Item 14 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2026, in an amount not to exceed $4,400,000 to be used for water, wastewater and drainage improvements in the district and related engineering costs and costs of issuing the bonds. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information: Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, was created under the laws of the State of Texas by House Bill No. 1758, Acts of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, codified as Chapter 8377, Texas Special District Local Laws Code, and operates under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The Enabling Legislation became effective June 17, 2011, and created the District, subject to the consent of the City. The City consented to the creation of the District by Council action taken March 22, 2012 and under the terms of the April 13, 2012 Consent Agreement among the City, the District, and Carma Easton LLC, a Texas limited liability company. The City and the District entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement dated as of June 4, 2012 (SPA), as authorized by Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code. The SPA sets forth the terms and conditions of the City’s annexation of the land within the District and frames the terms by which the District will continue to exist as a limited district, Pilot Knob Limited District No. 3, following the City’s full-purpose annexation of the land within the District as provided in Consent Agreement and the SPA. The District, which currently contains approximately 677.567 acres of land, is within the Limited Purpose jurisdiction of the City in southeast Travis County, Texas. The District is approximately eight miles southeast of the City’s downtown, adjacent to the east side of McKinney Falls Parkway and approximately one mile west of U.S. Highway 183. An extension of William Cannon Drive, the initial phases of which complete, bisects the District in an east-west direction. Cottonmouth Creek traverses the District in a north-south direction. The Austin-Bergstrom International …
Item 15 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2026A, in an amount not to exceed $3,875,000 to be used for constructing road improvements in the District and related engineering costs and costs of issuing the bonds. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information: Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No., a political subdivision of the State of Texas, was created under the laws of the State of Texas by House Bill No. 1758, Acts of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, codified as Chapter 8377, Texas Special District Local Laws Code, and operates under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The Enabling Legislation became effective June 17, 2011, and created the District, subject to the consent of the City. The City consented to the creation of the District by Council action taken March 22, 2012 and under the terms of the April 13, 2012 Consent Agreement among the City, the District, and Carma Easton LLC, a Texas limited liability company. The City and the District entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement dated as of June 4, 2012 (SPA), as authorized by Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code. The SPA sets forth the terms and conditions of the City’s annexation of the land within the District and frames the terms by which the District will continue to exist as a limited district, Pilot Knob Limited District No. 3, following the City’s full-purpose annexation of the land within the District as provided in Consent Agreement and the SPA. The District, which currently contains approximately 677.567 acres of land, is within the Limited Purpose jurisdiction of the City in southeast Travis County, Texas. The District is approximately eight miles southeast of the City’s downtown, adjacent to the east side of McKinney Falls Parkway and approximately one mile west of U.S. Highway 183. An extension of William Cannon Drive, the initial phases of which are complete, bisects the District in an east-west direction. Cottonmouth Creek traverses the District in a north-south direction. The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport …
Item 16 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 14, 2026 Council: October 22, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 5 of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2026, in an amount not to exceed $2,245,000 to be used for constructing road improvements in the District and related engineering costs and costs of issuing the bonds. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information: Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 5, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, was created under the laws of the State of Texas by House Bill No. 1760, Acts of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, codified as Chapter 8374, Texas Special District Local Laws Code, and operates under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The Enabling Legislation became effective June 17, 2011, and created the District, subject to the consent of the City. The City consented to the creation of the District by Council action taken March 22, 2012 and under the terms of the April 13, 2012 Consent Agreement among the City, the District, and Carma Easton LLC, a Texas limited liability company. The City and the District entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement dated as of June 4, 2012 (SPA), as authorized by Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code. The SPA sets forth the terms and conditions of the City’s annexation of the land within the District and frames the terms by which the District will continue to exist as a limited district, Pilot Knob Limited District No. 5, following the City’s full-purpose annexation of the land within the District as provided in Consent Agreement and the SPA. The District, which currently contains approximately 463.871 acres of land, is within the Limited Purpose jurisdiction of the City in southeast Travis County, Texas. The District is approximately ten miles southeast of the City’s downtown, adjacent to the west side of Farm-to-Markey 1625 and approximately two miles west of U.S. Highway 183. An extension of Slaughter Ln, the initial phases of which are under construction, runs along northern boundary of the District in an east-west direction. The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is approximately four miles to …
Water and Wastewater Commission 2027 Regular Meeting Schedule • Second Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise specified) at 5:30 pm • All meetings to be held at Austin Water Headquarters, Waller Creek Center, 625 East 10th Street, Austin, Texas Wednesday, January 13, 2027 Wednesday, February 10, 2027 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 Wednesday, April 14, 2027 Wednesday, May 12, 2027 Wednesday, June 9, 2027 Wednesday, July 14, 2027 – Regular meeting Wednesday, July 28, 2027 – Budget meeting Wednesday, August 11, 2027 Wednesday, September 8, 2027 Wednesday, October 13, 2027 Tuesday, November 10, 2027 Wednesday, December 8, 2027
Large Water User Policy Open House Austin Water is preparing for the future by strengthening our policies for responsible water use. 17 Austin Water is Working Today to Prepare for Tomorrow. Water Forward Austin Water’s 100-year water resource plan, Water Forward, is approved by Council and protects our water supply with strategies that respond to growth, drought and climate change. Reclaimed (Recycled) Water Since 1974, Austin Water has expanded our reclaimed (recycled) water system to deliver highly treated wastewater through purple pipes for uses like irrigation and industrial cooling. Conservation Austin Water delivers year-round initiatives to reduce customer demand and improve efficiency across our water system, including: public education, incentives, water use compliance, regulatory inspections and water loss management. COLORADO RIVERUllrichWater Treatment PlantDavis Water Treatment PlantHandcox Water Treatment PlantLAKE AUSTINLAKE BUCHANANLADY BIRD LAKETom Miller DamLonghorn DamMansfield DamLAKE TRAVISWalnut CreekWastewater Treatment PlantSouth Austin RegionalWastewater Treatment PlantLower Colorado River& Highland LakesCentralized Reclaimed SystemAustin’s drinking water comes from the Colorado River and Highland Lakes. This supply totals about 325,000 acre-feet a year, or 106 billion gallons. Annual water use is currently about 175,000 acre-feet. Austin’s Drinking Water Supply 2025 Total Water Use in Austin 2025 Reclaimed (Recycled) and Potable (Drinking) Combined Water Use City of Austin • 1.4% High Impact • City of Austin • 2.2% Wholesale • 5.8% Residential • 60.1% High Impact • Commercial • 10.2% Commercial • 20.3% 1 DRAFT Definition of High Impact Water Users Austin Water has developed this draft definition of high impact water users: “High impact water user” means one or more commercial buildings* on one or more parcels in accordance with a phased plan or approved site plan, with historical or projected water use above 85 million gallons per year**, including potable and non-potable water. *Including industrial and manufacturing facilities **Aligns with current large volume water use threshhold High Impact Water Users would be subject to new requirements, including: Separate Application process for new developments Water Budgeting requirements for new and existing high impact water users Water Conservation Plan requirements for new and existing high impact water users Annual Reporting requirements for new and existing high impact water users 2 Give us your feedback! Definition of High Impact Water Users 1 2 3 Does the proposed volume threshold of 85 million gallons per year seem appropriate? Should both potable (drinking) water and reclaimed (recycled) water use be considered to determine if a customer is a …
