REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026 – 5:30 P.M. AUSTIN WATER HEADQUARTERS WALLER CREEK CENTER 625 E 10TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Water and Wastewater Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Vicky Addie, 512-972-0332, vicky.addie@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Chair (District 8) Amanda Marzullo (District 3) Alex Navarro (District 2) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Mike Reyes (District 4) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Marcela Tuñón, Vice Chair (District 9) Vacant (Mayor) Alex Ortiz (District 7) Jesse Penn (District 1) Shannon Trilli (District 10) Speakers signed up to speak at the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Water and Wastewater Commission regular meeting held April 15, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval to authorize change order five to the construction contract for the Hyde Park Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project for Austin Water with Santa Clara Construction Ltd., in the amount of $831,153 for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,392,249. Funding: $831,153 is available in the Capital Budget of the Austin Water. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Recommend approval to authorize additional contingency for the construction contract for the North West Lift Station Improvements: Rock Harbour Force Main and Four Points #2 with Santa Clara Construction LTD to increase the authorized contract amount by $537,225 for a total amount not to exceed $5,280,171. Funding: Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Crosstown Tunnel Centralized Odor Control Facility Project for Austin Water with Keeley Construction Group, Inc., in the amount of $15,121,200, plus a $1,512,100 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $16,633,300. Funding: $16,633,300 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for OASyS SCADA hardware …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 625 E 10th Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines called the Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting to order at 4:05pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón, Amanda Marzullo, Alex Ortiz, Shwetha Pandurangi, Jesse Penn, Michael Reyes, and Shannon Trilli Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Evan Wolstencroft PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on March 11, 2026. The minutes from the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular meeting on March 11, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion, Vice Chair Tuñón’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Ortiz off the dais and Commissioner Navarro absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to file an application with the Texas Water Development Board for a low-interest loan in the amount not to exceed $5,000,000 from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas loan program for Austin Water’s West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main project. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. The additional funding needed for this project is contingent upon available funding in future budgets of Austin Water. This item was withdrawn by Austin Water staff without objection. 1 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026 6. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to file an application with the Texas Water Development Board for a low-interest loan in an amount not to exceed $11,000,000 from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas loan program for Austin Water’s South 1st Street Reclaimed Water Main project. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. The additional funding needed for this project is contingent upon available funding in future budgets of Austin Water. This item was withdrawn by Austin Water staff without objection. Items 4, 8, 11, 12, and 13 were acted on with one motion. 4. 8. 11. 12. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for center pivot irrigation units service for Austin Water with Leonard Water Services in an amount not to exceed $247,758. Funding: $247,758 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Recommended for approval by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion, Commissioner …
Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 21, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize change order five to the construction contract for the Hyde Park Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project for Austin Water with Santa Clara Construction Ltd., in the amount of $831,153, for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,392,249. Funding: $831,153 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Change Order. MBE / WBE: This contract was awarded in compliance with the City Code 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 62.20% MBE and 0.95% WBE. Prior Council Action: December 9, 2021 – Council approved a contract with Santa Clara Construction Ltd. for the Hyde Park Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 20, 2026 - To be reviewed by Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Hyde Park Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project is part of the Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace, and upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks, that are in poor condition, and that impact service delivery. In addition, the program coordinates and includes wastewater lines and other needed improvements by other departments within the project area. During construction, Austin Water requested additional water utility infrastructure to be added to the project. Located along W. 46th St., between Avenue G and Avenue F, the added construction included a total of approximately 340 linear feet of eight-inch polyvinyl chloride waterline, two 8-inch gate valves, and two service lines for individual properties. Additionally, because of the age of the infrastructure accurate records were not available during design and due to the unforeseen conditions, the contract’s allowance for private service relocations was overrun as the number of service relocations was substantially greater than what was anticipated. Lastly, due to unforeseen conditions, to maintain water service during construction, the proposed temporary water service line had to be extended, adding approximately 800 linear feet of 6-inch pipe, 640 linear feet of 2-inch service pipe, and equipment. Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 21, 2026 This request is for additional contingency funding …
Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize additional contingency for the construction contract for the Northwest Lift Station Improvements: Rock Harbor Force Main and Four Points #2 for Austin Water with Santa Clara Construction, LTD to increase the amount by $537,225 for a total amount not to exceed $5,280,171. Funding: $537,225 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Additional Authorization. MBE / WBE: This contract was awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned Business Enterprise and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation is 40.68% MBE and 2.09% WBE. Prior Council Action: February 13, 2025 – Council approved a contract with Santa Clara Construction LTD for NWLS Improvements: Rock Harbour Force Main and Four Points #2. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 20, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Committee. Additional Backup Information: The Rock Harbour Force Main project consists of approximately 4,500 linear feet of a new High-Density Polyethylene force main installed from Rock Harbour Lift Station to the existing ductile iron force main on Vista Parke Drive. The alignment parallels Rock Harbour Drive, crosses FM 620, parallels Wilson Park Avenue, turns south on Woodbay Parke Drive, then connects to the existing Four Points #2 16-inch force main. The proposed force main across RM 620 will be installed via trenchless construction while the remaining force main will be open cut. There will also be 100 linear feet of ductile iron force main installed via open-cut across Wilson Parke Avenue at 12132 1/2 Wilson Parke Avenue. Also included is the demolition of Four Points #2 Lift Station and abandonment of 2,540 linear feet of gravity main and associated manholes. Lastly, the project includes the installation of the final fourth pump at the Rock Harbour Lift Station and changing the impellers on the existing three pumps. At the beginning of construction, Right of Way management identified safety gaps in the approved Traffic Control Plan. The gaps required significant plan redesign that has increased the cost and scope of the Traffic Control Plan. Additionally, the lift station and force main was previously built and maintained by the Northwest Austin Municipal Utility District #1. …
Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Crosstown Tunnel Centralized Odor Control Facility Project for Austin Water with Keeley Construction Group, Inc., in the amount of $15,121,200, plus a $1,512,100 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $16,633,300. Funding: $16,633,300 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1150 for these services. The solicitation was issued on January 12, 2026, and closed on February 26, 2026. Of the three bids received, the bid submitted by the recommended contractor was the lowest responsive bid. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=1436 74. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 8.53% MBE and 1.87% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 20, 2026 - Reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Water’s collection system is a large and complex, consisting of approximately 3,000 miles of wastewater mains and serving approximately one million customers, and is fundamental for the transfer of the wastewater to Austin Water’s treatment plants. The Crosstown Tunnel is a critical component of Austin’s wastewater collection system by collecting wastewater from most of north Austin for delivery to the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant for treatment and discharge. Due to submerged and pressurized pipe sections near the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, the Crosstown Tunnel experiences odorous air releases and potential for infrastructure deterioration due to the harsh conditions and corrosive gases in the wastewater environment. This project includes the construction of a centralized odor control facility to remove odorous and corrosive gases directly from the Crosstown Tunnel, treat these gases, and release the treated air into the atmosphere. The proposed system will consist of bio-trickling filter treatment units, blowers, reclaimed process water service, and associated electrical and controls infrastructure. Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 …
Item 5 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for OASyS Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition hardware and software maintenance and support for Austin Water with Schneider Electric Systems USA Inc., for an initial term of one year with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $7,274,151. Funding: $750,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $750,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Sole Source. MBE/WBE: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 20, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will upgrade and modernize Austin Water’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) hardware and OASyS software, which are used to monitor and control water distribution, collection, and lift station systems. These upgrades are necessary to maintain system functionality, reliability, and contractor support. The OASyS SCADA system monitors and controls water treatment and distribution operations in real time, collects and logs data for analysis and compliance, issues alarms for abnormal conditions, and enables remote operation of pumps, valves, and other critical equipment to ensure reliable and efficient service. Schneider Electric Systems USA Inc. is the original provider and the only certified integrator authorized to support the proprietary OASyS SCADA system used by Austin Water, including its custom applications and communication protocols. This is a new contract that will consolidate both hardware and software maintenance and support into a single agreement for improved efficiency and continuity. If this contract is not approved, Austin Water will be unable to modernize or fully support its SCADA system, increasing the risk of system failures and impacts to critical water and wastewater operations. Item 5 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Total Length of Term 1 year 1 year 1 year 3 years Contract Authorization …
