WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 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) 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 May 8, 2026 Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee meeting DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. Austin Water Financial Forecast Operating Requirements Cost Drivers Austin Water Financial Forecast New FTEs Austin Water Capital Spending Plan Update Discussion of the Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Recommendations Report DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 6. Review and possible action for future Budget Committee meeting schedule FUTURE AGENDA ITEM 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.
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE MINUTES FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee convened in a Regular meeting on Friday, May 8, 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, and Commissioner Evan Wolstencroft Budget Committee Members Absent: None. Chair Marcela Tuñón called the Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee to order at 10:03 a.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Review Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Schedule. Austin Water Deputy Director Joseph Gonzales presented the budget schedule. 1. Austin Water Financial Forecast Fiscal Year 2027-2031 Update. Austin Water Acting Assistant Director Christina Romero, Austin Water Acting Financial Manager Nam Nguyen, and Austin Water Financial Manager Frida Guo gave a briefing. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 3. Review and possible action to approve the Budget Committee meeting schedule. The motion to hold the next Budget Committee meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. was approved on Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines’ motion, Commissioner Wolstencroft’s second on a 3-0 vote with Commissioner Pandurangi off the dais. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Send the current approved Austin Water Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2026-2030 to the Budget Committee members in advance of the next meeting. Chair Tuñón adjourned the meeting at 11:11 a.m. without objection. 1
Austin Water Austin Water Forecast Operating Requirements Cost Drivers City-wide base cost drivers $2.4 million increase in Market Study Adjustment $1.2 million increase in Health Insurance Cost Department-wide base cost drivers $2.5 million increase in 3% Inflation Contractual Cost $1.9 million increase in Chemical Cost $1.8 million increase in Utility Excavation Repair Street Cut Cost $1.2 million increase in Electric Services Cost ($1.8 million) decrease in Utility Billing System Support Debt Services & Transfers Out $16.5 million increase in Debt Service Requirements $8.9 million increase in Transfer to Wastewater CIP Fund $3.5 million increase in Transfer to Water CIP Fund $3.3 million increase in Transfer to General Fund $1.3 million increase in Transfer to Reclaimed Water CIP Fund $1.0 million increase in Administrative Support ($12.6) million decreases in Transfer Operating to Debt Defeasance Impact of new positions $5.0 million increase for 41 new positions
Austin Water FY2027 Forecast Staffing Request Summary EUM Attribute Alignment Sum of Number of New FTE Customer Experience & Satisfaction Enterprise Resiliency Financial Viability Infrastructure Strategy & Performance Operational Optimization Regulatory & Reliability Performance Stakeholder Understanding & Support Water Resource Sustainability Grand Total 4 13 1 8 8 3 2 2 41 Austin Water FY2027 Forecast Staffing Request Summary FTE # Position Title Position Type EUM Attribute Alignment Position Purpose 1 Austin Water (AMI) Meter Services Coordinator New FTE Customer Experience & Satisfaction 1 1 1 4 Customer Service Representative Temp Conversion Customer Experience & Satisfaction Customer Service Representative Temp Conversion Customer Experience & Satisfaction Customer Service Representative Temp Conversion Customer Experience & Satisfaction Total Customer Experience & Satisfaction 1 Engineer C New FTE Enterprise Resiliency 1 Treatment O & M Tech Senior Temp Conversion Enterprise Resiliency 1 Industrial Utility Electrician II New FTE Enterprise Resiliency This position will implement a team-oriented approach to address customer service issues within the AMI system. The role involves diagnosing the causes of service interruptions and taking corrective actions to resolve any abnormal conditions. Additionally, the position will provide direct support to customers, AMI project teams, AMI vendors, and stakeholders. This position offers direct customer service and support AW's Customer Service Contact Center (dispatch) team, which operates 24/7, 365 days a year. It converts a temporary position into a full- time budgeted role. This position offers direct customer service and support AW's Customer Service Contact Center (dispatch) team, which operates 24/7, 365 days a year. It converts a temporary position into a full- time budgeted role. This position offers direct customer service and support AW's Customer Service Contact Center (dispatch) team, which operates 24/7, 365 days a year. It converts a temporary position into a full- time budgeted role. This position involves managing contracts and overseeing indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts. It provides time- sensitive construction services during routine operations and emergencies to fulfill service deliverables, performance indicators, and overall support for the water and wastewater needs of the Austin community. These positions will support preventative and corrective maintenance requirements for all 137 Lift Stations. The number of lift stations is expected to expand, along with equipment such as generators and backflow prevention devices. The Odor Control and Collection System Flow Monitoring program will be expanded as well. These positions will replace current temporary employees. An Industrial Utility Electrician II is needed to help …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 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) Amanda Marzullo (District 3) 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) Vacant (Mayor) 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 April 15, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval to authorize change order five to the construction contract for the Hyde Park Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project for Austin Water with Santa Clara Construction Ltd., in the amount of $831,153 for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,392,249. Funding: $831,153 is available in the Capital Budget of the Austin Water. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Recommend approval to authorize additional contingency for the construction contract for the North West Lift Station Improvements: Rock Harbour Force Main and Four Points #2 with Santa Clara Construction LTD to increase the authorized contract amount by $537,225 for a total amount not to exceed $5,280,171. Funding: Capital Budget of Austin Water. 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. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for OASyS SCADA hardware …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 625 E 10th Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines called the Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting to order at 4:05pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón, Amanda Marzullo, Alex Ortiz, Shwetha Pandurangi, Jesse Penn, Michael Reyes, and Shannon Trilli Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Evan Wolstencroft PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on March 11, 2026. The minutes from the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular meeting on March 11, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion, Vice Chair Tuñón’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Ortiz off the dais and Commissioner Navarro absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to file an application with the Texas Water Development Board for a low-interest loan in the amount not to exceed $5,000,000 from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas loan program for Austin Water’s West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main project. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. The additional funding needed for this project is contingent upon available funding in future budgets of Austin Water. This item was withdrawn by Austin Water staff without objection. 1 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026 6. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to file an application with the Texas Water Development Board for a low-interest loan in an amount not to exceed $11,000,000 from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas loan program for Austin Water’s South 1st Street Reclaimed Water Main project. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. The additional funding needed for this project is contingent upon available funding in future budgets of Austin Water. This item was withdrawn by Austin Water staff without objection. Items 4, 8, 11, 12, and 13 were acted on with one motion. 4. 8. 11. 12. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for center pivot irrigation units service for Austin Water with Leonard Water Services in an amount not to exceed $247,758. Funding: $247,758 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Recommended for approval by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion, Commissioner …
Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 21, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize change order five to the construction contract for the Hyde Park Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project for Austin Water with Santa Clara Construction Ltd., in the amount of $831,153, for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,392,249. Funding: $831,153 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: Change Order. MBE / WBE: This contract was awarded in compliance with the City Code 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 62.20% MBE and 0.95% WBE. Prior Council Action: December 9, 2021 – Council approved a contract with Santa Clara Construction Ltd. for the Hyde Park Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 20, 2026 - To be reviewed by Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Hyde Park Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal 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, that are in poor condition, and that impact service delivery. In addition, the program coordinates and includes wastewater lines and other needed improvements by other departments within the project area. During construction, Austin Water requested additional water utility infrastructure to be added to the project. Located along W. 46th St., between Avenue G and Avenue F, the added construction included a total of approximately 340 linear feet of eight-inch polyvinyl chloride waterline, two 8-inch gate valves, and two service lines for individual properties. Additionally, because of the age of the infrastructure accurate records were not available during design and due to the unforeseen conditions, the contract’s allowance for private service relocations was overrun as the number of service relocations was substantially greater than what was anticipated. Lastly, due to unforeseen conditions, to maintain water service during construction, the proposed temporary water service line had to be extended, adding approximately 800 linear feet of 6-inch pipe, 640 linear feet of 2-inch service pipe, and equipment. Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 21, 2026 This request is for additional contingency funding …
Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize additional contingency for the construction contract for the Northwest Lift Station Improvements: Rock Harbor Force Main and Four Points #2 for Austin Water with Santa Clara Construction, LTD to increase the amount by $537,225 for a total amount not to exceed $5,280,171. Funding: $537,225 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: Additional Authorization. MBE / WBE: This contract was awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned Business Enterprise and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation is 40.68% MBE and 2.09% WBE. Prior Council Action: February 13, 2025 – Council approved a contract with Santa Clara Construction LTD for NWLS Improvements: Rock Harbour Force Main and Four Points #2. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 20, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Committee. Additional Backup Information: The Rock Harbour Force Main project consists of approximately 4,500 linear feet of a new High-Density Polyethylene force main installed from Rock Harbour Lift Station to the existing ductile iron force main on Vista Parke Drive. The alignment parallels Rock Harbour Drive, crosses FM 620, parallels Wilson Park Avenue, turns south on Woodbay Parke Drive, then connects to the existing Four Points #2 16-inch force main. The proposed force main across RM 620 will be installed via trenchless construction while the remaining force main will be open cut. There will also be 100 linear feet of ductile iron force main installed via open-cut across Wilson Parke Avenue at 12132 1/2 Wilson Parke Avenue. Also included is the demolition of Four Points #2 Lift Station and abandonment of 2,540 linear feet of gravity main and associated manholes. Lastly, the project includes the installation of the final fourth pump at the Rock Harbour Lift Station and changing the impellers on the existing three pumps. At the beginning of construction, Right of Way management identified safety gaps in the approved Traffic Control Plan. The gaps required significant plan redesign that has increased the cost and scope of the Traffic Control Plan. Additionally, the lift station and force main was previously built and maintained by the Northwest Austin Municipal Utility District #1. …
Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 Posting Language ..Title 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. ..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 CLMC1150 for these services. The solicitation was issued on January 12, 2026, and closed on February 26, 2026. Of the three bids received, the bid submitted by the recommended contractor was the lowest responsive bid. 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=1436 74. 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 8.53% MBE and 1.87% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 20, 2026 - Reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Water’s collection system is a large and complex, consisting of approximately 3,000 miles of wastewater mains and serving approximately one million customers, and is fundamental for the transfer of the wastewater to Austin Water’s treatment plants. The Crosstown Tunnel is a critical component of Austin’s wastewater collection system by collecting wastewater from most of north Austin for delivery to the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant for treatment and discharge. Due to submerged and pressurized pipe sections near the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, the Crosstown Tunnel experiences odorous air releases and potential for infrastructure deterioration due to the harsh conditions and corrosive gases in the wastewater environment. This project includes the construction of a centralized odor control facility to remove odorous and corrosive gases directly from the Crosstown Tunnel, treat these gases, and release the treated air into the atmosphere. The proposed system will consist of bio-trickling filter treatment units, blowers, reclaimed process water service, and associated electrical and controls infrastructure. Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 …
