Work Session of the Austin City Council
May 20, 2025

Agenda Items - May 20, 2025

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Item A041 - May 20, 2025

Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of an advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the City to contribute up to $20,000,000, for 100 percent design of cap decks and associated tunnel elements to be integrated into the IH-35 Capital Express Central Project. Funding in the amount of $20,000,000 is available from the State Infrastructure Bank Loan or Certificates of Obligation. Related to Item #42 and #43.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20250520-A041, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 17 KB, posted 5/16/2025

20250520-A041, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 129 KB, posted 5/16/2025

Item A042 - May 20, 2025

Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of an advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the City’s commitment to fund up to $265,000,000 for cap and stitch roadway elements to be integrated into the IH-35 Capital Express Central Project letting package. Funding: $41,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of the Transportation and Public Works Department from a State Infrastructure Bank financial assistance loan and up to $224,000,000 from tax-exempt Certificates of Obligation that are expected to be issued on or after August 2025. The availability of these funds is contingent upon the finalization of the loan and appropriation and issuance of Certificates of Obligation. The City will be responsible for covering any cost overruns. Related to Items #41 and #43

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20250520-A042, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 17 KB, posted 5/16/2025

20250520-A042, Agenda Backup: Exhibit 1, PDF, 1.6 MB, posted 5/16/2025

20250520-A042, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 116 KB, posted 5/16/2025

Item A043 - May 20, 2025

Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Transportation and Public Works Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20240814-007) to increase appropriations by $244,000,000 for City costs related to the I-35 Cap and Stitch Program. Funding: $244,000,000 will be available from future issuance of tax-exempt general obligation bonds. Related to Items #41 and #42.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20250520-A043, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 107 KB, posted 5/16/2025

20250520-A043, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 150 KB, posted 5/16/2025

20250520-A043, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 128 KB, posted 5/16/2025

Item B001 - May 20, 2025

Downtown Highway Cap Benchmarking: takeaways from a study commissioned by the Downtown Austin Alliance regarding impacts of the I35 Cap and Stitch Program on the downtown area [Davon Barbour, President & CEO - Downtown Austin Alliance, Thomas Simpson, Principal - HR&A].