City of Austin Utilities Customer Receivable Management Sandra Escobedo Vice President, Customer Account Management Matthew Thomas Assistant Director, Customer Experience October 2026 Executive Summary City of Austin Utilities • Austin Energy • Call Center Management • Accounts Receivables Management • Austin Water • Consolidated Monthly Billing • Customer Assistance Programs • Meter Reading Validations • Branch Management Monthly Billing ~615K generated bills across 6 utility services monthly Customer Assistance Program Nationally recognized wrap-around service model with suite of programs for our most vulnerable customers • Austin Resource Recovery • Austin Watershed Protection • Austin Development Services • Austin Transportation and Public Works 2 From Invoice to Payment: The Collections Journey Customer engagement with CoA Utilities is vital Bill Generates Bill Due Date Reminder Letter Letter Due Date Eligible for Disconnect Notice Courtesy Notice Delivered (Door Hanger) Electric Disconnect for Non-Pay (Water follows 3 days later) Day 17 Day 21 Day 31 Day 32 Day 33 - 35 Day 34 - 37 Disconnection moratoriums are applied seasonally 3 Account Management All customers can take advantage of several options to assist in budget management Payment Arrangements Budget Billing Helpful Tools Multiple options allow customers to set up affordable monthly arrangements when needed A fixed payment amount per month can help customers with budgeting needs Digital Self Service tools for prompts and budget setting Multiple ways to pay from in-person branch services with no fee to digital wallet 4 Discount Customer Enrollment Automatic Enrollment Texas Health & Human Services (HHSC) program enrollment 200% of Federal Poverty Income Level Austin Energy residential account holder address match process Self Enrollment Online application or Paper application Income verification 200% or HHSC enrollment letter FY26 Customer enrollment rates • 97% Auto Enrolled • 3% Self Enrollment 5 Customer Assistance Programs Nationally Recognized Wrap Around Services Model Utility Bill Discounts Wrap Around Services Medically Vulnerable Registry Plus 1 Financial Support Weatherization Arrearage Management Education Utility Bill Discounts 72K Households (~21K Water) Medically Vulnerable Registry 869 Households Plus 1 Financial Support 8,954 Households | $2.6M Education 405 Households Arrearage Management 801 Households Weatherization 288 Households 6 National Trends for Water Affordability L I H W A P 2 0 2 4 S T U D Y • 1 in 5 households owe water bill debt; lowest-income families spend up to 40% of income on water • Affordability challenges differ by region • Urban systems → higher arrears • Rural …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 – 5:30 P.M. AUSTIN WATER HEADQUARTERS WALLER CREEK CENTER 625 E 10TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Water and Wastewater Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Vicky Addie, 512-972-0332, vicky.addie@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Chair (District 8) Andrew Maas (Mayor) Alex Navarro (District 2) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Mike Reyes (District 4) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Marcela Tuñón, Vice Chair (District 9) Amanda Marzullo (District 3) Alex Ortiz (District 7) Jesse Penn (District 1) Shannon Trilli (District 10) Speakers signed up to speak at the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Water and Wastewater Commission regular meeting held August 19, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for pump parts, components, and repair services for Emerson, Mueller, RF Valves, and Flowserve equipment for Austin Water with Scruggs Distribution LLC d/b/a The Scruggs Company, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,230,000. Funding: $37,167 is available in the FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water; $446,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 3. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue the GoPurple pilot incentive program and issue incentives on a pilot basis during Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 for alternative onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for new commercial, mixed use and multi-family developments in the total aggregate amount of $4,000,000, not to exceed $1,500,000 per project for affordable housing projects exempt from the GoPurple reuse requirements and not to exceed $500,000 per project for all other projects. Funding in the amount of …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 625 E 10th Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines called the Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting to order at 5:33pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón, Andrew Maas, Alex Navarro, Shwetha Pandurangi, Jesse Penn, and Evan Wolstencroft Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alex Ortiz, Mike Reyes, and Shannon Trilli PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on July 29, 2026. The minutes from the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on July 29, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Penn’s motion, Commissioner Tuñón’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Marzullo absent and Commissioner Wolstencroft off the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Items 2, 3, and 4 were acted on with one motion. 2. 3. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Relocation of 36-inch Water Line across Colorado River for Austin Water with Arguijo Corporation, in the amount of $2,069,440 plus a $206,944 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,276,384. Funding: $2,276,384 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Penn’s motion, Commissioner Navarro’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Marzullo absent and Commissioner Wolstencroft off the dais. Recommend approval to authorize two contracts for sodium bisulfate for Austin Water with Gasochem International LLC d/b/a Gasochem International and Univar Solutions USA LLC d/b/a Univar Solutions USA or Univar USA, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,920,000. Funding: $150,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 1 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 Recommended for approval on Commissioner Penn’s motion, Commissioner Navarro’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Marzullo absent and Commissioner Wolstencroft off the dais. Chair Maxwell-Gaines read a spelling correction into the record that the contracts are for sodium “bisulfite” and not sodium “bisulfate.” 4. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for water and wastewater treatment instrumentation, analyzers, gas detection equipment, and valves/actuators, including installation, calibration, commissioning, and related …
Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: September 16, 2026 Council: September 24, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for pump parts, components, and repair services for Emerson, Mueller, RF Valves, and Flowserve equipment for Austin Water with Scruggs Distribution LLC d/b/a The Scruggs Company, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,230,000. Funding: $37,167 is available in the FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water; $446,000 is available in the FY 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water; funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $37,167 is available in the FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water; Funding in the amount of $446,000 is available in the FY 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water; funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Sole Source. MBE/WBE: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 16, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will secure critical equipment, parts, and repair services for Emerson, Mueller, RF Valves, and Flowserve equipment necessary to support continuous operations for Austin Water and Wastewater facilities. The contract will guarantee continued access to specialized components such as seals, motors, accessories, and other vital items for various operating pumps. This is a new contract. Requested authorization was determined using departmental estimates based on anticipated future usage. Scruggs Distribution LLC d/b/a The Scruggs Company is the sole authorized distributor and service provider representative for Emerson, Mueller, RF Valves, Inc., and Flowserve Corporation. If this contract is not approved, the time to obtain these critical parts and services would increase significantly, delaying repairs and extending the time required to restore equipment and facilities to full operating capacity. These delays could negatively impact operational efficiency, service reliability, and impact public safety. Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: September 16, 2026 Council: September 24, 2026 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 Total Length of Term 2 years 1 year 1 year 1 year …
Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: September 16, 2026 Council: September 24, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue the GoPurple pilot incentive program and issue incentives on a pilot basis during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for alternative onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for new commercial, mixed use and multi-family developments in the total aggregate amount of $4,000,000, not to exceed $1,500,000 per project for affordable housing projects exempt from the GoPurple reuse requirements and not to exceed $500,000 per project for all other projects. Funding in the amount of $4,000,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $4,000,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Prior Council Action: September 25, 2025 - Council reauthorized the Pilot Incentive Program for onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 up to a total aggregate amount of $4,000,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project on a 11-0 vote. June 5, 2025 - Council approved a resolution authorizing amendments to Austin Water’s Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 GoPurple pilot incentive program for alternative onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for new commercial, mixed use, and multi-family developments in the total aggregate amount of $4,000,000, not to exceed $1,500,000 per project for affordable housing projects exempt from the GoPurple reuse requirements and not to exceed $500,000 per project for all other projects. September 26, 2024 - Council reauthorized the Pilot Incentive Program for onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 up to a total aggregate amount of $4,000,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project on a 10-0 vote. March 7, 2024 - Council approved an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-9 (Water and Wastewater) relating to clarifying requirements for water conservation in the implementation of the Water Forward Plan, including distances for the Reclaimed Water Connection requirement, clarifying definitions, and modifying variances, including adding certain affordable housing exemptions for Reclaimed Water Connections and Onsite Water Reuse requirements. March 7, 2024 - Council reauthorized the Pilot Incentive Program for onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for Fiscal Year 2024 up to a total aggregate amount of $5,600,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project on a 11-0 vote. September 29, 2022 - …
Austin Water and Wastewater Commission – Austin Small and Minority Business Resources Overview Felecia Shaw, Compliance Officer Austin Small and Minority Business Resources | September 16, 2026 Austin Small and Minority Business Resources Overview Administers the Minority Business Enterprise and Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) Procurement Program, ACDBE/DBE and SBE Programs by: Certifying businesses that meet eligibility criteria Monitoring utilization of certified firms on City contracts Provides resources and technical assistance certified firms and small businesses, and administrative support to Austin SMBR Performing outreach, developing department communications and monitors performance data Austin SMBR Divisions Certification Division Compliance Division Resources Division Strategic Services Division 2 Austin SMBR Leadership Team 3 Certification Division Certifies qualified firms as Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE), Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE), and Small Business Enterprises (SBE). Certification Type Certification Projects/Funding Source Applicant Max Personal Net Worth (PNW) Site Visit Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) COA Certifies COA Projects and Funding $2,545,299 COA Discretion Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) COA Certifies COA Projects and Funding $2,545,299 COA Discretion Small Business Enterprise (SBE) COA Certifies COA Projects and Funding N/A COA Discretion Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Airport Concession DBE (ACDBE) COA Certifies COA Projects and Funding $2,047,000 Federal Requirement 4 Certification Criteria Fifty-one percent (51%) owned, managed, and controlled by an economically and socially disadvantaged individual Presumed Groups Minority Asian-American African-American Native American Hispanic Women Must have experience directly related to the firm’s scope of work Must manage and control day-to-day operations 5 Compliance Division Austin SMBR’s Compliance Division is responsible for performing “pre-award” compliance (pre- solicitation – contract award) and “post-award” (post contract execution) compliance monitoring functions for all competitively solicited City procurements over $50K. Construction Construction-related Professional Services Non-Professional Services Goods/Commodities Austin SMBR works closely with Austin Financial Services Central Procurement, Austin Capital Delivery, and City Sponsor Departments on capital procurements. Compliance monitoring is “cradle-to-grave” from pre-solicitation issuance through project close-out. 6 Pre-Award Compliance Monitoring Review subcontracting opportunities identified by Project/Contract Managers in the Trade Summary scopes of work and establish MBE/WBE goals Attend Pre-Bid/Pre-Response/Pre-Offer meetings to communicate the requirements of the MBE/WBE or ACDBE/DBE Programs associated with the solicitation Respond to all MBE/WBE/ACDBE/DBE program requirements during active solicitation “No-Contact” period Review Compliance Plan and Good Faith Effort (GFE) submissions from …
Austin Water (AW) Capital Improvement Program AW Contract Payments to Small and Minority Business Charles Celauro, Assistant Director of Engineering & Technical Services Water and Wastewater Commission | September 16, 2026 AW Contract Payments to Small and Minority Business Data set includes contract payments for Delivery Order (DO), Purchase Order (PO), Contract (CT) Data set does not include payments to Solicitation Number (CLM#) which relates to a Master Agreement (MA). The result in this data set would understate participation. Data includes contracts with and without MBE/WBE Goals. Not all contracts require MBE/WBE Goals. Data set is from Calendar Years 2016 to 2026 (10 + Years) Data set includes over 3,400 contracts Data source is City of Austin's eCAPRIS (Capital Project Reporting and Information System) 2 AW Contract Payments to Small and Minority Business Contract Payments Percent of Contract Total Contract Payments $1,567,724,307 African American Hispanic Asian Native American Women-Owned Business (WBE) TOTAL MBE/WBE $16,888,007 $235,251,877 $30,209,962 $6,002,311 $103,519,791 $391,871,948 1.1% 15.0% 1.9% 0.4% 6.6% 25.0% 3 AW Contract Payments to Small and Minority Business Current Engineering Contract MBE/WBE Goals Current Construction Contract MBE/WBE Goals Gilleland Wastewater Interceptor NE Plant Expansions for Wild Horse, Taylor Ln, and Pearce Ln 1.49% 4.30% 2.66% 1.51% 2.77% 2.75% 2.75% 2.62% 11.20% 9.64% Pino Lane Wastewater Improvements Hornsby Bend BMP Headworks Improvements African American Hispanic Asian / Native American Women-Owned Business (WBE) TOTAL MBE/WBE 0.90% 5.34% 0.42% 1.69% 8.35% 0.65% 2.66% 0.37% 1.44% 5.12% African American Hispanic Asian / Native American Women-Owned Business (WBE) TOTAL MBE/WBE Data Source: Austin Finance Online 4 Building Austin’s water future, together. Austin Water
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 625 E 10th Street in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Penn called the Water and Wastewater Commission meeting to order at 5:32 pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Jesse Penn, Mike Reyes, Shannon Trilli, and Evan Wolstencroft Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón, Alex Ortiz, and Shwetha Pandurangi PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on August 19, 2026. The minutes from the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on August 19, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion, Commissioner Trilli’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Maas, Maxwell-Gaines and Navarro absent, and Commissioner Pandurangi off the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for pump parts, components, and repair services for Emerson, Mueller, RF Valves, and Flowserve equipment for Austin Water with Scruggs Distribution LLC d/b/a The Scruggs Company, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,230,000. Funding: $37,167 is available in the FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water; $446,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Trilli’s motion, Commissioner Reyes’ second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Maas, Maxwell-Gaines and Navarro absent, and Commissioner Pandurangi off the dais. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue the GoPurple pilot incentive program and issue incentives on a pilot basis during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for alternative onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for new commercial, mixed use and multi-family developments in the total aggregate amount of $4,000,000, not to exceed $1,500,000 per project for affordable housing projects exempt from the GoPurple reuse requirements and not to exceed $500,000 1 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 per project for all other projects. Funding in the amount of $4,000,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion, Commissioner Reyes’ second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Maas, Maxwell-Gaines and Navarro absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 – 5:30 P.M. AUSTIN WATER HEADQUARTERS WALLER CREEK CENTER 625 E 10TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Water and Wastewater Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Vicky Addie, 512-972-0332, vicky.addie@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Chair (District 8) Andrew Maas (Mayor) Alex Navarro (District 2) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Mike Reyes (District 4) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Marcela Tuñón, Vice Chair (District 9) Amanda Marzullo (District 3) Alex Ortiz (District 7) Jesse Penn (District 1) Shannon Trilli (District 10) Speakers signed up to speak at the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Water and Wastewater Commission regular meeting held July 29, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Relocation of 36-inch Water Line across Colorado River for Austin Water with Arguijo Corporation, in the amount of $2,069,440 plus a $206,944 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,276,384. Funding: $2,276,384 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. 3. 