REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 – 5:30 P.M. AUSTIN WATER HEADQUARTERS WALLER CREEK CENTER 625 E 10TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Water and Wastewater Commission may 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 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 Vicky Addie, 512-972-0332, vicky.addie@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Chair (District 8) Andrew Maas (Mayor) Alex Navarro (District 2) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Mike Reyes (District 4) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Marcela Tuñón, Vice Chair (District 9) Amanda Marzullo (District 3) Alex Ortiz (District 7) Jesse Penn (District 1) Shannon Trilli (District 10) Speakers signed up to speak at 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 Water and Wastewater Commission regular meeting held July 29, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Relocation of 36-inch Water Line across Colorado River for Austin Water with Arguijo Corporation, in the amount of $2,069,440 plus a $206,944 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,276,384. Funding: $2,276,384 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. 3. 4. Recommend approval to authorize two contracts for sodium bisulfate for Austin Water with Gasochem International LLC d/b/a Gasochem International and Univar Solutions USA LLC d/b/a Univar Solutions USA or Univar USA, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,920,000. Funding: $150,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for water and wastewater treatment instrumentation, analyzers, gas detection equipment, and valves/actuators, including installation, calibration, commissioning, and related technical services, for Austin Water with Vector Controls LLC d/b/a Vector Controls and Automation Group, for an initial two years with …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 625 E 10th Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines called the Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting to order at 5:48pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón, Alex Navarro, Alex Ortiz, Jesse Penn, Mike Reyes Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Amanda Marzullo, Shannon Trilli, Evan Wolstencroft PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on July 15, 2026. The minutes from the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on July 15, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Tuñón’s motion, Commissioner Reyes’ second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Maas and Pandurangi absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. Staff briefing on Austin Water’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) spending plan annual development process Martin Tower, Austin Water Managing Engineer, gave the briefing and answered questions. 6. 7. Staff briefing on Austin Water’s annual staffing planning process Allison Orton Sprigg, Austin Water Enterprise Strategic Planning Manager, gave the briefing and answered questions. Staff briefing on Austin Water’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget, Capital Budget, new appropriations, rates, and fees, and 5-Year Capital Improvement (CIP) spending plan Christina Romero, Interim Assistant Director of Finance, Songli Floyd, Austin Water Finance Manager, and Nam Nguyen, Austin Water Finance Division Manager gave the briefing and answered questions. 1 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026 COMMITTEE UPDATES 8. Update from the Joint Sustainability Committee July 22, 2026 meeting regarding conservation and sustainability initiatives. The update was given by Chair Maxwell-Gaines. 9. This item was incorrectly numbered on the published agenda as Item 7 and is being renumbered as Item 9. Update on meetings held by the Budget Committee regarding a review of Austin Water’s Fiscal Years 2027-2031 Financial Forecast and Capital Spending Plan and FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget – Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón provided the update. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve a recommendation to Council on Austin Water’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Operating Budget, Capital Budget, new appropriations, rates, and fees, and 5-Year Capital Improvement (CIP) spending plan. The recommendation to Council to approve Austin Water’s Fiscal Year 2026 2027 Proposed Operating Budget, Capital Budget, new appropriations, rates, and fees, and 5-Year Capital Improvement (CIP) spending …
Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: August 19, 2026 Council: August 27, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Relocation of 36-inch Water Line across Colorado River Project for Austin Water with Arguijo Corporation in the amount of $2,069,440, plus a $206,944 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,276,384. Funding: $2,276,384 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1157 for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on April 20, 2026 and closed on May 28, 2026. Of the four bids received, the bids submitted by the recommended contractor was the lowest responsive bid received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=143653. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 11.33% MBE and 1.44% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 19, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Relocation of the 36-inch Water Line across Colorado River project consists of replacing approximately 250 linear feet of water line crossing the Colorado River along US Highway 183. The existing 24-inch water line at this location is exposed and requires replacement with a larger 36-inch line, which will be relocated and installed at a lower depth. This project will maintain and improve existing water service for customers both north and south of the Colorado River. Environmental mitigation measures will be incorporated into the project and required erosion and environmental controls will be utilized. The project will use horizontal directional drilling under the river and Austin Parks and Recreation property, avoiding impacts to existing streambanks and trees. Additionally, removal of the exposed section of the existing water line from the river will improve low-flow conditions and reduce future erosion. The work will occur within TxDOT and City right-of-way. The project is expected to have low public impact and does not propose any lane closures or detours. Nearby residents or businesses …
Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: August 19, 2026 Council: August 27, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize two contracts for sodium bisulfate for Austin Water with Gasochem International LLC d/b/a Gasochem International and Univar Solutions USA LLC d/b/a Univar Solutions USA or Univar USA, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,920,000. Funding: $150,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $150,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 2200 BYS1051REBID for these goods. The solicitation was published on May 11, 2026, and closed on June 9, 2026. Of the three offers received, the bids submitted by the recommended contractors were the lowest responsive bids received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=144089 . MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. However, the recommended contractor identified subcontracting opportunities. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 19, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: These contracts will provide sodium bisulfate, which is used to reduce residual chlorine in treated effluent whenever the primary sulfur dioxide dosing system is offline. Chlorine reduction is crucial to protect aquatic life and the environment. The contracts replace a contract expiring August 4, 2027. The contracts were solicited early due to increased needs associated with the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion, where the primary sulfur dioxide system will be taken offline. The requested authorization is based on historical spending and projected future needs. The recommended contractors are not the current suppliers of these goods. If the contracts are not approved, the City would lose the ability to maintain an adequate backup system in the …
Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: August 19, 2026 Council: August 27, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for water and wastewater treatment instrumentation, analyzers, gas detection equipment, and valves/actuators, including installation, calibration, commissioning, and related technical services, for Austin Water with Vector Controls LLC d/b/a Vector Controls and Automation Group, for an initial two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000. Funding: $50,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $50,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Sole Source. MBE/WBE: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 19, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide the City with critical water and wastewater facility parts, equipment and technical services necessary to support operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and worker safety at Austin Water facilities. This agreement is essential to ensure continued and timely access to specialized items such as flow and level transmitters, analytical sensors, fixed gas detection systems, valves, actuators, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) replacement components. This is a new contract. Requested authorization was determined using departmental estimates based on anticipated future usage. Vector Controls and Automation Group is the sole authorized distributor and service provider for several key equipment lines in Texas, including Av-Tek, Draeger, Endress+Hauser and Kurz, that are essential to Austin Water’s operations. No other vendor is authorized to supply OEM parts or provide certified support. If this contract is not approved, procurement timelines would increase significantly, leading to extended downtime for critical equipment. It could also cause limited access to manufacturer-authorized parts and technical support, which could create potential impacts to operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and could impact public safety. Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: August 19, 2026 Council: August 27, 2026 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 Total Length of Term …
