Fleet Mobility Services Update to Zero Waste Advisory Commission City of Austin Fleet Electrification Update Rick Harland Assistant Director Fleet Mobility Services October 9th, 2024 Overview Fleet Mobility Services, a vital department overseeing the comprehensive life cycle management of the City of Austin's 7,500 vehicles and equipment assets. Our purview includes budgeting, acquisitions, make ready preparation, maintenance, disposal, and operation of 42 fuel sites. We ensure seamless vehicle upkeep, embrace innovative technologies, and provide essential administrative support for all City Departments. Our commitment to excellence drives us to enhance mobility, optimize resources, and serve our community. Comprehensive Repair and Maintenance Program Fuel Supply planning, forecasting, inventory and distribution Acquisitions, Rental and Accident programs to support all essential City Services A Complex and Diversified Fleet TYPE FLEET AMBULANCE, 87 BOAT, 95 CARGO VAN, 182 TRUCK, 1777 CONSTRUCTION EQUIP, 993 FIRE UNIT, 124 HEAVY TRUCK, 591 OFFROAD EQUIP, 687 TRAILER, 765 MOTORCYCLE, 75 REFUSE TRUCK, 193 POLICE UNIT, 916 PASSENGER VEHICLE, 1043 • Our fleet comprises 7,528 assets, spanning a diverse range of vehicles and equipment for operational compatibility FLEET ASSETS BY FUEL TYPE PROPANE, 179 BEV, 169 CNG, 35 DIESEL, 2403 NONPOWERED, 1063 GASOLINE (PHEV), 161 GASOLINE (HYB), 347 GASOLINE, 599 ELECTRIC OFFROAD, 193 E85, 2240 • Our fleet utilizes a diverse array of fuel sources to ensure optimal performance and sustainability Category Fleet Inventory ARR INVENTORY Total Fleet: 434, $88.5M Asset Value 205 62 67 Single Vision 31 69 HEAVY VEH >=19,501 LIGHT VEH < 10,000 GVW MEDIUM VEH 10,001-19,500 SOLID WASTE PACKERS OTHER EQUIPMENT FLEET ASSETS BY FUEL TYPE FY23: 1.3M Gal, 76% Alt Fuel, 54,150 Fuel Transactions GASOLINE (PHEV) NONPOWERED PROPANE BEV CNG GASOLINE GASOLINE (HYB) ELECTRIC OFFROAD E85 DIESEL ARR ACQUISITION QTY ARR ACQUISITION SPENDING HEAVY VEH >=19,501 LIGHT VEH < 10,000 GVW HEAVY VEH >=19,501 LIGHT VEH < 10,000 GVW MED VEH 10,001-19,500 MED VEH 10,001-19,500 OTHER EQUIPMENT OTHER EQUIPMENT SOLID WASTE PACKERS Grand Total Fleet Acquisitions 54 57 SOLID WASTE PACKERS Grand Total 36 33 9 5 2 2 9 10 3 2 6 5 8 2 51 30 37 8 9 6 13 1 $12,401,462 $13,665,458 $13,489,134 $10,482,080 $9,900,366 $9,833,795 $171,366 $425,097 $199,094 $462,016 $9,922,165 $5,088,546 2021 2022 2023 2024 2021 2022 2023 2024 ARR REFUSE TRUCK AGE / MILES ARR REFUSE TRUCK – AVG USAGE ANNUAL USAGE BENCHMARK COST PER MILE BENCHMARK 71,209 71,332 15,670 16,180 13,704 $4.69 $3.97 $4.84 $4.99 15,286 15,255 …
To: From: Date: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Richard McHale, Director, Austin Resource Recovery October 9, 2024 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission MoveOutATX 2024 Recap MoveOutATX 2024 took place from July 27-31, 2024. This event, a partnership between Austin Resource Recovery, the UT Office of Sustainability, and the UT Office of the Dean of Students, sets up temporary donation stations to help students living off- campus keep gently used items out of the landfill during the end-of-July move-out period. This year, the event had seven donation stations scattered around West Campus. The City collaborated with six reuse organizations to collect, process, and redistribute all the donated materials: Austin Area Urban League, Austin Creative Reuse, Arms of Hope, Goodwill Central Texas, Salvation Army Family Stores, and UT Outpost. The Free Furniture Market, where furniture donated at MoveOutATX donation stations is made available for anyone to take for free, celebrated its third year. Event Highlights: full. Material Collected: 60,227.79 lbs (30.11 tons) – equivalent to 634.72 cubic yards, or approximately 4.5 semi-truck trailers Donation Station Drop-offs: 1,044 Free Furniture Market: Re-homed 641 pieces of furniture and welcomed 1,039 visitors over six days. Since its founding in 2018, MoveOutATX has diverted 253 tons of material from the landfill, representing an estimated economic value of almost $600,000. Multi-family Composting In September 2023, City Council approved amendments to the Universal Recycling Ordinance (URO) that will require composting access at multi-family properties in Austin. This policy change will be in effect on October 1, 2024. Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) conducted educational event with the Austin Apartment Association, sent all multi-family property owners and managers letters and e-mails to notify them of the ordinance change. Additional mailed letters will be sent to all multi-family property managers in October. More information at: austintexas.gov/multifamilycompost. Universal Recycling Ordinance New Online Survey and Database Each year over 15,000 business, food permit holders, and multi-family properties are required to report to the City how they are meeting the zero waste ordinance requirements of the Universal Recycling Ordinance in their recycling plans. This information is primarily collected from affected properties thru a public-facing webpage (called a survey) that then feeds the entered data into a database. This data is used by City staff for internal performance measures, to identify trends for educational needs, and identify non-compliant properties for follow up. Since 2012, the City has used …
ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 9, 2024 The Zero Waste Advisory Commission convened in a REGULAR meeting on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at City Hall Chambers, 301 W 2nd St. Austin, Texas 78701 Chair Acuna called the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Gerry Acuna, Chair; Commissioner Cathy Gattuso; Commissioner Craig Nazor Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ian Steyaert, Vice Chair; Commissioner Melissa Caudle; Commissioner Caitlin Griffith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Phillip Martin from the Environmental Defense Fund gave a presentation regarding the Electrification of Austin’s Refuse Fleet. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Special Called Meeting on August 14, 2024. The motion approving the minutes of the regular Zero Waste Advisory Commission meeting of August 14, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Nazor’s motion, Commissioner Gattuso’s second, on a (6-0) vote with Commissioners Masino, Drohan and Rothrock absent and two vacancies. ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and action to approve 2025 ZWAC Meeting Schedule. The motion to approve the 2025 ZWAC Meeting Schedule as presented on October 16, 2024 was approved on Commissioner Nazor’s motion, Commissioner Griffith’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Masino, Drohan and Rothrock absent and two vacancies. 1 1. Discussion and action to approve amendments to Department Administrative Rules for Single Family Homes. The motion to approve the amendments to Department Administrative Rules for Single Family Homes as presented on October 16, 2024, was approved with Commissioner Nazor’s motion, Commissioner Gattuso’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Masino and Drohan absent and two vacancies. Discussion and action on amending By-laws related to ZWAC Committees. The motion to defer an action on amending By-laws related to ZWAC Committees as presented on October 16, 2024 to November’s ZWAC meeting, was approved with Gattuso’s motion, Commissioner Nazor’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Masino and Drohan absent and two vacancies. Approve a resolution making recommendations to the electrification of the ARR fleet of vehicles. The motion to approve a resolution making recommendations to the electrification of the ARR fleet of vehicles as presented on October 16, 2024, was approved with Rothrock’s motion, Commissioner Gattuso’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Masino and Drohan absent. Staff briefing on proposed amendments to Department Administrative Rules for Single Family Homes by Jason McCombs, Strategic Initiatives Manager The presentation was made by Jason McCombs, Strategic …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 6:00 PM CITY HALL ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Gustavo Valle, at Gustavo.Valle@AustinTexas.gov or via phone at 512-974-4350. AGENDA Members: Gerry Acuna, Chair Ian Steyaert, Vice Chair Melissa Caudle Cathy Gattuso Caitlin Griffith Amanda Masino Craig Nazor Melissa Rothrock Vacant Vacant Vacant CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission meeting on August 14, 2024. ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and action to approve Equity-Based Preservation Plan. 3. Discussion and action on amending By-laws related to ZWAC Committees. 4. Approve a resolution making recommendations about Austin Resource Recovery Refuse Truck Electrification. STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. Staff briefing on the 2024 Austin Energy Green Building Program Overview by Heidi Kasper, Energy Efficiency Services Director, Austin Energy. 6. Staff briefing on the Equity-Based Preservation Plan by Cara Bertron, Program Manager, Austin Planning Department, and Rocio Peña-Martinez, Preservation Plan Working Group member. 7. Staff briefing on the status of Austin Resource Recovery Operational and Administrative projects as well as public outreach efforts by Richard McHale, Director of Austin Resource Recovery. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 Gustavo Valle at Austin Resource Recovery, at (512) 974-4350 or email Gustavo.Valle@AustinTexas.gov , for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Electric Utility Commission, please contact Gustavo Valle at (512) 974-4350 4350 or via email Gustavo.Valle@AustinTexas.gov or Claudia Quiroz at Claudia.Quiroz@AustinTexas.gov …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Zero Waste Advisory Commission Resolution on Austin Resource Recovery Refuse Truck Electrification WHEREAS the Austin Resource Recovery Comprehensive Plan includes a goal to “Develop necessary infrastructure to support electrifying the fleet. The department has interest in switching as many vehicles as possible in its fleet to run on electric power.”; and WHEREAS the Transportation Electrification section of the Austin Climate Equity Plan includes a strategy to “Electrify public sector fleet vehicles: Encourage vehicle fleets from public sector agencies in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA such as cities, counties, Capital Metro, and school districts to commit to buying 100% electric vehicles when they are available, cost- competitive, and meet operational needs.”; and WHEREAS vehicle that run on diesel, including refuse trucks, are a significant source of air pollution, including particulate matter (PM), accounting for as much as 100 times the pollution when traveling at speeds of 0-25 MPH as light-duty vehicles running on gasoline;1 and WHEREAS the particulate matter (PM) pollution in the Austin Metro Area exceeds the health- based standard set by the Environmental Protection Agency2; and WHEREAS electric heavy-duty trucks utilize cheaper fuel and maintenance costs, and can have a lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) than their diesel counterparts over the lifetime of the vehicle;3 and WHEREAS electric heavy-duty trucks are preferred by drivers,4 for whom it is easier and more enjoyable to operate and could meaningfully contribute to employee retention; and WHEREAS integrating even a small number of electric refuse trucks now will give Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) valuable experience that can inform long-term planning for full electrification of the fleet; and 1 Pg 3. https://theicct.org/sites/default/files/publications/NOx_Emissions_In_Use_HDV_US_20191125.pdf 2 https://www.capcog.org/news/air-quality-program-prepared-for-new-standard/ 3 https://blogs.edf.org/climate411/wp-content/blogs.dir/7/files/2022/02/FINAL-Roush-Fact-Sheet- 2.10.22.pdf 4 https://cleantechnica.com/2024/01/18/people -who-drive-trucks-for-a-living-really-like-driving-electric- trucks/ WHEREAS there are financial incentives available from state and federal grant programs that could cover anywhere from 40-100% of the upfront cost of purchasing electric heavy-duty trucks and corresponding charging infrastructure; and WHEREAS the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) offers free services to assist entities with fleet transition planning as well as grant applications for fleet electrification, including fellowship programs that can study and shape long-term fleet transition plans; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Zero Waste Advisory Commission recommends that Austin Resource Recovery work with the Environmental Defense Fund to: 1. Apply for funding from state and federal agencies to assist with the purchase of one or more electric refuse trucks and associated charging infrastructure as soon as possible …
ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Planning Process HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Michelle Benavides Mary Jo Galindo*1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* 1 JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 Julia Brookins* Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko 1 Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Ursula A. Carter Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Plan Goals 107 recommendations 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Make preservation more accessible 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Images, clockwise from top left: Parade and mural unveiling (The Austin Chronicle), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support displacement prevention and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Engage new partners and audiences • Help community members access knowledge and resources • Support homeowners and tenants, craftspeople, commissioners, and staff Images, clockwise from top left: Bertha Rendon Delgado, San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation, Austin Asian American Film Festival How We Preserve Be strategic and effective. • Update designation criteria to reflect modern standards • Support the stewards of Austin’s historic properties • Be strategic with review • Improve enforcement processes • Implement the plan collaboratively Selected Recommendations 20) Streamline and expedite the development review process for projects that support the retention of historic-age properties. (19) …
