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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD APRIL 25, 2022 MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a regular meeting on Monday, April 25, 2022, at 301 W. Second Street, Austin Texas Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:08 PM Board Members in Attendance: Dawn Lewis, Richard DePalma, Nina Rinaldi, Anna Di Carlo, Patrick Moore, Sarah Faust, Nancy Barnard, Kim Taylor, Laura Cottam Sajbel Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Lisa Hugman PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Joe Thompson – Boys & Girls Club of the Austin Area Kevin Reinis – Austin Rowing Club Sharon Blythe – Friends of Austin Memorial Park Scott Cobb – Barton Springs Lifeguard Eric Paulus – Ecology Action A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Lewis made a motion to approve the amended minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of March 28, 2022. Vice-Chair DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 with one vacancy. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation and discussion related to the community engagement and outreach efforts for Zilker metropolitan Park Vision Plan. Greg Montes and Claudia Conner, Parks and Recreation Department, and Clair Hempel, Design Workshop, gave a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action on Zilker Park Re-Wilding plan. Board Member Rinaldi made a motion to hear agenda item B2 out of order. Vice-Chair DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 with one vacancy. Robin Rather and Gail Rothe, Zilker Neighborhood Association, gave a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. Page 1 of 3 3. Briefing on Dove Springs Health Facility. Kymberly Maddox, Austin Public Health, gave a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. 4. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Parks and Recreation Department community engagement process. Board Member Taylor made a motion to table agenda item B4. Board Member Di Carlo seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 with one vacancy. 5. Briefing on the creation of a new parkland dedication ordinance for commercial developments, as described in this presentation and associated Study, for adoption by City Council. Chair Lewis motioned to hear agenda item B5 out of order. Vice-Chair DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 with one vacancy. Randy Scott, Paul Books, Robynne …
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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2022 – 10:00 AM BRITTON, DURST, HOWARD AND SPENCE BUILDING 1183 CHESTNUT AVENUE, AUSTIN, TX 78702 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board will be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-6716 or Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Anna L. Di Carlo (D-2), Chair Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Nancy Barnard (D-7) Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9) VACANT Dawn Lewis (D-10), Ex-Officio AGENDA 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. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of November 9, 2021. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action regarding changing the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee regular meeting schedule to the third Friday of each month for the remainder of calendar year 2022, except December. Regularly scheduled committee meeting dates will be as follows: May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 14, November 18. Presenter(s): Anna Di Carlo, Parks and Recreation Board 2. Discussion and possible action regarding Austin City Limits contract. Presenter(s): Dawn Lewis, Parks and Recreation Board Page 1 of 2 3. Discussion and possible action regarding Zilker Café concessions contract Presenter(s): Dawn Lewis, Parks and Recreation Board 4. Discussion and possible action regarding rules/regulations pertaining to park partnerships relating to advertising the partnership. Presenter(s): Dawn Lewis, Parks and Recreation Board C. MONTHLY REPORT ON NEW AND ONGOING CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT Presenter(s): Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor II, Parks and Recreation Department D. 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 …
A: Draft minutes of November 9, 2021 — original pdf