Water Management Strategy Implementation REPORT Second Quarter 2026, April - June August 12, 2026 Contents Second Quarter Summary Water Conservation Updates Water Loss Reduction Updates Reclaimed Water and Onsite Reuse Updates Conservation Outreach Updates Water Supply Project Updates Water Use and GPCD Notes Regarding Data 2 Second Quarter Introduction The Water Management Strategy Implementation Report is intended to provide transparency and accountability regarding the execution of strategies from the 2024 Water Conservation Plan and the 2024 Water Forward Plan. The plans include proactive and substantial demand management strategies and innovative local supply strategies, but the hard work necessary to complete the strategies and meet the goals are illustrated in the implementation reports. Spring is a busy time for community engagement, particularly in-person events and media spots, as residents prepare landscapes for the summer. 51,000 feet of large-diameter leak detection Three reclaimed water projects move into the construction phase 2026 Texas Water conference, Austin Water received awards for: Publications, Austin Water’s Strategic Plan Digital Content, Austin Water Social Media Water Conservation, Landscape Transformation for New Single-Family Homes 3 Water Conservation Updates Staff attended 17 community events across the city to promote water conservation rebates and activities in Q2 Landscape Transformation Strategy Texas Water 2026 Water Conservation Award New pressure-reducing irrigation components added to mandatory irrigation inspections Enforcement of the 50% limitation of irrigation systems in new homes to be developed as a Rule (posting in October) Rebate application and enforcement processes transferred to Austin Water’s customer management system for better integration and customer support 4 Water Conservation Metrics Residential Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Drought Survival Tools Irrigation Upgrades Rainwater Harvesting Rebates WaterWise Landscape WaterWise Rainscape Other Residential Programs Q2 2025-Q1 2026 Q2 2026 5 Water Conservation Metrics Commercial Rebate Programs 5 4 3 2 1 0 Approved Rebates 4 3 2 1 1 Bucks for Business Q2 2025-Q1 2026 Q2 2026 6 Water Conservation Metrics Compliance Assessments Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Landscape Irrigation Assessment Cooling Tower Assessment Vehicle Wash Assessment Q2 2025-Q1 2026 Q2 2026 Q2 2025-Q1 2026 Q2 2026 7 Water Conservation Strategy Milestones (Water Conservation …
Onsite Reuse, Decentralized Reclaimed, and Centralized Reclaimed Briefing Austin Water | Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting | August 19, 2026 Agenda Onsite Reuse Decentralized Reclaimed Centralized Reclaimed 2 Onsite Reuse Katherine Jashinski, P.E. Water Reuse Programs Supervisor GoPurple Turns Two! Austin City Council Adoption on March 7, 2024 Code Changes for Onsite Water Reuse and Reclaimed Water Connections Affordability Strategies for Reuse Projects Community Benefit Charge increase ($0.15 per thousand gallons) to fund Reclaimed Water System expansion and Onsite Reuse programs Go Purple | AustinTexas.gov 4 GoPurple Incentive Activity April 2024-March 2026 AW GoPurple Site Plan Approvals Total Number of Projects Number of Reclaimed Projects Number of Onsite Water Reuse Projects • Exempt Affordable • Vested • Paid Fee in Lieu 56 20 36 7 4 5 • On average, 10 reclaimed water projects and 10 OWRS projects approved per year (for site development permits) 5 GoPurple Incentive Activity April 2024-March 2026 Type of Reuse Project Rebate for Reclaimed Main Extension Rebate for Onsite Reuse Systems Expedited Building Permit Review Rebate No Impact Fees for Non-potable Meters Assistance with PACE Program Reclaimed water 0 Onsite water N/A N/A 0 0 2 20 20 0 0 6 GoPurple Incentive Activity April 2024-March 2026 April 2024-March 2025 April 2025- March 2026 Total Number of Projects Permitted to Construct OWRS Estimated Potable Water Savings Number of Projects Dual Plumbing and Paying Fee in Lieu Fees in Lieu Collected 5 9 14 61.9 MGY 12.2 MGY 74.1 MGY 0 0 5 5 $682,720 $682,720 7 Workforce Development: Operator Training and Certification O&M training manual for onsite water reuse systems published December 2025 Certificate exam will be completed Summer 2026 Held workshop in June 2026 with local OWRS-adjacent trade and industry groups to get feedback on structuring an Austin Community College operator training course Partnering with Capital Area Workforce Solutions to utilize their upskilling services and funding Goal is to have ACC course ready for Fall 2026 (pending contract and curriculum completion) 8 Wastewater Mining UT WaterHub Project at 90% Design Estimated to save 280 MGY once operational 9 Decentralized Reclaimed Joe Smith, P.E. Wastewater Systems Planning Supervisor Background & Terms Decentralized Reclaimed Water: Reuse of wastewater treated at the neighborhood scale Separate from the Austin's centralized wastewater and reclaimed water system Reuse of the treated water via a dual (purple) pipe …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026 – 5:30 P.M. AUSTIN WATER HEADQUARTERS WALLER CREEK CENTER 625 E 10TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Water and Wastewater Commission may 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 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 Vicky Addie, 512-972-0332, vicky.addie@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Chair (District 8) Andrew Maas (Mayor) Alex Navarro (District 2) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Mike Reyes (District 4) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Marcela Tuñón, Vice Chair (District 9) Amanda Marzullo (District 3) Alex Ortiz (District 7) Jesse Penn (District 1) Shannon Trilli (District 10) Speakers signed up to speak at 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 Water and Wastewater Commission regular meeting held July 15, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Approve a recommendation to Council on Austin Water’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Operating Budget, Capital Budget, new appropriations, rates, and fees, and 5-Year Capital Improvement (CIP) spending plan. Discussion and approval of the Water and Wastewater Commission’s 2025 Annual Internal Review and Report. 4. Approve the nomination of members of the Water and Wastewater Commission to the Joint Sustainability Committee for a primary and alternate. STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. 6. 7. Staff briefing on Austin Water’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) spending plan annual development process - Martin Tower, Austin Water Managing Engineer Staff briefing on Austin Water’s annual staffing planning process - Allison Orton Sprigg, Austin Water Enterprise Strategic Planning Manager Staff briefing on Austin Water’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget, Capital Budget, new appropriations, rates, and fees, and 5-Year Capital Improvement (CIP) spending plan - Joseph Gonzales, Deputy Director, Business Services COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. 8. Update on meetings held by the Budget Committee regarding a review of Austin Water’s Fiscal Years 2027-2031 Financial Forecast and Capital Spending Plan and FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget – Vice Chair …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026 – 3:30 P.M. AUSTIN WATER HEADQUARTERS WALLER CREEK CENTER 625 E 10TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee may 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 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 Vicky Addie, 512-972-0332, vicky.addie@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BUDGET COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Marcela Tunon, Chair (District 9) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair (District 8) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up to speak at 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. Approval of minutes from the July 23, 2026, Special Called Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee meeting. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and consider approval of the Budget Committee’s Report summarizing the briefings that Austin Water finance staff gave to the Committee and the topics discussed during Budget Committee meetings held from May 2026 through July 2026, regarding Austin Water’s Financial Forecast for FY 2027-2031, Austin Water’s Proposed FY 2027-2031 Capital Spending Plan, and Austin Water’s Proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion of future agenda items ADJOURNMENT For more information on the Water and Wastewater Commission, please contact Vicky Addie at 512-972-0332 or vicky.addie@austintexas.gov. Visit the Water and Wastewater Commission website at https://www.austintexas.gov/content/water-and-wastewater-commission. 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 Vicky Addie at Austin Water, at 512-972-0332 or vicky.addie@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information.
