Versión en español a continuación Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting April 7, 2021 Water and Wastewater Commission to be held April 7, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (April 6, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 7, 2021 Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-0115 or Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov no later than noon, April 6, 2021. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be either by email or phone call. able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Blanca Madriz at Austin Water, 512-972-0115 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Water and Wastewater Commission, please contact Blanca Madriz at Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov. Reunión del WATER & WASTEWATER COMMISSION de la reunion 7 de abril 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (6 de abril). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de …
Versión en español a continuación Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting April 7, 2021 Water and Wastewater Commission to be held April 7, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (April 6, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 7, 2021 Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-0115 or Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov no later than noon, April 6, 2021. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be either by email or phone call. able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Blanca Madriz at Austin Water, 512-972-0115 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Water and Wastewater Commission, please contact Blanca Madriz at Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov. Reunión del WATER & WASTEWATER COMMISSION de la reunion 7 de abril 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (6 de abril). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works for All COA Strategic Direction: April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing April 8, 2021 Client: Steve Hutton Agenda Item Recommend approval to amend existing cooperative contracts with AT&T Mobility; T- Mobile USA, Inc.; and Cellco Partnership D/B/A Verizon; for continued wireless data network connectivity and related services and equipment, for an increase in the amount of $8,094,000 and to extend each term by one year for revised contract amounts not to exceed $25,625,000, divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s total requested authorization is $450,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $187,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Contract Amendment Purchasing Language: May 21, 2015 – Council approved the original contracts, item #6, on a 10-0 vote, with Council Member Garza absent. March 26, 2020 - Council approved amendments, item #37, on a 11-0 vote. March 8, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. These cooperative contracts were awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for these contracts. Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The proposed amendments will provide additional funding and time for continued wireless data network connectivity and related services and equipment for various City departments. Wireless requirements have increased substantially due to increased usage related to teleworking and the use of mobile technology devices including cell phones, hot spots, tablets, and equipment used for automatic vehicle location. The services will cover functions such as wireless data network connectivity for dispatch and first responders, mobile data devices installed in vehicles, wireless access to permitting reports created in the field and noise cancelling and service order routing in support of aviation. Wireless support is vital to the City’s continued growth. Contract Detail: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 Optional Extension 4 Optional Extension 5 Proposed Amendment TOTALS Requested Additional Authorization Current Length Contract of Term 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 7 yrs. $2,557,999 $2,575,000 $2,652,250 $2,731,818 $2,813,772 …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Water April 22, 2021 Client: Kevin Critendon Agenda Item Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing Austin Water (AW) to issue incentives on a pilot basis during Fiscal Year 2020-2021 for alternative onsite water reuse systems for large new commercial and multi-family developments under AW’s new regulatory framework in the total aggregate amount of $1,000,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 approved Operating Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Purchasing Language: N/A November 29, 2018 – City Council approved the Water Forward Plan on a 10-0 vote. December 11, 2019 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on first reading on a 7-4 vote. February 13, 2020 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on second reading on a 7-4 vote. December 10, 2020 – City Council voted to approve an ordinance establishing City Code Chapter 15-13 relating to treatment, monitoring, and reporting regulations for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on a 10-0 vote. April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission April 20, 2021 - To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: A recommendation in the 2018 Water Forward Plan (Plan) approved by city council included the development and adoption of an ordinance requiring the use of alternative onsite water for large, new commercial and multi-family development. The Plan included making this mandatory in FY 2023 after development of regulatory guidance for such systems had been adopted and tested through a voluntary incentive program. The regulatory guidance was adopted by city council on December 10, 2020 and became effective December 21, 2020. Approval of the ordinance making mandatory the installation of these systems beginning on December 1, 2023 is pending final council approval of the previously proposed revisions to the City’s Land Development Code. This incentive program will help gather additional information on the design, engineering, installation, operation, maintenance, cost, permitting and application of the regulatory guidance …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works for All COA Strategic Direction: April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing May 6, 2021 Client: Steve Hutton Agenda Item Recommend approval to amend an existing cooperative contract with Dell Marketing LP, to provide Dell hardware and software products and related services including maintenance and support, for an increase in the amount of $21,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $68,250,000. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $1,000,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $500,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: March 2, 2017 – Council approved the original contract, item 24, on an 11-0 vote. February 6, 2020 – Council approved an amendment, item 38, on an 11- 0 vote. April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. April 12, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. The contract was awarded in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods and services required for this procurement, there therefore, goals were not were no subcontracting opportunities; established. The contract is for the purchase of Dell hardware and software products and services including maintenance and support for Austin Energy, Austin Water, and Communications and Technology Management. These products are used to conduct daily operations throughout the City and meet information technology (IT) infrastructure requirements. The associated product and technical services will assist City IT departments with infrastructure and business continuity improvements, allowing for enhanced remote access capabilities, while ensuring stability and maintaining effective security levels. City departments utilized this contract for increased teleworking capabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. This proposed amendment will increase the authorization allowing those departments to continue to purchase Dell hardware and software products, professional services, and maintenance in support of daily City operations, key IT infrastructure and application management initiatives and further supporting any pandemic related needs. Contract Detail: Contract Term Length of Term Initial Term Contract Amendment Proposed Amendment TOTALS 5 yrs. 5 yrs. Current Contract Authorization $29,250,000 $18,000,000 $47,250,000 Requested Additional Authorization $21,000,000 $21,000,00 Revised Total Authorization $29,250,000 $18,000,000 $21,000,000 $68,250,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works for All COA Strategic Direction: April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing May 6, 2021 Client: Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval to award three multi-term contracts to provide brass fittings, with Act Pipe & Supply, Inc.; Core & Main LP; and Techline Pipe LP; each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $1,650,000, divided among the contractors. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $137,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract terms is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. the The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 PAT1040 for these goods. The solicitation issued on November 23, 2020 and it closed on January 7, 2021. Of the four offers received, the recommended lowest responsive offers. A complete contractors submitted solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D 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. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: These contracts will provide for the supply of brass pipe and brass coupling fittings utilized by the City for installation and repair services. The contracts will enable service crews to connect new customer accounts and repair existing customer water line breaks. Brass fittings are designed to withstand high temperatures and are the best fitting material for distributing water and providing exceptional conductivity to improve the efficiency of the distribution system. The current contracts for these goods expire on April 10, 2021 and August 3, 2021. One of the recommended contractors is the current provider for these goods. Authorization amounts are based on historical spending and forecasted needs. Failure to have these fittings on hand and immediately available for repairs will have a negative impact on operations and service to the public. Contract Detail: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 TOTAL Length of Term 2 yrs. 1 …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation COA Strategic Direction: Safety; Health and Environment; Government that Works for All April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing May 6, 2021 Client: Anna Bryan-Borja Agenda Item Recommend approval to award three multi-term contracts to provide grounds maintenance, mowing, and landscaping services, with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc.; Cutrite LLC (HUB); and Unity Contractor Services (MBE); each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $5,645,000 divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $2,245,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $187,083 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract terms is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. the The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) 7500 CRR1015 for these services. The solicitation issued on November 23, 2020 and it closed on January 5, 2021. Of the nine offers received; the recommended contractors submitted lowest responsive offers. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. However, one of the recommended contractors identified subcontracting opportunities. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: These contracts will provide landscape maintenance services, including scheduled and seasonal mowing services, for over 330 locations and facilities throughout the City. Supported departments include Building Services, Parks and Recreation, Austin Water, Convention Center, Library, Police, Fire, EMS, Public Health, Animal Services, Public Works and Housing and Planning. Facilities such as City Hall and City cemeteries will also be supported by this contract. Services provided will include native landscape maintenance, removal of invasive non-native plants, tree trimming, shrub maintenance, pest control, mulching, fertilization, and irrigation/sprinkler system inspection and repair. Allowances have been included in the contract amount for irrigation system repairs, arborist work, and the replacement of diseased or stressed plants. The contractors are also required to work within the City’s Integrated Pest Management program. The contract scope requires that the …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing May 6, 2021 Client: Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with Environmental Dynamics International Inc., to provide flexible membrane tube diffusers at the Dessau Wastewater Treatment Plant, in an amount not to exceed $65,510. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Exempt – Public Health and Safety. April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract is to provide flexible membrane tube diffusers to replace the existing air grid in the aeration basin at the Dessau Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The diffusers provide air transfer within the aeration basin to properly treat the influent wastewater stream. The existing air grid at Dessau WWTP is not performing to specifications and not providing the air transfer efficiency required to treat the influent wastewater stream properly. Without proper treatment and air transfer efficiency, the Dessau WWTP will not meet the required state and federal effluent water quality permit limits for ammonia. This contract is being exempted from formal competition as it needs to be expedited to protect the public health and safety of the municipality’s residents. The purchase of the new grid needs to occur as soon as possible before the air temperature begins to rise. As the average monthly temperature begins to rise to above 80 degrees, the air transfer efficiency will decrease, and proper treatment of influent wastewater will not be achieved. The average monthly temperatures in Austin will be above 80 degrees in May. The assembly and manufacture time for the proposed air grid is 10 weeks. The purchase price for new air grids was based on quotes received by two vendors. PRICE ANALYSIS a) Cost Analysis: The proposed contract pricing is consistent with a 2% decrease represented in the market.
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government that Works for All COA Strategic Direction: April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing May 6, 2021 Client: Joseph Gonzales Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with PFM Solutions LLC, to provide software licenses, maintenance, and services, for a financial forecasting solution for a term of five years in the amount not to exceed $727,500. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $145,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Sole Source. April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract will provide software licenses, maintenance, and services of the Synario Forecast Model for annual forecasting and future scenario modeling currently utilized by Austin Water (AW). Synario is a financial forecasting model that offers a full-field view of financial and strategic scenarios inside a cloud-based platform and allows for improved, effective financial forecasting and analysis. AW and Synario have been working on model implementation since May 2020. Customization features consisted of AW goals, areas of sensitivity/projection/use cases, and target report/outputs. This included creating key metrics and reporting necessary in decision making based on AW data that is input into the model. AW will have the flexibility to adjust line items, assumptions, and formulas in the model, long-term projections for future revenue, expenses and budgetary needs, and the flexibility of dashboard presentations of information. This is a new sole source contract. PFM Solutions LLC is the sole manufacturer and distributor of Synario software, and they retain proprietary intellectual property rights. In addition, the system offers multiple features and functionality that is based on patented technology. PRICE ANALYSIS a) Cost Analysis: The proposed contract pricing is unchanged from previous contract.
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing May 6, 2021 Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a multi-term contract with HydroMax USA, or another qualified offeror for Request For Proposals 2200 BYO3010, to perform multi-sensor technology inspections and cleaning, and cleaning of large diameter sewer lines, for up to three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,800,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $527,778 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract terms is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. The Purchasing Office issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) 2200 BYO3010 for these services. The solicitation issued on December 14, 2020 and it closed on January 19, 2021. Of the three offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the best evaluated, responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract will provide for multi-sensor inspection on large diameter sewer mains in the wastewater collection system and includes provisions for the cleaning of large diameter mains that are identified during this inspection, as necessary. All inspection work shall be performed according to standards set forth by the National Association of Sewer Service Companies. The City’s wastewater collection system contains over 2,950 miles of piping that run throughout the City and conveys wastewater from residences and businesses to wastewater treatment plants. Due to the age and corrosive sewer environment and the use of concrete pipe material, there is a need to perform condition assessment on large diameter interceptors and tunnels. The multi-sensor technology includes Closed Circuit TV, sonar, and laser inspection and coding of defective conditions in the mains for repairs. As part of best management practices, Austin Water will use the inspection data collected to prioritize …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Capital Contracting Office April 22, 2021 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd (MBE)., for the Bryker Road Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project in the amount of $1,417,578 plus a $141,757.80 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,559,335.80. (District 10) Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Lowest responsive bid of eight bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. N/A April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 66.09% MBE and 1.27% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The Bryker Road Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project is part of Austin Water’s Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace and upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks, that are in poor condition, and that impact service delivery. In addition, the program coordinates and includes wastewater lines in poor condition in need of replacement within the project area. This project consists of repairing and replacing existing water and wastewater mains located along Bryker Road