Item 5 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for OASyS Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition 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. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $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. 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: May 20, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will upgrade and modernize Austin Water’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) hardware and OASyS software, which are used to monitor and control water distribution, collection, and lift station systems. These upgrades are necessary to maintain system functionality, reliability, and contractor support. The OASyS SCADA system monitors and controls water treatment and distribution operations in real time, collects and logs data for analysis and compliance, issues alarms for abnormal conditions, and enables remote operation of pumps, valves, and other critical equipment to ensure reliable and efficient service. Schneider Electric Systems USA Inc. is the original provider and the only certified integrator authorized to support the proprietary OASyS SCADA system used by Austin Water, including its custom applications and communication protocols. This is a new contract that will consolidate both hardware and software maintenance and support into a single agreement for improved efficiency and continuity. If this contract is not approved, Austin Water will be unable to modernize or fully support its SCADA system, increasing the risk of system failures and impacts to critical water and wastewater operations. Item 5 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Total Length of Term 1 year 1 year 1 year 3 years Contract Authorization …
Item 6 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 Posting Language ..Title 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 budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $245,833 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 BYS1050 for these goods. The solicitation was published on January 5, 2026, and closed on February 12, 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=1435 17. 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. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 20, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide fluorosilicic acid to Austin Water for use as an approved water treatment chemical. Fluorosilicic acid is used in the water treatment process to provide a fluoride supplement, supporting public dental health. The contract replaces a contract expiring August 25, 2026. Requested authorization is based on historical spending and departmental estimates of future needs. The recommended contractor is not the current provider for these goods. If a contract is not secured, it will directly impact Austin Water’s ability to continue the established fluoridation process in the drinking water supply. Item 6 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 Total Length of Term 2 years 1 year 1 year 1 year 5 years Contract Authorization $1,180,000 $590,000 $590,000 …
Item 7 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for powder activated carbon for Austin Water with Arq Purification, LLC d/b/a Arq Purification, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $4,300,000. Funding: $358,333 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 $358,333 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 JRN1038 for these goods. The solicitation was published on February 2, 2026, and closed on March 2, 2026. Of the seven 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 08. 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. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 20, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide powder activated carbon (PAC) for the treatment of the City’s drinking water. PAC is used to remove taste and odor compounds, ensuring water quality and palatability. Historically, elevated levels of plankton and algae in Lake Austin and Lake Travis have contributed to taste and odor issues. More recently, the presence of zebra mussels in the source water has necessitated the continuous use of PAC at all three water treatment plants. This proactive approach helps mitigate taste and odor concerns that may arise from zebra mussel die-offs. The contract replaces a contract expiring on August 17, 2026. The requested authorization amount is based on historical usage and projected future needs. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these goods. Item 7 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May …
Item 8 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for accuracy testing for large diameter meters for Austin Water with D&B Construction Group d/b/a DB Utility, for an initial term of two years with up to three one- year extension options in an amount not to exceed $4,440,000. Funding: $370,000 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. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $370,000 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 JRN1035 for these services. The solicitation was published on December 8, 2025, and closed on January 27, 2026. Of the eight offers received, the recommended contractor was the lowest responsive offer. 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=1435 58. 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 service required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 20, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide services for testing the accuracy of three-inch and larger installed water meters. The service ensures the meters remain accurate and that large commercial and multi-family properties in the City of Austin are charged accurately for water usage. The contract replaces a contract expiring on June 6, 2026. Requested authorization is based on historical spending, variable demand, and a small annual increase to account for price fluctuations. The recommended contractor is not the current provider for these services. If a contract is not secured, this will reduce Austin Water’s ability to oversee accuracy of these larger meters, which could result in billing errors, increased water loss, and less ability to promote water conservation for these properties. Item 8 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional …
Item 9 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for water and wastewater capacity improvements associated with the relocation and adjustments of existing lines and appurtenances in conflict with the Interstate Highway 35 Capital Express University Roadway Project in the amount of $4,551,603 plus a contingency of $455,160 for a total amount not to exceed $5,006,763. ..De Lead Department Austin Capital Delivery Services Department. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $5,006,763 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Prior Council Action: N/A. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 20, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The roadway in this Advance Funding Agreement was identified as a transportation improvement project by TxDOT. Austin Water’s existing water and wastewater lines in conflict with the TxDOT transportation improvements are required to be relocated to accommodate the proposed improvements. This agreement will allow water and wastewater infrastructure capacity to be increased as a part of the relocation. Executing this Advanced Funding Agreement will bring together the efforts of TxDOT and Austin Water in the design and construction of the roadway improvement and utility adjustments to reduce impacts to the public and reduce cost. This project includes the relocation and adjustments of existing water and wastewater lines along IH-35 from Martin Luther King Blvd. (MLK Blvd) to US290 East, also known as IH-35 Capital Express University Project. The work consists of relocating and construction of approximately 21,009 linear feet of water lines, ranging from eight inches to forty-eight inches in diameter, and approximately 7,617 linear feet of wastewater lines, ranging from eight inches to thirty inches in diameter, along with associated appurtenances, all located within the IH-35 right-of-way. The roadway project is federally funded, according to the approved Standard Utility Agreement and in accordance with the regulations for federally funded projects, TxDOT is responsible for providing 100% of the engineering and construction costs as well as reimbursing the city for inspection, administrative cost and all associated soft costs of the projects, except all costs associated with the betterments. The project provides an opportunity for Austin Water to upgrade its existing infrastructure to better serve the growing Austin Metropolitan area. The requested upgrades and additions are considered …
