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CITY OF AUSTIN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Zilker Park Multi-Modal Improvements November 30, 2021 CONNECTING YOU ALL AROUND AUSTIN Current Situation: Barton Springs Road No sidewalk. No pedestrian entry. Bike lane with flexible posts. City of Austin | Public Works Department 2 Current Situation: Stratford Drive No sidewalk on either side of the road. Dangerous curve, high numbers of cars City of Austin | Public Works Department 3 Current Situation: Bus Stops Three bus stops on Barton Springs Road are simply sign poles in the ground City of Austin | Public Works Department 4 Current Situation: Bus Stops Westbound stop across from William Barton Dr. City of Austin | Public Works Department 5 Proposed Improvements: Shared-Use Path A shared-use path is an extra-wide sidewalk that can accommodate pedestrians, wheelchairs, bikes, strollers, etc. City of Austin | Public Works Department 6 Proposed Improvements: Bus Stops • Concrete landing pad with connection to shared use path or sidewalk (depending on location) • Bench • Trash can • Sign City of Austin | Public Works Department 7 Project Partners • Public Works, Sidewalk Program • Quarter Cent Program (District 8) • Parks and Recreation Department • Austin Transportation Department, Bikeways • Cap Metro 8 Questions Shelley Kilday Program Consultant, Public Works Department 9 Project Area Map 10 Butler Landfill Maintenance Parks and Recreation Board Reynaldo Hernandez, PLA, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Department Christine Chute Canul, Program Manager, Parks and Recreation Department November 30, 2021 1 Butler Landfill Site Boundary of Landfill 2 Butler Landfill Maintenance Area Revegetation Area 3 Acres Gravel Area 5 Acres Boundary of Landfill 8 ACRES 3 Existing Conditions Condition of gravel area Ruts and evidence of ponding on non vegetated area of landfill cap 4 Purpose of Required Maintenance Comply with requirements to protect existing landfill cap o maintain gravel area to address drainage and surface flow issues to prevent water infiltration o revegetate and protect the landfill cap in non gravel areas o install irrigation system in the revegetated areas o designate a strengthened circulation route within the revegetated area o monitor access by installing fencing and gates 5 Proposed Maintenance 3 Acres 5 Acres 6 Proposed Maintenance • Maintain existing gravel cover over cap, improve drainage by removing ponding areas and creating positive flow off the cap, approximately 5 acres • Add split rail fence along Stratford Drive with gates to control access to the site • Re-vegetate part of the site to the west, approximately 3 acres • Add revegetation/erosion control matt to define circulation pattern • Install irrigation system at the revegetated area with dedicated potable irrigation water meter 7 Permitting Requirements • TCEQ – Landfill Program: Authorization to Disturb the Final Cover Over a Closed Landfill Issued December 16, 2020. Valid for two (2) years (Extension could be granted within 2 years if 20% of the work has been completed) TCEQ – Edwards Aquifer Protection Program: Proposed maintenance is considered Non-Regulated Activity per Title 30 Texas Administrative Code, 30 TAC 213.3(28) City of Austin: Maintenance projects do not require a permit • • 8 Timeline • Notice to Proceed for maintenance early spring 2022 • Complete maintenance improvements late spring / early summer 2022 Funding Sources Construction funding to be provided by C3 and PARD • • Operations and Maintenance funding to be provided by C3 and PARD 9 Thank You! Contact: Reynaldo Hernandez, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Department 10