Item 6 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for fluorosilicic acid for Austin Water with Pencco Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,950,000. Funding: $245,833 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $245,833 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 2200 BYS1050 for these goods. The solicitation was published on January 5, 2026, and closed on February 12, 2026. Of the two offers received, the bid submitted by the recommended contractor was the lowest responsive bid received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=1435 17. MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 20, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide fluorosilicic acid to Austin Water for use as an approved water treatment chemical. Fluorosilicic acid is used in the water treatment process to provide a fluoride supplement, supporting public dental health. The contract replaces a contract expiring August 25, 2026. Requested authorization is based on historical spending and departmental estimates of future needs. The recommended contractor is not the current provider for these goods. If a contract is not secured, it will directly impact Austin Water’s ability to continue the established fluoridation process in the drinking water supply. Item 6 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 Total Length of Term 2 years 1 year 1 year 1 year 5 years Contract Authorization $1,180,000 $590,000 $590,000 …
Item 7 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for powder activated carbon for Austin Water with Arq Purification, LLC d/b/a Arq Purification, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $4,300,000. Funding: $358,333 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $358,333 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 2200 JRN1038 for these goods. The solicitation was published on February 2, 2026, and closed on March 2, 2026. Of the seven offers received, the bid submitted by the recommended contractor was the lowest responsive bid received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=1437 08. MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 20, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide powder activated carbon (PAC) for the treatment of the City’s drinking water. PAC is used to remove taste and odor compounds, ensuring water quality and palatability. Historically, elevated levels of plankton and algae in Lake Austin and Lake Travis have contributed to taste and odor issues. More recently, the presence of zebra mussels in the source water has necessitated the continuous use of PAC at all three water treatment plants. This proactive approach helps mitigate taste and odor concerns that may arise from zebra mussel die-offs. The contract replaces a contract expiring on August 17, 2026. The requested authorization amount is based on historical usage and projected future needs. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these goods. Item 7 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May …
Item 8 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for accuracy testing for large diameter meters for Austin Water with D&B Construction Group d/b/a DB Utility, for an initial term of two years with up to three one- year extension options in an amount not to exceed $4,440,000. Funding: $370,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $370,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 2200 JRN1035 for these services. The solicitation was published on December 8, 2025, and closed on January 27, 2026. Of the eight offers received, the recommended contractor was the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=1435 58. MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the service required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 20, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide services for testing the accuracy of three-inch and larger installed water meters. The service ensures the meters remain accurate and that large commercial and multi-family properties in the City of Austin are charged accurately for water usage. The contract replaces a contract expiring on June 6, 2026. Requested authorization is based on historical spending, variable demand, and a small annual increase to account for price fluctuations. The recommended contractor is not the current provider for these services. If a contract is not secured, this will reduce Austin Water’s ability to oversee accuracy of these larger meters, which could result in billing errors, increased water loss, and less ability to promote water conservation for these properties. Item 8 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional …
Item 9 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for water and wastewater capacity improvements associated with the relocation and adjustments of existing lines and appurtenances in conflict with the Interstate Highway 35 Capital Express University Roadway Project in the amount of $4,551,603 plus a contingency of $455,160 for a total amount not to exceed $5,006,763. ..De Lead Department Austin Capital Delivery Services Department. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $5,006,763 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Prior Council Action: N/A. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 20, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The roadway in this Advance Funding Agreement was identified as a transportation improvement project by TxDOT. Austin Water’s existing water and wastewater lines in conflict with the TxDOT transportation improvements are required to be relocated to accommodate the proposed improvements. This agreement will allow water and wastewater infrastructure capacity to be increased as a part of the relocation. Executing this Advanced Funding Agreement will bring together the efforts of TxDOT and Austin Water in the design and construction of the roadway improvement and utility adjustments to reduce impacts to the public and reduce cost. This project includes the relocation and adjustments of existing water and wastewater lines along IH-35 from Martin Luther King Blvd. (MLK Blvd) to US290 East, also known as IH-35 Capital Express University Project. The work consists of relocating and construction of approximately 21,009 linear feet of water lines, ranging from eight inches to forty-eight inches in diameter, and approximately 7,617 linear feet of wastewater lines, ranging from eight inches to thirty inches in diameter, along with associated appurtenances, all located within the IH-35 right-of-way. The roadway project is federally funded, according to the approved Standard Utility Agreement and in accordance with the regulations for federally funded projects, TxDOT is responsible for providing 100% of the engineering and construction costs as well as reimbursing the city for inspection, administrative cost and all associated soft costs of the projects, except all costs associated with the betterments. The project provides an opportunity for Austin Water to upgrade its existing infrastructure to better serve the growing Austin Metropolitan area. The requested upgrades and additions are considered …
