REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026 – 5:30 P.M. AUSTIN WATER HEADQUARTERS WALLER CREEK CENTER 625 E 10TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Water and Wastewater Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Vicky Addie, 512-972-0332, vicky.addie@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Chair (District 8) Andrew Maas (Mayor) Alex Navarro (District 2) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Mike Reyes (District 4) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Marcela Tuñón, Vice Chair (District 9) Amanda Marzullo (District 3) Alex Ortiz (District 7) Jesse Penn (District 1) Shannon Trilli (District 10) Speakers signed up to speak at the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Water and Wastewater Commission regular meeting held May 20, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to a contract for continued supervisory control and data acquisition equipment, software installation, and support services for Austin Water with Control Panels USA Inc., to increase the amount by $1,000,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $4,200,000. Funding: $300,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Central East Austin Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project for Austin Water with Underground Water Solutions, Co., in the amount of $4,067,015 plus a $406,702 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,473,717. Funding: $4,473,717 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Elmhurst Drive Wastewater Pipe Renewal Project for Austin Water with HEI Civil Texas, LLC, in the amount of $4,784,754 plus a $478,476 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,263,300. …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 625 E 10th Street in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Penn called the Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting to order at 5:33 pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Jesse Penn, Amanda Marzullo, Michael Reyes, and Evan Wolstencroft Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alex Navarro, Shwetha Pandurangi, and Shannon Trilli PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on April 15, 2026. The minutes from the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular meeting on April 15, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Marzullo’s motion, Commissioner Wolstencroft’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Maxwell-Gaines, Ortiz, and Tuñón absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Items 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 12 were acted on with one motion. 4. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Crosstown Tunnel Centralized Odor Control Facility Project for Austin Water with Keeley Construction Group, Inc., in the amount of $15,121,200, plus a $1,512,100 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $16,633,300. Funding: $16,633,300 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion, Commissioner Marzullo’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Maxwell-Gaines, Ortiz, and Tuñón absent. 1 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for OASyS SCADA hardware and software maintenance and support for Austin Water with Schneider Electric Systems Usa Inc, for an initial term of one year with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $7,274,151 Funding: $750,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion, Commissioner Marzullo’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Maxwell-Gaines, Ortiz, and Tuñón absent. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for fluorosilicic acid for Austin Water with Pencco Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,950,000. Funding: $245,833 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future …
Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to a contract for continued supervisory control and data acquisition equipment, software installation, and support services for Austin Water with Control Panels USA Inc., to increase the amount by $1,000,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $4,200,000. Funding: $300,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Contract Amendment. MBE/WBE: This contract was awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Prior Council Action: March 21, 2024 – Council approved a contract for supervisory control and data acquisition equipment and software installation and support services with Control Panels USA Inc. August 28, 2025 – Council approved an amendment for continued supervisory control and data acquisition equipment and software installation and support services with Control Panels USA Inc. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This amendment will provide continued supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) equipment, software installation, and support services. Austin Water’s mission-critical SCADA systems monitor and control the various water and wastewater facilities, including treatment plants, water distribution pump stations, reservoirs, and wastewater collection lift stations. Austin Water unexpectedly needs to replace 15 obsolete programmable logic controllers at wastewater facilities, upgrade and automate the controls of aeration blowers at a wastewater treatment plant and install pressure monitoring equipment for the reclaimed water system. These projects are necessary to maintain Austin Water’s SCADA systems. Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Contract Amendment Extension Option 1 Length of Term 2 years 1 year Proposed Amendment Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 Total 1 year 1 year 5 years Contract Authorization $2,100,000 $1,100,000 Requested Additional Authorization Revised Total Authorization $2,100,000 $1,100,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $3,200,000 $1,000,000 $4,200,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based …
Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Central East Austin Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project for Austin Water with Underground Water Solutions, Co., in the amount of $4,067,015 plus a $406,702 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,473,717. Funding: $4,473,717 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1122 for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on February 23, 2026, and closed on April 16, 2026. Of the nine offers received, the bids submitted by the recommended contractors were the lowest responsive bids received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=1426 44. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 67.62% MBE and 1.30% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Central East Austin Water and Wastewater Pipeline Rehabilitation Project is part of the Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace, and upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks and are in poor condition, and impact service delivery. In addition, the program coordinates and includes in the project area wastewater lines in poor condition that need replacement. This project consists of replacing existing water and wastewater mains located within Chicon (west), Rosewood (north), Northwestern (east), and East 7th Street (south). Water system renewal includes approximately 4,255 linear feet of main lines, service lines to individual properties, and associated accessories. Wastewater system renewal includes approximately 2,940 linear feet of main, maintenance holes, and service lines to individual properties. This item includes one allowance of $32,000 to be used to address fees for a Railroad Worker in Charge, who must be present during active work adjacent to the CapMetro Rail right-of-way. An allowance is an amount specified in …
Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Elmhurst Drive Wastewater Pipe Renewal Project for Austin Water with HEI Civil Texas, LLC, in the amount of $4,784,754 plus a $478,476 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,263,300. Funding: $5,263,300 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids IFB 6100 CLMC1149 for these services. The solicitation published on January 5, 2026, and closed on February 12, 2026. The bids submitted by the recommended contractors were the lowest of the two responsive bids received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid =143626. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 8.74% MBE and 1.83% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Water’s wastewater collection system is a large and complex system, consisting of approximately 3,000 miles of wastewater mains and serves over one million customers. Due to deterioration from the harsh conditions of the wastewater environment, wastewater collection system assets require ongoing repair and replacement to prevent sanitary sewer overflows. The Elmhurst Drive Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project will repair 8,600 linear feet of deteriorated wastewater mains with cured in place pipe and repair or replace all associated connections. The projects are located in the Town Lake Wastewater Basin, bounded by Old East Riverside Dr, Parker Ln, Taylor Gaines St, and Summit St. This infrastructure was identified for replacement through Closed Circuit Television inspection and selected for rehabilitation based upon the evaluation of the physical condition of the wastewater main, capacity limitations, and amount of inflow and infiltration, which is the estimated amount of groundwater or rainwater leaking into a wastewater main. Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 In addition, the project includes the replacement of 1,300 linear feet of …
Item 5 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Greater South Creek (Elm Creek Drive) Wastewater Pipeline Renewal for Austin Water with HEI Civil Texas LLC d/b/a HEI Civil, in the amount of $ 2,289,858 plus a $228,986 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,518,844. Funding: $2,518,844 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1154 for these services. The solicitation was issued on March 2, 2026, and closed on April 9, 2026. Of the five offers received, the bid submitted by the recommended contractor was the lowest responsive bid received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=1437 02. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 8.47% MBE and 1.69% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Water’s wastewater collection system is fundamental for the conveyance of wastewater to treatment plants. Austin Water’s collections system is large and complex, consisting of approximately 3,000 miles of mains serving approximately one million customers. Due to deterioration from the harsh conditions of the environment, collection system assets require ongoing repair and replacement to prevent sanitary sewer overflows. The Greater South Creek (Elm Creek Drive) Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project will repair 5,400 linear feet of deteriorated wastewater mains with cured-in-place-pipe replace 450 linear feet of deteriorated wastewater mains, and repair or replace all associated fittings. The project area infrastructure was identified through closed-circuit television inspection and selected for rehabilitation based upon the physical condition of the wastewater main, and the amount of inflow and infiltration. Inflow and infiltration are the estimated amount of groundwater or rainwater leaking into a wastewater main. Additionally, the wastewater line in the area has a history of sanitary sewer overflows making it a high-priority candidate for renewal. Item 5 Water & …