from 30th Street to 34th Street and a segment along 34th Street at Bryker Road. Water system renewal includes approximately 2,630 linear feet of 8-inch PVC pipe along with service lines to individual properties and associated appurtenances. Wastewater system renewal includes approximately 2,800 linear feet of 6-inch and 8-inch PVC pipe, manholes, and service connections to individual properties. This project is primarily in the City of Austin right-of-way. During construction, streets will be closed between blocks in one direction for the duration of the installation. Detours are proposed for lane and intersection closures. The contractor will install appropriate traffic detour signs and barricades to direct traffic. The contractor will work to ensure that residents have access to their driveways at all times. In addition, there will be planned temporary water and wastewater service interruptions, primarily during pipeline tie-in and service reconnection. Customers will be notified …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Capital Contracting Office April 22, 2021 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd (MBE)., for the Bryker Road Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project in the amount of $1,417,578 plus a $141,757.80 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,559,335.80. (District 10) Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Lowest responsive bid of eight bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. N/A April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 66.09% MBE and 1.27% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The Bryker Road Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project is part of Austin Water’s Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace and upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks, that are in poor condition, and that impact service delivery. In addition, the program coordinates and includes wastewater lines in poor condition in need of replacement within the project area. This project consists of repairing and replacing existing water and wastewater mains located along Bryker Road from 30th Street to 34th Street and a segment along 34th Street at Bryker Road. Water system renewal includes approximately 2,630 linear feet of 8-inch PVC pipe along with service lines to individual properties and associated appurtenances. Wastewater system renewal includes approximately 2,800 linear feet of 6-inch and 8-inch PVC pipe, manholes, and service connections to individual properties. This project is primarily in the City of Austin right-of-way. During construction, streets will be closed between blocks in one direction for the duration of the installation. Detours are proposed for lane and intersection closures. The contractor will install appropriate traffic detour signs and barricades to direct traffic. The contractor will work to ensure that residents have access to their driveways at all times. In addition, there will be planned temporary water and wastewater service interruptions, primarily during pipeline tie-in and service reconnection. Customers will be notified …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Public Health April 22, 2021 Client: Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval of an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Schedule of Fees, Fines, and Other Charges to be set or charged by the City (Ordinance No. 20200812-002) by exempting certain fee requirements for charitable feeding organizations; and amending City Code Chapters 10-3 (Food and Food Handlers), 15-10 (Wastewater Regulations) and 25-12 (Technical Codes) related to charitable feeding organizations. Amount and Source of Funding This item is projected to result in unrealized revenue in the amount of $77,895 in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Austin Public Health Department’s Operating Budget and Fiscal Year 2020-2021 unrealized annual water utility enterprise fund revenues of $417,837 for Austin Water. A fiscal note is attached. Purchasing Language: N/A July 29, 2020 - Council approved Resolution No. 20200729-087 directing the City Manager to convene a collaborative working group to develop recommendations regarding amendments to the food enterprise permitting process and related fees for charitable feeding organizations and encouraging the City Manager to cease enforcement, in order to reduce barriers of providing access to healthy foods for our community's vulnerable and food insecure populations, on a 10-0 vote. November 18, 2020 - Presented a charitable feeding proposal to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission. December 9, 2020 - Presented a charitable feeding proposal to the Food Policy Board. April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: Currently, the City regulates most charitable feeding organizations (CFO) in the same manner as commercial food establishments. Consistent with the policy direction set forth in