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE MINUTES Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9) Dawn Lewis (D-10), Ex-Officio COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Anna L. DiCarlo (D-2), Chair Nancy Barnard (D-7) VACANT The Contracts and Concessions Committee convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 1183 Chestnut Avenue in Austin, Texas. Committee Members in Attendance: Chair Anna Di Carlo, Nancy Barnard, Laura Cottam Sajbel, Nina Rinaldi and Dawn Lewis, Ex Officio. Board Chair Dawn Lewis joined the meeting at approximately 12:45pm. Staff in Attendance: Suzanne Piper, Lucas Massie, Patricia Rossett, Delano Brown, Matt McCaw, Denisha Cox, Margaret Stenz and Sammi Curless. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the October 12, 2021 regular meeting of the Contracts and Concessions Committee were approved as corrected to include an item under the Future Agenda Items section on Committee Chair Di Carlo motion, Committee Member Rinaldi second on a 4-0 vote with one vacancy. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Board to recommend to City Council to authorize the negotiation and execution of an agreement with the successful proposer, Ecosystem Design Group, LLC, for land management planning for Department natural areas. Committee Member Rinaldi made a motion to recommend to the Parks and Recreation Board to recommend to City Council to authorize the negotiation and execution of an agreement with the successful proposer, Ecosystem Design Group, LLC, for land management planning for Department natural areas; Committee Member Cottam Sajbel seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 4-0 with one vacancy. Page 1 of 3 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Board to recommend to City Council to authorize the negotiation and execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement with the Austin Independent School District for the use of athletic fields at Delores Duffie and Parque Zaragoza recreation centers. Committee Chair Anna Di Carlo made a motion to recommend to the Parks and Recreation Board to recommend to City Council to authorize the negotiation and execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement with the Austin Independent School District for the use of athletic fields at Delores Duffie and Parque Zaragoza recreation centers; Committee Member Barnard seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 4-0 with one vacancy. 3. Presentation, discussion …
C: Monthly report on new and ongoing contract development April 2022 — original pdf
Parks and Recreation Department Contracts Under Development Concessions and Contracts Committee Apr-22 Contract Type Concession Phase P/D NCP NA S / NS S CCC Aug-21 PARB NA Council Mar-22 Interlocal Agreement P/D NA NS Nov-21 Nov-21 Dec-21 P/D NA NS Nov-21 Nov-21 Jan-22 Interlocal Agreement P/D NA NS Apr-22 May-22 Jul-22 Contract/Project Concessionaire for Operation and Management of Watercraft Rental Concession on Lady Bird Lake (Rowing Dock) Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and AISD for Support of the Literacy First Program Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and AISD for Use of Athletic Fields Interlocal Agreement Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) Regarding Buoys at Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, Decker Lake, and the Area Surrounding Water Treatment Plant #4 on Lake Travis Notes The current operator requested a one-year extension instead of a two-year extension. City Council approved a one-year contract extension on March 24, 2022. Contract extension executed on March 31, 2022, and extends the current contract to April 24, 2023. Recognizing the importance of early intervention to improve the reading and writing skills of youth, the City of Austin supports the fundamental concept of Literacy First, a K-2nd grade Reading Tutoring Intervention Program offered at various Eastside Vertical Team Elementary Schools. The purpose of the agreement is to support the funding of the Literacy First program at the aforementioned elementary schools. This agreement is pending AISD Board of Trustees approval. This agreement would allow AISD the annual use of Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center softball field and Delores Duffie Recreation Center softball field for girls' fast pitch softball and boys' baseball from January 1- May 31 for the duration of the agreement. This agreement is pending AISD Board of Trustees approval. This is an agreement with LCRA for the installation of buoys at Lake Austin,Lady Bird Lake, Decker Lake, and the area surrounding Water Treatment Plant #4 on Lake Travis. This agreement will replace the current agreement expiring on December 30, 2022. Per the agreement, PARD and LCRA agree to mutually determine locations and number of buoys needed at each. LCRA will purchase and install buoys with PARD reimbursing LCRA for materials and labor. 