Item 6 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Parker Lane Neighborhood (Catalina & Metcalf) Water and Wastewater Pipeline for Austin Water with Cedar Hills Construction LLC, in the amount of $2,776,077 plus a $277,608 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,053,685. Funding: $3,053,685 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services . Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1143 for these services. The solicitation was issued on March 2, 2026, and closed on April 9, 2026. Of the seven offers received, the bids submitted by the recommended contractors were the lowest responsive bids received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=1433 87. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 7.96% MBE and 0.66% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Parker Lane Neighborhood (Catalina & Metcalf) water and wastewater project is part of the Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace, and upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks and are in poor condition and impact service delivery. In addition, the program coordinates and includes wastewater lines in poor condition in need of replacement within the project area. This project consists of repairing and replacing existing water and wastewater mains located within the general boundaries of Parker Lane neighborhood along Catalina Drive, Metcalfe Drive, Bahia Circle and Granada Drive. Water system renewal includes approximately 3,261 linear feet main along with service lines to individual properties and associated fittings. Wastewater system renewal includes approximately 1,204 linear feet main, manholes, and service lines to individual properties. This item includes two allowances. The allowance of $100,000 will be used to address non- competent pipe replacement and the allowance of $25,000 will be used to address Law Enforcement staffing …
Item 7 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for Water and Wastewater Facilities Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity for Austin Water with RUTS Construction, LLC in the amount of $7,000,000 for a one-year term with up to two one-year extension options of $7,000,000 each for a total contract amount not to exceed $21,000,000. Funding: $7,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract terms is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1146 for these services. The solicitation was issued on February 16, 2026, and closed on March 26, 2026. Of the two offers received, the bid submitted by the recommended contractor was the lowest responsive bid received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=1434 50. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 6.12% MBE and 0.77% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This project is the fourth sequence of contracts to deliver Water & Wastewater Facilities contract execution which will be used and managed by Austin Water to address facility emergencies and projects. This is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract which provides for an indefinite quantity of services for a fixed time, usually an initial term with extension options. They are commonly used when precise quantities of supplies or services, above a specified minimum, cannot be determined. IDIQ contracts help streamline the contract process and service delivery and allow the City the flexibility to add work as needs arise or change. As each project is defined, a specific work assignment will be assigned to the contractor who will complete the scope of work for the unit prices included in the contract. Work deadlines will be established for each work assignment. …
Item 8 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for the overhaul of the vertical turbine pump for Austin Water with Marine Services LLC d/b/a North Star Industries, for an amount not to exceed $93,950. Funding: $93,950 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $93,950 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 2200 CSH1055 for these services. The solicitation was published on February 23, 2026, and closed on April 16, 2026. Of the two offers received, the bids submitted by the recommended contractor was the lowest responsive bids received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=143710 . MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) and subcontractor goals were applied to the solicitation. The recommended contractor provided sufficient evidence of good faith efforts and the resulting contract will include no subcontracting goals. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide the full overhaul of Washwater Return Vertical Turbine Pump #1 located in the Recycle Pump Station at Handcox WTP. This pump is one of two vertical turbine pumps designed to operate at 1,100 gallons per minute (GPM) and plays a critical role in returning backwash water to the head of the plant for reuse. The pump station operates in a lead/lag configuration based on wet well levels or to maintain a percentage of the plant's flow rate. Pump #1 is over 10 years old and has reached the end of its recommended service interval. A full overhaul is necessary to restore performance, prevent mechanical failure, and ensure continued compliance with operational and environmental standards. If this contract is not approved, Austin Water risks mechanical breakdown of the pump, which could compromise washwater return operations at Handcox Water Treatment Plant.