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 625 E 10th Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines called the Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting to order at 5:39pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Amanda Marzullo, Alex Ortiz, Evan Wolstencroft Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón, Andrew Maas, Mike Reyes, Shannon Trilli PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on May 20, 2026. The minutes from the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular meeting on May 20, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Marzullo’s motion, Commissioner Wolstencroft’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Navarro, Pandurangi, and Penn absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, and 13 were acted on with one motion. 2. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to a contract for continued supervisory control and data acquisition equipment, software installation, and support services for Austin Water with Control Panels USA Inc., to increase the amount by $1,000,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $4,200,000. Funding: $300,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Marzullo’s motion, Commissioner Wolstencroft’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Navarro, Pandurangi, and Penn absent. 1 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Central East Austin Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project for Austin Water with Underground Water Solutions, Co., in the amount of $4,067,015 plus a $406,702 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,473,717. Funding: $4,473,717 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Marzullo’s motion, Commissioner Wolstencroft’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Navarro, Pandurangi, and Penn absent. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Elmhurst Drive Wastewater Pipe Renewal Project for Austin Water with HEI Civil Texas, LLC, in the amount of $4,784,754 plus a $478,476 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,263,300. Funding: $5,263,300 is available in the Capital Budget of …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2026 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, July 23, 2026, at 625 E 10th Street in Austin, Texas. Budget Committee Members in Attendance: Committee Chair Marcela Tuñón, Committee Vice Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, and Commissioner Evan Wolstencroft Budget Committee Members Absent: Commissioner Shwetha Pandurangi Chair Tuñón called the Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee to order at 3:05 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the June 11, 2026 Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee meeting. The minutes from the Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee regular meeting on June 11, 2026 were approved on Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines’ motion, Commissioner Wolstencroft’s second on a 3-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Austin Water’s Proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget Update The update was provided by Austin Water Acting Assistant Director Christina Romero and Austin Water Deputy Director Joseph Gonzales. 3. Austin Water’s Proposed FY 2026-2027 through FY 2030-2031 Capital Spending Plan Update The update was provided by Austin Water Infrastructure Management Division Manager Martin Tower. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and consider approval of the Budget Committee’s Report This item was withdrawn due to an insufficient posting description of this report. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Tuñón announced that the Budget Committee will hold an additional meeting on July 29, 2026 at 3:30pm to review the Budget Committee’s report. Chair Tuñón adjourned the meeting at 3:56 p.m. without objection. 1
Capital Improvements Program Planning Martin Tower, P.E. Infrastructure Management Water & Wastewater Commission July 29, 2026 Austin Water Assets At A Glance More than 3,800 miles of water mains More than 2,900 miles of wastewater mains 3 water treatment plants 2 wastewater treatment plants 1 biosolids management plant 44 pump stations for water system 38 water reservoirs 142 wastewater lift stations Nearly 31,000 fire hydrants 20 campuses and 63 buildings Nearly 1,000 fleet vehicles and operational equipment Information technology 44,000 acres of managed wildlands 2 Capital Improvements Plan Development Annual process Built from zero, based on business cases Asset management data drives renewal funding levels ~600 projects are reviewed and validated each year Led by program area leaders and staff who identify: Asset risks and renewal needs Opportunities for enhancement and innovation Requirements for expanded capacity Reviewed and approved by executives who base approvals on: Managing risk to reliability and performance Affordability for customers AW CIP Business Case Example 3 Collaborative and Coordinated Planning Feedback from City departments and external agencies enable: Opportunities for Cooperation Reduced disturbance from construction Cost Efficiencies Purposeful and strategically aligned with: City of Austin Strategic Plan Austin Water Strategic Plan Austin Water Facility Plan Water Forward Imagine Austin 4 5-Year Plans for Generational Investments KEY EXAMPLES Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Reclaimed Water System Improvements Williamson Creek Wastewater Interceptor Ullrich WTP Inherently Safer Disinfection Southwest Parkway Elevated Storage Tank 5 FY27-31 Capital Investment Portfolio Changes from Last Year’s 5YR Plan 358 projects worth $2.67B (97.3%) carried forward 114 Subprojects not carried forward totaling $73M (2.7%) 156 New subprojects totaling $150M (4.7%) Walnut Creek WWTP investments budget increased by $640M to $1.4B as bulk of project spending enters 5-year planning period Aquifer Storage & Recovery reduced $225M to $25M focusing on piloting $3.2B 6 Questions? Water & Wastewater Commission July 29, 2026
Austin Water Staffing Planning Water & Wastewater Commission | July 29, 2026 Austin Water Staffing Planning Annual Cycle Developed in Q1 of each Fiscal Year (FY) Two FYs submitted to City Budget Plan Full-time employees (FTEs) Temporary and contractor conversions Overtime reduction Robust Process Data Informed Collaborative – Vertical & Horizontal Repeatable Aligned & prioritized to Austin Water & Citywide Strategic Goals 2 Planning Cycle Q4: July - September Q2: January - March Q4: July - September Goals & Priorities Align Projects Enter Staffing Requests Budget Approval Finance Review Budget Forecast HR Recruitment Prep Goals & Priorities Align Projects Enter Staffing Requests Budget Approval Q1: October - December Position Requests Visualizations Forecasting 5-Year Plan HR Title Review Q3: April - June Budget Development 3 Connecting Resources & Priorities Process Improvements 2020 - Staffing System 2022 - Historical Data & Growth Rates 2024 - Position Types Temporary/Contractor Conversions 2025 - 5-Year Rolling Forecast Visualizations & Dashboard Maintain & Enhance Performance 2026 - Aligning Strategic Goals & Projects Austin Water Strategic Plan Annual Work Plans Collaboration Human Resources Titles, Job Descriptions, Hiring Finance Budget Impact 4 Staffing Planning – Current Process 1 2 3 4 5 Goals & Priorities Goals & Priorities • AW Strategic Plan • AW Strategic Plan • Citywide Strategic Plan • Citywide Strategic Plan Program Area Program Area Planning Planning • Maintain Performance • Maintain Performance • Enhance Performance • Enhance Performance Request Positions Request Positions Visualization Visualization Forecasting • AW Staffing System • AW Staffing System collects data needed collects data needed for City budget process for City budget process • 5-year Organizational • 5-year Organizational and Program Area and Program Area Dashboards Dashboards • Comprehensive 5-year plan 5 1) Goals & Priorities Plan Alignment City of Austin Imagine Austin Citywide Strategic Plan Austin Water Strategic Plan 7 Citywide x Austin Water CITYWIDE STRATEGIC PRIORITIES COMMUNITY HEALTH & SUSTAINABILITY ECONOMIC & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EQUITABLE SERVICE DELIVERY HOMELESSNESS & HOUSING MOBILITY & CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE HIGH-PERFORMING GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SAFETY CH.3 CH.4 EW.1 ES.3 HH.1 MC.4 MC.5 HG.2 HG.3 PS.3 Service Excellence Community Trust Community Trust Community Trust Community Trust Proactive Infrastructure Proactive Infrastructure Next Level Thriving Team Proactive Infrastructure Citywide Strategic Plan | Performance ATX 8 Austin Water Strategic Goals Thriving …