Item 10 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Travis County to procure consultant services to update the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan, to increase the City’s share by $375,000 for a revised total City share amount not to exceed $1,025,000 over a five-year term. Funding: $350,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..De Lead Department Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding of $350,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Prior Council Action: October 24, 2024 – Council authorized negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County for procurement of consultant services to update the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan, with the City’s share not to exceed $650,000 over the five-year term. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 20, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This action authorizes an amendment to the interlocal agreement (ILA) between the City of Austin and Travis County for consultant services related to the update and renewal of the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan (BCCP) Permit and Habitat Conservation Plan. The amendment is necessary because actual consultant contract costs exceed the estimate included in the original ILA as authorized by Council on October 24, 2024. That estimate was developed several years ago, and due to the extended time required for multi-agency coordination, procurement, and scope refinement, the final negotiated cost reflects current market conditions. Travis County has now determined, through procurement and negotiation, that the consultant cost is approximately $2,050,000, requiring the parties to revise their contributions to ensure the BCCP updates and permit renewal can be completed. This amendment will also update administrative provisions to support execution of the ILA over the agreement term. The parties will split the final costs of this contract equally. The BCCP provides a fast-track solution to habitat mitigation that supports compliance with the federal Endangered Species Act while also enabling continued economic growth and protection of endangered species habitat. It honors multiple community priorities by enabling the construction of roads, utilities, and buildings, while upholding a commitment to natural resources, …
Item 11 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services for the Aquifer Storage and Recovery Pilot and Program Management project with HDR Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $15,726,269 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $21,726,269. Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Contract Amendment. MBE / WBE: This contract was awarded in compliance with the City Code 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 5.66% MBE and 0.84% WBE. Prior Council Action: August 27, 2020 – Council approved a professional service agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the Aquifer Storage and Recovery Pilot and Program Management project. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 20, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. August 21, 2020 – Reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission with Commissioners Penn and Turrieta recused and Commissioners Moriarty, Castleberry and Williams absent; no recommendation made due to lack of quorum. Additional Backup Information: This engineering services contract amendment will advance the City’s Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Program from broad regional screening to detailed field testing in the Trinity Aquifer on City-owned property in Travis County. This work will verify aquifer conditions, evaluate potential treatment requirements, and establish the scientific basis for a future small-scale pilot ASR project. ASR is one of several water supply strategies in the Water Forward Plan, Austin’s 100-year water plan. It is a proven water-supply strategy in which treated drinking water is stored in an underground aquifer when supplies are plentiful and later recovered during droughts, emergencies, or periods of high demand, functioning like a “water savings account.” Storing water underground protects supplies from evaporation, improves reliability in drought, reduces surface impacts, and provides a secure, resilient water source for the community. Item 11 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 After extensive scientific study through a desktop analysis phase that began in 2022, Austin Water identified a portion of the Trinity Aquifer in Travis County as a location to conduct exploratory field testing for an ASR project. The selected location is on City-owned land, reducing access …
Item 12 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for Ebara, Flygt, A-C Custom, Xylem, and Goulds pumps parts and services for Austin Water with James Mansfield d/b/a Mansfield Pump Company Llc d/b/a Mansfield Pump Company, for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000. Funding: $555,556 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 $555,556 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: May 20, 2026 – To be reviewed by Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide the City with critical equipment, parts, and repair services. These parts and services are needed to keep municipal water and wastewater facilities operating efficiently. Mansfield Pump Company LLC is the sole authorized distributor for several key manufacturers for seals, motors, accessories, and other specialized components. If this contract is not approved the City will be unable to repair failed pumps which could cause delays and extend the time needed to restore equipment. Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Total Length of Term 3 years 1 year 1 year 5 years Contract Authorization $2,400,000 $800,000 $800,000 $4,000,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage.
Aquifer Storage and Recovery and Brackish Groundwater Desalination Water and Wastewater Commission Austin Water | May 20, 2026 Agenda Water Forward Overview Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) & Brackish Groundwater Desalination Field Testing 2026 Community Engagement Strategy Next Steps 2 Water Forward Water Forward is Austin’s 100- year integrated water resource plan, adopted by Council in November 2024 Identifies water conservation, reuse, and supply strategies to adapt to growth, drought, and climate change and ensure a sustainable, resilient, equitable, and affordable water future Guiding Principles Resiliency Inclusive Approach + Community Values Equity + Affordability Protect the Colorado River Diverse Strategies Reduce Operational Risks Focus on Local Supplies 3 Water Forward 2024 Portfolio Utility-Side Water Loss Control • Production meter improvements • Expanded active leak detection programs • Additional analysis of Smart Meter data Customer-Side Water Use Management • Expanded customer incentives for conservation • Use of Smart Meter data for customer-side leak identification, education, and outreach • Water use budgeting Native & Efficient Landscapes • New landscape ordinances & incentives • • Irrigation efficiency incentives Landscape conversion programs Non-Potable Reuse (Go Purple) • Onsite Water Reuse Systems • Decentralized Reclaimed • Centralized Reclaimed Water Supply Storage Aquifer Storage and Recovery Potable Reuse Indirect Potable Reuse New Water Supplies Brackish Groundwater Desalination Lake Walter E. Long On Channel Reservoir Strategies reliant on Colorado River and LCRA supplies 4 Adaptive Management Approach Update Water Forward plan every five years Between five-year updates: Implement, evaluate, and adjust strategies Plan alternate pathways to respond to lessons learned and changing conditions 5 Aquifer Storage and Recovery Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) is a proven method of safely storing water in an aquifer to use later 1. Austin’s Water Supply: Colorado River and Highland Lakes 2. Water Treatment Plants treat water to drinking standards 3. Water Quality Compatibility Facility conditions water to be compatible with aquifer 4. Water pumped underground and stored – more water is always added than used 6 Benefits of Trinity Aquifer ASR Benefits of a location closer to Austin Water’s system on City-owned land include: Lower costs for pipelines, pumping stations, and land Better alignment with planned Austin Water infrastructure Easier access to Austin Water service centers and workforce Reliable power from Austin Energy’s service area Potential to conserve land or enhance recreation and education for …