Item 10 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Travis County to procure consultant services to update the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan, to increase the City’s share by $375,000 for a revised total City share amount not to exceed $1,025,000 over a five-year term. Funding: $350,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..De Lead Department Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding of $350,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Prior Council Action: October 24, 2024 – Council authorized negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County for procurement of consultant services to update the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan, with the City’s share not to exceed $650,000 over the five-year term. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 20, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This action authorizes an amendment to the interlocal agreement (ILA) between the City of Austin and Travis County for consultant services related to the update and renewal of the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan (BCCP) Permit and Habitat Conservation Plan. The amendment is necessary because actual consultant contract costs exceed the estimate included in the original ILA as authorized by Council on October 24, 2024. That estimate was developed several years ago, and due to the extended time required for multi-agency coordination, procurement, and scope refinement, the final negotiated cost reflects current market conditions. Travis County has now determined, through procurement and negotiation, that the consultant cost is approximately $2,050,000, requiring the parties to revise their contributions to ensure the BCCP updates and permit renewal can be completed. This amendment will also update administrative provisions to support execution of the ILA over the agreement term. The parties will split the final costs of this contract equally. The BCCP provides a fast-track solution to habitat mitigation that supports compliance with the federal Endangered Species Act while also enabling continued economic growth and protection of endangered species habitat. It honors multiple community priorities by enabling the construction of roads, utilities, and buildings, while upholding a commitment to natural resources, …
Item 11 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services for the Aquifer Storage and Recovery Pilot and Program Management project with HDR Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $15,726,269 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $21,726,269. Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Contract Amendment. MBE / WBE: This contract was awarded in compliance with the City Code 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 5.66% MBE and 0.84% WBE. Prior Council Action: August 27, 2020 – Council approved a professional service agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the Aquifer Storage and Recovery Pilot and Program Management project. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 20, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. August 21, 2020 – Reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission with Commissioners Penn and Turrieta recused and Commissioners Moriarty, Castleberry and Williams absent; no recommendation made due to lack of quorum. Additional Backup Information: This engineering services contract amendment will advance the City’s Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Program from broad regional screening to detailed field testing in the Trinity Aquifer on City-owned property in Travis County. This work will verify aquifer conditions, evaluate potential treatment requirements, and establish the scientific basis for a future small-scale pilot ASR project. ASR is one of several water supply strategies in the Water Forward Plan, Austin’s 100-year water plan. It is a proven water-supply strategy in which treated drinking water is stored in an underground aquifer when supplies are plentiful and later recovered during droughts, emergencies, or periods of high demand, functioning like a “water savings account.” Storing water underground protects supplies from evaporation, improves reliability in drought, reduces surface impacts, and provides a secure, resilient water source for the community. Item 11 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 After extensive scientific study through a desktop analysis phase that began in 2022, Austin Water identified a portion of the Trinity Aquifer in Travis County as a location to conduct exploratory field testing for an ASR project. The selected location is on City-owned land, reducing access …
Item 12 Water & Wastewater Commission: May 20, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for Ebara, Flygt, A-C Custom, Xylem, and Goulds pumps parts and services for Austin Water with James Mansfield d/b/a Mansfield Pump Company Llc d/b/a Mansfield Pump Company, for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000. Funding: $555,556 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $555,556 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Sole Source. MBE/WBE: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council, Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 20, 2026 – To be reviewed by Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide the City with critical equipment, parts, and repair services. These parts and services are needed to keep municipal water and wastewater facilities operating efficiently. Mansfield Pump Company LLC is the sole authorized distributor for several key manufacturers for seals, motors, accessories, and other specialized components. If this contract is not approved the City will be unable to repair failed pumps which could cause delays and extend the time needed to restore equipment. Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Total Length of Term 3 years 1 year 1 year 5 years Contract Authorization $2,400,000 $800,000 $800,000 $4,000,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage.
