Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission - April 14, 2026
Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Regular Meeting of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION [RMMA PIAC] TUESDAY, APRIL 14 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS ASSEMBLY ROOM 1111 4815 MUELLER BOULEVARD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the RMMA PIAC may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Marrilee Archer, 512-974-7842, marrilee.archer@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Michael Jones, Chair Andrew Clements Christopher Jackson Kathleen Malcom Kathy Sokolic AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Rick Krivoniak, Vice Chair Corky Hilliard Martin Luecke David Neider The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the RMMA PIAC Regular Meeting on March 10, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing by Austin Financial Services on Mueller Financial Update. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Update by Creative Action on new development in Mueller. Discussion by Commissioners on Annual Report Topics. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. Discussion and possible action on a Recommendation to Council in support of Foundation Communities’ application for City funding of a second phase of the Jordan at Mueller. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Marrilee Archer at Austin Financial Services, at 512-974-7842 and marrilee.archer@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission, please contact Marrilee Archer at 512-974-7842, marrilee.archer@austintexas.gov.
BOARD/COMMISSION DRAFT RECOMMENDATION Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: (20260314-006): Foundation Communities Proposed Mueller Development WHEREAS, affordability and diversity in housing offerings is a community-determined and City Council Approved goal for the former Mueller Airport redevelopment; and the Master Development Agreement (MDA) between the City of Austin and Catellus/Banbury Development calls for “at least 25% of all rental housing” units at Mueller to be affordable; and the 25% goal is currently being met for all apartment units that are completed, constructed or contracted; and WHEREAS, Mueller’s MDA includes provisions for a limited number of "stand alone projects solely comprised of Affordable Housing units" to help meet the 25% goal, which currently includes the 201-unit Wildflower Terrace senior affordable complex, completed in 2012, the 240-unit Aldrich 51 workforce affordable complex, completed in 2018; and the 132-unit Jordan family affordable complex, completed in 2020; and WHEREAS, Foundation Communities has proposed construction of the Jordan II, a 66-unit family affordable complex across Philomena Street from The Jordan in order to share its management and tenant amenities, aimed at families with children and offering a mix of 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom units, all priced to be affordable by families with incomes at or below 50% of Austin’s Median Family Income; and WHEREAS, Foundation Communities provided testimony on the Jordan II, and on its three decades of experience in developing affordable housing for Austin residents at the March 10, 2026 meeting of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission; and WHEREAS, the construction of the proposed Affordable Multi-Family Housing complex will support the greater Austin community’s goal of creating and sustaining affordable housing citywide, including East Austin and other central core neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, at its February 5, 2026 meeting, the Austin City Council approved its RESOLUTION NO. 20260205- 034 in support of FC Jordan II Housing, LP and its application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for 9% Low Income Tax Credits. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission encourages the Austin City Council to continue to support Foundation Communities’ application and request for approximately $8 million in gap financing through a loan Low-Income Housing Tax Credit from the City of Austin for the Jordan II affordable housing complex in Mueller. Date of Approval: Motioned By: Vote Count: Abstain: Attest: Seconded By: For: Off the dias: …
