Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment; Safety COA Strategic Direction: Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with Agilent Technologies Inc., to provide an inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer, in an amount not to exceed $93,367. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. May 5, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing May 20, 2021 Client: Rick Coronado Sole Source. N/A Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: May 5, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. The contract will provide an Agilent 5900 Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES) for the purpose of compliance monitoring under the Clean Water Act. The ICP-OES will be used by the Austin Water Environmental Analytical Services Laboratory to analyze wastewater, non-potable water, environmental samples, and sludges according to Environmental Protection Agency soil and sludge test methods 200.7, 6010C, SW-846. The Agilent 5900 ICP-OES is designed and is solely produced by Agilent Technologies Inc. and is exclusive to Agilent Technologies Inc. The spectrometer and accessories contain patented and unique characteristics proprietary in nature necessitating a sole source purchase.
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: May 5, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing June 3, 2021 Client: Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with Alfa Laval Inc., for the rebuild of a Hornsby Bend belt filter press, in an amount not to exceed $168,895. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Sole Source. N/A Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: May 5, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. The contractor will rebuild one of Hornsby Bend’s belt filter presses used to dewater sludge after anaerobic digestion. The equipment is critical to the proper transportation and disposal of anaerobic biosolids by reducing the volume by removal of water. This process area is the sole outlet for the biosolids generated by Austin Water’s wastewater treatment system. The equipment operates 24/7 and is nearing the end of its useful lifespan. By rebuilding the equipment, Austin Water will be able to extend its useful life and increase its reliability. Without the equipment, Hornsby Bend will not be able to meet regulatory requirements for the disposal of wastewater sludge. Work is being done by the manufacturer to ensure that the original equipment manufacturer parts are installed correctly, and the work is performed in accordance with the equipment manufacture specifications to preserve the warranty. PRICE ANALYSIS a) Cost Analysis: The Cost for a new unit is a 54% increase versus a rebuilt unit.
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Safety COA Strategic Direction: May 5, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing June 3, 2021 Client: Anna Bryan-Borja Agenda Item Recommend approval to award a multi-term contract with Tony Parent Enterprises d/b/a Allied Fence & Security (MBE), to provide fencing installation and repair services, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,975,000. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $150,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $10,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) 8600 SBR1013 for these goods and services. The solicitation issued on February 8, 2021 and it closed on March 9, 2021. Of the four offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A May 5, 2021 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. May 10, 2021 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods and insufficient this solicitation, services subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. there were required for Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract will provide fencing and fencing-related products and services including the installation of new fencing, fencing repair services, and custom fencing projects for multiple City departments at various locations. The contractor will supply all the necessary equipment, labor and material needed for the installation or repair of the fence. These services will enable departments to effectively manage their chain link and wood fencing needs, providing effective and individualized project management. It includes prompt repair services for circumstances such as damage to fences, gates, and vandalized fences to protect critical City infrastructure. This contract will replace a contract which will expire on August 29, 2021. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these goods and services. The requested authorization amount was determined using departments annual requirements and historical spend. If the City is unable to secure a contract, the …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Safety; Mobility COA Strategic Direction: May 5, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing June 3, 2021 Client: Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval to award a multi-term contract with Schuler Contracting, LLC (WBE), to provide 1” river rock, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,006,000. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $1,603,500. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $96,728 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 DCM1036 for these goods. The solicitation issued on January 25, 2021 and it closed on March 11, 2021. Of the seven offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A May 5, 2021-To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program and subcontractor goals were applied to the solicitation. The subcontracting goals were met, and the resulting contract will include 1.60% Combined MBE/WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract will provide 1” river rock for multiple city departments. Austin Water is the main department and uses the river rock in the repair of waterlines as a bedding material for pipe to prevent sagging and movement of pipe once the repairs have been completed. The 1” river rock is smooth and rounded and is used to cover the waterlines which are wrapped in plastic to prevent tearing of the plastic cover. The Building Services Department and the Austin Fire Department occasionally also use the 1” river rock for various types of projects. This contract provides for both pickup by the City as well as delivery when necessary. This contract will replace the current contract which expires on July 11, 2021. The requested authorization amount was determined using departmental estimates based on historical spend. The recommended contractor is a City certified WBE. If the City is unable to secure a contract, the City will be forced to buy …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Mobility, Health & Environment May 5, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Capital Contracting Office May 20, 2021 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to execute a change order #4 to the construction contract with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd. (MBE), for the Brentwood/Arcadia Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project, in the amount of $600,000 plus an additional contingency in the amount of $44,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,792,694.80. (District 7) Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $380,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital and Operating Budgets of Public Works. Funding in the amount of $264,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language: Original contract was awarded through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation process. March 26, 2020 – Council approved a construction contract with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd., for the Brentwood/Arcadia Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project. May 5, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This change order will be executed in compliance with City Code 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 95.05% MBE and 4.01% WBE. Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The Brentwood/Arcadia Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project is part of the Renewing Austin Program and the Sanitary Sewer Overflow Program. Renewing Austin is an ongoing program to replace and upgrade deteriorated and aging water lines with a documented history of multiple breaks. In addition, the program coordinates and includes wastewater lines in need of replacement within the project area. With the passage of the 2018 Bond program by Austin residents, the project team identified opportunities to coordinate with the Sidewalks and Special Projects Division of Public Works Department to leverage the existing construction contract in the neighborhood. Previous studies identified sidewalk and intersection improvements for the neighborhood to improve mobility, pedestrian safety, and meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements for sidewalks and curb ramps. The new, additional scope includes approximately 15,000 square feet of additional sidewalk, 1,800 linear feet of curb and gutter, 18 ADA compliant curb ramps, 5,000 square feet of driveways, an intersection reconstruction and bulb outs, and associated work covering approximately six residential blocks. The intersection improvement also incorporates four rain gardens into the …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health & Environment May 5, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Capital Contracting Office May 20, 2021 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with M. A. Smith Contracting Co. Inc., for the North Tarrytown Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project in the amount of $4,880,010 plus a $488,001 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,368,011. (District 10) Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $4,509,247.87 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding in the amount of $858,763.13 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of the Public Works Department. Purchasing Language: Lowest responsive bid of seven bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. N/A May 5, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 9.25% MBE and 1.42% WBE participation. Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The North Tarrytown Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project is part of Austin Water’s Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace and upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains that have a documented history of multiple breaks, are in poor condition, and impact service delivery. In addition, the program includes wastewater lines in poor condition and in need of replacement within the project area. The project consists of the replacement of existing water and wastewater mains located in the Tarrytown Neighborhood including work on Westover Road, Exposition Boulevard, Indian Trail, and Winsted Lane. The water system renewal work includes construction of approximately 660 linear feet of 8-inch ductile iron pipe, 5,620 linear feet of 8-inch PVC pipe, 80 linear feet of 12-inch ductile iron main, 49 gate valves, 77 service lines to individual properties, and associated appurtenances. The proposed wastewater system renewal work includes construction of approximately 3,900 linear feet of 6-inch PVC pipe, 6,230 linear feet 8-inch PVC pipe and approximately 2,240 linear feet of 15-inch PVC pipe, 59 manholes, and 151 service lines to individual properties. This item includes one allowance. The allowance of $300,000 is for the relocation of private wastewater laterals. An allowance is an amount that …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works for All COA Strategic Direction: May 5, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Water May 20, 2021 Client: Joseph Gonzales, Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval to authorize and negotiate a financing agreement with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for a 20-year low-interest loan in the amount of $18,000,000 through TWDB’s State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) loan program, for the implementation of Austin Water’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure program. Funding for the agreement is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Amount and Source of Funding April 21, 2016 - Council authorized the City Manager to apply for funding from the TWDB for a 20-year SWIFT loan, not to exceed $80,195,000, for the development and implementation of Austin Water’s AMI project. December 7, 2017 - Council approved a consulting services contract with West Monroe Partners, LLC infrastructure program for advanced metering management. February 20, 2020 - Council approved an amendment to the consulting services contract West Monroe Partners, LLC for three additional phases of consulting for the advanced metering infrastructure program. March 26, 2020 – Council authorized execution of a ten-year multi-term contract with Aclara Technologies, LLC and a five-year multi-term contract with Watersmart Software, Inc. for the advanced metering infrastructure program. July 29, 2020 – Council authorized negotiation and execution of a financing agreement with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for a 20-year low- interest loan in the amount of $16,995,000 through TWDB's State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) loan program, for the implementation of Austin Water's Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) program, aka Austin's Smart Water Meter System (My ATX Water). May 5, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: for the State Water for Texas (SWIFT) Implementation Fund On July 21, 2016 the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved the City of Austin’s application for a low interest, multi-year loan in the amount of $80,195,000 through the implementation of Austin Water’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project. This multi-year loan process involves several annual loan closings with potential adjustments to loan terms. This allows Austin Water to receive a funding commitment for the CIP projects, but to close on portions of the funding over a multi-year schedule. The financing agreements for the 2018 through 2020 loan transactions were approved by Council. …
WATER and WASTEWATER COMMISSION Lead Strategies Update Matt Cullen, P.E. | Gary Chauvin May 5, 2021 Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting May 5, 2021 EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions AW Compliance - Sampling Results for Lead Lead Service Line Inventory School and Childcare Facility Sampling Lead Webpage and Customer Requested Lead Sampling EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Goal: Further reduce exposure to lead in drinking water Final rule issued by EPA on January 15, 2021 Current compliance date for water systems: January 16, 2024 EPA announced that final rule is under review & will seek more public input • Compliance deadline may be delayed to September 16, 2024 EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (continued) Several major changes from previous rule: • Lead Service Line Inventory • Lead Service Line Replacement Plan (as applicable) • Lead monitoring at schools and childcare facilities • New lead “Trigger Level” of 10 parts per billion (ppb) • Lead “Action Level” of 15 ppb is unchanged • Possible changes to sample locations for compliance monitoring • New mandatory language on lead for Annual Water Quality Report Lead Compliance Sampling Results Regulatory Action Level Trigger Level Lead Service Line Inventory Lead pipe Identify water service line materials • Includes public & private service line Categorize service line material • Lead • Galvanized Requiring Replacement • Non-lead • Lead Status Unknown Complete by January 16, 2024 & submit to TCEQ AW Goal: All service lines in “non-lead” category • LSL Replacement Plan required as applicable Lead Service Line Inventory(continued) Public Side Materials 1,325 1,250 Austin's code allowed lead services on the public 38,425 side until 1954, on the private side until 1967 After reviewing all tap cards prior to 1956 Not Lead Unknown Galvanized • Not lead – 30,000 • Unknown – 10,000 • Galvanized – 1,000 9,675 Unknown/Galvanized field inspected so far; 1 lead found sampling • No lead detected in pre or post replacement Private Side Materials 550 1,325 9,125 Not Lead Unknown Galvanized Lead Service Line Inventory(continued) Area in red is approximate area developed as of 1960 Red area contains approximately 60,000 meters • 40,000 already investigated Approximately 190,000 meters outside red area School & Child Care Facility Sampling Applies to all elementary schools & licensed childcare facilities built before …
Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes May 5, 2021 Approved: June 2, 2021 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on May 5, 2021 via videoconference, in Austin, Texas. AGENDA Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Jesse Penn (District 1) Vacant (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) Commissioners in Attendance: William Moriarty, Jesse Penn, Travis Michel, Chien Lee, Christianne Castleberry, Judy Musgrove, Christy Williams, Grant Fisher, Susan Turrieta Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Grant Fisher (District 9) Vacant (District 6) Judy Musgrove (District 7) Susan Turrieta (District 10) Christy Williams (District 8) CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:31 p.m. by Chair Chien Lee. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Paul Robbins addressed the Commission regarding the City of Austin Utilities’ Customer Assistance Program. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the April 7, 2021 Water and Wastewater regular called meeting were approved on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Castleberry’s motion and Commissioner Turrieta’s second with two vacancies. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute six multi-term contracts to provide audio/visual and television broadcast equipment and systems, with Charles Leo Walior d/b/a Wooden Horse LLC or Kvasir Systems; Halbrook and Miller, Inc. d/b/a TM Television; Donald Kenneth Martin d/b/a DVSERVE; Heart of Texas Music, Inc.; Ford Audio-Video Systems LLC,; and A & V Holdings Midco, LLC or one of the other qualified offerors to Request For Qualification Statements 5000 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Blanca Madriz at Austin Water, 512-972-0115 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Water and Wastewater Commission, please contact Blanca Madriz at Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov. Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes May 5, 2021 Approved: June 2, 2021 BYS4005REBID, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $22,000,000, divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $1,058,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Michel’s motion and Commissioner Musgrove’s second with two vacancies. …