Item 9 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with 730 FM 1626, LLC allowing for the formal transfer of a portion the Forest Oaks Mobile Homes, LLC water certificate of convenience and necessity (“CCN”) No. 12086 to the City of Austin water CCN No. 11322 for the area that overlaps with the 730 FM 1626 LLC Tract, generally located at 730 W FM 1626 in Austin, Texas. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. Landowner will be responsible for infrastructure costs to extend from Austin Water’s system. Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Landowner will be responsible for infrastructure costs to extend from Austin Water’s system. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: A Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) gives a retail public utility the exclusive right to provide retail water or wastewater utility service to an identified geographic area. The Texas Water Code and Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) rules refer to this as the “certificated service area.” While Texas municipalities can choose to obtain a CCN, they are not required to have one unless the municipality seeks to provide retail water or sewer service within an area designated under another CCN holder. 730 FM 1626, LLC is the owner of approximately 3.370 acres located at 730 FM 1626 in Austin, Texas. This tract is adjacent to the larger Forest Oaks Village mobile home park property, located in the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction near Council District 5. The property owner has requested that the tract located within water CCN No. 12086, held by the Forest Oaks Mobile Homes, LLC, be transferred to the City of Austin’s water service CCN. Forest Oaks Mobile Homes, LLC and the property owner have reached an agreement to accommodate such a request. There are currently no customers or water/wastewater infrastructure facilities located in the area to be transferred, and Forest Oaks Village has never provided water service to the area. The City currently holds a water service CCN that is adjacent to this tract. Under 16 Texas Administrative Code § 24.253, public notice of a water service area transfer agreement is sufficient if the decision to enter into the agreement is discussed at a meeting of a city …
Item 10 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of a financing agreement with the Texas Water Development Board for a 20-year, low-interest loan in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 for Austin Water’s polybutylene pipe replacement project, also known as the Municipal Conservation Project. Funding: Contingent upon available funding in future Austin Water budgets. ..De Fiscal Note Funding is contingent upon available funding in future Austin Water budgets. Prior Council Action: May 8, 2025 - Council authorized the City Manager to apply for funding from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for a low-interest State Water Implementation for Texas (SWIFT) loan in an amount not to exceed $45,000,000 for Austin Water’s polybutylene pipe replacement project. August 28, 2025 - Council authorized negotiation and execution of a financing agreement with TWDB for $3,000,000 for the polybutylene pipe replacement project. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026– To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: On July 24, 2025, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved the City of Austin’s application for a low interest, multi-year loan in the amount of $45,000,000 through the SWIFT loan program for the implementation of Austin Water’s polybutylene pipe replacement project. This multi-year loan process involves several annual loan closings with potential adjustments to loan terms. This allows Austin Water to receive a funding commitment for the capital improvement project but to close on portions of the funding over a multi-year schedule. Austin Water's waterline services replacement program was established to systematically replace water service lines (the small-diameter lines that connect water mains to customer meters) in order to reduce water loss throughout Austin's distribution system. Polybutylene pipes tend to fail at a disproportionately high rate compared to other materials such as copper and high-density polyethylene (HDPE). This initiative is part of Austin Water’s conservation strategy, which seeks to minimize water loss through the replacement of outdated service lines. This proposed loan installment will cover a portion of the ongoing costs for this multi-year project to replace polybutylene service lines in multiple Council districts. Across the City, Austin Water has replaced a total of 37 percent (11,627) lines with another 63 percent (19,000) lines identified so far for replacement over the next ten years. Additional polybutylene service lines may also be identified for future replacement …
Item 11 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of a cost participation agreement with Vanterra Capital Group, LLC for the City to reimburse the developer an amount not to exceed $709,430 for design and construction costs associated with oversizing a water main and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 6398 that will provide water service to a proposed mixed-use development located in the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction south of Killingsworth Lane, west of Cameron Road and north of Howard Lane. Funding: $709,430 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..De Fiscal Note Funding: $709,430 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Fossil Creek project consists of approximately 16 acres of land located south of Killingsworth Lane, west of Cameron Road and north of Howard Lane (Property). The Property is located entirely within the City’s two-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s water service area, the Desired Development Zone, and the Gilleland Creek Watershed. A map of the Property location is provided. Vanterra Capital Group, LLC (Owner) is proposing to develop approximately 195 single-family townhomes and approximately 200 multi-family units. The Owner requested that the City provide water utility service to the Property as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 6398. Austin Water will also provide retail wastewater service to the Property as proposed in SER No. 6039. In accordance with City Code Chapter 25-9, the City has asked the Owner to oversize the water main to serve additional properties within the North pressure zone consistent with the City’s long range planning goals for this area. If approved by City Council, the City will cost participate in this construction project only to the extent of the City’s proportionate share of the oversized water main. The proposed oversized improvements include construction of approximately 2,700 feet of 16-inch water main from the existing 16-inch water main located in Kotche Street east to the Property. The City will reimburse the Owner for an overall total amount not to exceed $709,430 for hard costs and soft costs. Hard costs include, but are not limited to, construction and materials. Soft costs include, but are not limited to preliminary engineering reports, surveying, geotechnical …