Proposed Budget 2027 Austin Water | July 29, 2026 AGENDA FY 2027 Proposed Budget Overview Sources and Uses of Funds Capital Improvement Plan Debt Management Minimizing Bill Impacts Ongoing Budget Considerations 2 FY 2027 Proposed Budget Overview Austin Water Budget Overview & Highlights 2024 Cost of Service Study Rate design for equitable cost recovery by customer class Rates for water and wastewater services are self-sustaining Public Involvement Committee (PIC) reviewed methodology and provided input Extensive community engagement Austin Water and Community Priorities Phased rate increases FY 2025-2030 Prioritize affordability while investing in resiliency and reliability Strong financial health and stable bond ratings, with industry-leading debt management strategies FY 2027 Rate Impacts Proposed average monthly residential bill increase of $7.76 per month Customer Assistance Program average monthly bill increase of $6.96 per month 4 Fund Summary DESCRIPTION FY26 AMENDED BUDGET FY26 ESTIMATED FY27 PROPOSED BUDGET Beginning Fund Balance $289.0 $284.4 $288.1 Revenue & Transfers In $829.3 $840.3 $883.1 Expenditures & Transfers Out $863.9 $836.7 $899.8 Change in Fund Balance ($34.6) $3.6 ($16.8) Ending Fund Balance $254.4 $288.1 $271.3 FTEs 1,439 1,439 1,482 5 SOURCES & USES OF FUNDS 6 6 Sources of Funds Department Service Revenue: FY 2026 Amended: $761.8 million FY 2027 Proposed: $816.1 million $450 $400 $350 $300 $250 $200 $150 $100 $50 $0 $390.4 $367.2 $398.4 $369.3 $3.6 $3.7 Water Services Wastewater Services Reclaimed Water Services FY26 Amended FY27 Proposed $21.7 $23.6 Miscellaneous Revenue 7 Uses of Funds Department Expenditures: FY 2026 Amended: $863.9 million FY 2027 Proposed: $899.8 million $400 $350 $300 $250 $200 $150 $100 $50 $0 $348.4 $358.6 $281.3 $293.1 $197.0 $208.8 $37.2 $39.3 Program Requirements Other Requirements Debt Service Transfers FY26 Amended FY27 Proposed 8 Significant Requirement Changes (in millions) Wages and Benefits Contractuals and Commodities • $4.3M increase for City-wide wage adjustment • $2.4M increase for City-wide market study adjustment • $1.2M increase for employee health insurance cost • $5.1M increase for 44 new FTEs • $2.4M increase for street cut repairs • ($1.1M) decrease for water conservation advertising campaigns • • • ($1.3M) decrease for water conservation commercial incentives ($2.1M) decrease for consultant contracts and other services ($7.4M) decrease for budget utilization adjustment Utility Billing System Support Capital Related Costs • ($0.6M) decrease • $11.8M increase in debt service requirement • $18.7M increase in CIP cash financing targets 9 Transfer …
WATER & WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT Overview The Committee appreciates the opportunity to review Austin Water’s FY 2027-2031 Financial Forecast and Budget material and provide the following summary to the Water and Wastewater Commission. Budget Committee Members: Marcela Tuñón, Chair (District 9) Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair (District 8) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) Budget Review Executive Summary Austin Water’s Acting Assistant Director of Financial Services, Christina Romero, and staff presented an update on Austin Water’s five-year financial forecast for FY27 - FY31. Staff also provided a recap of the 2024 cost of service study, which included revenue and rate projections, debt service management, and an overview of Austin Water’s Proposed FY 2026-2031 Capital Spending Plan and the Proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget. These items are highlighted below: 1) Enterprise Resiliency - Austin Water (AW) continues to focus on enhancing emergency preparedness and responsiveness, developing operational resiliency for a range of emergency conditions, and identifying and addressing natural hazards resulting from climate change. This is reflected in additional 44 FTE’s for FY27 to cover various strategic goals. 2) Key financial performance indicators • Operating Budget – FY2026 is estimated at $836.7 M, FY2027 proposed budget is $899.8 M. • Debt Coverage – FY2026 is estimated to be 2.22, FY2027 is forecasted to be 1.98, above AW’s financial policy target of 1.75. • Days Cash on Hand - FY2026 estimated to be 274 days, FY 2027 is forecasted to be 260 days, above AW’s goal of 245 days. • % Cash for CIP Spending – FY 2026 is estimated to be 36% at the current financial policy, and FY 2027 is forecasted to be 23.2% at a weighted average. The updated FY 2027 financial policy: 20% is desirable for generational projects and 35-50% for all other projects, resulting in a blended financial policy target of 29.9%. 3) Debt Management • The Utility continues to use capital recovery fees (CRF) for debt defeasance with $30 M debt defeasance FY 2027. • CRFs are declining and net revenue for FY25 was $29.5 M, and net revenue as of June 2026 was $17.0 M. • Other funding opportunities currently being utilized by AW include: o TWDB Low-interest loans to date of $363.6 M. o Second loan closing $5M of the total $45M SWIFT Polybutylene loan in November 2026 o $59M CWSRF loan for Walnut Creek WWTP Expansion to 100 MGD closed May …
WATER & WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT Overview The Committee appreciates the opportunity to review Austin Water’s FY 2027-2031 Financial Forecast and Budget material and provide the following summary to the Water and Wastewater Commission. Budget Committee Members: Marcela Tuñón, Chair (District 9) Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair (District 8) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) Budget Review Executive Summary Austin Water’s Acting Assistant Director of Financial Services, Christina Romero, and staff presented an update on Austin Water’s five-year financial forecast for FY27 - FY31. Staff also provided a recap of the 2024 cost of service study, which included revenue and rate projections, debt service management, and an overview of Austin Water’s Proposed FY 2026-2031 Capital Spending Plan and the Proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget. These items are highlighted below: 1) Enterprise Resiliency - Austin Water (AW) continues to focus on enhancing emergency preparedness and responsiveness, developing operational resiliency for a range of emergency conditions, and identifying and addressing natural hazards resulting from climate change. This is reflected in additional 44 FTE’s for FY27 to cover various strategic goals. 2) Key financial performance indicators • Operating Budget – FY2026 is estimated at $836.7 M, FY2027 proposed budget is $899.8 M. • Debt Coverage – FY2026 is estimated to be 2.22, FY2027 is forecasted to be 1.98, above AW’s financial policy target of 1.75. • Days Cash on Hand - FY2026 estimated to be 274 days, FY 2027 is forecasted to be 260 days, above AW’s goal of 245 days. • % Cash for CIP Spending – FY 2026 is estimated to be 36% at the current financial policy, and FY 2027 is forecasted to be 23.2% at a weighted average. The updated FY 2027 financial policy: 20% is desirable for generational projects and 35-50% for all other projects, resulting in a blended financial policy target of 29.9%. 3) Debt Management • The Utility continues to use capital recovery fees (CRF) for debt defeasance with $30 M debt defeasance FY 2027. • CRFs are declining and net revenue for FY25 was $29.5 M, and net revenue as of June 2026 was $17.0 M. • Other funding opportunities currently being utilized by AW include: o TWDB Low-interest loans to date of $363.6 M. o Second loan closing $5M of the total $45M SWIFT Polybutylene loan in November 2026 o $59M CWSRF loan for Walnut Creek WWTP Expansion to 100 MGD closed May …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION 20260729 -002: Recommendation to Council on Austin Water’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Date of Approval: July 29, 2026 Recommendation The Water and Wastewater Commission recommends approval of Austin Water’s Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 Proposed Operating Budget, Capital Budget, new appropriations, rates, and fees, and 5-Year Capital Improvement (CIP) spending plan. Description of Recommendation to Council Austin Water maintains a stable financial outlook. This outlook is supported by strong bond ratings, including Moody’s recent upgrade to Aa1, as well as a five-year forecast that complies with Council-approved financial policies. A key exception to these policies is reduced cash financing for major generational projects, such as the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion, where debt financing allows future customers to share the cost of large capital improvements from which they will benefit. The Budget Committee recommends approval of the proposed FY 2027 Austin Water budget. In support of that recommendation, the Committee encourages future budget processes to continue prioritizing outreach and education to Austin Water customers about water conservation. Before Austin Water decreases program funding for outreach and education about conservation, other cost-reduction strategies should be evaluated. Although recent rainfall and flooding have improved water supply conditions, demand-side strategies like conservation must remain a core component of Austin Water’s approach alongside Water Forward supply-side efforts, such as Indirect Potable Reuse and Aquifer Storage and Recovery, as Austin prepares for continued growth, climate variability, and future drought conditions. Motioned By: Commissioner Alex Navarro Seconded By: Commissioner Jesse Penn Vote: 9-0 For: Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón, Commissioners Amanda Marzullo, Alex Navarro, Alex Ortiz, Jesse Penn, Mike Reyes, Shannon Trilli, and Evan Wolstencroft. Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Commissioners Andrew Maas and Shwetha Pandurangi Attest: Vicky Addie, Water and Wastewater Commission Liaison Vicky Addie