To: From: Date: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Richard McHale, Director, Aus(cid:415)n Resource Recovery September 11, 2024 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission MoveOutATX 2024 Recap MoveOutATX 2024 took place from July 27-31, 2024. This event, a partnership between Austin Resource Recovery, the UT Office of Sustainability, and the UT Office of the Dean of Students, sets up temporary donation stations to help students living off- campus keep gently used items out of the landfill during the end-of-July move-out period. This year, the event had seven donation stations scattered around West Campus. The City collaborated with six reuse organizations to collect, process, and redistribute all the donated materials: Austin Area Urban League, Austin Creative Reuse, Arms of Hope, Goodwill Central Texas, Salvation Army Family Stores, and UT Outpost. The Free Furniture Market, where furniture donated at MoveOutATX donation stations is made available for anyone to take for free, celebrated its third year. Event Highlights: full. Material Collected: 60,227.79 lbs (30.11 tons) – equivalent to 634.72 cubic yards, or approximately 4.5 semi-truck trailers Donation Station Drop-offs: 1,044 Free Furniture Market: Re-homed 641 pieces of furniture and welcomed 1,039 visitors over six days. Since its founding in 2018, MoveOutATX has diverted 253 tons of material from the landfill, representing an estimated economic value of almost $600,000. Multi-family Composting In September 2023, City Council approved amendments to the Universal Recycling Ordinance (URO) that will require composting access at multi-family properties in Austin. This policy change will be in effect on October 1, 2024. Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) conducted educational event with the Austin Apartment Association, sent all multi-family property owners and managers letters and e-mails to notify them of the ordinance change. Additional mailed letters will be sent to all multi-family property managers in October. More information at: austintexas.gov/multifamilycompost. Universal Recycling Ordinance New Online Survey and Database Each year over 15,000 business, food permit holders, and multi-family properties are required to report to the City how they are meeting the zero waste ordinance requirements of the Universal Recycling Ordinance in their recycling plans. This information is primarily collected from affected properties thru a public-facing webpage (called a survey) that then feeds the entered data into a database. This data is used by City staff for internal performance measures, to identify trends for educational needs, and identify non-compliant properties for follow up. Since 2012, the City has used …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION AUGUST 14, 2024 6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS/SHUDDE FATH CONFERENCE ROOM 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Gustavo Valle, at Gustavo.Valle@AustinTexas.gov or via phone at 512-974-4350. AGENDA Members: Gerry Acuna, Chair Ian Steyaert, Vice Chair Melissa Caudle Cathy Gattuso Caitlin Griffith Amanda Masino Craig Nazor Melissa Rothrock Katrina Scheihing Vacant Vacant CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Special Called Zero Waste Advisory Commission meeting on July 22, 2024. ACTION ITEMS STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Discussion and action on the Annual Internal Review of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission for July 2023 through June 2024. 3. Staff briefing on Keep Austin Beautiful Education Outreach Program by Rodney Ahart, Chief Executive Officer for Keep Austin Beautiful. 4. Staff briefing on proposed amendments to Department Administrative Rules for Single Family Homes by Jason McCombs, Strategic Initiatives Manager 5. Staff briefing on the status of Austin Resource Recovery Operational and Administrative projects as well as public outreach efforts by Richard McHale, Director of Austin Resource Recovery. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 Gustavo Valle at Austin Resource Recovery, at (512) 974-4350 or email Gustavo.Valle@AustinTexas.gov , for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Electric Utility Commission, please contact Gustavo Valle at (512) 974-4350 4350 or via email Gustavo.Valle@AustinTexas.gov or Claudia Quiroz at Claudia.Quiroz@AustinTexas.gov at (512) 974-1987 or via email at Claudia.Quiroa@AustinTexas.gov.