Versión en español a continuación Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting April 7, 2021 Water and Wastewater Commission to be held April 7, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (April 6, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 7, 2021 Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-0115 or Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov no later than noon, April 6, 2021. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be either by email or phone call. able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Blanca Madriz at Austin Water, 512-972-0115 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Water and Wastewater Commission, please contact Blanca Madriz at Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov. Reunión del WATER & WASTEWATER COMMISSION de la reunion 7 de abril 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (6 de abril). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de …
Versión en español a continuación Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting April 7, 2021 Water and Wastewater Commission to be held April 7, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (April 6, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 7, 2021 Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-0115 or Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov no later than noon, April 6, 2021. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be either by email or phone call. able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Blanca Madriz at Austin Water, 512-972-0115 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Water and Wastewater Commission, please contact Blanca Madriz at Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov. Reunión del WATER & WASTEWATER COMMISSION de la reunion 7 de abril 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (6 de abril). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works for All COA Strategic Direction: April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing April 8, 2021 Client: Steve Hutton Agenda Item Recommend approval to amend existing cooperative contracts with AT&T Mobility; T- Mobile USA, Inc.; and Cellco Partnership D/B/A Verizon; for continued wireless data network connectivity and related services and equipment, for an increase in the amount of $8,094,000 and to extend each term by one year for revised contract amounts not to exceed $25,625,000, divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s total requested authorization is $450,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $187,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Contract Amendment Purchasing Language: May 21, 2015 – Council approved the original contracts, item #6, on a 10-0 vote, with Council Member Garza absent. March 26, 2020 - Council approved amendments, item #37, on a 11-0 vote. March 8, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. These cooperative contracts were awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for these contracts. Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The proposed amendments will provide additional funding and time for continued wireless data network connectivity and related services and equipment for various City departments. Wireless requirements have increased substantially due to increased usage related to teleworking and the use of mobile technology devices including cell phones, hot spots, tablets, and equipment used for automatic vehicle location. The services will cover functions such as wireless data network connectivity for dispatch and first responders, mobile data devices installed in vehicles, wireless access to permitting reports created in the field and noise cancelling and service order routing in support of aviation. Wireless support is vital to the City’s continued growth. Contract Detail: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 Optional Extension 4 Optional Extension 5 Proposed Amendment TOTALS Requested Additional Authorization Current Length Contract of Term 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 7 yrs. $2,557,999 $2,575,000 $2,652,250 $2,731,818 $2,813,772 …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Water April 22, 2021 Client: Kevin Critendon Agenda Item Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing Austin Water (AW) to issue incentives on a pilot basis during Fiscal Year 2020-2021 for alternative onsite water reuse systems for large new commercial and multi-family developments under AW’s new regulatory framework in the total aggregate amount of $1,000,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 approved Operating Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Purchasing Language: N/A November 29, 2018 – City Council approved the Water Forward Plan on a 10-0 vote. December 11, 2019 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on first reading on a 7-4 vote. February 13, 2020 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on second reading on a 7-4 vote. December 10, 2020 – City Council voted to approve an ordinance establishing City Code Chapter 15-13 relating to treatment, monitoring, and reporting regulations for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on a 10-0 vote. April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission April 20, 2021 - To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: A recommendation in the 2018 Water Forward Plan (Plan) approved by city council included the development and adoption of an ordinance requiring the use of alternative onsite water for large, new commercial and multi-family development. The Plan included making this mandatory in FY 2023 after development of regulatory guidance for such systems had been adopted and tested through a voluntary incentive program. The regulatory guidance was adopted by city council on December 10, 2020 and became effective December 21, 2020. Approval of the ordinance making mandatory the installation of these systems beginning on December 1, 2023 is pending final council approval of the previously proposed revisions to the City’s Land Development Code. This incentive program will help gather additional information on the design, engineering, installation, operation, maintenance, cost, permitting and application of the regulatory guidance …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works for All COA Strategic Direction: April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing May 6, 2021 Client: Steve Hutton Agenda Item Recommend approval to amend an existing cooperative contract with Dell Marketing LP, to provide Dell hardware and software products and related services including maintenance and support, for an increase in the amount of $21,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $68,250,000. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $1,000,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $500,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: March 2, 2017 – Council approved the original contract, item 24, on an 11-0 vote. February 6, 2020 – Council approved an amendment, item 38, on an 11- 0 vote. April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. April 12, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. The contract was awarded in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods and services required for this procurement, there therefore, goals were not were no subcontracting opportunities; established. The contract is for the purchase of Dell hardware and software products and services including maintenance and support for Austin Energy, Austin Water, and Communications and Technology Management. These products are used to conduct daily operations throughout the City and meet information technology (IT) infrastructure requirements. The associated product and technical services will assist City IT departments with infrastructure and business continuity improvements, allowing for enhanced remote access capabilities, while ensuring stability and maintaining effective security levels. City departments utilized this contract for increased teleworking capabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. This proposed amendment will increase the authorization allowing those departments to continue to purchase Dell hardware and software products, professional services, and maintenance in support of daily City operations, key IT infrastructure and application management initiatives and further supporting any pandemic related needs. Contract Detail: Contract Term Length of Term Initial Term Contract Amendment Proposed Amendment TOTALS 5 yrs. 5 yrs. Current Contract Authorization $29,250,000 $18,000,000 $47,250,000 Requested Additional Authorization $21,000,000 $21,000,00 Revised Total Authorization $29,250,000 $18,000,000 $21,000,000 $68,250,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works for All COA Strategic Direction: April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing May 6, 2021 Client: Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval to award three multi-term contracts to provide brass fittings, with Act Pipe & Supply, Inc.; Core & Main LP; and Techline Pipe LP; each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $1,650,000, divided among the contractors. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $137,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract terms is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. the The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 PAT1040 for these goods. The solicitation issued on November 23, 2020 and it closed on January 7, 2021. Of the four offers received, the recommended lowest responsive offers. A complete contractors submitted solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: These contracts will provide for the supply of brass pipe and brass coupling fittings utilized by the City for installation and repair services. The contracts will enable service crews to connect new customer accounts and repair existing customer water line breaks. Brass fittings are designed to withstand high temperatures and are the best fitting material for distributing water and providing exceptional conductivity to improve the efficiency of the distribution system. The current contracts for these goods expire on April 10, 2021 and August 3, 2021. One of the recommended contractors is the current provider for these goods. Authorization amounts are based on historical spending and forecasted needs. Failure to have these fittings on hand and immediately available for repairs will have a negative impact on operations and service to the public. Contract Detail: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 TOTAL Length of Term 2 yrs. 1 …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation COA Strategic Direction: Safety; Health and Environment; Government that Works for All April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing May 6, 2021 Client: Anna Bryan-Borja Agenda Item Recommend approval to award three multi-term contracts to provide grounds maintenance, mowing, and landscaping services, with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc.; Cutrite LLC (HUB); and Unity Contractor Services (MBE); each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $5,645,000 divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $2,245,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $187,083 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract terms is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. the The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) 7500 CRR1015 for these services. The solicitation issued on November 23, 2020 and it closed on January 5, 2021. Of the nine offers received; the recommended contractors submitted lowest responsive offers. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. However, one of the recommended contractors identified subcontracting opportunities. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: These contracts will provide landscape maintenance services, including scheduled and seasonal mowing services, for over 330 locations and facilities throughout the City. Supported departments include Building Services, Parks and Recreation, Austin Water, Convention Center, Library, Police, Fire, EMS, Public Health, Animal Services, Public Works and Housing and Planning. Facilities such as City Hall and City cemeteries will also be supported by this contract. Services provided will include native landscape maintenance, removal of invasive non-native plants, tree trimming, shrub maintenance, pest control, mulching, fertilization, and irrigation/sprinkler system inspection and repair. Allowances have been included in the contract amount for irrigation system repairs, arborist work, and the replacement of diseased or stressed plants. The contractors are also required to work within the City’s Integrated Pest Management program. The contract scope requires that the …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing May 6, 2021 Client: Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with Environmental Dynamics International Inc., to provide flexible membrane tube diffusers at the Dessau Wastewater Treatment Plant, in an amount not to exceed $65,510. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Exempt – Public Health and Safety. April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract is to provide flexible membrane tube diffusers to replace the existing air grid in the aeration basin at the Dessau Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The diffusers provide air transfer within the aeration basin to properly treat the influent wastewater stream. The existing air grid at Dessau WWTP is not performing to specifications and not providing the air transfer efficiency required to treat the influent wastewater stream properly. Without proper treatment and air transfer efficiency, the Dessau WWTP will not meet the required state and federal effluent water quality permit limits for ammonia. This contract is being exempted from formal competition as it needs to be expedited to protect the public health and safety of the municipality’s residents. The purchase of the new grid needs to occur as soon as possible before the air temperature begins to rise. As the average monthly temperature begins to rise to above 80 degrees, the air transfer efficiency will decrease, and proper treatment of influent wastewater will not be achieved. The average monthly temperatures in Austin will be above 80 degrees in May. The assembly and manufacture time for the proposed air grid is 10 weeks. The purchase price for new air grids was based on quotes received by two vendors. PRICE ANALYSIS a) Cost Analysis: The proposed contract pricing is consistent with a 2% decrease represented in the market.
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government that Works for All COA Strategic Direction: April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing May 6, 2021 Client: Joseph Gonzales Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with PFM Solutions LLC, to provide software licenses, maintenance, and services, for a financial forecasting solution for a term of five years in the amount not to exceed $727,500. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $145,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Sole Source. April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract will provide software licenses, maintenance, and services of the Synario Forecast Model for annual forecasting and future scenario modeling currently utilized by Austin Water (AW). Synario is a financial forecasting model that offers a full-field view of financial and strategic scenarios inside a cloud-based platform and allows for improved, effective financial forecasting and analysis. AW and Synario have been working on model implementation since May 2020. Customization features consisted of AW goals, areas of sensitivity/projection/use cases, and target report/outputs. This included creating key metrics and reporting necessary in decision making based on AW data that is input into the model. AW will have the flexibility to adjust line items, assumptions, and formulas in the model, long-term projections for future revenue, expenses and budgetary needs, and the flexibility of dashboard presentations of information. This is a new sole source contract. PFM Solutions LLC is the sole manufacturer and distributor of Synario software, and they retain proprietary intellectual property rights. In addition, the system offers multiple features and functionality that is based on patented technology. PRICE ANALYSIS a) Cost Analysis: The proposed contract pricing is unchanged from previous contract.