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026 – 3:00 P.M. AUSTIN WATER HEADQUARTERS WALLER CREEK CENTER 625 E 10TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee may 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 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 Vicky Addie, 512-972-0332, vicky.addie@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BUDGET COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Marcela Tunon, Chair (District 9) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair (District 8) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up to speak at 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. Approval of minutes from the June 11, 2026, Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee meeting. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Austin Water’s Proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget Update Austin Water’s Proposed FY 2026-2027 through FY 2030-2031 Capital Spending Plan Update DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and consider approval of the Budget Committee’s Report FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion of future agenda items ADJOURNMENT For more information on the Water and Wastewater Commission, please contact Vicky Addie at 512-972-0332 or vicky.addie@austintexas.gov. Visit the Water and Wastewater Commission website at https://www.austintexas.gov/content/water-and-wastewater-commission. 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 Vicky Addie at Austin Water, at 512-972-0332 or vicky.addie@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information.
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE MINUTES THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee convened in a regular meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 625 E 10th Street in Austin, Texas. Budget Committee Members in Attendance: Committee Chair Marcela Tuñón, Committee Vice Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Commissioner Shwetha Pandurangi, Commissioner Evan Wolstencroft Budget Committee Members Absent: None Chair Tuñón called the Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee to order at 3:04 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the May 8, 2026 Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee meeting. The minutes from the Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee regular meeting on May 8, 2026 were approved on Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines’ motion, Commissioner Pandurangi’s second on a 4-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Austin Water Financial Forecast Operating Requirements Cost Drivers The presentation was made by Austin Water Acting Assistant Director Christina Romero, Austin Water Financial Manager Songli Floyd, and Austin Water Deputy Director Joseph Gonzales. 3. 4. Austin Water Financial Forecast New FTEs The presentation was made by Austin Water Acting Assistant Director Christina Romero, Austin Water Deputy Director Joseph Gonzales, and Austin Water Financial Manager Li Yang. Austin Water Capital Spending Plan Update The presentation was made by Austin Water Acting Assistant Director Christina Romero and Austin Water Financial Manager Frida Guo. 1 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE MINUTES THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026 5. Discussion of the Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Recommendations Report Discussion held regarding the process and timeline for developing this report. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 6. Review and possible action for future Budget Committee meeting schedule. The Committee agreed to hold a future meeting on July 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None. Chair Tuñón adjourned the meeting at 4:13 p.m. without objection. 2
Austin Water FY2027 Proposed Budget Significant Changes since Forecast Requirements FY2027 Proposed Budget FY2027 Forecast $899.8 M $908.4 M ($8.6 M) • $5.0 million increase in Transfer to Water and Wastewater CIP Fund • $4.3 million increase in City-wide wage adjustment • $2.6 million increase in Transfer to Technology Services Support • $1.2 million increase in Utility billing system support • $0.6 million increase in Street Cut cost • $0.6 million increase in Engineering professional services cost • $0.5 million increase in Customer facing leak repair Cost • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ($0.3) million decrease in Electrical and Lighting ($0.3) million decrease in Parts for Equipment ($0.3) million decrease in Expense Refunds ($0.3) million decrease in Information Technology Consulting Service ($0.4) million decrease in Electric Services ($0.4) million decrease in Building Maintenance ($0.5) million decrease in Reimbursement of CIP Charge ($0.5) million decrease in Transfer to Regional Radio System ($0.8) million decrease in computer software maintenance ($1.1) million decrease in Advertising for water conservation campaigns ($1.2) million decrease in Personnel Savings ($1.3) million decrease in Water conservation commercial incentives ($1.7) million decrease in Transfer to CPM Mgmt CIP ($2.1) million decrease in Consultant contracts and other services ($4.8) million decrease in Debt Service Costs ($7.4) million decrease in Budget utilization adjustment
REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026 – 5:30 P.M. AUSTIN WATER HEADQUARTERS WALLER CREEK CENTER 625 E 10TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Water and Wastewater Commission may 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 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 Vicky Addie, 512-972-0332, vicky.addie@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Chair (District 8) Andrew Maas (Mayor) Alex Navarro (District 2) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Mike Reyes (District 4) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Marcela Tuñón, Vice Chair (District 9) Amanda Marzullo (District 3) Alex Ortiz (District 7) Jesse Penn (District 1) Shannon Trilli (District 10) Speakers signed up to speak at 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 Water and Wastewater Commission regular meeting held May 20, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to a contract for continued supervisory control and data acquisition equipment, software installation, and support services for Austin Water with Control Panels USA Inc., to increase the amount by $1,000,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $4,200,000. Funding: $300,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Central East Austin Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project for Austin Water with Underground Water Solutions, Co., in the amount of $4,067,015 plus a $406,702 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,473,717. Funding: $4,473,717 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Elmhurst Drive Wastewater Pipe Renewal Project for Austin Water with HEI Civil Texas, LLC, in the amount of $4,784,754 plus a $478,476 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,263,300. …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 625 E 10th Street in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Penn called the Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting to order at 5:33 pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Jesse Penn, Amanda Marzullo, Michael Reyes, and Evan Wolstencroft Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alex Navarro, Shwetha Pandurangi, and Shannon Trilli PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on April 15, 2026. The minutes from the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular meeting on April 15, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Marzullo’s motion, Commissioner Wolstencroft’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Maxwell-Gaines, Ortiz, and Tuñón absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Items 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 12 were acted on with one motion. 4. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Crosstown Tunnel Centralized Odor Control Facility Project for Austin Water with Keeley Construction Group, Inc., in the amount of $15,121,200, plus a $1,512,100 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $16,633,300. Funding: $16,633,300 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion, Commissioner Marzullo’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Maxwell-Gaines, Ortiz, and Tuñón absent. 1 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for OASyS SCADA hardware and software maintenance and support for Austin Water with Schneider Electric Systems Usa Inc, for an initial term of one year with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $7,274,151 Funding: $750,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion, Commissioner Marzullo’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Maxwell-Gaines, Ortiz, and Tuñón absent. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for fluorosilicic acid for Austin Water with Pencco Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,950,000. Funding: $245,833 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future …
Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to a contract for continued supervisory control and data acquisition equipment, software installation, and support services for Austin Water with Control Panels USA Inc., to increase the amount by $1,000,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $4,200,000. Funding: $300,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Contract Amendment. MBE/WBE: This contract was awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Prior Council Action: March 21, 2024 – Council approved a contract for supervisory control and data acquisition equipment and software installation and support services with Control Panels USA Inc. August 28, 2025 – Council approved an amendment for continued supervisory control and data acquisition equipment and software installation and support services with Control Panels USA Inc. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This amendment will provide continued supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) equipment, software installation, and support services. Austin Water’s mission-critical SCADA systems monitor and control the various water and wastewater facilities, including treatment plants, water distribution pump stations, reservoirs, and wastewater collection lift stations. Austin Water unexpectedly needs to replace 15 obsolete programmable logic controllers at wastewater facilities, upgrade and automate the controls of aeration blowers at a wastewater treatment plant and install pressure monitoring equipment for the reclaimed water system. These projects are necessary to maintain Austin Water’s SCADA systems. Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Contract Amendment Extension Option 1 Length of Term 2 years 1 year Proposed Amendment Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 Total 1 year 1 year 5 years Contract Authorization $2,100,000 $1,100,000 Requested Additional Authorization Revised Total Authorization $2,100,000 $1,100,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $3,200,000 $1,000,000 $4,200,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based …
Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Central East Austin Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project for Austin Water with Underground Water Solutions, Co., in the amount of $4,067,015 plus a $406,702 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,473,717. Funding: $4,473,717 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1122 for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on February 23, 2026, and closed on April 16, 2026. Of the nine offers received, the bids submitted by the recommended contractors were the lowest responsive bids received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=1426 44. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 67.62% MBE and 1.30% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Central East Austin Water and Wastewater Pipeline Rehabilitation Project is part of the Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace, and upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks and are in poor condition, and impact service delivery. In addition, the program coordinates and includes in the project area wastewater lines in poor condition that need replacement. This project consists of replacing existing water and wastewater mains located within Chicon (west), Rosewood (north), Northwestern (east), and East 7th Street (south). Water system renewal includes approximately 4,255 linear feet of main lines, service lines to individual properties, and associated accessories. Wastewater system renewal includes approximately 2,940 linear feet of main, maintenance holes, and service lines to individual properties. This item includes one allowance of $32,000 to be used to address fees for a Railroad Worker in Charge, who must be present during active work adjacent to the CapMetro Rail right-of-way. An allowance is an amount specified in …
Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Elmhurst Drive Wastewater Pipe Renewal Project for Austin Water with HEI Civil Texas, LLC, in the amount of $4,784,754 plus a $478,476 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,263,300. Funding: $5,263,300 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids IFB 6100 CLMC1149 for these services. The solicitation published on January 5, 2026, and closed on February 12, 2026. The bids submitted by the recommended contractors were the lowest of the two responsive bids received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid =143626. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 8.74% MBE and 1.83% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Water’s wastewater collection system is a large and complex system, consisting of approximately 3,000 miles of wastewater mains and serves over one million customers. Due to deterioration from the harsh conditions of the wastewater environment, wastewater collection system assets require ongoing repair and replacement to prevent sanitary sewer overflows. The Elmhurst Drive Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project will repair 8,600 linear feet of deteriorated wastewater mains with cured in place pipe and repair or replace all associated connections. The projects are located in the Town Lake Wastewater Basin, bounded by Old East Riverside Dr, Parker Ln, Taylor Gaines St, and Summit St. This infrastructure was identified for replacement through Closed Circuit Television inspection and selected for rehabilitation based upon the evaluation of the physical condition of the wastewater main, capacity limitations, and amount of inflow and infiltration, which is the estimated amount of groundwater or rainwater leaking into a wastewater main. Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 In addition, the project includes the replacement of 1,300 linear feet of …
Item 5 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Greater South Creek (Elm Creek Drive) Wastewater Pipeline Renewal for Austin Water with HEI Civil Texas LLC d/b/a HEI Civil, in the amount of $ 2,289,858 plus a $228,986 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,518,844. Funding: $2,518,844 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1154 for these services. The solicitation was issued on March 2, 2026, and closed on April 9, 2026. Of the five offers received, the bid submitted by the recommended contractor was the lowest responsive bid received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=1437 02. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 8.47% MBE and 1.69% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Water’s wastewater collection system is fundamental for the conveyance of wastewater to treatment plants. Austin Water’s collections system is large and complex, consisting of approximately 3,000 miles of mains serving approximately one million customers. Due to deterioration from the harsh conditions of the environment, collection system assets require ongoing repair and replacement to prevent sanitary sewer overflows. The Greater South Creek (Elm Creek Drive) Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project will repair 5,400 linear feet of deteriorated wastewater mains with cured-in-place-pipe replace 450 linear feet of deteriorated wastewater mains, and repair or replace all associated fittings. The project area infrastructure was identified through closed-circuit television inspection and selected for rehabilitation based upon the physical condition of the wastewater main, and the amount of inflow and infiltration. Inflow and infiltration are the estimated amount of groundwater or rainwater leaking into a wastewater main. Additionally, the wastewater line in the area has a history of sanitary sewer overflows making it a high-priority candidate for renewal. Item 5 Water & …
Item 6 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Parker Lane Neighborhood (Catalina & Metcalf) Water and Wastewater Pipeline for Austin Water with Cedar Hills Construction LLC, in the amount of $2,776,077 plus a $277,608 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,053,685. Funding: $3,053,685 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services . Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1143 for these services. The solicitation was issued on March 2, 2026, and closed on April 9, 2026. Of the seven offers received, the bids submitted by the recommended contractors were the lowest responsive bids received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=1433 87. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 7.96% MBE and 0.66% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Parker Lane Neighborhood (Catalina & Metcalf) water and wastewater project is part of the Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace, and upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks and are in poor condition and impact service delivery. In addition, the program coordinates and includes wastewater lines in poor condition in need of replacement within the project area. This project consists of repairing and replacing existing water and wastewater mains located within the general boundaries of Parker Lane neighborhood along Catalina Drive, Metcalfe Drive, Bahia Circle and Granada Drive. Water system renewal includes approximately 3,261 linear feet main along with service lines to individual properties and associated fittings. Wastewater system renewal includes approximately 1,204 linear feet main, manholes, and service lines to individual properties. This item includes two allowances. The allowance of $100,000 will be used to address non- competent pipe replacement and the allowance of $25,000 will be used to address Law Enforcement staffing …