Water Management Strategy Implementation REPORT First Quarter 2026, January - March May 14, 2026 Contents First 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 Fourth Quarter Summary 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. Austin’s first quarter water use was similar to previous years. Water loss mitigation activities and the development of the reclaimed system continued. While water conservation rebates are generally modest during the first three months of the year, the utility was putting down roots through: Customer outreach, Community events, Pilots of water loss-mitigation equipment, and Progressing with reclaimed water system projects. 3 Water Conservation Updates New water conservation community outreach grant (up to $3,000) was awarded to 5 organizations Shoal Creek Conservancy, 2026 Waterwise Landscapes Tour, March 21 Spring community events focusing on landscaping Landscape transformation limit on irrigation systems for new homes will be clarified as a Rule in late 2026 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 Q1 2025-Q4 2025 Q1 2026 5 Water Conservation Metrics Commercial Rebate Programs 5 4 3 2 1 0 Approved Rebates 4 4 3 1 1 Bucks for Business Q1 2025-Q4 2025 Q1 2026 6 Water Conservation Metrics Compliance Assessments Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Landscape Irrigation Assessment Cooling Tower Assessment Vehicle Wash Assessment Q1 2025-Q4 2025 Q1 2026 Q1 2025-Q4 2025 Q1 2026 7 Water Conservation Strategy Milestones (Water Conservation Plan, p. 35-36, Water Forward Plan, p. 34, 36) 2026 Milestones Commercial Incentives Progress Identify opportunities for CII facility owners/managers to benefit from the My ATX Water alerts and information. Landscape transformation Coordinate with Austin …
Large Water User Overview Water and Wastewater Commission Austin Water | May 20, 2026 Current Water Supplies Austin’s Water Supplies Supply: 325,000 Acre Feet Per Year Centralized Reclaimed System State-granted water rights to the Colorado River and a contract with the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) for Highland Lakes stored water Total supplies of up to 325,000 acre- feet per year LCRA reservation and use fees pre- paid in 1999 Additional use payments trigger when average for two consecutive years exceeds 201,000 AFY 3 3 Service Area and Requirement to Provide Service City of Austin Jurisdictions Austin Water Service Area AW's Service Area is the Council-adopted water and wastewater impact fee service area Approved/amended by Council at 5-year cadence Service outside the Service Area is prohibited, unless authorized by Ordinance Water & Wastewater impact fees are assessed within the Service Area 5 City of Austin Jurisdictions Austin Water Service Area Jurisdictions within the Service Area City's full-purpose jurisdiction Limited-purpose jurisdiction Extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) Unincorporated parts of the county (Travis, Williamson, Hays & Bastrop) 6 Austin Water Service Area Wholesale Customers deliver retail service within their designated service area and rely on the City for water and wastewater treatment 5 Surrounding Cities 5 Municipal Utility Districts 2 Water Control and Improvement Districts 5 Other Water Utilities and Water Supply Corporations 7 Austin Water and other Providers CCNs Certificates of Convenience & Necessity (CCN) within the Service Area City of Austin Water CCNs City of Austin Wastewater CCNs Administered by the Public Utility Commission of Texas Grants City the exclusive right to provide retail water or wastewater service Legal obligation to provide "continuous and adequate service" within a geographic area 8 Utility Planning, Development Process and Water Benchmarking Utility Planning Process Overview Water Forward, Integrated Water Resource Plan Planning for a reliable water supply for the next 100 years Long Range Infrastructure Plans Capital Improvement Program Planning Planning for water, wastewater, and reclaimed infrastructure for the next 50 years Infrastructure and investment decisions for the next five and ten years 10 Development Process Overview Service Extension Request Land Development Review • Subdivision Plan Review • Site Plan Review • Water Benchmarking Application Building Review • Building Permit • Construction Inspections Evaluation of suitable and sufficient service for customers seeking to connect to AW systems …
Austin Water FY27-FY31 Forecast Update May 2026 Austin Water Austin Water Financial Team Introductions Joseph Gonzales, Deputy Director of Business Services Christina "Tina" Romero, Acting Assistant Director of Financial Services Songli Floyd, Budget & Accouting Division Manager Nam Nguyen, Acting Financial Management Division Manager Li Yang, Budget & Accounting Financial Manager II Frida Guo, Capital Asset & Accounting Financial Manager II Shierin Shoghi, Rates & Forecasting Financial Manager II 2 Agenda Financial Condition/Budget Considerations Rates/Affordability Inflationary Cost Increases Growing Capital Spending Plan Financial Metrics Summary Discussion 3 Austin Water Financial Condition Austin Water Financial Condition Revenue Considerations Rate increases needed to cover increasing operating and capital costs Customer Assistance Program enrollment growth Slower development/customer growth Expenditure Considerations Ongoing resiliency and service reliability investments for essential infrastructure Inflationary cost increases impacting operating and capital delivery costs Workforce investments to support retention and staff increase Growing Capital Improvements Plan Continue debt management strategies Financial Performance Significant drop in operating cash reserves Cash financing of CIP below financial policy target 5 Austin Water Budget Development Process Revenues Cost of service rates calculated annually Revenue trend analysis and forecast updates performed monthly Operating Budget Comprehensive review of historic budget utilization performed annually Comprehensive review of open encumbrance amounts Executive team review of significant budget increases 2-year staffing plan development Capital Budget 5-year Capital Improvement Plan Development Proposed projects reviewed by a committee of Executive Team members 6 Bond Ratings Rating/Outlook Credit Highlights Fitch AA-/Stable Low leverage Moody’s Aa2/Stable DSC 2.3x Days Cash on Hand of 489 (neutral) Improving liquidity of 270 days cash Factors that could result in rating downgrade CIP cost increase not supported by adequate rate adjustments Significant increases in debt burden that exceeds 5x revenues S&P AA/Stable Adequate all-in DSC (2.9x) Strong liquidity (327 days) Material deterioration of all-in DSC and liquidity levels despite planned rate increases Sustained leverage exceeding 10.0x Sustained weakness in liquidity near 200 days cash or debt service coverage nearing 1.5x 7 FY27-FY31 Forecasted Rates $1,200.0 $1,100.0 $1,000.0 $900.0 $800.0 $700.0 $600.0 $500.0 $400.0 $300.0 $200.0 $100.0 $0.0 s n o i l l i M n I Total Available Funds Total Requirements -4.8% FY18 Actual $631.3 $631.2 Updated Rate Incr Forecast -4.8% 7.8% …
City of Austin FY2027 Budget Development Timeline Citywide Budget Dates Budget Kickoff Forecast Report Published Forecast Presentation to Council 1st Water & Wastewater Budget Committee 2nd Water & Wastewater Budget Committee Proposed Budget Published Proposed Budget Presentation to Council Water & Wastewater Commission JAN 15 APR 13-15 APR 21 May 8 TBD JUL 13 JUL 16 JUL 29 Approved Budget Adoption AUG 12-14 1
REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026 – 4:00 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) Amanda Marzullo (District 3) 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) Vacant (Mayor) 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 March 11, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main project for Austin Water with Austin Underground, Inc., in the amount of $3,699,813 plus a $369,982 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,069,795. Funding: $4,069,795 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Northwest A & B Zone Waterline Extensions and Pressure Reducing Valves project for Austin Water with DeNucci Constructors, LLC, in the amount of $6,897,348 plus a $689,735 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,587,083. Funding: $7,587,083 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for center pivot irrigation units service for Austin Water with Leonard Water Services in an amount not to exceed $247,758. Funding: $247,758 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to file an application with the Texas Water Development Board for a low-interest …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 11, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular meeting on March 11, 2026 at Waller Creek Center, 625 E 10th Street, Austin, Texas. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón (remote), Alex Navarro, Shwetha Pandurangi, Mike Reyes, Shannon Trilli, and Evan Wolstencroft (remote) Commission Members Absent: Amanda Marzullo, Alex Ortiz, and Jesse Penn Chair Maxwell-Gaines called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 4:09 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the February 18, 2026 regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes from the Water and Wastewater Commission regular meeting held on February 18, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion and Commissioner Trilli’s second on a 6-0 vote with three commissioners absent and Commissioner Navarro was off the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 11 were acted on with one motion. 2. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for one-inch river rock for the waterline bedding material for Austin Water with Community Trucking LLC, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000. Funding: $175,000 is available in the Operating 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 and Commissioner Trilli’s second on a 6-0 vote with three commissioners absent and Commissioner Navarro off the dais. 3. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services for the Upper Harris Branch Interceptor project for Austin Water with Doucet & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $979,529 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $4,044,907. Funding: $979,529 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion and Commissioner Trilli’s second on a 6-0 vote with three commissioners absent and Commissioner Navarro off the dais. Page 1 of 3 4. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for engineering services for the Thousand Oaks Interceptor project for Austin Water with CAS Consulting and Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000. Funding: $4,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion and Commissioner Trilli’s second on a 6-0 vote …
Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: April 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main project for Austin Water with Austin Underground, Inc., in the amount of $3,699,813 plus a $369,982 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,069,795. Funding: $4,069,795 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 CLMC1101 for these services. The solicitation was issued on November 17, 2025, and closed on February 5, 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=142113 . 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 98.18% MBE and 1.65% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main project is identified in Austin Water’s 2011 Reclaimed Water Infrastructure Master Plan Update and the 2013 Completing the Core Plan as a construction project necessary to complete a core loop through downtown Austin. Completing the core loop interconnects Austin Water’s reclaimed water systems north and south of the Colorado River, adds customers, increases reliability, and builds economies of scale. This segment connects to the forthcoming South 1st St Reclaimed Water Main project and an existing line ending south of the river. The West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main project has the potential to serve properties along the alignment, including Vic Mathias Park at Auditorium Shores. The work includes installation of approximately 2,800 linear feet of ductile iron and high-density polyethylene reclaimed water mains along West Riverside Drive. Due to the potential for encountering unknown underground utilities during construction, a 10% contingency in funding has been included to allow for the expeditious processing of any change orders to cover any unforeseen construction costs associated with the project. Item 2 …
Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: April 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Northwest A & B Zone Waterline Extensions and Pressure Reducing Valves project for Austin Water with DeNucci Constructors, LLC, in the amount of $6,897,348 plus a $689,735 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,587,083. Funding: $7,587,083 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 CLMC1151 for these services. The solicitation published on January 19th, 2026, and closed on February 19th, 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=1432 28. 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 7.33% MBE and 0.64% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Water’s potable water distribution system is fundamental for the conveyance of water to customers. The water distribution system is a large and complex system, consisting of approximately 3,900 miles of water mains and serving approximately one million customers. Due to age, growth, and system expansion, water distribution system assets require upgrades to meet customer supply needs. The Northwest A & B Zone Waterline Extensions and Pressure Reducing Valves project will help improve water pressure and flow to residents and fire hydrants. This project will also connect several waterline dead ends for optimized hydraulic looping within the newly defined Northwest B Reduced Pressure Zone. Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: April 23, 2026 This project consists of installing approximately 9,210 linear feet of waterlines along Rain Creek Parkway, Amberly Place, Floral Park Drive, Ladera Vista Drive, Sierra Nevada Drive, Fireoak Drive, Colina Lane, Danwood Drive, Bunting Drive, Salton Drive, and undeveloped right-of-way from west of Danwood Drive to the east of Taylor Draper Cove. Existing …
Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: April 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for center pivot irrigation units service for Austin Water with Leonard Water Services in an amount not to exceed $247,758. Funding: $247,758 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding for the total contract amount of $247,758 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. 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: April 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide repair and restoration of two irrigation center pivot units. These pivots are critical for irrigating treated stabilization pond water, which reduces flow to wastewater treatment plants, supports process stability, and ensures compliance with Texas Commission on Environment Quality regulations. Leonard Water Services is the sole authorized Central Texas dealer for Valmont Inc. parts, with exclusive access to Original Equipment Manufacturer components and certified repair procedures. If this contract is not approved, the pivots will remain inoperable, increasing plant loading, risking treatment performance, and jeopardizing environmental compliance.
Item 5 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: April 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to file an application with the Texas Water Development Board for a low-interest loan in the amount not to exceed $5,000,000 from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas loan program for Austin Water’s West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main project. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. The additional funding needed for this project is contingent upon available funding in future budgets of Austin Water. ..De Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. The additional funding needed for this project is contingent upon available funding in future budgets of Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 15, 2026– To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This action will authorize Austin Water to apply for a low-interest loan not to exceed $5,000,000 from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for the construction phase of Austin Water’s West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main project (Project). The Project aims to increase the use of reclaimed water and decrease the demand for potable water. It will accomplish this by installing 2,800 linear feet of 24-inch reclaimed water main to expand the reclaimed water distribution system along West Riverside Drive. Approximately 2,150 linear feet will be installed using conventional open trench methods. The remaining 650 linear feet will be installed using horizontal directional drilling (HDD). The HDD method is utilized to avoid conflicts with West Bouldin Creek and the Union Pacific railroad bridge. The Project will enhance the centralized direct non-potable reuse service area and increase the number of reclaimed water users in Austin. The Project, which is currently in the bid phase, is part of a series of initiatives designed to provide more reliable service to reclaimed water customers. Once completed, it will deliver reclaimed water to customers for various non-potable uses, such as irrigation, toilet flushing, and industrial applications. This Project will be located in Council District 9. Water and Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 City Council Meeting: April 23, 2026 IA Austin Water Project Location: 5267.097 West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main I RIO GRANDE ST J /\ ----_; I I _J � � ,._ {3 � � "--- � W4rH sr ) ,._ W3Ro f 0 ff] CJ I t r--__ sr0,_;::. ---� � -- i [[; JI: I/ 7111 …
Item 6 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: April 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to file an application with the Texas Water Development Board for a low-interest loan in an amount not to exceed $11,000,000 from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas loan program for Austin Water’s South 1st Street Reclaimed Water Main project. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. The additional funding needed for this project is contingent upon available funding in future budgets of Austin Water. Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. The additional funding needed for this project is contingent upon available funding in future budgets of Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This action will authorize Austin Water to apply for a low-interest loan in an amount not to exceed $11,000,000 for the construction phase of Austin Water’s South 1st Street Reclaimed Water Main project (Project). The Project aims to increase the use of reclaimed water and decrease the demand for potable water. It will accomplish this by installing 5,300 linear feet of 24-inch (30-inch HDPE) reclaimed water main to expand the reclaimed water distribution system on Monroe Street and South 1st Street. In Monroe Street, the reclaimed water main will be installed using conventional open trench methods. The crossing of East Bouldin Creek will be completed via jack and bore. Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is the main method of installation in South 1st Street. There are two separate HDD segments totaling approximately 4,000 linear feet. The use of HDD will significantly reduce the impact to traffic in the area and cross East Bouldin Creek without impacts (trenchless installation). This Project will enhance the centralized direct non-potable reuse service area and increase the number of reclaimed water users in Austin. The Project is part of a series of initiatives designed to provide more reliable service to reclaimed water customers. Currently, Project is in the design phase. Once completed, it will deliver reclaimed water to customers for various non-potable uses, such as irrigation, toilet flushing, and industrial applications. This Project will be located in Council District 9. Water and Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 City Council Meeting: April 23, 2026 IA Austin Water Project Location: 5267.044 South 1st St Reclaimed Water Main Project Limits …
Item 7 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: April 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to file an application with the Texas Water Development Board for a low-interest loan in the amount not to exceed $6,000,000 from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Lead Service Line Replacement Program for Austin Water's Galvanized Water Service Line Replacement Program. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. The additional funding needed for this program is contingent upon available funding in future Austin Water budgets. Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. The additional funding needed for this program is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This action will authorize Austin Water to apply for a low-interest loan in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000 from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for the construction phases of Austin Water's Galvanized Water Service Line Replacement Program (Program). TWDB administers low-interest loans through the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Lead Service Line Replacement program to provide low-cost financial assistance for the identification, planning, design, and replacement of service line materials required to comply with the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions. This program offers a below-market fixed interest rate, which will save Austin Water customers from higher financing costs compared to traditional revenue bond financing. Lead has not been permitted in public pipeline infrastructure since the 1950’s and Austin Water has removed pre-existing lead lines during normal maintenance activity and water line rehabilitation projects since the 1960’s. In 2016, Austin Water began a comprehensive record review and material inventory of all public water service lines, including public and private side indicators, in compliance with the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions. In 2024, Austin Water completed investigations of all drinking water service lines in its system. This work included reviewing records such as plumbing codes, City ordinances, property development dates, and utility workorder files, as well as completing over 52,000 field inspections at meter boxes. Austin Water has no known lead water service lines in its inventory. In addition to lead, EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) requires the replacement of any galvanized drinking water service line that is, was, or may have been downstream …