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing May 6, 2021 Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a multi-term contract with HydroMax USA, or another qualified offeror for Request For Proposals 2200 BYO3010, to perform multi-sensor technology inspections and cleaning, and cleaning of large diameter sewer lines, for up to three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,800,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $527,778 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract terms is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. The Purchasing Office issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) 2200 BYO3010 for these services. The solicitation issued on December 14, 2020 and it closed on January 19, 2021. Of the three offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the best evaluated, responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract will provide for multi-sensor inspection on large diameter sewer mains in the wastewater collection system and includes provisions for the cleaning of large diameter mains that are identified during this inspection, as necessary. All inspection work shall be performed according to standards set forth by the National Association of Sewer Service Companies. The City’s wastewater collection system contains over 2,950 miles of piping that run throughout the City and conveys wastewater from residences and businesses to wastewater treatment plants. Due to the age and corrosive sewer environment and the use of concrete pipe material, there is a need to perform condition assessment on large diameter interceptors and tunnels. The multi-sensor technology includes Closed Circuit TV, sonar, and laser inspection and coding of defective conditions in the mains for repairs. As part of best management practices, Austin Water will use the inspection data collected to prioritize …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Capital Contracting Office April 22, 2021 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd (MBE)., for the Bryker Road Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project in the amount of $1,417,578 plus a $141,757.80 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,559,335.80. (District 10) Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Lowest responsive bid of eight bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. N/A April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 66.09% MBE and 1.27% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The Bryker Road Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project is part of Austin Water’s Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace and upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks, that are in poor condition, and that impact service delivery. In addition, the program coordinates and includes wastewater lines in poor condition in need of replacement within the project area. This project consists of repairing and replacing existing water and wastewater mains located along Bryker Road from 30th Street to 34th Street and a segment along 34th Street at Bryker Road. Water system renewal includes approximately 2,630 linear feet of 8-inch PVC pipe along with service lines to individual properties and associated appurtenances. Wastewater system renewal includes approximately 2,800 linear feet of 6-inch and 8-inch PVC pipe, manholes, and service connections to individual properties. This project is primarily in the City of Austin right-of-way. During construction, streets will be closed between blocks in one direction for the duration of the installation. Detours are proposed for lane and intersection closures. The contractor will install appropriate traffic detour signs and barricades to direct traffic. The contractor will work to ensure that residents have access to their driveways at all times. In addition, there will be planned temporary water and wastewater service interruptions, primarily during pipeline tie-in and service reconnection. Customers will be notified …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Capital Contracting Office April 22, 2021 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd (MBE)., for the Bryker Road Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project in the amount of $1,417,578 plus a $141,757.80 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,559,335.80. (District 10) Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Lowest responsive bid of eight bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. N/A April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 66.09% MBE and 1.27% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The Bryker Road Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project is part of Austin Water’s Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace and upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks, that are in poor condition, and that impact service delivery. In addition, the program coordinates and includes wastewater lines in poor condition in need of replacement within the project area. This project consists of repairing and replacing existing water and wastewater mains located along Bryker Road from 30th Street to 34th Street and a segment along 34th Street at Bryker Road. Water system renewal includes approximately 2,630 linear feet of 8-inch PVC pipe along with service lines to individual properties and associated appurtenances. Wastewater system renewal includes approximately 2,800 linear feet of 6-inch and 8-inch PVC pipe, manholes, and service connections to individual properties. This project is primarily in the City of Austin right-of-way. During construction, streets will be closed between blocks in one direction for the duration of the installation. Detours are proposed for lane and intersection closures. The contractor will install appropriate traffic detour signs and barricades to direct traffic. The contractor will work to ensure that residents have access to their driveways at all times. In addition, there will be planned temporary water and wastewater service interruptions, primarily during pipeline tie-in and service reconnection. Customers will be notified …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Public Health April 22, 2021 Client: Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval of an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Schedule of Fees, Fines, and Other Charges to be set or charged by the City (Ordinance No. 20200812-002) by exempting certain fee requirements for charitable feeding organizations; and amending City Code Chapters 10-3 (Food and Food Handlers), 15-10 (Wastewater Regulations) and 25-12 (Technical Codes) related to charitable feeding organizations. Amount and Source of Funding This item is projected to result in unrealized revenue in the amount of $77,895 in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Austin Public Health Department’s Operating Budget and Fiscal Year 2020-2021 unrealized annual water utility enterprise fund revenues of $417,837 for Austin Water. A fiscal note is attached. Purchasing Language: N/A July 29, 2020 - Council approved Resolution No. 20200729-087 directing the City Manager to convene a collaborative working group to develop recommendations regarding amendments to the food enterprise permitting process and related fees for charitable feeding organizations and encouraging the City Manager to cease enforcement, in order to reduce barriers of providing access to healthy foods for our community's vulnerable and food insecure populations, on a 10-0 vote. November 18, 2020 - Presented a charitable feeding proposal to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission. December 9, 2020 - Presented a charitable feeding proposal to the Food Policy Board. April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: Currently, the City regulates most charitable feeding organizations (CFO) in the same manner as commercial food establishments. Consistent with the policy direction set forth in Resolution No. 20200729-087, staff worked extensively with charitable feeding stakeholders (representatives of the Food Policy Board) and City Departments (Office of Sustainability, Austin Water, Austin Fire, Austin Resource Recovery, Development Services Department) to identify how City regulations, policies and fees can be amended to reduce the barriers of providing access to healthy foods for our community’s vulnerable and food insecure populations. To reduce CFO regulatory requirements without unduly compromising public safety, staff worked with the Office of Sustainability to identify four major types of CFO’s based on food safety risk. Staff then formulated the following recommendations for regulatory and fee changes that are proportionate to the level of food …
WINTER STORM EVENT BRIEFING Water and Wastewater Commission | April 7, 2021 Agenda Director’s Opening Remarks Winter Storm System Overview & Demand Analysis Financial Relief Achieved to Date Austin Water’s Resiliency Efforts System Overview & Demand Analysis RICK CORONADO Assistant Director, Operations System Overview System Map Event Overview Critical 48-hour period Begin Freeze (Approximate) End Freeze (Approximate) 350 300 250 200 150 ) D G M ( 100 50 0 y a D r e p s n o l l a G n o i l l i M / ) G M ( s n o l l a G f o s n o i l l i M 2/10/2021 2/12/2021 2/14/2021 2/16/2021 2/18/2021 2/20/2021 2/22/2021 2/24/2021 2/26/2021 2/28/2021 Storage Pumpage Usage Initial Storm Response Lakewood Transmission Break 2/10 @ 1PM Begin Freeze (Approximate) AW Incident Command on standby 2/10 @5pm Sanitary Sewer Overflow at Texas Plume Lift Station 2/12 @ 6PM 350 300 250 200 150 ) D G M ( 100 50 0 y a D r e p s n o l l a G n o i l l i M / ) G M ( s n o l l a G f o s n o i l l i M 2/10/21 12:00 AM 2/11/21 12:00 AM 2/12/21 12:00 AM 2/13/21 12:00 AM 2/14/21 12:00 AM 2/15/21 12:00 AM 2/16/21 12:00 AM Storage Pumpage Usage Storage Loss AW Incident Command activated 2/17 @7am SWB Outage 2/16 @10 PM System Peak Hourly 330 MGD 2/17 @ 9 AM SWB Boil Water Notice Issued 2/17 @ 11AM Citywide Boil Water Notice 2/17 @ 8:30 PM End Freeze (Approximate) Ullrich Power Outage 2/17 @ 2PM Ullrich at pre-shut down flowrate 2/18 @ 1AM Ullrich Startup 2/17 @ 5:30 PM 2/15/21 12:00 AM 2/17/21 12:00 AM 2/19/21 12:00 AM 2/21/21 12:00 AM 2/23/21 12:00 AM Storage Pumpage Usage 350 300 250 200 150 ) D G M ( 100 50 0 y a D r e p s n o l l a G n o i l l i M / ) G M ( s n o l l a G f o s n o i l l i M System Recovery Central Zone Boil Water Notice lifted 2/22 AM @ 5:30AM North, South, NWA zones Boil Water Notice lifted 2/22 @ 4:30PM Emergency Water Use Restrictions lifted 2/24 @ 8AM 350 …
Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes April 7, 2021 Approved: May 5, 2021 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on April 7, 2021 via videoconference, in Austin, Texas. AGENDA Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor) Jesse Penn (District 1) Nhat Ho (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) Commissioners in Attendance: William Moriarty, Jesse Penn, Nhat Ho, Chien Lee, Christianne Castleberry, Judy Musgrove, Christy Williams, Grant Fisher, Susan Turrieta Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Grant Fisher (District 9) Vacant (District 6) Judy Musgrove (District 7) Susan Turrieta (District 10) Christy Williams (District 8) CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:31 p.m. by Chair Lee. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no registered speakers. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the February 3, 2021 Water and Wastewater Commission regular meeting were approved on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Castleberry’s motion and Chair Lee’s second with Commissioner Michel absent. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to amend existing cooperative contracts with AT&T Mobility; T-Mobile USA, Inc.; and Cellco Partnership D/B/A Verizon; for continued wireless data network connectivity and related services and equipment, for an increase in the amount of $8,094,000 and to extend each term by one year The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Blanca Madriz at Austin Water, 512-972-0115 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Water and Wastewater Commission, please contact Blanca Madriz at Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov. Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes April 7, 2021 Approved: May 5, 2021 for revised contract amounts not to exceed $25,625,000, divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s total requested authorization is $450,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Ho’s motion and Commissioner Castleberry’s second with Commissioner Michel absent. 2. Recommend approval to amend an existing cooperative contract with Dell Marketing LP, to provide Dell hardware and software products and related services including maintenance and support, for an increase in the amount of $21,000,000, for a revised …
Versión en español a continuación Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting February 3, 2021 Water and Wastewater Commission to be held February 3, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (February 2, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 3, 2021 Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-0115 and Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov no later than noon, February 2, 2021. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be either by email or phone call. able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Blanca Madriz at Austin Water, 512-972-0115 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Water and Wastewater Commission, please contact Blanca Madriz at Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov. Reunión del WATER & WASTEWATER COMMISSION de la reunion 3 de febrero 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (2 de febrero). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation COA Strategic Direction: Government That Works For All; Health and Environment; Safety February 3, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: February 18, 2021 Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing Client: Danielle Lord, Anna Bryan-Borja Agenda Item Recommend approval to award eight contracts for COVID-19 temperature screening services, with InGenesis, Inc.; Arch Staffing and Consulting, LLC; Donald L Mooney Enterprises, LLC; Acadia Workforce Inc.; Protouch Nurses, Inc.; Ascend National LLC; Capitol Medical Service, LLC; and First Medical Response of Texas Inc., each for a term of six months or until the contract amounts are expended in an amount not to exceed $3,700,000, divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $653,591.25. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 5000 TVN1035 for these services. The solicitation issued on October 26, 2020 and it closed on December 1, 2020. Of the 11 offers received, the recommended contractors provided the only responsive offers. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A January 11, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. February 3, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: These contracts will provide onsite COVID-19-related temperature testing and screening services at City facilities and will be available to all City departments that have a need for these services. The contractors will provide all personnel and equipment necessary to screen employees, visitors and delivery personnel. All responsive contractors will be awarded a contract, and contractors will be prioritized according to price-based rankings. City departments will place orders first with the lowest bidder. If the lowest bidder reaches capacity or is otherwise unable to accommodate City departments’ requests, departments will place orders with the next lowest bidder. PRICE ANALYSIS a) Solicitations: 132 notices were sent, including 12 MBE and 1 WBE firms with 2 MBE firms responding. b) Cost Analysis: The proposed …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation COA Strategic Direction: Government That Works for All; Safety February 3, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing February 18, 2021 Client: Danielle Lord, Anna Bryan-Borja Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a cooperative contract with TechCenter Design Inc. (WBE), to provide specialized services and installation of equipment to improve four control rooms, in the amount of $738,619. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Multiple vendors within this cooperative purchasing program were reviewed for these services. The Purchasing Office has determined this contractor best meets the needs of the department to provide the services required at the best value for the City. N/A February 3, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract will provide specialized services and installation of raised flooring, ceiling tiles, circadian LED lights, shelving, video array, ergonomic control consoles and chairs at Davis Water Treatment Plant’s filter room, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition control room, chemical control room, and Ullrich Water Treatment Plant’s control room. These control rooms house 24/7 operational staff who monitor and control the facilities’ systems. These building systems include elevator, fire control and various systems involved in plant operations and safety. The current state of these control rooms is underutilized and many of the furnishings and floors have exceeded their life expectancy. The addition and installation of new equipment and furniture will address deferred maintenance and improve efficiency and functionality for staff. These solutions will also address fatigue, and operator awareness protocols. The contractor offers furniture that meet several sustainable standards: LEED Gold, GREENGUARD and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®). The Houston-Galveston Area Council cooperative establishes competitively bid contracts that can be utilized by the State and other government agencies through a cooperative agreement. Cooperative agreements save taxpayer dollars by leveraging volume-buying power to drive down costs on hundreds of contracts through a streamlined cooperative purchasing program. If the City is unable to execute the contract, these control rooms will continue to have …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation COA Strategic Direction: Health & Environment; Safety February 3, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing March 4, 2021 Client: Danielle Lord, Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with Huber Technology Inc., for grit washing equipment, in an amount not to exceed $261,544. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Sole Source N/A Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: February 3, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. The contract will provide grit washing equipment to replace the existing exhausted equipment at the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant grit washing equipment is a vital part of the wastewater treatment process. The equipment separates the inorganic grit and mineral particles. The removed inorganics are then discharged into roll off containers for landfill disposal. The existing grit washing equipment has met its useful life expectancy and is being replaced to prevent any additional failures in the treatment process. The contractor’s equipment is a patented product with several unique design features that delivers the best performance. This performance includes the highest grit capture efficiency, lowest organic content and the lowest water content. The equipment has a proprietary perforated plate design to create a true fluidized grit bed and clog free washing system.
