Item 23 Passed 9-0
In plain language — from the agenda backup
Austin Water wants to expand its contract with HDR Engineering for the Aquifer Storage and Recovery pilot project, a strategy that stashes water underground during wet times so the city can pull it back when things get dry. This matters for Austin's long-term water security as droughts stick around. The amendment adds $15,726,269, bringing the total contract to no more than $21,726,269, paid from Austin Water's Capital Budget.
The official agenda language
Authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services for the Aquifer Storage and Recovery Pilot and Program Management Project with HDR Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $15,726,269, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $21,726,269. Funding: $15,726,269 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.
What got said
- CM Siegel noted the aquifer storage project supports the Water Forward plan
The roll call
Approved on Consent 9-0
- Kirk Watson Mayor Yes
- Natasha Harper-Madison D1 Absent
- Vanessa Fuentes D2 Absent
- José Velásquez D3 Yes
- José "Chito" Vela D4 Yes
- Ryan Alter D5 Yes
- Krista Laine D6 Yes
- Mike Siegel D7 Yes
- Paige Ellis D8 Yes
- Zohaib "Zo" Qadri D9 Yes
- Marc Duchen D10 Yes