Aquifer Storage and Recovery and Brackish Groundwater Desalination Water and Wastewater Commission Austin Water | May 20, 2026 Agenda Water Forward Overview Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) & Brackish Groundwater Desalination Field Testing 2026 Community Engagement Strategy Next Steps 2 Water Forward Water Forward is Austin’s 100- year integrated water resource plan, adopted by Council in November 2024 Identifies water conservation, reuse, and supply strategies to adapt to growth, drought, and climate change and ensure a sustainable, resilient, equitable, and affordable water future Guiding Principles Resiliency Inclusive Approach + Community Values Equity + Affordability Protect the Colorado River Diverse Strategies Reduce Operational Risks Focus on Local Supplies 3 Water Forward 2024 Portfolio Utility-Side Water Loss Control • Production meter improvements • Expanded active leak detection programs • Additional analysis of Smart Meter data Customer-Side Water Use Management • Expanded customer incentives for conservation • Use of Smart Meter data for customer-side leak identification, education, and outreach • Water use budgeting Native & Efficient Landscapes • New landscape ordinances & incentives • • Irrigation efficiency incentives Landscape conversion programs Non-Potable Reuse (Go Purple) • Onsite Water Reuse Systems • Decentralized Reclaimed • Centralized Reclaimed Water Supply Storage Aquifer Storage and Recovery Potable Reuse Indirect Potable Reuse New Water Supplies Brackish Groundwater Desalination Lake Walter E. Long On Channel Reservoir Strategies reliant on Colorado River and LCRA supplies 4 Adaptive Management Approach Update Water Forward plan every five years Between five-year updates: Implement, evaluate, and adjust strategies Plan alternate pathways to respond to lessons learned and changing conditions 5 Aquifer Storage and Recovery Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) is a proven method of safely storing water in an aquifer to use later 1. Austin’s Water Supply: Colorado River and Highland Lakes 2. Water Treatment Plants treat water to drinking standards 3. Water Quality Compatibility Facility conditions water to be compatible with aquifer 4. Water pumped underground and stored – more water is always added than used 6 Benefits of Trinity Aquifer ASR Benefits of a location closer to Austin Water’s system on City-owned land include: Lower costs for pipelines, pumping stations, and land Better alignment with planned Austin Water infrastructure Easier access to Austin Water service centers and workforce Reliable power from Austin Energy’s service area Potential to conserve land or enhance recreation and education for …
Water Management Strategy Implementation REPORT First Quarter 2026, January - March May 14, 2026 Contents First Quarter Summary Water Conservation Updates Water Loss Reduction Updates Reclaimed Water and Onsite Reuse Updates Conservation Outreach Updates Water Supply Project Updates Water Use and GPCD Notes Regarding Data 2 Fourth Quarter Summary The Water Management Strategy Implementation Report is intended to provide transparency and accountability regarding the execution of strategies from the 2024 Water Conservation Plan and the 2024 Water Forward Plan. The plans include proactive and substantial demand management strategies and innovative local supply strategies, but the hard work necessary to complete the strategies and meet the goals are illustrated in the implementation reports. Austin’s first quarter water use was similar to previous years. Water loss mitigation activities and the development of the reclaimed system continued. While water conservation rebates are generally modest during the first three months of the year, the utility was putting down roots through: Customer outreach, Community events, Pilots of water loss-mitigation equipment, and Progressing with reclaimed water system projects. 