Keep Austin Beautiful Making a difference one project at a time… Volunteerism is our foundation… How many hours of community service did Keep Austin Beautiful volunteers contribute to the city in 2023? a. 10,000 b. 15,000 c. 20,000 Answer: 24,767 hours of community service Equivalent to 1,032 days or 2.8 years FUN FACT: 9,228 volunteers engaged Approximately the population size of Woodway, Texas. About Us ● Founded in 1985 We inspire and educate all Austinites to volunteer together, clean spaces, waterways, and reduce waste every day. beautify green ● Mission ● Vision For Austin to be the cleanest, most beautiful community. 39 Years of Service 25 Tons Litter Removed 2.7 Tons Recycling Collected Community Cleanups Adopt-a-Street Keep Austin Beautiful Day Litter Characterization Survey* The conducted annually. Characterization Litter Survey is The city council districts were used as the boundaries for each area. Within each area (district), five sites of ½ mile to 1 mile in length were chosen to survey for a total of 50 sites. The areas were scored on a one-to-four-point scale: 1. Minimal or No Litter Slightly Littered 2. Littered 3. Extremely Littered 4. In 2024, the litter scores ranged from 1.27 to 2.8 for the areas surveyed. *Community Appearance Index, Keep America Beautiful Generation Zero 735 events 148 schools 11,004 unique students 4.95 out of a 5-point scale on teacher evaluations Student Demographics 2023-2024 African American American Indian Asian Hispanic Pacific Islander Two or more races White *Austin ISD Data 6% .3% 7% 48% .7% 5% 33% 2023-2024 SCHOOL DESIGNATIONS 42% 58% Title-1 Non Title-1 Weekly eNewsletter Clean Streets Day September 21, 2024 Austin Recycles Day November 15, 2024 Questions? THANK YOU! Rodney Ahart Rodney@keepaustinbeautiful.org www.keepaustinbeautiful.org
Proposed Department Rule Amendments for Residential Collections Jason McCombs, Division Manager August 2024 What are administrative rules? Administrative Rules assist a Department of the City of Austin in the implementation, administration, and enforcement of City of Austin Code and operating requirements of the Department. Austin Code § 15-6-3(B) requires ARR to present proposed rule changes to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission for consideration and recommendation to City Council. City Council will approve, modify or disapprove of the proposed rule.” Department Administrative Rules are online at: library.municode.com/TX/Austin City Rule Adoption Process Staff develops draft rule Review of proposed rule by city attorney Notice filed with city clerk 31-day public comment period Speak Up Austin Appeal to City Manager (if needed) Notice Filed With City Clerk for Adoption of amendment Department response to comments City Code – Title 1, Chapter 1-2 Proposed ARR Rule Amendment Process Aug Aug/Sept Sept Oct Nov Present Proposed Department Rule Amendment to ZWAC Proposed Rule Posted to Speak Up Austin. 30 Day Minimum Staff Review of Comments Present Draft Department Rule Amendment to ZWAC for consideration Council Consideration of Department Rule Amendment Current Identified Department Rule Amendments Residential Services Rule Revisions (starting summer 2024) 1. Single Family Residential Collection Services (4.1 & New Section 4.2) – clarify rules related single family residences 2. Small Multi-family Residential Collection Services (New section, 4.3) – new section to clarify rules related to residences with 2-4 dwelling units. 3. Commercial Collection Services (Existing 4.2, to be moved to 4.4) – clarify services provided to commercial customers. 4. Placement of Carts for Collection (6.1) – amend set out times to align with department practices and other changes related to collection of carts. 5. Trash Collection Guidelines, Recycling Guidelines, Organics Collection Guidelines (7.1, 7.3, 7.6) – amend rules to reflect department practices 6. Bulk Item Collection Guidelines, Brush Collection Guidelines (7.7 & 7.8) – align rules to accommodate on-call collection and other collection guidelines Universal Recycling Ordinance Rule Revisions (fall 2024 or winter 2024-2025) a. Universal Recycling Ordinance Waiver Process and Compliance and Enforcement (8.11 and 8.12) – amend rules to align with department compliance staff procedure Proposed Rule Amendment for Residential Collection Services 4.1 4.1 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.3 4.1.4 4.1.5 4.1.6 Residential Collection Services Aligns definition of single-family residence served by ARR with code Identifies current method used by staff to determine the number of dwelling units at a property Consolidated cart …
