Watershed Protection Department
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$629K in total financial activity across agenda items that mention this department.
Largest single item: $535K on (Authorizes a Barton Springs Zone redevelopment exception for the proposed SoLa Mixed Use development on a 4.78-acre South Lamar Boulevard and Skyway Circle tract. The applicant must pay a…)
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September 2026
Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance granting a site-specific amendment to the Save Our Springs Initiative (City Code Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13), as minimally required to address development at 5811 Southwest Parkway in the Barton Springs Zone. The item has no fiscal impact.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance granting a site-specific amendment to City Code Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), as minimally required to addres
Public hearing on an ordinance granting floodplain variances for 1120 Denfield Street to convert an accessory structure into a dwelling unit within the 100-year floodplain of Tannehill Branch Creek.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance granting variances for property located at 1120 Denfield Street from certain floodplain regulations prescribed by City Code for the conversion of an
Authorizes an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the Lower Colorado River Authority to provide and operate the Flood Early Warning System data radio network for Austin Watershed Protection, increasing the agreement by $36,000 for FY 2026-2027.
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the Lower Colorado River Authority to provide equipment and services for Austin Watershed Protection to provide and
August 2026
Authorize an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Austin Independent School District for student transportation services supporting the City's Watershed Education program, increasing the maximum contract amount to $55,000 for FY 2026-2027 and for each of two remaining one-year extension options, for a revised total not to exceed $255,000.
…l District for transportation services for students participating in the City's Watershed Education program to increase the maximum contract amount to $55,000 for Fiscal…
July 2026
Authorizes submission of a Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Mitigation Assistance grant application for the Fort Branch Flood Risk Reduction Project. If awarded, Watershed Protection would provide a 25% local match and return for funding authorization.
…g: This item has no fiscal impact. If successful and federal funds are awarded, Watershed Protection will be required to contribute 25% in matching funds. In that event,…
Amends the Community Facilities Agreement with HN Red Bluff Partners, LLC for storm drain improvements at 4701 Red Bluff Road, updating the scope and increasing the City contribution.
…ed $5,000,000. Funding: $5,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Watershed Protection for the City’s contribution. The remaining funding will be provided…
May 2026
Public hearing and ordinance to grant floodplain-regulation variances for a duplex at 4905 Prock Lane within the 100-year floodplain of Tannehill Branch Creek.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance granting variances for the property located at 4905 Prock Lane from certain floodplain regulations prescribed by the City Code for construction of a
Public hearing and ordinance to grant floodplain-regulation variances for construction of a single-family home at 4502 Avenue F within the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Waller Creek.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance granting variances for the property located at 4502 Avenue F from certain floodplain regulations prescribed by City Code for construction of a single
Conducts a public hearing and considers floodplain-regulation variances for a single-family dwelling at 1812 Clifford Avenue within Boggy Creek's 25-year and 100-year floodplains.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance granting variances for property located at 1812 Clifford Avenue from certain floodplain regulations prescribed by City Code for construction of a sin
Authorizes submission of a Federal Emergency Management Agency Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant application for the East Bouldin Creek - Annie Street Flood Risk Reduction Project. If awarded, Watershed Protection would provide a 25% local match and return for funding authorization.
…application has no fiscal impact. If successful and federal funds are awarded, Watershed Protection will be required to contribute 25% in matching funds. In that event,…