3 Water Conservation Updates New water conservation community outreach grant (up to $3,000) was awarded to 5 organizations Shoal Creek Conservancy, 2026 Waterwise Landscapes Tour, March 21 Spring community events focusing on landscaping Landscape transformation limit on irrigation systems for new homes will be clarified as a Rule in late 2026 4 Water Conservation Metrics Residential Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Drought Survival Tools Irrigation Upgrades Rainwater Harvesting Rebates WaterWise Landscape WaterWise Rainscape Other Residential Programs Q1 2025-Q4 2025 Q1 2026 5 Water Conservation Metrics Commercial Rebate Programs 5 4 3 2 1 0 Approved Rebates 4 4 3 1 1 Bucks for Business Q1 2025-Q4 2025 Q1 2026 6 Water Conservation Metrics Compliance Assessments Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Landscape Irrigation Assessment Cooling Tower Assessment Vehicle Wash Assessment Q1 2025-Q4 2025 Q1 2026 Q1 2025-Q4 2025 Q1 2026 7 Water Conservation Strategy Milestones (Water Conservation Plan, p. 35-36, Water Forward Plan, p. 34, 36) 2026 Milestones Commercial Incentives Progress Identify opportunities for CII facility owners/managers to benefit from the My ATX Water alerts and information. Landscape transformation Coordinate with Austin …
Large Water User Overview Water and Wastewater Commission Austin Water | May 20, 2026 Current Water Supplies Austin’s Water Supplies Supply: 325,000 Acre Feet Per Year Centralized Reclaimed System State-granted water rights to the Colorado River and a contract with the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) for Highland Lakes stored water Total supplies of up to 325,000 acre- feet per year LCRA reservation and use fees pre- paid in 1999 Additional use payments trigger when average for two consecutive years exceeds 201,000 AFY 3 3 Service Area and Requirement to Provide Service City of Austin Jurisdictions Austin Water Service Area AW's Service Area is the Council-adopted water and wastewater impact fee service area Approved/amended by Council at 5-year cadence Service outside the Service Area is prohibited, unless authorized by Ordinance Water & Wastewater impact fees are assessed within the Service Area 5 City of Austin Jurisdictions Austin Water Service Area Jurisdictions within the Service Area City's full-purpose jurisdiction Limited-purpose jurisdiction Extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) Unincorporated parts of the county (Travis, Williamson, Hays & Bastrop) 6 Austin Water Service Area Wholesale Customers deliver retail service within their designated service area and rely on the City for water and wastewater treatment 5 Surrounding Cities 5 Municipal Utility Districts 2 Water Control and Improvement Districts 5 Other Water Utilities and Water Supply Corporations 7 Austin Water and other Providers CCNs Certificates of Convenience & Necessity (CCN) within the Service Area City of Austin Water CCNs City of Austin Wastewater CCNs Administered by the Public Utility Commission of Texas Grants City the exclusive right to provide retail water or wastewater service Legal obligation to provide "continuous and adequate service" within a geographic area 8 Utility Planning, Development Process and Water Benchmarking Utility Planning Process Overview Water Forward, Integrated Water Resource Plan Planning for a reliable water supply for the next 100 years Long Range Infrastructure Plans Capital Improvement Program Planning Planning for water, wastewater, and reclaimed infrastructure for the next 50 years Infrastructure and investment decisions for the next five and ten years 10 Development Process Overview Service Extension Request Land Development Review • Subdivision Plan Review • Site Plan Review • Water Benchmarking Application Building Review • Building Permit • Construction Inspections Evaluation of suitable and sufficient service for customers seeking to connect to AW systems …
