the long - term operations, maintenance, and programming of Pease Park. What will the Phase Plan change? • PPC will take on primary responsibility for the following operations and maintenance in the whole park: o Trash, recycling, and pet waste receptacle collection o Graffiti mitigation (except on historic bridges) o Maintenance of certain existing features like picnic tables , volleyball courts , and the split - rail fence at the Kissing Tree in Live Oak Meadow • These rights for PPC will extend from Kingsbury Commons to the whole park: o Coordination of all volunteering, programming, rentals, and concessions o Exclusive use of the park for marketing and fundraising purposes community engagement to get public input on the whole park. propose new improvements for the park in alignment • PPC will extend their • In the coming years, PPC will with the Council - approved Vision Plan. • PPC will increase land management , or ecological restoration , in the park . What will NOT …
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