Create Art. Create Community. RMMA Plan Implementation Advisory Committee April 14, 2026 our mission Through the power of the arts, we build community and foster Creative Artists, Critical Thinkers, Confident Leaders and Courageous Allies. our vision A creative and vibrant Central Texas where all people grow in connection, purpose, and possibility. our impact over 28 years (and counting!) people served teens employed programming hours 96%250,000+600+300,000+93%of teachers saw an increase intheir students showingempathy or compassion fortargets of bullying.96%of teachers saw that theirstudents could better identifythat different characters couldhave differing points of view. of teachers reported that theirstudents learned new skills forself-regulation of emotions. 97% I SEE ME IN MY WORLD COURAGEOUS ALLY I SEE MY WORLD CONFIDENT LEADER I SEE ME CRITICAL THINKER CREATIVE ARTIST PARTNERSHIPS SCHOOL PROGRAMS RESIDENCIES AFTERSCHOOL PUBLIC ART COMMUNITY PROGRAMS COMMUNITY EVENTS TEEN PROGRAMS FILM ACADEMY: Music Videos • June 8 - 19 DESIGN ACADEMY: Fashion Forward • June 8 - 19 DESIGN ACADEMY: Art In Motion with Ghisallo Cycling Initiative • June 22 – 26 MEDIA ACADEMY: Memes, Reels & Content Creation • June 22 – 26 THEATRE ACADEMY: Game Show Network • July 6 – 17 SCIENCE ACADEMY: Confectionery Kitchen • July 6 – 17 FILM ACADEMY: Creature Feature • July 20 – 31 ART ACADEMY: Comic Book Creators • July 20 – 31 Summer Camps at Marshall Middle School See our full camp schedule here COMMUNITY ARTS COLLABORATIVe Project vision A vibrant shared space that shines a spotlight on creativity, critical thinking, community building, and belonging, and leads to thoughtful collaboration, increased impact, and sustainability for all partners. vibrant, Collaborative Space where arts & Cultural programs can thrive Chance for all partners to expand our reach and serve more people in our community Opportunities for partner organizations to cross-train, cross- promote, and co-create AISD Partnership to leverage shared spaces with Marshall Middle School for program expansion and new program development innovative model for Sustainable co-location The Community Arts Collaborative Collaborative Partners facility details Total Square Footage: ~25,000 SF Number of Floors: Two 17,000 SF occupied / managed by Creative Action - Admin, Classrooms, Common Areas 4,000 SF dedicated to music education organizations - Austin Soundwaves, Studio A 4,000 SF dedicated to arts and education - Latinitas, Art Spark Texas, Austin Bat Cave facility details All Partners: Access to meeting spaces, amenities, and common areas as part of lease All Partners: Classrooms / event spaces …
Update on Mueller Financing to the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Advisory Commission Austin Financial Services | April 14, 2026 Kimberly Olivares │ Director, Austin Financial Services Mueller Implementation Strategy Public-private partnership • • City holds the land; master developer takes down land gradually, then sells to third parties • Master developer designs, builds and funds all infrastructure & parks • Reimbursed by land sale proceeds and public financing (sales and property tax) • Developer retains responsibility for overall implementation of vision & goals, with City oversight 2 Financing Model for Mueller City holds land and gradually sells to developer Catellus builds streets, utilities, parks, and other infrastructure Catellus sells land to vertical developers New Commercial and Residential development Reimbursements Mueller Project Revenue Fund Mueller Tax Increment Financing Property Taxes Mueller Current Development • Over 3.5 M square feet Commercial, Institutional & Civic development complete or under construction • Including over 680,000 SF of retail • Over 6,500 Single and Multi- Family Units complete or under construction • Including over 1,600 affordable units Initial Project Finance Plan • Approximately $265 Million in project costs • $185 million land sales • $65 million in public financing • Reimbursed by land sale proceeds and public financing (sales and property tax)i • City’s risk is minimized • Relies on project revenue to support project costs • Catellus provides interim funding for project costs 5 Mueller TIF Recap Base Year TIF Duration Base Assessed Value (AV) Current AV (Tax Yr 2024) COA Capture % Other Entity Participation Other Participation Current Project Cost Estimated Project Cost to be covered by TIF Debt Mueller (TIF #16) 2004 Through 2032 $0 $2.6 billion 100% n/a Yes / Developer $361 million $60 million Mueller Debt Summary Current (FY2025-26) annual debt service is approximately $5.3 million Current (FY2025-26) annual TIF revenue Year Type Amount 2007 Sales Tax is estimated to be $13.5 million 2009 TIF (Property Tax) Sales tax financing repayments will be completed in FY 2025-26 Credit Factors City property tax revenues projected to maintain value, but growth anticipated to be limited 2012 TIF (Property Tax) 2014 TIF (Property Tax) TOTAL $12.0 million $15.0 million $16.8 million $15.8 million $59.6 million 7 Questions? Fore more information: financeonline.austintexas.gov Austin Financial Services