4/12/2022 Contract/Project Recreation Management System Contract Type Services Phase P/D NCP NA S / NS S CCC Apr-23 PARB Apr-23 Council May-23 Notes The contract with the current vendor, Vermont Systems (RecTrac), for recreation …
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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2022 – 10:00 AM MINUTES The Contracts and Concessions Committee convened in a special called meeting on Friday, April 15, 2022, at 1183 Chestnut Avenue in Austin, TX Chair Di Carlo called the meeting to order at 10:13 AM Board Members in attendance: Anna Di Carlo, Nina Rinaldi, Laura Cottam-Sajbel (WebEx), Dawn Lewis (WebEx, Ex-Officio) Board Members absent: Nancy Barnard Staff in attendance: Denisha Cox, Patricia Rosette, Suzanne Piper, Tim Dombeck PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee regular meeting of November 9, 2021 were approved. Board Member Rinaldi made the motion to approve. Board Member Cottam-Sajbel seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 3-0 with Board Member Barnard absent and one vacancy. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action regarding changing the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee regular meeting schedule to the third Friday of each month for the remainder of calendar year 2022, except December. Regularly scheduled committee meeting dates will be as follows: May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 14, November 18. Chair Di Carlo made a motion to change the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee regular meeting schedule to the third Friday of each month at 10:00 AM for the remainder of calendar year 2022, except December. Board Page 1 of 2 Member Rinaldi seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 3-0 with Board Member Barnard absent and one vacancy. 2. Discussion and possible action regarding Austin City Limits contract. Presenter(s): Dawn Lewis, Parks and Recreation Board Chair Di Carlo made a motion to postpone this item to the next Contracts and Concessions Committee Meeting agenda. Board Member Cottam Sajbel seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 3-0 with Board Member Barnard absent and one vacancy. 3. Discussion and possible action regarding Zilker Café concessions contract Presenter(s): Dawn Lewis, Parks and Recreation Board Board Members discussed this agenda item and staff answered questions. Chair Di Carlo made a motion to postpone this item to the next Contracts and Concessions Committee Meeting agenda. Board Member Rinaldi seconded the motion. The motion failed on a vote of 2-1 with Board Members Di Carlo and Rinaldi voting in favor, …
Community Interest Announcement — original pdf
Parks and Recreation Board Community Interest Announcement Ceremony Honoring Joan Means Khabele Saturday, April 9, 2022, 10:00 AM Barton Springs Pool 2201 William Barton Drive, Austin, TX 78746 A quorum of Board members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Board business will occur. Board Liaison: Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716
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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD March 28, 2022 – 6:00pm City Hall Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board will 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 by 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. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-6716 or Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS: Dawn Lewis (D-10), Chair Patrick Moore (D-3) Richard DePalma (Mayor), Vice Chair Vacant (D-4) Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Anna L. Di Carlo (D-2) Sarah Faust (D-5) Lisa Hugman (D-6) AGENDA Nancy Barnard (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9) 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. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of February 22, 2022. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to City Council for approval of Permanent Use and Temporary Use (not to exceed 60 days) of parkland located at Govalle Neighborhood Park and Southern Walnut Creek Trail (5200 Bolm Road). Total mitigation fee is $67,818. (SD23 Strategies – Government that Works for All; Council District(s) - 3). Presenter(s): Karl McArthur, Supervising Engineer, Watershed Protection Department. Page 1 of 3 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding preparations for Parks and Recreation Department’s summer activities including staff recruitment, registration and resiliency strategies. (PARD Long Range Strategies – Program Alignment; SD23 Outcomes – Health & Environment, Culture & Lifelong Learning). Presenter(s): Laura Esparza, Acting Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Department. 3. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Austin Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget. (PARD Long Range Strategies – Operational Efficiency; SD23 Strategies – Government that Works for All). Presenter(s): Nicholas Johnson, Financial Analyst III and Ed Morris, Financial Analyst III, Parks and Recreation Department. 4. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding Parks and Recreation Board budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget. Presenter(s): …
A: Draft Minutes of February 22, 2022 — original pdf
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD February 22, 2022 MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:04pm. Board Members in Attendance: Dawn Lewis, Sarah Faust, Nina Rinaldi, Richard DePalma, Lisa Hugman, Nancy Barnard and Patrick Moore. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Anna Di Carlo, Kimberly Taylor and Laura Cottam Sajbel (joined at 8:11pm). Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley, Liana Kallivoka, Suzanne Piper, Ricardo Soliz, Justin Schneider, Gregory Montes, Nikki Cockrell (Onion Creek Park Manager) John Nixon, Marion Sanchez (Corporate PIO), Justin Schneider, Tim Dombeck, and Nan Dowling. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Sharon Blythe – Friends of Austin Memorial Park Kevin Reinis – Austin Rowing Club Angela Richter - APF A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of January 25, 2022 were approved. Board Member Moore made a motion to approve minutes. Board Member Rinaldi seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 9-0 vote with Board Member Cottam Sajbel absent and one vacancy. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action regarding change to Parks and Recreation Board meeting schedule. Board member Hugman made a motion to move regular meetings of the Parks and Recreation Board to the fourth Monday of each month. Board member Taylor seconded the motion. Board Members Hugman, Taylor, Rinaldi, Moore, DePalma and Lewis voted for the motion. Board Members Faust, Di Carlo and Barnard voted against the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 6-3 with Board Member Cottam Sajbel absent and one vacancy. Page 1 of 2 2. Presentation and discussion related to the development of Onion Creek Metro Park, highlights of the consent agreement between COA, Onion Creek Metro Park District and Austin Goodnight Ranch LP, current operation and maintenance responsibilities including current and planned capital investments. Ricardo Soliz and Nikki Cockrell, Parks and Recreation Department, gave a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. 3. Presentation and discussion related to City of Austin Community Engagement and Surveying Practices. Justin Schneider and John Nixon, Parks and Recreation Department, and Marion Sanchez, Communications and Public Information Office, gave a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. 4. Presentation and discussion related to the community engagement and outreach efforts for …
B1-1: Site Location — original pdf
® Site Location Shncly Lane Multifam1ly 1125 Shady Lane Austin TraVJs Map County Texas 111 Attachment A 100 200 30195208.00 I 11.18.20191 WGINC,COM
B1-2: Flats on Shady Lane MOU — original pdf