Item 12 Water & Wastewater Commission: July 15, 2026 Council: July 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of a cost participation agreement with Vanterra Capital Group, LLC for the City to reimburse the developer an amount not to exceed $5,720,080 for design and construction costs associated with oversizing a wastewater lift station, force main, and gravity wastewater main and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 6039 that will provide wastewater service to a proposed mixed-use development located in the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction south of Killingsworth Lane, west of Cameron Road and north of Howard Lane. Funding: $5,720,080 is available in Capital Budget of Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding of $5,720,080 is available in Capital Budget of Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Fossil Creek project consists of approximately 16 acres of land located south of Killingsworth Lane, west of Cameron Road and north of Howard Lane (Property). The Property is located entirely within the City’s two-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s wastewater service area, the Desired Development Zone, and the Gilleland Creek Watershed. A map of the Property location is provided. Vanterra Capital Group, LLC (Owner) is proposing to develop approximately 195 single-family townhomes and approximately 200 multi-family units. The Owner requested that the City provide wastewater utility service to the Property as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 6039. Austin Water will also provide retail water service to the Property as proposed in SER No. 6398. In accordance with City Code Chapter 25-9, the City has asked the Owner to oversize the gravity wastewater main, lift station, and force main to serve additional properties within the Gilleland Creek drainage basin consistent with the City’s long range planning goals for this area. If approved by City Council, the City will cost participate in this construction project only to the extent of the City’s proportionate share of the oversized gravity wastewater main, lift station, and force main. The proposed oversized improvements include construction of: • • • a 1,075 gallons per minute (gpm) lift station located at an appropriate low point within the boundaries of the Property, approximately 3,100 feet of force main from the proposed lift station northwest through the Property and then southwest across an unnamed tributary of Gilleland Creek …
To: From: Date: Subject: MEMORANDUM Environmental Commission, Resource Management Commission, and Water and Wastewater Commission Shay Ralls Roalson, P.E., Austin Water Director May 28, 2026 Board and Commission Review of Capital Improvement Projects in the Drinking Water Protection Zone The purpose of this memorandum is to provide a report of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) located within the City’s Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ), in accordance with Austin Water’s Financial Policy No. 8. The DWPZ designation and the associated financial policy, adopted by City Council, are included in the Appendix and outline the requirements for identifying, reviewing, and obtaining Board and Commission input on capital projects within western Austin and Travis County. The DWPZ is subject to development regulations to protect water quality and contains critical water resources that support both the environment and the community. Together, these policies establish the process through which capital projects in the DWPZ are submitted as part of the annual budget process as part of Austin Water’s comprehensive five-year capital improvement plan. The Fiscal Year 27–31 CIP includes projects located throughout the Austin metropolitan area, including the DWPZ. These projects are essential improvements to maintain and enhance Austin Water’s services and operational standards. Austin Water has a robust and comprehensive asset management and capital planning program, in which condition, capacity, and level of service are reviewed annually to validate these investments in resiliency, preparedness, and proactive infrastructure management. The CIP projects in the DWPZ are shown in the attached CIP Subproject Supplemental Information Summary and Map. Should you have any questions, please contact Randi Jenkins, Deputy Director of Technical Services of Austin Water at randi.jenkins@austintexas.gov or 512-972-0133. Page 1 of 6 Date: Subject: May 28, 2026 Board and Commission Review of Capital Improvement Projects in the Drinking Water Protection Zone Index of Attachments Attachment 1: Table outlining the CIP subprojects located within the Drinking Water Protection Zone, including their descriptions, current status, and associated five-year and total spending plans. Attachment 2: DWPZ Map displaying the geographic location of all active CIP subprojects within the Drinking Water Protection Zone. Attachment 3: Appendix provides supporting definitions. Page 2 of 6 Date: Subject: May 28, 2026 Board and Commission Review of Capital Improvement Projects in the Drinking Water Protection Zone ATTACHMENT 1: PROJECT SUMMARY Page 3 of 6 Subproject IDSubproject NameSubproject DescriptionProject StatusFY27-31 Spending PlanTotal Spending Plan2015.118Davis WTP Medium Service Pump Station ExpansionThis project is for the expansion …