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: (20260314-006): Foundation Communities Proposed Mueller Development WHEREAS, affordability and diversity in housing offerings is a community-determined and City Council Approved goal for the former Mueller Airport redevelopment; the Master Development Agreement (MDA) between the City of Austin and Catellus/Banbury Development calls for “at least 25% of all housing” units at Mueller to be affordable; and the 25% goal is currently being met for all apartment units that are completed, constructed or contracted; and WHEREAS, Mueller’s MDA includes provisions for a limited number of "stand alone projects solely comprised of Affordable Housing units" to help meet the 25% goal, which currently includes the 201-unit Wildflower Terrace senior affordable complex, completed in 2012, the 240-unit Aldrich 51 workforce affordable complex, completed in 2018; and the 132-unit Jordan family affordable complex, completed in 2020; and WHEREAS, Foundation Communities has proposed construction of the Jordan II, a 66-unit family affordable complex across Philomena Street from The Jordan in order to share its management and tenant amenities, aimed at families with children and offering a mix of 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom units, all priced to be affordable by families with incomes at or below 50% of Austin’s Median Family Income; and WHEREAS, Foundation Communities provided testimony on the Jordan II, and on its three decades of experience in developing affordable housing for Austin residents at the March 10, 2026 meeting of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission; and WHEREAS, the construction of the proposed Affordable Multi-Family Housing complex will support the greater Austin community’s goal of creating and sustaining affordable housing citywide, including East Austin and other central core neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, at its February 5, 2026 meeting, the Austin City Council approved its RESOLUTION NO. 20260205- 034 in support of FC Jordan II Housing, LP and its application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for 9% Low Income Tax Credits. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission encourages the Austin City Council to continue to support Foundation Communities’ application and request for approximately $8 million in gap financing through a loan for the Jordan II affordable housing complex in Mueller. Date of Approval: 4/14/26 Motioned By: Commissioner Sokoloic Seconded By: Commissioner Hilliard Vote Count: 8 For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: none Off the dias: none Absent: Commissioner …
301 West Second Street Austin, TX 78701 BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: (20260314-006): Foundation Communities Proposed Mueller Development WHEREAS, affordability and diversity in housing offerings is a community-determined and City Council Approved goal for the former Mueller Airport redevelopment; the Master Development Agreement (MDA) between the City of Aus(cid:415)n and Catellus/Banbury Development calls for “at least 25% of all housing” units at Mueller to be affordable; and the 25% goal is currently being met for all apartment units that are completed, constructed or contracted; and WHEREAS, Mueller’s MDA includes provisions for a limited number of "stand alone projects solely comprised of Affordable Housing units" to help meet the 25% goal, which currently includes the 201- unit Wildflower Terrace senior affordable complex, completed in 2012, the 240-unit Aldrich 51 workforce affordable complex, completed in 2018; and the 132-unit Jordan family affordable complex, completed in 2020; and WHEREAS, Founda(cid:415)on Communi(cid:415)es has proposed construc(cid:415)on of the Jordan II, a 66-unit family affordable complex across Philomena Street from The Jordan in order to share its management and tenant ameni(cid:415)es, aimed at families with children and offering a mix of 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom units, all priced to be affordable by families with incomes at or below 50% of Aus(cid:415)n’s Median Family Income; and WHEREAS, Founda(cid:415)on Communi(cid:415)es provided tes(cid:415)mony on the Jordan II, and on its three decades of experience in developing affordable housing for Aus(cid:415)n residents at the March 10, 2026 mee(cid:415)ng of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementa(cid:415)on Advisory Commission; and WHEREAS, the construc(cid:415)on of the proposed Affordable Mul(cid:415)-Family Housing complex will support the greater Aus(cid:415)n community’s goal of crea(cid:415)ng and sustaining affordable housing citywide, including East Aus(cid:415)n and other central core neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, at its February 5, 2026 mee(cid:415)ng, the Aus(cid:415)n City Council approved its RESOLUTION NO. 20260205-034 in support of FC Jordan II Housing, LP and its applica(cid:415)on to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for 9% Low Income Tax Credits. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementa(cid:415)on Advisory Commission encourages the Aus(cid:415)n City Council to con(cid:415)nue to support Founda(cid:415)on Communi(cid:415)es’ applica(cid:415)on and request for approximately $8 million in gap financing through a loan for the Jordan II affordable housing complex in Mueller. 512-974-2000 | austintexas.gov Date of Approval: 4/14/26 Mo(cid:415)oned By: Commissioner Sokolic Seconded By: Commissioner Hilliard Vote Count: 8-0 For: 8 …