M E M O R A N D U M O F U N D E R S T A N D I N G M.O.U. # PARD 22-002 Kimberly McNeeley, CPRP Director, Parks and Recreation Department Jorge L. Morales, P.E., CFM Director, Watershed Protection Department TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Flats on Shady DATE: 3/8/2022 Watershed Protection Department is agreeing to sponsor the change of use of parkland for the permanent installation of a storm drain through Govalle Neighborhood Park and Southern Walnut Creek Trail located at 5200 Bolm Road, which will serve the Flats on Shady multi-family development (SP-2020-0368C) located at 1125 Shady Lane. The parkland is in Council District 3. The parkland is to be used for Permanent Use and Temporary Use. The requested area is: Permanent Use Area: 6,205 sq. ft. (.142 acres) = $67,014 Temporary Use Area: 4,655 sq. ft. (.107 acres) = $804 = $67,818 Parkland Appraisal Amount to be paid to PARD = $67,818 The estimated duration of the construction on parkland is 60 days. The proposed drainage infrastructure should not interfere with the normal operation of the park. Primary access for maintenance of the storm drain will be from the private property or from the creek. Watershed Protection Point of Contact is: Karl McArthur PARD Point of Contact is: Gregory Montes Parks & Recreation Board: Council Approval: ____________________________________________________________ Kimberly McNeeley, CPRP Director, Parks and Recreation Department Date Phone Number: 512-974-9126 Phone Number: 512-974-9458 1 of 2 CONCURRENCE ____________________________________________________________ Jorge L. Morales, P.E., CFM Director, Austin Watershed Protection Department Date Attachments: A (Map Exhibit) Attachments: B (Appraisal Calculation) 2 of 2
B1-3: Flats on Shady lane Chapter 26 Rev 3 — original pdf
Temporary and Permanent Use of Parkland at Govalle Neighborhood Park Flats on Shady Multi-Family Development 1125 Shady Lane SP-2020-0368C Boggy Creek Watershed Flats on Shady Multi-Family Development Project Area • Approximately 7.93-acre multi-family development • Adjacent to Govalle Neighborhood Park and Southern Walnut Creek Trail • Existing and proposed site drains to Boggy Creek • Located in Council District 3 Regional Stormwater Management Program (RSMP) • Located in lower end of Boggy Creek watershed • Site proposed to drain directly to Boggy Creek • Timing of flow from site versus Boggy Creek watershed − Release preferable to detention − Water quality and 2-year detention provided Flats on Shady Site Plan Storm Drain Outfall for Multi-Family Project • Need − Provide storm drainage for proposed multi-family development • Description − Approximately 156 feet of 60-inch storm drain and one manhole in Govalle Neighborhood Park and Southern Walnut Creek Trail parkland • Schedule − Best case: 60 days within the August to October 2022 timeframe − Worst case: 60 days within the January to March 2024 timeframe • Easement Request − Temporary use: 4,655 sq. ft. − Permanent use: 6,205 sq. ft. Flats on Shady Project Drainage Considerations 1. Drain to Storm Drain in Shady Lane (Not Viable) • Against slope of site • System in Shady lacks capacity 2. Storm Drain Through Park Land to Boggy Tributary • Avoid USACE coordination • Significant tree impacts • Longer path 3. Detain and Release Overland to Boggy • Pumping required • Overland flows through parkland 4. Storm Drain Through Parkland to Boggy • Shortest path • Requires USACE coordination • Minimizes parkland impact 1 2 4 3 Design Elements to Minimize Maintenance Needs • Gasketed and wrapped pipe joints • Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM) bedding • Access manhole on property • Access manhole in parkland Means of Construction • Open cut construction proposed • Boring construction evaluated − Much higher cost − Challenges due to size of pipe bore pits − Additional impacts from − Trail likely would need to be closed • Trail re-route Maintenance Access Considerations Through Govalle Park 1. 2. Walnut Creek Trail 3. New Trail and Bridge 4. 5. Through Site Boggy Creek 4 1 3 2 5 Dedicated Access Easement Request for Committee Action • Make a recommendation to City Council for approval of Permanent Use and Temporary Use not to exceed 60 Days of parkland located …
B1-4: Memo to Property Agent Shady Lane Chapter 26 March 2022 — original pdf
MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROM: RE: March 4, 2022 Marsha Schulz, Real Estate Services Agent FSD - Real Estate Services Joseph McAweeney – EDFP, MRICS, Senior Appraiser FSD - Real Estate Services Project Name: File #: Assignment Number: Property Owner: Address: TCAD Parcel Number: 191222, 192590 Flats on Shady Lane 3111.793 52-190.01 City of Austin 5200 Bohm Road, Austin, Texas 78721 I have reviewed the appraisal performed by Paul Hornsby MAI, SRA and Katie Daniewicz, MAI, of Hornsby & Company on the above referenced property. The purpose of the appraisal is to estimate the market value of permanent drainage use and temporary working space use tracts hereinafter called "easements" in this report to be obtained from the City of Austin within the boundaries of Govalle Neighborhood Park. The proposed permanent drainage use tract contains a total of ±6,205 SF, extends approximately 167 feet through the parkland from the east line of the benefiting site west toward Boggy Creek. It is approximately 40 feet in width. The temporary working space tract is ±4,655 SF and is irregular in shape. The purpose of the tract is “to stage the Project and to place, store, use, monitor, inspect, and remove supplies, materials, and equipment related to the Project.” The temporary working space tract will be required for 60 days. The intended use of the appraisal was to assist the City of Austin in its internal decision-making process regarding the property interest referenced above and a compensation amount from the applicant to the property owner for their interest that being acquired across parkland. The appraiser has concluded to an opinion of market value of the above referenced rights in the subject property as follows: 1) Permanent Drainage Use Tract – $67,014 (Sixty-Seven Thousand and Fourteen Dollars) with an effective date of March 2, 2022 2) Temporary Working Space Tract - $804 (Eight Hundred and Four Dollars) Total Compensation: $67,818 If you have any questions regarding this appraisal, please call me at 512-974-7787 or by email at Joseph.McAweeney@austintexas.gov. Joseph McAweeney, EDFP, MRICS Senior Appraiser
B2-1: Summer Activities Presentation — original pdf
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Summer Camp Activities Update Laura Esparza, Acting Assistant Director To help protect your privacy, PowerPoint has blocked automatic download of this picture. Summer Camp by the Numbers 22 Summer Camp locations 10,266 Available Registrations 7,345 Camp Bookings to date 2,921 Available spots 6 Playground Programs Summer Camp Recruitment 330 Temporary Staff needed for camps and playground programs 16 hired to date and 39 in progress Strategies for success Summer Completion Bonus of $500 All hands on deck Covid-19 protocols for a new surge PARB Resolution recognized by City Council Summer Aquatics by the Numbers 33 Operational Pools (Givens closed for replacement) Recruitment 750 Lifeguards needed 140 Lifeguards hired to date Incentive programs Surveying staff to determine appropriate incentives ~Marketing Plans~ Community Recreation o Hiring fairs and event tabling o Paid Advertising and Press Releases/News Reports o Social Media o Summer Completion Bonus o Motorblade to distribute flyers around town o Yard signs & Posters o Street Banners Aquatics o Incentive programs (with partners) o Hiring Fairs o Paid Advertising o Social Media o Incentive pay o Reduced training to $20 to attract applicants/employees o Return to in-person recruiting at local High Schools o Direct mailers to targeted zip codes Equity and Inclusion Efforts VISION: Austin Parks and Recreation provides accessible, diverse, and inclusive summer camps GOAL: Reduce barriers to our programs and provide more equitable opportunities to register. Early registration, February 8-18, for participants who qualify for financial aid, adaptive and inclusion support programs. Provided 1:1 in-person assistance and over the phone Results: 16% of our enrollment, financial aid participants Results: 2% were those who qualify for our inclusion services. Results: Increase in financial aid registrations (over 2019) in specialty camps that are very competitive. PARB COUNCIL REQUEST 20220222 B4Summer Camps PARB Expected Outcomes: Empower and resource PARD to offer summer camps and pre pandemic capacity – including funding (pending OUNCIL ACTION) Make resiliency plans to ensure full capacity (pending COUNCIL ACTION) Ensure field trips and aquatics activities are part of the programming (DONE.) Questions? Contact: Laura.Esparza@austintexas.gov Lucas.Massie@austintexas.gov
B3-1: PARD FY 2022-2023 Budget Presentation — original pdf
