Water and Wastewater CommissionJune 8, 2020

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Water & Wastewater Commission Special Called Meeting Minutes June 8, 2020 Approved: July 15, 2020 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a special called meeting on June 8, 2020 via videoconference. AGENDA Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor)-P Jesse Penn, (District 1)-P Nhat Ho, (District 2)-P Travis Michel, (District 3)-P Chien Lee, Chair (District 4)-P Mia Parton, (District 6)-P Vacant, (District 7) Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair, (District 5)-P Grant Fisher, (District 9)-A Christy Williams, (District 8)-P Susan Turrieta, (District 10)-P Commissioners in Attendance: William Moriarty, Jesse Penn, Travis Michel, Chien Lee, Christianne Castleberry, Mia Parton, Nhat Ho, Christy Williams and Susan Turrieta CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Chair Chien Lee. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION None. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the May 6, 2020 Water and Wastewater Commission regular meeting were approved on an 8-0 vote on Commissioner Castleberry’s motion and Commissioner Turrieta’s second. Commissioner Fisher was absent, and Commissioner Parton was off the dais. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a multi-term contract with EMR Elevator Inc. D/B/A EMR Elevator Excellence, to provide elevator and escalator preventative maintenance, repair, and modernization services, for up to five years for a total contract not to exceed $16,540,000. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $1,720,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Turrieta’s Motion and Commissioner Moriarty’s Second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Fisher absent and Commissioner Parton off the dais. 2. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a multi-term cooperative contract through Staples Contract & Commercial LLC, with Summus Industries Inc. (MBE), to provide office supplies and related services, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $13,432,500. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $900,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Turrieta’s Motion and Commissioner Moriarty’s Second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Fisher absent and Commissioner Parton off the dais. 3. Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Alpha Paving Industries, LLC, (MBE) for the 2021 Austin Water Asphalt and Concrete Restoration Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract in the amount of $8,000,000 for an initial two- year term, with three 1-year extension options of $4,000,000 each for a total contract amount not to exceed $20,000,000. (All Districts) Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Turrieta’s Motion and Commissioner Moriarty’s Second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Fisher absent and Commissioner Parton off the dais. 4. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a cost participation agreement with Pearson Ranch, LLC for the City to reimburse the developer for an amount not to exceed $2,200,100 for costs associated with the design and construction of oversized wastewater mains and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 4499R that will provide wastewater service to a proposed mixed use development located north of State Highway 45, south of Neenah Avenue, east of West Parmer Lane, and west of Pearson Ranch Road. (District 6). Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Turrieta’s Motion and Commissioner Moriarty’s Second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Fisher absent and Commissioner Parton off the dais. 5. Recommend approval for Service Extension Request No. 4622 for wastewater service to a 77.78-acre tract located at 9021 W. US 290 Highway within the Drinking Water Protection Zone, the City’s 2-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction and Austin Water’s service area. (District 8). Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Ho’s Motion and Commissioner Castleberry’s Second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Fisher absent. 6. Recommend approval of Austin Water Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for inclusion in Austin Water’s 5-year Capital spending plan as required by Financial Policy No. 8. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Turrieta’s Motion and Commissioner Moriarty’s Second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Fisher absent and Commissioner Parton off the dais. C. REPORTS BY COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEES 1. Update from Previous Joint Sustainability Committee Meeting – Commissioner Ho provided an update. 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 Denise Avery at the Austin Water Department at 512-972-0104 or 512-972-0101, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711 Page 2 of 3 D. STAFF BRIEFINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND OR REPORTS 1. COVID-19 – Austin Water Operation, Staff and Financial Impact Update – Financial Services Assistant Director, David Anders provided an update. 2. Customer Service Metrics Update – Customer Experience Assistant Director, Randi Jenkins provided an update. 3. Drinking Water and Reclaimed Water CIP Projects Annual Update – Engineering Services Assistant Director, Shay Roalson, and Austin Water staff Matt Cullen and Gareth Nicely provided an update. ADJOURN Chair Lee adjourned the meeting at 3:58 p.m. 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 Denise Avery at the Austin Water Department at 512-972-0104 or 512-972-0101, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711 Page 3 of 3