Item 7 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for Water and Wastewater Facilities Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity for Austin Water with RUTS Construction, LLC in the amount of $7,000,000 for a one-year term with up to two one-year extension options of $7,000,000 each for a total contract amount not to exceed $21,000,000. Funding: $7,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract terms is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1146 for these services. The solicitation was issued on February 16, 2026, and closed on March 26, 2026. Of the two offers received, the bid submitted by the recommended contractor was the lowest responsive bid received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=1434 50. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 6.12% MBE and 0.77% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This project is the fourth sequence of contracts to deliver Water & Wastewater Facilities contract execution which will be used and managed by Austin Water to address facility emergencies and projects. This is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract which provides for an indefinite quantity of services for a fixed time, usually an initial term with extension options. They are commonly used when precise quantities of supplies or services, above a specified minimum, cannot be determined. IDIQ contracts help streamline the contract process and service delivery and allow the City the flexibility to add work as needs arise or change. As each project is defined, a specific work assignment will be assigned to the contractor who will complete the scope of work for the unit prices included in the contract. Work deadlines will be established for each work assignment. …
Item 8 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for the overhaul of the vertical turbine pump for Austin Water with Marine Services LLC d/b/a North Star Industries, for an amount not to exceed $93,950. Funding: $93,950 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $93,950 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 2200 CSH1055 for these services. The solicitation was published on February 23, 2026, and closed on April 16, 2026. Of the two offers received, the bids submitted by the recommended contractor was the lowest responsive bids received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=143710 . MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) and subcontractor goals were applied to the solicitation. The recommended contractor provided sufficient evidence of good faith efforts and the resulting contract will include no subcontracting goals. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide the full overhaul of Washwater Return Vertical Turbine Pump #1 located in the Recycle Pump Station at Handcox WTP. This pump is one of two vertical turbine pumps designed to operate at 1,100 gallons per minute (GPM) and plays a critical role in returning backwash water to the head of the plant for reuse. The pump station operates in a lead/lag configuration based on wet well levels or to maintain a percentage of the plant's flow rate. Pump #1 is over 10 years old and has reached the end of its recommended service interval. A full overhaul is necessary to restore performance, prevent mechanical failure, and ensure continued compliance with operational and environmental standards. If this contract is not approved, Austin Water risks mechanical breakdown of the pump, which could compromise washwater return operations at Handcox Water Treatment Plant.
Item 9 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with 730 FM 1626, LLC allowing for the formal transfer of a portion the Forest Oaks Mobile Homes, LLC water certificate of convenience and necessity (“CCN”) No. 12086 to the City of Austin water CCN No. 11322 for the area that overlaps with the 730 FM 1626 LLC Tract, generally located at 730 W FM 1626 in Austin, Texas. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. Landowner will be responsible for infrastructure costs to extend from Austin Water’s system. Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Landowner will be responsible for infrastructure costs to extend from Austin Water’s system. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: A Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) gives a retail public utility the exclusive right to provide retail water or wastewater utility service to an identified geographic area. The Texas Water Code and Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) rules refer to this as the “certificated service area.” While Texas municipalities can choose to obtain a CCN, they are not required to have one unless the municipality seeks to provide retail water or sewer service within an area designated under another CCN holder. 730 FM 1626, LLC is the owner of approximately 3.370 acres located at 730 FM 1626 in Austin, Texas. This tract is adjacent to the larger Forest Oaks Village mobile home park property, located in the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction near Council District 5. The property owner has requested that the tract located within water CCN No. 12086, held by the Forest Oaks Mobile Homes, LLC, be transferred to the City of Austin’s water service CCN. Forest Oaks Mobile Homes, LLC and the property owner have reached an agreement to accommodate such a request. There are currently no customers or water/wastewater infrastructure facilities located in the area to be transferred, and Forest Oaks Village has never provided water service to the area. The City currently holds a water service CCN that is adjacent to this tract. Under 16 Texas Administrative Code § 24.253, public notice of a water service area transfer agreement is sufficient if the decision to enter into the agreement is discussed at a meeting of a city …
Item 10 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of a financing agreement with the Texas Water Development Board for a 20-year, low-interest loan in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 for Austin Water’s polybutylene pipe replacement project, also known as the Municipal Conservation Project. Funding: Contingent upon available funding in future Austin Water budgets. ..De Fiscal Note Funding is contingent upon available funding in future Austin Water budgets. Prior Council Action: May 8, 2025 - Council authorized the City Manager to apply for funding from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for a low-interest State Water Implementation for Texas (SWIFT) loan in an amount not to exceed $45,000,000 for Austin Water’s polybutylene pipe replacement project. August 28, 2025 - Council authorized negotiation and execution of a financing agreement with TWDB for $3,000,000 for the polybutylene pipe replacement project. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026– To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: On July 24, 2025, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved the City of Austin’s application for a low interest, multi-year loan in the amount of $45,000,000 through the SWIFT loan program for the implementation of Austin Water’s polybutylene pipe replacement project. This multi-year loan process involves several annual loan closings with potential adjustments to loan terms. This allows Austin Water to receive a funding commitment for the capital improvement project but to close on portions of the funding over a multi-year schedule. Austin Water's waterline services replacement program was established to systematically replace water service lines (the small-diameter lines that connect water mains to customer meters) in order to reduce water loss throughout Austin's distribution system. Polybutylene pipes tend to fail at a disproportionately high rate compared to other materials such as copper and high-density polyethylene (HDPE). This initiative is part of Austin Water’s conservation strategy, which seeks to minimize water loss through the replacement of outdated service lines. This proposed loan installment will cover a portion of the ongoing costs for this multi-year project to replace polybutylene service lines in multiple Council districts. Across the City, Austin Water has replaced a total of 37 percent (11,627) lines with another 63 percent (19,000) lines identified so far for replacement over the next ten years. Additional polybutylene service lines may also be identified for future replacement …