Austin Parks and Recreation Department FY 2023 BUDGET FORECAST Department Budget Overview FY 2022 Totals at a Glance FY 2022 Approved Budget FY 2022 Positions FY 2022 Sources $115 Million 769.25 FTEs Tax Supported: 75% Fees/Other: 22% Grants/Other: 3% FY 2022 Budget by Program FY 2022 Budget Highlights Support Services 5% Transfers, Debt Service, and Other Requirements 11% Park Planning, Development, Operations and Maintenance 27% • • • $660K for Operations & Maintenance Support for the operation and maintenance of new, expanded, and redeveloped parkland and facilities $900K for expansion of child-care at recreation centers $615K for expansion of Park Rangers Program Community Services 57% 2 Department Overview Data and Highlights FY22 Expenditure Budget by Category PARD Full Time Employees 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Personnel $77M 65.3% Contractuals $33M 30.2% 780 760 740 720 700 680 Commodities $5M 4.5% 693.75 695.75 719.25 694.75 FTE 734.75 769.25 744.75 PARD SD23 Goals and Measures • Activate and enhance urban park spaces to provide flexible and diverse programming Align accessible and diverse programs and services with community needs and interests Ensure the parks system preserves recreational and natural spaces to serve as a respite from urban life Expand and improve access to parks and facilities for all • • • 3 Department Budget Overview FY 2023 Proposed Total PARD Budget Forecast FY 2023 Proposed Budget FY 2023 Proposed Positions FY 2023 Sources Tax Supported: 75% Fees/Other: 22% Grants/Other: 3% $118.7 Million* 769.25 FTEs FY 2023 General Fund Highlights Proposed General Fund Budget Increase - $3.3M** Employee Wage Adjustment Increases Fleet Maintenance and Fuel City Support Services Standard City-Wide Cost Drivers - $1.4M • • • Requested Department-Wide Cost Drivers - $1.9M Increases to accommodate items previously authorized by Council and/or Contractual Obligations Barton Springs Pool Safety and Security Support Cemetery Interment Unit Increase Operations & Maintenance Support Millennium Youth Entertainment Center (MYEC) Maintenance *Includes Enterprise Golf Fund **Estimate only. FY23 Budget is still under development, pending City Council approval. 4 Department Budget Overview FY 2023 Budget Proposal BASE COST DRIVER DEFINITION: General Fund and Support Services departments must develop a forecast with only baseline requirements. In other words, the only increases allowable are those necessary to accommodate items previously authorized by Council. Examples of acceptable forecast items that increase the Department’s budget are: • Costs of a new facility that will be opened part-way through FY …
B4-1: Under Resourced Service Expectations Presentation — original pdf
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Financial Services Division PARB Finance Committee Presentation Under Resourced Service Expectations February 28, 2022 FY 2023 Under Resourced Service Expectations Definition: critical needs that are essential to meeting service expectations of our community, but lack resources Prioritization of needs developed by subject matter experts from across the department Direction re: the Board/Commission input process: Focus on efficiency and/or consider options for reallocations of funding from the existing available budget 2 Categories of Prioritized Needs (FY 2023 Estimates) Address Homelessness, Safety and Security Increase Human Resources Support $2.5M ongoing $225K one-time $286K ongoing $7K one-time Advance Equity $744K ongoing $9K one-time Meet Customer Service Expectations for Condition and Quality of Parks and Facilities $1.13M ongoing $589K one-time $2.5M vehicles 3 Address Homelessness, Safety and Security Address Homelessness, Safety and Security - $2.5M ongoing; $225K one-time • Homelessness response and support $1.5M 2 FTEs $200K ongoing • Additional temporary staffing at Barton Springs Pool for increasing safety efforts $506K ongoing • Expand security services department- wide $213K ongoing • Natural Resources Temp Staffing for Park Rangers $300K ongoing; $25K one-time 4 Increase Human Resources Support Increase Human Resources Support - $286K ongoing; $7K one-time • Human Resources support for increased effort in onboarding of staff and training coordinator to ensure appropriate base training related to safety, program delivery, general operating policy/procedures $194K ongoing 2.5 FTEs $5K one-time • Increase in Department’s