2. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD AUGUST 21, 2023, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 *NOTE: The Urban Renewal Board no longer meets at the Street-Jones Building. Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. 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, call or email Courtney Banker, (512) 974-3114 or courtney.banker@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the URB’s special called meeting on August 7, 2023. 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment extending the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and DiverseArts 1 of 2 Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment extending the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and Capitol View Arts Discussion and possible action to approve a recommendation regarding the extension of the agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin concerning the implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan which ends September 30, 2023 (Megan Santee, URB Counsel) Discussion and possible action related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including the distribution of the Request for Proposals and approval of candidates for the Stakeholder Working Group (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC) Discussion and possible action on amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the Urban Renewal Agency and Austin Economic Development Corporation (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC) EXECUTIVE SESSION Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20230821-004 Date: August 23, 2023 Subject: Extension of the Agreement Between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin Commissioner Watson Seconded By: Commissioner Motwani Motioned By: Recommendation Approve the extension of the agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin concerning the implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan for another term. Description of Recommendation to Council The fourth amendment to the agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin concerning the implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan would extend the term for an additional fiscal year to September 30, 2024. No other changes are contemplated in the fourth amendment. Rationale: The extension will allow the Urban Renewal Agency to move forward with its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC). The purpose of the URA/AEDC MOU is to assist with the disposition of Urban Renewal Agency property located at 920 E. 11th Street and 1100 E. 11th Street (Blocks 16 and 16). AEDC released the solicitation to identify a development partner to assist the URA with redevelopment of these blocks on August 22, 2023. Vote For: Chair Escobar, Vice Chair Pierce, Commissioner Watson, Commissioner Motwani, Commissioner Tetey, Commissioner Skidmore Against: N/A Abstain: N/A Absent: Commissioner Hawkins Attest: Chair Manuel Escobar 1 of 1
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 7, 2023 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD (SPECIAL CALLED MEETING) DRAFT MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2023 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2023, at the Permitting and Development Center - 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Manuel Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell Pierce, Commissioner Kobla Tetey, Commissioner Amit Motwani, Commissioner Tam Hawkins, and Commissioner Jacqueline Watson (arrived at 6:12p.m.) were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Danielle Skidmore. Board Members Absent/off the dais: None. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s May 22, 2023, meeting. The minutes from the meeting of June 12, 2023, were approved on Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Watson was off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS Update and discussion regarding the appointment of the seventh commissioner to the URB (Vice Chair Pierce) Chair Escobar spoke. 1 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 7, 2023 Discussion regarding the 2022-2023 Annual Internal Review and Report (Office of the City Clerk) Chair Escobar lead the discussion. Discussion regarding the extension of the license agreements for Block 18 (Vice Chair Pierce) Chair Escobar spoke. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Discussion and possible action related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation. And the approval of the final evaluation criteria for the future Request for Proposals (Theresa Alvarez, Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC) Anne Gatling Haynes presented. On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, a motion was made to authorize categories and percentages listed. Approval of the evaluation criteria for the future Requests for Proposals (RFPs) was approved on a 7-0 vote. Chair Escobar called for a motion to authorize himself to work with AEDC to cause the release of the RFP. On Vice Chair Pierce’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s Second, the motion was approved on a 7-0 vote. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Manuel Escobar adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. without objection. 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 …
Fifth Sixth Amendment to DiverseArts License Agreement FIFTH SIXTH AMENDMENT TO LICENSING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND DIVERSEARTS This Fifth Sixth Amended Licensing Agreement (“Fourth Sixth Amendment”) is made and entered into between the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin (“Agency”), with offices located at 1000 East 11th Street, Ste 200, Austin, Travis County, Texas 78702, and DiverseArts Culture Works with offices located at 904 Juniper Street, Austin, Travis County, Texas 78702 (“Licensee”) (collectively referred to herein as “Parties” and individually as a “Party”). WHEREAS, Agency and Licensee entered into that certain License Agreement on the first day of November, 2018; and WHEREAS, the term of the First Amendment to the License Agreement expired on October 31, 2019; and WHEREAS, the term of the Second Amendment to the License Agreement expired on June 30, 2020; and WHEREAS, the term of the Third Amendment to the License Agreement expired on September 30, 2021; and WHEREAS, the term of the Fourth Amendment