City of Austin Austin Resource Recovery Chapter 15-6 Administrative Rules 4.0 GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CITY-PROVIDED SERVICES 4.1 Residential Collection Services 4.1 “Residential Collection Services” is amended to repeal and replace 4.1 to read: 4.1 The City of Austin provides service to residential premises with less than five dwelling units within service boundaries of Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction. These premises must use City collection services and be assessed fees. 4.1.1 All residential properties with less than five dwelling units within the Department’s service boundaries as approved through city council (including but not limited to portions of the extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ), annexed areas, and Austin full purpose city limits) must use department curbside collection services, and pay the approved rates, as provided by the Department, unless exempted in writing by the Director. 4.1.1 The number of dwellings units or customers on a premises shall be determined by the number of electric utility meters billed on that premises by the City of Austin (Austin Energy). 4.1.2 Any customers receiving services from the Department must comply with the applicable sections of these Rules. 4.1.2 Collection carts are the property of the City of Austin and shall remain at the premises assigned by the City. Carts shall be provided in alignment with approved fees. 4.1.2.1 All fees for trash, recycling, and compost carts shall be combined as part of one service. Customers are prohibited from separating recycling and compost fees from trash fees. 4.1.2.2 Multiple trash cart sizes shall be provided to customers for selection. Fees shall be assessed based on the size (capacity) of the cart. This system is referred to as Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT). 4.1.2.3 Additional trash carts may be requested by a customer for a fee. If there is a need for a second trash cart, the first trash cart shall be 96- gallon. 4.1.2.4 New customers must request a change to a trash cart size within 60 calendar days after the City established cart service at the premises. At 61 calendar days, or later, a request to modify trash cart sizes will be subject to a fee. 4.1.3 Regardless of occupancy, premises will be charged the cart fee if a cart is present. Premises that are not occupied may have their carts removed by calling the Utility Contact Center (UCC) at 512-494-9400 or dialing 3-1-1 to request a cart pickup. Once the carts have been removed, the cart fee will be removed …
ARR Solicitation Updates As of August 5, 2024 ZWAC Meeting August 14, 2024 Preparing for Council: • N/A Published: • Compost Processing Services: The Contractor shall provide complete processing, sorting, and composting of organics, yard waste, food scraps, and food-/oil-soiled compostable paper, as well as marketing services to include detailed data reporting to support the City’s residential curbside compost materials collection services. Link to the current contract. Expected to be Published Within 90 days: • Curbside Textiles Collection Program: The Contractor shall develop and implement an all-inclusive curbside soft textile recyclable materials collection services program that will not compete with charitable donation centers. Link to the current contract. Definitions: CCO CO-OP (Capital Contracting Office): Administers the procurement of professional and construction services. (Cooperative Contract): A contract that has been competitively bid and issued by another government or purchasing alliance with the intention of sharing it with other governmental entities. (Interlocal Agreement): A collaborative contract between local government entities (for example, ARR and a county, state, or school district) to provide more efficient and less costly services, where any payments are made from current