Diversity Recruiting Strategy and Equity Training $93K ongoing; 1 FTE $2K on-going 5 Advance Equity Advance Equity - $744K ongoing; $9K one-time • Advance Department’s Racial Equity/Planning Focus • Increase Community Engagement $150K ongoing 2 FTEs $3K one-time Services $339K ongoing 3 FTEs $6K one-time 6 Customer Services Expectations Meet Customer Service Expectations/Condition and Quality of Parks and Facilities $1.13M ongoing; $589K one-time; $2.5M vehicles • Increase Athletic Maintenance to increase public access to ball fields • Recreation Management Software (RecTrac) Support • Parks and Facility Maintenance inclusive of general grounds maintenance, HVAC maintenance and Plumbers $255,000 ongoing 3 FTEs $325,000 ongoing 4 FTEs $24,000 one-time $800K ongoing 14 FTEs $568K one-time $2.5 mil vehicles $50,000 ongoing • Cemetery Staff to perform Interments and Reset Cemetery Headstones 7 FY22 Recommendations – Funding Approved • Park Rangers Program Increase $440K 6 FTEs $900K $615K 7.5 FTEs • Summer Camp and Afterschool Programs Capacity Increase • Additional Operations and Maintenance support …
B7-1: Zilker Park Vision Plan Presentation — original pdf
Update on process for the Parks and Recreation Board February 22, 2022 Greg Montes, Program Manager, PARD Planning Zilker Park Vision Plan PARD Project Manager Overview • Update of the process so far • Planning efforts • Community Engagement efforts • Survey Processing of Results • Next Steps • Analysis of Community Meeting #4 feedback, corresponding follow-up survey and outreach • Small Group Discussions focusing on equity Status Update: Project Schedule Community Engagement So Far Public Participation Level: Consult Multiple methods, virtual and in-person, various locations and times: Virtual Engagement Opportunities Kick-off Community Survey 4,062 participants Small Group Discussions Community Involvement 17 meetings 3 Community Meetings 3 Follow-up Surveys 137 avg. attendees 2,698 participants SpeakupAustin Stories 13 Entries In-Person & Directed Opportunities Boards & Commissions Pop-Up Series 1 & 2 Community Involvement 7 formal bodies 23 events Additional PARD Pop-ups and in-person outreach Contacts tracked since 10/1 653+ connections 57 events Community Survey #4 Results • 955 Participants • 37,304 Responses • 1,304 Comments Demographics • 24% District 5, 19% District 9 • 19% 25-34, 20% 35-44, 19% 45-54, 19% 55-64, 17% 65-74, 6% under 25 • 75% white • 52% Female • 52% Annual income $100k+ Range of 397-453 responses to demographics questions Zilker Park Vision Plan Pop-up at ESB-MACC, Dec. 15, 2021 Community Survey #4 Results One equity tool used to account for underrepresented communities in surveying is by disaggregating data to explore differences in responses. 13% 16% What options should be explored for safer active transportation through the park? 10% 459 responses All participants 7% 54% 56% 16% 68 responses Identifying as Black, American Indian, Asian, Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latinx 12% 10% 6% Community Survey #4 Results Additional ways we are exploring the data include: By Age By Income By District Next Steps Community Survey #5 Available on the project website with Community Meeting #4 presentation www.austintexas.gov/ZilkerVision Small Group Discussions focused on equity & inclusion March Questions Project website: www.austintexas.gov/ZilkerVision Contact information: ZilkerVision@austintexas.gov
C1-1: 305 S Congress PUD Circulation Map — original pdf
305 S. CONGRESS PUD Proposed Bike Network 1 S T S T R E E T Lady Bird Lake BIKE / PEDESTRIAN TRAIL PROPOSED TRAIL CONNECTION HIGH COMFORT ROAD MEDIUM COMFORT ROAD PROPOSED MEDIUM COMFORT ROAD PROPOSED SHARED ROAD PROPOSED SHARED PATHWAY LANEWAY B Road classifications per Austin bike network C O N G R E S S A V E N U E A Y A W E N A L 305 S. Congress C Y A W E N A L BARTON SPRINGS ROAD EXTENSION B A RT O N S P RIN G S R O A D RIVERSIDE DRIVE 305 S. CONGRESS I CASE NUMBER: C814-89-0003.02 I JUNE 2021 305 S. CONGRESS PUD Proposed Pedestrian Network BIKE / PEDESTRIAN TRAIL LAKEFRONT PEDESTRIAN WALKS SIDEWALK ADJACENT TO ROADWAY PATHWAY / PLAZA C O N G R E S S A V E N U E DRIVEWAY B A Y A W E V R D I C Y A W E V R D I BARTON SPRINGS ROAD EXTENSION 305 S. CONGRESS I CASE NUMBER: C814-89-0003.02 I JUNE 2021
C1-2: Screen Shot of Approved Vision Plan — original pdf
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