to the License Agreement expireds on September 30, 2022; and WHEREAS, the term of the Fifth Amendment to the License Agreement expires on September 30, 2023; and WHEREAS, the parties wish to extend the term of the License Agreement to September 30, 20243; and WHEREAS, the Agency’s Board of Commissioners approved this Fifth Sixth Amendment at a public meeting properly noticed in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on the [21st]15th day of [August], 20232; and WHEREAS, Licensee’s board of directors approved this SixthFifth Amendment on the ____ day of ______________, 20232. NOW THEREFOR IN CONSIDERATION OF the duties, obligations and covenants of the Parties, and other good and valuable consideration, Agency and Licensee agree that Section 2 (entitled “Term”) of the License Agreement is amended to read as follows: Page 1 of 3 Fifth Sixth Amendment to DiverseArts License Agreement TERM: The Agreement commences upon 1 November 2018 at 12:01am and ends on September 30, 20243 at 11:59pm (the “Term”) LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT THIS LICENSE IS REVOCABLE AND AGENCY MAY ON ANY DATE AND AT ANY TIME BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30, 20243, TERMINATE THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE AND LICENSEE SHALL VACATE PREMISES WITHIN THE TIME PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 7.B.ii. LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT THE AGENCY AND ITS CONSULTANTS MAY ACCESS THE PROPERTY AT ANY TIME FOR PURPOSES OF PREPARING FOR …
First Second Amendment to Capitoal View Arts License Agreement FIRST SECOND AMENDMENT TO LICENSING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND CAPITAL CAPITOL VIEW ARTS This First Second Amended Licensing Agreement (“Fourth Second Amendment”) is made and entered into between the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin (“Agency”), with offices located at 1000 East 11th Street, Ste 200, Austin, Travis County, Texas 78702, and Capital Capitol View Arts with offices located at 1881 Grove Blvd #1331, Austin, Travis County, Texas 78741 (“Licensee”) (collectively referred to herein as “Parties” and individually as a “Party”). WHEREAS, Agency and Licensee entered into that certain License Agreement on the 18th day of August, 2021; and WHEREAS, the term of the License Agreement will expired on September 30, 2022; and WHEREAS, the term of the First Amendment to the License Agreement expired on September 30, 2023; and WHEREAS, the parties wish to extend the term of the License Agreement to September 30, 20243; and WHEREAS, the Agency’s Board of Commissioners approved this First Second Amendment at a public meeting properly noticed in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on the [21st]19th day of September, 20232; and WHEREAS, Licensee’s board of directors approved this First Second Amendment on the ____ day of ______________, 20232. NOW THEREFOR IN CONSIDERATION OF the duties, obligations and covenants of the Parties, and other good and valuable consideration, Agency and Licensee agree that Section 2 (entitled “Term”) of the License Agreement is amended to read as follows: TERM: The Agreement commences upon August 19, 2021 at 12:01am and ends on September 30, 20243 at 11:59pm (the “Term”) LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT THIS LICENSE IS REVOCABLE AND AGENCY MAY ON ANY DATE AND AT ANY TIME BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30, 20243, TERMINATE THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE AND LICENSEE SHALL VACATE PREMISES WITHIN THE TIME PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 7.B.ii. LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT THE AGENCY AND ITS CONSULTANTS MAY ACCESS THE PROPERTY AT ANY TIME FOR PURPOSES OF PREPARING FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE SITE AND THAT SUCH ACCESS WILL BE COORDINATED WITH THE LICENSOR AND ITS CONSULTANTS TO MINIMIZE DISRUPTION TO BUSINESS OPERATIONS. Page 1 of 2 First Second Amendment to Capitoal View Arts License Agreement Except as expressly amended herein the License Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this First …
FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT CONCERNING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EAST 11th AND 12th STREETS URBAN RENEWAL PLAN Effective Date: 1 October 2023 This Fourth Amendment to the Agreement Concerning Implementation of the East 11th _, and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan (‘Third Amendment”) executed on __ 2023 and effective as of the Effective Date is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, a Texas home-rule city and municipal corporation (the “City”), and the URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, a Texas Urban Renewal Agency (the “UR Agency”) (collectively referred to as the “Parties” and individually as “Party” in this Agreement.) Recitals Whereas, the Parties entered into the Agreement Concerning Implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan (“Agreement”) on or about November 19, 2019; Whereas, the Parties have subsequently entered into three amendments to the Agreement which have extended the term and amended the statement of work through September 30, 2023; Whereas, the Parties now desire to extend the Term of the Agreement for an additional fiscal year. NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Agreement is amended as follows: 1. Section 1.1(1) of the Agreement is stricken and replaced with the following: 1. Terms and Funding Amendments 1.1 Term. (1) This Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and end on 30 September 2024. Page 1 – Fourth Amendment to the Agreement Concerning Implementation of the 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan Miscellaneous 2. 3. The terms in the Agreement when used herein have the same meanings ascribed to such terms in the Agreement unless expressly defined otherwise herein. No other changes. Except as set forth in this Fourth Amendment, all terms and conditions of the Agreement remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Fourth Amendment effective upon the Effective Date first above stated. CITY: City of Austin, Texas _________________________________ By: Rosie Truelove Title: Director, Housing Department UR AGENCY: Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin _______________________________________ By: Manuel Escobar Title: Board Chair