4. Recommend approval to authorize two contracts for sodium bisulfate for Austin Water with Gasochem International LLC d/b/a Gasochem International and Univar Solutions USA LLC d/b/a Univar Solutions USA or Univar USA, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,920,000. Funding: $150,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for water and wastewater treatment instrumentation, analyzers, gas detection equipment, and valves/actuators, including installation, calibration, commissioning, and related technical services, for Austin Water with Vector Controls LLC d/b/a Vector Controls and Automation Group, for an initial two years with …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 625 E 10th Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines called the Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting to order at 5:48pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón, Alex Navarro, Alex Ortiz, Jesse Penn, Mike Reyes Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Amanda Marzullo, Shannon Trilli, Evan Wolstencroft PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on July 15, 2026. The minutes from the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on July 15, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Tuñón’s motion, Commissioner Reyes’ second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Maas and Pandurangi absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. Staff briefing on Austin Water’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) spending plan annual development process Martin Tower, Austin Water Managing Engineer, gave the briefing and answered questions. 6. 7. Staff briefing on Austin Water’s annual staffing planning process Allison Orton Sprigg, Austin Water Enterprise Strategic Planning Manager, gave the briefing and answered questions. Staff briefing on Austin Water’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget, Capital Budget, new appropriations, rates, and fees, and 5-Year Capital Improvement (CIP) spending plan Christina Romero, Interim Assistant Director of Finance, Songli Floyd, Austin Water Finance Manager, and Nam Nguyen, Austin Water Finance Division Manager gave the briefing and answered questions. 1 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026 COMMITTEE UPDATES 8. Update from the Joint Sustainability Committee July 22, 2026 meeting regarding conservation and sustainability initiatives. The update was given by Chair Maxwell-Gaines. 9. This item was incorrectly numbered on the published agenda as Item 7 and is being renumbered as Item 9. Update on meetings held by the Budget Committee regarding a review of Austin Water’s Fiscal Years 2027-2031 Financial Forecast and Capital Spending Plan and FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget – Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón provided the update. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve a recommendation to Council on Austin Water’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Operating Budget, Capital Budget, new appropriations, rates, and fees, and 5-Year Capital Improvement (CIP) spending plan. The recommendation to Council to approve Austin Water’s Fiscal Year 2026 2027 Proposed Operating Budget, Capital Budget, new appropriations, rates, and fees, and 5-Year Capital Improvement (CIP) spending …
Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: August 19, 2026 Council: August 27, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Relocation of 36-inch Water Line across Colorado River Project for Austin Water with Arguijo Corporation in the amount of $2,069,440, plus a $206,944 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,276,384. Funding: $2,276,384 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1157 for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on April 20, 2026 and closed on May 28, 2026. Of the four bids received, the bids submitted by the recommended contractor was the lowest responsive bid received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=143653. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 11.33% MBE and 1.44% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 19, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Relocation of the 36-inch Water Line across Colorado River project consists of replacing approximately 250 linear feet of water line crossing the Colorado River along US Highway 183. The existing 24-inch water line at this location is exposed and requires replacement with a larger 36-inch line, which will be relocated and installed at a lower depth. This project will maintain and improve existing water service for customers both north and south of the Colorado River. Environmental mitigation measures will be incorporated into the project and required erosion and environmental controls will be utilized. The project will use horizontal directional drilling under the river and Austin Parks and Recreation property, avoiding impacts to existing streambanks and trees. Additionally, removal of the exposed section of the existing water line from the river will improve low-flow conditions and reduce future erosion. The work will occur within TxDOT and City right-of-way. The project is expected to have low public impact and does not propose any lane closures or detours. Nearby residents or businesses …
Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: August 19, 2026 Council: August 27, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize two contracts for sodium bisulfate for Austin Water with Gasochem International LLC d/b/a Gasochem International and Univar Solutions USA LLC d/b/a Univar Solutions USA or Univar USA, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,920,000. Funding: $150,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $150,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 2200 BYS1051REBID for these goods. The solicitation was published on May 11, 2026, and closed on June 9, 2026. Of the three offers received, the bids submitted by the recommended contractors were the lowest responsive bids received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=144089 . MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. However, the recommended contractor identified subcontracting opportunities. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 19, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: These contracts will provide sodium bisulfate, which is used to reduce residual chlorine in treated effluent whenever the primary sulfur dioxide dosing system is offline. Chlorine reduction is crucial to protect aquatic life and the environment. The contracts replace a contract expiring August 4, 2027. The contracts were solicited early due to increased needs associated with the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion, where the primary sulfur dioxide system will be taken offline. The requested authorization is based on historical spending and projected future needs. The recommended contractors are not the current suppliers of these goods. If the contracts are not approved, the City would lose the ability to maintain an adequate backup system in the …
Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: August 19, 2026 Council: August 27, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for water and wastewater treatment instrumentation, analyzers, gas detection equipment, and valves/actuators, including installation, calibration, commissioning, and related technical services, for Austin Water with Vector Controls LLC d/b/a Vector Controls and Automation Group, for an initial two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000. Funding: $50,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $50,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Sole Source. MBE/WBE: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 19, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide the City with critical water and wastewater facility parts, equipment and technical services necessary to support operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and worker safety at Austin Water facilities. This agreement is essential to ensure continued and timely access to specialized items such as flow and level transmitters, analytical sensors, fixed gas detection systems, valves, actuators, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) replacement components. This is a new contract. Requested authorization was determined using departmental estimates based on anticipated future usage. Vector Controls and Automation Group is the sole authorized distributor and service provider for several key equipment lines in Texas, including Av-Tek, Draeger, Endress+Hauser and Kurz, that are essential to Austin Water’s operations. No other vendor is authorized to supply OEM parts or provide certified support. If this contract is not approved, procurement timelines would increase significantly, leading to extended downtime for critical equipment. It could also cause limited access to manufacturer-authorized parts and technical support, which could create potential impacts to operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and could impact public safety. Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: August 19, 2026 Council: August 27, 2026 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 Total Length of Term …
Water Management Strategy Implementation REPORT Second Quarter 2026, April - June August 12, 2026 Contents Second Quarter Summary Water Conservation Updates Water Loss Reduction Updates Reclaimed Water and Onsite Reuse Updates Conservation Outreach Updates Water Supply Project Updates Water Use and GPCD Notes Regarding Data 2 Second Quarter Introduction The Water Management Strategy Implementation Report is intended to provide transparency and accountability regarding the execution of strategies from the 2024 Water Conservation Plan and the 2024 Water Forward Plan. The plans include proactive and substantial demand management strategies and innovative local supply strategies, but the hard work necessary to complete the strategies and meet the goals are illustrated in the implementation reports. Spring is a busy time for community engagement, particularly in-person events and media spots, as residents prepare landscapes for the summer. 51,000 feet of large-diameter leak detection Three reclaimed water projects move into the construction phase 2026 Texas Water conference, Austin Water received awards for: Publications, Austin Water’s Strategic Plan Digital Content, Austin Water Social Media Water Conservation, Landscape Transformation for New Single-Family Homes 3 Water Conservation Updates Staff attended 17 community events across the city to promote water conservation rebates and activities in Q2 Landscape Transformation Strategy Texas Water 2026 Water Conservation Award New pressure-reducing irrigation components added to mandatory irrigation inspections Enforcement of the 50% limitation of irrigation systems in new homes to be developed as a Rule (posting in October) Rebate application and enforcement processes transferred to Austin Water’s customer management system for better integration and customer support 4 Water Conservation Metrics Residential Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Drought Survival Tools Irrigation Upgrades Rainwater Harvesting Rebates WaterWise Landscape WaterWise Rainscape Other Residential Programs Q2 2025-Q1 2026 Q2 2026 5 Water Conservation Metrics Commercial Rebate Programs 5 4 3 2 1 0 Approved Rebates 4 3 2 1 1 Bucks for Business Q2 2025-Q1 2026 Q2 2026 6 Water Conservation Metrics Compliance Assessments Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Landscape Irrigation Assessment Cooling Tower Assessment Vehicle Wash Assessment Q2 2025-Q1 2026 Q2 2026 Q2 2025-Q1 2026 Q2 2026 7 Water Conservation Strategy Milestones (Water Conservation …
Onsite Reuse, Decentralized Reclaimed, and Centralized Reclaimed Briefing Austin Water | Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting | August 19, 2026 Agenda Onsite Reuse Decentralized Reclaimed Centralized Reclaimed 2 Onsite Reuse Katherine Jashinski, P.E. Water Reuse Programs Supervisor GoPurple Turns Two! Austin City Council Adoption on March 7, 2024 Code Changes for Onsite Water Reuse and Reclaimed Water Connections Affordability Strategies for Reuse Projects Community Benefit Charge increase ($0.15 per thousand gallons) to fund Reclaimed Water System expansion and Onsite Reuse programs Go Purple | AustinTexas.gov 4 GoPurple Incentive Activity April 2024-March 2026 AW GoPurple Site Plan Approvals Total Number of Projects Number of Reclaimed Projects Number of Onsite Water Reuse Projects • Exempt Affordable • Vested • Paid Fee in Lieu 56 20 36 7 4 5 • On average, 10 reclaimed water projects and 10 OWRS projects approved per year (for site development permits) 5 GoPurple Incentive Activity April 2024-March 2026 Type of Reuse Project Rebate for Reclaimed Main Extension Rebate for Onsite Reuse Systems Expedited Building Permit Review Rebate No Impact Fees for Non-potable Meters Assistance with PACE Program Reclaimed water 0 Onsite water N/A N/A 0 0 2 20 20 0 0 6 GoPurple Incentive Activity April 2024-March 2026 April 2024-March 2025 April 2025- March 2026 Total Number of Projects Permitted to Construct OWRS Estimated Potable Water Savings Number of Projects Dual Plumbing and Paying Fee in Lieu Fees in Lieu Collected 5 9 14 61.9 MGY 12.2 MGY 74.1 MGY 0 0 5 5 $682,720 $682,720 7 Workforce Development: Operator Training and Certification O&M training manual for onsite water reuse systems published December 2025 Certificate exam will be completed Summer 2026 Held workshop in June 2026 with local OWRS-adjacent trade and industry groups to get feedback on structuring an Austin Community College operator training course Partnering with Capital Area Workforce Solutions to utilize their upskilling services and funding Goal is to have ACC course ready for Fall 2026 (pending contract and curriculum completion) 8 Wastewater Mining UT WaterHub Project at 90% Design Estimated to save 280 MGY once operational 9 Decentralized Reclaimed Joe Smith, P.E. Wastewater Systems Planning Supervisor Background & Terms Decentralized Reclaimed Water: Reuse of wastewater treated at the neighborhood scale Separate from the Austin's centralized wastewater and reclaimed water system Reuse of the treated water via a dual (purple) pipe …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 625 E 10th Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines called the Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting to order at 5:33pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón, Andrew Maas, Alex Navarro, Shwetha Pandurangi, Jesse Penn, and Evan Wolstencroft Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alex Ortiz, Mike Reyes, and Shannon Trilli PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on July 29, 2026. The minutes from the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on July 29, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Penn’s motion, Commissioner Tuñón’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Marzullo absent and Commissioner Wolstencroft off the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Items 2, 3, and 4 were acted on with one motion. 2. 3. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Relocation of 36-inch Water Line across Colorado River for Austin Water with Arguijo Corporation, in the amount of $2,069,440 plus a $206,944 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,276,384. Funding: $2,276,384 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Penn’s motion, Commissioner Navarro’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Marzullo absent and Commissioner Wolstencroft off the dais. Recommend approval to authorize two contracts for sodium bisulfate for Austin Water with Gasochem International LLC d/b/a Gasochem International and Univar Solutions USA LLC d/b/a Univar Solutions USA or Univar USA, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,920,000. Funding: $150,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 1 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 Recommended for approval on Commissioner Penn’s motion, Commissioner Navarro’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Marzullo absent and Commissioner Wolstencroft off the dais. Chair Maxwell-Gaines read a spelling correction into the record that the contracts are for sodium “bisulfite” and not sodium “bisulfate.” 4. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for water and wastewater treatment instrumentation, analyzers, gas detection equipment, and valves/actuators, including installation, calibration, commissioning, and related …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026 – 5:30 P.M. AUSTIN WATER HEADQUARTERS WALLER CREEK CENTER 625 E 10TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Water and Wastewater Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Vicky Addie, 512-972-0332, vicky.addie@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Chair (District 8) Andrew Maas (Mayor) Alex Navarro (District 2) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Mike Reyes (District 4) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Marcela Tuñón, Vice Chair (District 9) Amanda Marzullo (District 3) Alex Ortiz (District 7) Jesse Penn (District 1) Shannon Trilli (District 10) Speakers signed up to speak at the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Water and Wastewater Commission regular meeting held July 15, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Approve a recommendation to Council on Austin Water’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Operating Budget, Capital Budget, new appropriations, rates, and fees, and 5-Year Capital Improvement (CIP) spending plan. Discussion and approval of the Water and Wastewater Commission’s 2025 Annual Internal Review and Report. 4. Approve the nomination of members of the Water and Wastewater Commission to the Joint Sustainability Committee for a primary and alternate. STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. 6. 7. Staff briefing on Austin Water’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) spending plan annual development process - Martin Tower, Austin Water Managing Engineer Staff briefing on Austin Water’s annual staffing planning process - Allison Orton Sprigg, Austin Water Enterprise Strategic Planning Manager Staff briefing on Austin Water’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget, Capital Budget, new appropriations, rates, and fees, and 5-Year Capital Improvement (CIP) spending plan - Joseph Gonzales, Deputy Director, Business Services COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. 8. Update on meetings held by the Budget Committee regarding a review of Austin Water’s Fiscal Years 2027-2031 Financial Forecast and Capital Spending Plan and FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget – Vice Chair …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026 – 3:30 P.M. AUSTIN WATER HEADQUARTERS WALLER CREEK CENTER 625 E 10TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Vicky Addie, 512-972-0332, vicky.addie@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BUDGET COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Marcela Tunon, Chair (District 9) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair (District 8) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up to speak at the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the July 23, 2026, Special Called Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee meeting. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and consider approval of the Budget Committee’s Report summarizing the briefings that Austin Water finance staff gave to the Committee and the topics discussed during Budget Committee meetings held from May 2026 through July 2026, regarding Austin Water’s Financial Forecast for FY 2027-2031, Austin Water’s Proposed FY 2027-2031 Capital Spending Plan, and Austin Water’s Proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion of future agenda items ADJOURNMENT For more information on the Water and Wastewater Commission, please contact Vicky Addie at 512-972-0332 or vicky.addie@austintexas.gov. Visit the Water and Wastewater Commission website at https://www.austintexas.gov/content/water-and-wastewater-commission. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Vicky Addie at Austin Water, at 512-972-0332 or vicky.addie@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information.
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 625 E 10th Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines called the Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting to order at 5:39pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Amanda Marzullo, Alex Ortiz, Evan Wolstencroft Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón, Andrew Maas, Mike Reyes, Shannon Trilli PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on May 20, 2026. The minutes from the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular meeting on May 20, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Marzullo’s motion, Commissioner Wolstencroft’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Navarro, Pandurangi, and Penn absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, and 13 were acted on with one motion. 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. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Marzullo’s motion, Commissioner Wolstencroft’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Navarro, Pandurangi, and Penn absent. 1 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 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. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Marzullo’s motion, Commissioner Wolstencroft’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Navarro, Pandurangi, and Penn absent. 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 …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2026 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, July 23, 2026, at 625 E 10th Street in Austin, Texas. Budget Committee Members in Attendance: Committee Chair Marcela Tuñón, Committee Vice Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, and Commissioner Evan Wolstencroft Budget Committee Members Absent: Commissioner Shwetha Pandurangi Chair Tuñón called the Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee to order at 3:05 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the June 11, 2026 Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee meeting. The minutes from the Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee regular meeting on June 11, 2026 were approved on Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines’ motion, Commissioner Wolstencroft’s second on a 3-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Austin Water’s Proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget Update The update was provided by Austin Water Acting Assistant Director Christina Romero and Austin Water Deputy Director Joseph Gonzales. 3. Austin Water’s Proposed FY 2026-2027 through FY 2030-2031 Capital Spending Plan Update The update was provided by Austin Water Infrastructure Management Division Manager Martin Tower. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and consider approval of the Budget Committee’s Report This item was withdrawn due to an insufficient posting description of this report. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Tuñón announced that the Budget Committee will hold an additional meeting on July 29, 2026 at 3:30pm to review the Budget Committee’s report. Chair Tuñón adjourned the meeting at 3:56 p.m. without objection. 1
Capital Improvements Program Planning Martin Tower, P.E. Infrastructure Management Water & Wastewater Commission July 29, 2026 Austin Water Assets At A Glance More than 3,800 miles of water mains More than 2,900 miles of wastewater mains 3 water treatment plants 2 wastewater treatment plants 1 biosolids management plant 44 pump stations for water system 38 water reservoirs 142 wastewater lift stations Nearly 31,000 fire hydrants 20 campuses and 63 buildings Nearly 1,000 fleet vehicles and operational equipment Information technology 44,000 acres of managed wildlands 2 Capital Improvements Plan Development Annual process Built from zero, based on business cases Asset management data drives renewal funding levels ~600 projects are reviewed and validated each year Led by program area leaders and staff who identify: Asset risks and renewal needs Opportunities for enhancement and innovation Requirements for expanded capacity Reviewed and approved by executives who base approvals on: Managing risk to reliability and performance Affordability for customers AW CIP Business Case Example 3 Collaborative and Coordinated Planning Feedback from City departments and external agencies enable: Opportunities for Cooperation Reduced disturbance from construction Cost Efficiencies Purposeful and strategically aligned with: City of Austin Strategic Plan Austin Water Strategic Plan Austin Water Facility Plan Water Forward Imagine Austin 4 5-Year Plans for Generational Investments KEY EXAMPLES Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Reclaimed Water System Improvements Williamson Creek Wastewater Interceptor Ullrich WTP Inherently Safer Disinfection Southwest Parkway Elevated Storage Tank 5 FY27-31 Capital Investment Portfolio Changes from Last Year’s 5YR Plan 358 projects worth $2.67B (97.3%) carried forward 114 Subprojects not carried forward totaling $73M (2.7%) 156 New subprojects totaling $150M (4.7%) Walnut Creek WWTP investments budget increased by $640M to $1.4B as bulk of project spending enters 5-year planning period Aquifer Storage & Recovery reduced $225M to $25M focusing on piloting $3.2B 6 Questions? Water & Wastewater Commission July 29, 2026
Austin Water Staffing Planning Water & Wastewater Commission | July 29, 2026 Austin Water Staffing Planning Annual Cycle Developed in Q1 of each Fiscal Year (FY) Two FYs submitted to City Budget Plan Full-time employees (FTEs) Temporary and contractor conversions Overtime reduction Robust Process Data Informed Collaborative – Vertical & Horizontal Repeatable Aligned & prioritized to Austin Water & Citywide Strategic Goals 2 Planning Cycle Q4: July - September Q2: January - March Q4: July - September Goals & Priorities Align Projects Enter Staffing Requests Budget Approval Finance Review Budget Forecast HR Recruitment Prep Goals & Priorities Align Projects Enter Staffing Requests Budget Approval Q1: October - December Position Requests Visualizations Forecasting 5-Year Plan HR Title Review Q3: April - June Budget Development 3 Connecting Resources & Priorities Process Improvements 2020 - Staffing System 2022 - Historical Data & Growth Rates 2024 - Position Types Temporary/Contractor Conversions 2025 - 5-Year Rolling Forecast Visualizations & Dashboard Maintain & Enhance Performance 2026 - Aligning Strategic Goals & Projects Austin Water Strategic Plan Annual Work Plans Collaboration Human Resources Titles, Job Descriptions, Hiring Finance Budget Impact 4 Staffing Planning – Current Process 1 2 3 4 5 Goals & Priorities Goals & Priorities • AW Strategic Plan • AW Strategic Plan • Citywide Strategic Plan • Citywide Strategic Plan Program Area Program Area Planning Planning • Maintain Performance • Maintain Performance • Enhance Performance • Enhance Performance Request Positions Request Positions Visualization Visualization Forecasting • AW Staffing System • AW Staffing System collects data needed collects data needed for City budget process for City budget process • 5-year Organizational • 5-year Organizational and Program Area and Program Area Dashboards Dashboards • Comprehensive 5-year plan 5 1) Goals & Priorities Plan Alignment City of Austin Imagine Austin Citywide Strategic Plan Austin Water Strategic Plan 7 Citywide x Austin Water CITYWIDE STRATEGIC PRIORITIES COMMUNITY HEALTH & SUSTAINABILITY ECONOMIC & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EQUITABLE SERVICE DELIVERY HOMELESSNESS & HOUSING MOBILITY & CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE HIGH-PERFORMING GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SAFETY CH.3 CH.4 EW.1 ES.3 HH.1 MC.4 MC.5 HG.2 HG.3 PS.3 Service Excellence Community Trust Community Trust Community Trust Community Trust Proactive Infrastructure Proactive Infrastructure Next Level Thriving Team Proactive Infrastructure Citywide Strategic Plan | Performance ATX 8 Austin Water Strategic Goals Thriving …
Proposed Budget 2027 Austin Water | July 29, 2026 AGENDA FY 2027 Proposed Budget Overview Sources and Uses of Funds Capital Improvement Plan Debt Management Minimizing Bill Impacts Ongoing Budget Considerations 2 FY 2027 Proposed Budget Overview Austin Water Budget Overview & Highlights 2024 Cost of Service Study Rate design for equitable cost recovery by customer class Rates for water and wastewater services are self-sustaining Public Involvement Committee (PIC) reviewed methodology and provided input Extensive community engagement Austin Water and Community Priorities Phased rate increases FY 2025-2030 Prioritize affordability while investing in resiliency and reliability Strong financial health and stable bond ratings, with industry-leading debt management strategies FY 2027 Rate Impacts Proposed average monthly residential bill increase of $7.76 per month Customer Assistance Program average monthly bill increase of $6.96 per month 4 Fund Summary DESCRIPTION FY26 AMENDED BUDGET FY26 ESTIMATED FY27 PROPOSED BUDGET Beginning Fund Balance $289.0 $284.4 $288.1 Revenue & Transfers In $829.3 $840.3 $883.1 Expenditures & Transfers Out $863.9 $836.7 $899.8 Change in Fund Balance ($34.6) $3.6 ($16.8) Ending Fund Balance $254.4 $288.1 $271.3 FTEs 1,439 1,439 1,482 5 SOURCES & USES OF FUNDS 6 6 Sources of Funds Department Service Revenue: FY 2026 Amended: $761.8 million FY 2027 Proposed: $816.1 million $450 $400 $350 $300 $250 $200 $150 $100 $50 $0 $390.4 $367.2 $398.4 $369.3 $3.6 $3.7 Water Services Wastewater Services Reclaimed Water Services FY26 Amended FY27 Proposed $21.7 $23.6 Miscellaneous Revenue 7 Uses of Funds Department Expenditures: FY 2026 Amended: $863.9 million FY 2027 Proposed: $899.8 million $400 $350 $300 $250 $200 $150 $100 $50 $0 $348.4 $358.6 $281.3 $293.1 $197.0 $208.8 $37.2 $39.3 Program Requirements Other Requirements Debt Service Transfers FY26 Amended FY27 Proposed 8 Significant Requirement Changes (in millions) Wages and Benefits Contractuals and Commodities • $4.3M increase for City-wide wage adjustment • $2.4M increase for City-wide market study adjustment • $1.2M increase for employee health insurance cost • $5.1M increase for 44 new FTEs • $2.4M increase for street cut repairs • ($1.1M) decrease for water conservation advertising campaigns • • • ($1.3M) decrease for water conservation commercial incentives ($2.1M) decrease for consultant contracts and other services ($7.4M) decrease for budget utilization adjustment Utility Billing System Support Capital Related Costs • ($0.6M) decrease • $11.8M increase in debt service requirement • $18.7M increase in CIP cash financing targets 9 Transfer …
WATER & WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT Overview The Committee appreciates the opportunity to review Austin Water’s FY 2027-2031 Financial Forecast and Budget material and provide the following summary to the Water and Wastewater Commission. Budget Committee Members: Marcela Tuñón, Chair (District 9) Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair (District 8) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) Budget Review Executive Summary Austin Water’s Acting Assistant Director of Financial Services, Christina Romero, and staff presented an update on Austin Water’s five-year financial forecast for FY27 - FY31. Staff also provided a recap of the 2024 cost of service study, which included revenue and rate projections, debt service management, and an overview of Austin Water’s Proposed FY 2026-2031 Capital Spending Plan and the Proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget. These items are highlighted below: 1) Enterprise Resiliency - Austin Water (AW) continues to focus on enhancing emergency preparedness and responsiveness, developing operational resiliency for a range of emergency conditions, and identifying and addressing natural hazards resulting from climate change. This is reflected in additional 44 FTE’s for FY27 to cover various strategic goals. 2) Key financial performance indicators • Operating Budget – FY2026 is estimated at $836.7 M, FY2027 proposed budget is $899.8 M. • Debt Coverage – FY2026 is estimated to be 2.22, FY2027 is forecasted to be 1.98, above AW’s financial policy target of 1.75. • Days Cash on Hand - FY2026 estimated to be 274 days, FY 2027 is forecasted to be 260 days, above AW’s goal of 245 days. • % Cash for CIP Spending – FY 2026 is estimated to be 36% at the current financial policy, and FY 2027 is forecasted to be 23.2% at a weighted average. The updated FY 2027 financial policy: 20% is desirable for generational projects and 35-50% for all other projects, resulting in a blended financial policy target of 29.9%. 3) Debt Management • The Utility continues to use capital recovery fees (CRF) for debt defeasance with $30 M debt defeasance FY 2027. • CRFs are declining and net revenue for FY25 was $29.5 M, and net revenue as of June 2026 was $17.0 M. • Other funding opportunities currently being utilized by AW include: o TWDB Low-interest loans to date of $363.6 M. o Second loan closing $5M of the total $45M SWIFT Polybutylene loan in November 2026 o $59M CWSRF loan for Walnut Creek WWTP Expansion to 100 MGD closed May …
WATER & WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT Overview The Committee appreciates the opportunity to review Austin Water’s FY 2027-2031 Financial Forecast and Budget material and provide the following summary to the Water and Wastewater Commission. Budget Committee Members: Marcela Tuñón, Chair (District 9) Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair (District 8) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) Budget Review Executive Summary Austin Water’s Acting Assistant Director of Financial Services, Christina Romero, and staff presented an update on Austin Water’s five-year financial forecast for FY27 - FY31. Staff also provided a recap of the 2024 cost of service study, which included revenue and rate projections, debt service management, and an overview of Austin Water’s Proposed FY 2026-2031 Capital Spending Plan and the Proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget. These items are highlighted below: 1) Enterprise Resiliency - Austin Water (AW) continues to focus on enhancing emergency preparedness and responsiveness, developing operational resiliency for a range of emergency conditions, and identifying and addressing natural hazards resulting from climate change. This is reflected in additional 44 FTE’s for FY27 to cover various strategic goals. 2) Key financial performance indicators • Operating Budget – FY2026 is estimated at $836.7 M, FY2027 proposed budget is $899.8 M. • Debt Coverage – FY2026 is estimated to be 2.22, FY2027 is forecasted to be 1.98, above AW’s financial policy target of 1.75. • Days Cash on Hand - FY2026 estimated to be 274 days, FY 2027 is forecasted to be 260 days, above AW’s goal of 245 days. • % Cash for CIP Spending – FY 2026 is estimated to be 36% at the current financial policy, and FY 2027 is forecasted to be 23.2% at a weighted average. The updated FY 2027 financial policy: 20% is desirable for generational projects and 35-50% for all other projects, resulting in a blended financial policy target of 29.9%. 