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: February 3, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing March 4, 2021 Client: Danielle Lord, Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval of an award of a multi-term contract with Pencco, Inc., to provide liquid ferrous chloride and ferric chloride, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $831,055. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $96,956 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 BYO1015 for these goods. The solicitation issued on November 16, 2020 and it closed on December 1, 2020. Of the two offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A February 3, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract will provide a supply of liquid ferrous chloride and ferric chloride to be used at the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant to aid in the process of odor control. The chemicals will reduce hydrogen sulfide gases in working areas and around the plant in general. It will also reduce the corrosion rates on both mechanical and electrical equipment in the bar-screen and thickener building. This contract will replace the current contract which expires on February 4, 2021. The requested annual authorization amount for this contract was determined using departmental estimates based on historical spend, the variable demand between liquid ferrous and ferric chloride; along with a small annual increase to account for an increase in price. The recommended contractor is the current provider. If the City is unable to secure a contract for liquid ferrous and ferric chloride, it could lead to an increase in citizen odor complaints as well as problems with dewatering the sludge. Contract Detail: Contract Term …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation COA Strategic Direction: Government That Works for All; Safety February 3, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Capital Contracting Office February 18, 2021 Client: Anna Bryan-Borja Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Mechanical & Process Systems, LLC, for Waller Creek Center HVAC Rehabilitation in the amount of $1,467,711 plus a $146,771 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,641,482. (District 9) Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Lowest responsive bid of four bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. Solicitation Documents. N/A February 3, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through the achievements of Good Faith Efforts with 57.16% MBE and 2.62% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The existing air handling units at the Waller Creek Center are original to the building and were installed in 1984. Typical life span for this type equipment is 25 to 30 years. The air handling units have been minimally upgraded with new motors in the past 10 years and are to be replaced because they have reached the end of their useful life. The age of the equipment warrants replacement of the fans, coil, and casing insulation; in this case, a rehabilitation approach would not be cost-effective compared to a full replacement. The replacement work will allow for duct reconfiguration within the mechanical rooms and better outside air balance. The dedicated outside air system located on the roof was installed with the original equipment in 1984 and is not outdoor rated. The casing has become well oxidized and requires full replacement. The final portion of the scope includes air balance of all existing terminal units. Over the past 36 years of use, the facility has undergone use changes and reconfigurations, resulting in a discrepancy between the building load profile and the air distribution. The project scope includes a much-needed air balance to the building which has been based upon accumulated data and engineering calculations. This airflow adjustment will improve heat load management and comfort throughout. The project also provides thorough system documentation. This project will have limited impact to the …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Mobility COA Strategic Direction: February 3, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Public Works Shay Roalson Client: February 18, 2021 Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an Advance Funding Agreement with Travis County for the relocation and adjustments of existing water lines and appurtenances in conflict with the Travis County Old Manor Road Project in the amount of $682,295.00 plus a 10% contingency of $68,229.50 for a total amount not to exceed $750,524.50 Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding February 3, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: N/A N/A N/A This project is for the relocation and adjustment of an existing water line and appurtenances in conflict with the Old Manor Road project from Ferguson Cut-off Road to Johnny Morris Road. The total construction cost for Austin Water facilities is estimated to be $682,295. The work consists of relocating approximately 1,800 linear feet of a 12-inch diameter water line, including appurtenances. The construction of this relocation will be included in the Travis County contract. Travis County anticipates starting the betting (bid) process for the roadway and utility construction in April 2021. Austin Water’s existing water lines are required to be adjusted to accommodate the proposed roadway improvements, and this agreement will allow those water infrastructures in conflict to be relocated and adjusted. Executing this Agreement will bring together the efforts of Travis County and Austin Water in the design and construction of the roadway improvements and utility adjustments to minimize impacts to the public and save costs. The City will provide construction inspection and testing for this project and agrees to provide funding to Travis County for construction of water lines and appurtenances, including the cost of any change orders made necessary by field changes to address unanticipated conditions under the terms and conditions in this agreement. Travis County shall obtain the written approval of the City for all change order requests prior to Travis County issuing the approved change order to the contractor. Due to the potential for unknown subsurface conditions and utility conflicts when working in the right-of-way, a 10% contingency in funding has been included to allow for the expeditious processing of any change orders. A contingency is an …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation N/A COA Strategic Direction: February 3, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Housing and Planning February 18, 2021 Client: Kevin Critendon Agenda Item Recommend approval of a resolution consenting to the annexation by Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 of 36 properties totaling approximately 115.4 acres currently served by the Camelot Water Supply Corporation, located south of Barton Creek Road off of Canyon Rim Drive, Whippoorwill Trail, Lancelot Way, Cabin Road, and Guinevere Street (Extraterritorial jurisdiction, near Council District 8). This property is located in the Barton Creek Watershed. This item has no fiscal impact. Amount and Source of Funding N/A N/A Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: January 26, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Planning Commission. February 3, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Environmental Commission. February 3, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water Wastewater Commission. N/A On November 19, 2020, the City received an application requesting the City’s consent to the annexation of approximately 115.4 acres into Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 (District). The subject tracts are located south of Barton Creek Road approximately 2,000 to 2,500 feet southwest of the intersection of Canyon Rim Drive and FM 2244 in Austin’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) and in the Barton Springs Watershed. The District includes properties in western Travis County and located in the City of Austin’s ETJ. A map identifying the tracts to be annexed into the District and its location relative to existing District boundaries and City jurisdictions is attached. Applicant’s Proposal The 36 properties requesting annexation are currently served by the Camelot Water Supply Corporation, which was formed decades ago to serve the Lower Camelot neighborhood and now purchases water from Travis County WCID 10 as a wholesale customer. In light of aging infrastructure, the properties served by Camelot have entered into an agreement with the District to be annexed and receive upgraded infrastructure as fully annexed ratepayers. The annexation would also enable the installation of high-pressure fire hydrants, which would be valuable in mitigating potential damage from wildfires in the area. Representatives of the property owners appeared before the District’s Board of Directors at its meeting on March 11, 2020, and the District Board approved the annexation request contingent upon receiving the City’s approval of the District’s annexation of the property. …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works for All February 3, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Energy/Austin Water February 18, 2021 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Joseph Gonzales Agenda Item Recommend an ordinance amending the fiscal year 2020-2021 budgets of Austin Water and Austin Energy to appropriate up to $10,000,000 for the utilities’ Plus-One payment assistance programs. Austin Water’s portion of this amendment is $5,000,000. Fiscal notes are attached. Amount and Source of Funding Purchasing Language: N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: N/A August 12, 2020 – Council approved an ordinance adopting the City of Austin Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, beginning