revenues. (Invitation for Bid): Formal bidding documents inviting suppliers to submit pricing for goods or services. (Request for Information): Used to obtain industry input, feedback, or reactions from potential suppliers prior to issuing a solicitation. (Request for Quotation): Informal request to suppliers to provide quotes on specific goods or services. (Request for Qualifications): Formal solicitation used when qualifications are the main criteria for professional services. (Request for Proposals): Formal request for a supplier to provide a solution and cost estimate to a complex need. ILA IFB RFI RFQ RFQS RFP Page 1 of 1 Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting - August 2024 Single Stream Recycling Statistical Report FY24: October thru June Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) and Balcones Resources, Inc. (BRI) Month and Year Contractor Tons Delivered Contractor Payments Net Value to the City Landfill Cost Avoidance Revenue Processing Cost Net Value Net Amount * Due/(Owed) $ per ton value Cost Per Ton Total October 2023 November 2023 December 2023 January 2024 February 2024 March 2024 April 2024 May 2024 June 2024 July 2024 August 2024 September 2024 1,594.08 2,841.29 4,435.37 1,439.59 3,288.63 4,728.22 1,033.19 3,821.65 4,854.84 2,480.15 2,604.89 5,085.04 1,985.79 2,342.12 4,327.91 1,697.17 2,524.55 4,221.72 2,243.59 2,349.83 4,593.42 1,456.07 3,160.17 4,616.24 1,620.60 2,371.62 3,992.22 Total Total Total Total Total Total Total Total Total TDS …
1. ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, August 14, 2024 The Zero Waste Advisory Commission convened in a REGULAR meeting on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723. Chair Acuna called the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:13 p.m. Commissioners Commissioner Cathy Gattuso; Commissioner Craig Nazor Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ian Steyaert, Vice Chair; Commissioner Melissa Rothrock in Attendance: Gerry Acuna, Chair; Commissioner Melissa Caudle; PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Special Called Meeting on July 22, 2024. The motion approving the minutes of the Special Called Zero Waste Advisory Commission meeting of July 22, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Nazor’s motion, Commissioner Caudle’s second on a (6-0) vote with Commissioners Masino and Griffith absent. Discussion and action on the Annual Internal Review of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission for July 2023 through June 2024. The motion to recommend the Annual Internal Review of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission for July 2023 through June 2024 as presented on August 14, 2024 was approved on Commissioner Nazor’s motion, Commissioner Gattuso’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Masino and Griffith absent. ACTION ITEMS 2. 1 STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on Keep Austin Beautiful Education Outreach Program by Rodney Ahart, Chief Executive Officer for Keep Austin Beautiful. The presentation was made by Rodney Ahart, Chief Executive Officer for Keep Austin Beautiful. Staff briefing on proposed amendments to Department Administrative Rules for Single Family Homes by Jason McCombs, Strategic Initiatives Manager The presentation was made by Jason McCombs, Strategic Initiatives Division Manager of Austin Resource Recovery. Staff briefing on the status of Austin Resource Recovery operational and administrative projects as well as public outreach efforts by Richard McHale, Director of Austin Resource Recovery. The presentation was made by Richard McHale, Director of Austin Resource Recovery. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • ZWAC Committees • Austin Resource Recovery and Electric Vehicle Fleet • Code Compliance Presentation • Austin Energy Green Building Presentation ADJOURNMENT Chair Acuna adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m. without objection. The minutes were unanimously approved at the October 9, 2024, meeting on Commissioner Nazor’s motion, Commissioner Gattuso second on a 6-0 vote. 3. 4. 5. 2