3) Debt Management • The Utility continues to use capital recovery fees (CRF) for debt defeasance with $30 M debt defeasance FY 2027. • CRFs are declining and net revenue for FY25 was $29.5 M, and net revenue as of June 2026 was $17.0 M. • Other funding opportunities currently being utilized by AW include: o TWDB Low-interest loans to date of $363.6 M. o Second loan closing $5M of the total $45M SWIFT Polybutylene loan in November 2026 o $59M CWSRF loan for Walnut Creek WWTP Expansion to 100 MGD closed May …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION 20260729 -002: Recommendation to Council on Austin Water’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Date of Approval: July 29, 2026 Recommendation The Water and Wastewater Commission recommends approval of Austin Water’s Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 Proposed Operating Budget, Capital Budget, new appropriations, rates, and fees, and 5-Year Capital Improvement (CIP) spending plan. Description of Recommendation to Council Austin Water maintains a stable financial outlook. This outlook is supported by strong bond ratings, including Moody’s recent upgrade to Aa1, as well as a five-year forecast that complies with Council-approved financial policies. A key exception to these policies is reduced cash financing for major generational projects, such as the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion, where debt financing allows future customers to share the cost of large capital improvements from which they will benefit. The Budget Committee recommends approval of the proposed FY 2027 Austin Water budget. In support of that recommendation, the Committee encourages future budget processes to continue prioritizing outreach and education to Austin Water customers about water conservation. Before Austin Water decreases program funding for outreach and education about conservation, other cost-reduction strategies should be evaluated. Although recent rainfall and flooding have improved water supply conditions, demand-side strategies like conservation must remain a core component of Austin Water’s approach alongside Water Forward supply-side efforts, such as Indirect Potable Reuse and Aquifer Storage and Recovery, as Austin prepares for continued growth, climate variability, and future drought conditions. Motioned By: Commissioner Alex Navarro Seconded By: Commissioner Jesse Penn Vote: 9-0 For: Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón, Commissioners Amanda Marzullo, Alex Navarro, Alex Ortiz, Jesse Penn, Mike Reyes, Shannon Trilli, and Evan Wolstencroft. Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Commissioners Andrew Maas and Shwetha Pandurangi Attest: Vicky Addie, Water and Wastewater Commission Liaison Vicky Addie
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 625 E 10th Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines called the Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting to order at 5:48pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón, Alex Navarro, Alex Ortiz, Jesse Penn, Mike Reyes Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Amanda Marzullo, Shannon Trilli, Evan Wolstencroft PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on July 15, 2026. The minutes from the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on July 15, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Tuñón’s motion, Commissioner Reyes’ second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Maas and Pandurangi absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. Staff briefing on Austin Water’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) spending plan annual development process Martin Tower, Austin Water Managing Engineer, gave the briefing and answered questions. 6. 7. Staff briefing on Austin Water’s annual staffing planning process Allison Orton Sprigg, Austin Water Enterprise Strategic Planning Manager, gave the briefing and answered questions. Staff briefing on Austin Water’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget, Capital Budget, new appropriations, rates, and fees, and 5-Year Capital Improvement (CIP) spending plan Christina Romero, Interim Assistant Director of Finance, Songli Floyd, Austin Water Finance Manager, and Nam Nguyen, Austin Water Finance Division Manager gave the briefing and answered questions. 1 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026 COMMITTEE UPDATES 8. Update from the Joint Sustainability Committee July 22, 2026 meeting regarding conservation and sustainability initiatives. The update was given by Chair Maxwell-Gaines. 9. This item was incorrectly numbered on the published agenda as Item 7 and is being renumbered as Item 9. Update on meetings held by the Budget Committee regarding a review of Austin Water’s Fiscal Years 2027-2031 Financial Forecast and Capital Spending Plan and FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget – Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón provided the update. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve a recommendation to Council on Austin Water’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Operating Budget, Capital Budget, new appropriations, rates, and fees, and 5-Year Capital Improvement (CIP) spending plan. The recommendation to Council to approve Austin Water’s Fiscal Year 2026 2027 Proposed Operating Budget, Capital Budget, new appropriations, rates, and fees, and 5-Year Capital Improvement (CIP) spending …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026 – 3:00 P.M. AUSTIN WATER HEADQUARTERS WALLER CREEK CENTER 625 E 10TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Vicky Addie, 512-972-0332, vicky.addie@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BUDGET COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Marcela Tunon, Chair (District 9) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair (District 8) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up to speak at the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the June 11, 2026, Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee meeting. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Austin Water’s Proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget Update Austin Water’s Proposed FY 2026-2027 through FY 2030-2031 Capital Spending Plan Update DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and consider approval of the Budget Committee’s Report FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion of future agenda items ADJOURNMENT For more information on the Water and Wastewater Commission, please contact Vicky Addie at 512-972-0332 or vicky.addie@austintexas.gov. Visit the Water and Wastewater Commission website at https://www.austintexas.gov/content/water-and-wastewater-commission. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Vicky Addie at Austin Water, at 512-972-0332 or vicky.addie@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information.
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE MINUTES THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee convened in a regular meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 625 E 10th Street in Austin, Texas. Budget Committee Members in Attendance: Committee Chair Marcela Tuñón, Committee Vice Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Commissioner Shwetha Pandurangi, Commissioner Evan Wolstencroft Budget Committee Members Absent: None Chair Tuñón called the Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee to order at 3:04 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the May 8, 2026 Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee meeting. The minutes from the Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee regular meeting on May 8, 2026 were approved on Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines’ motion, Commissioner Pandurangi’s second on a 4-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Austin Water Financial Forecast Operating Requirements Cost Drivers The presentation was made by Austin Water Acting Assistant Director Christina Romero, Austin Water Financial Manager Songli Floyd, and Austin Water Deputy Director Joseph Gonzales. 3. 4. Austin Water Financial Forecast New FTEs The presentation was made by Austin Water Acting Assistant Director Christina Romero, Austin Water Deputy Director Joseph Gonzales, and Austin Water Financial Manager Li Yang. Austin Water Capital Spending Plan Update The presentation was made by Austin Water Acting Assistant Director Christina Romero and Austin Water Financial Manager Frida Guo. 1 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE MINUTES THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026 5. Discussion of the Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Recommendations Report Discussion held regarding the process and timeline for developing this report. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 6. Review and possible action for future Budget Committee meeting schedule. The Committee agreed to hold a future meeting on July 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None. Chair Tuñón adjourned the meeting at 4:13 p.m. without objection. 2