on October 1, 2020, and ending on September 30, 2021. February 3, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. February 8, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. During the March 26, 2020 Council meeting, Council approved Resolution No. 20200326-092 directing the City Manager to explore options available to reduce the impact of utility bills during the time when the City is asking our community to work from or otherwise stay at home to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus. The resolution directed the City Manager to at a minimum consider adjusting eligibility criteria for the Plus 1 emergency financial aid program to make it accessible to individuals who have experienced an impact to their job or earnings as a result of COVID-19 and consider other options for utility rate relief for residential customers. On April 9, 2020 Council approved Ordinance No. 20200409-083 for Austin Energy and Austin Water to contribute an additional $5.0 million each to the Plus One payment assistance program. The Plus One payment assistance program provided direct and targeted relief to our most vulnerable customers experiencing hardship in paying utility bills. Austin Energy and Austin Water will each contribute an additional $5.0 million to the Plus One payment assistance program for FY2021 for additional payment assistance, due to the continuing impacts of COVID-19. OPERATING BUDGET FISCAL NOTE DATE OF COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: DEPARTMENT: FUND: 2/18/21 Austin Water Water, Wastewater, and Reclaimed Water Operating SUBJECT: Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Austin Water Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20200812-001) to increase Transfers Out by $5,000,000 for a net reduction to ending balance of $5,000,000 to be transferred to the Customer Benefit Charge Fund. CURRENT YEAR IMPACT: Beginning Balance …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works for All COA Strategic Direction: February 3, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Water February 18, 2021 Client: Kevin Critendon Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an agreement allowing for the formal transfer of a portion the Forest Oaks Mobile Homes, LLC water certificate of convenience and necessity (“CCN”) No. 12086 to the City of Austin water CCN No. 11322 for the area that overlaps with the Professional Contract Services, Inc. Tract, generally located approximately one half mile east of the intersection of FM 1626 and Menchaca Road. (near District 5) Amount and Source of Funding No City funds are required for the transfer of the balance of this tract to Austin’s CCN. February 3, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: N/A N/A N/A Professional Contract Services, Inc. is the owner of a tract of land containing approximately 13.198 acres, being more particularly described as Lots 1 and 2, Block A, FM 1626 OFFICE WAREHOUSE SUBDIVISION, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, a portion of which is located in the City of Austin water CCN No. 11322 and the balance of the tract is located in the Forest Oaks Mobile Homes, LLC water CCN No. 12086. The property owner has requested that the portion of the tract located within the Forest Oaks CCN be transferred to the City CCN and Forest Oaks and the owner have reached an agreement to accommodate such a request. There are currently no customers or facilities located in the area to be transferred, and Forest Oaks has never provided service to the area. Under 16 Texas Administrative Code § 24.253, public notice of a water service area transfer agreement is sufficient if the decision to enter into the agreement is discussed at a meeting of a city council, provided there are no affected customers in the transfer area. Since there are no affected customers located in the Forest Oaks transfer area, notice will be sufficient if Council approves negotiation and execution of this agreement at a public meeting. Austin Water will provide water service to future development contingent on completion of the CCN transfer and consistent with City codes and policies related to the provision of water utility service. Austin Water will provide wastewater for …
Mobility Project Updates Shay Ralls Roalson, PE Kevin Koeller, PE Aldo Ranzani, PE February 3, 2021 Scope of Mobility Projects 64 Active Mobility Projects with Austin Water Involvement t n e m e s a E y t i l i t U e n o Z e s U - d e r a h S h t a P s e i t i l i t U y r D n a i d e M s e i t i l i t U y r D e s U - d e r a h S h t a P t n e m e s a E y t i l i t U e n o Z Mobility Agencies with Active Projects Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) Travis County Williamson County City of Austin Capital Metro Austin Transit Partnership (Project Connect) Schedule and Types of Agreements Agency identifies roadway project Agency prepares roadway schematics and utility conflicts are identified Coordination to define specific scope of utility Work Austin Water and agency negotiate and finalize agreement Utility work and roadway improvements are constructed Standard Utility Agreement (SUA) Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) Interlocal Agreement (ILA) Joint Use Agreement (JUA) Funding Relocations Austin Water 5-Year CIP Budget (FY22 to FY26): $28.2M Reimbursable vs Non-Reimbursable Federal vs State Funding Easement Betterments Normal TxDOT TxDOT Interstate Highway Projects CTRMA Counties In Easement In ROW Betterments $ $ $ $ $ $ City of Austin – Project Connect City of Austin – Project Connect Preliminary System Scan Water Wastewater Reclaimed Water City of Austin – Project Connect Preliminary System Scan Length of Main within 100 feet Orange Blue Water Wastewater Reclaimed Water Number of Main Crossings Water Wastewater Reclaimed Water 75 miles 30 miles 0.3 miles Orange 225 110 3 Analysis included all pipe sizes Total eliminates overlap between line routes 50 miles 20 miles 3 miles Blue 275 145 5 Gold 30 miles 20 miles 3 miles Gold 140 95 20 Total 110 miles 55 miles 5 miles Total 460 250 23 City of Austin Mobility Bond Projects 9 Projects 15 Projects 12 Projects Significant TxDOT/CTRMA Projects CURRENT UPCOMING 3 Oak Hill Parkway US183 North I-35 Mopac South US 290 from William Cannon to Circle Drive Infrastructure Stability SH45 to Mopac • …
Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes February 3, 2021 Approved: April 7, 2021 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on February 3, 2021 via videoconference, in Austin, Texas. AGENDA Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Jesse Penn (District 1) Nhat Ho (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) Vacant (District 7) Commissioners in Attendance: William Moriarty, Jesse Penn, Nhat Ho, Travis Michel, Chien Lee, Christianne Castleberry, Mia Parton, Christy Williams, Grant Fisher, Susan Turrieta Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Mia Parton (District 6) Christy Williams (District 8) Grant Fisher (District 9) Susan Turrieta (District 10) CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:57 p.m. by Chair Chien Lee. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no registered speakers. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the January 14, 2021 Water and Wastewater special called meeting were approved on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Castleberry’s motion and Commissioner Michel’s second with Commissioner Williams off the dais. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to award eight contracts for COVID-19 temperature screening services, with InGenesis, Inc.; Arch Staffing and Consulting, LLC; Donald L Mooney Enterprises, LLC; Acadia Workforce Inc.; Protouch Nurses, Inc.; Ascend National LLC; Capitol Medical Service, LLC; and First Medical Response of Texas Inc., each for a term of six months or until the contract amounts are expended in an amount not to exceed $3,700,000, divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $653,591.25. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Michel’s motion and Commissioner Ho’s second with Commissioner Williams off the dais. Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes February 3, 2021 2. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a cooperative contract with TechCenter Design Inc. (WBE), to provide specialized services and installation of equipment to improve four control rooms, in the amount of $738,619. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Michel’s motion and Commissioner Ho’s second with Commissioner Williams off the dais. 3. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with Huber Technology Inc., for grit washing equipment, in an amount not to exceed $261,544. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Michel’s motion and Commissioner Ho’s second with Commissioner Williams off the dais. 4. Recommend approval of an …
Versión en español a continuación Water and Wastewater Commission Special Called Meeting January 14, 2021 Water and Wastewater Commission to be held January 14, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (January 13, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the January 14, 2021 Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-0115 and Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov no later than noon, January 13, 2021. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be either by email or phone call. able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Blanca Madriz at Austin Water, 512-972-0115 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Water and Wastewater Commission, please contact Blanca Madriz at Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov. Versión en español a continuación Reunión LLamado Epecial del WATER & WASTEWATER COMMISSION de la reunion 14 de enero 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (13 de enero). Todos los comentarios públicos se …