Resolution No. 20200729-087, staff worked extensively with charitable feeding stakeholders (representatives of the Food Policy Board) and City Departments (Office of Sustainability, Austin Water, Austin Fire, Austin Resource Recovery, Development Services Department) to identify how City regulations, policies and fees can be amended to reduce the barriers of providing access to healthy foods for our community’s vulnerable and food insecure populations. To reduce CFO regulatory requirements without unduly compromising public safety, staff worked with the Office of Sustainability to identify four major types of CFO’s based on food safety risk. Staff then formulated the following recommendations for regulatory and fee changes that are proportionate to the level of food …
WINTER STORM EVENT BRIEFING Water and Wastewater Commission | April 7, 2021 Agenda Director’s Opening Remarks Winter Storm System Overview & Demand Analysis Financial Relief Achieved to Date Austin Water’s Resiliency Efforts System Overview & Demand Analysis RICK CORONADO Assistant Director, Operations System Overview System Map Event Overview Critical 48-hour period Begin Freeze (Approximate) End Freeze (Approximate) 350 300 250 200 150 ) D G M ( 100 50 0 y a D r e p s n o l l a G n o i l l i M / ) G M ( s n o l l a G f o s n o i l l i M 2/10/2021 2/12/2021 2/14/2021 2/16/2021 2/18/2021 2/20/2021 2/22/2021 2/24/2021 2/26/2021 2/28/2021 Storage Pumpage Usage Initial Storm Response Lakewood Transmission Break 2/10 @ 1PM Begin Freeze (Approximate) AW Incident Command on standby 2/10 @5pm Sanitary Sewer Overflow at Texas Plume Lift Station 2/12 @ 6PM 350 300 250 200 150 ) D G M ( 100 50 0 y a D r e p s n o l l a G n o i l l i M / ) G M ( s n o l l a G f o s n o i l l i M 2/10/21 12:00 AM 2/11/21 12:00 AM 2/12/21 12:00 AM 2/13/21 12:00 AM 2/14/21 12:00 AM 2/15/21 12:00 AM 2/16/21 12:00 AM Storage Pumpage Usage Storage Loss AW Incident Command activated 2/17 @7am SWB Outage 2/16 @10 PM System Peak Hourly 330 MGD 2/17 @ 9 AM SWB Boil Water Notice Issued 2/17 @ 11AM Citywide Boil Water Notice 2/17 @ 8:30 PM End Freeze (Approximate) Ullrich Power Outage 2/17 @ 2PM Ullrich at pre-shut down flowrate 2/18 @ 1AM Ullrich Startup 2/17 @ 5:30 PM 2/15/21 12:00 AM 2/17/21 12:00 AM 2/19/21 12:00 AM 2/21/21 12:00 AM 2/23/21 12:00 AM Storage Pumpage Usage 350 300 250 200 150 ) D G M ( 100 50 0 y a D r e p s n o l l a G n o i l l i M / ) G M ( s n o l l a G f o s n o i l l i M System Recovery Central Zone Boil Water Notice lifted 2/22 AM @ 5:30AM North, South, NWA zones Boil Water Notice lifted 2/22 @ 4:30PM Emergency Water Use Restrictions lifted 2/24 @ 8AM 350 …
Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes April 7, 2021 Approved: May 5, 2021 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on April 7, 2021 via videoconference, in Austin, Texas. AGENDA Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor) Jesse Penn (District 1) Nhat Ho (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) Commissioners in Attendance: William Moriarty, Jesse Penn, Nhat Ho, Chien Lee, Christianne Castleberry, Judy Musgrove, Christy Williams, Grant Fisher, Susan Turrieta Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Grant Fisher (District 9) Vacant (District 6) Judy Musgrove (District 7) Susan Turrieta (District 10) Christy Williams (District 8) CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:31 p.m. by Chair Lee. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no registered speakers. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the February 3, 2021 Water and Wastewater Commission regular meeting were approved on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Castleberry’s motion and Chair Lee’s second with Commissioner Michel absent. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to amend existing cooperative contracts with AT&T Mobility; T-Mobile USA, Inc.; and Cellco Partnership D/B/A Verizon; for continued wireless data network connectivity and related services and equipment, for an increase in the amount of $8,094,000 and to extend each term by one year The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Blanca Madriz at Austin Water, 512-972-0115 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Water and Wastewater Commission, please contact Blanca Madriz at Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov. Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes April 7, 2021 Approved: May 5, 2021 for revised contract amounts not to exceed $25,625,000, divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s total requested authorization is $450,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Ho’s motion and Commissioner Castleberry’s second with Commissioner Michel absent. 2. Recommend approval to amend an existing cooperative contract with Dell Marketing LP, to provide Dell hardware and software products and related services including maintenance and support, for an increase in the amount of $21,000,000, for a revised …