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION JULY 22, 2024 6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS/SHUDDE FATH CONFERENCE ROOM 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Gustavo Valle, at Gustavo.Valle@AustinTexas.gov or via phone at 512-974-4350. AGENDA Members: Gary Acuna, Chair Ian Steyaert, Vice Chair Melissa Caudle Cathy Gattuso Caitlin Griffith Amanda Masino Craig Nazor Melissa Rothrock Katrina Scheihing Vacant Vacant CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission meeting on May 08, 2024. 2. Discussion and action regarding a recommendation on the FY 2024/25 Austin Resource 3. Discussion and action on the Annual Internal Review of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission for July 2023 through June 2024. ACTION ITEMS Recovery Budget. STAFF BRIEFINGS Financial Manager. 4. Staff briefing on the FY 2024/25 Austin Resource Recovery Budget by Victoria Rieger, 5. Staff briefing on the status of Austin Resource Recovery operational and administrative projects as well as public outreach efforts by Richard McHale, Director of Austin Resource Recovery. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 Gustavo Valle at Austin Resource Recovery, at (512) 974-4350 or email Gustavo.Valle@AustinTexas.gov , for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Electric Utility Commission, please contact Gustavo Valle at (512) 974-4350 4350 or via email Gustavo.Valle@AustinTexas.gov or Claudia Quiroz at Claudia.Quiroz@AustinTexas.gov at (512) 974-1987 or via email at Claudia.Quiroa@AustinTexas.gov.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Zero Waste Advisory Commission Recommendation Number 20240722-002 Recommendation to Support Austin Resource Recovery FY25 Budget Proposal WHEREAS, It is the Responsibility of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission to review, evaluate and make recommendations to City Council, City Management and City Staff regarding policies concerning solid waste, recycling, organic and heavy brush collection pursuant to its Zero Waste Master Plan Goals; and WHEREAS, Implementation and/ or adherence to City policies must be reflected in the process of planning for future disposal; and diversion challenges within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas and supporting Austin Resource Recovery (ARR), who is responsible for implementing such Policies and Operations; and WHEREAS, Unprecedented pandemic and weather events since 2020 have greatly impacted the logistical and financial challenges associated with the daily course of waste and recycling collection throughout the greater Travis, Williamson and Hays County areas; and WHEREAS, In 2000 the City of Austin adopted a comprehensive Master Plan for future garbage, recycling, organic and brush collection within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas area; and WHEREAS, The City of Austin has grown dramatically in population, development and competitiveness over the past five years and is in need of disposal options in the northern portion of Austin, Travis County, Texas; and WHEREAS, The 2024-25 Austin Resource Recovery Budget recommendation is stressed to provide competitive compensation for support and collection staff and for the development of a much more efficient and cost effective North Austin Transfer and Hazardous Waste facility which will minimize employee attrition and provide much needed disposal, recycling and hazardous waste drop off options for north, northeast and west Austin residents seeking more comprehensive garbage, recycling, household hazardous waste and organic and brush disposal and collection options; and WHEREAS, It is the goal of the Commission to more closely adhere to our Zero Waste Master Plan's diversion goals while acknowledging the future financial demands of unforeseen weather and environmental events facing ARR in meeting these evolving responsibilities beginning with the 2024-2025 Budget cycle; Now Therefore, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Zero Waste Advisory Commission respectfully asks City Management and City Council to formally consider the financial implications of addressing the City of Austin's current and unforeseen needs associated with the responsible implementation of ARR's daily waste, recycling, heavy brush and organic recycling collection operations by responsibly increasing ARR's Reserve Fund Balance to meet at a minimum a …
