Item 2. Draft recommendation to Council to approve an amendment to extend the term of the Mueller MDA — original pdf

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BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission DRAFT Recommendation Number: (20240514-002): Recommendation to the Austin City Council to approve an extension to the Master Developer Agreement between the City of Austin and Catellus Austin, LLC WHEREAS, the City of Austin and Catellus Austin, LLC entered into the December 2, 2004, Master Development Agreement for the public-private partnership to redevelop the former Robert Mueller Municipal Airport, and the Term of that Agreement is set to end on December 2, 2024; and, WHEREAS, a few essential Mueller projects and processes will take longer to complete, including the sale of all land under the terms of the MDA, the delivery of additional affordable housing units, and the delivery of two public parks and open spaces: the Roger Lavon Taylor, Sr. Plaza surrounding the base of the Mueller Control Tower and the Mueller portion of the larger Tannehill Branch Greenbelt and Trail; and, WHEREAS, since 2004 the initial planned density has been intentionally increased, while enduring three major economic setbacks including the Great Recession, global pandemic, and sustained higher interest rates; and, WHEREAS, our Commission charge is to advise the City Council on implementation of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Master Plan; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission recommends that the City Council approve an amendment to the Mueller Master Development Agreement to extend the Term to December 31, 2027, with certain minor additional changes to support the extension, in order to fully accomplish the vision and goals of the City Council- adopted Mueller Master Plan. Date of Approval: Record of the vote: ______________________________________________________ Attest: Jill Fagan, Liaison Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission