REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 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) Vacant (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 September 16, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for Hexagon Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Software Platform for Austin Water with Thundercat Technology, Llc, for an initial term of twelve months with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,090,146. Funding: $266,102 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Recommend approval of a contract for Infor Public Sector software maintenance and support, used to manage water distribution system assets and work orders, for Austin Water with DLT Solutions LLC d/b/a DLT Solutions, for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $393,300 with up to two one-year extension options each in variable amounts for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,252,200. Funding: $393,300 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Recommend approval of a contract for engineering services for the 2026 Reservoir …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 625 E 10th Street in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Penn called the Water and Wastewater Commission meeting to order at 5:32 pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Jesse Penn, Mike Reyes, Shannon Trilli, and Evan Wolstencroft Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón, Alex Ortiz, and Shwetha Pandurangi PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on August 19, 2026. The minutes from the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on August 19, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion, Commissioner Trilli’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Maas, Maxwell-Gaines and Navarro absent, and Commissioner Pandurangi off the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for pump parts, components, and repair services for Emerson, Mueller, RF Valves, and Flowserve equipment for Austin Water with Scruggs Distribution LLC d/b/a The Scruggs Company, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,230,000. Funding: $37,167 is available in the FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water; $446,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Trilli’s motion, Commissioner Reyes’ second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Maas, Maxwell-Gaines and Navarro absent, and Commissioner Pandurangi off the dais. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue the GoPurple pilot incentive program and issue incentives on a pilot basis during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for alternative onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for new commercial, mixed use and multi-family developments in the total aggregate amount of $4,000,000, not to exceed $1,500,000 per project for affordable housing projects exempt from the GoPurple reuse requirements and not to exceed $500,000 1 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 per project for all other projects. Funding in the amount of $4,000,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion, Commissioner Reyes’ second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Maas, Maxwell-Gaines and Navarro absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS …
Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for Hexagon Enterprise Asset Management software platform, to manage vertical infrastructure assets, for Austin Water with Thundercat Technology, LLC, for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $266,200 with up to two one-year extension options in estimated amounts of $449,300 and $374,900, respectively, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,090,400. Funding: $266,200 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 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 $266,200 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Multiple cooperative purchase programs were reviewed for the Hexagon Enterprise Asset Management software platform. Austin Financial Services has determined this contractor best meets the needs of Austin Water to provide the Hexagon Enterprise Asset Management software platform required for the City. MBE/WBE: Cooperative Agreement 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: October 14th, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide essential support, maintenance, licensing, and subscriptions as needed for Hexagon Enterprise Asset Management (EAM). Austin Water uses the system to manage vertical infrastructure assets, including treatment plants, lift stations, and facility assets that rely heavily on Hexagon EAM, which supports daily operational activities including preventive maintenance, asset lifecycle tracking, and reliability-centered operations for critical above-ground assets. Ensuring continued support for this system directly advances Austin Water’s strategic priorities of service excellence, proactive infrastructure, and reliability by maintaining a stable platform for data-driven decision-making and operational performance. This contract will partly replace the existing contract, which expires November 3, 2026. The current estimates were determined on current and future growth of the Hexagon EAM software platform. The recommended contractor is not the current provider for these services. Cooperative associations, themselves or using a lead government, competitively solicit and award contracts that are eligible for use by other qualified state and local governments. Due to their substantial volumes, larger than any one …
Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: November 5, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for Infor Public Sector software maintenance and support, used to manage water distribution system assets and work orders, for Austin Water with DLT Solutions LLC d/b/a DLT Solutions, for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $393,300 with up to two one- year extension options each in variable amounts for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,252,200. Funding: $393,300 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 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 $393,300 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Multiple cooperative purchase programs were reviewed for these services. Austin Financial Services and Austin Water have determined this contractor best meets the needs of Austin Water to provide these services required for the City. MBE/WBE: Cooperative Agreement 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: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide essential support, maintenance, and licensing for the Infor Public Sector (IPS) software platform, which Austin Water uses to manage horizontal infrastructure assets across the water distribution system. IPS is the foundational system for creating, tracking, and coordinating service requests and work orders, as well as maintaining accurate records for meters, pipelines, valves, hydrants, and other linear assets in the distribution network. Austin Water depends upon IPS to support daily operational activities including field dispatching, asset data management, and responsive maintenance across the utility’s extensive horizontal network. Ensuring continued support for the IPS platform directly advances Austin Water’s proactive infrastructure management and operational reliability through maintaining a stable system that enables real-time coordination, accurate asset information, and data-driven decision-making for distribution system operations. This contract will partly replace a contract expiring November 3, 2026, which is being divided into two contracts, one for the Infor Public Sector software platform and one for Hexagon Enterprise Asset Management, because a single vendor cannot provide …
Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for engineering services for the 2026 Reservoir Improvement Program Contract for Austin Water with Freese and Nichols, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000. Funding: $10,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding: $10,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services Department issued a Request for Qualifications solicitation RFQS CLMP396 for these services. The solicitation was issued on May 12, 2026, and closed on July 8, 2026. Of the two responses received, the recommended firm was selected as the most highly qualified provider of the services. A complete solicitation package, including a log of responses 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=143946. 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 16.50% MBE and 9.00% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The City of Austin owns and operates approximately 44 potable and reclaimed water storage reservoirs. These reservoirs maintain system pressure, store treated water, and provide critical emergency and fire flow capacity during outages and peak demand periods. Many of these reservoirs have been in service for decades and wear out on a predictable maintenance cycle. Typical wear and maintenance for these reservoirs consists of corrosion, water quality risks, and emergency repairs that also require the reservoirs to be taken out of service. To address these needs, Austin Water established an annual capital program, the Reservoir Improvement Program, to perform a yearly evaluation of tanks and address which ones require rehabilitation. Historically, Austin Water has utilized multi-year engineering contracts to keep the recurring work on schedule and to avoid procuring services tank-by-tank each cycle. The most recent contract for this work was in 2018 for the 2018 Reservoir Improvements Program Contract. This request is for authority to negotiate and execute a new multi-year engineering services agreement to continue the Reservoir Improvement Program. The consultant contracted for these services, will provide condition assessments, recommendations, design, construction documents, and construction-phase support needed to …
Item 5 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Ullrich Water Treatment Plant Inherently Safer Disinfection Conversion for Austin Water with MGC Contractors in the amount of $81,555,085 plus a $8,155,509 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $89,710,594. Funding: $89,710,594 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 a Competitive Sealed Proposal solicitation CSP CLMB344 for these services. The solicitation was issued on April 27, 2026, and closed on July 23, 2026. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offer 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=140457. 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 10.54% MBE and 2.02% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Ullrich Water Treatment Plant was commissioned in 1969 and supplies a large portion of potable water to the City of Austin. Ullrich Water Treatment Plant currently uses gaseous chlorine and anhydrous ammonia disinfection systems, which requires the bulk delivery, storage and handling of these hazardous chemicals. This project is intended to convert from gaseous chlorine and anhydrous ammonia to on-site generation of sodium hypochlorite (OSGSH) and liquid ammonium sulfate (LAS), respectively, which are both inherently safer technologies for water treatment disinfection. The OSGSH system will use electrolysis to convert sodium chloride (salt) and water into 0.8% sodium hypochlorite. The LAS system will store and feed ammonia in a liquid, non-hazardous form. This project will eliminate the need for the use of gaseous chlorine and anhydrous ammonia for disinfection, representing a major safety improvement for the City and the surrounding community. A critical component of this project is the need to maintain operation of the plant, including disinfection processes, throughout these improvements. A temporary sodium hypochlorite storage and feed system will be utilized while the gaseous chlorine system is demolished and replaced with the OSGSH system. …
Item 6 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: November 5, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the West Congress (Radam/St. Elmo) Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project for Austin Water with Facilities Rehabilitation Inc., in the amount of $2,837,732 plus a $283,774 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,121,506. Funding: $3,121,506 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding: $3,121,506 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1162 for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on July 13, 2026, and closed on August 20, 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=143555. 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 98.23% MBE and 1.77% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The West Congress (Radam/St. Elmo) Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project is part of the Renewing Austin Program's ongoing effort to replace and/or upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains and wastewater lines with a documented history of poor conditions and negative impact service delivery. This project is located on W St Elmo Rd between S 1st St and Lareina Dr, Clifford Dr west of S 1st St, Radam Ln east of S 1st St, and Richland St between Radam Ln and Normandy St within the West Congress neighborhood. The water system renewal includes approximately 4,200 linear feet of water mains and service lines to individual properties and associated fittings. The wastewater system renewal includes approximately 1,330 linear feet water main, manholes, and service lines to individual properties. Due to the potential for encountering unexpected circumstances, 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 6 Water & …
Item 7 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: November 5, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for biomass characterization testing, used to monitor the operational health of wastewater treatment plants, for Austin Water with Hydro Solutions, Inc. d/b/a Effluency, LLC, for a term of three years in an amount not to exceed $260,000. Funding: $79,445 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $79,445 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 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: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide essential toxicity testing, biological health assessments, and low level propylene glycol analysis needed to monitor the operational health of the City’s wastewater treatment plants and ensure compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality discharge permits. These tests identify inhibitory compounds, evaluate microbial conditions, and support industrial discharge management at Austin Water facilities. The required testing methods rely on specialized laboratory capabilities not available within Austin Water. These services are necessary to detect potential impacts from industrial users, identify sources of biological inhibitors, and mitigate treatment process disruptions. These services are sole source because Hydro Solutions, Inc d/b/a Effluency, LLC is the only laboratory that can offer biomass characterization testing that includes oxygen uptake rate, adenosine triphosphate generation rate, exocellular polymer analysis, quantification of ammonia oxidizing bacteria and nitrite oxidizing bacteria using most probable number testing, and floc size distribution. The contract replaces a contract expiring on November 17, 2027. The contract is being replaced early due to increased demand for these services. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these services. If a contract is not secured, the City will lose critical monitoring capacity, increasing the risk of undetected inhibiting compounds, operational instability, and potential violations of state issued discharge permits.
Item 8 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: November 5, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize two contracts for calcium hypochlorite tablets and granules, used for cleaning and disinfection in water treatment operations, for Austin Water with Leslie's Poolmart Inc. d/b/a Leslie's Swimming Pool Supplies and Joseph G Pollard Co. Inc. d/b/a Pollardwater, for an initial term of two years in an estimated amount of $240,000 with up to three one-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $120,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $600,000 divided among the contractors. Funding: $110,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 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 $110,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 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 BYS1058 for these goods. The solicitation was published on July 13, 2026, and closed on August 11, 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=144369 . 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. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contracts will provide calcium hypochlorite tablets and granules to support Austin Water treatment operations. These materials are used for plant cleaning and disinfection processes necessary to maintain safe and compliant operations and support plant discharge permit requirements. The contracts replace a contract expiring May 22, 2028. The contract was resolicited early due …
Item 9 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of Service Extension Request No. 6451 for wastewater service to a 2.85-acre tract located at 1107 Castle Ridge Road within the City’s Drinking Water Protection Zone, the City’s two-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction and Austin Water’s wastewater service area. This action concerns land located within the Barton Springs Zone. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. The property owner will pay the related infrastructure costs to connect to Austin Water’s wastewater system. Prior Council Action: October 10, 2024 – Council approved Service Extension Request No. 5845 on consent, but this approval expired on April 8, 2025. April 23, 2026 – Council denied Service Extension Request No. 6290. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 4, 2024 - Not recommended by the Environmental Commission on a vote of 7-1 with Commissioner Nickels voting against the motion to deny the Service Extension Request and Commissioners Cofer and Schiera absent. September 11, 2024 - Water and Wastewater Commission’s motion to recommend approval received five affirmative votes and one dissenting vote. The motion failed for lack of a six-vote affirmative majority with Commissioner Moriarty voting against. Commissioners Turrieta, Musgrove, and Sion were absent. January 28, 2026 – Not recommended by the Environmental Commission on a vote of 7-0 with Commissioners Kruger, Fierro, Luecke, and Morrison absent. February 18, 2026 – Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a vote of 7-2 with Commissioners Trilli and Ortiz voting against and Commissioner Marzullo absent. October 7, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Environmental Commission. October 14, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The 1107 Castle Ridge Road project consists of approximately 2.85 acres (Property). The Property is located entirely within the City’s 2-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area for wastewater, the Drinking Water Protection Zone, and the Barton Creek Watershed. A map of the property location is attached. The proposed project is identical to the project that Council approved on October 10, 2024 as wastewater SER-5845 and to the project that Council denied on April 23, 2026 as wastewater SER- 6290. Owner: Parkside Homes, LLC (Owner) is proposing to develop three single-family homes. The Owner requested that the City provide retail wastewater service to the Property and Austin Water has determined the service requirements as proposed …
Item 10 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of the fourth amendment to the Agreement for Wholesale Wastewater Utility Service for the Comanche Canyon Ranch Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Planned Unit Development with Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 17 (WCID 17), allowing Austin Water to receive untreated wastewater for treatment, in place of treated wastewater currently provided under the existing agreement. This amendment supports WCID 17’s evaluation of decommissioning its treatment facility and reflects Austin Water’s ability to accommodate the operational change without additional efforts or cost. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. WCID 17 will assume the costs for decommissioning its Comanche Canyon Ranch Wastewater Treatment Plant. Fiscal Note Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. WCID 17 will assume the costs for decommissioning its Comanche Canyon Ranch Wastewater Treatment Plant. Prior Council Action October 30, 2003 – Council authorized the negotiation and execution of a wholesale wastewater agreement with Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 17 for the provision of wholesale wastewater service to the proposed Comanche Canyon Ranch Planned Unit Development. June 23, 2005 – Council authorized negotiation and execution of the first amendment to the wholesale wastewater agreement with Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 17 to clarify certain infrastructure ownership, operation and maintenance responsibilities. June 22, 2006 – Council authorized negotiation and execution of the second amendment to the wholesale wastewater agreement with Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 17 to expand the wholesale wastewater service area. November 8, 2007 – Council authorized negotiation and execution of the third amendment to the wholesale wastewater agreement with Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 17 to expand the wholesale wastewater service area. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 - to be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: WCID 17 provides water and wastewater services within its boundaries in northwest Travis County. The City and WCID 17 previously entered into wholesale agreements for portions of WCID 17’s service area. In July 2004, the City and WCID 17 executed a wholesale wastewater service agreement for a portion of the WCID 17 service area comprising the Comanche Canyon Planned Unit Development (Comanche Canyon PUD) which includes single family, multi-family, and commercial customers. Through this agreement, Austin Water receives …
Item 11 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Moore’s Crossing Municipal Utility District of Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2026, in an amount not to exceed $7,600,000. Funding: There is no fiscal impact. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services Fiscal Note There is no fiscal impact. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information: The City of Austin and the Moore’s Crossing Municipal Utility District entered into the Agreement Concerning Creation of Moore’s Crossing Municipal Utility District on March 13, 1986. The District was created by the Texas Water Commission, predecessor to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on June 17, 1987. The District consists of approximately 818 acres located in Travis County, approximately eight miles south-southeast of Austin's central business district, and is situated approximately 1.5 miles south of Austin Bergstrom International Airport. The District is located southeast of the intersection of FM 973 and Elroy Road, and traverses eastward across SH 130. The District is required to obtain City approval for all bond sales pursuant to the Consent Agreement. The City has received a request from the District to approve the District’s bond sale in the amount of $7.6 million consistent with a bond proposition approved by District voters in 1987. The total amount of bonds authorized for the District is $32 million in unlimited tax bonds. After the proposed bond issue, $11.98 million in unlimited tax bonds will remain authorized but unissued. The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to finance the water distribution, wastewater collection, and drainage facilities serving Stoney Ridge Highlands Phase 1. The remaining Bond proceeds will be used to: • Capitalize approximately 12 months interest requirements on the Bonds; • • Pay developer interest; and Pay other costs associated with the issuance of the Bonds. City staff from Austin Water, Austin Parks and Recreation, Austin Planning, Austin Energy, Austin Development Services, Austin Housing, Austin Transportation and Public Works, and Austin Watershed Protection reviewed the District’s Consent Agreement and its amendments. The District was found to be in substantial compliance with the terms of the Consent Agreement and will address unresolved concerns with a future amendment to the Consent Agreement. Austin Financial Services and the City’s Financial Advisor have reviewed the …
Item 12 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2026, in an amount not to exceed $2,300,000 to be used for water, wastewater and drainage improvements in the district and related engineering costs and costs of issuing the bonds. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information: Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, was created under the laws of the State of Texas by House Bill No. 1756, Acts of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, codified as Chapter 8376, Texas Special District Local Laws Code, and operates under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The Enabling Legislation became effective June 17, 2011, and created the District, subject to the consent of the City. The City consented to the creation of the District by Council action taken March 22, 2012 (“Consent Ordinance”) and under the terms of the April 13, 2012 Consent Agreement among the City, the District, and Carma Easton LLC, a Texas limited liability company. The City and the District entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement dated as of June 4, 2012 (SPA), as authorized by Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code. The SPA sets forth the terms and conditions of the City’s annexation of the land within the District and frames the terms by which the District will continue to exist as a limited district, Pilot Knob Limited District No. 2, following the City’s full-purpose annexation of the land within the District as provided in Consent Agreement and the SPA. The District, which currently contains approximately 557.187 acres of land, is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City in southeast Travis County, Texas. The District is approximately eight miles southeast of the City’s downtown, approximately one mile east of McKinney Falls Parkway and approximately one mile west of U.S. Highway 183 and just west of Farm-to-Market 1625. An extension of William Cannon Drive, the initial phases of which are complete, is located at the northern boundary of the District. North Fork Dry …
Item 13 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2026A, in an amount not to exceed $2,480,000 to be used for constructing road improvements in the District. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information: Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, was created under the laws of the State of Texas by House Bill No. 1756, Acts of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, codified as Chapter 8376, Texas Special District Local Laws Code, and operates under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The Enabling Legislation became effective June 17, 2011, and created the District, subject to the consent of the City. The City consented to the creation of the District by Council action taken March 22, 2012 and under the terms of the April 13, 2012 Consent Agreement among the City, the District, and Carma Easton LLC, a Texas limited liability company. The City and the District entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement dated as of June 4, 2012 (SPA), as authorized by Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code. The SPA sets forth the terms and conditions of the City’s annexation of the land within the District and frames the terms by which the District will continue to exist as a limited district, Pilot Knob Limited District No. 2, following the City’s full-purpose annexation of the land within the District as provided in Consent Agreement and the SPA. The District, which currently contains approximately 557.187 acres of land, is within the Limited Purpose jurisdiction of the City in southeast Travis County, Texas. The District is approximately eight miles southeast of the City’s downtown, approximately one mile east of McKinney Falls Parkway and approximately one mile west of U.S. Highway 183 and just west of Farm-to-Market 1625. An extension of William Cannon Drive, the initial phases of which are complete, is located at the northern boundary of the District. North Fork Dry Creek traverses the northern part of the District in a west to …