Item 11 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of a cost participation agreement with Vanterra Capital Group, LLC for the City to reimburse the developer an amount not to exceed $709,430 for design and construction costs associated with oversizing a water main and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 6398 that will provide water service to a proposed mixed-use development located in the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction south of Killingsworth Lane, west of Cameron Road and north of Howard Lane. Funding: $709,430 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..De Fiscal Note Funding: $709,430 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Fossil Creek project consists of approximately 16 acres of land located south of Killingsworth Lane, west of Cameron Road and north of Howard Lane (Property). The Property is located entirely within the City’s two-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s water service area, the Desired Development Zone, and the Gilleland Creek Watershed. A map of the Property location is provided. Vanterra Capital Group, LLC (Owner) is proposing to develop approximately 195 single-family townhomes and approximately 200 multi-family units. The Owner requested that the City provide water utility service to the Property as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 6398. Austin Water will also provide retail wastewater service to the Property as proposed in SER No. 6039. In accordance with City Code Chapter 25-9, the City has asked the Owner to oversize the water main to serve additional properties within the North pressure zone consistent with the City’s long range planning goals for this area. If approved by City Council, the City will cost participate in this construction project only to the extent of the City’s proportionate share of the oversized water main. The proposed oversized improvements include construction of approximately 2,700 feet of 16-inch water main from the existing 16-inch water main located in Kotche Street east to the Property. The City will reimburse the Owner for an overall total amount not to exceed $709,430 for hard costs and soft costs. Hard costs include, but are not limited to, construction and materials. Soft costs include, but are not limited to preliminary engineering reports, surveying, geotechnical …
Item 12 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of a cost participation agreement with Vanterra Capital Group, LLC for the City to reimburse the developer an amount not to exceed $5,720,080 for design and construction costs associated with oversizing a wastewater lift station, force main, and gravity wastewater main and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 6039 that will provide wastewater service to a proposed mixed-use development located in the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction south of Killingsworth Lane, west of Cameron Road and north of Howard Lane. Funding: $5,720,080 is available in Capital Budget of Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding of $5,720,080 is available in Capital Budget of Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Fossil Creek project consists of approximately 16 acres of land located south of Killingsworth Lane, west of Cameron Road and north of Howard Lane (Property). The Property is located entirely within the City’s two-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s wastewater service area, the Desired Development Zone, and the Gilleland Creek Watershed. A map of the Property location is provided. Vanterra Capital Group, LLC (Owner) is proposing to develop approximately 195 single-family townhomes and approximately 200 multi-family units. The Owner requested that the City provide wastewater utility service to the Property as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 6039. Austin Water will also provide retail water service to the Property as proposed in SER No. 6398. In accordance with City Code Chapter 25-9, the City has asked the Owner to oversize the gravity wastewater main, lift station, and force main to serve additional properties within the Gilleland Creek drainage basin consistent with the City’s long range planning goals for this area. If approved by City Council, the City will cost participate in this construction project only to the extent of the City’s proportionate share of the oversized gravity wastewater main, lift station, and force main. The proposed oversized improvements include construction of: • • • a 1,075 gallons per minute (gpm) lift station located at an appropriate low point within the boundaries of the Property, approximately 3,100 feet of force main from the proposed lift station northwest through the Property and then southwest across an unnamed tributary of Gilleland Creek …
To: From: Date: Subject: MEMORANDUM Environmental Commission, Resource Management Commission, and Water and Wastewater Commission Shay Ralls Roalson, P.E., Austin Water Director May 28, 2026 Board and Commission Review of Capital Improvement Projects in the Drinking Water Protection Zone The purpose of this memorandum is to provide a report of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) located within the City’s Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ), in accordance with Austin Water’s Financial Policy No. 8. The DWPZ designation and the associated financial policy, adopted by City Council, are included in the Appendix and outline the requirements for identifying, reviewing, and obtaining Board and Commission input on capital projects within western Austin and Travis County. The DWPZ is subject to development regulations to protect water quality and contains critical water resources that support both the environment and the community. Together, these policies establish the process through which capital projects in the DWPZ are submitted as part of the annual budget process as part of Austin Water’s comprehensive five-year capital improvement plan. The Fiscal Year 27–31 CIP includes projects located throughout the Austin metropolitan area, including the DWPZ. These projects are essential improvements to maintain and enhance Austin Water’s services and operational standards. Austin Water has a robust and comprehensive asset management and capital planning program, in which condition, capacity, and level of service are reviewed annually to validate these investments in resiliency, preparedness, and proactive infrastructure management. The CIP projects in the DWPZ are shown in the attached CIP Subproject Supplemental Information Summary and Map. Should you have any questions, please contact Randi Jenkins, Deputy Director of Technical Services of Austin Water at randi.jenkins@austintexas.gov or 512-972-0133. Page 1 of 6 Date: Subject: May 28, 2026 Board and Commission Review of Capital Improvement Projects in the Drinking Water Protection Zone Index of Attachments Attachment 1: Table outlining the CIP subprojects located within the Drinking Water Protection Zone, including their descriptions, current status, and associated five-year and total spending plans. Attachment 2: DWPZ Map displaying the geographic location of all active CIP subprojects within the Drinking Water Protection Zone. Attachment 3: Appendix provides supporting definitions. Page 2 of 6 Date: Subject: May 28, 2026 Board and Commission Review of Capital Improvement Projects in the Drinking Water Protection Zone ATTACHMENT 1: PROJECT SUMMARY Page 3 of 6 Subproject IDSubproject NameSubproject DescriptionProject StatusFY27-31 Spending PlanTotal Spending Plan2015.118Davis WTP Medium Service Pump Station ExpansionThis project is for the expansion …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20260715 – 013 Date: July 15, 2026 Subject: Water and Wastewater Commission’s Recommendation on Austin Water’s Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for inclusion in Austin Water’s five-year Capital Spending Plan (for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 through Fiscal Year 2030-2031) as required by Financial Policy Number 8. Motioned By: Commissioner Amanda Marzullo Seconded By: Commissioner Evan Wolstencroft Recommendation The Water and Wastewater Commission approved the attached Memorandum listing Austin Water Capital Improvement projects for inclusion in Austin Water’s five-year Capital Spending Plan (for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 through Fiscal Year 2030-2031). Description of Recommendation to Council See attached memo and report from Austin Water to Boards and Commissions, dated May 28, 2026. Rationale: The Austin City Council approved an amendment to Austin Water’s (AW) Financial Policy No. 8 to provide for enhanced Board and Commission and citizen reviews of AW’s new growth-related capital improvement projects (CIP) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ). The previous ordinance (No. 20130117-017) took effect on January 28, 2013 and on August 11, 2021 ordinance (No. 20210811-001) amended the DWPZ financial policy. AW presented the new growth-related projects to the following Commissions as set forth in the ordinance, with the following outcomes: • • June 16, 2026 – Recommended by the Resource Management Commission on a 7-0 vote with Commissioner Farmer absent. July 1, 2026 – Recommended by the Environmental Commission on an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Changsut and Morrison absent. Water and Wastewater Commission Vote taken July 15, 2026: Vote: 8-0 For: Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón and Commissioners Amanda Marzullo, Andrew Maas, Alex Ortiz, Mike Reyes, Shannon Trilli, and Evan Wolstencroft Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Commissioners Alex Navarro, Jesse Penn, and Shwetha Pandurangi Attest: Vicky Addie, Water and Wastewater Commission Liaison To: From: Date: Subject: MEMORANDUM Environmental Commission, Resource Management Commission, and Water and Wastewater Commission Shay Ralls Roalson, P.E., Austin Water Director May 28, 2026 Board and Commission Review of Capital Improvement Projects in the Drinking Water Protection Zone The purpose of this memorandum is to provide a report of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) located within the City’s Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ), in accordance with Austin Water’s Financial Policy No. 8. The DWPZ designation and the associated financial policy, adopted by City Council, are included in the Appendix and outline the requirements for identifying, reviewing, and obtaining Board and Commission …