Item 8 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: May 7, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Krieg Fields Reclaimed Water Line Permanent Restoration Project for Austin Water with Arguijo Corporation in the amount of $1,298,197, plus a $129,820 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,428,017. Funding: $1,428,017 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department 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 CLMC1148 for these services. The solicitation published on January 19th, 2026, and closed on February 19th, 2026. Of the four 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=143582. 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 8.94% MBE and 1.74% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: During an October 2015 storm, the existing 16-inch reclaimed water main in the Country Club West Creek on the east side of Krieg Fields was exposed and damaged. The damaged main was a source of reclaimed water for a large volume customer, the Krieg Softball Complex, and provided a bulk fill station for Austin Parks and Recreation. The replacement main was part of a larger project sponsored by Austin Watershed Protection; however, the proposed elevation would not guarantee the new reclaimed water main against future damage, Austin Water decided to remove the scope. This project will replace the reclaimed water main with approximately 1,150 feet of 16-inch ductile iron, 20- inch High-Density Polyethylene pipe (HDPE), and its accessories. Because the soil in the area erodes easily, the longterm fix is to install the new pipe deeper and outside the erosion zone using horizontal drilling. By moving the new line out of the erosion zone, the replacement main will provide customers with a more reliable and resilient source of reclaimed water. Item 8 Water & Wastewater Commission: …
Item 9 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: April 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) for the City to reimburse CapMetro for an amount not to exceed $747,500 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized water main and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 5781R2 that will provide water service to a proposed office warehouse and fleet facility development located at 10805 Cameron Road. Funding: $747,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..De Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) Demand Response Facility project consists of approximately 25 acres of land located at 10805 Cameron Road (the “Property”). The Property is located entirely within the City’s 2-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area for water and wastewater, the Desired Development Zone, and the Walnut Creek Watershed. A map of the property location is attached. CapMetro is proposing to develop approximately 60,703 sq. ft. of office and 45,093 sq. ft. of office warehouse. CapMetro requested that the City provide water utility service to the Property as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 5781R2. Austin Water will provide retail wastewater service to the Property as proposed in SER No. 5782. In accordance with Chapter 25-9 of the City’s Code, the City has asked CapMetro to oversize the water main in order to serve additional properties within the north water pressure zone consistent with the City’s long range planning goals for this area. If approved by 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 825 feet of 16-inch water main from the existing 16-inch water main in Blue Goose Road and extending west along Cameron Road to the Property. The City will reimburse CapMetro for an overall total amount not to exceed $747,500 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 …
Item 10 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: May 21, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize execution of a contract for the Oltorf at Travis Heights Pressure Zone Conversion project with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,073,625 plus a $507,363 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,580,988. Funding: Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services Department. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitations for Bids (IFB) 6100 CLMC1138 for these services. The solicitation was issued on December 1, 2025, and closed on February 12, 2026. Of the 6 offers received, the recommended contractors submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=143167. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 15, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Water’s water distribution system is fundamental for the conveyance of water to customers. The water distribution system is a large and complex system, consisting of approximately 3,900 miles of water mains and serving approximately one million customers. Due to age, growth, and system expansion, water distribution system assets require upgrades to meet customer demand needs. The Oltorf at Travis Heights Pressure Zone Conversion project will convert residences and businesses in the project area from the Central Pressure Zone to the higher-pressure South Reduced Pressure Zone to provide improved pressures and fire flows. The work includes installation of approximately 3,800 linear feet of 6-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch ductile iron water mains, 12 water services, 2 pressure reducing valve vaults, and approximately 490 residential pressure reducing valves (PRVs) on Mariposa Drive, South Congress Avenue, East Oltorf Street, St Edwards Drive, Alta Vista Avenue, Rebel Road, Algarita Avenue, Rosedale Terrace, East Live Oak Street. This item includes four allowances. An allowance of $50,000 is to address contaminated soil that may be encountered during construction; an allowance of $40,000 is to replace possible deficient valves found during construction; an allowance of $700,000 is for any work that may be needed on private property per City of Austin plumbing code after the installation of …
Item 11 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: May 7, 2026 Posting Language Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Elmhurst Drive Wastewater Pipe Renewal project with HEI Civil Texas, LLC, in the amount of $4,784,754 plus a $478,475 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,263,299. Funding $5,263,299 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Lead Department Austin Financial Services Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) CLMC 1149 for these services. The solicitation published on January 5, 2026, and closed on February 12, 2026. Of the two 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=14362 6 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 with 8.74% MBE and 1.83% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 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 (SSOs). The Elmhurst Drive Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project will repair 8,600 linear feet of deteriorated wastewater mains with cured in place pipe (CIPP) and repair or replace all associated connections. The projects is located in the Town Lake Wastewater Basin, bounded by Old E Riverside Dr, Parker Ln, Taylor Gaines St, and Summit St. This infrastructure was identified for replacement through Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) 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. In addition, the project includes the replacement of 1,300 linear feet of potable water mains determined to be in poor condition. Item 11 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: …