Item 14 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2026, in an amount not to exceed $4,400,000 to be used for water, wastewater and drainage improvements in the district and related engineering costs and costs of issuing the bonds. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information: Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, was created under the laws of the State of Texas by House Bill No. 1758, Acts of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, codified as Chapter 8377, Texas Special District Local Laws Code, and operates under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The Enabling Legislation became effective June 17, 2011, and created the District, subject to the consent of the City. The City consented to the creation of the District by Council action taken March 22, 2012 and under the terms of the April 13, 2012 Consent Agreement among the City, the District, and Carma Easton LLC, a Texas limited liability company. The City and the District entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement dated as of June 4, 2012 (SPA), as authorized by Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code. The SPA sets forth the terms and conditions of the City’s annexation of the land within the District and frames the terms by which the District will continue to exist as a limited district, Pilot Knob Limited District No. 3, following the City’s full-purpose annexation of the land within the District as provided in Consent Agreement and the SPA. The District, which currently contains approximately 677.567 acres of land, is within the Limited Purpose jurisdiction of the City in southeast Travis County, Texas. The District is approximately eight miles southeast of the City’s downtown, adjacent to the east side of McKinney Falls Parkway and approximately one mile west of U.S. Highway 183. An extension of William Cannon Drive, the initial phases of which complete, bisects the District in an east-west direction. Cottonmouth Creek traverses the District in a north-south direction. The Austin-Bergstrom International …
Item 15 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2026A, in an amount not to exceed $3,875,000 to be used for constructing road improvements in the District and related engineering costs and costs of issuing the bonds. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information: Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No., a political subdivision of the State of Texas, was created under the laws of the State of Texas by House Bill No. 1758, Acts of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, codified as Chapter 8377, Texas Special District Local Laws Code, and operates under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The Enabling Legislation became effective June 17, 2011, and created the District, subject to the consent of the City. The City consented to the creation of the District by Council action taken March 22, 2012 and under the terms of the April 13, 2012 Consent Agreement among the City, the District, and Carma Easton LLC, a Texas limited liability company. The City and the District entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement dated as of June 4, 2012 (SPA), as authorized by Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code. The SPA sets forth the terms and conditions of the City’s annexation of the land within the District and frames the terms by which the District will continue to exist as a limited district, Pilot Knob Limited District No. 3, following the City’s full-purpose annexation of the land within the District as provided in Consent Agreement and the SPA. The District, which currently contains approximately 677.567 acres of land, is within the Limited Purpose jurisdiction of the City in southeast Travis County, Texas. The District is approximately eight miles southeast of the City’s downtown, adjacent to the east side of McKinney Falls Parkway and approximately one mile west of U.S. Highway 183. An extension of William Cannon Drive, the initial phases of which are complete, bisects the District in an east-west direction. Cottonmouth Creek traverses the District in a north-south direction. The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport …
Item 16 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 5 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2026, in an amount not to exceed $2,245,000 to be used for constructing road improvements in the District and related engineering costs and costs of issuing the bonds. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information: Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 5, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, was created under the laws of the State of Texas by House Bill No. 1760, Acts of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, codified as Chapter 8374, Texas Special District Local Laws Code, and operates under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The Enabling Legislation became effective June 17, 2011, and created the District, subject to the consent of the City. The City consented to the creation of the District by Council action taken March 22, 2012 and under the terms of the April 13, 2012 Consent Agreement among the City, the District, and Carma Easton LLC, a Texas limited liability company. The City and the District entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement dated as of June 4, 2012 (SPA), as authorized by Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code. The SPA sets forth the terms and conditions of the City’s annexation of the land within the District and frames the terms by which the District will continue to exist as a limited district, Pilot Knob Limited District No. 5, following the City’s full-purpose annexation of the land within the District as provided in Consent Agreement and the SPA. The District, which currently contains approximately 463.871 acres of land, is within the Limited Purpose jurisdiction of the City in southeast Travis County, Texas. The District is approximately ten miles southeast of the City’s downtown, adjacent to the west side of Farm-to-Markey 1625 and approximately two miles west of U.S. Highway 183. An extension of Slaughter Ln, the initial phases of which are under construction, runs along northern boundary of the District in an east-west direction. The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is approximately four miles to …
Water and Wastewater Commission 2027 Regular Meeting Schedule • Second Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise specified) at 5:30 pm • All meetings to be held at Austin Water Headquarters, Waller Creek Center, 625 East 10th Street, Austin, Texas Wednesday, January 13, 2027 Wednesday, February 10, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, April 14, 2027 Wednesday, May 12, 2027 Wednesday, June 9, 2027 Wednesday, July 14, 2027 – Regular meeting Wednesday, July 28, 2027 – Budget meeting Wednesday, August 11, 2027 Wednesday, September 8, 2027 Wednesday, October 13, 2027 Tuesday, November 10, 2027 Wednesday, December 8, 2027
Large Water User Policy Open House Austin Water is preparing for the future by strengthening our policies for responsible water use. 17 Austin Water is Working Today to Prepare for Tomorrow. Water Forward Austin Water’s 100-year water resource plan, Water Forward, is approved by Council and protects our water supply with strategies that respond to growth, drought and climate change. Reclaimed (Recycled) Water Since 1974, Austin Water has expanded our reclaimed (recycled) water system to deliver highly treated wastewater through purple pipes for uses like irrigation and industrial cooling. Conservation Austin Water delivers year-round initiatives to reduce customer demand and improve efficiency across our water system, including: public education, incentives, water use compliance, regulatory inspections and water loss management. COLORADO RIVERUllrichWater Treatment PlantDavis Water Treatment PlantHandcox Water Treatment PlantLAKE AUSTINLAKE BUCHANANLADY BIRD LAKETom Miller DamLonghorn DamMansfield DamLAKE TRAVISWalnut CreekWastewater Treatment PlantSouth Austin RegionalWastewater Treatment PlantLower Colorado River& Highland LakesCentralized Reclaimed SystemAustin’s drinking water comes from the Colorado River and Highland Lakes. This supply totals about 325,000 acre-feet a year, or 106 billion gallons. Annual water use is currently about 175,000 acre-feet. Austin’s Drinking Water Supply 2025 Total Water Use in Austin 2025 Reclaimed (Recycled) and Potable (Drinking) Combined Water Use City of Austin • 1.4% High Impact • City of Austin • 2.2% Wholesale • 5.8% Residential • 60.1% High Impact • Commercial • 10.2% Commercial • 20.3% 1 DRAFT Definition of High Impact Water Users Austin Water has developed this draft definition of high impact water users: “High impact water user” means one or more commercial buildings* on one or more parcels in accordance with a phased plan or approved site plan, with historical or projected water use above 85 million gallons per year**, including potable and non-potable water. *Including industrial and manufacturing facilities **Aligns with current large volume water use threshhold High Impact Water Users would be subject to new requirements, including: Separate Application process for new developments Water Budgeting requirements for new and existing high impact water users Water Conservation Plan requirements for new and existing high impact water users Annual Reporting requirements for new and existing high impact water users 2 Give us your feedback! Definition of High Impact Water Users 1 2 3 Does the proposed volume threshold of 85 million gallons per year seem appropriate? Should both potable (drinking) water and reclaimed (recycled) water use be considered to determine if a customer is a …
City of Austin Utilities Customer Receivable Management Sandra Escobedo Vice President, Customer Account Management Matthew Thomas Assistant Director, Customer Experience October 2026 Executive Summary City of Austin Utilities • Austin Energy • Call Center Management • Accounts Receivables Management • Austin Water • Consolidated Monthly Billing • Customer Assistance Programs • Meter Reading Validations • Branch Management Monthly Billing ~615K generated bills across 6 utility services monthly Customer Assistance Program Nationally recognized wrap-around service model with suite of programs for our most vulnerable customers • Austin Resource Recovery • Austin Watershed Protection • Austin Development Services • Austin Transportation and Public Works 2 From Invoice to Payment: The Collections Journey Customer engagement with CoA Utilities is vital Bill Generates Bill Due Date Reminder Letter Letter Due Date Eligible for Disconnect Notice Courtesy Notice Delivered (Door Hanger) Electric Disconnect for Non-Pay (Water follows 3 days later) Day 17 Day 21 Day 31 Day 32 Day 33 - 35 Day 34 - 37 Disconnection moratoriums are applied seasonally 3 Account Management All customers can take advantage of several options to assist in budget management Payment Arrangements Budget Billing Helpful Tools Multiple options allow customers to set up affordable monthly arrangements when needed A fixed payment amount per month can help customers with budgeting needs Digital Self Service tools for prompts and budget setting Multiple ways to pay from in-person branch services with no fee to digital wallet 4 Discount Customer Enrollment Automatic Enrollment Texas Health & Human Services (HHSC) program enrollment 200% of Federal Poverty Income Level Austin Energy residential account holder address match process Self Enrollment Online application or Paper application Income verification 200% or HHSC enrollment letter FY26 Customer enrollment rates • 97% Auto Enrolled • 3% Self Enrollment 5 Customer Assistance Programs Nationally Recognized Wrap Around Services Model Utility Bill Discounts Wrap Around Services Medically Vulnerable Registry Plus 1 Financial Support Weatherization Arrearage Management Education Utility Bill Discounts 72K Households (~21K Water) Medically Vulnerable Registry 869 Households Plus 1 Financial Support 8,954 Households | $2.6M Education 405 Households Arrearage Management 801 Households Weatherization 288 Households 6 National Trends for Water Affordability L I H W A P 2 0 2 4 S T U D Y • 1 in 5 households owe water bill debt; lowest-income families spend up to 40% of income on water • Affordability challenges differ by region • Urban systems → higher arrears • Rural …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 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 August 19, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for pump parts, components, and repair services for Emerson, Mueller, RF Valves, and Flowserve equipment for Austin Water with Scruggs Distribution LLC d/b/a The Scruggs Company, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,230,000. Funding: $37,167 is available in the FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water; $446,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 3. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue the GoPurple pilot incentive program and issue incentives on a pilot basis during Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 for alternative onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for new commercial, mixed use and multi-family developments in the total aggregate amount of $4,000,000, not to exceed $1,500,000 per project for affordable housing projects exempt from the GoPurple reuse requirements and not to exceed $500,000 per project for all other projects. Funding in the amount of …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 625 E 10th Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines called the Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting to order at 5:33pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón, Andrew Maas, Alex Navarro, Shwetha Pandurangi, Jesse Penn, and Evan Wolstencroft Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alex Ortiz, Mike Reyes, and Shannon Trilli PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on July 29, 2026. The minutes from the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on July 29, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Penn’s motion, Commissioner Tuñón’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Marzullo absent and Commissioner Wolstencroft off the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Items 2, 3, and 4 were acted on with one motion. 2. 3. 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. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Penn’s motion, Commissioner Navarro’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Marzullo absent and Commissioner Wolstencroft off the dais. 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. 1 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 Recommended for approval on Commissioner Penn’s motion, Commissioner Navarro’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Marzullo absent and Commissioner Wolstencroft off the dais. Chair Maxwell-Gaines read a spelling correction into the record that the contracts are for sodium “bisulfite” and not sodium “bisulfate.” 4. 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 …
Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: September 16, 2026 Council: September 24, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for pump parts, components, and repair services for Emerson, Mueller, RF Valves, and Flowserve equipment for Austin Water with Scruggs Distribution LLC d/b/a The Scruggs Company, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,230,000. Funding: $37,167 is available in the FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water; $446,000 is available in the FY 2026-2027 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 $37,167 is available in the FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water; Funding in the amount of $446,000 is available in the FY 2026-2027 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: September 16, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will secure critical equipment, parts, and repair services for Emerson, Mueller, RF Valves, and Flowserve equipment necessary to support continuous operations for Austin Water and Wastewater facilities. The contract will guarantee continued access to specialized components such as seals, motors, accessories, and other vital items for various operating pumps. This is a new contract. Requested authorization was determined using departmental estimates based on anticipated future usage. Scruggs Distribution LLC d/b/a The Scruggs Company is the sole authorized distributor and service provider representative for Emerson, Mueller, RF Valves, Inc., and Flowserve Corporation. If this contract is not approved, the time to obtain these critical parts and services would increase significantly, delaying repairs and extending the time required to restore equipment and facilities to full operating capacity. These delays could negatively impact operational efficiency, service reliability, and impact public safety. Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: September 16, 2026 Council: September 24, 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 …
Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: September 16, 2026 Council: September 24, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue the GoPurple pilot incentive program and issue incentives on a pilot basis during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for alternative onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for new commercial, mixed use and multi-family developments in the total aggregate amount of $4,000,000, not to exceed $1,500,000 per project for affordable housing projects exempt from the GoPurple reuse requirements and not to exceed $500,000 per project for all other projects. Funding in the amount of $4,000,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $4,000,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Prior Council Action: September 25, 2025 - Council reauthorized the Pilot Incentive Program for onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 up to a total aggregate amount of $4,000,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project on a 11-0 vote. June 5, 2025 - Council approved a resolution authorizing amendments to Austin Water’s Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 GoPurple pilot incentive program for alternative onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for new commercial, mixed use, and multi-family developments in the total aggregate amount of $4,000,000, not to exceed $1,500,000 per project for affordable housing projects exempt from the GoPurple reuse requirements and not to exceed $500,000 per project for all other projects. September 26, 2024 - Council reauthorized the Pilot Incentive Program for onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 up to a total aggregate amount of $4,000,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project on a 10-0 vote. March 7, 2024 - Council approved an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-9 (Water and Wastewater) relating to clarifying requirements for water conservation in the implementation of the Water Forward Plan, including distances for the Reclaimed Water Connection requirement, clarifying definitions, and modifying variances, including adding certain affordable housing exemptions for Reclaimed Water Connections and Onsite Water Reuse requirements. March 7, 2024 - Council reauthorized the Pilot Incentive Program for onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for Fiscal Year 2024 up to a total aggregate amount of $5,600,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project on a 11-0 vote. September 29, 2022 - …
Austin Water and Wastewater Commission – Austin Small and Minority Business Resources Overview Felecia Shaw, Compliance Officer Austin Small and Minority Business Resources | September 16, 2026 Austin Small and Minority Business Resources Overview Administers the Minority Business Enterprise and Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) Procurement Program, ACDBE/DBE and SBE Programs by: Certifying businesses that meet eligibility criteria Monitoring utilization of certified firms on City contracts Provides resources and technical assistance certified firms and small businesses, and administrative support to Austin SMBR Performing outreach, developing department communications and monitors performance data Austin SMBR Divisions Certification Division Compliance Division Resources Division Strategic Services Division 2 Austin SMBR Leadership Team 3 Certification Division Certifies qualified firms as Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE), Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE), and Small Business Enterprises (SBE). Certification Type Certification Projects/Funding Source Applicant Max Personal Net Worth (PNW) Site Visit Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) COA Certifies COA Projects and Funding $2,545,299 COA Discretion Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) COA Certifies COA Projects and Funding $2,545,299 COA Discretion Small Business Enterprise (SBE) COA Certifies COA Projects and Funding N/A COA Discretion Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Airport Concession DBE (ACDBE) COA Certifies COA Projects and Funding $2,047,000 Federal Requirement 4 Certification Criteria Fifty-one percent (51%) owned, managed, and controlled by an economically and socially disadvantaged individual Presumed Groups Minority Asian-American African-American Native American Hispanic Women Must have experience directly related to the firm’s scope of work Must manage and control day-to-day operations 5 Compliance Division Austin SMBR’s Compliance Division is responsible for performing “pre-award” compliance (pre- solicitation – contract award) and “post-award” (post contract execution) compliance monitoring functions for all competitively solicited City procurements over $50K. Construction Construction-related Professional Services Non-Professional Services Goods/Commodities Austin SMBR works closely with Austin Financial Services Central Procurement, Austin Capital Delivery, and City Sponsor Departments on capital procurements. Compliance monitoring is “cradle-to-grave” from pre-solicitation issuance through project close-out. 6 Pre-Award Compliance Monitoring Review subcontracting opportunities identified by Project/Contract Managers in the Trade Summary scopes of work and establish MBE/WBE goals Attend Pre-Bid/Pre-Response/Pre-Offer meetings to communicate the requirements of the MBE/WBE or ACDBE/DBE Programs associated with the solicitation Respond to all MBE/WBE/ACDBE/DBE program requirements during active solicitation “No-Contact” period Review Compliance Plan and Good Faith Effort (GFE) submissions from …
Austin Water (AW) Capital Improvement Program AW Contract Payments to Small and Minority Business Charles Celauro, Assistant Director of Engineering & Technical Services Water and Wastewater Commission | September 16, 2026 AW Contract Payments to Small and Minority Business Data set includes contract payments for Delivery Order (DO), Purchase Order (PO), Contract (CT) Data set does not include payments to Solicitation Number (CLM#) which relates to a Master Agreement (MA). The result in this data set would understate participation. Data includes contracts with and without MBE/WBE Goals. Not all contracts require MBE/WBE Goals. Data set is from Calendar Years 2016 to 2026 (10 + Years) Data set includes over 3,400 contracts Data source is City of Austin's eCAPRIS (Capital Project Reporting and Information System) 2 AW Contract Payments to Small and Minority Business Contract Payments Percent of Contract Total Contract Payments $1,567,724,307 African American Hispanic Asian Native American Women-Owned Business (WBE) TOTAL MBE/WBE $16,888,007 $235,251,877 $30,209,962 $6,002,311 $103,519,791 $391,871,948 1.1% 15.0% 1.9% 0.4% 6.6% 25.0% 3 AW Contract Payments to Small and Minority Business Current Engineering Contract MBE/WBE Goals Current Construction Contract MBE/WBE Goals Gilleland Wastewater Interceptor NE Plant Expansions for Wild Horse, Taylor Ln, and Pearce Ln 1.49% 4.30% 2.66% 1.51% 2.77% 2.75% 2.75% 2.62% 11.20% 9.64% Pino Lane Wastewater Improvements Hornsby Bend BMP Headworks Improvements African American Hispanic Asian / Native American Women-Owned Business (WBE) TOTAL MBE/WBE 0.90% 5.34% 0.42% 1.69% 8.35% 0.65% 2.66% 0.37% 1.44% 5.12% African American Hispanic Asian / Native American Women-Owned Business (WBE) TOTAL MBE/WBE Data Source: Austin Finance Online 4 Building Austin’s water future, together. Austin Water
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 …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 625 E 10th Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines called the Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting to order at 5:33pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón, Andrew Maas, Alex Navarro, Shwetha Pandurangi, Jesse Penn, and Evan Wolstencroft Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alex Ortiz, Mike Reyes, and Shannon Trilli PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on July 29, 2026. The minutes from the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on July 29, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Penn’s motion, Commissioner Tuñón’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Marzullo absent and Commissioner Wolstencroft off the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Items 2, 3, and 4 were acted on with one motion. 2. 3. 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. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Penn’s motion, Commissioner Navarro’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Marzullo absent and Commissioner Wolstencroft off the dais. 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. 1 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 Recommended for approval on Commissioner Penn’s motion, Commissioner Navarro’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Marzullo absent and Commissioner Wolstencroft off the dais. Chair Maxwell-Gaines read a spelling correction into the record that the contracts are for sodium “bisulfite” and not sodium “bisulfate.” 4. 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 …
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.
